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	World in Brief Thursday February 9, 2012 Santorum rejoices in his caucus sweep, but still faces major challenges ALLEN, Texas (AP) -- One day after Rick Santorum’s startling breakthrough in the presidential race, his few aides decamped to distant states to start building campaign organizations from scratch. Full Story World in Brief Wednesday February 8, 2012 Appeals court says California’s voter-approved ban on same-sex marriages is unconstitutional SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- A federal appeals court on Tuesday declared California’s same-sex marriage ban unconstitutional but agreed to give sponsors of the bitterly contested, voter-approved law time to appeal the ruling before ordering the state to resume Full Story World in Brief Tuesday February 7, 2012 U.S. closes Syrian embassy, UK ambassador recalled in new push to isolate Assad BEIRUT (AP) -- The U. Full Story U.S. to issue sanctions waiver for Myanmar Tuesday February 7, 2012 WASHINGTON -- The United States on Monday eased one of its many sanctions against Myanmar as a reward for political reforms after five decades of direct military rule. Full Story Sheep herding bunny becomes online hit Monday February 6, 2012 STOCKHOLM (AP) -- Champis the bunny doesn’t only hop -- he also knows how to herd a flock of sheep, possibly having picked up on the skill after watching trained dogs do the job. Full Story UK lawmakers: Most radicalism linked to Internet Monday February 6, 2012 LONDON -- Internet service providers should do more to prevent the web from playing a role in promoting violent extremism, British lawmakers said in a report published Monday. Full Story Egypt to try 19 Americans in case straining ties Monday February 6, 2012 CAIRO -- Ignoring a U.S. Full Story Greek crisis talks for debt deal pushed to Monday Monday February 6, 2012 ATHENS, Greece (AP) -- Crisis talks on a debt deal for Greece among the three leaders of parties supporting the coalition government were suspended and will continue Monday. Full Story World in Brief Monday February 6, 2012 Explosion at Wash. home kills husband of missing Utah woman, 2 young sons GRAHAM, Wash. Full Story World in Brief Saturday February 4, 2012 Activists: 200 killed in Syria as regime troops battle rebels near capital and in the south Syrian activists say an evening assault by government forces in the central city of Homs has killed 200 people and wounded hundreds. Full Story Charges dropped against soldier in Afghan deaths Saturday February 4, 2012 JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. Full Story North Korea opens door to talks with South Korea Saturday February 4, 2012 PYONGYANG, North Korea -- North Korea is open to immediate talks with rival South Korea if Seoul responds to several preconditions for dialogue, a North Korean military official told The Associated Press on Thursday. Full Story A look at economic developments around the globe Saturday February 4, 2012 A look at economic developments and activity in major stock markets around the world Friday: ------ ATHENS, Greece -- Unions and employers’ associations in Greece rejected private-sector wage cuts, as demanded by the country’s international bailout lenders if Athens is to receive a crucial, second rescue package. Full Story Diplomats: UN nuclear agency pressures Tehran Saturday February 4, 2012 VIENNA -- Seemingly failed talks this week between Iran and the U. Full Story More leaks found at crippled Japan nuclear plant Saturday February 4, 2012 TOKYO -- Leaks of radioactive water have become more frequent at Japan’s crippled nuclear power plant less than two months after it was declared basically stable. Full Story