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Obama may find Europe reticent on some US goals (AP)

AP - President Barack Obama's first European trip could dampen his hopes that a new diplomatic style will convert once-reluctant allies into cooperative global partners.

North Dakota: levee patrols amid record flood (AFP)

AFP - With freezing water lapping at the top of levees, an army of flashlight-wielding flood patrols searched for leaks early Sunday as officials in Fargo, North Dakota reinforced defenses against a record-breaking flood.

Tension in Baghdad after arrest of Sunni leader (AP)

AP - Iraqi troops backed by armored vehicles patrolled deserted streets of a central Baghdad neighborhood Sunday after the arrest of a Sunni leader who had broken with al-Qaida sparked a gunfight that killed four people and wounded 15.

Storms sow snow, thunder from Plains to South (AP)

AP - Storms spread misery Saturday from the Great Plains to the Gulf Coast, dumping spring snow that cut power to thousands of Kansas utility customers and spawning tornado warnings and heavy rain across the South.

Obama to seek NATO support for Afghan plan (Reuters)

Reuters - U.S. President Barack Obama will urge European allies to support his new strategy for Afghanistan, telling NATO partners this week their security could be at risk if the country falls into chaos.

Spy satellites spot nose of NKorea rocket: report (AFP)

AFP - Spy satellites have photographed the nose cone of a long-range North Korean rocket on its launch pad but its remains unclear whether it is carrying a satellite or a warhead, a report said Sunday.

Tens of thousands march in G20 protests (AFP)

AFP - Tens of thousands of people took to the streets of London ahead of next week's G20 summit to express their anger at the human cost of the financial crisis.

Antarctica to Pyramids -- lights dim for Earth Hour (AP)

AP - From an Antarctic research base and the Great Pyramids of Egypt to the Empire State Building in New York and the Sears Tower in Chicago, illuminated patches of the globe went dark Saturday for Earth Hour, a campaign to highlight the threat of climate change.

China police station attacked near Tibetan areas (AFP)

AFP - A police station in a part of northwestern China near Tibetan-populated areas was attacked early on Sunday, leaving two police officers hurt, state media reported.

Landmarks go dark for world climate campaign (AFP)

AFP - From Sydney Harbour to the Empire State Building, cities and world landmarks plunged into darkness as a symbolic energy-saving exercise unfolded across the globe.

Tens of thousands march in G20 protests (AFP)

AFP - Tens of thousands of people on Saturday took to the streets of London ahead of next week's G20 summit to express their anger at the human cost of the financial crisis.

Fargo gets good news with new flood forecast (AP)

AP - Fargo's fears of a catastrophic flood eased Saturday with word that the Red River apparently crested at lower-than-expected levels, and weary residents turned their attention to ensuring their hastily built levees hold up against an onslaught of ice-laden water expected to stay high for at least a week.

Obama seeks to rein in Wall Street, broaden agenda (AP)

AP - President Barack Obama and congressional Democrats are stepping through an economic minefield and sowing the ground with unprecedented initiatives that capitalize on the recession to rein in Wall Street and broaden government's reach.

Antarctica to Pyramids -- lights dim for Earth Hour (AP)

AP - From an Antarctic research base and the Great Pyramids of Egypt to the Empire State Building in New York, illuminated patches of the globe went dark Saturday for Earth Hour, a campaign to highlight the threat of climate change.

Critics call WTC tower name change unpatriotic (AP)

AP - Even without the name, the symbolism of the Freedom Tower as an American response to the Sept. 11 terror attacks was hard to miss.

Shuttle Discovery lands in Fla. after 13-day trip (AP)

AP - Shuttle Discovery and its crew of seven returned to Earth on Saturday and successfully wrapped up a construction mission that left the international space station with all its solar wings and extra electrical power.

Spanish court considers trying former US officials (AP)

AP - A Spanish court has agreed to consider opening a criminal case against six former Bush administration officials, including former Attorney General Alberto Gonzales, over allegations they gave legal cover for torture at Guantanamo Bay, a lawyer in the case said Saturday.

Alaska's Mount Redoubt continues to erupt (AP)

AP - Alaska's Mount Redoubt continued to erupt Saturday, sending one ash plume 50,000 feet into the air.

White House planning more auto financial aid (AP)

AP - The Obama administration was finishing work on a plan to give more financial aid to two Detroit automakers in return for tough cost-cutting measures that will ensure the companies' survival.

Jack Black, 'iCarly' win at Kids Choice Awards (AP)

AP - "iCarly" has downloaded the first blimp-shaped trophy at the Kids Choice Awards. The Web-centric comedy picked up the award for favorite TV show at the 22nd annual slime-filled Nickelodeon spectacle at UCLA's Pauley Pavilion.

Reynolds, 'Nova nick Pitt 78-76 in East Region (AP)

AP - Scottie Reynolds made a half-court dash for the game-winning shot with 0.5 seconds left, leading Villanova over Pittsburgh 78-76 Saturday night and back to the Final Four for the first time since its shocking run to the 1985 championship.

Obama starts climate change forum for big economies (Reuters)

Reuters - President Barack Obama on Saturday invited 16 "major economies" including the European Union and the United Nations to take part in a forum on climate change to facilitate a U.N. pact on global warming.

Landmarks go dark for world climate campaign (AFP)

AFP - From Sydney Harbour to the Empire State Building, cities and world landmarks plunged into darkness as a symbolic energy-saving exercise unfolded across the globe.

Gunfight erupts as Iraqi Sunni leader arrested (AP)

AP - Authorities arrested the local leader of a Sunni group that had broken with al-Qaida, sparking a gunfight Saturday in central Baghdad that killed four people and wounded 10, Iraqi officials said.

Canadians find vast computer spy network: report (Reuters)

Reuters - Canadian researchers have uncovered a vast electronic spying operation that infiltrated computers and stole documents from government and private offices around the world, including those of the Dalai Lama, The New York Times reported on Saturday.

Slimey time expected at Kids Choice Awards (AP)

AP - There's a solid chance The Rock will feel some glop at Saturday's Kids Choice Awards. Former WWE wrestler and "Race to Witch Mountain" star Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson will host the 22nd annual slime-filled spectacle at UCLA's Pauley Pavilion.

Landmarks go dark for world climate campaign (AFP)

AFP - From Sydney Harbour to the Eiffel Tower, cities and world landmarks plunged into darkness as a symbolic energy-saving exercise unfolded across the globe.

Tens of thousands march in G20 protests (AFP)

AFP - Tens of thousands of people on Saturday took to the streets of London ahead of next week's G20 summit to express their anger at the human cost of the financial crisis.

Alaska's Mount Redoubt spews ash 50,000 feet high (AP)

AP - Alaska's Mount Redoubt has erupted again, spewing an ash cloud 50,000 feet up into the air.

White House finalizing plan for more auto aid (AP)

AP - The Obama administration was finishing work on a plan to give more financial aid to two Detroit automakers in return for tough cost-cutting measures that will ensure the companies' survival.