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When black South Africans were forced to move from cities and farms to desolate land with no infrastructure, hundreds of children died of malnutrition and cholera. David Russell, a priest posted nearb more » When black South Africans were forced to move from cities and farms to desolate land with no infrastructure, hundreds of children died of malnutrition and cholera. David Russell, a priest posted nearby, was angered by what he saw and staged a hunger strike. Although he was jailed, his actions scored a modest victory. Michelle Miller reports.« less

From over 1,200 feet above the ground, Julien Millot and Tancrede Melet, two of the most skilled tightrope walkers in the world, walked a line on the Vanoise Express cable car between the snowy mounta more » From over 1,200 feet above the ground, Julien Millot and Tancrede Melet, two of the most skilled tightrope walkers in the world, walked a line on the Vanoise Express cable car between the snowy mountain caps of the French Alps.« less

In a rare moment of jubilation on the floor of Toronto City Council chambers, Mayor Rob Ford and Council members danced for a few minutes. In a rare moment of jubilation on the floor of Toronto City Council chambers, Mayor Rob Ford and Council members danced for a few minutes.« less

Penguins dressed as Santas and Christmas trees got the crowds into the holiday spirit at an amusement park on the outskirts of Seoul, South Korea. Penguins dressed as Santas and Christmas trees got the crowds into the holiday spirit at an amusement park on the outskirts of Seoul, South Korea.« less

A British tabloid newspaper has been accused of targeting the British royal family. Allegations have surfaced that the News of the World has hacked Prince William's voicemail messages. Alphonso Van Ma more » A British tabloid newspaper has been accused of targeting the British royal family. Allegations have surfaced that the News of the World has hacked Prince William's voicemail messages. Alphonso Van Marsh reports.« less

Mikhail Kalashnikov, whose work as a weapons designer for the Soviet Union is immortalized in the name of the world's most popular firearm, died at the age of 94. Jessica Hartogs reports. Mikhail Kalashnikov, whose work as a weapons designer for the Soviet Union is immortalized in the name of the world's most popular firearm, died at the age of 94. Jessica Hartogs reports.« less

An enormous new wholesale produce market opened on the outskirts of Havana and it's a double hit for economic reform in Cuba. It carves out more space for farmers to sell their own crops without gover more » An enormous new wholesale produce market opened on the outskirts of Havana and it's a double hit for economic reform in Cuba. It carves out more space for farmers to sell their own crops without government control and a private cooperative - not the State - run the market itself. Portia Siegelbaum reports.« less

Flash Points: CBS News National Security Correspondent Bob Orr talks with CBS News Senior National Security Analyst Juan Zarate about the crises in Iran, Syria, and North Korea that drove internationa more » Flash Points: CBS News National Security Correspondent Bob Orr talks with CBS News Senior National Security Analyst Juan Zarate about the crises in Iran, Syria, and North Korea that drove international events in 2013.« less

In Queen Elizabet II's Christmas message, she reflects on the past year, including the birth of her great-grandson, Prince George, and anticipates the upcoming year. In Queen Elizabet II's Christmas message, she reflects on the past year, including the birth of her great-grandson, Prince George, and anticipates the upcoming year.« less

In what is an annual Christmas Eve tradition, the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD), is tracking Santa Clause as he zips across the world in his sleigh. This year, NORAD's Santa trackin more » In what is an annual Christmas Eve tradition, the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD), is tracking Santa Clause as he zips across the world in his sleigh. This year, NORAD's Santa tracking website added animated warplanes alongside Santa's sleigh to help Saint Nick safely enter North American airspace.« less