• United States Moves to Punish South Africa, Suspend Trade Benefits Over Farm Export Impasse

  The United States moved to suspend trade benefits for South African farm products on Thursday, escalating a drawn-out dispute over U.S. chicken and meat exports.

  

• Two Left Dead, Thirty Injured And Dozens Missing Following Brazilian Mine Collapse

  Casualties from a collapsed dam at a Brazilian mine owned by Vale and BHP Billiton mounted on Friday after rescue teams worked through the night to find the dozens missing in mudslides that devastated a nearby village.

  

• Pope Francis Reveals His Humble Childhood 'Dream Job' to Homeless Newspaper

  Pope Francis, who has vowed to reform the Roman Catholic Church, making it leaner and simpler, has disclosed that as a little boy he wanted to become a butcher.

  

• Scientists Crack Mystery of Mars' Missing Atmosphere - The Sun Did It

  Scientists have documented a solar storm blasting away Mars' atmosphere, an important clue in a long-standing mystery of how a planet that was once like Earth turned into a cold, dry desert, research published on Thursday shows.

  

• Leading Gay Group Presses NFL, Roger Goodell To Change Plans For Houston Super Bowl After Rejection of HERO

  A leading U.S. gay rights group, concerned that Houston voters rejected an equal-rights ordinance, wants to meet with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell to discuss the league's plans to host 2017 Super Bowl in the city, according to a letter made public on Thursday.