World News

	Haiti police: one dead, 120 injured in Carnival fete A police spokesman in Haiti says one person has been killed and 120 others revelers have been injured in accidents and in street clashes during Carnival festivities.
	US, NKorea nuclear envoys set to meet U.S. and North Korea envoys reopen nuclear talks Thursday, seeking ways for Pyongyang to dismantle its nuclear programs in return for much-needed aid.
	Japan royal heir suggests easier load for emperor Japan's crown prince believes efforts should be made to reduce the burden on his ailing father, Emperor Akihito, as the 78-year-old monarch recovers from heart bypass surgery.
	Australian PM calls party leadership ballot Prime Minister Julia Gillard is announcing that her party will vote next week on its leadership.
	UN chief sending humanitarian official to Syria A U.N. spokesman says Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon is dispatching his top humanitarian official to Syria to survey the situation there and renew the call for urgent access of aid.
	Afghan president appeals for calm The president of Afghanistan is appealing for calm, amid continued protests over the burning of Muslim holy books at a U.S. military base.
	Venezuela's Chavez says his cancer is likely back President Hugo Chavez has raised serious doubts about whether he'll have the stamina for a successful re-election bid.
	Two foreign journalists killed in Syria A French government spokeswoman says Marie Colvin and French photojournalist Remi Ochlik were killed by government troops shelling Homs.
	Findings in Quran burning probe due soon A spokesman for the international military force in Afghanistan says findings from an investigation into the burning of Muslim holy books at a NATO base may come out as early as today.
	Australia's Foreign Minister resigns Kevin Rudd has resigned amid an ongoing leadership squabble, saying he cannot continue in his role without the support of Prime Minister Julia Gillard.