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Missing plane search may shift to west: US
US officials helping with the search for the missing Malaysian plane say a new search area may be opened in the Indian Ocean.
White House spokesman Jay Carney says fresh lines of investigation are the reason why the scope is being widened.
The new search area would be in the opposite direction of the plane's planned route from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing.
Meanwhile, Malaysian authorities say they've found no evidence of floating objects thought to have been detected by a Chinese satellite the day after the plane disappeared.
Over 80 ships and planes from 12 different countries are now combing the waters on both sides of the Malaysian peninsula.
The search is now in its 7th day.
Russia tells UN it 'does not want war'
Russia's ambassador to the United Nations has told the UN Security Council that Moscow "does not want war" with Ukraine.
Vitaly Churkin says the Kremlin doesn't want any further exacerbation of the situation.
But at the same time, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry warns Russia of a 'serious series of steps' from the US and Europe if it takes control of Ukraine's Crimea region.
"There will be a response of some kind to the referendum itself, and in addition, if there is no sign of any capacity to be able to move forward and resolve this issue, there will be a very serious series of steps on Monday in Europe and here with respect to the options that are available to us. Now our choice is not to be put in the position of having to do that."
Kerry's comments come as people in Crimea prepare to vote on joining Russia in a referendum this Sunday.
China calls for political resolution to Ukraine crisis
China's United Nations ambassador is calling for political and diplomatic means to resolve the Ukraine crisis.
Liu Jieyi was speaking at a Security Council meeting on Ukraine, saying the situation there remains highly complex and sensitive.
He said the first priority is for all parties concerned to exercise calm and restraint and prevent further escalation of the tension.
The Chinese ambassador added that China is open to any proposals and suggestions that could help ease the tension.
14 injured after strong quake jolts southwest Japan
A 6.1-magnitude earthquake jolted southwest Japan early this morning, injuring at least 14 people.
Japan's Meteorological Agency says the quake hit the Iyonada inland sea, with a depth of 80 km.
No tsunami warnings were issued.
Local reports say about 8,000 homes in Hiroshima Prefecture temporarily lost power.
Man arrested in deadly vehicle crash in Austin music festival
US police have arrested a man suspected of driving through a music festival in Austin, Texas, killing two and injuring 23.
21-year-old Rashad Charjuan Owens will face murder and assault charges.
Police say the driver fled as they tried to stop him for drink driving and driving through a barricade.
The yearly festival in Texas draws large crowds and features new music, technology and film.
4 feared dead in British helicopter crash
A civilian helicopter has crashed in eastern England, with four people aboard believed to have died.
The accident occurred in Norfolk in what local residents said very foggy weather.
Last November, 10 people were killed when a helicopter crashed into a crowded bar in Scotland's second city of Glasgow.
S. Korea, China to hold 10th FTA talks next week
A new round of free trade negotiations between China and South Korea is scheduled for next week.
This will be the 10th round of the FTA talks, to be held in Ilsan, just northwest of Seoul.
The South Korean trade ministry says the talks will continue discussing overall areas, including goods, service, investment and rules.
Forest fire put out in SW China
A forest fire in southwest China has been put out after raging for two days.
No causalities were reported in the fire in Lufeng county, Yunnan province.
The authorities have mobilized nearly 4,000 people to battle the blaze, with the help of helicopters, fire trucks and excavators.
It's not yet known how the fire first started.
Fans buy 80% of World Cup tickets in 24h
More than 80% of tickets available during the penultimate World Cup sales phase have been sold out within a day.
According to football's governing body FIFA, 345 thousand tickets were on offer.
Demand was highest among US fans, followed by Colombia, Australia and Argentina.
The current sales period is expected to last until April 1. A last-minute ticketing phase will start on April 15.
The World Cup opens on June 12.
