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The Svalbard Global Seed Vault in Norway is humanity’s last stand against a global food crisis. (Photo by Martyn Smith)

A glimpse at some places you’re not allowed to see

From an isolated Pacific island without running water to a James Bond-like spy base in England, these five places are practically off-limits to even the most curious travelers.

BBC

UN seeks to build peace on fragile Syria truce

A total of 135 people were killed in the first week of a partial truce in Syria in areas covered by the deal, a monitoring group said, highlighting its fragile nature days before the United Nations tries to reconvene peace talks.

Reuters

Sex violations by UN personnel rose in ’15

FOX News

Trump, Cruz, Sanders take 2 states apiece

Donald Trump and Ted Cruz each claimed two Super Saturday victories, guaranteeing they will continue their battle for the GOP nomination through March 15. Democrat Bernie Sanders also scored two wins.

CNN

Trump calls on Rubio to drop out of race

ABC News

Former first lady Nancy Reagan dead at 94

Nancy Reagan, the widow of President Ronald Reagan and passionately devoted keeper of his flame, has died of congestive heart failure at 94, according to her spokesperson.

FOX News

Photos of Nancy Reagan through the years

ABC News

Raided Turkish newspaper declares defiance

A leading Turkish newspaper opposed to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and seized by authorities warned of the “darkest days” in the history of the press in a defiant edition. Police used rubber bullets to disperse a new protest.

GlobalPost

Photos of police confronting protesters

BBC

HUMAN RIGHTS

Terrorists slay 14, including nuns, in Yemen

Terrorists stormed the nursing home, gathering up everyone one-by-one. The four employees they managed to get were nuns that were part of the Missionaries of Charity.

Inquisitr

Militant group denies link to deadly Yemen attack

CNN

GOVERNANCE AND POLITICS

Slovak PM wins election but faces tough task

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico, an anti-immigrant leftist, won the parliamentary election, but gains by opposition parties including far-right extremists will complicate formation of a new government.

Reuters

Japan PM suspends work on moving U.S. base

Japan’s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said he has decided to temporarily suspend preliminary work on moving a U.S. Marine Corps base on Okinawa and will resume talks on the contentious relocation plan.

USA TODAY

Trump broke debate rules, GOP rivals claim

Rival campaign sources told CNN that Trump’s campaign manager, Corey Lewandowski, came on the stage to consult with the candidate and then refused to leave when Fox News staff confronted him.

AOL News

DEVELOPMENT AND TRADE

Growth of super-rich class changing Africa

At the end of 2014 there were 169,000 millionaires in the continent – a number expected to rise by 53 percent over the next 10 years, according to the Knight Frank Wealth Report 2015.

CNN

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

Study finds 8,000 more Sumatran orangutans

As many as 14,613 Sumatran orangutans still exist, a team of scientists has reported – about 8,000 more than previously expected. But they caution the figure isn’t as exciting as it sounds.

Christian Science Monitor

Award-winning photo of orangutan climbing

CBC News

Scientists to probe crater of epocal asteroid

Scientists plan to drill into an impact crater where the remnants of a killer asteroid lie off Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula.

CNN

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GOOD NEWS

Why silence is so good for your brain

In a loud and distracting world, finding stillness can benefit your brain and body. Here are four science-backed reasons why.

Huffington Post

Appreciating the power of saying thanks

Of all the ways to keep people motivated and interested, none is easier than simply saying thank you. This is true in just about any relationship you have, any place you go.

Huffington Post

NGO AND NONPROFIT

NGO funding body backs Palestinian state

Dovish Israeli civil society organizations are under attack by the right-wing government, but now the president of an organization that provides them with vital funding is mounting a defense of groups regarded democratic.

The Independent

China defends law governing foreign NGOs

China needs more time to revise a draft law governing foreign NGOs, the parliamentary spokeswoman says, defending the need for such legislation despite widespread international criticism.

Reuters

Special section:

How China is ruled

BBC

ENVIRONMENT

Feds may lift Yellowstone grizzly protections

The federal government is proposing to lift threatened-species protections for hundreds of Yellowstone-area grizzlies, opening the door to future hunts for the fearsome bears across parts of three states.

FOX News

PHILANTHROPY AND AID

Foundations highlight philanthropic victories

A foundation-sponsored project launched this week by The Washington Monthly magazine aims to plant philanthropies’ works directly under the noses of influential policy makers.

The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Gaga, Roker jump in the lake – for charity

NBC “Today” show personality Roker and singer Lady Gaga were among the people who jumped into frigid Lake Michigan waters at a fundraiser for the Special Olympics.

ABC News

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Children play in Grubbenvorst, the Netherlands. (Photo by SanShoot)

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