2. Two members of the Russian Punk Band, Pussy Riot, walked free Monday, criticizing the amnesty measure that releases them is a publicity stunt. The women were granted amnesty in a move largely viewed as the Kremlin’s attempts to soothe criticism of Russian’s human rights record before the Sochi Olympic Game. 

 

3. The US is moving troops and aircraft to the horn of Africa to provide embassy security and evacuation assistance from violence wracked South Sudan. The UN says more than a thousand people have been killed over the last week in what many fear will turn into civil war. 

 

4. And the Queen’s beloved corgis are a step away from becoming endangered. Only 301 new puppies were registered in UK this year. Experts say the breed has been losing out to smaller dogs favoured by celebrities.