2 Killed When Boulder Strikes Train in France's Alps

Two people were killed and nine were injured when a rock slide derailed their train, on Saturday.

A car sized boulder, followed by smaller rocks, crashed into the first car of the train, derailing the entire train.

The incident occurred in the French Alps.

Thirty-four people were aboard the train when the accident happened.

Heavy snow and the isolated location made it difficult for rescue workers to reach the accident.

Police Clear Out Internet Freedom Protesters in Istanbul

Turkish police fired tear gas and water cannons to clear out protesters, in Istanbul, on Saturday.

Protesters were demonstrating against new rules passed by parliament, which give the government greater power over the internet.

The new laws grant the government the ability to shut down websites, within hours, without reason.

Demonstrators accuse the government of trying to limit the voice of any opposition.

The government says that the new laws will be used to protect privacy.

Snow Storm Kills 5 and Injures Over 600 in Japan

Five people have been killed and over six hundred injured as the result of a snow storm, in Japan.

The storm has dropped over a foot of snow, in some areas, making the largest snowfall in twenty years.

Blizzard and severe storm warnings have been issued for most of the country.

Accidents have caused the majority of the deaths and injuries, with drivers unused to the conditions.

Snow is expected to continue to fall through Sunday morning.