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Also: In video, commander of Syria's military police says he has defected; Egypt has a new constitution; gunman in Western New York left note saying that killing is "what I like doing best;" actors Jack Klugman and Charles Durning have died.

Jim Yong Kim is a physician by training and has been a prominent figure on global health issues. He is a former director of the World Health Organization's Department of HIV/AIDS.

At least five top officials quit the Dallas-based organization after it took a decision — since reversed — to eliminate funding for Planned Parenthood. And there have been calls for the group's founder and chief executive to resign.

The artist famous for works measured in miles wants to drape long, billowing panels of silvery fabric over sections of a Colorado canyon. Not everyone is excited; some residents say art is no excuse for the damage it could cause.

Riot police fire water cannons and tear gas into crowds gathering for a banned rally in Nairobi, Kenya, on Thursday. Brother Paul Brennan offers an update from Eldoret, where thousands fled.

The convicted killer's case has gotten attention around the world.

Singh, the driver, sustained 17 lacerations, including to his neck and chest, according to court documents recently obtained by NPR.

Also: Israel hits targets in Lebanon; San Diego's mayor is expected to resign; and after a wild start, there's been a clampdown at a high-profile corruption trial in China.

Also: Russia walks back talk of shift in stance on Syria; UBS reported to be in talks about penalty; no deal yet on avoiding "fiscal cliff;" Ambassador Susan Rice explains why she said no.

Also: February jobs report is due this morning; Japan looks ahead one year after disaster; opposition leader in Syria rejects talks with Assad regime; "Kony 2012" buzz continues.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks to the European Parliament, following the European Union's invitation to Canada to become the bloc's first "associate member," which rankled President Trump.

Also: Russia and U.S. hold "brainstorming session" on Syria; European Union officials accept Nobel Peace Prize; Barcelona's Lionel Messi sats new calendar-year record for goals.