Checking on the BBC

Today the lead stories in the BBC include new hope for Syrian peace talks, a story on the swollen River Thames, an NFL prospect coming out as gay and these "Other Top Stories:"

• Dismay in Europe at Swiss quota vote

  A Swiss vote to bring back strict immigration quotas for Europeans draws criticism from France, Germany and Brussels. 359
  

• Sochi 2014: Day three Live

  Live video and text commentary on all the action from the third day of the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi BBC Sport
  

• French president in US state visit

  The presidents of France and the US make a joint call for an "ambitious" climate change pact, as Francois Hollande heads to the US for a state visit.
  

• Trafficker Corby released in Bali

• NY police break up cockfighting ring

• Anger at Japan whalers 'disrespect'

• Kenya football fan stabbed to death

• DR Congo ex-rebel 'ordered killings'

• Many dead after Burundi floods

• Lego Movie thrashes Clooney film

• Vigilantes parade in Mexican city

• Flappy Bird game pulled by creator 

• Pacific castaway begins journey home

 Only three stories about crime and murder. That is kind of refreshing compared to US news sources.