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Beijing defends Syria veto at UN Chinese state media defend Beijing's veto of a UN resolution condemning Syria's violent crackdown on protesters, as violence continues across the country.
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Bailout talks to resume in Greece Party leaders in Greece's governing coalition are to resume crisis talks on backing a 130bn-euro rescue plan needed to avoid a debt default.
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China in EU carbon scheme 'ban' China tells its airlines not to pay charges to the EU's Emissions Trading Scheme, aimed at cutting carbon emissions.
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JFK mistress reveals new details Mimi Alford, a former mistress of President John F Kennedy, reveals new details of their relationship in a book, according to US media reports.
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Egypt 'to try foreign NGO staff' Egypt says it is to try 43 people - including Americans and other foreigners - over the alleged illegal funding of non-governmental organisations.
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US and Israel 'in unison' on Iran The US is working closely with Israel to use diplomacy to prevent Iran from becoming a nuclear power, President Barack Obama says.
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People trapped in Lahore collapse A building is reported to have collapsed in the Pakistani city of Lahore, possibly trapping dozens of people inside.
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Brazil crime up as police strike Soldiers patrol the streets in the Brazilian state of Bahia where a police strike has caused the crime rate to soar.
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Panama's Gen Noriega in hospital Panama's jailed ex-leader Manuel Noriega is moved from his prison cell to hospital, suffering hypertension, and having possibly had a stroke.
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Europe cold snap death toll rises The death toll from freezing weather across Europe continues to climb, with transport links also badly affected.
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Depardieu to star as Strauss-Kahn Gerard Depardieu is to star in a movie about the sex scandal that caused IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn to resign.
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Man, 104, is 'oldest' new citizen A 104-year-old man is thought to be the oldest person to have become a new British citizen after a ceremony held at Surrey County Council's headquarters.
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Giants edge Patriots in stunner Eli Manning produces yet another ice-cool performance in the fourth quarter as the New York Giants come from behind to beat the New England Patriots 21-17.
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Mitt Romney wins Nevada caucuses Front-runner Mitt Romney declares victory in the Republican caucuses in Nevada, as he seeks to win his party's presidential nomination.
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Prince's Falklands duty 'routine' Prince William's deployment to the Falkland Islands, along with that of a warship, is "entirely routine", the UK foreign secretary says.
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Mexico 'cartel enforcer' detained Police in Mexico say they have arrested the suspected leader of the Gente Nueva gang, the armed wing of the Sinaloa drug cartel.
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Militants 'hit Nigeria pipeline' Suspected militants say they have attacked an oil pipeline in Nigeria, in what would be the first such attack since 2010.
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Ghana 2-1 Tunisia (AET) Ghana qualify for the semi-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations after edging past Tunisia 2-1, following extra-time.
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More floods threaten Queensland Floods continue to threaten Queensland in eastern Australia, with 3,000 evacuated and the town of St George expecting to be worst affected.
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Qantas CEO warns on airline laws The chief executive of Qantas says the airline would be forced to cut services and jobs should pro-Australia airline bills be passed.
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Conservative wins poll in Finland Finland elects its first conservative head of state in decades, the pro-European Sauli Niinisto, after a run-off vote.
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Queen commemorates 60-year reign The Queen is marking 60 years as monarch of the UK and Commonwealth and says she is dedicating herself "anew to your service".
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BBC accuses Iran of intimidation The BBC's Director General, Mark Thompson, accuses the Iranian authorities of intimidating those working for its Persian service.
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Sinai gunmen release US tourists Two US women tourists and their Egyptian guide who were kidnapped in the south of Egypt's Sinai peninsula have been released, security sources say.
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Motorists warned of ice 'hazard' Forecasters are warning of a black ice "hazard" as many motorists take to the roads for the first time since snow fell across much of Britain.
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Capello opposes FA Terry decision England coach Fabio Capello says he disagrees with the Football Association's decision to strip John Terry of the national team's captaincy.
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Olympus calls shareholder meeting Olympus shareholders will get the chance to question management about the accounting scandal as the firm calls an emergency meeting.
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Indonesia growth at 15-year high Indonesia's economy grows at its fastest pace in 15 years during 2011, boosted by increased investment and growing domestic demand.
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Obama urges 'keep recovery going' Barack Obama challenges Congress to keep the recovery going as new data shows unemployment down to its lowest rate in three years.
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Chelsea 3-3 Man Utd Manchester United climb off the canvas to snatch a point at Chelsea as Javier Hernandez's header crowned a superb comeback from 3-0 adrift.
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Ireland 21-23 Wales Wales stage a thrilling late comeback to launch their Six Nations campaign with a stunning victory over Ireland in Dublin.
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GB denied as Argentina win Trophy World Champions Argentina beat Great Britain 1-0 to win the Champions Trophy.
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Acting veteran Ben Gazzara dies US film and Broadway actor Ben Gazzara has died in New York at the age of 81.
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Gibb says he feels 'fantastic' Bee Gees star Robin Gibb says he is making a "spectacular" recovery from cancer and that he is feeling "fantastic".
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Dickens 'beyond' modern children Charles Dickens biographer Claire Tomalin says children are not being taught to read with the attention span necessary to appreciate the novelist's works.
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VIDEO: Europe continues to freeze The death toll has risen across Europe as countries continue to struggle with the freezing conditions.
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VIDEO: Fidel Castro launches memoirs Former Cuban President Fidel Castro has made a rare public appearance to launch his memoirs.
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VIDEO: Thousands abandon homes in Australia In Australia thousands of people living in the state of Queensland have been ordered to abandon their homes because of rising floodwaters.
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VIDEO: Greece talks to resume Party leaders in Greece are to resume talks on backing a 130bn euro bailout plan
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VIDEO: Tourists staying away from Egypt Twelve months on from the revolution in Egypt, the country's tourism industry is continuing to struggle.
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VIDEO: Iran 'intimidating BBC Persian' The BBC's director general Mark Thompson has accused the Iranian authorities of intimidating those working for its Persian service.
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VIDEO: BBC team smuggled into Homs Syrian government forces have bombarded the city of Homs with artillery shells and mortars, killing at least 55 people, according to opposition groups.
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VIDEO: Angry reaction to UN Syria veto US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has described as a "travesty" Russia and China's veto of a UN resolution condemning Syria's crackdown against anti-government protesters.
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Avoiding Syria's secret police The Syrian activists daring to evade the secret police
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VIDEO: The art of boxing The champion female fighter on the art of winning
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In pictures: Deep sea discoveries Scientists find two species of colourful worms
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People problems plague Gulf start-ups Staffing issues plague Gulf start-ups
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Tales of woe from the roaming professionals When working in a new country can prove unlucky
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Slow steps towards restoring Italy-Libya ties Libya and Italy keen to repair ties damaged by the Arab Spring
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