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Syria artillery onslaught on Homs
Monday, February 6, 2012 12:07:13 PM CST
The fiercest attack yet - involving heavy artillery - rocks the Syrian city of Homs, as the US closes its Damascus embassy over security concerns.
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Abbas to head interim government
Monday, February 6, 2012 9:26:54 AM CST
Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas says he will head a unity government between Hamas and Fatah ahead of elections in the West Bank and Gaza.
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Europe's big freeze tightens grip
Monday, February 6, 2012 8:40:07 AM CST
The Arctic conditions sweeping Europe tighten their grip, with more deaths reported in Poland and Ukraine, taking the toll to well over 200.
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US sanctions Iranian Central Bank
Monday, February 6, 2012 11:09:05 AM CST
US President Barack Obama places new sanctions on Iran, blocking government assets held in the US, including the Iranian Central Bank.
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Deadly quake hits the Philippines
Monday, February 6, 2012 10:07:01 AM CST
At least 15 people die and 29 are missing after a 6.7 magnitude earthquake strikes islands in the central Philippines.
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Deaths in Lahore factory collapse
Monday, February 6, 2012 11:48:34 AM CST
An illegal medicine factory collapses in the eastern Pakistani city of Lahore, killing at least nine people, including women and children, officials say.
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Mars cooperation near collapse
Monday, February 6, 2012 8:56:22 AM CST
US space agency officials let their European counterparts know that it is now highly unlikely that America will participate in joint missions to the Red Planet in 2016 and 2018.
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Vatican holds anti-abuse summit
Monday, February 6, 2012 8:52:18 AM CST
Roman Catholic leaders e meet to draw up guidelines on how the church should deal with the sexual abuse of children by priests.
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Romanian PM resigns over protests
Monday, February 6, 2012 6:52:24 AM CST
Romania's Prime Minister Emil Boc steps down to "defuse political and social tension" after a series of austerity protests.
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Delay in Greece bailout meeting
Monday, February 6, 2012 8:45:24 AM CST
Government talks in Greece to try to agree new austerity measures needed to secure bailout funds and avoid defaulting on its debts, are delayed.
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Woman runs for Mexico presidency
Monday, February 6, 2012 3:25:24 AM CST
Mexico's governing conservative party selects its first woman candidate to run in the country's presidential election.
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China stresses Tibet stability
Monday, February 6, 2012 3:36:05 AM CST
The Tibetan regional government warns its officials to maintain stability in the area or face dismissal or criminal charges ahead of the Tibetan new year.
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Transplant jaw made by 3D printer
Monday, February 6, 2012 8:07:11 AM CST
An 83-year-old woman is fitted with a jaw made by a 3D printer in what doctors say is the first operation of its kind.
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SA 'resurrected singer' detained
Monday, February 6, 2012 10:26:29 AM CST
A South African man who claims to be a famous Zulu musician who apparently died in 2009 is in custody until DNA tests determine his identity, police say.
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Egypt 'to try foreign NGO staff'
Sunday, February 5, 2012 3:34:32 PM CST
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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Giants' Manning silences critics
Sunday, February 5, 2012 10:56:15 PM CST
Eli Manning is full of praise for his team-mates after leading the New York Giants to their second Super Bowl win over the New England Patriots in four years.
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Brazil privatises three airports
Monday, February 6, 2012 9:52:22 AM CST
The Brazilian government privatises three airports, including the country's largest in Sao Paulo, in sales valued at $14bn.
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Panama's Gen Noriega in hospital
Sunday, February 5, 2012 7:12:32 PM CST
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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Somalia moves to evict squatters
Monday, February 6, 2012 9:24:43 AM CST
Somalia starts a major operation to remove tens of thousands of people who have been squatting in government buildings in the capital.
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Ghana 'lucky' to be in last four
Monday, February 6, 2012 8:55:55 AM CST
Ghana admit they are lucky to have reached the Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals, after being gifted an extra-time winner by Tunisia.
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China in EU carbon scheme 'ban'
Sunday, February 5, 2012 10:24:23 PM CST
China tells its airlines not to pay charges to the EU's Emissions Trading Scheme, aimed at cutting carbon emissions.
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Pakistan PM Gilani in Qatar talks
Monday, February 6, 2012 6:57:26 AM CST
Pakistani PM Yousuf Raza Gilani is travelling to Qatar where officials indicate he will discuss peace efforts in Afghanistan.
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Contador given two-year drug ban
Monday, February 6, 2012 9:20:56 AM CST
Alberto Contador is handed a two-year ban for a doping offence - and is stripped of his 2010 Tour de France title.
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Radical cleric Qatada given bail
Monday, February 6, 2012 11:20:37 AM CST
Radical cleric Abu Qatada is granted bail following a hearing at the UK's Special Immigration Appeals Commission.
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US and Israel 'in unison' on Iran
Monday, February 6, 2012 8:33:20 AM CST
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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BBC accuses Iran of intimidation
Friday, February 3, 2012 12:00:47 PM CST
The BBC's Director General, Mark Thompson, accuses the Iranian authorities of intimidating those working for its Persian service.
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Queen commemorates 60-year reign
Monday, February 6, 2012 10:21:09 AM CST
The Queen visits a school in Norfolk and there are gun salutes around the UK as she marks the 60th anniversary of her accession to the throne.
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Schools and roads affected by ice
Monday, February 6, 2012 6:29:31 AM CST
Drivers are being warned of black ice and some schools are closed, after the snow that fell across much of Britain at the weekend.
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Gas price rises as freeze bites
Monday, February 6, 2012 12:05:22 PM CST
The price of gas increases sharply around Europe as below-freezing temperatures lead to a surge in demand.
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HTC profits up but outlook poor
Monday, February 6, 2012 6:10:09 AM CST
Taiwan smartphone maker HTC reports a 57% jump in annual profits, but it predicts a downbeat start to trading this year.
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Euro crisis 'could damage China'
Monday, February 6, 2012 4:27:28 AM CST
A eurozone recession could almost halve Chinese growth this year, according to a report by the International Monetary Fund.
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Pakistan seal England whitewash
Monday, February 6, 2012 7:08:19 AM CST
England slump to a 71-run defeat in the third Test in Dubai to suffer a series whitewash by Pakistan for the first time.
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Capello opposes FA Terry decision
Monday, February 6, 2012 3:32:23 AM CST
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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Red Bull launch new car for 2012
Monday, February 6, 2012 9:50:09 AM CST
Red Bull launch their new car for the forthcoming season, to be driven by world champion Sebastian Vettel and team-mate Mark Webber.
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Madonna 'brassy' at Super Bowl
Monday, February 6, 2012 5:47:31 AM CST
Madonna "rose to the occasion" to give "a shot of female brass" to the Super Bowl in her 12-minute half-time show, reviewers say.
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Phil Spector death case settled
Monday, February 6, 2012 3:21:53 AM CST
The mother of the actress Phil Spector murdered has settled a wrongful death case against the music producer, according to her lawyer.
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Radcliffe beaten at US box office
Monday, February 6, 2012 7:54:06 AM CST
Chronicle, a film about teenagers with super powers, beats Daniel Radcliffe thriller The Woman in Black to top the North American film chart.
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VIDEO: Breivik appears in Oslo court
Monday, February 6, 2012 7:38:26 AM CST
Anders Breivik, who killed 77 people in a bombing and mass shooting in Norway, has appeared in court in Oslo.
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AUDIO: Syrian activists targetted in Lebanon
Monday, February 6, 2012 6:15:31 AM CST
Paul Wood reports from Beirut on pressure on Syrian dissidents in the Lebanon
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VIDEO: Snow-covered scenes across Europe
Monday, February 6, 2012 10:40:46 AM CST
The Arctic conditions sweeping Europe have tightened their grip, with more deaths reported in Poland and Ukraine, taking the toll to well over 200.
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VIDEO: Factory collapse traps many in Pakistan
Monday, February 6, 2012 9:48:42 AM CST
A factory has collapsed in the eastern Pakistani city of Lahore with many people, including women and children, feared trapped.
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VIDEO: Evacuation from Queensland floods
Monday, February 6, 2012 8:17:30 AM CST
Floods continue to threaten Queensland in eastern Australia, with the town of St George expected to be worst hit.
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VIDEO: Eritrean refugees kidnapped in Sudan
Monday, February 6, 2012 3:16:54 AM CST
An estimated 2,000 Eritreans arrive every month in Sudan, hoping to claim asylum.
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VIDEO: Film makers killed in helicopter crash
Monday, February 6, 2012 8:09:25 AM CST
Two renowned film makers who worked with James Cameron have died in a helicopter crash just outside Sydney.
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VIDEO: End of an era for Colombia carts
Monday, February 6, 2012 10:32:44 AM CST
Horse-drawn carts will disappear from the streets of Colombians from 2013
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VIDEO: One-minute World News
Monday, February 6, 2012 9:05:20 AM CST
Watch the latest news summary from BBC World News. International news updated 24 hours a day.
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India's love affair with Charles Dickens
Sunday, February 5, 2012 6:34:04 PM CST
India's love affair with Charles Dickens
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Avoiding Syria's secret police
Sunday, February 5, 2012 6:56:03 PM CST
The Syrian activists daring to evade the secret police
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In pictures: Chinese mark Lantern Festival
Monday, February 6, 2012 3:59:32 AM CST
Images from celebrations marking the end of Chinese new year
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VIDEO: The art of boxing
Sunday, February 5, 2012 6:51:33 PM CST
The champion female fighter on the art of winning
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In pictures: Making charcoal from Liberian rubber trees
Monday, February 6, 2012 2:03:39 AM CST
Pictures reveal how charcoal keeps Liberia cooking
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In pictures: Deep sea discoveries
Sunday, February 5, 2012 7:04:39 PM CST
Scientists find two species of colourful worms
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People problems plague Gulf start-ups
Sunday, February 5, 2012 9:38:12 AM CST
Staffing issues plague Gulf start-ups