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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.
China issues EU carbon tax 'ban': China tells its airlines not to pay charges to the EU's Emissions Trading Scheme, aimed at cutting carbon emissions.
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.
JFK mistress reveals new details: Mimi Alford, a former mistress of President John F Kennedy, reveal new details of their relationship in a book, according to US media reports.
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.
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.
US anger at Syria veto 'travesty': US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton deplores as a 'travesty' Russia and China's veto of a UN resolution condemning Syria's violent crackdown on protesters.
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.
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.
Europe cold snap death toll rises: The death toll from freezing weather across Europe continues to climb, with transport links also badly affected.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Three Tibetans 'in fire protest': Three Tibetans set fire to themselves in south-west China in an anti-Beijing protest, reports say, meaning 19 people have now self-immolated in a year.
Afghan car bomb attack kills nine: At least nine people are killed in a car bomb attack on police headquarters in the southern Afghan city of Kandahar, officials say.
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".
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.
BBC accuses Iran of intimidation: The BBC's Director General, Mark Thompson, accuses the Iranian authorities of intimidating those working for its Persian service.
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.
Ice alert on roads as snow eases: Motorists are urged to take extra care in icy conditions as Heathrow Airport cancels half of its flights.
Campaign to cut smoking in cars: A campaign to stop people smoking in cars when children are present, and which could pave the way for a ban, is launched by the Welsh government.
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.
New Virgin staff pay for checks: Virgin Atlantic is forcing successful job applicants to pay for their own criminal record checks, Radio 4's Money Box reveals.
US job numbers show strong growth: The US economy created 243,000 jobs in January, while the unemployment rate fell to 8.3%, official figures show.
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.
Ireland 21-23 Wales: Wales stage a thrilling late comeback to launch their Six Nations campaign with a stunning victory over Ireland in Dublin.
GB denied as Argentina win Trophy: World Champions Argentina beat Great Britain 1-0 to win the Champions Trophy.
Acting veteran Ben Gazzara dies: US film and Broadway actor Ben Gazzara has died in New York at the age of 81.
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".
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.
VIDEO: Big freeze continues across Europe: Snow and freezing temperatures across Europe have claimed more than 200 lives in the past week.
VIDEO: Fidel Castro launches memoirs: Former Cuban President Fidel Castro has made a rare public appearance to launch his memoirs.
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.
VIDEO: Tourists staying away from Egypt: Twelve months on from the revolution in Egypt, the country's tourism industry is continuing to struggle.
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.
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.
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.
VIDEO: Birds' paradise lost in Kashmir?: Nearly a million migratory birds visit Kashmir's wetlands every year, but this time the severe winter has made it nearly impossible for them to find food.
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