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Syria forces 'in Homs massacre'
Activists say Syrian forces have shelled the city of Homs and killed more than 200 people - a claim denied by the government - ahead of a key UN vote.
Afghan civilian death toll rises
The number of civilians killed and injured in the Afghan conflict has risen for the fifth year in a row, a UN report reveals.
Thousands in rival Moscow marches
Thousands of people march in Moscow in protest at Prime Minister Valdimir Putin, while his supporters hold a rally elsewhere in Russia's capital.
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.
Saigon fall reporter dies at 79
George Esper, who reported on the fall of Saigon for the Associated Press during the last days of the Vietnam war, dies at the age of 79.
Europe hit by Russia gas shortage
Freezing weather sweeping across Europe is causing a shortage of vital Russian gas supplies to several countries, officials say.
Wikileaks suspect to face trial
Wikileaks suspect Bradley Manning, charged with leaking thousands of classified documents, will face a court martial, says the US Army.
Lance Armstrong team probe closed
US prosecutors close an investigation into allegations of criminal conduct over doping claims in a cycle team partly owned by Lance Armstrong.
FBI probes Anonymous phone hack
The FBI investigates how activists linked to Anonymous obtained a recording of a phone call between US and UK police on their operations against hacking.
Anger over NY police Muslim memo
Civic groups from around the US are urging New York's attorney general to investigate the New York Police Department surveillance operations.
Colombia emerald tsar faces probe
Influential Colombian emerald dealer Victor Carranza is investigated for alleged links with paramilitary groups in the 1990s.
VIDEO: Wikileaks suspect faces court martial
Alleged Wikileaks suspect Bradley Manning is to face a court martial, the US Army has confirmed.
VIDEO: Russian fuel supplies shortage
The cold weather has led to a shortage of Russian fuel supplies in eight countries.
VIDEO: Heavy rains cause havoc in Australia
Severe flooding is threatening parts of New South Wales and Queensland in eastern Australia, with towns cut off and thousands of residents evacuated.
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VIDEO: Cardboard Ayatollah lampooned
A cardboard cut-out version of the founder of Iran's Islamic revolution is mocked online after touring Tehran.
VIDEO: Ex-Ambassador death 'torture'
The Libyan authorities are being urged to investigate the death of the country's former Ambassador to France, who died less than 24 hours after being arrested by Tripoli-based militia.
VIDEO: More demonstrations expected in Moscow
More demonstrations are expected in Moscow on Saturday as part of ongoing protest against fraud in December's parliamentary elections in Russia.
VIDEO: Son on Libyan diplomat's 'torture'
The Libyan authorities are being urged to investigate the death of a former ambassador who, it is believed, was tortured in custody.
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.