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Even the sea freezes over as snow falls across Britain

Western nations deplore the vetoing by Russia and China of a UN resolution condemning the crackdown in Syria, as dozens are killed in Homs.

Heavy snow causes widespread travel disruption with up to 100 motorists stuck for more than three hours on the M40.

More than 100 Conservatives are among MPs who have written to the prime minister calling on him to slash subsidies for onshore wind turbines.

Mitt Romney establishes a convincing lead as results come in from the Republican caucuses in Nevada, as he seeks to win his party's presidential nomination.

Frontrunner for Republican nomination to run for US president wins eastern state.

Second double veto of Syria resolution draws condemnation from Western and Arab powers as activists report more deaths.

Former Cuban President Fidel Castro has made a rare public appearance to launch his memoirs.

Snowfalls of up to 15cm (6in) cause disruption to road, rail and air travel in parts of Britain, with the threat of more delays later.

Technically under an order of deportation, Nigerian native Al Okere could be deported at any time. Now that he's at Central Washington University, he's getting support from activists lobbying for the so-called Dream Act.

Washington State University's conduct board has sanctioned the Pi Beta Phi sorority after finding the organization responsible for hazing and underage drinking.

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Police removed protesters as they confiscated bedding and most tents on Saturday from an "Occupy" protest site just blocks from the White House, enforcing a no-camping rule for the public McPherson Square they had ignored for months.

Curtis Martin has gone from the mean streets of Pittsburgh to the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

What awaits Flight Lieutenant Wales in the Falklands?

Fire investigators say a dog inadvertently turned on a stove and started a fire that destroyed a house in Vancouver, Wash., early Saturday.

The federal government has proposed designating about 600 square miles in Idaho and Washington as critical habitat in an effort to save the last U.S. herd of woodland caribou, but the proposal has alarmed residents who fear it would lead to land restrictions and the curtailing of activities such as snowmobiling.

Thousands defy freezing temperatures to demand fair presidential polls, as PM's supporters gather for separate rally.

The process of evicting anti-social tenants could be simplified under plans being put forward by the Scottish government.

Fire investigators say a dog inadvertently turned on a stove and started a fire that destroyed a house in Vancouver, Wash., early Saturday.

The Scottish government is launching a "changing attitudes" campaign to encourage women to drop a drink size.