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Russia and China veto an Arab and Western-backed UN resolution condemning the violent crackdown in Syria, hours after scores are killed in Homs.

US film and Broadway actor Ben Gazzara has died in New York at the age of 81.

Manchester City hit two early goals before seeing off a heavy snow storm to open up a three-point lead over Manchester United at the top of the Premier League.

Freezing weather has hit transport hubs across Europe, closing airports, blocking roads and halting trains.

Tens of thousands of people have taken to the streets in Russia's capital Moscow in protest at Prime Minister Vladimir Putin's grip on power.

Former Cuban President Fidel Castro appears in public for the first time since April 2011 to launch a two-volume book of memoirs.

Fresh protests take place at the Syrian embassy in London over President Assad's regime.

England's new-look side give interim coach Stuart Lancaster the best possible start by claiming a first win at Murrayfield in eight years.

Snow is falling across much of the UK, from southern Scotland to the English Midlands, disrupting flights and leading to calls for drivers to take care.

Prince William starts work as an RAF search and rescue pilot in the Falkland Islands, having arrived in the territory on a six-week routine deployment.

Republicans in the US state of Nevada take part in caucuses to decide their choice of presidential candidate with Mitt Romney leading the field.

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The number of civilians killed and injured in the Afghan conflict has risen for the fifth year in a row, a UN report reveals.

Flooding in the Australian states of Queensland and New South Wales has forced thousands of families from their homes.

Freezing weather hits transport hubs across Europe, as a cold spell that has now claimed 260 lives continues.

Tens of thousands of people march in Moscow in protest at Prime Minister Vladimir Putin, while his supporters hold a rally elsewhere in Russia's capital.

Finnish cafe offers internet controlled design experience as part of a festival.

Australia's Foreign Minister Kevin Rudd warns Europe faces an "early grave" if it continues to ignore Asia's rise.

South African youth leader Julius Malema loses his appeals against the ruling ANC's decision to suspend him for bringing the party into disrepute.

Younus Khan hits an unbeaten century to move Pakistan closer to a series whitewash over England on the second day of the third Test.