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Heavy artillery fire rocks the restive Syrian city of Homs, in what anti-government activists are calling one of the fiercest assaults yet.
Drivers are being warned of black ice, and some schools are closed, after the snow that fell across much of Britain at the weekend.
The Queen is marking 60 years as monarch of the UK and 15 Commonwealth Realms and says she is dedicating herself "anew to your service".
Romania's Prime Minister Emil Boc steps down to "defuse political and social tension" after a series of austerity protests.
England coach Fabio Capello says he disagrees with the Football Association's decision to strip John Terry of the national team's captaincy.
The police chief investigating phone-hacking and the editor of a tabloid are due to appear before the Leveson Inquiry into press ethics.
Labour has urged ministers to block six-figure bonuses for Network Rail bosses, insisting they have the power to prevent such payouts.
Party leaders in Greece are to resume crisis talks on new austerity measures demanded by EU leaders in return for funds needed to avoid defaulting on its debts.
MPs warn the government not to neglect the threat from extreme far-right terrorism, saying there is "persuasive evidence" of the potential danger.
The risk of birth defects increases four-fold if the pregnant mother has diabetes, a study of 400,000 pregnancies in England suggests.
China tells its airlines not to pay charges to the EU's Emissions Trading Scheme, aimed at cutting carbon emissions.
UK house prices increased by 0.6% in January, according to the latest survey from the Halifax.
Mimi Alford, a former mistress of President John F Kennedy, reveals new details of their relationship in a book, according to US media reports.
Charles Dickens biographer Claire Tomalin says children are not being taught to read with the attention span necessary to appreciate the novelist's works.
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson criticised assistant referee Darren Cann after the 3-3 draw with Chelsea.
Ryan Jones warns Wales "not to rest on their laurels" after their opening 23-21 Six Nations win over Ireland.
The New York Giants come from behind to beat the New England Patriots 21-17 with a dramatic last-minute touchdown in Indianapolis.
UK bank lending is set to shrink this year for the first time since 2009, according to the Ernst & Young Item Club.
Six serious bidders remain in contention to take over the Cardiff-based clothing retail firm Peacocks, struggling with £750m debts, BBC Wales understands.
Prime Minister David Cameron praises the "magnificent service" given by the Queen, as she celebrates 60 years on the throne.
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.
Drinking "just a little more than they should" puts people at risk of serious illness including heart disease, stroke and cancer, the government is warning.
The number of deaths worldwide from malaria has been underestimated, according to data published in the medical journal the Lancet.
The more young people come into contact with employers the less likely they are to drop out of school and become unemployed, research suggests.
A top girls' school is planning a "failure week" to teach pupils to embrace risk, build resilience and learn from their mistakes.
Apple is granted a suspension of a sales ban imposed on some of its iPads and iPhones in Germany.
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.
More than 100 Conservatives are among MPs who have written to the prime minister calling on him to slash subsidies for onshore wind turbines.
Prince Charles says there is a reason to be optimistic about the state of the world's oceans, but it is "critically urgent" to tackle overfishing.
US singer-songwriter Lana Del Rey goes straight in at number one in the UK album chart with her debut release Born To Die.
The mother of the actress Phil Spector murdered has settled a wrongful death case against the music producer, according to her lawyer.
Scooters are becoming increasingly popular as people look to cut costs and stretch their budgets, but could the boom spark safety problems?
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Motorists are being warned to drive with extreme care as the icy conditions in England led to a series of accidents.
Defence giant BAE Systems is to recruit 136 apprentices at its submarine building business in Barrow, Cumbria.
Citizens Advice Scotland (CAS) calls for a new body to be set up to protect workers from abuse and exploitation by bosses.
New regulations come into force which will allow Scots to make certain home improvements without planning permission.
The police are continuing to question a man about a murder in Lurgan, County Armagh.
A 41-year-old man is charged with attempted murder after a police officer was stabbed in Lurgan.
More should be done to engage young people and combat radicalisation through the internet, an MP says.
Warmer weather across Wales will be followed by another cold snap later in the week, say forecasters, as warnings of ice remain.
Egypt says it is to try 43 people - including Americans and other foreigners - over the alleged illegal funding of non-governmental organisations.
Suspected militants say they have attacked an oil pipeline in Nigeria, in what would be the first such attack since 2010.
A factory building collapses in the Pakistani city of Lahore, with dozens of people including child workers feared trapped, officials say.
A 6.7 magnitude earthquake shakes the central Philippines, killing at least one and causing panic in nearby cities.
Gerard Depardieu is to star in a movie about the sex scandal that caused IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn to resign.
Japanese car maker Mitsubishi Motors says it is to end production at its only plant in Western Europe.
Mexico's governing conservative party selects its first woman candidate to run in the country's presidential election.
Soldiers patrol the streets in the Brazilian state of Bahia where a police strike has caused the crime rate to soar.
The US is working closely with Israel to use diplomacy to prevent Iran from becoming a nuclear power, President Barack Obama says.
Rival Palestinian factions agree to name President Mahmoud Abbas head of an interim government which would prepare for elections, officials say.
Front-runner Mitt Romney declares victory in the Republican caucuses in Nevada, as he seeks to win his party's presidential nomination.
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.
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Ministers will "unwind" any tax avoidance schemes being used by public sector employees, Treasury Chief Secretary Danny Alexander has announced.
A campaign to stop people smoking in cars when children are travelling has been launched by the Welsh government
England football coach Fabio Capello has criticised the English FA's decision to strip John Terry of the national team captaincy.
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The death toll has risen across Europe as countries continue to struggle with the freezing conditions.
Transport Secretary Justine Greening is to vote against bonuses for Network Rail bosses at the company's annual general meeting.
Acclaimed actor and writer Simon Callow has written a biography of Charles Dickens, exploring the importance of the theatre to the author.
Honda Motors Europe vice-president Ken Weir argues that the UK needs to develop apprenticeships for the benefit of young people as well as companies and communities.
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