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Syria forces 'in Homs massacre'
Activists say Syrian forces killed more than 200 people in Homs in the worst violence since anti-government protests began, but the government denies it.
Sat, 04 Feb 2012 09:04:31 GMT Read more
Much of Britain braced for snow
Heavy snow is forecast for most of England and Wales later, with warnings of likely disruption to rail services and on the roads.
Sat, 04 Feb 2012 05:49:55 GMT Read more
Briton 'seen falling from liner'
A British cruise ship passenger has fallen overboard in waters near Mexico, the owner of the vessel says.
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 23:42:33 GMT Read more
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.
Sat, 04 Feb 2012 06:34:09 GMT Read more
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.
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 23:45:20 GMT Read more
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.
Sat, 04 Feb 2012 01:49:42 GMT Read more
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.
Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:04:32 GMT Read more
Cairo clashes over football anger
At least four people are killed in clashes between Egyptian protesters and police, amid ongoing anger over deaths after a football match.
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 23:11:32 GMT Read more
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.
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:48:04 GMT Read more
High Streets bid for £1m funding
The government is looking for 12 run down High Streets in England to share £1m as a part of plans proposed by TV retail guru Mary Portas.
Sat, 04 Feb 2012 06:01:56 GMT Read more
VIDEO: US treasure hunters seek lost platinum
The crew of the US explorer ship Sea Hunter has pinpointed the whereabouts of a shipwreck from World War II, which they believe contains $3bn in platinum.
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:27:02 GMT Read more
Gruffalo author pens protest poem
Children's laureate and Gruffalo author Julia Donaldson writes a poem in protest at planned library closures across the country.
Sat, 04 Feb 2012 01:11:54 GMT Read more
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.
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:45:26 GMT Read more
Work programme on track: Grayling
Around 20% of unemployed people who have been on the government's main welfare-to-work scheme, the Work Programme, for at least 6 months have been found a job, the BBC has learnt.
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 23:33:18 GMT Read more
Huhne resigns over points charge
Chris Huhne vows to clear his name as he resigns as energy secretary to fight a charge of perverting the course of justice relating to a 2003 speeding case.
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:10:44 GMT Read more
Ed Davey is new energy secretary
Lib Dem minister Ed Davey is named the new energy and climate change secretary following Chris Huhne's resignation, while Norman Lamb takes over his role as business minister.
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:57:58 GMT Read more
Health bodies reject NHS reforms
Physiotherapist leaders have joined the Royal College of GPs in calling for the health bill in England to be scrapped, increasing pressure on the government.
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:23:39 GMT Read more
Malaria toll 'is twice as high'
The number of deaths worldwide from malaria has been underestimated, according to data published in the medical journal the Lancet.
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:07:13 GMT Read more
Universities warned over access
The incoming fair access watchdog says universities will be fined for failing to recruit more students from poorer backgrounds.
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:25:57 GMT Read more
Academy school results 'inflated'
The results of England's academy schools are being inflated by the over-use of vocational equivalents, analysis suggests.
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 02:17:08 GMT Read more

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