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BBC News - World

    US anger at Syria veto 'travesty'
    [5 Feb 2012 at 12:20pm]
    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.

    Greek PM in crucial bailout talks
    [5 Feb 2012 at 11:26am]
    Greek Prime Minister Lucas Papademos meets his coalition party leaders to try seek backing for a crucial 130bn euros EU rescue plan.

    Egypt 'to try foreign NGO staff'
    [5 Feb 2012 at 12:47pm]
    Egypt says it is to try 43 people - including Americans and other foreigners - over the alleged illegal funding of non-governmental organisations.

    Afghan car bomb attack kills nine
    [5 Feb 2012 at 8:47am]
    At least nine people are killed in a car bomb attack on police headquarters in the southern Afghan city of Kandahar, officials say.

    Europe cold snap death toll rises
    [5 Feb 2012 at 9:32am]
    The death toll from freezing weather across Europe continues to climb, with transport links also badly affected.

    Three Tibetans 'in fire protest'
    [5 Feb 2012 at 6:54am]
    Three Tibetans set fire to themselves in south-west China in an anti-Beijing protest, reports say, meaning 19 people have now self-immolated in a year.

    Mitt Romney wins Nevada caucuses
    [5 Feb 2012 at 6:35am]
    Front-runner Mitt Romney declares victory in the Republican caucuses in Nevada, as he seeks to win his party's presidential nomination.

    Depardieu to star as Strauss-Kahn
    [5 Feb 2012 at 11:30am]
    Gerard Depardieu is to star in a movie about the sex scandal that caused IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn to resign.

    Man, 104, is 'oldest' new citizen
    [5 Feb 2012 at 5:32am]
    A 104-year-old man is thought to be the oldest person to have become a new British citizen after a ceremony held at Surrey County Council's headquarters.

    Fidel Castro launches his memoirs
    [4 Feb 2012 at 1:22pm]
    Former Cuban President Fidel Castro appears in public for the first time since April 2011 to launch a two-volume book of memoirs.

    Obama urges 'keep recovery going'
    [3 Feb 2012 at 2:48pm]
    Barack Obama challenges Congress to keep the recovery going as new data shows unemployment down to its lowest rate in three years.

    Mexico 'cartel enforcer' detained
    [4 Feb 2012 at 5:09pm]
    Police in Mexico say they have arrested the suspected leader of the Gente Nueva gang, the armed wing of the Sinaloa drug cartel.

    Prince's Falklands duty 'routine'
    [5 Feb 2012 at 8:01am]
    Prince William's deployment to the Falkland Islands, along with that of a warship, is "entirely routine", the UK foreign secretary says.

    Militants 'hit Nigeria pipeline'
    [5 Feb 2012 at 10:03am]
    Suspected militants say they have attacked an oil pipeline in Nigeria, in what would be the first such attack since 2010.

    Europe 'at risk of early grave'
    [4 Feb 2012 at 8:36am]
    Australia's Foreign Minister Kevin Rudd warns Europe faces an "early grave" if it continues to ignore Asia's rise.

    England players go unsold at IPL
    [4 Feb 2012 at 3:28am]
    Seven England players and Ireland batsman Kevin O'Brien fail to attract bids at the Indian Premier League auction.

    Thousands in rival Moscow marches
    [4 Feb 2012 at 10:02am]
    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.

    BBC accuses Iran of intimidation
    [3 Feb 2012 at 12:00pm]
    The BBC's Director General, Mark Thompson, accuses the Iranian authorities of intimidating those working for its Persian service.

    Sinai gunmen release US tourists
    [3 Feb 2012 at 12:02pm]
    Two US women tourists and their Egyptian guide who were kidnapped in the south of Egypt's Sinai peninsula have been released, security sources say.

    Ice alert on roads as snow eases
    [5 Feb 2012 at 12:59pm]
    Motorists are urged to take extra care in icy conditions as Heathrow Airport cancels half of its flights.

    Queen marks Diamond Jubilee eve
    [5 Feb 2012 at 7:34am]
    The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh attend a church service on the eve of the Diamond Jubilee anniversary of her accession to the throne.

    US job numbers show strong growth
    [3 Feb 2012 at 3:45pm]
    The US economy created 243,000 jobs in January, while the unemployment rate fell to 8.3%, official figures show.

    New Virgin staff pay for checks
    [3 Feb 2012 at 5:53pm]
    Virgin Atlantic is forcing successful job applicants to pay for their own criminal record checks, Radio 4's Money Box reveals.

    Europe hit by Russia gas shortage
    [3 Feb 2012 at 7:28pm]
    Freezing weather sweeping across Europe is causing a shortage of vital Russian gas supplies to several countries, officials say.

    Chelsea 3-3 Man Utd
    [5 Feb 2012 at 12:39pm]
    Manchester United climb off the canvas to snatch a point at Chelsea as Javier Hernandez's header crowned a superb comeback from 3-0 adrift.

    Pakistan set England huge target
    [5 Feb 2012 at 7:27am]
    England face a mammoth task to avoid a series whitewash after Azhar Ali's composed 157 keeps Pakistan in control of the third Test in Dubai.

    Ireland 21-23 Wales
    [5 Feb 2012 at 10:48am]
    Wales stage a thrilling late comeback to launch their Six Nations campaign with a stunning victory over Ireland in Dublin.

    Gibb says he feels 'fantastic'
    [5 Feb 2012 at 5:59am]
    Bee Gees star Robin Gibb says he is making a "spectacular" recovery from cancer and that he is feeling "fantastic".

    Dickens 'beyond' modern children
    [5 Feb 2012 at 9:30am]
    Charles Dickens biographer Claire Tomalin says children are not being taught to read with the attention span necessary to appreciate the novelist's works.

    VIDEO: Iran 'intimidating BBC Persian'
    [5 Feb 2012 at 4:25am]
    The BBC's director general Mark Thompson has accused the Iranian authorities of intimidating those working for its Persian service.

    VIDEO: BBC team smuggled into Homs
    [4 Feb 2012 at 7:24am]
    Syrian government forces have bombarded the city of Homs with artillery shells and mortars, killing at least 55 people, according to opposition groups.

    VIDEO: Angry reaction to UN Syria veto
    [5 Feb 2012 at 3:11am]
    US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has described as a "travesty" Russia and China's veto of a UN resolution condemning Syria's crackdown against anti-government protesters.

    VIDEO: Birds' paradise lost in Kashmir?
    [5 Feb 2012 at 7:31am]
    Nearly a million migratory birds visit Kashmir's wetlands every year, but this time the severe winter has made it nearly impossible for them to find food.

    VIDEO: One-minute World News
    [5 Feb 2012 at 10:58am]
    Watch the latest news summary from BBC World News. International news updated 24 hours a day.

CNN.com - World
    Syrian violence grows after U.N. veto
    [5 Feb 2012 at 10:08am]
    The death toll from fighting between Syrian government forces and civilians is rising, a day after the U.N. Security Council failed to approve a plan seeking to halt the violence.
    Thousands stranded by rising floodwaters in Australia
    [5 Feb 2012 at 4:06am]
    Authorities were using military helicopters and a C-130 cargo plane Sunday to evacuate thousands of residents stranded by rising floodwaters in the eastern Australian province of Queensland, the government said.
    Finland set to elect new president
    [5 Feb 2012 at 4:50am]
    Finland heads to the polls Sunday to elect a new leader, with a former finance minister running against the nation's first openly gay presidential candidate, according to the country's media.
    U.S. brigadier general dies in Afghanistan
    [5 Feb 2012 at 7:40am]
    U.S. Brig. Gen. Terence Hildner died in Kabul of apparent natural causes, officials said, making him one of the highest ranking officers to die in Afghanistan.
    Dozens killed at South Sudan peace meeting
    [4 Feb 2012 at 7:50am]
    At least 37 people were killed during a shootout at a meeting to resolve cattle disputes in South Sudan, officials said Saturday, the latest in a spate of violence in the world's newest nation.
    Iran's leader warns U.S. on war
    [3 Feb 2012 at 11:13am]
    The supreme leader of Iran issued a blunt warning Friday that war would be detrimental to the United States.

World
    Egypt To Try 19 Americans Over NGO Funding
    [5 Feb 2012 at 9:21am]
    A lawyer for several of the organizations under investigation said the activists also include 2 Germans, 5 Serbs, 3 Arabs and 14 Egyptians. They have been referred to trial on charges they illegally provided foreign funding to non-governmental organizations. Among those being investigated is the son of U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood.
    Greece: Partial Agreement Reached With Creditors
    [5 Feb 2012 at 7:00am]
    The moment of truth has arrived for Greece. Sunday the government must finally reach agreement on the terms of a $170-billion bailout from the so-called troika: the European Commission, the European Central Bank and the International Monetary Fund. John Psaropoulos reports from Athens.
    Violence Rises In Syria As UN Falters
    [5 Feb 2012 at 7:00am]
    For nearly a year, Syria's government has sustained a violent crackdown against opposition protesters. The international community has struggled to agree on a unified response, and on Saturday, the latest effort to bring pressure on Syria's leaders fell apart. Host Rachel Martin talks with NPR's Kelly McEvers, who is monitoring developments in Syria.
    UN Ambassador Susan Rice Fumes At Syria Veto
    [5 Feb 2012 at 7:00am]
    The U.N. Security Council failed Saturday to pass a resolution aimed at stopping the escalating violence in Syria. China and Russia vetoed the resolution despite days of high-level negotiations, including behind-the-scenes efforts by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and the U.S. Ambassador to the U.N., Susan Rice. Host Rachel Martin talks with Rice, who says the United States was "disgusted" by the double veto.
    Employed But Not Paid, Some Greeks Voice Protest
    [5 Feb 2012 at 5:08am]
    Unemployment has doubled in Greece in the past two years, nearing 20 percent, and there are many Greeks with jobs who might as well be unemployed ? they have not been paid for months. Some still show up for work every day, hoping that things will take a turn for the better.
    Filmmakers Die In Helicopter Crash In Australia
    [5 Feb 2012 at 6:14am]
    National Geographic confirms the deaths of award-winning American cinematographer Mike deGruy and Australian television writer-producer Andrew Wight. The pair reportedly set off to film a documentary when they crashed.
    For Reporter, Cruise Ship Disaster Is A Local Story
    [5 Feb 2012 at 5:10am]
    The cruise ship disaster off Italy's Tuscan coast still poses a threat to the pristine waters and idyllic islands. The local residents and frequent visitors are upset ? and they include NPR reporter Sylvia Poggioli.
    Bomb Explodes In Afghanistan, Casualties Reported
    [5 Feb 2012 at 2:40am]
    The blast went off at a parking lot outside the police building in Kandahar, a local official said. Seven people were killed, and least 19 were wounded, he added. In the north, meanwhile, Afghan police said that an American soldier shot and killed an Afghan guard at a U.S. base.
    Egyptian Official: Explosion Halts Gas Exports
    [5 Feb 2012 at 1:29am]
    The attack along a gas pipeline in the country's Sinai peninsula disrupted exports to neighboring Israel and Jordan. The blast that took place Sunday at dawn is the 12th successful attack on the line since the popular uprising that ousted longtime Egyptians leader Hosni Mubarak in February last year.
    Greece Sets Sunday Deadline For Debt Talks
    [4 Feb 2012 at 6:31pm]
    Greece is under heavy pressure from its creditors to implement further austerity and structural measures if it wants to get a second, euro130 billion ($171 billion) bailout, and avoid bankruptcy.
    Russia, China Veto UN Resolution On Syria
    [4 Feb 2012 at 2:00pm]
    The U.N. Security Council failed again Saturday to take decisive action to stop the escalating violence in Syria as Russia and China vetoed a resolution backing an Arab League plan that calls for President Bashar Assad to step down. NPR's Michele Kelemen reports the veto drew intense criticism from the U.S.
    More Than 250 Killed In Syrian Violence In Homs
    [4 Feb 2012 at 2:00pm]
    The Syrian government today unleashed some of the worst violence against protesters since the uprising there began. Activists report that more than 200 people have been killed in the city of Homs. NPR's Kelly McEvers has been following the story from neighboring Lebanon and has the latest on the uprising.
    Tens Of Thousands Protest Russia's Putin
    [4 Feb 2012 at 2:00pm]
    NPR's Corey Flintoff reports from Moscow where tens of thousands of demonstrators braved bitter cold to rally for and against Vladimir Putin today. With just one month before a presidential election, the opposition is making a big push for a fair vote, and the government is responding with counter-demonstrations.
    20 Million Years Later, Russians Work To Drill Into Lake
    [4 Feb 2012 at 8:25am]
    Russian researchers in Antarctica are on the verge of piercing a hole through two miles of ice into an ancient lake, untouched by the light of day for some 20 million years. But it'll be a delicate process to break through without disturbing the pristine waters. Guest host David Green speaks with Antarctic researcher John Priscu about the process.














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