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Gulf states fuel Syria isolationGulf Arab states expel Syria's ambassadors, accusing Damascus of shunning Arab efforts to end months of bloodshed, as Russian officials visit President Assad.
Maldives leader quits amid unrest
Maldives President Mohamed Nasheed resigns after weeks of demonstrations and a mutiny by some police officers.
Iranian president summoned by MPs
Iran's parliament summons the country's president for questioning - the first time this has happened since the 1979 revolution.
LA abuse school removes all staff
The whole staff of a Los Angeles school is to be replaced amid a probe into allegations of sex abuse against two long-serving teachers, officials say.
Chinese workers released in Sudan
A group of Chinese workers kidnapped by rebels in Sudan last month has been freed and flown to Kenya, officials from both countries say.
Royals celebrate Dickens' legacy
The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall are leading global celebrations marking the 200th anniversary of Charles Dickens's birth.
Euro 'could survive Greece exit'
EU Commissioner Neelie Kroes piles pressure on Greece to agree tough reforms, saying a euro exit would be "no man overboard".
Freeze prompts Europe emergencies
As freezing weather grips much of Europe, Italy takes steps to conserve gas while emergency situations have been declared in other countries.
Obama to give back campaign funds
US President Barack Obama's election campaign is to return some $200,000 of funding linked to the family of a Mexican fugitive.
Antarctic lake success 'uncertain'
It is not yet clear whether Russian scientists have succeeded in their quest to drill into an Antarctic sub-glacial lake, reports suggest.
Glencore-Xstrata in $90bn merger
Anglo-Swiss mining group Xstrata unveils a $90bn merger with commodity trader Glencore, a move opposed by some major shareholders.
Dutch car plant in '1-euro' offer
A Mitsubishi Motors boss offers to sell its Dutch factory for one euro, a day after the Japanese car-maker said it was halting production there.
VIDEO: Syria artillery onslaught on Homs
Residents in the restive Syrian city of Homs are suffering one of the fiercest assaults from government troops since the uprising began.
VIDEO: Skydiver to jump from space
An Austrian adventurer is making the final preparations to jump from 23 miles high.
VIDEO: Medical system for Libyans 'abused'
A system for sending wounded people from the Libyan conflict abroad for treatment has been suspended after it came to light that it has been abused.
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VIDEO: How plants warn each other of danger
Professor Iain Smith shows how researchers have captured the process by which plants alert each other to potential threat.
VIDEO: Bulgaria towns suffer deadly flood
A day of mourning has been declared in Bulgaria, where a dam collapsed leaving nine people dead.
VIDEO: Rebuilding Afghanistan after war
As the security situation in Afghanistan improves the focus for British soldiers has moved to developing the country.
VIDEO: Prince to mark Dickens anniversary
On the 200th anniversary of Charles Dickens's birth, the Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall will attend a special service at Westminster Abbey.
UBS profits down on weak business
Profits at Swiss bank UBS slump by three-quarters and the outlook remains tough as the eurozone crisis saps business.
BP ups dividend as profits rise
BP announces sharply higher profits and increases its dividend to shareholders for the first time since the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil disaster.
Internet cams video feeds exposed
Thousands of Trendnet security camera webfeeds have been breached and shared on the internet, including live video from children's rooms.
Symantec code 'extortion' claim
Hackers demanded money in return for keeping stolen source code a secret, security firm Symantec says.
Jubilee gig line-up is announced
Dame Shirley Bassey, Sir Elton John and Sir Paul McCartney are among the artists who will play at The Queen's Diamond Jubilee Concert in London in June.
Madonna announces next world tour
Madonna announces the dates for her latest world tour, which will start in Israel in March.
'Invader' drives ladybird decline
Fast declines in some UK and European ladybirds are being caused by the spread of the invasive harlequin species, scientists show.
Skydiver planning 36km record bid
Felix Baumgartner, the Austrian planning to sky dive from a record-breaking altitude, has announced he will make the attempt later this year.
'Birth defect risk' for diabetics
The risk of birth defects increases four-fold if the pregnant mother has diabetes, a study of 400,000 pregnancies in England suggests.
Hundreds seek NHS implant advice
Almost 1,000 private patients with PIP breast implants have contacted the NHS. The figure was given by Professor Sir Bruce Keogh, NHS Medical Director, in evidence to the Commons Health Select Committee.
Terry not ready to quit England
John Terry still wants to play for England despite being stripped of the captaincy for the second time, BBC Sport understands.
Five killer whales 'sue' SeaWorld
Five killer whales are named as plaintiffs in a lawsuit which argues that they deserve the same constitutional protection from slavery as humans.
'Oldest living twins' aged 102
Two 102-year-old sisters are recognised as the world's oldest living twins by Guinness World Records.
Uganda MP revives anti-gay bill
The Anti-Homosexuality Bill is reintroduced to Uganda's parliament - without the death penalty but still calling for life in prison for some offences.
Search on for Philippine missing
Search and rescue teams look for survivors of a 6.7 magnitude quake that shook the central Philippines on Monday, leaving dozens dead or missing.
'Syria spies' arrested in Berlin
A Syrian and a German-Lebanese man are arrested in Germany on suspicion of spying on opponents of President Bashar al-Assad's government.
Brazil police stand-off continues
Brazilian authorities say they are hopeful of a negotiated end to a police strike that has led to a stand-off between officers and troops in Salvador.
Bahrain releases jailed activists
The authorities in Bahrain free two imprisoned human rights activists ahead of the first anniversary of the start of mass pro-democracy protests.
Canada PM in China to discuss oil
Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper visits China for talks focussing on oil sales, energy and other economic ties.
Police failed over hack warnings
Police should have warned people whose phones were hacked by the News of the World, a judicial review - pushed for by Lord Prescott - rules.
RBS boss: 'Prove critics wrong'
RBS boss Stephen Hester breaks his silence on the controversy surrounding his bonus, saying the attention had been "discomforting, to say the least".
Lloyds Group to shed 1,000 jobs
Lloyds Banking Group announces it is to shed nearly 1,000 jobs and close three of its administration sites.
Abu Qatada ruling 'unacceptable'
It is "not acceptable" that the UK cannot deport radical cleric Abu Qatada to Jordan, the home secretary has said.
In pictures: Maldives unrest as president quits
Protests lead to the resignation of President
In pictures: Snowy Sunday
Much of UK with several inches of snow
Super Bowl photos
New York Giants beat New England Patriots
Day in pictures: 6 February 2012
24 hours of news photos: 6 February 2012
In pictures: Making charcoal from Liberian rubber trees
Making make use of old rubber trees in Liberia
Week in pictures: 28 January-3 February
News photos from around the world: 28 January-3 February
The Queen: 60 photographs for 60 years
Sixty photographs for 60 years on the throne
In pictures: Venice in Solitude
Haunting views of Venice's waterways
When did the middle finger become offensive?
When did the middle finger become offensive?
Why spend 15 hours a week cutting coupons?
Why spend 15 hours a week cutting up newspapers?
Did Dickens really save poor children and clean up the slums?
Did Dickens save poor children and clean up the slums?
Day in pictures: 7 February 2012
24 hours of news photos from around the world
Gabon: Surfing hippos, lacking tourists
So why has Gabon failed to become tourist hot-spot?
Road warriors struggle to get connected
Road warriors struggle to get connected
Climate consensus cracking open - or not...
Why climate sceptics claim they've cracked the consensus
Moving from penguins to profiles
How do we keep our web-savvy children safe online?
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