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UN considers Syria crisis action The UN Security Council is considering a draft resolution against Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad, amid an upsurge in violence.
US economic growth rate picks up The pace of US economic growth quickened to a 2.8% annualised rate in the three months to December, the Commerce Department says.
Romney back into lead in Florida Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney pulls away from nearest rival Newt Gingrich in Florida opinion polls, although his national lead slips.
France to resume Afghan training French troops will resume training Afghan soldiers on Saturday but Paris will pull out most of its troops by the end of 2013, President Nicolas Sarkozy says.
Norway apology for Holocaust role The Norwegian prime minister apologises for the role his country played in deporting Jews as Europe marks Holocaust Remembrance Day.
Sudan leaders in oil crisis talks A summit is being held after South Sudan accused Sudan of stealing its oil exports and said it would halt production, crucial to both their economies.
Barefoot Bandit sentenced again The notorious 20-year-old former fugitive known as the Barefoot Bandit is sentenced by a federal judge to six-and-a-half years in prison.
Clashes after Senegal Wade ruling Clashes erupt in Senegal's capital Dakar, after the top court rules that President Abdoulaye Wade can run for a third term in next month's poll.
Spain jobless passes five million Spain's unemployment figure rose above the five million mark in the last quarter of 2011, official figures show.
Nobel plea for Mexico journalists A host of international writers including several Nobel laureates issue a joint statement condemning attacks on journalists in Mexico.
