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Syria unrest 'has killed 60,000'
More than 60,000 people have died since March 2011 in Syria, a sharp jump on other estimates, says the UN human rights commissioner.
Markets rally on US fiscal deal
Markets in Europe gain after a short-term deal to stave off the so-called US fiscal cliff was reached, averting spending cuts and tax increases worth £370bn.
Italy's Monti launches campaign
Italy's caretaker Prime Minister, Mario Monti, promises to cut labour taxes in an interview seen as the launch of his election campaign.
S Korean singer in military row
South Korean defence officials investigate whether pop star Rain broke military rules after photos of him meeting an actress surface.
Burma military 'targeting rebels'
Military aircraft have been targeting rebel areas in Burma's northern Kachin state over the last five days, video footage obtained by the BBC shows.
Congress delays Sandy storm aid
The US House will not vote on $60bn (£37bn) in aid for areas hit by storm Sandy, sparking anger among New York and New Jersey lawmakers.
CAR rebels halt advance on Bangui
Seleka rebels in the Central African Republic say they are halting their advance on the capital, Bangui, as neighbouring countries deploy troops.
Release for Jordanians in Darfur
Two Jordanian UN peacekeepers are freed in Darfur, Sudan, after being held captive for more than four months.
Spain extradites Djindjic killer
A Spanish court approves the extradition of Vladimir Milisavljevic one of 12 men convicted of killing Serbian ex-Prime Minister Zoran Djindjic.
Paris Apple store hit by heist
Up to one million euros worth of Apple products has been stolen from a central Paris Apple store.
Mauritania bans plastic bag use
Mauritania bans the use of plastic bags to protect the environment and the lives of animals and fish, the environment minister says.
Woman trapped in shop at new year
While most people celebrated New Year's Eve with parties and fireworks one pensioner in France spent the night alone in a locked supermarket.
Booze calories 'too often ignored'
People watching their weight should pay closer attention to how much alcohol they drink because of its calorie content, say experts.
Obama praises 'fiscal cliff' deal
President Barack Obama hails a deal reached in the US Congress to raise taxes on wealthy people and delay spending cuts.
Arctic rig salvage effort delayed
Attempts to rescue a Shell drill rig grounded off the Alaskan coast are delayed because of high seas and strong winds.
Chavez 'conscious' says his deputy
Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez is conscious but in a "delicate and complex situation" after a cancer operation in Cuba, his deputy says.
Air strike 'kills 13 Farc rebels'
The Colombian Air Force says it has killed 13 Farc rebels in an attack on a camp in Antioquia province, as peace talks are due to resume in Cuba.
Uganda 'dismisses gay play case'
A court in Uganda throws out a case against UK theatre producer David Cecil, who was charged over a play about the condition of gay people, he tells the BBC.
Mourning after Ivory Coast deaths
Three days of mourning are declared in Ivory Coast following a New Year's Eve stampede that killed at least 61 people in Abidjan.
Delhi women march against rape
Thousands of women take part in a rally in the Indian capital, Delhi, to protest against the recent gang rape of a 23-year-old medical student.
Pakistani charity workers mourned
Funerals take place in the Swabi area of north-west Pakistan for seven charity workers, six of them women, who were gunned down on Tuesday.
Paris apartment fire kills five
Two adults and three youngsters die in an apartment fire in Gennevilliers, a northern suburb of Paris.
Portuguese budget sent to court
The Portuguese president says that he will send this year's controversial budget to the Constitutional Court to examine its fairness.
Deadly blasts hit Iraqi cities
At least 22 people have been killed - and many more injured - in a series of explosions across Iraq, officials say.
Egyptian TV satirist faces probe
Popular Egyptian television satirist Bassem Youssef is being investigated by prosecutors for allegedly insulting President Mohammed Morsi.
Rail travellers hit by fare rises
Above-inflation rail fare increases have come into force in England, Wales and Scotland amid claims that fares are going up three times faster than average earnings.
Man held over Thai beach shooting
A man is arrested after a 22-year-old British tourist was shot dead in a bar in Thailand on New Year's Eve.
Avis to buy car share firm Zipcar
Global car hire group Avis Budget is to get into the fast-growing car sharing market by buying Zipcar for $500m.
WPP's Sorrell reignites tax row
The amount of corporation tax companies pay is "a question of judgement", Sir Martin Sorrell, head of advertising group WPP, tells the BBC.
Ground-breaking OLED TV on sale
The first large OLED television, which promises higher image quality than LCD sets, goes on sale in South Korea.
Chelsea trigger Ba release clause
Chelsea trigger a contract release clause for Newcastle forward Demba Ba and are set to hold talks with the player.
New Zealand skittled for only 45
New Zealand are dismissed for 45 - the lowest Test score in almost 39 years - by South Africa as Vernon Philander takes 5-7.
Liverpool sign striker Sturridge
Liverpool announce the signing of Chelsea and England striker Daniel Sturridge for an undisclosed fee.
Womack reveals Alzheimer's fears
Soul veteran Bobby Womack speaks about having early signs of Alzheimer's disease, meaning he has trouble remembering songs and names.
UK album sales suffer 11.2% drop
Overall UK album sales fall by 11.2% in 2012, according to the BPI, although digital album sales rise.
Cartoonist refuses French honour
Jacques Tardi, one of France's most famous cartoonists, turns down the country's highest civilian honour.
AUDIO: What happened to the Fukushima 50?
Tokyo correspondent Rupert Wingfield-Hayes reports on what has happened to villages around Fukushima since the disaster and the workers who were there at the time.
VIDEO: Thousands march over Delhi gang rape
Thousands of women have marched through the streets of the Indian capital Delhi to demand an end to gender based violence.
VIDEO: Tech prophets: Appification and HTML5
BBC News Website invites three experts to discuss the trends that will shape the technology landscape in 2013 and beyond.
VIDEO: Recycling lifeline for poor Thais
A new scheme where recyclable waste can be exchanged for food and other necessities is helping some of Thailand's poorest people get by - as well as protecting the environment.
VIDEO: Burma military 'targeting Kachin rebels'
The BBC has been given video footage which apparently shows Burmese military jets and attack helicopters targeting rebel positions in the northern state of Kachin.
VIDEO: Dam eases oil reserve loss in Sudan
The leaders of Sudan and South Sudan say that they are ready to compromise in order to reach an agreement at talks later this week.
AUDIO: Is there a 'Chinese Dream'?
The Today programme's business presenter Simon Jack examines Chinese business culture and speaks to a range of business entrepreneurs.
VIDEO: Mass march over Hong Kong leader
Thousands of people in Hong Kong take to the streets on the first day of the new year to call for the city's chief executive to resign.
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Inside Nigeria's secret gay club
Fear inside one of Nigeria's few gay clubs
Delhi rape victim's family: She was brave, full of life
Delhi gang rape victim's family speaks to the BBC
Protests against Maliki engulf western Iraq
New Sunni protest movement challenges Iraq's political order
Paying with 'kisses' in Brazil
How Brazil's alternative currencies are changing lives
Why do innocent people confess to crimes?
Why in Japan do innocent people confess to crimes?
Geneva's art storage boom
The 'world's best art gallery' that nobody can visit

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