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Feb 10, 2012
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Blasts rock Syria's second city
At least 28 people have been killed by bombs targeting security forces compounds in Syria's second city of Aleppo, state media report.
Greek cabinet approves new cuts
Greece's cabinet approves a draft bill committing to austerity reforms required to get new bailout funds, amid warnings of "chaos" if parliament fails to ratify it.
Argentina in UK 'nuclear' claim
Argentina accuses the UK of sending a nuclear-armed submarine to the South Atlantic, and makes an official complaint to the UN over the Falklands.
Obama changes contraception rule
US President Barack Obama says insurers - and not religious institutions - will provide contraception to women free of charge, amid a row with religious leaders.
Russian 'sold CIA missile data'
A senior officer at Russia's Plesetsk space station is jailed for 13 years after being convicted of selling missile test data to the CIA.
Police recapture Madonna stalker
A man with "violent tendencies" convicted of stalking Madonna is recaptured a week after escaping from a psychiatric hospital, police say.
Suspect in Serbia PM killing held
A man suspected of involvement in the 2003 killing of Serbian Prime Minister Zoran Djindjic is arrested in Spain, police say.
Nigeria recaptures bomb suspect
A man suspected of masterminding the deadly Nigerian bombing of a church on the outskirts of Abuja on Christmas Day has been recaptured, officials say.
Maldives leader rejects poll call
New Maldives President Mohammed Waheed Hassan Manik rejects calls by his predecessor for snap elections as a way of resolving a political stand-off.
China's exports and imports fall
China's exports and imports fell in January, raising fresh concerns about the impact of a global economic slowdown on its economy.
Uzbek pleads guilty to Obama plot
A 22-year-old Uzbek man admits at a federal court in Birmingham, Alabama plotting to kill US President Barack Obama.
Life term for Frankfurt shooting
A Kosovo man who admitted shooting dead two US airmen at Frankfurt airport a year ago is sentenced to life in prison by a German court.
VIDEO: Dozens killed as blasts rock Syria
At least 28 people have been killed and 235 wounded in two bombs targeting security compounds in Syria's second city of Aleppo, according to state media.
VIDEO: Crew rescued from ice-bound ships
Emergency services from Ukraine had to come to the rescue of crew members trapped on ships in the Kersh Strait, which separates Russia and Ukraine.
VIDEO: Athens clashes over spending cuts
There have been clashes in Greece between riot police and protesters venting their fury at government austerity measures.
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VIDEO: Highlights of the 2012 Design Awards
Origami dresses, the London 2012 Olympic torch and a wind-propelled landmine detonator are among the nominations for the 2012 Designs of the Year Awards.
VIDEO: Argentina appeals to UN over Falklands
Argentina's foreign minister has accused the UK of sending a nuclear-armed submarine to the South Atlantic, after making an official complaint to the UN over the Falklands dispute.
AUDIO: Former Maldives president 'forced to go'
The former president of the Maldives has told the BBC that he was forced to resign.
VIDEO: Afghanistan's first cartoon animation
Afghanistan has produced its first educational cartoon animation, using local talent.
Imports increase US trade deficit
Record imports contributed to a 3.7% increase in the US trade deficit in December, official figures show.
Barclays' profits fall to £5.9bn
Barclays reports a 3% fall in annual profits to £5.9bn, and cuts the bonus pool at its investment banking division by 32%.
Germany delays Acta signing
Germany delays ratifying a controversial international accord designed to combat piracy
Video game sales slump in January
US video games suffer a 34% annual drop for January, according to analysts at NPD. The figures come less than a fortnight before the PlayStation Vita launches.
HBO attacked over death of horses
Animal rights group Peta calls for TV and film safety rules to be tightened after two horses were put down during filming for HBO racing drama Luck, starring Dustin Hoffman.
Joyce children's book sparks feud
A children's story by James Joyce is published for the first time in Dublin to the dismay of the Zurich James Joyce Foundation.
Vega rocket set for maiden voyage
After more than 10 years of development work, Europe's new small satellite launcher is ready for its first flight.
Overfishing 'costing EU £2.7bn'
Overfishing of EU fisheries is costing the European economy £2.7bn a year and 100,000 jobs, a report by a UK think-tank finds.
Dementia plaque 'rapidly cleared'
Destructive plaques found in the brains of Alzheimer's patients have been rapidly cleared by researchers testing a cancer drug on mice.
Cannabis users double crash risk
Drivers who use cannabis before driving double their chances of causing a collision, research suggests.
Capello 'should've gone in 2010'
Fabio Capello should have gone after the 2010 World Cup, says FA councillor and Stoke chairman Peter Coates.
Robshaw ready for improving Italy
Chris Robshaw vows England will go toe-to-toe with Italy.
Steve Jobs' FBI files made public
The FBI releases its files on Apple founder Steve Jobs, revealing a man who commanded respect but was questioned on his honesty and morality.
Lost $9m jewels found in drawer
Jewellery worth $9m (£5.9m), thought stolen from the wife of the US ambassador to the Netherlands in 2006, is found in the Hague.
Somalia's al-Shabab join al-Qaeda
Islamist militant group al-Shabab, which controls much of Somalia, releases a joint video with al-Qaeda, formally announcing the two groups have merged.
Koreans abducted in Egypt's Sinai
Three South Korean tourists and their Egyptian guide have been kidnapped by armed Bedouin tribesmen in the Sinai peninsula, officials have said.
Spanish judge 'will fight' ruling
Spain's most prominent judge, Baltasar Garzon, vows to fight his conviction and 11-year suspension from the judiciary for authorising prison phonetapping.
Mexico seizes 'largest meth haul'
Mexican soldiers secure 15 tonnes of methamphetamine in the western state of Jalisco, believed to be the largest seizure of the drug yet.
'Protester' dies in Saudi Arabia
A protester has been shot dead by security forces in the city of Qatif in eastern Saudi Arabia, activists say.
Romney: 'I'm a true conservative'
US Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney tries to woo sceptical primary voters, telling a major conference he is "severely conservative".
Lansley hits back over NHS bill
Health Secretary Andrew Lansley says the government is "committed" to the NHS bill, amid reports that three Conservative cabinet ministers have concerns.
Armed police at restaurant siege
Armed police seal off a large area in Glasgow city centre while officers attempt to negotiate with a man inside an Italian restaurant.
Damilola killer recalled to jail
The Damilola Taylor Trust calls for an inquiry after one of the brothers convicted of killing the schoolboy is recalled to prison for a second time.
25-year term for soldiers' killer
A terminally-ill man convicted of murdering two soldiers at Massereene Barracks in Antrim must serve a minimum of 25 years in prison.
Your pictures: Grubby
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In Pictures: Yayoi Kusama retrospective
Retrospective at the Tate Modern
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In pictures: Maldives 'coup' inflames tensions
Protests lead to the resignation of President
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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: 7 February 2012
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The toughest place to be a train driver
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Quiz of the week's news
Why do zebras have black and white stripes?
World Press Photo winner 2011
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Egyptians fear for the future
One year since Hosni Mubarak's fall, Egyptians fear for the future
FBI files of the rich and famous
What famous people did the FBI keep tabs on, and why?
Day in Pictures: 10 February 2012
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China lock-down seals off Tibetan unrest
China seals off Tibetan protest communities
Story of the most famous seven words in US journalism
The story of the most famous seven words in US journalism
'Lifeline' US-Somalia remittances on hold
Somalis suffer as US cuts remittances amid terror fears
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