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Deadly shelling hits Syrian city
The Syrian army resumes its bombardment of the restive city of Homs, killing at least 20 people early on Thursday, activists say.
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Sarkozy ex-minister faces charges
The former French minister Eric Woerth is under criminal investigation for influence peddling in connection with the Bettencourt scandal.
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'Outstanding' schools face review
Radical improvements to England's education system are needed, says the head of Ofsted, as he announces that a quarter of all schools in England rated outstanding will be re-examined.
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UK trade gap smallest since 2003
The UK's trade deficit fell to £1.1bn in December, its lowest monthly level for more than eight years.
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VIDEO: What is freezing rain?
As the cold snap continues, parts of the UK have been warned to expect freezing rain on Thursday, but what is it that makes the phenomenon occur?
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Mexico mass graves hold 15 bodies
A suspected member of Mexico's Zetas drugs gang leads authorities to two graves in Veracruz state containing 15 bodies, officials say.
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Concern raised over neonatal care
A Welsh assembly inquiry into neonatal hospital services will hear later there is "some way to go" to improve the care of premature and sick babies in Wales.
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FA yet to make Redknapp approach
The Football Association has made no contact with Harry Redknapp over the England manager's job.
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Rolls-Royce makes record profits
Aircraft engine maker Rolls-Royce has reported orders, sales and profits at record levels thanks to airline expansion.
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Maldives 'warrant' for ex-leader
A criminal court in the Maldives issues an arrest warrant for former President Mohamed Nasheed, officials in his party say.
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Ferdinand leads call for Redknapp
England defender Rio Ferdinand leads calls for Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp to succeed Fabio Capello as manager of the national team.
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Dozens of crashes as rain freezes
Drivers are urged not to venture on to roads in Cumbria after police are called to more than 60 accidents caused by freezing rain.
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England name same side for Italy
England head coach Stuart Lancaster has named the same starting XV and bench which beat Scotland for Saturday's Six Nations match against Italy in Rome.
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US mortgage deal nears agreement
Some of the biggest US banks are said to be close to agreeing a multi-billion dollar settlement with the US government.
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Four arrested over terror funds
The Metropolitan Police say four men have been arrested and bailed in south Wales on allegations of being in possession of funds for terrorist purposes.
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Couple in £45m EuroMillions win
A young couple from Nottinghamshire become the second pair from the county in three weeks to win more than £40m in the EuroMillions lottery.
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Argentina rock star Spinetta dies
Argentine rock musician Luis Alberto Spinetta dies aged 62 after suffering lung cancer.
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Cafe in Somalia hit by car bomb
At least 15 people are killed and more than 20 injured when a car bomb planted by Islamist militants explodes near a cafe in Somalia's capital, officials say.
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Freezing rain warning for Wales
Forecasters are warning of freezing rain in Wales, with parts of the north east most at risk.
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