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Heavy artillery fire rocks the restive Syrian city of Homs, in what anti-government activists are calling one of the fiercest assaults yet.

Drivers are being warned of black ice and some schools are closed, after the nation deals with the snow that fell across much of Britain at the weekend.

At least seven people die after a 6.7 magnitude earthquake struck the central Philippines, official reports say.

Police believe 829 people were "likely" victims of phone-hacking by newspapers, the Leveson Inquiry hears.

The Queen is marking 60 years as monarch of the UK and 15 Commonwealth Realms and says she is dedicating herself "anew to your service".

A eurozone recession could almost halve Chinese growth this year, according to a report by the International Monetary Fund.

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas says he will head an interim government which will prepare for elections in the West Bank and Gaza Strip.

A factory building collapses in the Pakistani city of Lahore with many people, including women and children, feared trapped, officials say.

Romania's Prime Minister Emil Boc steps down to "defuse political and social tension" after a series of austerity protests.

David Miliband says his brother Ed will lead Labour into the next election and is the "best man" to do so.

A woman gives birth on the pavement outside a Fife hospital after she was unable to get inside the building.

Why biggest firms in UK feel let down by the government

England coach Fabio Capello may have breached his contract by publicly criticising the removal of John Terry as captain, a former FA executive director says.

Facebook and Google tell a court in India they have complied with an order to remove "objectionable" material, amid ongoing legal moves on censorship.

The presenter says she is to return to the TV talent show next Saturday after recovering from the traumatic birth of her second daughter.

Motorists are being warned to drive with extreme care as the icy conditions in England led to a series of accidents.

The Independent's Simon Calder explains why Heathrow airport was so badly affected by the severe weather on Sunday.

More should be done to engage young people and combat radicalisation through the internet, an MP says.

Mexico's governing conservative party selects its first woman candidate to run in the country's presidential election.

Labour has urged ministers to block six-figure bonuses for Network Rail bosses, insisting they have the power to prevent such payouts.