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World NewsSyria army renews assault on Homs The Syrian army resumes heavy shelling in the restive city of Homs as Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov is due in Damascus for talks. 'Lone wolf' terror threat warning The UK could face a growing threat from "lone wolf" terrorists returning from fighting overseas in the next few years, a think tank warns. Prince leads Dickens celebrations The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall will lead global celebrations marking the 200th anniversary of Charles Dickens's birth later. MPs demand law against stalking A new law making stalking a specific offence is needed in England and Wales to stop harassment ending in violence, MPs and peers have said. Court hears social care challenge The Supreme Court is to hear a case challenging the way councils in England can consider their finances when assessing people for social care. 'BBC journalists' held in Iran Reports from Iran say several people have been detained for alleged links to the BBC's Persian Service, which is banned in the country. Glencore-Xstrata in $90bn merger Anglo-Swiss mining group Xstrata announces a $90bn merger with Glencore, the world's largest commodity trader. Oil giant BP sees higher profits Profits at BP rise as the firm prepares for legal action over its involvement in the 2010 Deepwater Horizon blast. Italy acts on Russia gas shortage Italy activates emergency measures to conserve gas supplies as freezing weather continues to grip the country and much of Europe. Accounts 'expose Treasury flaws' The Treasury is criticised for the way it monitors government spending and manages risk, in a Commons committee report. Police in Maldives take state TV Police in the Maldives have taken control of the state broadcaster amid protests, as the president prepares to address the nation. Empty shop numbers 'set to rise' The number of empty shops on the UK's high streets is set to increase this year, a survey says, as economic conditions get tougher. Skydiver planning 36km record bid Felix Baumgartner, the Austrian planning to sky dive from a record-breaking altitude, has announced he will make the attempt later this year. Jurassic cricket's song recreated The "love song" of a 165-million-year-old insect is recreated from a tiny and remarkably intact fossil, say scientists. Capello actions dismay PFA chief Gordon Taylor, head of the Professional Footballers' Association, calls Fabio Capello's criticism of the FA's decision to oust John Terry as England captain "bizarre and disappointing". Briggs & Buttler in one-day squad England name uncapped spinner Danny Briggs in their one-day squad to face Pakistan in Abu Dhabi and Dubai - but Ian Bell is left out. Suarez ban wrong insists Dalglish Liverpool boss Kenny Dalglish insists Luis Suarez should never have been banned after the player returned against Spurs. UBS profits down on weak business Profits at Swiss bank UBS slump by three-quarters and the outlook remains tough as the eurozone crisis saps business. Greece says lender talks 'tough' Greece holds further talks with its international lenders, as the debate on more austerity measures continues. Ian Paisley admitted to hospital The former first minister and leader of the DUP, Ian Paisley, has been admitted to hospital. EMA replacement 'failing young' A report suggests poor young students are dropping out of college because the government's bursary scheme is "inadequate". GMC guidance on assisted suicide The General Medical Council launches guidelines on assisted suicide to help it decide if doctors should face a disciplinary panel on the issue. Acid attack model gets sight back A model who was left blind in one eye after acid was thrown in her face tells of her joy after having her sight restored using stem cell treatment. Education 'risk factors' listed A study suggests a quarter of today's UK children are living in families with two or more risk factors to their educational development. Contest to boost reading for fun The government is planning to create a national reading competition in England to encourage a love of books and boost children's literacy. Trendnet flaw hits home net cams Thousands of Trendnet security camera webfeeds have been breached and shared on the internet, including live video from children's rooms. Ofcom wants Openreach price cut Telecoms regulator Ofcom tells BT Group to cut the wholesale prices it charges for use of its lines 'Invader' drives ladybird decline Fast declines in some UK and European ladybirds are being caused by the spread of the invasive harlequin species, scientists show. Mars co-operation near collapse US space agency officials let their European counterparts know that it is now highly unlikely that America will participate in joint missions to the Red Planet in 2016 and 2018. Fassbender scoops Standard award Michael Fassbender wins the best actor prize at the Evening Standard British Film Awards for his roles in sex addiction drama Shame and Jane Eyre. Madonna 'brassy' at Super Bowl Madonna "rose to the occasion" to give "a shot of female brass" to the Super Bowl in her 12-minute half-time show, reviewers say. The moment a princess became a queen Princess Elizabeth was enjoying a brief break from her royal duties in Kenya when she learnt that her father, George VI, had suddenly died, and she was now Queen Elizabeth II. Living outside the hearing world Cochlear implants offer some deaf people the chance to have a "sensation of sound". So why would deaf teenagers choose not to have it? Online safety fears due to cuts Work to stop children falling victim to abuse and bullying could be hampered by police cuts, the Police Federation chairman says. Bid for timber-fall deaths payout Relatives seek compensation for a boy orphaned when his parents were killed by timber falling off a lorry. Clydesdale Bank owner could sell The Australian owner of the Clydesdale Bank and Yorkshire Bank is looking for options to sell or radically reform the businesses. Concern over Lockerbie report law A new bill which could aid publication of a secret legal report on the Lockerbie bomber may fail to work properly, it is claimed. Man on officer murder bid charges A 41-year-old Lurgan man appears in court charged with attempting to murder two police officers. Muscular dystrophy care sporadic A major inquiry at Stormont later will hear that care for muscular dystrophy patients in Northern Ireland is 'sporadic' and needs to be addressed. Death leads to ambulance demand A son whose mother died nine days after a 41-minute wait for a paramedic is handing over a petition urging a dedicated ambulance service for their town. Rugby region funding could change Professional rugby in Wales could face another shake-up, with some regions receiving more funding than others, as accounts show all four losing money. Somalia moves to evict squatters Somalia starts a major operation to remove tens of thousands of people who have been squatting in government buildings in the capital. China worker found dead in Sudan The body of a Chinese worker who fled a camp in Sudan when rebels attacked has been found, says China, while 29 kidnapped workers are still missing. Search on for Philippine missing Search and rescue efforts are continuing for survivors of a 6.7 magnitude quake that shook the central Philippines on Monday, leaving dozens dead or missing. Suu Kyi campaigns for Burma polls Burma's pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi campaigns as an official election candidate, as the US eases one of its sanctions. Romania spy chief 'to be new PM' Romania's intelligence service chief Mihai Razvan Ungureanu is nominated as prime minister after Emil Bloc resigns amid widespread austerity protests. Radical cleric Qatada given bail Radical cleric Abu Qatada is granted bail following a hearing at the UK's Special Immigration Appeals Commission. Venezuela holds Colombia fugitive Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos says one of the country's most wanted paramilitary leaders, known as Martin Llanos, has been captured in Venezuela. Troops and police clash in Brazil Brazilian troops clash with police striking over pay and conditions in the state of Bahia, as they try to remove them from the state assembly. Israel condemns Fatah-Hamas move Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu condemns a unity deal between the Palestinian Authority and Hamas, saying it damages prospects for peace. US and Israel 'in unison' on Iran The US is working closely with Israel to use diplomacy to prevent Iran from becoming a nuclear power, President Barack Obama says. Five killer whales 'sue' SeaWorld Five killer whales are named as plaintiffs in a court case arguing that they deserve the same constitutional protection from slavery as humans. Obama: 'I deserve a second term' President Barack Obama tells a US network that he deserves a second term in the White House, as a poll puts his approval rating above 50%. In pictures: Snowy Sunday Much of UK with several inches of snow Super Bowl photos New York Giants beat New England Patriots In pictures: Making charcoal from Liberian rubber trees Making make use of old rubber trees in Liberia Week in pictures: 28 January-3 February News photos from around the world: 28 January-3 February The Queen: 60 photographs for 60 years Sixty photographs for 60 years on the throne In pictures: Venice in Solitude Haunting views of Venice's waterways Where the Titanic was born Drawing offices where Titanic was designed Day in pictures: 3 February 2012 24 hours of news photos: 3 February 2012 VIDEO: House of Commons Foreign Secretary William Hague has hit out at Russia and China's veto of a recent UN Security Council resolution on Syria, describing the decision as "a betrayal of the Syrian people". VIDEO: Skydiver to jump from space An Austrian adventurer is making the final preparations to jump from the very point where the atmosphere ends and space begins. VIDEO: MPs debate new stalking law A report is being launched calling for a new law against stalking in England and Wales, to try to prevent harassment and intimidation turning to violence. VIDEO: Big freeze tightens grip on Europe The Arctic conditions sweeping Europe have tightened their grip, with more deaths reported in Poland and Ukraine, taking the toll to well over 200. VIDEO: Queen given 'time warp' performance The Queen has visited a school in Norfolk as she marks the 60th anniversary of her accession to the throne. VIDEO: Russians due for talks in Syria Russia's foreign minister and the head of the country's foreign intelligence service are heading to Syria for talks with President Bashar Al-Assad. VIDEO: The day Elizabeth became Queen Sixty years ago today King George VI died and his 25-year-old daughter Princess Elizabeth became Queen. VIDEO: Northbound A1 closed in N Yorkshire A 25-mile stretch of the A1 northbound in North Yorkshire has been closed after a series of accidents in icy conditions early on Monday. VIDEO: Norway gunman appears on camera The man accused of Norway's worst mass killing has appeared on camera for the first time since the crime. When did the middle finger become offensive? When did the middle finger become offensive? VIDEO: Dickens's London: Prison to the pub The prison, the pub and other landmarks that influenced author Moving from penguins to profiles How do we keep our web-savvy children safe online? Why spend 15 hours a week cutting coupons? Why spend 15 hours a week cutting up newspapers? How realistic are TV cop shows? How realistic are police shows on television? Climate consensus cracking open - or not... Why climate sceptics claim they've cracked the consensus Radical cleric's release opposed Papers ponder what Abu Qatada ruling says about British justice system | |
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