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Deadly blast hits Afghan city
Car bomb explodes outside police headquarters in Kandahar, killing at least seven people.
Veto on Syria sparks Arab and Western fury
Russian and Chinese vetoes at UN dubbed as "betrayal of Syrian people" amid fresh calls for President Assad to step down
Romney wins Nevada Republican caucuses
Ex-Massachusetts governor crushes rivals to consolidate his status as Republican front-runner for presidential ticket.
Deadly freeze moves west across Europe
More than 250 dead as temperatures plunge to nearly -40C, with Russia forced to reduce gas supplies to the continent.
Cairo street battles enter fourth day
Tax office in capital set on fire amid continuing anger at authorities' failure to prevent Port Said football violence.
Murders soar in Brazil city as police strike
Federal troops sent to Salvador after 50 killings occur during four days of ongoing police labour dispute.
Rival Putin crowds rally in Moscow
Thousands defy freezing temperatures to demand fair presidential polls, as PM's supporters gather for separate rally.
Greece faces 'deadline to clinch bailout'
Finance Minister Venizelos says Greece has one day left to clinch a 130bn euro bailout to avoid "chaotic debt default".
S Africa's ANC denies appeal of youth leader
Disciplinary committee upholds suspension of Julius Malema, fiery leader convicted of causing rifts within ruling party.
Tuareg rebels attack Mali town of Kidal
Red Cross says nearly 10,000 people have fled escalating battles between army and armed separatists in northern regions.
India court drops fraud charges for minister
Palaniappan Chidambaram, finance minister at time of $36bn telecom scandal, will not face corruption charges.
Deadly freeze extends icy grip on Europe
More than 200 killed across region as temperatures plunge to new lows, while vital gas supplies curtailed due to demand.
US reassures Europe over defence cuts
Defence Secretary Leon Panetta says US military will maintain robust presence in Europe despite austerity drive.
'Hundreds of casualties' in Syria's Homs
Activists say hospital overwhelmed in flashpoint city after government forces deploy tanks and mortars.
Afghan civilian death toll hits 'record high'
UN mission in Afghanistan says 2011 was fifth straight year that number of dead has risen, with 3,021 civilians killed.
Gaddafi-era envoy 'killed' by Libyan militia
Omar Brebesh, Libya's ex-ambassador to France, was detained and tortured by Zintan armed group, Human Rights Watch says.
Probe call over 'spying' on Shias in New York
Rights groups urge officials to open investigation after report shows city's police recommended surveillance of mosques.
Manning to face court martial over WikiLeaks
Accused of leaking more than 700,000 secret documents, private in US army faces possible life imprisonment.
Deadly clashes in Egypt over football riots
Nine killed and more than 2,500 wounded in clashes over authorities' failure to prevent Port Said football violence.
Bahrain protests grow ahead of anniversary
Frequency of demonstrations increasing as kingdom approaches first anniversary of protests.




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