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- UN considers Syria crisis action
- The UN Security Council is considering a draft resolution against Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad, amid an upsurge in violence.
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- Live - Pakistan v England
- Pakistan will begin day four of the second Test on 125-4, a lead of 55 over England, in Abu Dhabi.
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- What is the safest mode of travel?
- The sinking of the Costa Concordia shone a spotlight on the overall safety of transport. But in comparison to car accidents, plane crashes and cruise disasters are rare.
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- A home from home?
- With just six months to go until the start of the 2012 Games, organisers are officially taking control of the Olympic village. It will cater for 16,000 athletes and officials - but what is the accommodation like?
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- Facing up to the threat of a cyberwar
- Newsnight's Susan Watts reports on the growing threat of cyber-attacks, which pose a risk to everything from power grids and water supplies to businesses and individuals.
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- Rolling the dice
- It is 2012, and the global economy is in turmoil. Where's best to invest this year? The BBC's Tim Weber takes a look at the tips of some of the world's top investors in Davos, as they take part in an investment workshop.
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- The rise of Lana del Ray
- The US pop star was unheard of six months ago; now her debut major label album is one of the year's most anticipated releases. But, as she tells the BBC, it hasn't all been plain sailing.
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- Boxer aims for knockout success
- India has never been an Olympic medal heavyweight - its only individual gold was for shooting in 2008 - but flyweight Mary Kom is hoping for a gold.
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Senegal Wade ruling fuels clashes
Violence breaks out in Senegal after the country's top court rules that President Abdoulaye Wade can run for a third term in office.
Olympic ceremony 'Wonder' theme
Danny Boyle reveals the London 2012 Olympics opening ceremony will be called Isles of Wonder, in an announcement six months ahead of the Games.
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Australia wrap up a 4-0 series whitewash over India, who suffer their eighth consecutive Test defeat, with a 298-run win in the final Test in Adelaide.
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Winslet to receive Cesar honour
British actress Kate Winslet is to receive an honorary Cesar Award and drama Poliss is nominated for 13 prizes at France's equivalent of the Oscars.
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Breast implant boss faces charges
The owner of a French breast implant maker at the centre of an international safety scare faces charges of "involuntary injury", his lawyer says.
Technology
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Facebook clickjacking legal row
The social network and Washington State sue a marketing firm over claims that it deceived users by hiding 'Like' buttons. The firm denies the charge.
Science & Environment
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'Microplastic' threat to shores
Microscopic plastic debris from washing clothes is accumulating in the marine environment and could be entering the food chain, a study warns.
Travel
- Melbourne’s graffiti revolution
- The Australian city has a love/hate relationship with the spray can, and is home to some of the most amazing street art in the world despite restrictive anti-graffiti laws.
- Winter in the US deserts
- In the southwestern United States, the cooler months offer snow-dusted plains, wondrous lighting and blissfully empty spaces.
- The perfect trip: Florida
- Discover the Sunshine State as never before, from the Art Deco in Miami and alligators in the everglades, to white quartz beaches and old-time fishing towns.
- The greatest races to watch live
- Where to catch some of the world’s most exciting competitions – from balloon racing in Reno to jungle rafting down the Amazon.
- A dangerous wine and salmon pairing
- As wine production threatens the endangered coho salmon population in northern California, vineyard owners are taking steps to restore stream habitats.
- British cafes win favour in Paris
- The recent openings of some great British cafes in Paris have confirmed a new culinary trend – English food is all the rage in the City of Light.
- Living in... Chicago
- This Midwestern city’s architecture, cultural and culinary scenes are easily pulling even with, and in some cases surpassing, New York and Los Angeles.
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Cientos de europeos y estadounidenses llegan cada año a Buenos Aires en busca de una mejor calidad vida y oportunidades. Son personas que escapan de la recesión en sus países.
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یوکیا آمانو، مدیرکل آژانس بین المللی انرژی اتمی با اعلام سفر یک هیات عالی رتبه به ایران، خواهان "همکاری سازنده" مقام های این کشور با بازرسان تسلیحاتی این سازمان شد.
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Россия не готова поддержать проект новой резолюции Совета Безопасности ООН по Сирии, заявил российский представитель при ООН Виталий Чуркин. По его словам, предложенный проект документа "добавляет новые элементы", которые Москва не приемлет в принципе.
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