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Syria army continues Homs assault
An assault by the Syrian army on the restive city of Homs continues as Russia's foreign minister is due in Damascus for talks.
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.
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.
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.
Venezuela holds Colombia fugitive
Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos says one of the country's most wanted paramilitary leaders, Martin Llanos, has been captured in Venezuela.
'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.
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.
Macquarie falls on profit warning
Macquarie Group, the largest investment bank in Australia, says it expects full year profits to drop 25% as a weak market hurts its business.
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.
Accounts 'expose Treasury flaws'
The Treasury is criticised for the way it monitors government spending and manages risk, in a Commons committee report.
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.
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.
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.
'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.
Citi to launch China credit cards
The Chinese unit of Citigroup wins approval to launch credit cards in the country, the first non-Asian bank to do so.
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.
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