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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.

Egypt 'to try foreign NGO staff'

Egypt says it is to try 43 people - including Americans and other foreigners - over the alleged illegal funding of non-governmental organisations.

China in EU carbon scheme 'ban'

China tells its airlines not to pay charges to the EU's Emissions Trading Scheme, aimed at cutting carbon emissions.

Bailout talks to resume in Greece

Party leaders in Greece's governing coalition are to resume crisis talks on backing a 130bn-euro rescue plan needed to avoid a debt default.

JFK mistress reveals new details

Mimi Alford, a former mistress of President John F Kennedy, reveal new details of their relationship in a book, according to US media reports.

US anger at Syria veto 'travesty'

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton deplores as a 'travesty' Russia and China's veto of a UN resolution condemning Syria's violent crackdown on protesters.

Brazil crime up as police strike

Soldiers patrol the streets in the Brazilian state of Bahia where a police strike has caused the crime rate to soar.

Panama's Gen Noriega in hospital

Panama's jailed ex-leader Manuel Noriega is moved from his prison cell to hospital, suffering hypertension, and having possibly had a stroke.

Europe cold snap death toll rises

The death toll from freezing weather across Europe continues to climb, with transport links also badly affected.

Conservative wins poll in Finland

Finland elects its first conservative head of state in decades, the pro-European Sauli Niinisto, after a run-off vote.

Queen commemorates 60-year reign

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

Depardieu to star as Strauss-Kahn

Gerard Depardieu is to star in a movie about the sex scandal that caused IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn to resign.

VIDEO: Big freeze continues across Europe

Snow and freezing temperatures across Europe have claimed more than 200 lives in the past week.

VIDEO: BBC team smuggled into Homs

Syrian government forces have bombarded the city of Homs with artillery shells and mortars, killing at least 55 people, according to opposition groups.

VIDEO: Fidel Castro launches memoirs

Former Cuban President Fidel Castro has made a rare public appearance to launch his memoirs.

VIDEO: One-minute World News

Watch the latest news summary from BBC World News. International news updated 24 hours a day.

VIDEO: Thousands abandon homes in Australia

In Australia thousands of people living in the state of Queensland have been ordered to abandon their homes because of rising floodwaters.

VIDEO: Tourists staying away from Egypt

Twelve months on from the revolution in Egypt, the country's tourism industry is continuing to struggle.

VIDEO: Rival rallies on streets of Moscow

Tens of thousands of people have taken to the streets in Russia's capital Moscow in protest at Prime Minister Vladimir Putin's grip on power.

VIDEO: Flowers and thanks for the Queen

The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh have attended a church service on the eve of the Diamond Jubilee anniversary of her accession to the throne.

Olympus calls shareholder meeting

Olympus shareholders will get the chance to question management about the accounting scandal as the firm calls an emergency meeting.

Obama urges 'keep recovery going'

Barack Obama challenges Congress to keep the recovery going as new data shows unemployment down to its lowest rate in three years.

Apple overturns Motorola's ban

Apple is granted a suspension of a sales ban imposed on some of its iPads and iPhones in Germany.

FBI probes Anonymous phone hack

The FBI investigates how activists linked to Anonymous obtained a recording of a phone call between US and UK police on their operations against hacking.

Acting veteran Ben Gazzara dies

US film and Broadway actor Ben Gazzara has died in New York at the age of 81.

Gibb says he feels 'fantastic'

Bee Gees star Robin Gibb says he is making a "spectacular" recovery from cancer and that he is feeling "fantastic".

PM urged to cut wind farm subsidy

More than 100 Conservatives are among MPs who have written to the prime minister calling on him to slash subsidies for onshore wind turbines.

Prince optimistic for fisheries

Prince Charles says there is a reason to be optimistic about the state of the world's oceans, but it is "critically urgent" to tackle overfishing.

Diabetes 'ups birth defect risk'

The risk of birth defects increases four-fold if the pregnant mother has diabetes, a study of 400,000 pregnancies in England suggests.

Campaign to cut smoking in cars

A campaign to stop people smoking in cars when children are present, and which could pave the way for a ban, is launched by the Welsh government.

Giants edge Patriots in stunner

Eli Manning produces yet another ice-cool performance in the fourth quarter as the New York Giants come from behind to beat the New England Patriots.

Capello opposes FA Terry decision

Fabio Capello says he disagrees with the decision to remove John Terry as England captain.

Artist set for Facebook windfall

A US graffiti artist who painted Facebook's offices is set to become a millionaire when the social network begins trading as a public company.

Monkeys fed wine 'to fight flu'

A zoo in Kazakhstan, where overnight temperatures have dipped to nearly -40C, is giving monkeys a wine concoction as a remedy against flu.

Militants 'hit Nigeria pipeline'

Suspected militants say they have attacked an oil pipeline in Nigeria, in what would be the first such attack since 2010.

More floods threaten Queensland

Floods continue to threaten Queensland in eastern Australia, with 3,000 evacuated and the town of St George expecting to be worst affected.

Thousands in rival Moscow marches

Tens of thousands of people march in Moscow in protest at Prime Minister Vladimir Putin, while his supporters hold a rally elsewhere in Russia's capital.

Prince's Falklands duty 'routine'

Prince William's deployment to the Falkland Islands, along with that of a warship, is "entirely routine", the UK foreign secretary says.

BBC accuses Iran of intimidation

The BBC's Director General, Mark Thompson, accuses the Iranian authorities of intimidating those working for its Persian service.

Mitt Romney wins Nevada caucuses

Front-runner Mitt Romney declares victory in the Republican caucuses in Nevada, as he seeks to win his party's presidential nomination.

Motorists warned of ice 'hazard'

Forecasters are warning of a black ice "hazard" as many motorists take to the roads for the first time since snow fell across much of Britain.

MPs fear far-right terror threat

MPs have warned the government not to neglect the threat from extreme far-right terrorism, saying

Businesses 'cautious' on future

UK firms plan to cut back on capital investment and hiring as the UK economic outlook remains gloomy, a report suggests.

Home improvement rules relaxed

New regulations come into force which will allow Scots to make certain home improvements without planning permission.

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

Day in pictures: 2 February 2012

24 hours of news photos: 2 February 2012

Your pictures: Hunger

Readers pictures on the theme of hunger

In pictures: Egypt football clash

Many die in clashes after match between rivals

India's love affair with Charles Dickens

India's love affair with Charles Dickens

VIDEO: The art of boxing

The champion female fighter on the art of winning

Avoiding Syria's secret police

The Syrian activists daring to evade the secret police

Tales of woe from the roaming professionals

When working in a new country can prove unlucky

In pictures: Deep sea discoveries

Scientists find two species of colourful worms

VIDEO: Churchill and protege reunited

Famous Moroccan artist owes his career to Churchill

Slow steps towards restoring Italy-Libya ties

Libya and Italy keen to repair ties damaged by Arab Spring