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Breaking News RSS FeedsWest deplores UN Syria vote veto - Western nations deplore the vetoing by Russia and China of a UN resolution condemning the crackdown in Syria, as dozens are killed in Homs....Feed Source: www.bbc.co.uk Seven dead in Kandahar car bomb - At least five police officers and two civilians have died in a car bomb attack on police headquarters in the southern Afghan city of Kandahar, officials say.... Transport hit as snow sweeps in - Snowfalls of up to 16cm (6in) cause disruption to transport, with motorists warned to be aware of ice across much of Britain.... Mitt Romney wins Nevada caucuses - Front-runner Mitt Romney looks set to convincingly win the Republican caucuses in Nevada, as he seeks to win his party's presidential nomination.... Fidel Castro launches his memoirs - Former Cuban President Fidel Castro appears in public for the first time since April 2011 to launch a two-volume book of memoirs.... 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.... Europe 'at risk of early grave' - Australia's Foreign Minister Kevin Rudd warns Europe faces an "early grave" if it continues to ignore Asia's rise.... William starts Falklands duties - Prince William starts work as an RAF search and rescue pilot in the Falkland Islands, having arrived in the territory on a six-week routine deployment.... 'Wall-E'-style robot cleans tower - A water tower in Devon is cleaned by a robot which is said to resemble the children's movie character Wall-E.... 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: Tourists staying away from Egypt - Twelve months on from the revolution in Egypt, the country's tourism industry is continuing to struggle.... VIDEO: One-minute World News - Watch the latest news summary from BBC World News. International news updated 24 hours a day.... VIDEO: Australian summer floods swamp homes - Flooding in the Australian states of Queensland and New South Wales has forced thousands of families from their homes.... 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: Afghan civilian deaths rise again - The number of civilians killed and injured in the Afghan conflict has risen for the fifth year in a row, a UN report reveals.... VIDEO: Finland's internet-controlled cafe - Finnish cafe offers internet controlled design experience as part of a festival.... 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.... US job numbers show strong growth - The US economy created 243,000 jobs in January, while the unemployment rate fell to 8.3%, official figures show.... 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.... Poster 'threat' to Dujardin Oscar - Movie billboards in Paris featuring The Artist actor Jean Dujardin might affect his chances of winning an Academy Award, according to French press.... 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.... Malaria toll 'is twice as high' - The number of deaths worldwide from malaria has been underestimated, according to data published in the medical journal the Lancet.... Brains may be wired for addiction - Abnormalities in the brain may make some people more likely to become drug addicts, according to scientists.... Triesman welcomes Terry decision - Former Football Association chief Lord Triesman tells the BBC it was right to strip John Terry of the England captaincy.... 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.... ANC youth leader appeal dismissed - South African youth leader Julius Malema loses his appeals against the ruling ANC's decision to suspend him for bringing the party into disrepute.... England players go unsold at IPL - Seven England players and Ireland batsman Kevin O'Brien fail to attract bids at the Indian Premier League auction.... Europe freeze hits transport hubs - Freezing weather hits transport hubs across Europe, as a cold spell that has now claimed more than 200 lives continues.... Mexico 'cartel enforcer' detained - Police in Mexico say they have arrested the suspected leader of the Gente Nueva gang, the armed wing of the Sinaloa drug cartel.... Cairo clashes over football anger - At least four people are killed in clashes between Egyptian protesters and police, amid ongoing anger over deaths after a football match.... Lance Armstrong team probe closed - US prosecutors close an investigation into allegations of criminal conduct over doping claims in a cycle team partly owned by Lance Armstrong.... 'A little too much drink' warning - Drinking "just a little more than they should" puts people at risk of serious illness including heart disease, stroke and cancer, the government is warning.... Police officer slashed with knife - A police officer is stabbed while responding to an emergency call in the Kilwilkie estate in Lurgan.... Anti-social tenant moves planned - The process of evicting anti-social tenants could be simplified under plans being put forward by the Scottish government.... Work contacts 'cut dropout rate' - The more young people come into contact with employers the less likely they are to drop out of school and become unemployed, research suggests.... 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... In pictures: Egypt football clash - Many die in clashes after match between rivals... In pictures: Sony World Photography Awards shortlist - Shortlist for Sony World Photography Awards... A Point of View: Mourning the loss of the written word - Moving towards a world without handwritten letters... Close encounters with Philippine witches - Searching for witches on a tropical island... Your pictures: Hunger - Readers pictures on the theme of hunger... VIDEO: Churchill and protege reunited - Famous Moroccan artist owes his career to Churchill... In pictures: Venezuela parade - Venezuela's President Chavez marks 20 years since failed coup... Italy's young generation 'forced to leave' - Country's beauty not enough to keep jobless from leaving... 'Cycling gave me my freedom back' - 'How riding helps me fight my brain tumours'... Copyright © 2012, JayKay's Link Exchange. All Rights Reserved. |