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UN 'to vote on Syria resolution'
3 Feb 2012 at 10:46pm
The UN Security Council is expected to vote on a resolution backing an Arab peace plan for Syria, amid fresh reports of mass killings in Homs
Much of Britain braced for snow
3 Feb 2012 at 10:49pm
Heavy snow is forecast for most of England and Wales later, with warnings of likely disruption to rail services and on the roads.
FBI probes Anonymous phone hack
3 Feb 2012 at 6:45pm
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.
Briton 'seen falling from liner'
3 Feb 2012 at 6:42pm
A British cruise ship passenger has fallen overboard in waters near Mexico, the owner of the vessel says.
Wikileaks suspect to face trial
3 Feb 2012 at 8:49pm
Wikileaks suspect Bradley Manning, charged with leaking thousands of classified documents, will face a court martial, says the US Army.
Lance Armstrong team probe closed
3 Feb 2012 at 7:04pm
US prosecutors close an investigation into allegations of criminal conduct over doping claims in a cycle team partly owned by Lance Armstrong.
Obama urges 'keep recovery going'
3 Feb 2012 at 3:48pm
US President Barack Obama challenges Congress to keep the economic recovery going as new data shows unemployment is down to its lowest rate in three years.
Cairo clashes over football anger
3 Feb 2012 at 6:11pm
At least four people are killed in clashes between Egyptian protesters and police, amid ongoing anger over deaths after a football match.
French air workers to hold strike
3 Feb 2012 at 5:40pm
Unions representing French pilots and aircrew plan to strike from Monday to Thursday.
BT vow fibre optic 'game changer'
3 Feb 2012 at 2:20pm
Fibre optic connections to at speeds of 300 Mbps will be available 'on demand' in the UK next year, BT says.
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Arrests at Syrian embassy protest
4 Feb 2012 at 12:31am
Five people were arrested after gaining entry to the Syrian embassy in London during a protest against the Syrian regime, Scotland Yard says.
Derailment disruption continues
3 Feb 2012 at 9:43pm
Travel disruption is continuing following the derailment of a freight train engine on the West Coast mainline in Bletchley.
Much of Britain braced for snow
3 Feb 2012 at 10:49pm
Heavy snow is forecast for most of England and Wales later, with warnings of likely disruption to rail services and on the roads.
Redknapp lies 'extremely telling'
3 Feb 2012 at 8:22am
Harry Redknapp's admission of lying to a News of the World reporter is "extremely telling", a court is told.
Pub arsonist sets fire to himself
3 Feb 2012 at 10:24am
Cheshire Fire Service releases CCTV footage showing an arsonist setting fire to himself while trying to ignite a pub.
Man jailed for killing woman, 94
3 Feb 2012 at 2:55pm
A man is jailed for life with a minimum term of 24 years for sexually assaulting and murdering a 94-year-old woman at a Bradford care home.
Man Utd fan on race abuse charge
3 Feb 2012 at 1:35pm
A Manchester United fan is charged with shouting racist abuse at Stoke City players during a Premier League match.
Poison arrest nurse loses appeal
3 Feb 2012 at 11:32am
A nurse arrested and later freed over the poisoning deaths of patients at Stepping Hill Hospital loses an appeal against her sacking.
Scholarship honours shot student
3 Feb 2012 at 2:18pm
Lancaster University is setting up an annual scholarship in honour of a postgraduate student who was shot dead in Salford.
Miss GB contender on fraud charge
3 Feb 2012 at 2:45pm
A 28-year-old former Miss Great Britain competitor from Northamptonshire is accused of falsely claiming more than £22,000 in benefits.
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Arrests at Syrian embassy protest
4 Feb 2012 at 12:31am
Five people have been arrested after gaining entry to the Syrian embassy in London during a protest, Scotland Yard says.
FBI probes Anonymous phone hack
3 Feb 2012 at 6:45pm
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.
Much of Britain braced for snow
3 Feb 2012 at 10:49pm
Heavy snow is forecast for most of England and Wales later, with warnings of likely disruption to rail services and on the roads.
Briton 'seen falling from liner'
3 Feb 2012 at 6:42pm
A British cruise ship passenger has fallen overboard in waters near Mexico, the owner of the vessel says.
Prince optimistic for fisheries
3 Feb 2012 at 7:44pm
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.
Derailment disruption continues
3 Feb 2012 at 9:43pm
Travel disruption is continuing following the derailment of a freight train engine on the West Coast mainline in Bletchley.
Huhne resigns over points charge
3 Feb 2012 at 3:10pm
Chris Huhne vows to clear his name as he resigns as energy secretary to fight a charge of perverting the course of justice relating to a 2003 speeding case.
Man Utd fan on race abuse charge
3 Feb 2012 at 1:35pm
A Manchester United fan is charged with shouting racist abuse at Stoke City players during a Premier League match.
BT vow fibre optic 'game changer'
3 Feb 2012 at 2:20pm
Fibre optic connections to at speeds of 300 Mbps will be available 'on demand' in the UK next year, BT says.
Gruffalo author pens protest poem
3 Feb 2012 at 8:11pm
Children's laureate and Gruffalo author Julia Donaldson writes a poem in protest at planned library closures across the country.
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