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The latest stories from the World section of the BBC News web site.

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.
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.
New Libya torture claims emerge
New evidence emerges that supporters of the former Libyan leader, Colonel Gaddafi, are being tortured in detention.
Demi Moore 911 call tape released
Demi Moore suffered convulsions after smoking an undisclosed substance, according to a tape of an emergency call made on Monday.
South Sudan 'nears oil shutdown'
South Sudan says it will complete its threatened shutdown of oil production on Saturday after no deal was reached with Sudan over pipeline use.
Hamid Karzai in Britain for talks
The Afghan President, Hamid Karzai, is in Britain to meet David Cameron following France's decision to speed up the withdrawal of its troops from Afghanistan.
Barefoot Bandit sentenced again
The notorious 20-year-old former fugitive known as the Barefoot Bandit is sentenced by a federal judge to six-and-a-half years in prison.
'Far-right' Vienna ball condemned
Protesters in Austria marking Holocaust Remembrance Day condemn organisers of a ball, which is expected to be attended by far-right leaders.
African Union to open donated HQ
The African Union is about to inaugurate its newly built Chinese-funded headquarters in the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa.
US economic growth rate picks up
The pace of US economic growth quickened to a 2.8% annualised rate in the three months to December, the Commerce Department says.
Nobel plea for Mexico journalists
A host of international writers including several Nobel laureates issue a joint statement condemning attacks on journalists in Mexico.
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.
'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.
Romania sells Ceausescu luxuries
A Romanian auction house sells a leopard skin, silver doves and a bronze yak that belonged to the late communist dictator Nicolae Ceausescu.
Trainer: Uggie the dog to retire
Uggie, the 10-year-old canine star of Oscar-nominated hit The Artist, is 'getting tired'.
Romney back into lead in Florida
Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney pulls away from nearest rival Newt Gingrich in Florida opinion polls, although his national lead slips.
US home invasion killer's blame
A man convicted of murdering a woman and her two daughters in a 2007 home invasion denies responsibility, as a judge sentences him to die.
Funeral for Rio collapse victim
The funeral is held for the first of 14 confirmed victims of Wednesday's building collapse in Rio de Janeiro, as the search continues for about 12 missing people.
Paraguay president 'cancer free'
Paraguayan President Fernando Lugo is now free of cancer after successful chemotherapy treatment in Brazil, his doctors say.
Gabon 3-2 Morocco
Co-hosts Gabon snatch an incredible late winner to put them through to the quarter-finals and send Morocco out.
Nigerian traders shot and burnt
Gunmen in northern Nigeria's Zamfara state kill at least 15 village traders returning from a market at night.
Tibetan 'dies in Sichuan unrest'
Chinese security forces have shot dead a young Tibetan in Sichuan province, campaign groups say, in what would be the third such killing this week.
Musharraf delays Pakistan return
Pakistan's former military leader Pervez Musharraf has decided to postpone his return to the country, one of his aides says.
Spain jobless passes five million
Spain's unemployment figure rose above the five million mark in the last quarter of 2011, official figures show.
Italian cruise firm offers payout
The Italian firm that owns the stricken cruise ship Costa Concordia reaches an agreement on compensation with several Italian consumer groups.
Car bomb kills Baghdad mourners
A suicide car bomber kills at least 32 people in a Shia district of the Iraqi capital Baghdad, with a funeral procession caught in the blast.
Bahrain criticised over tear gas
Amnesty International has called for an investigation into what it says is the misuse of tear gas by Bahraini security forces.
Bank scraps charity credit cards
Halifax and Bank of Scotland charity credit cards which have helped to raise millions of pounds will be withdrawn, Lloyds Banking Group announces
NHS 'in peril if shake-up fails'
More than 50 GPs involved in new clinical commissioning groups have warned the NHS may be 'in peril' if government reforms are derailed.
Greece debt talks 'close to deal'
Greece could reach a deal with its creditors over the weekend, according to the EU's Economic Commissioner, Olli Rehn.
Tackling inequality 'a priority'
Growing inequality should now be the priority for leaders after the economic crisis, senior figures at the World Economic Forum say.
Web economy 'to double by 2016'
With half the world online by 2016, the web economy in the G20 countries is set to nearly double in size to $4.2tn (£2.7tn), research suggests.
Live - Pakistan v England
Monty Panesar makes a breakthrough for England as Pakistan push their lead past 70 in the second Test in Abu Dhabi.
Aussies complete India whitewash
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.
'Bullet' sent to QPR in the post
Police are investigating after a 'malicious communication' - reportedly containing a bullet - was sent to Queens Park Rangers' training ground.
Olympic ceremony 'Wonder' theme
Europe's largest bell will ring to start a £27m Olympic opening ceremony inspired by Shakespeare and featuring NHS nurses and 900 local pupils.
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.
Spider-Man designer Ishioka dies
Oscar-winning costume designer Eiko Ishioka, whose designs were worn by Broadway actors and movie stars, dies of pancreatic cancer, aged 73.
VIDEO: Inside the 2012 Olympic apartments
BBC Breakfast's Tim Muffett has had a look around the athletes' apartments in the 2012 Olympic Village.
VIDEO: Soros warns of 'lost decade' for EU
Speaking from Davos, financier George Soros has warned that Europe is likely to face a 'lost decade' and is concerned that the EU may be destroyed by austerity measures.
VIDEO: German agency 'spied on' politicians
Germany's domestic intelligence agency has been condemned for spying on politicians from the socialist Left party.
VIDEO: Faulty drugs given to 46,000 Pakistanis
Lahore's Dr Akram has said many Pakistani hospitals are forced to buy the cheapest drugs - as the death toll from a batch of faulty drugs in the city rises.
VIDEO: Held Libyans 'died after torture'
Several people have died after being tortured by militias in Libyan detention centres, human rights group Amnesty International has said.
VIDEO: London 2012: India boxing hopeful
Mary Kom will make her Olympics debut in London this summer, representing India in boxing.
VIDEO: Severe floods hit Fiji
A state of emergency has been declared in Fiji after heavy floods kill at least six and leave thousands homeless.
VIDEO: What IS this? Find out in Odd Box...
The man who shot himself in the head with a nail gun but didn't notice, the BBC reporter enjoying a toy fair way too much and a baby aardvark. It's the week's weird and wonderful video stories in Newsbeat's Odd Box with Dominic Byrne.
VIDEO: One-minute World News
Watch the latest news summary from BBC World News. International news updated 24 hours a day.
Virtual warfare
John Cantlie's conflict pictures re-imagined in the virtual landscape
VIDEO: Five Minutes With: Hulk Hogan
Hulk Hogan on the truth about wrestling
Week in pictures: 21-27 January 2012
News photos from around the world this week
Escaping the Gestapo
Betrayal and escape in the French resistance
Qatar's towering ambition
How Qatar's international influence is rising as fast as its skyline
Fascination with the 'Dutch godfather'
Why a notorious criminal has become irresistible to film-makers