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

Syria forces 'in Homs massacre'
Activists say Syrian forces killed more than 200 people in Homs overnight in the worst violence since anti-government protests began, but the government denies it.
Afghan civilian death toll rises
The number of civilians killed and injured in the Afghan conflict has risen for the fifth year in a row, a UN report reveals.
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.
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.
Saigon fall reporter dies at 79
George Esper, who reported on the fall of Saigon for the Associated Press during the last days of the Vietnam war, dies at the age of 79.
Wikileaks suspect to face trial
US soldier Bradley Manning, charged with leaking thousands of classified documents to Wikileaks, will face a court martial, says the US Army.
Europe hit by Russia gas shortage
Freezing weather sweeping across Europe is causing a shortage of vital Russian gas supplies to several countries, officials say.
Anger over NY police Muslim memo
Civic groups from around the US are urging New York's attorney general to investigate the New York Police Department surveillance operations.
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.
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.
Fireman stands in for air control
A fireman guides a plane to land at an airport in India after air traffic controllers fail to turn up for work, it emerges.
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.
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.
Colombia emerald tsar faces probe
Influential Colombian emerald dealer Victor Carranza is investigated for alleged links with paramilitary groups in the 1990s.
Cuban blogger denied travel visa
A Cuban woman who writes a blog critical of the Communist authorities says she will not be able to travel to Brazil after Cuba refused her an exit visa.
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.
Zambia v Sudan
Preview of Saturday's first quarter-final between Zambia and Sudan at the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations in Equatorial Guinea and Gabon.
Life term for Khmer Rouge jailer
Cambodia's UN-backed genocide court rejects an appeal by Khmer Rouge jailer Duch and increases his sentence to life imprisonment.
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.
French air workers to hold strike
Unions representing French pilots and aircrew plan to strike from Monday to Thursday.
UN faults Italy over WWII claims
The UN's highest court rules that Italy was wrong to allow its courts to make claims for compensation against Germany for Nazi war crimes.
BBC accuses Iran of intimidation
The BBC's Director General, Mark Thompson, accuses the Iranian authorities of intimidating those working for its Persian service.
Sinai gunmen release US tourists
Two US women tourists and their Egyptian guide who were kidnapped in the south of Egypt's Sinai peninsula have been released, security sources say.
Much of Britain braced for snow
Heavy snow is forecast for most of the UK later, with warnings of likely disruption to rail, road and air travel.
Huhne's exit 'a loss to cabinet'
Chris Huhne's resignation as Energy Secretary will be a loss to the cabinet and the Lib Dems, his former parliamentary private secretary tells BBC News.
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.
New Virgin staff pay for checks
Virgin Atlantic is forcing successful job applicants to pay for their own criminal record checks, Radio 4's Money Box reveals.
Hungarian airline Malev collapses
Hungarian airline Malev ceases trading after 66 years after being ordered by the EU to repay state aid it has received.
Younus and Azhar punish England
Younus Khan hits an unbeaten century to move Pakistan closer to a series whitewash over England on the second day of the third Test in Dubai.
De Gea pressure unfair - Ferguson
Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson believes goalkeeper David de Gea is under a disproportionate amount of scrutiny because he plays for the champions.
Robshaw relishing Scotland battle
Chris Robshaw says England's young side will not be daunted by Saturday's Six Nations opener at Murrayfield.
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.
King's Speech premieres on stage
Almost a year after the film reigned supreme at the Oscars, the stage version of The King's Speech has its world premiere.
Gospel singer David Peaston dies
R&B and gospel singer David Peaston, best known for the tracks Two Wrongs (Don't Make it Right) and Can I?, dies aged 54.
VIDEO: Cardboard Ayatollah lampooned
A cardboard cut-out version of the founder of Iran's Islamic revolution is mocked online after touring Tehran.
VIDEO: Anti-Putin protesters march in Moscow
Thousands of people are marching in Russia's capital Moscow in protest at Prime Minister Vladimir Putin's grip on power.
VIDEO: Heavy rains cause havoc in Australia
Severe flooding is threatening parts of New South Wales and Queensland in eastern Australia, with towns cut off and thousands of residents evacuated.
VIDEO: Son on Libyan diplomat's 'torture'
The Libyan authorities are being urged to investigate the death of a former ambassador who, it is believed, was tortured in custody.
VIDEO: Khmer Rouge chief gets life sentence
Appeal judges at a UN-backed tribunal in Cambodia have rejected a claim by the man who ran a notorious Khmer Rouge detention centre, that he was not responsible for the crimes.
VIDEO: Cairo clashes over football anger
Protesters have gathered on the streets of Egypt's capital Cairo amid calls for more rallies over the deaths of 74 fans at a football match on Wednesday.
VIDEO: Rolls-Royce to open Singapore plant
Rolls-Royce will open a new half a billion dollar plant in Singapore later this month.
VIDEO: Oldest woman in Cuba turns 127
The oldest woman in Cuba and possibly the world celebrates her 127th birthday this week.
VIDEO: One-minute World News
Watch the latest news summary from BBC World News. International news updated 24 hours a day.
Do the dead outnumber the living?
Do the dead outnumber the living - or is it the other way round?
Italy's young generation 'forced to leave'
Country's beauty not enough to keep jobless from leaving
World Cancer Day: Survivors' stories
Survivors share experiences on World Cancer Day
Could drought threaten South Africa's rooibos tea?
Could drought threaten South Africa's rooibos tea exports?
Week in pictures: 28 January-3 February
A selection of news photos from around the world this week
Uttar Pradesh battles voter apathy
India's most populous state battles to boost poll turnouts
Vote rigging fears ahead of Russian poll
Activists enraged by Putin party's 'dirty tricks' in election