Syria forces 'in Homs massacre'
Activists say Syrian forces have shelled the city of Homs and killed more than 200 people - a claim denied by the government - ahead of a key UN vote.
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Saturday, February 04, 2012
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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.
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Saturday, February 04, 2012
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Uttar Pradesh battles voter apathy
India's most populous state battles to boost poll turnouts
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UN to vote amid Syria violence
The UN Security Council is expected to vote on Saturday on a resolution backing an Arab peace plan for Syria, amid fresh reports of mass killings in Homs.
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Saturday, February 04, 2012
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Arrests at Syrian embassy protest
A number of people are arrested following a demonstration outside the Syrian embassy in London, police say.
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Much of Britain braced for snow
Heavy snow is forecast for most of England and Wales later, with warnings of likely disruption on the roads and rail services.
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Oil spurs Canadian PM China visit
Canadian Prime Minister Steven Harper will visit China next week to discuss the future of Canada's oil products.
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Saturday, February 04, 2012
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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.
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Saturday, February 04, 2012
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Vote rigging fears ahead of Russian poll
Activists enraged by Putin party's 'dirty tricks' in election
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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.
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