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Israel accused over Gaza wounded
The Red Cross accuses Israel of failing to help wounded civilians in Gaza, as the UN suspends aid work there fearing attacks.
Russia 'to restore gas to Europe'
Russian gas giant Gazprom says it will resume pumping gas to Europe, as Ukraine says it will guarantee its transit.
UK interest rates at all-time low
The Bank of England cuts rates to 1.5%, the lowest level in its 315-year history, as it continues efforts to help the economy.
US to lead new anti-pirate force
The US will lead a new international force to combat piracy off the coast of Somalia, the US navy says.
Top Sri Lankan editor shot dead
The editor of a Sri Lankan newspaper often critical of the government is shot dead in the capital, Colombo.
Jail for corrupt ex-Juventus boss
Former Juventus football club general manager Luciano Moggi is sentenced to 18 months in prison for corruption.
Dell set to cut 1,900 Irish jobs
Computer giant Dell is to shed 1,900 of the 3,000 jobs at its manufacturing site in Limerick in the Irish Republic.
Shock at Senegal gay jail terms
Activists condemn the jailing in Senegal of nine gay men for eight years - reportedly the heaviest sentences passed over homosexual acts.
Microsoft begins Windows 7 push
Microsoft kicks off the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas by announcing the first public release of Windows 7.
US national gallery gets iconic Obama image
An iconic portrait of Barack Obama will become part of the permanent collection at the US National Portrait Gallery.
UFO hit? The unexplained damage to a UK wind farm
UFO researchers claim damage to a Lincolnshire wind farm turbine was caused by a mystery aircraft.
Strauss ready to rebuild England
Andrew Strauss insists he has the backing of predecessor Kevin Pietersen as he takes over the England captaincy.
Ronaldo escapes unhurt from crash
Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo writes off his Ferrari in a crash near Manchester Airport.
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Record winter chill grips large parts of Europe
Diary from Swat
Bodies, beatings and mistrust in Taleban stronghold
Ethiopia clamps down on khat dens
A crackdown is launched in Ethiopia on parlours where young men chew the narcotic khat.
Mexico takes urgent economy steps
Mexico unveils emergency measures to protect its economy, including freezing fuel prices and creating thousands of new jobs.
Asia job cuts amid economy woes
Two large Asian technology firms, TDK and Lenovo, announce a total of 10,500 job cuts after a fall in demand.
Bulgaria urges return to nuclear
Bulgaria's president suggests that a nuclear reactor deemed unsafe by the EU could help cover gas shortages.
Canada expels US woman deserter
A US army deserter and mother of three is ordered to leave Canada after her appeal for refuge fails.