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US and Israel 'in unison' on Iran

The US is working closely with Israel to use diplomacy to prevent Iran from becoming a nuclear power, President Barack Obama says.

Egypt 'to try foreign NGO staff'

Egypt says it is to try 43 people - including Americans and other foreigners - over the alleged illegal funding of non-governmental organisations.

China in EU carbon scheme 'ban'

China tells its airlines not to pay charges to the EU's Emissions Trading Scheme, aimed at cutting carbon emissions.

Bailout talks to resume in Greece

Party leaders in Greece's governing coalition are to resume crisis talks on backing a 130bn-euro rescue plan needed to avoid a debt default.

JFK mistress reveals new details

Mimi Alford, a former mistress of President John F Kennedy, reveal new details of their relationship in a book, according to US media reports.

US anger at Syria veto 'travesty'

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton deplores as a 'travesty' Russia and China's veto of a UN resolution condemning Syria's violent crackdown on protesters.

Brazil crime up as police strike

Soldiers patrol the streets in the Brazilian state of Bahia where a police strike has caused the crime rate to soar.

Panama's Gen Noriega in hospital

Panama's jailed ex-leader Manuel Noriega is moved from his prison cell to hospital, suffering hypertension, and having possibly had a stroke.

Europe cold snap death toll rises

The death toll from freezing weather across Europe continues to climb, with transport links also badly affected.

Conservative wins poll in Finland

Finland elects its first conservative head of state in decades, the pro-European Sauli Niinisto, after a run-off vote.

Queen commemorates 60-year reign

The Queen is marking 60 years as monarch of the UK and Commonwealth and says she is dedicating herself "anew to your service".

Depardieu to star as Strauss-Kahn

Gerard Depardieu is to star in a movie about the sex scandal that caused IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn to resign.

VIDEO: Big freeze continues across Europe

Snow and freezing temperatures across Europe have claimed more than 200 lives in the past week.

VIDEO: BBC team smuggled into Homs

Syrian government forces have bombarded the city of Homs with artillery shells and mortars, killing at least 55 people, according to opposition groups.

VIDEO: Fidel Castro launches memoirs

Former Cuban President Fidel Castro has made a rare public appearance to launch his memoirs.

VIDEO: One-minute World News

Watch the latest news summary from BBC World News. International news updated 24 hours a day.

VIDEO: Thousands abandon homes in Australia

In Australia thousands of people living in the state of Queensland have been ordered to abandon their homes because of rising floodwaters.

VIDEO: Tourists staying away from Egypt

Twelve months on from the revolution in Egypt, the country's tourism industry is continuing to struggle.

VIDEO: Rival rallies on streets of Moscow

Tens of thousands of people have taken to the streets in Russia's capital Moscow in protest at Prime Minister Vladimir Putin's grip on power.

VIDEO: Flowers and thanks for the Queen

The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh have attended a church service on the eve of the Diamond Jubilee anniversary of her accession to the throne.

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