» Syria army continues Homs assault
07/02/12 05:11 from BBC News - World
An assault by the Syrian army on the restive city of Homs continues as Russia\'s foreign minister is due in Damascus for talks.
» Search on for Philippine missing
07/02/12 04:39 from BBC News - World
Rescue efforts continue for survivors of a 6.7 magnitude quake that shook the central Philippines on Monday, leaving at least 15 dead and 44 missing.
» Israel condemns Fatah-Hamas move
07/02/12 04:29 from BBC News - World
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu condemns a unity deal between the Palestinian Authority and Hamas, saying it damages prospects for peace.
» Venezuela holds Colombia fugitive
07/02/12 04:22 from BBC News - World
Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos says one of the country\'s most wanted paramilitary leaders, Martin Llanos, has been captured in Venezuela.
» \'Lone wolf\' terror threat warning
07/02/12 04:02 from BBC News - World
The UK could face a growing threat from \"lone wolf\" terrorists returning from fighting overseas in the next few years, a think tank warns.
» MPs demand law against stalking
07/02/12 03:55 from BBC News - World
A new law making stalking a specific offence is needed in England and Wales to stop harassment ending in violence, MPs and peers have said.
» Macquarie falls on profit warning
07/02/12 03:41 from BBC News - World
Macquarie Group, the largest investment bank in Australia, says it expects full year profits to drop 25% as a weak market hurts its business.
» Five killer whales \'sue\' SeaWorld
07/02/12 03:34 from BBC News - World
Five killer whales are named as plaintiffs in a court case arguing that they deserve the same constitutional protection from slavery as humans.
» Syria assault enters fourth day
07/02/12 03:17 from BBC News - World
An assault by the Syrian army on the restive city of Homs enters its fourth day as Russia\'s foreign minister is due in Damascus for talks.
» China drives growth for KFC owner
07/02/12 03:10 from BBC News - World
The owner of restaurant brands KFC, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell reports another set of strong figures, helped by growth in China.
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» China worker found dead in Sudan
07/02/12 02:43 from BBC News - World
The body of a Chinese worker who fled a camp in Sudan when rebels attacked has been found, says China, while 29 kidnapped workers are still missing.
» Italy acts on Russia gas shortage
07/02/12 02:03 from BBC News - World
Italy activates emergency measures to conserve gas supplies as freezing weather continues to grip the country and much of Europe.
» Prince leads Dickens celebrations
07/02/12 01:55 from BBC News - World
The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall will lead global celebrations marking the 200th anniversary of Charles Dickens\'s birth later.
» Citi to launch China credit cards
07/02/12 01:15 from BBC News - World
The Chinese unit of Citigroup wins approval to launch credit cards in China, the first non-Asian bank to do so.
» Skydiver planning 36km record bid
07/02/12 01:03 from BBC News - World
Felix Baumgartner, the Austrian planning to sky dive from a record-breaking altitude, has announced he will make the attempt later this year.
» Trendnet flaw hits home net cams
07/02/12 00:12 from BBC News - World
Thousands of Trendnet security camera webfeeds have been breached and shared on the internet, including video from children\'s rooms.
» England under-prepared - Strauss
06/02/12 23:15 from BBC News - World
Captain Andrew Strauss admits England were under-prepared following his side\'s 3-0 series defeat by Pakistan.
» Deaths in Lahore factory collapse
06/02/12 23:07 from BBC News - World
An illegal medicine factory collapses in the eastern Pakistani city of Lahore, killing at least 13 people and leaving many trapped, officials say.
» Brazil sells control of airports
06/02/12 23:02 from BBC News - World
The Brazilian government privatises operations at three airports as part of moves to upgrade transport links ahead of the World Cup.