Freezing weather in Europe is still causing chaos across the continent, with roads closed, flights cancelled, and gas supplies choked off.
'Licence to kill'The United States vows to redouble its efforts to solve the crisis in Syria after Russia and China blocked action through the UN. (video)
Children's rallyA protest staged by children has been held in the Syrian city of Homs to highlight the number of kids killed in attacks.
Out of controlBrazilian security forces have taken control of Bahia after a police strike led to a spike in murders and other violent crimes.
Egypt in turmoilProtesters and police engaged in sporadic clashes at security headquarters in Cairo as violence raged into a fourth day.
Diamond Queen
Queen Elizabeth II becomes Britain's second longest serving monarch as she marks 60 years on the throne.
Planet America
John Barron explains why low voter turnout is good for Republican frontrunner Mitt Romney.
Driving fight
Efforts to overturn the ban on women driving in Saudi Arabia are picking up speed.
'Conquistador' prince
Prince William arrives in the Falklands for an RAF deployment in a move Argentina condemns as a "provocation".
Banker's disgrace
Former RBS boss Fred Goodwin's knighthood has been stripped over his role in the bank's disastrous losses in 2008.
Simpsons cameo
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is to make a guest appearance as himself on the 500th episode of The Simpsons.
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New York Giants wide receiver Mario Manningham makes a decisive catch inbounds past New England Patriots free safety Patrick Chung and free safety Nate Jones in the NFL Super Bowl XLVI in Indianapolis, Indiana, February 5, 2012.
For many Romney supporters, character is the key difference.
The Tea Party movement in the US is beginning to lose its steam.
They call it the toughest job in America: White House chief of staff.
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