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26 January 2011 Last updated at 21:26 ET

Stanford 'unfit for fraud trial'

A US judge rules Texan billionaire Allen Stanford is unfit to stand trial at present over accusations he led a $7bn (£4.5bn) fraud scheme.

Snowstorm batters US and Canada

The north-eastern US and Canada are hit by another snowstorm, which even affects President Barack Obama's return to the White House.

Ice hockey anti-Semitism lawsuit

US Jewish ice hockey player Jason Bailey sues his former club saying he was subjected to a "barrage of anti-Semitic" abuse and prevented from playing.
Canadian's G20 charges dropped

Charges are dropped against a Canadian artist who had been accused of possessing explosives and dangerous weapons in connection with Toronto's G20 summit.
US deficit to hit record in 2011
Republicans reject spending call
Giffords is moved to rehab centre
Starbucks warns over coffee price
Fewer plane deliveries hit Boeing
US new home sales in record low
Russia approves Start arms treaty

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