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Arab League says 'killings continue' in Syria
Head of Arab bloc calls for "complete ceasefire", but says government has withdrawn heavy weapons from cities.
Last Modified: 02 Jan 2012 16:34 GMT
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Thousands flee South Sudan tribal conflict
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Last Modified: 02 Jan 2012 16:11 GMT
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Iran test-fires missiles in the Gulf
Commander says "long-range" missiles successfully launched during last day of naval exercises near Strait of Hormuz.
Last Modified: 02 Jan 2012 14:47 GMT
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Anger rises as Nigeria fuel prices soar
Labour unions threaten to paralyse the country with protests and strikes over government measure to halt fuel subsidies.
Last Modified: 02 Jan 2012 17:17 GMT
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Seoul sees chance of better ties with N Korea
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Last Modified: 02 Jan 2012 08:59 GMT
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Bahrain police clash with mourners
Shooting tear gas and stun grenades, security forces clash with opposition protesters outside Manama.
Last Modified: 02 Jan 2012 04:43 GMT
Mubarak appears briefly in court
Trial of former Egyptian president adjourned amid speculation he could be acquitted.
Last Modified: 02 Jan 2012 13:01 GMT
Exxon awarded $908m over Venezuela dispute
International arbitration body orders compensation for nationalisation of assets, less than 10 per cent of that sought.
Last Modified: 02 Jan 2012 06:23 GMT
Lawyer quits in Pakistan 'memogate' scandal
Asma Jehangir has "no confidence" in commission of inquiry and steps down as counsel for ex-ambassador Husain Haqqani.
Last Modified: 02 Jan 2012 11:03 GMT
Former leftist fighter becomes Bogota mayor
Former member of 19th of April Movement sworn in to second most important political post in Colombia after president.
Last Modified: 02 Jan 2012 08:18 GMT
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Rural Mexico emerges as robotics hub
Students in Chiapas alter expectations by competing in international robotics contest.
Looking ahead to medical advances in 2012
Year promises major advances in health care and improved access to medical information for the poor.
Republicans to vote in crucial Iowa caucus
Poll is first contest in state-by-state battle to elect US Republican presidential hopeful.
Afghan child bride tortured for six months
Fifteen-year-old Sahar Gul was tortured by in-laws after trying to run away from her husband.
Many Cubans unhappy with pace of change
Increasing numbers in communist nation feel economic and political change is too slow and insufficent.
Thailand's flood waters threaten marine life
Many fish dying or swimming away in the Gulf of Thailand, affecting thousands of shellfish farmers.
Iran 'produces' first nuclear fuel rod
Iran claims breakthroughs in both its military and nuclear programmes.
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