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Fury over Homs massacre as UN security council gathers for Syria vote

The Guardian -
More than 200 people have been killed in shelling by Syrian forces in the city of Homs, according to activists, as the UN security council prepares to vote on a draft resolution backing an Arab call for President Bashar al-Assad to resign.

UK Minister Resigns To Fight Criminal Charge

Wall Street Journal -
LONDON—UK Energy Secretary Chris Huhne resigned Friday to fight a criminal charge that he misled authorities about an alleged driving offense, forcing Prime Minister David Cameron to replace a third minister in his coalition government.

Iranian leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warns US, Israel against strikes

Economic Times -
TEHRAN: Iran's supreme leader has pledged to aid any nation or group that challenges Israel and said any military strikes over the Islamic Republic's nuclear program would damage US interests in the Middle East "10 times over.

Syria: UN to vote amid fresh violence

BBC News -
The UN Security Council is expected to vote later on Saturday on a resolution backing an Arab League peace plan for Syria, amid reports of more than 200 people killed by shelling in Homs.

Hacker Group Anonymous Intercepted US Call Over Investigation

BusinessWeek -
By Michael Riley and Patricia Hurtado Feb. 4 (Bloomberg) -- The US government said the online hacker group Anonymous intercepted a telephone call between FBI agents and UK authorities involving a joint investigation of the group.

Daniel Radcliffe: 'I was drunk during Harry Potter filming'

Telegraph.co.uk -
Daniel Radcliffe, the actor, has admitted being drunk while filming "Harry Potter" scenes as his drinking spiralled out of control.

Egypt street clashes over soccer riot kill three

CTV.ca -
Egyptian protestors carry a wounded man during clashes with security forces near the Interior Ministry in Cairo, Egypt, Friday, Feb. 3, 2012.

Cold snap spreads across Europe

BBC News -
More than 100 people have been killed by the cold in Ukraine. Temperatures plummeted as low as -27C in the capital Kiev. In parts of Poland temperatures have dropped to as low as -35C.

Khmer Rouge Jailer Gets Life in Prison

Wall Street Journal -
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia—The Khmer Rouge tribunal's Supreme Court ordered the regime's chief jailer to serve out the rest of his life in prison because of his "shocking and heinous" crimes against the Cambodian people.

Russians brave big freeze to challenge Putin

AFP -
MOSCOW - Tens of thousands of Russians are set to march through Moscow Saturday, braving freezing temperatures to challenge Vladimir Putin's grip on power a month before the premier stands in presidential elections.

Britain braced for widespread snow

WalesOnline -
Parts of Britain have been placed on amber alert as the country lies in wait for widespread snow. The Met Office's severe weather warning, at the second highest level, urges people to be prepared as forecasters warned of up to 15cm of snow.

David Cameron will visit the White House for talk with Barack Obama

Mirror.co.uk -
by James Lyons, Daily Mirror 4/02/2012 David Cameron will visit the White House for talks on the global financial crisis and the Afghanistan war next month.

A glorious global Jubilee: As our Queen marks her Diamond Jubilee, how ...

Daily Mail -
By LAWRENCE JAMES One of the abiding memories of my Great-Aunt Cissy was sitting on her father's shoulders with a tiny Union Jack clasped in her hand and watching Queen Victoria ride in her carriage on her way to St Paul's Cathedral for a service of ...

Jobless rate at 3-year low as payrolls surge |

Reuters -
By Lucia Mutikani | WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States created jobs at the fastest pace in nine months in January and the unemployment rate unexpectedly dropped to a near three-year low, giving a boost to President Barack Obama.

If there's an outstanding banker willing to work for £300k I'd like to meet them

The Sun -
By STEVE HAWKES, Business Editor THE head of ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND yesterday launched a fierce defence of bonus boss Stephen Hester - insisting he is LOW PAID.

Growth in services sector fuels hope

Herald Scotland -
THE UK's dominant services sector grew strongly in January, a key survey has revealed, raising hopes that the economy might yet avoid recession as early as this quarter.

Surge in broadband boosts value at BT

Herald Scotland -
MORE than £650 million has been added to the market value of telecoms giant BT after it benefited from a surge in broadband contracts and set out plans for the roll-out of a superfast service.

BT to offer 300 Mbps fibre optic broadband 'on demand' in 2013

BBC News -
Fibre optic connections with speeds of up to 300 Megabits per second will be available on demand in 2013, BT says. That is three times the maximum 100 Mbps speed the company currently offers using the technology and it described the development as a ...

Zuckerberg's 2011 personal income tax bill: $1.5 billion

Register -
If all goes according to plan, Facebook founder, chairman, and CEO Mark Zuckerberg's share of the profit in his company's upcoming initial public offering will result in him facing a tax bill of around $1.5bn for 2011.

Micron Technology CEO Steve Appleton Dies in Airplane Crash

BusinessWeek -
By Adam Satariano and Ian King Feb. 4 (Bloomberg) -- Steve Appleton, who took charge of Micron Technology Inc. at 34 and went on to become the memory- chip industry's longest-serving chief executive officer, died after crashing an experimental plane in ...

She's no wallflower! Tulisa continues her LA fashion parade in a skintight ...

Daily Mail -
By Sarah Bull But while most of Tulisa Contostavlos' time is being taken up in the studios, the X Factor judge is still finding time to ensure she looks picture perfect at all time.

Elizabeth Olsen's culinary dreams

Belfast Telegraph -
The Martha Marcy May Marlene star admitted her second choice career after acting would be doing something related to food. "Food actually makes me happy.

Do you think I'm sexy? RiRi does a Rod

The Sun -
By SARAH HAJIBAGHERI RIHANNA shows off her new blonde mullet that doesn't look unlike rocker Rod Stewart's bonce. The 23-year-old popstar showed off fresh platinum locks last night.

Amanda Holden wants to return for Britain's Got Talent Edinburgh auditions

stv.tv -
Amanda Holden is hoping to return to the Britain's Got Talent panel for the Edinburgh audition. Amanda Holden: Does not want to be replaced.

Chelsea boss AVB, Arsenal's Wenger stunned by FA decision to strip Terry of ...

Tribalfootball.com -
Premier League managers are stunned by the FA's decision to strip Chelsea skipper John Terry of the England captaincy. The FA's decision to axe Terry as captain was criticised by his Chelsea boss Andre Villas-Boas and Arsenal 's Arsene Wenger .

England v Pakistan third Test: live

Telegraph.co.uk -
Live over-by-over coverage of the third Test between Pakistan and England from Dubai. By Jonathan Liew What looks better on a batsman: helmet, sunhat or cap?

McLaren steal march on Ferrari in beauty stakes as marque unveil 'ugly' challenger

Daily Mail -
By Sportsmail Reporter Ferrari have set their sights on 'winning right from the beginning' after taking the wraps off their 2012 Formula One car.

Prince Charles optimistic for fisheries' future

BBC News -
By Richard Black Environment correspondent There are reasons for optimism about the future of the world's fish stocks despite their currently dire state, said the Prince of Wales at the launch of a report from his green think-tank.

GPs urge Prime Minister to rip up 'senseless' NHS shake-up

Mirror.co.uk -
by Lachlan Mackinnon, Daily Mirror 4/02/2012 Doctors' leaders yesterday demanded the Prime Minister tear up his hated health reforms - before he wrecks the NHS beyond repair.

Cancer campaigners say levels of fat, salt and sugar in food must be reduced

The Guardian -
Foodstuffs and drinks need to contain less sugar, salt and fat in order to help combat the growing number of people developing cancer, campaigners against the disease have said.

Stepping Hill nurse loses job appeal

The Independent -
Kevin Rawlinson is a reporter at The Independent, writing about technology, and social media and protests/riots. The houses may be 'average-priced' but there's a wide range of properties for sale around £196000.

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