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Seven dead in Kandahar car bomb
At least five police officers and two civilians have died in a car bomb attack on police headquarters in the southern Afghan city of Kandahar, officials say.
Europe freeze hits transport hubs
Freezing weather hits transport hubs across Europe, as a cold spell that has now claimed more than 200 lives continues.
VIDEO: Churchill and protege reunited
Famous Moroccan artist owes his career to Churchill
Transport hit as snow sweeps in
Snowfalls of up to 16cm (6in) cause disruption to transport, with motorists warned to be aware of ice across much of Britain.
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West deplores UN Syria vote veto
Western nations deplore the vetoing by Russia and China of a UN resolution condemning the crackdown in Syria, as dozens are killed in Homs.

Russia, China veto U.N. plan for Syria (Reuters)

Reuters - Russia and China vetoed on Saturday a U.N. resolution that backed an Arab plan calling on Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to quit, stalling global efforts to end his bloody crackdown on unrest after hundreds were reported killed in the city of Homs.

Military comeback a distant dream for Afghan Taliban (Reuters)

Reuters - A secret NATO report showing the strength of confidence among the Afghan Taliban is raising concerns from Kabul to Washington that the militant group might overrun the country again when foreign combat forces finally leave.

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