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Kofi Annan meets Bashar Assad to seek peace UN-Arab League envoy Kofi Annan has started talks with President Bashar al-Assad in Damascus, while violence in the region continues. As Annan arrived, there were reports of fresh army shelling of the north-western city of Idlib. Opposition activists said at least 26 people were killed across Syria on Friday, leading many to question the meeting between the two men at the presidential palace in Damascus

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Homs shelled amid diplomatic efforts and defections in Syria As they relentlessly batter to the city of Homs, the Syrian government has suffered its highest ranking defection since the uprising against President Bashar Assad began a year ago. Deputy Oil Minister Abdo Hussameldin quit his post, saying he could not go on "serving the crimes of this regime". Meanwhile, a UN team has visited the devastated Baba Amr district of Homs. The United Nations estimates more than 7,500 civilians have died in Syria over the past 12 months.

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Marking International Women's Day March 8th is International Womens' Day, and this playlist attempts to mark the occasion by showcasing a variety of profiles, messages, and historical facts on women that have been uploaded to YouTube - plus by showcasing examples of how women are marking the occasion around the world.

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Solar storm rains down on Earth According to experts, the Earth is being pummeled by a geomagnetic storm of charged particles that erupted from the sun on Wednesday after two unusually large solar flares. So far there have already been disruption to satellites and radio signals and problems are expected for phones, satnav devices, power grids and plane routes. A positive side effect of the storm, which will last until Friday, is that the aurora borealis should be visible at lower latitudes during the storm. Scientists are warning about a temporary disruption to essential power and communications networks from a strong geomagnetic storm that is racing toward earth from the Sun.

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Apple launches the new iPad Apple took the wraps off its latest iPad on Wednesday, which analysts widely expect will help the company maintain its dominant position in the fast-growing tablet market. The 'New iPad' has a number of new features on the latest iPad, which Apple CEO Tim Cook calls the poster child of the 'post-PC world', but Apple's share price fell ahead of the announcement, suggesting that not everyone is convinced by the new product.

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South African workers down tools in nationwide strike Tens of thousands of South African workers downed tools on Wednesday and joined marches by the Congress of South African Trade Unions to demand a ban on labour broking and road tolls. The industrial action has deeply divided public opinion as shops closed and public services had to be scaled back. Some believe it is costing the economy huge amounts of money, when the issues could be settled through dialogue. Supporters, however, are adamant that labour broking is tantamount to human trafficking, undermining workers' rights, and that road tolls affect the poor disproportionately. Julius Malema, the charismatic former president of the Youth League of the African National Congress, also appeared amid the crowd in Johannesburg rallying supporters.

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Super Tuesday results declared in a selection of states The results from the 'Super Tuesday' polls are coming in hard and fast, with some surprising results emerging. Newt Gingrich has taken his home state of Georgia as predicted, but Ohio remains too close to call between Mitt Romney and Rick Santorum. Indeed, Santorum is performing beyond expectation, and could end the night with as many as four state wins - which would be considered a bad result for Mitt Romney. Ron Paul has also remained defiant as results have come in, so it seems certain that all four candidates will battle on right up to the GOP convention.

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Voters go to the polls on Super Tuesday Two months into the Republican primary race, voters in ten states - from Alaska to Georgia - have gone to the polls in the potentially pivotal 'Super Tuesday' vote, which may see Mitt Romney close in on the party's presidential nomination. However, his opponents Newt Gingrich, Rick Santorum, and even Ron Paul, are in with a fighting chance of taking some significant victories that will allow their campaigns to continue. In this playlist, we look at the voting process from ground level.

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Protesters target AIPAC on fears of Iran attack Protesters rallied against a possible military strike against Iran as Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu traveled to Washington DC, on Monday, for talks with US president Barack Obama. Speaking to powerful pro-Israel lobby group the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, Netanyahu said diplomacy and sanctions had failed to get Iran to halt its nuclear programme. Other recent meetings organised by AIPAC have been disrupted by the Occupy AIPAC movement, on fears that America could be drawn into a war on Iran. GOP presidental candidates Mitt Romney, Rick Santorum and Newt Gingrich have also weighed in on the subject of potential attacks on Iran.

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Putin wins third term as president Vladimir Putin 'cried' as he spoke to crowds on becoming President of Russia for a third time, but widespread protests at the result are expected to take place on Monday. Putin has been the regular protests in recent months, amid allegations of electoral fraud in December's parliamentary elections. The Russian government had ordered the installation of some 200,000 web cameras across 95,000 polling stations - however there have been multiple reports of vote tampering throughout the election day.

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Trains in deadly head-on collision in Poland A head-on train collision in the south of Poland has left scores injured and at least 16 people dead. Two trains travelling on the same track in opposite directions collided in Szczekociny on Saturday. The accident occurred about 9pm local time, and according to reports recovery efforts are continuing. One train was en route from Warsaw to Krakow, and the other was travelling from the southern city of Przemysl to Warsaw at the time of the collision.

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Romney wins in Washington GOP presidential hopeful Mitt Romney racked up another state win on Saturday night, proving the 'frontrunner' is gathering so-called #mittmentum. He took 36 percent of the vote in the poll taking him one step closer to winning the nomination. Second place was more closely contested with main rival US Senator Rick Santorum, taking 24.4 percent of the vote but that only earned him third place behind Ron Paul on 25 percent, while former House Speaker Newt Gingrich could only muster 11 per cent to slip into fourth place. A clearer picture will emerge this coming 'Super Tuesday' when 10 states will declare their votes.

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Flood crisis grips Australia's South-East Floodwaters in New South Wales and Northern Victoria have forced the evacuation of thousands in the region, with levels expected to continue to rise in NSW on Monday. The Riverina region of NSW has been especially hard hit following heavy rain which dumped 8 inches on the region. Thousands in NSW have been left stranded from their homes, and areas of Wagga Wagga were evacuated on Sunday as authorities predicted a rise in water levels.

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Tornadoes tear into America's heartland Four US states have been hit by powerful tornadoes, with the loss of more than 30 lives. School buildings, a prison and even small towns were destroyed by fast-moving twisters which also proved deadly in Kentucky, Ohio and Alabama. A number of people are also missing and it is feared the death toll could rise. Weather forecasters predict there could be more storms to come and fears are growing that this could be another bad year for tornadoes in the US. Reports say that some 550 deaths in the country were blamed on twisters in 2011, the deadliest year in nearly a century.

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All eyes on Washington State caucus On Saturday, Washington state holds its caucus, marking the last chance for candidates to claim a victory heading into Super Tuesday on March 6. Washington is proceeding with its voting contests differently this year, opting to hold only a caucus, which will be run by the state Republican party rather than the state government - and the caucus is open to all registered voters. Meanwhile, Ohio has become the main focus of campaigning for the Super Tuesday push, with Mitt Romney and Rick Santorum already campaigning in the State, with Newt Gingrich and Ron Paul also making last ditch attempts to win a primary.

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Tornadoes hammer American Midwest and Southeast The US National Weather Service has reported heavy and widespread tornado damage in portions of central and southern Indiana, western Kentucky, and south-east Missouri. Power outages and destroyed homes were reported in Northwest Madison County, where downed trees and fallen power lines were visible.

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Red Cross gains entry to Baba Amr A Red Cross convoy has entered Homs in Syria, bringing life-saving aid for the shattered district of Baba Amro. The green light was given by Syrian authorities hours after rebels withdrew from the heavily bombarded area. As EU leaders discussed stepping up the pressure on President Assad, Britain's Prime Minister David Cameron demanded immediate humanitarian access. In an interview with European editors, Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin insisted he had no special relationship with President Assad. The UN says the regime has killed more than 7,500 civilians since the revolt began last March.

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Andrew Breitbart dies aged 43 Andrew Breitbart, the conservative blogger and journalist, died suddenly of "natural causes" shortly after midnight on Thursday morning aged 43. Breitbart's father-in-law told the Associated Press that Breitbart was walking near his house when he collapsed. Breitbart was taken to UCLA Medical Center, but could not be revived. Breitbart came to be well-known for his work with the Drudge Report and The Huffington Post), and would go on to found the Big Journalism, Big Hollywood and Breitbart.com websites. He was also an author, columnist and ubiquitous commentator in the media.

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Monkees heart-throb Davy Jones dies Fans of sixties pop sensation The Monkees were in mourning on Wednesday at the news that singer Davy Jones had died in Florida at the age of 66. The man who fronted the band behind classics such as 'Daydream believer', 'I'm a believer' and 'Last train to Clarksville' reportedly suffered a heart attack and died in a Florida hospital on Wednesday. Jones, the lone Englishman in the group, also became its most recognisable face, a sixties heart-throb with dulcet tones that helped catapult the band to international stardom.

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Tornados strafe across US Mid-West Huge storms unleashed a string of tornadoes across the US Midwest, leaving a trail of destruction and killing at least 12 people. The town of Harrisburg, Illinois was ripped apart by a deadly tornado, and rescue crews dug through the rubble to search for survivors. More than 100 people are also believed to have been hurt as homes were crushed by the storms' powerful winds. The Weather Service also reported severe weather in Missouri, Illinois, Indiana and Kentucky, and Missouri's governor has declared a state of emergency.

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