The Arctic cold snap that has hit Europe for over a week has claimed nearly 300 lives, bringing air travel chaos to London and dumping snow as far south as Rome and even North Africa.
'Sad day for Syrians'Russia and China have joined forces in a double veto to knock down a UN Security Council resolution on Syria.
Violence escalatesMore than 3,000 civilians were killed in the war in Afghanistan in 2011, the fifth year in a row the number has risen.
Easy winRepublican front-runner Mitt Romney cruised to an easy victory in Nevada, crushing his three remaining rivals and taking firm command of the party's presidential nominating race.
'We are looking for bodies'PNG authorities have scaled back their search for survivors from the sinking of a ferry, saying none of the more than 100 people still missing were likely to be found alive.
Trump card
Donald Trump has re-injected himself into the US Republican presidential race by endorsing Mitt Romney.
'Conquistador' prince
Prince William arrives in the Falklands for an RAF deployment in a move Argentina condemns as a "provocation".
Stemming the flow
A famous bronze statue of a young boy urinating in Brussels has had to stop peeing because of freezing temperatures.
Reaching out
By North Asia correspondent Mark Willacy
North Korea's new leader reportedly sent a message of greeting to the Governor-General for Australia Day.
Romney romps it
By North America correspondent Jane Cowan
Former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney wins Florida's crucial Republican presidential primary.
Unlikely row
Lawrence of Arabia was an unlikely point of discussion at a UN Security Council meeting concerning Syria.
Banker's disgrace
Former RBS boss Fred Goodwin's knighthood has been stripped over his role in the bank's disastrous losses in 2008.
Simpsons cameo
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is to make a guest appearance as himself on the 500th episode of The Simpsons.
Lateline exclusive
Russia's foreign minister says his country will veto any UN Security Council resolution that leads to foreign intervention in Syria.
Deadly cold
More than 60 people have died in a cold snap across eastern Europe, with armies being called upon for food and shelter.
Ire of the tiger
US Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich faces a copyright lawsuit over his use of Eye Of The Tiger at rallies.
'Great Green Fleet'
A US Navy plan to run have half its fleet on alternative fuels may provide a boost to Australian producers.
Running on empty
Jill Colgan in Washington
The UN says time is running out to ensure there is enough food, water and fuel for the rising global population.
Dominique Schwartz, Auckland
Zoe Daniel, Bangkok
Stephen McDonell, Beijing
Huey Fern Tay, Beijing
Matt Brown, Jakarta
Helen Brown, Jakarta
Ben Knight, Jerusalem
Ginny Stein, Johannesburg
Sally Sara, Kabul
Philip Williams, London
Emma Alberici, London
Rachael Brown, London
Norman Hermant, Moscow
Anne Barker, Middle East
Richard Lindell, New Delhi
Liam Fox, Port Moresby
Mark Willacy, Tokyo
Lisa Millar, Washington
Craig McMurtrie, Washington
Michael Brissenden, Washington
Jane Cowan, Washington
The Vermont State Police emblem. A pig can be seen painted onto the cow, which was mistaken by police as a spot. February 2, 2012.
For many Romney supporters, character is the key difference.
The Tea Party movement in the US is beginning to lose its steam.
They call it the toughest job in America: White House chief of staff.
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