Resolution on Syria vetoed at UN - Russia and China veto an Arab and Western-backed UN resolution condemning the violent crackdown in Syria, hours after scores are killed in Homs.
Nevada holds Republican vote - Republicans in the US state of Nevada take part in caucuses to decide their choice of presidential candidate with Mitt Romney leading the field.
Fidel Castro launches his memoirs - Former Cuban President Fidel Castro appears in public for the first time since April 2011 to launch a two-volume book of memoirs.
Afghan civilian death toll rises - The number of civilians killed and injured in the Afghan conflict has risen for the fifth year in a row, a UN report reveals.
Europe 'at risk of early grave' - Australia's Foreign Minister Kevin Rudd warns Europe faces an "early grave" if it continues to ignore Asia's rise.
ANC youth leader appeal dismissed - South African youth leader Julius Malema loses his appeals against the ruling ANC's decision to suspend him for bringing the party into disrepute.
Sports News
Scotland 6-13 England - New-look England give Stuart Lancaster the perfect start by claiming a 13-6 win against Scotland for a first Murrayfield triumph in eight years.
Arsenal 7-1 Blackburn - Robin van Persie's hat-trick, two goals from Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Mikel Arteta's strike and Thierry Henry's late goal help Arsenal thump Blackburn.
London Broncos 24-34 St Helens - Jamie Foster scores 18 points as St Helens fight back from a half-time deficit to win at London Broncos.
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