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- Romney pips Santorum in Iowa vote
- Former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney gains a narrow victory over Rick Santorum as US Republicans stage the first vote in the race for a presidential candidate.
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- Clarke double century stuns India
- Captain Michael Clarke bats through day two to score an unbeaten 251 as Australia take complete control of the second Test against India in Sydney.
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- Top 10 things to do in 2012
- The anniversaries, gatherings and essential destinations to put in your diary for 2012.
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- Global terror: The year ahead
- The BBC's Security Correspondent Frank Gardner examines potential flashpoints for global, transnational terrorism in 2012.
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- An expanding market
- As the market for products for larger people grows, companies are looking at obesity not just as a health problem, but also as a business opportunity.
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- Iran sanctions: What you need to know
- BBC Persian's Amir Paivar explains the extent, importance and global impact of the increased measures against Tehran.
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- Weird in the wild
- Exploading toads, fish with parasites for tongues and frozen oxen - just some of nature's oddest events.
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Sentencing due in UK racist murder case
The two men convicted of the racist murder of black teenager Stephen Lawrence 18 years after he was stabbed to death will be sentenced later.
China cuts entertainment on TV
Satellite broadcasters in China have cut prime-time entertainment TV by two-thirds following an order by the government watchdog, the state news agency reports.
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Scorsese to collect Bafta honour
Film-maker Martin Scorsese is to be honoured with British Academy's highest accolade, the Fellowship, at the Bafta Film Awards ceremony next month.
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'No evidence' to remove implants
A UK Government review into the rupture rate of banned PIP breast implants has, so far, found no evidence for removing them, the BBC has learned.
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Apps hit record high in December
More than a billion apps were downloaded during Christmas, with UK consumers proving to be big enthusiasts.
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Spider-Man web 'nearing reality'
US researchers create silk worms that have been genetically modified to spin much stronger silk.
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- Most controversial monuments
- Prodigal spending, political disputes and divisive revolutionaries have made these historical markers stand out for more than their physical enormity.
- Colorado’s annual fruitcake toss
- The 14 January event started as a competition for throwing a fruitcake as far as possible, but has evolved to include more sophisticated methods of hurling baked goods.
- Alaska ports for thrill seekers
- The state of superlatives is the perfect place for adventurous cruisers, with scuba diving, kayaking, hiking, glacier hopping and scouting for grizzlies all on offer.
- Tallinn’s history of espionage
- The Estonian capital’s front as a quaint medieval town belies a history simmering with espionage and intrigue.
- How to stay well at high altitude
- Ideas to help you to prepare, train, stay healthy and reach altitudes you would never have believed possible.
- The future of travel in 2012
- From off-peak travel deals to smart ways to use smart phones on the road, we look at what is on the horizon for frequent travellers this new year.
- Free attractions in San Francisco
- From music shows, art galleries and concerts to beer tours, baseball and bridge walks, here are some ideas on how to live it up without spending it up in this Californian city.
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Mitt Romney ganó por sólo 8 votos el caucus de Iowa, pero la historia indica que eso no es ninguna garantía de que será el candidato republicano a la presidencia. La carrera apenas se inicia.
Arabic
المتحدث باسم البيت الابيض يدين أعمال العنف التي يتهم النظام السوري بممارستها ضد المتظاهرين، ويطالب المجتمع الدولي بالتحرك ضد الرئيس الأسد ونظامه.
Persian
در پی سقوط سریع ارزش پول ملی ایران در برابر ارزهای خارجی، دو تن از نمایندگان مجلس خواستار تشکیل جلسه فوق العاده برای بررسی "شرایط بحرانی بازار ارز" و "نوسان فاجعه بار" نرخ برابری ریال شده اند.
Russian
Митт Ромни объявлен победителем кокуса (собрания республиканцев) в штате Айова, Рик Санторум отстал от него всего на восемь голосов. Рон Пол занял третье место.
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Mississippi blues
It is known as the poorest corner of the poorest state in America, and although the Mississippi Delta has seen some economic progress, it is not far from collapse.
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