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UN in closed-door talks on Syria

The UN Security Council is meeting to consider a possible resolution against Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad, amid an upsurge in violence. full story.

US economic growth rate picks up

The pace of US economic growth quickened to a 2.8% annualised rate in the three months to December, the Commerce Department says. full story.

Olympic ceremony 'Wonder' theme

Danny Boyle reveals the London 2012 Olympics opening ceremony will be called Isles of Wonder, in an announcement six months ahead of the Games. full story.

Italian cruise firm offers payout

The Italian firm that owns the stricken cruise ship Costa Concordia reaches agreement on compensation with several Italian consumer groups. full story.

Car bomb kills Baghdad mourners

A suicide car bomber kills at least 32 people in a Shia district of the Iraqi capital Baghdad, with a funeral procession caught in the blast. full story.

Romney back into lead in Florida

Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney pulls away from his nearest rival Newt Gingrich, with a nine-point advantage in Florida's opinion polls. full story.

Top Euro MP quits in piracy row

A European Parliament rapporteur has stood down in protest as a controversial anti-piracy agreement is signed by several countries. full story.

Sudan leaders in oil crisis talks

A summit is being held after South Sudan accused Sudan of stealing its oil exports and said it would halt production, crucial to both their economies. full story.

Norway apology for Holocaust role

The Norwegian prime minister apologises for the role his country played in deporting Jews as Europe marks Holocaust Remembrance Day. full story.

France to resume Afghan training

French troops will resume training Afghan soldiers on Saturday but Paris will pull out most of its troops by the end of 2013, President Nicolas Sarkozy says. full story.

Facebook sues 'spam clickjacker'

The social network and Washington State sue a marketing firm over claims that it deceived users by hiding 'Like' buttons. full story.

Asteroid makes near-miss fly-by

An 11m-wide asteroid passed within 60,000km of Earth on Friday, making it one of the 20 closest recorded approaches to our planet. full story.

VIDEO: Inside the 2012 Olympic apartments

BBC Breakfast's Tim Muffett has had a look around the athletes' apartments in the 2012 Olympic Village. full story.