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West deplores UN Syria vote veto
Western nations deplore the vetoing by Russia and China of a UN resolution condemning the crackdown in Syria, as dozens are killed in Homs.
Snow traps cars for hours on M40
Heavy snow causes widespread travel disruption with up to 100 motorists stuck for more than three hours on the M40.
VIDEO: UK snow causes traffic disruption
Snowfalls of up to 15cm (6in) have caused disruption to road, rail and air travel in parts of Britain, with the threat of more delays later.
Papers focus on freezing Britain
Even the sea freezes over as snow falls across Britain
PM urged to cut wind farm subsidy
More than 100 Conservatives are among MPs who have written to the prime minister calling on him to slash subsidies for onshore wind turbines.
Mitt Romney wins Nevada caucuses
Mitt Romney establishes a convincing lead as results come in from the Republican caucuses in Nevada, as he seeks to win his party's presidential nomination.
VIDEO: Fidel Castro launches memoirs
Former Cuban President Fidel Castro has made a rare public appearance to launch his memoirs.
Transport hit as snow sweeps in
Snowfalls of up to 15cm (6in) cause disruption to road, rail and air travel in parts of Britain, with the threat of more delays later.
What awaits William in the Falklands?
What awaits Flight Lieutenant Wales in the Falklands?
Anti-social tenant moves planned
The process of evicting anti-social tenants could be simplified under plans being put forward by the Scottish government.
Women urged to 'drop drink size'
The Scottish government is launching a "changing attitudes" campaign to encourage women to drop a drink size.
Warning as heavy snowfall hits UK
Snow has fallen across much of the UK, with up to 10cm expected in places, causing disruption to flights and leaving roads treacherous.
GB set up final against Argentina
Great Britain beat Germany 2-0 to reach their first Champions Trophy final, where they will face hosts Argentina.
Fresh protests at Syrian embassy
Fresh protests take place at the Syrian embassy in London over President Assad's regime.
The power of cooking skills
How letting children cook helps them eat better
Pupils learn how to 'fail well'
A top girls' school is planning a "failure week" to teach pupils to embrace risk, build resilience and learn from their mistakes.
'A little too much drink' warning
Drinking "just a little more than they should" puts people at risk of serious illness including heart disease, stroke and cancer, the government is warning.
Work contacts 'cut dropout rate'
The more young people come into contact with employers the less likely they are to drop out of school and become unemployed, research suggests.
Mexico 'cartel enforcer' detained
Police in Mexico say they have arrested the suspected leader of the Gente Nueva gang, the armed wing of the Sinaloa drug cartel.
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.
