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Activists say Syrian forces have shelled the city of Homs and killed more than 200 people - a claim denied by the government - ahead of a key UN vote.

Thousands of people march in Moscow in protest at Prime Minister Valdimir Putin, while his supporters hold a rally elsewhere in Russia's capital.

Forecasters say snow is likely to fall in parts of Wales over the weekend, but a change in temperatures should see it turn to rain later.

Many parts of the UK are expected to see heavy snow on Saturday, bringing disruption to roads and rail.

Papers cover Chris Huhne's exit

The number of civilians killed and injured in the Afghan conflict has risen for the fifth year in a row, a UN report reveals.

The government is looking for 12 run down High Streets in England to share £1m as a part of plans proposed by TV retail guru Mary Portas.

Heavy snow is forecast for most of England and Wales later, with warnings of likely disruption to rail services and on the roads.

Former Home Secretary David Blunkett demands an apology to the people of Sheffield for an "unwarranted slur" on the city by Scotland Yard officers.

Five people were arrested after gaining entry to the Syrian embassy in London during a protest against the Syrian regime, Scotland Yard says.

Alleged Wikileaks suspect Bradley Manning is to face a court martial, the US Army has confirmed.

Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper will visit China next week to discuss the future of Canada's oil products.

Travel disruption is continuing following the derailment of a freight train engine on the West Coast mainline in Bletchley.

George Esper, who reported on the fall of Saigon for the Associated Press during the last days of the Vietnam war, dies at the age of 79.

The cold weather has led to a shortage of Russian fuel supplies in eight countries.

Wikileaks suspect Bradley Manning, charged with leaking thousands of classified documents, will face a court martial, says the US Army.

Freezing weather sweeping across Europe is causing a shortage of vital Russian gas supplies to several countries, officials say.

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Children's laureate and Gruffalo author Julia Donaldson writes a poem in protest at planned library closures across the country.