UN to vote amid Syria violenceAnti-government protest near Homs. 3 Feb 2012

The UN Security Council is expected to vote on Saturday on a resolution backing an Arab peace plan for Syria, amid fresh reports of mass killings in Homs.


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The FBI investigates how activists linked to Anonymous obtained a recording of a phone call between US and UK police on their operations against hacking.

US President Barack Obama addresses fire fighters in Arlington, Virginia 3 February 2012Obama urges 'keep recovery going'

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