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UN considers Syria crisis action
The UN Security Council is considering a draft resolution against Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad, amid an upsurge in violence.
US economic growth picks up steam
The pace of US economic growth quickened to a 2.8% annualised rate in the three months to December, the Commerce Department says.
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.
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