Arab League 'calls for Syria peace force'Armoured personnel carrier damaged during clashes in Homs province - photo 8 February

The Arab League calls for a joint Arab-UN peacekeeping mission to end the 11-month conflict in Syria, in a resolution seen by the BBC.


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Greek MPs debate an unpopular austerity bill crucial for a 130bn euro bailout, as police use tear gas against angry protesters outside parliament.

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