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3 February 2012 Last updated at 20:32 ET

UN 'to vote on Syria resolution'Anti-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.

People wearing masks associated with Anonymous (file image)FBI probes Anonymous phone hack

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.

Snow covers bikes and cars in Rome. 3 Feb 2012Europe hit by Russia gas shortage

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

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