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Rioting spread across central Athens and buildings went up in flames amid mass protests, as lawmakers prepared to vote for a crucial debt deal needed to prevent bankruptcy in Greece.

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Columbine pupils hurt in hammer attack

2012-02-13 22:34

Two US pupils have been injured after being attacked with a hammer at Columbine High School - the scene of one of the worst school attacks in US history in 1999.

New Jersey senate OKs gay marriage bill

2012-02-13 22:34

The New Jersey senate has approved the gay marriage bill, but the governor has promised to veto the bill.

Leaks undermine pope's Vatican clean-up

2012-02-13 22:34

A top Cardinal has condemned the leaking of confidential Vatican documents, which he said were undoing the pope's efforts to clean up the its image after a spate of sex abuse scandals.

Deaf Pakistani girl held as UK sex slave

2012-02-13 22:34

A deaf Pakistani girl has described her horrific ordeal living in a cellar as sex slave in the UK.

Greece calls snap elections for April

2012-02-13 19:31

Greece will hold general elections in April, the government said, hours after parliament voted through tough new austerity measures aimed at saving the country from bankruptcy.

Nato admits Afghan children killed

2012-02-13 19:31

The US-led Nato force in Afghanistan has conceded that several children died during a bombing raid last week in the northeast province where French troops are based.

Murdoch's Sun hits back at 'witch-hunt'

2012-02-13 18:07

Rupert Murdoch's British tabloid The Sun says police raids against its journalists were part of a "witch-hunt" that had left Britain behind former Soviet states on press freedom.

Protests mark Bahrain uprising anniversary

2012-02-13 16:00

Bahraini police have clashed with protesters, witnesses say, as the kingdom's security chief warned citizens not to heed calls by activists to mark the first anniversary of a Shi'ite-led uprising.

Bombers target Israeli diplomats

2012-02-13 15:02

Israel's Foreign Ministry has confirmed a pair of attempted car bombings against Israeli diplomats in India and Georgia.

New Fukushima scare

2012-02-13 14:02

A scare over temperatures rising near danger level in a reactor at Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant could be a false alarm, says the plant operator.

Dutch airport evacuated after bomb threat

2012-02-13 13:26

Airport police have evacuated two terminals at Amsterdam's busy Schiphol Airport after receiving a bomb threat, says a spokesperson for the force.

'Superhuman' effort by Greek police

2012-02-13 22:33

Police in Athens have waged a "superhuman" effort to contain violence during anti-austerity demonstrations that injured dozens and damaged 170 businesses.

Iran denies Israeli embassy attacks

2012-02-13 22:34

Iran has denied Israeli accusations that it was behind attacks on Israeli embassy staff in Georgia and India, Al-Alam television says.

Syria ignores Arab plan

2012-02-13 20:45

Syria has ignored a new Arab initiative to end the bloodshed, with its troops pounding the protest hub of Homs as Russia said a ceasefire is needed before peacekeepers can be deployed.

215 Russians die in cold snap

2012-02-13 20:45

A total of 215 Russians have died this year in a prolonged period of abnormally cold winter weather.

Putin vows to grow Russian population

2012-02-13 18:07

Prime Minister Vladimir Putin has vowed to reverse Russia's demographic decline and boost its population to 154 million, as he ramps up his re-election campaign in the face of protests.

Israel accuses Iran of bombings

2012-02-13 17:04

Israel's prime minister has accused Iran of being behind a pair of car bombings against Israeli diplomatic targets in India and Georgia.

Bombers target Israeli diplomats

Dutch airport re-opens after bomb threat

2012-02-13 15:45

A major disruption at Amsterdam's busy Schiphol Airport has ended after military police arrested a man who had locked himself in a toilet, claiming to have a bomb, officials say.

Dutch airport evacuated after bomb threat

Malaysia defends 'Twitter' deportation

2012-02-13 15:02

Malaysia has defended its deportation of a Saudi journalist wanted at home for comments deemed insulting to the Prophet Mohammed, saying it was not a "safe haven" for fugitives.

More human remains found at US ranch

2012-02-13 14:02

Authorities have unearthed more skull fragments and other human remains in a well in California, an area where a convicted serial killer says there may be 10 or more victims.

Athens smoulders after protests

2012-02-13 13:03

Neo-classical buildings and shopfronts in the Greek capital bear the smouldering scars of the flames and fury that had erupted during street protests against tough new budget cuts.

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blacksiza says... I see now where we are going with dis. first Iran blamed Israel for Killing the Scientist, n now Israel is blaming Iran. what a game, n who is behind this Is it the Power house or (Uncle Sam)? after Iran whos Next on da List. We all know dat Israel will always Back Uncle Sam or Uncle Sam will always bACK Israel simple as dat. d (?)r we approching the next world war. Read the article...

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