Parties clash over RBS boss bonus Ministers and Labour clash over who is responsible for RBS chief executive Stephen Hester's contract, amid anger about a £963,000 share bonus offer. BBC News - UK
Brothers face decapitation charge Two brothers are charged with the murder of a man who was found shot, decapitated and burnt in Stockport. BBC News - UK
UK soldier killed in Afghanistan A British soldier has been shot dead while on patrol in the Helmand province of Afghanistan, the Ministry of Defence announces. BBC News - UK
'Horrific' cruelty farmer jailed A Nottingham farmer is jailed for a year after "horrific" scenes of animal cruelty were found on his property. BBC News - UK
Arrests at new Occupy London site Three people are arrested after protesters from the economic justice movement, Occupy London, take over a new building in London's financial district. BBC News - UK
Paisley in pulpit for last time There was standing-room only at Martyrs' Memorial Church in Belfast at a farewell service for the Rev Ian Paisley. BBC News - UK
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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. BBC News - World
US economic growth rate picks up The pace of US economic growth quickened to a 2.8% annualised rate in the three months to December, the Commerce Department says. BBC News - World
Romney back into lead in Florida Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney pulls away from nearest rival Newt Gingrich in Florida opinion polls, although his national lead slips. BBC News - World
France to resume Afghan training French troops will resume training Afghan soldiers on Saturday but Paris will pull out most of its troops by the end of 2013, President Nicolas Sarkozy says. BBC News - World
Norway apology for Holocaust role The Norwegian prime minister apologises for the role his country played in deporting Jews as Europe marks Holocaust Remembrance Day. BBC News - World
Sudan leaders in oil crisis talks A summit is being held after South Sudan accused Sudan of stealing its oil exports and said it would halt production, crucial to both their economies. BBC News - World
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