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Crisis talks will over-run until Monday as politicians decry pressure to pass harsher austerity measures.

Pledge comes as Arab League says it will not stop efforts to resolve crisis despite the bloc's failure at the UN.

French interior minister stands by his remarks as critics denounced his comments as dangerous and xenophobic.

More than 150 million people in 180 nations are expected to watch the New England Patriots take on the New York Giants.

Rivals Hamas and Fatah meet in Qatar to explore the formation of an interim government.

Toll has risen to more than 260 as more bad weather prompts airports to warn that flights would be delayed or cancelled.

Car bomb explodes outside police headquarters in Kandahar, killing at least nine people and injuring 19.

Activists say will continue tp press their demands as they prepare to mark first anniversary of protests on February 14.

Russian and Chinese vetoes at UN dubbed as "betrayal of Syrian people" amid fresh calls for President Assad to step down

Thousands rally in southern city of Tumaco to protest against attacks that left 18 dead.

Ex-Massachusetts governor crushes rivals to consolidate his status as Republican front-runner for presidential ticket.

More than 250 dead as temperatures plunge to nearly -40C, with Russia forced to reduce gas supplies to the continent.

Tax office in capital set on fire amid continuing anger at authorities' failure to prevent Port Said football violence.

Federal troops sent to Salvador after 50 killings occur during four days of ongoing police labour dispute.

Thousands defy freezing temperatures to demand fair presidential polls, as PM's supporters gather for separate rally.

Finance Minister Venizelos says Greece has one day left to clinch a 130bn euro bailout to avoid "chaotic debt default".

Disciplinary committee upholds suspension of Julius Malema, fiery leader convicted of causing rifts within ruling party.

Red Cross says nearly 10,000 people have fled escalating battles between army and armed separatists in northern regions.

Palaniappan Chidambaram, finance minister at time of $36bn telecom scandal, will not face corruption charges.

More than 200 killed across region as temperatures plunge to new lows, while vital gas supplies curtailed due to demand.