Today's Top Stories:
Acapulco drug violence kills 13: Thirteen people are killed in an outbreak of drug-related violence in the Mexican beach resort of Acapulco, officials say.
Flaming torches light up whole of UK's ancient Hadrian's Wall: About 500 volunteers holding flaming torches illuminate Hadrian's Wall from coast to coast.
US returns sarcophagus to Egypt: A 3,000-year-old wooden sarcophagus stolen from Egypt more than 125 years ago is returned from the US.
Cocaine found in Colombia artwork: Colombian police find 16kg (35lb) of cocaine inside replicas of sculptures by artist Fernando Botero being shipped to Spain.
Many killed in Afghan bomb blasts: At least 30 people have been killed in a series of suspected suicide bombings in the Afghan city of Kandahar, officials say.
Huge protest against Berlusconi: Tens of thousands of Italians stage a protest in central Rome against the government of Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi.
Bendtner secures late Arsenal win: Nicklas Bendtner's late goal takes Arsenal level with Chelsea at the top of the table via a 2-1 win at 10-man Hull.
Vatican anger over abuse claims: The Vatican denounces efforts to involve the Pope in a child abuse scandal dating back to his time as archbishop in Germany.
England toil to draw with Scots: England retain the Calcutta Cup as they fight out a 15-15 draw with Scotland, who now look certain to end with the Six Nations wooden spoon.
Maliki leads Baghdad poll count: Partial results for Iraq's elections show PM Nouri Maliki's coalition ahead in the crucial area of Baghdad, officials say.
Clegg 'will not back early cuts': The Lib Dems would not support any plan to cut public spending too early in the next Parliament, leader Nick Clegg has said.
Hollies miss Hall of Fame honour: The two remaining original members of pop group The Hollies are to miss the group's induction into the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame in New York.
Tamils drop separate state demand: The Sri Lankan political party closest to the defeated Tamil Tiger rebels drops a demand for a separate Tamil homeland.
Calls to raise crime age rejected: The age of criminal responsibility will stay at 10, the government says, after a senior adviser for England calls for it to be raised.
Real crash enlivens Nigerian mock rescue: A Nigerian plane taking part in a simulation exercise for disaster relief operations crashes in the southern oil city of Port Harcourt.
Kazakh leader's fury over flood: Kazakhstan's president calls for the prosecution of anyone suspected of causing a recent flooding in which dozens died.
EU 'nearing' Greece bail-out deal: The EU is putting the finishing touches to a multi-billion euro bail-out for Greece after weeks of crisis, senior officials tell the BBC.
Man held on harassment charge: An 18-year-old appears in court charged with the harassment of a man who collapsed in the garden of his Greater Manchester home.
Fever pitch: Is American politics now nastier than ever before?
Tidy tents: Staying safe in Haiti while keeping up appearances
China steps up security in Tibet: The Chinese government boosts security in Tibet ahead of the second anniversary of violent protests against Beijing's rule.
Drug ring 'link' in Haim's death: Actor Corey Haim's death is being linked to a major drug ring which is illegally obtaining prescription drugs, US police say.
Purple People: The new mass movement against Italy's Berlusconi
Two arrested over 'hero' killing: Two teenagers are arrested by police hunting the killer of a man stabbed to death after chasing handbag-snatchers.
Suicide bomb hits Pakistan's Swat: A suicide bomber in a rickshaw kills at least 10 people in Pakistan, a day after twin blasts leave dozens dead in Lahore.
Out-of-hours GP care 'inadequate': Too many people in England are receiving poor quality out-of-hours doctors services, the Patients Association says.
Curtain up: New rules will transform the Bahrain GP
Thaksin country: Supporters of ousted Thai PM rally for their man
'Red' demonstrators reach Bangkok: Thousands of Thai opposition supporters converge on the capital, Bangkok, to press their demands for elections.
Winter Paralympics get under way: Hundreds of disabled athletes gather for the opening of the 10th Winter Paralympics in Vancouver, Canada.
California sues Toyota for faults: Prosecutors in California are suing Toyota, claiming the carmaker sold hundreds of thousands of vehicles it knew had defects.
Ivory and tuna top wildlife talks: UN wildlife negotiations begin on banning the trade in bluefin tuna and permitting sales of ivory at a two-week summit in Doha.
Apollo men decry Obama Moon plans: Nasa Moon astronauts tell the BBC President Barack Obama's decision to cancel the US lunar programme is "catastrophic".
Obese drinkers face 'double hit': Obese women drinking little more than a glass of wine a day have double the risk of liver disease compared with those who are slimmer, experts warn.
Clinton rebukes Israel over homes: US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton delivers a stinging rebuke to Israel over new settlements in East Jerusalem.
Chile puts quake damage at $30bn: The cost of rebuilding Chile after its monster earthquake will be at least $30bn, the country's new president announces.
Payout over cancer misdiagnosis: A Lincolnshire woman is awarded more than £500,000 damages from the NHS after her cervical cancer was misdiagnosed.
Should Catholic priests be celibate?: The Pope has said celibacy among priests is a sign of "full devotion" to the Catholic Church. Do you agree?
Village of tears: No end in sight to Nigeria's brutal cycle of violence
Winnie denies maligning Mandela: Winnie Mandela, former wife of Nelson Mandela, denies giving an interview accusing him of letting down black South Africans.
British ex-Tory MEP joins Lib Dems: A long-serving Conservative MEP, expelled in a row over the party's new allies in Europe, has joined the Liberal Democrats.
IPL under way amid security fears: The third season of the Indian Premier League cricket tournament is under way amid heavy security in Mumbai.
China's stern warning to Google: China's top internet official warns that Google will "pay the consequences" if it does not comply with censorship laws.
Eurozone industry grows strongly: Factory output in the eurozone rose 1.7% between December and January, the biggest monthly rise since records began.
Lehman bosses severely criticised: A report into the collapse of US bank Lehman Brothers criticises senior executives and auditor Ernst & Young for serious lapses.
Net clash for web police projects: A row is brewing over separate projects to use the web to bring people closer to their local police forces.
Israel charges over human shield: Israel charges two of soldiers over the use of a Palestinian boy as a human shield during its offensive against Hamas in Gaza.
Mogadishu residents told to leave: Mogadishu's mayor tells residents to leave parts of the Somali capital, as fierce fighting against insurgents continues.
HSBC admits huge Swiss data theft: About 24,000 clients of HSBC's private banking operation in Switzerland had personal details stolen, the bank admits.
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