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  • US economic growth rate picks up

    Fri, 27 Jan 2012 16:22:08 GMT

    The pace of US economic growth quickened to a 2.8% annualised rate in the three months to December, the Commerce Department says.

  • Romney back into lead in Florida

    Fri, 27 Jan 2012 22:43:16 GMT

    Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney pulls away from nearest rival Newt Gingrich in Florida opinion polls, although his national lead slips.

  • France to resume Afghan training

    Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:49:51 GMT

    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.

  • Norway apology for Holocaust role

    Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:46:38 GMT

    The Norwegian prime minister apologises for the role his country played in deporting Jews as Europe marks Holocaust Remembrance Day.

  • Sudan leaders in oil crisis talks

    Fri, 27 Jan 2012 16:25:14 GMT

    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.

  • Barefoot Bandit sentenced again

    Fri, 27 Jan 2012 20:26:17 GMT

    The notorious 20-year-old former fugitive known as the Barefoot Bandit is sentenced by a federal judge to six-and-a-half years in prison.

  • Gap closing on top three - Murray

    Fri, 27 Jan 2012 21:45:42 GMT

    Andy Murray believes he is closing the gap on the world's best players despite losing an epic five-set Australian Open semi-final to Novak Djokovic.

  • Sharapova ready for Azarenka test

    Fri, 27 Jan 2012 21:39:33 GMT

    The winner of Saturday's women's final at the Australian Open between Victoria Azarenka and Maria Sharapova will also become the world number one.

  • Gabon 3-2 Morocco

    Fri, 27 Jan 2012 22:59:06 GMT

    Co-hosts Gabon snatch an incredible late winner to put them through to the quarter-finals and send Morocco out.

  • Niger 1-2 Tunisia

    Fri, 27 Jan 2012 19:57:00 GMT

    Issam Jemaa scores in the last minute to earn Tunisia a barely-deserved 2-1 Group C win over Niger at the Africa Cup of Nations.

  • Spurs edge past unlucky Watford

    Fri, 27 Jan 2012 23:39:49 GMT

    Watford dominate but Rafael van der Vaart's long-range strike ensures a happy end to the week for Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp.

  • Everton dig deep to beat Fulham

    Fri, 27 Jan 2012 23:40:58 GMT

    Marouane Fellaini scores a second-half header as Everton come from behind to beat Fulham and earn their spot in the fifth round.

  • Demi Moore 911 call tape released

    Fri, 27 Jan 2012 21:54:51 GMT

    Demi Moore suffered convulsions after smoking an undisclosed substance, according to a tape of an emergency call made on Monday.

  • War Horse film boosts book sales

    Fri, 27 Jan 2012 10:04:56 GMT

    Michael Morpurgo's novel War Horse has now sold more copies in the UK in a fortnight than it did worldwide in 25 years.

  • Hurt to get lifetime Bafta prize

    Fri, 27 Jan 2012 12:03:17 GMT

    Veteran actor John Hurt will receive the outstanding contribution to cinema award at the Baftas next month, it is announced.

  • Winslet to receive Cesar honour

    Fri, 27 Jan 2012 14:41:07 GMT

    British actress Kate Winslet is to receive an honorary Cesar Award and drama Poliss is nominated for 13 prizes at France's equivalent of the Oscars.

  • BBC planning for Thompson's exit

    Fri, 27 Jan 2012 09:09:29 GMT

    The BBC says it is engaged in "sensible succession planning" to replace director general Mark Thompson, following speculation about his departure.

  • Spotify boycotts 'alienate fans'

    Fri, 27 Jan 2012 11:39:58 GMT

    Artists who withhold their albums from streaming services such as Spotify are in danger of antagonising their fans, an executive from record label Universal says.