Romney wins big in Nevada caucuses

Mitt Romney rolls to victory in convincing fashion while Newt Gingrich says he has no intention of pulling out of the race.

Calls for strike after vote fails at U.N.

After world leaders decried the U.N. Security Council's failure to pass a resolution on Syria, reports of violence surged once again in the besieged country.

Why China, Russia won't condemn Syria

Questions linger about the motivations of China and Russia, who vetoed a U.N. Security Council draft resoultion on Syria.

World protests

A wave of protests broke out at Syrian embassies on several continents amid reports of more than 200 deaths in one Syrian city on Friday and before a possible U.N. Security Council vote on a response to the violent crackdown in the country. Here's a breakdown of some of the demonstrations:

Occupy Oakland protest muted

A small, militant arm of Occupy Oakland took to the streets Saturday, saying it was time to "rise up" against authorities following a violent confrontation between protesters and police a week earlier that resulted in more than 400 arrests.

U.S. general dies in Afghanistan

U.S. Brig. Gen. Terence Hildner died in Kabul of apparent natural causes, officials said, making him one of the highest ranking officers to die in Afghanistan.

Snow cancels flights at London airport

Heathrow Airport, one of the world's busiest international airports, canceled about three out of 10 flights Sunday as several inches of snow fell on London overnight.

More charges in homeless deaths

The man that prosecutors say is behind the stabbing deaths of four homeless men in Southern California now stands accused of the brutal killing of a mother and brother of an old friend, authorities said.

Military joins Australia flood rescue

Authorities were using military helicopters and a C-130 cargo plane Sunday to evacuate thousands of residents stranded by rising floodwaters in the eastern Australian province of Queensland, the government said.

Fidel Castro unveils 1,000-page memoir

Fidel Castro has released a previously unannounced two-volume memoir of his life, Cuban state-run media reported Saturday.

Syrian veto a 'licence to kill'

Syria's government has been handed a "licence to kill" by Russia and China, opposition activists say, after the countries blocked a draft UN resolution.

Greek PM in crucial bailout talks

Greek Prime Minister Lucas Papademos will meet party leaders in his coalition to discuss a proposed 130bn euros EU rescue plan.

Ice alert on roads as snow eases

Motorists are urged to take extra care in treacherous conditions as snow across much of the UK turns to ice.

Seven dead in Kandahar car bomb

At least five police officers and two civilians have died in a car bomb attack on police headquarters in the southern Afghan city of Kandahar, officials say.

Mitt Romney wins Nevada caucuses

Front-runner Mitt Romney looks set to convincingly win the Republican caucuses in Nevada, as he seeks to win his party's presidential nomination.

Fidel Castro launches his memoirs

Former Cuban President Fidel Castro appears in public for the first time since April 2011 to launch a two-volume book of memoirs.

Thousands in rival Moscow marches

Tens of thousands of people march in Moscow in protest at Prime Minister Vladimir Putin, while his supporters hold a rally elsewhere in Russia's capital.

William starts Falklands duties

Prince William starts work as an RAF search and rescue pilot in the Falkland Islands, having arrived in the territory on a six-week routine deployment.

'Wall-E'-style robot cleans tower

A water tower in Devon is cleaned by a robot which is said to resemble the children's movie character Wall-E.

VIDEO: Big freeze continues across Europe

Snow and freezing temperatures across Europe have claimed more than 200 lives in the past week.

VIDEO: BBC team smuggled into Homs

Syrian government forces have bombarded the city of Homs with artillery shells and mortars, killing at least 55 people, according to opposition groups.

VIDEO: Fidel Castro launches memoirs

Former Cuban President Fidel Castro has made a rare public appearance to launch his memoirs.

VIDEO: One-minute World News

Watch the latest news summary from BBC World News. International news updated 24 hours a day.

VIDEO: Tourists staying away from Egypt

Twelve months on from the revolution in Egypt, the country's tourism industry is continuing to struggle.

VIDEO: Australian summer floods swamp homes

Flooding in the Australian states of Queensland and New South Wales has forced thousands of families from their homes.

VIDEO: Rival rallies on streets of Moscow

Tens of thousands of people have taken to the streets in Russia's capital Moscow in protest at Prime Minister Vladimir Putin's grip on power.

VIDEO: Finland's internet-controlled cafe

Finnish cafe offers internet controlled design experience as part of a festival.

Obama urges 'keep recovery going'

Barack Obama challenges Congress to keep the recovery going as new data shows unemployment down to its lowest rate in three years.

US job numbers show strong growth

The US economy created 243,000 jobs in January, while the unemployment rate fell to 8.3%, official figures show.

Apple overturns Motorola's ban

Apple is granted a suspension of a sales ban imposed on some of its iPads and iPhones in Germany.

FBI probes Anonymous phone hack

The FBI investigates how activists linked to Anonymous obtained a recording of a phone call between US and UK police on their operations against hacking.

Acting veteran Ben Gazzara dies

US film and Broadway actor Ben Gazzara has died in New York at the age of 81.

Gibb says he feels 'fantastic'

Bee Gees star Robin Gibb says he is making a "spectacular" recovery from cancer and that he is feeling "fantastic".

PM urged to cut wind farm subsidy

More than 100 Conservatives are among MPs who have written to the prime minister calling on him to slash subsidies for onshore wind turbines.

Prince optimistic for fisheries

Prince Charles says there is a reason to be optimistic about the state of the world's oceans, but it is "critically urgent" to tackle overfishing.

GOP race turns to Colorado, Minnesota

LAS VEGAS (AP) -- Now it's on to Colorado, Minnesota and Maine....

Analysis: Romney win leaves rivals few options

LAS VEGAS (AP) -- Mitt Romney's decisive victory in Nevada was never much in doubt. He won the state's caucuses four years ago, kept his organization active and he could count on support from Mormons who made up a quarter of caucus goers this year....

Arab, Turkish officials urge dialogue with Iran

MUNICH (AP) -- Arab and Turkish officials slammed talk of a military strike against Iran, saying Sunday it would be a disaster for the region and calling for renewed negotiations, while also urging the international community to keep pressure on Syria to end the bloodshed there....

Car bomb kills 7 people in southern Afghan city

KANDAHAR, Afghanistan (AP) -- A car bomb exploded just outside the police headquarters of a southern Afghanistan city on Sunday, killing at least seven people, officials said....

Venice rebels against cruise ship intrusions

VENICE, Italy (AP) -- It's a matter of perspective. From aboard a 12-deck cruise liner, the sight of St. Mark's Square, the Doge's Palace and Bridge of Sighs gliding past from a cabin balcony is a breathtaking thrill....

Navy: 8 Calif.-based sailors discharged for hazing

SAN DIEGO (AP) -- Eight sailors have been discharged from the Navy after a hazing incident aboard a San Diego-based amphibious assault ship that was captured on video and included the choking of a fellow sailor, a Navy spokesman said Saturday....

Mushroom pickers OK after 6 days lost in OR forest

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) -- Three mushroom pickers took refuge in a hollowed out tree after getting lost in an Oregon forest, fighting wintry chills for six days and drinking water from streams until a helicopter pilot spotted them....

'Tebowing' Alec Baldwin hosts NFL Honors

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Trying to do his best "Tebowing," Alec Baldwin got a bit of help on stage....

Stun gun used on woman who blocked NC drive-thru

HOPE MILLS, N.C. (AP) -- North Carolina deputies say they used a stun gun on a woman who blocked a McDonalds drive-thru for 20 minutes after employees refused to serve her because she broke in line....

Super matchups everywhere with Pats-Giants

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- MVP quarterbacks on marquee franchises. A rematch of a nail-biter from four years ago, featuring many of the same key characters. Madonna and plenty of Manning - Eli, and Peyton, too....

Fury after Russia, China block UN action on Syria

Western and Arab countries have responded with outrage after Russia and China vetoed a U.N. resolution that would have urged Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to give up power.

Car bomb kills at least seven in Afghanistan

A car bomb exploded near a busy shopping area in Kandahar, southern Afghanistan, on Sunday, killing at least seven people.

National Geographic pair killed in helicopter crash

Award-winning American cinematographer Mike deGruy and Australian television writer-producer Andrew Wight have died in a helicopter crash, National Geographic said Sunday.

Russia, China reject UN resolution on Syria

Russia and China veto a draft resolution calling for Syria's president to leave power. The move came as activists said more than 200 people were killed in the city of Homs.

North Korean accordion students take on A-ha

A bizarre cover version of 1980s pop hit 'Take On Me', performed by North Korean accordion players, has surfaced on video sharing site, YouTube.

Prince William flies first Falklands sortie for RAF stint

Britain's Prince William takes to the skies Saturday in the Falkland Islands on his first sortie as an RAF search-and-rescue helicopter pilot.

Thousands brave icy chill to protest in Moscow

Thousands of people marched in Russian capital Moscow Saturday in a pro-democracy protest over the power of Prime Minister Vladimir Putin, according to reports.

Dominican migrant boat overturns; at least 10 dead

An overloaded boat carrying migrants from the Dominican Republic overturned in the pre-dawn darkness Saturday off the coast of the Caribbean country, killing at least 10 people and leaving dozens missing, officials said.

5.7 quake hits off Canadian coast; no tsunami

A magnitude 5.7 earthquake has been recorded about 105 miles west of Ucluelet off the coast of Vancouver Island, British Columbia.

Fidel Castro makes six-hour presentation

Fidel Castro spent six hours presenting a two-volume memoir to an audience at a Havana convention center, state media said Saturday. It was a rare appearance for the retired former Cuban leader.

Brutal European chill moves west

Bitterly cold weather that has claimed hundreds of lives in eastern Europe swept westward over the continent on Saturday, blanketing Rome's Colosseum with snow for the first time in nearly three decades.

UN: Afghan civilian deaths in war hit record high

Last year was the deadliest on record for Afghan civilians with 3,021 killed, a rise of 8 percent from the year before as insurgents ratchet up violence , the United Nations said.

American brigadier general dies in Afghanistan

A 49-year-old brigadier general died of apparently natural causes in Afghanistan, the Army said Friday, the highest-ranking soldier to die during the war.

Europe tries to shield homeless in deep freeze

Russia and Ukraine take extra precautions to protect homeless people during a brutal cold snap that has killed scores.

Charges dropped against soldier in Afghan deaths

The Army on Friday dropped all charges against the fifth soldier it had accused of killing Afghan civilians for sport during a 2010 deployment.

Freed American: Bedouin kidnappers 'very nice'

An American held hostage in Egypt told NBC News on Friday that she was “not at all afraid” of the Bedouin tribesmen who captured her and two others.

Anti-Putin protesters cope with bitter cold and big questions

NBC's Iran correspondent answers questions about Israel tension

3 die in Egypt clashes as anger at riots spills over

Protesters laid siege to Egypt's Interior Ministry on Friday, pushing their protest against the military-led government in a show of anger triggered by the country's worst soccer disaster.

Israeli official implies strike on Iran nukes program is near

The current standoff with Iran is similar to the 'fateful' period before the 1967 Arab-Israel war, when Israel launched a preemptive strike, said Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak.

Greece on "knife edge" in last hours to agree bailout (Reuters)

Cairo protesters demand early vote, clash with police (Reuters)

Most Germans want Greece to quit euro: poll (Reuters)

Russia, China veto UN action on Syria; opposition group calls for strike - CNN

Embassies attacked amid failed UN Syria resolution - CBC.ca

Car bomb kills 7 people in southern Afghan city (AP)

Egypt: Police fire gas over Cairo's Tahrir Square - The Associated Press

Analysis: Romney win leaves rivals few options (AP)

Anger after Russia, China block U.N. action on Syria (Reuters)

Venice rebels against cruise ship intrusions (AP)

Super matchups everywhere with Pats-Giants (AP)

Romney wins Nevada GOP caucuses, Fox News projects - Fox News

Car bomb kills seven outside police headquarters in Kandahar - Washington Post

Patriots vs. Giants - Boston.com

Russia, China draw Arab, Turkish ire over Syria (AP)

GOP race turns to Colorado, Minnesota (AP)

Mushroom pickers OK after 6 days lost in OR forest (AP)

Occupy Wall Street in DC - Washington Post

Wen says China has stake in helping Europe (Reuters)

Stun gun used on woman who blocked NC drive-thru (AP)

'Tebowing' Alec Baldwin hosts NFL Honors (AP)

Navy: 8 Calif.-based sailors discharged for hazing (AP)

Eight Navy sailors discharged for hazing captured on video - New York Daily News

Olympus to hold shareholder meeting on April 20 (Reuters)

Durcan named CEO at Micron after Appleton's death - Boston.com