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Partial results from the Republican caucuses in Nevada give Mitt Romney a convincing lead in his latest bid to win the US presidential nomination.

Snowfalls of up to 15cm (6in) cause disruption to road, rail and air travel in parts of Britain, with the threat of more delays later.

Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta and Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton sought to reassure Europe on Saturday that the United States was not abandoning its partners across the Atlantic.

The Greek finance minister said that debt talks on a second rescue deal were “on a razor’s edge,” with major issues unresolved ahead of a crucial deadline on Sunday.

A third huge rally was undeterred by the arctic cold or by the near certainty that Vladimir V. Putin will win a six-year term as Russia’s president next month.

Heavy snow causes widespread travel disruption with up to 100 motorists stuck for more than three hours on the M40.

AFP
Not all civilisations equal, French minister says
AFP
PARIS — French Interior Minister Claude Gueant, who also holds the immigration portfolio, caused political uproar by claiming that not all civilisations are equal, with some more advanced than others. "Contrary to what the left's relativist ideology ...
Not all civilisations equal: French ministerStraits Times

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The West Australian
PSG stay on top of French soccer league
The West Australian
French international forward Kevin Gameiro put the icing on the cake with a third at the death, a swift poach after a Nene effort was deflected. PSG handed a debut to Italian international midfielder Thiago Motta, a transfer window signing from Inter ...
Nene fires PSG to 3-1 win over EvianSI.com

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The condition makes it harder to learn to read. But it also seems to offer visual advantages.

What awaits Flight Lieutenant Wales in the Falklands?

Western nations deplore the vetoing by Russia and China of a UN resolution condemning the crackdown in Syria, as dozens are killed in Homs.

The process of evicting anti-social tenants could be simplified under plans being put forward by the Scottish government.

The Scottish government is launching a "changing attitudes" campaign to encourage women to drop a drink size.

Great Britain beat Germany 2-0 to reach their first Champions Trophy final, where they will face hosts Argentina.

How letting children cook helps them eat better

A top girls' school is planning a "failure week" to teach pupils to embrace risk, build resilience and learn from their mistakes.

The Guardian
French defence wins day in Six Nations
Sydney Morning Herald
You have to have a smile," said coach Philippe Saint-Andre, who was installed after Marc Lievremont was stripped of the job following the World Cup, where the French lost 8-7 to New Zealand in the final. "As a coach, you seek perfection but today you ...
Six Nations 2012: France v Italy liveTelegraph.co.uk
France beat Italy to hand coach winning debutStuff.co.nz
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Drinking "just a little more than they should" puts people at risk of serious illness including heart disease, stroke and cancer, the government is warning.

The more young people come into contact with employers the less likely they are to drop out of school and become unemployed, research suggests.

Snow has fallen across much of the UK, with up to 10cm expected in places, causing disruption to flights and leaving roads treacherous.