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South Korea and the United States sign a plan providing for a joint response in the event of "provocations" from North Korea.

The latest James Bond film takes home best film and best director from the Empire Awards, while Ted wins best comedy.

Singer Michael Buble has been speaking to the BBC's Tim Muffett about the idea for his new song, It's a Beautiful Day - a break-up song with a difference.

Papers focusing on finances and freezing weather

As power is restored to all the thousands of homes in north Wales which lost supplies after heavy snow, motorists are warned that plunging temperatures bring a risk of ice.

Hong Kong's government wins an appeal against a ruling that could have allowed foreign domestic helpers to apply for residency in the city.

This final note on the way out, one at which I daresay everyone listening to this radio program will shake their heads.

Yahoo spent $30 million today to buy a news-aggregating app -- Summly, it's called. Pulls the need-to-know stuff from news articles and makes it look nice on your iPhone.

Which is great and all. Here's the kicker: Summly was created by a 15-year-old kid to help him get through his homework.

Nick D'Aloisio's 17 now. Rich. And in case you're wondering? Yeah, he totally gets to work at home.

Few winners, many losers in Cyprus bailout deal

Cyprus's rescue won't feel like one to its people, says Robert Peston

As this year's tax deadline approaches, hundreds of thousands of low-income Americans are relying on free services to help with returns. The services are an alternative to schemes that often prey on people who need quick cash.

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The U.S. Supreme Court hears arguments Monday in a case worth billions of dollars to pharmaceutical companies and American consumers. The issue is whether brand-name drug manufacturers may pay generic drug manufacturers to keep their cheaper products off the market.

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The latest polls indicate 58 percent of Americans support same-sex marriage. In 1977, that number was 13 percent. One researcher says that jump in support isn't the result of a generational gap — it's that many who once opposed gay marriage have changed their minds or softened their opposition.

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When abiding fear takes over some kids' lives, they respond with anger and aggression that's not premeditated. One psychiatrist says he's finding profound relief for a particular subgroup of these children in experimental research with the anesthesia drug ketamine.

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Wintry conditions are continuing to cause problems across the UK, with thousands of people facing a fourth day without power.

An all-party House of Commons committee has called for the confidentiality around large donations to political parties in Northern Ireland to end.

Muslims in Sri Lanka have voiced concerns about a growing number of anti-Muslim protests and attacks, carried out by hardline Buddhist groups.

Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard unveils a new front bench, days after an abortive leadership vote she called "unseemly" and "self-indulgent".

Little-known FGCU beat San Diego State 81-71 on Sunday night, its second NCAA tournament upset of the weekend. Just like in their opening win over second-seeded Georgetown — the Eagles' calling card to the nation — there were plenty of laughs, dunks and dances.

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Two people are killed and two more critically injured after a boat carrying at least 95 asylum seekers capsizes off Australia.

England are struggling to avoid a series defeat after slumping to 90-4 on the fourth day of the final Test against New Zealand.