Explosion kills kids, husband of missing Utah woman

Josh Powell and his two sons died in a blast at Powell's Washington home, a Pierce County sheriff's spokesman said. Utah police previously had identified Powell as the lone "person of interest" in the disappearance of his wife Susan Powell-Cox in 2009.

Romney wins Nevada; Gingrich resets

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

Romney's night

He may be a non-gambler, but Mitt Romney had a good night in Vegas. He left town as the night's big winner, capturing his second strong victory in a row.

Gingrich's Southern revival strategy

Newt Gingrich said Sunday he is plotting a Southern revival, while Rick Santorum and Ron Paul seek stronger showings in upcoming caucuses to slow front-runner Mitt Romney's momentum after his second straight victory in the Republican presidential race.

Syrian city shelled from dawn to dusk

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.

Opinion: Syria in for bloody stalemate

With the UN Security Council sidelined due to vetoes by Russia and China, the Syrian crisis will remain a violent standoff, says Randa Slim.

Winter hammers Europe

Power is out and roads are blocked in Italy. In England, Heathrow Airport had to cancel half its flights. The cold snap that began in late January has killed dozens.

Protests, anger mount in Cairo

Demonstrators clashed with police outside the interior ministry in Cairo on Sunday as anger mounts over a deadly stampede at a soccer match that killed dozens last week.

Egypt to charge 43 over NGOs

Forty-three people, including 19 Americans, face prosecution in an Egyptian criminal court on charges of illegal foreign funding as part of an ongoing crackdown on nongovernmental organizations, a prosecution spokesman said Sunday.

US anger at Syria veto 'travesty'

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton deplores as a 'travesty' Russia and China's veto of a UN resolution condemning Syria's violent crackdown on protesters.

Greek leaders pause bailout talks

Party leaders in Greece's ruling coalition end talks on details for a crucial 130bn-euro EU rescue plan without agreement.

Europe cold snap death toll rises

The death toll from freezing weather across Europe continues to climb, with transport links also badly affected.

Egypt 'to try foreign NGO staff'

Egypt says it is to try 43 people - including Americans and other foreigners - over the alleged illegal funding of non-governmental organisations.

JFK mistress reveals new details

Mimi Alford, a former mistress of President John F Kennedy, reveal new details of their relationship in a book, according to US media reports.

Brazil crime up as police strike

Soldiers patrol the streets in the Brazilian state of Bahia where a police strike has caused the crime rate to soar.

Queen marks Diamond Jubilee eve

The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh attend a church service on the eve of the Diamond Jubilee anniversary of her accession to the throne.

Panama's Gen Noriega in hospital

Panama's jailed ex-leader Manuel Noriega is moved from his prison cell to hospital, suffering hypertension, and having possibly had a stroke.

Militants 'hit Nigeria pipeline'

Suspected militants say they have attacked an oil pipeline in Nigeria, in what would be the first such attack since 2010.

Conservative wins poll in Finland

Finland elects its first conservative head of state in decades, the pro-European Sauli Niinisto, after a run-off vote.

Queen commemorates 60-year reign

The Queen is to mark the 60th anniversary of her becoming the monarch of the UK and Commonwealth later with two public events in Norfolk.

Depardieu to star as Strauss-Kahn

Gerard Depardieu is to star in a movie about the sex scandal that caused IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn to resign.

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: Thousands abandon homes in Australia

In Australia thousands of people living in the state of Queensland have been ordered to abandon their homes because of rising floodwaters.

VIDEO: Tourists staying away from Egypt

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

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: Flowers and thanks for the Queen

The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh have attended a church service on the eve of the Diamond Jubilee anniversary of her accession to the throne.

Nations Cup Day 16 as it happened

All the action from the quarter-finals at the Africa Cup of Nations in Equatorial Guinea and Gabon.

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.

Malaria toll 'is twice as high'

The number of deaths worldwide from malaria has been underestimated, according to data published in the medical journal the Lancet.

Brains may be wired for addiction

Abnormalities in the brain may make some people more likely to become drug addicts, according to scientists.

Capello opposes FA Terry decision

Fabio Capello says he disagrees with the decision to remove John Terry as England captain.

Chelsea 3-3 Man Utd

Manchester United climb off the canvas to snatch a point after being 3-0 down at Chelsea.

Artist set for Facebook windfall

A US graffiti artist who painted Facebook's offices is set to become a millionaire when the social network begins trading as a public company.

Monkeys fed wine 'to fight flu'

A zoo in Kazakhstan, where overnight temperatures have dipped to nearly -40C, is giving monkeys a wine concoction as a remedy against flu.

Ghana 2-1 Tunisia (AET)

Ghana qualify for the semi-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations after edging past Tunisia 2-1, following extra-time.

Afghan car bomb attack kills nine

At least nine people are killed in a car bomb attack on police headquarters in the southern Afghan city of Kandahar, officials say.

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.

Prince's Falklands duty 'routine'

Prince William's deployment to the Falkland Islands, along with that of a warship, is "entirely routine", the UK foreign secretary says.

BBC accuses Iran of intimidation

The BBC's Director General, Mark Thompson, accuses the Iranian authorities of intimidating those working for its Persian service.

Mitt Romney wins Nevada caucuses

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

Ice alert on roads as snow eases

Motorists are urged to take extra care in icy conditions as Heathrow Airport cancels half of its flights.

Syria veto a mistake, says Hague

UK Foreign Secretary William Hague says China and Russia will be "held responsible" for violence in Syria after vetoing a UN resolution condemning government repression.

Police officer slashed with knife

A police officer is stabbed while responding to an emergency call in the Kilwilkie estate in Lurgan.

Government to oppose rail bonuses

Transport Secretary Justine Greening says she will vote against bonuses for senior Network Rail executives at the company's annual general meeting.

Week in pictures: 28 January-3 February

News photos from around the world: 28 January-3 February

The Queen: 60 photographs for 60 years

Sixty photographs for 60 years on the throne

In pictures: Venice in Solitude

Haunting views of Venice's waterways

Where the Titanic was born

Drawing offices where Titanic was designed

Day in pictures: 3 February 2012

24 hours of news photos: 3 February 2012

Sheriff's official: Missing woman's husband, 2 sons killed in explosion - CNN International

Egypt to prosecute Americans, including Sam LaHood, in NGO probe - Washington Post

Is Mitt Romney unbeatable? - CBS News

Netanyahu Says Military Strength Guarantees Israeli Security - BusinessWeek

Obama says he 'deserves second term' - AFP

Giants have 9-3 lead in second quarter - CNN

Clinton Urges 'Immense Pressure' on Syria's Assad After UN Veto - BusinessWeek

Diamond Jubilee: Queen celebrating 60-year reign - BBC News

Navy discharges 8 California-based sailors for hazing - Fox News

US police clear DC Occupy site, protesters look to a new day - Reuters

Super Bowl: Giants TE Beckum out with torn ACL (AP)

AP - Travis Beckum's Super Bowl is over — way too early.

Blast kills husband of missing Utah woman, 2 boys (AP)

AP - Days after a judge ruled against him in a child custody hearing, a father and his two young sons were killed Sunday when police said he appeared to intentionally blow up a house with all three inside — a tragic ending to a bizarre case that began more than two years ago when the man's wife went mysteriously missing in Utah.

After UN veto, US floats coalition on Syria (AP)

AP - The United States proposed an international coalition to support Syria's opposition Sunday after Russia and China blocked a U.N. attempt to end nearly 11 months of bloodshed, raising fears that violence will escalate. Rebel soldiers said force was now the only way to oust President Bashar Assad, while the regime vowed to press its military crackdown.

NYC protest gets heated when Yemen leader is seen (AP)

AP - A protest against embattled Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh outside a luxury hotel in New York got heated Sunday when demonstrators saw him leave the building, with one charging toward him and another throwing a shoe.

GOP race turns to Colorado, Minnesota (AP)

AP - Now it's on to Colorado, Minnesota and Maine.

Egypt to try 19 Americans in case straining ties (AP)

AP - Ignoring a U.S. threat to cut off aid, Egypt on Sunday referred 19 Americans and 24 other employees of nonprofit groups to trial before a criminal court on accusations they illegally used foreign funds to foment unrest in the country.

Ex-Panama dictator Noriega suffers possible stroke (AP)

AP - Former Panamanian dictator Manuel Noriega, who was toppled by a 1989 American invasion and later convicted of drug running, was transferred from prison to a hospital on Sunday, possibly because of a stroke, police said.

Just a bluff? Fears grow of Israeli attack on Iran (AP)

AP - For the first time in nearly two decades of escalating tensions over Iran's nuclear program, world leaders are genuinely concerned that an Israeli military attack on the Islamic Republic could be imminent — an action that many fear might trigger a wider war, terrorism and global economic havoc.

Brown U. student uncovers lost Malcolm X speech (AP)

AP - The recording was forgotten, and so, too, was the odd twist of history that brought together Malcolm X and a bespectacled Ivy Leaguer fated to become one of America's top diplomats.

Madonna headlines Super Bowl halftime show (AP)

AP - Kelly Clarkson, Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert's pregame patriotism is the Super Bowl's opening act before Madonna takes her spot in the Super Bowl halftime spotlight.

Gingrich vows to take fight to "timid" Romney (Reuters)

Reuters - Republican Newt Gingrich vowed on Sunday to press ahead with his struggling presidential bid after a big loss in Nevada, saying he will focus on drawing a contrast with "timid" rival Mitt Romney.

NGO worker cases sent to Egypt court in funding row (Reuters)

Reuters - The cases of 40 foreign and Egyptian activists, including 19 Americans subject to travel bans over their work for pro-democracy and other groups, have been referred to court, judicial sources said Sunday, deepening a row with the United States.

Greek parties face Monday EU bailout deadline (Reuters)

Reuters - Greece's coalition parties must tell the European Union on Monday whether they accept the painful terms of a new bailout deal as EU patience wears thin with political dithering in Athens over implementing reforms.

Obama says risky to attack Iran, wants diplomatic fix (Reuters)

Reuters - President Barack Obama said on Sunday there were important risks to consider before any military strike against Iran and made clear he does not want to see more conflict in the oil-producing Gulf region.

Olympus ex-CEO Woodford sees more revelations (Reuters)

Reuters - Official investigations into a massive fraud at Japan's Olympus Corp are highly likely to lead to further revelations on the scandal soon, according to the firm's former chief executive, Michael Woodford, who blew the whistle on the affair.

Concession fails to quell violent Egypt clashes (Reuters)

Reuters - Egypt's army-backed government said it was preparing to move ousted President Hosni Mubarak to a Cairo prison hospital in an apparent bid to calm protests, but clashes continued with police firing tear gas at demonstrators hurling rocks and broken tiles.

Ex-Panama strongman Noriega hospitalized, stable (Reuters)

Reuters - Manuel Noriega, Panama's drug-running military dictator of the 1980s, was taken from prison to a public hospital on Sunday after suffering a possible stroke, but a top health official said he was stable.

Europe's cold snap claims more victims, travel hit (Reuters)

Reuters - Bitterly cold weather sweeping across Europe claimed more victims Sunday, brought widespread disruption to transport services, and left thousands without power with warnings that low temperatures would continue into next week.

Romney wins big in Nevada; Gingrich vows to fight on (The Christian Science Monitor)

The Christian Science Monitor - In Nevada Saturday night, Mitt Romney won two big contests.

Abortion, birth control becoming major campaign issues (The Christian Science Monitor)

The Christian Science Monitor - Whenever abortion becomes a heated political issue, you can be sure that religion is involved. The reverse also is true. Such is the case with the 2012 election season.

Obama: Diplomacy 'preferred solution' with Iran

Diplomacy - not military intervention - remains the "preferred solution" to averting a potential arms race in the Middle East, President Barack Obama told NBC.

Clinton lambastes 'travesty' of UN veto on Syria

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has joined Western and Arab nations in expressing fury at Saturday's veto by Russia and China of U.N. action in Syria.

American pro-democracy workers face trial in Egypt

Nineteen U.S. citizens, including the son of U.S. transportation secretary Ray LaHood, have been referred for trial in Egypt in a dispute over the activities of pro-democracy groups.

Britain, France see snow, travel mess in Europe's big freeze

Bitterly cold weather sweeping across Europe claimed more victims on Sunday and brought widespread disruption to transport services.

Tour leader recounts kidnapping in Egypt

Patti Esperanza, a tour company owner from Los Gatos, Calif., handled her kidnapping like a pro.

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.

Greek parties face Monday EU bailout deadline

Greece's coalition parties must tell the European Union on Monday whether they accept the painful terms of a new bailout deal as EU patience wears thin with political dithering in Athens over implementing reforms.

Venice rebels against cruise ship intrusions

The fatal grounding of the Costa Concordia off the Tuscan coast has sharpened the focus on the largely unchecked boom of these ever-larger luxury liners, and nowhere more so than in Venice.

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.

17 dead, 13 rescued after migrant boat capsizes

Rescuers have recovered 17 bodies and pulled 13 survivors from white-capped waters off this coastal town after an overloaded boat carrying migrants from the Dominican Republic capsized, officials said Sunday.

Three Tibetans self-immolate in western China: report

Three Tibetans in southwestern China have set themselves ablaze in protest against Chinese rule, Radio Free Asia reported, the latest in a series of self-immolations over the past year.

Aid groups: 15,000 flee Mali amid Tuareg rebellion

More than 15,000 people including Malian military personnel have fled into neighboring countries since members of the nomadic Tuareg ethnic group launched a new rebellion against the Malian government last month, aid officials say.

Norwegian royals evacuated from plane in Denmark

The NFL's greatest quarterbacks are usually ranked by the number of rings they've won.

Revealed: the real Borgen

"When we started," says Jeppe Gjervig Gram, one of the writers of Danish drama Borgen, "we met a lot of politicians.

Tove Otendal Rasmussen Graham

Tove's adventurous life began on March 20, 1928 in Copenhagen, Denmark. As a young woman during WWII, she acted as a translator for the Danish government, speaking four languages fluently.

Muslims to conquer the heart and soul of Europe

A quiet Danish town of Odense, the birthplace of the great storyteller Hans Christian Andersen, is close to becoming the arena for clashes between natives and immigrants from Muslim countries.

Pandora was erw

Pandora beads make a wonderful gift, a fashion announcement, and a pleasant to the eye addition to your collection.

Dane who terrorized 11-year-old Missouri girl online is sentenced to 30 years in prison

A 61-year-old Danish man likely will die in a U.S. prison because of his online abuse of an 11-year-old Buchanan County girl, a Kansas City federal judge ruled Thursday.Kai Lundstroem Pedersen, whom prosecutors described as a “relentless” and “heinous” predator, was sentenced to 30 years in prison for using multiple ... (more)

Cardiovascular Nursing Spring Meeting

New scientific findings and hot topics in cardiovascular nursing will be the focus of the 12th Annual Spring Meeting on Cardiovascular Nursing.

Day trips from Copenhagen

There are many options for day trips from Copenhagen, and the excellent transport infrastructure in the Greater Copenhagen area means spending the day at the beach, in the forest or in a historic market town couldn't be easier: There's at least a dozen excellent options all less than 45 minutes away by suburban S-train or local rail line.

PokerNews Jet Set: Copenhagen, Denmark

Copenhagen is the royal capital of Denmark, Europe's oldest kingdom. Full of extravagant palaces and cobbled squares, it is one of the world's premier design capitals.

The Nightly Turbo: Tapie Says Ferguson Rumors are False, 2012 WSOP Schedule, and More

The poker community rejoiced Wednesday as the official schedule for the 2012 World Series of Poker was released.

Pretty Old

Pretty Old is a documentary about women from their late-60s to 80s coming together annually to compete in the Ms.

Denmark fetes Queen Margrethe II's 40th jubilee with coins

Denmark celebrates the 40th anniversary of Queen Margrethe II's accession to the throne Jan.

Reporting: Copenhagen SummitBIG Insurers Feel the Heat Over Climate Change

BRADENTON, Fla., Dec. 7. 2009 - Support for an accord on climate change in Copenhagen has come from a surprising place: Germany's mammoth re-insurer, Munich Re, which says huge losses due to climate change demand that "fundamental framework conditions should be established" iat the Copenhagen Climate Change Summit, whicxh opened today.

Strangko A/S Varde, Denmark Is Now BouMatic A/S

STRANGKO A/S VARDE, DENMARK IS NOW BOUMATIC A/S Feb. 1, 2012 Source: BouMatic news release BouMatic, global dairy equipment manufacturer, and owner of Strangko A/S, Varde, Denmark announced Strangko A/S has been renamed to BouMatic A/S. "Since BouMatic's acquisition of Strangko in 2007, we have viewed this as a well organized business unit in a ... (more)

Zealand Pharma announces 94% growth in revenue in preliminary...

Zealand Pharma A/S Company Announcement Zealand Pharma announces 94% growth in revenue in preliminary financial results for the year ended 31 December 2011 Significant growth in revenue, sustained cash position Copenhagen, 2012-02-01 08:47 CET -- Company Announcement No.

Recent Study: Spaencom a/S (SPNC B) - Financial and Strategic Swot Analysis Review

Spaencom A/S is an Denmark-based manufacturer and supplier of prefabricated concrete units for the construction industry.

Road Trip Monkeys and Missed-Turn Junkies.

Taking a wrong turn or missing a turn when driving sounds like such a negative thing, doesn't it? It could be in the dark in a strange city or on some country road with no cell service where the dwellings you're passing look like places where they eat their young.

Blog Post: The Vikings are coming

The Kingdom of Denmark: the Southernmost of the Nordic countries, bordered by Germany, Sweden and Norway.

New Market Report Now Available: J. Lauritzen A/S - Strategic SWOT Analysis Review

It is engaged in the transportation of liquefied gases, oil products and chemicals.

NATO sticking to 2014 pullout date for now

EU heads of state pose for a group photo at an EU summit in Brussels on Monday, Jan.