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• 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.