Headlines from the BBC

Two passengers have been found alive on the submerged cruise ship Costa Concordia, more than 24 hours after it ran aground off the Italian coast.

Talks between the Nigerian government and trade union leaders have failed to reach a compromise over the removal of fuel subsidies.

The new president of Guatemala, Otto Perez Molina, has been sworn into office after his election victory in November.

A South Korean cargo ship has sunk after an explosion on board, killing at least three crew members, the coast guard says.

Kazakhstan holds elections marred by deadly riots
People in Kazakhstan are voting in parliamentary elections, with the pro-government party widely expected to win a landslide victory.

Kosovo police clash with protesters at Serbia border
Police in Kosovo have made more than 140 arrests after clashing with protesters who tried to stop traffic from Serbia entering the territory.

Syria crisis: Qatar calls for Arabs to send in troops
The ruler of the Gulf state of Qatar has said Arab countries should send troops into Syria to stop government forces killing civilians there

Several people hurt in Bucharest anti-austerity protest
Romanian riot police has fired tear gas during clashes with demonstrators protesting against austerity cuts in the capital, Bucharest.

Russian finds Kalashnikovs in firewood crates
A man who had bought crates off the back of a lorry in Russia for firewood found they contained 79 Kalashnikov rifles and parts, Russian media report.
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A lot more crap happened -- this is just a sample.