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Syrian veto a 'licence to kill' Syria's government has been handed a "licence to kill" by Russia and China, opposition activists say, after the countries blocked a draft UN resolution. Greek PM in crucial bailout talks Greek Prime Minister Lucas Papademos will meet party leaders in his coalition to discuss a proposed 130bn euros EU rescue plan. 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. Seven dead in Kandahar car bomb At least five police officers and two civilians have died in a car bomb attack on police headquarters in the southern Afghan city of Kandahar, officials say. Fidel Castro launches his memoirs Former Cuban President Fidel Castro appears in public for the first time since April 2011 to launch a two-volume book of memoirs. Europe freeze hits transport hubs Freezing weather hits transport hubs across Europe, as a cold spell that has now claimed more than 200 lives continues. Mexico 'cartel enforcer' detained Police in Mexico say they have arrested the suspected leader of the Gente Nueva gang, the armed wing of the Sinaloa drug cartel. Europe 'at risk of early grave' Australia's Foreign Minister Kevin Rudd warns Europe faces an "early grave" if it continues to ignore Asia's rise.