Iran cannot go to Syria talks - US


                           

The US urges the UN to drop its invitation to Iran to join peace talks on Syria, in a row that threatens to wreck the meeting.


                       Ukraine leader warns Kiev protesters

Protesters fire flare at police in Kiev, 20 Jan 14

Clashes continue between police and protesters in the Ukrainian capital Kiev - prompting the president to warn of a threat to the whole country.

               
  Rosetta comet-chaser phones home New   
 
Rosetta artist's impression

Europe's Rosetta spacecraft wakes from its 31-month hibernation, confirming the mission's readiness to hunt down and land on a comet.