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The latest stories from the World section of the BBC News web site.

• Russian envoy in crisis-hit Syria
  Russia's foreign minister is greeted by pro-government crowds as he arrives in Syria to meet President Assad, amid rising violence in the country.
  
  
• Maldives leader quits amid unrest
  Maldives President Mohamed Nasheed resigns after weeks of demonstrations and a mutiny by some police officers.
  
  
• 'BBC journalists' held in Iran
  Reports from Iran say several people have been detained for alleged links to the BBC's Persian Service, which is banned in the country.
  
  
• Glencore-Xstrata in $90bn merger
  Anglo-Swiss mining group Xstrata announces a $90bn merger with Glencore, the world's largest commodity trader.
  
  
• Euro 'could survive Greece exit'
  EU Commissioner Neelie Kroes piles pressure on Greece to agree tough reforms, saying a euro exit would be "no man overboard".