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Reality Check: Letta resigns in Italy, Facebook gender options, US storms, Sochi update

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Could Matteo Renzi be the new Berlsuconi?

Letta resigns, making way for Renzi

Matteo Renzi is set to take over as prime minister of Italy following the resignation of Enrico Letta.

Although Renzi and Letta are from the same party, our Rome correspondent, Jo McKenna, says that in many ways Renzi is more like a young Berlusconi - and it could well be that Berlsuconi's support will be an important factor in his future.

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Androgyne, cis, neutrois, non-binary... what's your Facebook gender?

Facebook gender options

Facebook offers over 50 new options for people to describe their gender. Is this a step for gender equality, or an unnecessary list of incomprehensible options.

Transgender journalist and writer Juliet Jacques gives her reaction to the decisions.

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Washington DC has been hit by record snow storms

US Storms

The USA has seen one of the most harsh winters on record, with ice and snow in southern states that rarely see single digit temperatures.

Priscilla Huff reports on the continuing severe weather that is pounding the United States.

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Sochi has been warmer than some days in the London summer olympics

Sochi update

Charles Maynes rounds up the main political and sporting events at the end of the first week of the Sochi Winter Olympics.

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