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Correction: France-Crash Investigation story
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AP - In a July 2 story about the probe into the crash of Air France flight 447, The Associated Press erroneously quoted Charles-Henri Tardivat, a lawyer for the victims' families, as saying the phase of grief had passed. Tardivat said families "started concentrating on their families, their grief, and how to be able to put a close on at least that part of their life" once they realized how little was available from the investigation.
Gov't condemns N.Korea missile tests
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AFP - Foreign minister David Miliband on Saturday condemned North Korea's latest missile tests as "provocations".
British PM's wife joins 1000s at gay pride parade
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AP - The wife of British Prime Minister Gordon Brown has joined thousands of revelers in London's annual gay pride march.
Clashes at protest vs US base expansion in Italy
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AP - Protesters have clashed with police at a demonstration against the planned expansion of an airport and U.S. military base in the northern city of Vicenza.
Williams sparks pride-salvaging Lions win over Boks
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AFP - A sparkling Shane Williams double helped the British and Irish Lions claim a comprehensive 28-9 victory in the third and final Test against South Africa at Ellis Park here on Saturday.
Brown's wife takes part in gay pride
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AFP - The wife of Prime Minister Gordon Brown took part Saturday in London's latest gay pride march through the streets of the capital's main shopping district.
Vatican runs deficit amid economic crisis
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AP - The Vatican ran a deficit in 2008 as its finances and donations from across the world were hit by the global economic crisis.
Venice adds wi-fi to cultural attractions
The Italian city of Venice launches what is believed to be the most extensive wireless internet system in Europe.
Talks on selling Opel near completion
BERLIN Negotiations for the sale of General Motors Corp.'s unit Adam Opel GmbH to Canadian autoparts maker Magna are progressing well and should soon be complete, the head of GM Europe said in...
Bulgaria hopes to secure F1 race in 2011
SOFIA, Bulgaria Bulgaria is hoping to strike a deal that would allow the Balkan country to host a Formula One grand prix in 2011. Representatives of the race organizing committee said the...
Tension as British Embassy worker charged
A detained Iranian employee of the British embassy has been charged with harming Iran’s national security, his lawyer said Saturday, in a move certain to increase tension with Europe. Ira...
Harriet Harman calls for blaze investigation
MP Harriet Harman said yesterday’s fire, which killed six people, including a newborn baby, raised questions over the safety of the tower block. Ms Harman claims people may have been trapp...
Police treating tower block blaze as suspicious
Police are treating a tower-block blaze, which killed six people including a baby and two children, as suspicious. An investigation is underway to determine the cause of the fire, which swept t...
Live - South Africa 9-28 British & Irish Lions
73 mins Alun-Wyn Jones takes a superb catch and the Lions work it down the short side, with Ellis getting a few yards. Kicked cross field then, where Steyn takes it. Spies lines up a charge but is do...
Cardiff sign Chopra from Sunderland
Cardiff have completed the signing of Michael Chopra from Sunderland for a club-record fee. Chopra joined Sunderland from the Bluebirds in the summer of 2007 but failed to pin down a first-team place...
Medard struck with swine flu
French rugby player Maxime Medard has been diagnosed with swine flu after returning from an international match in Australia. A feverish Medard went to a hospital Thursday on the advice of the Fran...
All Blacks recall for Eaton and Gear
The selection of 2008 All Blacks lock Jason Eaton and winger Hosea Gear, and the return of veterans Richie McCaw, Rodney So'oialo and Sitiveni Sivivatu, are the key features of the 30-strong New Zeala...
Vickery to bow out with a bang
Phil Vickery is determined to end his British and Irish Lions career against South Africa on Saturday with a win. The Wasps and England prop returns at tight-head for the Lions in place of the inju...
Serious Gaps Remain Between U.S., Russia
July 3, 2009 · President Obama leaves Sunday on a foreign trip that takes him first to Russia. In Moscow, the president will meet with his counterpart, Dmitry Medvedev, and Prime Minister Vladi...
Rare Copy Of Declaration Found In England
July 3, 2009 · An original copy of the Declaration of Independence was recently discovered in the British National Archives. Edward Hampshire, the diplomatic and colonial specialist at the arch...
BT offers staff time off in exchange for pay cut
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AP - Telecoms company BT Group PLC is offering staff a year off work in return for a 75 percent cut in that year's pay.
Tour de France begins with Monaco time trial
Seven-time Tour de France champion Lance Armstrong is back from retirement among the 180 riders from 30 countries competing in the three-week cycling showcase.
Streets at a halt for Pride march
Jul 4 2009 London's busiest shopping streets were brought to a standstill as the annual Pride march dazzled onlookers with a flamboyant and colourful display. Sarah Brown, the Prime Minister's wif...
Questions asked over escape routes
Jul 4 2009 Questions are being asked about whether escape routes and fire prevention measures were "adequate" at a block of flats where fire left six people dead, Harriet Harman said. Three young ...
Treasury orders review of quangos
Jul 4 2009 The Treasury has ordered a review of spending by public bodies it was announced, as so-called "quangos" came back under the spotlight in the political battle over future spending. Chief...
Embassy employee in Iran charged
Jul 4 2009 The lawyer of a detained Iranian employee of the British embassy in Tehran said his client had been charged with "acting against national security". Lawyer Abdolsamad Khorramshahi said ...
Serena powers to Wimbledon title
Serena Williams ends her sister's recent dominance at Wimbledon with victory over Venus that gives her a third Wimbledon title.
Questions asked over tower block escape routes
Questions are being asked about whether escape routes and fire prevention measures were "adequate" at a block of flats where fire left six people dead, Harriet Harman said. Three yo...
Milan make Luis Fabiano bid
AC Milan have made an official offer to Sevilla for Luis Fabiano, according to the player's agent. The Brazil striker signed a new contract last summer, tying him to the La Liga side until 2011, ...
108 would-be migrants arrive in Spain
Madrid - Seven boats carrying 108 would-be migrants including several children were intercepted by Spanish coastguards off the southern coast in the Almeria area, police said Saturday. They said the w...
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