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World News (Evening) for November 19th, 2008

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 16:27:42 GMT

Al-Qaeda warns Obama - Pirate ship destroyed

Brazilian beauty is top of the bots

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 09:11:23 GMT

A Brazilian beauty and a French adonis have taken the accolade of World's Most Beautiful Bottom 2008.

Keane hit the road

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 17:45:31 GMT

Keane have kicked off their European tour in Germany.

World News (Evening) for November 2nd, 2008

Sun, 02 Nov 2008 16:28:19 GMT

Diplomats call for Congo aid - Obama holds lead in polls - Zambian acting head of state wins vote

World News (Morning)

Fri, 24 Oct 2008 05:07:27 GMT

Helicopter crash - Croatia car bomb kills two - Georgia accuses Russia of 'provocations'

TV anchor critical after attack

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 14:21:36 GMT

A popular local TV anchorwoman in the US who had a small part in the movie W is in a critical condition after being attacked in her home.

Dances with diggers

Sun, 19 Oct 2008 18:38:07 GMT

A man who dances with a 13-tonne digger in the name of art...

France toasts halal bubbly

Sat, 18 Oct 2008 16:55:34 GMT

The home of Champagne is trying out a new, non alcoholic variety, created for teetotal Muslims.

French bank loses ?466m after 'incident'

Fri, 17 Oct 2008 09:12:28 GMT

French savings bank Caisse d'Epargne has admitted losing 600 million euros (?466m) following an "incident" in its derivatives business.

Jersey vote could change time

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 08:36:48 GMT

Residents on Jersey are voting on whether to replace British time with Central European Time (CET).

Depardieu's son dies

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 06:26:01 GMT

Guillaume Depardieu, the son of French movie star G?rard, has died at the age of 37 from pneumonia.

World News (Morning) for October 6th, 2008

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 05:44:21 GMT

Germany bank bailout - Nikkei hits four year low - Palin defends 'terrorist' claim

Stadium parachute accident kills two

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 13:18:50 GMT

A parachutist and a spectator have been killed in a freak accident at a French football stadium.

Vroom and gloom at Paris Auto Show

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 06:22:00 GMT

Top carmakers have warned of tough times ahead at the opening of the Paris Auto Show.

Tunnel services to operate restricted timetable

Sun, 14 Sep 2008 14:47:19 GMT

Train services through the Channel Tunnel will operate on a very restricted timetable next week.

World News (Evening) for September 8th, 2008

Mon, 08 Sep 2008 16:21:10 GMT

Russian troops to exit Georgia but not breakaway regions - Hurricane Ike hits Cuba - Pakistan's Zardari moves into palace

World News (Lunchtime) for September 4th, 2008

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 13:52:17 GMT

Palin launches attack on Obama - French magazine accused of helping Taliban's propaganda war - Thai protesters defiant

World news

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 05:20:22 GMT

Russia hits back at Nato warning - Sarkozy heads to Afghanistan to support French troops - Karadzic requests new judge at Hague

World news

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 15:27:37 GMT

Georgia claims Russian aggression - Fatal bus bombing in Lebanon - Dalai Lama speaks out about China

Holiday arrests soar for Brits abroad

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 05:27:14 GMT

Badly behaved Brits abroad are being arrested in their droves, figures show.

Holiday arrests soar for Brits abroad

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 05:26:04 GMT

Badly behaved Brits abroad are being arrested in their droves, figures show.

Seventh student murder suspect bailed

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 09:20:49 GMT

A seventh person arrested over the murder of two French students has been released on bail.

British climber killed in 160ft fall

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 07:18:38 GMT

A British teenager has fallen 160 feet to his death while climbing in the French Alps, police have said.

Seventh arrest in French student murders

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 05:39:46 GMT

A seventh person has been arrested by detectives investigating the murder of two French students.

World News

Mon, 04 Aug 2008 17:32:56 GMT

16 killed in China grenade attack - Fritzl could face slavery charges - Dutch climbers rescued on K2

French tornado kills three

Mon, 04 Aug 2008 11:47:14 GMT

Three people have been killed and at least nine are injured after a tornado tore through towns in northern France.

World News (Morning) for July 21st, 2008

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 05:21:01 GMT

Video of Israeli soldier 'shooting' detainee - ETA accused of resort bombings - Betancourt calls for all FARC hostages to be released.

World News (Morning) for July 12th, 2008

Sat, 12 Jul 2008 05:29:37 GMT

UN sanctions on Zimbabwe vetoed - Sudan Ambassador condemns arrest - American wildfires kills one.

World news

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 16:35:17 GMT

Ingrid Betancourt returns to France - Opposition raise Zimbabwean death toll - Separatists claim Georgia fatalities

Unpopular Domenech stays on

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 07:31:54 GMT

Raymond Domenech will stay as the France coach, even after the team's group stage defeat in Euro 2008

World News (Evening) for July 3rd, 2008

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 16:16:45 GMT

Colombian hostage re-united with family - G8 condemned over climate - Trial over Concorde crash

World News (Evening) for July 1st, 2008

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 15:39:01 GMT

Zimbabwe say West can "go hang" - Ten people stabbed in Shangai - Iran bus crash kills 25

French army chief quits over shooting

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 11:37:22 GMT

The chief of the French army has resigned after a soldier fired live ammunition instead of blanks at a military show, injuring 17 people.

English Premier League News

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 13:03:18 GMT

Blackburn step up their efforts to make Paul Ince their manager - France coach Raymond Domenech proposes live on tv at Euro 2008

Makelele and Thuram bow out

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 13:06:48 GMT

Veterans Claude Makelele and Lilian Thuram have announced they are retiring from international football.

Sport news on June 18, 2008

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 05:18:29 GMT

Italy through to quarters of Euro 2008 - Holland put Romania out - Police investigate claims against England rugby stars

World News (Evening) for June 16th, 2008

Mon, 16 Jun 2008 17:30:03 GMT

Scores killed in China floods - Fuel protests continue in France - Another body pulled from rubble of Japan earthquake

Sport (Morning) for June 14th, 2008

Sat, 14 Jun 2008 09:25:47 GMT

Holland beat France - Artois Championships into last four - England's cricketers convince.

Holland triumph

Sat, 14 Jun 2008 09:08:10 GMT

The group of death is on the brink of sinking two of the world football's superpowers.

World News (Morning) for June 14th, 2008

Sat, 14 Jun 2008 05:22:54 GMT

Colombian FARC rebel offers hostage deal - British police prepare for Bush visit - Pakistanis stage protests over judges' jobs.

Holland thrash France

Fri, 13 Jun 2008 20:52:29 GMT

Holland have qualified for the quarter-finals of Euro 2008 after thrashing France 4-1.

Sport (Evening) for June 9th, 2008

Mon, 09 Jun 2008 20:45:44 GMT

France's goalless draw with Romania - Man U complain to Fifa - Everton a step closer to moving

Group C begins with draw for France

Mon, 09 Jun 2008 19:49:35 GMT

France have suffered a blow in their Group C opening match of Euro 2008.

Sportsfix - Euro 2008 special

Fri, 06 Jun 2008 17:19:08 GMT

OK so no home nations to support at Euro 2008 this summer. It's time to pick your team and stick with them through thick and thin!

World News (Morning) for May 28th, 2008

Wed, 28 May 2008 05:18:47 GMT

New images from Mars - Burma criticised for Suu Kyi house arrest extension - More aftershocks hit China

Henry hints at international retirement

Fri, 23 May 2008 09:03:02 GMT

France striker Thierry Henry has revealed he may quit international football after this summer's European Championships.

Rail strikes hit Belgium and France

Mon, 19 May 2008 22:13:48 GMT

Travellers heading for Europe this week face disrupted journeys due to two separate strikes.

Sarkozy: "Perhaps I made mistakes"

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 21:50:44 GMT

France's unpopular president Nicolas Sarkozy has defended his record in a live television interview.

World news

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 15:08:38 GMT

Amnesty slams China - More violence in Sadr City - Zimbabwe opposition calls strike - France to outlaw 'extreme thinness' promoting

World News (Morning) for April 13th, 2008

Sun, 13 Apr 2008 05:14:40 GMT

French police swoop on pirates - Olympic torch received by Tanzania - Italy prepares for poll

Rubik's Cube Baby

Sat, 12 Apr 2008 17:13:09 GMT

The Rubik's Cube proved child's play for 5-year-old Emilien Combaret as he competed against contestants nine times his age at the Champion

Capello learns about squad in defeat

Thu, 27 Mar 2008 08:40:38 GMT

Fabio Capello was pleased with England's performance against France despite losing the friendly 1-0.

Beckham says it is 100 not out

Thu, 27 Mar 2008 08:21:25 GMT

David Beckham believes he can carry on playing for England after winning his 100th cap in the 1-0 defeat by France.

England defeated in France friendly

Wed, 26 Mar 2008 22:12:07 GMT

England have lost their friendly against France in Paris 1-0.

Rio wants to follow Keane's example

Wed, 26 Mar 2008 19:57:46 GMT

Rio Ferdinand hopes to emulate Roy Keane when he leads England as captain for the first time.

Beckham set to win 100th England cap

Tue, 25 Mar 2008 20:00:15 GMT

David Beckham looks set to win his 100th England cap after manager Fabio Capello confirmed he would play in the friendly against France.

Henry misses out of England clash

Mon, 24 Mar 2008 13:48:59 GMT

Thierry Henry has withdrawn from the France squad to play England on Wednesday night.

Anglo-French 'nuclear deal' anger

Sat, 22 Mar 2008 16:38:06 GMT

Anti-nuclear campaigners have reacted angrily to reports that Britain is about to sign an atomic power deal with France.

Beckham returns to England squad

Thu, 20 Mar 2008 22:50:25 GMT

David Beckham could earn his 100th England cap in next week's friendly against France.

France honours last hero of the trenches

Mon, 17 Mar 2008 22:41:10 GMT

France has honoured its last surviving veteran of World War One, who died at the age of 110.

France sink Italy

Sun, 09 Mar 2008 16:51:31 GMT

France scored three tries to sink Italy in Paris and keep the RBS Six Nations Championship title race alive going into the final weekend.

Vickery prepares England for Paris return

Thu, 21 Feb 2008 15:44:16 GMT

England captain Phil Vickery says his players must take "ownership and responsibility" in the Six Nations match against France.

Reported sighting of Madeleine in France

Thu, 21 Feb 2008 07:18:24 GMT

Gerry and Kate McCann have reacted with caution to reports of a sighting of their daughter Madeleine in southern France.

Reported sighting of Madeleine in France

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 23:53:31 GMT

Gerry and Kate McCann have reacted with caution to reports of a sighting of their daughter Madeleine in southern France.

O'Sullivan's Ireland 'retain belief'

Fri, 08 Feb 2008 16:48:14 GMT

Ireland coach Eddie O'Sullivan insists his side's self-belief remains intact as they prepare for their clash with France.

De Luca to face the French

Wed, 30 Jan 2008 16:46:35 GMT

Nick De Luca will make his Scotland debut in the Six Nations clash with France - but Chris Paterson has been left out of Sunday's clash.

Zidane: The second coming

Sat, 12 Jan 2008 14:35:01 GMT

Zinedine Zidane has said he would like to return to the world of football, but is undecided about what he will do.

France's Sarkozy denies imminent nuptials

Tue, 08 Jan 2008 23:10:18 GMT

President Nicolas Sarkozy has denied marriage to Italian girlfriend Carla Bruni is imminent, as speculation grows in French newspapers.

Jailed French aid workers fly home

Fri, 28 Dec 2007 21:06:29 GMT

Six French aid workers sentenced to hard labour in Chad have returned to France under an accord between the two states.

French aid workers sentenced to hard labour

Thu, 27 Dec 2007 09:02:09 GMT

Six French aid workers have each been sentenced to eight years of hard labour for attempting to take 103 children out of Chad.

Zoe's Ark trial set to open

Fri, 21 Dec 2007 10:46:14 GMT

The trial of six members of a French charity accused of trying to kidnap 103 children in Chad is set to open.

Paris parcel bomb kills secretary

Thu, 06 Dec 2007 15:12:54 GMT

A parcel bomb has exploded at a lawyer's office in central Paris, killing one person and injuring five others.

Serial killer suspect arrested in France

Wed, 28 Nov 2007 21:06:36 GMT

A 68-year-old man has been arrested in France in connection to a string of murders stretching over a 22 year period.

Scotland ready for Euro 2008 Italian job

Fri, 16 Nov 2007 15:13:25 GMT

Alex McLeish is keeping tight-lipped as to his Scotland side prepare to face Italy in their final Euro 2008 qualifier at Hampden Park.

Transport strike causes chaos in France

Wed, 14 Nov 2007 23:57:11 GMT

Striking transport and energy workers have caused chaos in France for the second time in a month in a protest over pensions.

Zoe's Ark six refused bail in Chad

Wed, 14 Nov 2007 16:04:01 GMT

Six French activists accused of trying to abduct African children and fly them to Europe have been refused bail in Chad.

Briton 'murdered wife for insurance'

Mon, 15 Oct 2007 15:20:15 GMT

A British man murdered his wife so he could live off her life insurance money at the farmhouse they shared in France, a court has heard.

Brits 'conker' France

Mon, 15 Oct 2007 07:09:43 GMT

In a double blow for France, England's beaten them in the Rugby World Cup semi-final - and the World Conker Championship.

Wilko expects fierce French semi test

Sat, 13 Oct 2007 21:49:46 GMT

Jonny Wilkinson is not expecting France to crack in the heat of a World Cup semi-final when they go head-to-head with England in Paris.

England bid to give France Les Bleus

Thu, 11 Oct 2007 14:15:42 GMT

England hope to give retiring Jason Robinson the perfect send-off to his career by beating hosts France in their World Cup semi-final.