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Intel, Google Asked to Help Revise EU Data Protection Laws (PC World) Posted: 07 Dec 2008 02:37 AM CST PC World - The European Commission has set up an advisory panel including executives from Google and Intel to help it revise European Union laws on data protection.

Citing security, Australia says Qantas must stay Aussie (AFP) Posted: 07 Dec 2008 12:21 AM CST AFP - Qantas must remain Australian-owned for reasons of national security, even if a potential merger with British Airways goes ahead, Transport Minister Anthony Albanese said Sunday.

EU launches first navy mission, in pirate-infested seas (AFP) Posted: 06 Dec 2008 11:57 PM CST AFP - The European Union is set to launch its first-ever naval operation on Monday, with six warships and three surveillance planes patrolling pirate infested seas in the Horn of Africa.

Liverpool stay top of Premier League (AFP) Posted: 06 Dec 2008 11:47 PM CST AFP - Liverpool remained in pole position in the English Premier League as the top four in the table all won.

Eboue abuse riles Wenger (AFP) Posted: 06 Dec 2008 11:30 PM CST AFP - Arsene Wenger has backed Emmanuel Eboue to win over the Arsenal fans who barracked him mercilessly in their nervy 1-0 victory over Wigan.

Riots erupt in Athens after police kill youth (AP) Posted: 06 Dec 2008 10:48 PM CST AP - Hundreds of rioters fought pitched battles with police in two Greek cities Saturday night after an officer shot and killed a 16-year-old in Athens.

Froch and awe delivers Britain super-middleweight title (AFP) Posted: 06 Dec 2008 08:18 PM CST AFP - Carl Froch unanimously out-pointed Jean Pascal to capture the vacant World Boxing Council (WBC) super-middleweight title after a classic encounter.

Russian warship docks at former US base in Panama (AP) Posted: 06 Dec 2008 07:55 PM CST AP - A Russian military vessel has docked at a former U.S. Navy base after making a historic passage through the Panama Canal.

Smith frustrated with seven-goal Rangers (AFP) Posted: 06 Dec 2008 07:14 PM CST AFP - Rangers manager Walter Smith admitted he is frustrated at his side's inconsistencies despite seeing his team thrash ten-man Hamilton 7-1 on Saturday.

Ireland warns public not to eat Irish pork (AP) Posted: 06 Dec 2008 07:11 PM CST AP - Ireland has issued an international warning for people not to consume Irish-produced pork products because they could contain dangerous levels of contaminants.

Police chief urges struggling parents not to steal (AP) Posted: 06 Dec 2008 04:53 PM CST AP - A British police chief has warned financially strapped parents not to steal gifts for their children this Christmas.

Italian film wins best picture award in Europe (AP) Posted: 06 Dec 2008 04:02 PM CST AP - "Gomorra," a movie by Italian director Matteo Garrone about Naples' criminal underworld, won the best film prize at the 21st annual European Film Awards on Saturday.

Senior Anglican cleric condemns Mugabe (AP) Posted: 06 Dec 2008 03:09 PM CST AP - A senior Anglican cleric says Zimbabwean leader Robert Mugabe should be removed from power and tried by a war crimes tribunal in The Hague, Netherlands.

Former Guantanamo prosecutor may be key in UK case (AP) Posted: 06 Dec 2008 02:29 PM CST AP - When Darrel Vandeveld became a U.S. military prosecutor at the Guantanamo Bay prison camp, he thought he would deliver justice to the men Donald Rumsfeld once described as "the worst of the worst."

Protest near Vatican denounces policy on gays (AP) Posted: 06 Dec 2008 02:02 PM CST AP - Gay rights proponents have denounced the Vatican's policy on homosexuals in a small protest near St. Peter's Square.

Pakistani diplomat says he feared Indian attack (AP) Posted: 06 Dec 2008 01:39 PM CST AP - A senior Pakistani diplomat said Saturday that he believes India's military had been preparing to attack Pakistan in the wake of the bloody siege in Mumbai, and that he warned his government and British officials about it.

Poland gives French president gift for Carla Bruni (AP) Posted: 06 Dec 2008 01:26 PM CST AP - Poland has given French President Nicolas Sarkozy a gift on his name day and blown-glass Christmas tree decorations to take home to his wife.

UN deal on protecting forests in doubt (AP) Posted: 06 Dec 2008 12:36 PM CST AP - Hopes to reach agreement at a U.N. climate conference in Poland on protecting the world's forests are fading, prompting environmentalists to appeal Saturday for an extra push for a deal this week.

Sarkozy meets with Dalai Lama (AP) Posted: 06 Dec 2008 12:16 PM CST AP - French President Nicolas Sarkozy held his long-awaited meeting with the Dalai Lama on Saturday, despite warnings from China that it could have a negative impact on ties between the two countries.

No Show Santa: Bad publicity shuts UK Xmas park (AP) Posted: 06 Dec 2008 11:51 AM CST AP - A Christmas theme park that promised ice rinks, elves and reindeer canceled its opening Saturday, after a local council warned customers the event was no winter wonderland

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