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EU meets key Mideast players hoping to kick start peace moves (AFP) Posted: 25 Jan 2009 01:18 AM CST AFP - European Union foreign ministers meet Sunday with counterparts from the Palestinian territories, Egypt, Jordan and Turkey to study ways to get Arab nations behind new Middle East peace moves.

Nissan job cuts hit hard in Britain's 'Motor City' (AFP) Posted: 25 Jan 2009 12:57 AM CST AFP - The loss of 1,200 jobs at a giant Nissan car factory in northeast England is fueling fears that the wheels are coming off Britain's "Motor City", as the global economy grinds to a halt.

Sports center collapse kills 4, hurts 16 in Spain (AP) Posted: 25 Jan 2009 12:08 AM CST AP - Part of a sports center collapsed in high winds Saturday in the northern Spanish city of Barcelona, killing four children and injuring 16 other people, officials and witnesses said.

House of Lords to probe bribe claims (AFP) Posted: 24 Jan 2009 09:51 PM CST AFP - The leader of the House of Lords said on Sunday she would probe allegations that some its members expressed readiness to secure amendments to legislation in exchange for fees.

Scots to commemorate 250 years since poet Burns's birth (AFP) Posted: 24 Jan 2009 09:36 PM CST AFP - Scots the world over were set to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the birth of national poet Robert Burns on Sunday, while the Edinburgh government kicks off a year of events to boost tourism.

Hutton signals troops, equipment boost in Afghanistan (AFP) Posted: 24 Jan 2009 08:44 PM CST AFP - Defence Secretary John Hutton on Sunday signalled he was considering boosting the number of British troops and equipment in Afghanistan.

Hurricane-force winds kill 15 in Spain, France (AFP) Posted: 24 Jan 2009 08:25 PM CST AFP - Hurricane-force winds lashed Spain and France, killing at least 15 people including four children when part of a sports hall collapsed, while over a million were left without power.

Dons hold steady to dent Rangers title hopes (AFP) Posted: 24 Jan 2009 08:05 PM CST AFP - Rangers missed the chance to go top of the Scottish Premier League after they were held to a goalless draw by Aberdeen at Pittodrie.

Manchester United counting cost of five-trophy assault (AFP) Posted: 24 Jan 2009 08:02 PM CST AFP - Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson saw his dreams of landing five trophies kept alive, but admitted that the 2-1 FA Cup fourth round win over Tottenham came at a cost.

Adams downcast as Portsmouth crash out (AFP) Posted: 24 Jan 2009 07:39 PM CST AFP - Tony Adams admitted Portsmouth got exactly what they deserved as the FA Cup holders crashed out in the fourth round after being out-played and out-fought by Championship team Swansea.

Kenzo shows strength in menswear at Paris shows (AP) Posted: 24 Jan 2009 06:24 PM CST AP - Veteran Kenzo designer Antonio Marras, known for his fanciful designs for women, made his menswear debut on Saturday, turning out a strong, masculine collection imbued with just a hint of femininity.

Hermes delivers collection of classic suits (AP) Posted: 24 Jan 2009 04:46 PM CST AP - Hermes' menswear collection of superbly constructed suits and leather coats was solid but broke little new ground Saturday for the venerable French label.

The ghost of James Dean haunts Emanual Ungaro (AP) Posted: 24 Jan 2009 03:41 PM CST AP - The rebellious spirit of James Dean haunted the house of Ungaro on Saturday.

Pope lifts excommunications of 4 bishops (AP) Posted: 24 Jan 2009 02:38 PM CST AP - Pope Benedict XVI has lifted the excommunications of four traditionalist bishops, including that of a Holocaust denier whose rehabilitation sparked outrage among Jewish groups.

Report: Prince Harry splits from girlfriend (AP) Posted: 24 Jan 2009 01:52 PM CST AP - A British tabloid newspaper is reporting that Prince Harry and his longtime girlfriend have broken up.

UK police say 3 killed in Scottish avalanche (AP) Posted: 24 Jan 2009 01:37 PM CST AP - Three people hiking on a rugged Scottish mountain were killed in an avalanche Saturday, police said.

At Kenzo, feminine elements get a manly twist (AP) Posted: 24 Jan 2009 12:34 PM CST AP - Veteran women's wear designer Antonio Marras made his menswear debut at Kenzo on Saturday with a solid collection that gave feminine elements like flowers and embroidery a masculine twist.

Anarchists fight with police in central Athens (AP) Posted: 24 Jan 2009 10:57 AM CST AP - Several hundred self-styled anarchists fought with police in central Athens Saturday after a march to demand the release of people arrested during riots last month.

Migrants break out of overcrowded Italian facility (AP) Posted: 24 Jan 2009 10:24 AM CST AP - Hundreds of migrants and refugees broke out of an overcrowded immigration facility on a Sicilian island Saturday to protest their treatment, authorities said.

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