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All 16 feared dead in British helicopter crash (Reuters) Posted: 01 Apr 2009 06:00 PM PDT Reuters - A helicopter crashed into the North Sea while returning from an offshore oil rig on Wednesday, and all 16 people on board were feared to have been killed, British officials said.

U.S. sees G20 accord, Europeans demand tough rules (Reuters) Posted: 01 Apr 2009 05:42 PM PDT Reuters - France and Germany joined forces on Wednesday to demand world leaders deliver on pledges of tough financial market regulation at a crisis summit, with French President Nicolas Sarkozy saying "this is not negotiable."

Newly trimmed Terry a cut above for England (AFP) Posted: 01 Apr 2009 05:26 PM PDT AFP - England captain John Terry revealed a hair cut from Wayne Rooney helped get him in the right frame of mind to keep his country on course for the World Cup finals.

Obamas greet British queen, trade gifts (AP) Posted: 01 Apr 2009 05:12 PM PDT AP - It's not every day the American president's driver is told to move his bulletproof car.

G20 leaders wrangle as protests hit summit city (AFP) Posted: 01 Apr 2009 04:40 PM PDT AFP - World leaders battled Wednesday to hammer out their differences over how to fix the global economy, against a backdrop of violent demonstrations in which one man collapsed and died.

Man dies in London protests on G20 summit eve (AFP) Posted: 01 Apr 2009 04:27 PM PDT AFP - A man died Wednesday after collapsing at a demonstration in London's financial district, the scene of earlier violent clashes ahead of the Group of 20 summit here, emergency services said.

Toshack turns on ref as Germans add to Wales' woes (AFP) Posted: 01 Apr 2009 04:15 PM PDT AFP - Furious Wales boss John Toshack slammed the performance of referee Terje Hauge following his side's 2-0 World Cup qualifying defeat by Germany here at the Millennium Stadium on Wednesday.

Airbus Germany spied on staff: spokesman (AFP) Posted: 01 Apr 2009 03:59 PM PDT AFP - The German unit of Airbus said Wednesday it spied on its employees, comparing their bank account numbers with those of suppliers, in what it called an attempt to fight corruption.

Man dies after G20 demo in London: police (AFP) Posted: 01 Apr 2009 03:42 PM PDT AFP - A man died Wednesday after collapsing at a demonstration in London's financial district ahead of the Group of 20 economic crisis summit in the British capital, emergency services said.

Protesters clash with police at Bank of England (AP) Posted: 01 Apr 2009 03:26 PM PDT AP - Chanting G-20 protesters clashed with riot police in central London on Wednesday, overwhelming police lines, vandalizing the Bank of England and smashing windows at the Royal Bank of Scotland. An effigy of a banker was set ablaze, drawing cheers.

Europeans look to welfare, not stimulus, in crisis (AP) Posted: 01 Apr 2009 02:00 PM PDT AP - Europeans and Americans don't always see eye to eye — and how to solve the global financial crisis is no exception.

Helicopter with 16 people down in North Sea (AP) Posted: 01 Apr 2009 01:40 PM PDT AP - A helicopter returning from a North Sea oil platform went down off the northeast coast of Scotland on Wednesday with 16 people on board, and police said at least eight were killed.

Obama, Brown talk at G-20 about ending recession (AP) Posted: 01 Apr 2009 12:55 PM PDT AP - President Barack Obama and British Prime Minister Gordon Brown exuded optimism about a global deal to help pull the world out of recession on Wednesday, downplaying a rift with French President Nicolas Sarkozy ahead of the imminent Group of 20 leaders summit.

French judge asked to shut cadaver exhibit (AP) Posted: 01 Apr 2009 12:12 PM PDT AP - Two human rights groups urged a judge Wednesday to shut down a Paris exhibition of preserved corpses, saying it violates laws that protect the dignity of the human body.

Biggest invention fair opens despite downturn (AP) Posted: 01 Apr 2009 12:09 PM PDT AP - From spring-loaded high heels to a watch that shoots pepper spray, there was no shortage of ideas at the world's largest inventors' convention Wednesday despite a global economic downturn that means fewer potential customers.

Khodorkovsky criticizes prosecutors (AP) Posted: 01 Apr 2009 10:59 AM PDT AP - Jailed former oil tycoon Mikhail Khodorkovsky accused the state on Wednesday of singling him out for punishment and obstructing efforts to prove his innocence.

Ukraine presidential vote set for Oct 25 (AP) Posted: 01 Apr 2009 10:54 AM PDT AP - Ukraine's parliament on Wednesday called presidential elections for Oct. 25, but the beleaguered president said he would challenge that date because he wants the vote held later.

British chef serves up local fare to G-20 leaders (AP) Posted: 01 Apr 2009 10:51 AM PDT AP - Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver's meal for G-20 leaders at Downing Street features seasonal, local produce.

Libya: death toll tops 200 for drowned migrants (AP) Posted: 01 Apr 2009 10:33 AM PDT AP - Libya has called off efforts to retrieve bodies of over 200 illegal migrants who drowned when their overcrowded boat capsized in the stormy waters of the Mediterranean as they set off for a better life in Europe.

Obama arrives at Buckingham Palace to meet queen (AP) Posted: 01 Apr 2009 10:00 AM PDT AP - President Barack Obama has arrived at Buckingham Palace for a private meeting with Queen Elizabeth II. Several thousand well-wishers crowded the traffic circle in front of the gated palace on Wednesday to cheer and wave as the limousine carrying Obama and first lady Michelle Obama rolled past.

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