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EU meets key Mideast players hoping to kick start peace moves (AFP)

Posted: 25 Jan 2009 01:18 AM CST

People wave the Palestinian flag at the end of a demonstration on January 24 in Paris against Israel's offensive in Gaza. 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.(AFP/Bertrand Langlois)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

New Nissan vehicles parked at Tyne docks January 9 in South Shields, north-east England. 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 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

Rescuers work in part of a sports center which collapsed in high winds killing four children and trapping and injuring others in Sant Boi Llobregat, Spain, Saturday, Jan. 24, 2009. Freak weather conditions have caused winds gusting to 160 kph (100 mph) in many places throughout Spain. A woman died when a wall fell on her in Barcelona and a traffic officer was killed by a falling tree in northwest Galicia. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)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

File photo shows peers awaiting the arrival of Queen Elizabeth II at the House of Lords, in Westminster, in London. The leader of Britain's 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.(AFP/File/John Stillwell)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

Prime Minister Gordon Brown (right) looks at the commemorative Robert Burns stamps presented to him by Managing Director of Royal Mail, Mark Hinson (2nd left) during a reception at 10 Downing Street, in London, to mark the 250th anniversary of the poet's birth, on January 20.(AFP/Pool/File/Sang Tan)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

File photo shows Afghan men watching British soldiers with the NATO-led International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) on the outskirts of Kabul. Defence Secretary John Hutton has signalled he was considering boosting the number of British troops and equipment in Afghanistan.(AFP/File/Shah Marai)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

A car sits under tree branches on Via Augusta street after heavy winds on January 24 in Barcelona. 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.(AFP/Josep Lago)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

Glasgow Rangers' midfielder Lee McCulloch, seen here in 2007, believes all of his squad will have a part to play as the club enter an important period in their search for a domestic trophy treble.(AFP/File/Fred Dufour)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

Manchester United's Argentinian forward Carlos Tévez controls the ball during the FA Cup Fourth round football match against Tottenham at Old Trafford, Manchester, northwest England, on January 24. United beat Tottenham 2-1(AFP/Andrew Yates)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

Sean Davis of Portsmouth (C) is challenged by Swansea City's Jason Scotland (R) and Leon Britton during their FA Cup Fourth round football match at Fratton Park in Portsmouth. FA Cup holders Portsmouth were condemned to an embarrassing fourth round exit as Championship club Swansea won 2-0.(AFP/Ian Kington)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

Models wear creations by Italian fashion designer Antonio Marras for Kenzo's men's Fall-Winter 2009/2010 collection presented in Paris, Saturday, Jan. 24, 2009. (AP Photo/Jacques Brinon)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

A model wears a creation by Armenian fashion designer Veronique Nichanian as part of her men's Fall-Winter 2009/2010 collection for Hermes, in Paris, Saturday, Jan. 24, 2009. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)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

Models wear creations by French fashion designer Franck Boclet for Ungaro's men's Fall-Winter 2009/2010 collection presented in Paris, Saturday, Jan. 24, 2009. (AP Photo/Jacques Brinon)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

A 1977 file photo showing Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre. Pope Benedict XVI has lifted the excommunications of four bishops consecrated without papal consent 20 years ago by the late French ultraconservative Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre. Lefebvre rebelled against the Vatican's modernizing reforms of the 1960's, including replacing Latin with local languages at Mass. The Vatican made the announcement Saturday, Jan. 24, 2009. (AP Photo)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

A model wears a creation by Italian fashion designer Antonio Marras for Kenzo's men's Fall-Winter 2009/2010 collection presented in Paris, Saturday, Jan. 24, 2009. (AP Photo/Jacques Brinon)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

Riot police clash with anarchists during a protest outside Athens University Saturday, Jan. 24, 2009. Hundreds of self-styled anarchists clashed with police following a march to demand the release of people arrested during last month's riots. (AP Photo/Antonis Nikolopoulos)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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