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New swine flu cases in Europe, US, Latin America (AP) Posted: 03 May 2009 07:01 PM PDT AP - The swine flu epidemic spread deeper into the United States, Europe and Latin America — and in Canada, back to pigs — even as Mexico's health chief hinted Sunday it may soon be time to reopen businesses and schools in the nation where the outbreak likely began.

Princess Eugenie rescued after attack in Cambodia (AFP) Posted: 03 May 2009 06:49 PM PDT AFP - Thieves tried to rob Queen Elizabeth II's 19-year-old granddaughter, Princess Eugenie, and her friends while they were travelling in Cambodia, the Sun newspaper has reported.

Benitez expects Torres and Alonso to return (AFP) Posted: 03 May 2009 05:39 PM PDT AFP - Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez insisted Spanish duo Fernando Torres and Xabi Alonso would be fit for the Premier League title finale after his side kept up the pressure on leaders Manchester United.

Italian premier Berlusconi's wife seeking divorce (AP) Posted: 03 May 2009 05:23 PM PDT AP - Premier Silvio Berlusconi's second wife has for years lived a very separate life from her billionaire husband, rarely participating in his official events or travels. On Sunday, she confirmed she was seeking a divorce, citing his reported flirtations with younger women.

In crisis more Russian men want talk, not sex (Reuters) Posted: 03 May 2009 05:11 PM PDT Reuters - A popular joke among Russian oligarchs has one telling another, "I have bad news, I have lost $5 billion." The second replies, 'Well I have lost $7 billion. But the good news is that whores are back to costing $100.'

Fiat boss unveils plans for European car giant: FT (AFP) Posted: 03 May 2009 04:26 PM PDT AFP - Fiat boss Sergio Marchionne, fresh from forging a partnership with US giant Chrysler, revealed his plans in an interview Monday for a European car giant that would include GM's Germany-based unit Opel.

FX retail trading platform FOREX.com launches in Europe (Reuters) Posted: 03 May 2009 04:10 PM PDT Reuters - Online currency trading platform FOREX.com launched in Europe on Monday, offering retail investors across the continent another way to trade in the $3.2 trillion a day market.

Higgins surges ahead in world final (AFP) Posted: 03 May 2009 03:33 PM PDT AFP - John Higgins will carry a six-frame lead into Monday's concluding day of the World Championship final after building up an 11-5 lead against Shaun Murphy here at the Crucible Theatre.

Fiat eyes new company with GM Europe, Chrysler (AP) Posted: 03 May 2009 03:05 PM PDT AP - Fiat Group SpA confirmed Sunday it was in talks to acquire General Motor's European operations with the aim of possibly creating a new company to also include its newly acquired Chrysler automaker.

British swine flu cases up to 18 (AFP) Posted: 03 May 2009 02:50 PM PDT AFP - The number of swine flu sufferers in Britain rose to 18 on Sunday as a man who had returned from the United States and two schoolchildren tested positive, health authorities said.

UK woman in Laos could go on trial Monday (AP) Posted: 03 May 2009 12:12 PM PDT AP - A pregnant British woman who faces death by firing squad if she is convicted of drug smuggling could go on trial in Laos as early as Monday, a human rights group said Sunday.

Austria: Suspect arrested in poisoning of 5 people (AP) Posted: 03 May 2009 12:12 PM PDT AP - Police in Vienna arrested a man suspected of slipping drugs into drinks at a crowded bar Sunday, causing five people to collapse. Authorities said all five victims were hospitalized in life-threatening condition.

6 hikers killed in avalanche in Austrian Alps (AP) Posted: 03 May 2009 09:22 AM PDT AP - Six people were killed when an avalanche trapped them under eight feet (2.5 meters) of snow as they hiked in the Alps of Western Austria, according to authorities.

US asks Germany to take Gitmo prisoners (AP) Posted: 03 May 2009 08:54 AM PDT AP - The United States has asked Germany to accept some Guantanamo prisoners when the facility is closed, the Interior Ministry said Sunday, confirming German media reports.

1 dead, 12 injured in Spanish volleyball bus crash (AP) Posted: 03 May 2009 08:13 AM PDT AP - Officials say one member of Spain's second-place junior female volleyball team has died and 12 others have been injured — two seriously — in a bus crash in northwest Spain.

Pope hopes Holy Land trip will promote peace (AP) Posted: 03 May 2009 04:59 AM PDT AP - Pope Benedict XVI says he hopes his upcoming trip to the Holy Land will give encouragement to Christians there and also promote peace and reconciliation between Israel and the Palestinians.

Gas explosion in Siberian apartment block kills 8 (AP) Posted: 03 May 2009 04:58 AM PDT AP - A gas explosion tore through a Siberian apartment block early Sunday and sparked a fire that engulfed the building, killing eight people, including two children, Russian media reported.

Spain hits 20 swine flu cases, most in Europe (AP) Posted: 03 May 2009 03:42 AM PDT AP - The Spanish Health Ministry says the country now has 20 confirmed cases of swine flu, making Spain the hardest-hit nation in Europe amid the swine flu outbreak.

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