2010年11月23日星期二

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Yahoo! News: Europe News

Appeal starts in British student sex-murder case (AFP)

Posted: 23 Nov 2010 08:03 PM PST

File picture shows a weeping Amanda Knox (L) being helped during her murder trial in 2009 in Perugia, Italy. Knox's appeal over the sex-murder of a British student gets underway on Wednesday, as prosecutors seek a harsher sentence and Knox's family protests her innocence.(AFP/File/Alberto Pizzoli)AFP - The appeal trial of Amanda Knox over the sex-murder of a British student in Italy gets underway on Wednesday, as prosecutors seek a harsher sentence and Knox's family protests her innocence.

Prince William to wed in April at historic abbey (AFP)

Posted: 23 Nov 2010 07:47 PM PST

Prince William (R) and his fiancee Kate Middleton pose for photographers in the State Rooms of St James' Palace in London on November 16, 2010. The couple are to marry on April 29 next year at Westminster Abbey, the historic London church where William's mother Diana's funeral was held in 1997, royal officials announced.(AFP/File/Ben Stansall)AFP - Prince William and Kate Middleton are to marry on April 29 next year at Westminster Abbey, the historic London church where his mother Diana's funeral was held in 1997, royal officials announced Tuesday.

UK imposes new permanent immigration quota (AP)

Posted: 23 Nov 2010 06:32 PM PST

Home Secretary Theresa May, second left, visit the UK Border Agency staff at Terminal 5 of Heathrow Airport, London where they were shown differences between fake and real passports Tuesday Nov. 23, 2010. Britain's Home Office says it will be announcing the country's permanent immigration quota — a new limit intended to dramatically reduce the number of non-EU nationals permitted to work in the U.K. (AP Photo/ Steve Parsons, Pool)AP - Britain will impose a tough annual limit on the number of non-Europeans allowed to work in the U.K. and slash visas for overseas students as it seeks to dramatically reduce immigration, the government said Tuesday.

Vatican: Condom use less evil than spreading HIV (AP)

Posted: 23 Nov 2010 06:31 PM PST

In this picture made available by the Vatican newspaper Osservatore Romano Pope Benedict XVI, left, receives by German journalist Peter Seewald a copy of the book 'Light of the World'', during a private audience at the Vatican, Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2010. The Vatican broadened the scope of the pope's comments about condom use being a lesser evil than transmitting HIV by saying the concept also applies to women. The Pontiff said in the book that condom use by people such as male prostitutes was a lesser evil since it indicated they were taking a step toward a more moral and responsible sexuality by aiming to protect their partner from infection. (AP Photo/Osservatore Romano, HO) EDITORIAL USE ONLYAP - In a seismic shift on one of the most profound — and profoundly contentious — Roman Catholic teachings, the Vatican said Tuesday that condoms are the lesser of two evils when used to curb the spread of AIDS, even if their use prevents a pregnancy.

Teetering Irish government sets out 4-year plan (Reuters)

Posted: 23 Nov 2010 06:11 PM PST

Irish Taoiseach Brian Cowen reacts as he speaks to the media in Government Buildings Dublin November 21, 2010. REUTERS/Cathal McNaughtonReuters - Ireland's deeply unpopular government will finally explain on Wednesday how it plans to save 15 billion euros over the next four years, inflicting more pain on voters to prove that it can tackle the country's debt.

Portugal braces for biggest ever strike (AFP)

Posted: 23 Nov 2010 06:03 PM PST

File photo shows a demonstrator reading a satirical newspaper during an EU-wide protest against austerity in Brussels. Portuguese workers are set to stage what unions say will be the country's biggest ever strike in protest against the debt-laden government's austerity measures that will cause wage cuts and more job losses.(AFP/FILE/GEORGES GOBET)AFP - Portuguese workers stage Wednesday what unions say will be the country's biggest ever strike in protest against the debt-laden government's austerity measures that will cause wage cuts and more job losses.

Ancelotti warning after Chelsea scrape win (AFP)

Posted: 23 Nov 2010 05:53 PM PST

Chelsea's Ivorian Didier Drogba (C) holds off a challenge from MSK Zilina's Roman Gergel (R) and Lubomir Guldan (L) during their Champions League match at Stamford Bridge in London on November 23, 2010. Chelsea won the game 2-1.(AFP/File/Adrian Dennis)AFP - Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti warned his side would struggle to win the Champions League if there was any repeat of their lacklustre first half performance in a 2-1 win over MSK Zilina.

Rangers must beat United, says striker Miller (AFP)

Posted: 23 Nov 2010 05:29 PM PST

Ranger's striker Kenny Miller (pictured) says his Scottish side must beat Manchester United if they are to have any chance of qualifying for the knockout stage of the Champions League.(AFP/File/Jose Jordan)AFP - Kenny Miller says Rangers must beat Manchester United if they are to have any chance of qualifying for the knockout stage of the Champions League.

Spain frees Guatemalan wanted in UN-backed probe (AP)

Posted: 23 Nov 2010 05:28 PM PST

AP - A Spanish judge Tuesday ordered a former Guatemalan interior minister be freed because authorities in the Central American country failed to request his extradition on charges he ordered the extra-judicial execution of seven inmates.

Save the date: Wills and Kate, April 29, the Abbey (AP)

Posted: 23 Nov 2010 04:18 PM PST

Westminster Abbey is seen in London, Thursday, Nov.18, 2010. Westminster Abbey emerged today as the firm favorite to be the venue of Prince William's wedding after being visited by his bride-to-be, Kate Middleton.The 28-year-old paid a brief visit last night to the Abbey, which has hosted the weddings of the Queen and Queen Mother and was where the funeral of William's mother, Diana, Princess of Wales, was held.However, the couple, who were today spending their first day apart since announcing their engagement, said they needed more time to make the final decision about where and when they make their vows.A St James's Palace spokesman said: 'Miss Middleton paid a short, private visit to Westminster Abbey in order to be able to consider it as an option. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)AP - Pomp and circumstance — what "Britain does best" — will rule the day when Prince William and Kate Middleton get married April 29 at Westminster Abbey.

Austrian panel recommends return of 7 works (AP)

Posted: 23 Nov 2010 03:24 PM PST

AP - A panel has recommended that seven paintings by Austrian artists contained in a prestigious Vienna art collection be returned because they were either seized by the Nazis or given up against the will of their Jewish owners.

UN nuke agency: Iran enrichment temporarily halted (AP)

Posted: 23 Nov 2010 12:36 PM PST

An Iranian technician works at the control room of the Isfahan Uranium Conversion Facilities (UCF), 420 kms south of Tehran in 2007. The United States Tuesday criticized Iran for its AP - Nuclear inspectors monitoring Iran found the country's enrichment program temporarily shut down a week ago, the International Atomic Energy Agency reported Tuesday, reflecting a possible setback for the cornerstone of the country's nuclear activities and source of national pride.

Witness at war crimes trial weeps over girl's rape (AP)

Posted: 23 Nov 2010 11:32 AM PST

Congo's former vice president Jean-Pierre Bemba, left, is seen in the courtroom of the International Criminal Court in The Hague, Netherlands, Monday, Nov. 22, 2010. The trial of Bemba, 48, on charges of rape, murder and pillaging is only the third to get under way at the International Criminal Court since it began work in 2002. Bemba has not yet entered pleas to three counts of war crimes and two crimes against humanity covering murder, rape and pillaging by his forces. Prosecutor Luis Moreno Ocampo said Bemba's case will set a precedent for the conduct of war everywhere. (AP PhotoMichael Kooren, Pool)AP - The first witness testifying at the war crimes trial of Congo's former vice president Jean-Pierre Bemba broke down in tears Tuesday as he described a young girl being raped in front of her mother by rebel fighters.

Jewish leader receives German civilian honor (AP)

Posted: 23 Nov 2010 10:27 AM PST

AP - The German president has given one of the nation's highest civilian honors to the outgoing head of Germany's Central Council of Jews, praising her role in fighting extremism and anti-Semitism.

13 nations sign declaration meant to save tigers (AP)

Posted: 23 Nov 2010 09:27 AM PST

Chinese Prime Minister Wen Jiabao, center, prior to his meeting with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, in St.Petersburg, Russia, Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2010. The Chinese Prime Minister will be taking part in the International Tiger Forum. Demand in China poses the greatest threat to tigers in the wild and organized crime runs the illicit trade in the world's largest felines, international experts said. (AP Photo/Dmitry Lovetsky)AP - Officials from the 13 countries where tigers live in the wild have signed a declaration Tuesday aimed at saving the iconic big cats from extinction.

Belgium: 11 detained in 3-nation anti-terror sweep (AP)

Posted: 23 Nov 2010 09:05 AM PST

A cameraman films outside a house, yellow house with brown door, where two suspected radicals were arrested in Antwerp, Belgium on Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2010. Police in three countries have arrested 10 radical Islamists over a terrorist plot to attack Belgium, Belgian federal prosecutors say. They were detained in police swoops in Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany after a year-long investigation by police in the Belgian city of Antwerp. (AP Photo/Virginia Mayo)AP - Federal prosecutors said Tuesday 11 suspects have been detained in an anti-terror sweep in Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany.

German court rejects Demjanjuk defense motions (AP)

Posted: 23 Nov 2010 08:46 AM PST

AP - John Demjanjuk accused a German court where he is being tried on charges he was Nazi death camp guard of ignoring evidence Tuesday after the panel of judges hearing his case rejected a raft of defense motions.

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Posted: 23 Nov 2010 08:32 AM PST

AP - UN nuclear agency says Iran's enrichment program temporarily ground to halt earlier this month.

New draft on Scottish tradition warms kilt wearers (AP)

Posted: 23 Nov 2010 07:27 AM PST

FILE - This is a Tuesday, Oct. 11. 2005 file photo of Scottish soccer fans with their Scottish kilts pose for a photo in Ljubljana, Slovenia. A true Scotsman is said to never wear anything under his kilt. But now Scots are being warned that the sartorial tradition could be both indecent and unhygienic. The organization charged with maintaining standards in Highland dress has backed kilt-rental firms who say the age-old custom of 'going commando' has got to go. (AP Photo/Denis Sarkic, File)AP - A true Scotsman is said to never wear anything under his kilt. But now Scots are being warned that the sartorial tradition could be both indecent and unhygienic.

2 women arrested in raid on Italian mafia (AP)

Posted: 23 Nov 2010 06:44 AM PST

AP - Authorities in southern Italy say two women have been arrested in an operation against suspected mobsters — a development that reflects the increasing role of women in running the mob's affairs.

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