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Yahoo! News: Europe News

Russian passenger jet explodes; 3 dead, 43 injured (AP)

Posted: 01 Jan 2011 04:21 PM PST

In this image taken from Russia 24 television channel TV, showing a tail part of the Russian passenger Tu-154 aircraft seen after an explosion in Surgut, about 2200 kilometers (1,350 miles) east of Moscow, Russia, Saturday, Jan. 1, 2011. The Russian passenger jet carrying 128 people caught fire and later exploded at a Siberian airport on Saturday, killing one person and injuring several others, officials said. The rest of the passengers and crew were safely evacuated before the explosion in the Western Siberian oil town of Surgut. (AP Photo/Rossia 24 Television Channel) TV OUTAP - A Russian passenger jet carrying 124 people caught fire as it taxied down a snowy runway in Siberia and then exploded Saturday, killing three people and injuring 43, including six who were badly burned, officials said.

Hungary, under fire over media law, takes over EU presidency (AFP)

Posted: 01 Jan 2011 01:55 PM PST

A banner celebrating the European Union Hungarian rotating presidency. Hungary took the helm of the European Union on Saturday as a new law that has sparked concern about media freedom in the country came into force in the teeth of fierce opposition.(AFP/File/Attila Kisbenedek)AFP - Hungary took the helm of the European Union on Saturday as a new law that has sparked concern about media freedom in the country came into force in the teeth of fierce opposition.

Quins stun Saints as Exiles' losing run continues (AFP)

Posted: 01 Jan 2011 01:17 PM PST

Harlequins' scrum half Danny Care is pictured in action in 2009. Harlequins came from behind to become the first team to win at Premiership leaders Northampton this season with a hard-fought 16-13 success on Saturday.(AFP/File)AFP - Harlequins came from behind to become the first team to win at Premiership leaders Northampton this season with a hard-fought 16-13 success on Saturday.

Stalin statue blown up in Ukraine: Communists (AFP)

Posted: 01 Jan 2011 12:47 PM PST

The empty pedestal of Stalin's monument after an explosion in front of the Communist Party residence in Zaporizhia. Extremists blew up a controversial monument to Soviet dictator Joseph Stalin on New Year's night in southeastern Ukraine in an AFP - Extremists blew up a controversial monument to Soviet dictator Joseph Stalin on New Year's night in southeastern Ukraine in an "act of terror", the local Communist Party said on Saturday.

Rioting prisoners set fire to British jail (Reuters)

Posted: 01 Jan 2011 12:41 PM PST

A police riot squad enters the low security Ford Open Prison with fire fighters as a building burns at rear in Arundel, southern England, January 1, 2011. REUTERS/Paul HackettReuters - Rioting prisoners torched buildings at a low-security British jail Saturday, an incident the prison guards' union said highlighted the risks of government plans to slash spending on the justice system.

Rooney scores as West Brom pay penalty (AFP)

Posted: 01 Jan 2011 12:04 PM PST

Sunderland's striker Darren Bent (L) celebrates scoring their second goal during the English Premier League football match against the Blackburn Rovers at The Stadium of Light in Sunderland. Sunderland bounced back from consecutive losses to inflict a 3-0 defeat on Blackburn Rovers here on Saturday that lifted them to sixth place in the Premier League table.(AFP/Graham Stuart)AFP - Wayne Rooney scored his first goal in open play since March as leaders Manchester United won away in the Premier League for only the second time this season with a 2-1 victory against West Brom.

Witchcraft declared legal profession in Romania (AP)

Posted: 01 Jan 2011 11:08 AM PST

AP - Romania has changed its labor laws to officially recognize witchcraft as a profession, prompting one self-described witch to threaten retaliation.

Redknapp says Beckham wants Spurs move (AFP)

Posted: 01 Jan 2011 10:52 AM PST

Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp says that David Beckham, pictured in November 2010, wants to move to White Hart Lane, as he prepares to step up his bid for the former Manchester United star.(AFP/File/Krystle Wright)AFP - Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp says that David Beckham wants to move to White Hart Lane, as he prepares to step up his bid for the former Manchester United star.

Inmates riot at low-security prison in England (AP)

Posted: 01 Jan 2011 10:33 AM PST

An inmate watches as a fireball consumes an accommodation block, Saturday Jan. 1, 2011, of Ford Prison near Arundel, south England, after about 40 prisoners began a riot and set alight to some of the buildings in the open prison, according to the a Ministry of Justice official. (AP Photo / Chris Ison, PA) UNITED KINGDOM OUT - NO SALES - NO ARCHIVESAP - Rioting inmates caused heavy damage to a low-security prison Saturday, smashing windows and setting fires that engulfed buildings and spewed clouds of black smoke.

Palace axe Burley after Millwall misery (AFP)

Posted: 01 Jan 2011 10:08 AM PST

Crystal Palace sacked manager George Burley, pictured in 2009, after the struggling Championship side crashed to a 3-0 defeat at south London rivals Millwall on Saturday.(AFP/Scanpix/File/Stian Lysberg Solum)AFP - Crystal Palace sacked manager George Burley after the struggling Championship side crashed to a 3-0 defeat at south London rivals Millwall on Saturday.

Ongoing power outages in Russia have Putin fuming (AP)

Posted: 01 Jan 2011 09:05 AM PST

Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin, center, holds a meeting on ongoing power outages in Russia, in Novo-Ogaryovo outside Moscow, Saturday, Jan. 1, 2011. From left: Head of the Interregional Systems Company Nikolai Shvets, Energy Minister Sergei Shmatko, Vladimir Putin, Moscow region governor Boris Gromov. Difficulties in restoring electricity to hundreds of Russian villages after freezing rain broke power lines has caused a political scandal in Moscow. Russia's energy minister and the Moscow region governor had to change their plans for ringing in the New Year after being publicly chastised by Prime Minister Vladimir Putin. (AP Photo/RIA Novosti, Alexei Nikolsky, Pool)AP - Difficulties and delays in restoring electricity to hundreds of Russian villages after freezing rain broke power lines has caused a political scandal in Moscow.

Pope denounces abuses of Christians (AP)

Posted: 01 Jan 2011 04:42 AM PST

Pope Benedict XVI blesses the faithful as he arrives in St. Peter's square to bless the nativity scene at the Vatican, Friday, Dec. 31, 2010. Pope Benedict XVI marked the final hours of 2010 on Friday with public prayer and a word of concern for families struggling with economic troubles. Benedict gave thanks for God's grace and love throughout the year as he presided over a traditional New Year's Eve vespers service in St. Peter's Basilica. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)AP - Pope Benedict XVI urged Christians to remain strong in the face of intolerance and violence in a New Year's appeal Saturday that came hours after a bomb blast outside an Egyptian church killed 21 people as worshippers left Mass.

Train crashes into barrier in southern Sweden (AP)

Posted: 01 Jan 2011 04:10 AM PST

AP - Rescue officials say the central train station in Malmo, southern Sweden, has been evacuated after a train without passengers crashed into a cement barrier.

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Posted: 01 Jan 2011 04:02 AM PST

AP - Officials say Russian passenger jet explodes while taxiing in Siberia, 1 dead, 3 missing.

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