2011年1月7日星期五

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Yahoo! News: Europe News

Heil Hound: Nazis dogged by Hitler-mocking mutt (AP)

Posted: 07 Jan 2011 05:28 PM PST

The undated photo taken from a book on the history of Finnish Tamro Group shows Tor Borg and his dog Jackie. The dog was dubbed Hitler by Borg's wife as it raised its paw for the Nazi salute. The Nazis started an investigation against the dog's owner, a 41-year-old wholesale merchant in Finland. In the middle of World War II, the Foreign Office in Berlin commanded its diplomats in the Nazi-friendly Nordic country to gather evidence against the Hitler-saluting hound and forged plans to destroy the dog owner's existence. (AP Photo/Tamro Group image bank)AP - Newly discovered documents have revealed a bizarre footnote to World War II: the Nazis' dogged obsession with a Finnish mutt who gave not a howl, but a heil. And, just as absurdly, the totalitarian state that dominated most of Europe was unable to do much about the canine's paw-raising parody of Germany's Fuehrer.

Arsenal face Leeds on quest for FA Cup silverware (AFP)

Posted: 07 Jan 2011 05:20 PM PST

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger (pictured) will rotate his squad as the Gunners open up a fourth front in their quest for a first trophy since 2005 with an FA Cup third round tie against Leeds on Saturday. Wenger has decided to make the FA Cup his lowest priority and will therefore rest a number of first-choice picks, including forwards Robin van Persie and Samir Nasri.(AFP/File/Paul Ellis)AFP - Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger will rotate his squad as the Gunners open up a fourth front in their quest for a first trophy since 2005 with an FA Cup third round tie against Leeds on Saturday.

English National Opera in live 3-D broadcast (AP)

Posted: 07 Jan 2011 04:03 PM PST

AP - The English National Opera said Saturday that its new production of "Lucrezia Borgia" would be broadcast live in three dimensions to movie theaters around the U.K. — a feat it claimed as an operatic first.

4 Argentines detained with ton of cocaine in Spain (AP)

Posted: 07 Jan 2011 03:26 PM PST

AP - Four Argentines, three the sons of former high-ranking officials in their country's Air Force, were arrested in Spain for allegedly transporting almost a ton of cocaine in a private plane, an Argentine official said Friday.

Honours even at Royal Trophy (Reuters)

Posted: 07 Jan 2011 03:08 PM PST

Members of the Europe and Asia (in red) golf teams pose for photographers at a news conference in Bangkok January 5, 2011. REUTERS/Chaiwat SubprasomReuters - Holders Europe shared the spoils with Asia at the Royal Trophy on Friday, splitting the opening day's foursomes 2-2 in the matchplay event being held at a new venue in sweltering conditions.

Man City complete Dzeko signing (AFP)

Posted: 07 Jan 2011 02:39 PM PST

English Premier League title-chasers Manchester City on Friday completed the signing of Bosnia and Herzegovina striker Edin Dzeko, pictured here in 2010, from German club Wolfsburg.(AFP/DDP/File/Ronny Hartmann)AFP - Premier League title-chasers Manchester City on Friday completed the signing of Bosnia and Herzegovina striker Edin Dzeko from German club Wolfsburg.

Stockholm bomber was trained in Iraq, says official (Reuters)

Posted: 07 Jan 2011 02:06 PM PST

Reuters - Iraq informed the United States about a plot to carry out bombings in Sweden two months before an attack in Stockholm by a man trained in Iraq, an Iraqi security official told al Arabiya television on Friday.

Iran nuclear talks should resume Jan 20 (AFP)

Posted: 07 Jan 2011 01:49 PM PST

A picture taken in October 2010 shows the reactor building at the Russian-built Bushehr nuclear power plant, 1200 kms south of Tehran. Talks between world powers and Iran on its controversial nuclear programme should resume January 20 in Istanbul, an aide to European Union foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton said.(AFP/MEHR News/File/Majid Asgaripour)AFP - Talks between world powers and Iran on its controversial nuclear programme should resume January 20 in Istanbul, an aide to European Union foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton said Friday.

Sidwell leaves Villa for Fulham (AFP)

Posted: 07 Jan 2011 01:34 PM PST

Former Chelsea midfielder Steve Sidwell, seen here in 2009, returned to his native London on Friday when he signed for Fulham for an undisclosed fee on an initial six-month deal.(AFP/File/Andrew Aleksiejczuk)AFP - Former Chelsea midfielder Steve Sidwell returned to his native London on Friday when he signed for Fulham for an undisclosed fee on an initial six-month deal.

EU diplomat: Visit of Iran nukes is job for IAEA (AP)

Posted: 07 Jan 2011 01:18 PM PST

EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton, left, and Hungarian Foreign Minister Janos Martonyi, right, talk to each other during a press conference at the Parliament building in Budapest, Hungary, Friday, Jan. 7, 2011. Ashton welcomed Iran's offer to visit its nuclear sites, but said, the task is for the IAEA. Hungary took over the six months rotating EU Presidency on Jan. 1. (AP Photo/Bela Szandelszky)AP - The European Union's foreign policy chief thanked Iran on Friday for inviting other countries to visit its nuclear facilities but said that should be done by the U.N.'s International Atomic Energy Agency.

Report: Gov't warns aviation industry of threat (AP)

Posted: 07 Jan 2011 01:10 PM PST

A patrolling police officer, center, is silhouetted by the darker light under a bridge on the South Bank by the River Thames as he looks over at an embracing couple, at right, after a rain shower in London, Friday, Jan. 7, 2011. Police patrolled transport hubs across London on Friday amid continuing fears of a terrorist attack. Britain's media said the security threat level for airports and railway stations has been raised, as governments in several European countries warn of a heightened risk of terrorism. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)AP - British transport authorities have warned aviation officials that al-Qaida is considering an attack against a U.K. airport or other airline industry target in a threat described as credible, the BBC reported Friday.

UK police plead for evidence in tabloid case (AP)

Posted: 07 Jan 2011 11:12 AM PST

AP - Britain's Scotland Yard has written to the country's top-selling Sunday tabloid to ask if it has any evidence to support claims that the paper spied on celebrities, politicians and other high-profile figures.

Greek PM criticizes Turkey (AP)

Posted: 07 Jan 2011 10:14 AM PST

AP - The Greek prime minister on Friday sharply criticized Turkey during what was meant to be a peace mission between the historical rivals, though his Turkish counterpart, seated in the audience, responded mildly when his turn came to speak.

Racy Catholic calendar angers Spain church leaders (AP)

Posted: 07 Jan 2011 09:50 AM PST

Pere Mestre, left, and Joan Bauza, right, pose pointing to their places in the calendar photo at a bar, in Sant Joan, Mallorca, Spain on Friday, Jan. 7, 2011. Seeking to raise money for their Roman Catholic youth group on the Spanish tourist destination island of Mallorca, members came up with a risque idea: Pose nearly nude for a calendar recreating scenes from the Passion of Christ. (AP Photo/Manu Mielniezuk)AP - Seeking to raise money for their Roman Catholic youth group on the Spanish tourist destination island of Mallorca, members came up with a risque idea: Pose nearly nude for a calendar recreating scenes from the Passion of Christ.

Kosachyov: Russia ready to ratify US arms treaty (AP)

Posted: 07 Jan 2011 09:48 AM PST

Democratic Senator John Kerry (C) makes a statement after a closed session about the new START treaty on Capitol Hill in Washington December 20, 2010. Flanking Kerry are Senators Diane Feinstein (L) and Carl Levin, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque (UNITED STATES - Tags: POLITICS)AP - Russia will likely ratify an arms treaty with the United States by the end of the month, a key member of the country's parliament said Friday.

Hungary seeks to defuse tension over media law (AP)

Posted: 07 Jan 2011 09:17 AM PST

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, right, talks to President of the European Commission Jose Manuel Barroso, left, during a meeting between the college of EU commissioners and the Hungarian government at the parliament building in Budapest, Hungary, Friday, Jan. 7, 2011. Hungary took over the six months rotating EU Presidency on Jan. 1. (AP Photo/Bela Szandelszky)AP - Hungary's prime minister said Friday he wants to defuse political tensions generated by the country's contentious new media law, as a group of prominent activists accused him of trying to dismantle the country's young democracy.

Red Cross emblem dropped from UK production (AP)

Posted: 07 Jan 2011 09:12 AM PST

AP - A nurse in a Robin Hood stage show had to change his costume after the Red Cross warned the theater company the use of its emblem on the dress could violate the Geneva Conventions.

Britain vows to change 'embarrassing' libel law (AP)

Posted: 07 Jan 2011 08:53 AM PST

AP - Britain's plaintiff-friendly libel laws have become an international embarrassment, Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg said Friday, vowing to change rules that have made the country a "libel tourism" destination for angry corporations and foreign celebrities.

Armenia: No such American could have left for Iran (AP)

Posted: 07 Jan 2011 08:35 AM PST

AP - Armenia's national security service has added to doubts about Iranian reports that an American woman was arrested while trying to enter Iran from Armenia.

EU action urged following attacks on Christians (AP)

Posted: 07 Jan 2011 08:32 AM PST

AP - Poland's Foreign Ministry says four EU governments have asked the bloc's foreign policy chief to take up the issue of recent attacks against Christians.

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