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France |
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Russia wins Davis Cup over France 20-year-old Mikhail Youzhny staged an astonishing comeback to beat Mathieu 3-6, 2-6, 6-3, 7-5, 6-4
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| Dec.4 |
England |
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Probe after Concorde loses rudder British Airways has launched an internal investigation after part of a tail rudder fell off during a flight
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| Dec.5 |
Netherlands |
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No terror link to Ikea bombs - PM
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| Dec.6 |
Spain |
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Ships sent to boost oil spill fight
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| Dec.7 |
Netherlands |
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2 Van Gogh paintings stolen Burglars have stolen paintings from Amsterdam's Van Gogh Museum
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Spain |
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Prime minister takes over oil spill crisis
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| Dec.9 |
Spain |
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Army deployed to battle oil
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| Dec.10 |
Spain |
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Spanish slicks 'worst catastrophe'
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Milan |
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Inter beats Bayer 3-2 |
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England |
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Conman scandal: Blair's wife sorry The tearful wife of prime minister Cherie Blair said she only met Peter Foster, who is facing deportation, once
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| Dec.11 |
Spain |
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Tanker could leak oil until 2006
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French Guiana |
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Europe's super rocket explodes New heavy-lift rocket Ariane 5-ESCA has failed on its maiden flight and exploded over the Atlantic three minutes later
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Spain |
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Lokomotiv derails Real in draw |
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England |
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MI5 misjudged Bali threats
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Denmark |
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EU to hammer out expansion deal European Union leaders are meeting to seal a deal on the expansion of the EU to 25 member states
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| Dec.12 |
Switzerland |
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Austria-Switzerland to host Euro 2008 Uefa's voted in favour of the Austrian-Swiss bid ahead of 6 other contenders, including Scotland and Ireland
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Spain |
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U.S. apologises over Scud ship
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European Union |
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EU deal on funding enlargement Leaders have agreed a 40.5bn euros ($40.5bn) package for 10 candidate countries hoping to join the bloc in 2004
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| Dec.13 |
Denmark |
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EU enters expansion endgame EU leaders have formally approved a 2004 review date for Turkey's candidacy and offered Poland 1bn extra euros
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France |
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Home win for Montillet in Super-G |
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Germany |
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Man killed and ate man
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Denmark |
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Agreement bring 10 new countries into EU| European leaders have hailed as historic a milestone agreement | |
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| Dec.14 |
Turkey |
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Turkey vows reform after EU rebuff
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France |
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Eberharter dominates Val d'Isere downhill |
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London |
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Iraqi opposition talks Opponents of Saddam Hussein are to set aside their differences and seek foreign help
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Germany |
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Police detain Iraqis
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| Dec.15 |
England |
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Cargo wreck obstructs Dover Straits| The Tricolor was carrying $47.7m worth of luxury cars when it sank in the English Channel following a collision | |
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Ivory Coast |
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France deploying 150 crack paratroopers
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London |
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Iraq opposition agrees blueprint
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England |
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Lawyer: Diana letters for sale
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| Dec.16 |
England |
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Assad optimistic after Iraq talks Talks between Blair and Syria's al-Assad have been described as 'ealistic and constructive' by the Syrian president
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London |
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Haggling extends Iraq talks
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London |
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UK to stage Palestinian talks
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Spain |
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Ronaldo wins second Golden Ball award Brazilian striker has been named European Footballer of the Year for the second time, France Football said
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| Dec.17 |
France |
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'Xmas terror plotters' arrested
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Spain |
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Ronaldo best world player for third time| The 26-year-old striker was top scorer at the 2002 World Cup, hitting 8 goals including 2 in the final as Brazil beat Germany | |
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| Dec.18 |
Netherlands |
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Court frees terror suspects Court has found 4 men not guilty of charges concerned with an alleged plot to bomb the U.S. embassy in Paris
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Germany |
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Bid to avert huge strike
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Spain |
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Madrid draws 3-3 in match vs. world |
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Germany |
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Pay talks collapse
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| Dec.20 |
Italy |
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Defago wins Saslong Super-G |
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| Dec.21 |
Kabul |
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Helicopter crashes near Kabul airport| An International Security Assistance Force helicopter has crashed killing 5 German peacekeepers and 2 children | |
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Ivory Coast |
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French fight Ivorian rebels| French destroyed 3 rebel pickups and the rebels pulled back | |
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Italy |
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Deneriaz wins World Cup downhill |
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Venezuela |
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UK tells nationals to leave Venezuela
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| Dec.22 |
Northern Italy |
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American wins giant slalom |
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Kuwait |
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Tank accident kills French newsman
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| Dec.23 |
Ivory Coast |
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Rebels warn France
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England |
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Queen loses out on cyber name
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Germany |
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No cash for Iraq war
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Rome |
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Royals end 56-year exile
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| Dec.24 |
Scotland |
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7 charged under UK terror law
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Vatican |
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Pope: Avoid Iraq war The current difficult times offers people a chance to encounter Jesus, Pope John Paul II said
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| Dec.25 |
Germany |
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Helicopter dead arrive home
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| Dec.27 |
Spain |
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Islamic terror suspect arrested A man is described as a 'dangerous terrorist' who has trained in camps in Afghanistan controlled by bin Laden
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| Dec.28 |
England |
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Pressure grows for Zimbabwe decision |
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| Dec.29 |
Paris |
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Weapons find sparks Paris airport arrest Police have arrested a baggage handler after automatic weapons, plastic explosives and a detonator were found
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| Dec.31 |
France |
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Airport arms find: Witness held A retired French soldier whose tip led police to a mini-arsenal in a car at a Paris airport has been taken into custody
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Austria |
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IAEA hopes inspectors will return The International Atomic Energy Agency views the expulsion of its nuclear inspectors from North Korea with 'regret'