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Iran turns downs EU nuclear proposalsThe European Union has called an emergency meeting of the UN’s atomic energy agency after Iran… 07/08/05 08:08 CET
Stricken Russian submarine and crew savedThe stricken Russian mini-submarine trapped at the bottom of the Pacific has returned to the… 07/08/05 08:08 CET
Former British foreign minister Robin Cook diesRobin Cook, Britain’s former foreign minister, has died after collapsing while walking on a… 07/08/05 08:08 CET
Search for survivors after Tunisian plane crash off SicilyAn investigation is underway into what caused a Tunisian passenger plane to crash near Sicily… 07/08/05 08:08 CET
Russian submariners saved as rescuers beat the clockTired but happy, seven relieved Russian sailors returned to life after rescuers beat the clock on… 07/08/05 06:08 CET
Investigators search for clues in Sicily plane crashA search operation is underway to find three people still missing after a Tunisian passenger plane… 07/08/05 06:08 CET
Discovery astronauts prepare for descent to EarthIt’s all systems go in space as the crew of the shuttle Discovery gears up for the descent back to… 07/08/05 06:08 CET
Terror suspect extradited to BritainTerror suspect Haroon Rashid Aswad has been extradited to Britain from Zambia where he was arrested… 07/08/05 06:08 CET
Fires in Spain cause new fatalitiesForest fires raging in several regions of Spain have caused more fatalities, including the pilot of… 07/08/05 06:08 CET
Israeli finance minister quits before Gaza pull-out cabinet voteIsrael’s finance minister has quit in protest at prime minister Ariel Sharon’s plans to withdraw… 07/08/05 06:08 CET
Cuban star Ibrahim Ferrer diesWorld famous Cuban singer Ibrahim Ferrer has died at the age of 78. He returned ill from a European… 07/08/05 01:08 CET
Six-nation North Korea talks on break after no deal reachedEnvoys from six nations involved in negotiations on North Korea’s nuclear ambitions are taking a… 07/08/05 01:08 CET
Happy ending for seven sailors trapped in Russian submarineTired but happy, seven relieved Russian sailors trapped in a mini-submarine finally emerged from… 07/08/05 01:08 CET
Search for two people still missing of Sicily plane crashA search operation is underway to find two people still missing after a Tunisian passenger plane… 07/08/05 01:08 CET
