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Discovery landing delayedThe return of the space shuttle Discovery has been delayed because of weather worries in Florida… 08/08/05 09:08 CET
Relief as Russian sub rescue succeedsThere were tears of relief for the wife of one of the men rescued from a Russian submarine as she… 08/08/05 07:08 CET
- Tension as Discovery prepares to return home
The crew abord the space shuttle Discovery is preparing to return to Earth later this morning after… 08/08/05 07:08 CET
Fires rage in Spain, Portugal and FranceLarge swathes of woodland in southern Europe are on fire as the region struggles with one of the… 08/08/05 07:08 CET
Israeli army braces itself for next week’s Gaza pull-outThe Israeli army has being carrying out military drills to prepare its soldiers for next week’s… 08/08/05 07:08 CET
UN pair kidnapped in Gaza StripThere were chaotic scenes in the Khan Younis refugee camp in the Gaza Strip when two United Nations… 08/08/05 07:08 CET
Terror suspects in UK courtA suspected British militant has been arrested in the UK, after being extradited from Zambia… 08/08/05 07:08 CET
Discovery landing delayed until TuesdayThe seven-strong crew of the shuttle Discovery is spending another day in orbit, after Monday… 08/08/05 07:08 CET
Court hearing for London bomb suspectsSuspects in the failed London bombings of July 21 have appeared at the high security court complex… 08/08/05 07:08 CET
Japan set for snap electionIn the biggest gamble of his political career, Japan’s prime minister has called an early election… 08/08/05 07:08 CET
Iran restarts nuclear programmeIran has resumed work on its nuclear fuel programme, in a move that could see it being referred to… 08/08/05 07:08 CET
Race against time to save Chinese minersDespite frantic rescue efforts, hopes are fading for 102 miners trapped in a flooded pit in… 08/08/05 01:08 CET
