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Carmakers falling short on EU emissions targets: report
AFP - Wednesday, August 27BRUSSELS (AFP) - - Car makers are not doing enough to meet proposed EU targets for cutting carbon dioxide emissions, according to a report Tuesday, with some German and Japanese brands facing the biggest challenge to make the grade. More »
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Going veggie can slash your carbon footprint: study
AFP - Wednesday, August 27BERLIN (AFP) - - Giving up meat could drastically reduce your carbon footprint, with meat-eaters' diets responsible for almost twice the emissions of those of vegetarians, a German study said on Tuesday. More »
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German mother on trial accused of killing three of her babies
AFP - Wednesday, August 27BERLIN (AFP) - - A German mother went on trial Tuesday accused of killing three of her babies by force or neglect and hiding their remains, a court spokesman said. More »
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Dollar soars against euro, sterling
AFP - Wednesday, August 27LONDON (AFP) - - The dollar scored a six-month high against the euro and a two-year peak against the British pound on Tuesday, as dealers digested evidence of slowing economic growth in Europe. More »
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Russia recognises South Ossetia, Abkhazia as independent
AFP - Wednesday, August 27MOSCOW (AFP) - - Russian President Dmitry Medvedev announced Tuesday he had signed a decree under which Russia formally recognises the rebel Georgian provinces of South Ossetia and Abkhazia as independent states. More »
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Sixteen hurt when Ryanair jet plunges
AFP - Wednesday, August 27LIMOGES, France (AFP) - - Passengers on a Ryanair flight said Tuesday they thought they "were going to die" when the low-cost jet plunged 8,000 metres (26,400 feet) after a sudden loss of cabin pressure over France. More »
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Dollar jumps to six-month euro high
AFP - Wednesday, August 27LONDON (AFP) - - The European single currency slumped under 1.46 dollars on Tuesday after the release of downbeat consumer confidence and business sentiment surveys in Germany. More »
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German business, consumer confidence down in August: IFO
AFP - Wednesday, August 27FRANKFURT (AFP) - - German economic prospects took two big hits on Tuesday, raising fears of recession as both business sentiment and consumer confidence were reported to be falling further in Europe's biggest economy. More »
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German consumer confidence at five-year low: GfK
AFP - Tuesday, August 26FRANKFURT (AFP) - - German consumer confidence is at a five-year low as economic worries and inflation sour the mood of shoppers in Europe's biggest economy, a leading survey showed on Tuesday. More »
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British agency pushing counter-terror propaganda to media: report
AFP - Tuesday, August 26LONDON (AFP) - - A British government agency is funnelling anti-Al-Qaeda propaganda to news organisations in a bid to damage the global terror network's "brand", The Guardian reported Tuesday. More »
- One million revellers take to the streets for Notting Hill CarnivalAFP -Tuesday, August 26
- Golden British team home amid concerns for 2012AFP -Tuesday, August 26
- Switzerland does not rule out talking to bin LadenAFP -Tuesday, August 26
- Sean Connery polishes Scottish credentials with new bookAFP -Tuesday, August 26
- Russia's parliament backs independence for Georgia regionsAFP -Tuesday, August 26
- 'Apocalyptic' avalanche kills eight climbers at Europe's highest peakAFP -Tuesday, August 26
- Giant street party as London takes the batonAFP -Monday, August 25
- Britain still backs British Energy-EDF tie-up: ministerAFP -Monday, August 25
- Spanish nuclear plant closed after fire in electrical generatorAFP -Monday, August 25
- 'No chance' for missing climbers after Alps avalanche: ministerAFP -Monday, August 25
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