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Spain holds youths over Eta links
Spanish police hold at least 34 people in an operation against a banned youth group linked to radical Basque separatism.
Inquiry focuses on Iraq 'threat'
The UK "distanced itself" from talk of removing Saddam Hussein in early 2001 despite the threat he posed, the Iraq inquiry is told.
Poland Walesa libel trial starts
A libel trial starts in Poland over charges former President Lech Walesa once worked as a communist spy.
Europe votes on new telecoms law
MEPs pass a bill to strengthen net users' rights and make broadband more widespread.
Medvedev orders jail death probe
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev orders an investigation into the death in prison of a lawyer who was awaiting trial.
Czech regret over sterilisation
The Czech government expresses regret over the illegal sterilisation of Roma women and announces a series of prevention measures.
'Robin Hood' banker helped poor
A German bank employee who transferred money illegally from rich to poor clients receives a suspended prison term.
250,000 Irish workers on strike
Up to a quarter of a million public sector workers take part in a national strike in the Republic of Ireland.
Berlusconi is 'rock star of 2009'
Italy's PM Silvio Berlusconi has been named 'rock star of the year' by his country's Rolling Stone magazine.
Hungary warns Santa to get flu jab before handing over gifts
Father Christmas should get a flu jab before delivering gifts to children this year, Hungarian authorities have warned, amid a nationwide epidemic.
Europeans target immigrant ghettos in 'values' drive
Europeans target immigrant ghettos in 'values' drive
Djokovic edges past Davydenko
Defending champion Novak Djokovic battles back from a set behind to beat Nikolay Davydenko 3-6 6-4 7-5 at the ATP World Tour Finals in London.
Stakes high for Barcelona-Madrid clash
Why the stakes are always high when Barcelona meet bitter rivals Real Madrid
Dutch dilemma
Debate over the Netherlands' troops in Afghanistan
German values
Your views on plans for immigrant 'contracts'
In pictures
Life for Russian youth in the city of Pskov
All smiles?
Candidates claim victory in Romania's enigmatic polls
Forgotten conflict
Britain's awkward role in divided island of Cyprus
Pole's position
What does his past tell us about MEP Michal Kaminski?
Belgian admits Iran arms charges
An alleged Belgian arms dealer pleads guilty to conspiring to illegally export jet engines and parts from the US to Iran.
Tamil Tigers convicted in France
A court jails Tamil Tiger militants convicted of extorting millions of dollars from the Tamil community in France, reports say.
Second Russia arms blast kills eight
At least eight people are killed at a Russian ammunition depot, 10 days after explosions at the same site, the defence ministry says.
Romanians face election run-off
A run-off vote is expected in Romania after none of the 12 candidates won outright in the presidential election's first round.
Opposition to re-burying Camus
A friend and biographer of Albert Camus says moving his ashes to Paris would go against the author's life and work.
French aid workers seized in CAR
Two French aid workers have been kidnapped by gunmen in the Central African Republic, their employer says.

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