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Fire devastating Northern Spain
"Firefighters in north-western Spain are battling more than 100 fires that have already devastated some 10,000 hectares (24,700 acres) of land, officials say. Some 1,200 soldiers are being deployed in the Galicia...Jellyfish plague hits holidaymakers
"A plague of jellyfish is threatening to ruin holidays for British tourists in Spain, Sicily and North Africa. Some of Spain's most popular holiday destinations are affected including the Costa del Sol, Costa...EEEK!
"Thousands of holidaymakers in the Mediterranean have been stung by jellyfish as huge swarms of the creatures invade coastal waters. " Of course it could be worse:- In July of this year a nuclear power plant...Pinkie points to gout in Charles V's fall
A 450-year-old piece of Charles V's pinkie lends support to the theory that it was gout that led one of the most powerful rulers of all time to abdicate, Spanish researchers report.Drought may threaten Spaniards' drinking water (AFP)
" MADRID (AFP) - Persistent drought across much of Spain may threaten supplies of drinking water to some two million people in the south of the country within weeks, according to government forecasts. With reservoir reserves running low, 71 communes in the regions around...Spain, L. America wish ailing Castro speedy recovery - People's Daily Online
" Latin American and Spanish governments on Tuesday wished Cuban leader Fidel Castro a speedy recovery after doctors operated on him due to persistent intestinal bleeding. Castro, who turns 80 in less than two weeks, received good wishes from Venezuela 's President Hugo...Europe may be drawn into Mideast conflict (AP)
" MADRID, Spain - Europe, with its long and often unhappy history in the Middle East, may be drawn into a big role in the proposed multinational force for south Lebanon. But with troops already stretched from Afghanistan " /> SEARCH News | News Photos | Images | Web " />...Make Your Own Air Conditioner
"Air conditioning is a very hot topic at the moment (see Treehugger). With temperatures hitting 30 degrees outside and even hotter in buses and tubes, it is just the right time for the revival of the fan. Automated by hand, quiet, compact and energy efficient, it is the...Pixies and Scissor Sisters sizzle at hot Spanish festival
Festivalgoers may have melted in the heat at Spain's Benicassim festival, but their trials were rewarded by new tracks from the Scissor Sisters. And although the Pixies were forced off when the stage...Landis regains yellow jersey at Tour (AP)
" 24 minutes ago MONTCEAU-LES-MINES, France - American Floyd Landis regained the overall lead in the Tour de France on Saturday, likely assuring him the title Sunday in Paris. The race against the clock, won by Ukraine's Serhiy Honchar, shaped up as the decisive stage in one...Summercase festival rocks Spain
"The Summercase festival, with top international bands and two simultaneous venues in Madrid and Barcelona, took place over the weekend. The Madrid area of Viñas Viejas de Boadilla del Monte was created...Hostility envelops wider region
As so often in the Middle East, text and sub-text are inextricably bound up. Thus a crisis that at first sight pits Israel against Hamas and Hezbollah, inevitably reaches out to involve Syria and Iran, both strong supporters of the Lebanese-based Shia movement.This is what...Hezbollah drone batters Israeli warship
Israeli gunners cover their ears as an artillery piece fires into southern Lebanon from a position on the border near Kiryat Shmona, northern Israel, Friday, July 14, 2006. Hezbollah guerrillas have rockets that...Sick Wie Leaves Deere Classic in Ambulance
SILVIS, Ill. Jul 14, 2006 (AP)— Missing yet another PGA Tour cut was the least of Michelle Wie's worries. The 16-year-old phenom was taken to a hospital after withdrawing from the John Deere Classic with nine holes left Friday. She had struggled to keep...Van Nistelrooy wants Man Utd exit
Dutch striker Ruud van Nistelrooy has asked to leave Manchester United. United boss Sir Alex Ferguson said the 30-year-old wanted an Old Trafford exit after arriving in Durban for the start of the club's...Top Members Today
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