News Topic - Europe
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Football chiefs to tackle hidden trade in Africa's children
The scandal of trafficking young boys from Africa to Europe with the lure of fame and fortune as a football star is to be targeted in a new clampdown, The Independent has learnt. The move will throw a spotlight on the recruitment practices of clubs in England and on the continent.
The Independent – Jul 4, 2008 11:05 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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The scandal of trafficking young boys from Africa to Europe with the lure of fame and fortune as a football star is to be targeted in a new clampdown, The Independent has learnt. The move will throw a spotlight on the recruitment practices of clubs in England and on the continent.
The Independent – Jul 4, 2008 11:05 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
found in Sports: Olympics
In Search Of: Fins and tails off Tarifa
It is known as the wind capital of Europe – and Tarifa, the most southerly point of Spain, makes the most of it. As well as a booming surfing scene, enormous wind turbines march along the cliffs, standing sentry like giant sculptures. But we weren't here for the breeze. The unique geography of the Strait of Gibraltar, where two oceans and two continents meet, also makes the water around Tarifa very special. My children and I were here to see whales.
The Independent – Jul 4, 2008 11:00 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
found in Entertainment: Travel
It is known as the wind capital of Europe – and Tarifa, the most southerly point of Spain, makes the most of it. As well as a booming surfing scene, enormous wind turbines march along the cliffs, standing sentry like giant sculptures. But we weren't here for the breeze. The unique geography of the Strait of Gibraltar, where two oceans and two continents meet, also makes the water around Tarifa very special. My children and I were here to see whales.
The Independent – Jul 4, 2008 11:00 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
found in Entertainment: Travel
NewsWatch: Banks drag Europe stocks lower after Goldman note
European shares lost ground on Friday as financials gave back recent gains, as worries mounted about potential fund raising even as UBS said it didn’t need to raise any fresh cash in the second quarter.
MarketWatch.com – Jul 4, 2008 9:00 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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European shares lost ground on Friday as financials gave back recent gains, as worries mounted about potential fund raising even as UBS said it didn’t need to raise any fresh cash in the second quarter.
MarketWatch.com – Jul 4, 2008 9:00 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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Promoting Ontario's Brand In Europe
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Canada NewsWire – Jul 4, 2008 7:00 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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Canada NewsWire – Jul 4, 2008 7:00 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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Europe weighs price of unity on climate, energy policyAFP - European environment ministers on Friday wrapped up a two-day meeting that exposed an East-West divide within the EU over how to slash carbon pollution across the 27-nation bloc by 2020.
Yahoo! – Jul 4, 2008 6:35 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
found in World: Europe
Gosen: MS is Going to Invest to Win in Europe
Former Nintendo and I-Play exec David Gosen has returned to the console business with Xbox – and he has some forthright views on how to push the console forward. "We have some very aggressive plans in terms of investing in this market to be successful. We are in Europe to win. We're not here to come second or third," says Gosen.
N4G.com – Jul 4, 2008 6:10 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
found in Technology: Video Games
Former Nintendo and I-Play exec David Gosen has returned to the console business with Xbox – and he has some forthright views on how to push the console forward. "We have some very aggressive plans in terms of investing in this market to be successful. We are in Europe to win. We're not here to come second or third," says Gosen.
N4G.com – Jul 4, 2008 6:10 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
found in Technology: Video Games
Gazprom: European gas prices to reach $500
MOSCOW, July 4 (UPI) -- The cost of about 35 cubic feet of natural gas could reach $500 throughout Europe by the end of the year, the Russian energy company Gazprom says.
United Press International – Jul 4, 2008 6:02 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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MOSCOW, July 4 (UPI) -- The cost of about 35 cubic feet of natural gas could reach $500 throughout Europe by the end of the year, the Russian energy company Gazprom says.
United Press International – Jul 4, 2008 6:02 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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McGinley says Ryder Cup is not his priority
ASH (Reuters) - Ryder Cup stalwart Paul McGinley is more concerned with returning to the elite of world golf than gaining a place in Europe's 2008 team.
Reuters – Jul 4, 2008 4:39 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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ASH (Reuters) - Ryder Cup stalwart Paul McGinley is more concerned with returning to the elite of world golf than gaining a place in Europe's 2008 team.
Reuters – Jul 4, 2008 4:39 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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Feature: Voyage To The Land Of The Sunken Dollar
While most Coloradans are celebrating the country's birthday at cookouts this weekend, CBS4 reporter Rick Sallinger is traveling around Europe with his family. Read about what he's up to in his daily journal, titled "Voyage to the Land of the Sunken Dollar."
cbs4denver.com – Jul 4, 2008 4:21 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
found in Local: Colorado: Denver
While most Coloradans are celebrating the country's birthday at cookouts this weekend, CBS4 reporter Rick Sallinger is traveling around Europe with his family. Read about what he's up to in his daily journal, titled "Voyage to the Land of the Sunken Dollar."
cbs4denver.com – Jul 4, 2008 4:21 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
found in Local: Colorado: Denver
NewsWatch: Banks, miners pull Europe lower; Swiss lender UBS rises
European shares drifted lower on Friday in subdued trade as banks declined and miners also lost ground, though UBS rallied after the Swiss bank quelled fears that it would have to make another major fund raising effort.
MarketWatch.com – Jul 4, 2008 4:00 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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European shares drifted lower on Friday in subdued trade as banks declined and miners also lost ground, though UBS rallied after the Swiss bank quelled fears that it would have to make another major fund raising effort.
MarketWatch.com – Jul 4, 2008 4:00 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
found in Business