World premiere for Potter movie
The stars of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire have attended the film`s world premiere at the Odeon Leicester Square in London.
French violence hits fresh peak
A night of rioting in France has left 1,408 vehicles burnt out and resulted in 395 arrests - the highest tolls yet in 11 nights of unrest.
End of drug freedom in Holland
Dutch government announced about stopping of free drug spread in this unique by all world measures country.
French riots spread to Germany
Numerous actions of violence in France spread to neighboring Germany.
2 apartment houses collapsed in Tbilisi
2 apartment houses collapsed in Nadzaladevsky district of Tbilisi. City administration announced that there were no victims.
Azerbaijan opposition registered 6000 violations during parliament elections
Representatives of opposing party "Freedom" reported about 6000 violations during parliament elections in Azerbaijan this Sunday.
Prince Charles drank beer with American farmers
Prince Charles and his wife Camilla visited a San Francisco organic farmers` market in the Californian hills. Royal couple was solemnly greeted and entertained.
New earthquake in Pakistan
New earthquake occurred in north-western Pakistan just after India reduced program of frontiers` opening for refugees of powerful earthquake of October 8.
Majority of arrested in France are teenagers of 13-18 years
The majority of arrested in the view of riots in France are teenagers at the age from 13 to 18 years originated from Arabic countries.
1295 automobiles burnt in France
France has suffered its heaviest riot damage yet as warnings of tough prison sentences failed to deter arsonists.
Turkmenbashi made nation go out on Health Day
Turkmenistan celebrates national holiday this Saturday - Day of Health.
Jewish extremist killed in USA
A Jewish extremist who plotted to blow up a mosque in California and the office of a US-Lebanese congressman has been killed in jail.
Mexico chose the hottest Latino girl
Playboy journal was choosing the best girl of "Latino" style in Mexico. Pretty-looking girls from Latin America and Pyrenean semi-island participated in contest. Hundreds of people - among them the majority were men - came to watch at models in "symbolic" dresses.
Parliament elections started in Azerbaijan
By information of Central Election Committee 1544 candidates are vying for places in the 125-seat parliament. This is 4 times more than during previous parliament elections.
France is under attack
Urban violence in France has continued for a 10th night, with more than 900 cars set ablaze in several cities and nearly 200 arrested.
George Bush arrived to Brazil
In the view of this occasion 1800 military servicemen will guard VIP guest during his 24-hours visit. From 15 hours by local time all Brazilian air space was closed in order to avoid terrorist actions. On the seaside of a lake Paraguay, where a temporary residence of George Bush is, sailing any motor boats and ships is prohibited.
GTA: San Andreas toasts success
The best-selling Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas has swept the board at a major games awards ceremony in London.
Madonna in a dancing mood on new set
Madonna will not let a few cracked ribs and broken bones spoil her party. Weeks after falling from her horse on the grounds of her English estate, Madonna is in the mood to dance. Not surprisingly, she wants the world to know.
Robbie tops new millennium list
Singer Robbie Williams has sold the most albums in the UK so far this century - notching up sales of 6.3m.
Argentines eye the US with suspicion
President George Bush`s visit to Argentina for the Summit of the Americas provoked demonstrations on the streets of Buenos Aires in protest at his foreign policy and attitude to trade. Nick Caistor meets some of the local people who have lived through the economic hardships of recent years.
Newest Bombs Pose Major Threat to U.S. Troops in Iraq
The U.S. military has spent hundreds of millions of dollars on armored vehicles in Iraq, but insurgents are adapting their tactics and using more sophisticated and deadlier devices.
Palestinian boy shot by Israeli army dies of wounds
JENIN, West Bank (Reuters) - A 13-year-old Palestinian boy shot in the head and chest by Israeli soldiers died of his wounds on Saturday, Palestinian officials said.
Ancient church discovered inside Israeli prison
JERUSALEM (Reuters) - An ancient church dating back to the third or fourth century has been discovered inside one of Israel`s maximum security prisons, the Israel Antiquities Authority said on Saturday.
Microsoft scans British Library
About 100,000 books in the British Library are going to be scanned and put online by software giant Microsoft.
Man Jailed for Not Licensing Cat in N.D.
BISMARCK, N.D. - A North Dakota man has served an unusually steep sentence for having an unlicensed cat: two days in jail.