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Medvedev: Arms control deal with US can be reached

MOSCOW - Russia and the United States have a good chance at signing a new nuclear arms reduction deal before year's end, but other nuclear powers must join disarmament efforts, Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said in remarks released Saturday.

Bruni-Sarkozy tells of 8 years in psychoanalysis

PARIS - During her years as a top model, French first lady Carla Bruni-Sarkozy gave psychoanalysis nary a thought.

UK foreign secretary: Obama critics miss the point

Lock and roll: Presley's hair for sale at auction

LONDON - A British auction house says it's selling a strand of Elvis Presley's hair preserved for decades by a fan.

Russia's Medvedev: Sanctions against Iran possible

MOSCOW - Russia could back sanctions against Iran if it fails to take a constructive stance in international talks over its nuclear program, President Dmitry Medvedev said in remarks released Saturday.

Russian military plane crashes, killing 11

MOSCOW (AFP) - - A Russian military plane crashed into the sea during a training exercise in Russia's Far East region, leaving all 11 crew members missing and presumed dead, officials said on Saturday.

2 tickets win UK's largest lottery payout

LONDON - European lottery officials say two British ticketholders have shared a jackpot of 90 million pounds ($150 million) _ the largest lottery prizes ever paid out in the United Kingdom.

US: More foreign troops certain in new Afghan plan

BRUSSELS - A top Pentagon official says President Barack Obama's new strategy for Afghanistan will be certain to include reinforcements of foreign troops.

In Europe, most swine flu shots by invitation only

LONDON - In Britain, there are no long lines of people seeking swine flu vaccine.

France hunts for security driver in big bank heist

PARIS - French police conducted a nationwide search Friday for a security driver who vanished with euro11 million ($7.4 million) in cash from a bank in the central city of Lyon, authorities said.

Chanel in court accused of counterfeiting

PARIS (AFP) - - French fashion giant Chanel was accused in court Friday of stealing a supplier's design in a case that could have a bearing on the rights of skilled artisans toiling in the luxury industry.

Monaco palace: prince suing alleged spymaster

PARIS - Monaco's Prince Albert II is filing a lawsuit in the U.S. against an American who claims he once worked as the prince's personal spymaster and is owed back pay, the prince's French lawyer said Friday.

Czech director Krejca dies at 87

PRAGUE - Otomar Krejca, a renowned theater director in the Czech Republic, has died at the age of 87.

Brown: UK staying in Afghanistan, but wants reform

LONDON - Prime Minister Gordon Brown, Washington's closest ally in Afghanistan, toughened his tone Friday with this harsh message for the Afghan leadership.

Families of Spanish hostages urge negotiations with pirates

MADRID (AFP) - - Families of the crew of a Spanish tuna trawler being held by Somali pirates appealed to Spain's government on Friday to negotiate with the kidnappers, who have threatened to kill the hostages.

Czech, US governments discuss military cooperation

PRAGUE - Senior U.S. and Czech defense officials held talks Friday to discuss ways for the Czech Republic to participate in a reworked U.S. missile defense plan.

Germany: Civilians likely killed in Afghan strike

BERLIN - Germany's defense minister said Friday he believes civilians were killed in an airstrike in Afghanistan, but insisted that the German-requested attack was necessary from a military standpoint.

Miss England gives up crown after fracas reports

LONDON - The reigning Miss England has relinquished her crown after being accused of a fight in a bar.

Lawyer: Man says he killed lawyer, journalist

MOSCOW - A suspect in the killing of a human rights lawyer and a journalist has confessed to the crime, his lawyer said Friday.