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Sat, 05 Jul 2008 22:55:33 GMT

photo(AP) - A migrant lies on the Tejita beach near El Medano on the Canary Island of Tenerife, Spain, Saturday, July 5, 2008. At least 148 immigrants arrived on the beach in a small boat Saturday and were detained by authorities. (AP Photo/Arturo Rodriguez)



Sat, 05 Jul 2008 22:54:57 GMT

photo(AP) - A migrant is helped on the Tejita beach near El Medano on the Canary Island of Tenerife, Spain, Saturday July 5, 2008. At least 148 immigrants arrived on the beach in a small boat Saturday and were detained by authorities. (AP Photo/Arturo Rodriguez)



Sat, 05 Jul 2008 22:54:36 GMT

photo(AP) - Migrants are attended to by medics on the Tejita beach near El Medano on the Canary Island of Tenerife, Spain, Saturday, July 5, 2008. At least 148 immigrants arrived on the beach in a small boat Saturday and were detained by authorities. (AP Photo/Arturo Rodriguez)



Sat, 05 Jul 2008 22:53:19 GMT

photo(AP) - Migrants sit on the Tejita beach near El Medano on the Canary Island of Tenerife, Spain, Saturday July 5, 2008. At least 148 immigrants arrived on the beach in a small boat Saturday and were detained by authorities. (AP Photo/Arturo Rodriguez)



Sat, 05 Jul 2008 22:52:58 GMT

photo(AP) - Police officers stand behind a migrant on the Tejita beach near El Medano on the Canary Island of Tenerife, Spain, Saturday, July 5, 2008. At least 148 immigrants arrived on the beach in a small boat Saturday and were detained by authorities. (AP Photo/Arturo Rodriguez)



148 illegal immigrants reach Spain (AP via Yahoo! News)

A small boat packed with at least 148 illegal immigrants from Africa landed Saturday on a beach in the Canary Islands, the Interior Ministry said Saturday.

Sat, 05 Jul 2008 17:13:16 GMT


148 illegal immigrants reach Spain (Las Vegas Sun)

Sat, Jul 5, 2008 (10:27 a.m.) A small boat packed with at least 148 illegal immigrants from Africa landed Saturday on a beach in the Canary Islands, the Interior Ministry said Saturday.

Sat, 05 Jul 2008 17:39:25 GMT


North West Evening Mail (North-West Evening Mail)

COMPETITION to become Barrow’s next top model is hotting up, as we launch round two of The Modelling Competition 2008. And Evening Mail readers have three ways to vote in ronnd two of The Modelling Competition 2008.

Sat, 05 Jul 2008 04:29:51 GMT


Canary Islands (RainbowNetwork.com)

The Canary Islands offer one of the best places for us Brits to escape from the chilly North European winters. But, if you thought that this volcanic archipelago was just about package holiday pandemonium and dodgy gay resorts, then think again.

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 04:16:41 GMT


Trial for murder of Scot in Canaries to begin (The Herald)

A man will this month stand trial for killing a Scottish grandfather in the Canaries more than two years ago.

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 01:11:27 GMT


North West Evening Mail (North-West Evening Mail)

More than 2,000 votes were cast on the Evening Mail website as readers picked their favourite model. Out of 24 beauties, 17-year-old hopeful Sophie Craig topped the Evening Mail web poll, gaining 20 per cent of the vote.

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 14:24:49 GMT


Air NZ, economy-only UK airline third equal in consumer survey (+photos) (The New Zealand Herald)

From gastronomic in-flight menus to luxury seats that turn into sumptuous beds, the world's great airlines spend millions of pounds each year trying to lure passengers to fly with them.

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 23:19:29 GMT


ATW Daily News (Air Transport World)

Austrian Airlines Group CCO Andreas Bierwirth said the carrier is considering establishing an even greater presence in Central and Eastern Europe. It already holds a 22.5% share in Ukraine International Airlines and would strengthen its foothold with investments in other carriers in the region.

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 04:45:55 GMT


ATW Daily News (Air Transport World)

United Airlines parent UAL Corp. said in a US Securities and Exchange Commission filing that it expects second-quarter revenue to increase over the year-ago period as both capacity and traffic fall.

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 04:50:21 GMT


Ryanair deals part of Frankfurt Hahn probe (RTÉ News)

The European Commission is to investigate whether financing provided to Frankfurt's Hahn airport by regional authorities broke EU state aid rules. The commission also said it would look at airport charges at Frankfurt Hahn, as well as individual contracts the airport had with Ryanair.

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 10:58:12 GMT


Wednesday, August 1 - Cycling News

First Edition Cycling News - UCI and ASO make up?, Sinkewitz rues "great stupidity", Astana suspends itself, Kazakhstan believes Vino, UCI targeted Mayo, Moreni to meet CONI ...

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 16:54:00 GMT


148 illegal immigrants reach Spain - Guardian Unlimited

EL MEDANO, Spain (AP) - A small boat packed with at least 148 illegal immigrants from Africa landed Saturday on a beach in the Canary Islands, the Interior Ministry said Saturday ...

Sat, 05 Jul 2008 17:10:00 GMT


Friday, March 2 - Cycling News

First Edition Cycling News - Clerc: "UCI is killing ProTour", Mcquaid: Paris-Nice decision on teams, Tour of Georgia uncertain, US Open loses race director, UCI to launch anti ...

Sun, 01 Jun 2008 16:17:00 GMT


Thursday, February 1 - Cycling News

First Edition Cycling News - Commesso finds support in Tinkoff, USADA clears two of violations, Discovery Channel Marco Polo for Langkawi, Prosecutor: Ullrich DNA soon, No ...

Tue, 27 May 2008 08:31:00 GMT


Record breakers? - Macclesfield Express

THERE has been a great response to this year’s MENWN Golf Trophy competition and it looks set to break the record number of entries received in 2007. Now there is the chance for ...

Thu, 28 Feb 2008 04:18:00 GMT


Germany discovers new export, its jobless - Turkish Daily News

Germany, the world's leading export nation, has long been successful in shipping its state-of-the-art cars and machinery to just about every country. Now, after importing workers ...

Sun, 29 Jun 2008 20:52:00 GMT


Dell -- Now Available in Beautiful - Fuerteventura Digital

TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dell (NASDAQ:DELL) today unveiled the Dell XPS One™ – an all–in–one premium consumer electronics system. The elegant, simple and space-saving XPS ...

Sun, 29 Jun 2008 01:54:00 GMT


Latest News - dBusinessNews.com

.Com Marketing, A Leading Interactive Marketing Agency, Hires New President, Develops New Strategies .Com Marketing has hired Sharon Swendner to develop a new ... Looking for a ...

Sun, 29 Jun 2008 14:54:00 GMT


Elite Club Resorts - PR.com

Situated on the east coast and only 10 min drive from the islands airport, The Elite Fuertenventura Club (RCI Gold Crown distinction), Club Montecastillo and Fuertenventura Beach ...

Sat, 19 Apr 2008 03:32:00 GMT


AFGHAN REFUGEES IN CRISIS - Human Rights Watch

The decades-long Afghan refugee emergency did not end with the fall of the Taliban. Three and a half million refugees remain in Pakistan and Iran, the vast majority of whom arrived ...

Sun, 04 Feb 2007 02:05:00 GMT


Jailed lotto winner loses appeal

A £1m lottery winner who was jailed after going on holiday instead of giving evidence in court fails to have her sentence overturned.

Mon, 14 Jan 2008 17:14:50 GMT


Court-miss lottery winner jailed

A £1m scratchcard-winning chip shop worker is jailed after going on holiday instead of giving evidence in court.

Thu, 10 Jan 2008 13:28:23 GMT


Ryanair unveils new city routes

Low cost airline Ryanair unveils plans for a further six destinations from Liverpool John Lennon Airport.

Wed, 25 Jul 2007 11:42:08 GMT


What every Brit should know about jaywalking

In the UK no one would bat an eyelid. In Atlanta, you could be wrestled to the ground.

Fri, 12 Jan 2007 09:54:37 GMT


'Hard-up' robber gets six years

A man who held up an off-licence with a toy gun before attempting a second robbery is jailed.

Tue, 31 Oct 2006 14:39:05 GMT


Bulgarian sex slave gang smashed

Police in Spain's Canary Islands break up a gang which forced Eastern European women into prostitution.

Tue, 17 Oct 2006 17:28:12 GMT


Man admits 'armed' city hold-ups

A man who held up an off-licence using a toy gun claims he had fallen on hard times.

Mon, 02 Oct 2006 17:03:52 GMT


Stemming the immigration wave

European boats and planes have begun patrolling the shores of West Africa in a bid to stop immigrants heading across the sea.

Sun, 10 Sep 2006 23:09:37 GMT


How do trains get names?

John Betjeman joins Michael Palin, Dr Who and Lady Penelope as the name of a train.

Fri, 08 Sep 2006 12:55:30 GMT


Aid worker tells of migrant ordeal

A worker with the Spanish Red Cross, British-born Austin Wainwright, describes the job of helping exhausted African migrants arriving in the Canary Islands.

Thu, 31 Aug 2006 17:25:07 GMT


Family's tribute follows funeral

The family of a former Swansea couple murdered in the Canary Islands thank local people for their support.

Fri, 21 Jul 2006 15:13:40 GMT


Murder charge over island deaths

A Spanish court charges a man with the murder of an expat Welsh couple on the Canary Islands.

Wed, 19 Jul 2006 17:48:02 GMT


Two in court over island deaths

Two men are remanded in custody over the deaths of an expatriate Swansea couple on the Canary Islands.

Wed, 19 Jul 2006 08:10:33 GMT


Arrests after Spanish isle deaths

Spanish police arrest three people after the deaths of a former Swansea publican and his wife in the Canary Islands.

Mon, 17 Jul 2006 16:04:28 GMT


Island bodies 'may be UK couple'

The bodies of a couple, believed to be from Swansea originally, are found on the Spanish island of Fuerteventura.

Sun, 16 Jul 2006 15:56:52 GMT


Man charged with tourist's murder

A 31-year-old man is remanded in custody on the Canary Islands after the death of a Scots tourist.

Tue, 23 May 2006 08:16:07 GMT


Man rearrested over tourist death

Police on the island of Fuerteventura rearrest a man after the death of a Scots tourist.

Fri, 19 May 2006 16:09:07 GMT


Men freed in tourism death probe

Two brothers arrested in connection with the death of a Scots tourist on the Canary Islands have been released.

Thu, 11 May 2006 13:00:02 GMT


Man in custody over tourist death

A man accused of killing Glasgow holidaymaker Brian Hobbs in the Canary Islands is ordered to remain in custody.

Wed, 10 May 2006 18:36:21 GMT


What makes a naturist holiday?

The sale of a naturist travel firm for £1.8m shows businesses are hunting the "buff pound", but what makes a nudist holiday?

Tue, 09 May 2006 11:44:50 GMT



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