print edition 04.02.2012

World News

Video: 'Hundreds killed' in Syrian city

Syrian forces have killed at least 200 people and wounded hundreds in a deadly barrage of shelling, in an offensive that appears to be the bloodiest episode in the nearly 11-month-old uprising, activists said.

France puts foot down on racy ads for movie

By SARAH Di LORENZO

WHAT does it take to shock in the land of the Gallic shrug? Ads that suggest adulterous oral sex, according to complaints about new movie 'Les Infideles'.

Tehran threatens to attack Israel over sanctions

By Donald Macintyre in Jerusalem

Iran's supreme leader threatened to attack Israel yesterday in retaliation for Western sanctions against the Islamic Republic, warning that "threatening Iran and attacking Iran will harm America".

Four Egyptians die in fresh riots with police

By Dean Grey

THERE was more bloodshed on the streets of Egypt last night as four people were killed in violent clashes with police in the aftermath of the soccer massacre this week.

Beauty queen denies false benefit claims

Long road to court for MP over speeding

Berlusconi rules out fourth PM bid

New 'fluid biopsy' can spotlight cancer cells

Bee Gees star Gibb in 'spectacular' recovery

UK citizenship for 104-year-old Iraqi

Jurors told to 'keep eye on ball' in Redknapp deliberation

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Oldest woman defeats Everest again

Watanabe reached the summit from the Tibetan side on 19 May, at the age of 73 years and 180 days. That day, more than 200 climbers were aiming for the summit on the busier southern route in Nepal. Four died, apparently from altitude sickness and exhaustion, on one of the deadliest days on the mountain.

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Irish players prepare to pack bags for Euro 2012

Republic of Ireland stars preparing to pack their backs for Euro 2012 training base have been making the most of the summer sunshine in north county Dublin. There is a small matter of their Euro 2012 farewell friendly against Bosnia first. Shane

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Gazza get his tongue out again

Gazza, capped 57 times, last appeared in an England shirt against Belgium in 1998 and now he wears the Three Lions once more as England gears up for Europe?s biggest football tournament