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Europeans describe kidnap ordeal A group of European tourists held hostage for 10 days in the Sahara tell how they feared for their lives during the ordeal. India and France in nuclear deal India and France sign a pact which will lead to the sale of French nuclear reactors to Delhi, officials say. 'Mobsters' held in Naples raids Italian police arrest some 30 alleged gangsters in the Naples area, in what is described as a "war" with the mafia. Confusion over EU's Georgia role Only hours before scores of EU observers expect to start patrolling in Georgia, it is still unclear where they can go. Spain finds biggest migrant boat Spanish coastguards rescue what is thought to be the largest single boatload of illegal immigrants to reach Spain. Cyprus leader in new peace move The Cyprus president wants to end military exercises and demilitarise the capital Nicosia to help peace talks succeed. Lehman sees 750 Europe jobs axed The administrators at Lehman Brothers' European division say that 750 jobs have been cut with immediate effect. Second Belgian bank gets bail-out Dexia becomes the latest European bank to get government support as Belgium, France and Luxembourg put in 6.4bn euros to keep it afloat. Finland tightens gun permit rule Finland introduces stricter rules on gun permits, following last week's school shooting spree in which 11 people died. Cowen defending Irish banks move Ireland's prime minister defends a radical 400bn euro (£318m) state move to shore up its financial system. Russian soldier 'exiled' over online video about his squalid barracks A Russian army lieutenant is being sent to the Russian Far East after making a rap video complaining about conditions in his barracks. French beauticians bristle over having to use wax and tweezers French beauticians have launched street protests to demand the right to use modern hair-removal techniques. Poland face threat of suspension Euro 2012 co-hosts Poland face the risk of being suspended from international competition because of a row over government interference. Man Utd dealt Scholes injury blow Paul Scholes could be out for up to eight weeks out after picking up suspected medial knee ligament damage in Manchester United's 3-0 win over Aalborg. Coming untied? The restive Flemish putting Belgian unity under threat

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