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ISRAEL are fearful of a frustrated French side who still have not managed to find their goal-scoring touch when the two teams meet in their World Cup European Group Four qualifier tonight.

France coach Raymond Domenech claims his team are still brimming with confidence even though their World Cup qualifying campaign has so far failed to fuel the imagination.

GUINEA’S President Lansana Conte has rewarded the national soccer team with gifts of two tractors and land to show his appreciation after they routed Botswana 4-0 to move to the top of their World Cup qualifying group.

A Palestinian woman blew herself up in a crowded beachfront restaurant at lunchtime today, killing herself and 17 bystanders, including three children.