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US drought will see thousands of jobs lost and cost farmers €1.2bn

California’s drought will cause thousands of workers to lose their jobs and cost farmers in the state’s Central Valley breadbasket $1.7bn (€1.2bn), researchers said in the first economic study of what may be the state’s driest year on record.

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Fresh ruling due on traveller site

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Dale Farm Travellers warn: Fight is not over

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Obama looks to EU for support on Guantanamo decision

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British MEP urges Turkey to end Youtube ban

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Chavez agrees to talks with guerillas over hostages

Tanker driver 'blames himself for fuel depot blaze'

Investigators in England are looking into claims by a tanker driver that he triggered the Buncefield oil blast by flicking his engine cut-out switch while there was a vapour leak from the plant.

Wed, 14 Dec, 2005

Airlines face ban on disabled discrimination

New moves to ban airlines discriminating against the disabled were announced by the European Commission today.

Wed, 16 Feb, 2005

Plane-spotters celebrate as court quashes spy convictions

A group of British plane-spotters were celebrating today after a Greek court overturned their seven-month-old spying convictions.

Thu, 07 Nov, 2002

Plane spotters return to Greece for trial

A group of British and Dutch plane spotters has returned to the country to face trial.

Mon, 22 Apr, 2002

Fresh delay as plane-spotters await freedom

The British plane-spotters held in Greece are facing more delays as they wait to be released.

Fri, 14 Dec, 2001

Mixed reaction to plane spotters' bail

News that 14 plane spotters accused of spying in Greece have been granted bail has received a mixed reaction.

Wed, 12 Dec, 2001

Plane-spotters to learn fate in spying case

Twelve British plane-spotters were today finding out if they will face espionage charges after prosecutors in Greece called for them to face trial.

Tue, 11 Dec, 2001

Detained plane-spotters to learn fate tomorrow

Three judges will decide on Tuesday if 12 British plane spotters accused of spying in Greece should be released.

Mon, 10 Dec, 2001

Judges assess evidence against plane spotters

An assessment of the evidence against a 14-strong group of plane spotters detained in Greece accused of spying was due to be presented to three judges today.

Mon, 03 Dec, 2001