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Tue, 26 Aug 2008 17:48:35 GMT

photo(AFP/File) - Red Cross workers help would-be immigrants who arrived on the Spanish Canary island of La Gomera on August 23, 2008. At least 20 African migrants are thought to have died at sea while trying to reach Spain by boat, local government officials and the Red Cross said Tuesday, citing survivors of the trip.(AFP/File/Desiree Martin)



Sat, 23 Aug 2008 20:51:35 GMT

photo(AFP) - Police talks to would be immigrants arriving on the Spanish Canary island of La Gomera. Two boats carrying 117 sub-Saharan African migrants, including about a dozen minors, arrived in Spain's Canary Islands on Saturday, a spokesman for the regional government of the archipelago said.(AFP/Desiree Martin)



Fri, 22 Aug 2008 22:34:39 GMT

photo(Reuters) - A would-be immigrant looks out of a police bus window after arriving outside Malta Freeport in Birzebbugia, south of Malta, August 22, 2008. The 27 would-be immigrants from Africa were intercepted by the AFM 10 miles (16 km) south-west of Malta while on their way to reach European soil from Africa, authorities said. REUTERS/Darrin Zammit Lupi (MALTA). MALTA OUT. NO COMMERCIAL OR EDITORIAL SALES IN MALTA.



Fri, 22 Aug 2008 22:30:06 GMT

photo(Reuters) - Would-be immigrants try to get off their boat after arriving at Malta Freeport in Birzebbugia, south of Malta, August 22, 2008. The 27 would-be immigrants from Africa were intercepted by the AFM 10 miles (16 km) south-west of Malta while on their way to reach European soil from Africa, authorities said. REUTERS/Darrin Zammit Lupi (MALTA). MALTA OUT. NO COMMERCIAL OR EDITORIAL SALES IN MALTA.



Fri, 22 Aug 2008 22:26:39 GMT

photo(Reuters) - Would-be immigrants arrive at Malta Freeport in Birzebbugia, south of Malta, August 22, 2008. The 27 would-be immigrants from Africa were intercepted by the AFM 10 miles (16 km) south-west of Malta while on their way to reach European soil from Africa, authorities said. REUTERS/Darrin Zammit Lupi (MALTA). MALTA OUT. NO COMMERCIAL OR EDITORIAL SALES IN MALTA.



YOUR VIEW: Fly guys charge a high price (EveningTimes Online)

If the purpose of the proposed sell-off of Glasgow Airport (August 21) is to increase competition for passengers then I am all in favour of it. I often fly from Glasgow to Fuerteventura, in the Canary Islands. Thomas Cook is the only company to fly direct.

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 10:29:12 GMT


Fred Olsen Launches Winter Cruise Brochure for AW 08-09 (PRWeb via Yahoo! News)

Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has launched a mini-brochure of selected winter cruises, many of which offer an additional bonus of free onboard credit. There are cruises aboard all five ships - Balmoral, Black Watch, Boudicca, Braemar and Black Prince - to destinations including the Caribbean, Canaries, Iberia and West Africa, all offering autumn and winter sun.

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 07:01:00 GMT


Advertisement starts (Tiscali)

those companies that oversupply are going to end up disappearing." EasyJet opened a hub in Madrid 7 months ago, helping it boost passenger numbers from 1.1 million in 2006.

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 20:30:55 GMT


Surf’s up for 21-year-old (yorkregion.com)

Sports

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 02:55:21 GMT


A holiday abroad for just £2 a night (Daily Mirror)

EXCLUSIVE Tour operator slashes prices as crunch bites

Sun, 03 Aug 2008 08:18:20 GMT


Spanish thug jailed for Scot’s hols killing (EveningTimes Online)

JUSTICE was finally delivered today over the death of a Scot who was kicked to death on the first day of his holiday in the Canaries. Brian Hobbs, 52, was murdered two years ago in an unprovoked attack as he snoozed at an outside table at a pub on the island of Fuerteventura.

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 13:33:56 GMT


Man who kicked grandfather to death on holiday island jailed for 15 years (The Herald)

A man who kicked a sleeping Scottish holidaymaker to death will spend at least 15 years in jail, a Spanish judge said yesterday.

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 02:40:50 GMT


Man jailed over tourist's murder (BBC News)

A man who beat a Scots holidaymaker to death outside a bar in the Canary Islands is jailed for 15 years.

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 10:28:51 GMT


Markham windsurfer has sail, will travel (yorkregion.com)

Sports

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 23:54:27 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 ...

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 03:27:00 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, 17 Aug 2008 03:26:00 GMT


Spain 2008: Summer holiday planning guide - Daily Telegraph

Spain 2008: accommodation guide The best operators for activity breaks and special interest tours Google map: Spain's 2008 highlights Whether you're looking for great beaches or ...

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 22:21:00 GMT


Spain Pushes for European Response to Illegal Immigration - Deutsche Welle

Großansicht des Bildes mit der Bildunterschrift: A would-be immigrant was intercepted by the police on Fuerteventura, a Canary island Spain has launched a new push for European ...

Sun, 17 Aug 2008 17:38:00 GMT


Luxury Bike Shacks and Other Follies - Der Spiegel

Each year, the European Union dishes out massive amounts of money. Often, funding goes to ill-conceived or unnecessary projects. But there may be a way out of the waste. Holtland ...

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 00:40:00 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 ...

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 03:24:00 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, 10 Aug 2008 05:29:00 GMT


No Way to Fence Off the Sea - Inter Press Service

MADRID, May 8 (IPS) - An unusually heavy influx of undocumented immigrants, who arrived on the coasts of Spain's Canary Islands over the weekend, has highlighted the ...

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 22:14:00 GMT


Sky plans pay-DTT - Advanced Television

Almost as if to steal the thunder from the launch of Virgin Media’s ‘quad play’, Sky announced that it is developing plans for the launch of a subscription television service ...

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 05:54:00 GMT


Man jailed over tourist's murder

A man who beat a Scots holidaymaker to death outside a bar in the Canary Islands is jailed for 15 years.

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 10:02:39 GMT


Man admits Scots tourist's murder

A man admits beating and kicking to death a 52-year-old Scottish holidaymaker in the Canary Islands.

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 15:11:49 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



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