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British, French nuclear submarines 'collide' February 16, 2009 at 7:10 am A British Royal Navy nuclear submarine was involved in an accident with a French submarine while on operations in the Atlantic Ocean, CNN has learned. Both vessels are understood to have been carrying nuclear warheads at the time and to have suffered damage. On a Hiddink to nothing? February 16, 2009 at 6:39 am Few positions in world football carry with them such expectation of immediate success as the Stamford Bridge hotseat. BMW to shed 850 jobs at UK factory February 16, 2009 at 6:12 am Automaker BMW is cutting 850 jobs at the UK factory that makes its iconic Mini car, the company announced Monday. Man charged over Australian bush fires named February 16, 2009 at 6:08 am A court has lifted a ban on identifying a man charged with one of a number of deadly wildfires that scorched southwestern Australia this month. Pakistan: Conflicting reports about kidnapped U.N. official February 16, 2009 at 5:47 am Conflicting reports have emerged about deadlines involving the kidnapping of a U.N. official who was abducted earlier this month in Pakistan, the United Nations said Monday. Finger pointed at U.S. over deadly missile strike February 16, 2009 at 5:29 am The United States is suspected in a missile strike that killed at least 15 people Monday in western Pakistan, a Pakistani official said. Big Brother star to wed after terminal cancer confirmed February 16, 2009 at 4:19 am British Big Brother star Jade Goody is fast-tracking plans to get married after being told doctors cannot cure her cancer. Lance Armstrong's bicycle stolen after race February 16, 2009 at 2:38 am A one-of-a-kind bicycle belonging to U.S. cycling legend Lance Armstrong was stolen from a team truck in California just hours after he rode it Saturday on the first day of a nine-day race. Zheng Jie: China's tennis ace February 16, 2009 at 2:20 am In July 2008, a month before China grabbed the sporting headlines for the Beijing Olympics, Zheng Jie made her own bit of sporting history for China. British economy to worsen in 2009 February 16, 2009 at 2:18 am Shackled by a global recession, the United Kingdom's economy will only get worse in 2009, the Confederation of British Industry said Monday. Sex trade, forced labor top U.N. human trafficking list February 16, 2009 at 1:48 am Sexual exploitation and forced labor are the most common forms of human trafficking in the world, a new report from the U.N. Office on Drugs and Crime said. Japan's economy 'worst since end of WWII' February 16, 2009 at 1:46 am Japan is grappling with its worst economic crisis since the end of World War II, the nation's economic and fiscal policy minister said Monday. Clinton heads to Asia on first state trip February 16, 2009 at 1:12 am Hillary Clinton says her first overseas trip to Asia as U.S. secretary of state is aimed at creating a "network of partners" to tackle problems that no nation can deal with alone, including the global economic crisis. Mexican navy confiscates 7 tons of cocaine February 15, 2009 at 11:42 pm The Mexican navy confiscated 7 tons of cocaine being transported on a fishing vessel in international waters in the Pacific Ocean, the navy secretary said. Illinois Republicans want perjury probe for Burris February 15, 2009 at 11:16 pm Illinois Republican leaders on Sunday called for a perjury investigation of Sen. Roland Burris, questioning if he "purposely deceived the public" last month by failing to tell state lawmakers that then-Gov. Rod Blagojevich's brother solicited him for campaign cash. Afghanistan to help review U.S. war on terror February 15, 2009 at 11:04 pm Afghan President Hamid Karzai said Sunday that his country would join the strategic review of the U.S.-led war on terrorism. U.S. envoy Holbrooke arrives in India February 15, 2009 at 10:26 pm Fresh from visiting leaders in Pakistan and Afghanistan, U.S. special envoy Richard Holbrooke arrived in India on Sunday, the U.S. Embassy in New Delhi said. Online exclusive: John Woo's Hollywood flops February 15, 2009 at 10:19 pm UAE denies visa to Israeli tennis player February 15, 2009 at 5:42 pm The United Arab Emirates has refused to grant a visa to a female Israeli tennis player, preventing her from competing in the Sony Ericsson World Tennis Association Tour in Dubai, the WTA said in a statement Sunday. Fiancee kidney donor: 'Of course we were a match' February 15, 2009 at 5:13 pm From songs to poems to sayings on the side of coffee cups, everyone tries to define love in words. Superb Inter claim thrilling derby victory February 15, 2009 at 4:31 pm Inter extended their lead at the top of Serie A to nine points after beating AC Milan 2-1 in a thrilling San Siro derby on Sunday, dealing a fatal blow to their city rivals' Serie A title hopes in the process. Chris Brown says he's sorry 'for what transpired' February 15, 2009 at 4:31 pm Singer Chris Brown broke his silence Sunday, a week after allegedly attacking his girlfriend, fellow performer Rihanna, on a street in Los Angeles, California. United ease past Derby to reach quarters February 15, 2009 at 4:19 pm Manchester United safely secured their passage through to the quarterfinals of the FA Cup with a comfortable 4-1 victory at Championship side Derby County. 'Friday the 13th' slashes records February 15, 2009 at 4:09 pm With $42.2 million, the biggest opening gross thus far in 2009, "Friday the 13th" easily won the record-breaking Presidents Day weekend box office race, beating out Valentine's Day favorites "Confessions of a Shopaholic" and "He's Just Not That Into You," as well as solid holdovers "Taken" and "Coraline." (All totals listed here are according to early three-day estimates from Media by Numbers; rough figures for the four-day holiday weekend will be out tomorrow.) For many Chinese, literary dreams go online February 15, 2009 at 3:30 pm If it weren't for the Internet, Murong Xuecun might still be working as a sales manager at a car company in the southern Chinese city of Chengdu. That is what he was doing when he started writing his first novel on his office's online bulletin board system back in 2001. Raul breaks record as Real Madrid close gap February 15, 2009 at 3:15 pm Raul Gonzalez became the leading scorer in Real Madrid history after scoring twice in the 4-0 Primera Liga victory at Sporting Gijon on Sunday. Israel expects pope to visit in May February 15, 2009 at 3:12 pm Pope Benedict XVI will visit Israel in May, outgoing Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert announced Sunday. GOP senators say Obama off to bad start February 15, 2009 at 3:07 pm Top Republican lawmakers Sunday called on President Obama to change his political strategy, arguing that the passage of a massive stimulus bill on a party-line vote showed he has failed to deliver the "change" he promised. Strauss hits century as England take charge February 15, 2009 at 2:47 pm Captain Andrew Strauss hit his 15th Test hundred as England took early control of the hastily-arranged third cricket Test in Antigua on Sunday. Hamburg defeat Arminia to move up to third February 15, 2009 at 2:29 pm Hamburg are up to third place in the tightest Bundesliga title race in years, after a 2-0 home victory over Arminia Bielefeld on Sunday. Saudi activist: Female minister 'first step' but more needed February 15, 2009 at 2:26 pm The appointment of a woman to Saudi Arabia's influential council of ministers is a "first step" for women's rights in the country, but it's unclear if she will have any real power, an outspoken advocate said Sunday. Iraqi politician hurt in Mosul attack; U.S. soldier killed February 15, 2009 at 2:06 pm Insurgents in the northern Iraqi city of Mosul placed a bomb on a car carrying a local politician Sunday, wounding him in the blast, according to a Mosul police official. Mauresmo rolls back years in Paris final February 15, 2009 at 1:27 pm Former world number one Amelie Mauresmo rolled back the years to beat Elena Dementieva 7-6 2-6 6-4 in the final of the Paris Open, to secure her first tournament title in two years -- delighting the home fans at the Stade Pierre de Coubertin in the process. Celtic and Rangers play out goalless draw February 15, 2009 at 1:00 pm Celtic striker Scott McDonald missed the chance of the game and home goalkeeper Artur Boruc made two impressive saves as Celtic and Rangers drew 0-0 in the Old Firm derby at Celtic Park. Ireland keep their Six Nations hopes alive February 15, 2009 at 12:40 pm Ireland's bid for the Six Nations rugby title gathered further momentum with a scrappy 38-9 victory against Italy at the Stadio Flaminio, Rome on Sunday. Pranger takes slalom as rivals crash out February 15, 2009 at 12:17 pm Austrian Manfred Pranger won the men's slalom gold medal at the world skiing championships at Val d'Isere on Sunday, after watching his main rivals for victory crash out of contention one by one. Murray defeats injury-hit Nadal in final February 15, 2009 at 12:14 pm Second seed Andy Murray collected his 10th career title after defeating world number one Rafael Nadal, who was hampered by a knee injury, 6-3 4-6 6-0 in the final of the ABN AMRO tournament in Rotterdam on Sunday. Wie denied opening LPGA win by Stanford February 15, 2009 at 10:25 am Angela Stanford has won the season-opening SBS Open at Turtle Bay, depriving Hawaii native Michelle Wie of a dramatic first-ever LPGA victory on home soil. UAE denies visa to Israeli tennis player February 15, 2009 at 10:20 am The United Arab Emirates has refused to grant a visa to a female Israeli tennis player, preventing her from competing in the Sony Ericsson World Tennis Association Tour in Dubai, the WTA said in a statement Sunday. Loeb continues streak with Norway victory February 15, 2009 at 9:58 am Sebastien Loeb continued his perfect start to the new World Rally Championship season by taking victory in Norway -- dealing a major blow to Ford's title hopes in the process. Air Force One is one 'spiffy ride,' Obama says February 15, 2009 at 9:47 am During the first couple of weeks of his presidency, Barack Obama has made good use of his "spiffy" new ride. Taliban announce 'cease-fire' in Pakistani valley February 15, 2009 at 9:29 am Taliban spokesman Muslim Khan announced a 10-day cease-fire on Sunday in Pakistan's Swat Valley, a volatile region in North West Frontier Province that is largely controlled by the Taliban. Four dead in shooting spree in upstate New York counties February 15, 2009 at 9:25 am A former hospital worker systematically shot and killed four people in upstate New York on Saturday, authorities in two counties said. World's richest countries pledge to fix economy February 15, 2009 at 8:51 am The world's richest countries committed to "any further action that may prove necessary" to restore confidence in the global financial system, their finance ministers said as they wrapped up a two-day meeting in Rome. Zimbabwe accuses new minister of terrorism February 15, 2009 at 8:18 am Roy Bennett, the former Zimbabwean opposition activist who was arrested Friday shortly before he was due to become a Cabinet minister, has been charged with conspiracy to commit banditry, sabotage and terrorism, his lawyer told CNN. Peanut processor files for bankruptcy February 15, 2009 at 7:31 am The peanut processing company at the heart of a national salmonella outbreak, Peanut Corp. of America, filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy liquidation in court Friday in Lynchburg, Virginia. Venezuelans to vote on term limits for elected officials February 15, 2009 at 7:19 am Venezuelans were deciding Sunday whether to change the constitution to allow President Hugo Chavez and other elected officials to run for office indefinitely. Israel denies reports of Hamas negotiations February 15, 2009 at 6:33 am Israel's prime minister denied media reports that it is negotiating with the militant group Hamas, which controls Gaza, but said there will be Israeli "consultations" Sunday "regarding the situation in the south." Second boy claims to be dad in UK baby case February 15, 2009 at 6:14 am A second teenager has reportedly claimed to be the father of a child born to a teenaged girl in a case which has caused an outcry in Britain. World's richest countries pledge to fix economy February 15, 2009 at 5:01 am The world's richest countries committed to "any further action that may prove necessary" to restore confidence in the global financial system, their finance ministers said as they wrapped up a two-day meeting in Rome. For many Chinese, literary dreams go online February 15, 2009 at 2:27 am If it weren't for the Internet, Murong Xuecun might still be working as a sales manager at a car company in the southern Chinese city of Chengdu. That is what he was doing when he started writing his first novel on his office's online bulletin board system back in 2001. Explosive goes off in California prison February 14, 2009 at 10:56 pm An improvised explosive device went off inside a federal prison in California during a search Saturday, according to federal authorities.