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<i>Peter Bills</i>: French privacy laws dubiously applied

Melting ice exposes frozen past

Archaeologists have gained an unexpected benefit from global warming.

Kidnap crisis leaves few options

Sarkozy has back to wall as spread of al Qaeda terror group in France's ex-colonies hits region.

Re-imaging Belfast's troubled past

As violence recedes, many people wantto have contentious murals removed from everyday life.

Raking it in from afar

Private navy may help defeat pirates

London insurers have radical plans to reduce seaborne hijackings.

Ex terrorist's trial begins

More than three decades later, Stuttgart court hearing revisits one of Germany's most devastating political murders.

Ireland slips back into the dark Eighties

The country may have to suffer the indignity, like Greece, of asking for a bailout to keep it afloat.

'Mumbai-style' commando raid plan uncovered

An al Qaeda plot to launch co-ordinated terror attacks in Britain, France and Germany involving shooting sprees on civilians has been uncovered in Pakistan.

Gold strengthens overnight as greenback weakens

At home: Inside out

Summer is coming and it's time to get creative with your outside space. <i>Viva</i> speaks to Danish furniture supremo Anders Noorgard about the hottest trends in outdoor luxury.

IVF boosts odds of baby boy - study

Cycling: Henderson back on his bike

Greg Henderson might not be flying British Airways again after his world road championships preprations were stalled by a lost bike.

Paris exits Chirac case

Wine: New breed is fortifying

My nana loved her occasional sherry. It sat on a highly polished mahogany side table in a splendid crystal decanter, with an elaborate stopper on top.

<i>Wynne Gray</i>: Let's raise a glass to the good fortune of P Divvy