Contacts under way over European aid for Ireland - report

Informal contacts are under way between Brussels Berlin and other capitals to assess their readiness to activate a 750 billion euro fund for Ireland if it seeks such a rescue the Irish Times reported on Friday.

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Body found under power lines in central Surrey, homicide suspected

A couple walking under a BC Hydro right-of-way in Surrey around noon today came across what looked to be a body.

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U.S. National Under-18 Team Claims Four Nations Tournament Title in 5-4 Win Over Sweden

SUNDSVALL, Sweden - Robbie Russo (Westmont, Ill.) scored one goal in regulation and twice in the shootout and Matt McNeely (Burnsville, Minn.) made 37 saves as the U.S. National Under-18 Team defeated Sweden, 5-4, to claim its second consecutive 2010 Under-18 Four Nations Cup title here today at Sundsvall Arena.

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Miners to drill under Sydney for gas

Miners are to drill under central Sydney hoping to strike what is believed to be a vast natural gas reserve that could reduce the Australian city's carbon footprint.

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