Carrefour launches new low-cost range of products for the budget-conscious amid recession

PARIS — French retailer Carrefour SA said Wednesday it is launching a new low-cost range of products to attract cost-conscious consumers hurt by the recession and to win market share on its home turf.

German trial to begin for 4 suspects accused of plotting terror attacks on US, German targets

DUESSELDORF, Germany — Four men go on trial Wednesday for allegedly plotting to attack U.S. and German targets in central Germany — a plan foiled by authorities in 2007.

4 men go on trial over foiled 2007 terrorist plot in Germany

DUESSELDORF, Germany — Four men are going on trial Wednesday for allegedly plotting to attack U.S. and German targets in central Germany in 2007.

French warship carrying 11 suspected pirate prisoners docks in Kenya

MOMBASA, Kenya — A French naval frigate carrying 11 suspected pirates has docked in the Kenyan port of Mombasa.

UK authorities say they want to deport 9 men caught up in terror raids

LONDON — British authorities are seeking to deport nine terrorism suspects arrested earlier this month in a highly publicized police operation, officials said Tuesday.

Former French Open champ Gaudio picks up first round win at Barcelona for 1st win in two years

BARCELONA, Spain — Former French Open champion Gaston Gaudio won his first match in nearly two years by Argentine countryman Diego Junqueira 6-4, 3-6, 6-4 at the Barcelona Open on Tuesday.

French interior minister says police find 200 illegal migrants in mass ID check in Calais

CALAIS, France — French police raided tent camps for a mass identity check Tuesday and detained nearly 200 people found without residency papers around Calais, an English Channel port that is a magnet for illegal migrants trying to reach Britain.

Bolivia rejects Ireland, Croatia, Hungary requests for info in alleged assassination plot

LA PAZ, Bolivia — Bolivian President Evo Morales on Tuesday rejected requests from the governments of Ireland, Croatia and Hungary seeking information about the deaths of three of their citizens whom Bolivia accuses of plotting to assassinate Morales.

European Union report adds more fuel to fight over WADA’s anti-doping policy

BRUSSELS — The European Union will face increased calls this week to force the World Anti-Doping Agency into softening its out-of-competition drug-testing rules following a report criticizing them for alleged privacy violations.

British cricket teams play on Mount Everest to set high-altitude record

KATMANDU, Nepal — Two teams of British cricketers played on the foot of Mount Everest Tuesday in an attempt to set a high-altitude record for field sports.

The premier has no clothes: Berlusconi appears half-naked in work by Italian artist

ROME — The premier has no clothes.

Hip-hop singer Lauryn Hill to headline Stockholm Jazz Festival as part of European tour

STOCKHOLM — Organizers say former Fugees singer Lauryn Hill will be the headline act for the Stockholm Jazz Festival in July.

Former Liverpool star Robbie Fowler to make debut for North Queensland against Sydney FC

SYDNEY — Former Liverpool and England striker Robbie Fowler will make his Australian competition debut for expansion team North Queensland Fury against Sydney FC in Townsville on Aug. 8, the A-League announced Monday.

Kidnapped Swiss Red Cross worker freed in Philippines, Italian man still held by militants

MANILA, Philippines — A Swiss Red Cross worker was freed Saturday after three months of captivity in a Philippine jungle, but al-Qaida-linked militants were still holding an Italian hostage who is ill and needs surgery, officials said.

British soldier killed in Afghanistan

LONDON — Britain’s defense ministry says a soldier has been killed while on patrol in southern Afghanistan.