Reuters - Armed robbers stole gems worth 85 million euros (74 million pounds) from luxury jewellers in the heart of Paris, during a raid described by French media on Friday as the most lucrative heist in France`s history.
Reuters - The French say they need the largest condoms in Europe while Greeks get by on smaller ones, according to a Europe-wide study by a German consultancy that provides advice on condoms.
Reuters - Three Norwegian tourists came under fire and one was shot after the satellite navigation system in their car guided them straight into one of Rio de Janeiro`s most dangerous slums.
Reuters - Wall Street may struggle to build on its best week in almost 30 years next week, as investors grapple with a raft of economic data, including the November jobs report, that will likely provide more evidence of a deep economic downturn.
Reuters - The U.S. auto industry`s best chance for $25 billion in immediate government help for surviving its steepest financial slide rests with Congress, which may have a brief window next week to act.
