EUROPE NEWS AT 1200GMT

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EU-KOSOVO

BRUSSELS, Belgium _ EU foreign ministers are locked in negotiations with Cyprus _ the lone holdout _ over whether the bloc should recognize Kosovo's drive for independence from Serbia. Developing. By Constant Brand.

WITH: KOSOVO STATUS

EU-RUSSIA-IRAN

BRUSSELS, Belgium _ EU foreign ministers discuss further sanctions against Iran over its nuclear enrichment plans _ and attempt to sway Russia to sign up to new U.N. resolution. By 1400GMT. By Constant Brand.

WITH: EU-PALESTINIANS

NORWAY-NOBEL PRIZES

OSLO, Norway _ Al Gore and the U.N. climate panel's chief scientist accept the Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo for sounding the alarm over what the former U.S. vice president calls the "planetary emergency" of global warming. Developing from presentation ceremony now underway. By Doug Mellgren. AP Photos.

WITH: NOBEL PRIZES-GORE, GLANCE & LIST.

RUSSIA-PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION

MOSCOW _ President Vladimir Putin expresses support for First Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev to run for president. Developing. By Jim Heintz.

FRANCE-LIBYA-GADHAFI VISIT

PARIS _ Libyan leader Col. Moammar Gadhafi is on a state visit to France that is likely to conclude with deals worth millions. But the invitation has drawn protests _ including from a government minister. Developing; Gadhafi arrives 1300GMT. By Elaine Ganley. AP Photos.

TURKEY-MIGRANTS

ANKARA, Turkey _ A boat carrying at least 60 illegal migrants has sunk off Turkey's Aegean coast and at least 31 bodies have washed up on the shore. Developing.

BELGIUM-GOVERNMENT CRISIS

BRUSSELS, Belgium _ Half a year and counting _ Belgium remains without a government after the June 10 elections created a political quagmire which has brought the deep divisions between the nation's Dutch-speakers and Francophones to the fore. Moved. By Raf Casert.

EUROPE-AFRICA-OLD BAGGAGE

LISBON, Portugal _ The first summit in seven years between Europe and Africa has split opinion: Was it a first baby step toward better ties? Or was it a failure, with few results to show for all the triumphant presentation? By 1500GMT. By Barry Hatton.

BRITAIN-MISSING MAN

HARTLEPOOL, England _ A man accused of faking his own death in an insurance scam is ordered by a court to remain in custody, charged with fraud and acquiring a passport under a false name. Moved. By Rob Harris. AP Photos.

BUSINESS & FINANCE:

SWITZERLAND-UBS

ZURICH, Switzerland _ Swiss banking giant UBS AG says it will write off a further US$10 billion (6.83 billion) on losses in the U.S. subprime lending market. Moved.

WITH: SINGAPORE-UBS

COM-FRANCE-LAFARGE

PARIS _ Lafarge SA, the world's largest cement maker, says it is buying Egypt's Orascom Construction Industries Cement group, the leading player in the Middle East and Mediterranean basin, for 8.8 billion (US$12.89 billion). Moved.

INDIA-VOLVO-EICHER MOTORS

NEW DELHI _ Swedish truckmaker Volvo AB reaches a tentative deal with Indian automaker Eicher Motors Ltd. to set up a joint venture that will combine the companies' truck and bus businesses in India. Moved. By Rajesh Mahapatra.

SPORTS:

CHAMPIONS PREVIEW

LONDON _ Liverpool is hoping to rely on its history of comebacks to reach the second round of the Champions League. The five-time European champion needs a win at Marseille on Tuesday to advance and avoid watching scoreboards for help. Moved. By Krystyna Rudzki.

LONDON 2012-BUDGET

LONDON _ Amid speculation that costs for the London 2012 games will rise, Olympics Minister Tessa Jowell is expected to discuss the Olympic budget in the British Parliament. By 1630GMT.

REAL MADRID-LAZIO

MADRID, Spain _ Only a major collapse will deny Real Madrid from reaching the next stage of the Champions League when it hosts Lazio on Tuesday. Moved. By Paul Logothetis.

FEATURES & ARTS:

BRITAIN-LED ZEPPELIN

LONDON _ Led Zeppelin fans from around the world descend on London to see the legendary rock 'n' roll band perform a full set Monday night for the first time in almost three decades. Developing. By Chris Lehourites. AP Photos.

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