Europe

Paris -- Novak Djokovic trounced Rafael Nadal 6-2, 6-3 Saturday to reach the title match of the Paribas Masters tennis tournament in Paris.

Levi, Finland -- Germany's Maria Riesch edged American Lindsay Vonn by a fraction of a second in Saturday's finals of the World Cup women's slalom at Levi, Finland.

New York, November 13 -- Europe has for long buckled under the weight of economic downturn. Not any longer. The 16 euro nations have for the first time reported growth in the third quarter this year, a convincing sign that the economy is rebounding.

Madrid, November 13 -- Thursday saw one of the biggest mergers of the airline industry-- British Airways' with Spain's Iberia.

Paris -- Third-seeded Novak Djokovic led Thursday's winners, but fourth-seeded Andy Murray lost at the Paribas Masters men's tennis tournament in Paris.

Motala, Sweden -- One worker's strong perfume allegedly sparked an attack from a second worker tired of the smell, officials in Motala, Sweden said.

London -- George Hamilton, Samantha Fox and Camilla Dallerup have signed up to compete in Britain's version of "I'm a Celebrity ... Get Me Out of Here!" producers said.

Oldbury, England -- An Oldbury, England, woman says she'll fight a $125 littering fine handed her for feeding ducks and geese in a park with her toddler son.

Brussels -- Talented young women's tennis star Yanina Wickmayer of Belgium remains confused about her one-year suspension for anti-doping violations.

London -- British Airways Thursday warned no deal was guaranteed as the board of directors at the Spanish airline Iberia agreed to a merger with BA.