Europe

Zanvoort, Netherlands -- Defending champion Darren Clarke shot 3-under-par 67 Friday to tie Peter Hedblom for the 36-hole lead at the KLM Open golf tournament at Zanvoort, Netherlands.

Stockholm, Sweden -- Authorities in Sweden said they are searching for a burglar nicknamed "Spiderman" for his ability to climb drainage pipes.

Nairobi, Kenya -- A solar phone that recharges even on cloudy days is expected to be a hit in Kenya, where electricity is scarce, Safaricom officials said.

Tubingen, Germany -- People really do walk in circles when they don't have visual cues to tell them where to head, scientists in Germany said.

Barnstable, England -- A 6-year-old boy in Barnstable, England, says he found a small meteorite while collecting eggs from his family's hens.

Connah's Quay, Wales -- A man in the Welsh county of Flintshire says county workers refused to pick up his garden waste bin since it contained some bruised apples.

London -- News International in London said Thursday it would cease publication of its free Londonpaper to cut operating expenses.

Mike Myers jumped at the chance to play a British General in Quentin Tarantino's new movie Inglourious Basterds, because the cameo fulfilled a childhood dream.

Zandvoort, Netherlands -- Paul McGinley and Garry Orr shot 6-under-par 64 Thursday and share the lead after the first round at the KLM Open golf tournament at Zandvoort, Netherlands.

Leeds, England -- British scientists say targeted investments in climate science could lead to enormous economic savings for both the United Kingdom and Europe.