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Search for Air France black box to resume
PARIS - The search for the wreckage and black boxes of an Air France aircraft which crashed into the Atlantic last year killing all 228 people on board will resume in February, the French government said yesterday.
Flight AF447, an Airbus A330, crashed into the sea between Rio de Janeiro and Paris on June 1st, 2009. An initial search found wreckage and bodies but not the flight recorders.
"The fourth search phase should start in February, 2011, in line with the hypotheses that were put forward on October 5th at the last information committee of the families," the French transport ministry said. - (Reuters)
Elton seeks role in royal wedding
LONDON - Veteran chart star Sir Elton John yesterday suggested he could have a role at next year's royal wedding.
The musician - who was a favourite of Prince William's late mother Diana, Princess of Wales - said he would "probably" perform.
Sir Elton famously performed at the princess's funeral after the lyrics to his hit Candle In The Wind were adapted to reflect her life.
The song went on to become the biggest-selling single in UK chart history.
William and fiancée Kate Middleton announced their engagement last week and are to marry on April 29th at Westminster Abbey. - (PA)