Subject: U.N. special envoy in Malaysia; Malaysian F.M. rejects economic sanctions

From: "Reyna Cote" <[email-masked]>
Date: Sat, 20 Oct 2007 12:24:21 +0300

Cantat, the 43-year-old lead singer of one of France's most popular bands, Noir Desir (Black Desire), left the Muret prison near the southwest city of Toulouse in a car driven by his group's drummer, Denis Barthe.The victim's mother, Nadine Trintignant, had opposed Cantat's early release, saying it was a blow for the those fighting to end violence against women.The traffic charges are the latest in what has been a difficult year for the former teen sensation. Timeline: Britney Spears in the news ťThe two parties also missed a chance to form the government together following the March 2006 parliamentary election, disappointing supporters.Britney Spears drives away from a family-court appearance last week.Together, the parties won 228 seats in the 450-member legislature, Central Election Commission spokesman Konstantin Khivrenko said -- two clear of a majority. The rival party led by Prime Minister Viktor Yanukovych won more votes than any other, but it was only enough for 175 seats.The pop star's first album of new material since 2003 is set for release later this month. Spears and Federline have been embroiled in a bitter custody fight over their sons, Sean Preston, 2, and Jayden James, 1.After holding talks with the president, Tymoshenko and the leaders of the pro-Yushchenko party signed an agreement that gives Tymoshenko's party the right to name the prime minister -- virtually assuring she would get the post -- and allows Yushchenko's party to name the parliament speaker.LOS ANGELES, California (CNN) -- Pop star Britney Spears turned herself in to be booked on charges stemming from an August fender bender, police said.