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    England, Netherlands maintain perfect WCup starts  Oct 16, 2008
    Lithuania edged last-place Faeroe Islands 1-0 to keep the pressure on Group 7 leader Serbia, which both have nine points from four games. Sponsored Links. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)

    Soccer | World Cup 2010 Qualifying: Rooney powers England past Belarus, 3-1  Oct 16, 2008
    Austria, which started its campaign by upsetting France 3-1 in September, now only has a slim theoretical chance left to qualify after losing to Lithuania and Serbia and drawing with the Faeroe Islands. Midfielder Milos Krasic surprised Austria goal keeper Alexander Manninger in the 14th minute with a high 20-meter (yards) shot to give Serbia an early lead. (International Herald Tribune)

    France, Portugal already lagging in World Cup  Oct 10, 2008
    After a 3-1 loss to Austria, France rallied with a 2-1 victory over Serbia but a defeat in Bucharest on Saturday will send the team down to fifth with only the Faeroe Islands below. While France face the Romanians without defender William Gallas and midfielder Lassana Diarra, Portugal coach Queiroz has four key players missing through injury. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)

    Austria's coach feared Faeroe Islands match  Oct 6, 2008
    The prospect of having to play the Faeroe Islands in World Cup qualifying was one of the main reasons why Austria coach Josef Hickersberger quit his job after the European Championship last June. The Faeroe Islands beat Austria 1-0 in their first-ever international match in September 1990 ... "Our World Cup qualifying draw including the Faeroe Islands is one of the reasons why I am no longer coach of the national team," Hickersberger was quoted as saying by the Austria Press Agency on Monday. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)

    Romania coach wants France win to ease humiliation  Oct 6, 2008
    Romania managed a 1-0 win at the Faeroe Islands in its second Group 7 match the following week. Today in Sports. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)

    England, France and Italy win in World Cup qualifying matches  Sep 11, 2008
    France and Serbia both have three points from two matches in Group 7 - which also includes Lithuania, Austria, Romania and the Faeroe Islands. The French lost to Austria 3-1 on Saturday, and Domenech was expected to lose his job if France failed again in front of a hostile Stade de France crowd. (International Herald Tribune)

    International Soccer Results on Wednesday  Sep 11, 2008
    Faeroe Islands 0, Romania 1. France 2, Serbia 1. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)

    France desperate for victory against Serbia  Sep 9, 2008
    "We will have to fight until the end.''Many were questioning whether Domenech himself would be ready, even before the loss in Vienna.In July, the French Football Federation voted to keep Domenech in charge following an embarrassing first-round exit from the European Championship. Unconfirmed reports said the FFF gave him a target of taking at least five points from France's first three qualifiers - meaning France now has to beat Serbia.Serbia opened with a 2-0 win over long shot Faeroe Islands... (MSNBC -- Sports)

    Another defeat could finish France's Domenech  Sep 9, 2008
    Serbia beat the Faeroe Islands 2-0 last weekend and coach Radomir Antic, who has no injury worries, will look to pair Zigic with Marko Pantelic in attack. Pantelic, who has scored 40 goals in 91 league games for Hertha Berlin, said Zigic was much more than just a big target man. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)

    Portugal favored against Denmark  Sep 9, 2008
    The former Manchester United assistant coach has racked up two wins in his first two matches since taking over in July, but they were a friendly game against the Faeroe Islands and the opening qualifier last weekend in Malta when the Portuguese spent an hour trying to put the ball into the net before winning 4-0. For his third game in charge, Portugal faces the Danes without the injured Cristiano Ronaldo but otherwise at full strength for the encounter at Jose Alvalade Stadium. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)

    French coach feeling heat after loss to Austria  Sep 8, 2008
    Domenech prefers to look to the future, and hopes his beleaguered team can turn things around over the nine remaining qualifying matches in Group 7, which includes Romania, Lithuania, and Faeroe Islands. "Qualification is achieved over a series of matches. There is one coming on Wednesday against Serbia and we will have to be ready, with will and determination," Domenech said after the loss to Austria. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)

    Saturday International Soccer Results  Sep 8, 2008
    Serbia 2, Faeroe Islands 0. Group Eight. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)

    European powers look flat in 1st qualifiers  Sep 7, 2008
    Lithuania took an early lead in Group 7 following a 3-0 win at Romania, while Serbia beat visiting Faeroe Islands 2-0. Italy escaped with victory following an injury-time goal from Antonio Di Natale, while England needed two second-half goals from substitute Joe Cole to earn a 2-0 win at Andorra in Group 6 and end the jeers from their own supporters at Barcelona's Olympic Stadium. (MSNBC -- Sports)

    Cup Roundup: Austria stuns France in qualifier  Sep 7, 2008
    But Lithuania and not Austria was the surprise early leader of Group 7 following a shock 3-0 win at Romania, while Serbia beat visiting Faeroe Islands 2-0. Italy appeared on track for a routine Group 8 victory at Cyprus when Di Natale put Italy ahead in the eighth minute. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)

    MLS race heating up  Sep 7, 2008
    But Lithuania and not Austria was the surprise early leader of Group 7 following a 3-0 win at Romania, while Serbia beat visiting Faeroe Islands, 2-0. Italy escaped with victory following an injury-time goal from Antonio Di Natale. (Boston Globe -- Sports)

    France begins qualifying quest for the '10 W.C.  Sep 5, 2008
    France, Austria and Serbia are joined in Group 7 by Lithuania, Faeroe Islands and Romania. Although France beat Sweden 3-2 in a friendly last month, the players are well aware that anything less than a win against Austria will have the critics queuing up once again, and the fans shaking their heads. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)

    Wigan defender Scharner added to Austria squad  Aug 31, 2008
    Austria is in World Cup qualifying Group 7, which also includes Romania, Serbia and the Faeroe Islands. Today in Sports. (International Herald Tribune -- Travel)

    Serbia coach hopes to lure Bara's Bojan Krkic  Aug 26, 2008
    Antic on Monday recalled veteran defender Mladen Krstajic to the squad for the opening World Cup qualifiers against the Faeroe Islands and France. Copyright 2008. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)

    Antic recalls Krstajic to Serbia squad  Aug 25, 2008
    Serbia's new coach Radomir Antic recalled veteran defender Mladen Krstajic to the squad Monday for the opening World Cup qualifiers against the Faeroe Islands and France ... Serbia plays the Faeroe Islands in Belgrade on Sept. 6 and France in Paris on Sept. 10. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)

    Int'l roundup: Italy, England held, Spain cruises  Aug 22, 2008
    Italy's Marcello Lippi saw his 2006 World Cup-winning side rally from a two-goal deficit to draw 2-2 with Austria, while Carlos Queiroz began a second spell leading Portugal with a 5-0 rout of the Faeroe Islands ... Despite star winger Cristiano Ronaldo being injured, Portugal predictably dominated the Faeroe Islands. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)

    Roundup: England, Italy stumble; Spain wins  Aug 21, 2008
    Portugal, despite missing injured star Cristiano Ronaldo, routed the visiting Faeroe Islands 5-0 on goals by Carlos Martins, Simao Sabrosa, Duda, Bruno Alves and Nani. The game marked the return of Portugal coach Carlos Queiroz, who quit after Portugal failed to qualify for the 1994 World Cup. (MSNBC -- Sports)

    Footbal roundup: Winning start for Spain's Del Bosque; Italy draws  Aug 21, 2008
    Italy's Marcello Lippi saw his 2006 World Cup-winning side rally from a two-goal deficit to draw 2-2 with Austria, while Carlos Queiroz began a second spell leading Portugal with a 5-0 rout of the Faeroe Islands ... Despite star winger Cristiano Ronaldo being injured, Portugal rebounded from underperforming at Euro 2008 with a dominating victory over the Faeroe Islands. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)

    Italy, England held, Spain wins in friendlies  Aug 21, 2008
    Italy's Marcello Lippi saw his 2006 World Cup-winning side rally from a two-goal deficit to draw 2-2 with Austria, while Carlos Queiroz began a second spell leading Portugal with a 5-0 rout of the Faeroe Islands ... " England, which failed to qualify for Euro 2008, opens World Cup qualifying with away matches against Andorra on Sept. 6 and Croatia four days later. Despite star winger Cristiano Ronaldo being injured, Portugal predictably dominated the Faeroe Islands. Carlos Martins, Simao... (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)

    Report: Antic appointed Serbia coach  Aug 20, 2008
    Antic will lead Serbia through World Cup qualifiers against France, Lithuania, Romania, Austria and the Faeroe Islands. . (International Herald Tribune -- Travel)

    Nordics to enter tax deals with Channel Islands  Aug 4, 2008
    Project leader Torsten Fensby of the Nordic Council of Ministers says Norway, Denmark, Finland, Sweden, Greenland and the Faeroe Islands will sign agreements with the British islands of Jersey and Guernsey on Oct. 28. He said Monday that a similar deal was struck with the Isle of Man last year. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)

    Former Czech coach Karel Bruckner to take over Austria's national team  Jul 25, 2008
    Austria starts its 2010 World Cup qualifying campaign against France in Vienna on Sept. 6 and will also play Romania, Serbia, Lithuania and the Faeroe Islands in Group 7. . (International Herald Tribune -- Health)

    Total solar eclipses  Jul 7, 2008
    2015 Faeroe Islands, Svalbard. 2016 Sumatra, Borneo, Sulawesi. (Boston Globe)

    Fenerbahce gets Champions League matchup with Hungary's MTK, waits on Aragones  Jul 1, 2008
    The first round includes a meeting between Dinamo Tbilisi of Georgia and NSI Runavik of the Faeroe Islands, meaning the clubs will have to travel more than 4,000 kilometers (2,500 miles) between the former Soviet Union republic on the east shores of the Black Sea and the tiny isles situated between Iceland and Norway. The winner will earn the right to travel to Greece in the second qualifying round to face Panathinaikos, a European Cup finalist in 1971. (International Herald Tribune -- Health)

    UEFA Cup Qualifying Draw  Jul 1, 2008
    Brondby (Denmark) vs. B36 Torshavn (Faeroe Islands) ... Streymur (Faeroe Islands) vs. Manchester City (England). (International Herald Tribune -- Travel)

    European Cups Qualifying Draw  Jul 1, 2008
    Dinamo Tbilisi (Georgia) vs. NSI Runavik (Faeroe Islands) ... Brondby (Denmark) vs. B36 Torshavn (Faeroe Islands) ... Streymur (Faeroe Islands) vs. Manchester City (England). (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)

    Wednesday's International Soccer Scores  Jun 5, 2008
    Estonia 4, Faeroe Islands 3. Spain 1, United States 0. (International Herald Tribune)

    Inzaghi left off Italy squad  May 21, 2008
    "I thought I showed loyalty and support of Donadoni, participating in away games without playing, responding to the call to play in the Faeroe Islands last summer like any other game," Inzaghi said. "I'm disappointed, above all on a personal level.". (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)

    Lyon waiting on Benzema's fitness for Champions League match against Barcelona  Nov 26, 2007
    Benzema scored twice against Faeroe Islands and created a goal for Sidney Govou in last week's 2-2 draw in Ukraine. "He is still in pain," Lyon doctor Jean-Jacques Amprino told the club's Web site Sunday. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)

    Euro roundup: Russia, Portugal, Sweden qualify  Nov 22, 2007
    Italy finished atop Group B with a 3-1 victory over Faeroe Islands and France finished second after a 2-2 tie with Ukraine in Kiev. The Czech Republic finished ahead of Germany in Group D by winning 2-0 at Cyprus with goals by Daniel Pudil and Jan Koller. (MSNBC -- Sports)

    Russia, Portugal, Sweden and Turkey all in  Nov 22, 2007
    Italy led Group B with a 3-1 victory over Faeroe Islands, and France finished second after a 2-2 tie with Ukraine in Kiev. The Czech Republic finished ahead of Germany in Group D by winning 2-0 at Cyprus with goals by Daniel Pudil and Jan Koller. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)

    * EURO 2008: World champs Italy qualify for Euro '08  Nov 19, 2007
    Italy still have to play the Faeroe Islands on Wednesday, when France visit Ukraine. Italy fans celebrate their 2-1 victory against Scotland in the Euro 2008 Group B qualifying soccer match at Hampden Park, Glasgow, Scotland, on Saturday. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)

    Tears turn to cheers in Italy Euro '08 berth  Nov 18, 2007
    If the score had remained level, Italy's qualification would have been delayed until Wednesday, when it is expected to sweep aside the Faeroe Islands, which is without a point in Group B.. But Christian Panucci headed Toni's cross into the net in the 90th to end Scotland's perfect record at home in qualifying. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)

    Euro 2008 Qualifying  Nov 18, 2007
    Italy still has to play the Faeroe Islands on Wednesday, when France visits Ukraine. "We knew that we had to play a physical match and given the (wet) conditions even more so," Italy coach Roberto Donadoni said. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)

    Reeling Italy seeks uplifting Scotland victory  Nov 17, 2007
    "We know these guys have got strong mentalities and they can handle any situation.'' Claiming a point at Hampden Park should be enough for Roberto Donadoni's team with victory a near-certainty four days later against the Faeroe Islands - without a point in Group B. "Taking the field looking for a draw would mean that you risk losing the game,'' said Luca Toni, who is expected to lead the forward line, supported by Antonio Di Natale and Mauro Camoranesi. Italy - unbeaten in eight matches - wants... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)

    * Danish government wins re-election for third term  Nov 15, 2007
    With 100 percent of votes counted, and unofficial results from the territories of Greenland and the Faeroe Islands, the governing bloc had won 95 of the 179 seats in parliament, including five for Naser Khader's New Alliance. The opposition got 84 seats. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)

    France hoping for an Italy win over Scotland  Nov 15, 2007
    SI.com - Soccer - France holds no grudges vs. Italy in Euro qualifying - Wednesday November 14, 2007 10:08AM. Italy holds its, France's fate in quals. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)

    Danes re-elect center-right coalition to 3rd term  Nov 14, 2007
    It was not immediately clear who won the remaining four seats, held by delegates from the semiautonomous territories of Greenland and the Faeroe Islands. While that result would not change the governments victory, it could decide whether it needs need the support of Khaders party to control a majority in Parliament. (MSNBC -- International)

    Italy meets Scotland with both teams aiming for a place at Euro 2008; Portugal going for win  Nov 14, 2007
    " An injury-hit Scotland stumbled to a 2-0 loss at Georgia last month, but McLeish has a stronger squad this time. Strikers Kenny Miller and Garry O'Connor should have recovered from groin injuries in time to play, while Celtic midfielder Scott Brown is fit despite a dangerous tackle by Benfica's Augustin Binya in the Champions League last week. A draw would leave Italy needing only to win its final game Wednesday against last-place Faeroe Islands, while Scotland would then be hoping for Ukraine... (International Herald Tribune -- Business)

    Inzaghi, Del Piero left off Italy for qualifiers  Nov 12, 2007
    ROME (AP) -- Filippo Inzaghi and Alessandro Del Piero were left off Italy's squad for the Azzurri's final two European Championship qualifiers against Scotland and the Faeroe Islands ... The Azzurri face Scotland on Saturday in Glasgow, then host the Faeroe Islands in Modena four days later. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)

    Europe Storm Causes Surging Waters  Nov 10, 2007
    The storm also hit the Faeroe Islands, a Danish territory between Scotland and Iceland, forcing the main international airport at Vagar to close and ferry and bus companies to suspend their services. A few ferry crossings between Sweden and Norway and Denmark, were also canceled. (Time.com)

    Scotland calls all in for Italy  Nov 9, 2007
    It can also advance with a draw if France loses its final game against Ukraine or Italy stumbles against Faeroe Islands on Nov. 21, while a loss will mean elimination. "The squad pretty much picked itself," McLeish said. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)

    France: Anelka  Nov 9, 2007
    Anelka scored the opening goal in France's 6-0 win away to Faeroe Islands last month but then missed the subsequent qualifier against Lithuania because of a thigh injury. David Trezeguet, largely out of favor with Domenech since the World Cup, was left out again despite what the coach acknowledged has been his "super start to the season'' at Juventus. "There's some competition (for the job) and a choice to be made for one specific game,'' he said. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)

    Henry overtakes Platini to set French record  Oct 18, 2007
    Four days later on the final day of qualifying, Italy hosts the Faeroe Islands and France is at Ukraine. The top two teams in each group advance to next year's 16-nation tournament in Austria and Switzerland. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)

    Soccer: Euro 2008 qualifying roundup  Oct 18, 2007
    " Ukraine, out of contention, beat the Faeroe Islands 5-0 in the same group. Romania leads Group G after goals by Florentin Petre and Ciprian Marica, while the Netherlands also looks likely to qualify after a 2-0 win over Slovenia. "We wanted this victory and we managed to get it," Romania coach Victor Piturca said. "The players did not relax with Luxembourg and we played the way we wanted to. " Bulgaria scored a late goal and its goalkeeper then saved a penalty to earn a 1-1 draw at Albania,... (International Herald Tribune)

    Greece, Czechs, Romania advance to Euro 2008  Oct 18, 2007
    Ukraine, out of contention, beat the Faeroe Islands 5-0 in the same group. Romania leads Group G after goals by Florentin Petre and Ciprian Marica, while the Netherlands also looks likely to qualify after a 2-0 win over Slovenia. (Xinhuanet, China)

    Italy, France struggling to keep up with Scots  Oct 16, 2007
    While Italy edged Georgia 2-0 and France hammered the Faeroe Islands 6-0 on Saturday, Scotland stayed at the top of the group with a 3-1 victory over Ukraine. Even Shevchenko, who scored Ukraine's lone goal in Glasgow, was impressed. (MSNBC -- Sports)

    Italy already has focus on Euro 2008 qualifier against Scotland in November  Oct 15, 2007
    Italy concludes qualifying at home four days later with what is expected to be an easy victory over the Faeroe Islands. "We are arbiters of our own destiny," said midfielder Andrea Pirlo, who scored the first goal against Georgia with one of his trademark free kicks. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)

    Injured Anelka and Escude pull out of France squad to face Lithuania  Oct 15, 2007
    He scored the opening goal in Saturday's 6-0 win away to Faeroe Islands. France is second in group B with 22 points with two rounds of matches remaining. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)

    Euro: Italy stays in 2nd place in Group B  Oct 14, 2007
    If Italy wins its remaining qualifiers in Scotland on Nov. 17 and against the Faeroe Islands at home four days later, it will qualify. The Scotland game will likely determine whether Italy qualifies or not. (MSNBC -- Sports)

    Wayne Rooney (right) is congratulated by Michael Owen after scoring his 1st goal for England since the '04 Euro Championship.  Oct 14, 2007
    France defeated the Faeroe Islands 6-0, but the team is still two points behind Scotland, which has 24 points ... Thierry Henry, who scored one of France's six goals at the Faeroe Islands, tied Michel Platini's national record with 41 goals when he curled a shot in from the edge of the box in the eighth minute ... If Italy wins at Scotland on Nov. 17 and against the Faeroe Islands at home four days later, it will also qualify. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)

    Italy, France chasing Scotland in Euro quals  Oct 13, 2007
    Italy hosts Georgia and France is at the Faeroe Islands in two of Saturday's 21 matches, with both hoping for a boost in their attempt to be one of two teams to advance from Group B to next year's tournament in Austria and Switzerland ... France needs to win its three remaining games to be guaranteed qualification, starting against the Faeroe Islands on Saturday and Lithuania on Wednesday. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)

    Soccer, Euro 2008: Preview  Oct 13, 2007
    They need wins over Georgia and Faeroe Islands respectively to boost their attempt to be one of two teams to advance from Group B.. Beenhakker, a Dutchman who has coached Netherlands, Saudi Arabia and Trinidad and Tobago, took charge of Poland after last year's World Cup and has led it to 21 points from 11 qualifying matches - two more than Finland and four more than Portugal. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)

    Buffon to debut as Italy's captain in Euro 2008 qualifier against Georgia  Oct 11, 2007
    After the Georgia game, Italy plays a friendly with South Africa four days later, then rounds out qualifying in November at Scotland the "more complicated" match Buffon was referring to and at home against the Faeroe Islands. Forward Luca Toni has returned from an injury that kept him out of Italy's scoreless draw with France and a win in Ukraine last month. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)

    Scotland hosts Ukraine, wanting to keep perfect home Euro 2008 qualifying record  Oct 11, 2007
    Scotland has beaten France, Faeroe Islands, Georgia and Lithuania at home and will host world champion Italy on Nov. 17 in its final qualifier. While Scotland might be lacking big-name stars, it has played together tightly as a team as it bids to qualify for its first major tournament since the 1998 World Cup. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)

    Domenech calls up Ben Arfa to replace Saha in French squad, Trezeguet left out  Oct 10, 2007
    France coach Raymond Domenech called up Lyon forward Hatem Ben Arfa on Wednesday to replace Louis Saha for upcoming European Championship qualifiers against Faeroe Islands and Lithuania. Saha pulled out with a knee injury Tuesday, prompting speculation that Domenech would call up Juventus striker David Trezeguet as cover for Saturday's Euro 2008 qualifier at Faeroe Islands and the home match against Lithuania on Oct. 17 ... Trezeguet started in France's two 1-0 losses to Scotland, and last... (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)

    French coach loving ... rugby?  Oct 9, 2007
    Domenechs team has to win its next two games against the Faeroe Islands on Saturday and Lithuania the following Wednesday to edge closer to Scotland and Italy and stay ahead of fourth-place Ukraine. A glance at the sports pages in Paris on Monday and those games barely get a mention. (MSNBC -- Sports)

    France passes on Trzguet, Vieira for quals  Oct 5, 2007
    PARIS (AP) -- France coach Raymond Domenech passed on Juventus striker David Trezeguet and injured captain Patrick Vieira for two upcoming European Championship qualifiers against the Faeroe Islands and Lithuania ... France must win its remaining three matches -- against the Faeroe Islands on Oct. 13, Lithuania on Oct. 17, and Ukraine on Nov. 21 -- to be sure of qualifying for the Euro 2008 tournament. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)

    Soccer: Italy, Netherlands and Spain win key games  Sep 14, 2007
    Edgaras Jankauskas scored an early goal and set up another to help Lithuania edge the visiting Faeroe Islands, 2-1. Group C Greece twice squandered the lead to draw 2-2 with Norway. (International Herald Tribune)

    Even after beating Ukraine, Italy still under pressure to qualify for European Championship  Sep 13, 2007
    Italy hosts Georgia in Genoa on Oct. 13, travels to Scotland on Nov. 17 and concludes at home against the Faeroe Islands four days later. While Donadoni won't acknowledge it, the key game should come against Scotland. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)

    Soccer: Scotland again beats France 1-0 in European Championship  Sep 13, 2007
    Also, it was: Kazakhstan 2, Belgium 2; Lithuania 2, Faeroe Islands 1; Macedonia 1, Estonia 1; Bosnia-Herzegovina 0, Moldova 1; Slovakia 2, Wales 5; Cyprus 3, San Marino 0; and Slovenia 1, Belarus 0. . (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)

    Russia renews long-range bomber flights  Aug 18, 2007
    Norway sent F-16 fighter jets to observe and photograph the Russian planes, which rounded the northern tip of Norway and flew south over the Norwegian Sea toward the Faeroe Islands before turning back, said Brigadier General Ole Asak, chief of the Norwegian Joint Air Operations Center. A pair of Russian Tu-95 strategic bombers approached the Pacific Island of Guam -- home to a major US military base -- this month for the first time since the Cold War. (Boston Globe)

    Russia Sends Long Bombers Back on Patrol  Aug 18, 2007
    Norway sent F-16 fighter jets to observe and photograph the Russian planes, which rounded the northern tip of Norway and flew south over the Norwegian Sea toward the Faeroe Islands before turning back, said Brig. Gen. Ole Asak, chief of the Norwegian Joint Air Operations Center. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)

    Faeroe Islands  Jul 1, 2007
    This semiautonomous Danish territory has been spared mass tourism for now. Basalt rock from volcanic eruptions has created a dramatic landscape. (CNN -- Travel)

    Tolkien tales come alive in Faeroe Islands  Jun 30, 2007
    Tolkien tales come alive in Denmark's Faeroe Islands - CNN.com ... Tolkien tales come alive in Denmark's Faeroe Islands ... The Faeroe Islands are located halfway between Iceland and Norway This semiautonomous Danish territory has been spared mass tourism for now Basalt rock from volcanic eruptions has created a dramatic landscape Adjust font size. (CNN -- International)

    Red Star, Steaua get tricky Champions draw  Jun 30, 2007
    It could have drawn teams from lower-ranked nations like Faeroe Islands, San Marino, Andorra, Cyprus, Luxembourg, Malta or Azerbaijan. Steaua, which upset Barcelona on penalties in the 1986 final, is also seeded into the second round and has to beat Polish champion Zaglebie Lubin to advance to the third qualifying round. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)

    Champions League Draw  Jun 29, 2007
    Hafnarfjordur (Iceland) vs. Torshavn (Faeroe Islands). The New Saints (Wales) vs. FK Ventspils (Latvia). (International Herald Tribune -- Business)

    Danish islands beautiful, dramatic  Jun 29, 2007
    The Faeroe Islands are a stunningly beautiful string of islands about halfway between Norway and Iceland in the North Atlantic Ocean ... A sea of yellow flowers leads to a typical grass-roofed house on Streymoy, one of the 18 Faeroe Islands midway between Norway and Iceland ... Gjogv, Faeroe Islands Just after 9 p.m., the magic begins. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

    Where magical Tolkien tales come alive  Jun 27, 2007
    Discover magical beauty in Denmark's unspoiled Faeroe Islands. A perfect rainbow arches over the Slaettaratindur mountain on the island of Eysturoy in the Faeroe Islands ... The Faeroe Islands are a stunningly beautiful string of islands about halfway between Norway and Iceland in the North Atlantic Ocean. (MSNBC -- Travel)

    Gulf Stream's role in climate revisited  Jun 16, 2007
    Scientist Bogi Hansen retrieves sonar devices aboard his ship in Torshavn, Faeroe Islands, onMay 22 ... TORSHAVN, Faeroe Islands - From the deck of a research ship moored in these gusty north Atlantic islands, workers are offloading three bright orange buoys whose sonar devices will help Bogi Hansen fill more gaps in an intriguing twist on climate change forecasts. (MSNBC -- Environment)

    Euro 2008: England, France, Italy win  Jun 7, 2007
    The Scots won 2-0 at the Faeroe Islands on goals by Shaun Maloney and Garry O'Connor. Three-time European champion Germany traded own-goals with Slovakia before Thomas Hitzlsperger headed in a go-ahead goal in the 43rd minute at Hamburg. (News & Observer -- Sports)

    Italy on roll, but looks to forget Faeroe goal  Jun 6, 2007
    SI.com - Soccer - Italy looking to forget goal by Faeroe Islands - Tuesday June 5, 2007 3:23PM ... Italy tries for Faeroe Islands rebound ... The Azzurri narrowly beat the Faeroe Islands on Saturday and -- most embarrassing -- allowed a goal, winning 2-1. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)

    * England require another big game from Beckham  Jun 5, 2007
    With the top two teams from each group qualifying for the tournament in Austria and Switzerland, Italy are on course in Group B even after a disappointing 2-1 win at the Faeroe Islands on Saturday ... Scotland, who are tied for third place with Ukraine on 12 points, are at the Faeroe Islands after a confidence-boosting 1-0 friendly win at Austria. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)

    England looks for boost to Euro campaign, Italy to avoid more disappointment  Jun 4, 2007
    " Midfielder Diniyar Bilyaletdinov, who strained his leg in practice for the match against Andorra, will travel to Croatia in case he recovers. Alexandr Kerzhakov is fit after his three-goal performance on Saturday, with his 54th-minute substitution an attempt to rest him. With the top two teams from each group qualifying for the tournament in Austria and Switzerland, Italy is on course in Group B even after a disappointing 2-1 win at the Faeroe Islands on Saturday. "We should have had more ball... (International Herald Tribune)

    * France tops Ukraine 2-0 in Euro qualifying match  Jun 4, 2007
    World Cup champion Italy stuttered on the way to a 2-1 victory over the Faeroe Islands in a European Championship qualifier on Saturday. Italy led 2-0 with both goals by Filippo Inzaghi until Rogvi Jacobsen scored in the 77th minute for only the Faeroe Islands' second goal in qualifying to set up a tense finish ... Pirlo also went close with a 54th-minute free kick but was denied by an excellent save by Faeroe Islands' goalkeeper Jakup Mikkelsen. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)

    Fan tries to attack ref in Euro soccer qualifier  Jun 3, 2007
    Filippo Inzaghi, whose two goals helped AC Milan beat Liverpool in the European Champions League final, scored twice more as holder Italy edged the Faeroe Islands 2-1. The expected victory enabled the Italians climb two places into second behind France, which beat Ukraine 2-0 with goals by Franck Ribery and Nicolas Anelka. (MSNBC -- Sports)

    Injuries hurting Spain, Italy in Euro qualifying  Jun 1, 2007
    World Cup champion Italy is also looking for a big win against lowly opposition, but will be without defender Gianluca Zambrotta and midfielder Massimo Ambrosini for its game at the Faeroe Islands. The games are among 20 scheduled across Europe on Saturday in qualifying for the 2008 tournament in Austria and Switzerland. (MSNBC -- Sports)

    Inzaghi back in Italy squad for Euro 2008 qualifiers against Faeroe Islands, Lithuania  May 28, 2007
    ROME: Filippo Inzaghi returned to Italy's squad for the 2008 European Championship qualifiers against the Faeroe Islands and Lithuania ... Italy travels to play the Faeroe Islands in Torshavn on Saturday and Lithuania in Kaunas on June 6. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)

    At home in the unknown  May 12, 2007
    Declare Independence uses a stomping, distorted, rave-like '80s beat from her longtime collaborator Mark Bell while she exhorts: "Start your own currency! Make your own stamp! Protect your language!" She was thinking, she says, about Greenland and the Faeroe Islands, which are still part of Denmark, as Iceland was until 1944. "But also I just thought it was kind of hilarious to say it to a person. It's just so extreme!". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)

    Chile: 1 Dead, 8 Missing in Ship Fire  Apr 22, 2007
    The Hercules ship is owned by Tron Fisheries, a company registered in the Faeroe Islands, a Danish territory. The cause of the fire was not immediately known. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)

    Ultimate Revenge Really Stinks  Mar 30, 2007
    COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) A wristwatch buried in the ice at the North Pole three years ago was found by a boy more than 1,800 miles away after it floated ashore on the Faeroe Islands. Niels Jakup Mortensen, 11, spotted a black box near his home on Suduroy, the Faeroes' southernmost island, his mother Anna Jacobsen said. (Fox News)

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