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Sunday, 16 November, 2003, 22:00 GMT 17:00 Canada/Eastern Search BBC News  'I am innocent' Court to hear appeal by "inside man" on a �6m robbery Faces of the week Christopher Lee: Axed as Saruman, but king of horror will be back TOP STORIES US turns heat on Iraq insurgents A new operation is launched against insurgents in Iraq, backed by hi-tech missiles, fighter jets and helicopters.   Man charged with Alicia's murder A 39-year-old man is charged with the murder of Devon 18-year-old Alicia Eborne.   England into World Cup final Jonny Wilkinson kicks all the points as England beat France 24-7 in their semi-final.   Bush shrugs off UK Iraq protests US President George W Bush says those planning London protests over Iraq are "lucky to be free" in a BBC interview.   Manslaughter probe for QM2 deaths French prosecutors are launching an investigation into involuntary manslaughter after a fatal accident on a Cunard ship. AMERICAS US turns heat on Iraq insurgents A new operation is launched against insurgents in Iraq, backed by hi-tech missiles, fighter jets and helicopters.   Colombia blasts devastate bars One person is killed and more than 70 injured in explosions at two crowded bars in the Colombian capital, Bogota.   Global criticism for lack of Aids action People around the world think governments are not doing enough to fight HIV, a survey for the BBC reveals. EUROPE Al-Qaeda 'claims Turkey bombings' An Arabic newspaper receives a statement saying al-Qaeda carried out Saturday's car bomb attacks in Istanbul.   'Third failure' for Serbia poll Exit polls in Serbia suggest the turnout in presidential elections is short of the 50% needed to make them valid.   Chirac chairs anti-Semitism talks President Jacques Chirac is meeting top ministers and Jewish leaders following an arson attack on a boys' school. SPECIAL COVERAGE Love at first sight? British comedy Love Actually overdoses on sweetness   OPTIONS AND HELP         Help If you are having problems with story links or for general help visit: http://www.bbc.co.uk/email/wa/help Feedback Please send feedback to: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]     Copyright BBC 2003