Iran chides UK over riots, Europeans watch anxiously
Reuters
In France, which was rocked by urban riots in 2005, Christophe Barbier, chief editor of weekly French magazine L'Express, echoed those concerns. "Who can be sure that the riots in London and surrounding areas could not happen in France? …

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Iran chides UK over riots, Europeans watch anxiously
Reuters UK
In France, which was rocked by urban riots in 2005, Christophe Barbier, chief editor of weekly French magazine L'Express, echoed those concerns. "Who can be sure that the riots in London and surrounding areas could not happen in France? …

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Barton is perfect for Manchester United
Yahoo! Eurosport UK (blog)
Take the controversial interview given to French magazine So Foot, in which he claimed he was the best English midfielder. Barton said: "Honestly, I think I'm the best. "In terms of English players… well, Jack Wilshere isn't bad, but Frank Lampard's …

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Hearst Completes Purchase of Lagardère's British Magazines
Minonline (subscription)
1), Hearst Corp. announced the closing of the British portion of the company's approximately 640 million Euros ($923 million) purchase of Lagardère SCA's non-French magazine properties. In the UK, the deal encompasses publishing rights to Elle and Elle …

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Senegal ban Diouf for five-years as his Blackburn career hangs in the balance
Daily Mail
The federation claimed Diouf had been called to a hearing on July 20, but the Blackburn forward insisted he had heard nothing of it, and then told French magazine Stade he would 'go to war' with the FSF if they took further action. …

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IRN-BRU to fly 100 holidaymakers to Tenerife
Scotsman
Latest research shows that despite the economic downturn Scots value their holidays and are willing to sacrifice life's other luxuries to ensure they can still visit favourite holiday destinations like Spain and France. Holiday bookings are on the rise …

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Final farewell for Winehouse
Gulf Daily News
MONACO: Monaco's PRINCE ALBERT II and his new wife filed a suit against a French magazine they claim spread false rumours of discord ahead of their wedding this month, their lawyer said. Summons were filed against L'Express magazine at a court in …

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Scotland's rich medieval history is a huge attraction for tourists
Herald Scotland
Having returned from my annual sojourn to the South of France (holiday reading included the excellent Scottish Saga: The Kingship in Eclipse 1286-1328, by Andrew McCulloch) I read the welcome news about the Battle of Bannockburn visitor centre (“£4m …

Today In History
eTaiwan News
Herman Melville, US author (1819-1891); Richard Henry Dana, US writer (1815-1862); Yves St. Laurent, French fashion designer (1936-2008) ; Dom DeLuise, US actor (1933-2009); Chuck D, US rapper (1960–); Coolio, US rapper (1963–); Sam Mendes, …

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Harry Potter stars put wizard profits into property portfolios
The Guardian
Nick Leach of French property specialists P&V Property Investments said buying in the French Alps was also a safe bet. "The Alps are protected by strict building regulations and with limited supply demand is very healthy. "

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