United Kingdom News
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James Bond: License to Swill
Did James Bond Have an Alcohol-Induced Tremor?
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Works From Spain Make Only US Stop in New Mexico
result of Mark McDonald's work as the curator of the British Museum, which has one of the world's premiere print ..... New Mexico," said Mary Kershaw, who used to work in England and is now director of the New Mexico Museum of Art
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Bach: IOC to Set up $10m Anti-Doping Fund
Bach: IOC to spend $10m on new anti-doping techniques and $10m on anti-corruption drive
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Fight Schedule
Elche, Spain, Kiko Martinez vs. Jeffrey Mathebula, 12, for Martinez's IBF junior featherweight title. At Leeds, England , Stuart Hall vs. Vusi Malinga, 12, for the vacant IBF bantamweight title; Frankie Gavin vs. Joseph Lamptey, 12
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Syria Activists: Talks Ongoing to Free Seized Nuns
industrial district and its neighboring residential area northeast of Damascus, said state-run Syrian television and the British -based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. But rebel spokesman Abu Nidal and another rebel spokesman, Abu Yazan — both
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Iran Arrests Man on Charges of Spying for Britain
charges of spying for Britain . The semiofficial ISNA ..... information with four British intelligence operatives ..... arrest comes as Iran and Britain are patching up ties following ..... Rouhani in June. The British Embassy in Tehran was
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Missing Laos Activist Highlights Gov't Repression
proselytizing. Others have disappeared or been evicted without compensation, according to Mervyn Thomas, who heads the England -based Christian Solidarity Worldwide. Sompawn Khantisouk, the owner of an ecotourism lodge who had spoken out against
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Sporting Events a Unique Fan Experience in Brazil
It's pretty cool on Sunday when you're on the grid and all the stands are bouncing. It really is a cool place to race." British driver Paul di Resta said "there are drums playing in the grandstands and a party mood all the time. It's great to see
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Today in History
Roald Amundsen (ROH'-ahl AH'-mun-suhn) and his team became the first men to reach the South Pole, beating out a British expedition led by Robert F. Scott. In 1918, "Il Trittico," a trio of one-act operas by Giacomo Puccini, premiered
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Golf Capsules
clubhouse lead at 11-under 129 with England 's Matthew Baldwin (62). Nel had an ..... Shootout. The teams of Matt Kuchar-Harris English and Charles Howell III-Justin Leonard ..... O'Hair birdied Nos. 13-16. Kuchar and English birdied Nos. 12-14 and eagled No. 17
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UN Chief Deplores Use of Chemical Weapons in Syria
village. The allegations of chemical weapons use at Jobar and Ashrafiah Sahnaya were made by the Syrian government, while Britain and France raised the allegations about Saraqueb. Addressing the world's diplomats, Ban said, "I deplore in the strongest
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Group Wants Attacks on Journalists to Be War Crime
Borders calls the statistics on killings "sinister" and says impunity amounts to "encouragement" for more attacks. The British ambassador to the U.N., Mark Lyall Grant, says "This is not just an issue for media, it's an issue for all of us
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Small Explosion Hits Central Belfast
spike in Irish republican activity. The Police Service of Northern Ireland said Friday's explosion followed a telephoned bomb warning ..... republican extremists long have targeted in hopes of harming Northern Ireland 's economy. Last month the group failed to set off a
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'American Hustle,' 'The Hobbit': What You Should See This Weekend
stripper from Albuquerque who knows how to put on an impressive British accent. Two peas in a pod, they partner up and off they go ..... Sherlock Holmes and John Watson, respectively, in the hit British TV show "Sherlock") is terrifying yet - forgive me - precious
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The 12 Drinks of Christmas
chilly nights by the fire. Classic Glühwein – In plain English , that means "mulled" Students, mixologists and Dickensian ..... Eloping this Christmas? Fonseca Port, Bin 27 – Veddy, veddy British So traditional, so proper, and so sweet you'll feel it in
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Militant Rise Galvanizes Assad's Camp in Syria War
and Druse minorities, which largely support Assad. The Britain -based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said at least ..... concerned over the Islamic militants, with the U.S. and Britain suspending non-lethal aid to the rebels this week. And
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Syrian Rebels: Islamists Welcome at Peace Talks
Syrian rebels say Islamists fighters are 'welcome' to participate in Geneva peace talks
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007 Would Be an Impotent Alcoholic, Doctors Say
Three U . K . doctors read the Bond novels to determine the secret agent's health problems.
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Florida Orphan Davion Only Spending Christmas With Prospective Family
poured in from across the country and around the world, including calls from Canada, India, Mexico, Australia, Great Britain and Iran. The agency said it told people in the U.S. outside of Florida to contact their local foster care services
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Accused in Soldier Murder Case to Give No Evidence
The trial of two men charged with the brutal slaying of a British soldier in a London street is drawing to a close after the second defendant chose not to offer any evidence in his defense. A
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Shaken Not Stirred: Did 007 Have Alcoholic Tremor?
have a license to kill, but is he sober enough to shoot? British doctors who carefully read Ian Fleming's series of James ..... week; more than four times the safe amount recommended by the British government. One unit is about eight grams of pure alcohol
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Shaken Not Stirred: Did 007 Have Alcoholic Tremor?
have a license to kill, but is he sober enough to shoot? British doctors who carefully read Ian Fleming's series of James ..... week; more than four times the safe amount recommended by the British government. One unit is about eight grams of pure alcohol
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Prince Harry, Trek Teams Reach the South Pole
element last week due to harsh conditions. Actors Dominic West and Alexander Skarsgard also were on the trek with teams from Britain , the Commonwealth and the U.S. Harry, an army Apache helicopter pilot who has served in Afghanistan, spent several
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Families Mark 1st Anniversary of Sandy Hook Elementary School Shooting
the triathlon. And she was like, really? Reporter: Dylan was a schoolmate of chase's. His family had moved from england to newtown, connecticut, because they found it idyllic. He was just pure joy. And his word was again. Whatever you
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Fight Schedule
Elche, Spain, Kiko Martinez vs. Jeffrey Mathebula, 12, for Martinez's IBF junior featherweight title. At Leeds, England , Stuart Hall vs. Vusi Malinga, 12, for the vacant IBF bantamweight title; Frankie Gavin vs. Joseph Lamptey, 12
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Newtown Anniversary: Sports Help Parents Heal After Sons' Deaths
at Sandy Hook Elementary in Newtown, Conn . Dylan was autistic, and his family had recently moved to Connecticut from England . Both boys died Dec. 14, 2012, when Adam Lanza entered their school and fired on students and teachers alike , killing
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Many Feared Killed by Rebels in Damascus Suburb
group say many civilians are feared dead in a town near Damascus after parts of it were captured by Islamic rebels. The Britain -based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights says it has documented the names of 19 civilians killed by hard-liners over
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'American Psycho' Musical Looks Like a Bloody Hit
Blood, guts and designer labels: Musical adaptation of 'American Psycho' opens in London
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Colin Wilson, Author of 'The Outsider,' Dies at 82
British author Colin Wilson, who gained fame with his first book, "The Outsider ..... said Friday that Wilson was admitted to a hospital in Cornwall, southwest England , in October for pneumonia and died peacefully Dec. 5 with his wife Joy
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Lawyers for Detained China Church Leader Assaulted
pastor and his aides in central China said they were assaulted Friday by a crowd of unidentified people who also harassed a British television crew. Lawyer Liu Weiguo said someone threw a brick at his head, causing it to bleed, and several other attorneys
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Israeli Start-up Seeks to End Roaming Charges
texting and data fees in more than 100 countries and capped charges for many international voice calls at 20 cents a minute. British carrier 3 has also begun to cap roaming charges. Several companies sell global SIM cards with pre-paid service, and Canadian
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Thailand's Self-Exiled Ex-PM May Never Return Home
prime minister in a 2006 military coup, Thaksin Shinawatra has been a very busy man. The billionaire bought and sold England 's Manchester City football club, acquired a titanium mine in Zimbabwe, started a lottery in Uganda and acquired a Nicaraguan
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Instant Index: 2013 Golden Globe Nominees Announced
name not on the list. We're getting a whole new measure of a classic tonight. James bond and his famous favorite drink. British researchers did the martini math and combed through original books to add up the alcohol content imbibed by 007. On average
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Norman's Shootout Celebrating 25th Year
is teaming with Johnson, and Poulter is paired with fellow English star Westwood. Dufner won the PGA Championship this year for ..... not to have won a major and that was magnified in the 2013 British Open when he had a two-shot lead heading into the final round