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Father of Amanda Knox 'very hopeful' as Kercher jury retires to consider verdict
feeds.timesonline.co.uk — The father of Amanda Knox said today that he was “very hopeful” that his daughter would be... acquitted of murdering the British student Meredith Kecher as the jury retired to consider its verdict at the end of the 11-month trial. (more) Father of Amanda Knox 'very hopeful' as Kercher jury ...
Climate scientist suspects hackers targeted Denmark summit
denverpost.com — LONDON A leading climate-change scientist whose private e-mails were included in thousands of documents stolen by hackers... and posted online said Sunday that the leaks may have been aimed at undermining next month's global climate summit in Denmark. ... (more) Climate scientist suspects hackers targeted Denmark summit

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Japanese Yen Hits New 14-Year Highs Against US Dollar, But Will It Keep Rising?
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Two contestants on the British TV show "I'm A Celebrity ... Get Me Out of Here" were confronted by the RSPCA and then charged with animal cruelty for cooking and eating a rat while filming in NSW, Australia [Stupid]
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British Queen Asks Paparazzi to Back Off
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Knox Family Wants U.S. Government Involved
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Immigration and “impact”
crookedtimber.org — The British government recently changed its immigration policy . Well, I say it changed it, but perhaps... what it did or, worse, “signalled”, was to intensify its existing policy. Immigration to the UK from outside the EU is, henceforth, to ... (more) Immigration and “impact”
U.S. natural gas rig count rises by 22
reuters.com — NEW YORK, Nov 27 (Reuters) - The number of rigs drilling for natural gas in the United... States rose by 22 to 748 this week, according to a report on Wednesday by oil services firm Baker Hughes in Houston. The U.S. natural gas drilling rig count has ... (more) U.S. natural gas rig count rises by 22
GOP opens probe into climate science e-mails
msnbc.msn.com — Congressional Republicans are investigating e-mails stolen from a British climate change research center that they say show... scientists attempting to suppress data that does not support man-made global warming. (more) GOP opens probe into climate science e-mails
Kraft Makes $16.3 Billion Hostile Bid for Cadbury
Kraft Makes $16.3 Billion Hostile Bid for Cadbury
dealbook.blogs.nytimes.com — Kraft on Monday formally made a 9.8 billion pound ($16.3 billion) hostile bid for Cadbury, just ahead... of a deadline to make an official offer for the British confectioner. (more) Kraft Makes $16.3 Billion Hostile Bid for Cadbury
Maclaren Strollers Recalled After Hinges Cut Off Fingertips
Maclaren Strollers Recalled After Hinges Cut Off Fingertips
businesspundit.com — British stroller manufacturer Maclaren has announced a recall of 1 million umbrella strollers. The hinges on the... sides of the strollers can trap children’s fingers when parents are opening or closing the umbrella. The New York Daily News reports : All Maclaren strollers sold since ... (more) Maclaren Strollers Recalled After Hinges Cut Off Fingertips
the least significant bill the House of Commons will ever see
the least significant bill the House of Commons will ever see
fistfulofeuros.net — I probably shouldn’t be, but I’m quite shocked by the fact David Cameron is proposing a piece... of legislation that will, on its own terms, have no effect whatsoever. I mean, of course, his “UK Sovereignty Bill”; this horror would “reiterate” that the British ... (more) the least significant bill the House of Commons will ...
The Urban Nightmare Of Le Corbusier
planetizen.com — "Why is socializing in cities taken to be a good thing? Why do we assume it is... beneficial for people to experience urban variety, opportunity, and intrigue? These are not questions normally asked, and it feels perverse to frame them as questions. ... (more) The Urban Nightmare Of Le Corbusier
Oil tankers parked off British coast as speculators wait for prices to rise
telegraph.co.uk — Oil traders have been criticised for parking tankers off the coast of Britain as they wait for... petrol prices to rise. (more) Oil tankers parked off British coast as speculators wait ...