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Few protests on 2nd anniversary of Syrian uprising
Associated PressBEIRUT (AP) — On the second anniversary of Syria’s uprising, there were only small protests and a few firecrackers defiantly popping in the capital of Damascus — a grim contrast to the early days when crowds of demonstrators danced to...Tags: Political Dissent, Politics, Wars and Interventions, Rebellions, Religion and Belief
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Author criticizes Duchess of Cambridge; prime minister defends her
The former Kate Middleton was criticized by author Hilary Mantel earlier this month, but the novelist's comments didn't deter the Duchess of Cambridge from making a second official public appearance since confirming her pregnancy. Hitting a London...
Tags: London Theatre, Substance Abuse, United Kingdom, Politics, Imperial and Royal Matters
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'Downton Abbey': Dan Stevens talks 'Downton' parody videos and more
Editor's note: This interview was conducted in Britain last summer, before the fate of Stevens' character was known. Dan Stevens was a virtual unknown before "Downton Abbey" premiered on PBS two years ago. But between the launch of the series and the...
Tags: Labour Party (UK), Tony Blair, Dallas 2011 (tv program), Movies, Twitter, Inc.
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Helen Mirren as queen in 'The Audience' to be broadcast to cinemas
Helen Mirren's big return to the role of Queen Elizabeth II in the new play "The Audience," by Peter Morgan, now will be a global event. Fans around the world will be able to experience the London stage production when it is broadcast to cinemas this...Tags: London Theatre, Helen Mirren, Imperial and Royal Matters, Elizabeth II, Gordon Brown
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Hilary Mantel takes aim at Kate Middleton's baby bump
The text of Hilary Mantel's speech "Undressing Anne Boleyn," published in the Feb. 21 edition of the London Review of Books as "Royal Bodies," has already drawn backlash from the British Press for the two-time Booker Prize-winning author's comments on...Tags: London Theatre, Steve Harvey, Book, Authors, Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge
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Food producers given week to test beef products for horse
LONDON - Britain's Food Standards Agency gave food makers a week to test all their beef products after a range of lasagnas produced by Findus Group was found to contain more than 60 percent horse meat. The agency also said it involved the police in...Tags: United Kingdom, Food Industry, Chemical Industry, Consumer Goods Industries, Tesco plc
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Six more arrests in phone-hacking probe of closed Murdoch tabloid
LONDON – British police announced the arrest of six journalists on suspicion of phone hacking Wednesday in a new probe targeting a now-closed tabloid owned by Rupert Murdoch's News Corp. Authorities have identified “a further suspected...
Tags: Rupert Murdoch, Freedom of the Press, Cheshire, Politics, Journalism
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Obama to halve U.S. force in Afghanistan
WASHINGTON -- In his State of the Union speech Tuesday, President Obama will announce plans to withdraw half the U.S. troops deployed in Afghanistan over the next year, a steep reduction that reflects his determination to end the American role in the 11-...
Tags: Politics, International Military Interventions, Angela Merkel, Wars and Interventions, Hamid Karzai
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Gay marriage across the pond
In voting to legalize same-sex marriage, Britain's House of Commons has proved that a tradition-conscious society can also adapt to social change. Enactment of the legislation, which is also expected to pass the House of Lords after some additional action...
Tags: Justice and Rights, Christianity, Politics, Voting, England
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Britain opens criminal probe of horse meat contamination scandal
LONDON — A growing food-contamination scandal in Britain widened into a criminal investigation Friday, with consumers worried about finding horse meat in their burgers or lasagna. What began as the discovery of traces of horse meat in uncooked...Tags: Labour Party (UK), Politics, European Union, Crime, Law and Justice, Republic of Ireland
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Hollywood executives predict technology-fueled changes
During Grammy week, when musicians take center stage, Universal Music Group Chairman Lucian Grainge is attracting a fair amount of attention as well. Billboard magazine placed Grainge at the top its Power 100 list -- thanks in part to his...
Tags: Television, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia (tv program), Elton John, Sony Corp., Eurythmics (music group)
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British Parliament approves gay marriage despite Conservative foes
LONDON -- British lawmakers voted Tuesday to allow gay and lesbian couples to wed, siding with majority opinion in the country but exposing major divisions within the ruling Conservative Party. Nearly seven hours of debate in Parliament culminated in...
Tags: Labour Party (UK), Justice and Rights, Iran, Politics, Social Issues
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