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New JK Rowling book to bring magic to abandoned children - Summary
London - A book of wizarding fairytales by Harry Potter- author Joanne K. Rowling went on sale across the world Thursday - designed to enchant millions of fans and bring fresh hope to abandoned children in state institutions in eastern Europe. The Ta...

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[Posted on : 2008-12-04 ] Category : [ UK (Entertainment) ]

JK Rowling's fairytales go on sale for a good cause
London - A book of wizarding fairytales by Harry Potter- author Joanne K. Rowling went on sale across the globe Thursday - designed to thrill millions of fans and to raise funds for a children's charity. The Tales Of Beedle The Bard, the first new bo...

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[Posted on : 2008-12-04 ] Category : [ UK (Entertainment) ]

Rice plays Brahms for Queen Elizabeth II
London - US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice played piano for Britain's Queen Elizabeth II at a recital in Buckingham Palace, the Press Association reported Tuesday. Rice, who played a Brahms piece, was accompanied by British Foreign Secretary Dav...

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[Posted on : 2008-12-02 ] Category : [ UK (Entertainment) ]

Australian tributes for British conductor Richard Hickox
Sydney - Britain's Richard Hickox embraced the Australian- ness of his role as musical director of Opera Australia, the company's head said Tuesday. Hickox, one of the world's leading conductors, had a fatal heart attack in Britain at the weekend. ...

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[Posted on : 2008-11-24 ] Category : [ UK (Entertainment) ]

British conductor Richard Hickox dies of suspected heart attack
London - British conductor Richard Hickox has died from a suspected heart attack at the age of 60, his publicist said Monday. Hickox, who was also musical director of Opera Australia, collapsed during a recording session Sunday in Wales. ...

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[Posted on : 2008-11-24 ] Category : [ UK (Entertainment) ]

Madonna and Guy Ritchie end marriage in 'quickie' divorce - Summary
London - US pop diva Madonna and her British film director husband Guy Ritchie ended their eight-year marriage in a low-key quickie divorce in London Friday following a private settlement. The singer, 50, and Ritchie, 40, did not attend the hearing...

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[Posted on : 2008-11-21 ] Category : [ UK (Entertainment) ]

'Quickie' divorce granted for Madonna and Guy Ritchie - Update
London - US pop diva Madonna and her British film director husband Guy Ritchie were granted a quickie divorce after nearly eight years of marriage at the High Court in London Friday. The singer, 50, and Ritchie, 40, did not attend the hearing befor...

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[Posted on : 2008-11-21 ] Category : [ UK (Entertainment) ]

Madonna divorce to be sealed in court in London on Friday - Summary
London - The end of the seven-year marriage between US pop star Madonna and her British film director husband Guy Ritchie is to be sealed before the High Court in London Friday, it has been announced. A listing published by the High Court Thursday sh...

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[Posted on : 2008-11-20 ] Category : [ UK (Entertainment) ]

Madonna divorce to be sealed at court hearing in London Friday
London - US pop star Madonna and her film director husband Guy Ritchie are to be divorced during proceedings at the High Court in London Friday, it was announced Thursday. The couple announced the end of their seven-year marriage a month ago and said...

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[Posted on : 2008-11-20 ] Category : [ UK (Entertainment) ]

Winona Ryder hospitalized after falling ill on plane - Summary
London - Hollywood actress Winona Ryder was briefly taken to a London clinic Wednesday after falling ill on a flight from Los Angeles but was discharged a few hours later, British Airways said. The 37-year-old actress was treated by medics at London'...

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[Posted on : 2008-11-19 ] Category : [ UK (Entertainment) ]

US stocks drop as carmakers seek bail-out, oil price hits new lows

SIDEBAR: Car execs trade jets for hybrids for second bail-out plea

Kurd militant seeks damages from Greece for imprisonment in Turkey

Jordan blasts allowing ultranationalist Jews to enter Muslim shrine

David Beckham fails to pull the crowds in New Zealand

Hamburg and Wolfsburg lead German advance; joy for Valencia - Summary

Cruise ship calls for help in Antarctica - Summary

German duo Hamburg and Wolfsburg advance in UEFA Cup

German Navy defuses suspected pirate attack on cruise ship

Canada's Harper staves off defeat; Conservatives charge treason

EXTRA: GM, Chrysler would consider merger as condition for bail-out

One climber dies on New Zealand peak, another saved - Summary

EXTRA: Palestinian Authority: settlers could end peace process

Bush purchases Dallas home for post-White House life

White House welcomes approval of US-Iraqi security agreement

In battle of the super-dolls, Barbie beats Bratz

US carmakers take bail-out plea before Congress - again - Summary

One stranded climber lifted off New Zealand peak

Georgia welcomes OSCE call for implementation of ceasefire - Summary

Argentine cruise ship calls for help in Antarctica