If you want to make nine out of 10 architects squirm, ask them if they think about beauty when they’re designing, or whether beauty in architecture is profoundly important to them.
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In the line of beauty: Architects and the sublime
You could not pick two more violently opposed subjects than, on the one hand, yin and yang, and, on the other, Modernist architecture. The former implies a dynamic fusion of opposites, the latter an unequivocal clarity marked with sharp divisions of purpose. But rules demand exceptions, and 120 kilometres due north of Madrid, just outside the town of Gumiel de Izan – bingo! Here, the trefoil form of Norman Foster’s Portia winery, which will be opened by the king of Spain in September, hunkers into the dry earth like a fallen chunk of the Skybase from an episode of Captain Scarlet and the Mysterons
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The battle’s on for vintage architecture
If Jean Nouvel hadn’t had a particular talent for architecture, he would have made a terrific night club bouncer.
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Jean Nouvel: Good for a prize, but not for a Prince
LONDON (Reuters) - Rafael Vinoly, the architect behind the designs for the proposed revitalisation of London’s Battersea Power Station on the River Thames, is undaunted by the size and scale of the project.
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Just a Minute With: Architect Rafael Vinoly
Rem Koolhaas puts his mobile phone in the middle of the wooden café table between us, picks up two teacups and a glass of melting ice cubes, and arranges them in a circle around it.
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The shape of things to come: Rem Koolhaas’s striking designs
The biennial London Festival of Architecture returns this weekend with a 16-day calendar of 300 events to celebrate the buildings, streets and spaces which shape the UK’s capital.
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London Festival of Architecture
The biennial London Festival of Architecture returns this weekend with a 16-day calendar of 300 events to celebrate the buildings, streets and spaces which shape the UK’s capital.
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London Festival of Architecture 2010
Any individual informed by one over-riding characteristic tends to be either comical or menacing. The “Something of Someone” in a title, meanwhile, is always an advertisement for a Bildungsroman
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The Terrible Privacy of Maxwell Sim by Jonathan Coe
Jean Nouvel, the designer of this summer’s Serpentine Gallery Pavilion in London – and the impending One New Change development just east of St Paul’s Cathedral – is the world’s most restlessly inventive architect.
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Shock of the Nouvel
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British architecture award winners revealed
Chevrolet has added a new top-of-the-range variant to its Captiva SUV range, the LTZ.
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Chevrolet adds new top version of Captiva SUV
A proposal to legally ban a teenager from wearing his trousers so low that the public could see his underpants has been rejected, it was revealed yesterday. Related Stories A night to remember: How to plan your election viewing A guide to hung parliaments The fourth debate: You ask the questions to the leaders of the three main parties TV debates clouded election campaign, says Brown The Independent guide to tactical voting
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Teenager avoids ban on trousers which show off underpants
A student accused of killing a gay man in Trafalgar Square said he punched the victim because he saw him strike a girl and feared she might get hurt.
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Student ‘hit gay man to protect female friend’
Two brothers who sadistically tortured a pair of young boys lost a challenge against their sentences today. Related Stories Teenager in court over death crash ‘Suspicious’ blaze at historic hotel Smash-and-grab jewel raiders strike at Westfield shopping centre Death crash court hearing postponed Student ‘hit gay man to protect female friend’
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Torture case brothers lose sentence appeal
A woman who struggles to leave her home due to panic attacks will spend much of her £4.5 million National Lottery fortune on her children, she revealed today.
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Panic attacks sufferer to spend Lottery jackpot on children
Oscar winner Russell Crowe stars as the legendary figure known by generations as Robin Hood, whose exploits have endured in popular mythology and ignited the imagination of those who share his spirit of adventure and righteousness. Related Stories Greek tragedy: It’s not the end of the underworld TV drama: Britain’s got talent Watercress: Best of the bunch The six skills every cook really needs
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Exclusive clip: Robin Hood leads the charge
Veteran goalkeeper Brad Friedel insists he has no intention of hanging up his gloves even though he will turn 40 next year. Related Stories Foster resigned to Manchester United exit Tevez gives Mancini his backing Evans on verge of new Manchester United deal Pienaar wants to stay at Everton Manchester City deny Redknapp transfer claim
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ABERAVON test search from news article
Supermarkets are cutting the price of beer to the equivalent of as little as 48p a pint. Related Stories Spielberg to make film of ‘War Horse’ Turner Prize has grown up, says head judge Picasso sells at auction for record £70 million Film4 boosted by 20% budget increase Intel revamps Atom platform for smartphone push
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Supermarkets slash beer prices
Smash-and-grab raiders targeted jewellers at Europe’s largest urban shopping centre in the early hours of today.
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Smash-and-grab jewel raiders strike at Westfield shopping centre
The agency that represents Anna Kournikova and Martina Hingis says the pair is teaming up again at Wimbledon. Related Stories Murray ‘hooked’ on election debates as he prepares for Madrid
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Steve Bates insists he is proud of Newcastle’s achievements this season despite having his contract terminated as Falcons rugby director. Related Stories World Cup winner Catt announces retirement Newcastle sack director Bates Newcastle sack coach Bates despite winning relegation battle
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Bates proud of Newcastle achievements
FIFA president Sepp Blatter has praised Russia’s bid for the 2018 World Cup, labelling it “remarkable”.
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Blatter lauds ‘remarkable’ Russia World Cup bid
A teenager will appear in court today to face charges in connection with a crash in which a 10-year-old boy was killed. Related Stories Alert lifted after central London area halted Jamaica calls in Met boss to help cut soaring murder rate Jockey blaze deaths accused ‘was angry’ Fan charged over post-match clashes Pipe bomb explodes outside police station
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Teenager in court over death crash
Plans to help the next government launch Britain’s economy on a multi-billion pound journey into space were set out by industry chiefs today. Related Stories Early death linked to lack of sleep Fall in fish stocks far worse than feared, study shows
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Space manifesto proposes economic take-off
An inquest will resume today into the death of a British soldier killed in an explosion in Afghanistan.
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Inquest reopens for soldier killed in Afghan blast
A 1932 Pablo Picasso painting of his mistress has sold for $106.5 million (£70 million), a world record price for any work of art at auction.
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Picasso sells at auction for record £70 million
A riot at one of Venezuela’s most violent prisons left eight inmates dead and three injured. Related Stories No explanation for bomb suspect boarding airliner New York bomb suspect ‘went to training camp in Pakistan’ Steel dome to contain oil leak will be ‘ready in days’ Kent State marks 40th years since shootings US court defends right to tell mother-in-law jokes
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Eight inmates killed in Venezuela prison riot
A pipe bomb exploded outside a police station in Northern Ireland, police said today.
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Pipe bomb explodes outside police station
Flights to and from Greece were grounded, trains and ferries suspended their routes and public services were paralysed today as angry workers went on strike in protest over huge spending cuts.
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Greek strike paralyses Greek public services
A football fan has been charged with violent disorder following post-match clashes in which brooms and mops were hurled at police, police said today. Related Stories Security alert hits Aldgate area in London Alert lifted after central London area halted Jamaica calls in Met boss to help cut soaring murder rate Jockey blaze deaths accused ‘was angry’ Pipe bomb explodes outside police station
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Fan charged over post-match clashes
The Icelandic ash cloud caused further havoc for passengers today as yet more flights were grounded. Related Stories ‘Wake-up call’ as travellers reject UK destinations Flights resume after ash cloud travel misery Fresh concerns over ash cloud travel disruption Ash could disrupt air travel for a year, says government adviser Volcanic ash cloud continues to bring travel chaos
Pearson, the group that owns the Financial Times and Penguin Books, has sold its stake in Interactive Data Corporation (IDC) to two private equity companies in a deal worth $2bn (£1.3bn) to the publisher. Related Stories Essar suffers worst IPO in eight years Prudential set to offer shares at 40 per cent discount Shop price inflation jumped again in April Adidas hopes to score big profits at World Cup Goldman investors line up for lawsuits
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Pearson set for acquisitions after selling IDC to private equity firms for $2bn
Royal Mail, British Airways and state-controlled banks Royal Bank of Scotland and Lloyds are among the big British companies that have a “shockingly poor reputation among consumers”, a survey has revealed. British American Tobacco, the cigarette maker, has the worst corporate reputation out of 140 companies, but it is closely followed by Royal Bank of Scotland in 138th place and Lloyds TSB Group in 136th, according to the Reputation Institute’s UK Pulse Report 2010. Related Stories Prudential set to offer shares at 40 per cent discount Shop price inflation jumped again in April Adidas hopes to score big profits at World Cup Pearson set for acquisitions after selling IDC to private equity firms for $2bn Goldman investors line up for lawsuits
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Banks and BA have ’shocking reputation’
Recovery hopes shielded Millennium & Copthorne as the market lurched lower last night, with the FTSE 100 suffering its worst one-day fall since November last year. Related Stories Investment Column: Go for G4S if you’re still feeling insecure
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Market Report: Millennium & Copthorne sidesteps market slump
This election campaign has felt almost like a liberation.
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Leading article: This historic opportunity must not be missed
Almost four in 10 people could still change their mind about how they will vote in tomorrow’s general election, according to a new survey. Related Stories Brown’s legacy may be a party never again able to rule alone Ashcroft gave Tories a further £123,464 donation, figures reveal Clegg will use strong poll result as mandate for electoral reform Cameron embarks on marathon tour of Britain in last-ditch bid for votes Voters vent their anger on Independent soapbox
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Election result still in doubt with four in 10 voters as yet undecided
Nick Clegg will tell voters today that he will use a strong Liberal Democrat poll result to secure electoral reform as he issues his “personal guarantee” to deliver a fairer voting system. Related Stories Brown’s legacy may be a party never again able to rule alone Ashcroft gave Tories a further £123,464 donation, figures reveal Cameron embarks on marathon tour of Britain in last-ditch bid for votes Voters vent their anger on Independent soapbox Election result still in doubt with four in 10 voters as yet undecided
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Clegg will use strong poll result as mandate for electoral reform
New figures released by the election watchdog show the Conservatives accepted £123,464 from Lord Ashcroft, the deputy chairman of the party, who is spearheading the battle for the key marginal seats. Related Stories Brown’s legacy may be a party never again able to rule alone Clegg will use strong poll result as mandate for electoral reform Cameron embarks on marathon tour of Britain in last-ditch bid for votes Voters vent their anger on Independent soapbox Election result still in doubt with four in 10 voters as yet undecided
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Ashcroft gave Tories a further £123,464 donation, figures reveal
Goldman Sachs has been fined over allegations that it broke the short selling rules introduced to protect financial firms at the height of the market panic in 2008. Related Stories Prudential set to offer shares at 40 per cent discount Shop price inflation jumped again in April Adidas hopes to score big profits at World Cup Pearson set for acquisitions after selling IDC to private equity firms for $2bn Goldman investors line up for lawsuits
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Goldman agrees to pay fine over claims it broke short selling rules
Student fees will have to rise to £7,500 a year to maintain standards in higher education, a leading university vice-chancellor warns today. Related Stories Watching TV ‘makes toddlers less intelligent’ Conservatives back fines for parents who falsely accuse teachers
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Vice-chancellor warns: top-up fees must double
A fresh corruption scandal cast a shadow on Silvio Berlusconi’s government yesterday when a cabinet minister quit after an investigation into the purchase of his luxury apartment in Rome.
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Berlusconi ally quits over apartment allegations
Sir Alex Ferguson indicated last night that there may be some fundamental changes to his side this summer as he spoke of a need to “freshen”, with one or two players possibly on their way out of the club. Related Stories Redknapp fires first shot: City’s bully tactics ruined our bid to sign Bellamy Mancini tells his side to ‘change the club’s history’ in one game Benitez has had no Juve offer, says his agent Wenger dismisses Spurs’ bid to snatch third place Benitez’s rift with boardroom grows wider
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Ferguson plans to ‘freshen’ United side over summer
Tiger Woods may have hit the ball into water five times during nine practice holes at Sawgrass yesterday, but he believes he has the answer to the swing problems which caused him to miss just the sixth cut of his career last week. “I know what the fix is,” he said
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Woods claims to know ‘the fix’ for his swing troubles
Nothing can quite match the culmination of a rain-affected cricket match for that elusive combination of low farce and high drama. It is a piece of theatre beyond the most illustrious thespians, but with which any cricketer worth his jock-strap is well accustomed. Related Stories Rain dampens England’s spirits to set up knockout tie with Irish Collingwood wants perfect performance New Zealand qualify after Styris and McCullum shine with the ball Sutton defies doubters to keep Lancashire upright County Championship round-up: Hampshire’s wretched start salvaged by Carberry
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England stumble through after rain has the final say once again
At one point earlier this year it looked as though Election Night 2010 might be a rather subdued affair. Around a quarter of Returning Officers wanted to delay the count in their constituencies until the following day, to save money and reduce the risk of error through exhaustion. But swingometer addicts insisted that the loss of excitement was too high a price to pay
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A night to remember: How to plan your election viewing
They’ve debated home affairs, foreign affairs and the economy – and caused a minor political earthquake in the process. Related Stories Cameron embarks on marathon tour of Britain in last-ditch bid for votes Voters vent their anger on Independent soapbox Election result still in doubt with four in 10 voters as yet undecided A night to remember: How to plan your election viewing A guide to hung parliaments
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The fourth debate: You ask the questions to the leaders of the three main parties
Last week’s election broadcast by the Conservatives is one of the most unusual to grace any campaign in living memory. We are accustomed to politicians attacking the policies of other parties, or the personalities of rival leaders – but this one was dedicated to attacking a theoretical possibility: a hung parliament. Related Stories Cameron embarks on marathon tour of Britain in last-ditch bid for votes Voters vent their anger on Independent soapbox Election result still in doubt with four in 10 voters as yet undecided A night to remember: How to plan your election viewing The fourth debate: You ask the questions to the leaders of the three main parties
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A guide to hung parliaments
Chart stars Florence And The Machine lead the field for music awards bash the Mojo Honours this year after being shortlisted for four gongs, it was announced today.
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Florence And The Machine lead field for Mojo awards
Sir Alex Ferguson has revealed he talked midfield maestro Paul Scholes out of retiring. Related Stories Scharner set to quit Wigan Pressue is on Manchester City says Redknapp Mancini relishing Tottenham showdown Fulham target top half finish Manchester United deny protest allegations
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Ferguson talked Scholes out of retirement
Springbok coach Peter de Villiers has wisely indicated that he will use mostly northern hemisphere based players to fulfill the Boks’ Test fixture against Wales in Cardiff on June 5. Related Stories Crouch sets aside family ties for mother of all ‘cup finals’ at Eastlands James Lawton: There are no excuses for Benitez. He must accept the blame for Livepool’s plight World Cup offers men ‘excuse’ to create a ‘den’ 2018 World Cup set for Europe according to reports FA to investigate crowd trouble incidents
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Peter Bills: South Africa poised for second-string selection
Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp insists the pressure is all on Manchester City as they prepare for tomorrow’s crucial Barclays Premier League showdown at Eastlands. Related Stories Hernandez linked with Chelsea transfer Benitez wants to stay at Liverpool says agent Scharner set to quit Wigan Mancini relishing Tottenham showdown Fulham target top half finish
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Pressue is on Manchester City says Redknapp
Four out of 10 people who have a store card claim they felt pressurised into taking it out, a survey showed today
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Shoppers ‘pressured’ into taking store card
Bjorn Helge Riise insists Fulham’s first team hopefuls are determined to contribute to a spectacular season by securing a top 10 finish in the Barclays Premier League. Related Stories Hernandez linked with Chelsea transfer Benitez wants to stay at Liverpool says agent Scharner set to quit Wigan Pressue is on Manchester City says Redknapp Mancini relishing Tottenham showdown
The Times Square bomb suspect was due to appear in court today as a massive investigation continued across the US.
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Times Square bomb suspect set for court appearance
Jade Goody’s widower Jack Tweed said today he contemplated suicide after being arrested on rape charges, for which he was later cleared. Related Stories China guards against ‘overseas hostile forces’ online Google expands VC staff to do more deals this year Peter Andre to present teatime TV show Ptolemaic statue and temple gate discovered at Taposiris Magna Actress Lynn Redgrave dies
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Jack Tweed tells of suicidal thoughts after rape arrest
A multimillion-pound sponsorship by Sainsbury’s of the London 2012 Paralympics was described as “historic” today by the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) president. Related Stories France investigates Ryanair over taxes Charlie Munger: Savvy investor who makes up Buffett’s roaring double act US airline merger creates world’s biggest carrier Mortgage lending plummets by 83% Great expectations as Marc Bolland takes reins at M&S
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Paralympics wins ‘historic’ Sainsburys sponsorship deal
The Court of Appeal today overturned a decision which resulted in a consultant paediatrician of “international repute” being struck off over an allegation that he accused a mother of murder.
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Paediatrician wins appeal against being struck off
He’s come through throat surgery and survived From Pop Star to Opera Star (though the jury is still out as to which posed the greater threat) – so on the surface of it an all-Handel programme (strategically tied to his most recent album, of course) might have seemed like a sensible way of nursing Rolando Villazon back to full vocal health: plenty of fast moving coloratura to keep the healing chords supple, lightly inflected legatos, and only the soft-grained period instruments of the splendid Gabrieli Players under Paul McCreesh to surf. Related Stories Psy, Peacock Theatre, London Last Night’s TV - Coronation Street, ITV1; The World’s Fattest Families and Me, Channel 4 Hallé/ BBC Philharmonic Bridgewater Hall, Manchester Camden Crawl, Camden, London The Widow’s Tale, By Mick Jackson
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Rolando Villazon/ Gabrieli Players, Royal Festival Hall, London
Archaeologists excavating at Taposiris Magna, a site west of Alexandria, have discovered a huge headless granite statue of a Ptolemaic king, and the original gate to a temple dedicated to the god Osiris. Related Stories Apple’s Flash dispute threatens to explode China guards against ‘overseas hostile forces’ online Google expands VC staff to do more deals this year Peter Andre to present teatime TV show Actress Lynn Redgrave dies
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Ptolemaic statue and temple gate discovered at Taposiris Magna
Citing the massive oil slick in the Gulf of Mexico that threatens several US states, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger said on Monday that he no longer will support a plan to expand drilling off California’s coast. Related Stories Times Square bomb suspect in custody Times Square bomb suspect taken into custody Twenty eight killed in US storms Campaigners fight on for death row grandmother 28 killed in US storms
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California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger no longer backs offshore oil plan
World travellers gave UK destinations the thumbs down, according to a survey out today of the best places to visit.
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‘Wake-up call’ as travellers reject UK destinations
The Football Association today announced investigations into two separate incidents of crowd trouble at weekend matches. Related Stories A crisis that will haunt Liverpool for a generation Crouch sets aside family ties for mother of all ‘cup finals’ at Eastlands James Lawton: There are no excuses for Benitez. He must accept the blame for Livepool’s plight World Cup offers men ‘excuse’ to create a ‘den’ 2018 World Cup set for Europe according to reports
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FA to investigate crowd trouble incidents
Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo has slammed claims his team’s cars carry subliminal tobacco advertising as “ridiculous”. Related Stories Motorcycling: Easton breaks duck to move into second
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Ferrari hit back in subliminal tobacco advertising row
Nintendo is trying to expand US sales of the Wii by throwing in an extra game and its MotionPlus accessory for making the console’s signature motion-sensing wand more precise. The company is also offering a black version of the system as an alternative to the game system’s white casing.
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Nintendo launches dark Wii
Chris Coleman has been relieved of his duties as manager of Coventry, the Coca-Cola Championship club have announced. Related Stories Happy ending for Palace after Ambrose sends Wednesday down Round-up: Holloway backs Blackpool in the play-offs despite ‘limp’ finish Fan Zone: Every game – by the people who care most Luton promise investigation after York players are attacked by fans
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Coleman sacked by Coventry
England are praying for a rain-free match against Ireland as they try to turn their Duckworth-Lewis frustration into another perfect performance at the Guyana National Stadium. Related Stories Collingwood ‘comfortable’ at the helm as England take new tack Australia seal easy win after remarkable five-wicket over Jayawardene hits devastating ton to leave Zimbabwe facing exit Yorkshire’s home-grown policy pays early dividends Rain dampens England’s spirits to set up knockout tie with Irish
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Collingwood wants perfect performance
Bolton manager Owen Coyle is keen to extend the loan spell of Arsenal youngster Jack Wilshere. Related Stories Wenger cries foul as Fabianski is cornered by Blackburn’s long-ball tactics Crisis talks turned us around, says Lampard Benitez set deadline to accept Juventus deal Allardyce revels in defeating Wenger Manchester United fans angered by security staff
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Bolton want Wilshere loan extension
Manchester United’s security staff have been accused of denying supporters entry to yesterday’s reserve league final at Old Trafford because they believed the fans were about to engage in a green and gold protest.
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Manchester United fans angered by security staff
There was relief for thousands of passengers today as aviation chiefs gave the go-ahead for Irish airspace to reopen at 1pm. Related Stories Ash closes Irish airports today Volcanic ash causes further travel chaos
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Irish airspace to reopen after ash cloud closure
A woman known for singing through a PA system at a branch of Tesco has been shortlisted for this year’s Turner Prize. Related Stories Lynn Redgrave, star of ‘Georgy Girl’, dies of breast cancer Sculpture deemed too complex for Africa could be real after all Polanski says case against him is a ‘lie’ Redgraves mourn loss of another family member Cash-strapped Britons watching more television
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Two people were killed and three others injured in a motorway crash involving a lorry and a car, emergency services said today. Related Stories Submarine defects went undetected Sea cadet dies after falling from rigging
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Two killed in motorway crash
Thousands of men will spend £460 each on setting up a “den” to watch football matches during the World Cup, a bank said today. Related Stories Benitez refuses to give a straight answer after letting ’speculation’ run James Lawton: Ancelotti has made Chelsea easier on the eye and the senses A crisis that will haunt Liverpool for a generation Crouch sets aside family ties for mother of all ‘cup finals’ at Eastlands James Lawton: There are no excuses for Benitez
A 40-year-old man will go on trial today accused of stealing valuable antique books from a world-famous library. Related Stories Schoolboy ‘killed man to save mother’ Is that a candle – or a consignment of smuggled cocaine
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Trial for man accused of stealing antique books
Detectives investigating the murder of a man at a bar were today questioning a 25-year-old male. Related Stories Schoolboy ‘killed man to save mother’ Is that a candle – or a consignment of smuggled cocaine?
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Police quiz man over bar murder
Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama today urged residents of Okinawa island to accept a compromise involving partial relocation of a US Marine base before a self-imposed end-of-May deadline. Related Stories ‘Dead’ Taliban leader threatens revenge on internet Sole surviving Mumbai gunman must hang, say prosecutors The Big Picture: Divine presents Soldier killed in Afghanistan named World’s oldest person dies aged 114
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Japan PM seeks compromise on US base deal
Rescuers using boats and jet-skis plucked stranded residents from their flooded homes today as the death toll from weekend storms in the US rose to 28 in three states. Related Stories They wait for oil
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Twenty eight killed in US storms
A Pakistani man believed to be the driver of a sport utility vehicle used as a car bomb in a failed terror attack on Times Square was taken into custody late yesterday by FBI agents and local police detectives while trying to leave the country, US officials said. Related Stories US has ‘good leads’ in car bomb case They wait for oil
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Mahler composed his extravagantly monumental Eighth Symphony, Symphony of a Thousand, in a white heat of inspiration and it proved to be the greatest success of his career. For many it will be the highlight of Manchester’s Mahler cycle, with Sir Mark Elder conducting the enormous forces of 121 instrumentalists, drawn uniquely from both the Hallé and the BBC Philharmonic, and around 300 singers (members of three Hallé choirs joined by the CBSO Chorus from Birmingham).
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Hallé/ BBC Philharmonic Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
After seven months under house arrest in his Swiss chalet, and still facing extradition, Roman Polanski has broken a long silence over his 33-year-old sex conviction, claiming the case against him is based on a “lie” and accusing the US authorities of wanting to “serve me on a platter to the media of the world”. Related Stories Covent Garden takes opera to football fans Actress Lynn Redgrave dies at 67 John Peel’s son follows in his father’s tracks Lynn Redgrave, star of ‘Georgy Girl’, dies of breast cancer Sculpture deemed too complex for Africa could be real after all
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Polanski says case against him is a ‘lie’
Mahela Jayawardene’s sublime century was too much for Zimbabwe – and the Guyanese rain – as Sri Lanka yesterday set one foot in the World Twenty20’s Super Eight stage.
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Jayawardene hits devastating ton to leave Zimbabwe facing exit
England is not really the place for Englishmen to be playing just at the moment: ask Iain Balshaw, Ayoola Erinle and Magnus Lund, all of whom are now contemplating a rare shot at European glory with Biarritz in the Heineken Cup final later this month.
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Biarritz’s star Englishmen set to be overlooked for national duty
The International Cycling Union has requested disciplinary proceedings against last year’s Giro runner-up Franco Pellizotti of Italy after finding suspicious data in his biological passport. Related Stories Snooker: Higgins faces suspension after match fixing allegations Boxing: Mayweather survives scare to stay unbeaten Snooker: Robertson takes overnight lead Robertson holds the edge as play grinds to a halt Higgins’ agent makes a case for defence against match-fixing
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Cycling: Pellizotti falls foul of UCI blood test
Steve Striker has withdrawn from this week’s Players Championship to rest his sore right shoulder. Related Stories Sixth missed cut is deepest for Tiger who roars no more McIlroy’s incredible 62 seals Charlotte win McIlroy: ‘you see his shots and just stand back in amazement’
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Stricker to sit out Sawgrass event
Stuart Easton claimed his first win of the 2010 British Superbike season in the first of two races at Oulton Park yesterday.
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Motorcycling: Easton breaks duck to move into second
A French prosecutor is investigating the cut-price airline Ryanair for allegedly evading up to €4.5m (£3.9m) in payroll taxes in France.
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France investigates Ryanair over taxes
Neil Robertson was crowned world champion in the early hours of this morning with a hard-fought victory over Graeme Dott here in Sheffield. Related Stories Boxing: Mayweather survives scare to stay unbeaten Snooker: Robertson takes overnight lead Robertson holds the edge as play grinds to a halt Higgins’ agent makes a case for defence against match-fixing Cycling: Pellizotti falls foul of UCI blood test
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Snooker: Robertson outlasts Dott to claim first world title
United Airlines and its US rival Continental yesterday agreed a $3.2bn (£2.1bn) merger to create the world’s largest carrier.
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US airline merger creates world’s biggest carrier
An all-too-familiar weakness cost Arsenal as Blackburn came from behind to win 2-1 at Ewood Park.
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Arsenal’s Fabianski weak link in Blackburn win
Lynn Redgrave, an introspective and independent player in her family’s acting dynasty who became a 1960s sensation as the freethinking title character of “Georgy Girl” and later dramatized her troubled past in such one-woman stage performances “Shakespeare for My Father” and “Nightingale,” has died.
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BP is ready to pay all legitimate claims tied to the oil spill caused by the accident at its Gulf of Mexico undersea well, Chief Executive Tony Hayward told US National Public Radio today. Related Stories BP hires fishermen for rig clean-up operation US investigators hunt New York car bomb culprits BP oil leak to last ‘another week at least’ Continental and United to combine to create world’s largest airline ‘No suspects ruled out’ in New York bomb scare
Fulham boss Roy Hodgson continues to focus on a top 10 finish even though European glory is beckoning. Related Stories Wenger beats the drum as Arsenal target third place Rooney return spurs United but Ferguson left to ‘clutch at straws’ Formidable, ruthless and well-drilled. Chelsea show champion class Chelsea one step from glory Benayoun facing uncertain future
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Fulham’s Roy Hodgson targets top 10 finish
The US head of homeland security said today that investigators haven’t ruled out any suspects, including foreign terrorist organizations, in the case of the unexploded car bomb that was parked in New York City’s Times Square on Saturday night. Related Stories Obama proves a hit with his comedy routine BP hires fishermen for rig clean-up operation US investigators hunt New York car bomb culprits BP oil leak to last ‘another week at least’ Continental and United to combine to create world’s largest airline
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‘No suspects ruled out’ in New York bomb scare
With just days to go in Britain’s closely fought election, a new poll suggests the Conservative Party will fall short of winning a majority government. Related Stories Sandwiches with a smile on the Tory battlebus Sympathy for Labour in the epicentre of Britain’s manufacturing recession Elections highlights of the day: 03/05/2010 The candidates hoping to go straight from the classroom to Commons Nevin’s notes: 03/05/2010
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Poll shows Tories leading but no majority
The Independent and Independent on Sunday are under new ownership following completion of the purchase by Independent Print Limited, a company owned by the Lebedev family.
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A new era for Independent titles
The Independent and Independent on Sunday are under new ownership following completion of the purchase by Independent Print Limited, a company owned by the Lebedev family. Related Stories ‘We were set up’, say pair accused of match-fixing Nick Harris: What the ‘News of the World’ did not say We were set up, say pair in ‘match-fixing’ scandal Independent Print completes acquisition of The Independent A new era for Independent titles
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Independent Print Limited acquires Independent titles and appoints Editor
UAL Corp, parent of United Airlines, will buy Continental Airlines Inc for $3.2 billion (£2.01 billion), in a deal that forms the world’s largest airline, the two carriers said today. Related Stories Five killed after Mexico concert stampede Obama proves a hit with his comedy routine BP hires fishermen for rig clean-up operation US investigators hunt New York car bomb culprits BP oil leak to last ‘another week at least’
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Continental and United to combine to create world’s largest airline
A Pakistani man was has been convicted of gunning down dozens of people during the November 2008 terrorist attack in Mumbai.
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Pakistani man guilty of Mumbai massacre
Investigators combed through security video and other evidence on Monday in the hunt for suspects in a failed car bombing in New York’s Times Square and officials expressed optimism that the culprits will be found. Related Stories Hunt for bomber who targeted the heart of New York Obama flies to Louisiana as fears grow over oil-spill disaster Five killed after Mexico concert stampede Obama proves a hit with his comedy routine BP hires fishermen for rig clean-up operation
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US investigators hunt New York car bomb culprits
In a music world that thrives on shallowness, Alistair Hulett was always destined to be an outsider.
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Alistair Hulett: Scottish songwriter whose work was suffused with his radical politics