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The Independent, 03.09.10 09:44 UTC

White British school children 'worst hit' by poverty

Poverty has a far greater influence on the performance of white British pupils at school than any other ethnic group, according to research published today. Figures show a 31 percentage point gap ...

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guardian.co.uk, 03.09.10 09:43 UTC

London to Stavanger by road: a Norwegian roadtrip

Ferries have ceased from Britain to Scandinavia, but Debbie Lawson takes an alternative slow route north on a camping road trip along Norway's stunning south coast

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Mirror.co.uk, 02.09.10 23:44 UTC

Umbro unveils a new generation England football team

During the World Cup our Three Lions flops were more toothless than ruthless. So meet a new generation of England soccer cubs that may â just may â herald a new era of hope after decades of ...

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Daily Mail, 02.09.10 16:10 UTC

Gangster wanted for murder of Irish journalist Veronica Guerin arrested in Holland

A gangster who fled Ireland after journalist Veronica Guerin's murder is facing extradition from Holland to the UK, it was revealed today. Wanted fraudster John Traynor, known as The Coach, was ...

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BBC World News, 02.09.10 14:39 UTC

Queiroz gets six-month suspension

Portugal coach Carlos Queiroz has been suspended for six months after it was ruled that he disrupted an anti-doping test ahead of the World Cup.

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Seattle Times, 02.09.10 14:15 UTC

6 years on, Portugal child sex trial reaches end

A child sex abuse trial that has lasted nearly six years is drawing to a close after producing chilling testimony from dozens of alleged victims and shaking public trust in Portugal's institutions.

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Seattle Times, 02.09.10 12:08 UTC

Gunfire continues in Mozambique; police say 4 dead

Angry protesters burned tires on the streets of Mozambique's capital and a TV station said at least one person was killed Thursday, a day after at least four people died in clashes between police and rioters.

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Belfast Telegraph, 02.09.10 11:43 UTC

Escaped gangster facing extradition

Wanted fraudster John Traynor, known as The Coach, was arrested by Dutch police last Monday night after 18 years on the run from a British prison. The 62-year-old - named in court by underworld ...

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The Independent, 02.09.10 10:54 UTC

Carson released from England squad

Goalkeeper Scott Carson has been released from the England squad to play against Bulgaria following a family bereavement. Watford goalkeeper Scott Loach has been called up from the Under-21s as his ...

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Reuters - Business News, 02.09.10 08:00 UTC

ECB to extend liquidity lifeline amid uneven recovery

By Krista Hughes FRANKFURT | Thu Sep 2, 2010 3:28am EDT FRANKFURT (Reuters) - The European Central Bank is expected to extend its liquidity safety-net on Thursday, delaying its exit from crisis ...