Middle East and Terrorism: Terror Threat in Spain Continues

Middle East and Terrorism: Terror Threat in Spain Continues: "Police in Spain and Thailand smashed a counterfeiting ring earlier this month, saying it aimed to provide fake European passports to al-Qaida. It's the latest example of Spain's place at the heart of European terrorist activity, serving as a staging ground for multiple plots and enduring the devastating March 2004 Madrid train bombings.Despite its efforts, American officials have expressed...

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British man faces nine years in prison for allegedly defrauding an urbanisation community in Nerja

British man faces nine years in prison for allegedly defrauding an urbanisation community in Nerja: "Capistrano Playa Urbanisation's own prosecution is calling for a 12 year sentence The prosecutor in the Provincial Court in Málaga has requested a nine year prison sentence for the 51 year old British man, Michael Thirkettle, who is accused of accounting irregularities when President of the Capistrano Playa urbanisation in Nerja between the years...

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Bianca Gascoigne enjoys a Christmas break in the sun

Bianca Gascoigne enjoys a Christmas break in the sun: "glamour model, Bianca Gascoigne, the former step-daughter of the footballer, Paul Gascogine, has been spending a few days away from the freezing temperatures of the UK with a break in the sun on the Costa del Sol. The TV presenter has been enjoying the warmer weather of Marbella over Christmas, where the German newspaper,...

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Decks cleared for Dewani`s extradition to SA over wife`s murder conspiracy

Decks cleared for Dewani`s extradition to SA over wife`s murder conspiracy: "Extradition papers of Shrien Dewani, the Brit-Indian millionaire whose wife was murdered during their honeymoon in Cape Town last month, have reportedly been processed by the South African Justice Department, clearing the way for his extradition from the UK to stand trial for allegedly conspiring to kill his wife. News 24 quoted ministry spokesperson Tlali Tlali as saying...

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Tour of the London Poker Scene: The Fox Poker Club | PokerNews

Catman's Column -Tour of the London Poker Scene: The Fox Poker Club | PokerNews: "There may be snow outside, we may have just lost most of our fine Navy, including the great Harrier jump jet, but poker is booming in London. So without further ado, I shall be running a series of Catman's guide to Live Poker Venues. This week we start with the Simon Cowell of Poker, Chris North,...

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5 minutes with Nonie Creme

5 minutes with Nonie Creme: "If you haven’t heard of Nonie Creme chances are you’ve seen, and worn, her handiwork. The co-founder and creative director of Butter LONDON, a non-toxic line of fashion-forward nail shades, is a regular backstage at fashion week, custom mixing colours for top-line designers. The colour creations that prove popular with fashion circles end up coming to a manicure bar near you. “Many of our best sellers came straight off...

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Fashion and Beauty: Myra Yusuf’s award-winning design goes on sale - Features & Leisure - Huddersfield Examiner

Fashion and Beauty: Myra Yusuf’s award-winning design goes on sale - Features & Leisure - Huddersfield Examiner: "SCHOOLGIRL Myra Yusuf from Huddersfield will be able to visit High Street fashion chain Republic this week and see one of her own designs on sale. Myra, who was just 14 when she beat 1,000 other hopefuls in the Young Fashion Designer competition held earlier this year, created a khaki green one-shouldered body-con dress, inspired...

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Icons and eyesores

Icons and eyesores: "From stellar frocks to shocking flicks, Kellie Hush looks at the highs and lows of the year in international fashion. No more sex, please Not even the fashion could save the cinematic disaster that was Sex and the City 2. Farewell Carrie et al, it's time to hang up your heels. Best dressed Advertisement: Story continues below They come from opposite...

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1 Who or what was the Houlihan?

1 Who or what was the Houlihan? a The new posh burger hangout in LA that the Beckhams frequent. b The new London fashion week designer who already has the patronage of Anna Wintour. c The skinny cargo pant beloved of celebrities because of its thigh- slimming properties. 2 What event linked Beyoncé, Julianne Moore and Julia Restoin Roitfeld? a Tom Ford's ultra-exclusive...

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Will bank reforms help Spain?

 Will bank reforms help Spain?: "Spain is going to get rid of one of “the weak links of its chain”, i.e. to restructure the savings banks, which are planned to be enlarged so that the authorities could estimate their condition and help them in case of emergency. Such savings banks are engaged in 50% of banking operations around the country, but they are burdened with bad debts. In the meantime the Euro currency rate is moving back and forth...

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Spain’s El Gordo 2.3 billion euros Christmas Lottery: Winning number 79250 - National Lottery | Examiner.com

Spain’s El Gordo 2.3 billion euros Christmas Lottery: Winning number 79250 - National Lottery | Examiner.com: "Merry Christmas Wishes from Barcelona, Spain. That's what these El Gordo lottery winners are singing after the equivalent of over $3,000,000,000—as in $3 BILLION DOLLARS—was handed out on Wednesday, December 22, 2010 in the Spanish lottery! 'Spaniards were glued to their televisions and radios Wednesday to find out if they were among the...

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Here's How Wikileaks Killed Spain's Anti-Piracy Law

Here's How Wikileaks Killed Spain's Anti-Piracy Law: "Here's basically how it went down: Spain is apparently one of the worst countries out there when it comes to online piracy. Since most of the content that is being pirated comes from the US entertainment industry, the industry leaned on the US government to do something about Spain. The US government leaned on Spain,...

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Spain bans smoking in bars, restaurants | AHN

Spain bans smoking in bars, restaurants | AHN: "Spanish parliamentarians on Wednesday approved a tough anti-smoking law, which restricts individuals from smoking in an enclosed area. The ban will come into effect starting January 2, 2011. Smokers will not be allowed to smoke in bars, restaurants, or near school playgrounds and hospitals. Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero proposed the bill and the Lower House passed it by a 189 to 154 vote. The...

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Vodafone Appoints Shameel Aziz Joosub Spain CEO to Turn Around Ailing Unit - Bloomberg

Vodafone Appoints Shameel Aziz Joosub Spain CEO to Turn Around Ailing Unit - Bloomberg: "Vodafone Group Plc replaced the chief executive officer of its Spanish unit as the world’s largest mobile-phone company tries to turn around the business in one of its worst-performing European markets. Shameel Aziz Joosub, an executive director of Vodafone’s Vodacom unit in South Africa,...

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URGENT APPEAL FOR DONATIONS!!! | Costa del Sol | News | The Largest English Language Newspapers in Spain

Euro Weekly News | URGENT APPEAL FOR DONATIONS!!! | Costa del Sol | News | The Largest English Language Newspapers in Spain: "PAD Animal Shelter in Mijas Costa was badly flooded by the torrential rains this weekend, resulting in the tragic loss of many cats and dogs. There was more than two feet of water and they currently have no electricity. They urgently need foster homes for cats and dogs over Christmas, as well as donations of anything which...

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Dentistry In Spain

Dentistry In Spain: "People travel to Spain for its beautiful coasts, Mediterranean diet, and late nights of salsa dancing, among other attractions. What most people don't know is that Spain houses some of the best quality dental care providers at highly reduced costs. Dentistry in Spain is as advanced as the best clinics in the UK and the U.S., but can cost up to forty percent less. The country's distinctly rich history does not disappoint visitors...

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Madrid: Qatar Airways introduces Boeing 777 for the first time in Spain | Aviation

 Madrid: Qatar Airways introduces Boeing 777 for the first time in Spain | Aviation: "Commencing 1 January 2011, award-winning Qatar Airways will introduce its flagship Boeing 777 aircraft for the first time in Spain , operating on the daily non-stop Doha – Madrid route, Global Arab Network reports according to a press statement. The Boeing 777-300 Extended Range aircraft,...

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Zara Phillips engaged to England rugby star Mike Tindall | Mail Online

Zara Phillips engaged to England rugby star Mike Tindall | Mail Online: "So understated is their romance, many people imagined they were engaged or married already. But today, the Queen's eldest grandchild Zara Phillips and her long-term boyfriend Mike Tindall finally announced their engagement. Zara, the 29-year-old daughter of Princess Anne and Captain Mark Phillips, has followed her cousin William in taking the plunge after a lengthy courtship. In...

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Tourbus fire at London's O2 Arena ahead of Kings Of Leon gig | News | NME.COM

Tourbus fire at London's O2 Arena ahead of Kings Of Leon gig | News | NME.COM: "Around 60 firefighters are dealing with a tourbus fire at London's O2 Arena on the day that Kings Of Leon are set to play there. A spokesperson for the London Fire Brigade told NME that the firefighters were called to the scene at 8:18am (GMT) this morning (December 21) to deal with the blaze,...

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BA Launches New Flights To Morocco

BA Launches New Flights To Morocco: "British property investors looking to buy real estate in Morocco will be encouraged by news that British Airways (BA) is launching new flights to the country in March next year. BA has identified Marrakech as its top destination of 2011, in acknowledgement of the city's potential for growth in the tourism sector. Commenting, the company's chief executive Willie Walsh said: 'Tourism and leisure travel is a crucial...

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