Mescaline left Jean-Paul Sartre in the grip of lobster madness
As one of the great European thinkers of the 20th century, Jean-Paul Sartre popularised existentialism, became a working-class hero — and was chased down the Champs Elysées by a pack of imaginary lobsters.
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Harry Potter’s US cousin Percy Jackson is a Greek demigod
Hollywood’s search for a successor to the Harry Potter goldmine has led to the top of the Empire State Building, where a 12-year-old boy named Percy Jackson is ready to unleash a new brand of magical powers on cinema audiences around the world.
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Lubna Hussein slips out of Sudan to fight against trouser ban
A journalist who became a global celebrity when she was prosecuted for wearing trousers has defied a ban on leaving Sudan to rally support in Europe for the emancipation of Muslim women.
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Real back on top as Barcelona falter
Real Madrid returned to the top of the table in Spain after edging past Racing Santander 1-0 on Saturday, while previous leaders Barcelona could only draw 1-1 at Athletic Bilbao.
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Italy asks for life in prison for U.S. woman in murder trial - USATODAY.com
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Romania to hold presidential elections on Sunday
BUCHAREST, Nov. 21 (Xinhua) -- Over 18 million eligible voters in Romania are expected to turn to polls on Sunday to elect a new president for the next five-year term.
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Lebanese president calls for reforms on eve of Independence Day
BEIRUT, Nov. 21 (Xinhua) -- Lebanese President Michel Suleiman on Saturday called for political, economic and judicial reforms a he addressed the nation on the eve of the country's 66th Independence Day.
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Iranian soldiers assault Yemeni fishermen in Gulf of Aden
SANAA, Nov. 21 (Xinhua) -- Iranian soldiers on Saturday assaulted a group of Yemeni fishermen off the southern coast of Yemen in the Gulf of Aden, Yemen's coast guard said.
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Sudan's elections to be held on scheduled time: first vice-president
KHARTOUM, Nov. 21 (Xinhua) -- Sudan's First Vice-President and President of southern Sudan government Salva Kiir Mayardit said Saturday that Sudan's general elections would be held on its fixed time in April 2010.
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H1N1 kills four Hajj pilgrims, Saudis say
A teenager and three elderly people in Saudi Arabia for the hajj pilgrimage have died of the H1N1 flu virus, the Saudi Health Ministry said.
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Flu kills four pilgrims in Saudi Arabia
A teenager and three elderly people in Saudi Arabia for the hajj pilgrimage have died of the H1N1 flu virus, the Saudi Health Ministry said.
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Dame Clara Furse to join the board at Nomura
Dame Clara Furse is set to join the international board of Nomura the Japanese bank in a move that will mark her return to the City after leaving the helm of the London Stock Exchange.
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Barcelona surrender top spot with draw at Athletic Bilbao
Athletic Bilbao 1-1 Barcelona Barcelona will head into El Clasico next weekend in second place in the Primera Division after being held to a draw at Athletic Bilbao. Pep Guardiola's side kicked off the clash at San Mames having relinquished top spot to...
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Network Rail boss takes humble approach to getting back on track
The new chairman of Network Rail has admitted that the company is widely perceived as "arrogant" needs fresh blood at board level and must address its controversial bonus scheme.
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We'll never abandon Dad, say daughters of 'sleeping killer'
Brian Thomas throttled his wife in his sleep and their daughters said they would support him ‘100 per cent’ after a court ruled he was not responsible for the tragedy.
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Strictly Come Dancing votes off its 'Joker' Ricky Groves with his mistake-laden Tango
He's been the show's joker with his entertaining moves on the dance floor but tonight Ricky Groves was voted off Strictly Come Dancing.
Back to Business: Investment Funds Profit Again, This Time by Paring Mortgages
Investments funds are buying blocks of mortgages, trimming the size of some of them to the benefit of homeowners, and shifting any risk to the federal government.
EDF and Centrica to snub Copenhagen
Major energy and utility companies including EDF Centrica and International Power have decided not to send delegations to next month's Copenhagen summit which global leaders now admit is unlikely to reach an agreement on new measures to tackle climate...
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Wall Street’s Spin Game
Big profits are back, and we’re about to learn what happens when the banks try to make nice with the public. It’ll be no bed of roses.
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Gaza militants 'to end rockets'
Hamas in Gaza says it has reached an agreement with other militant groups to stop firing rockets into Israeli territory.
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Car smashes into Sydney house
A MAN behind the wheel of a Mini which crashed off the road and into a suburban Sydney house will face court on traffic offences.
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Lord Ashcroft pays record price for 'ultimate' Victoria Cross
The "ultimate" gallantry medal - the only double Victoria Cross from the Great War - has been bought by Tory peer Lord Ashcroft for a world record price of nearly ?1.5 million.
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Higuain goal sends Real Madrid top
Real Madrid 1-0 Racing Santander Real Madrid continued their fine start to the Primera Division season with a steady if unspectacular home win over Racing Santander. Gonzalo Higuain scored the only goal of the game in the 22nd minute as Real made it 28...
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Bolland looks East to rebuild the fortunes of M&S
Marc Bolland will look to make international growth especially in China a cornerstone of his turnaround strategy at Marks & Spencer when he starts as chief executive in the New Year.
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