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Video Highlights from the Burberry Prorsum Autumn/Winter 2013 Menswear Show

Highlights from London fashion icon Burberry Prorsum’s Autumn-Winter 2013 Menswear. Preview the latest looks now to makes sure you’re on fashion’s razor’s edge this fall.

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French Forces Harry Islamist Militants in Mali

France deployed Mirage fighter jets to bomb Islamist militants in Mali in an action authorized by the United Nations (UN) and backed up by a coalition of African nations. France is also receiving logistical support from the United States (US) and the United Kingdom(UK). French Defense Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian said: There were (airstrikes) last night, there are now and there will […]

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Three-Party Coalition Greek Parliament Passes Law to Boost Tax Revenues by $3 Billion Annually

The move comes from the coalition government in Greece’s parliament in order to appease creditors to the debt-ridden state as part of its bailout agreements. The law raises taxes on top earners, simplifies tax brackets, and extends income taxes to farmers. As part of its $45.5 billion bailout, Greece has to pass such laws even […]

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Belgian Queen Fabiola Criticized by Prime Minister Di Rupo Over Alleged Tax Avoidance Inheritance Scheme

Tensions were high between the royal family of Belgium and the government of Prime Minister Di Rupo after his criticism of an inheritance scheme that Queen Fabiola is implementing that Di Rupo says avoids taxes. Because of Queen Fabiola’s actions, the Prime Minister has proposed reform for the $20 million annual allowance paid out by the state […]

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Britain Plans to Shutter Older Prisons Possibly in Favor of 2,000-person ‘Super Prison’

Among those prisons scheduled to be closed is HMP Shepton Mallet in Somerset, the UK’s oldest operating prison. Also known as Cornhill, Shepton Mallet began operating in 1625 after an Act of King James I requiring every county to have a house to keep criminals. The prison was described as having extremely poor sanitation in […]

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The Cinematics, A Strange Education

From Wikipedia: The Cinematics were an alternative rock band from Scotland, United Kingdom, consisting of Scott Rinning (vocals and guitar), Larry Reid (lead guitar), Adam Goemans (bass) and Ross Bonney (drums). The original line-up, with Ramsay Miller on lead guitar, formed in Glasgow, however, the members originally met at school in Dingwall. Click here to preview this song in iTunes.

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Philipp PoiselWie Soll ein Mensch Das Ertragen

Philipp Poisel is a German singer-songwriter. His style tends to vary but hovers around rock, indie-rock and alternative moods. Click here to preview this song in iTunes.

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Markus SchulzCrash Into Reason (Moonbeam Remix)

From Wikipedia: Markus Schulz is a German trance music DJ and producer who resides in Miami, Florida, United States. He is best known for his weekly radio show titled Global DJ Broadcast that airs on Digitally Imported radio, After Hours FM and other online stations. He is also the founder of the EDM label Coldharbour […]

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French AffairL’amour

In 2001 French Affair released the new track, “Sexy”, which proved to be a hit. The following year the band released “I Like That”, followed by “Comme ci comme ça”, another hit single, in 2003. In 2006, French Affair released their second, all-French language album,Rendezvous, promoted by a single “Symphonie d’amour”. The album featured vocals […]

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HSBC Holdings Fears Fines Exceeding $1.5 Billion in United States Money Launder Scandal

HSBC Holdings, Europe’s largest bank, has expressed concerns that fines from its money laundering scandal in the United States could top $1.5 billion after a report from the US congressional Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations found that the bank had a culture of corruption and complicity in narcotics funds trafficking. [Reuters UK]

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