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22/02/2010 Olympic dreams under flags of convenience

This year’s Winter Olympics is a platform for athletes who have switched allegiance to compete in the limelight: a Canadian ice hockey player for...

20/02/2010 Tourists lift British inmates' spirits at Thai prison

Visits to inmates in Bangkok's Bangkwang prison have become popular in recent years, with visitors ranging from curious young travellers to...

16/02/2010 Expatica opens in Luxembourg!

Expatica LU logo Expatica is pleased to announce Expatica Luxembourg, the newest Expatica.com website offering daily news, features and practical information on...

15/02/2010 The Glasgow district where death comes early

In Calton, eastern Glasgow, men can expect on average to die at 53 compared with the British national average of 77.

13/02/2010 Irish priests keep candle for Saint Valentine

Heart-shaped clover As lovers worldwide prepare to celebrate Valentine's Day, a Dublin church is proud to call itself the final resting place of the patron saint...

08/02/2010 China Expo unleashes architects' playful side

Artist's rendering of UK pavilion (interior) Architects from across the globe will showcase their inspirational constructions from May at the World Expo in Shanghai.

01/02/2010 Could London lose 'libel capital of the world' crown?

Lawyers, freedom-of-speech campaigners and members of the government are questioning whether England's libel laws are now being used to...

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