US economy shows marked growth

The US economy grew 3.3% in the second quarter of 2008, the Commerce Department said, much higher than first thought.

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'PM terror threat' three charged

Three men who were being questioned about an alleged threat to kill Gordon Brown are charged with terror offences.

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Arson mystery

Luxurious life of missing father Christopher Foster

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Murray edges past France's Llodra

British number one Andy Murray has to dig deep to reach the third round of the US Open with an erratic 6-4 1-6 7-5 7-6 (9-7) win over Michael Llodra.

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Drama student's party fall death

An aspiring actor fell to his death from a balcony after taking ecstasy and drinking, an inquest hears.

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Man Utd to face Celtic in Europe

Holders Man Utd will meet Scottish champions Celtic, Villarreal and Aalborg in the group stages of the Champions League.

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Venice view

The galas, gossip and glamour of the Venice Film Festival

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Arrow fired through family's cat

Vets say a family cat is "very lucky" to survive after its body is pierced by an 18-inch aluminium arrow.

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Meeting Nimrod

The crews flying UK's controversial spy-plane

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11 years for 'nightmare' rape

A 21-year-old man from Belfast gets an 11-year prison sentence for raping a woman while she slept in her bed.

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Rebels and army clash in DR Congo

Clashes erupt between rebels and the army in the east of DR Congo despite a January peace deal.

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Festival Fringe director resigns

The director of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe announces he is to step down after only a year in the job.

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High St haggling

Can you really get a better price just by asking nicely?

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Police wait to search arson house

Officers hoping to search for a missing family in the fire-ravaged ruins of their home say it will be Friday before they can go in.

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Hackers prepare supermarket sweep

Cyber thieves are hatching a plan to steal US funds through British supermarkets, the BBC learns.

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Art appeal

Why do two galleries need to raise £100m?

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Arab warning after 'racist death'

The uncle of a student who died after a suspected race hate attack says Arabs should not send children to England.

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Democrats await key Obama speech

Barack Obama is to formally accept his historic nomination for the White House in a speech at the Democrats' convention.

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Cold War revival

All you should know about East v West from pop culture

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Putin blames US for Georgia role

Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin accuses the United States of provoking the conflict in Georgia.

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Race row police told to 'shut up'

A senior police chief tells an Asian officer and others involved in a row over alleged racial discrimination to "shut up".

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Zoom Airlines suspend all flights

Transatlantic budget carrier Zoom Airlines suspends all operations after applying to go into administration.

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Who's joining Rachel Stevens in Strictly Come Dancing?

Singers Rachel Stevens and Heather Small are among the 16 stars confirmed for the new series of Strictly Come Dancing.

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Life sentence for gun factory man

A man who turned replica guns into live weapons linked to more than 50 shootings, including at least eight murders, is jailed for life.

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World Catalog : christmas

World Catalog : christmas

christmas:

Christmas with Reader's Digest

Offers recipes, crafts and projects, stories, forums, and hints and tips.

http://www.rdchristmas.com/

Christmas Time at Fillingham

UK based store with worldwide shipping, offering a variety of Christmas trees, lights, decorations, toys and accessories. Includes newsletter.

http://www.christmastimeuk.com

Merry-Christmas.com

Includes holiday stories and traditions, music, games, and recipes.

http://www.merry-christmas.com/

Christmas Island Act 1958

Full text of Australian legislation which established Australian sovereignty over Christmas Island. Last compilation: 2000.

http://scaletext.law.gov.au/html/histact/10/5479/top.htm

Christmas Meal

Men learn how to prepare a perfect Christmas meal from AskMen.com.

http://www.askmen.com/fashion/wine_and_dine/6_wine_dine.html

Alpine Farms Christmas Tree Farm

Douglas, Noble, Grand and Shasta Fir trees from Washington state available as well as Christmas wreaths.

http://www.alpinefarms.com/

A Charlie Brown Christmas

Collection of MIDI files and sound clips.

http://www.wilstar.net/xmas/cbxmas.htm

Annie's Christmas Page

Remember that Jesus is the Reason for the Season. Lots of different pages - Wisemen page, Kids page and a Gingerbread page to name a few.

http://www.annieshomepage.com/christmas.html

Jiangsu DragonTimes

Supplier of artificial Christmas trees, decorations, wreaths, lights, and holiday gifts. China.

http://www.sinodragontimes.com/

Christmas Past Club Listings

Contact information for local Hallmark ornament collectors' clubs throughout the US.

http://www.mxtx.com/hallmark/f/clubs.htm

Christmas Carols

Find your favorite Christmas carols, songs and popular hymns.

http://www.christmas-carols.net/

Victoriana.Com: A Victorian Christmas

Collection of articles reprinted from 19th-century magazines provide tips on decorating, entertaining, and celebrating in classic style.

http://www.victoriana.com/christmas/

Apollo Movie Guide: White Christmas

Review by Brian Webster, links, cast information and readers' ratings.

http://apolloguide.com/mov_revtemp.asp?CID=2657

How the Grinch Stole Christmas

Official site with plot and character information.

http://www.grinched.com/

Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas

Official site from Disney with overview, clips, and behind the scenes information.

http://disney.go.com/disneyvideos/animatedfilms/nightmare/home.html

PastryWhiz: Christmas Cookie from Europe

Some of the best traditional Christmas cookies from Switzerland and Germany.

http://www.pastrywiz.com/cookies/index.html

Flags of the World: Christmas Island

History and symbolism of the unofficial flag.

http://flagspot.net/flags/cx.html

Office Christmas Party Games

Collection of holiday party games, trivia, recipes, and tips.

http://www.centrinet.com/christmas/party_games.htm

Heritage Overseas

Manufacturer and exporter of costume jewelry, Christmas decorations, henna and related products, footwear, home furnishings and gift items. India.

http://www.eindiabusiness.com/heritageoverseas/

Christmas Software Screen Savers

Selections offered include snowfall, holiday photos and an outdoor scene.

http://christmasscreensaver.com/

Rebels and army clash in DR Congo

Clashes erupt between rebels and the army in the east of DR Congo despite a January peace deal.

news.bbc.co.uk

Arson mystery

Luxurious life of missing father Christopher Foster

news.bbc.co.uk

Meeting Nimrod

The crews flying UK's controversial spy-plane

news.bbc.co.uk

Festival Fringe director resigns

The director of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe announces he is to step down after only a year in the job.

news.bbc.co.uk

Drama student's party fall death

An aspiring actor fell to his death from a balcony after taking ecstasy and drinking, an inquest hears.

news.bbc.co.uk

High St haggling

Can you really get a better price just by asking nicely?

news.bbc.co.uk

Life sentence for gun factory man

A man who turned replica guns into live weapons linked to more than 50 shootings, including at least eight murders, is jailed for life.

news.bbc.co.uk

Race row police told to 'shut up'

A senior police chief tells an Asian officer and others involved in a row over alleged racial discrimination to "shut up".

news.bbc.co.uk

Man Utd to face Celtic in Europe

Holders Man Utd will meet Scottish champions Celtic, Villarreal and Aalborg in the group stages of the Champions League.

news.bbc.co.uk

Murray edges past France's Llodra

British number one Andy Murray has to dig deep to reach the third round of the US Open with an erratic 6-4 1-6 7-5 7-6 (9-7) win over Michael Llodra.

news.bbc.co.uk

Venice view

The galas, gossip and glamour of the Venice Film Festival

news.bbc.co.uk

Arab warning after 'racist death'

The uncle of a student who died after a suspected race hate attack says Arabs should not send children to England.

news.bbc.co.uk

Arrow fired through family's cat

Vets say a family cat is "very lucky" to survive after its body is pierced by an 18-inch aluminium arrow.

news.bbc.co.uk

What do you want to talk about?

What do you want the world to talk about?

news.bbc.co.uk

Who's joining Rachel Stevens in Strictly Come Dancing?

Singers Rachel Stevens and Heather Small are among the 16 stars confirmed for the new series of Strictly Come Dancing.

news.bbc.co.uk

Police wait to search arson house

Officers hoping to search for a missing family in the fire-ravaged ruins of their home say it will be Friday before they can go in.

news.bbc.co.uk

Cold War revival

All you should know about East v West from pop culture

news.bbc.co.uk

Zoom Airlines suspend all flights

Transatlantic budget carrier Zoom Airlines suspends all operations after applying to go into administration.

news.bbc.co.uk

Democrats await key Obama speech

Barack Obama is to formally accept his historic nomination for the White House in a speech at the Democrats' convention.

news.bbc.co.uk

'PM terror threat' three charged

Three men who were being questioned about an alleged threat to kill Gordon Brown are charged with terror offences.

news.bbc.co.uk

Hackers prepare supermarket sweep

Cyber thieves are hatching a plan to steal US funds through British supermarkets, the BBC learns.

news.bbc.co.uk

11 years for 'nightmare' rape

A 21-year-old man from Belfast gets an 11-year prison sentence for raping a woman while she slept in her bed.

news.bbc.co.uk

US economy shows marked growth

The US economy grew 3.3% in the second quarter of 2008, the Commerce Department said, much higher than first thought.

news.bbc.co.uk

Putin blames US for Georgia role

Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin accuses the United States of provoking the conflict in Georgia.

news.bbc.co.uk

Art appeal

Why do two galleries need to raise £100m?

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