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Two charged over topless photos of Kate Middleton
24/04/2013 - UK - FRANCE

Two charged over topless photos of Kate Middleton

The publisher of France’s Closer magazine and a photographer for local daily La Provence were charged this month over the publication in September 2012 of stolen photos showing Prince William and his wife Catherine sunbathing topless.
Margaret Thatcher laid to rest with great pomp
17/04/2013 - UNITED KINGDOM

Margaret Thatcher laid to rest with great pomp

Thousands of mourners lined the streets of London for the funeral of former British prime minister Margaret Thatcher on Wednesday. While most clapped, others turned their backs as the procession passed and booed the “Iron Lady”.
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LIVE: Watch Margaret Thatcher's funeral
17/04/2013 - UNITED KINGDOM

LIVE: Watch Margaret Thatcher's funeral

Former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, whose free-market policies deeply divided the country, is buried in London on Wednesday. Watch France 24's live coverage of the ceremony after a procession through central London.
Tight security in London for Thatcher's funeral
17/04/2013 - UNITED KINGDOM

Tight security in London for Thatcher's funeral

London’s security services will be on high alert Wednesday for the funeral of former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, nicknamed the 'Iron Lady', whose free-market policies deeply divided the country.
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Preparations under way in London for Thatcher funeral
15/04/2013 - UNITED KINGDOM

Preparations under way in London for Thatcher funeral

Preparations are under way in London for the funeral on Wednesday of former British prime minister Margaret Thatcher, an event that will involve the largest security operation the city has seen since the 2012 Summer Olympics.
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BBC under fire for ‘Witch is Dead’ song compromise
14/04/2013 - UK

BBC under fire for ‘Witch is Dead’ song compromise

The BBC came under fire for censorship Saturday after saying it would broadcast only part of “Ding Dong! The Witch Is Dead” following an online campaign to push the song to No. 1 in the wake of former PM Margaret Thatcher's death.
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'Argo' takes top prize at BAFTA film awards
11/02/2013 - BAFTA AWARDS

'Argo' takes top prize at BAFTA film awards

Ben Affleck's Iran hostage drama "Argo" won best film at Britain's BAFTA awards on Sunday, with Affleck (left) also taking the top director prize. French actress Emmanuelle Riva won the best actress honour for her role as a dying woman in "Amour".
New literary beginnings
10/01/2013 - CULTURE

New literary beginnings

Many of us use the beginning of a new year to re-evaluate what we want and to make positive changes to our lives. Our book critic, Sylvia Whitman, tells us about two books that touch on this theme of new beginnings: "Wonder" by R.J. Palacio, a moving story for young adults; and "A Distant Neighbourhood" by Jiro Taniguchi and Fréderic Boilet, a graphic novel exploring what it would be like to live your life again.
Once upon a time, there were two talented siblings
09/01/2013 - CULTURE

Once upon a time, there were two talented siblings

In today’s show we look back at two centuries of the brothers Grimm. Next, Berlin's graffiti scene draws a fine line between anarchy and establishment. Finally, forget Broadway - could Paris be the new city of musicals? We take a look.
David Bowie releases first single in a decade
08/01/2013 - CULTURE

David Bowie releases first single in a decade

British singer David Bowie released his first song in ten years on Tuesday, unveiling a new single “Where Are We Now?”, to coincide with his 66th birthday. A new album titled “The New Day,” will be released on March 11.
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