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  • April 2008
    • British Soccer Fans Ready to Invade Russia

      British Soccer Fans Ready to Invade Russia

      (Newser) - The May 21 Champions League soccer final in Moscow will feature two English powers—but cost might be the least of the worries for British fans hoping to make the trip. An overwhelmed Russian embassy is already farming out applications for visas, and demand was crashing Web sites even before Chelsea won today's semifinal to clinch a meeting with Manchester United for the title. More »

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      soccer   Moscow   Manchester United   UEFA   soccer riots   Liverpool   Chelsea

  • February 2008
    • Liverpool Stunned By Cinderella

      Liverpool Stunned By Cinderella

      (Newser) - Brian Howard scored in injury time as heavy underdog Barnsley shocked seven-time FA Cup champion Liverpool 2-1 today at Liverpool's Anfield Stadium home, reports the BBC. Liverpool is now out of both major UK cup competitions and out of contention for the English Premier League title. Barnsley plays in the lesser League Championship, a competitive level one step below the elite Premier League. More »

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      soccer   Liverpool

    • Beatles Hotel Opens in Liverpool

      Beatles Hotel Opens in Liverpool

      (Newser) - Move over, Penny Lane: Liverpool’s latest draw is the Hard Day's Night, a Fab Four-styled hotel that boasts 110 rooms and two swanky penthouses near the fabled Cavern Club, the BBC reports. The hotel also displays rare band photos and art by Beatles painter Shannon. “The bookings are already good,” the hotel’s manager said. “It didn’t take a whole lot of selling.” More »

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      Great Britain   United Kingdom   Paul McCartney   Beatles   hotel   John Lennon   George Harrison   Ringo Starr   Liverpool

  • August 2007
    • Boy, 11, Shot Dead, and UK Press Reels

      Boy, 11, Shot Dead, and UK Press Reels

      (Newser) - An 11-year-old boy was shot dead in Liverpool yesterday, leading to soul-searching and recriminations across the British press. Rhys Jones died in his mother's arms, apparently an innocent victim in a showdown between two local gangs. Rhys's photograph is on the cover of almost every newspaper today alongside claims of "anarchy in the UK." More »

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      murder   crime   United Kingdom   Gordon Brown   shooting   gangs   gang violence   Jacqui Smith   Liverpool

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