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THE WORLD’S TOP SPY AGENCIES  With the Cold War long over, the CIA no longer faces any real competition, right? Wrong. The world’s top espionage agencies are as busy as ever.

 

 

France aims to conquer Europe with big Astérix film
It is the most expensive French film ever made: Astérix with a cast of instantly recognisable Europeans
More on film

 

 

THE WORLD’S TOP SOCIAL-NETWORKING SITES  Social-networking sites such as Facebook and MySpace have made the world seem like a small place after all. But even on the Internet, persistent language barriers and cultural differences mean that the planet may not be quite as interconnected as we imagine.

 

 

International Sales Double Amazon Profit
SEATTLE (AP) -- Amazon.com Inc. said Wednesday its fourth-quarter profit more than doubled, helped by fast-growing international sales....

 

Giuliani formally endorses McCain

Former New York mayor Rudy Giuliani announces he is endorsing fellow candidate John McCain

• The spectacular collapse of Giuliani
• White House race a two-horse contest
• Blog: New York Post endorses Obama
• Comment: McCain v the party machine
• Why Edwards lost his early lead
• Explainer: Now what happens to Edwards' votes?
• More on the US election on Guardian America

 

 

Subject: Two AI Pioneers. Two Bizarre Suicides. What Really Happened?

Date: Jan 30, 2008 7:04 PM

http://www.wired.com/techbiz/people/magazine/16-02/ff_aimystery?currentPage=all Online tribute to Winston's Little Army Stirring exploits of a legendary fighting force nicknamed "Winston's Little Army" are published today, including the story of the youngest officer to die in WWI. Read war exploits of Rupert Brooke

 

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Editors' picks

Poetry's eternal youths

Shirley Dent Wednesday 30.01.08, 04:00pm

It's not just that so many poets have been startlingly young, it's an art that always requires fresh eyes and ears

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Opening a dream bookshop

Lee Rourke Wednesday 30.01.08, 08:00am

There's a great spot open all hours in my head, but two brave souls are currently trying to get a real one going in north London

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Who wins the biographical election?

Chas Newkey-Burden Wednesday 30.01.08, 11:15am

For every US president there are shelves of books, but which of the current contenders will provide the best life story?

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Put a soundtrack to your reading

Molly Flatt Wednesday 30.01.08, 03:30pm

If you can't read in perfect silence, what do you listen to?

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A literary argument against democracy

Sam Jordison Tuesday 29.01.08, 07:30am

They'd Rather Be Right won a Hugo award by public vote. It raises serious questions about the value of a universal franchise

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Can the novella save literature?

Jean Hannah Edelstein Tuesday 29.01.08, 11:00am

They're no less artful than full-length books, but they need less of your time. The perfect form for today's lifestyles

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My favourite critics

Sian Pattenden Tuesday 29.01.08, 12:00pm

Teachers, fellow children's authors and above all reviewers are best avoided. Straight-talking they may be, but kids are the best

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