Zadie Smith on Granta best young novelists list

Jill Lawless, Associated Press

LONDON (AP) - Newcomer Taiye Selasi and established best-seller Zadie Smith have been named to Granta magazine's list of best young British novelists — a once-a-decade roster with a reputation for predicting literary stars...

English soccer to tackle racism with education

Associated Press

LONDON (AP) — All professional soccer players and managers in England and newcomers from abroad will have cultural lessons regarding discrimination as part of proposals to fight racism...

Alicia Keys sings to the heavens

Associated Press

MANCHESTER, England (AP) - Alicia Keys has been getting in touch with her spiritual side, headlining 'MTV Crashes Manchester' in the city's cathedral...

Rihanna to design British fashion collection

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According to the Huffington Post, Rihanna is set to partner with the trendy British fashion company River Island for a ready-to-wear collection...

Black men make up 40 percent of England's youth jail popuation

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Young black men now account for nearly 40% of the population of youth jails in England and Wales, according to a report by the chief inspector of prisons...

LeBron James takes his talents to Liverpool

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LIVERPOOL, England (AP) - LeBron James has taken his talents to Liverpool -- and finally gotten his hands on a championship trophy...

Blacks in London hold their breath as riots recede

Michelle Amoah

OPINION - The targets are not the traditional focal points of government policy, and neither are the "hire a rioter" gang, waving their well worn anarchy flags...

525 arrests made in violent London looting, rioting

theGrio

LONDON (AP) - Police said all London police holding cells were full and prisoners were being taken to surrounding communities. At least 100 have been charged, including an 11-year old...

The sound of London

BlackAtlas

London is a business, fashion and cultural Mecca. There's no bigger hub in all of Europe. Now, other countries might argue that theirs is the center - but come on, let's be real about it: London seemingly has it all.

Williams sisters knocked out at Wimbledon

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WIMBLEDON, England (AP) - It's the first time in five years that neither sister will play in the quarterfinals at the All England Club...

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Zadie Smith on Granta best young novelists list

English soccer to tackle racism with education

Alicia Keys sings to the heavens

Rihanna to design British fashion collection

Black men make up 40 percent of England's youth jail popuation

LeBron James takes his talents to Liverpool

525 arrests made in violent London looting, rioting

The sound of London

Williams sisters knocked out at Wimbledon

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