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The eagle has landed... Photo courtesy of Tom TiredOfLondon

John Kerry Arrives In London

New US secretary of state apparently forgives Islington for costing him the White House.

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Addicks Anger Iranian Football Squad

Lowly Charlton Athletic have raised the hackles of officials in Tehran. How so? Through military brinkmanship and the threat of sanctions if the country doesn’t start toeing the official nuclear line? Nope. They’ve cancelled a football match against the Iranian national team. The friendly was …

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London vs. Moscow: The Champions League Final

Vindication finally came to Avram Grant last night. The lugubrious Chelsea manager (and sometime Dangermouse nemesis) achieved what his beloved predecessor never could: he smuggled his side into a European cup final. Long derided by fans, and perennially in danger of being chopped by Chelsea …