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Natalia VodianovaNatalia Vodianova Natalia Vodianova (, born 28 February 1982) is a Russian model , actress and philanthropist who now permanently resides in the United Kingdom. Born in Gorky , USSR (now Nizhny Novgorod, Russia), Natalia Vodianova grew up... In this article: Natalia Vodianova, Nizhny Novgorod, United Kingdom, Russia, Eurovision Song Contest, Cerebral palsy, and Vogue |
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The Press and Journal | October 25, 2009
Ceilidh raises GBP10,000 to make Finlay's life better
...each year is AGBP2,160. Miss Finlay added: "We're always going to keep money in the bank to cover that in case we don't get our grant from Serebra. " Serebra, a UK-based cerebral palsy charity, funded Finlay's previous trip to the centre.
In this article: Cerebral palsy and UK
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Guardian | October 26, 2009
Jewish school goes to supreme court
...denies my rabbinic authority - I still find the JFS case an unwelcome distraction. "The real issue is how we develop faith schools in this country." Eleven years ago, the Guardian told the story of Nadia Clarke, a deaf child with...
In this article: Judaism, Cerebral palsy, Britain, and London
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New Kerala | October 18, 2009
Disabled Sikh woman to skydive against fascism
...fascism By Dipankar De Sarkar, London, Oct 19 : A feisty Indian-origin woman with cerebral palsy has announced plans to jump more than 14,000 feet from a plane to help raise funds for the fight against fascism in Britain.
In this article: Fascism, Britain, Cerebral palsy, Manchester University, BBC Television, and London
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Telegraph.co.uk - Sport | May 21, 2009
Darren Kenny stars as Britain dominate at Paralympic World Cup
...Rik Waddon and Simon Richardson. Kenny, who has cerebral palsy, clocked 1min 10.534sec, securing Britain's second gold from two events on the track after Jody Cundy's victory earlier in the day. Cundy, a lower leg amputee who won...
In this article: Darren Kenny, Jody Cundy, Great Britain, Beijing, Australia, Britain, and Cerebral palsy
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Wikipedia | November 05, 2009
Vera Lynn
...its behalf at Queen Elizabeth Hall in London. The United Kingdom's VE Day Diamond Jubilee ceremonies in 2005 included a concert in Trafalgar Square in which Vera Lynn made a surprise appearance. She made a speech praising the veterans and...
In this article: Vera Lynn, We'll Meet Again, Rose of England, World War II, The White Cliffs of Dover, The Wall, We'll Meet Again, EMI, and London
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AP World | February 25, 2009
UK opposition leader David Cameron's son dies at 6
...dies at 6 LONDON (AP) -- The severely disabled 6-year-old son of British opposition leader David Cameron died suddenly on Wednesday, and the country's usually partisan politicians united in expressing their shock and grief. Ivan Cameron,...
In this article: David Cameron, Gordon Brown, Labour Party, House of Commons, UK, London, Cerebral palsy, and Ohtahara syndrome
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BBC News | June 03, 2009
More premature babies surviving
...them for this." A UK study of premature births, called EPICure, found children born very early often had learning difficulties as well as physical problems such as cerebral palsy, blindness or deafness. As well as the long-term...
In this article: Sweden, Journal of the American Medical Association, Cerebral palsy, UK, Oxford Centre, and England
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L.A. Times - Europe | February 26, 2009
Britain pauses to mourn lawmaker's young son
...canceled. On Wednesday, Britain came together in mourning over the death of a 6-year-old, the son of opposition leader David Cameron who died suddenly after a lifelong struggle with cerebral palsy and a rare epileptic disorder. Ivan...
In this article: Gordon Brown, Conservative Party, Britain, David Cameron, Margaret Thatcher, Ohtahara syndrome, Epilepsy, and William Hague
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BBC News | May 27, 2009
Music 'nurtures' premature babies
...Shennan, from the baby charity Tommy's, said: "Preterm births have recently increased over the past years and remain a huge problem in the UK, sometimes resulting in many long-term health problems for the child in later life, including...
In this article: Circumcision, Cerebral palsy, University of Alberta, Tommy's, and UK
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The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK, or as Britain) is a sovereign state located off the northwestern coast of continental Europe. It is an island country, spanning an archipelago including Great Britain, the northeastern part of Ireland, and many small islands. Northern Ireland is the only part of the UK with a land border, sharing it with the Republic of Ireland. Apart from this land border, the UK is surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean, the North Sea, the English Channel and the Irish Sea. The largest island, Great Britain, is linked to France by the Channel Tunnel.
- Name:
- the United Kingdom
- Conventional Long Name:
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
- Capital:
- London
- Language:
- English (de facto)
- Largest City:
- London
- Government type:
- Parliamentary democracy and constitutional monarchy
- Legislature:
- Parliament
- Upper House:
- House of Lords
- Lower House:
- House of Commons
- Founding Date:
- May 01, 1707
- Formations:
- Acts of Union 1707
- Area:
- 244820
- GDP (per capita PPP):
- $2.228 trillion
- GDP (per capita PPP) Rank:
- 18th
- GDP (nominal):
- $2.680 trillion
- GDP (nominal per capita) Rank:
- 20th
- GPD (nominal) Rank:
- 6th
- GDP (nominal per capita):
- $43,733
- Time Zone:
- GMT
- Currency:
- Pound sterling
- Demonym:
- British, Briton
- Drives On:
- left
- Currency (code):
- GBP
- Country Calling Code:
- 44
- ccTLD:
- .uk
- EU Accession:
- January 01, 1973
- Anthem:
- "God Save the Queen"
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