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London Riots

Thousands of rioters and looters have stormed across London.

The violence is increasing into the week as buildings in Croydon, Peckham and Lewisham are set ablaze, while gangs of looters roam the streets of Hackney Clapham and Camden. Rioting also broke out in the English cities of Liverpool, Birmingham and Bristol.

Thousands of officers have been called in to deal with the worst unrest London has seen in years.

Rod Stewart back on top after three decades

LONDON (AFP) - Veteran rocker Rod Stewart notched his first UK number one album for 34 years as "Time", his first LP of new material for 20 years, shot to the top of the charts.

May 20, 2013, 1:52 pm

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