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* FTSEurofirst 300 index rises 1 percent * Media stocks up on M&A speculation related to ITV * Novartis boosts drugmakers on new drug prospects LONDON, Sept 1 (Reuters) - European shares edged higher to trade near a recent one-month peak on Monday, with mergers and acquisitions speculation surrounding British broadcaster ITV helping media stocks and Novartis leading drugmakers.