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Ukraine has postponed the 18th summit of Central European states planned for 11-12 May in Yalta after several of European leaders said they would boycott it

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Ukraine has decided to postpone the 18th summit of Central European states planned for 11-12 May in Yalta after several of European leaders said...
Air India has sacked 10 pilots after dozens of them called in sick amid a dispute over training for the new Boeing 787 Dreamliner planes

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Air India has sacked 10 pilots after dozens of them called in sick amid a dispute over training for the new Boeing 787 Dreamliner...
The first self-driven car to hit the highway will be a Toyota Prius modified by Google, which is leading the way in driverless car technology

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The world’s first driverless cars will soon be a reality on the roads of Nevada after the state approved America's first self-driven vehicle license. The...
PM Benjamin Netanyahu has agreed on a deal with Israeli opposition Kadima party, avoiding the early general election he had sought

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has agreed on a deal with Israeli opposition Kadima party, avoiding the early general election he had sought. Kadima's recently-elected leader,...
The Santa Clara County Coroner's Office reported Thomas Kinkade's cause of death as “acute ethanol and Diazepam intoxication” and manner of death as “accident”

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Painter Thomas Kinkade died of accidental acute intoxication from alcohol and an anti-anxiety medication, an autopsy report revealed late Monday. The Santa Clara County Coroner's...
Fahd al-Quso, a senior al-Qaeda leader, was killed on Sunday by a drone strike, behind the updated underpants bomb plot

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US officials say FBI has foiled a plot by al-Qaeda in Yemen to detonate an upgraded version of the failed 2009 "underwear bomb". The device was...
Anthony Edgar “Tony” Sale’s life is to be commemorated with an award for the best computer restoration project

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Anthony Edgar “Tony” Sale’s life is to be commemorated with an award for the best computer restoration project. British pioneering computer conservationist Tony Sale is...
Wearing an Anthony Vaccarello slinky silk dress, Anja Rubik gave viewers more than they bargained for with her hip-high split and cut-away chest holes

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Victoria’s Secret model Anja Rubik didn't leave much to the imagination when she walked the up red-carpeted steps at the 2012 Met Gala. Wearing an...
Sofia Vergara's sensational Marchesa silver lace column dress

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This year Met Costume Institute Gala, held in New York last night, was all about who can sparkle hardest, as the celebrities slip into...
The cat closes its eyes in happiness as it enjoys a neck rub from a portable massager

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A cat closes its eyes in happiness as it enjoys a neck rub from a portable massager. Tucked up in a blanket on a striped...
Amish children raised on rural farms in northern Indiana suffer from asthma and allergies less often even than Swiss farm kids, a group known to be relatively free from allergies

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According to a new study, Amish children raised on rural farms in northern Indiana suffer from asthma and allergies less often even than Swiss...
Kim Kardashian sporting a halterneck orange bikini as she hit Mexico beach with sister Kourtney and nephew Mason

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Kim Kardashian has been spotted sporting an eye-catching halterneck orange bikini as she hit the beach with older sister Kourtney and her two-year-old nephew...
Euro fell against the dollar and the pound on Monday following French and Greek election results, which cast doubt on European austerity plans

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Euro fell against the dollar and the pound on Monday following French and Greek election results, which cast doubt on European austerity plans. Pro-bailout parties in...
The powdered flesh, which officials said came from dead babies and foetuses, is reportedly thought by some to cure disease and boost stamina

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Customs officials in South Korea have discovered thousands of pills filled with powdered human flesh coming from China, it was revealed today. South Korea says...

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Experts have found that men and women in their 30’s are more dissatisfied with their sex life than any other age group. Financial worries and...
According to IEP, Maine has been crowned the most peaceful state in America, having the lowest levels of violent crime, incarceration and police officers

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The non-profit Institute for Economics and Peace has released its U.S. peace index for the second-straight year. According to 24/7 Wall St., the rankings were...
US sitcom actor George Lindsey, who found fame as petrol station attendant Goober Pyle on the Andy Griffith Show, has died at the age of 83

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US sitcom actor George Lindsey, who found fame as petrol station attendant Goober Pyle on the Andy Griffith Show, has died at the age...
Extracted from the seed of the fruit, the rosehip oil is an anti-ageing ingredient that’s more potent, and far cheaper, than the more well-known face oils

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Supermodel Miranda Kerr can afford the costliest products on the planet, but last week she revealed that her luminous skin is all down to...
Dannielynn Birkhead isn't seen in the public eye aside from the annual father-daughter pilgrimage to the Kentucky race

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Anna Nicole Smith left behind one lasting legacy to her angelic appearance in the form of her daughter Dannielynn Birkhead, who is now five...
Mere days after laughing off reports that Will Smith and wife Jada Pinkett are splitting up, they made a show of family support by turning up at LAX together yesterday with daughter Willow in tow

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Will Smith was so used to people suggesting his marriage is on the rocks that he says he is now desensitized by said rumors. Still,...
Kim Kardashian spent hours with lawyer Laura Wasser after Kris Humphries pressed for a divorce trial

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Kim Kardashian was seen at lawyer-to-the-stars Laura Wasser's residence in Beverly Hills, where she spent few hours. Make-up free, Kim Kardashian, 31, appeared as though...
Curcumin, a chemical found in curry, is to be tested for its ability to kill bowel cancer tumors in patients

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Curcumin, a chemical found in curry, is to be tested for its ability to kill bowel cancer tumors in patients. Curcumin, which is found in...
Vladimir Putin is back to Kremlin where he is inaugurated as president of Russia in a ceremony in Moscow

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Vladimir Putin is back to Kremlin where he is inaugurated as president of Russia in a ceremony in the capital, Moscow. Vladimir Putin is returning...
Researchers at the University of Leicester uncovered how the build-up of proteins in mice with prion disease resulted in brain cells dying

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British researchers have raised the tantalizing prospect of treating a range of brain diseases, such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's, all with the same drug. In...
Superhero movie The Avengers has broken the record for the biggest US opening weekend, taking $200 million

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Superhero movie The Avengers has broken the record for the biggest US opening weekend, taking $200 million, early figures show. The previous best opening weekend...