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Daily Archives: Sep 24, 2012

The Casual Vacancy, JK Rowling’s first adult book, is due to be published on Thursday

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JK Rowling said her next novel would be for adults and it seems she has succeeded. Days before its official launch, excerpts from JK Rowling’s...
Almost every aspect of your behavior, including the way you walk, can have an impact on the way you feel

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Almost every aspect of your behavior, including the way you walk, can have an impact on the way you feel. If you want to cheer...
The New Jersey Department of Motor Vehicles has banned smiling during license photos so that their new facial-scanning software can identify drivers more easily

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The New Jersey Department of Motor Vehicles has banned smiling during license photos so that their new facial-scanning software can identify drivers more easily. But...
A lorry driver in southern Brazil had a miraculous escape when his vehicle skidded over the guard rail as he crossed Chavantes bridge

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A lorry driver in southern Brazil had a miraculous escape when his vehicle skidded over the guard rail as he crossed Chavantes bridge linking the...

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Melanie Griffith celebrated her 55th birthday only last month, but it seems she is not planning on growing old gracefully. However, with legs likes hers...
Portia de Rossi opted for something more masculine, posing with wife Ellen DeGeneres in an unusual Maison Valentino jumpsuit

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Lena Dunham, Portia de Rossi and Zosia Mamet should think about hiring a new stylist after their abysmal efforts on the red carpet at...
Children should be banned from jumping on trampolines because they are too dangerous

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Children should be banned from jumping on trampolines because they are too dangerous, health officials say. Citing nearly 100,000 injuries in 2009 alone, the American...
Sofia Vergara shared pictures of her fashion mishap on her Twitter page

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Modern Family star Sofia Vergara suffered a wardrobe malfunction just 20 minutes before her hit TV show won Emmy Award for Outstanding Commedy . Sofia Vergara,...
Park Geun-hye is the ruling party candidate for the South Korean presidential elections in December

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Presidential hopeful Park Geun-hye, the daughter of South Korea's former leader Park Chung-hee, has apologized for human rights violations committed during her father's rule. Park...
Jake Gyllenhaal’s thriller End of Watch has tied for top spot at the US box office

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Jake Gyllenhaal’s thriller End of Watch and Jennifer Lawrence’s horror film House at the End of the Street have tied for top spot at...
Ehud Olmert was found guilty in July of illegally granting favors to a businessman while he was a minister

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Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert has been fined $19,170 and given a one-year suspended sentence for breaching the public's trust. Ehud Olmert was found...
Iran has restricted access to Google’s search engine and to its email service, Gmail

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Iran has restricted access to Google’s search engine and to its email service, Gmail. A firewall already prevents Iranians from accessing many Western sites. The latest...
Senior EU officials are warning that it is proving harder than ever to reach an agreement on the European Union's next multi-annual budget

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Senior EU officials are warning that it is proving harder than ever to reach an agreement on the European Union's next multi-annual budget. Ministers are...
A jab that allows damaged hearts to heal themselves and could be given by paramedics in the back of ambulances is being developed at Imperial College London

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A jab that allows damaged hearts to heal themselves and could be given by paramedics in the back of ambulances is being developed at...
German Roman Catholics are to be denied the right to Holy Communion or religious burial if they stop paying a special church tax

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German Roman Catholics are to be denied the right to Holy Communion or religious burial if they stop paying a special church tax. A German...
Six Somali civilians have been shot dead by a Kenyan soldier advancing towards the al-Shabab stronghold of Kismayo

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Six Somali civilians have been shot dead by a Kenyan soldier advancing towards the al-Shabab stronghold of Kismayo, the Kenyan army has confirmed. The soldier...
Vietnam has jailed three bloggers accused of spreading anti-government propaganda

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The Vietnamese authorities have jailed three bloggers accused of spreading anti-government propaganda, in a case criticized by human rights groups. The high-profile but brief trial...
Billie Joe Armstrong stormed off stage at the iHeartRadio festival in Las Vegas ending Green Day set

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Billie Joe Armstrong, the lead singer of the rock band Green Day, has admitted he is seeking help for substance abuse. A statement on the...
Jon Stewart dropped the F-bomb as he excitedly accepted his 10th consecutive trophy for best variety series at the Emmy Awards

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Jon Stewart dropped the F-bomb as he excitedly accepted his 10th consecutive trophy for best variety series at the Emmy Awards on Sunday night. But...
The Modern Family won the Outstanding Comedy award for the third year in a row

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Emmys 2012 Full List of Winners Drama Series: Homeland, Showtime. Actress, Drama Series: Claire Danes, Homeland, Showtime. Actor, Drama Series: Damian Lewis, Homeland, Showtime. Supporting Actor, Drama Series:...
Wang Lijun has been sentenced to 15 years in jail

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Wang Lijun, the ex-police chief at the heart of China's biggest political scandal in years, has been sentenced to 15 years in jail. Wang Lijun...