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Silver Linings Playbook won best film, best screenplay, best director for David O. Russell and best actress for Jennifer Lawrence at the indy film awards

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Oscar-nominated film Silver Linings Playbook took four awards at the Independent Spirit Awards in Santa Monica on Saturday. Silver Linings Playbook - up for eight...
Simon Cowell and Carmen Electra have not been pictured together for weeks and now he has confirmed he's split from the model

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Simon Cowell and Carmen Electra have not been pictured together for weeks and now he has confirmed he's split from the model. Simon Cowell revealed...
Italy has begun voting in general elections seen as crucial for the country's effort to tackle its economic problems, as well as for the eurozone

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Italy has begun voting in general elections seen as crucial for the country's effort to tackle its economic problems, as well as for the...
Oscar Pistorius crushed girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp’s skull with a cricket bat before shooting her dead, police have told her family

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Oscar Pistorius crushed girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp’s skull with a cricket bat before shooting her dead, police have told her family. Details of the post-mortem examination...
Tiger Woods has been attempting to win Elin Nordegren back with a $200 million deal

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Tiger Woods and Elin Nordegren have been pictured together today for the first time in years at a children sport event, sparking rumors they...
France’s President Francois Hollande has said his country's forces are engaged in the "final phase" of the fight against militants in northern Mali

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France’s President Francois Hollande has said his country's forces are engaged in the "final phase" of the fight against militants in northern Mali. Francois Hollande...
At least 28 fans have been injured in a multi-car crash during Daytona Nascar race in Florida

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At least 28 fans have been injured in a multi-car crash during Daytona Nascar race in Florida. Large pieces of debris - including a tyre...
Iran has announced it found major new uranium deposits and is planning to expand its nuclear power programme

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Iran has announced it found major new uranium deposits and is planning to expand its nuclear power programme. Iran said 16 sites had been identified...
Gerard Depardieu has been formally registered as a permanent resident of the central Russian town of Saransk

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Gerard Depardieu has been formally registered as a permanent resident of the central Russian town of Saransk. Gerard Depardieu, 64, sought Russian citizenship after the...
Germany's development minister has suggested food tainted with horsemeat should be distributed to the poor

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Germany's development minister has suggested food tainted with horsemeat should be distributed to the poor. Dirk Niebel said he supported the proposal by a member...
American blues guitarist and leading figure in the Chicago blues scene Magic Slim has died at the age of 75

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American blues guitarist and leading figure in the Chicago blues scene Magic Slim has died at the age of 75. Magic Slim had more than...
Evidence that Apple has been working on a smart watch concept since at least 2011 has emerged in a US Patent Office filing

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Evidence that Apple has been working on a smart watch concept since at least 2011 has emerged in a US Patent Office filing. The document...
Barry Steenkamp, Reeva Steenkamp’s father, has said Oscar Pistorius "will have to live with his conscience" over the killing of his daughter

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Barry Steenkamp, Reeva Steenkamp’s father, has said Oscar Pistorius "will have to live with his conscience" over the killing of his daughter. Barry Steenkamp was...
Paula Deen shocked on Friday morning after a rather bizarre appearance on the Today show

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Chef Paula Deen shocked on Friday morning after a rather bizarre appearance on the Today show. A spokesperson for Paula Deen, 66, has denied speculation she...
One unconfirmed report suggested Pope Benedict had resigned after being presented with a dossier detailing a network of priests who were being blackmailed

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The Vatican has criticized the media for reporting "misinformation" about the Catholic Church in many of Pope Benedict XVI resignation articles. Vatican's chief spokesperson Father...
Inaki Urdangarin, King Juan Carlos of Spain's son-in-law, is being questioned by a judge in Mallorca over a growing corruption scandal that has embarrassed the royal family

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Inaki Urdangarin, King Juan Carlos of Spain's son-in-law, is being questioned by a judge in Mallorca over a growing corruption scandal that has embarrassed...
Jennifer Lawrence has proved her high-fashion model credentials in her first shoot for Dior

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Jennifer Lawrence has admitted to feeling like a “fat” actress by Hollywood standards, but she has proved her high-fashion model credentials in her first...
Italian media claims Pope Benedict XVI resignation has been linked to a secret dossier from three cardinals claiming a “gay network” inside the Vatican

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Italian media claims Pope Benedict XVI resignation has been linked to a secret dossier from three cardinals claiming a “gay network” inside the Vatican. The...
Manolo Blahnik has admitted that he is unclear who Anne Hathaway is

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Shoe designer Manolo Blahnik has admitted that he is unclear who Anne Hathaway is. Manolo Blahnik, 70, told Interview magazine: “Anne Hathaway... Pretty? Yes. Wonderful...
Microsoft has become the latest technology company to confirm that it has been targeted by computer hackers

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Microsoft has become the latest technology company to confirm that it has been targeted by computer hackers. In a blog post, Microsoft announced that "a...
The Pentagon has grounded its entire fleet of 51 F-35 fighter jets after the discovery of a cracked engine blade

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The Pentagon has grounded its entire fleet of 51 F-35 fighter jets after the discovery of a cracked engine blade. The fault was detected during...
The UK has lost its top AAA credit rating for the first time since 1978 on expectations that growth will remain sluggish over the next few years

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The UK has lost its top AAA credit rating for the first time since 1978 on expectations that growth will "remain sluggish over the...
Oscar Pistorius, who faces murder charges over the shooting of girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, has spent his first night out of custody after being granted bail

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Oscar Pistorius, who faces murder charges over the shooting of girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp, has spent his first night out of custody after being granted...
The US government is expected to join a lawsuit against Lance Armstrong after talks with his lawyers broke down

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The US government is expected to join a lawsuit against former cyclist Lance Armstrong after talks with his lawyers broke down. The suit argues Lance...
China's environment ministry appears to admit the existence of so-called "cancer villages" after years of public speculation about the impact of pollution in certain areas

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China's environment ministry appears to admit the existence of so-called "cancer villages" after years of public speculation about the impact of pollution in certain...