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The US and UK have expressed concerns after Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe won a seventh term in office

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The US and UK have expressed concerns after Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe won a seventh term in office amid claims of electoral fraud. US Secretary...
France had more foreign visitors than any other country in 2012

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According to UN figures, France had more foreign visitors than any other country in 2012, while the most visited capital city is now, according...
Japan has launched Kirobo into space to serve as companion to astronaut Kochi Wakat

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Japan has launched Kirobo, the world's first talking robot, into space to serve as companion to astronaut Kochi Wakata who will begin his mission...
John W. Henry, the main owner of the Boston Red Sox baseball team and Liverpool Football Club, bought the Boston Globe for $70 million

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The Boston Globe is being sold for a fraction of what it was worth 20 years ago. The New York Times bought the Boston Globe...
Robert Mugabe has won a seventh term in office as Zimbabwe’s president

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Robert Mugabe has won a seventh term in office as Zimbabwe’s president, officials say, amid claims of electoral fraud. Robert Mugabe, 89, won 61% of...
F. Scott Fitzgerald is widely acclaimed as being one of the greatest American writers of the 20th century

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F. Scott Fitzgerald is widely acclaimed as being one of the greatest American writers of the 20th century, but little has been known about...
Outbreak of stomach illnesses in Iowa and Nebraska is linked to a salad mix supplied by a Mexican farm

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The FDA announces an outbreak of stomach illnesses in Iowa and Nebraska is linked to salad mix served at Olive Garden and Red Lobster...
Queen Creek student wore a Confederate flag during Duck Dynasty inspired Redneck Day

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The U.S. Department of Education (DOE) plans to investigate a controversial "Redneck Day" celebration three months ago at Queen Creek High School in Arizona. One...
Hassan Rouhani has officially replaced Mahmoud Ahmadinejad as president of Iran

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Hassan Rouhani has officially replaced Mahmoud Ahmadinejad as president of Iran. Cleric Hassan Rouhani's election has been endorsed by Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei at...
Duck Dynasty Season 4 will feature the wedding-vow renewal ceremony of patriarch Phil and Miss Kay Robertson

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The new season of Duck Dynasty will feature the wedding-vow renewal ceremony of patriarch Phil and Miss Kay Robertson. The event will take place during...
Dating website Plenty of Fish has introduced a “Users Interested in Legos” tag to make it easier for fans of the building blocks to find each other

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Dating website Plenty of Fish has introduced a “Users Interested in Legos” tag to make it easier for fans of the building blocks to...
Dr. Harvey Karp's advice is based on his belief that babies aged 0 to three months are in the “fourth trimester” and can be best settled into the world by being in an environment similar to how they were in the womb

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Swaddling is one of the techniques recommended to new mothers as by Dr. Harvey Karp. He said babies can be soothed by following what he...
Versace has taken the trend by creating full mesh bodysuits for boys

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Versace has taken the trend by creating full mesh bodysuits for boys. The breathable suits are being sold for a hefty $150 online by the...
Germany has decided to cancel a Cold War-era pact with the US and the UK in response to revelations about electronic surveillance operations

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Germany has decided to cancel a Cold War-era pact with the US and the UK in response to revelations about electronic surveillance operations. Details of...
Ariel Castro will spend his immediate prison future in isolation for his own safety

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Ariel Castro will spend his immediate prison future in isolation for his own safety, according to prison officials. On Friday kidnapper Ariel Castro was transferred...
Michelle Knight has returned to Ariel Castro’s home on Seymour Avenue to thank neighbors for their support

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Michelle Knight, Amanda Berry and Gina DeJesus, who were held captive and abused in Ariel Castro’s home for a decade, have returned to the...
Fonterra has found a strain of bacteria causing botulism in some of its products

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Fonterra, New Zealand's main dairy exporter, has found a strain of bacteria causing botulism in some of its products, including infant formula and sports...
Morgan Tsvangirai’s MDC has already said it will not recognize the election results, alleging fraud

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Roy Bennett, a leading Zimbabwe opposition figure, has called for a campaign of "passive resistance" after election results showed President Robert Mugabe's party had...
A global travel alert has been issued by the US state department because of fears of an unspecified al-Qaeda attack

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A global travel alert has been issued by the US state department because of fears of an unspecified al-Qaeda attack. The department said the potential...
Rihanna showed off her stunning new wavy hairstyle

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Rihanna and Karrueche Tran narrowly missed an awkward encounter when they both went on a night out to Play House in Hollywood on Thursday...

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Andrew Silverman believes his estranged wife Lauren was “totally into Simon ” for years before the pair embarked on an affair, it was emerged...
Kim Kardashian returns to spotlight after seven weeks in hiding with a video message on Kris Jenner’s show

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Kim Kardashian made a surprising return to the spotlight on Friday for the first time in more than seven weeks. Kim Kardashian, 32, appeared in...

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Simon Cowell could be forced to reveal details of his personal finances in Lauren Silverman's divorce battle, it has emerged today. Simon Cowell, who is...
Ellen DeGeneres will emcee the Academy Awards for the second time

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Ellen DeGeneres received an Emmy nomination for her job hosting the 2007 Oscars and now she will be taking the helm again at next...
Robert Mugabe's party has won a two-thirds majority in parliament in this week's elections

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Zimbabwe’s President Robert Mugabe's party has won a two-thirds majority in parliament in this week's elections, officials say. The Zimbabwe Electoral Commission said that Zanu-PF...