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Sina Weibo has some 500 million users in China, but is closely monitored

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A collection of pictures censored on Chinese Twitter-like service Sina Weibo has been revealed. Analysis from US investigative journalism group ProPublica logged 100 users on...
Albania will not allow the destruction of Syrian chemical weapons on its soil

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Albanian PM Edi Rama says his country will not allow the destruction of Syrian chemical weapons on its soil. Edi Rama was responding to two...
Pecan pie for Thanksgiving

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Pecan Pie Recipe Ingredients: Pie Crust: 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup vegetable shortening or lard 3/4 cup salted butter, cut into pieces 1 egg, lightly beaten 1...
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade kicks off at 9 am at 77th Street and Central Park West

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There are a set of skills necessary to best experience the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in person that are learned from those who have...
Lou Reed has been remembered by fans and family at a music-rich public memorial on the streets of New York

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Lou Reed has been remembered by fans and family at a music-rich public memorial on the streets of New York. Billed as a "simple celebration",...
Chia Duck Dynasty Si Robertson

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Duck Dynasty, the A&E’s highest rated telecast in history, is becoming America's 2013 new Chia. Chia Duck Dynasty comes from the company that makes the...
In future, Chinese families will be allowed two children if one parent is an only child

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China has decided to relax its policy of restricting most couples to having only a single child, state media announces. In future, families will be...
The European Commission has warned Italy and Spain that their draft budgets for 2014 may not comply with new eurozone debt and deficit rules

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The European Commission has warned Italy and Spain that their draft budgets for 2014 may not comply with new eurozone debt and deficit rules. The...
Heinz has announced the closure of two plants in the US and one in Canada

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Heinz has announced the closure of two plants in the US and one in Canada. The food maker says 1,350 jobs will be lost, which...
The number of people confirmed dead from Typhoon Haiyan now stands at 3,621

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According to Philippine officials, the number of people confirmed dead from Typhoon Haiyan now stands at 3,621. UN and local agencies have issued conflicting tolls,...
More than 800 people showed up at the PX on Fort Hood to have books signed by Si Robertson

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More than 800 people showed up early Wednesday morning at the Post Exchange (PX) on Fort Hood, Texas, to have books signed by Duck...
Gambia has decided to cut its diplomatic ties with Taiwan

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Gambia has announced that it has severed diplomatic ties with Taiwan. President Yahya Jammeh's office said the move was for reasons of "national strategic interest". Gambia...
R.Kelly confirmed that he has recorded a song with Justin Bieber

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R. Kelly confirmed on Thursday that he has recorded a song with Justin Bieber. "I just did a song ," R. Kelly told Vibe. " just...
Dario Franchitti announced he will no longer be able to compete in auto racing because of injuries suffered in Houston crash

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Dario Franchitti announced Thursday he will no longer be able to compete in auto racing because of injuries suffered in an October 6 crash. The...
Some have likened food addiction to drug addiction, and then used this term to associate it with overeating

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Professor John Blundell from the Institute of Psychological Sciences at the University of Leeds warns the term “food addiction” is being used far too...
Al Ruscio created the drama department at the Midwestern College in Denison, Iowa

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Al Ruscio, who appeared in Showgirls, Bonanza, The Godfather II, Seinfeld, has died on Tuesday at the age of 89, his daughter announced. The veteran...
More than 6 tons of seized ivory including tusks, carvings and jewellery have been crushed in Colorado

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More than 6 tons of seized ivory including tusks, carvings and jewellery have been crushed in Colorado. Thousands of items accumulated over the past 25...
Nicolas Maduro says he will use the special powers to tackle corruption and the economic crisis

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Venezuela's National Assembly has helped President Nicolas Maduro to move closer to decree powers. Under the new measures Venezuela’s president would be able to govern...
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