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Chrysler has finally agreed to voluntarily recall 2.7 million Jeeps that could be at risk of fuel tank fires G8 leaders have agreed new measures to clamp down on money launderers, illegal tax evaders and corporate tax avoiders At least 200,000 people have marched through the streets of Brazil's biggest cities, as protests over rising public transport costs and the expense of staging the 2014 World Cup have spread

NATO has handed over security for the whole of Afghanistan for the first time since the Taliban were ousted in 2001 US President Barack Obama and Russian President Vladimir Putin at the G8 summit in Northern Ireland Edward Snowden took to live web chat to defend leaking NSA secrets A passenger on board of Newark-bound United Airlines flight has claimed to have poisoned everyone on board

The Turkish government has announced it could use the army to end nearly three weeks of unrest by Gezi Park protesters in Istanbul and other cities Apple has decided to publish details of data requests from the US authorities Czech PM Petr Necas will resign over Jana Nagyova corruption and spying scandal Geraldine Bautista on the 15th floor balcony from which she tried unsuccessfully to save Tom Stilwell who fell 13 floors outside the Volt apartment block in downtown Gezi Park protesters have clashed with Turkish police in Istanbul, after riot squads used tear gas and water cannon to eject demonstrators from the park. North Korea has proposed high-level talks with the United States Turkish riot police have moved to clear the protest camp in Istanbul's Gezi Park, using tear gas and water cannon Hassan Rouhani has won Iran's presidential election, securing just over 50 percent of the vote and so avoiding the need for a run-off Facebook revealed it received 9,000-10,000 requests for user data from US government entities in the second half of 2012

Chrysler recalls 2.7 million Jeeps at risk of fuel tank fires »

Chrysler has finally agreed to voluntarily recall 2.7 million Jeeps that could be at risk of fuel tank fires

Chrysler has finally agreed to voluntarily recall 2.7 million Jeeps that could be at risk of fuel tank fires, after initially refusing a government request to do so. Chrysler said it had resolved its differences with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The recall…

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G8 leaders agree deal on tax evasion »

G8 leaders have agreed new measures to clamp down on money launderers, illegal tax evaders and corporate tax avoiders

G8 leaders have agreed new measures to clamp down on money launderers, illegal tax evaders and corporate tax avoiders. Governments agreed to give each other automatic access to information on their residents’ tax affairs. They will also require shell companies – often used to exploit…

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Eunice Huthart: Angelina Jolie double sues News Corp over phone hacking »

Eunice Huthart, who worked as Angelina Jolie's stunt double, sues News Corp over phone hacking

Eunice Huthart, former Hollywood stunt double, has sued News Corp, accusing the company of hacking into her phone. The suit, the first such claim from the US, was filed by the former double for Hollywood star Angelina Jolie. In the suit, the Liverpool resident alleges…

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G8 leaders close to agree on Syria deal »

Leaders at the G8 summit in Enniskillen, Northern Ireland, are close to signing a joint statement on Syria, despite their differences

Leaders at the G8 summit in Enniskillen, Northern Ireland, are close to signing a joint statement on Syria, despite their differences. Russia and the US are backing opposite sides in the conflict, but officials say the statement could soon be agreed. This could include the…

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Brazil protests over new bus fare and 2014 World Cup spendings spread in Rio de Janeiro, Brasilia and Sao Paulo »

At least 200,000 people have marched through the streets of Brazil's biggest cities, as protests over rising public transport costs and the expense of staging the 2014 World Cup have spread

At least 200,000 people have marched through the streets of Brazil’s biggest cities, as protests over rising public transport costs and the expense of staging the 2014 World Cup have spread. The biggest demonstration was in Rio de Janeiro, where 100,000 people joined a mainly…

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NATO forces hand over control of security operations to Afghanistan »

NATO has handed over security for the whole of Afghanistan for the first time since the Taliban were ousted in 2001

NATO has handed over security for the whole of Afghanistan for the first time since the Taliban were ousted in 2001. At a ceremony in Kabul, Afghan President Hamid Karzai said that from Wednesday “our own security and military forces will lead all the security…

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Ascend P6: Huawei unveils world’s slimmest smartphone »

Huawei has unveiled Ascend P6, the world's thinnest smartphone

Huawei has unveiled Ascend P6, the world’s thinnest smartphone. The Android-based Ascend P6 is 6.18 mm (0.24 in) thick and is also unusual in that…

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Aquos LC-90LE757: Sharp launches biggest LED TV ever in Europe »

Sharp has launched Aquos LC-90LE757, the biggest LED TV ever, in Europe

Sharp has launched Aquos LC-90LE757, the biggest LED TV ever, in Europe. The Aquos LC-90LE757 features a 90 in (229 cm) screen, trumping an 84…

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Drake breaks his silence on Chris Brown and Rihanna »

In an interview with the July issue of GQ magazine, Drake reveals how he would like to talk to Chris Brown about their last year brawl face to face

Drake has decided to break his silence on Chris Brown and Rihanna, after he was involved in a brawl with Chris in a Manhattan nightclub…

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North West: Kim Kardashian and Kanye West battle it out over their baby daughter’s name »

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West battle it out over their baby daughter's name

New mother Kim Kardashian is said to be seriously considering naming her first child “North”. With the child taking her father Kanye’s surname the youngster…

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Celebrity lingerie designer Lorna Drew reveals Kate Middleton is a fan of her products »

Kate Middleton is a fan of the Alexa Blue Satin bra and matching briefs by celebrity lingerie designer Lorna Drew

Celebrity lingerie designer Lorna Drew has revealed that Kate Middleton is a fan of her products. Lorna Drew, who has dressed the likes of Jessica…

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Most dangerous places to live in America »

Most dangerous places to live in America

A series of maps have been published illustrating the most deadly places in America. The data may look spectacular laid out in colorful graphics, but…

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Night Stalker Richard Ramirez died of lymphatic system cancer when he turned green »

Night Stalker Richard Ramirez also had Hepatitis C and symptoms of chronic drug use when he died of cancer

Night Stalker Richard Ramirez, who terrorized Southern California in the mid-1980s, also had Hepatitis C and symptoms of chronic drug use when he died of…

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Amanda Bynes pictured in a jacuzzi at Revel Hotel in Atlantic City »

Amanda Bynes was pictured in a jacuzzi at the Revel Hotel where a few people gathered to get a photo, as she wore her trademark blonde wig

Amanda Bynes was pictured at Atlantic City at the weekend letting off steam with a group of party goers. Amanda Bynes, 27, was pictured in…

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Vladimir Putin accused of stealing Super Bowl diamond ring »

Vladimir Putin has hit back at allegations he stole a diamond-encrusted Super Bowl ring from billionaire Robert Kraft

Vladimir Putin has hit back at allegations he stole a diamond-encrusted Super Bowl ring from billionaire Robert Kraft, the owner of New England Patriots. Robert…

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David and Jackie Siegel’s Palace Of Versailles to be finished in 2015 after 11 years of construction »

David and Jackie Siegel, the owners of America's Palace Of Versailles, have announced that their mansion will finally be completed in 2015

David and Jackie Siegel, the owners of America’s largest family home, the gold-encrusted “Palace Of Versailles”, have announced that their mansion will finally be completed…

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Most dangerous places to live in America

Most dangerous places to live in America

A series of maps have been published illustrating the most deadly places in America. The data may look spectacular laid out in colorful graphics, but they clearly identify…

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Eunice Huthart: Angelina Jolie double sues News Corp over phone hacking

Eunice Huthart, who worked as Angelina Jolie's stunt double, sues News Corp over phone hacking

Eunice Huthart, former Hollywood stunt double, has sued News Corp, accusing the company of hacking into her phone. The suit, the first such claim from the US, was…

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Night Stalker Richard Ramirez died of lymphatic system cancer when he turned green

Night Stalker Richard Ramirez also had Hepatitis C and symptoms of chronic drug use when he died of cancer

Night Stalker Richard Ramirez, who terrorized Southern California in the mid-1980s, also had Hepatitis C and symptoms of chronic drug use when he died of cancer, coroner’s officials…

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Vladimir Putin accused of stealing Super Bowl diamond ring

Vladimir Putin has hit back at allegations he stole a diamond-encrusted Super Bowl ring from billionaire Robert Kraft

Vladimir Putin has hit back at allegations he stole a diamond-encrusted Super Bowl ring from billionaire Robert Kraft, the owner of New England Patriots. Robert Kraft claims the…

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Brazil protests over new bus fare and 2014 World Cup spendings spread in Rio de Janeiro, Brasilia and Sao Paulo

At least 200,000 people have marched through the streets of Brazil's biggest cities, as protests over rising public transport costs and the expense of staging the 2014 World Cup have spread

At least 200,000 people have marched through the streets of Brazil’s biggest cities, as protests over rising public transport costs and the expense of staging the 2014 World…

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NATO forces hand over control of security operations to Afghanistan

NATO has handed over security for the whole of Afghanistan for the first time since the Taliban were ousted in 2001

NATO has handed over security for the whole of Afghanistan for the first time since the Taliban were ousted in 2001. At a ceremony in Kabul, Afghan President…

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Drake breaks his silence on Chris Brown and Rihanna

In an interview with the July issue of GQ magazine, Drake reveals how he would like to talk to Chris Brown about their last year brawl face to face

Drake has decided to break his silence on Chris Brown and Rihanna, after he was involved in a brawl with Chris in a Manhattan nightclub last year. In…

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North West: Kim Kardashian and Kanye West battle it out over their baby daughter’s name

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West battle it out over their baby daughter's name

New mother Kim Kardashian is said to be seriously considering naming her first child “North”. With the child taking her father Kanye’s surname the youngster would be “North…

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Amanda Bynes pictured in a jacuzzi at Revel Hotel in Atlantic City

Amanda Bynes was pictured in a jacuzzi at the Revel Hotel where a few people gathered to get a photo, as she wore her trademark blonde wig

Amanda Bynes was pictured at Atlantic City at the weekend letting off steam with a group of party goers. Amanda Bynes, 27, was pictured in a jacuzzi at…

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David and Jackie Siegel’s Palace Of Versailles to be finished in 2015 after 11 years of construction

David and Jackie Siegel, the owners of America's Palace Of Versailles, have announced that their mansion will finally be completed in 2015

David and Jackie Siegel, the owners of America’s largest family home, the gold-encrusted “Palace Of Versailles”, have announced that their mansion will finally be completed in 2015, after…

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Jackie Siegel claims she went on dates with Donald Trump

Award-winning documentary The Queen Of Versailles chronicles Jackie Siegel and her billionaire husband David Siegel

Jackie Siegel is married to timeshare mogul David Siegel, but recently admitted that she went on a few dates with Donald Trump. “We just went out a couple…

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Inside David and Jackie Siegel’s Versailles mansion

David and Jackie Siegel's partially finished dream home known as Versailles will include a theater inspired by the Paris Opera House

David and Jackie Siegel’s partially finished dream home known as Versailles will include a theater inspired by the Paris Opera House, a bowling alley, roller-skating rink, and 30-car…

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Science & Technology

Ascend P6: Huawei unveils world’s slimmest smartphone

Huawei has unveiled Ascend P6, the world's thinnest smartphone

Huawei has unveiled Ascend P6, the world’s thinnest smartphone. The Android-based Ascend P6 is 6.18 mm (0.24 in) thick and is also unusual in that it has a…

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Yuri Gagarin air crash details revealed by fellow cosmonaut Alexey Leonov

Yuri Gagarin became the first person to journey into space on 12 April 1961, when his Vostok spacecraft completed a single orbit of Earth

New details have emerged about the air crash on 27 March 1968 that killed the first man in space – Yuri Gagarin. Fellow cosmonaut Alexey Leonov claims an…

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Apple discloses details of data requests from US authorities

Apple has decided to publish details of data requests from the US authorities

Apple has decided to publish details of data requests from the US authorities. Apple is the latest tech firm to disclose the US government requests and said it…

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Yahoo had refused to join PRISM spying program but was forced by secret court

Yahoo fought against NSA's warrantless spying program but lost and was forced by secret court to join PRISM

It was revealed that Yahoo’s top lawyers had a courtroom showdown with the National Security Agency after it had demanded information on certain foreign users without a warrant,…

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Facebook and Microsoft reveal US government data requests

Facebook revealed it received 9,000-10,000 requests for user data from US government entities in the second half of 2012

Facebook revealed today that it received 9,000-10,000 requests for user data from US government entities in the second half of 2012. The social-network said the requests, relating to…

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Project Loon: Google launches balloons into near space to provide internet access

Google launches internet-beaming balloons into near space

Google is launching superpressure balloons into near space to provide internet access to buildings on the ground. About 30 of the superpressure balloons are being launched from New…

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Health

Propecia: Anti-baldness treatment can cause men to lose interest in alcohol

Men taking finasteride to stop their hairline receding also tend drink less alcohol after starting the medication

A new research has revealed that some men who take anti-baldness drugs lose interest in alcohol. Those who take finasteride (also known as Propecia) to stop their hairline…

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Menopause and its side effects can be blamed on men

Evolutionary geneticists from McMaster University say men's tendency to choose younger mates meant fertility became pointless for older women

Menopause and its side effects can all be blamed on men, Canadian experts suggest. Evolutionary geneticists from McMaster University say men’s tendency to choose younger mates meant fertility…

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First double leg-transplant patient loses legs

The first double-leg transplant was carried out in July 2011 by surgeon Pedro Cavadas, who also led a team that carried out the first double hand transplant in 2006

The world’s first double leg-transplant patient has had his legs amputated, a Spanish hospital has confirmed. The amputation was carried out after an unrelated illness forced the man…

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No-pain high heels guide

It takes one hour, six minutes and 48 seconds for our high heels to start hurting

It takes one hour, six minutes and 48 seconds for our high heels to start hurting, according to a recent survey by the College of Podiatry in UK.…

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Matrixyl: The secret wrinkle buster cosmetic giants don’t want you to know about it

Matrixyl could double the amount of collagen produced by the skin, giving you a fresh-faced look

Researchers from Reading University, UK, recently identified Matrixyl, a chemical included in everyday skincare products, as a genuinely effective anti-wrinkle ingredient – despite its lack of publicity. Apparently,…

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AstraZeneca buys Pearl Therapeutics for $1.15 billion

AstraZeneca has announced it is buying California-based Pearl Therapeutics in a deal worth up to $1.15 billion

AstraZeneca, the second largest drugs company in UK, has announced it is buying California-based Pearl Therapeutics in a deal worth up to $1.15 billion. Privately-owned Pearl specializes in…

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Education

Mexican teachers in violent protest against education reforms in Guerrero state

Mexican teachers incensed by sweeping education reforms have attacked the buildings of political parties in the south-western state of Guerrero

Mexican teachers incensed by sweeping education reforms have attacked the buildings of political parties in the south-western state of Guerrero. For several hours, masked protesters started fires and…

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April Fools’ Day: Ten favorite pranks of all time

April Fools' Day is a holiday recognized in many countries all over the world on April 1 every year

April Fools’ Day is a holiday recognized in many countries all over the world on April 1 every year, and has been celebrated since the Roman times. Sometimes…

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Earth Hour 2013: Switch off your light for one hour on March 23

Millions of people around the world switch off their lights for an hour to mark Earth Hour on the last Saturday of March each year

Millions of people around the world switch off their lights to mark Earth Hour between 8.30 p.m. and 9.30 p.m. in their local times on the last Saturday…

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What does the Pope do?

Pope Francis is the 266th and current pope of the Roman Catholic Church

Pope Francis is the 266th and current pope of the Roman Catholic Church, elected on 13 March 2013. As such, he is both head of the Church and…

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What are the Ides of March?

The Ides of March fall on March 15, the date becoming intimately associated with the assassination of Julius Caesar

The Ides of March fall on March 15, the date becoming intimately associated with the assassination of Julius Caesar, who was murdered in the Roman Senate on the…

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No-pain high heels guide

It takes one hour, six minutes and 48 seconds for our high heels to start hurting

It takes one hour, six minutes and 48 seconds for our high heels to start hurting, according to a recent survey by the College of Podiatry in UK.…

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How to get the perfect burlesque look in five steps

Perfect burlesque look - Dita Von Teese

Here’s how to achieve the perfect vintage burlesque look in five easy steps. 1. Burlesque make-up 2. A glamorous retro inspired hairdo 3. A stunning corset and stockings Try Coco…

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Lead in Rice: How to avoid lead contaminated food

Rice imported into the US from some countries in Asia, Europe, and South America contains enough lead to cause health problems

Rice imported into the US from some countries in Asia, Europe, and South America contains enough lead to cause health problems, according to a research presented this week…

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How to get fab abs in just six months

Lisa Rennison shrunk from a size 18 to a size 6 in just six months by dramatically changing her lifestyle

Lisa Rennison, a mother who shrunk from a size 18 to a size 6 in just six months by dramatically changing her lifestyle, has developed such a passion…

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Ungoogleable: What cannot be found with a search engine?

The word "ungoogleable" has been removed from a list of new Swedish words after a trademark spat with Google

The word “ungoogleable” has been removed from a list of new Swedish words after a trademark spat with Google. The idea that something can’t be found online is…

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Arts & Culture

Berlin begins reconstruction of King Frederick the Great’s palace

Berlin has begun the reconstruction of what was once one of the world's grandest buildings, King Frederick the Great's palace

Berlin has begun the reconstruction of what was once one of the world’s grandest buildings, King Frederick the Great’s palace. Some parts of the original building dated back…

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Oprah Winfrey donates $12 million to National Museum of African American History and Culture

Oprah Winfrey is donating $12 million to the National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington DC

Talk-show queen Oprah Winfrey is donating $12 million towards a new museum in Washington DC dedicated to African American history. After previously giving $1 million to the National…

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Tony Award 2013 Winners: Full List

The 67th Annual Tony Awards were held on June 9, 2013, to recognize achievement in Broadway productions during the 2012–2013 season

The 67th Annual Tony Awards were held on June 9, 2013, to recognize achievement in Broadway productions during the 2012–2013 season. The ceremony was held at Radio City…

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Nikolai Tsiskaridze axed by Bolshoi after Sergei Filin acid attack row

Dancer Nikolai Tsiskaridze, who has been at the Bolshoi since 1992, is one of the theatre top talents

The Bolshoi has announced it will not renew the contract of veteran dancer Nikolai Tsiskaridze, who has been in open conflict with the theatre since the acid attack…

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Iain Banks dies aged 59, two months after announcing he had terminal cancer

Scottish writer Iain Banks has died aged 59, two months after announcing he had terminal cancer

Scottish writer Iain Banks has died aged 59, two months after announcing he had terminal cancer, his family has said. The author revealed in April he was suffering…

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Fashion & Style

Celebrity lingerie designer Lorna Drew reveals Kate Middleton is a fan of her products

Kate Middleton is a fan of the Alexa Blue Satin bra and matching briefs by celebrity lingerie designer Lorna Drew

Celebrity lingerie designer Lorna Drew has revealed that Kate Middleton is a fan of her products. Lorna Drew, who has dressed the likes of Jessica Simpson, Imogen Thomas,…

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Inside David and Jackie Siegel’s Versailles mansion

David and Jackie Siegel's partially finished dream home known as Versailles will include a theater inspired by the Paris Opera House

David and Jackie Siegel’s partially finished dream home known as Versailles will include a theater inspired by the Paris Opera House, a bowling alley, roller-skating rink, and 30-car…

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Longboardstroller: Quinny baby buggy mounted on a skateboard

Longboardstroller, the coolest invention for adventurous new mothers is here

Longboardstroller, the coolest invention for adventurous new mothers is here. Parents could soon be able to take their toddlers out on skateboarding trips with them – as a…

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M&S Drop a Dress Size Collection promises to make you look a whole size slimmer

M&S Drop a Dress Size Collection promises to make you look a whole size slimmer

Marks & Spencer has unveiled the Drop a Dress Size Collection and is marketing its selection of figure-skimming designs as “a stylish way to look slimmer in seconds”. Each dress…

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Ireland Baldwin shows incredible resemblance to Kim Basinger at amfAR Inspiration Gala in New York

Ireland Baldwin shows an incredible resemblance to her mother Kim Basinger as she attended the amfAR Inspiration Gala in New York

Ireland Baldwin shows an incredible resemblance to her mother Kim Basinger as she attended the amfAR Inspiration Gala in New York on Thursday in a breath-taking black gown. Ireland…

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Economy & Politics

G8 leaders agree deal on tax evasion

G8 leaders have agreed new measures to clamp down on money launderers, illegal tax evaders and corporate tax avoiders

G8 leaders have agreed new measures to clamp down on money launderers, illegal tax evaders and corporate tax avoiders. Governments agreed to give each other automatic access to…

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Czech PM Petr Necas to resign over Jana Nagyova corruption and spying scandal

Czech PM Petr Necas will resign over Jana Nagyova corruption and spying scandal

Czech PM Petr Necas has announced that he will resign on Monday after days of political turmoil. Petr Necas’ ruling coalition will try to form a new government…

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Hassan Rouhani wins Iran presidency in first round

Hassan Rouhani has won Iran's presidential election, securing just over 50 percent of the vote and so avoiding the need for a run-off

Hassan Rouhani has won Iran’s presidential election, securing just over 50% of the vote and so avoiding the need for a run-off. Crowds gathered in Tehran to hail…

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Iran elections 2013: Hassan Rouhani leads in initial vote count

Official figures give Hassan Rouhani more than 51 percent of the five million ballots counted so far

Iran’s presidential election initial count put the reformist-backed candidate, Hassan Rouhani, in the lead. Official figures give Hassan Rouhani 51% of the five million ballots counted so far…

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Barack Obama’s Africa trip: Washington Post revised story about Tanzanian safari

It appears the Washington Post revised the story about Barack Obama’s trip to Africa with no note to the reader about the changes

It appears the Washington Post on Friday revised the story about Barack Obama’s trip to Africa with no note to the reader about the changes. The Washington Post…

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Finance

Pope Francis names Monsignor Battista Mario Salvatore Ricca to oversee Vatican bank management

Pope Francis named Monsignor Battista Mario Salvatore Ricca to oversee Vatican bank management

Pope Francis has taken his first major step towards reforming to the troubled Vatican bank, naming Monsignor Battista Mario Salvatore Ricca, a trusted cleric, to oversee its management.…

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IMF admits making mistakes in handling Greece bailout

The IMF has admitted that it made mistakes in handling Greece's first international bailout

The International Monetary Fund has admitted that it made mistakes in handling Greece’s first international bailout. The IMF said it was too optimistic in its growth assumptions and…

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Latvia to become 18th country to use euro in 2014

Latvia will become the 18th EU country to use the euro after being approved for membership by the European Commission

Latvia will become the 18th EU country to use the euro after being approved for membership by the European Commission. In a report, the Commission confirmed that Latvia…

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Andorra to introduce income tax for first time to tackle evasion

Antoni Marti, the head of the Andorran government, told French President Francois Hollande that he will introduce a bill for income tax before June 30, 2013

Andorra has decided to introduce a tax on personal income for the first time as the country faces pressure from its European neighbors to tackle tax evasion. Antoni…

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Jose Manuel Barroso urges full tax data exchange

Jose Manuel Barroso said he would urge Wednesday's summit of EU leaders to support automatic exchange of people's earnings data between tax authorities

The head of the European Commission has told the European Parliament he wants EU-wide exchange of income data as part of the fight against tax evasion. Jose Manuel…

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