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The Pope said he chose the name Francis after 12-13th Century St Francis of Assisi, who represented poverty and peace

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Pope Francis I has said he wants "a poor Church, for the poor" following his election as the next pontiff. The Pope said he chose...
David Brent made his big return on Comic Relief after he was off screens for 10 years

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David Brent made his big return on Comic Relief after he was off screens for 10 years. David Brent made famous appearing on The Office...
Ang Lee takes on his first TV project as it was announced he will direct the pilot episode of new series, Tyrant

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Ang Lee takes on his first TV project as it was announced he will direct the pilot episode of new series, Tyrant. Tyrant marks Ang...
North Korean propaganda website Uriminzokkiri has warned of strikes against South Korea’s islands and advised residents to leave

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North Korean propaganda website Uriminzokkiri has warned of strikes against South Korea’s islands and advised residents to leave. The Uriminzokkiri website, linked to the regime,...
A Swiss woman has been gang-raped in the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh

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A Swiss woman has been gang-raped in the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh, according to local police. The woman was camping with her husband...
Sergei Filin, the artistic director of the Bolshoi Ballet in Moscow, may recover enough of his sight to work again

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Sergei Filin, the artistic director of the Bolshoi Ballet in Moscow, may recover enough of his sight to work again, doctors treating him at...
Raila Odinga has filed a Supreme Court appeal against Uhuru Kenyatta's narrow victory in the recent presidential election's first round

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Kenya’s PM Raila Odinga has filed a Supreme Court appeal against Uhuru Kenyatta's narrow victory in the recent presidential election's first round. Uhuru Kenyatta beat...
This year’s Comic Relief charity telethon raised a record £75 million with Red Nose Day antics

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This year’s Comic Relief charity telethon raised a record £75 million ($120 million) so far. Comedian Lenny Henry, the founder of the Red Nose Day...
Jessie J showed off her newly shaved head on Friday night's Comic Relief show

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Jessie J showed off her newly shaved head on Friday night's Comic Relief show. Jessie J said that having no hair was “the weirdest feeling”...
Defence Secretary Chuck Hagel has announced the US scrapped the final phase of its European missile defence shield, citing development problems and funding cuts

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Defence Secretary Chuck Hagel has announced the US scrapped the final phase of its European missile defence shield, citing development problems and funding cuts. Upgraded...
Celery is often proposed as a negative calorie food due to its low calorie count, high water density, and impressive fibre content

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People looking to shed a few pounds have often clung to the hope of "negative-calorie" foods - a workout for your taste buds that...
Morrissey has been forced to cancel the rest of his concerts in the US after series of medical mishaps

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Morrissey has been forced to cancel the rest of his concerts in the US after series of "medical mishaps", his publicist has announced. Morrissey has...
After seven years of investigation, auctioneers found out that the violin thought to be the one played by the band leader of the Titanic as it sank is genuine

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After seven years of investigation, auctioneers found out that the violin thought to be the one played by the band leader of the Titanic...
Ryan Seacrest and Julianne Hough have decided to end their relationship after three years

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Ryan Seacrest and Julianne Hough have decided to end their relationship after three years. They allegedly decided to call it quits due to their busy...
Zimbabwe starts voting in key referendum on a new constitution, amid simmering political tensions

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Zimbabwe starts voting in key referendum on a new constitution, amid simmering political tensions. Both main parties - Zanu-PF and the MDC - are urging...
John Bunce ended up killing himself in September 2012, but it is just now airing on Bering Sea Gold reality show

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The title of  last night’s episode of Discovery’s Bering Sea Gold is “Gold Stress,” the term those who dredge the bottom of the Bering...
Hugo Chavez’s body has been laid to rest at a military museum in Caracas

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Hugo Chavez’s body has been laid to rest at a military museum in Venezuela's capital, Caracas. Thousands of people lined the streets to catch a...
Lil Wayne tweeted to say he is “good” despite reports saying he was dying and being read his last rites

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Rapper Lil Wayne tweeted to say he is “good” despite reports saying he was dying and being read his last rites. According to TMZ, Lil Wayne...
Finance ministers from eurozone have agreed a 10 billion-euro bailout package for Cyprus to save the country from bankruptcy

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Finance ministers from eurozone have agreed a 10 billion-euro ($13 billion) bailout package for Cyprus to save the country from bankruptcy. The deal was reached...
State of Maryland is poised to abolish the death penalty after its lawmakers voted 82 to 56 in favor of the move

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State of Maryland is poised to abolish the death penalty after its lawmakers voted 82 to 56 in favor of the move. The measure now...