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With 10 themed chapters ranging from best breakfasts to local food, Hattie Ellis explains how to eat both healthily and responsibly, without losing the joy of eating

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Modern-day eating has become a minefield, says award-winning food journalist Hattie Ellis in her new book, What to Eat? 10 chewy questions about food. Hattie Ellis...
After launching the world's first hot dog-stuffed crust pizza, Pizza Hut is now revealing a pizza ringed with burgers smothered in cheese

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After launching the world's first hot dog-stuffed crust pizza, Pizza Hut is now revealing a pizza ringed with burgers smothered in cheese. None of these...
Kurt Masur, 84, lost his balance while conducting the National Orchestra of France on Thursday night

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Kurt Masur, the former principal conductor of the London Philharmonic Orchestra (LPO) is recovering in hospital after falling off the stage at a concert...
Michael Jackson had a secret fling with Whitney Houston at the peak of her fame and even dreamt of getting married to her

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Michael Jackson had a secret fling with Whitney Houston at the peak of her fame and even dreamt of getting married to her, it...
Chinese authorities have begun to round up relatives and associates of blind activist Chen Guangcheng, who fled from house arrest last week

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New reports say Chinese authorities have begun to round up relatives and associates of blind activist Chen Guangcheng, who fled from house arrest last...
President Nicolas Sarkozy has rejected claims by Dominique Strauss-Kahn that his party was behind former IMF chief's downfall

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President Nicolas Sarkozy has rejected claims by Dominique Strauss-Kahn that his party was behind former IMF chief's downfall. Nicolas Sarkozy told reporters DSK should keep...
President Barack Obama shared a meal with politicians, journalists and stars at the 98th annual White House Correspondents' Dinner

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President Barack Obama shared a meal with politicians, journalists and stars like Kim Kardashian and Lindsay Lohan at the 98th annual White House Correspondents'...
Javier Nunez Florian and Anailin de la Rua, who defected to the US, emerged from hiding a week after they had gone missing at Miami airport

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Cuban actors Javier Nunez Florian and Anailin de la Rua, who defected to the US, emerged from hiding a week after they had gone missing at Miami...
Saudi Arabia shuts its embassy in Egypt following protests over lawyer Ahmed al-Gizawi, who is detained in Saudi Arabia

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Saudi Arabia has decided to shut its embassy and consulates in Egypt following protests over Egyptian lawyer Ahmed al-Gizawi, who has been detained in...
It has been longtime argued that one mathematical formula known as Black-Scholes, along with its descendants, helped to blow up the financial world

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It has been longtime argued that one mathematical formula known as Black-Scholes, along with its descendants, helped to blow up the financial world. Black-Scholes was...
Bo Guagua hit out at claims that he had cashed in on his parents’ wealth and influence by spending more partying than studying while he was at Oxford University

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Earlier this week, Bo Guagua, the son of fallen Chinese politician Bo Xilai, has been fighting claims of his playboy lifestyle and denied that...
College dropout Jason Padgett has been hailed a unique maths genius after his brain was damaged in a brutal attack by muggers

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College dropout Jason Padgett has been hailed a unique maths genius after his brain was damaged in a brutal attack by muggers. Jason Padgett, 41,...
Venus Palermo has a porcelain pale, enormous sky-blue eyes that are framed by thick, dark lashes, and her mouth is as perfect as a rosebud

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Venus Palermo is a 15-year-old British girl who chooses to style herself as a “living doll” and who became an internet sensation. Venus Palermo has...
Speaking on the Ellen DeGeneres Show yesterday, Hugh Grant admitted that becoming a dad has been “life changing” and he would highly recommend it to everyone

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Hugh Grant became a father for the first time last year when his ex-girlfriend Tinglan Hong gave birth to his daughter Tabitha. However, while the...
Footage of planes landing at Loiu Airport in Bilbao shows aircraft being blown sideways and shaking almost uncontrollably as pilots battle to bring them down safely on to runways

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A dramatic footage shows the terrifying ordeal pilots and air passengers endured while landing at Loiu Airport in Bilbao as high winds batter northern...
If you search for “Zerg Rush” on Google, the colored letters “O” turn into aliens that devour the page

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Google users searching for the term “Zerg Rush” had a big surprise; the colored letters “O” turn into aliens that devour the page -...
Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon have already renewed their wedding vows three times, but they haven't found enough ways to say “I do”

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Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon have already renewed their wedding vows three times, but they clearly haven't found enough ways to say “I do”. The...
Jessica Simpson is due to give birth any day now but she is still waiting to go into labor

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Jessica Simpson is due to give birth any day now but she is still waiting to go into labor. While Jessica Simpson, 31, must be...
CinemaCon attendees got an extended look at Whitney Houston’s Sparkle, as Sony presented footage from the upcoming musical film

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Sony studio revealed clips of Jordin Sparks, Cee Lo Green and late singer Whitney Houston during its Thursday presentation at CinemaCon 2012. CinemaCon attendees got...
Cissy Houston is reportedly writing a book and says it will clear all the "lies" about her late daughter's life

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Cissy Houston, Whitney Houston's mother, is reportedly writing a book and says it will clear all the "lies" about her late daughter's life. According to...
The US Secret Service has decided to tighten its staff guidelines in an attempt to stop any repeat of the Colombia sex scandal

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The US Secret Service has decided to tighten its staff guidelines in an attempt to stop any repeat of the Colombia sex scandal. Agents travelling...
Samsung Electronics has overtaken Nokia to become the world's largest maker of mobile phones

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According to research firm Strategy Analytics, Samsung Electronics has overtaken Nokia to become the world's largest maker of mobile phones. Nokia took the top spot...
Unconfirmed reports say Chen Guangcheng is under "US protection" while talks take place with Chinese officials

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Blind Chinese dissident Chen Guangcheng is in the US embassy in Beijing following his dramatic escape from house arrest, said activist Hu Jia. Hu Jia...
Microsoft has announced it quickly found a fix for a serious bug in its Hotmail webmail services

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Microsoft has announced it quickly found a fix for a serious bug in its Hotmail webmail services. The bug allowed a hacker to reset the...
Athena Hohenberg and her lawyers claimed that Nutella intentionally presents their product as part of a “balanced breakfast” and features happy, healthy families enjoying it alongside fruit and whole wheat bread

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Athena Hohenberg's quest make Nutella pay for advertising their hazelnut spread as a “nutritious” part of a “healthy breakfast” has yielded millions in rewards. Ferrero...