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Images taken by NASA spacecraft Lunar Reconaissance Orbiter (LRO) show that the American flags planted in the Moon's soil by Apollo astronauts are mostly still standing

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Images taken by NASA spacecraft Lunar Reconaissance Orbiter (LRO) show that the American flags planted in the Moon's soil by Apollo astronauts are mostly...
Kim Jong-Un, believed to be in his late 20s, has since adopted a warm public persona, being photographed at fun fairs and pop concerts with his young wife Ri Sol-Ju

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North Korea has strongly denied reports from South Korea that it is planning policy changes that will lead to the reform and opening of...
Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni has called on people to avoid physical contact, after the deadly Ebola virus spread to the capital, Kampala

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Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni has called on people to avoid physical contact, after the deadly Ebola virus spread to the capital, Kampala. Fourteen people have...
More Olympic tickets will go back on sale after the row over empty seats

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Organizers LOCOG announce that more Olympic tickets will go back on sale after the row over empty seats. It said an initial 3,000 tickets -...
United Nations announces that some 200,000 people have fled intense fighting in Syria's second city Aleppo in the past two days

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United Nations announces that some 200,000 people have fled intense fighting in Syria's second city Aleppo in the past two days. UN humanitarian chief Baroness...
A massive power outage has caused disruption across northern India, including in the capital, Delhi

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A massive power outage has caused disruption across northern India, including in the capital, Delhi. It hit a vast swathe of the country affecting more...
Nadezhda Tolokonnikova, Maria Alyokhina and Yekaterina Samutsevich caused outrage when they sang a song that implored the Virgin Mary to "throw Putin out" in February

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Three members of Russian punk protest group Pussy Riot go on trial on Monday after singing a song protesting against President Vladimir Putin in...
Snoop Dogg has been banned from entering Norway for two years after trying to enter the country with a small amount of cannabis last month

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Rapper Snoop Dogg has been banned from entering Norway for two years after trying to enter the country with a small amount of cannabis...
Intraceuticals Oxygen machine

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Madonna's assistant was spotted this week carrying a bulky contraption out of the Ritz Hotel in Paris, and he inadvertently revealed the superstar's latest...
Oxford University students will no longer have to wear gender-specific academic clothing after concerns it was unfair to the transgender community

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Oxford University students will no longer have to wear gender-specific academic clothing after concerns it was unfair to the transgender community. It will mean men...
Mitt Romney held talks with Israeli President Shimon Peres

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Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney has said would respect an Israeli decision to use military force to stop Iran from developing a nuclear weapon,...
Gunmen have kidnapped a security agent working for the Italian embassy in Yemen's capital Sanaa

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Gunmen have kidnapped a security agent working for the Italian embassy in Yemen's capital Sanaa. The Italian man was taken to an unknown destination from...
A new world record for the largest ukulele ensemble has been set in Yokohama, Japan, at the Ukulele Picnic Week event

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A new world record for the largest ukulele ensemble has been set in Yokohama, Japan, at the Ukulele Picnic Week event. More than 2,000 strummers gathered...
Actor Geoffrey Hughes, best known for his roles in Coronation Street and Keeping up Appearances, has died aged 68

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Actor Geoffrey Hughes, best known for his roles in Coronation Street and Keeping up Appearances, has died aged 68, his agent has said. Geoffrey Hughes,...
Yi Siling won first gold medal of the London 2012 Olympics in the women's 10 m air rifle

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The first gold medal of the London 2012 Olympics has been won by China, which ended the first day on top of the medal...
Scientists have discovered that brown fat is a good thing because it produces lots of heat by burning calories

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Brown fat produces 300 times more heat than any other organ in the body and stops a baby from freezing to death if left...
Sixteen people have been arrested over ticket touting at the Olympics during the past two days

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Metropolitan Police in London has announced that sixteen people have been arrested over ticket touting at the Olympics during the past two days. Five arrests...
Katie Holmes appeared to be beaming yesterday as she took her daughter Suri Cruise on a trip to the Bronx Zoo

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Katie Holmes appeared to be beaming yesterday as she took her daughter Suri Cruise on a trip to the Bronx Zoo. The girls were seen...
Tom Cruise appeared unconcerned as he emerged after lunch at Tony’s Tavern in Malibu and even sported a huge smile as he walked along

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Tom Cruise appeared unconcerned as he emerged after lunch at Tony’s Tavern in Malibu and even sported a huge smile as he walked along. Tom...
Nicole Kidman attended the Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Games and she looked younger than ever

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Actress Nicole Kidman attended the Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Games and she looked younger than ever. Yesterday, Nicole Kidman was guest of honor at...
Michelle Obama had no defence against Olympic wrestler Elena Pirozhkova who decided to pick her up and parade her in front of her fellow athletes

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First Lady Michelle Obama had no defence against Olympic wrestler Elena Pirozhkova who decided to pick her up and parade her in front of...
Peruvian President Ollanta Humala has marked his first year in office by pledging to increase social spending to help the country's poorest people

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Peruvian President Ollanta Humala has marked his first year in office by pledging to increase social spending to help the country's poorest people. In the...
Romanians are voting in a referendum on whether to impeach President Traian Basescu

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Romanians are voting in a referendum on whether to impeach President Traian Basescu. Traian Basescu has already been suspended by parliament in a series of...
Sofia Vergara’s breast takes centre stage on the new cover of Allure magazine

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Sofia Vergara’s breast takes centre stage on the new cover of Allure magazine. Sofia Vergara, 40, puts up some front, appearing in plunging top that...
A new survey has revealed that over a quarter of women admit to faking orgasm every time they have sex

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A new survey has revealed that over a quarter of women admit to faking orgasm every time they have sex. The statistic was revealed in...