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Nelson Mandela is to be accorded a state funeral on Sunday, December 15

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Nelson Mandela is to be accorded a state funeral on Sunday, December 15, South Africa’s President Jacob Zuma announced. Nelson Mandela, South Africa’s first black...
Starbucks brings back the $450 limited-edition gift card in an even more limited capacity

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Starbucks brings back the $450 limited-edition gift cards that brought on such an unexplainable frenzy last year, but in an even more limited capacity. Last...
Duck Dynasty stars launched Limited Edition Signature Series Calls.

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Duck Dynasty stars launched Limited Edition Signature Series Calls. Duck Dynasty stars launched Limited Edition Signature Series Calls. The limited edition duck calls are available...
The Bundesbank has raised its forecasts for Germany’s economic growth

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The Bundesbank has raised its forecasts for Germany’s economic growth from 0.3% to 0.5% for 2013 and from 1.5% to 1.7% for 2014. "The German...
2014 FIFA World Cup final draw

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Brazil will face Croatia in the opening game of the 2014 World Cup tournament in Sao Paulo on June 12. In a replay of the...
Sylvester Stallone will be in the UK in January to promote Grudge Match

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Sylvester Stallone is giving fans the chance to get up close and personal with him at a one-off show in London next month. An Evening...
Farm workers and people living in rural or agricultural communities tend to suffer from higher rates of Parkinson's

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A new research has found that farm workers and people living in rural or agricultural communities tend to suffer from higher rates of Parkinson's. Health...
The US unemployment rate fell to a five-year low in November

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The US Labor Department has announced the unemployment rate fell to a five-year low of 7% in November. Payroll figures also showed that 203,000 jobs...
Edward Hopper’s painting East Wind Over Weehawken has sold for $40 million

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Edward Hopper’s painting East Wind Over Weehawken has sold for $40 million, setting an auction record for the US artist. East Wind Over Weehawken, a...
Elton John's concerts in Russia will go ahead as planned

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Elton John's concerts in Russia "will go ahead as planned" despite concerns over the country's crackdown on gay rights, the Russian promoters announced. In June,...
Winter storm Xaver hit Northern Europe claiming three lives in Poland, bringing to six the toll of people killed in hurricane-force winds

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Winter storm Xaver hit Northern Europe claiming three lives in Poland, bringing to six the toll of people killed in hurricane-force winds. Xaver blew a...
People across South Africa commemorated Nelson Mandela with song, tears and prayers

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Flags were lowered to half mast and people across South Africa commemorated Nelson Mandela with song, tears and prayers on Friday. Meanwhile as the South...
Kate Middleton attended the UK premiere of Mandela movie wearing a gown that was already in her closet and a Zara statement necklace that cost less than $36

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Kate Middleton attended the UK premiere of Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom on December 5 wearing a gown that was already in her closet...
Qantas issued a surprise profit warning and announced 1,000 job cuts

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Standard & Poor's has cut Qantas airline credit rating to “junk”. The downgrade could increase the Australian airline's borrowing costs and sends a warning to...
Danny Wells died on November 28 in Toronto

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Danny Wells, whose real name was Jack Westelman, died on November 28 in Toronto at the age of 72. Danny Wells died on November...
China has banned its banks from handling Bitcoin transactions

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China has banned its banks from handling Bitcoin transactions. The ban came in a notice issued by the People's Bank of China, financial watchdogs and...
Fast-food restaurant workers are staging a 24-hour strike in protest against low wages

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Fast-food restaurant workers are staging a 24-hour strike in protest against low wages. Walkouts were reported in New York, Chicago, Washington DC, and also Detroit,...