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Daily Archives: Jan 27, 2014

President Viktor Yanukovych and opposition leaders have agreed to scrap anti-protest laws that had fuelled anger at the government

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Ukraine’s President Viktor Yanukovych and opposition leaders have agreed to scrap anti-protest laws that had fuelled anger at the government, the presidency announces. Viktor Yanukovych...
Tata Motors' Managing Director Karl Slym apparently killed himself when he fell from the 22nd floor of Shangri-La hotel in Bangkok

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Tata Motors' Managing Director Karl Slym apparently killed himself when he fell from the 22nd floor of a Bangkok hotel on Sunday, Thai police...
Robert Faiella, known as BTCKing, and Charlie Shrem from BitInstant.com have both been charged with money laundering

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Two Bitcoin exchange operators have been arrested in the US. The Department of Justice said Robert Faiella, known as BTCKing, and Charlie Shrem from BitInstant.com...
Cory Monteith's name was misspelled during Grammys In Memoriam

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The Grammy Awards organizers made a pretty big mistake during its In Memoriam tribute Sunday night as Cory Monteith's name was misspelled during the...
Procter & Gamble R&D department is developing a new line of Crest toothpaste

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Procter & Gamble R&D department revealed during a conference call with investors and analysts Monday morning they are developing a new line of Crest...
Saltwater crocodiles are the largest living reptiles on Earth

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A crocodile is being hunted by Australian police as they believe the animal snatched a 12-year-old boy while he was swimming with his friends. Police...
Trey Radel's future in Congress had been in question following his guilty plea to misdemeanor cocaine possession after being arrested in Washington, D.C. in November

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Florida Republican congressman Trey Radel who was convicted on cocaine possession charges, will resign from Congress on Monday. Trey Radel's future in Congress had been...
Bachelor Sean Lowe and Catherine Giudici got married in a lavish ceremony at the Four Seasons resort The Biltmore in Santa Barbara

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Bachelor Sean Lowe and Catherine Giudici got married in a lavish ceremony at the Four Seasons resort The Biltmore in Santa Barbara, California, in...
Eric Lawson portrayed the Marlboro Man during the late 1970s

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Actor Eric Lawson, who portrayed the Marlboro Man during the late 1970s, has died at the age of 72 from smoking-related disease. Eric Lawson's wife,...
Field Marshal Abdel Fattah al-Sisi led the overthrow of President Mohamed Morsi, Egypt's first democratically elected leader

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Egypt’s army chief Field Marshal Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has been given approval by the country’s top military body to run for the presidency, state...
The stolen holy relic contains the blood of Pope John Paul ll

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Dozens of Italian police officers are hunting for a stolen holy relic that contains the blood of Pope John Paul ll. It appears to have...
Ice Cube's cop comedy Ride Along stayed firm at number one in North American box office

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Ice Cube's cop comedy Ride Along stayed firm at number one in North American box office, taking $21.2 million. Lone Survivor, starring Mark Wahlberg, held...
Unrest is spreading across Ukraine, with activists taking over municipal buildings in several towns and cities

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Ukraine's Justice Minister Olena Lukash has warned anti-government protesters occupying her ministry she will call for a state of emergency if they do not...
Chinese Moon rover Jade Rabbit is in trouble after experiencing a mechanical control abnormality

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Chinese Moon rover Jade Rabbit is in trouble after experiencing a "mechanical control abnormality", state media report. The Moon exploration vehicle ran into problems due...
In 2009, Jose Emilio Pacheco was awarded the Cervantes Prize, the highest literary honor in the Spanish-speaking world

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Novelist and poet Jose Emilio Pacheco has died at the age of 74, a day after hurting his head in a fall. The poet’s daughter,...
Edward Snowden has alleged the NSA engaged in industrial espionage

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Edward Snowden has alleged the National Security Agency (NSA) engaged in industrial espionage. In an interview with Germany's ARD TV channel, Edward Snowden said the...
Daft Punk has taken top honors at this year’s Grammy Awards, winning five prizes including album and record of the year

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Daft Punk has taken top honors at this year’s Grammy Awards, winning five prizes including album and record of the year. Hip-hop duo Macklemore and...
Former Beatles Sir Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr reunited on stage at Grammy Awards 2014

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Grammy Awards 2014 Winners: Album of the Year: Daft Punk Record of the Year: Daft Punk, Get Lucky Best New Artist: Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Best Pop Duo/Group...