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Jul 23, 2010

Bernanke makes markets reel, China, Jul 23, 2010

US Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke testifies before the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee during a hearing on the Federal Reserve's semiannual monetary policy report to the Congress on Capitol Hill in Washington D.C., capital of the United States, July 21, 2010. Photo: Xinhua

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Trial balloon to levy property taxes in 2012, China

Single year's corn import quantity exceeds past decade's, China

New York federal court favors Baidu

Google fighting for survival in China

China, Singapore announce bilateral currency swap

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Survey shows Canadians regard China, Brazil as good investments

Bank of China opens third branch in Malaysia

Ratio to be 3-4% by end of year, China,

Director-General condemns murder of two Mexican journalists | United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization

No immigration nod for ‘dependent’ to ‘work’ shift, Kuwait

What is Heart Failure? What Causes It?

Jul 22, 2010

Guillermo Del Toro To Direct Disney’s New ‘Haunted Mansion’

Angelina Jolie Gets ‘Salt’-y At Comic-Con

Simon Cowell Makes Dying Little Girl’s Dream Come True

Checks are coming: Obama signs unemployment bill - Yahoo! News

Venezuela severs ties with Colombia - Yahoo! News

'Parachuting donkey' shocks Russians

Guatemalan archives lead to war trial

Scottish execs defend Lockerbie release

Language School Franchise International

Beshir flies to Chad amid arrest calls

49 killed in N Yemen clashes

Kurdish rebels offer to disarm for rights

Terror raid on Russian power plant

Prime minister of Papua New Guinea threatens to kill rival politician

Sir Michael Somare
Proceedings descended into chaos after the opposition tried to move a vote of no confidence in Sir Michael.
Despite the opposition having an obvious majority, the speaker ignored their calls for a formal vote, and announced he was adjourning parliament until November.

Walk among the flowers, Brunei

Her Majesty Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Hajah Saleha attending the Cleanliness and Landscape Competition Ceremony and the Fresh Flowers Exhibition held on the occasion of His Majesty's 64th birthday celebrations. The competition was themed 'Biological diversity is our life'. Picture: BT/Jefrisalas

HRH joins in the fun at Pusat Ehsan | The Brunei Times

HRH Princess Fadzilah Lubabul Bulqiah (R) giving the medal to Robert Fenn, the British High Commissioner to Brunei, for winning in the men's tug of war, during the visit of JoLT in Pusat Ehsan, Bengkurong. Pictures: BT/Rudolf Portillo

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NKorea warns US exercises threaten region (AP) AP - North Korea warned the United States and South Korea on Thursday to call off military exercises scheduled for this weekend and to back off any new sanctions against the communist country or risk placing the entire region in danger.
Another ceremonial monument found near Stonehenge (AP)
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie settle privacy claim (AP)
US to resume ties with Indonesia's special forces (AP)
Oil edges above $77 on Europe, China optimism (AP)
Bali's travel boom: Eat, pray, love tourism (Time.com)

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Despite short jail stint, Lohan won't be back soon (AP) AP - Lindsay Lohan's time in jail will be short, but her time away from the public eye will be much longer.
Academy honoring 100-year-old Gloria Stuart (AP)
Where Gibson tapes circulate online, jokes follow (AP)
Boney M asked to skip hit in West Bank gig (AP)
Amazon snags exclusive deal for e-editions (AP)
B'way to hold drive for sick 'Lion King' kid star (AP)

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G.M., Eclipsed at Home, Soars to Top in China | 12 Votes
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Sheriff investigating Mel Gibson's ex for extortion | 28 Votes
Latest Celebrity Photos | 52 Votes
Yahoo! Messenger’s cameo on Jimmy Kimmel Live | 37 Votes
Even Obama loves 'Mad Men' | 14 Votes

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NKorea warns US exercises threaten region (AP) AP - North Korea warned the United States and South Korea on Thursday to call off military exercises scheduled for this weekend and to back off any new sanctions against the communist country or risk placing the entire region in danger.
Archaeologists make new find near Stonehenge (AP)
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie settle privacy claim (AP)
US to resume ties with Indonesia's special forces (AP)
Oil edges above $77 on Europe, China optimism (AP)
Bali's travel boom: Eat, pray, love tourism (Time.com)

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Marisa Miller Glams Up the ESPY Awards

She’s one of the hottest women alive, and last night (July 14) Marisa Miller was spotted attending the 2010 ESPY Awards.
The Victoria’s Secret vixen showed up at the Nokia Theatre LA Live looking ravishing in a sexy black cleavage-baring dress as she hobnobbed with snowboarding champ Shaun White.

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Erin Andrews' Night at the ESPY Awards

She’s no stranger to the red carpet, and Erin Andrews was looking fine at last night’s 2010 ESPY Awards (July 14).
The 32-year-old ESPN sideline reporter arrived at the Nokia Theatre dressed in a sparkly champagne-colored one-shoulder gown.

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Shakira Hits the Univision Premios Juventud Awards

Having recently returned from the World Cup in South Africa, Shakira found herself on US soil for a very special concert last night (July 15).
The “Hips Don’t Lie” songstress performed as part of the Univision Premios Juventud Awards at the BankUnited Center, also snagging an award during the festivities

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Megan Fox: Do Something Sexy

She’s no stranger to high-profile events, and last night (July 19) Megan Fox was spotted at the 2010 VH1 Do Something Awards.
The “Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen” babe looked lovely as she arrived at the Hollywood Palladium sporting a unique orange dress with matching heels.

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Tom Cruise and Cameron Diaz March Into Munich

Still promoting their new movie, Tom Cruise and Cameron Diaz were spotted at the Munich, Germany premiere of “Knight & Day.”
The “Risky Business” stud and the “There’s Something About Mary” babe were all smiles as they greeted fans and press at the Gloria movie theatre prior to the screening.

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Julia Roberts Steps Up to the "Plate"

Most people avoid gaining weight, but when it comes to the sake of a movie, Julia Roberts is willing to step up to the “plate.”
For the 42-year-old’s role in the film “Eat, Pray, Love,” the star admits to gaining about seven pounds from chowing down on pasta for the “Eat” part of the movie.

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Ashley Greene: Back on the West Coast, Back to the Gym

Spending time perfecting her fabulous figure, Ashley Greene was spotted out for a routine stop at a local gym in Sherman Oaks, California on Wednesday (July 21).
Upon leaving, the Alice Cullen cutie stopped by a fitness boutique and changed into a new outfit before continuing along with the day's agenda.

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Amanda Crew: Charlie St. Cloud Cutie

She’s no stranger to the red carpet, and last night (July 20) Amanda Crew was spotted at the Los Angeles premiere of her new film “Charlie St. Cloud.”
The “Haunting in Connecticut” actress was all smiles as she arrived at the Regency Village Theatre in Westwood, sporting a retro blouse and skirt combo.

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Vanessa Hudgens and Brittany Snow: Hollywood Hotties

Stepping out for a leisurely afternoon, Vanessa Hudgens and Brittany Snow were spotted enjoying one another's company in Hollywood on Wednesday (July 21).
The "Sucker Puch" sweetie and her actress pal busily chatted amongst one another while Miss Hudgens smilingly showed off a henna tattoo on her palm.

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Zac and Vanessa: "Charlie St. Cloud" Couple

Stepping out for a fun-filled evening, Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens were spotted at the Los Angeles premiere of “Charlie St. Cloud” last night (July 20).
The “High School Musical” couple looked to be in good spirits as they arrived at the Regency Village Theatre in Westwood, posing for the paparazzi before heading inside.
Zac looked dapper in a black suit with a black tie and white button-up shirt, while Vanessa donned a sexy ivory dress.

JWoww: "I Get Ready Faster Than Most of the Boys"

She’s certainly made a career for herself thanks to MTV’s “Jersey Shore,” and Jenni Farley recently had the opportunity to work with Maxim Magazine.
During an interview with the men’s mag, JWoww revealed who has the better grade of guidos, saying, “The Long Island ones are good friends of mine and they’re more extreme in their guido-ness than Jersey ones. Sorry, Jersey!”

Celebrity Breakups | Celebrity

Lately Mel Gibson has been taking a ton of heat for his horrible verbal abuse of Oksana Grigorieva as heard on a series of taped conversations, but police are looking into Oksana’s involvement as well.
According to a report, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department is investigating Grigorieva for possible extortion charges, as she’s thought to have blackmailed Gibson with the tapes.

Ali and Dina Visit Locked-Up Lindsay Lohan

Doing their best to keep their loved one in the highest possible spirits, Ali and Dina Lohan were spotted arriving at Century Regional Detention Facility in Lynwood, California on Wednesday (July 21).
While the mother and sister of Lindsay Lohan stayed for just over an hour, there's no confirmation as to whether they were able to see LiLo - as visitation is normally on weekends, though the jail can make exceptions.

British PM: British troops could start pulling out of Afghanistan in 2011

Visiting British Prime Minister David Cameron attends a joint press conference after his meeting with U.S. President Obama (not pictured) at the East Room of the White House in Washington D.C., capital of the

United States, July 20, 2010. (Xinhua/Zhang Jun)

British foreign secretary hails success of Kabul Conference

Serbian PM arrives in Bosnia with message of reconciliation

U.S. Senate passes jobless benefits bill

People wait in line to enter the NYCHires Job Fair in New York February 24, 2010. (Xinhua/R

Israeli army confirms Gaza strike

Merkel defends her government performance amid lowest popularity

Russia accuses U.S. of "abducting" its citizen

Obama signs financial regulation reform bill

U.S. President Barack Obama signs the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act alongside Senator Chris Dodd (C) and Representative Barney Frank (R) at the Ronald Reagan Building in Washington, DC. (Xinhua/AFP)

Series of deadly attacks in Iraq related to U.S. pullout plan: analysts

Jul 21, 2010

Mila Kunis and Justin Timberlake: Flirty Friends | Celebrity-gossip.net

Making for another long day on set, Mila Kunis and Justin Timberlake were together again in New York City on Wednesday (July 21).
The "That 70's Show" cutie and her "Sexy Back" co-star flirtingly giggled with one another while filming scenes for their new movie, "Friends with Benefits".

Justin Bieber Mania Takes Over LA | Celebrity-gossip.net

Over 50 killed in Iraqi bomb attacks

Relatives look at the X-rays of an injured man in the grounds of a local hospital in the capital Baghdad. A suicide bomber targeting anti-Qaeda militiamen being paid their wages killed 45 people west of Baghdad on Sunday, in Iraq's deadliest single attack in more than two months. (Xinhua/AFP)

China wants to see peaceful Afghanistan: FM

Afghan President Hamid Karzai (R) meets with Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi in Kabul, July 20, 2010. (Xinhua/Wang Yan)

Iran holds funeral for victims in mosque bombings

People mourn during a funeral ceremony of the victims of two bomb blasts in Zahedan, capital of Iran's southeastern Sistan-Baluchestan Province, on July 17, 2010. Iran on Saturday held a funeral for 27 people killed in a bombing attack in Zahedan, with tens of thousands attending the ceremony. Iran's deputy police chief Ahmad Reza Radan said Saturday that his troops have arrested 40 suspects who aimed to create insecurity in Zahedan, the semi-official Fars News Agency reported. (Xinhua/Saeed Saberi/Isna News Agency

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