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Kylie Minogue's new album debuted at No 2 on the Aussie music charts, but the Brits made her No 1.

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SHE missed out on the top spot on the Australian music charts, but pop princess Kylie Minogue is number one in the UK.
The singer's new album Aphrodite has made its debut at number two on the ARIA music charts, behind rapper Eminem's Recovery.
While music's bad boy kept her from the top of the albums chart in Australia, it was the other way around in the UK with the 42-year-old singer kicking the rapper out of the top spot he held last week.
"I've been completely overwhelmed by the reaction to Aphrodite and to hear that the album has gone to number one is the most amazing news. I am ecstatic," Minogue said.

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Sea lions abandon Galapagos Islands for warm Peruvian waters - Telegraph

Sea lions play on the rocky shore of Ochoa beach in the Galapagos Islands Photo: EPA

According to the Peru-based Organisation of Research and Conservation of Aquatic Animals (Orca), it is the first recorded instance of a colony of Galapagos sea lions abandoning their familiar waters around the archipelago, which belongs to neighbouring Ecuador. About 30 of the animals in the group have moved.

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Easter Island's population doubles for solar eclipse

Moais, stone statues of the Rapa Nui culture, in Easter Island, 3700 km off the Chilean coast. Picture: AFP/Martin Bernetti

TOURISTS and scientists poured into Easter Island ahead of this morning's solar eclipse, a mixed blessing of sorts for the tiny Pacific outpost. An estimated 4000 tourists, scientists, photographers, filmmakers and journalists flocked to the Chilean island of only 160 square kilometres at the weekend, doubling the population.

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Angelina Jolie gets inner-thigh tattoo for Brad Pitt

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Angelina Jolie told MTV News that she got a tattoo on her inner thigh for Brad Pitt. The new ink can be seen in the August issue of Vanity Fair.

By Soraya Roberts

Sunday, July 11th 2010, 10:24 AM

Zoe Saldana strips down to her skivvies as the new face - and body - for Calvin Klein underwear

BY Cristina Everett

Originally Published:Thursday, July 8th 2010, 9:31 AM
Updated: Thursday, July 8th 2010, 11:16 AM

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Zoe Saldana follows in the footsteps of Eva Mendes, Hillary Swank and Scarlett Johannson as the new model for Calvin Klein underwear.

Rearing to go! Big butts are summer 2010's hottest trend

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Kim Kardashian (l.) and Jennifer Lopez (r.) are both known for their bootylicious rear ends. Lucky for them, big butts are in this summer.

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Monday, July 12th 2010, 4:00 AM

Lindsay Lohan's ex-girlfriend, Samantha Ronson, defends her against Joan Rivers on Twitter

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Samantha Ronson (l.), Lindsay Lohan's ex-girlfriend, came out in support of the troubled starlet this weekend when Joan Rivers (m.) Twitter-slammed LiLo.

By Soraya Roberts

Monday, July 12th 2010, 4:00 AM

It's 'terrible' Mel Gibson's racist rants released, but I'm not behind them: ex Oksana Grigorieva

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Oksana Grigorieva told reporters she wasn't behind the release of ex Mel Gibson's racist rants.

By Jane H. Furse
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Monday, July 12th 2010, 4:00 AM

Mel Gibson's ex-gal pal thinks "it's terrible" that tapes she secretly recorded of the star's racist rants went public - and says she's not the one who leaked them.
Oksana Grigorieva, who has been locked in a monumental breakup with the anger-challenged Gibson, told reporters for TMZ she never wanted the explosive tapes out there.
Grigorieva would not comment on the ordeal and said she had no idea how the tapes got out.
"It's terrible," she said, that they were released.
Gibson, however, doesn't buy it and has filed a contempt motion against Grigorieva, accusing her of leaking the recording to gain the upper hand in court.

Mullet dresses: Fear the mullet

Urban Dictionary defines the mullet haircut as: 'Business in the front, Party in the back. May also be called a Tennessee Waterfall. The hairstyle, made famous by MacGyver and Captain Planet in the 1980s, has mercifully gone the way of the dodo, but somebody decided it'd be a good idea to apply it to dresses, of all things. We'll allow the return of shoulder pads, but this is just unacceptable. Click through to see who's trying to reincarnate the mullet ... as a dress.

Ahh one of the trend's funniest pitfalls: Looking like a peacock. Thanks for illustrating the point, Kate Hudson!

Published: 07/09/2010 16:18:51

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BAD girls, Jul 12, 2010

Been naughty? One flip through these bad-to-the-bone styles should set you straight. Check out the divalicous stars who are donning leather, lace and skintight rubber in a new wave of dominatrix chic.

Katy Perry may dress like a bad girl, but she's all good on the inside. The songstress says she used a simple trick to tame her famed British ladies' man Russell Brand – she denied him sex.

In the August issue of Esquire UK, the sexy 25-year-old singer opened up about her husband-to-be as she posed topless in leather pants, her finger placed seductively in her mouth.

Published: 07/12/2010 04:00:00

Credits: Yu Tsai for Esquire UK

Kim Kardashian pours herself into white jumpsuit for 2010 Bullrun Rally in New York

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Kim Kardashian, serving as official 'flag girl', attends the 2010 AMP Energy Bullrun Rally kick off at Pier 54 on July 10, 2010 in New York City.

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Shakira's Closing Ceremony World Cup Performance

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Pamela Anderson's Belated Birthday Bash

Ringing in her 43rd birthday in style, Pamela Anderson was the guest of honor at Fluxx nightclub in San Diego, California on Friday (July 9).
The former “Baywatch” bombshell looked hot in a white silky romper as she mingled all night with friends and fans, and was handed a giant birthday cake compliments of the popular nightclub.

Nicole Scherzinger: Marvelous in Manchester

Stepping out for another day of work duties, Nicole Scherzinger was spotted brightening up the scenery in Manchester, England on Sunday (July 11).
Donning a lovely Karen Millen dress, the former Pussycat Dolls singer looked fabulous as she greeted fans at her hotel before embarking on the third day of auditions in the UK locale.

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Carrie Underwood and Mike Fisher: Honeymoon Bound

Fresh off of exchanging nuptials, Carrie Underwood and Mike Fisher were all smiles as they headed off on their honeymoon on Sunday (July 11).
Having tied the knot during a Georgia ceremony the previous day, the country cutie and her hockey playing hubby trekked through the terminal at LAX ahead of the outbound flight.

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Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth: Toluca Lake Lovers

Jumping back into the spotlight, Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth were spotted meandering about their Toluca Lake neighborhood on Sunday (July 11).
Timing the public sightings to coincide with new episodes of "Hannah Montana," the Disney darling and her Aussie beau looked ever the happy twosome as they enjoyed a leisurely weekend day together.

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Ashley Greene: Hollywood Hottie

Bringing an end to a relaxing weekend on the west coast, Ashley Greene was spotted making her way around in West Hollywood on Sunday (July 11).
Always easy on the eyes, the Alice Cullen cutie looked casual cute as she chatted on her cell phone while tending to her errand needs ahead of another work week.

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Sofia Vergara: Ischia Birthday Babe

Putting her beauty on full display, Sofia Vergara was looking fabulous as she attended the opening day of the Ischia Global Film and Music Festival in Ischia, Italy on Sunday (July 11).
The Colombian beauty donned a sexy little dress which showed off her curvy figure as she took in the happenings while also being presented with a cake in honor of her 38th birthday - which was on Saturday.

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Shakira's Closing Ceremony World Cup Performance

Bringing an end to a month of world class sporting action, Shakira took the stage at the closing ceremony of the 2010 FIFA football World Cup on Sunday (July 11).
Making for quite the appropriate choice, the Colombian beauty dazzled the crowd as she enthusiastically performed the World Cup theme song "Waka Waka" to the joy of the thousands in attendance.

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Cuban leader, former Panamanian president meet in Havana

HAVANA, July 11 (Xinhua) -- Cuban President Raul Castro met with visiting former Panamanian President Martin Torrijos, local media reported on Sunday.

At the meeting, Torrijos and Castro discussed "international issues of mutual concern," said the local NNTV, adding that Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez also attended the dialogue.

Small plane crashes in New Zealand

Libya aid ship to continue to Gaza: organizers

Global investment promotion center to be set up in August - Taiwan News Online

China bank lending - Taiwan News Online

Chinese banks issued 603.4 billion yuan (US$89.1 billion) in new loans in June, down from May, the central bank said yesterday, as Beijing works to gradually works to cool the economy. Bank lending in May had reached 639.4 billion yuan, but the government has rolled out a series of measures to restrain the supply of credit for fear of an asset bubble in the booming economy. The figures meant lending for the first half of the year reached 62 percent of the government's annual target, indicating credit growth will likely slow in the coming months, Dow Jones Newswires reported.

Yilan government proves its request of subsidy for the forkgame festival - Taiwan News Online

15 militants killed in NW Pakistan - People's Daily Online

At least 15 militants were killed and five others injured in a fresh strike launched on Sunday by the Pakistani army in various areas of Upper Orakzai Agency in the country's northwest tribal area, reported local media Geo News.

According to the report, various suspected hideouts in Baliana, Torask and Torsamt were pounded in the Sunday's fresh action by the Pakistani security forces, leaving at least four militant hideouts destroyed.

The army has also launched a search operation in Orakzai and suspected vehicles and individuals are being thoroughly searched, said the report.

Source: Xinhua

11 Pakistanis killed by Afghan Taliban - People's Daily Online

Suspected Taliban insurgents killed at least 11 Pakistanis and left three other injured who crossed into Afghanistan in order to detour around a dangerous part of the border area, reported local media Daily Times on Sunday.

According to the report, some gunmen opened fire on Saturday at a bus carrying the Pakistani travellers as they made their way from Kurram Agency to Peshawar city via Afghanistan.

50,000 people gather to commemorate victims of Srebrenica massacre - People's Daily Online

An estimated 50,000 people attended the 15th anniversary of the massacre in Srebrenica, during which the remains of 775 identified victims were buried on Sunday at the Potocari Memorial Center, just outside the town of Srebrenica, reported Radio Sarajevo.

13 Taliban militants killed in S. Afghanistan - People's Daily Online

Afghan and NATO-led troops eliminated 13 Taliban fighters including their commander Mullah Shahabudin in southern Zabul province, spokesman for provincial administration Mohammad Jan Rasouli said Sunday.

"Afghan and international troops raided Taliban hideout in Shahbaz village of Shahjoi district early today as a result 13 rebels including their commander Mullah Shahabudin were killed," Rasouli told Xinhua.

Uganda, Ireland discuss Iran sanctions over nuclear enrichment program - People's Daily Online

The Ugandan and Irish foreign ministers on Monday met here and discussed among others the sanctions against Iran over its uranium enrichment program.

Sam Kutesa, Uganda's foreign minister, told reporters here shortly after meeting his Irish counterpart Micheal Martin that Uganda explained why it voted for a recent UN Security Council resolution to endorse sanctions on Iran.

China emerges as the top foreign investor in Uganda - People's Daily Online

China has emerged as the leading source of foreign direct investment (FDI) in Uganda for the just concluded 2009/2010 financial year despite the global economic downturn, said a report released on Thursday.

According to the Uganda Investment Authority (UIA) report ranking the country's sources of investment for the 2009/2010 financial year, China established 31 projects in the East African country with a total planned investment of 245 million U.S dollars, creating 5,568 jobs.

Over 40 dead as two bomb blasts rock Ugandan capital, terrorist attack possible: official - People's Daily Online

More than 40 people are feared dead after two bomb explosions rocked Kampala, Uganda's capital, on Sunday night, according to a local official.

"Over 40 people could have been killed in the blasts," said Moses Sakira, deputy director of Criminal Investigation Department. He said almost all of the victims were adults.

People's Daily Online - Former Microsoft chief Tang Jun fights back, Jul 12, 2010

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President Hu stesses economic restructuring, agricultural production - People's Daily Online, Jul 12, 2010

Chinese President Hu Jintao (R Front) meets with officers and soldiers of the Chinese People's Liberation Army in Luoyang City, central China's Henan Province. President Hu was on an inspection tour in Henan Province July 9-11. (Xinhua)  

S Korea to provide more information, technology assistance to Myanmar - People's Daily Online

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