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Oct 17, 2010
X Factor 2010: Dannii Minogue beats Cheryl Cole yet again in fashion battle in a Victoria Beckham dress
Style wars: Dannii Minogue wore a beige asymmetrical Victoria Beckham column dress (left), while Cheryl Cole opted for a strapless black Azzaro jumpsuit on Saturday's X Factor
Style wars: Dannii Minogue wore a beige asymmetrical
Mexico plane crash kills 4 on medical aid mission
TIJUANA, Mexico (AP) -- A light plane carrying four U.S. citizens on a medical aid flight crashed in Baja California, killing all four aboard, Mexican authorities said Sunday.
Multiculturalism in Germany has 'utterly failed', claims Chancellor Angela Merkel
Hard line: Angela Merkel, pictured giving a speech to Christian Democrat youths yesterday, said immigrants had to work harder at immersing themselves into German society
Chile's president brings mine rocks for the Queen and David Cameron
Mr Piñera hopes to use the international admiration gained by the rescue of the 33 miners in a clockwork operation to forge trade links with Britain, France and Germany.
Top 20 most influential people in the Tea Party movement: 10-1
Dick Armey, Michele Bachmann, Glenn Beck and Christine O?Donnell
Dick Armey, Michele Bachmann, Glenn Beck and Christine O?Donnell
10. Christine O’Donnell, Republican candidate for Senate in Delaware
A marketing consultant and Tea-party backed candidate for the US Senate, Christine O’Donnell burst onto the national ..
Bill Clinton back out campaigning 'for everybody that helped Hillary run for president' against Obama
Fear and loathing in the American body politic is not confined to the anti-tax Tea Party. Across the spectrum of the Democratic party, every hue is feeling it too.
With a fortnight to go to the midterms, moderate "Blue Dog" Democrats are in big trouble. The party's left-wing "Yellow Dogs" are up in arms about being taken for granted by the White House "hippy bashers". Even black bloggers are warning ..
Television hit Downton Abbey helps save the real stately home where it is filmed
Now its also leading to a revival in the fortunes of the magnificent house in which it is set.
Highclere Castle, the 'High Elizabethan' style pile, is undergoing a much needed £11m refurbishment to restore it to its former glory thanks to the renewed interest in the 50 room mansion sparked by the ITV show.
Healthy brain gene linked to depression
Researchers hope that the discovery could lead to new treatments and early diagnosis of the condition that affects one in five people in Britain during their lifetime.
The team at Yale University have found that a gene called MKP-1 is twice as active in those that are depressed than those with good mental health.
The team at Yale University have found that a gene called MKP-1 is twice as active in those that are depressed than those with good mental health.
Everton 2 Liverpool 0: match report
Goal-getter: Tim Cahill celebrates putting Everton in front Photo: PA
The Royal Bank of Scotland had better hope the £300 million cheque John W Henry deposited into their accounts on Friday to buy Liverpool is non-refundable. After watching Everton condemn his new investment to another week in the relegation zone, he would be forgiven for wanting his money back.
The Royal Bank of Scotland had better hope the £300 million cheque John W Henry deposited into their accounts on Friday to buy Liverpool is non-refundable. After watching Everton condemn his new investment to another week in the relegation zone, he would be forgiven for wanting his money back.
Chile miners attend Mass at San Jose mine
Rescued miner Omar Reygadas (C) gestures at the end of a mass service at the San Jose mine near Copiapo Photo: AP
But not all the miners felt ready to return to the site where 33 flags representing each of the men flutter on a hillside above the entrance to the San Jose mine in the barren Atacama Desert.
But not all the miners felt ready to return to the site where 33 flags representing each of the men flutter on a hillside above the entrance to the San Jose mine in the barren Atacama Desert.
Pentagon braced for the release of 400,000 Iraq files on Wikileaks
Robert Gates has said that the leak of classified information from Jan 2004 to Dec 2009 had not revealed any 'sensitive intelligence sources or methods' Photo: REUTERS
A task force of 120 people has been assembled to assess the potential implications and damage of the disclosure of the documents, which promises to eclipse the recent release of more than 70,000 classified US military files on the ..
A task force of 120 people has been assembled to assess the potential implications and damage of the disclosure of the documents, which promises to eclipse the recent release of more than 70,000 classified US military files on the ..
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Spending cuts: We have to see this through - Osborne
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Multiculturalism has failed – Merkel
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Service of thanks for Chilean miners
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Cuts will not hit cyber defence budget
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Fifa could delay World Cup decisions
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Obama fights Republican avalanche
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Pope canonises first Australian saint
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Police failures 'damage UK authority'
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Kidnapped Briton 'in good spirits'
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Severn barrage plan likely to be sunk
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CofE parish plans move to Rome
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Millions protest over Sarkozy's cuts
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Tiger summit offers 'last chance'
Last 13 countries with wild tigers to meet as deforestation and poaching push animal to extinction
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Obama India visit: Indian jet deal may create 27,000 jobs in US
WASHINGTON: The Obama Administration is eyeing on the lucrative multi-billion dollar tender for medium multi-role combat aircraft of Indian Air Force as this has the potential to create a whooping 27,000 jobs in the US.
At a time, when unemployment rate continues to be at low ebb and US President Barack Obama is struggling to create fresh jobs; such a deal bagged by an American company could give him a big political boost.
Read more: Obama India visit: Indian jet deal may create 27,000 jobs in US - The Times of India http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/Obama-India-visit-Indian-jet-deal-may-create-27000-jobs-in-US/articleshow/6763160.cms#ixzz12dasaQ00
At a time, when unemployment rate continues to be at low ebb and US President Barack Obama is struggling to create fresh jobs; such a deal bagged by an American company could give him a big political boost.
Read more: Obama India visit: Indian jet deal may create 27,000 jobs in US - The Times of India http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/Obama-India-visit-Indian-jet-deal-may-create-27000-jobs-in-US/articleshow/6763160.cms#ixzz12dasaQ00
Pope Benedict XVI canonises Australia's first saint
VATICAN CITY: Pope Benedict XVI formally recognised Australia's first saint, Mary MacKillop, at a mass in Saint Peter's Square in the Vatican on Sunday in front of some 50,000 cheering pilgrims.
Speaking in Latin, the pope also canonised Canada's Brother Andre and four other saints from Italy, Poland and Spain and declared that "throughout the Church they be honoured devoutly among all the saints."
Speaking in Latin, the pope also canonised Canada's Brother Andre and four other saints from Italy, Poland and Spain and declared that "throughout the Church they be honoured devoutly among all the saints."
27 killed in Karachi violence
ISLAMABAD: At least 27 people were killed and over 60 injured in various incidents of violence that broke out on Saturday night, hours ahead of the by-poll being held on Sunday for an assembly seat in Karachi, capital of Pakistan's Sindh province.
Most of the killings are believed to be the result of political enmity between the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) and the Awami National Party (ANP).
ANP Sindh chief Shahi Syed addressed a press conference Saturday evening and announced the party would "boycott the polls in protest". "The provincial government has failed to control the law and order and we don't think it is advisable to go to polls in such an environment," he argued.
Most of the killings are believed to be the result of political enmity between the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) and the Awami National Party (ANP).
ANP Sindh chief Shahi Syed addressed a press conference Saturday evening and announced the party would "boycott the polls in protest". "The provincial government has failed to control the law and order and we don't think it is advisable to go to polls in such an environment," he argued.
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TOKYO — Japan and Indonesia have agreed to boost Japanese language education for Indonesian nurses and caregivers coming to Japan…
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APEC ministers agree to boost food production, facilitate farm trade
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Lotte stays alive to take Game 4 of PL Climax Series
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‘Juan’ changes path; Metro Manila under signal no. 1
As of 10/18/2010 12:49 AM
MANILA, Philippines – Metro Manila was placed under public storm signal number 1 by state weather bureau PAGASA Sunday night as typhoon Juan (international name Megi) changed direction as it continued to bear down on Northern Luzon. Full article
US military help offered on typhoon ‘Juan’
As of 10/17/2010 7:04 PM
MANILA, Philippines – The United States military offered its help to the Philippines on Sunday in response to the impending onslaught of typhoon Juan. Full article
Powerful 'Juan' barrels toward northern Luzon
As of 10/17/2010 5:54 PM
MANILA, Philippines - Typhoon Juan (international codename Megi) has further intensified, with public storm warning signal number 4 raised over two provinces in the Cagayan Valley region. Full article
Black and White Movement defends Palace peace adviser
As of 10/17/2010 5:11 PM
MANILA, Philippines – Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process Teresita "Ging" Quintos Deles has found an ally in the Black and White Movement after lawmakers belong to the minority bloc in the lower House called for her resignation on Friday. Full article
Senate to hear RH bill Monday
As of 10/17/2010 2:52 PM
MANILA, Philippines – Reproductive health (RH) will be on top of the Senate agenda Monday when lawmakers hold their first hearing on Senate Bill No. 2378. Full article
'Juan' strengthens, still on track to northern Luzon
As of 10/17/2010 12:05 PM
MANILA, Philippines - Typhoon Juan has intensified further and is now posing danger to northern Luzon, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) announced Sunday. Full article
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Disabled man 'humiliated'
GRAND RAPIDS - A motivational speaker with cerebral palsy said he was humiliated when he was kicked… More
GRAND RAPIDS - A motivational speaker with cerebral palsy said he was humiliated when he was kicked… More
Banned anchor: I blame the PM
His fans see him as an aggressive but penetrating TV anchorman. But to Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, who… More
His fans see him as an aggressive but penetrating TV anchorman. But to Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, who… More
More than meets the eye
Life could soon be imitating art as food scientists make dreams come true for kids of the Roald Dahl generation. Willy Wonka's… More
Life could soon be imitating art as food scientists make dreams come true for kids of the Roald Dahl generation. Willy Wonka's… More
Foreigners flock to sale of the century
For overseas buyers with cash, America's plunging property prices are the opportunity of a lifetime. More
For overseas buyers with cash, America's plunging property prices are the opportunity of a lifetime. More
First Aussie Saint
VATICAN CITY - Tens of thousands of people have packed St. Peter's Square for the canonisation of Australia's… More
VATICAN CITY - Tens of thousands of people have packed St. Peter's Square for the canonisation of Australia's… More
Stampede at Indian temple kills 10
Police say a stampede in a packed temple in northern India has killed at least 10 people. The Tildiha village temple… More
Police say a stampede in a packed temple in northern India has killed at least 10 people. The Tildiha village temple… More
US cop killed over parking space
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An off-duty police officer in Maryland has died after he was attacked in an argument over a parking space. He was out… More
Paul Holmes: Miners' ordeal a tale for the ages
That Chilean mine rescue has been an incredible story. It stopped the world. You felt it as you watched. We sat in front… More
That Chilean mine rescue has been an incredible story. It stopped the world. You felt it as you watched. We sat in front… More
Fears for safety of British aid worker held in Somalia
Concerns mounted for the safety of a British hostage being held in Somalia last night, as Save the Children issued a plea… More
Concerns mounted for the safety of a British hostage being held in Somalia last night, as Save the Children issued a plea… More
Audrey Hepburn stamps fetch $795k for charity
A rare sheet of 10 stamps depicting Audrey Hepburn fetched 430,000 euros ($795,360) at a charity auction… More
A rare sheet of 10 stamps depicting Audrey Hepburn fetched 430,000 euros ($795,360) at a charity auction… More
Pilgrims in Rome for canonisation of Australian nun
Mary MacKillop, who died more than 100 years ago, had strong ties to New Zealand. More
Mary MacKillop, who died more than 100 years ago, had strong ties to New Zealand. More
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Opposition leads in Czech Senate elections
The opposition Social Democrats appear to be ahead in the first round of elections for the Czech Parliament's upper house… More
The opposition Social Democrats appear to be ahead in the first round of elections for the Czech Parliament's upper house… More
Titanic survivor's account sold for $42k
A first-person account of the sinking of the Titanic has fetched £20,000 (NZ$42,376) in a British auction. More
A first-person account of the sinking of the Titanic has fetched £20,000 (NZ$42,376) in a British auction. More
Jerry Hall's art collection sells for $4 million
An auction of art owned by model Jerry Hall has racked up nearly £2.5 million (NZ$4m) in sales. More
An auction of art owned by model Jerry Hall has racked up nearly £2.5 million (NZ$4m) in sales. More
Teen who strangled brother gets life in prison
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