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Conjoined twin Faith Williams, who had been fighting for life since the death of her sister Hope, died on Christmas Day in her teenage mother’s arms. Read more
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It ran out too fast for Melissa Cook, who was fatally shot by her ex-husband John Kudrytch last week while she stood behind the counter of a BP service station in Casula, in Sydney’s south-west. Read more
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The trial of Michel Fourniret — who reportedly enlisted his wife’s help to seize virgin girls to rape and kill — began March 27, 2008, with Fourniet refusing to speak unless court went into closed session and refusing to let the press take his photograph. The Times of London reported the gory details: “The couple [...]
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That’s just ridiculous. Let the man take office and accomplish a few things before we start naming schools, parks, streets, bridges, holidays — and for that matter, babies — after him…. Richard Roeper, responding today to the news (posted Friday to Change of Subject) that a Long Island elementary school will be renamed for Barack [...]
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9:25am UK, Friday December 26, 2008 At least eight people have died after a man dressed as Santa Claus opened fire at a Christmas Eve party in southern California. Bruce Jeffrey [...]
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Rex Features Cate Blanchett has revealed that all three of her pregnancies were a “surprise”. The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button star and husband Andrew Upton have three children – seven-year-old Dashiell, four-year-old Roman and eight-month-old Ignatius. “My pregnancy with Ignatius was surreal,” she told the Toronto Star. “He was a surprise. But they’ve all [...]
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No one expected to find Donna Molnar alive. Searchers had combed the brutal backcountry of rural Ontario for the housewife from the city of Hamilton, who had left her home three days earlier in the middle of a blizzard to grocery shop. Alongside his search-and-rescue dog Ace, Ray Lau on Monday tramped through the thick, [...]
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KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia – A German military helicopter yesterday rescued an Egyptian ship from pirates, but not before they shot a crew member while trying to board off the coast of Somalia, an official said. Read more
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Much discussion on the significance of the recent shoe-throwing incident involving President Bush and an Iraqi reporter. But, as history reminds us, it is not the first use of shoe as a weapon. Who could forget this moment, courtesy of Austin Powers: Read more
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Recently, in Kansas City, members of the congregation at the Praise Chapel Christian Fellowship church informed their pastor they intended to dress up like Jesus Christ – as the holy-historical personage is often depicted in artists’ images – in order to offer the public “a hard-to-miss reminder of the [Christmas] holiday’s religious roots.” (Associated Press) [...]
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MONS-EN-BAROEUL, France — It was a match made in heaven, and both families approved. The groom was a computer engineer, the bride a nursing student. Children of Moroccan immigrants, they had thrived in French society and seemed at home with its ways. Read more
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NEW DELHI — Pastoral poster images of cherubic Hindu goddesses on embroidered jackets. Indian comic strips, replete with kitschy thought balloons, on the dresses of runway models. Read more
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The United States faces the possibility of much more rapid climate change by the end of the century than previous studies have suggested, according to a new report led by the U.S. Geological Survey. Read more
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LOME, Togo — Adiza ran scared and crying into the street. Ten years old and 4-foot-9, she fled the house where she had worked for more than a year, cleaning and sweeping from before dawn until late at night. Read more
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BAGHDAD, Dec. 25 — Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki canceled an official trip to Iran, officials said Thursday, drawing surprise from colleagues in his government. Read more
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The Afghan chieftain looked older than his 60-odd years, and his bearded face bore the creases of a man burdened with duties as tribal patriarch and husband to four younger women. His visitor, a CIA officer, saw an opportunity, and reached into his bag for a small gift. Read more
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JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert on Thursday issued a “last-minute” appeal to Palestinians in the Gaza Strip to reject their Hamas rulers and stop rocket fire at Israel, warning them he would not hesitate to use force. Read more
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LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – At least six people were killed when a man dressed as Santa Claus entered his former in-laws suburban Los Angeles house and opened fire on guests at a Christmas Eve party before setting the home on fire, police said on Thursday. Read more
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So sad. The last of the 20th century’s great Brits has left us. Will anybody ever pierce our hearts and minds with the vigour of Pinter’s ever again? I doubt it. Michael, Earlston, UK Send us your comments Read more
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AP – Pope Benedict XVI walks past a statue of Baby Jesus as he celebrates the Christmas Midnight Mass in St. … Slideshow: Christmas Play Video Video: Pope celebrates Christmas Mass BBC Play Video Video: Pope: Christmas greetings for the world over AP VATICAN CITY – Pope Benedict XVI urged a world confronting a financial crisis, conflict, and [...]