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  • Virginia hikers hit by runaway car Virginia hikers hit by runaway car

    A parade in the US state of Virginia has been ended by an horrendous car crash. Over 50 people were injured in an incident where a car ploughed into the crowd whose members had been hiking through the area. More than a dozen people were seriously injured in the crash, which took place during the Trail Days festival in the town of Damascus in northern Virginia. Ambulances ferried the ...

  • Israel concerned Russian arms will reach enemies Israel concerned Russian arms will reach enemies

    Israel has warned Russia about sending arms to Syria. Justice Minister Tzipi Livni has spoken on Channel Two television's Meet the Press to condemn shipments of arms from Russia that she said may be used against Israel. She said: "These are not just any weapons, they are tie-breakers, and that's why there is a responsibility with all world powers, certainly Russia, not to supply such ...

  • Syrian bomb disposal experts on high alert Syrian bomb disposal experts on high alert

    At least eight people have been killed and ten others injured in a bomb attack in the Syrian capital, Damascus. The incident took place in the north of the city, where cars and buildings were set alight by a bomb. The bomb had been concealed in another car which was parked near a school in the Rukn Eddin neighbourhood. Another explosive device was defused by military experts who had ...

  • Iranian spies die in dawn hanging Iranian spies die in dawn hanging

    Two spies have been hanged in Iran following a Revolutionary Court judgement. Press TV has reported the spies, who worked for the US Central Intelligence Agency and the Israeli spy agency, the Mossad, were hanged at dawn on Sunday. Sentenced to death by the Revolutionary Court, the men have been named as Mohammad Heidari, a Mossad agent and Kourosh Ahmadi, who was convicted of working for ...

  • Texas takes on large oil firms Texas takes on large oil firms

    BP and Halliburton are being sued by the state of Texas over one of the worst oil spills in US history. Texas has become the latest complainant in allegations that both companies engaged in "misconduct" for their role in the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill. Four other states that have sued BP and other companies in connection to the spill. Alabama and Louisiana filed complaints in 2010 ...

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Pride & Prejudice

Pride & Prejudice

Keira Knightley is a naturally beautiful actress, but when she laughs, her face creases in a way that makes her look slightly devilish (or at least wickedly mischievous), which is why she is so perfectly cast as Elizabeth Bennett, the stubborn, willful, fiercely independent h ... ...

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  • Gay marriage can now take place in France

    France has legalised same-sex marriage, becoming the 14th country to do so. President Francois Hollande signed the bill into law following months of bitter political debate, including a legal challenge by the right-wing opposition. On Friday the Constitutional Council threw out the challenge, allowing the president to sign the documents. The legislation also legalises gay ...

  • Example Erin McNaught married

    Musician Elliot Gleave aka Example got married to fiancee Erin McNaugh here this weekend after six months of engagement. The two got married May 17 and Example, 30, announced the news to his fans through Twitter. "It's 7.30 a.m. Just going for a little 6 mile jog. Ceremony starts in six hours. Not sure if this is normal protocol for your wedding day?" he posted Friday. On Saturday he posted a ...

  • David Beckham loves styling daughter

    Celebrity footballer David Beckham reportedly loves to style daughter Harper and has taken over the duty of styling her. David, who recently announced retirement from the sport, like to maker 22-month-old daughter wear bright clothes whereas wife Victoria has a different choice. "Victoria has always dressed Harper beautifully, but lately it's been David who's taken the reins. David tends to ...

  • Brown has soft spot for Tran

    Singer Chris Brown reportedly has a soft corner for ex-girlfriend Karrueche Tran. The duo dated for a few months before Brown famously reconciled his relation with singer Rihanna. However, he is said to have kept in touch with Tran. "I don't know if he's in love with Karrueche, but he loves her. Being in love with someone is different than loving them," hollywoodlife.com quoted a source as ...

  • Israel to keep preventing arms transfer to Hezbollah

    Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said his government remains committed to prevent transfer of the advanced weaponry to Lebanese militant group Hezbollah. "We are acting in accordance with the policy we had set to prevent as much as possible the transfer of advanced weapons to Hezbollah and terror elements," reported Xinhua citing Netanyahu as saying Sunday. "The Israeli ...

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