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Daily Mail Pays Melania Trump Damages Over Escort Claim

Britain's Daily Mail newspaper on Wednesday apologised to US First Lady Melania Trump and agreed to pay her damages...

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Melania Trump Wins Damages From Daily Mail Over ‘escort’ Allegation

The UK’s Daily Mail newspaper has agreed to pay damages and costs to the first lady of the United States over an...

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Fleetwood Mac Members Announce New Album

Members of blues-rock powerhouse Fleetwood Mac on Tuesday announced a new album that will bring together all of the...

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New York $40mn Attraction Puts World In Miniature

In troubling political times, New York's latest tourist attraction offers visitors international escapism -- a $40...

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New York Raises Criminal Age of Responsibility To 18

New York has signed into law raising the age of criminal responsibility to 18, leaving just one state -- North Carolina...

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Jidenna, Sarkodie Join One Africa Music Festival Line

Jidenna and Sarkodie have joined the host of artistes who will be performing at the One Africa Music Festival at the...

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Kylie Jenner Gets Her Own Spin-Off Show

In case you haven't grown tired of keeping up with the Kardashians, they're about to get more airtime. The youngest of...

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Mining Giant BHP Rejects Radical Restructure Proposal

Mining giant BHP Billiton Tuesday rejected an activist hedge fund proposal that it restructure the business and spin...

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UN Chief Urges New Bid To End Western Sahara Dispute

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is proposing a new diplomatic push to end the decades-old dispute over Western...

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Composer Du Yun Wins Pulitzer For Trafficking Opera

Chinese-born composer Du Yun won the Pulitzer Prize for music on Monday for "Angel's Bone," an experimental opera that...

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US, Mexico, Canada In Joint Bid For 2026 World Cup

The United States, Mexico and Canada announced a joint bid to stage the 2026 World Cup on Monday, aiming to become the...

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Road Salt Runoff Threatens US, Canada Lakes

Salting of roads in winter helps drivers navigate snow and ice, but the runoff may be irreparably damaging freshwater...

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India’s Flipkart Raises $1.4 Bn From Microsoft, EBay, Tencent

A record funding round worth $1.4 billion has shored up India's top e-commerce company Flipkart in its fight against...

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India’s Flipkart Raises $1.4 Bn From Microsoft, EBay, Tencent

India's top e-commerce company Flipkart announced Monday it had raised $1.4 billion in a record funding round that...

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New York Harnesses Future With Passion For the Past

Museums, apps and real estate: New Yorkers are taking a breather from the city's constant drive for renewal by delving...

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Dancers Remember Madonna’s Tour That Shook Pop World

Music, dance, homosexuality, celebrity, masturbation, religion -- the explosive combination infused Madonna's "Blond...

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Alec Baldwin’s Donald Trump Meets His Supporters On ‘SNl’

"Saturday Night Live" returned after weeks away and opened with Alec Baldwin's President Donald Trump taking time to...

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Ethiopian Band Wins Fans By Melding Rock With African Sounds

At a hotel in Addis Ababa well-known for hosting jazz greats, thousands of fans lined up on a Saturday night to...

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DC United Turn Tables On New York City FC

Luciano Acosta scored his second goal of the Major League Soccer season as DC United avenged their worst defeat since...