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U.S singer Madonna performs on stage, during her Sticky and Sweet tour at the O2 arena, in London, Saturday, July 4 2009. Madonna Sued Over Perfume Logo
This year is proving to be a trying one for Madonna, at least legally. Only two months after dismissing the "laughable" suit that "Girls Gone Wild" founder Joe Francis... (photo: AP / Joel Ryan) Rollingstone
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David Peters, right, and Luke Whited, a gay couple who were joined in a civil union in their home state of Illinois, show their rings inside the Bourbon Pub, a gay bar, after being interviewed about President Obama's statement of support of gay marriage, in New Orleans, Wednesday, May 9, 2012. Gay marriage a distant dream around the world
BANGKOK (AP) — China's government considered homosexuality a mental disorder until 2001. Mobs in Senegal have disinterred bodies of men they believe were gays and dragged... (photo: AP / Gerald Herbert) my SA
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Marzipan fruits and vegetables at Harrods NZ fruit and vegetable industry deeply worried about fruit fly find
An Auckland suburb has been put under biosecurity lock-down after the discovery of a Queensland fruit fly. The single male fruit fly was caught in a routine surveillance... (photo: Creative Commons / Flickr upload bot) Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Brain Cancer, Human Brain Bigger is better: Brain size affects intelligence
Melbourne, May 10: "Size does matter" could be true for human brains as well, as a new study shows that brain size can have an affect not only on people`s thoughts and... (photo: Creative Commons / Susan NYC) The Siasat Daily
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 KLps1 - australian dollar - aussie dollar - currency. (ps1) World stocks dip as China trade data disappoints
HONG KONG (AP) — World stock markets were mostly lower Thursday, as disappointing Chinese trade data added to investor gloom over the Europe's brewing sovereign debt... (photo: WN/Pat Seng) my SA
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 KLps1 - australian dollar - aussie dollar - currency. (ps1) Markets Live: Stocks set for early losses
Australian shares are expected to start the day with losses after global markets fell amid concern Greece's debt crisis is worsening as the nation struggles to form a... (photo: WN/Pat Seng) Canberra Times
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Cuts to foreign aid 'could cost 250,000 lives' Cuts to foreign aid 'could cost 250,000 lives'
BITTER disappointment at the budget decision to strip back promised foreign aid worth almost $3 billion over the next four years has quickly turned to cynicism within... (photo: UN / Eskinder Debebe) Canberra Times
Africa   Aid   Guinea   Photos   UN   Wikipedia: Aid
A Palestinian man exchanges currency, in the in city of Rafah the southern Gaza Strip, the U.S. dollar and shekel in black markets in the Gaza Strip on Sep. 20, 2011. Significant increase to the U.S. dollar $1000 against Israel 3.63. shekel in the Palestinian territories, the first time in five years, gets high for the dollar a due to protests in Israel, analysts said economy Palestinian. ( Photo by Ahmed Deeb/WN) Dollar drop just what the doc ordered
The Australian dollar's slide towards parity with the US dollar began at the end of last month, as the market began factoring in a Reserve Bank rate cut on May 1. It... (photo: WN / Ahmed Deeb) Canberra Times
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 KLps1 - australian dollar - aussie dollar - currency. (ps1) World stocks fall amid Greek political chaos
BANGKOK (AP) -- World stock markets fell Wednesday, with Japan's Nikkei closing at a three-month low, as political turmoil in Greece pushed the debt-crippled country... (photo: WN/Pat Seng) The Associated Press
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Passengers waiting at New Delhi's IGI Airport-Delhi-India. Passengers are poised to see flight costs take off
AIRFARES will go up after the airport tax is increased by $8 to $55 per passenger as of July. Operators of 10 airports will be charged to recover the cost of airport... (photo: WN / Sayali Santosh Kadam) The Daily Telegraph Australia
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Delay urged on indigenous referendum Delay urged on indigenous referendum
A REFERENDUM to recognise indigenous Australians in the Constitution should be delayed until after next year because of the "toxicity" that will surround the next federal... (photo: UN / Devra Berkowitz) The Australian
Defeat   Election   Indigenous   Photos   Warning   Wikipedia: Indigenous peoples
Former Australian Prime Minister, Kevin Rudd gestures during a press conference, in Brisbane, Australia, Friday, Feb. 24, 2012. Rudd announced Friday that he will attempt to grab back leadership of the country, directly challenging the current prime minister amid a bitter power struggle that has been brewing for weeks. (AP Photo/Tertius Pickard) Treasurer matches PM's breach of faith
AT the height of the global financial crisis Kevin Rudd decided to use socialism to save capitalism; now that the crisis has passed, Wayne Swan has decided to use... (photo: AP / Tertius Pickard) The Australian
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SBS gets funds for Indigenous TV channel SBS gets funds for Indigenous TV channel
A free-to-air national Indigenous television channel will be set up by SBS, staffed mainly by Indigenous Australians. The Federal Budget provides $63 million over four... (photo: UN / Devra Berkowitz) Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Funds   Indigenous   Photos   Television   UN   Wikipedia: Indigenous peoples
Nissan - Automaker Asia stocks rise as Europe shockwaves fade
Click photo to enlargeMen walk in front of the electronic stock board of a securities firm in Tokyo, Tuesday, May 8, 2012. Asian stock markets staged a modest recovery... (photo: WN / Rubielyn Bunag) Denver Post
Economy   Market   Photos   Stock   Wikipedia: Nissan Motors
New Zealand Dollar - NZ Currency - Money - Forex. NZ dollar up against euro
The New Zealand dollar rose against the euro as investors digested the implications of leadership changes in France and Greece which may herald less support for Europe's... (photo: Public Domain) NZ Herald
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Indian batsman Rahul Dravid hits a shot during third cricket test match against West Indies in Mumbai, India, Saturday ,Nov. 26, 2011. Rajasthan look to consolidate their momentum
Pune, May 7 (IANS) Rajasthan Royals arrested a four-match losing streak by beating Kings XI Punjab by 43 runs in their last Indian Premier League (IPL) match and their... (photo: AP / Rajanish Kakade) Newstrack India
Cricket   Photos   Sports   Star   Wikipedia: Rahul Dravid
Actress-model and Estee Lauder spokesperson Elizabeth Hurley poses for photos during an appearance at Saks Fifth Avenue store for Breast Cancer Awareness in Beverly Hills, Calif. Friday, Oct. 5, 2007. Elizabeth Hurley is Mummy Two to Shane's children
However, her relationship with Mummy One is clearly still in its early stages. Sitting between Warne and his ex-wife at a sporting event, 46-year-old Hurley looked... (photo: AP / Damian Dovarganes) Gulf News
Actress   Celebrity   Kids   Photos   Wikipedia: Elizabeth Hurley
India Kolkata Knight Rider Captain Gautam Bhambir during the Practice Sssion at Eden Garden  in Kolkata in Eastern India City Gambhir is a brilliant captain, says Lee
SHARE AND DISCUSSTweetKolkata Knight Riders captain Gautam Gambhir celebrates after the dismissal of Pune Warriors India batsman Manish Pandey during the IPL 5 match at... (photo: WN / Bhaskar Mallick) The Times of India
Cricket   Kolkata   Photos   Sports   Wikipedia: Kolkata Knight Riders
Ron Paul / wam2 Ron Paul Could Still Win Enough Delegates To Deny Mitt Romney The Republican Nomination
Share Despite what you may have heard from the mainstream media, Mitt Romney does not have the Republican nomination locked up. In fact, he is rapidly losing delegates... (photo: GFDL / Bbsrock) Pakalert Press
Election   Photos   Politics   Voting   Wikipedia: Ron Paul
1/1/2012, New Year, Fireworks in KLCC, Malaysia. Oyster festival attracts Canberrans to the coast
Kaleen family Annelise Fox and Warwick Pitt, with their children Emilia, 4, and Arlo, 1, enjoy freshly-shucked oysters at the Narooma Oyster festival. Photo: Tim Burke... (photo: WN / Periasamy) Canberra Times
Attracts   Family   Festival   Oyster   Photos   Wikipedia: Festival
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