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By . Dan Bloom . A toddler was found wandering the streets of London without shoes after he walked out of his nursery - where it is claimed staff hadn't noticed he was gone. Some parents have vowed to boycott the Oak Tree Nursery in East Dulwich after a driver stopped and picked up Romeo Chudasama in the middle of the road. The nursery reported the incident to Ofsted and vowed to conduct a full review - but the boy's mother said she was furious. Two-year-old Romeo Chudasama has been reunited with his mother Rekha, right, after being found wandering the streets of London by passer-by Louise Tarrant after he walked out of his nursery . Romeo’s mother Rekha, a 39-year-old bus driver, told the Evening Standard she has not taken her son back since. 'I . know accidents happen,' she said. 'If my son had hurt himself while at nursery, I . would have dealt with it. He is a very active child and very outgoing, . and he loves jumping around. 'But I can’t forgive them for letting a child go for a walk in the road.' She told ITV's London Tonight programme that her son now attends a different nursery. She said: 'You leave your child in the care of a nursery, you would expect your child to be kept safe at all times, at any given moment. 'I just imagined the worst.' Romeo was found by passing motorist Louise Tarrant, who picked him up and knocked on doors of houses along the street before returning him to the nursery 50 metres away. Ms Tarrant said the nursery didn't seem that concerned when she returned the youngster to them. She told ITV: 'He was running in the middle of the road with no shoes on. I was completely shocked. 'I picked him up and he didn’t talk or anything. I was knocking on the doors asking: “does anyone recognise this little boy?” 'There didn’t seem much concern [from the nursery].' Romeo, pictured, was found wandering the streets with no shoes on by passing motorist Louise Tarrant, who picked him up and knocked on doors of houses along the street before returning him to the nursery . The incident on Thursday last week came to light after Romeo's mother wrote about it on the East Dulwich Forum website. 'This . is not the first time!' she claimed on the forum. 'Ofsted and Southwark . Council are involved in this too. The police were also informed. 'My son was found in the road and by a . member of the public. It seems the nursery were unaware he was missing . until he was returned.' Speaking at the nursery today, a woman who described herself as the manager but would not give her name told MailOnline: 'There were things in the reports that weren't true but we don't want to comment further. 'Our statement is that the nursery's priority is the safety of the children in our care. 'The minute the incident occurred we took initial steps to notify the regulatory body and secure the main entrance of the building. 'We're going to undertake a full review with Ofsted.' The nursery's last Ofsted report in 2012 described it as 'well-established' with 22 children on the roll, all sharing access to an outdoor play area. The report rated it as good, adding: 'Good systems are in place to help safeguard children and promote their welfare. Some parents have vowed to boycott the Oak Tree Nursery in East Dulwich, pictured, after staff apparently failed to notice the youngster had gone missing . 'Staff have attended safeguarding training and have appropriate policies in place. 'This ensures they are able to take prompt action if they have any concerns regarding children's welfare.' But other parents on the East Dulwich Forum complained about standards at the nursery in recent months. One wrote: 'I was very happy with it until he went back in the New Year. The second Monday after New Year I dropped him off and found the door to be wide open and none of the staff near it. 'I went in and the nursery was very chaotic. When I picked him up after lunch the door was wide open again with no staff to be seen.' Another parent added: 'I removed my child before Easter as I wasn't happy about things - seemed too chaotic and badly run.' Southwark Council described the incident as 'very worrying' and said it had supported the family in finding an alternative nursery. A council spokesperson said: 'Ofsted is responsible for regulating and inspecting private nurseries. 'However, this incident is clearly very worrying for local parents and we are working with the nursery to help them improve their safety policies and procedures. 'The council has also been supporting the family concerned to find alternative childcare provision for their son.' The incident comes after a three-year-old boy escaped from Juneberries Day Nursery in Romford, Essex, earlier this month. He wandered onto a busy dual carriageway and was only rescued when a woman motorist and her daughter spotted him. The Romford nursery was temporarily closed as Ofsted, Havering Council and the police launched a joint inquiry.

Romeo Chudasama was found in the middle of the road in East Dulwich . He walked out of Oak Tree Nursery - where it is claimed staff hadn't noticed . Mother: 'I can’t forgive them for letting a child go for a walk in the road' Nursery manager: 'We tightened security and will conduct Ofsted review'

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London (CNN) -- Documents chronicling the life of South Africa's first black president Nelson Mandela are now freely available to his fans around the world, thanks to a new online digital archive. The Nelson Mandela Digital Archive Project contains nearly 2000 mementos from of the life of the 93-year-old, casting an intimate light on the life of the anti-apartheid leader. Documents include the earliest-known photograph of Mandela, taken in 1938 when he was 19 or 20 years old, hand-written letters and diaries written during his 27 years of imprisonment, and previously unseen drafts of the sequel to his autobiography. The archive extends from the earliest known record of Mandela -- a Methodist church membership card issued in 1929 -- to handwritten notes taken during the talks to end apartheid, and beyond. The project is a collaboration between internet giant Google, and the Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory in South Africa, where the originals are held. Google gave a $1.25m grant to help preserve and digitize thousands of archival documents held in the Johannesburg-based center -- including never-before-seen items donated by the former president himself -- so that they could reach a broader audience online. The concept behind the project is that spreading Mandela's life story will help promote a message of social justice through the world. "It is invigorating to see our combined efforts become a reality," said Verne Harris, head of the Nelson Mandela Center of Memory. "This digital initiative will make it possible for us to reach the full spectrum of our stakeholders, from the global elite to systemically disadvantaged South Africans." The archive includes handwritten letters from his cell to his children, Zeni and Zindzi, after their mother, Winnie, had been arrested by the apartheid regime's police. "My Darlings," begins the letter, dated June 23, 1969. "Once again our beloved Mummy has been arrested and now she and Daddy are away in jail. My heart bleeds as I think of her sitting in some police cell far away from home, perhaps alone and without anybody to talk to, and with nothing to read. Twenty four hours of the day longing for her little ones." The project was the work of the Google Cultural Institute, which seeks to unlock the world's cultural and historical heritage by promoting and preserving culture online. Steve Crossan, the institute's director, said the archive showed "how the internet can help preserve historical heritage and make it available to the world. We've worked closely with the (center) to create an interactive online experience with powerful search and browsing tools, so that users can explore Mr Mandela's inspiring life story." A similar grant of the same size has also been made to the Desmond Tutu Peace Center in Cape Town, for the documentation and digitisation of the South African Archbishop and anti-apartheid activist's archive. Other Google Cultural Institute projects have included showcasing the Dead Sea Scrolls, presenting thousands of works of art online through the Art Project, and the digitization of the Yad Vashem Holocaust materials. Speaking at the launch, South Africa's Minister of Science and Technology Naledi Pandor described Mandela as "the most famous ex-political prisoner of all time" and praised him for making "his own intellectual property available to all." "He is an inspiration to us all. His qualities as a person inspire us. And they inspire our children," she said. "It is a pioneering step to digitize Mr Mandela's own records and to post them online."

A new online archive features nearly 2000 documents from Mandela's life . It includes the earliest known photograph of the anti-apartheid leader . The goal of the project is to promote social justice through spreading awareness of his story .

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Sacred hairdo: The sine crenes hairstyle symbolised chastity and was worn by brides on their wedding day as well as the Vestal Virgins . The hairstyle of Ancient Rome's Vestal Virgins has been recreated on a modern head for the first time. A U.S. hairdresser has painstakingly 'reverse engineered' the 'do - thought to be Rome's oldest - and shown how it may have been carried out. The Vestal Virgins were the priestesses of Vesta, goddess of the hearth, and their sacred duty was to guard the fire in her temple, which was linked to the prosperity of Rome. Chosen before puberty and bound by a . vow of celibacy, their braided hairstyle, known as the sini crenes, was a . symbol of their chastity. Janet . Stephens, a Baltimore-based hairdresser and amateur archaeologist, has . unravelled the secrets of the Vestals' braids and recreated it for the . first time on a modern head. She . reported her findings last Friday at the annual meeting of the . Archaeological Institute of America in Seattle and published a YouTube . video detailing showing how it was replicated. 'In . ancient Rome's Temple of Vesta six virgins guarded a sacred flame,' she . said. 'During their 30 years service to the goddess, the vestal virgins . were constrained by strict vows of chastity. 'In . exchange, they enjoyed enormous prestige and legal privilege which was . denied to other Roman women. Their guardianship of Vesta's sacred flame . was believed to ensure the continued existence of the Roman state and . its people. 'Both brides and the Vestal Virgins wore an ancient hairstyle called the sine crenes which the Romans associated with chastity.' Since . her first inspiration after an 'accidental encounter' with an ancient . bust in a Baltimore museum, Ms Stephens has devoted the past seven years . to a detailed study of Roman hairdressing. In that time she has shown how many ancient hairstyles were achieved. But . the sine crenes presented her with particular challenges since the . Vestal Virgins are almost always presented wearing layered headdresses . which covered much of their braids. However, . hailed as it was by contemporary sources as the oldest hairstyle among . the ancient Romans, studying it gave her the opportunity to . recreate what is perhaps the oldest recorded hair fashion. Full regalia: Hairdresser and archaeologist Janet Stephens's attemps to recreate the sine crenes were complicated by the layered headdresses worn by the Vestal Virgins, like the one shown here . How to: Ms Stephens reported her findings last Friday at the annual meeting of the Archaeological Institute of America in Seattle and published a YouTube video detailing showing how the sine crenes was replicated . Elaborate: Ms Stephens was able to complete . the full sine crenes in 35 to 40 minutes working alone with only Roman-style . tools. But she believes that several slaves working together could have . had it done in 10 minutes . Rome's Vestal Virgins, a group of six hand-picked women, held unparalleled positions of status as some of the city's most senior religious leaders. They had rank and a level of self-government denied to normal women and as priestesses of Vesta they were responsible for maintaining the soul of Rome. But their power and status came at a cost. Chosen from nobly born families at a young age, Vestal Virgins had to commit to maintaining their virginity for the duration of their posts - at least 30 years. When the girls, some as young as six, . were sent by their families to become Vestals they became brides of the . city itself. With Rome as their guardian, any sexual relationship with a . citizen was considered an act of incest which amounted to treason, a . crime punishable by death. Vesta was a powerful goddess of fire. Romans believed that as long as Vesta's sacred flame was kept burning then the city and its civilization would endure. It was the duty of the six priestesses to tend this fire on a daily basis. If it faltered it was seen as a bad omen for Rome and its associated military campaigns. Allowing the sacred fire to die out would lead to the Vestal responsible being taken to a darkened room by the Pontifex Maximus (chief priest) where she would be stripped and beaten. The College of the Vestals was . regarded as fundamental to the continuance and security of the Roman . state, and their hairstyle represented the vow of chastity they gave at . their ordination. The . religious significance of Vesta's sacred flame made her priestesses a . powerful and influential force in the Roman state, and they were . included in nearly all major dedications and ceremonies. The . College of the Vestals was disbanded and the sacred fire extinguished . in 394, by order of the Christian emperor Theodosius I. Such . was the power of their myth, the theologian Augustine felt compelled to . write The City of God in response to rumours the downfall of Rome was . due to disrespect shown to the old gods who had protected the city for . 1,000 years. Ms Stephens had just one bust . available for study which showed the braids in enough detail to 'reverse . engineer' the hairstyle enough to work out how it was done. Using . that bust, Ms Stephens tracked the braids back to the part of the head . where each must have originated. 'It's like weaving,' she told LiveScience. 'Every weaving pattern shows its marks.' The . virgins' hair was first separated into six sections and braided into . separate braids, including two that ran cornrow-style across the top of . the head above the ears. Hair . around the hairline was wrapped around a length of cord which was tied . at the nape of the neck, while any that was leftover around the face was . weaved into a seventh, final braid. The . first six braids were then brought around the back of the neck and tied . in pairs in half-square knots, with their ends wrapped up to the front . of the head and fastened to the cornrow braids. The seventh braid was finally coiled round to the back of the head and tucked beneath the knotted braids. Ms Stephens was able to complete the full hairdo in 35 to 40 minutes working alone with only Roman-style tools. But she believes that several slaves working together could have had it done in 10 minutes or less. It . takes waist-length hair to properly pull off the sine crenes, Ms . Stephens said. But her research indicated that there were workarounds . for Vestals who suffered from hair problems.

Vestal Virgins guarded the sacred flame of Rome and their hairstyle was a symbol of their chastity . Contemporary sources identify the style, also worn by brides on their wedding day, as the most ancient of the Roman civilisation . U.S. hairdresser-cum-archaeologist recreates the style and publishes YouTube clip showing how you can do it at home .

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By . Rob Cooper . Last updated at 11:52 AM on 8th November 2011 . Marks & Spencer posted a drop in profits for the first time in two years today after it opted not to pass on the full extent of rising costs to cash-strapped shoppers. They reported a half-year pre-tax profit of £320.5million - down eight per cent on the previous six-month period. Hot weather in September and . October hampered a depressed clothing market by causing . shoppers to postpone buying autumn and winter ranges. Fall: M&S announced profits were down eight per cent at £320.5million as its half-year results were published today . The store has launched a . high-profile tie up with X-Factor in recent weeks as it tries to . tempt consumers to part with their money in the run-up to Christmas. M&S shares opened up four per cent because the results were in line with forecasts - and the company said the second half of its financial year was going as expected. Chief executive Marc Bolland said it had cut prices and focused on offering better value to shoppers at a time when household finances were being squeezed. The strategy came despite the company facing higher commodity costs, particularly in clothing. Mr Bolland added that he remained cautious about the outlook but said the chain was 'well set up' for the Christmas period. The 127-year-old group, seen as a high street bellwether, made £348.6million in the previous 26 week period between October last year and April. Although profits were down for the 26 weeks to October 1 this year, it has launched more than 900 new lines and rolled out promotional offers. The chain, which operates from 700 . stores, has been hit by the huge number of promotions on offer at both . its supermarket and fashion rivals, which has seen its profit margins . squeezed as it tries to compete. It started its summer sale two weeks early this year, in line with the . rest of the high street. Sales in British stores fell 0.7 per cent in the last quarter, with a 2.5 per cent drop in general merchandise sales. Christmas campaign: M&S has linked up with the X-Factor finalists for a Christmas advert which was screened for the first time last weekend . M&S recently announced a £600million revamp that it hopes will make its outlets easier to shop in and . boost sales of its own brands. The stores will include 'shops within . shops' for each of its brands, such as Per Una, Limited Collection and . Autograph, with each benefiting from their own distinctive backdrops. It . comes after shoppers complained the stores were difficult to shop in. New-look outlets include delicatessens and bakeries on site, while Mr Bolland will relaunch in France within the next few weeks. M&S shares have fallen 18 per cent over the past six months, against an eight per cent dip for the wider FTSE 100 Index. Cheer: M&S hopes the X-Factor tie-up will boost its figures after a dismal summer for retailers . Rising inflation has hit shoppers’ pockets, leading to a wave of dismal figures from the High Street last week. Next said store sales were down eight per cent in the three months to the end of October on a like-for-like basis. Even fast-growing online retailer Asos has warned that there will be heavy discounting by clothing retailers in the run-up to Christmas. At the height of the recession two years ago M&S was forced to close 27 stores - costing 1,230 jobs - as it brought in cost-cutting measures. Sales figures were down 7.1 per cent in the run-up to Christmas in 2008. M&S link-up with X-Factor for Christmas advert - Video .

Shares UP 4% as results were in line with forecasts . M&S made £320.5million half-year profit - down 10% . Hot weather in late September hit clothes sales . Supermarket has launched X-Factor advertising tie-up in the run up to Christmas .

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By . Wills Robinson for MailOnline . Jockey Johnny King was on his way to the start of the race during a meeting at Laytown, County Meath, when Arbitrageur suddenly threw its head back. The jockey held on as the horse flew mid-air while groom Aidan Wall cowered in fear underneath. Despite the dangerous reaction, the rider escaped unhurt and led the horse to seventh in the race. Since 1868 the village on the eastern coast of Ireland has hosted the only annual meet in the British Isles held on a beach under the so-called Rules of Racing. Jockey Johnny King was on his way to the start of the race during the meeting at Laytown in County Meath, Ireland, when Arbitrageur violently jerked its head back . Despite the dangerous reaction, the rider escaped unhurt and went on to finish seventh in the race, during the only meet that his held on a beach in Britain . The horse (far right) managed to remain calm during parts of the meet, including moments where it trotted past families watching on the beach . Since 1868 the village on the eastern coast has hosted the single annual meet held on a beach under the Turf Club rules of racing . Two spectators walking their dogs along the eastern Irish coast watch as jockeys compete during the O'Neills Sports Handicap . Crowds line the track and watch as the horses head towards the finish line during the only meet held on a beach in the British Isles racing calender . Horses splash across the beach in County Meath as an ambulance follows them in the background. In the 1950s, the legendary owner the Aga Khan would visit the meet . It used to be held in conjunction with the Boyne Regatta - the rowing would take place at high tide while the horses would compete when the water had receded. Racegoers from all over the globe have attended the September event, including musicians, film stars and royalty. In the 1950s, the legendary owner the Aga Khan and his wife the Begum were in attendance.

Jockey Johnny King was nearly jerked off the horse before the race started . Arbitrageur left groom Aidan Wall in danger as he cowered away . The horse was participating in a race which has been held annually since 1868 .

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The largest haul of Viking treasure ever found in Britain has been unearthed by a metal detector enthusiast, it was revealed today. The discovery was found on Church of Scotland land after the detectorist painstakingly searched the unidentified area in Dumfries and Galloway for more than a year. The hoard, which consists of more than a hundred artefacts, many of which are historically unique, is now under the care of the Treasure Trove Unit and is regarded as being of significant international importance. Scroll down for video . An early medieval cross is among the largest hoard of Viking treasure found in the United Kingdom at an undisclosed location on land owned by the Church of Scotland. The cross is engraved with decorations that, experts say, are highly unusual, which finder Derek McLennan believes may represent the four Gospels . The hoard also includes a complete metal vessel containing more objects. It has not yet been emptied and the first step will be to examine its contents by X-ray. Finder Derek McLennan, 47, was left speechless when he made the discovery in early September and was so emotional that when he called his wife she thought that he had been in a car accident. Within the find is an early Christian solid silver cross, thought to date from the Ninth or Tenth centuries. The treasure hoard includes possibly the largest silver pot from the Carolingian dynasty discovered and could be up to 1,200-years-old. The cross is engraved with decorations that, experts say, are highly unusual, which Mr McLennan believes may represent the four Gospels – Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. Mr McLennan said: 'I believe they resemble the carvings you can see on the remnants of St Cuthbert's coffin in Durham Cathedral. 'For me, the cross opens up the possibility of an intriguing connection with Lindisfarne and Iona.' It was found amongst dozens of silver arm-rings and ingots two feet below the surface, deeper than his detector was thought to reach. Metal detector enthusiast Derek McLennan has helped to uncover a hoard of medieval and Viking treasures including this golden pin, which has lain buried for centuries in a Scottish churchyard . The excavation was undertaken by Andrew Nicholson, the county archaeologist, and, shortly after, Mr McLennan found a second signal at its base. Further investigations uncovered a second level trove which is of considerably higher quality than the first. It includes possibly the largest silver pot from the Carolingian dynasty discovered and could be up to 1,200-years-old. The oval shape of this gold ring suggests it had been worn. It was found by Derek McLennan at an unnamed area in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland . The pot appears to have been at least a hundred years old when it was first buried in the mid-Ninth or Tenth centuries. Mr McLennan said: 'We still don't know exactly what is in the pot, but I hope it could reveal who these artefacts belonged to, or at least where they came from.' He made the discovery in early September while out with two local ministers who are also keen detectorists, Rev Dr David Bartholomew, a Church of Scotland minister of a rural Galloway charge, and Mike Smith, the pastor of an Elim Pentecostal Church in Galloway. Rev Dr Bartholomew said: 'We were searching elsewhere when Derek initially thought he'd discovered a Viking gaming piece. 'A short time later he ran over to us waving a silver arm-ring and shouting 'Viking'. 'It was tremendously exciting, especially when we noticed the silver cross lying face-downwards. 'It was poking out from under the pile of silver ingots and decorated arm-rings, with a finely wound silver chain still attached to it. An archaeologist prepares the top level hoard for removal. The historically significant find was made by Derek McLennan, a committed metal detector enthusiast who has been searching around the area in Dumfries and Galloway for the last year . 'It was a heart-stopping moment when the local archaeologist turned it over to reveal rich decoration on the other side.' Mr McLennan is no stranger to finding treasure, having been part of a group which discovered more than 300 medieval silver coins shortly before Christmas last year. Scotland's Culture Secretary Fiona Hyslop said of the latest find: 'The Vikings were well known for having raided these shores in the past, but today we can appreciate what they have left behind, with this wonderful addition to Scotland's cultural heritage. 'It's clear that these artefacts are of great value in themselves, but their greatest value will be in what they can contribute to our understanding of life in early medieval Scotland, and what they tell us about the interaction between the different peoples in these islands at that time. 'The Dumfries hoard opens a fascinating window on a formative period in the story of Scotland and just goes to show how important our archaeological heritage in Scotland continues to be.' Under Scots common law for rediscovered relics the hoard is currently in the care of the Treasure Trove Unit. Treasure hunter Derek McLennan who spent a year searching the unidentified location in Dumfries and Galloway before stumbling on the treasure trove in September . An agreement between the landowners - the Church of Scotland General Trustees – and Mr McLennan - has been reached for an appropriate finder's fee. Secretary to the General Trustees, David Robertson, said: 'We are very excited to have been part of such an historic find and we commend Derek for the spirit in which he has worked with us and the other agencies involved in making sure everything is properly registered and accounted for. 'Any money arising from this will first and foremost be used for the good of the local parish. We recognise Derek is very responsible in pursuing his interest, but we do not encourage metal detecting on Church land unless detailed arrangements have been agreed beforehand with the General Trustees.' The exact location of the find is being kept secret, and the Scottish Government, Treasure Trove Unit, and Historic Scotland are all working to preserve the site while its full significance is being determined. Experts at the unit described the find as 'one of the most significant Viking hoards ever discovered in Scotland'. Stuart Campbell, the head of the Treasure Trove Unit, who is overseeing assessment of the hoard, said: 'This is a very important and significant find and has required the close cooperation of Historic Scotland with Treasure Trove Unit and National Museums Scotland staff to recover the fascinating items it contains. 'Due to the quantity and variety of the objects, and the importance of the find overall, it will take some time for experts to assess the hoard as a whole so that we can appreciate its true significance. We look forward to learning more.' All the objects will now undergo extensive conservation work in order to determine more about their individual historical significance.

Location searched by enthusiast Derek McLennan for a year without success . Locale is not being identified by the Church of Scotland which owns land . Derek McLennan speechless when he made discovery in early September . Hoard includes possibly the largest silver pot from Carolingian dynasty discovered and could be up to 1,200-years-old .

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By . Daily Mail Reporter . UPDATED: . 06:37 EST, 18 January 2012 . A cruise company has said it was surprised and disappointed after one of its vessels was turned away by the Falkland Islands government. The Star Princess ship, owned by Princess Cruises, had planned to dock in Port Stanley on a cruise from Chile to Brazil, with several stops in Argentina. Falklands government spokesman Darren Christie said they had to deny the vessel entry because several of the passengers had stomach flu and the islands were ill-equipped to handle a contagious virus. Shut out: The Star Princess cruise liner, which holds 3,500 passengers - many of them Argentine - was turned away from Port Stanley in the Falkland Islands because many onboard had a stomach bug . Dispute: The cruise liner was barred from docking at Port Stanley, where the authorities said the island could not cope with an outbreak of illness . But there will be suspicions that the decision was a political one as Argentina and Britain continue to engage in a diplomatic row over the island the South American country calls Las Malvinas. Many Argentines were among the 3,500 passengers and crew onboard the cruise liner as it was forced to continue on to Argentina. Princess Cruises said the decision was unwarranted and unscientific and runs against international health policy. It comes one month after members of the Mercosur trading bloc, which includes Argentina, announced it would bar military vessels flying the Falkland Islands emblem from docking in ports. Uruguayan president Jose Mujica announced the decision, which covers ports in Brazil, Uruguay and Argentina, but then claimed it was motivated by economic factors. Territory: Horses in the wild on the remote Falkland Islands. Argentina has reignited its claims to the islands after oil exploration began last year . Conflict: The Liberation Monument in Port Stanley. More than 900 people were killed after Argentina invaded the Falklands in 1982 . Tensions between Argentina and Britain have been raised after months of posturing over the Atlantic Ocean islands. The South American country intensified its campaign of intimidation against fishing boats operating with UK licences and last month, Spanish vessels bound for the islands were intercepted and boarded by troops. Earlier this month it told its . fishermen to catch Illex squid, a rare delicacy in the Far East, before . they reach the waters around the British territory. The . move was designed to deal a damaging blow to the islands' booming . £90million economy - half of which relies on its fishing industry. The row reared its head again in January last year when oil exploration rigs arrived off the islands. Argentina has always claimed the islands should belong to it, despite the fact they were claimed by Britain in the 1830s - before modern Argentina was technically founded. Rockhopper Exploration, which carried out test drilling in the waters around the islands, said in September it had made significant finds and could begin pumping by 2016. Britain has around 1,200 service personnel on the islands, and there are three Royal Navy warships in the area along with four RAF Typhoon fighter bombers. In 1982, Argentina's junta invaded the islands. Then prime minister Margaret Thatcher sent a task force including aircraft carriers equipped with Harrier jump jets and an invasion force to retake the territory. A 74-day war claimed the lives of 649 Argentines and 255 Britons as the Falklands were successfully defended. Concerns have been raised, however, that defence cuts last year could leave the territory vulnerable to another attack by Argentina.

Star Princess was due to stop in Port Stanley during cruise between Chile, Argentina and Brazil . Falklands government claim decision was made because several passengers have stomach flu . Row over ownership of territory has flared up again after oil exploration began in January 2011 . Ships flying Falkland Islands emblem banned from ports in Argentina, Uruguay and Brazil .

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Leicester City have announced the signing of veteran goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer from Chelsea on a free transfer. The 42-year-old has joined on a one-and-a-half year deal and is likely to go straight into the team with regular number one with Kasper Schmeichel absent with a foot injury. Schwarzer was third choice at the Blues behind Thibaut Courtois and Petr Cech and had not played for the west London club this season. Mark Schwarzer holds up the goalkeeper jersey of his new club Leicester after penning an 18-month deal . Schwarzer has left Chelsea for the Foxes after nearly 18 months on a free transfer . Leicester's first-choice goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel (right) is currently out injured with a broken foot . In Schmeichel's absence Ben Hamer has filled the void - with the Foxes conceding seven goals in five games since. Schwarzer's experience will prove vital to the East Midlands outfit who sit four points adrift from safety at the bottom of the table. The former Australian international's departure from Chelsea also indicates that Petr Cech is likely to remain at Stamford Bridge until the end of the season at least. Cech has been linked with a January move away from west London after losing his place to Courtois in goal; but that possibility looks remote as Jose Mourinho's side continue to fight on four fronts for silverware. Schwarzer is hoping to get more first-team action at relegation threatened Leicester . Schwarzer explained his reason for choosing to sign for the Foxes telling the club's official website: 'Automatically, when I got here, I got a great buzz and feel about the club. 'The opportunity to work with Nigel Pearson, who I played with back at Middlesbrough, and to be more involved and play more football. 'At Chelsea I didn't play a lot and the last six months has been the toughest part when I haven't been involved at all at times. The Australian international signs a Leicester goalkeeper's jersey as his signing was confirmed on Tuesday . 'The opportunity of playing some games is very enticing for me.' The Australian international is part of an elite goalkeepers' group, alongside Petr Cech and David James, to have kept 150 Premier League clean sheets. The experienced stopper has also made over 500 Barclays Premier League appearances for Middlesbrough, Fulham and the Blues over an 18-year period. Schwarzer's departure means that Petr Cech is likely to stay at Chelsea at least until the end of the season .

Leicester announce signing of Mark Schwarzer from Chelsea . The 42-year-old has penned a deal until June 2016 . Schwarzer has not featured in any games for Chelsea this season . The Australian international will bolster Leicester's goalkeeping options . Current Foxes first-choice goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel is out injured .

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By . Sean O'hare . PUBLISHED: . 11:03 EST, 9 January 2013 . | . UPDATED: . 13:27 EST, 9 January 2013 . A couple accused of torturing and killing a pensioner took a taxi back to the scene of the crime to steal valuables and empty his freezer, a court has heard. Mother-of-four Kelly Louise Barnes, 32, and Jodie Barnes, formerly Ramsbottom, 31, are accused of targeting retired bus conductor Barry Reeve, believing he had large sums of cash. Mr Reeve, 67, remained alive for up to 48 hours after being punched, stamped on and cut with a knife in an alleged attempt to force him to disclose his Pin. His body was found in his home two weeks later. In the dock: Kelly Barnes, left, and Jodie . Barnes, right, are accused of targeting Barry Reeve, 67, at his home in . Norwich, believing he had a secret stash of money . The women, who are in a civil partnership, deny murdering him, at Norwich Crown Court. Today taxi driver Niall Gallagher said he collected the pair shortly after 8.30pm on February 9 last year, the day of Mr Reeve's murder. He said they claimed they had been kicked out of their home as they had fallen out with an 'alcoholic guy'. When they arrived at the terraced bungalow in Corton Road, Norwich, first Jodie Barnes then Kelly scaled the back gate and began piling up bin bags they had carried out of the property, the court heard. Mr Gallagher added: 'It seemed like a rush job, it was not carefully done. 'One of the bags had leaking medicine in it, another contained a large camcorder. Tortured: A court heard Barry Reeve, 67, was beaten, cut and left to slowly die at his house in Norwich . 'There was food, some of it was frozen.' He added he took the couple to a cash machine at Sainsbury's where they tried to withdraw money. Prosecutor Karim Khalil QC earlier told the court that the women made failed attempts to withdraw money using Mr Reeve's card. Mr Gallagher then drove to the Barnes' home in Bixley Close, Norwich, where they unloaded the bags and he saw food spilling from some of them. 'It wasn't normal, I didn't feel comfortable,' he said. He contacted police to report his concerns after seeing reports that Mr Reeve's body had been discovered on February 26. Opening the case, Mr Khalil said that the drug addict couple left Mr Reeve dying before returning to his flat. Targeted at home: Corton Road in Norwich where retired bus conductor Mr Reeve, known as Titch, lived . A post-mortem examination showed he was alive for at least 15 hours and up to 48 hours after the attack, meaning he was still alive when they returned. Mr Khalil said: 'He was brutally beaten, cut with a sharp blade and left to die in his home, unable to summon help.' 'It is a sad fact that he was not found until two weeks later when his daughter, Julie Reeve, called round' 'She found the back door unlocked, . opened it and saw blood on the inner door. She could not bear to go in . any further and called on a neighbour. 'Together they went back, called for him but got no answer and decided to call the emergency services.' Kelly Louise Barnes and Jodie Barnes, both of Bixley Close, Norwich, who were in a civil partnership together, deny murder. Accused: It is alleged that Kelly Barnes, right, and Jodie Barnes, left, beat Mr Reeve and cut him with a knife before leaving him dying . A post-mortem examination showed that Mr Reeve was alive for between 15 and 48 hours after suffering brain injuries. Mr Khalil said the couple had injured him in 'varied and awful ways’. He . said: 'His injuries reveal that whilst he was still alive he was beaten . savagely and that he was scored with a sharp blade to his face and . torso in a manner akin to torture. He must have suffered dreadfully. Mr Reeve lived off a pension and benefits but had been heard talking about having large sums of money, once claiming that he carried around £2,000 in cash. The case continues and is expected to last up to three weeks. On trial: Kelly Louise Barnes and Jodie Barnes have denied murdering Mr Reeve at Norwich Crown Court . Sorry we are unable to accept comments for legal reasons.

Jury hears Jodie and Kelly Louise Barnes beat Barry Reeve at his home . They 'returned later to take anything of value, including frozen food' Taxi driver saw them 'scale the back gate and carry out bin bags' Court hears Mr Reeve, 67, may have remained alive until the next day . His body was not discovered until his daughter arrived two weeks later .

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Aurora, Colorado (CNN) -- Jesse Fraunfelder, an unemployed husband and father, shakes his head when he thinks of the salaries going to members of Congress. "If we worked 5% of the time and 80% of the time we said: 'We're either not going to vote, we're going to scream at each other or not do our job at all,' what would happen to us?" he asked. "Would we be fired? I think so." iReporter Fraunfelder lives in Aurora, Colorado. CNN selected him for this story prior to the movie theater shooting. Fraunfelder is incensed over the gridlock in Washington and blames partisan rancor for failure of Congress to compromise on issues ranging from jobs to the national debt. Disappointed and cynical as he is, however, Fraunfelder will still vote this fall. Watch behind-the-scenes interview with Fraunfelder . "I care about my country. I vote," he said. "We need to make sure they hear us, especially now." But drive three hours from Fraunfelder's house, into the Rocky Mountains, and Roxanne Pranger is not sure if she'll vote. "I am so discouraged with Congress and how they can't get along," she told CNN Radio. "They used to sit and hash things out and that's how it should be." Pranger, who lives in Steamboat Springs, just turned 60 last month and believes this is the most divided she has ever seen her government. "I just feel like they're acting like kindergarteners," she said. According to Congressional Quarterly's annual review of votes in Congress, 2011 set a record for both the number of partisan votes (votes where a majority of one party votes against the majority of another party) and the intensity of the partisanship (the frequency that members vote with their party) in the House of Representatives. "Right now we're seeing an increase in polarization," said Vanderbilt political science professor John Geer. "At some point it will start to decrease." Geer is more analytical than emotional about the tide of partisanship, noting that the U.S. government was designed to be contentious. "I'm not looking for them to be members of the clergy," Geer told CNN Radio. "We have two parties for a reason." But Geer also believes there is a danger when partisanship reaches this kind of extreme level. He gave an example of how divide, and the gridlock it caused, hurt the country in the past. "There are injustices that have unfolded in this country, namely like civil rights, that took far, far too long for those to unfold ... which is a problem with the system," he said. But can this change? What's your take on partisanship? Share your view with CNN iReport. "I don't know what can get us out of it," Geer admitted. But he ventured an idea. "At some point enough people like Roxanne (Pranger) need to be angry enough that maybe they don't vote, or maybe they vote for a third party," Geer said. For now, it is certainly possible Pranger will stay home on Election Day. She told CNN Radio that she likes President Obama, but is disheartened by negative ads on both sides, causing her to consider staying home on November 6. Listen to Fraunfelder's original story on CNN iReport . Meanwhile, Fraunfelder said he is still considering how he'll cast his vote. The self-described independent voter insisted he will look at who is more likely to hold moderate views and, he hopes, be less partisan. See all of the Embed America coverage here. And track the Embed team's progress on our map.

iReporter Jesse Fraunfelder angry with both parties for what he calls "political stunts" Expert: U.S. House set records for the amount and intensity of partisan votes last year . Aurora, Colorado, is in Arapahoe County, voted 56% Obama, 43% McCain in 2008 . Follow CNN Radio's Embed America trip on our map .

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Britain could be hit by a hike in food prices as large swathes of the world suffer from dry weather. Farmers in Russia are being crippled by severe drought, which has caused a potentially devastating drop in the country's grain production. Fears are mounting that the country, which exports the cheapest wheat, will impose an export ban, pushing up the price of food globally. Russia is forecast to produce 75million tons of grain this year – a 30 per cent drop in the country’s usual yield. Global wheat prices have already soared this summer after the worst drought in more than half a century hit Midwest America. More . than 60 per cent of the US is under moderate to exceptional drought, with some analysts saying the corn crop could be the smallest in a decade. Farmers walk in a wheat field, partially ravaged by locusts and drought, near the town of Neftekumsk in Russia . Employees operate combines to harvest wheat at a field near the village of Konstantinovskoye, Russia, last year as the country hoped to repeat its role as a leading grain exporter thanks to a good harvest . Russia last imposed a blanket ban on . grain exports two years ago, in a move designed to keep . domestic food prices under control. The . hard-line action, which resulted in a rise in bread prices, was prompted by the worst drought for the country in at least 50 . years. Jack Watts, senior analyst at HGCA . the Home-Grown Cereals Authority, said: ‘If there is a longer term . period of higher prices then this may well end up with higher food . prices.’ Speaking to Radio 4’s Farming Today programme today, he said: ‘Two years ago Russia had a blanket export ban in place very quickly. ‘In . 2012 the market is very fearful of this happening, there is no . confirmation or real denial an export ban is going to happen, but the . market is nervous based on a repeat of what we saw in 2010.’ The former Soviet Union is one of the world's biggest producers of wheat, barley and rye. Mr . Watts added: ‘With Russian being the cheapest exporter of wheat into . key regions such as North Africa and Middle East, it almost make it a . bit of a price setter. ‘So . when we come into a season like this when exports are higher likely to . be lower than where they were last season-the markets get a little bit . nervous and tend to rise. Workers tend drought-stricken crops at a farm outside Moscow in 1999 when dry, hot weather threatened Russia's harvest . ‘There . is less competition for exports from the likes of the EU and US, so the . world is essentially going to be more reliant on US wheat exports in . the coming season.’ As the worst drought in more than half a century hit Midwest America, the price of corn surged by 20 per cent in July - the biggest two-month rally since the last major drought in 1988. Lack . of rain in America's breadbasket intensified at an unprecedented rate, . driving concern food prices could soar even further if crops in the . world's key producer are decimated. Experts fear the US crisis, coupled with the problems in Russia, could cause further hikes in the price of grain. Last year, Russia exported 28million . tons of grain and the sheer volume of the country’s exports makes it a . key player on the market. But Russia's Volga Valley grain yields have already fallen by 50 per cent after a hot and dry spring. Farmers in the drought-stricken province were used to . shipping grain down the Volga River as far afield as Iran but this year's . yields have halved, sending up local prices and prompting farms to hold . onto grain in hope of further gains. With a harvest of 700,000 tonnes this year, the region will . be able to cover annual local demand of 300,000 tonnes with much less . than usual to spare, Alexandr Chepukhin, agriculture minister of the . Ulyanovsk region said. Corn plants are seen in a drought-stricken farm field near Evansville, Indiana, US . Meanwhile in the US, nearly 220 counties in a dozen states have been added to the list of natural disaster areas as cash-strapped farmers and ranchers trying to grapple with the extreme heat and dryness. The affected counties were designated primary disaster areas in the growing season, the vast majority of them mired in the drought. In August 2010 Russia imposed a ban on grain imports after a severe drought and a spate of wildfires devastated crops. Prime Minister Vladimir Putin said the move was necessary to protect his country’s population against wheat shortages. The measures were designed to keep domestic food prices under control. It was prompted by the worst drought in at least 50 years with a heat wave that included the highest temperatures recorded in 130 years. This hit the grain harvest, with farmers harvesting 39.5m tons of grain - 22pc less than 2009. Analysts at the time warned a loaf of bread in Britain could rise by as much as 15p as a result. The US agriculture chief unveiled new help last week for farmers and ranchers  in counties in Arkansas, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Mississippi, Nebraska, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Tennessee and Wyoming. Last week nearly half of the nation's corn crop was rated poor to very poor, according to the USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service. That is the worst rating since the drought of 1988, which cut production by 20 per cent and cost the economy tens of billions of dollars. About 37 per cent of the US soybeans were lumped into that category, while nearly three-quarters of U.S. cattle acreage were in drought-affected areas. Yesterday Shenggen Fan, director general of the International Food Policy Research Institute, an agricultural think tank warned drought in the U.S. farm belt may result in higher prices for poor people around the world. He said the global spike in food prices in 2008 showed how poor crops and tight supplies have a wide impact. The Agriculture Department was scheduled to make its first estimate of the fall harvest on Friday. Some private analysts say the corn crop could be the smallest in a decade.

Russia expected to produce 75m tons this year - 30% less grain than 2011 . 'Market is very fearful,' said cereals analyst Jack Watts . Drop in yields could push up price of food across the world .

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Two people were arrested Thursday evening after police said they snatched some of the nearly 15.23 million Hong Kong dollars that spilled from a money transport van onto a street on Christmas Eve. A 43-year-old man was arrested in Kowloon and a 36-year-old woman was taken into custody in Tseung Kwan O, police said. They are accused of stealing bank notes off the street and hiding the money in their homes. Authorities said 29 people have voluntarily handed over the money resulting in HK$5.7 million being returned. Those that voluntarily returned the money likely will not face charges, police said. It was a wild scene as last-minute shoppers in Hong Kong were treated to a Christmas Eve cash grab when the bills spilled from a money transport van into the street. Passing motorists and pedestrians were caught on camera helping themselves to banknotes scattered in Gloucester Road in the city's Wan Chai district at around lunchtime, before police arrived to secure the loot and disperse the opportunists. Three cash boxes had fallen from the van, resulting in the loss of an estimated 15.23 million Hong Kong dollars (nearly $2 million U.S.), police said Thursday. A statement from the security company that operates the cash transport van, G4S, said "the majority" of the money had been recovered from the scene. "G4S vehicles have in place a number of systems to prevent such occurrences and G4S has commenced an immediate investigation into the causes of the incident," the statement said. "We will take urgent steps to prevent any similar cases happening again in the future."

The people arrested hid money in their homes, authorities say . Dozens of people return money found on street . Nearly $2 million spills from a cash transport into Hong Kong street on Christmas Eve . Transport company says "majority" of money recovered .

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By . Julian Robinson . V. Stiviano’s part in the firestorm over Donald Sterling has taken a fresh turn – after she reportedly crashed the Ferrari he gave her. Miss Stiviano sparked controversy after an audio recording was leaked of the 81-year-old LA Clippers owner launching a racist rant in which he berated his girlfriend for being seen in public with black friends, including Magic Johnson. Now it has emerged that the 31-year-old has been involved in a road crash, having rolled the Ferrari Mr Sterling is said to have given her as a gift into the back of another car. V. Stiviano, pictured right at the wheel of her Ferrari and wearing her customary visor . Pictured on a separate occasion with her visor down, V. Stiviano steps out of the red Ferrari given to her by LA Clippers owner Donald Stirling. Reports suggest she crashed the vehicle into the back of a Range Rover . TMZ reports that she was driving the luxury red car behind a Range Rover when she is believed to have failed to stop and rear ended the vehicle in Beverley Hills. The Range Rover driver has told the website that she was wearing her distinctive visor at the time of the crash. The report says Miss Stiviano then jumped out of her Ferrari before ‘screaming every obscenity in the book’ telling the driver: ‘You know who you’re messing with, mother f*****?’ When it came to exchanging insurance details by the side of the road, she reportedly refused and asked ‘an assistant’ to do it instead. When it came to exchanging insurance details by the side of the road, V. Stiviano, pictured climbing out of her Ferrari on a separate occasion, reportedly refused and asked ¿an assistant¿ to do it instead . V. Stiviano drives her Ferrari without her face visor. The driver of the black Range Rover she crashed into has reported how she screamed 'every obscenity in the book' after the incident . Miss Stiviano is then said to have claimed she had to return the vehicle, though she did not expand on the comment. The incident came just days after the former Dodgers manager Tommy Lasorda said of V Stiviano: 'I don't wish that girl any bad luck, but I hope she gets hit with a car.' He made the remark after being asked about the race row involving Mr Sterling, his friend of 30 years. A lawsuit filed by Mr Sterling’s estranged wife of 50 years, Rochelle, claimed to show how the Clipper’s owner treated his girlfriend by lavishing her with a series of gifts including the Ferrari, two Bentleys, a Range Rover and a $1.4 million apartment. Mr Sterling was banned from the NBA after tapes surfaced of him telling Miss Stiviano not to bring black people to his games or pose with them in photos on Instagram. She had posed in the picture with basketball great Magic Johnson several weeks ago. Apologising: Mr Sterling, pictured at a Clippers game last October, has revealed he is sorry for the racist comments he made in recorded conversations with girlfriend V. Stiviano . At the center of the controversy: V. Stiviano (right) posted a picture of her and Magic Johnson on her Instagram, causing Sterling to get mad at her and telling her not to pose for pictures with black people . Miss Stiviano, who has described herself as being his 'confidante and friend', has denied releasing the tapes. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver has since banned Mr Sterling for life and fined him $2.5 million. During a television interview with CNN’s Anderson Cooper, Mr Sterling started by apologising for his racist comments. But as the interview progressed he blamed the media for blowing his words out of proportion before going on an angry attack against Magic Johnson, one of the targets of his racist remarks. Barbara Walters interviewed V. Stiviano, pictured, about Donald Sterling's alleged racist comments . Sterling first said the former basketball star was a ‘good person’ but his tone quickly changed and he made a series of disparaging remarks about Johnson's HIV-positive status, dismissing his work in charity and business and saying he's not a proper role model for children. He then said he believed his estranged girlfriend duped him by recording their private conversations.‘She would always use the word “black,”’ Mr. Sterling said of Stiviano. ‘That's a black girl, that's a black guy, this is black, that's black. So when she said to me I'm going to bring “four gorgeous black guys to the game,” players she was referring to either football or basketball, I was a little jealous maybe.’ The NBA swiftly punished Sterling following the release of the first recordings, banning him from the league for life and hitting him with a $2.5million fine. They may also force him to sell the team, and the NBA's Advisory/Fianance committee met by conference call last Wednesday to discuss the possible termination. Donald Sterling, pictured with his wife Rochelle Stein at a Los Angeles Police Awards Dinner in August 2011 . The committee released a statement saying they will meet again next week to discuss the matter further. Three-quarters of the NBA team owners would have to vote in agreement in order to force Sterling to sell. Former Time Warner Cable head and Obama advisor Dick Parsons has been chosen as the team's interim CEO for the transition period. Meanwhile, Sterling's estranged wife Shelly hopes to hold on to her 50 per cent stake in the Los Angeles team.

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Dallas (CNN)Oklahoma's first scheduled execution since last April's controversial botched lethal injection is now in the hands of the U.S. Supreme Court to decide. Charles Frederick Warner, who was convicted in 2003 for the first-degree rape and murder of his then-girlfriend's 11-month-old daughter in summer 1997, is scheduled to be executed Thursday at 6 p.m. CT at the Oklahoma State Penitentiary in McAlester, about 130 miles east of Oklahoma City. Botched execution haunts inmate as death nears . Warner's attorney, Dale Baich, filed a motion with the U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday asking for a stay of execution, and is also asking the court to review Oklahoma's lethal injection policies in general, after a federal appeals court rejected his appeal Monday. "Oklahoma's current execution protocol creates a substantial risk of severe pain, needless suffering and a lingering death," Baich told CNN. Jerry Massie, public information officer with the Oklahoma Department of Corrections, said Warner is scheduled to be executed using a three-drug combination of midazolam, vecuronium bromide and potassium chloride. Ohio changing execution drugs . Midazolam, a benzodiazepine that is still not FDA approved, is supposed to render the prisoner unconscious. Vecuronium bromide is a paralytic, which is meant to paralyze all muscle movement and stop respiration. Potassium chloride's role is to activate nerves and induce cardiac arrest. Baich said the existing Supreme Court protocol and precedent under review, 2008's Baze V. Rees case, is no longer relevant or used in any jurisdiction because different types of drugs are now used. He argued that the changes that have been made over the years are significant and "create a significant risk of harm." "Of particular concern is the use of midazolam, which has been involved in several extremely problematic executions, including the gruesome and horrific execution of Clayton Lockett in Oklahoma and the two-hour prolonged death of Joseph Wood in Arizona in July 2014," Baich said. "In Baze v. Rees, the court acknowledged that administering a paralytic and potassium chloride to someone who is not deeply unconscious would inflict an unconstitutional degree of pain and suffering. Midazolam is not capable of producing a deep, unconscious state." Massie said the Oklahoma Department of Corrections will have "no further comments" until it sees what the Supreme Court decides. Jennifer Moreno, a staff attorney with the Berkeley Law Death Penalty Clinic, said the big issue in front of the Supreme Court is whether midazolam can reliably produce the level of unconsciousness needed to complete an execution. "It's uncontested that administering those two drugs [vecuronium bromide and potassium chloride] to somebody who is conscious would cause unnecessary pain and suffering," Moreno said. "The real issue is that because there are issues about midazolam's ability to induce the necessary level of unconsciousness, and Oklahoma intends to paralyze the prisoner, that we'll never know if he regained consciousness and experienced the effects of the second and third drugs. In all three executions where medazline has been used without a paralytic, we have seen problems that raised questions about the appropriateness of the drug. Paralyzing them doesn't make the problem go away, it just hides them from us." Warner was originally scheduled for execution on the same night as Lockett, April 29, 2014, but the execution was called off after the state took 43 minutes to execute Lockett, a controversial event that was witnessed by media and state officials. Witnesses said Lockett was convulsing and writhing on the gurney, as well as struggling to speak, before officials blocked their view. The execution was halted, but Lockett eventually died. A team of medical examiners ruled that Lockett died from the state's lethal injection. The report, which was released in September by the Oklahoma Department of Corrections, called the manner of death a "judicially ordered execution." Lockett's execution was the first time Oklahoma had used midazolam as the first element in its three-drug cocktail, the same three-drug combination that is scheduled to be used in Warner's execution. Midazolam is generally used for children "before medical procedures or before anesthesia for surgery to cause drowsiness, relieve anxiety and prevent any memory of the event," the U.S. National Library of Medicine said. "It works by slowing activity in the brain to allow relaxation and sleep." Stay motions have also been filed with the U.S. Supreme Court for three other Oklahoma death row prisoners scheduled to be executed soon: Richard Glossip, scheduled to be put to death on January 29; John Marion Grant, scheduled to be executed on February 19; and Benjamin R. Cole, scheduled to be put to death on March 5. Chemical mix and human error lead to controversial executions . CNN's Steve Almasy contributed to this report.

Charles Frederick Warner is to be executed Thursday; he raped and murdered an 11-month-old . His lawyer says "protocol creates a substantial risk of severe pain, needless suffering and a lingering death"

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The partner of a paramedic who killed herself on the job has called for additional support as figures show an average of two ambulance officers commit suicide every year. Helen Mok took her own life 18 months ago at an ambulance branch at Doncaster, west of Melbourne, where she had gained access to lethal drugs. Her partner of 18 years, Cath Mok, said Helen's death came after years of increasing demands, long hours and the confronting line of work, which slowly and painfully impacted on her mental health. Scroll down for video . Helen Mok (right) took her own life 18 months ago at an ambulance branch in Victoria. Her partner of 18 years, Cath Mok (left) blames long hours and the confronting line of work for her death . 'It was a job Helen once really loved and she worked so hard to get into it,' Cath told Daily Mail Australia. 'But as time went on it became something else. It became a much darker place.' Helen's story is becoming less of an isolated case within the ambulance sector and will feature on SBS's news program The Feed on Thursday night. Cath, who had two young children with Helen, said a lot of people assumed the trauma Helen experienced related to 'picking body parts off the road' and 'scraping people back together'. 'But the thing that she found the most traumatic was seeing people calling them because of failures in other areas of the hospital. They were getting called to people with mental health issues that they couldn't actually fix.' Helen started out loving her career as a paramedic but as the years went by it became a darker place, according to Cath . The couple have two young children together, 10-year-old Maisie (left) and seven-year-old Dougal (right) The pressures of shift work and the long hours expected of paramedics was also a major contributing factor to Helen's death. 'There's a lot of pressure for paramedics to continue working long after they're supposed to be finished,' Cath said. Ambulance Employees Australia secretary Steve McGhie told Daily Mail Australia the rising rate of suicides amongst paramedics was highly concerning. 'We've had 13 paramedic suicides (in Victoria) in the last seven years. It's really concerning to us because it used to be a rare occasion. I'm sure the other states would have similar numbers,' he said. 'Pressures of the job, stress, strain, trauma and trying to balance work and family life would be the main factors.' Cath says Helen loved being at home with their two children and was very active within their primary school community . Cath said she was very open and honest about Helen's death with their children and used the words mental illness and depression to help them understand . Helen's manager had committed suicide a year before she took her own life. Another colleague did the same three weeks after Helen died. 'She used to share a lot about her job with me, but in the last few months she was really withdrawn because she was struggling with having to go to work,' Cath said. 'We had a fight one night when she was really down. She said goodbye to the kids and left abruptly. When she didn't come I assumed she'd gone to a friend's to cool down... but she never came home. 'Two senior police officers and Helen's group manager came to the house the following morning. She'd been found in an ambulance branch.' Dave Toll, who is also a paramedic in Victoria, said in the past six to seven years he has lost eight to 10 friends and colleagues to suicide. But Helen isn't an isolated case within the ambulance sector. There's been 13 paramedic suicides in the past seven years in Victoria, according to Ambulance Employees Australia secretary Steve McGhie . Dave Toll, who is also a paramedic in Victoria, said in the past six to seven years he has lost eight to 10 friends and colleagues to suicide . 'The fatigue, the 10 hours with no breaks, the 14 hour night shifts, the missing of family events. These guys are paramedics because they want to help people. It's why they do the job… and they push themselves too far,' Dave told The Feed. Fellow ambulance officer Nicole said at first she wasn't aware of how her work was affecting her, but over time her view began to change. 'I had a bunch of suicide plans for when I got old. It's something that I've often talked to other paramedics about,' she said. Ambulance Victoria said they had ongoing plans to reduce these risks amongst employees. 'Ambulance Victoria recognises the challenging environment that our paramedics operate in and take the health of our staff very seriously,' a spokesperson said via a statement. David said 10 hours without a break and 14 hour night shifts took its toll on many paramedics . Fellow ambulance officer Nicole has admitted to making suicide plans for when she was older . 'We have also commenced a research project to explore potential roster options that meet our service delivery while allowing for a reduction in shift length. 'Ambulance Victoria understands the risk of fatigue in the challenging environment that emergency services operate in.' Cath has not made contact with Ambulance Victoria since Helen died, but is currently still urging the coroner to investigate her death. 'The cause of death wasn't a question, but the circumstances surrounding her death, I felt, needed to investigated,' she said. 'I put in a request a month after she died and they still haven't decided. 'What I would hate is for nothing to change. It’s not just Helen, it’s all of the paramedics that working and all of those who have stopped working because they can’t handle it. 'I feel dismay at the thought they won’t investigate. I don’t think it’s a safe place and it’s the responsibility of the employer to mitigate those risks.' Readers seeking support and information should contact Lifeline 13 11 14 or at www.lifeline.org.au. The Feed airs on Thursday nights at 7.30pm on SBS 2.

Helen Mok took her own life in April 2013 at a Victorian ambulance branch . The paramedic had faced mental health struggles relating to long hours and the confronting line of work . There have been 13 paramedic suicides in Victoria in the past seven years . Ambulance Victoria said they had ongoing plans to reduce risks of suicide amongst employees, including looking at shift patterns .

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By . Associated Press . and MailOnline Reporter . A man and his mother starved, beat and chained an 11-year-old boy for several hours at a time at a home in southwestern Michigan, authorities charge. Randall Hamilton, 28, and his mother, Peggy Hamilton, 46, are being held on $1 million bond after . being arraigned Wednesday on charges of torture and first-degree child . abuse in District Court in South Haven. Randall is also charged with possession of marijuana. Passerby Bobby McCaig found the boy hiding in a ditch on the side of a country road about 2 am on Tuesday, WWMT reported. He had walked some two miles from where he lived. 'I stopped and asked him what was going on, and he was walking away from me the whole time,' McCaig told the station. 'I noticed he was limping. He told me where he lived, and I said I am going to go get your mom and he started freaking out.' SCROLL DOWN FOR VIDEO . Arrested: Randall Hamilton and his mother, Peggy, are charged with torture and child abuse for allegedly chaining Randall's stepson with clamps and starving the boy . The boy said he was scared to go home because was beaten and rarely fed. He said his mother's boyfriend, Randall, often chained him to the ground with clamps, according to WWMT. Deputies with the Van Buren County Sheriff's Office said the boy was 'extremely malnourished' and had bruises on his torso, WOOD-TV reported. 'Deputies were able to search the residence and they found the metal clamps used to nail (the child) to the floor,' one deputy said in court, according to WOOD-TV. 'These clamps are straps approximately 1 inch wide with holes approximately an inch apart,' he added. 'They were molded around his wrists and then nailed to the floor with spikes.' Deputies also found the boy's 2-year-old brother at the house Both boys are now in the custody of child protective services. Randall had legal custody of both boys, not their mother, according to The Herald-Palladium. The suspects' family denies the accusations and claims that the boy is 'trouble' — frequently lying and stealing from neighbors, . 'They said he had marks on him, he was chained to the floor, his whole . wrist and arms his legs was bleeding — he didn't have none of that on him,' Randy Hamilton, Randall's twin brother, told WOOD-TV. 'None of that ever happened. None of it.'

Randall Hamilton, 28, and his mother, Peggy Hamilton, 46, are charged with torture and child abuse in South Haven, Michigan . They were arrested after Randall's 11-year-old stepson was found running from home fearing for his safety . The boy told cops he was often chained to the floor and was barely fed . Police said he was 'extremely malnourished' and was covered in bruises .

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By . Adam Shergold and Anthony Bond . PUBLISHED: . 13:56 EST, 31 July 2012 . | . UPDATED: . 04:19 EST, 1 August 2012 . A record-breaking crowd at Wembley have been left thrilled this evening after Team GB's women footballers beat the tournament favourites Brazil. The home side got off to the best possible start with Arsenal-defender Steph Houghton scoring with less than two minutes gone, sending the huge crowd of 70,584 wild. And despite Kelly Smith having a second half penalty saved by the Brazilian goalkeeper, Team GB maintained the lead to secure a famous victory. The British players celebrate Steph Houghton's second minute goal, which set them on their way to a 1-0 victory over Brazil at Wembley last night . There were just 92 seconds on the clock when Arsenal player Houghton rounded the Brazilian goalkeeper and finished from a difficult angle . The 1-0 win over tournament favourites Brazil delighted the crowd of 70,584 inside Wembley Stadium - a record for a women's football match in Britain . The win means Hope Powell's side have . topped their group without losing a game and will face Canada in the . quarter-final in Coventry on Friday. The result is arguably the finest in the history of British women's football. Although there have been more significant achievements, FA officials privately conceded that against such formidable . opposition, in front of a record  crowd, there has been no . better evening. BBC commentator Guy Mowbray was left . aghast at the huge crowd, saying this Olympic Games could take women's . football to a 'whole new level'. There was an incredible atmosphere at . Wembley with more than 70,000 tickets sold before kick-off. With GB leading 1-0 at half-time, they had a brilliant opportunity to go 2-0 up after being awarded a penalty with half an hour to go. But Kelly Smith's penalty was saved by the Brazilian keeper. The previous highest crowd at a women's match in England is recorded as 53,000 for an exhibition match between Preston-based Dick Kerr Ladies, a famous touring side of the age, and St Helens Ladies, at Goodison Park, Liverpool on Boxing Day 1920. Historic: Jill Scott celebrates victory with team-mate Casey Stoney . Celebration: A Team GB fan cheers as she holds a Union Jack aloft at Wembley . Kelly Smith saw her penalty saved during the second half, but it didn't affect the final outcome . Smith's spot-kick was saved by Brazil goalkeeper Andrela after 56 minutes . The national record for a women's . international is 29,092 for a European Championship match with Finland . at the City of Manchester Stadium in 2005. But the crowd did not surpass the Olympic record of 76,489 from the Atlanta Games in 1996. The British team - in their first Olympics - have made a flawless start with a 1-0 success over New Zealand and a 3-0 victory over Cameroon. Speaking before the match, England captain Faye White said Britain could take . it a little easier with qualification already in the bag. She told Sportsmail: 'I think this is actually bigger than the first game [against New Zealand]. The feel-good factor around the British team has grown as the tournament progresses. Here, Jill Scott (left), Eniola Aluku (centre) and Jill Scott celebrate a goal against Cameroon . Jill Scott scores against Cameroon in GB's 3-0 victory in Cardiff on Saturday . 'Playing Brazil, even with the players they have, the girls can relax because they've qualified for the quarter-finals, but they can go out there and show how good they are. 'It feels like the way England approached a friendly against the USA in 2011. Sometimes you can sense something is going to happen. 'We didn't go out there with fear and we beat the No 1 team 2-1, our first win against the States for 22 years.' The enormous popular support on display at Wembley tonight demonstrates the growth of women's football in recent years. A successful England women's team - they have reached the knockout stages of their last three international tournaments - and now Great Britain side has inspired more and more people to watch and play the game. Brazil's Fabiana (left), Cristiane, Maurine and Marta celebrate the fourth goal over Cameroon on Saturday . Brazil, ranked fifth in the world, are one of the favourites to win Olympic gold in London . With the launch of the summer Women's Super League last year adding to the boom, the Football Association estimates 1.38m women and girls are taking part across the country. Beating Brazil would only fuel the interest in GB, who had the honour of kicking-off the London Games in their first match and have audiences with Prince William and David Beckham in the last few days. 'I think they combed their hair a thousands times,' said coach Powell. 'They were absolutely made up. David had sent them a few e-mails of good wishes before, which I passed on to the girls, although I'm not sure they believed me. 'Then to actually meet him and the Prince was fantastic. We were trying to pull them away from people who wanted to take their photos. 'It is great for them. They are enjoying the adulation - and why not? They manage themselves very well.'

Team GB win 1-0 against tournament favourites to top their group . Over 70,000 at Wembley for Great Britain's final group game with Brazil . Crowd is British record for a women's game . Team GB will now face Canada in the quarter-final at Coventry on Friday .

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(CNN) -- With a parade of performers already canceling appearances at SeaWorld, now at least one school class says it's dropping a long-scheduled trip to the park over concerns about the treatment of whales as shown in the documentary "Blackfish." The overnight trip to SeaWorld has been a tradition for fifth-graders at Point Dume Marine Science Elementary School in Malibu, California, for at least a decade, according to Principal Rebecca Johnson, but concerns from parents and students including one determined 10-year-old prompted a decision to go elsewhere on this year's trip. Although Johnson mostly credited parents for influencing the change, several parents CNN spoke with said 10-year-old Kirra Kotler played a major role in the decision. The girl watched the film "Blackfish" with her parents and immediately afterward announced, "I never want to go to SeaWorld again," according to her father, Kirby Kotler. The Kotler family had taken trips to SeaWorld several times, he said. Kirby, 50, who attended Point Dume the year it first opened, said the entire family was affected by the film but Kirra became especially determined. "She's always said she's going to be a veterinarian," Kirby said. "She's very passionate about animals." 'Blackfish': A chilling doc on captive killer whales . A SeaWorld spokesman told CNN by e-mail that Point Dume "is the only instance of a camp cancellation that we've experienced." Dave Koontz, SeaWorld's communications director, also wrote that the theme park believes "Blackfish" is misleading and inaccurate. "It's disappointing that this year's class (from Point Dume) will not be participating because of the film," he wrote. "Blackfish" -- which first aired on CNN in October -- traces a 39-year history of killer whales in captivity leading up to the 2010 killing of SeaWorld trainer Dawn Brancheau by the 12,000-pound orca, Tilikum, a whale previously associated with the death of two other people. At least seven entertainers and groups, from the Canadian rock band Barenaked Ladies to country music singer Martina McBride, have canceled appearances at SeaWorld in the wake of "Blackfish." After seeing the film, Kirra Kirby wanted to share it with her friends, her father said. She was determined to get the school to consider other options for the annual trip. 'Blackfish' sparks debate over taking kids to animal parks . "She's very shy," Kirby said of his daughter. "But she finally found her voice." Kirby said Kirra launched a word-of-mouth to campaign for the change, in some cases receiving backlash from fellow students who thought she was trying to cancel their overnight trip entirely instead of just changing the destination. Principal Johnson said she is in the process of verifying details for a new trip. Willie Nelson: 'What they do at SeaWorld is not OK'

A Malibu, California, school has sent students to SeaWorld annually . But the film "Blackfish" prompts parents and a determined student to push for change . A school trip is canceled -- SeaWorld says it's the first, and it's "disappointing" Several performers have canceled SeaWorld dates since "Blackfish" aired .

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By . Alex Greig . PUBLISHED: . 02:09 EST, 2 December 2013 . | . UPDATED: . 03:42 EST, 2 December 2013 . The last of the iconic Catskills resorts like the one featured in the 1980s hit Dirty Dancing has been sold to a company that plans to turn the property into a healthy living resort. Sullivan County economic development officials confirmed that the sale of Kutsher's Country Club was finalized Wednesday. The buyer, Veria Lifestyle, plans to transform the 1,300-acre New York state property into a $90 million destination offering yoga, golf, tennis and other healthy activities. End of an era: Kusher's is going to be demolished to make way for a new health retreat . Lakeside: The property has both natural and man-made lakes and offered water-sports, golf and tennis . During its heyday, the resort located 75 miles northwest of New York City was one of the most famous of the 'Borscht Belt' hotels in the Catskills when the region attracted largely Jewish families who headed upstate to escape the summer heat. Owned for decades by the Kutsher family, the century-old resort hosted entertainers such as Tony Bennett, Milton Berle and Jerry Seinfeld. Muhammad Ali even trained at Kutsher’s, as did other world boxing champions, such as Floyd Patterson and Leon Spinks. Complete with manmade and natural lakes, condos, bungalows, an 18-hole golf course, tennis courts, an ice-skating rink and summer camps, the resort's buildings are set to be demolished and replaced with buildings that will house 'yoga sciences,' 'ayurvedic medical treatment,' and 'biodynamic restaurants.' Summer resort: Jennifer Gray's Baby practices her moves at the fictional Catskills resort Kellerman's . In the corner: All-inclusive resort holidays featuring huge dining rooms and lively entertainment like that featured in Dirty Dancing were hugely popular between the 1950s and 1980s . Max and Louis Kutsher opened the Kutsher's Brothers Farm House in 1907 and expanded the property in the 1920s and 1930s. Milton Kutsher oversaw the hotel's growth between the 1950s and the 1980s, the Catskills pinnacle, when the region was a summertime destination for Jewish families from New York City. Milton Kutsher and his wife Helen ran the hotel until his death in 1998, when son Mark Kutsher took over. Dated: The once-fashionable interiors have become increasingly faded over the years . Seen better days: The once thriving resort was first opened in 1907 and saw its pinnacle between the 1950s and 1980s . According to the Record Online, most recently the hotel has been branded as The New Kutsher's Resort and leased to Yossi Zablocki. Over the past few years it has hosted festivals including the New York Harvest Festival and All Tomorrow's Parties. Tragically, a young woman working for the 17th Annual Harvest and Freedom Festival fell to her death from a condemned building at Kutsher's in October. Last month, voters in New York State authorized casinos as a tool to reinvigorate the decaying Catskill resorts, but as yet the area remains neglected.

Kutsher's resort in the Catskills was sold on Wednesday . The new owner intends to demolish the buildings and create a health retreat . The resort is the last of the 'Borscht Belt' resorts that once thrived with New York Jewish holidaymakers .

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(CNN) -- It would have been unthinkable a matter of months ago, but could Tiger Woods be set to miss out on the 2014 Ryder Cup? The 38-year old failed to make the cut at this weekend's PGA Championship at Valhalla and looked far from content as he struggled with a back injury. Woods cannot now automatically qualify for the bi-annual matchup between Europe and the U.S. which will take place at Gleneagles in September and is relying on a wildcard pick from U.S. captain, Tom Watson, to have any chance of making the roster. "It was sore. No doubt it was sore," Wood's said of the injury when asked by reporters Friday. "(My body) was telling me on the range it probably wasn't a good idea, but I'm not exactly a non‑stubborn person." "I need to get stronger physically and be back to where I was." Woods has missed out on much of the 2014 season with a separate back injury and has struggled for form since his return. He only just made the cut at the British Open in July and is currently ranked at No. 69 in the American standings. Only the top nine players automatically qualify for the Ryder Cup team with three captain's picks making up the full squad of 12. Woods won't be eligible for the FedEx Cup playoffs later this month meaning he will likely not play competitive golf before Watson announces his wildcards on September 2. Paul Azinger, who was widely praised for his Ryder Cup captaincy in a five-point win in 2008, said he would not pick Woods for this year's team. "I don't think I would," Azinger told the Golf Channel. "I don't see how you can take an injured player who is not playing well." "And also Tiger has not necessarily been the formula for success either. I just don't see how you can pick him at this point. "I am guessing he will call Tom and beg out of this and say I am not ready, make Tom's decision easier." Woods told reporters Friday he had not had any conversations about his participation with Watson. When asked of the 14-time major winner's chances later in the day, Watson said that Woods would only be picked if he is "free of injury and he is playing well." The U.S. team has already been weakened by Dustin Johnson's decision to take a break from the sport to seek "professional help" to deal with personal challenges. Johnson was ranked fifth in the American standings before his withdrawal and would almost certainly have qualified automatically. There was further worrying news for the U.S. earlier this week as two other likely automatic picks Matt Kuchner and Jason Duffner both withdrew from the PGA event with back and neck injuries respectively. "We're falling like flies right now, some of the players that are either on the borderline or on the team. That's a concern," Watson said. "(But) there's time for recovery and there's certainly a lot of golf to be played between now and September 2 when I make those three picks," he added.

Tiger Woods misses cut at PGA Championship . 14-time major winner cannot now automatically qualify for Ryder Cup . Woods has struggled with injury and form in 2014 .

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A man who flipped off his dirtbike into some long grass soon stopped laughing when he realised what he’d landed on. After his friend discovered him casually lying on his back with his hands behind his helmet, he was informed he was right on top of a deadly brown snake. ‘Don’t move, don’t move,’ his mate says when he spots the snake’s head poking out from beneath him. YouTube user Gary John uploaded the video of the terrifying moment, that was captured at Hervey Range near Townsville in north-eastern Queensland, online. The dirtbiker was lying in some long grass after falling off his bike when he found out he'd landed on a brown snake . 'Are you serious?,’ the crashed biker asks, his voice getting noticeably higher. As his friend walks towards him and tries to stamp on a stick, he cries out ‘don’t do that’ and swearing ensues. 'It will bite me on the arse,’ he warns. Trying not to rile the dangerous snake, his friend gets closer and asks 'you ready' and pulls him up from the ground. Instantly the man leaps to his feet and as far away from where he landed as possible. The common brown snake is considered the world's second most venomous land snake and is native to Australia, Papua New Guinea, and Indonesia. He had flipped off his orange bike but didn't think he was in any danger . The deadly brown snake's head can just be seen in the video . The video, filmed in north-eastern Queensland, captured the terrifying moment he realised what he was on top of . His friend reached out and quickly lifted him up after deciding it was the only course of action .

The man fell off his dirtbike near Townsville in north-eastern Queensland . He was lying in some long grass when his friend spotted a snake under him . His friend who had a camera on his helmet filmed the terrifying moment . 'It will bite me on the a**e,' the motorcyclist cried .

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By . Martha Cliff for MailOnline . Two of fashion's biggest names have come together for one of the industries most iconic designers in what could be this year's most risque campaign. Cara Delevingne, 22, and Kate Moss, 40, appear in a seductive embrace for the latest Burberry fragrance campaign, marking the first time the two have appeared together in a shoot. The pair both wear the brand's classic heritage trench coat for the racy shoot which was shot by world renowned fashion photographer Mario Testino. SCROLL DOWN FOR VIDEO . Hot ensemble: Cara Delevingne appears nude alongside Kate Moss in the latest Burberry fragrance campaign . In the playful images the pair can be seen naked cosying up to one another as they shelter from the rain under a Burberry trench coat. Despite being one of the fashion industry's biggest names and most sought after models of the moment, Cara Delevingne says she was humbled to have worked alongside Kate Moss. 'Kate has such a presence and she has a great sense of humor and style. We had met a few times before we worked on the My Burberry shoot together so I knew we would have fun together and that the pictures would be great. I've always admired Kate.' The racey campaign is the first time the two models have worked together on a shoot . Model mates: Cara says she has always admired Kate Moss . The black and white shoot saw the models pose in a variety of intimate poses . The all star campaign also sees the pair appear in a television advertisement featuring the sound track of I Put A Spell On You performed by Jeff Beck featuring Joss Stone. The shoot celebrates the launch of My Burberry, the latest woman's fragrance in the brand's perfume collection. Designed by the brand's chief creative and chief executive, Christopher Bailey, My Burberry pays tribute to the affectionate way in which people refer to their Burberry trench coat. The pair seemed to be all smiles backstage at the shoot . Playful: Mario Testino (right) was the photographer behind the campaign . Taking advice? Kate is 18 years Cara's senior and Cara  says she has great admiration for the model . To personalise the experience, customers are able to monogram their bottles for the very first time. The monogramming service will allow customers to personailse their perfume bottles with three initials over the Burberry website or in selected stores. For those who fancy seeing themselves alongside Cara and Kate the brand are offering an additional unique interactive service with several billboards in London and New York. The new Burberry fragrance My Burberry, allows the customer to personalise their bottle with their initials . The pair also feature in a television advertisement that online viewers will be able to interact with . The fragrance itself is inspired by the brand's British heritage . Using smart phone technology fans are able to interact with the posters and project their initials onto a giant Burberry bottle. Live mapping directions will then guide them to the nearest Burberry store where they can purchase their monogrammed My Burberry bottle. And the personal touch doesn't end there. Fans will soon be able to see their name in moving picture. The scent of My Burberry is evocative of a London garden after it's rained . Christopher Bailey (centre) works alongside Mario Testino (right) backstage at the shoot . Channel 4's 4OD viewers will even be able to personalise the My Burberry TV campaign, ending the advert with a monogrammed My Burberry bottle with their initials appearing on screen. Users of Twitter, Google, Pinterest and Facebook will also be able to personalise bottles through their profiles and share them with their friends. The fragrance itself  is typical of the brand's British heritage taking inspiration from a London garden after the rain. A dedicated My Burberry make-up look was created by Burberry Make-up Artistic Consultant Wendy Rowe . The two models are some of Burberry's most iconic and longstanding faces . Christopher Bailey says that the scent that he has created evokes the brand perfectly. 'My Burberry is the true embodiment of our brand, in scent, in design and in attitude. A fragrance that takes its lead from the iconic Burberry trench has to be outstanding in every way.' Francis Kurkdjian, the perfumer who worked alongside Christopher added that it is the perfect accessory for a Burberry fan. 'We have created a beautifully crafted grand floral unique to Burberry - the perfect accompaniment to the Burberry trench.' Dedicated My Burberry takeovers will take place in key retailers around the world including Selfridges London and Sephora Champs-Élysées.

The British supermodels appear nude in the campaign . Cara says she humbled to work with Kate who she 'always admired' The shoot celebrates the launch of the fragrance My Burberry . For the first time customers are able to personalise their perfume bottle .

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(CNN) -- A major winter storm system was rolling across the southeastern United States early Monday, sending out shocks of snow, freezing rain and sleet, and forcing some airlines to cancel flights. AirTran Airways canceled 14 flights Sunday, most of them heading into Atlanta, in order to have fewer aircraft on the ground there at the time the storm hits, spokesman Christopher White said. Another 270 flights were canceled for Monday, which represents a majority of the Atlanta-bound flights for the airline. There will be a handful of arrivals and departures only, White said. The latest computer models show wintry weather extending from northeast Texas through the Carolinas, bringing freezing temperatures, snow and ice to areas that normally don't see heavy winter precipitation, according to CNN meteorologist Dave Hennen. The northern regions of Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia and the Carolinas should expect heavy snow, while ice storms are expected to affect the southern regions of those states, he said. Forecasters expect freezing rain to move north in those states, possibly by Monday morning. Meanwhile, American Airlines reported that 100 flights in and out of Dallas-Fort Worth were canceled. That's about 20% of American's flights. Its American Eagle carrier has canceled 180 flights. "That sounds ominous, but in the big picture it could be far worse," spokesman Tim Smith said. He added later that the snow was not as bad as was forecast and that Dallas "really dodged a bullet." Anthony Black, a spokesman for Delta Air Lines, said the airline expects to operate normally in Atlanta until Sunday night, after which some 330 mainline and Delta Connection flights will be canceled. Nationwide, "we have planned approximately 1,400 Delta and Delta Connection flight cancellations systemwide Monday as the storm is at its peak, approximately 25% of all planned flights for the day," Black said. Southwest Airlines reported it is running at normal capacity with no major cancellations. Track weather and travel delays . Atlantic Southeast Airlines spokesman Jarek Beem said the storm had forced a number of cancellations, Sunday through Tuesday. He declined to provide a specific number. Below freezing temperatures through Tuesday could leave trees and power lines across the south with a heavy coating of ice, said Hennen, which could cause numerous long-duration power outages. Winter storm warnings covered much of the Southeast as the storm system developed Sunday morning in Texas and tracked along the Gulf Coast. The National Weather Service has issued winter storm warnings for parts of Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana, Tennessee, Mississippi and Alabama. The agency warns that significant snow amounts could make travel difficult and dangerous. Three to eight inches of snow could fall by Monday evening and roads are expected to be hazardous through Monday night, especially secondary roads. Various winter storm watches have also been put in place by the weather agency, stretching from northeast Texas to the far western corner of Virginia. In preparation for wintry conditions, governors in Louisiana and Alabama declared states of emergencies, according to the governor's office in Alabama and CNN affiliate KSLA in Baton Rouge. "We face a serious storm that will have an impact all across Alabama," Gov. Bob Riley said in a statement. He advised motorists to stay the roads. Georgia Gov. Sonny Perdue similarly issued a state of emergency. Snow began falling in Atlanta during the evening hours Sunday, and is forecast to accumulate through Monday afternoon. Temperatures at or below freezing are expected to remain in place through Tuesday, keeping roads dangerous and travel difficult, Hennen said. Parts of Louisiana could get up to an inch of ice, while other states in the region could get between a quarter and a half-inch of ice coating power lines, trees, bridges and roadways, said CNN meteorologist Reynolds Wolf. In Alabama, Auburn University canceled classes and viewing events for the BCS championship game on Monday night. Meanwhile, snow moved into the Northeast but the region was spared a repeat of the Christmas blizzard that virtually shut down large cities such as New York and Philadelphia. Emergency management officials were able to quickly recover from the comparably light dusting of snow that began blanketing the region Friday. CNN's Nick Valencia contributed to this report.

NEW: States of emergencies are declared in Louisiana, Alabama and Georgia . Airlines are beginning to cancel flights . Snow, ice and freezing temperatures are expected across the southeastern U.S. Weather conditions in Atlanta could impact air travel across the country .

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Cristiano Ronaldo celebrated his goal during Real Madrid's 4-1 victory in the Champions League final by doing a Mario Balotelli. After scoring the final goal of the game from the penalty spot, the superstar forward saw fit to copy AC Milan man's iconic celebration from Italy's 2-1 win over Germany in the semi-final of Euro 2012. Diego Godin had given Atletico the lead in the first half, and they seemed to be heading to victory, before a dramatic stoppage time equaliser from Sergio Ramos took the game into extra-time. VIDEO Scroll down to watch Real Madrid fans erupt as Bale scores in Champions League final . Do a Mario: Cristiano celebrates after scoring the final goal during Real Madrid's Champions League win . Poser: The forward scored the final goal of the 4-1 victory . Iconic: Mario Balotelli celebrates his second goal during Italy's victory over Germany in the Euro 2012 semi-final . Gareth Bale then put Real ahead in the 110th minute, before Ronaldo set up Marcelo for the third then tucked away the fourth from the spot. He then immediately dispensed of his shirt and headed for the corner flag where his wild celebrations began. The 29-year-old was booked for his troubles, but in all honesty it's hard to imagine that he was too bothered about it.

Ronaldo scores final goal in Real Madrid's Champions League victory . Defeated their bitter rivals Atletico 4-1 after extra time . Copies Mario Balotelli's iconic celebration from Euro 2012 semi-final . Sergio Ramos, Gareth Bale and Marcelo also all scored for Real .

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Lasha Horton was pushed through a glass panel by her best friend at her home . A woman has admitted to throwing a model through a glass panel, ending her career as a result of the injuries she inflicted. Genavese Justin attacked best friend . Lasha Horton, 23, at her home in Top Valley, Nottinghamshire, soon after . she had signed a modelling contract with Demus Castings. Justin, 24, admitted wounding with intent at Nottingham Crown Court today. After the attack, doctors tried to heal the deep wound that went across her face and it took two days for plastic surgeons to work on. She had hoped work could be done to retain her looks, but she had to give up her £15,000-a-year contract. Nicholas Demus, who runs the agency, said: 'She was due to appear in music videos with some up-and-coming artists. 'I . did have some magazines that wanted to shoot her over 2013, including . Flavour fashion magazine, but we’ve had to start re-booking after we got . the news. 'At the moment it . is going to prove to be a bit difficult with her current situation . because obviously normally facial appearance as well as physical . appearance is very important.' Justin . was told today she should expect a jail term when she is sentenced next . month. Judge Jonathan Teare said: 'The fact I am giving you bail is no . indication of sentence. These were really unpleasant injuries. 'I will only make up my mind at sentence, when I have read the victim impact statement and an up-to-date pre-sentence report.' The . disturbing attack has left Miss Horton terrified to go out and . destroyed her promising career - she needed 30 stitches to close the . appalling slash. She has been left with permanent scarring across her face and was just millimetres away from losing her left eye. But she is banishing her demons by vowing to continue her work for charity and hopes to continue helping those who need her. Miss . Horton said: 'Although I can no longer model I would like to continue . my charity work and I thought I could try to turn this into something . positive. A picture taken before plastic surgeons worked on her face show just how deep the wound was . Miss Horton said she has been left without any confidence and finds it difficult to trust people . Before the attack, Miss Horton won a £15,000-a-year with a London modelling agency but is now out of work . 'This happened in a matter of seconds but it's devastated my life. I can no longer pursue the career I wanted.' She added that people needed to realise just how much of an impact a single moment can have. She . said: 'I have lost a lot of modelling contracts that I was supposed to . do. I have not been able to work since and I do not like leaving the . house. I feel intimidated. I only go out with make-up on. 'If . my best friend can do this to me than anyone can. I have been left with . scars all over my body. I was the most confident person before the . attack. A lot of people have noticed my confidence go down. 'I've . decreased my circle of friends now and I do not trust anyone. I still . do not know why she did it. There are so many things I want to ask her. 'You give someone so much love and care and in a split second she ruined my life.' Lasha, pictured with her mother, Nelly, has said she will continue with her charity work despite the attack .

Genavese Justin pleaded guilty to wounding Lasha Horton with intent . Before the attack the pair had been best friends . Miss Horton lost a £15,000-a-year modelling contract as a result of the attack .

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(CNN) -- Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta on Wednesday became the first sitting head of state to appear before the International Criminal Court, where he faces charges of crimes against humanity. Kenyatta, 52, is accused of five counts of crimes against humanity for allegedly orchestrating violence after a disputed presidential election in 2007. Shortly before he left for the Netherlands, he appointed his deputy president to serve as acting President, saying he is attending the hearing at The Hague as a private citizen. More than 1,000 people died and hundreds of thousands were displaced when ethnic groups loyal to leading candidates torched homes and hacked rivals in violence that raged until early 2008. Kenyatta, who backed then-incumbent Mwai Kibaki in that election, is accused of funding a local militia that conducted reprisal attacks. The second day of the status hearing will determine whether his case can proceed to trial. The first day was held Tuesday, but he was not required to attend. The court mandated that he be present on the last day. During the hearing Tuesday, the prosecution accused the Kenyan government of not providing key documents in the case against its leader. The defense denied the allegation. Kenya is the second African nation after Sudan to have a sitting president face charges at the International Criminal Court. But Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir does not cooperate with the court, and has rejected ICC warrants for his arrest for alleged war crimes in Darfur. Lack of evidence . "My conscience is clear, has been clear, and will remain forever clear that I am innocent of all the accusations leveled against me," Kenyatta said before he boarded the plane in Nairobi. The ICC prosecutor has postponed the start of the trial numerous times, citing lack of evidence. The prosecution has suffered a series of setbacks, with witnesses withdrawing and others admitting to lying. "In ordinary circumstances, the insufficiency of evidence would cause the prosecution to withdraw the charges," the ICC said in September. "However, it would be inappropriate for the prosecution to withdraw the charges at this stage in light of the government of Kenya continuing failure to cooperate fully with the court's requests for assistance in this case." This is the first time Kenyatta is attending a hearing in person since he assumed office in April last year. Deputy president also facing charges . The ICC has also accused Deputy President William Ruto of orchestrating attacks. His trial started in September 2013. Both leaders have denied any links to the violence among their respective ethnic groups, and have said they will cooperate with the court to clear their names. ICC withdrawal? The International Criminal Court was set up in 2002 to prosecute genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes. The Parliament of Kenya voted in September to withdraw from ICC jurisdiction after repeatedly calling on the court to drop the cases. But a withdrawal would take a while to implement because it involves steps such as a formal notification to the United Nations. The ICC has said the trials will proceed. The nation's previous administration reneged on a deal to set up a special tribunal to try suspects in the post-election violence, prompting the international court to step in. African Union accuses ICC of bias, seeks delay of cases against sitting leaders .

Kenyatta is the first sitting President to appear before the ICC . He says he is attending the hearing as a private citizen . He has been accused of five counts of crimes against humanity for his alleged role in a disputed 2007 election . The Kenyan leader has pleaded not guilty .

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These are the e-fit images of two of the suspects wanted over the shooting of South African national football captain Senzo Meyiwa. Police created the images from witness accounts of Sunday's killing of the popular footballer, whose death in an apparent robbery has dismayed South Africans. Both suspects have high cheekbones and dreadlocks. One is wearing a hood and the image of the other suspect is shown twice - with a hat and without one. A third suspect was not depicted. Wanted: E-fit images of two of the suspects wanted over the shooting of South African footballer Senzo Meyiwa . Headgear: The hat that one of the suspects wore during the apparent robbery in a township near Johannesburg . Meyiwa, goalkeeper for South Africa and club team Orlando Pirates, will be buried on Saturday in his home town of Umlazi on the country's east coast, his club said. His death in Vosloorus township near Johannesburg led to an outpouring of despair and anger in South Africa, which has a high murder rate. South African police have offered a reward of nearly $23,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of Meyiwa's killers. Two of the suspects entered the home that Meyiwa was visiting and demanded money and cellular telephones, while a third kept watch outside, according to police and witness accounts. They fled on foot after the shooting and the police force has launched a huge operation to find them. No arrests have been announced. Meyiwa's funeral this weekend will be partly organised by the local government of the Kwazulu-Natal province, Orlando Pirates said. Top South African sports officials visited Meyiwa's family in Umlazi on Tuesday to offer their condolences, while the South African Football Association said it had received messages of sympathy from countries including Nigeria, Kenya, Uganda, Sao Tome and Principe, Egypt and Jordan. Egyptian club Al Ahly, which beat Meyiwa's Orlando Pirates in a 2013 final to win Africa's top club title, said it was saddened by 'the tragic loss of such a highly admired player.' 'Highly admired player': Meyiwa, in his black goalkeeper's strip, in action during the Orange AFCON, Morocco 2015 Final Round Qualifier match between South Africa and Nigeria at Cape Town Stadium on September 10 . Meyiwa's funeral will be held on the same day as the burials of two other prominent figures in South African sports. Former 800m world champion and Olympic silver medalist Mbulaeni Mulaudzi was killed Friday in a car crash and female boxer Phindile Mwelase died Saturday in a hospital after being in a coma for two weeks following a bout. South Africa's sports ministry said it was 'a very difficult week.' An earlier setback was the case of Oscar Pistorius, the double-amputee Olympic runner who was sentenced to five years in prison last week for killing girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp. Pistorius was convicted of manslaughter. Prosecutors, who had sought a murder conviction against Pistorius, say they will appeal the verdict and sentence.

Both suspects pictured have high cheekbones and dreadlocks . Images created from witness accounts of Sunday's sudden killing . Meyiwa will be buried on Saturday in his home town of Umlazi .

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(Health.com) -- Many people who are overweight and obese either don't realize it or are in denial -- and too few doctors are setting them straight, according to a new study in the Archives of Internal Medicine. Researchers analyzed data on roughly 5,500 people who took part in government health surveys between 2005 and 2008. One-third of the obese participants and 55% of overweight participants had never been told by a doctor that they were overweight, the study found. If a doctor did comment on a patient's weight, it seemed to make an impression. Nearly 20% of obese people whose doctors hadn't brought up their weight described themselves as "not overweight," compared with just 3% of those whose doctors had addressed their weight. Obese and overweight patients who discussed the issue with doctors were also more than twice as likely to have tried to lose weight in the previous year. Health.com: Best and worst advice from top diet plans . "If people are told by their doctor that they are overweight, it corrects their perception," says the lead author of the study, Robert Post, M.D., research director of the Virtua Family Medicine Residency in Voorhees, New Jersey. Overweight is defined as having a body mass index between 25 and 29, and obesity is defined as a BMI of 30 and up. (BMI is a rough estimate of body fat based on the ratio of a person's height and weight.) Doctors may be reluctant to broach the subject of weight for a number of reasons, Post says. For instance, busy physicians might not want to fall behind schedule by adding another topic to their list of things to discuss during an appointment. And many doctors have negative attitudes toward their heavier patients, whom they see as unlikely to stick to a diet and exercise program, he adds. Health.com: Surprising celebrity BMIs . The researchers weren't surprised by the high percentage of overweight people who thought their weight was normal, as several studies in recent years have found comparable -- or higher -- rates. A study published last year that used similar data from government surveys showed that 23% of overweight women and 48% of overweight men considered their weight to be just right. Post and his colleagues chalk this up to what they call the "'norming up' of society." Roughly two-thirds of U.S. adults are now overweight or obese, and as Americans have grown heavier, the perception of what constitutes a normal weight has changed as well, Post says. In fact, most of the overweight study participants accurately estimated their BMI. But many didn't see their weight as unhealthy or recognize the need to shed some pounds. Health.com: America's healthiest diet tricks . Although it might seem obvious that excess weight is unhealthy, being reminded of this by a doctor can be an effective wake-up call, says Robert B. Baron, M.D., director of the weight management program at the University of California San Francisco. In an editorial accompanying the study, Baron notes that studies have shown that smokers whose doctors remind them of how unhealthy the habit is and encourage them to quit are more likely to do so successfully than those whose doctors stay mum. Simple reminders and encouragement to lose weight could have a similar effect on overweight and obese patients, he says. Health.com: Obese? What your doc may be overlooking . Baron proposes calculating BMI and entering it on a patient's chart at every doctor's office visit, as is done with blood pressure and other vital signs. "This is very, very easy to do," Baron says. "If it were required or strongly suggested, it would not be very onerous.... We need to be as aggressive as we were with smoking cessation." Copyright Health Magazine 2010 .

"If people are told by their doctor that they are overweight, it corrects their perception" Doctors may be reluctant to broach the subject of weight for a number of reasons . Roughly two-thirds of U.S. adults are now overweight or obese .

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A Los Angeles marketing firm is calling Alex from Target a fake. And they say they're responsible. Breakr, a company dedicated to 'connecting fans to their fandom' announced Tuesday that they'd orchestrated the meme's massive viral popularity. The news was a sharp blow to many teenage Alex from Target lovers, but do they truly have a reason to be upset? Scroll down for video . Is this man responsible for Alex from Target? Dil-Domine Jacobe Leonares (right) is CEO of marketing startup Breakr and says his firm is behind the viral meme . Breakr CEO Dil-Domine Jacobe Leonares wrote in a LinkedIn post about his company's involvement: . 'Yesterday, we had fun on Twitter with the hashtag #AlexFromTarget which ended up to be one of the most amazing social media experiments ever,' he wrote Monday. 'We wanted to see how powerful the fangirl demographic was.' The result was one of the most popular, overnight viral memes ever. On Monday alone, Alex from Target was tweeted about some 1 million times. Alex turned out to be a random, handsome Texas teenage Target employee named Alex Laboeuf. By Tuesday, Laboeuf's Twitter followers numbered around 500,000 and his good fortune continues to pour forth. Ellen Degeneres tweeted a photo of herself along with Alex and the hashtag #AlexFromTargetAtTargetWithEllen. In addition to internet stardom, it appears Alex may have won himself a spot on a holiday Target commercial. But was it Breakr who got him there, or are they just looking to profit from the Alex phenomenon? From the start of the Alex from Target craze, everyone appears to agree it was a British Twitter user named Abbie who first tweeted Alex's photo. Not so fast: The undisputed first person to tweet the photo was this British girl -- she says she's never heard of Breakr . First saw Alex? Texas teen Alanna Page (left) first tweeted about Alex after seeing him at Target in late October. Her friend Brooklyn then responded with the now-infamous pic of Alex after seeing him for herself and a meme was born . So how did a girl in England hook up with a California marketing startup with a handful of employees and an app on the iTunes store boasting all of 30 reviews? She didn't. Abbie herself says she has no idea who they are. 'i dont work for breakr wtf i dont even know what it is,' she tweeted. She also shared on Tuesday evening some of her not-so-positive feelings about the craze. 'whatever im so done with this alex s***' she tweeted. What's more, as the Daily Dot reports, Abbie wasn't the photographer--it was more likely a girl named Brooklyn Reiff, who recognized Alex while in line at Target from a tweet her friend had sent previously. 'Alanna tweeted about a checkout guy at target being attractive & I soon found myself in his checkout line.. remembering Alanna's tweet,' Reiff told the Daily Dot. 'I quickly snapped a pic of 'Alex from Target' and tweeted Alanna.' Neither Reiff nor Alanna Page have had any connections to -- or even heard of Breakr -- either. 'I have never heard of Breakr but a few of my friends are sending me links to the post but I don't really know what it is,' Reiff added. Viral craze: Alex from Target is Alex Laboeuf (right). His skyrocketing popularity appears to have gotten him onto a commercial beside Ellen Degeneres, who tweeted this photo . Popular: Celebrities and fangirl teens alike have jumped on the Alex from Target bandwagon . Target also tweeted their take on Alex from Target, though they appear to have had nothing to do with creating the meme .

A company called Breakr says they orchestrated the Alex phenomenon . However, the first person to tweet the photo claims she got it from Tumblr and is a British teen while Breakr is based in Los Angeles .

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McQueen's sharp suited goths stormed London Collections: Men today presenting the fashion house's offering for AW15. With shiny side-parted black hair slicked to a point and pale complexions, the house's sullen models wore velvet jacquard suits with quilted detail, smoking jackets, statement pin badges and long, dramatic overcoats. Many modelled conventional slim fit slacks but a new trouser length for McQueen was wide and cropped at the calf, which emphasised skinny mankles (that's man ankles). Scroll down for video . McQueen's sullen models wore velvet jacquard suits with quilted detail, smoking jackets with statement pin badges . McQueen's sharp suited emo models wore their hair parted to the side and slicked to a point,along with velvet jackets and flashes of ankle . Peony motifs were a running theme seen on various jumpers and coats while stacked, patent and pointed lace-ups finished off each dark and decadent look. The show reflected everything Alexander McQueen's presentations have become famous for, such as emotional power and raw energy, and a vintage romantic nature with a highly contemporary edge. The juxtapositions between fragility and strength, such as the peony with the thick, patent glove, tradition and modernity, fluidity and severity is at the core of the collection. The fashion house and its black-clad models stormed London Collections: Men with an atmospheric and dramatic showcase . The odd splash of colour was kept fairly sombre, such as this blue military-style suit, left, and the red petals embossed on a black jumper . McQueen’s collections combine an in-depth working knowledge of bespoke British tailoring, fine workmanship and the impeccable finish of Italian manufacturing. Sarah Burton was appointed creative director of the brand in May 2010 having worked alongside Lee McQueen for more than 14 years. The collection had emotional power and raw energy, along with the label's signature vintage references, romance and a contemporary feel . Peony motifs were a running theme while stacked, patent and pointed lace-ups finished off each dark and decadent look .

McQueen men's beauty look for AW15 was shiny side parted black hair slicked to a point and pale complexion . Models wore velvet jacquard suits with quilted detail, statement pin badges and long, dramatic overcoats . New trouser length for McQueen was a wide and cropped at the calf, which emphasised skinny 'mankles'

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By . Robin Cottle for MailOnline . Fernando Torres scored in his first start for AC Milan as his side came back from two goals down to draw 2-2 at promoted Empoli in Serie A. After early goals from Lorenzo Tonelli and Manuel Pucciarelli, Torres found the target with a header in the 43rd and Japan midfielder Keisuke Honda equalized with a shot from the edge of the area in the 58th. Milan had a chance to win when Torres, who joined Milan last month in a two-year loan deal from Chelsea, set up Jeremy Menez in the 62nd but the Frenchman's shot hit the crossbar. Fernando Torres celebrates his first AC Milan goal . The former Chelsea striker's brilliant header brought his new side back into the Serie A clash . 'He's a real professional,' Milan full back Ignazio Abate said of Torres, 'I'm sure he'll bring us many satisfactions.' Empoli finished with 10 men after Mirko Valdifiori picked up his second yellow card in the 86th for a foul on Nigel de Jong. Milan moved level with Hellas Verona in third place, two points behind leaders Roma and Juventus, which both play Wednesday. Roma visits Parma and Juventus hosts Cesena. Empoli has only two points from four matches and is back in the top division after a six-year absence, But it came out full of energy while Milan, which was coming off a draining 1-0 loss to Juventus, appeared to lack organization in defense. In four matches this season, Milan has conceded eight goals . 'We started too softly and this was a match full of dangers,' Abate said. 'There's a lot of room for improvement and we've got to start with what we showed in the second half tonight.' Fernando Torres gets a high five from Nigel de Jong on his first Milan start . And Keisuke Honda's late strike earned Milan a point . Tonelli took advantage of Milan's defensive lapses by heading in following a corner in the 13th after being left unmarked inside the box. Empoli's second goal was a perfectly executed free kick, as Francesco Tavano's smart touch left Pucciarelli with only the goalkeeper to beat. Simone Verdi had a chance to make it 3-0 in the 31st but his header sailed just high. Shortly after Torres found the far corner of the net, Empoli coach Maurizio Sarri was sent off for protests. Tavano had a chance to restore Empoli's two-goal lead in the 55th but he couldn't finish off a counterattack - shooting wide as defenders Daniele Bonera and Cristian Zapata trailed behind him. Honda's equaliser came from a shot that went through a defender's legs.

Fernando Torres heads his first AC Milan goal at Empoli . Empoli had raced into a 2-0 lead through Lorenzo Tonelli and Manuel Pucciarelli . After Torres cut the defecit, Keisuke Honda earned Milan a point . Torres joined on a two-year loan deal from Chelsea in the transfer window, taking him up to the end of his Blues contract .

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(EW.com) -- The first weekend in December is a notoriously weak one at the box office, and, true to form, most movies faced harsh declines this weekend after the record-breaking Thanksgiving frame. But Disney's animated musical "Frozen" managed to score a not-so-severe 53 percent fall to $31.6 million this weekend, which sent it past "Catching Fire" and straight into the No. 1 spot on the chart. "Frozen" has earned $134.3 million after 12 days in wide release, 39 percent more than 2010′s "Tangled," which had earned $96.6 million at the same point in its run. The film will match its $150 million budget by this time next week, and if it maintains its current pace (which seems likely given its "A+" CinemaScore), "Frozen" could be headed for a finish of about $280 million. Movie review: 'Frozen' The film's box office success is sending its soundtrack into the upper echelons of the music charts. The soundtrack debuted at No. 18 on the Billboard 200 last week, and it's risen all the way to No. 4 on the iTunes chart as well. In second place, "The Hunger Games: Catching Fire" fell 64 percent to $27 million, giving the blockbuster a $336.7 million domestic total after just 17 days. "Catching Fire" is still playing about $34 million ahead of "The Hunger Games" at the equivalent point in its run, but as evidenced by this weekend's drop, it's falling faster than that film, too. "Catching Fire" appears likely to finish with just about $400-410 million, matching "The Hunger Games'" $408 million total. Worldwide, though, "Catching Fire" will be much, much bigger. It's already earned $673 million, and it will take just a few days for the film to blitz past "The Hunger Games'" $691 million global haul. Movie review: 'The Hunger Games: Catching Fire' Christian Bale's latest drama, "Out of the Furnace," didn't connect with moviegoers on its opening weekend. The bleak revenge movie, which also stars Woody Harrelson, Casey Affleck, and Zoë Saldana, pulled in a terrible $5.3 million from 2,021 theaters, yielding an anemic $2,523 location average. Even worse, audiences gave the film a rough "C+" CinemaScore, which will limit appeal in the weeks to come — especially given the upcoming release of Bale's other, more anticipated release, "American Hustle." Two Disney films rounded out the Top five: "Thor: The Dark World" and "Delivery Man." "Thor" grossed $4.7 million, enough for a $193.6 million total (and $610 million worldwide). "Delivery Man" earned $3.8 million, and the Vince Vaughn comedy has now grossed $24.8 million against a $26 million budget. Movie review: 'Out of the Furnace' 1. "Frozen" -- $31.6 million . 2. "The Hunger Games: Catching Fire" -- $27.0 million . 3. "Out of the Furnace" -- $5.3 million . 4. "Thor: The Dark World" -- $4.7 million . 5. "Delivery Man" -- $3.8 million . In milestone news, Paramount's "Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa" passed the $100 million mark after pulling in $855,000 in its seventh weekend. Johnny Knoxville's prank film has now out-earned big budget spectacles like "Elysium," "White House Down," "The Lone Ranger" and "Jack the Giant Slayer," and, unlike those films, "Bad Grandpa" cost only $15 million to produce. Further down the chart, the Coen Bros.' folky Oscar contender, "Inside Llewyn Davis," made a huge splash in limited release. The rootsy tale strummed up $402,000 from just four theaters, which resulted in a $100,500 per theater average — the second best of the entire year after "Blue Jasmine," which managed a $102,011 average from six theaters in July. CBS Films will begin expanding "Inside Llewyn Davis" in two weeks. Also notable: In the wake of Nelson Mandela's death, the Idris Elba-starring biopic "Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom" fell only 8 percent in its second weekend to $77,000 from four theaters. For reference, the films in the Top 20 fell by an average of 52.4 percent this weekend. See the original story at EW.com. CLICK HERE to Try 2 RISK FREE issues of Entertainment Weekly . © 2011 Entertainment Weekly and Time Inc. All rights reserved.

"Frozen" managed to score a No. 1 spot at the box office . The Disney release has brought in $134.4 million after 12 days . Over the weekend, it earned $31.6 million . "The Hunger Games: Catching Fire" was in second place .

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(CNN) -- Alfonso Ribeiro didn't make us wait long before he revived "The Carlton" on "Dancing With the Stars." On Monday night, the former "Fresh Prince of Bel Air" star dusted off his old familiar moves in week four of the competition. The theme of the week was "Most Memorable Year," and "Dancing" saved the best for last. After watching the other nine celebrities and their pro dancing partners run through sambas, rumbas and jives, Ribeiro and pro dancer Witney Carson took the floor with a jazz routine set to Tom Jones' "It's Not Unusual" -- a.k.a. the song that Ribeiro's "Fresh Prince" character, Carlton Banks, couldn't help but dance to. Dressed in a costume straight out of his "Fresh Prince's" character's closet -- a v-neck sweater and a bow tie -- Ribeiro looked like he was having a blast re-creating those exuberant dance steps along with Carson. The judges were thrilled, giving the couple a perfect score. Ribeiro acknowledged that playing Will Smith's dorkier cousin during "Fresh Prince's" six-season run in the '90s did leave him pigeonholed as an actor, but he has no grudge against the dance that's come to bear his character's name. "I love the Carlton dance. I love how it makes people feel," he said in an interview. "I certainly don't do it a lot. But I love the fact that people have this nostalgic look at that dance. ... This was all for the fans." Viewers haven't been as overjoyed with fashion designer Betsey Johnson's performance. She was the latest star to exit the series on Monday night.

Alfonso Ribeiro performed "The Carlton" on "Dancing With the Stars" Monday . The dance is one he used to do on "The Fresh Prince of Bel Air" He doesn't do it often, but he said he loves how it makes people feel . The routine earned him a perfect score .

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(CNN) -- Jenson Button recorded a dramatic victory during a rain-affected Hungarian Grand Prix to toast the 200th race of his Formula One career in style. On an action packed afternoon the British McLaren driver opted for the right set of tires to negotiate a late burst of rain, while teammate Lewis Hamilton, who led for long periods, toiled. A drive-through penalty put pay to Hamilton's hopes of winning as Button crossed the line ahead of championship leader Sebastian Vettel in his Red Bull and Ferrari's Fernando Alonso. On the track where he won his first ever grand prix, Button's victory was his second of the Formula One season, though Vettel heads for the mid season break with a lead in the drivers' championship of 85 points. Latest F1 standings after Hungarian Grand Prix . "It's a great moment, all round a major weekend. For some reason I like these conditions. This is the first place where I won a grand prix, in 2006, in these sorts of conditions," Button told reporters. "I'm always lucky with these conditions. You are not always going to make the right call in these conditions but I feel I'm pretty good at making the right call when it comes to tire choices -- but I'm not the only one. "We had good pace today and I was able to make the soft tires last. The reason why we won today was because we were quick. If it didn't rain it wouldn't have made any difference." On a wet track Vettel soon relinquished the lead after running wide on a corner and Hamilton opened up a gap over the rest of the field as he successfully handled the first two pit stops. But on his third stop he opted for soft tires, with the track now dry in most places, while Button followed the lead of Red Bull's Mark Webber by taking on prime tires. The difference proved crucial 20 laps later as a shower heralded a return to the slippery conditions seen earlier in the race. Button and Hamilton wrestled for the lead, and it changed hands several times before Hamilton returned to the pits to change to intermediate tires for more grip. And although Hamilton was ordered to observe a drive-through penalty for spinning in front of the Force India car of Paul di Resta, he used his fresh tires to good effect as he battled past Webber to finish the race in fourth place. "Jenson was pushing me hard the whole race and the better man won today," said Hamilton. "I was struggling a lot with the graining on my left front tires. I don't know whether that was my fault by pushing too hard." Vettel struggled with brake problems and slid off the track on several occasions but dug in to claim second and go into the mid-season break as the favorite to retain his world title. He said: "It was more important to bring the car home but all in all it's fair to say that Ferrari and McLaren on race pace in the last couple of events have made a step forwards." There was also drama for Nick Heidfeld as his Renault caught fire and exploded shortly after he left the pits. The German managed to leap out of his car unharmed.

McLaren's Jenson Button wins the Hungarian Grand Prix . British driver overhauls teammate Lewis Hamilton to take the checkered flag . Sebastian Vettel finishes second with Ferrari's Fernando Alonso third . Red Bull's Vettel leads the drivers' championship by 85 points .

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NEW YORK (CNN) -- What started as a college a cappella pastime became a ticket to the big time for 10 Indiana University graduates. Straight No Chaser broke up years ago, but success on YouTube brought the band back together. Last year a member of the disbanded group -- called Straight No Chaser -- posted a video of a quirky 1998 performance of "The 12 Days of Christmas" on YouTube. It got more than 8 million hits. And one of the people watching was Craig Kallman, chairman and CEO of Atlantic Records. Kallman summoned a couple of the troupe members to Los Angeles, where he offered them a record deal. Straight up. The boys (now men, of course) got back together and within 10 months -- and almost 10 years after graduation -- had a debut album neatly tied with a bow. And you thought your college reunion was exciting. Watch Straight No Chaser blend their voices » . "Holiday Spirits" mostly features festive covers such as "Santa Claus Is Coming to Town" and "Silent Night," all sung in the a cappella tradition but with creative and entertaining tweaks. (They do a stirring Christmas-infused rendition of Toto's "Africa.") Members of Straight No Chaser sang for CNN in New York recently, talked about their surprising career turn and where it leaves their day jobs. CNN: What is it like then to actually become a YouTube sensation? Randy Stine: Well, [Jerome] got recognized on the street in Hong Kong. Jerome Collins: A person walked up to me and said, "Hey, I know this may be out of line, but you look like this guy on this video I just saw." I called [Randy] and I was like, "We officially made it. We're being recognized in Hong Kong by some random person on the street." So it was kind of cool, and that's when I knew that [it] was on a bigger scale than we thought. CNN: What went through your mind when you got the call from Atlantic Records? Stine: I was half believing it was a prank. I got the call from Craig, and while I'm talking to him the first time, I'm on the computer Googling his name to read his bio. It was just kind of a dream phone call. And I kept thinking, "Is this really happening?" It was pretty amazing. CNN: You all have day jobs, don't you? Stine: Yeah. I was actually in Chicago doing IT sales, wishing I was still in music. We're all spread across the country. We've got guys in Chicago, Vegas, Atlanta, here in New York. Jerome was actually in Hong Kong when all this started, and he moved back from Hong Kong to be a part of this. CNN: What were you doing in Hong Kong? Collins: I was doing a festival of "The Lion King," and I was Simba. We have one guy selling medical devices, another guy a reporter for ABC, one guy working at a bank, another guy a teacher. ... You name it, we have it. CNN: And how do you arrange rehearsing or performances if you are scattered throughout the country? Stine: That's probably one of the big challenges. We all have to fly in from whatever city we're in to New York, to Chicago, L.A., wherever we have to meet up to rehearse or record. But when we get together it's like no time has passed. CNN: Are you going to keep your day jobs? Collins: There's no chance that I'm going to be keeping my day job. I obviously gave it up to try and do this so I know for a fact that I'm not going to be going back. I hope they didn't hear that. This is it. This is what I dreamed to do as a kid. This is what I want my day job to be. Stine: I quit my job in July. I had to get enough time off to record but couldn't do it. I have one shot at this. I know there are tons of other musicians out there who would cut off a limb to have this opportunity so I couldn't pass it up. Collins: We're going to force the other guys to make sure they quit their jobs. With the scheduling and the touring some of them may not have a job to go back to. So that's what we're hoping may happen. CNN: That's what you're hoping? You're hoping that they will get fired? That's nice! Stine: Yeah, we'll make the phone calls on their behalf. Like, "he's not coming into work today" [Stine and Collins laugh.] . CNN: Now that you have your debut album in the can, are you thinking ahead to other projects? Collins: Well, that's the whole point. We hope that that momentum -- not only with YouTube, but with our album -- keeps going so we can get right back in the studio and come out with some fresh new music that's not holiday. We don't want to pigeonhole ourselves. We do all genres, all types of music. CNN: Part of your appeal seems to be that you don't really take yourselves too seriously, do you? You have a lot of fun with it. Collins: It's really fun singing with your best friends onstage. We have fun. Outside of this business, we are still friends; we all go do things together; we all still hang out. We still fight like brothers. So essentially ... I hope that never changes because that's what made us who we are today. CNN: What about your personalities ... have you all changed a little since you were at school together? Stine: I think all of us are pretty much the same, just maybe more opinionated. Collins: Some of us have wives. That's the only thing that's changed. CNN: Why are you called Straight No Chaser? Stine: We basically came up with the name from Thelonious Monk, his jazz album and song. And we just thought it really tied in well to our mentality of voices, no instruments. And of course it ties in to college and visiting the bars late at night.

Straight No Chaser formed at Indiana University in 1990s . Band had broken up, but posting of '98 video on YouTube had huge success . A cappella group now has record contract, hopes for bigger things .

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Uruguay scrum-half Agustin Ormaechea turned his thoughts to causing an upset in the 2015 World Cup after helping his side clinch the last qualifying spot. The South Americans join Australia, Wales, Fiji and hosts England in Pool A after triumphing over Russia in the two-game final qualifying round. They secured a 36-27 home win in Montevideo on Saturday to overturn a one-point defeat in the first leg in Krasnoyarsk and prevail 57-49 on aggregate. Uruguay players celebrate their triumph after beating Russia to qualify for the 2015 Rugby World Cup . Uruguay have joined hosts England in Pool A at the World Cup in 2015 - the so-called 'Group of Death' It is their first appearance at the tournament since 2003 and they will line up alongside England in Pool A . 'We will go to England 2015 to enjoy what is the biggest tournament in the world,' Ormaechea said. 'We have dreamt about this for ages and now that we have finally achieved the qualification it is an unbelievable feeling. We will celebrate tonight and then re-address our goals but that is tomorrow.' The Uruguayans will be making their third World Cup appearance after playing in 1999 and 2003 before missing out on the last two tournaments. 'We qualified for the Rugby World Cup because we wanted it more,' Uruguay coach Pablo Lemoine said. 'We deserve it for all the hard work we put in in the last four years and because on the day we managed to understand what was required to win. 'This is a huge day in our rugby history and one that we must enjoy knowing that from now on the hard work will be with a clear goal, to enjoy the World Cup.' Russia's centre Mikhail Babaev is tackled by two Uruguayan forwards during a bruising encounter . Uruguay's Felipe Berchesi kicks the ball to score against the Russians during their aggregate victory . Uruguay's centre Joaquin Prada runs to score a try against Russia as they secured World Cup qualification .

Uruguay beat Russia 57-49 on aggregate to qualify for World Cup 2015 . They secured a 36-27 victory in Montevideo to overturn one-point deficit . They will go into Pool A alongside Australia, Wales, Fiji and hosts England . Scrum-half Agustin Ormaechea says the players 'dreamt' of this . Coach Pablo Lemoine believes his side qualified as they 'wanted it more'

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Dhaka (CNN)Thirty-one people have been killed and more than 7,000 arrested in weeks of political unrest in Bangladesh, as the country's opposition mounts mass protests demanding fresh parliamentary elections. The dead were mainly killed by arson attacks on buses and cars, police said. The two most recent victims, who died of their injuries in hospital Thursday, were victims of bomb blasts. The opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), along with 19 allied parties, called for general strikes and a nationwide blockade on road, rail and river transport on January 5, the first anniversary of disputed elections. The BNP and its allies boycotted those elections, with BNP leader and former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia arguing they would have been rigged by the government, and refusing to participate unless they were conducted under a neutral caretaker administration. Her arch rival, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina of the Awami League, refused to concede to the demands and coasted to victory. More than half of the parliament's 300 seats went uncontested. Voting was conducted under neutral caretaker governments in Bangladesh from 1991 until 2010, when the system was scrapped by the governing Awami League. Communications Minister Obaidul Quader said Wednesday that at least seven drivers and their assistants on public transport were among those killed in the renewed violence, which has seen 200 buses torched in recent weeks. The government has also blocked Viber, WhatsApp and other messaging apps, which it says are being used to coordinate the protests. Industry Minister Amir Hossain Amu, who heads a government committee on law and order, said security forces have detained some 7,015 people in recent weeks, who are still being held. BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir is among those arrested. The BNP claims the true number under arrest is higher. The government is offering a reward of 100,000 taka ($1,300) for information leading to the arrest of any of those behind the attacks, Amu said. Bangladesh politics has been dominated by Zia and Hasina for decades, with both enjoying multiple stints in power. Hasina, the daughter of Bangladesh's first President Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, was first elected prime minister in 1996, while Zia, widow of assassinated President Ziaur Rahman, first became PM in 1991. Hasina has blamed Zia for the violence and accused the opposition of trying to foment chaos, while Zia has denied her party is responsible, saying the violence is the work of the government. Both Zia and Hasina have frequently called for mass protests while in opposition. Both their parties had planned rallies on the January 5 anniversary of the 2014 election. After police banned the rallies, the opposition proceeded. Zia was confined to her office by police at the beginning of the protests, which the government said was for her own security. She has since been released.

31 are dead and thousands under arrest after weeks of political unrest in Bangladesh . The opposition has called for a mass blockade of transport across the country . It is angry that the government prevented 2014 elections being overseen by a neutral caretaker .

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CLICK HERE to see the full stats package from the game at Turf Moor with our brilliant Match Zone . Ashley Barnes’ powerful second-half header gave Burnley their first Premier League win of the season at the 11th time of asking and sent their happy fans home with perhaps the flicker of belief they may not be doomed after all. Such is the gulf in resources and quality now in the top division that a small, promoted club like Burnley are always likely to falter. They did so last time they competed at this level in 2010. Quite possibly, they will fail this season, too, despite Saturday's success. Victory still leaves them at the bottom of the table. But if effort, team spirit and the pragmatic but positive philosophy of manager Sean Dyche are true markers, they won’t go down without a fight. VIDEOS Scroll down to watch . Burnley's Ashley Barnes celebrates after netting what was the first goal scored from Saturday afternoon's Premier League games . Barnes gives the Hull keeper no chance with a towering header from Kieran Trippier's cross in the second half to give Burnley a 1-0 victory . Barnes' goal was enough to give the Clarets their first win in the Premier League this season . Burnley (4-4-1-1): Heaton 6; Trippier 7, Duff 6, Shackell 6.5, Ward 6; Arfield 6 (Kighly, 54, 6), Marney 6, Jones 6, Boyd 6.5; Barnes 7 (Jutkiwicz, 75); Ings 6.5. Subs not used: Gilks, Keane, Sordell, Mee, Jutkiewicz, Chalobah. Hull City (3-5-2): Harper 6; Chester 6 (Ben Arfa, 59), McShane 7.5, Davies 7; Elmohamady 6, Livermore 6, Diame 6.5, Huddlestone 6 (Quinn, 51, 6), Brady 6.5; Hernandez 6, Aluko 5.5 (Ramirez, 51, 5.5). Subs not used: Jakupovic, Rosenoir, Meyler, Robertson. Referee: M Clattenburg. (6.5) Attendance: 16998 . Man of the match: Danny Ings. Ratings from NICK HARRIS at Turf Moor . ‘In the first half I thought we were excellent, some of our play was very good,’ said Dyche, who saw fine performances from Danny Ings, Kieran Trippier and Barnes in particular. ‘We had enough chances to be one if not two goals to the good. It might sound off but I gave the lads a bit of stick at half time. ‘We know “alright” is not enough, we need to do even better. ‘Then we scored and it was a bit nervy after that, but that’s natural. A marker is laid down, you get your first win and everyone feels better.’ Trippier laid on the goal with what Dyche rightly described as a ‘fantastic cross that led to a great header’. But Dyche insisted he will not get carried away. ‘It is not about one win. It’s great and don’t get me wrong, I’ll enjoy it. ‘But there will be more than one win needed.’ He did agree, however, that these three points are ‘important psychologically’ and will help instil the belief that Burnley ‘can make the impossible possible’. In other words, avoid relegation. The next few games will give a clearer picture of whether that is possible — against Stoke, Aston Villa, Newcastle and QPR. ‘There are two or even three divisions within this division and we know where ours is,’ said Dyche, acknowledging that survival in itself would be a great achievement. ‘We know the challenges in front of us.’ Steve Bruce, Dyche’s opposing manager, was brutally frank about his team’s below-par display. ‘It’s very rare in the two-and-a-half years I’ve been at the club that I can say I feel embarrassed and say sorry to supporters who have travelled in their thousands to see that,’ he said. ‘That I made all three substitutions before 60 minutes shows you (how we needed inspiration).’ Hull City midfielder Tom Huddlestone signs autographs as the Tigers arrive at Turf Moor . Both teams gather around the centre circle to observe a minute's silence to mark Remembrance Day . Armed forces proudly carry a pair of poppy wreaths on to the Turf Moor pitch ahead of kick off . Referee Mark Clattenburg returned to Premier League action and cautions Hull's James Chester for a reckless challenge on six minutes . Dean Marney of Burnley (right) breaks with the ball during a lacklustre opening half where neither side could break the stalemate . Hull City forward Abel Hernandez (centre) tries to muscle Burnley's George Boyd (right) off the ball . MINS PLD    KM    MILES . Burnley                                     115.3    71.6 . George Boyd                90          13.0      8.1 . David Jones                  90          11.3      7.0 . Danny Ings                    90          11.2      6.9 . Hull                                          108.5      67.4 . Jake Livermore              90          11.7      7.2 . Mohamed Diame            90          11.2      6.9 . Robbie Brady                 90          10.5      6.5 . After those three changes, defender Curtis Davies went off injured, leaving Hull with 10 men for the last 15 minutes. ‘We were better with 10 men than with 11 and that is a sad indictment of the first hour,’ said Bruce. ‘We were nowhere near the level that we need to be.’ Burnley’s win was especially sweet because they started the day as the only side among the 256 teams in the top 11 divisions of English football without a league win so far this campaign. The Turf Moor faithful knew it was always likely to be a long, hard season at this level but even on a cold, damp November day, they were in fine voice — with ‘Ginger Mourinho’ shirts out in force in homage to Dyche. Ings might have put Burnley ahead in the first half but Hull goalkeeper Steve Harper made a brilliant save from his close-range volley. Hull’s defenders did well to limit Burnley’s chances before the break. But once the hosts were ahead, they were never in any real danger of losing their hold on the game — or the win that could yet change the course of their season. Burnley manager Sean Dyche watches from the sidelines as the Clarets continue their search for a first league win . Hull midfielder Jake Livermore debates with the referee while his team-mates form a wall during the first half . Barnes (second left) rises up to head home Trippier's cross to score shortly after the interval . Ashley Barnes' first ever goal in the Premier League came with a towering header - CLICK HERE for more stats . A scrappy battle for possession eventually saw the ball fall to Trippier whose inch perfect cross was headed home by Barnes . Team-mates race to congratulate Barnes after the striker breaks the deadlock after 50 minutes . Boyd (centre) screams in celebration as teammates rush to congratulate Barnes on his first ever Premier League goal . Burnley full-back Kieran Trippier was equally adept going forward as he was defending - CLICK HERE for more stats . Trippier's perseverance down the right eventually paid off with an assist for Barnes' match winning goal . Tigers manager Steve Bruce reacted by making three attacking substitutions after Burnley opened the scoring . Paul McShane of Hull City (left) is closed down by goalscorer Ashley Barnes as Burnley fight to maintain their lead . Hull defender Curtis Davies attempts an overhead kick that resulted in him being forced off injured to leave Tigers with 10 men . Dark clouds gather over Turf Moor but the sun will be shining in the dressing room after the Clarets' first league win .

Burnley registered their first win of the Premier League this season with a 1-0 victory over Hull City at Turf Moor . Ashley Barnes scored his first Premier League goal with a header from Kieran Trippier's cross in the second half . Steve Bruce made three substitutes but then saw the Tigers reduced to 10-men after Curtis Davies went off injured .

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Former Arsenal defender Martin Keown has provided player ratings for Tottenham's home match against Liverpool. Raheem Sterling, Steven Gerrard and Alberto Moreno all managed to get on the scoresheet - but who stood out at White Hart Lane? Tottenham (Team average 5.9) Hugo Lloris - 5.5A day to forget. His kicking was not the best though he had little chance with the goals. Eric Dier - 5.5 . Was solid until giving away the penalty, which seemed to affect his performance. Younes Kaboul - 5 . Looked rocky at times and always seemed nervous in possession. Struggling to cope: Tottenham defender Younes Kaboul attempts to wrestle Mario Balotelli off of the ball . Jan Vertonghen - 5.5 . Shaky in defence and was easily beaten on too many occasions. Danny Rose - 5.5 . Not the best of showings in front of the watching England manager. Etienne Capoue - 6.5 . Despite the score he tried to keep his team going, but Liverpool's movement was too good. Passion: Tottenham Etienne Capoue did not give up hope of helping Tottenham get back into the game . Nabil Bentaleb - 6.5 . Impressed with his quick passing of the ball but against Liverpool bossed the middle. Eric Lamela - 6 . Put in a shift but struggled to get any joy in attacking areas of the pitch. Christian Eriksen - 5.5 . Had a very quiet game by his standards. Failed to get on the ball enough to create. Nacer Chadli - 6.5 . Showed the most potential of Spurs' attacking players but missed a good chance. Emmanuel Adebayor - 6.5 . Can't question his work-rate but too often drifted away from the centre. Eyes on the ball: Tottenham's Emmanuel Adebayor worked hard but couldn't break down Liverpool's defence . Subs: Townsend (for Eriksen 59, 5.5), Dembele (for Bentaleb 59, 6), Davies (for Rose 72, 6). Not used: Friedel, Chiriches, Holtby, Kane. Mauricio Pochettino - 6 . A tough test after initial success. He’s the right man for the job but still finding out his best XI. LIVERPOOL (Team average - 7) Simon Mignolet - 6.5 . Untroubled for the most part but made a smart first-half save to deny Chadli. Javier Manquillo - 6 . Had a quiet game but played his part in a solid defensive display. Dejan Lovren - 7.5 . Caught out by the odd long ball but tidied up brilliantly and made good interceptions. Solid display: Liverpool new boy Dejan Lovren showed why Brendan Rodgers wanted to sign him . Mamadou Sakho - 7 . Sometimes looks uncomfortable in possession but was very solid defensively. Alberto Moreno - 6.5 . Learned from his mistake at City and showed blistering pace for his goal. Steven Gerrard - 7 . The perfect player for the base of a diamond. Nobody in Britain does it better. Jordan Henderson - 7 . Made intelligent runs, particularly for the first goal and played with real confidence. Key player: Liverpool midfielder Jordan Henderson is now one of the first names on Rodgers' teamsheet . Joe Allen - 6.5 . A key ingredient in midfield. Used the ball quickly and effectively. Raheem Sterling - 8 . Gets people off their seats with blistering runs. Grows every game. Mario Balotelli - 7 . Showed flashes of pace and power and only rustiness stopped him scoring a couple. Daniel Sturridge - 7.5 . Like Sterling he beat defenders with ease. Was not put off by Balotelli's arrival. Running man: The pace of England international Raheem Sterling troubled Tottenham's defence . Subs: Can (for Allen 61, 6) Markovic (for Balotelli 61, 6), Enrique (for Sterling 86) Not used: Jones, K Toure, Coutinho, Lambert. Brendan Rodgers - 8 . Bounced back brilliantly after the loss at City and did not let Balotelli’s arrival disrupt his team’s style of play. Phil Dowd - 7 . Handled the game well, though the penalty had an impact. Tottenham will say it was soft, but if you get caught on the wrong side and put your hands on someone, you run that risk. Dowd made the right call.

Raheem Sterling scored Liverpool's opener after just eight minutes . Tottenham failed to deal with the threat of Sterling and Daniel Sturridge . Eric Dier gave away a penalty by pulling down Joe Allen .

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This drummers looks to be on the path to stardom after an impressive performance - aged just two years old. Picking up the sticks for a show alongside a church choir, toddler Camden Harper McSwain looks every inch a star in the making, keeping in with the tempo and partnering the vocals to perfection. Wearing a flat cap and a cheeky smile, Camden struts his way through the performance in this catchy and heartwarming video. The two-year-old shows a rhythm and timing in abundance in an impressive choir performance . He is the centre of attention to more than just one person though, as the man who appears to be directing proceedings from the stage, gets his camera phone out to snap the little guy in action. His starting position of being seated doesn't last long, and he gets to his feet as the music stirs excitement in the church hall. The start of the performance appears nervy, with the child looking out to someone in the audience for guidance, but once the action starts, there really is no holding him back. The man who is also filming the action starts seated, but is soon on his feet showing appreciation . His timing is flawless, and along with a drumming partner behind him, the performance will see you tapping your feet in appreciation. The action was filmed at Greater Mt. Zion Church in Mississippi, which by the looks of it, could be a real hotbed of musical talent. The young drummer's mother Pamela McSwain told Mail Online: 'Camden absolutely loves playing the drums. I bought him his first set before his first birthday because he had began beating on pots and pans under the cabinet with various silverware that he could crawl and find. 'Camden quickly taught himself to play the drums by ear. He is yet to receive professional drum lessons. 'This was his first time performing for a group. Camden loves every type of music. His dynamic personality often draws attention from others when we're out in public.'

Camden Harper McSwain shows off his skills in church choir performance . Displays incredible timing and rhythm for someone so young . Performance took place at Greater Mt. Zion Church in Mississippi, US .

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(CNN) -- Three Delaware teenagers charged earlier this month after being accused of beating a mentally disabled man are now charged with a hate crime. The state's prosecutor filed the additional, weightier charges on Monday, according to a press release. "It is our responsibility to protect people who cannot protect themselves," Attorney General Beau Biden said in the release. "Targeting and assaulting a vulnerable victim is especially egregious and those who do so face significant consequences under the law. Every parent needs to talk with their children about this incident and how to prevent these types of crimes." In addition to the hate crime, the teenage boys also face further felony charges, including crime against a vulnerable adult and abuse of an impaired adult, according to the press release. One 14-year-old boy from Newark, Delaware, turned himself in and two other teenagers were first arrested earlier this month after videos of the assault went viral on social media. The three teens were initially charged with misdemeanors. Because of their age, the boys' names are not being made public. The beatings occurred several weeks ago but more recently angered viewers across the nation after videos of the incidents were posted on social media with the hashtags #JusticeForCoran and #TheBullyProject. In one video, the man, who police said is 26 years old and suffers from a neurodevelopmental disorder, is chased around the yard of an apartment complex as he yells, "Leave me alone." A teenage boy in shorts and a T-shirt body-slams him to the ground, then punches and stomps the man. The man's family told CNN affiliate KYW that he suffers from Williams syndrome and that he takes his little sister to the bus stop. In a second video, shot in a wooded area, the man is again body-slammed and punched while lying on the ground. A girl in the crowd says, "You guys are mean to him." The man stands and other boys punch and push him to the ground. As the man lies crying in the weeds, a boy jumps in front of the camera and mimics the question the man kept asking: "What I do? What I do?" "It's more than disgusting. There's no words to describe what they did," the victim's stepmother told KYW. She said he trusted the group of teens and believed they were his friends, and now he is suffering emotionally and physically. CNN's Kristina Sgueglia and Ralph Ellis contributed to this report.

Teenagers in New Castle County, Delaware, have been charged with felony hate crimes . Charges relate to online videos of the beating of a mentally disabled man . Videos went viral with the hashtags #TheBullyProject and #JusiceForCoran .

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(CNN) -- Mike Myers' "Love Guru" may speak of "yin and yang," but the Hollywood version of bad balanced by good might be the Razzies and the Oscars. Mike Myers' "The Love Guru" was one of the year's biggest bombs. The day before the Motion Picture Academy releases the Oscar nominations -- honoring the movie industry's best -- the Golden Raspberry Award foundation reveals nominations for the Razzies, which recognize the worst films of 2008. And in 2008, Razzie founder and self-styled "Head Raspberry" John Wilson said, the bad seemed to outweigh the good among the 578 movies released. "We are saying that it wasn't just the economy that tanked," Wilson said. "So did the quality of the movies being offered to those of us who don't have as much money to buy tickets." "All of the voting was very close this year," he said. "There just was too much stuff to choose from." The bumper crop of "putrid motion pictures" may be partly a result of last spring's writers' strike "when nobody was rewriting, polishing or improving anything and it was still getting filmed," Wilson said. Bombs also happen when studios hedge their bets with high-priced stars by having them "do what worked before, coming back to same well." Which brings us back to Myers' "Love Guru," which followed his hugely profitable "Austin Powers" franchise. Myers' portrayal of "a platitude-spouting mystic" leads the Razzie list for worst picture, Wilson said. It may also have been the biggest box office bomb: the film, expected to be a summer hit, lost $30 million, he said. Other worst picture nominees include "Disaster Movie" and "Meet the Spartans" -- both featuring the same writer-directors and essentially the same cast. The latter film "somehow managed to work references to Britney Spears into an ancient Spartan 'plot,' " Wilson said. Also competing for the top dishonor is "The Happening," which Wilson described as "an eco-disaster tale whose 'villain' drew more guffaws than gasps," and Paris Hilton's "The Hottie and the Nottie," which earned three Razzie nominations overall. "She really is neither a movie star or an actress," Wilson said of Hilton. The movie -- for which Hilton was listed as executive producer -- sold only $27,000 in tickets but cost about $2 million to make. Other Razzie nominees include actor-comedian Eddie Murphy, who received two nominations for "Meet Dave"; Oscar winner Al Pacino, who earned a Razzie nod for making "two rotten movies this year," in Wilson's words (he's referring to "88 Minutes" and "Righteous Kill"); and "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull," which was singled out as "Worst Prequel, Remake, Rip-Off or Sequel." Despite the opinions of Wilson and the Razzie voters, it was the year's third-highest-grossing movie. And a rare Razzie for "Worst Career Achievement" will go to "Bad Movie Uber-Meister" Uwe Boll for "In the Name of the King," Wilson said. The film, based on a video game, had a $60 million budget, yet brought in under $5 million at the box office, he said. Wilson said he began the Razzies in 1981 as a counterpoint to the Oscars. It takes guts to show up in person to accept a Razzie, but some notable actors have embraced the infamy, Wilson said. Tom Green, who made "a horrible little thing called 'Freddy Got Fingered' " several years ago, "insisted that he made the film with the intent of sweeping the Razzie Awards," Wilson said. Green showed up to accept his three awards with great enthusiasm, he said. "At the end of the ceremony, he launched into a harmonica solo and we had to pry his hands off the podium and physically remove him from the stage," Wilson said. The classiest and most memorable acceptance speech came in 2005 when Halle Berry showed up to get her worst actress Razzie for her "Catwoman" performance. Berry, who won a best actress Oscar for "Monster's Ball" in 2001, was given a one-minute standing ovation, Wilson said. "She had her Oscar in one hand and her Razzie in the other," Wilson said. Berry's speech was a parody of her Academy Award acceptance and "she was quite funny," he said. "She said that her mother had taught her that if you cannot accept valid criticism, you also, by the same token, are not entitled to bask in the glory when you get the good reviews," he said. The appearance and her sense of humor earned Berry a lot of respect, he said. The awards show -- a "shorter parody" of the Oscars -- can be seen only by members and journalists in person at the Barnsdall Gallery Theatre in Hollywood on February 21. It cannot be televised or streamed online because studios would likely withhold permission for clips used in the presentation to be shown, Wilson said. Unlike the Oscars and other honors, Golden Raspberry Awards are not meant as recommendations for people to rent the DVDs, Wilson said. "If you were going to do that, I would suggest you put away all sharp implements before putting the DVDs in your machine," he said.

Razzie Awards, honoring Hollywood's worst, are a counterpoint to Oscars . Among this year's leaders: Mike Myers' "The Love Guru" "Bad Movie Uber-Meister" Uwe Boll will receive Razzie for career achievement .

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By . Anna Edwards . PUBLISHED: . 05:06 EST, 19 April 2013 . | . UPDATED: . 05:06 EST, 19 April 2013 . Daniel Veness from Suffolk who was was ordered to attend a sex offenders program - but it was cancelled . A paedophile molested a sleeping five-year-old girl after his sex-offenders treatment was cancelled. Daniel Veness, 23, was ordered to get urgent help after he was caught with 600 vile child pornography pictures on his computer. But a lack of 'resources' meant that the scheme was scrapped. Veness, of Lowestoft, Suffolk, filmed himself carrying out the sickening sex attack on the little girl as she slept. He was jailed for two years eight months yesterday. Judge David Goodin branded the pervert a danger to young girls. The judge said it was 'a matter of great regret' that two years in to a three-year order Veness's treatment programme had not started. Judge Goodin said this was initially because the offender had been on holiday. But since then Veness had been given two start dates in March and October 2012 which had been called off because of 'insufficient resources'. The paedophile was arrested in January after a shocked friend told police he had seen pornographic images of naked girls on Veness's mobile. Officers found 46 indecent pictures of children on the phone as well as film footage Veness had taken of himself sexually assaulting the five-year-old as she was asleep. The judge at Ipswich Crown Court imposed an extended licence period of three years because of the danger he poses to young girls . Veness admitted sexual touching, two offences of taking indecent pictures of a child and downloading indecent images of children. He also admitted breaching a Sexual Offences Prevention Order and failing to notify police of a change in his address under the terms of the sex offenders' register. As well as jailing him at Ipswich Crown Court, Judge Goodin also imposed an extended licence period of three years because of the danger he poses to young girls. Veness was also ordered to sign the sex offenders' register and made the subject of an indefinite sexual offences prevention order. He had been given a caution for sexual activity with a girl under the age of 13 in November 2008, the court heard. Last night the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children said the case was 'distressing' and insisted that it was vital the treatment is carried out. Norfolk and Suffolk Probation Trust have launched an investigation into why the paedophile's treatment was cancelled . Judge Goodin said the Thames Valley Treatment Programme had been a crucial part of a three-year community order imposed at the court in March 2011 after the indecent photos were found on Veness's computer. 'This is a programme of high repute which is known to have some effect,' he said. Andrew Thompson, defending, said it was unfortunate that Veness had not received any help. Mr Thompson said: 'We will never know if it would have directed him away from the behaviour that has brought him back before the court.' Stuart Macdonald, director of Norfolk and Suffolk Probation Trust, today said they had launched an investigation in to the case. Mr Macdonald said: 'Our thoughts are with the victim and family at this incredibly difficult time. 'It would be wrong to comment further at this stage as the case is yet to be fully investigated. 'All cases involving a serious further offence are reviewed robustly and rigorously by Norfolk and Suffolk Probation Trust and the National Offender Management Service. 'Where deficiencies in the management of risk of serious harm are identified, action is taken to address these.' Jon Brown, head of strategy and development for sexual abuse at the NSPCC, said: 'This is a distressing case where an offender has been convicted twice and the level of abuse since his first conviction has clearly escalated. 'In these cases it is vital that treatment should always be carried out to prevent further abuse. 'We hope the victims have also been provided with support and treatment to help them through their traumatic experiences.' If you are an adult and you have concerns about the safety of a child, you can call the NSPCC's helpline on 0808 800 5000. If you are a child and you are worried about your safety, you can call ChildLine on 0800 1111.

Paedophile abused girl after his sex-offender treatment was scrapped . Programme cancelled because of 'lack of resources' Norfolk and Suffolk Probation Trust have launched an investigation . Daniel Veness jailed for two years and eight months .

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A 33-year-old New York man has been charged with manslaughter over the beating death of his wife's grandson. Poseidon Quinones, 3, was killed by blunt trauma to the torso after being found unresponsive in his bed early Saturday morning in the Bronx. The little boy lived with his paternal grandmother, Madeline Yensi, 46, in an apartment on 163rd St in Southview and had bruises on his head and all over his body. On Thursday Fernando Yensi, Mrs Yensi's husband, was arrested and charged with Poseidon's death, according to NBC New York, however the full details of what happened to the toddler have not been released. Beaten to death: Poseidon Quinones, 3, was killed by blunt trauma to the torso after being found unresponsive in his bed at his grandmother's apartment in the Bronx on Saturday morning . Charged: Fernando Yensi, 33, was arrested and charged with manslaughter Thursday over the death of his step grandson, Poseidon Quinones . Mrs Yensi is the mother of Poseidon's father, Benjamin Quinones, 23. In a disturbing twist, Mr Quinones claims that Fernando Yensi, his stepfather, abused him as a child as well. 'He swung on me when I was 13 years old,' Mr. Quinones told The New York Times. Mr Quinones said his mother threw him out of the house after the alleged abuse. 'I’ve been on my own ever since,' he said. Mrs Yensi was cited by the city’s Administration for Children’s Services as being an 'inadequate guardian' in 1998. The citation was from a 'lack of supervision' she had shown to a child in her car, The Times reported. It is unclear how Mrs Yensi came to be approved to care for Poseidon. She has not been charged over the boy's death. Tragic: Poseidon had been in foster care and lived in a homeless shelter with his father before his grandmother became his guardian . Poseidon’s mother, Ashley Ramirez, 21, alleges that the grandmother had been abusing the boy for some time. Ramirez said she lost custody of her son after a fight with the boy’s father. Before living with Yensi, Poseidon had been in foster care and also lived in a homeless shelter with his father. Neighbors say they heard Mrs Yensi telling paramedics that Poseidon had been sick on the day he was found unconscious. Scene: Poseidon was found unconscious in his bed at his grandmother's apartment on E 163rd St in the Bronx .

Poseidon Quinones, 3, died Saturday of blunt trauma to the torso . Found unresponsive in his bed at his grandmother's Bronx apartment . Fernando Yensi, 33, his grandmother's husband, charged with manslaughter . Poseidon's father, Benjamin Quinones, 23, claims Yensi hit him as a child . Grandmother Madeline Yensi, 46, was previously found to be an 'inadequate guardian'

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A crash on a Chicago highway has sent a 4-year-old boy flying through the rear window, but police say the child's father who was behind the wheel was too drunk to notice. Franklin Jackson, 46, of Texas, has been charged in connection to his toddler son's death Sunday on Day Ryan Expressway in Chicago. According to Illinois State Police, Mr Jackson was heading north on the highway with his wife and four young children at around 4.20pm Sunday when he smashed his Ford Expedition SUV into a guardrail twice. Bad dad: Franklin Jackson (left), 46, of Texas, has been charged in connection to the death of his 4-year-old son (right), who was ejected from the family SUV through the rear window without his drunken father even noticing . Franklin Jr was ejected from the vehicle on impact, landing on a grass-covered embankment near the 87th Street exit. The . toddler's father reportedly didn't realize his son was not in the car . until he pulled into a gas station four exits away to check on the . damage to his SUV, Chicago Tribune reported. Meanwhile, the 4-year-old was rushed to Comer Children's Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 5.25pm. The Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office determined that the boy died from head trauma. State . police said Franklin Jr was among four children under the age of three . in the car, but was the only one not wearing a seat belt. Crime scene: Jackson slammed his SUV twice into a guardrail along Dan Ryan Expressway, sending his son flying onto a grassy embankment . The . victim’s 23-year-old mother, who was also in the SUV, and his siblings, . two boys ages 1 and 2, and a 3-month-old girl, were not injured in the . accident. The father suffered broken ribs. Defenseless: Police say Franklin Jr, pictured here after his first haircut, was the only one of his four brothers and sisters who was riding in the car unrestrained . Mr . Franklin, of League City, Texas, has been charged with reckless . homicide and aggravated driving under the influence. He was being held . on $250,000. Police . officers who responded to the scene found an empty vodka bottle, an . empty beer can and an unopened beer in Franklin's car. According to Prosecutor Maura White, six hours after the crash Franklin's blood alcohol level was .04 per cent, which is below the legal limit, Chicago Sun-Times reported. But forensic experts estimated that at the time of the collision, his blood alcohol level was between .11 and .15 per cent – nearly twice the legal limit. Jackson's wife, Linda Bassett, posted a message on her Facebook page Saturday telling her friends how excited she was about traveling to Chicago to visit her family for the holidays. 'Chicago here we come,' the woman gushed. 'Will be there soon.' Earlier that day, however, the 23-year-old mother of four expressed some concerns about taking the 1,110-mile trip up north. 'Heavenly farther I pray that you watch over me n[sic] my family on this long trip to Chicago,' she wrote. In response to a friend's comment about the 17-hour road trip, Miss Bassett promised to be 'very careful.'

Franklin Jackson Jr, 4, died from head trauma an hour after being thrown from car . Toddler was ejected on impact after his father slammed twice into guardrail on Dan Ryan Expressway in Chicago . Franklin Jackson Sr, 46, only noticed his son was missing when he pulled into gas station four exits away from crash site to check on damage to SUV . Police found empty vodka and beer containers inside the Ford Expedition . Toddler was riding with his parents and three siblings, all under age 3, but was the only one unrestrained .

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Burnley’s talismanic forward Danny Ings has pledged to remain at the club until the end of the season. The forward’s contract is due to expire at the end of this season and a number of clubs are understood to be interested in attempting to prise Ings away from Turf Moor in the January transfer window. Ings produced another eye-catching performance during’s Burnley’s remarkable 2-2 draw at Manchester City on Sunday and Newcastle United, Southampton, Leicester City, West Bromwich Albion and German side Wolfsburg have all been credited with an interest in the England Under 21 striker. Danny Ings has impressed during his first season in the Premier League . Although Ings is less committal over his plans beyond the end of this season, he insists that he is going nowhere for now and that his focus remains on preserving Burnley’s Premier League status. ‘That was the plan,’ Ings said, ‘I’m contracted until the end of the season and that’s the way it’s going to be. Now I can fight for the team as much as I can and do my best for them.’ The 22-year-old forward, who has been watched extensively by England scouts this season, also maintained he will not be distracted by any offers that may come his way in January. Ings has been linked with a number of Premier League clubs in recent weeks . ‘I won’t be looking at that. I will just take that sign as confidence and take it into my game and do as well as I can for Burnley. ‘Especially for a young lad, it’s quite easy to lose concentration for some people. But I’m not that sort of character. I’ve got a job here to do at Burnley and am contracted until the end of the season - and that’s the way it’s going to be.’ Burnley remain in the relegation zone but only courtesy of goal difference after a recent revival that has seen Sean Dyche’s lose only three of their last nine league games. The 22-year-old's contract expires at the end of this season but insists he will not leave in January . Burnley’s fitness has received particular acclaim after Dyche named an unchanged team for both the Boxing Day match against Liverpool and the draw at City, with the manager also electing not to make a substitution on Sunday. ‘We train as we play on a weekend,’ Ings explains, ‘You can’t just flick a switch and expect to perform, especially in this league.

Danny Ings has impressed during his first year in the Premier League . The striker has been attracting interest from a number of top-flight clubs . Ings is entering the final six months of his contract at Turf Moor . But he has pledged to stay at the club for the remainder of the season .

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By . Rob Waugh . PUBLISHED: . 12:59 EST, 30 May 2012 . | . UPDATED: . 12:59 EST, 30 May 2012 . A hidden 'back door' in a computer chip could allow cyber-criminals a way to override and control computer systems on Boeing 787s. The vulnerability is in an Actel chip used in their computer systems, and seems to be hard-wired into the devices. This could mean the vulnerability - in chips used in Boeing's  flagship Dreamliner - is near-impossible to eradicate. The security researchers who found the vulnerability have alerted governments around the world to the 'back door' - which could leave critical aircraft systems vulnerable. A hidden 'back door' in a computer chip could allow cyber-criminals a way to override and control computer systems on Boeing 787s . This sort of vulnerability is unusual - most hacks use software, but a 'back door' in such a critical system could allow malicious attackers a way 'past' computer protection systems. 'Back doors' are commonly built into computer systems by programmers to allow quick and easy access - but on a chip of this sort, represent a dangerous vulnerability. Security researcher Chris Woods of Quo Vadis Labs told The Guardian, 'An attacker can disable all the security on the chip, reprogram . cryptographic and access keys … or permanently damage the device. 'The real issue . is the level of security that can be compromised through any back door, . and how easy they are to find and exploit.' Security researchers have previously suggested that Chinese companies build vulnerabilities into chips that are exported to the West for use in military systems. 'Back doors' are commonly built into computer systems by programmers to allow quick and easy access - but on a chip of this sort, represent a dangerous vulnerability . In this case, however, the 'back door' may be innocent - although now it has been discovered, it remains a threat. Rik Ferguson of Trend Micro security, told The Guardian, 'This kind of flaw that gives somebody access right into the device has inherent flaws. The fact that it’s in the hardware will certainly make it harder – if not impossible – to eradicate.'

Vulnerability 'hard wired' into chips in aircraft . Could be impossible to eradicate . 'Back door' in chips made by Actel .

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Former Fox News television host Glenn Beck has revealed that he has regrets about his time on the network, saying that he could have had a more positive impact on the country if he took a different tone. During a taped interview for Megyn Kelly's primetime Fox News show on Tuesday night, the radio host and media personality reflected on his eponymous show that aired on the network until he left for other projects in 2011. 'I remember it as an awful lot of fun and that I made an awful lot of mistakes, and I wish I could go back and be more uniting in my language because I think I played a role, unfortunately, in helping tear the country apart,' he said. Looking back: Glenn Beck stopped hosting his eponymous show on Fox News in 2011 but said that he now feels partly responsible for the country's political problems . 'I didn’t realize how really fragile the people were. I thought we were kind of more in it together. 'And now I look back and I realize if we could've talked about the uniting principles a little more instead of just the problems, I think I would look back on it a little more fondly.' The unusually reserved pundit- who made a name for himself in the cable programming world for his outlandish skits and willingness to sing, dance, or provoke to make a point- was visibly reflective and almost emotional. Megyn Kelly entered the interview with a big smile, laughing and reflecting on the good times and his funny antics on set. Different dispositions: Megyn Kelly praised Beck, which made him visibly uncomfortable, with her saying 'what a phenom you became while you were here at Fox and now you're King of the Airwaves' Antics: Beck's on-air skits made his show a hit (seen during two different shows in 2009) One that was highlighted was a show where he challenged then-white House communications director Anita Dunn to call him on a red phone on his set in order to correct him on a story where he played a clip that appeared to have her praising Mao Tse Tung. He held a dead fish on air to make a point about a 'stinky' policy and wore lederhosen as he compared Americorps to Nazi brownshirts. As soon as the brief interview turned over to Beck, however, his tone was visibly more sombre, looking like the clips made him disappointed with the highlighted behavior. Beck’s show left the Fox News Channel in 2011 but he continued to espouse his love of the Constitution and his feelings on conservative politics through his own subscription-based cable network, Blaze TV, and matching radio show.

Conservative pundit speaks of his regrets about his eponymous show that last aired on Fox in 2011 . Said that he 'made an awful lot of mistakes' and wished he 'could go back and be more uniting in my language' 'I didn't realize how fragile people were,' he said .

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It is a row almost every couple has had - is one sex better at reading maps than the other? Researchers say the now believe the answer is yes - and say they know why. Scientists studying African tribes say men evolved better spatial abilities so they could roam further in the pursuit of mates. Men who did better on a spatial task not only traveled farther than other men but also had children with more women, the Utah researchers found. There is a demonstrated relationship between sex differences in how far some mammals – including voles and deer mice – range or travel, and sex differences in their spatial and navigation abilities. But until now, little has been known about this relationship in humans. The University of Utah study tested and interviewed dozens of members of the Twe and Tjimba tribes in northwest Namibia. They found that men who did better on a spatial task not only traveled farther than other men but also had children with more women, according to the study published this week in the journal Evolution and Human Behavior. 'It's the first time anybody has tried to draw a line between spatial ability, navigation, range size and reproductive success,' said Layne Vashro, the study's author. 'Navigation ability facilitates traveling longer distances and exploring new environments. 'And the farther you travel, the more likely you are to encounter new mating opportunities.' There is a demonstrated relationship between sex differences in how far some mammals – including voles and deer mice – range or travel, and sex differences in their spatial and navigation abilities. But until now, little has been known about this relationship in humans, Vashro claims. 'Among the most consistent sex differences found in the psychological literature are spatial ability and navigation ability, with men better at both.' 'In the anthropological literature, one of the most consistent behavioral differences between men and women is the distance they travel. 'This difference in traveling is assumed to explain the observed differences in spatial ability and navigation ability. 'Now, we've drawn a link between spatial ability and range size.' 'Most of this chain has been assumed in the scientific literature,'Anthropology professor Elizabeth Cashdan, the study's senior author, says, . 'Some of the links have been demonstrated, but this study looks at the whole chain and that's what is novel about it.' University of Utah anthropologist Layne Vashro with a woman from the Twe tribe in Namibia as she performs a mental rotation task on a laptop computer. It was part of a new study that found evidence men evolved better navigation ability than women because men with better ability to manipulate objects in their mind can roam farther and have children with more mates. Cashdan says spatial skills include 'being able to visualize spatial relationships and manipulate that image in your mind.' Vashro says an example is to 'visualize how you fit a bunch of things into the back of a truck, and how you could rotate them most efficiently to fit.' She believes that relative to other cognitive differences between the sexes, such as cultural differences in math skills, the difference in spatial skills is large, and it is found across cultures and in some other species. 'That's why we think it may have evolutionary roots,' she says. 'The argument in the literature is that you need good spatial ability to navigate successfully, and you need to navigate effectively to travel long distances in unfamiliar environments,' Cashdan says. The new study connected links in that chain. 'These findings offer strong support for the relationship between sex differences in spatial ability and ranging behavior, and identify male mating competition as a possible selective pressure shaping this pattern,' the researchers conclude in their paper. The study involved members of the Twe (pronounced tway) and Tjimba (pronounced chim-bah) tribes, which live in a mountainous, semiarid desert area. They have some goats and cows, and they collect berries, tubers and honey, and tend gardens with maize and some melons and pumpkin, Vashro says. They have dry season camps in the mountains, where they forage, and wet season camps near their gardens. The Twe and Tjimba were good subjects for the study because they travel over distances of 120 miles during a year, 'navigating on foot in a wide-open natural environment like many of our ancestors,' Vashro says. A couple from Namibia's Twe tribe outside their home. University of Utah anthropologists studied the Twe and Tjimba people of Namibia in a study that linked better spatial skills in men to the distances over which they roam. The study indicated men evolved better navigation skills than women because it helps them find more mates and produce more offspring. The tribes 'have a comparatively open sexual culture,' Vashro says. Cashdan adds, 'They have a lot of affairs with people they're not married to, and this is accepted in the culture.' Many men have children by women other than their wives. That also made the tribes good for the study, because 'in a culture where you don't have mates outside of marriage, we're not going to expect as tight a relationship between range size and reproductive success,' Cashdan says. 'Men traveled father than women and to more places than women,' with both findings statistically significant, Cashdan says. On average, Vashro says, 'men reported visiting 3.4 unique locations across 30 miles per location on average in a year, while women reported visiting only two locations across 20 miles.' And in the key finding, men who did better on the mental rotation task reported traveling farther both during their lifetime and the past year, compared with men who didn't do as well on the mental rotation task. There was no difference in range size between women who did better and worse on the mental rotation task . During visits to Namibia's Kunene region during 2009-2011, Vashro had Twe and Tjimba participants perform different tasks. He looked for male-female differences and correlations among those differences: . - To test the ability to rotate objects mentally, a computer screen displayed a series of hands palm up or palm down and oriented in different directions. After a trial period, 68 men and 52 women were shown a series of hands for up to 7.5 seconds per image and were asked to identify whether the pictured hand was a left hand or right hand. After excluding participants who didn't understand the task, the Utah researchers found males did better. - Another test of spatial perception involved a picture of a clear plastic cup with a horizontal water line in the middle. It was shown to 67 men and 55 women. Then they were shown a single page with four images of the cup tipped and the water line at varying angles. They were asked to identify the correct image, which showed the water line in the tipped cup parallel to the ground. This task also has been shown to be easier for men and also may be related to certain navigation skills. In the new study, the men also were significantly better at it than the women. - In another test, 37 men and 36 women were asked to point to nine different locations in the Kunene region, ranging from about 8 to 80 miles away. Vashro used a GPS compass to measure their accuracy. Men scored significantly better than women. - The researchers also measured the range size of Twe and Tjimba people by interviewing them and asking how many places they visited during the past year and the distance they covered to get to each location. 'It looks like men who travel more in the past year also have children from more women – what you would expect if mating was the payoff for travel,' Vashro says. 'Why men should be better at mentally rotating objects is a weird thing,' Cashdan says. 'Some people think it is culturally constructed, but that doesn't explain why the pattern is shared so broadly across human societies and even in some other species. 'The question is why should men get better benefits from spatial ability than women? One hypothesis, which our data support, is that males, more than females, benefit reproductively from getting more mates, and ranging farther is one way they do this.'

Team studied members of the Twe and Tjimba tribes in northwest Namibia . Men who did better on a spatial task traveled farther than others . Had children with more women as they could roam further to find them .

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Per Mertesacker believes Arsenal's trip to Manchester City this weekend will be a 'big test' of their top-four credentials. Mounting injury problems have weakened the Gunners ahead of Sunday's trip to the Etihad Stadium. It is a match Arsene Wenger's side approach fresh from a 3-0 home win against Stoke - a return to winning ways several of the north London club's players celebrated when the NBA returned to London on Wednesday evening. Per Mertesacker believes Arsenal's game against Manchester City is a 'big test' of their top-four credentials . Mesut Ozil helped secure a point for Arsenal in the reverse fixture at the Emirates Stadium in September . Jack Wilshere, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Mathieu Flamini were amongst the Arsenal contingent at the O2 Arena, where the New York Knicks were demolished 95-79 by the Milwaukee Bucks. Mertesacker knows the Gunners cannot afford to be on the end of a similarly one-sided result this weekend and believes the trip to the basketball has aided the team ahead of the City match. 'As well as bonding, we had team chat as well,' said the German defender. 'It is never too early to prepare, but it is good for us and the team as well. 'We had a good last game and January is a good time to come down and have a bit of a relax, but to switch on at the weekend. 'The rhythm is a bit slower so we have more recovery, but we have to switch on quickly at the weekend. 'It is a big test for us [to see] if we can compete for the top four on Sunday. That's it.' Alexis Sanchez has been the Gunners' outstanding player of the season with 18 goals so far this season . Arsene Wenger's side are currently fifth in the Premier League, one point off the Champions League positions .

Per Mertesacker believes Manchester City match can set the tone for Arsenal's top-four charge . Arsene Wenger's side are one point off of the Champions League positions . The Gunners face Manuel Pellegrini's side at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday .

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(CNN) -- Hondurans divided over an ongoing political crisis agree on one thing -- they don't think very highly of their leaders, according to a new survey. Almost half of Hondurans polled -- 48 percent -- said they disapproved of the job President Jose Manuel Zelaya was doing before he was ousted in a coup on June 28, said the 2009 Latinobarometro survey. The man who assumed power after the coup, de facto President Roberto Micheletti, received a disapproval rating of 65 percent for how he has handled the crisis, according to the survey. The annual Latinobarometro survey, named after the Chile-based non-profit company of the same name, is among the most highly regarded polls in the region. This year, the poll asked a number of questions that shed light on how Hondurans and other Latin Americans viewed the political crisis in Honduras. A new Honduran president, Pepe Lobo Sosa, was elected last month, though the international community is split on whether to recognize him because the vote took place under the rule of the de facto government. An agreement between negotiators for Zelaya and Micheletti had been reached earlier, but lost much credibility when its implementation didn't go as planned. Zelaya, who remains holed up inside the Brazilian embassy in the Honduran capital ever since covertly sneaking back into his country in September, has called the plan dead. Several attempts to find a resolution failed, despite strong international criticism of the coup. "It can be said that the force of rejection of all the international organizations, which were raised in a singular voice against the coup and in favor of the restitution of the constitutionally elected president, were ineffective against the local political forces that had expelled Zelaya in an ignominious manner," the survey said. The political crisis stemmed from Zelaya's desire to hold a referendum that could have changed the constitution to allow longer terms for the president. The country's congress had outlawed the vote, and the supreme court had ruled it illegal. Micheletti and his supporters say Zelaya's removal was a constitutional transfer of power and not a coup. According to Latinobarometro, 58 percent of Hondurans disapproved of the coup, while another 28 percent said they approved of Zelaya's ouster. Those more heavily in favor of the coup included those with a higher education and the elderly, the survey found. Of those with university degrees, 40 percent approved of the coup, compared with 27 percent approval among those with only a basic education, the survey said. Zelaya faced long odds of returning to the presidency because the supreme court and congress, including lawmakers from his own party, were against his calls for the referendum that led to his ouster. These political power brokers, and in general, the Honduran elite that backed Micheletti, likely account for the discrepancy between education level and views of the coup. In Honduras, the elite are more likely to have completed university than others. The low approval ratings for Zelaya point to his thin election victory in 2005, according to Latinobarometro. The leftist Zelaya was elected with just under 50 percent of the vote. That margin hardly gave him a mandate to push the sweeping constitutional reforms he wanted, the survey said. "Manuel Zelaya wanted to implement reforms that were beyond what the majority supported," the report said. Outside of Honduras, 24 percent of respondents in the other Latin American countries approved of the coup, the Latinobarometro survey found. Asked to rate Honduran democracy on a scale of 1 to 10, those outside of the country said the Central American nation merited a 5.2, the survey said. It was the first time that the firm asked for people to give their perception of democracy in a country that was not their own. Latinobarometro also asked respondents in the region whether they believed a coup was possible in their own country. The highest affirmative responses came from countries that have left-leaning presidents. Ecuadorians (36 percent), Brazilians (34 percent) and Venezuelans (30 percent) said a coup was possible in their country.

The annual Latinobarometro survey is a highly regarded poll . This year's poll focuses on Honduras political crisis . Poll: 48 percent of respondents disapprove of Zelaya . De facto president gets disapproval rating of 65 percent .

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By . Mark Duell . PUBLISHED: . 17:10 EST, 24 October 2013 . | . UPDATED: . 06:32 EST, 25 October 2013 . A corset believed to have been owned by serial killer Rose West and a disturbing sketch of the devil with an axe through his head by Ottis Toole have gone on display as part of a bizarre exhibition. Murderabilia - which is housed at Littledean Jail in Cinderford, Gloucestershire - also features letters written by Moors murderer Ian Brady and Ruth Ellis, the last woman to be hanged in Britain. Also on show at the exhibition are paintings created by murderers over the years, including a chilling red handprint by US serial killer John Wayne Gacy, who was known as ‘the killer clown’. Scroll down for video . Eerie: A corset and LP said to have been owned by mass murderer Rose West, from her house in Cromwell Street in Gloucester, on display as part of the 'Muderabilia' exhibition at Littledean Jail in Gloucestershire . 'Thank you for the flowers': A handwritten letter sent from Holloway Prison by Ruth Ellis, the last woman to be hanged in England, before her execution . Death: Ruth Ellis was executed at the London jail in July 1955, for killing her lover, racing driver David Blakely . Axe in head: Drawn artwork signed by notorious serial killers Otto Toole (left) and Henry Lee Lucas (right) Bizarre: The original hangman's noose used in 1885 in the failed attempt to kill John 'Babbacombe' Lee - known as 'The Man They Couldn't Hang' after surviving three attempts to execute him for murder . Murderer: A chilling red handprint (left) by US serial killer John Wayne Gacy (right), who was known as 'the killer clown' because of his role as an entertainer at children's parties . Writings: A letter sent by Moors Murderer Ian Brady to a 'Thomas', warning him against a life of crime . Continued: The second part of the letter sent by Moors Murderer Ian Brady to a 'Thomas', at the exhibition . Killers: Rose West (left) was jailed for murdering ten young women. Moors murderer Ian Brady is seen (right) Heart: A cushion believed to have been handmade by Rose West during her time in prison, gifted to the curator by 'The Black Widow' Linda Calvey, on display as part of the 'Muderabilia' exhibition in Gloucestershire . 'It fills my heart with joy': A letter believed to be from Rose West to a friend, 'Paul', from her prison cell . Andy Jones - the 51-year-old owner and curator at the prison, which is now a museum - said: ‘I'm more interested as a collector in the psychology of these people, that's what fascinates me. ‘It's not a morbid fascination - it's more that their letters give an insight into the twisted minds of these people. You can read evil within the contents of the letters, their drawings, their artwork.’ Toole, who was born in Florida and claimed his satanic grandmother called him 'Devil's Child', said he had murdered more than 100 people along with crime partner Henry Lee Lucas. He died in 1996. West was jailed in 1995 for the ‘depraved’ murders of ten young women mostly at the house in Gloucester she shared with her husband Fred, who committed suicide before he came to trial. Eerie: Court documents signed by Aileen Wuornos, the American serial killer played by Charlize Theron in the 2003 film Monster, on display as part of the 'Muderabilia' exhibition at Littledean Jail in Gloucestershire . Armed: Andy Jones, owner of Littledean Jail and curator of the 'Muderabilia' exhibition, holding a 1918 issue army knife complete with knuckle duster and a German 1938 Luger pistol . Steam train: Original art work by British murderer Michael Sams, sent with a covering letter to museum owner and curator Andy Jones, on display as part of the 'Muderabilia' exhibition . Sinister: A spade and pitch folk believed to be from mass murderer Fred West's house in Gloucester . Handwritten: A signed letter believed to have been written by notorious Californian cult leader Charles Manson . Communication: A signed, handwritten note believed to be from criminal Charles Bronson to gangster Reg Kray . In the collection: A well-worn WW2 flying jacket believed to have belonged to 'Muswell Hill murderer' Dennis Nilsen, who killed 15 young men between 1978 and 1983 . The collection at the prison - built in . 1791 - includes a pink, heart-shaped hand-sewn cushion she reportedly . made in jail, which Mr Jones said was passed to him by the 'Black Widow' Linda Calvey. Calvey got the nickname because each of her previous lovers has ended up dead or in prison. Gacy was known as ‘the killer clown’ because of his role as an entertainer at children's parties. He was executed in 1994 for raping and murdering more than 30 boys and young men. Mr Jones said some of the content he has received over the years is too disturbing to put on public view, but some of the art looks more like the work of a retired pensioner than a cold-blooded killer. Rare item: A hand-signed business card by the 19th century executioner William Marwood, the man who pioneered the 'long-drop' method of execution . Moneys: A handwritten and signed 1856 receipt from William Calcraft, the UK's most famous 19th century executioner, paid £12 and 12 shillings for carrying out an execution . 'Dear Yvonne': Moors Murderer Ian Brady's handwritten letter to a friend in 1986 is part of the exhibition . LP: A Chet Atkins record believed to have been owned and signed (top right) by mass murderer Rose West . All lit up: An original 'execution in progress' sign from the Leavenworth State Penitentiary in Kansas . Greeting: A hand-written Christmas message from Ethel, wife of murderer John Christie. Christie, of Notting Hill, west London, was sentenced to hang after murdering at least eight women - including Ethel . Jewellery: A necklace made by 'Boston Strangler' Albert De Salvo and sent directly to curator Andy Jones. DeSalvo admitted murdering 13 women in Massachusetts the 1960s, many of whom were elderly and alone . Shocking: Original 'human fat' soap used in the Nazi Holocaust death camps, alongside a coin, passed to Andy Jones by a curator at Auschwitz, on display as part of the exhibition . Scary: A view down the corridor at former prison and house of correction Littledean Jail, home of the exhibition . British murderer Michael Sams, for example, submitted two traditional paintings of steam trains. Sams was jailed for life in 1993 for murdering Julie Dart and kidnapping estate agent Stephanie Slater. The Murderabilia display forms part of the Crime Through Time collection at Littledean Jail, a former house of correction, police station and courthouse turned visitor attraction. The collection also includes a number of historical artefacts, including the original hangman's noose used in 1885 in the failed attempt to kill John ‘Babbacombe’ Lee. He was known as ‘The Man They Couldn't Hang’ after surviving three attempts to execute him for murder. His sentence was later reduced to life imprisonment, but he was released in 1907.

Odd display of objects at Littledean Jail in Cinderford, Gloucestershire . Satanic sketch by serial killer Ottis 'Devil's Child' Toole is in collection . Letters written by Ian Brady and Ruth Ellis, last woman hanged in UK .

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By . Becky Evans . PUBLISHED: . 04:13 EST, 7 January 2013 . | . UPDATED: . 10:51 EST, 7 January 2013 . Colin Gregg, 71, back at his Gosforth home after his arrest on suspicion of child sex abuse . The former co-owner of national bakery chain Greggs has been arrested on suspicion of child sex abuse. Colin Gregg, 71, son of Greggs' founder Jack, was questioned by police on Saturday over alleged sexual abuse of a child in the 1960s. Police raided his luxury farmhouse in Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne, and seized two mobile phones and a laptop. Mr Gregg and his brother Ian transformed the family bakery business from a single shop in Newcastle into a chain of more than 1,000 stores. He spent more than 30 years as non-executive director before retiring, while his brother worked as chairman. A spokeswoman for Northumbria Police . said: 'A 71-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of sexual . assault and has been released on police bail.' Married father-of-three Mr Gregg, who reportedly has shares worth at least £5.5million in the company, also ran its charity, the North East Children's Cancer Run in the 1980s. He worked as a social worker and teacher and later was employed as headteacher at King's School in Tynemouth, Newcastle. One of Mr Gregg's neighbours told The Sun: 'Everyone here is nice. He and his wife are churchgoers.' Mr Gregg co-owned the business along with brothers Ian and Colin, sister Gay and mother Elise, when his father died in 1964. A spokesman for the company told The Sun that he was no longer on the board. He added: 'It would therefore be wholly inappropriate for us to comment on this matter.' Police searched Mr Gregg's farmhouse in Gosforth, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, and took two mobiles and a laptop . Colin Gregg helped transform the bakery into a national chain after the death of his father in 1964 . Sorry we are unable to accept comments for legal reasons.

The former non-executive director of Greggs was arrested on Saturday . Police seized mobile phones and a laptop from his Gosforth home . He was questioned over alleged sexual abuse of a child in the 1960s . The former teacher and headmaster has been released on police bail .

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The brute force of Mixed Martial Arts was on show on Monday night when Vitor Nobrega fought Ireland's Philip Mulpeter for the International Pro Combat welterweight title. Defending champion Nobrega unleashed a devastating kick to Mulpeter's side which sent a ripple through the fighter's body, captured perfectly by a photographer. Nobrega buried his left foot into Mulpeter's body, creating a dent as the picture was taken - the effect of the contact made the more dramatic as it skewed the skull tattoo emblazoned on his back. Vitor Nobrega delivers a forceful kick to Philip Mulpeter side, sending ripples through his back . The bloodied Nobrega retained his International Pro Combat title . Brazilian Nobrega celebrates after beating Mulpeter at the Estoril Casino on Monday . Nobrega and Mulpeter stand off in the middle of the ring during the bout in Portugal . Nobrega protects his face as Mulpeter tries to land a punch on his opponent . Brazilian Nobrega went on to retain the title against Mulpeter at the Estoril Casino in Portugal in the main event of International Pro Combat 6. Mulpeter is a regular fighter in Cage Warriors and has an MMA record of seven wins and five losses. The Irish fighter trains with compatriot Conor McGregor, who is taking the UFC by storm following his own ascent from Cage Warriors.

Vitor Nobrega fought Philip Mulpeter in the International Pro Combat . Nobrega delivered a stunning kick to the side of his opponent . Brazilian Nobrega retained his welterweight title with a victory .

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By . Frank Coletta For Daily Mail Australia . A thief has run off with $1million in rare coins from the State Library of New South Wales, including one of the earliest coins to have been struck in this country. Sydney Police say the robbery occurred on Wednesday afternoon, when a man entered the public gallery on Macquarie Street and walked directly to the glass display cabinet. Students and visitors were going about their normal business inside the library when the man broke open the display and stole the 12 rare and valuable Australian coins dating mostly from the 1850s to 1920s. Among the pieces inside was the 1810 'Holey Dollar'. Scroll down for video . The extremely rare 'Holey Dollar' which dates back to 1810 is among 12 rare and valuable coins which have been snatched from a public display at the State Library of New South Wales . 'We are saddened (that) a number of rare coins were stolen,' said Alex Byrne, the Library Chief Executive. '15 Australian coins were on public display in a secure case – 12 were forcibly removed from the case.' Coins worth more than $1million have been stolen from a public display at the State Library of New South Wales. Police believe the same man may have been responsible for a jewellery heist on a nearby hotel a short time later . Police are investigating the theft of precious coins worth more than $1million from the State Library of New South Wales . The State Library is next door to Parliament House on Macquarie Street in Sydney. 'We are deeply disappointed by this callous act of public vandalism,' said Mr Byrne. Just 12 months ago, thieves in Adelaide got away with a private coin collection worth more than $200,000. Sydney Police have spent the past day investigating the latest incident and also believe a second nearby theft later that day may be connected. Two hours after the robbery at the State Library, a man walked into a hotel on George Street and walked up to a glass cabinet. He broke that open and stole four sets of diamond earrings, three diamond rings and a gold pendant from the display. These items are valued at about $75,000.

One of Australia's earliest coins, the "Holey Dollar" is lost in robbery . More than $1million in rare pieces goes missing from display . The theft took place on Wednesday in the public gallery at the State Library of New South Wales . 12 of the 15 coins displayed, including one from more than 200 years ago, were taken despite being locked in a secure case . Police say one man acted alone in the brazen mid-afternoon heist . Library staff 'devastated' by the theft .

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Diego Costa will almost certainly miss Chelsea's title showdown with Manchester City on Saturday after being charged with violent conduct for his stamp on Liverpool's Emre Can. Costa's case is being fast-tracked by the FA and he is expected to be banned for three games following the incident in Tuesday's ill-tempered Capital One Cup semi-final at Stamford Bridge. The Chelsea forward, who has escaped punishment for a separate altercation with Martin Skrtel, has until 6pm on Thursday to respond to the charge. Chelsea striker Diego Costa (right) moves towards the ball after Emre Can takes a tumble off the pitch . Costa appears to stamp on Can's right leg during a feisty Capital One Cup semi-final second leg . Jose Mourinho watches on as his striker stands on Can early in the first half at Stamford Bridge . Can was left writhing on the ground in pain but Costa was not punished my referee Michael Oliver . Costa could now face a three-game ban after being charged by the FA for his stamp on Can . The FA's disciplinary commission, which consists of a QC plus a former manager and a member of the FA council, will deliver its judgement on Friday. Even though Costa is entitled to provide a written submission and deny the charge, he has no right of appeal if he is found guilty, which is likely considering the video footage of the incident. It means Chelsea are braced for an immediate three-match ban that will include the clash with City at Stamford Bridge, along with the following Premier League games against Aston Villa and Everton. Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho maintained that the fiery forward, who has scored 17 times since his move from Atletico Madrid, was innocent after their 1-0 victory over Liverpool. The FA asked referee Michael Oliver if he had seen the 12th-minute incident between Costa and Can before reviewing video footage of the clash that took place in front of Chelsea's technical area. Despite Chelsea's healthy five-point lead over Manuel Pellegrini's side, the loss of Costa will still be felt by the league leaders. On Wednesday night his Chelsea team-mate Eden Hazard defended the forward's bruising approach to the game and claimed Costa has the right attitude. Hazard said: 'When you play with this guy you have to give everything. 'You can see in every action, every ball, he gives his life. Even if he didn't score he gave his life. 'Every team and every player knows him now. He got a yellow card, but we need him because he can score in every minute, or every second. 'In training he a little bit different. He never stops and had a good mentality against Liverpool.' Costa lands on Martin Skrtel's left foot as he runs after the ball during the second period at Stamford Bridge . The FA have taken no further action against Costa for this altercation with Liverpool defender Skrtel . Sky Sports pundits Thierry Henry (left) and Jamie Redknapp both thought Costa deserved to be sent off . Cesc Fabregas, who was forced off injured against Liverpool, will be assessed on Thursday . Brendan Rodgers was openly critical of Costa's approach to the game after Chelsea advanced to their first final since Mourinho returned to Stamford Bridge last summer. Although the Liverpool manager stopped short of criticising the officials, he did claim that Costa should have been sent off. The FA charge means Mourinho will have to turn to Didier Drogba or Loic Remy to play up front as Chelsea attempt to extend their lead over their nearest challengers. Chelsea are also sweating on the fitness of midfielder Cesc Fabregas after he reported for treatment at the club's training centre on Wednesday. Fabregas suffered a hamstring injury in the first half when he was challenged by Lucas Leiva and finally succumbed when he collided with captain John Terry shortly after the break. Fabregas had intensive treatment on the injury on Wednesday and Mourinho will assess the Chelsea midfielder again on Thursday. Chelsea's manager has escaped punishment from the FA after his tunnel confrontation with Oliver as the teams walked down the tunnel at half-time. Mourinho rightly believed that his team should have been awarded a penalty when Skrtel clipped Costa in the Liverpool penalty area in the first half. Radio Five Live analyst Danny Mills repeatedly called Oliver a 'bottler' on air. On Wednesday the FA, who have fined Mourinho £25,000 for claiming there is a 'campaign' against Chelsea, confirmed they will take no further action against the Portuguese coach. There was another outburst from Mourinho after the extra-time victory over Liverpool as he accused Sportsmail columnist Jamie Redknapp of having a vendetta. Sky Sports analysts Thierry Henry and Redknapp both agreed that Costa should have been sent off for the incident with Can. Costa was also involved in an incident with Steven Gerrard as the pair wrestled during extra-time . Gerrard grabs Costa's shirt as Eden Hazard plays peacemaker by pulling the Liverpool captain away . Mourinho talks to referee Michael Oliver in the tunnel at half-time after being angered by his decisions . Mourinho said: 'I don't know what you understand by a stamp. Maybe you are already influenced by the campaign on television with certain pundits saying that Costa has committed a crime - the guy who says that must be nuts. 'Sky calls it a crime, but he goes to the ball, he chases it, the opponent goes to the floor and he puts his foot there when he is looking at the ball. 'It is a great campaign. We know how much that pundit loves Chelsea. So he is sitting there, you are very well paid and you are a manager putting their ass on the bench and these guys have a good seat, earning a lot of money, no pressure. 'They are never wrong, they have to be fair and they have to be honest.' Costa was also involved in another altercation with Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard, but the case is closed because Oliver booked the pair. The Chelsea striker appeared to grab Gerrard around the chest and the Liverpool captain responded by putting his head into the face of Costa. Although there were a number of other volatile incidents, the FA are only looking at one more incident. Skrtel is alleged to have made hand gestures towards Chelsea supporters at the final whistle, but the FA cannot rely on still images to charge him with misconduct. Instead they are scouring video footage in an attempt to clear up the matter as part of the FA's fast-track scheme. Oliver will escape censure from the PGMOL after his bizarre handshake with Chelsea goalscorer Branislav Ivanovic when the defender was booked for tugging Raheem Sterling's shirt.

Chelsea striker Diego Costa has been charged by the Football Association . The charge relates to his stamp on Liverpool's Emre Can on Tuesday night . The FA will take no further action for Costa's altercation with Martin Skrtel . The former Atletico Madrid man could miss three matches . Chelsea host Manchester City in a top-of-the-table clash on Saturday .

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A Fox News host has issued an apology after making a sexist comment about a female fighter pilot earlier this week on The Five. During a segment about Maj. Mariam Al Mansouri, a female pilot from the United Arab Emirates who led a mission this week against ISIS in Syria, Eric Bolling referred to her mission as 'boobs on the ground.' Now, after outrage from viewers, and even his own wife, following these insensitive remarks, he has apologized. Scroll down for video . Sorry: Fox News host Eric Bolling (left) has apologized after making sexist comments on his program The Five earlier this week that upset many, including cohost Kimberly Guilfoyle (right) Tacky: Boling and panelis Greg Gutfeld made sexist comments about Maj. Mariam Al Mansouri (above), a female pilot from the United Arab Emirates who led a mission this week against ISIS in Syria . 'I made a joke and when I got home, I got the look, and realized some people didn't think it was funny at all,' Bolling said on the air today. 'I said sorry to my wife and I apologize to all of you as well and want to make that very clear.' This all began when Bolling's cohost, Kimberly Guilfoyle, praised Maj. Mansouri on the program Wednesday afternoon. 'Hey ISIS, you were bombed by a woman,' Guilfoyle said. 'Oh yeah, hell came down on ISIS in Syria, because guess what: the first female pilot piloting for the [United Arab Emirates], there she was, leading the strikes. Dropped the bombs on ISIS Monday night.' Maj. Mansouri, 35, was the first woman to join the Emirati Air Force. 'This is really incredible,' Guilfoyle continued. 'Major Mariam Al Mansouri is who did this. Remarkable, very excited. I wish it was an American pilot. I'll take a woman doing this any day to them. Right after she said this, the men on the panel began making sexist jokes. Outraged: Guilfoyle asked the men why they were 'ruining her thing' as she tried to celebrate the fighter pilot and her accomplishments . Big deal: Maj. Mansouri (above), 35, was the first woman to join the Emirati Air Force . Embarrassing: Fox News anchor Greta van Susteren took the men (seen above with their fellow panelists on The Five) to task over their comments on her eponymous show later that day . 'Problem is, after she bombed it she couldn't park it,' said Greg Gutfeld. That's when Bolling added, 'Would that be considered boobs on the ground, or no?' At this point Guilfoyle became visibly upset with the men, and asked them why they were 'ruining her thing.' Later that day, Fox News anchor Greta van Susteren took the boys to task on her eponymous show. 'Do you think the gents on "The Five," minus Bob, should get a do-over on that one? They're going to get in so much trouble for that one,' she said. Gutfeld still has yet to apologize for his statement. Sadly, it seems that Maj. Mansouri is used to these comments, telling CNN in an interview earlier this summer, 'Whenever a woman enters a new male-dominated field, they find the same hesitation, the same prejudice, the same stereotype thinking.

Eric Bolling has apologized for a sexist joke he made about Maj. Mariam Al Mansouri on his show The Five . Bolling referred to a mission being run by Maj. Mansouri, a female pilot from the United Arab Emirates who led a mission this week against ISIS in Syria, as 'boobs on the ground' After outrage from viewers, and from his own wife, Bolling said he regrets making the sexist comment .

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The buildings of a resort designed to the boost morale of hardworking Nazis are to go on sale at cut price. The construction, known as Prora, on Rügen, Germany's largest island, was part of a programme introduced by Hitler, called Kraft durch Freude - meaning 'strength through joy'. As part of the programme, the Nazi leader organized activities such as skiing and cruises - and intended to build a collection of seaside resorts on Rügen. A promotional poster hangs on the buildings of the former seaside resort in Prora on the island of Rügen . Iinitial construction started in 1936, but had to be halted at the onslaught of World War II. Over the next three years, a total of 10,000 rooms were built. The resort was designed to include eight identical buildings, offering entertainment, catered meals and organised fun based around Nazi propaganda and won an award in 1937 for its Bauhaus design. Once war broke out in 1939, the Nazis used the buildings to house workers and provide shelter to refugees, and post-war, they were used to house Soviet and East German military. But over time they fell into disrepair and were only saved from demolition thanks to being given a landmark status. The sombre grey block was seen as an example of Third Reich architecture, along with the Nazi party rally grounds in Nuremberg and Berlin's Olympic Stadium. A sign points to the showroom at the construction. Eight bed houses with a total of 10,000 rooms were built from 1935 to 1939 . After the property was sold to private investors, the first apartments, condos and apartments were built . The property was sold to private investors and is finally set to realise its purpose as a mega resort, renting and selling holidays homes and condos. Estate agent, IRIS GERD, who are redeveloping Prora's building Block I, is offering some 'New Prora' units at prices between 200,000 and 250,000 euros - around £160k and £200k. Investors believe that despite its history, with the property market on a steep incline in Germany, the holiday homes will sell. One estate agent, Kathrin Lange, told German press, the buildings are for 'risk-tolerant investors'.

Resort designed to boost Nazi morale to offer holiday rentals and condos . A total of 10,000 rooms were built from 1935 to 1939 but were never used . Units are now on sale at prices between around £160k and £200k .

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By . Sarah Griffiths . and Daily Mail Reporter . You might be only a pretty face, but it seems that’s all you need to get on in today’s world of work. A study has found beautiful people do better in their careers – even after their youthful good looks have begun to fade. At each career stage studied, pretty people held more prestigious jobs than plain Janes. Destined for success? Sociologists found that beauty played a role in what job a person got and how successful they were, even when taking into account IQ, level of education and parents' education . The researchers said attractive sorts may gravitate to good jobs because they are more confident. Alternatively, the plain may be penalised by employers. The . British and Italian team used decades of data on more than 8,000 men . and women who left school in Wisconsin in the US in 1957. This . included information about employment at various points in life, school . photos that were used to rate their looks and information about their . education and their parents’ social class. Those . rated the most attractive on leaving school tended to have better jobs . and more prestigious careers, even when close to retirement. The finding held even when other factors, such as intelligence and education, were taken into account. Researcher . Gundi Knies, of Essex University’s Institute for Social and Economic . Research, said good looking people may benefit from a ‘beauty premium’. She . added: ‘We found facial attractiveness is important in determining . people’s occupational prestige at the beginning of the career as it is . in the middle or at the end.’ The study tracked the career outcomes of more than 8,000 people and found the best looking were more successful throughout their whole lives . 'Or, in other words, the so called beauty premium is stable throughout people's employment history and pretty people are doing better even as they age.' Writing . in Research in Social Stratification and Mobility, Dr Knies said . employers may be drawn towards attractive staff. It is also possible the . good looking have the confidence to aim higher. Previous studies have shown that attractive people are usually hired sooner, get promotions more quickly and earn up to four per cent more than their colleagues who are less aesthetically pleasing. The latest findings, published in Research in Stratification and Mobility, offer a fresh perspective to the study of social inequalities and could improve understanding of whether looks affect employment. Together with colleagues from the University of Milan Biococca, Dr Knies relied on data from the Wisconsin Longitudinal Study, which graduates from the local university in 1957. A panel of experts assessed their high school yearbook photos and awarded each a beauty score and then tracked their careers by analysing their employment history. Those with the highest beauty scores were found to have the better jobs and more prestigious careers over those with lower scores, despite other differences in socioeconomic background, parent education and even their own IQs. 'Our facial features are largely genetically determined and the research raises a number of questions regarding the processes that underlie the reproduction of social inequalities, said Dr Knie. 'For example, do beautiful men and women have higher occupational prestige because employers discriminate against plain people? 'Or is it that beautiful men and women choose more prestigious occupations, for example, because they enjoy a higher self esteem and are more self confident.'

Sociologists from the University of Essex said beauty plays a role in what job a . person gets and how successful they are . The researchers took factors including . IQ, level of education and parents' education into account to come up with their findings . The study tracked the career outcomes of more than 8,000 people aged over the age of 35 from a town in Wisconsin .

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As football fans gear up for the World Cup, fashionistas are more concerned with the prospect of WAG watching. And in a sneak peek at her new high summer collection for Littlewoods.com Coleen, 28, shows how to carry off style in the heat. Sporting wind-swept beach style hair and bronzed make-up the queen of WAGs, who is set to accompany her footballer husband Wayne to Brazil for the world cup in a week, looks chic and confident as she models the hat-trick of designs. Posing against Brazilian street art inspired backdrops, Coleen shows off her covetable wardrobe as the count down to the World Cup begins . In a sneak peak at her new high summer collection for Littlewoods.com Coleen shows how to carry off style in the heat . Posing against Brazilian street art inspired backdrops, Coleen shows off her covetable wardrobe as the count down to the World Cup begins. She sizzles in a printed playsuit, pink mini dress and denim shorts, accessorised with chunky statement jewellery, showing us all how to get match ready. Prices of the new High Summer collection range from £30 – £74 and sizes are available from 8-20. The WAG, who has been married to Wayne for six years looks fit and healthy in her final shoot before heading to Rio. The bright colours of the new collection mirror the vibrant shades found in the streets of Rio where the World Cup is to be held . ‘I've always wanted to go to Brazil so it's really exciting to be going for the World Cup’, says Coleen. ‘I don’t feel any pressure; I’m confident in my style and excited to be supporting the boys.’ The mother-of-two sports tousled beach hair and a golden glow in the shoot . The WAG also recently released her latest swimwear range for Littlewoods featuring racy swimsuits and exotic coverups . Colleen has been collaborating with Littlewoods as a designer since 2010, releasing 12 successful collections. The mother-of-two has recently begun to stretch her fashion wings, creating a children's range and nursery collection for Littlewoods.

Coleen's new high summer range inspired by Brazil . WAG will accompany her husband to Rio next week for the World Cup . Prices range from £30 – £74 and sizes from 8-20 .

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Football fans tend to love one or the other. They constantly ask who is better... 'Messi, his goalscoring record is unbeatable and his effortless demeanour is sumptuous to watch'. Or: 'No, Ronaldo, he works harder for the team, scores better goals and has shined in a less successful side over the past few years.' But on Saturday evening, in the most important game of the season so far, for once eyes weren't solely cast on them. Lionel Messi (right) looks frustrated during the El Clasico match as Cristiano Ronaldo (left) lurks . Ronaldo looks frustrated after Real Madrid go 1-0 down but the former United player soon got his goal . Luis Suarez's return to football took most of the headlines pre-game, and Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo could shine when only half the attention was on them. In terms of direct impact on the game, in the first-half Ronaldo scored from the spot and Messi missed from just seven yards with most of the goal to aim at - Real had Iker Casillas to thank. Otherwise, the Portuguese superstar was quiet. Our expectations are sky high, but he was not hugely involved with the other goals in the 3-1 win at the Bernabeu. This wasn't the Ronaldo of the Champions League final in 2014. 3-1 up against Atletico Madrid, Ronaldo was desperate to star in Lisbon, and scored the penalty in extra-time before ripping off his shirt and producing every back page the next day. Messi's effort is brilliantly saved by Casillas in the Real Madrid net, with Barcelona 1-0 up . Barcelona held the lead until the 35th minute after Neymar's early goal in the El Clasico tie against Real Madrid . On Saturday night he was uncharacteristically unselfish. Some passes went astray in the final third and Real's other stars shone. Three or four times he got himself in dangerous positions with the ball on the counter attack, passing without looking only to find a Barca man. On Saturday night, it was the Real Madrid show, not the CR9 show. His performance looked a 7/10 at the very, very most. Ronaldo takes his penalty in the 35th minute to bring Real level in the El Clasico tie against Barcelona . At the other end, as Barcelona chased the game, Messi tried his trademark runs with the ball several times, each time legally halted by the Real defence. A passage of play on the right byline for Messi, summed up Messi's night. He twisted, turned and gained a couple yards on Marcelo beautifully, but his cross was deflected into the grateful hands of Casillas. He was a 6/10. For the Argentine it was frustrating night, but his rival didn't steal the headlines either. Ronaldo goes to his usual celebration after scoring against Barcelona to bring the teams level before half-time .

All eyes were on Luis Suarez, but the world's two best players collided . Cristiano Ronaldo was quieter than usual, despite scoring a penalty . He was unselfish, but often his passes went astray . Lionel Messi was kept out wonderfully by Real Madrid's defence . The Argentine didn't take any headlines, but nor did Ronaldo . Karim Benzema and Pepe also scored in Real's 3-1 win .

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British-based Formula One team Marussia have officially stopped trading with the loss of over 200 jobs. Marussia, absent from the United States Grand Prix and this week’s race in Brazil, had hoped to take part at the season finale in Abu Dhabi. But their administrators FRP confirmed on Friday that the financially-stricken team, whose headquarters are in Banbury, Oxfordshire, will not race again. VIDEO Scroll down to watch Formula One team Marussia officially goes into administration . Max Chilton's Marussia folded after administrators confirmed the British-based outfit have ceased trading . The announcement that Marussia are folding leaves more than 200 employees without a job . Geoff Rowley, one of the administrators at FRP Advisory said: 'It goes without saying that it is deeply regrettable that a business with such a great following in British and world motorsport has had to cease trading and close its doors.' Marussia were placed in administration on October 27 and despite stringent efforts over the last few days to find a buyer and keep the team afloat, they have ultimately come to nothing. Rowley added: 'Whilst the team made significant progress during its relatively short period of operation, operating a F1 team requires significant ongoing investment. 'The group was put into administration last month following a shortfall in on-going funding and the administration process provided a moratorium to allow for attempts to secure a long-term viable solution for the company within a very limited timeframe. Marussia were placed in administration on October 27 and despite stringent efforts over the last few days to find a buyer and keep the team afloat, they have ultimately come to nothing . 'Sadly no solution could be achieved to allow for the business to continue in its current form. 'We would like to thank all the staff for their support during this difficult process. 'As joint administrators our immediate focus will be to assist staff who have lost their jobs and provide them with the necessary support to submit timely claims to the Redundancy Payments Service. 'The team will not be participating in the two further rounds of the 2014 championship in Sao Paulo and Abu Dhabi. The joint administrators will continue with their statutory duties to realise the assets of the business in the best interests of all the creditors.' Marussia joined the grid under the guise of Virgin Racing in 2010, funded primarily by British entrepreneur Sir Richard Branson. They won the first points of their history at the Monaco Grand Prix in May after Jules Bianchi finished the race in ninth. But the team have since been rocked by the Frenchman's horror crash at Suzuka when he ploughed into the back of a tractor during the rain-lashed race. He remains in Japanese hospital in a critical condition. After being taken over by Russian industry magnate Andrey Cheglakov, Marussia's own future was secured, but as it has proven only in the short term. With mounting debts and rising costs, Cheglakov pulled the plug a fortnight ago after his home grand prix. And it now remains to be seen whether struggling Caterham will follow suit as they, too, are currently in administration and fighting for survival.

More than 200 employees have been made redundant as F1 team folds . Marussia placed in administration on October 27 and tried to find a buyer . But FRP Advisory confirmed on Friday that the they had 'ceased trading' Team won't be present at final two races in Brazil and Abu Dhabi .

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By . Damian Ghigliotty . PUBLISHED: . 20:18 EST, 7 November 2012 . | . UPDATED: . 01:53 EST, 8 November 2012 . A Kenyan mother who gave birth to twin boys on Wednesday named her new-born children after the president re-elect and his defeated Republican rival. Millicent Owuor, 20, delivered her twins, Barack Obama and Mitt Romney, at a district hospital in the town of Siaya in southwest Kenya, according to Kenya’s The Standard newspaper. Owuor told reporters that she had named her twins after the winning and losing presidential candidates in order to remember the day of the election. Election enthusiast: Millicent Owuor, 20, holds her newly born twin boys named after U.S. President Barack Obama, left, and Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney, right. Motherly love: Owuor rests with new-born children Barack Obama, left, and Mitt Romney, right, inside the maternity ward of Siaya District Hospital, near Obama's ancestral home village of Nyangoma Kogelo. Owuor gave birth to her two boys a short distance from the village of Kogelo, where President Obama's father was born and where his 90-year-old step-grandmother, Sarah Obama, still lives. Residents of Kogelo sang songs, danced and cheered “Obama, Obama, Obama!” after their candidate of choice dominated key states including Ohio and New Hampshire leading him to win another four years with his family in the White House. Obama’s victory in the presidential race on Tuesday signifies fresh hopes for Africa, as many residents there see his re-election as a boost for Kenya-U.S. relations, Reuters reports. At home Obama’s victory was quickly . followed by renewed fears of a looming fiscal cliff and the worst day on . Wall Street so far this year. Stocks tumbled 200 points at the opening . bell and the Dow closed below 13,000 for the first time since September . 4. Africa responds: Kenyans celebrate the re-election of U.S. President Barack Obama at the sprawling Kibera slums of Kenya's capital Nairobi, on November 7, 2012. Local coverage: A Kenyan man reads "The Standard" newspaper that headlines Obama's reelection. Offering: A Kenyan resident holds a bowl of local porridge against a poster of Obama. Obama defeated Romney in a tight win after months of intensive campaigning and heated debates over fiscal spending, the role of government and whether or not Romney had plans for a $5 trillion tax cut. The president delivered a rousing . acceptance speech and offered a promising vision of America’s future as . he spoke to thousands of cheering supporters in his hometown Chicago. 'While our road has been hard, though . our journey has been long, we have picked ourselves up, we have fought . our way back and we know in our hearts that for the United States of . America, the best is yet to come,' he said. Romney acknowledged his loss and congratulated Obama in his concession speech on Tuesday night, saying he trusts the president's 'hard work and his commitment to principle will continue to contribute to the good of our nation.' Hometown support: Obama addresses supporters at his election night victory rally in Chicago. Farewell: Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney waves to supporters at the Boston Convention Center in Boston, Massachusetts.

20-year-old Kenyan mother, Millicent Owour, gives birth to twin boys, names them Barack Obama and Mitt Romney . Owour named her twins after the winning and losing presidential candidates to remember the election . Kenyan residents celebrated as Obama dominated key states including Ohio and New Hampshire .

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A young Indian woman has spoken out about being married to five husbands, all of whom are brothers. Rajo Verma, 21, lives in one room with the siblings and they sleep on blankets on the floor. The mother-of-one, who sleeps each night with a different brother, does not know which of her five related husbands is the father of her 18-month-old son. Happy family: Five brothers (L-R) Sant Ram Verma, 28, Bajju Verma, 32, Gopal Verma, 26, Guddu Verma, 21, and Dinesh Verma, 19, with their shared wife Rajo Verma, 20, and their son Jay Verma . The set-up may seem peculiar, but it is tradition in the small village near Dehradun, Northern India, for women to also marry the brothers of their first husband. She told the Sun: 'Initially it felt a bit awkward. 'But I don’t favour one over the other.' Rajo and first husband Guddu wed in an arranged Hindu marriage four years ago. Since then she has married Baiju, 32, Sant Ram, 28, Gopal, 26, and Dinesh, 19 - the latest in the line of husbands - who married her as soon as he turned 18. 'We all have sex with her but I’m not jealous,' first husband Guddu  - who remains the only official spouse - said. 'We’re one big happy family.' Tradition: The set up may seem peculiar, but it is custom in the small village near Dehradun, Northern India, for women to also marry the brothers of her first husband . Wife: They sleep together in turn, but that they do not have beds, just 'lots of blankets on the floor'. Rajo does not know which of the brothers is the father of her son . Housewife: Rajo said she got a lot more attention and love than many other wives . The practice of polyandry is believed to stem from the tale of Mahabharata, the ancient Indian epic. The text, one of the cornerstones of Indian culture, sees Draupadi, daughter of the King of Pancha being married to five brothers. It is not legal, but in its most common form - whereby women in polyandrous relationships marry more than one man from the same family - it is permitted. It tends to be practised in male dominated villages, who still follow primitive rituals and customs. Brothers who refuse the union are often treated as outcasts. In polyandrous families, the woman often cannot say which of her husbands fathered which children. Recently, there have been instances of DNA testing, to solve inheritance disputes. The ancient Hindu tradition of polyandry was once widely practiced in India, but is now only observed by a minority. It sees a woman take more than one husband, typically in areas which are male dominated. In fraternal polyandry the woman is expected to marry each of her original husband's brothers. It is thought to have arisen from the popular Sanskrit epic of Mahabharatha, which sees Draupadi, daughter of the King of Pancha being married to five brothers. The practice is also believed to be a way of keeping farming land in the family. It is most commonly found near the Himalayas in the north of the country, as well as in the mountainous nation of Tibet. While the advance of modernity has seen the archaic practice largely die out in most areas, the shortage of women in countries such as China and India has helped keep it alive as a solution to young men's difficulties in finding a wife. Rajo said she knew she was expected to accept all of her husbands, as her own mother had also been married to three brothers. She said they sleep together in turn, but that they do not have beds, just 'lots of blankets on the floor'. She added: 'I get a lot more attention and love than most wives.'

Rajo Verma, 21, lives in one room with the siblings, in Northern India . The young wife spends each night with a different brother in turn . She does not know which of siblings is the father of her young son . Fraternal polyandry is tradition in the small village near Dehradun .

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Many car manufacturers and phone makers rave about the smart systems in cars that are designed to help drivers safely use their devices at the wheel. But in a study, researchers found that such systems were actually dangerous, as drivers were distracted by misunderstood requests or poor service. On a scale of one to five, five being most distracting, Apple's Siri rated the worst at 4.14 while others such as Chevrolet's MyLink also ranked highly at 3.7. Two studies were carried out by the AAA foundation for Traffic Safety in Washington DC and the University of Utah. They found that drivers were increasingly distracted by 'smart' cars. This photo shows a driver during the Cognitive Distraction Phase II testing in Salt Lake City . Two studies were carried out by the AAA foundation for Traffic Safety in Washington DC, and the University of Utah. In one, they examined infotainment systems in some of the most common brands on the road, including Chevrolet, Chrysler, Ford, Hyundai, Mercedes and Toyota. The other used Apple's Siri voice system to navigate, send texts, make social media posts and use the calendar without handling or looking at the phone. 1.7 - Toyota's Entune . 2.2 - Hyundai's Blue Link . 2.7 - Chrysler's UConnect . 3.0 - Ford Sync with MyFord Touch . 3.1 - Mercedes' COMAND . 3.7 - Chevrolet's MyLink . 4.14 - Apple's Siri . The systems were tested by 162 university students and other volunteers in three settings - a laboratory, a driving simulator, and in cars while driving though a Salt Lake City neighbourhood. The voice-activated systems were graded on a distraction scale of 1 to 5, with 1 representing no distraction and 5 comparable to doing complex math problems and word memorisation. Apple's Siri received the worst rating of 4.14. And test drivers using Siri in a driving simulator rear-ended another car on two separate occasions. Chevrolet's MyLink received the worst rating, 3.7, among the infotainment systems. Infotainment systems from three other automakers - Mercedes, Ford and Chrysler - were also rated more distracting for drivers than simply talking on a mobile. Two of the infotainment systems were rated relatively low for distraction. Toyota's Entune received a 1.7, the distraction equivalent of listening to an audiobook, and Hyundai's Blue Link Telematic System received a 2.2. During research, 162 students drove in simulators and around a neighbourhood while using different voice-activated integration systems. Many of the test subjects found that the systems were unable to understand their requests. Apple's Siri (stock image shown) was rated the most distracting . The systems with the worst ratings were those that made errors even though drivers' voice commands were clear and distinct. Drivers had to concentrate on exactly what words they wanted to use, and in what order, to get the systems to follow their commands, creating a great deal of frustration. For example, an infotainment system might recognise a command to change a radio station to '103.5 FM' but not 'FM 103.5' or simply '103.5.' Siri also sometimes garbled text messages or selected wrong phone numbers from personal phonebooks. During one test, it called 911 instead of the phone number requested by the volunteer driver, and the driver had to scramble to end the call before it went through. Siri found the number in the driver's phonebook because the driver had called it once before. 'When these systems become more complex, like sending text messages or posting to Facebook, it pushes the workloads to pretty high levels and may be dangerous while driving,' said Professor David Strayer, the University of Utah psychology professor who led the two studies. The voice-activated systems (shown being tested) were graded on a distraction scale of 1 to 5, with 1 representing no distraction, and 5 comparable to doing complex math problems and word tasks. Chevrolet's MyLink received the worst rating, 3.7, among the infotainment systems . The studies contradict claims by car manufacturers, who have been pitching the voice systems to buyers as a way they can safely enjoy social media and connectivity. In April last year Texas researchers found that using voice commands to send text messages while driving - on software such as Apple's Siri - is just as dangerous as texting with fingers. They found that both methods impacted driver response times equally - but that it often took voice recognition users longer to fix mistakes with their messages. The findings were then confirmed by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety in the US in June. It similarly found that as mental workload and distractions increase, reaction times get slower and brain function is compromised. In the run up to the CarPlay release, Apple added Eyes-Free technology to its latest iOS software. The Siri Eyes-Free tool lets users control this the system by voice so they can keep their eyes on the road. Safety advocates claim drivers assume such systems are safe because they are incorporated into vehicles and are hands-free. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, which regulates vehicle safety, has issued guidelines to automakers for dashboard systems and is working on similar guidelines for phone and voice-activated systems, but the guidelines are voluntary. 'Infotainment systems are unregulated,' said Deborah Hersman, president of the National Safety Council and former chairman of the National Transportation Safety Board. 'It is like the wild west, where the most critical safety feature in the vehicle - the driver - is being treated like a guinea pig in human trials with new technologies.' 'The good news is that really well-designed systems offer us the possibility to interact in ways that aren't so distracting,' Professor Strayer said. 'What we continue to see from customers is that they demand this level of technology in their vehicles, that access to music and access to calls is now a critical part of the driving experience and so we're looking at innovative ways to provide that,' said Chevrolet spokeswoman Annalisa Bluhm. Apple noted in a statement that researchers didn't use the company's CarPlay or Siri Eyes Free, which are designed for use in cars. However, Professor Strayer said researchers consulted with Apple before beginning the study. The study used an iOS 7 version of Siri that was tweaked to be nearly identical to the iOS 8 version, which was just recently released, he said. Apple noted in a statement that researchers didn't use the company's CarPlay (stock image shown) or Siri Eyes Free, which are designed for use in cars. However, Professor Strayer said researchers consulted with Apple before beginning the study and used a tweaked version of iOS 7 .

Research was carried out by the AAA foundation for Traffic Safety in Washington DC and the University of Utah . They found that drivers were increasingly distracted by 'smart' cars . 162 students drove in simulators and around a neighbourhood while using different voice-activated integration systems . Many of the test subjects found the systems difficult to understand . Apple's Siri was rated the most distracting with a score of 4.14 out of 5r . Other systems to come under fire were Chevrolet's MyLink and Ford's Sync .

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Tokyo (CNN) -- A Japanese man who admitted to raping and strangling a British teacher has been found guilty and sentenced to life in prison. Tatsuya Ichihashi was convicted Thursday of rape, murder and discarding a body after a month-long trial that riveted Japan in much the same way the Casey Anthony trial did the United States. The victim Lindsay Hawker's battered, naked body was found in a bathtub in Ichihashi's apartment in March 2007 -- buried in sand. Ichihashi then went on the run, altering his face through cosmetic surgery several times to elude arrest. After he was arrested two and half years later, Ichihashi acknowledged killing Hawker. But the question at the center of the trial was whether he intended to. Hawker's parents who were in Chiba District Court, east of Tokyo, for the verdict had asked prosecutors to hand down the harshest sentence: death. The case began in March 2007 when surveillance video showed Ichihashi meeting up with Hawker at a coffee shop in the town of Ichikawa in Chiba Prefecture for an English lesson. Later, he told Hawker to follow him to his apartment so he could pay her, prosecutors said. After the killing when police arrived to interview Ichihashi, he fled. He snipped his own lips with a pair of scissors, cut off two moles and -- as he flitted from one construction job to another across the country -- he would drop in at clinics to undergo more cosmetic surgery, prosecutors said. Authorities offered a 10 million yen reward ($127,000) reward for information leading to Ichihashi's capture. They finally caught up with him at a ferry terminal in the western Japanese city of Osaka in November 2009. Ichihashi went on trial in July, amid wall-to-wall coverage in local media. Just as in the case of Casey Anthony -- the Florida mother who was accused and later acquitted of killing her 2-year-old daugther -- television stations offered play-by-play accounts of every development. Before the verdict was read Thursday, hundreds of people lined up outside court to take part in a lottery that would allow 57 of them seats inside.

Ichihashi has admitted to raping and strangling Hawker . The case centers around whether he intended to do so . Officials: During the time he eluded arrest, Ichihashi underwent cosmetic surgery . The case has received wall-to-wall coverage in Japan .

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(CNN) -- Federal authorities are investigating a New Jersey man suspected of being an al Qaeda member and going on a deadly rampage at a hospital in Yemen. The FBI is investigating Sharif Mobley, a 26-year-old from Buena, New Jersey, said Rich Wolf, a spokesman at the agency's Baltimore, Maryland, office. He wouldn't comment further. Mobley had worked at nuclear plants operated by PSEG Nuclear for different contractors from 2002 to 2008, doing routing labor such as carrying supplies and assisting with maintenance activities, company spokesman Joe Delmar said. Mobley, who also worked at other nuclear plants in the region, satisfied federal security background checks required to work in the U.S. nuclear industry as recently as 2008, he said. Mobley is accused of shooting and killing a security agent and severely injuring another while trying to flee the Republican Hospital in Sanaa, Yemen, over the weekend, a law enforcement source said. Yemeni counterterrorism forces rushed to the hospital and captured Mobley, who had barricaded himself in a hospital room, said Mohammed Albasha, a spokesman for the Yemeni embassy in Washington. Yemeni authorities had detained Mobley and 10 other al Qaeda suspects earlier this month in a "successful security sweep" in the capital of Sanaa, Albasha said. He had been transported to the hospital over the weekend for medical treatment, Albasha said, though he would not elaborate. The law enforcement source said the FBI has interviewed Mobley's parents. Another source, a U.S. law enforcement official familiar with the case, said authorities have been aware of Mobley for some time. Both law enforcement sources were unaware of any criminal charges against Mobley in the United States. Delmar of PSEG said the company is cooperating with authorities investigating Mobley. CNN's Susan Candiotti, Carol Cratty and Jeanne Meserve contributed to this report.

Sharif Mobley, 26, from Buena, New Jersey, accused of deadly hospital shooting . Mobley one of 11 al Qaeda suspects captured earlier this month . FBI investigating; they and Yemen officials offer few details .

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With husband Roger, Lara Griffiths enjoyed a life of luxury following a lottery win that netted the couple a £1.8 million fortune. Today, after blowing the cash on luxury cars, a converted barn and hundreds of designer handbags, the couple are divorced and Lara has been reduced to selling her beloved bags in order to support her two daughters, Ruby, nine and Kitty, six. She revealed her plight during her first TV interview on ITV's breakfast show, Daybreak, where presenter Kate Garraway looked on sympathetically as Mrs Griffiths told of her bad luck. Scroll down for video . Haunted: According to Lara Griffiths, she will be dogged by the money spent on bags for the rest of her life . Blame game: Lara says that her estranged husband Roger is to blame for their loss - although he denies it . 'Do you know, this handbag thing will haunt me until the day I die?' she said. 'I always bought handbags from a child and they're something that I collect and I did buy handbags before winning the money and subsequent to winning the money.' 'You were probably tempted to buy slightly more expensive ones after you had £1 million in the bank though,' commented Garraway. 'Absolutely,' replied Griffith before adding: 'And I'm glad I did because for the last 18 months since Roger left us, the sale of those bags has supported my children.' Both Lara and her former husband, Roger, quit their jobs in the wake of their lottery win — Roger earned £38,000 as an IT manager and Lara a similar amount as a performing arts teacher — and embarked on the sort of spending spree of which most of us can only dream. For sale: The couple's £679,000 luxury barn conversion is being sold but is at risk of being repossessed . Happy: Roger and Lara on holiday in Miami six months before he left and revealed that the cash was gone . But according to Lara, the couple’s Lottery win wrecked her life after a series of disastrous decisions wiped out their fortune and wrecked their marriage, for which she places the blame squarely on Roger's shoulders. ‘He’d f****d up everything,’ she said in an interview with MailOnline. Her husband, meanwhile, denies the accusations, who today claims to have just £7 in the bank and lives alone in a small, chilly, stone cottage in Harrogate. ‘Both of us wanted to try to turn our win into more,’ he says. ‘I thought I was doing the right thing. I was the one who won that money, so I took responsibility.’ ‘It didn’t cross my mind that I’d end up here — the one thing I didn’t want to do was waste that money.' Griffith, who admitted that she still plays the lottery, was asked about her former five star lifestyle by entertainment editor, Richard Arnold but described claims that she once enjoyed luxury Dubai holidays, top notch London weekends and drove a Lexus as 'nonsense, absolute nonsense.' 'I don't know when that was,' she retorted. 'I wasn't there. We didn't live a rock n'roll lifestyle... at all. 'We ploughed our money into putting something into the community. You know, we really wanted to do something right.' For richer but NOT poorer: Lara Griffiths and her former husband, Roger, on their wedding day in 1997 .

Lara Griffiths and her husband blew a £1.8 million lotto win . Mrs Griffiths said she is now being forced to sell her handbag collection . Revealed she still plays the lottery but denied living a rock n' roll lifestyle .

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(CNN) -- iReporters Kathleen Fitzgerald and Lizzy Showman are students at the School of Visual Arts in New York City. As part of a class project, they were challenged to see if they could touch someone's life using their design skills. Both commute by bus, so they decided to thank the bus drivers of the M15 route by giving them specially designed seat cushions. On November 18, 2011, Fitzgerald and Showman handed out over 50 cushions, and Jeremiah Fabre captured the reaction. The team felt the project was a success and proof that small gesture can make a big impact. Fitzgerald and Showman shared their experience in this Impact Q&A by responding to CNN questions jointly over e-mail. iReport: Giving back to the NYC Bus Drivers . CNN: How did it start? Fitzgerald and Showman: This project was inspired and curated through Stefan Sagmeister's class "Can Design Touch Someone's Heart?" Our target audience was a group of people we did not know. After spending a few months together in our first year at The School of Visuals Arts, Kathleen and I found we both commute via the M15 bus line to school every day. The M15 is one of the busiest bus routes in North America, serving over 16.5 million commuters a year. The life of a bus driver is not always easy, making them our target market for this specific assignment. CNN: Describe what you did. Fitzgerald and Showman: The life of a M15 bus driver can go unnoticed at times, but a thank you is a start towards a better appreciation for their efforts and hard work. As graduate design students at The School of Visual Arts, we wanted to express our gratitude by creating custom designed butt cushions to help soften the ride for M15 bus drivers. We also invited customers and bus drivers alike to visit our social network site dedicated to the M15 line where people can share their thank yous and stories about their local bus commutes. CNN: Why is it important? Fitzgerald and Showman: This project is important because it extends a thank you to a group of people that is often unnoticed and under-gratified. This project also inspires others to extend a simple thank you or even repeat something similar. Our hopes in this project are to inspire other cities to do a similar project, creating a network and a strong social response. CNN: How are you making an impact? Fitzgerald and Showman: We have had great response and feedback from the community through our blog and on other sites like CNN's iReport. We believe it is giving people a second chance to thank their bus driver or other type of service workers. We are in the process of further extending this project out to the entire line of the M15 drivers (over 400 drivers), and future NYC bus lines. Find us on Kickstarter in the coming weeks to give us a helping hand. CNN: Why should other people get involved? Fitzgerald and Showman: We believe that by extending appreciation and gratitude to people that serve our community, it in turn helps create a better environment for us all. The bus community has relished in our recent attempt to create awareness and appreciation throughout, and we are determined and confident that by doing so, more commuters and cities will take a moment to share a thank you. What are you doing to Impact Your World? We want to hear your story about how you or someone you know is making a difference in the lives of others. Go to CNN iReport for details.

NYC art students were assigned a project to touch a life through design . Kathleen Fitzgerald and Lizzy Showman designed seat cushions for bus drivers . Fitzgerald and Showman: Showing gratitude creates a better environment .

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Dozens of wives of North Korean servicemen have been pictured weeping with uncontrollable joy after meeting the county's despotic leader Kim Jong-un. A group photograph released by the state-run Korean Central News Agency showed Kim looking measurably calm while surrounded by row upon row of brightly dressed women who appear unable to control their emotions in his presence. Although there are scores of women in the photograph, which was taken after a meeting with the families of 'Exemplary' servicemen - a rank within the North Korean military - almost every one of them appears overwhelmed, with tears flooding down their cheeks and tissues pressed against their faces. Scroll down for video . Out of control: A group photograph released by the state-run Korean Central News Agency showed Kim Jong-un looking measurably calm while surrounded by row upon row of brightly dressed women who appear unable to control their emotions in his presence. A happy Un: The North Korean dictator is pictured playing with a young child while fawning women and officials applaud him relentlessly . Clapping: Kim was flanked by applauding members of the North Korean military who wear Khaki uniforms and oversized peaked caps . The highly-choreographed image was taken at an event titled 'The Second Meeting of KPA Exemplary Servicemen's Families'. Although the state-run Korean Central News Agency did not date the photograph, in is believed to have been taken in recent days. Other photographs of the official visit show Kim posing with young children who are dressed in full military uniform, and giving a speech in an auditorium packed to the rafters with huge crowds of women who applaud him wildly. Throughout the visit, Kim was flanked by members of the North Korean military wearing Khaki uniform and their distinctive oversized peaked caps. However before and after his speech in the huge meeting hall, Kim was seated on an elevated top table alongside his wife, whose official title is Comrade Ri Sol-ju. Very little information about Ri Sol-ju has appeared in official North Korean sources, but she is known to have attended a number of public functions alongside the 31-year-old North Korean dictator, and is often spotted wearing black trouser suits made by the fashion house Chanel. She is believed to be aged between 25 and 29 and her professor father and gynecological nurse mother are considered members of the country's political elite. Ri Sol-ju, which may well be a pseudonym, is understood to have married Kim in 2009 and the couple have at least one child together. Top position: Before and after his speech in the huge meeting hall, Kim (centre) was seated on an elevated table alongside his wife (black dress, left), whose official title is Comrade Ri Sol-ju. Very little information about her has appeared in official North Korean sources . Huge numbers: Ri Sol-ju is known to have attended a number of public functions alongside the 31-year-old North Korean dictator, and is often spotted wearing black trouser suits made by the fashion house Chanel . Kim Jong-un is pictured giving a speech in an auditorium packed to the rafters with huge crowds of women who applaud him wildly . Images of Kim's state visit come after North Korean officials denied accusations they are behind the recent hacking raids on Sony Pictures that has seen a cache of confidential documents leaked from the company's archive about celebrities' private lives. The latest cache of confidential documents leaked from Sony's archives includes the assumed names actors and actresses use to check into hotels and book car services. Daniel Craig, Natalie Portman, Ice Cube and Jessica Alba will all be forced to switch their pseudonyms after their details were published online by the so-called Guardians Of Peace hacker group. North Korean officials denied being the hacks, despite increasing evidence apparently linking the pariah state to them and an official statement branding the privacy invasions a 'righteous deed. More applause: The highly-choreographed images were taken at an event titled The Second Meeting of Exemplary Servicemen's Families . Smiles all round: Kim is flanked by members of the North Korean military who wear Khaki uniforms and elaborate headwear . Images of Kim's state visit come after North Korean officials denied accusations they are behind the recent hacking raids on Sony Pictures . A theory has been put forward suggesting North Korean hackers targeted Sony Pictures out of anger at the release of a film called The Interview. The movie stars James Franco and Seth Rogen as TV reporters hired by the CIA to assassinate Kim Jong Un. Yesterday a missive apparently posted by the hackers on code-sharing site GitHubGist demanded Sony 'stop immediately showing the movie of terrorism which can break the regional peace and cause the war!' Investigators have traced the hacking attacks  back to the St. Regis Bangkok hotel - a five-star resort in Thailand's capital. Authorities are not sure whether the hackers stayed as guests at the hotel, simply used the wifi in the lobby, or routed the traffic through the hotel.

Kim Jong-un photographed alongside dozens of wives of North Korean servicemen who are seen weeping with joy . Brightly dressed women appear unable to control emotions during state visit by North Korea's despotic leader . Kim also gave speech in an auditorium packed to the rafters with huge crowds of women who applaud him wildly . Leader was later seen seated on an elevated top table alongside his wife, whose official title is Comrade Ri Sol-ju .

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(CNN) -- Today could be a crucial day in the push to rid Syria of chemical weapons. It's day two of meetings between Secretary of State John Kerry and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Geneva, Switzerland. A plan could be created Friday, but then again ... The United Nations is also poised to get involved. Although Syria's bloody civil war is over two years old, power players from many nations seemed focused on making changes. Here are the five things to pay attention to today. 1. Nailing down a plan . Lavrov and Kerry take 2. The most talked about chat in the world goes into its second day Friday with many hoping that the two can nail down a blueprint to destroy Syria's chemical weapons. If Thursday's meeting in Geneva is any indication, there is going to be a lot of back and forth. The sparring began in the opening statements. Lavrov spoke first. Kerry followed with longer and more forceful remarks. When he finished, Lavrov asked to respond and said he hadn't come "prepared with the extended political statement," adding that "diplomacy likes silence." Kerry then asked the translator to repeat Lavrov's final comment, but when that didn't happen, Lavrov tried to assure Kerry there was no problem. "You want me to take your word for it? It's a little early for that," Kerry said, smiling, as the two men shook hands for the cameras. Ouch. Though this exchange was playful, former U.S. Defense Secretary William Cohen says Kerry will have his hands full with Lavrov. Cohen said Lavrov is "very, very skilled," "bright," "articulate" and "a very tough negotiator." The talks could extend into Saturday, officials have said. If any deal is reached, it would have to be taken to the United Nations for consideration. 2. More Putin backlash . Russian President Vladimir Putin may not be America's favorite writer, right now. Putin's opinion piece published Wednesday in the New York Times ruffled some feathers and had at least one U.S. lawmaker looking for a barf bag. The Russian leader's argument against military intervention in Syria brought some response. But his slap at American exceptionalism brought a flurry of U.S. reaction Thursday. Democratic Sen. Robert Menendez says the piece made him almost want to throw up, and House Speaker John Boehner says he's "insulted." Even though the the White House shrugged off the fuss calling it "irrelevant," don't be surprised if there are more reactions Friday. 3. More fighting and sadly more deaths . Though the camera seems focused on political spats, and negotiations about Syria, in the country a fierce fight continues. The opposition Local Coordination Committees of Syria reported that fighting killed at least 94 people across Syria on Thursday, including 24 in Daraa province. This figure includes 27 deaths in Daraa province and another 26 in Aleppo province. The same group documented shelling that struck nearly 500 locales, along with almost 50 military jet attacks. The fight continues Friday. 4. So where are these chemical weapons? And while world powers haggle about what to do with Syria's chemical weapons, a rebel leader is claiming the government's cache of mass destruction is on the move. Gen. Salim Idriss, head of the opposition Free Syrian Army, says Syria's government is shifting its chemical weapons out of the country. Where? Iraq and Lebanon, Idriss says. CNN could not verify that claim. And Iraq quickly said: no way. "We were the victims of chemical weapons under Saddam (Hussein's) regime, and we will never allow to let any country to transfer chemical materials to our lands at all," said an adviser to Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki. 5. The UN gets closer to weighing in . A greatly anticipated U.N. report on Syria's alleged chemical attack could be coming soon. This development could speed up an international response to Syria . French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius said Thursday that the United Nations report on the August attack in Syria will "probably" be published on Monday, and that there will "certainly be indications" pointing to the origin of the attack. France and other U.S. allies have said they want any coordinated response on Syria to be controlled by the U.N. The report is being created by inspectors who traveled to the site of the chemical weapons attack in the suburban Damascus that the United States estimates killed more than 1,400 people. It could be a first step toward generating support for a Security Council resolution. The world is waiting. CNN's Barbara Starr, Steve Brusk, Jamie Crawford, Jake Tapper, Elise Labott, Barbara Starr, John King, Jake Tapper and Dana Bash contributed to this report.

Talks between the United States and Russia continue . Russia's Putin New York Times op-ed piece gets backlash . Close to 100 die in fighting in Syria Thursday, opposition says .

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Roma midfielder Radja Nainggolan was once a target for Manchester United and the 26-year-old put in a respectable performance at the heart of the home side’s midfield. The same, unfortunately, cannot be said of his hair. Sporting a peroxide blond mohican, Nainggolan was an unmissable presence throughout at the Stadio Olimpico. The possibility of a midfield partnership with his fellow afro-haired Belgian Marouane Fellaini in the Barclays Premier League at United is something of a hair-raising prospect. Roma midfielder Radja Nainggolan sporting a peroxide blond mohican . Roma's Radja Nainggolan (right) gets to grips with Manchester City's Fernando . Their senior side might have struggled in Europe this season but the same can’t be said for City’s youth side. They smashed four past Roma with no reply in the UEFA Youth League to finish top of Group E with an impressive six wins out of six group games ahead of Bayern Munich. They are the only side in the competition with a 100 per cent win record. How the first team could do have done with form like that... Man City keeper Joe Hart removes an object off the pitch on Wednesday night . Defender Gael Clichy was targeted with laser pens during Champions League tie . City will have expected to face a hostile reception in what was a crucial tie for both sides, and the Roma fans were only too keen to oblige from the first whistle. Early in the game several City players, including Gael Clichy, were targeted with laser pens, while Joe Hart was seen removing an object, which looked like a deodorant can, that seemed to have been thrown on to the pitch from the stands at the Stadio Olimpico. The City bench erupted when Samir Nasri scored the key opening goal, but David Silva was busy tying his laces on the touchline. As soon as he realised City were ahead, though, he gave a half-hearted celebration. Better late than never, David.

Nainggolan's peroxide blond mohican was an unmissable presence . Gael Clichy was targeted with laser pens during Champions League tie . Manchester City’s youth side went through by winning six out of six games . PLAYER RATINGS: Keeper Joe Hart in fine form to deny Roma . MATCH REPORT by Martin Samuel at the Stadio Olimpico .

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Johannesburg (CNN) -- Daytime TV doyenne Oprah Winfrey said Friday she is "100%" behind President Obama as he campaigns for re-election this year -- and that the man she backed four years ago for president is doing a great job. Winfrey made the comments in a wide-ranging interview with CNN in South Africa, where she is marking the graduation of the first students to join the academy she set up five years ago. Seventy-two students, known as "the pioneers," will graduate Saturday from the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls, watched by the school's founder. The talk-show host opened the school in January 2007 to provide educational opportunities for impoverished girls in South Africa. In a post on her Facebook page Thursday, Winfrey said: "I am one proud Mama." The graduation ceremony will be a first for the school, she said, before the students "go their separate ways to colleges all over South Africa and the U.S. A bittersweet day to bask in all the memories of the past five years." The school has faced a number of challenges over the years, including complaints of abuse against a dormitory matron -- who was later cleared -- and a police investigation into a student last year after an infant's body was found. But Winfrey emphasized the achievements of the school's 400 pupils, saying the word "disadvantaged" had been eliminated so that no-one would lower their expectations for the girls. This time four years ago, Winfrey was also helping raise expectations for Obama as he battled for the 2008 Democratic nomination, appearing alongside him at campaign events in Iowa, New Hampshire and South Carolina. Asked about her support for Obama this time around, Winfrey said she had not felt the need to formally endorse him for 2012 because he is now well known to everyone. "I don't need to endorse him because I am a 100% supporter of him and I've already endorsed him," she said. "If he or his office called me tomorrow and said that they needed me I would do whatever I thought would be of service. I did what I did in 2008 because I really thought that would be of value and of service. I don't think that's needed in 2012. There's not a person in the world who doesn't know who Barack Obama is." Winfrey urges people not to forget how dire the economic outlook was when Obama first took the reins when they assess how well he is doing in the White House. She says she is confident Obama will be re-elected, adding, "I think he is a masterful leader." And his biggest challenge if he does indeed win a second term? "The same thing as the first four years, and that's getting jobs for people, and getting our economy back in order, and building a sense of confidence in the American people so that they know that their futures can be sustainable." CNN's Robyn Curnow contributed to this report.

Oprah Winfrey says she is confident Obama will be re-elected . "There's not a person in the world who doesn't know who Barack Obama is," she says . Winfrey is marking the graduation of the first students at the school she founded . The school in South Africa offers an education to girls from impoverished backgrounds .

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By . Bianca London . PUBLISHED: . 10:10 EST, 26 February 2014 . | . UPDATED: . 15:58 EST, 26 February 2014 . The Prince of Wales recalled his days of diving in the 'lentil soup' of the Solent as he visited the new £35m museum housing the remains of the Mary Rose today. Charles, who is president of the Mary Rose Trust, was accompanied by the Duchess of Cornwall during his visit to the purpose-built museum at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, Hampshire. The centre opened last year re-uniting the Tudor hull with thousands of artefacts for the first time since they were lifted from the seabed in 1982. Royal assistant: The Duchess of Cornwall looked a little nervous to be so close to the action during a medical demonstration on the HMS Illustrious . Learning: Camilla asked questions of the team and their work . Practising her bedside manner: The Duchess observes the patient during the demonstration . The Prince of Wales, who is the President of the Mary Rose Trust and has been involved with the ship ever since his first dive on the wreck back in 1974, paid a visit to the site in Portsmouth today . Prince Charles looked keen to start exploring as he arrived in a Royal Navy helicopter in Portsmouth . Camilla looked elegant during her trip to Portsmouth with Prince Charles. She wore an simple but warm looking coat with a sparkling brooch . The Duchess of Cornwall looked a little . nervous to be so close to the action during a demonstration by the . Ship's medical team. After getting used to the very realistic demo, . Camilla was enthusiastically asking questions of the team and their . work. Charles has been actively involved with the flagship of Henry VIII's navy since his first dive on the wreck on July 30, 1974, and has followed the project ever since. He was one of the last people to dive down to the Mary Rose wreck in 1982, before watching the hull being raised from the site just outside Portsmouth Harbour where it was sunk in battle in 1545. During his visit, Charles had a chance to handle some of the artefacts as well as have a go with a replica longbow. He said afterwards: 'I don't want to put my shoulder out.' After removing his protective gear that he wore for his helicopter ride, Prince Charles showed off his good manners by being the perfect gentleman and offering his hand to support Camilla step down a ramp . The Duchess of Cornwall points something out to her husband The Prince of Wales as walk down the red carpeted ramp . Director of Mary Rose's archaeological services, Charles Barker, presents Prince Charles with ceremonial swords during a viewing of the new Mary Rose Museum in Portsmouth's Historic Dockyard . The Mary Rose Museum in Portsmouth's Historic Dockyard is the new home to the warship, and some of the 19,000 artifacts that sank with her, which Camilla and Charles viewed today . He also met pupils of St John's Cathedral Primary School and St Swithun's Catholic Primary School in Portsmouth who were learning in the Stavros Niarchos Learning Suite about the use of ballast to prevent ships from keeling over as the Mary Rose did. Catherine Hobbs, executive headteacher of both schools, told the prince that she had heard an interview on the radio with him talking about diving on the wreck site, from 40 years ago, to which he replied: 'Oh gosh, that's a bit worrying.' In a speech to fundraisers and volunteers, Charles spoke of his time diving with archaeologists on the wreck site just outside Portsmouth Harbour. The wind couldn't damper Camilla's smile. Carrying a purple bouquet of flowers, Camilla seemed to be enjoying her day in Portsmouth . A windswept Camilla during her and Prince Charles's visit to Portsmouth . The couple met pupils of St John's Cathedral Primary School and St Swithun's Catholic Primary School in Portsmouth who were learning about the use of ballast to prevent ships from keeling over as the Mary Rose did . Prince Charles speaks to French school children after attending a viewing of the new Mary Rose Museum in Portsmouth's Historic Dockyard - he spoke of his time diving with archaeologists on the wreck site just outside Portsmouth Harbour . Prince Charles inspects continuing conservation work. The wreck of the Mary Rose was rediscovered in 1971 and salvaged in 1982 . He said: 'I remember my days of diving on the ship out in the Solent in the most impossible conditions, it was like swimming in a kind of lentil soup, you couldn't see anything, or so I thought, until it was under your nose. 'What I could never get over was the sheer expertise of the archaeologists operating under water.' He also described the day when the wreck was lifted from the seabed using a crane that was on loan for only one day. He explained that he encouraged the crew to get on with the job despite technical difficulties including poor weather. Charles recalled: 'I remember my days of diving on the ship out in the Solent in the most impossible conditions, it was like swimming in a kind of lentil soup, you couldn't see anything, or so I thought, until it was under your nose' The duo toured the new Mary Rose Museum, viewing the ship itself, which is currently undergoing conservation, and artefacts recovered from the wreck, meeting staff, supporters and volunteers . He continued: 'I will never forget the almighty crash as the chains came down and I thought it was all my fault.' He added: 'I think it was worth taking the risk as we have this truly remarkable example of a Tudor warship which is unique.' As they left the museum, Camilla took the opportunity in the gift shop to buy a cuddly toy of the ship's dog Hatch, a skeleton of which is on display in the museum, and some children's colouring books. Outside the museum, the couple greeted schoolchildren outside and on the deck of HMS Victory and Charles spoke to some of the youngsters in French asking them if they had enjoyed visiting the ships. Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall inspects inspects continuing conservation work as she attends a viewing of the new Mary Rose Museum in Portsmouth's Historic Dockyard today . The Tudor Navy Warship 'The Mary Rose' being excavated from the Solent. The surviving section of the ship and thousands of recovered artefacts are of immeasurable value as a Tudor-era time capsule .

Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall visited £35 million museum . Site houses the remains of Tudor warship the Mary Rose . Centre re-unites the hull with thousands of artefacts for first time . Charles actively involved with the flagship of Henry VIII's navy since his first dive on wreck . He dived on July 30, 1974, and described water as being like 'lentil soup'

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By . Jaya Narain . William Roache was described as a ‘cockroach with a capital C’ by a Coronation Street co-star, a court heard yesterday. One of Roache’s alleged sex assault victims said Peter Adamson, who played Len Fairclough in the soap, warned her: ‘You want to keep your eye on him, he will lead you astray.’ Roache, 81, of Wilmslow, Cheshire, who has appeared as Ken Barlow in the ITV1 soap since its launch, denies two counts of rape and five counts of indecent assault involving five complainants aged 16 and under on dates between 1965 and 1971. Scroll down for video . On trial: Coronation Street actor Bill Roache (3rd left) arrives at Preston Crown Court with sons James (left), Linus (2nd left) and daughter Verity today . The alleged victim, who was around 14 . at the time and said Roache indecently assaulted her in his dressing . room, told the court she was touring the Granada Studios in Manchester . when Adamson, who died in 2002, made the accusation. She . said: ‘It was Len Fairclough that made the comment because when he said . it, he looked directly at him and he looked at us, and said: “You want . to keep your eye on him, he will lead you astray”. He called him a . cockroach with a capital C.' She told the jury at Preston Crown Court . last week that Roache groped her in a room after being led past the . Rovers Return pub on the set. 'It's easy for you to sit there and judge, but . you wasn't (sic) in that room. He abused me whether he likes it or not. He assaulted me and I had to carry it round with me. Can . you imagine what would have happened to me if I'd gone to the police as . a child. He's a dirty b******, he tried it on with me' - Alleged victim to Roache's barrister . The . court heard that the alleged victim and her sister would sit on the . steps outside the studio in the summer holidays in the mid to late . 1960s, along with other girls and boys who were autograph-hunting. But . on one occasion after being invited inside the studios, Roache, who has . played Ken Barlow in the ITV soap for more than 50 years, took her to . his dressing room and indecently assaulted her by putting his hands on . her breasts and up her skirt. She told police: 'He was like an octopus - hands everywhere.' In a video interview played to the court . on Friday the woman said it was Johnny Briggs, who played Mike Baldwin in the series, who warned her about Roache. The . witness agreed yesterday that at first she told police the 'cockroach' remark about Roache had been made by the actor who plays the character . Mike Baldwin, but said she later corrected herself when she realised it . was Peter Adamson, who played Len Fairclough. Challenged . about her account by Louise Blackwell QC, defending, the witness told . the court: ‘I’m telling the truth. Why the hell would I put myself . through all of this?’ She . went on: 'I am confused with all the dates. I'm here as a witness to . witness what happened in that room. If I had known what I was going to . go though, I wouldn't have come forward. 'I . feel like I'm on trial here. It's Mr Barlow, Ken Barlow, who has done . it, not me. The issue is what he did to me. I'm sorry, but, as a victim, . I'm so sorry that I ever come forward.' Distressed, . she told the barrister: 'It's easy for you to sit there and judge, but . you wasn't (sic) in that room. He abused me whether he likes it or not. He assaulted me and I had to carry it round with me. 'Can . you imagine what would have happened to me if I'd gone to the police as . a child. He's a dirty b******, he tried it on with me'. Her husband told the court he recalled his wife telling him about the alleged assault about two years into their marriage. Allegations: One of Roache's alleged victims said that Coronation Street actor Peter Adamson, who played Len Fairclough, right, warned her that the star was a 'cockroach' and would lead her 'astray', the court heard . The witness was asked by Miss Blackwell about press interest in her story and reporters visiting her house. She said her sister had 'two visits from the Mirror' and had been offered £25,000 for her story. The . witness added she was visited once by a reporter from The Sun, but the . only money mentioned was a donation of an undisclosed amount to a . charity. 'I know what's going through your mind,' she told Miss Blackwell, 'and it's not going to happen, because I did not want money.' She . added: 'If I wanted money I could've sold my story but I have not sold . my story. I have spoken to nobody except those who should know.' The court also heard Roache made a girl carry out a sex act on him as . he drove his Rolls-Royce and then dropped her on the street saying: . `There's half a crown, get the bus back'. The . alleged incident happened after the girl and a close friend had . travelled to Manchester to visit the Coronation Street studios. But as they were about to leave she said the actor walked up to her and asked `Would you like a lift home?' In a video interview played to the . court she said: 'I thought "Well, I'm with my friend, it should be okay." We said yes. He had a gold Silver Cloud Rolls-Royce. I said where we . were going and he said 'Oh, I'm going that way'. 'I . said `We'll get in the back, but he said to me `No, you go in the . front`. We set off and everything was fine. We got into the main road, . in the mainstream traffic.' Evidence: The woman first claimed in a police video shown in court that Johnny Briggs, . (right in 1974) who played Mike Baldwin, warned her . to 'watch' William Roache (left in 1961), but she corrected it today . She . said the actor didn't speak to her but began fumbling around and then . grasped her hand and placed it on his crotch. She said she began to . perform a sex act on him until they came to a road junction and a double . decker bus pulled up alongside the car. 'We . came to a junction,' she said. 'We were on the inside and there was a . double decker bus next to us. I pulled my hand away but he put it back.' She said she hadn't looked at him at all while performing the sex act . and when it was over he said he would drop them off. She said: 'He said `I'll have to drop you off here`. He said `There's half a crown, get the bus back`. Roache, 81, of Wilmslow, Cheshire, denies . two counts of rapes and five counts of indecent assault involving five . complainants aged 16 and under on dates between 1965 and 1971. The trial continues. 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Woman tells trial actor Peter Adamson had warned her about Roache . 'Len Fairclough said that he would lead us astray. He called him a cockroach with a capital C,' she said . Court also heard Roche made young girl perform sex act at the wheel of his Rolls-Royce, then gave her half a crown for the bus home . Roache's QC challenged girl's account of events almost 50 years on . Louise Blackwell said: 'Are you even trying to tell the truth here?'

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WASHINGTON (CNN) -- The conservative advocacy group Tea Party Express massed at the U.S. Capitol on Saturday to protest health care reform, higher taxes and what they see as out-of-control government spending. iReporter Justin Hall attended Saturday's rally. "We think things can get a lot worse before they get better," he said. Marchers en route to the rally held no feelings in check as they waved signs reading, "Proud member of the angry mob," "I didn't vote for this Obamanation," "Fire the czars" and "You represent us, not rule us." Nazi imagery and a poster of President Obama as an African witch doctor were popular images. The march leading to the Capitol stretched for blocks on the final day of the Tea Party Express' cross-country bus tour, which began August 28 in Sacramento, California. En route, the group hosted rallies in about 30 cities. An official crowd estimate was not available, but reporters at the scene described the massive crowd as reaching the tens of thousands. At each stop, the tour highlighted members of Congress "who have voted for higher spending, higher taxes, and government intervention in the lives of American families and businesses," according to The Tea Party Express Web site. One woman at Saturday's events summed up her feelings about issues this way: "It's too much too fast." A major theme of the rally was the push for less government. "The government should be doing things that are authorized by the Constitution; they should be doing things that the people want, not things that they just decide are nifty. We can't afford these things anymore. Watch protesters converge on the Capitol » . "The government should be concentrating on cutting spending on all the programs, not thinking of new, wonderful ways of spending more .... I've voted my whole life. This is the first time in my life I've gotten off the couch and said, 'I'm sick of this. It's only three hours away, and I'm going to be there.'" Yet another man said, "We're here to let the government know that we do not want government involvement in our health care nor do we want the higher taxation that comes along with such a proposal." iReport.com: iReporters trade barbs . Several speakers were to speak throughout the afternoon, with events wrapping up about 4 p.m. ET. The tea party movement gained momentum this year; several parties were held across the country this summer to protest Obama and the Democrats' economic stimulus plans, among other things. On July 4, nearly 2,000 advocates, toting signs and chanting slogans, rallied outside Congress. Activists said the TEA Party Day -- an acronym for "Taxed Enough Already" -- was in response to runaway government spending. But now, the focus is on health care reform, an issue that has prompted a more encompassing debate. "What brought everything together was the Obamacare idea, which contains every odiferous objection," Tea Party Express organizer Mark Williams said in August. Although Tea Party Express tour was funded by Our Country Deserves Better, a conservative political action committee, Williams said his organization is nonpartisan, and that the rallies are not aimed at one politician over another, namely Obama. iReport.com: Images from the rally . "This is not people upset over one particular politician or one particular party," Williams has said. "In fact, if you ask the Republicans in the crowd, you'll find they are just upset at their party as they are at the Democrats." Members from conservative groups such as Freedom Works, run by former House Majority Leader Dick Armey, Campaign Liberty and the Institute for Liberty also were expected to participate in Saturday's rally. CNN's Rachel Streitfeld contributed to this report.

Conservative tour concludes with rally outside halls of Congress . A major theme is a call for smaller government, reduced federal spending . Strong opposition to health care reform is a key rallying point . Movement is conservative but nonpartisan, organizer says .

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ATLANTA, Georgia (CNN) -- Implementing smoke-free policies can lead to fewer hospitalizations resulting from heart attacks, according to a new study published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. A new study says smoking ordinances can lead to fewer hospitalizations from heart attacks. Researchers studied the impact of smoke-free ordinances implemented in Pueblo, Colorado, in July 2003. They compared the number of hospitalizations for heart attacks 18 months before the policy went into effect and three years after implementation. The Pueblo Heart Study found that although 399 people were hospitalized for heart attacks before any smoke-free laws went into effect, that number dropped to 237 three years after the law's introduction, a 41 percent decline. The study was published in the CDC's Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report on Wednesday. The accompanying editorial suggests that there may be several reasons the ordinance may have led to a reduction in the number of heart attack-related hospitalizations: . • The ordinance led to an immediate decrease in secondhand smoke exposure. • People who were forced to comply with smoke-free rules in public may have adopted a smoke-free environment at home and thus reduced the exposure to secondhand smoke even more. • Restrictions to where you can smoke may have led more people to quit smoking altogether. While the Colorado researcher didn't know if the study participants were smokers or non-smokers, the CDC's editorial points out that the new study adds to research from eight other studies, which also saw a drop in heart attack related hospitalizations after smoke-free laws are enforced. A 2006 Surgeon General report concluded that "exposure of adults to secondhand smoke has immediate adverse effects on the cardiovascular system and causes coronary heart disease and lung cancer." According to the National Cancer Institute and American Cancer Society, secondhand smoke is the combination of two types of smoke that is produced when burning tobacco: the smoke that comes from the burning end of a cigarette, cigar or pipe and the smoke that is exhaled by the smoker. The Environmental Protection Agency has classified secondhand smoke as a known human cancer-causing agent. According to the cancer institute, there is no safe level of secondhand smoke, and it can have an immediate effect "on a person's heart and blood vessels." It may raise the risk of heart disease by 25 to 30 percent and cause about 46,000 heart disease deaths annually, according to the NCI Web site.

Researchers studied effects of anti-smoking ordinances in Colorado . Hospitalizations for heart attacks went down 41 percent, study found . Editorial suggests several reasons for possible correlation .

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(CNN) -- It seems people only pay attention anymore when the rocket blows up. Just seconds into its launch Tuesday evening, the Orbital Sciences Antares rocket, carrying supplies to the International Space Station, suffered an explosion in the aft end of its first stage, fell back onto the launch pad and blew up in a spectacular fireball. Within minutes, the major news organizations had picked up the story and began running live interviews of eyewitnesses and experts. We learned of the experiments that were being transported to the ISS, including several student/school science projects. Had all gone as planned, the news of the launch would have earned scant mention, and certainly very few in the general public would have known anything about what was on board. Twenty years ago, I launched on my first space shuttle mission. At the time, the O.J. Simpson trial was under way, and I understand that at least one major TV news station, covering the launch live, waited until we had cleared the launch pad tower, then immediately relegated our ascent into a small corner of the screen in order to go back live to the trial. In a way, we are victims of our own success. People have gotten so used to successful flights that nothing gets their attention unless there is a mishap. And, maybe that's OK. One day, spaceflight should advance to the point of being routine, not unlike air travel. We've come a long way since launching the early astronauts into space more than 50 years ago, but accidents like this serve as a reminder that spaceflight still should not be taken for granted. By their nature, rockets and rocket engines are unforgiving, containing complex components, which must work correctly to get into space. Although the Antares explosion was a significant mishap, we will get through this. The accident investigation team will determine the root cause. We will learn from it and build even more robust rockets in the future. The crew on board ISS do not face any immediate shortages, although the shortfall from this failure will have to be made up. Without a doubt, critics will arise and question why we are entrusting cargo deliveries and future crew exchanges to commercial companies. The answer is simple: It is the logical evolution of technology and commercialization, following the same path as the development of the airplane and commercial air transportation. There is plenty of government oversight of airline operations, as there is plenty of such oversight of commercial space operations through NASA and the FAA. This mishap is painful, but it is only a speed bump on the way to the commercialization of spaceflight. We will get there, and it will be soon. The opinions expressed in this commentary are solely those of Leroy Chiao.

Former space shuttle commander: We tend to focus on the launches that fail . He says it's a reminder of the difficulty of space flight but we will get through this . Chiao: Critics will ask whether it signals privatization of space is a mistake . He says space flight is following other industries, like airplanes, toward commercialization .

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By . James Tozer . PUBLISHED: . 06:22 EST, 29 April 2013 . | . UPDATED: . 19:46 EST, 29 April 2013 . Scandal: North Wales chief Mark Polin revealed details of the sex abuse investigation, which involved at least 140 victims over 30 years . One of Britain’s biggest child abuse scandals is likely to have been even larger than previously thought, police revealed yesterday. Dozens of former residents of North Wales children’s homes have given detectives ‘graphic’ accounts of appalling abuse at the hands of 84 staff – most of whom have never been prosecuted. Barely a decade after a £13million public inquiry that was meant to uncover the extent of the scandal, police yesterday revealed they had ‘significant’ new evidence of ‘serious and systemic’ abuse. Home Secretary Theresa May ordered the new inquiry after allegations on the BBC’s Newsnight programme last November that a public inquiry which looked at the scandal had failed to uncover the full extent of the abuse. The now-notorious Newsnight film led to Tory grandee Lord McAlpine being wrongly implicated in the abuse. In their first major progress report yesterday, officers who have been sifting through the accounts of former residents of the homes revealed the appalling scale of the suspected abuse. And they warned that abusers who believed they had evaded justice should for ever be ‘looking over their shoulders’ in fear of arrest and prosecution. The Waterhouse Report of 2000 heard from 650 witnesses and led to the conviction of seven former care workers. The report, by former High Court Judge Sir Ronald Waterhouse, said sexual and physical abuse mainly focused on six council-run homes and two private homes between 1994 and 1990. Yesterday, however, Detective Superintendent Ian Mulcahey, who is leading the new investigation, Operation Pallial, revealed: . Scroll down for video . Probe: Police say a new inquiry has found that sexual abuse at North Wales care home homes, including Bryn Estyn in Wrexham (pictured), was much worse than first thought . Report: Details uncovered by the new inquiry were revealed by (l-r) Det Sup Ian Mulcahey of Merseyside Police and North Wales chief constable Mark Polin at a press conference today . Previous: High Court judge Sir Ronald Waterhouse previously looked at abuse in North Wales but today's findings show the situation was much worse than first thought . The investigation is running in . parallel with a review of the Waterhouse Inquiry by Mrs Justice Macur. Many ex-residents of homes including the notorious Bryn Estyn, near . Wrexham, have long argued that Waterhouse’s terms of reference – . focusing on abuse within the properties – meant claims of links to a . wider paedophile ring in the area were ignored. But the bombshell claim by Steve . Messham to have been abused by Lord McAlpine was discredited when he was . belatedly shown a photograph of the former Tory treasurer and conceded . he had named the wrong man. The furore last November led to the resignation of BBC director general George Entwistle after just 54 days in charge. Officers working on Operation Pallial . have made one arrest so far. A man was held in Ipswich last week and . then bailed. More arrests are expected. Among those who have given their . accounts of being abused to the new inquiry is Keith Gregory, who was a . Bryn Estyn resident from 1972-74 and is now a local councillor. None of his alleged abusers were . prosecuted, but he has given detectives the names of four he is prepared . to testify against and predicted more ex-residents would now come . forward. Mr Gregory, 55, said: ‘I was worried . it was going to be another whitewash after going through the Waterhouse . Inquiry, so I’m very relieved.’ Sorry we are unable to accept comments for legal reasons.

North Wales Police release report detailing sexual abuse from 1963 to 1982 . 140 people, then aged between 7 and 19, told officers they were attacked . 84 people - including nine women - named as perpetrators of abuse . Number of Welsh care and children's homes involved rises to 18 . Police: 'Offenders should look over their shoulders for . the rest of their lives' Allegations by 140 former residents, 76 of whom had not come forward before, that they had been physically and sexually abused; . Claims that 84 people – 75 men and nine women – carried out abuse, mainly through grooming children as young as seven in their care; . Sixteen of those have been named as an abuser by more than one person, but ten are thought to be dead; . Abuse has been reported at 18 . children’s homes across North Wales between 1963 and 1992 – more than a . decade longer than uncovered by the Waterhouse Report; . Previous: High Court judge Sir Ronald Waterhouse previously looked at abuse in North Wales but today's findings show the situation was much worse than first thought . Thirty-one people are working . full-time on the investigation, which has so far cost an estimated . £573,000, paid by the Home Office.

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(CNN) -- A week after claiming a hacker had posted a lewd photo to his Twitter account, U.S. Rep. Anthony Weiner on Monday apologized for lying about the incident and admitted carrying on inappropriate relationships with several women he'd met online. Weiner, a New York Democrat, said he is not resigning his seat, nor is he planning on separating from his wife. But he said he took "full responsibility" for his actions -- both the relationships and for lying about sending the photo last month of his bulging underwear on his Twitter account. "To be clear, the picture was of me, and I sent it. I'm deeply sorry for the pain this has caused my wife, and our family, my constituents, my friends, my supporters and my staff," he said, claiming he'd posted the Twitter photo accidentally as a "joke" and then "panicked." "I lied because I was ashamed at what I had done, and I didn't want to get caught." An emotional Weiner described his actions as "dumb," "destructive" and "deeply, deeply hurtful" -- both for his admitted coverup and for repeatedly engaging in "inappropriate conversations conducted over Twitter, Facebook, e-mail and occasionally on the phone" with women he'd met online, mostly via Facebook. The congressman claimed that he never met any of these women in person, and that his wife Huma only learned he'd been lying about the Twitter picture on Monday morning. "I have made terrible mistakes," Weiner told reporters. "I have not been honest with myself or my family. ... I should not have done this, and I should not have done this particularly when I was married." Weiner claimed he does not believe he used any government resources, while he "exchanged messages and photos of an explicit nature with about six women over the last three years." Some of those relationships began before his 2010 marriage and some happened, and continued, afterward. Still, House minority leader Nancy Pelosi announced that she would call "for an Ethics Committee investigation to determine whether any official resources were used or any other violation of House rules occurred." Weiner issued a statement saying he would "welcome and fully cooperate" with the probe, which other Democratic leaders also rallied behind. But one Republican source called the move "hollow," saying Pelosi should have insisted that Weiner resign -- as former Rep. Chris Lee, a New York Republican, did in February amid reports that the married man had tried to solicit women via Craigslist. The seven-term congressman said during his press conference that he'd talked with Pelosi briefly that day, saying she was "not happy" but "also told me that she loved me and wanted us to ... pull through this." He hails from New York's solidly Democratic 9th district, which includes parts of the New York City boroughs of Queens and Brooklyn. He handily won re-election last November, besting his Republican challenger by 22 points. If Weiner were to resign or be compelled to leave office, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, also a Democrat, would determine the timing of a special election to replace him. Monday afternoon's admission came hours after images were published on BigGovernment.com, a conservative website run by Andrew Breitbart, that purportedly showed Weiner shirtless. Before the congressman spoke at his scheduled 4 p.m. press conference, Breitbart -- who claimed he just happened to be staying at a hotel a few blocks down -- unexpectedly took over the podium to challenge Weiner and the media and defend his site's story. "This is an ongoing story, this is a compelling story," said Breitbart, bristling at reports he orchestrated the issue for political purposes and was responsible for hacking Weiner's account. "I did not like that he doubled down that this is about Breitbart." The conservative blogger also claimed that he had, in his possession, another "X-rated" photo allegedly from Weiner that he said he wasn't releasing because he hoped "to save (Weiner's) family." "I'd like an apology," a defiant Breitbart said. "This was his strategy, which is to blame me for hacking." During his press conference, Weiner apologized "to everyone that I misled in the media" -- including Breitbart -- but most of all to his wife. "This was me doing a dumb thing, and doing it repeatedly, then lying about it," Weiner said. Breitbart's website was the first to publish an incriminating photo, sent May 27 via Twitter from Weiner's account of a man in his underwear. Weiner initially released written statements claiming that he was the victim of a hacker and a prank. Then, during a testy press conference, he dodged questions about whether the photo was of him and why he hadn't asked law enforcement to investigate if his account had, indeed, been compromised. The following day, in a series of interviews, he said he could not say with "certitude" if the photograph was of him. He has also deflected recent questions from CNN, saying he had hired an attorney at the firm of Baker Hostetler to look into the matter. The woman who received the Twitter photo in late May, Gennette Cordova, denied on her own account that she was one of the six women who Weiner admitted having an "inappropriate relationship." But ABC News reports that Meagan Broussard, a 26-year-old single mother from Texas, provided them with dozens of photos, e-mails, Facebook messages and cell phone call logs related to her relationship with Weiner. In a posting on BigGovernment.com, Broussard said she was a U.S. Army veteran and full-time college student who, on April 20, went to Weiner's Facebook page and commented that the congressman was "hot" on one of his videos. She said the two began corresponding "within an hour," adding that she didn't know if he is a "horrible person" but decided to speak out after hearing he'd "hired an investigative firm to go through all of his files." CNN has attempted to contact Broussard, but she could not be immediately reached for comment. Many Democrats first rallied around the liberal congressman. But members of the House Democratic leadership have talked repeatedly in recent days to try to get him to end what has become an unwelcome political distraction, a member of the party's leadership told CNN before Weiner's press conference Monday. "It's frustrating because we'll talk to him, and say clean it up, and then he goes out and does stuff," said the member of the House Democratic leadership, who declined to speak on the record about private discussions with Weiner. "He's got to put the period at the end of the sentence," the Democratic source said before Weiner's confession. "It's painful." Whatever voters might decide in 17 months when he's next on the ballot, CNN contributor and longtime Democratic insider James Carville said that Weiner has hurt himself considerably among fellow members of his party. One big reason is that his wife, Huma Abedin, had been a longtime aide to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton -- with former President Bill Clinton even officiating the couple's nuptials last July. "Right now, the Democrats are furious at this guy," said Carville. "He is married to one of the most popular people in the Democratic party." CNN's Paul Steinhauser contributed to this report.

NEW: Carville says Democrats are "furious" at Weiner, whose wife has ties to the Clintons . The New York Democrat says he will cooperate with an ethics probe called by Nancy Pelosi . Weiner says he "lied because he was ashamed" and "didn't want to get caught" He says he had inappropriate relationships with several women he'd met online .

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The bitter war of words between Valerie Trierweiler and Francois Hollande continued today as she said hearing about his affair felt like ‘falling from a skyscraper’. He, meanwhile, is said to have joked about her histrionic language, suggesting that any of his staff who were moved by her emotional claims should leave the Elysee Palace. It was on Saturday that the President of France effectively sacked his first lady with a curt 18 word statement. Valerie Trierweiler (left) said hearing about Francois Hollande's affair felt like ‘falling from a skyscraper’ After packing her bags and leaving the presidential palace in Paris she tweeted: ‘All my gratitude to the extraordinary Elysee staff. I will never forget their devotion nor emotion at the point of departure.’ According to today’s Canard Enchaine, the investigative weekly, Hollande said: ‘If there are people who wish to leave the Elysee overcome by emotion, they should tell me over the next few days.’ The Canard, which has outstanding contacts in the Elysee, also made it clear that Mr Hollande is ‘not particularly fond’ of his ex-lover at the moment. In an operation compared to the kind which went on in Soviet Russia, the Socialist president’s staff have now completely eradicated some 130 images of Ms Trierweiler from the official Elysee website, along with all other references to her. Heading home: Former French first lady Valerie Trierweiler pictured arriving at Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport after her humanitarian trip to India . She, meanwhile, is on the front cover of the latest Paris Match – the glossy weekly where she remains on staff. The headline reads: ‘Valerie Trierweiler speaks to Match: "When I knew, I felt like I was falling from a skyscraper" '. Ms . Trierweiler has already spent a great deal of time telling journalists . about her reaction to Mr Hollande’s two year affair with the actress . Julie Gayet, 41. Valerie Trierweiler, the former partner of French President Francois Hollande, holds a child during at the Ekta Nagar slum area in Mumbai . France's former first lady Valerie Trierweiler smiles as she watches children at a slum in Mumbai, India . France' former first lady Valerie Trierweiler, left, greets Indian women during her visit to a slum in Mumbai, India . She . first said it was ‘like being hit by a high speed train’ and checked . herself into a public hospital for eight days suffering from stress. Then, on a charity trip to India, she blamed 'low blows', 'betrayals' and 'back-stabbing' for the break-up. Despite . all this, Trierweiler said she will not be returning to the 'cynicism' of political journalism, and instead plans to launch a career as a . humanitarian campaigner. Valerie Trierweiler, the former partner of French President Francois Hollande, speaks to families during a visit to the Ekta Nagar slums in the Mandala area of Mumbai, India . Valerie Trierweiler, former partner of French President Francois Hollande, holds a baby during her visit to a slum, in Mumbai, India . She wants to be a Princess Diana style ‘Queen of Hearts’ who travels the world helping the poor and the sick. However, . she has been widely mocked in France for travelling around Mumbai in a . chauffeur driven limousine while staying in the five star Taj Palace . Hotel. Mr Hollande, who . had never married, is now expected to remain a ‘bachelor president’ for . a while, while continuing with his relationship with Ms Gayet outside . the Elysee. Ms Gayet . has not spoken since the pictures were published of Mr Hollande leaving . their Paris love nest on the back of a moped, while using a crash helmet . as a poor disguise.

On Saturday the President of France effectively sacked his first lady . After leaving the presidential palace in Paris she tweeted: ‘All my gratitude to the extraordinary Elysee staff' Socialist president’s staff have now removed some 130 images of Ms Trierweiler from the official Elysee website . Ms Trierweiler is now heading home after a humanitarian trip to India .

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A tourist died after a four-wheel drive rollover on Queensland's Fraser Island on Friday. The young woman was in a vehicle travelling south towards Hook Point on the inland route when the four-wheel drive overturned at approximately 2pm AEST. Seven others passengers were also injured, and two German tourists in the group were airlifted to Hervey Bay Hospital by RACQ CareFlight Rescue Helicopter. A tourist died after a four-wheel drive rollover on Queensland's Fraser Island on Friday . The young woman was in a vehicle travelling south towards Hook Point on the inland route when the four-wheel drive overturned at approximately 2pm AEST . Pilot Aaron Regan said that police and paramedics were already at the scene when the helicopter arrived. 'It wasn't a nice incident to go to and obviously one of them has lost their lives,' he told the ABC. 'Hopefully the other seven recover.' There have also been reports the accident happened when several four-wheel-drive vehicles were following each other as part of a tour. Five other passengers were taken to the Gympie Hospital with varying injuries. Police have not confirmed reports the deceased person is a British tourist. Seven others passengers were also injured, and two German tourists in the group were airlifted to Hervey Bay Hospital by RACQ CareFlight Rescue Helicopter .

The young woman was travelling in a vehicle on Queensland's Fraser Island when the four-wheel drive overturned . Seven other passengers were injured, including two German tourists who were airlifted to Hervey Bay Hospital .

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AOKIGAHARA FOREST, Japan (CNN) -- Aokigahara Forest is known for two things in Japan: breathtaking views of Mount Fuji and suicides. Also called the Sea of Trees, this destination for the desperate is a place where the suicidal disappear, often never to be found in the dense forest. Japan's Aokigahara Forest is known as the "suicide forest" because people often go there to take their own lives. Taro, a 46-year-old man fired from his job at an iron manufacturing company, hoped to fade into the blackness. "My will to live disappeared," said Taro. "I'd lost my identity, so I didn't want to live on this earth. That's why I went there." Taro, who did not want to be identified fully, was swimming in debt and had been evicted from his company apartment. He lost financial control, which he believes to be the foundation of any stable life, he said. "You need money to survive. If you have a girlfriend, you need money. If you want to get married, you need it for your life. Money is always necessary for your life." Watch Taro describe why he wanted to die in "suicide forest" » . Taro bought a one-way ticket to the forest, west of Tokyo, Japan. When he got there, he slashed his wrists, though the cut wasn't enough to kill him quickly. He started to wander, he said. He collapsed after days and lay in the bushes, nearly dead from dehydration, starvation and frostbite. He would lose his toes on his right foot from the frostbite. But he didn't lose his life, because a hiker stumbled upon his nearly dead body and raised the alarm. Taro's story is just one of hundreds logged at Aokigahara Forest every year, a place known throughout Japan as the "suicide forest." The area is home to the highest number of suicides in the entire country. Japan's suicide rate, already one of the world's highest, has increased with the recent economic downturn. There were 2,645 suicides recorded in January 2009, a 15 percent increase from the 2,305 for January 2008, according to the Japanese government. The Japanese government said suicide rates are a priority and pledged to cut the number of suicides by more than 20 percent by 2016. It plans to improve suicide awareness in schools and workplaces. But officials fear the toll will rise with unemployment and bankruptcies, matching suicide spikes in earlier tough economic times. "Unemployment is leading to this," said Toyoki Yoshida, a suicide and credit counselor. "Society and the government need to establish immediate countermeasures to prevent suicides. There should be more places where they can come and seek help." Yoshida and his fellow volunteer, Norio Sawaguchi, posted signs in Aokigahara Forest urging suicidal visitors to call their organization, a credit counseling service. Both men say Japanese society too often turns a cold shoulder to the unemployed and bankrupt, and breeds a culture where suicide is still seen as an honorable option. Local authorities, saying they are the last resort to stop people from killing themselves in the forest, have posted security cameras at the entrances of the forest. The goal, said Imasa Watanabe of the Yamanashi Prefectural Government is to track the people who walk into the forest. Watanabe fears more suicidal visitors will arrive in the coming weeks. "Especially in March, the end of the fiscal year, more suicidal people will come here because of the bad economy," he said. "It's my dream to stop suicides in this forest, but to be honest, it would be difficult to prevent all the cases here." One year after his suicide attempt, Taro is volunteering with the credit counseling agency that helped him get back on his feet. He's still living in a shelter and looking for a job. He's ashamed, he said, that he still thinks about suicide. "I try not to think about it, but I can't say never. For now, the will to live is stronger."

Forest with stunning views of Mount Fuji is also known as place to die . Counselors now roam Aokigahara Forest, hoping to help the desperate . Suicides in Japan were 15 percent higher in January than a year earlier . Officials fear more people will kill themselves amid the tough economy .

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By . Mark Nicol . PUBLISHED: . 18:03 EST, 15 February 2014 . | . UPDATED: . 20:46 EST, 15 February 2014 . A heroic paratrooper who lost both legs and an arm in Afghanistan has spoken for the first time about the campaign of abuse he suffered from officers after returning  to Britain. Corporal Tom Neathway, 30, overcame the loss of three limbs after a bomb blast in Helmand and was able to return to work with new recruits. But he told The Mail on Sunday he left the Army with a broken heart after being ‘singled out’ and bullied by his Regimental Sergeant Major. Corporal Tom Neathway claims he was driven out of the Army by his Regimental Sergeant Major, Alistair Hutcheson, who bullied him . An Army inquiry found Regimental Sergeant Major Alistair ', left, singled out' and bullied Corporal Neathway, right, over several months in 2011 and that the harassment was 'cumulative in effect over time' Corporal Neathway lost both legs and his left arm in a bomb blast while he was serving with the 2nd Battalion, the Parachute Regiment (2 Para) in Afghanistan's Helmand province . Cpl Neathway of the 2nd Battalion, the Parachute Regiment (2 Para), broke his silence yesterday after a Government report revealed a  25 per cent rise in reported cases  of Armed Forces bullying in the past year . After suffering his devastating injuries, Cpl Neathway was targeted by RSM Alistair Hutcheson, 54, while they were working at the Parachute Training Support Unit (PTSU) at RAF Brize Norton, Oxfordshire. ‘It was not the Taliban that cost me my life as a soldier, it was Hutcheson and those officers in the Army’s chain of command who ignored my mistreatment,’ said  Cpl Neathway. ‘I loved my job at the PTSU helping junior Paras making their first jumps, but Hutcheson would get other members of staff to call me at all hours, demanding to know where I was and questioning me over what I was doing. ‘He also criticised me for wearing gym kit of shorts and a regimental  T-shirt, which was practical given the problems I had with my artificial legs, which were continually falling off. He wanted me to wear uniform as if I was able-bodied. I looked ridiculous and would collapse in a heap. It was embarrassing. Cpl Neathway said on returning to work after overcoming his injuries, the bullying he was subjected to was 'harder to cope with than being a triple amputee' Senior officers also upheld Cpl Neathway's claims he was subjected to excessive phone calls at the RSM's behest and that he suffered unreasonable demands that he should wear uniform . ‘Hutcheson kept on at me over several months and I couldn’t take any more. The psychological impact of what he was saying was harder to cope with than being a triple amputee. So I lodged an  official complaint.’ An Army inquiry found he was ‘singled out’ and ‘isolated’ by RSM Hutcheson over several months in 2011 and that the harassment was ‘cumulative in effect over time’. Senior officers also upheld Cpl Neathway’s claims he was subjected to excessive phone calls at the RSM’s behest and that he suffered unreasonable demands that he should wear uniform. In his treatment of the disabled soldier, RSM Hutcheson, also of the Parachute Regiment, was found to have failed to maintain the standards expected of his rank. Cpl Neathway’s claim that RSM Hutcheson had whispered in his  ear ‘you’re not much of a  paratrooper any more, are you?’ was dismissed after the Army found no supporting evidence. The RSM denied making the comment. After lodging his complaint, Cpl Neathway was forced to leave the PTSU, even though the offices had been adapted for severely wounded personnel. He returned to 2 Para’s base in Colchester, Essex, but the facilities were unsuited to a triple amputee. Cpl Neathway left the Army last year, five years after he was blown up by the Taliban . Cpl Neathway, of Crowle, Worcestershire, left the Army in 2013, five years after he was blown up by the Taliban. He says that the psychological scars of being abused also led to the breakdown of his relationship with model Rachael Patterson, who he had met at a charity event. Hutcheson has since been transferred to the Princess Royal Barracks at Deepcut, Surrey. The Mail on Sunday can also reveal that following a separate enquiry, Hutcheson was accused of displaying ‘poor judgment’ after allegedly making disparaging remarks about the mental state of a Parachute Regiment officer who had recently returned from Afghanistan. And in 1991 Hutcheson was fined £500 by the Army for physically abusing a recruit at a training depot. An MoD spokesman said: ‘The Army takes all incidents of bullying and harassment extremely seriously and all allegations are thoroughly investigated. ‘We have robust processes in place to ensure all Commanding Officers are made fully aware of their responsibility to protect others harassment and discrimination, and any suspicion of bullying is dealt with immediately.’

Corporal Tom Neathway lost both his legs and left arm in a bomb blast . He was serving in Helmand with the 2nd Battalion, the Parachute Regiment . 30-year-old overcame his injury to return to work in Colchester, Essex . But he was forced out of the Army after being 'singled out' and bullied by Regimental Sergeant Major Alistair Hutcheson . Revelations come as Government report highlights 25 per cent rise in cases of bullying in the Armed Forces in the last year .

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By . Associated Press Reporter . PUBLISHED: . 18:22 EST, 29 October 2013 . | . UPDATED: . 18:28 EST, 29 October 2013 . With his playing career over, former England captain David Beckham has decided his next move: starting a Major League Soccer team in Miami. Since leaving the Los Angeles Galaxy in December, and retiring from the game after a subsequent five-month stint at Paris Saint-Germain, Beckham has been mulling over the location for his MLS franchise. Beckham has now made up his mind and he would pay a discounted rate of $25 million to start an MLS expansion team in Miami, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press on Tuesday. He's baaaaack: David Beckham, who signed a monster contract with the LA Galaxy in 2007, is returning to the U.S. to found a new soccer franchise . The person spoke on condition of anonymity because plans for the team aren't being publicly discussed yet. The option of becoming a team owner was included in the MLS contract Beckham signed when joining the Los Angeles Galaxy in 2007. 'We know that Miami is one of the most passionate soccer markets in North America,' MLS Executive Vice President Dan Courtemanche told the AP. Partner: 'American Idol' creator Simon Fuller is one of Beckham's key business partners in the $25million deal . 'We have met with David Beckham regarding ownership of an expansion team, and we look forward to David one day owning an MLS club. There are currently 19 MLS teams, and league commissioner Don Garber hopes to expand to 24 teams by the 2020 season. A 20th team is already in place to begin playing in 2015 after Premier League club Manchester City and its partner, the New York Yankees, paid an expansion fee of $100 million to launch New York City FC. The MLS still has to give Beckham the go-ahead to make Miami the location of the franchise. Beckham is looking to raise several hundred million dollars of investment to fund the setup costs, including putting together the squad of players and building a stadium. Beckham's business partner Simon Fuller, the 'American Idol' creator who is the driving force in franchise negotiations, will be a significant shareholder, the person familiar with the situation said. Beckham is looking to sell stakes in the team to other investors, and has already had expressions of interest from businessmen globally. Beckham hopes the team to debut in three years, which would likely require the franchise to initially play in an existing venue. In June, Beckham toured the Sun Life and Florida International University stadiums and met with Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos Gimenez. Expanding: The MLS already has 19 teams and has a 20th - New York FC - signed on . University officials delivered a presentation to Beckham and Marcelo Claure, president and CEO of Brightstar Corp. and a member of the FIU Board of Trustees, explaining the draw of a professional team in Miami. Before deciding on Miami as the franchise location, Beckham explored options in other cities, including Montreal, San Diego and Orlando, the person said. Miami has had a Major League Soccer team before. The Miami Fusion held matches in Fort Lauderdale from 1998 to 2001, before shutting down because of poor attendance. As a former Manchester United, Real Madrid and AC Milan midfielder, Beckham hopes his star power will make a team work there. Beckham's management team said it is not ready yet to make an announcement about Beckham's franchise ownership option.

David Beckham received option to buy a team franchise when he signed 2007 contract with LA Galaxy . Decided on Miami as location for new team - described as 'most passionate soccer market in North America' Beckham's business partner is American Idol producer Simon Fuller .

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A Las Vegas woman is outraged after a police officer allegedly ran over her beloved dog, Freckles, with his two-ton cruiser on purpose then cited the family for having him unrestrained. Sarah Hecht, 22, said the cop told her he intentionally ran over the animal after it escaped from her backyard on May 21 and was running toward a group of children playing. She rushed the wounded pet to the vet but had to put down the 45-pound Australian shepherd hybrid because of the injuries he suffered. Scroll down for video . Angry: Sarah Hecht, 22, pictured, is furious after she claims police ran over her dog Freckles, pictured, killing it . FOX Carolina 21 . Freckles was a birthday gift Hecht received after getting straight As in high school. Devastated, the woman staged a rally at the Regional Justice Center on Thursday protesting canine killings by Las Vegas police. Around a dozen people showed up and shouted 'Justice for Freckles' as they called for enhanced training for officers dealing with animals. Hecht was overcome with emotion while speaking of Freckles who she claims was like a child to her. 'I don't have children. He was my son,' she said. Heartbroken: Hecht, pictured left and right with Freckles, said the dog was like her son . According to the Las Vegas Review Journal, an officer told Hecht he purposefully ran over the dog after he noticed it running towards the play area. The dog was dragged along the street by the police car, but survived. However, once at the vet, Hecht made the difficult decision to euthanize the animal. While she was there, her father was cited for having an unrestrained dog. Hecht claims Freckles escaped her backyard after he was taunted by neighborhood children and she insists the dog would never hurt anyone and had no history of biting humans. Rally: Hecht and about a dozen others held a protest on Thursday calling for police to be better trained in their handling of animals . Justice: The group held placards calling for 'Justice for Freckles' Following the protest on Thursday, Hecht wept before Las Vegas Justice of the Peace Karen Bennett-Haron. She explained what had happened to the dog and said she was broke after forking out $1,000 to try and save her 'son's' life. Bennett-Haron and prosecutors quickly agreed to dismiss the charges, the Review Journal reported. The citation wasn't the first for the Hecht family regarding Freckles. The 22-year-old has been cited twice in the past for animal code violations, including not obtaining a permit or sterilizing her dogs. Court records show both matters were also dismissed. The police department refused to comment to the Review Journal on the matter because an investigation is still ongoing. Run over: Poor Freckles, pictured left and right, was put down after he was hit by the two-ton cruiser . Let off: The judge dismissed the charges against Hecht, pictured .

Las Vegas woman Sarah Hecht, 22, claims a police officer intentionally ran over her dog, Freckles, after it escaped from her backyard on May 21 . She rushed to the vet but had to put down the 45-pound Australian shepherd hybrid because of his injuries . She was cited for having an unrestrained dog . Hecht held a rally on Thursday protesting against the police department's treatment of animals before she was dismissed her charge .

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They say two is company, three's a crowd and four is a party. But a new saying will have to be invented for mother-to-be Alexandra Kinova, who will give birth to five babies this weekend. Ms Kinova, 23, revealed her huge bump to Czech media, showing just how much she has grown to accommodate her brood. Maternal: Alexandra Kinova peers over her huge baby bump. She is just days away from delivery . Slim chances: Experts say the likelihood of naturally conceiving quintuplets is one in several million . Unknown quantity: The young mother was told she was carrying twins in January. Doctors then thought there were four babies in April . Revealed: Ms Kinova has been able to sleep on her side as her pregnancy has progressed . The quins have already made history as the Czech Republic's first ever set. The bumper brood are to be delivered by Caesarean section this Sunday. Ms Kinova beat staggering odds to become pregnant with quintuplets without using IVF. Ms Kinova, who already has one son, did not realise she was carrying five babies until last month. At . first doctors said she was having twins but in March staff at the . Prague Institute for the Care of Mother and Child said she was actually . pregnant with four childre. However, it was not until the following month that she finally discovered she was having quintuplets. Ms Kinova, from Milovice, about 30 km east of Prague, told Czech news site denik.cz that she was in shock when she was told. Alexandra Kinova, 23, gave birth to four sons and a daughter by Caesarean section today . Surprise: The mother-of-one said she burst into tears when she doctors found a fifth baby . Hidden: Two of the unborn babies are hidden behind the front three . She said: 'When we finally found a fifth head, I started to cry.' According to local media, her children will be the country's first set of quins. The odds of conceiving quins naturally is one is several million, according to experts. The mother said both she and her partner have a family history of twins. Ms Kinova's birth went 'without complication' and she and her brood are in intensive care . She said aside from four months of morning sickness, she has had few complications in the pregnancy. Ms Kinova said she has been able to sleep on her side and has not had any problems with her breathing. And she said she plans to breastfeed all five, as she did with her first-born son. She told denik: 'The first child I nursed for almost a year and a half and I want to breastfeed now. 'While I know that some will be on artificial nutrition.' Ms Kinova said despite the best efforts of the doctors they still do not know the sex of all the babies. Two of the unborn babies are hidden underneath the other three - two boys and a girl, who she plans to call Daniel, Michael and Tereza. She said: 'I very much look forward to seeing how . they will look. It's a great charm, but we cannot see anything properly - . only a head or legs.' The hospital will double the number of doctors and midwives for her Caesarean. They said they have administered drugs to help speed up the development of the babies' lungs but they cannot be sure of their condition until they are born. Dr Alena Měchurová, head of the hospital, said they hope that all five babies and the mother will be fine but said they cannot rule out complications. One of the Garcia quintuplets born that weigh only 3 pounds each . The odds of conceiving quintuplets naturally is one in several million, according to Dr Wright Bates, from the University of Alabama. He told ABC News that quins are 'exceedingly rare.' Dr Bates said twins are born in up to one in every 100 births, while triplets are one in every 7,000 to 10,000 births. Naturally conceived quadruplets are born in every one in 600,000 births. The first recorded set of quintuplets known to have all survived were the Dionne sisters, who were born in Ontario, Canada. Fewer than 10 sets of quintuplets are born every year in the United States. Last month, Guillermina and Fernando Garcia had five babies – three girls and two boys – who weighed between 2 to 3 pounds each at the University of Utah hospital in Salt Lake City for another six weeks. In 2010, British mother Vicky Lamb had four girls and two boys after taking a fertility drug but sadly one of the babies died.

Alexandra Kinova, 23, was initially told she was having twins . But doctors in Prague only discovered she was carrying five babies in April . Will give birth by Caesarean on Sunday and wants to breastfeed the babies . Amazingly, said pregnancy has been easy, despite massive bump . Czech media say it will be the first set of quins to be born in the country .

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By . Margot Peppers . PUBLISHED: . 13:16 EST, 17 April 2013 . | . UPDATED: . 13:16 EST, 17 April 2013 . Sheryl Sandberg may be telling the women of the world to 'Lean In', but, according to a new study, 32per cent would still prefer to give up their career and rely on their partner for money. The poll - conducted by money-saving website CouponCodes4u - asked 2,135 adult females in the U.S. with full-time jobs: 'Would you prefer to work for a living, or be a "lady of leisure" and have your partner look after you financially?' While it found that the majority - 55per cent - would prefer to keep their careers, more than a third said they would rather be looked after by their other halves. A step back for feminism? A study has found that 32per cent of women in the U.S. would prefer to rely on their partner for money rather than work for a living . The remaining 13per cent of the women polled said they were unsure of their preference. The results are in opposition to the feminist message in Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg's best-seller, Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead. In the book, Ms Sandberg discusses workplace inequality and the strains - many of them self-imposed - put on working women who also want to have families. She concludes that women must be more proactive in pursuing their ambitions in order to earn equality with men in the office. Mark Pearson, chairman of CouponCodes4u, said in a statement: 'Being a lady of leisure has always had somewhat of a negative connotation in the States.' Nevertheless, 79per cent of the respondents - all of whom were in co-habiting relationships - said that they would not feel guilty about their lifestyle if they shunned their career and relied on their spouse. The study also found that only 21per . cent of women would continue to work if their partner paid for the . majority of items and bills. Leaning back: The results are in opposition to the feminist message in Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg's best-selling book Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead . In fact, over half - 56per cent - said . they thought their spouse should contribute more towards household bills . and payments if they earned more money in the relationship. And, although all of the women polled . were employed at the time of the survey, 57per cent admitted . that they frequently accepted money from their partner to pay for . purchases and restaurant meals. 'Being a lady of leisure has always had somewhat of a negative connotation in the U.S.' By contrast, just 17per cent said that they themselves regularly picked up the check when out to meals with their partner. When the women were asked which items their spouse was most likely to pay for in the relationship, the majority - 79per cent - said restaurant meals. Vacation was second on the list, with 75per cent of respondents saying that their partner was most  likely to pay for their trips. And in third was food shopping, with 67per cent admitting they frequently let their spouse pay for household groceries.

Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg's best-selling book Lean In says that women must be more proactive in pursuing their ambitions .

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(CNN)As Wisconsin prepares to try two children as adults in an attempted murder case allegedly inspired by the mythical Slenderman, the prosecution of two preteens in adult court challenges our faith in the juvenile justice system. The entire juvenile justice system is premised upon one bedrock principle. It's an immutable fact that our parents and forebears have known for millennia, and it's something that science is increasingly backing up: Juveniles are different. They are irresponsible. They say the darndest things. I believe children are our future; teach them well and let them see the way. Show them all the beauty -- well, everything Whitney Houston said in that song, you get the point. The point is, this is why we have a juvenile justice system in the first place. Not only are children developmentally different, but even the Supreme Court has long recognized that they are also constitutionally different. As recognized by Justice Anthony Kennedy in a recent court opinion, a child's immaturity leads to recklessness, impulsiveness, and risky behavior. Children are more vulnerable to negative influences and outside pressures both from lousy family members and from ne'er-do-well peers. They have limited control over their environment and lack the capacity to extricate themselves from bad situations. The flipside to all this is that because a child's character is not as fixed as an adult's, bad behavior is not necessarily indicative of irretrievable depravity. Children are redeemable because they may simply "grow out" of their bad behavior. The bottom line, according to the court, is that these differences diminish the traditional penological justifications for harsh punishment of juveniles -- even when they commit the most horrific crimes. The juvenile justice system is different because kids are different. Modern science agrees, providing biological explanations for juvenile delinquency: . "The most noteworthy features of adolescent brain development relate to changes occurring within the brain's frontal lobes -- in particular the prefrontal cortex -- and in the connections between the prefrontal cortex and other brain structures. These areas and interconnections are critical to 'executive' functions such as planning, motivation, judgment, and decisionmaking, including the evaluation of future consequences, the weighing of risk and reward, the perception and control of emotions, and the processing and inhibition of impulses," the American Psychological Association, the American Psychiatric Association and the National Association of Social Workers wrote in a friend-of-the-court brief filed with the Supreme Court in 2012. This research -- plus our firmly entrenched notions about juvenile responsibility -- have informed the operation of our juvenile justice system since its inception. Instead of punishment and incarceration, the juvenile system focuses on treatment and rehabilitation. At least that's the theory. But how is it executed? Typically, a juvenile court can send a child to a secure educational facility instead of prison, and juvenile courts generally lose jurisdiction over children at a statutory age -- usually anywhere from 21 to 25. Their juvenile records are customarily sealed and not public like adult criminal records. The idea is this: Once you are an adult, you get a fresh start. After all, your childish behavior is now behind you. Unless -- well, unless what you did was really, really, really bad. In that case? You're going to prison at Shawshank with the rest of the adults. Although all states differ, the general rule is this: Juvenile court has jurisdiction over a child unless he or she is alleged to have committed something awful, like murder or attempted murder, and then the case is automatically (or at the discretion of the court or prosecutor) placed in adult court, where the child is subject to adult penalties. But what happened to all that "prefrontal cortex" talk and the Supreme Court, and "children are fundamentally different"? Apparently, children are different -- but if they really make us angry, they can go be different in prison. It's a paradox. We treat children according to their developmental culpability, with a colossal exception: If the consequences of their behavior are really serious, we instead deal with them according to the outcome -- even though the biological genesis of that behavior remains exactly the same. If a child punches an adult, the child may land in juvenile court. If a child punches an adult, and that adult falls and dies, then the child might be in adult court. Same root causes of bad behavior, different judicial outcome. The neurology remains the same in all cases, but we inconsistently demand disparate treatment. Why the judicial hypocrisy? It's as if society is saying it acknowledges all the science about adolescent brain development and is fine with it as long as we're talking about crimes like spray-painting cars, smoking pot, or a fistfight at school. But for those most egregious crimes like murder, the scientific mumbo jumbo goes out the window. When kids kill, society wants retribution. Adult-style retribution. Maybe it's just legislative recognition of what we ultimately believe: Sure, child development has as a general rule that kids are redeemable, but there are exceptions to every rule. Some kids are just bad to the bone -- they are trouble, and they will always be trouble. And if your mind just wandered to a specific kid in your neighborhood, maybe you agree with that concept. But there's probably one notable exception: your own kid. Your little snowflake is really a good kid and would never do anything wrong. When it comes to the juvenile system, we should address the inconsistency; it borders on hypocrisy. If we agree the juvenile mind is less culpable, we should treat it that way, without exception.

Two girls are accused of stabbing a friend to impress the fictional Slenderman . Danny Cevallos: Children developmentally, constitutionally different .

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(AOL Autos) -- Gotcha! That's how many motorists feel when they see a little bright flash, which they know means an unwelcome fine and points on their license are heading their way. Motorists are debating whether speed cameras like these make roads safer or just stick people with useless fines. But how has the steadily increasing rollout of speed cameras in some 35 cities and more than 300 communities nationwide affected drivers? Do motorists welcome the safety enforcement or think they've been conned into paying a needless fine? More importantly, do speed cameras make our roads any safer? Perceptions in the press . Speeders that make the nightly news are either famous or unusual. Like Jennifer Bittone, 24, of Las Vegas, who was arrested in June in Scottsdale, Arizona, over some 22 speeding tickets issued in her name in just two months on one stretch of Loop 101. Or the Chicago Bulls' No.1 draft pick, Derrick Rose who was fined more than $1,000 in July for broaching 100 mph on a Chicago freeway. Or the UK motorist who gained international notoriety in May due to speed-camera pictures of him -- perhaps unadvisedly -- mooning the camera. AOL Autos: Celebrity cars you can afford . But the speeding issue, while occasionally titillating, is deadly serious. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that speed is a factor in about a third of all traffic deaths, which total about 13,000 annually. Speed cameras, as Wikipedia points out, were first used in Texas in 1986. In 2006, Scottsdale, became the first U.S. location to demonstrate the effectiveness of fixed speed cameras on a major highway, according to the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety. AOL Autos: Fast, fuel-efficient cars . Empirical studies . Russ Rader, spokesman for the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, which is funded by auto insurers with the mission of researching ways to reduce crashes, says the group is widely in favor of speed cameras. He said IIHS studies, and many similar reports conducted overseas, have proven their effectiveness. "What the study found in Scottsdale, was that after they began the implementation of the pilot program, which is now a permanent program, the proportion of drivers traveling more than 10 mph over the speed limit dropped by 90 percent, and we found similar a response in Montgomery County in D.C., [where it] declined by 70 percent." AOL Autos: Cars with the most thrill per gallon . "It's human behavior 101: If drivers believe there's a high likelihood of getting a ticket, they're more likely to slow down. Speeding is a major factor in highway crashes." The flip side . Common arguments against the cameras suggest that while speed cameras will cut speeds, this can lead to "bunching," which can result in more accidents if drivers are taken by surprise by others slowing down quickly to avoid a fine. Anecdotally, this argument sounds convincing. Empirically, however, the argument is nearly impossible to prove. A 2005 review from the IIHS analyzed data from 14 studies and found crash reductions in the immediate vicinities of camera sites, ranging from 5 to 69 percent for all crashes, 12 to 65 percent for injury crashes, and 17 to 71 percent for fatal crashes. AOL Autos: Fast cars over 600 HP . Chad Dornsife, formerly of the National Motorists Association and now head of the Oregon-based Best Highway Safety Practices Institute, an advocacy group for "fact-based safety policies," disagrees. "There's a direct correlation between congestion and flow factors and accidents," he said. "[The] biggest problems are where backups occur. Cameras destroy the flow of the road. Any time a driver hits the brake, and the one after him, you completely destroy the flow and capacity of the road." He said that most speed cameras are catching drivers driving fast at night, which is the safest time of the day to drive since here is less traffic and roads frequently are clear. Dornsife cited German autobahns as an example of safe, uniform, free-flowing traffic. "Everybody is worried about speed cameras and how they are used," he said. "None of it has anything to do with safety. Bottom line is: it's all about money." Enforcement . As well as raising revenue, a speed-camera system can free up officers from patrol duties to concentrate on other beats (which leads to criticism that police may be less inclined to patrol a section of road with a camera, leading to fewer arrests of drunken or reckless drivers). AOL Autos: 10 hot, small cars . Of course, the volume of fines usually has to pay court fees and cover the installation of the expensive network and its upkeep. Where camera systems are illegal . In California, photographic speed camera systems are illegal. This year, the city of San Jose was ordered to abandon its system as it relied on an image of the driver, which is proscribed by state law as a result of privacy concerns, leaving the city to settle millions of dollars of fines it handed out. Photo imaging is also illegal in Arkansas, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, Utah, West Virginia and Wisconsin. Red-light cameras at junctions are generally permitted in these states. This ban is under threat in California, according to watchdog site Highwayrobbery.net, which says an East L.A. state senator's bill introduced in February "will remove from VC 21455.5 the requirement that an automated enforcement device be at an intersection, and that will allow the devices to be put on freeways. That change is accomplished by the repositioning of a 7-word phrase in VC 21455.5(a)(2)." That bill is still making its way through the state legislature. Concerns over speed cameras extend to more privacy issues than just photos. A recent Washington Post story detailed the fact that many convicted for speeding in Maryland had complained about their Social Security records appearing online alongside their driver's license number and citation record. The records have since been removed. Driver perceptions . The UK-based Institute of Advanced Motorists reports that a perception among motorists of unfair camera policy can seriously damage relations between drivers and police. But IIHS spokesman Rader said perceptions in the U.S. are surprisingly positive. "In the U.S. the assumption is that people don't like speed cameras. But we found in our surveys that, in D.C., 51 percent of drivers favored [speed cameras] and 36 percent apposed them," he noted. "In Montgomery County, 62 percent supported them. In Scottsdale, 63 percent said they were in favor. After the operation began, 77 percent of drivers supported their use. Drivers support programs that make the road safer." For Better or worse? Speed cameras remain a contentious issue across the U.S. and internationally, where debate still rages in the United Kingdom and Australia. One thing is clear: legislatures and city governments are increasingly expressing interest in speed cameras, seeing them as both increasing safety and revenue in a time when many are facing budgetary holes. And while the general motoring public can probably see both sides of the issue, it may be merely that the system is perceived as being inaccurate or unfair that leads to such fractious debate ... rather than the actual system itself being unfair.

Speed is a factor in a third of all traffic deaths, national highway administration says . Study finds cameras reduce speeders by more than 70 percent in some areas . Expert says cameras lead to "bunching," which increases accidents . Photographic speed cameras are illegal in California for privacy reasons .

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Red Bull team principal Christian Horner is adamant Mercedes can still be caught in this year's Formula One world championship. Horner points out after six grands prix the dominance of Mercedes has left them just 18 points shy of a maximum score, with 240 from a potential 258. Five consecutive one-twos have propelled Mercedes into a 141-point lead over Red Bull in the constructors' championship going into Sunday's Canadian Grand Prix, a seemingly insurmountable hurdle even with 13 races remaining. Trail: Red Bull are 141 points behind runaway leaders Mercedes in the constructors' championship . Catch me if you can: Red Bull driver Sebastian Vettel during the third practice session ahead of Sunday's Canadian Grand Prix . Mix: Niki Lauda (left), Christian Horner (centre) and Adrian Newey together ahead of the Canadian Grand Prix . Belief: Horner is convinced all is not lost and Vettel (pictured) can put Mercedes under pressure . Horner, though, is convinced all is not lost and that a fifth world title is not beyond his team. When asked as to what fuelled his belief, Horner said: 'Just looking at what we've achieved over the past four years, the quality of the team we have. 'Nobody is giving up, nobody is chucking in the towel. 'Yeah, we've a mountain to climb, and take nothing away from Mercedes who have done an incredible job this year. 'But as we've seen in previous years, like in 2012 when we had a difficult start, we managed to turn that situation around and get ourselves back into that championship. 'The task here is certainly bigger than that, but nobody is giving up on anything. 'As we saw in Monaco (the last grand prix) we started to put them under a little bit of pressure.' Horner, however, knows after the problems power unit supplier Renault experienced in pre-season, Red Bull have since been playing catch up. While Red . Bull and Renault have made significant strides, being on the back foot . has resulted in Mercedes' runaway start to the season. Mercedes: Lewis Hamilton (left) and Nico Rosberg have had five straight one-twos so far . At the top: Rosberg (pictured) and Mercedes team-mate Hamilton lead the way in the standings . Horner, dismissing the idea that thoughts were already turning to next year, added: 'We're not choosing to look at it like that. 'Obviously Renault have to start thinking about next year because they have to again submit the elements they can change within their design. 'Of course, what they learn this year is absolutely relevant to next year. 'So our focus at the moment is very much on each race as it comes, developing the car as best we can and trying to reduce the gap. 'Renault fully understand the predicament they are in. Carlos Ghosn (CEO) was in Monte Carlo to look and see for himself. 'There are no ultimatums to Renault, other than we want to improve as quickly as we can. 'We've enjoyed a great deal of success with them over the years. All our race victories and world championships have been with Renault engines, and we trust in them to sort out their issues.' It is why Red Bull will not be jumping ship to another power unit supplier, as recent speculation has suggested. 'Not at this point in time,' asserted Horner. 'One hundred per cent next year we will be powered by a Renault engine.' Adamant: Red Bull refuse to give up the chase and Horner says 'nobody is chucking in the towel' Discuss: Dr Helmut Marko (left) chats to Horner during practice before the Canadian Grand Prix .

Christian Horner thinks Mercedes can be caught in this year's Formula One world championship . Mercedes are just 18 points shy of a maximum score, with 240 from 258 . Canadian Grand Prix is on Sunday .

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(CNN) -- Secretary of State John Kerry said the United States will not let up its pressure on Iran over its disputed nuclear program despite recent diplomatic overtures between the two countries. "We will pursue a diplomatic initiative with eyes wide open," Kerry said in Rome during a meeting Wednesday with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, "aware it will be vital for Iran to live up to those standards other nations that have nuclear programs live up to as they prove those programs are indeed peaceful." Despite a softening of rhetoric on some fronts by the regime in Tehran, there have been fears by other countries in the region that the United States might be too quick to offer incentives to Iran in the latest round of negotiations between Iran and the group known as the P5+1, which includes the five permanent members of the United Nations Security Council and Germany. Netanyahu, who has said Iran's nuclear program poses an existential threat to Israel, was cautious in his assessment of the current state of play. "Iran must not have nuclear weapon capability," he told Kerry. "I think no deal is better than a bad deal." For Netanyahu, any deal with Iran must include a prohibition on centrifuges that can be used to enrich uranium to a weapons grade level, as well as the dismantling of a plutonium heavy water plant in Arak that has yet to come on line. "They should get rid of the amassed fissile material, and they shouldn't have underground nuclear facilities," Netanyahu said in reference to the Fordow facility near the city of Qom, which was discovered in 2009. Netanyahu is not alone in his plea for the Obama administration to take a slow and cautious approach in the latest round of negotiations. Members from both parties in Congress have urged the administration not to loosen any of the sanctions that are choking Iran's economy prematurely. Legislation is being drafted that could tighten the sanctions regime until a deal is reached. "No deal is better than a bad deal," Kerry said echoing Netanyahu as the two began approximately seven hours of talks about Iran, Syria, and the peace process with the Palestinians. "But if this can be solved satisfactorily, diplomatically, it is clearly better for everyone." The next round of talks with Iran and the P5+1 is scheduled to take place next month in Geneva.

Kerry: "We will pursue a diplomatic initiative with eyes wide open" "Iran must not have nuclear weapon capability," Netanyahu emphasizes to Kerry . Both say that not reaching a deal with Iran would be better than agreeing to a bad deal . They are discussing Iran, Syria, and the peace process with the Palestinians .

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An American college student who went missing while studying abroad in Rome was killed by a train. Bates College junior John Durkin, 21, was last seen by friends at about 2.30am on Thursday, at a bar called Sloppy Sam’s. Family members had flown from Rye, in New Hampshire, to Italy to help with the search, but his body was spotted in a tunnel by a passenger on a train on Thursday. Gone too soon: John Durkin died at only 21-years-old while studying abroad in Rome . Missing: John Durkin was last seen at Sloppy Sam's, a bar in Rome's Camp de Fiore neighborhood . Durkin's body was removed from the tunnel, which runs under a large park between the Vatican and  Trastevere neighborhood in Rome, by Italian authorities, CBS News reported. Italian railway authorities confirmed on Saturday that he had been been killed by a train. A statement from his university president, Clayton Spencer, said: 'This is a time of deep sadness for our community and for so many people who knew and loved John. 'We are profoundly sad and share the tremendous grief of his family.' Bates head football coach Mark Harriman added:'John’s commitment to excellence in all phases of his life was inspirational to the other members of the squad and a major factor in the team’s success over the past three years. 'We will remember the fortitude and character that John displayed on a daily basis and attempt to emulate those standards.' Durkin had been in Rome for just over a month while studying abroad for the spring semester, and was last seen with friends at the bar in Rome's Camp de Fiore neighborhood. He had stayed behind after they went home, according to WBZ. Witnesses said the college football player left not long after, but he never made it back to his dorm room, according to a family friend who spoke to the station. ‘They were out at a bar called Sloppy Sam’s which is in sort of a collegiate area,’ Spence Lockhart said. ‘He stayed on a little bit later. They had gone back to their dormitories and he stayed on and that’s the last time they saw him.’ Loss: The university John Durkin was a student at paid tribute to the promising young man . Tragic: Family members flew to Rome to help search for John but his body was discovered in a tunnel . He had since virtually disappeared off the grid, and now his family knows why. ‘There’s no cell phone. There’s no activity. There’s no activity on his credit cards, nothing that would indicate he’s traveling outside the area,’ Lockhart added. ’That’s why we’re so concerned.’ Joining Lockhart and the Durkin family in that concern were Italian authorities, the US Embassy in Rome and even the FBI, all of whom were working together to find the missing economics major. Lockhart shared his optimism Durkin would be found alive less than 24 hours before authorities made the sobering find. 'I can't think of a nicer young man, Lockhart told WTMW. 'This is something that is very scary, but we certainly feel like we are going to bring him home safe.' Officials still have yet to flesh out the exact details surrounding Durkin’s disappearance. The study abroad program was administered through Trinity College, in Hartford, Connecticut. Popular: The bar where Durkin was last seen is in a college area often frequented by American students . A Bates statement said the two schools are working with both Italian and American officials. ‘This situation is deeply distressing for John’s family, his fellow students and the entire Bates community,’ the college said. ‘We are working actively with Trinity College to monitor events as they evolve, and we will share information as it becomes available.’ The family had set up a Twitter account to help in the search, it already has nearly 1,100 followers. A MailOnline request left with family for further comment has not yet been returned.

John Durkin, 21, had not been heard from since 2.30am on Thursday . He was last seen drinking with friends at Sloppy Sam's, a bar in Rome's Camp de Fiore neighborhood . Passenger onboard a train spotted the student's body in a tunnel . The Bates College junior had only been in Rome just over a month while studying abroad for the spring semester .

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By . Lucy Crossley . A gang of armed robbers who repeatedly fired a stun gun at a pawn shop manager in a £43,000 raid have been jailed for a total of 94 years. David Sadiku, 41, and Kelly Day, 36, posed as a couple selling a Rolex watch to con their way into a pawnbroker’s in Ilford, Essex. Once inside Maxcroft Securities Ltd, Sadiku pulled out a gun and dragged manager Naom Margolin out of his office while Day let fellow gang members - Paulius Strasunskas, 27, Francis Carbon, 32, Amjit Bharj, 47, and Aamir Kayani, 31 - into the shop. Gang members: David Sadiku, 41, (left) and Kelly Day, 36, (right) posed as a couple selling a Rolex watch to con their way into a pawnbroker's in Ilford, Essex, before attacking the manager and letting their fellow gang members into the shop . Mr Margolin was shocked up to ten . times with the stun gun and pistol-whipped in the face but managed to press the panic button, while a woman employee was stunned in the face. The gang escaped with £43,000 worth of cash and jewellery, but were today behind bars after they were foiled during another robbery at a convenience store. Sadiku and Day pleaded guilty . to taking part in the Maxcroft robbery and the others were convicted . following a nine-week trial at Old Bailey. Another . man, Michael Carbon, 26, who was involved in the mini-supermarket raid confessed to armed robbery, and was found guilty of a gun charge. During the raid on July 5, last year Carbon told at staff at . Maxcroft ‘I will f****** kill you’ as he demanded they . empty their desks, while Strasunskas demanded: ‘Where’s the . f****** money’. He then put a stun gun to the face of one of the female . members of staff and fired it at point blank range, the court was told. Threats: Paulius Strasunskas, 27, (left) shouted 'Where's the f****** money' at frightened staff,  while Francis Carbon, 32, (right) told at employees at Maxcroft 'I will f****** kill you' as he demanded they empty their desks . ‘She heard a . cracking noise and felt a lot of pain. What had happened is he had used . the stun gun on her face,’ said prosecutor Kerry Broome during the nine week trial. ‘Her face was swollen and painful. ‘There was no need at all for anyone to administer a Taser, led alone to the face. ‘He also administered the same gun to Mr Margolin’s head and neck area.’ Two customers were also forced to hand over wedding jewellery they were attempting to retrieve from the pawnbroker’s. On June 25, just a few days before the attack at the pawnbroker's, the gang had tried to raid a Muslim wedding celebration after it had been announced in the local paper. One wedding guest was Tasered in the face by the gang, but still managed to stop them from entering the home. Then on August 8, officers from the Flying Squad - who had been following the gang since the Maxcroft robbery - swooped on gang members during a raid on Milap mini-supermarket in Chadwell Heath, east London. Behind bars: Aamir Kayani, 31, (left) was jailed for his part in the raid, while Michael Carbon, 26, (right) was sentenced for his role in another raid on a convenience store . Sadiku, . Strasunskas, Carbon, Kayani, Day, and Bharj, were linked to the . Maxcroft raid, while Michael Carbon was identified as . part of the gang in the third robbery. Michael . Carbon and Strasunkas threatened staff with a handgun, stealing cash and other valuables before were stopped by armed police as they tried to escape. Francis Carbon and Kayani, who were acting as a getaway driver and a lookout, were arrested nearby. Sadiku, . of Walthamstow, east London, admitted to . aggravated burglary, burglary, two counts of robbery, two counts of . carrying a firearm with criminal intent, two counts of possession of a . prohibited weapon and one count of possessing a firearm with intent to . commit an offence. He was jailed for a total of 13 years. Day, of Ilford, admitted robbery and carrying a firearm with criminal intent and was jailed for six years. Strasunksas, . of Clayhall, Francis Carbon, Barking, and Kayani, 31, of Romford, were convicted of aggravated burglary, two counts of robbery, . burglary, two counts of carrying a firearm with criminal intent, two . counts of possession of a prohibited weapon, and one of possessing a . firearm. Strasunksas was jailed for 15 years, Francis Carbon was sentenced to 18 years in prison, and Kayani was jailed for 17 years. Bharj, . 47, from Upminster, Essex, was found guilty of two counts of . robbery, one of burglary, carrying a firearm with criminal intent, . possession of a prohibited weapon, and possession of a firearm. He was sentenced to 15 years in prison. Michael Carbon, 26, of Plaistow, east London, was convicted of burglary, robbery, and possession of a firearm. He was jailed for ten years. Sentencing, Judge Nigel Seed QC told the gang: ‘The stun gun was used in the face of a female employee as well as several times on the manager. ‘The female employees were terrified, and one heard a shout of “I’ll f****** kill you”. ‘The employees were subjected to violence and forced at gunpoint to hand over the contents of their desk drawers. ‘An innocent couple of customers there redeeming family jewellery and gold had that taken as well. ‘This had been carefully planned.’

David Sadiku, 41, and Kelly Day, 36, . posed as a couple selling a Rolex watch . They conned their way into a pawnbroker's in Ilford and threatened manager . Duo then let fellow gang members - Paulius Strasunskas, 27, Francis Carbon, 32, Amjit Bharj, 47, and Aamir Kayani, 31 - into the shop . Manager Maom Margolin shocked ten times with stun gun and pistol whipped . A female employee was also stunned in the face during raid last July . Gang jailed for their parts in the robbery, and another raid on a mini-supermarket in east London . Another member, Michael Carbon, 26, took part in the supermarket heist .

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Fit for internationals. That’s the verdict on the facilities at some of England’s famous rugby-playing schools for next year’s Rugby World Cup finals. Schools around England will be hosting international teams next autumn as part of the third biggest sports event in the world after the Olympics and football’s World Cup. They are all being used as training bases after emerging successful from a bidding process which saw organisers draw up a shortlist of 100 proposed centres around the country. Fit for internationals: South Africa are among the sides who will train at English schools during World Cup . Organisers are hoping each centre will promote ‘adopt a team’ initiatives which proved successful at the last World Cup in New Zealand where home fans supported not just the All Blacks. Each team base had to offer an outdoor and indoor training facility, a pool, gym and hotel within close proximity. With the competition being staged mostly during next year’s autumn term pupils will have an opportunity to see the world best players at close quarters. ‘It will be a fabulous chance to see how they train and prepare,’ Sam Howard, the director of rugby at Dulwich College, who will be hosting Australia. At nearby Trinity School, in Croydon, south London, France have been promised a warm welcome. ARGENTINA: Cheltenham RFC, Haileybury School. AUSTRALIA: Dulwich College, Devon. CANADA: Leicester Grammar School. FRANCE: Trinity School, Croydon. GEORGIA: Woodbury Park and Bicton College. JAPAN: Warwick School, Brighton College. NAMIBIA: Loughborough University, Cobham RFC, Plymouth. ROMANIA: Dulwich College. SCOTLAND: Newcastle Royal Grammar School. SOUTH AFRICA: Eastbourne College. USA: Haileybury School. Warm welcome: Australia will train at Dulwich College in Devon during the 2015 World Cup in England . Director of Rugby, Aaron Liffchak said: ’The whole school is excited at the thought of hosting the French rugby team. ‘To be recognised as one of the top rugby facilities in the country is a huge compliment to the many staff that work so hard to create such a special environment. It is really great to be bringing the “Tricolores” to Croydon.’ Besides Dulwich and Croydon, other schools involved are Moulton College (Northampton), Warwick School, Brighton College, Haileybury School, Leicester Grammar School and Bicton College (Devon). Bernard Lapasset, the IRB chairman, said: ‘Rugby World Cup 2015 will be an event that has players and fans at heart, and I am delighted that the teams participating at England 2015 will have access to exceptional facilities the length and breadth of the host nation.’ Prestige: France's national side will train at Trinity College in Croydon during the 2015 World Cup in England .

Australia, South Africa and France among sides using school facilities . World Cup takes place in England between September and October 2015 . Newcastle's Royal Grammer School, Trinity School in Croydon and Bicton College in Devon will provide facilities for international sides at World Cup . England's other famous rugby-playing schools will also provide facilities .

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By . Jennifer Newton . New footage has revealed the bizarre art of taming horses using yoga and even doing handstands on them. The exercise of horse yoga is practiced at the Doma India School in San Luis, Argentina with the aim of taming and relaxing wild, traumatised and nervous horses. The school was founded by father and son Oscar and Cristobal Scarpati and they live on a farm in the South American country. Scroll down for video . The exercise of horse yoga is practiced at the Doma India School in San Luis, Argentina . The yoga school for horses was founded by father and son Oscar and Cristobal Scarpati . According to their website, the family work under the philosophy that non-violent forms of horse taming can develop a bond between man and horse. And as the pictures show this technique includes laying the horses on their back while handstands are performed on them. The Doma India School's website states: 'In contrast with most known methods, taming is established body-to-body in a natural game similar to that used in a herd of horses. The school say that their yoga technique helps to tame the horses and makes them calm . 'Acts that are widely considered dangerous (due to the intense physical contact between horse and tamer) become safety techniques and methods by which the horses quickly lose the fear (spooking/sensibility) which renders them so unpredictable. 'The removal of fear (spooking/sensibility) using the Scarpati method guarantees a loyal relationship with an untamed horse.' The website also claims the family have helped horses throughout South America and Europe and say their technique tames the animals by earning their trust and loyalty. The family say they helped to tame horse across Europe and South America .

The technique is practiced at the Doma India School in San Luis, Argentina . School was founded by father and son Oscar and Cristobal Scarpati . Horses lie on their back while handstands are performed on them . Claimed to tame the horses and earns their trust and loyalty .

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Anti-terror police carried out a wave of raids this morning and arrested five men in south Wales and two men in south-east London. Five men - aged 19 to 32 - were detained in Barry and Cardiff over the alleged handing out of extremist literature on the streets of the Welsh capital. In a separate probe, the Metropolitan Police arrested two men - aged 33 and 44 - in an ongoing investigation sparked when a vehicle was stopped in Dover at the weekend. Police outside a house in Barry, south Wales today. Five men have been arrested in the area over the alleged handing out of extremist literature in Cardiff . Detectives were seen entering and leaving the property in Barry - and two other homes in Cardiff - after a wave of raids across the UK today . Police have been searching homes in Colcot Road, Barry and Paget Street and Kent Street in Cardiff after early-morning raids today. The men, who have not been named by police, are accused of handing out leaflets outside schools and mosques in a bid to recruit teenagers to the cause of Islamic State (ISIS), the jihadist group terrorising Syria and Iraq. A neighbour of the three-bedroom home in Paget Street being searched said: 'Officers have been coming in and out all morning carrying stuff. 'There's an Asian family that live there but we've never had any trouble whatsoever.' Assistant Chief Constable Nikki Holland, head of counter terrorism in Wales, said: 'We have made these arrests because we want to prevent people from going to Syria.' She insisted there is no more Islamic extremism in the Welsh capital than anywhere else in the UK, adding: 'The scale of counter terrorism in Wales is minimal compared to the entire UK. 'Cardiff is not a hotbed of terrorism and we have a good relationship with our Muslim community.' In the south-east London raids, a 33-year-old was arrested on suspicion of being concerning in preparing acts of terrorism. The front door of one of the properties raided, which features Arabic lettering above the house number . Police stand guard outside a house in Paget Street, Cardiff, which was also raided this morning . A 40-year-old man was also arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to possess and supply fraudulent documents. Searches are taking place at five residential addresses; four in south-east London and one in Stoke, as part of investigation which has so far seen eight people detained. On Sunday, two men were arrested at the Kent port on suspicion of preparing acts of terrorism, a 43-year-old and 33-year-old. Another man, aged 37, was also arrested on suspicion on people trafficking offences and has since been charged. The following day, Monday, police from the same Counter Terrorism Command unit arrested two men, aged 24 and 40, in east London and another man, aged 28, in Dover. All three were held on suspicion of preparing acts of terrorism. Following those arrests, searches were carried out at four addresses in east London, one in south London and two in North Wales as part of the investigation. These searches have now been completed. It is understood that operation is in connection to extremism in Syria. Police in Kent Street, Cardiff. Despite a number of suspected jihadists coming from the Welsh capital, police insist the city has no worse of a problem with extremism than the rest of the UK . The arrests came on a day of anti-terror raids around Britain, with two men arrested in south-east London . The arrests come a day after a teenager from Cardiff was charged with assisting in the preparation of an act of terrorism. Kaleem Brekke, 18, from Grangetown in Cardiff has appeared in court, along with Forhad Rahman, 20, from Cirencester, Gloucester. Both appeared in separate hearing at Westminster Magistrates' Court charged with assisting in the preparation of an act of terrorism. Rahman is accused of assisting Aseel Muthana in travelling to Syria in February. He also faces two counts of possessing data on his phone that could assist terrorism. Aseel Muthana, also from Cardiff, is believed to have travelled to Syria to join his brother, Nasser. Brekke is also charged with assisting Aseel Muthana travel to Syria. Both he and Rahman were remanded in custody to appear separately at the Old Bailey on December 19. Cardiff's links to extremism were exposed when Reyaad Khan, 21, and Aseel Muthana's brother, Nasser, 20, appeared in an ISIS recruitment video believed to have been filmed in Syria earlier this year. Cardiff has previous links with extremism after two jihadists from the city - Nasser Muthana (right) and Reyaad Khan (left) - appeared in an ISIS video urging other British Muslims to join them in Syria . The raids in south-east London were in connection with a seperate probe which also involved arrests at the Port of Dover on Sunday . Sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article.

Five men arrested in Barry and Cardiff, south Wales this morning . They are being held in relation to alleged support of banned organisations . They are accused of handing out leaflets outside mosques and schools . Two arrested by anti-terror police in separate raids in south-east London . They are being held while police search five homes in London and Stoke . Two sets of arrests not linked - London raids linked to arrests in Dover .

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Rome (CNN) -- Scandal is threatening to eclipse the poignancy and pageantry of Benedict XVI's historic final days as pope. Vatican officials were already trying Monday to swat down unsavory claims by Italian publications of a brewing episode involving gay priests, male prostitutes and blackmail when news broke that Benedict had moved up the resignation of a Scottish archbishop linked over the weekend by a British newspaper to inappropriate relationships with priests. Benedict announced two weeks ago that he will step down as pope Thursday, becoming the first pontiff to leave the job alive in 598 years. Interactive: Where does the pope live? At 85, he said he was too old, frail and tired to continue on as spiritual leader of the Roman Catholic Church and its 1.2 billion followers worldwide. It was a stunningly unexpected announcement that left church scholars poring over Catholic law to answer such basic questions as when the pope's successor would be chosen and even what he would be called in retirement. But the scandals -- along with lingering questions about how the church has handled claims of abuse by Catholic priests around the world -- have dimmed the spotlight on Benedict's final days as pope. "Clearly, prior to these scandals erupting, the cardinals had a long checklist of things they were looking for in terms of the new pope," CNN senior Vatican analyst John Allen said Monday, including finding someone to help spread the message of the church and inspire faith amid flagging practice of the Catholic faith in many parts of the world. "But in the wake of everything that's happened in the last 72 hours or so, quite clearly a new item is on that list, which is they also want to make sure they pick somebody who's got clean hands," Allen said. Vatican reveals Pope Benedict's new title . Archbishop's resignation . The Vatican confirmed Monday that Benedict had accelerated the resignation of Cardinal Keith O'Brien, the archbishop of Scotland. O'Brien told the pope in November that he would resign effective with his 75th birthday, on March 17. But Benedict decided to make the resignation effective immediately in light of the pope's imminent resignation, the Scottish Catholic Media Office said. The announcement comes a day after a Sunday report by the British newspaper The Observer that three priests and one former priest leveled allegations against O'Brien that date back 30 years. The Observer did not recount details of the claims or identify any of O'Brien's accusers, but said one of the priests alleged "that the cardinal developed an inappropriate relationship with him." O'Brien did not attend Mass at St. Mary's Cathedral in Edinburgh on Sunday, but the Scottish Catholic Media Office told CNN that the cardinal "contests these claims and is taking legal advice." His accusers took their complaints to the Vatican representative in Britain and demanded O'Brien's resignation, The Observer reported. At the Vatican, the Rev. Federico Lombardi, a spokesman for the church, told reporters that Benedict has been informed of the allegations. As late as last week, O'Brien appeared to be making plans to take part in the conclave, when the College of Cardinals gathers in Rome to pick a successor to Benedict. But in a statement in which he thanked God for the good he was able to do and apologized to "all whom I have offended," O'Brien said Monday that he would not be part of that gathering. "I do not wish media attention in Rome to be focused on me -- but rather on Pope Benedict XVI and on his successor," O'Brien said. Opinion: 'Gay lobby' behind pope's resignation? Not likely . Cardinal controversy . While O'Brien will no longer be involved in electing the new pope, another controversial cardinal's plan to attend is further taking focus from Benedict's final days in office. Cardinal Roger Mahony of Los Angeles is facing fresh attention for his role in the cover-up of sexual abuse by priests. Documents recently released as part of the 2007 settlement in a previous abuse case detail what Terry McKiernan, founder of the watchdog group BishopAccountability.org says is "stark" evidence of efforts by Mahoney and others to sidestep authorities investigating sexual abuse. He recently gave a deposition in a 2010 civil lawsuit filed in the United States by a Mexican citizen suing the Los Angeles archdiocese. The man alleges Mahony and a Mexican cardinal conspired to allow a priest accused of abuse to flee to Mexico, putting an untold number of children at risk. Mahony has denied the allegations. Two groups seeking to stop Mahony's participation in the election said Saturday they have collected nearly 10,000 signatures on a petition against his involvement. "His participation in the conclave would only bring clouds of shame at a time that should bring springs of hope," said Chris Pumpelly, the communications director for one of the groups, Catholics United. Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests also worked on the campaign. Church law requires that Mahony attend, the Archdiocese of Los Angeles said. Father Albert Cutie, an Espiscopal priest who studies the Vatican, said it would be impossible to exclude every cardinal with a hand in the church's vast sex-abuse problem. "Unfortunately, if you were going to tell me no one can go to the conclave who has part in any type of cover up, you would probably exclude every cardinal in the church, because unfortunately that's the way the church is operated," he said. Blackmail allegations . As if the controversies over O'Brien and Mahony were not enough, two Italian publications reported over the weekend that Benedict had decided to resign not because of age, but because of a brewing scandal over the blackmail of gay priests by male prostitutes in Rome. Benedict received a 300-page report in December detailing the possible blackmail, la Repubblica newspaper and the Panorama news weekly reported, citing an unidentified senior Vatican official and dozens of unnamed sources. The Vatican emphatically denied the allegations this weekend, with Secretary of State Tarcisio Bertone criticizing a rash of "often unverified, unverifiable or completely false news stories" as the cardinals prepare for their conclave. Cardinal Velasio de Paulis, one of the men who will help elect Benedict's successor, called the claims "guesswork and imagination." "There is no proof and these allegations only serve to create a climate of division that helps no one," he said. While no one outside the Vatican has seen the document that purportedly details the claims and Vatican officials have not confirmed it exists, Allen said such a claim is not improbable. "To me that passes the smell test," he said. Retirement preparations . Amid the scandal, the Vatican still has a transfer of power to manage. On Monday, Lombardi said it remains unclear when the gathering of church leaders who will elect the next pope will begin. While Benedict issued an order Monday to allow the election to begin sooner than the 15 days after the seat becomes vacant mandated by church rules, the date for the election will be set by the cardinals when they first gather, Monsignor Pier Luigi Celata said Monday at a Vatican press briefing. It still must happen within 20 days of his resignation, the pope said. After his retirement, Benedict is expected to head to the pope's summer residence in Rome before eventually settling in a monastery in Vatican City. Church officials have said he will seek no influence over the election of his successor, or over management of the church. Among other issues, Vatican officials are still trying to work out what Benedict will be called in retirement. One suggestion is "pontifex maximus," Celata said. The term can be translated as "supreme bishop." Vatican officials hope to have an answer next week, Lombardi said. Ben Wedeman reported from Rome; Michael Pearson reported and wrote from Atlanta. CNN's Wayne Drash, Hada Messia and Chelsea J. Carter contributed to this report .

NEW: Vatican awash in scandal amid preparations for Pope Benedict XVI's retirement . On Sunday, a British newspaper reported four men accused O'Brien of abuse . Italian publications report allegations of priest blackmail by male prostitutes . Benedict retires Thursday, the first pope to resign in nearly 600 years .

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HARARE, Zimbabwe (CNN) -- Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe published a draft constitutional amendment in the government gazette Saturday, paving the way for the power-sharing agreement reached after violence disrupted this year's presidential election. President Robert Mugabe, left, and opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai signed the deal in July. Constitutional Amendment 19 details the posts and institutions that were created by the power-sharing deal, including the position of prime minister intended for Morgan Tsvangirai, leader of the Movement for Democratic Change. The publication of the draft is the first step in creating a law in Zimbabwe. For the law to pass, it must be appear before parliament in 30 days, according to the country's constitution. If it is approved, it will be sent to Mugabe for his signature. The deal arose after Tsvangirai withdrew from a June 27 runoff days before the vote, saying Mugabe's supporters had waged a campaign of violence and intimidation against opposition supporters. The two leaders signed the initial agreement, brokered by former South African President Thabo Mbeki, in July but have failed to agree on how to form a cabinet. The MDC, the main opposition party, noted that Mugabe's latest move does not legalize the amendment. "Gazetting the bill -- which was done by [Mugabe's party] Zanu-PF -- does not automatically translate into passing it into law," MDC spokesman Nelson Chamisa said. "That can only take place if outstanding issues have been addressed. Otherwise we will not support the bill." The two parties agreed last month to the draft amendment during talks in South Africa, but Chamisa warned then that problems remained. "We have differed with Zanu-PF for a long time while the citizens suffer, but fortunately we have agreed on something. I need to hasten to mention that we still have some outstanding issues, such as the cabinet, appointment of diplomats," he said in late November. Zanu-PF lost its majority in the parliament in the March elections. As no party has the two-thirds majority to pass the law, its passage relies on MDC support. If parliament does not approve the amendment, Mugabe may call for new elections, Zimbabwe Justice Minister Patrick Chinamasa told state-run daily newspaper The Herald. "I envisage that it will require two weeks for it to be debated and passed through both Houses. If no support is forthcoming, it means that Amendment Number 19 Bill will be dead matter," Chinamasa is quoted as saying The Herald. "In the event that the collaboration that we envisage is not forthcoming, then that will necessitate fresh harmonized elections at some point in time," he said, according to The Herald. Tsvangirai won the most votes in the March election, but not enough to avoid a runoff, according to the government's official count. South African President Kgalema Motlanthe, chairman of the Southern African Development Community, welcomed the draft. "The gazetting of Amendment 19 of the Zimbabwean Constitution is indeed a major step towards the formation of an inclusive government in Zimbabwe," he said in a written statement. "We urge the Zimbabwean political parties to establish an inclusive government." Meanwhile, the country is battling a cholera outbreak that has killed nearly 800 people since August, according to the World Health Organization. More than 16,000 people have been infected, WHO said. This week, Mugabe declared that "there is no cholera in the country." His spokesman later said Mugabe was sarcastically ridiculing what he believes are Western designs to invade the country. Another Zimbabwean official, Information Minister Sikhanyiso Ndlovu, said Friday that the disease was a "calculated, racist attack on Zimbabwe by the unrepentant former colonial power, which has enlisted support from its American and Western allies so that they can invade the country." Britain ruled the country as a colony until 1965. Ndlovu's claims triggered quick and pointed reaction from Britain and the United States. In Washington, State Department spokesman Rob McInturff called Ndlovu's accusations "patently ridiculous."

Amendment paves way for power-sharing deal after violence disturbed election . President Robert Mugabe, MDC leader Morgan Tsvangirai signed deal in July . Amendment describes prime minister post intended for opposition leader Tsvangirai . Parliament must approve amendment before Mugabe can sign it into effect .

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By . Hugo Duncan . Google is to be hit with a multi-million pound bill as the taxman steps up the fight against aggressive tax dodging in Britain. The American internet giant is expected to pay at least £24million in backdated tax following a review of its operations by HM Revenue & Customs. It follows an angry backlash against the company over its tiny tax bill. Google is to be hit with a multi-million pound bill as the taxman steps up the fight against tax dodging . Google paid just £11.6million in corporation tax in Britain in 2012 despite sales here of £3billion and profits of nearly £900million. Other multinational companies have also come under fire for reducing their tax bills including Starbucks, Amazon and Facebook. HMRC and the government have been criticised for pursuing small companies and individuals over their tax affairs but letting powerful corporations off the hook. Labour MP Margaret Hodge, who chairs the public accounts committee of MPs, has accused ministers of ‘presiding over a seemingly growing tax bonanza for global internet companies’. MP Margaret Hodge said it was ¿extremely depressing¿ to see global companies failing to pay their fair share of UK tax . She said it was ‘extremely depressing’ to see global companies failing to pay their fair share of UK tax. Firms including Google and other tech giants have set up intricate global structures involving low tax regimes which mean they can legally reduce the amount of tax they pay in the UK. Google funnels much of the business it does in Britain through Ireland but also uses Bermuda to help lower its overall tax bill further. But with a review launched in 2010 by HMRC into Google’s finances close to completion, the company now faces paying £24million in backdated taxes. The charge relates to shares given to Google staff in London and the way such share-based pay is treated for tax purposes. Google’s 2,000 staff in London are given shares each year by the US parent company. The shares were worth £51million in 2011 and £50million in 2012. In the past, the payments have been used to help lower the company’s UK tax bill but a crackdown by HMRC has seen the rules change. Google has already set aside £24million to cover the extra corporation tax it expects it will owe for 2005 to 2011. It said it is ‘a matter the company is discussing with HMRC’. Heather Self, a tax expert at Pinsent Mason law firm, said: ‘The government clarified the rules on tax deductions for share schemes to make it clear that aggressive positions taken by some companies would not be tolerated for the future.’ A spokesman for HMRC said: ‘HMRC does not discuss the affairs of individual companies, but we ensure that multinationals pay the tax due in accordance with UK tax law. ‘We man-mark the most complex and potentially high risk businesses and, since 2010, we have collected over £23billion in extra tax through challenging large businesses’ tax arrangements. 'We relentlessly pursue businesses which don’t play by the rules and these results reflect this.’ Google said: ‘Like most multinationals, we pay the bulk of our corporate tax bill where our business originated - in our case the US. We’re a significant contributor to the UK economy having created over 2,000 jobs.

American company is expected to pay at least £24million in backdated tax . It follows an angry backlash against the company over its tiny tax bill . Google paid just £11.6million in corporation tax in Britain in 2012 . It enjoyed sales here of £3billion and profits of nearly £900million .

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