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A devastating fire has caused serious damage to a world-famous hotel used as a setting for television’s Inspector Morse. The Randolph, in Oxford city centre, went up in flames this afternoon, with smoke billowing from the roof as dozens of firefighters battled to bring the inferno under control. The extent of the damage to the Grade II listed Victorian building remains unclear but aerial pictures of the scene showed gaps in the roof and exposed beams. The Randolph Hotel, in Oxford, used as a setting for television’s Inspector Morse, caught fire today . A devastating fire has caused serious damage to The Randolph Hotel, in Beaumont Street, today . Plumes of black smoke was seen coming from the hotel by those on the Ashmolean Museum's roof terrace . The fire's cause is not known and the extent of the damage to the Grade II listed building remains unclear . The five-star hotel, run by the Macdonald chain, includes the Morse Bar, named after being used as a frequent setting for many scenes where Morse and Lewis deliberated on complex cases. Cast and crew also stayed there while filming the detective drama. The Morse Bar has featured in episodes of the follow-on TV series, Lewis, too. Roads were closed around the hotel as fire crews fought to stop the flames spreading, while its staff and guests were evacuated. Firefighters will remain overnight at the scene of the fire, which is not believed to be suspicious and is thought to have started in the ground floor kitchen. An aerial view over the historic hotel shows massive plumes of smoke billowing over Oxford city centre . The fire is not believed to be suspicious and is believed to have started in the ground floor kitchen . The extent of the damage is unclear, but pictures of the scene showed gaps in the roof and exposed beams . No-one was believed to be injured and guests and staff evacuated to the nearby Oxford Playhouse theatre . Eyewitness Anabel Bacon, who was on the roof terrace of the Ashmolean Museum opposite the imposing, gothic hotel, said there was an initial plume of smoke, which stopped very quickly - but “all of a sudden it resumed again with just as much force”. She said: ‘The fire service was there very quickly after the second plume erupted, within five minutes. Everyone was surprised… no one knew what was going on.’ No-one was believed to have been injured in the fire, with guests and staff quickly evacuated to the nearby Oxford Playhouse theatre. It was not yet known how many people were inside the hotel at the time. An Oxfordshire fire service spokesman said: ‘The call was received by fire and rescue at 4.39pm and a total of 14 fire engines have been sent to the hotel - including two high-reach appliances. ‘Firefighters have not had to rescue anybody from the blaze and the building has been evacuated. 'Roads nearby have been closed as firefighters deal with the incident.' The Randolph was built in 1864 by William Wilkinson, an architect who also designed many other buildings in North Oxford, and first opened in 1866. There have been many attempts to preserve the grandeur of the building with major refurbishments taking place in 1952, 1978, 1988 and most recently in 2001, at a cost of £4 million, which saw the redecoration of 119 bedrooms and the creation of three new meeting rooms. Firefighters have been battling the blaze at the world-famous in the centre of Oxford, since around 4.30pm . A total of 14 fire engines have been sent to the Beaumont Street hotel - including two high-reach appliances . Beaumont street has been closed in both directions to allow emergency services access to the building . Smoke was seen billowing from the roof as dozens of firefighters battle to bring the inferno under control .

Witnesses reported massive plumes of smoke billowing above the building . Famous for being used a filming location for TV show Inspector Morse . Firefighters have been battling fire at five-star gothic hotel since 4.30pm . Blaze is not believed to be suspicious and is thought to have started in ground floor kitchen .

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Robbie Fowler is already among the names of the best Premier League strikers of all time, with only five players scoring more than his 162 goals. The former Liverpool, Leeds and Manchester City hitman broke on to the scene as a goalscoring sensation at Anfield in 1993 and would go on to win 26 caps with England. But Fowler couldn't resist naming an ultimate starting XI from players who featured during his era (with one particular Dutch striker treading a grey area!) as he names his all-star team. GOALKEEPER . Peter Schmeichel . It may be a shock for Fowler to name a Manchester United legend in his team, but the striker featured alongside the great Dane during a brief spell together at Manchester City. Peter Schmeichel celebrates a Manchester United goal in a 1999 Champions League semi-final vs Juventus . CENTRE-BACKS . Paolo Maldini . There is little surprise to see Paolo Maldini in anyone's dream team with the former AC Milan and Italy star widely regarded as one of the greatest defenders of all time. Fernando Hierro . Fowler seemed to snub Premier League players when picking his centre-backs and although Hierro had a spell at Bolton in his twilight years, it was at Real Madrid where the former Spain record goal scorer made his mark. Fabio Cannavaro . Italy's World Cup winning captain also gains a place in Fowler's incredibly strong back three, thanks to a glittering career playing at a host of big clubs including Real Madrid, Juventus, Inter Milan Parma and Napoli. Real Madrid's Fernando Hierro looks for options in a 2002 Champions League match against AEK Athens . Fabio Cannavaro gives a thumbs up sign at the Bernabeu after signing for Real Madrid in 2006 . Paolo Maldini celebrates scoring against Messina for AC Milan in a November 2006 at the San Siro . WING-BACKS . Roberto Carlos . During the late 1990s, Carlos set the bar for full-backs with his dynamic pace and incredible free-kick technique making him a stand out star for Real Madrid and Brazil. Frank de Boer . 'I'll be honest I was going to pick Gary Neville,' Fowler said. 'But I'm going to go with Frank de Boer. Sadly, Gary you can't play in my team.' Roberto Carlos spent 11 years at Madrid and gestures during a Champions League match vs Bayern Munich . Barcelona's Frank de Boer (left) beats Liverpool's Emile Hesky to the ball in a Champions League match . MIDFIELDERS . Lothar Matthaus . 'I don't really need to say too much about him, everyone knows him. He was about for years and years and won everything in the game.' Patrick Vieira . 'Arsenal and Manchester City have seen him and he was an absolute tremendous player - he loved to tackle.' Luis Figo . 'Now I've played in charity matches with Luis and he is a tremendous player - even still. ' Lothar Matthaus celebrates scoring a Bayern Munich equaliser with two minutes to play in a German league match against Arminia Bielefeld in April 1998 . Patrick Vieira takes charge of the ball for Arsenal during the 2005 FA Cup final against Manchester United . Luis Figo wheels away to celebrate after netting for Inter Milan against Parma in a 2005 Serie A clash . STRIKERS . Robbie Fowler . 'I have to pick myself. Being a bit of a player-manager I want to be in this team because there are excellent stars in it.' Marco van Basten . 'He's got everything a player needs as a forward. Van Basten is the man, I have a bit of a man-crush on him.' Liverpool and FIFA 15 Ultimate Team Legend Robbie Fowler has picked his Legends squad. To celebrate his 40th birthday EA SPORTS are challenging FIFA 15 Ultimate Team players to take on his Legends XI to win in-game prizes, available from April 9th. Find out more at http://www.easports.com/uk/fifa/ultimate-team #FowlerFUTLegends . Robbie Fowler celebrates scoring for Liverpool against West Ham in a 2001 Premier League match at Anfield . Marco van Basten salutes as his AC Milan side took on Marseille in the 1993 Champions League final . Robbie Fowler's team is based on a 3-5-2 formation with three central defenders and wing backs .

Robbie Fowler picked dream team based on players from his era . Former Liverpool star named Manchester United legend Peter Schmeichel . Ex Arsenal midfielder Patrick Vieira picked over Steven Gerrard . Fowler named Marco van Basten as his strike partner in starting XI . Gary Neville was a late exclusion from Fowler's line-up .

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They are a stunning visualisation of the art - and how it is orange. A programmer has created these stunning graphs to reveal the dominant colour of artworks through history . They show Orange has always been the most popular colour - although in recent years blue has begun to catch up. The software extracts the relevant colour information from images or artworks found online. The plot above is based on 94,526 images for the years 1800-2000. The graph shows a clear trend toward more blue paintings toward the end of the 20th Century, with all colours increasing except for orange. 'I made a visualization of the change in colors of paintings over time,' said Martin Bellander, a PhD student in psychology at the Karolinska Institute who created the graph. To do this, he wrote software first to scrape the images of the paintings from sites where they were available for free download - BBC, Google Art Project, Wikiart, Wikimedia commons, and various museums. Then, the software extract the relevant colour information from them, and plots it in a nice way. He found the paintings change over time - from orange to blue. 'The changes in color might be a results of a combination of factor,' he wrote. 'One of these could of course be trends in the use of colour. 'If we assume a smooth linear deterioration of certain colours in oil paintings, it would be possible to subtract that change and study the short term fluctuation in colour use. 'For example the marked increase of blue at the time of the First World War, might actually reflect a true trend in colour use.' Two versions of Van Gogh's Sunflowers painting on show at the National Gallery in in London, England: Yellow and orange are the most popular colours in artworks from 1800, it has been found. Bellander used freely available images for the project. 'There are a bunch of different sites where you can access (photos of) paintings, for instance the BBC, Google Art Project, Wikiart, Wikimedia commons, and various museums. .'One of my favorites is the BBC's site where you can browse through over 200K of well organized paintings - an amazing resource. 'For many of these there is also information on the year they were painted, the artist, etc.' He believes that some experts who have claimed perhaps the change is due top the price of paint are wrong. 'I haven’t found any data on the prices of blue, so that explanation is hard to elaborate on. 'However, it is not only blue that increases but all colors except orange, which might speak against the pigment prices explanation. ' The same graph, but with only oil paintings . 'UnTrou sur l'Orange' by Jesus Rafael Soto: Researcher have found orange is by far the most common colour in art.

Graph show dominant colours of 94,526 artworks from 1800 to 2000 . Orange and yellow have always been the most popular colour . In recent years blue has begun to catch up - and nobody is sure why .

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The time of their lives has turned into the holiday from hell for up to 2500 passengers stranded on a cruise ship, the Carnival Spirit, outside Sydney Harbour and riding a constant flow of smashing waves of more than nine metres. They have been at the mercy of the wild seas since last night, as storms batter the east coast. The massive swell, seen from video images taken from on-board by stranded travellers, revealing just how treacherous and stomach churning the conditions are, out there. One has told the Daily Telegraph that 'there was a large wave that hit at 7.30 last night that tore one of the doors off causing a whole lot of water to come flooding through the deck'. 'Even as we speak the ship is creaking and moaning,' passenger Kurt Foster said. 'Last night was absolutely horrendous. In the room all the cupboard doors were flying open and everything on the bench tops was flying off. 'One crew member has been working here for 10 years and he reckons it’s the roughest he’s seen.' Scroll down for videos . 2500 passengers on board the Carnival Spirit are at the mercy of the wild seas as storms batter the east coast - with the massive swell, seen from video images shot from on-board, showing just how treacherous and stomach churning the conditions are . The cruise ship Carnival Spirit has been damaged outside Sydney Harbour this morning. Due to dock at 7:15 the ship is currently sitting off Sydney Heads. The ship has suffered damage in wild weather conditions off the NSW coast. The hand railing and pedestal lighting has been damaged while a cover over the satellite system (above) has also been damaged and removed for safety reasons . The cyclonic winds battering Sydney have also caused drama for passengers on board cruise liner the Carnival Spirit which is heading south after being prevented from docking because of the heavy seas . Carnival Spirit was returning from a 12-night cruise to New Caledonia, Vanuatu and Fiji but has been stopped by the huge waves . The Carnival Spirit has 2500 passengers on board, stranded outside of Sydney Harbour because of the city's wild weather . Carnival Spirit was returning from a 12-night cruise to New Caledonia, Vanuatu and Fiji but has been stopped by the huge waves, which began crashing into the ship late on Monday and have continued unabated, amid reports that there has been some damage. 'High winds have caused minor damage to some external features such as an equipment cover and some partitioning, while heavy rains have dampened some doorway carpets,' a spokesperson told Daily Mail Australia. 'This damage is superficial and has not affected the ship’s operation in any way. Guests and crew are safe and the Captain is ensuring guests are as comfortable as possible.' Eleven metre waves have been recorded off-shore and more passengers have been recounting their wild ride. 'It’s not pleasant, it’s been like this all night,' one woman told ABC radio. 'I don’t think many people got much sleep.' Carnival Cruise Lines officials confirmed with Daily Mail Australia that Carnival Spirit was scheduled to arrive 'early this morning' but was unable to do so because of the rough seas. 'The scheduled Sydney arrival of Carnival Cruise Lines’ Carnival Spirit has been delayed due to severe weather which has led to the closure of Sydney port and prevented the Harbour Pilot from boarding the ship,' the statement said. 'The ship is now waiting off the Sydney coast line until the port is re-opened.' And nothing can be done until conditions ease to allow the regulatory process to take place. 'It is mandatory maritime requirement for a Harbour Pilot to board any ship before it enters Sydney port,' Carnival Cruise Lines stated further. 'Guests and crew are safe and comfortable and the ship is continuing to offer a full program of on-board activities and entertainment while it waits for the harbour to re-open.' Eleven metre waves have been recorded off-shore as the cruise ship Carnival Spirit remains stranded outside Sydney Harbour . Waves of nine metres have been battering the ship for the past 24 hours. The Carnival Spirit remains stuck outside Sydney Heads due to the swell and may not be able to enter the harbour for 48 hours . Carnival Cruise Liners in statement said: 'Guests and crew are safe and comfortable and the ship is continuing to offer a full program of on-board activities and entertainment while it waits for the harbour to re-open' In a further statement placed on social media, to those travellers caught out by the drama, they said: 'We are sorry to announce that Carnival Spirit will be unable to sail from Sydney today as the port of Sydney has been closed due to extreme weather and ships are not permitted to enter Sydney Harbour.' 'For guests scheduled to depart for the South Pacific on S512, the Captain is working on a revised 7-day itinerary departing tomorrow, weather permitting. The revised itinerary will visit Isle of Pines and Noumea, but not the originally scheduled port of Mare.' The Ports Authority warned that passengers were in for some more discomfort, with little chance of the ship being able to dock on Tuesday, with the adverse weather conditions expected to worsen as another storm cell pushes into Sydney.

Up to 2500 passengers and crew stranded outside Sydney Harbour as massive storm batters the city . Passengers report large waves were crashing into the ship right through the night and into Tuesday . The vessel has suffered damage with a satellite damaged and a door ripped open by the crashing waves . Carnival Cruise Lines hopes to have the cruise-liner dock on Wednesday but there are fears they will have to wait another 48 hours . 11 metre waves have been recorded off-shore . Weather conditions are expected to worsen in the afternoon with 100kph winds on the way .

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An unemployed woman has her heart set on a 'fairy-tale church wedding' - and believes the taxpayer should foot the bill as it is her basic human right to be a bride. Anna Broom, of Gillingham, in Kent, has not worked since the age of 19, during which time she has claimed more than £100,000 in benefits. The jobless 33-year-old now wants an extra £10,000 to fund her dream 'traditional English wedding and party in a castle'. Miss Broom is desperate for a church ceremony, designer dress, horse and carriage - 'like Katie Price' - and champagne for her 50 guests. Scroll down for video . Dream wedding: Miss Broom wants the government to loan her £10,000 for her wedding to Jordan Burford . And she wants the taxpayer to stump up a further £2,000 for her honeymoon, where she hopes to jet off to Mexico. The Gillingham resident claims it is her 'basic human right' to be a bride and says that tying the knot would boost her fragile confidence and encourage her to try and find a job again. Miss Broom receives monthly benefits including £460 disability living allowance and joint £200 housing benefit with fiancé Jordan Burford, 39, who also gets £134 income support a month. The size 24 bride-to-be said: 'I've dreamed about being a bride since I was 12 years old. 'I deserve a fairy-tale church wedding and a party in a castle - but there's no way I could afford it on benefits and I can't work because I'm overweight.' True gent: Miss Broom met her fiancé in a pub in 2009 and said it was 'love at first sight' - she now wants a 'fairy-tale church wedding and a party in a castle' as well as a honeymoon in Mexico, paid for by the taxpayer . She added: 'I want the taxpayer to fund my £10,000 dream wedding - it's a basic human right to be a bride. I don't see why I should have a small wedding at a registry office - I wouldn't be able to fit in all my guests and a church wedding is far more romantic. 'I'm stuck in a rut at the moment and can't find the motivation to lose weight, but if I was getting married I know I'd slim down because all eyes would be on me.' Miss Broom left school without any qualifications and started a job as a nursery nurse aged 16 for two years. She left after being overlooked for a secretarial role by a 'skinny blonde' and applied for several other jobs, without success. She then lost interest in trying to find work and resorted to binge-eating crisps and sweets. Within a year, Miss Broom weighed 17 stone and in 2001, aged 19, was declared unfit to work after suffering from depression and back problems associated with her size. She qualified for benefits and has not worked since. Honeymoon: Miss Broom also wants the government to loan her £2,000 for a honeymoon to Mexico (pictured) Bridezilla: The 33-year-old from Gillingham wants to arrive at her wedding in her horse and carriage similar to Katie Price, who arrived in the carriage (pictured above) in her wedding to Peter Andre in September 2005 at Highclere Castle, in Hampshire . Jobless: Miss Broom has not worked since 2001 when she was 19 years old after she was declared unfit to work after suffering from depression and back problems associated with her size . But Miss Broom found comfort in her life in the form of fiancé Jordan, who she met in a pub in 2009. Recalling the moment, she said: 'It was love at first sight. He's got a lovely smile and he's a true gent. We have lots in common - we both love heavy metal and Bon Jovi.' Two years later, he popped the question outside a Primark store. She said: 'The ring is lovely - it has a gold band with a pink stone.' After getting engaged, the 33-year-old started making plans for the big day after leafing through glossy magazines and watching wedding shows on TV. She said: 'I realised I want a traditional English wedding - a church ceremony, followed by a reception in a castle. 'I dream about arriving in a horse and carriage - like Katie Price!' She added: 'I picture myself in a silk dress that shows off my cleavage, as Jordan likes my boobs! 'I'd like a long veil and sparkly red designer heels and I want two bridesmaids and flower girls scattering petals down the aisle. 'We'd serve posh prawn canapes, a roast dinner and champagne. I'd have around 50 guests with a five-tier cake and a big buffet too. 'I'd also love a big band and have picked out Savage Garden's Truly, Madly Deeply for our first dance.' But she quickly realised she would be unable to foot the bill for her dream wedding. She said: 'I was gutted. We only get £800 a month in benefits between us and after we've paid for bills, a night out at the pub, dog food for our Labrador, cigarettes and the odd kebab, there's barely anything left. 'I'd rather not get married than have a cheap do - it'd only make me unhappy.' Miss Broom receives monthly benefits including £460 disability living allowance and joint £200 housing benefit with fiancé Jordan Burford, 39, who also gets £134 income support a month. Mr Burford suffers from epilepsy and has never worked. The total the couple receive equates to £794 a month. But Miss Broom says that after 'we've paid for bills, a night out at the pub, dog food for our Labrador, cigarettes and the odd kebab, there's barely anything left.' Now she hopes the government will loan her the money for the big day, as well as her honeymoon in the Mexican sunshine. The 33-year-old admits she will struggle to pay back the full amount and says she'd prefer to go halves. She said: 'Even if I only got £5,000 in vouchers to put towards the wedding, that'd make life easier. 'Jordan just wants us to get married and only wants a limo and cream suit, but I want to feel like a princess for the day.' Jonathan Isaby, Chief Executive at The Taxpayers' Alliance, said: 'The benefit system is a valuable safety net but must not be a comfort blanket. 'People have to finance their own weddings rather than rely on a government loan, which would be funded by the taxpayer, to pick up the tab.'

Anna Broom, 33, not worked since 2001 and has claimed total of £100,000 . Declared unfit to work with depression and back pain due to her weight . Bride-to-be gets £800 a month in benefits with fiancé Jordan Burford, 39 . Wants £10,000 loan to fund wedding, but unclear how she will pay it back .

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Every woman surveyed in Paris claimed to have been a victim of some kind of sexual harassment on the city’s public transport. Half of them were assaulted before they were 18 years old. The poll led to calls for a campaign to stem sexist or threatening behaviour on buses and trains. The survey found that “every female user of mass transit has been a victim” of “gender harassment or sexual assault” – even though some are “unaware” of this because they have been conditioned to accept low-level abuse. Every woman surveyed in Paris claimed to have been a victim of some kind of sexual harassment on the city’s public transport . The poll of 600 women from the area around Paris found that half of those interviewed said they had first suffered harassment under the age of 18. Harassment can range from “insults to other intimidating behaviour (insistent flirting, whistling, comments on appearance), to sex attacks or rape,” it said. The problem meant that six out of ten women were afraid of being attacked on public transport compared to three out of ten men. Often “invisible” because unreported, these physical and verbal attacks limit “the freedom of women, because they are often obligated to alter their daily lives: changing their routes, modes of transportation, schedules, attitudes and clothing in order to avoid confrontation,” the report handed to the French women’s rights ministry this week, claimed. The result was to “exclude women from the public arena”, it said. Pascale Boisard, president of the high council for gender equality, which compiled the report, told Le Parisien she had not realised that “the problem was quite this widespread”. The poll led to calls for a campaign to stem sexist or threatening behaviour on buses and trains. Pictured: The Haussmann-Saint-Lazare railway station in Paris . “Women must be able to move about and occupy the public space without being placed in danger or threatened. It’s a fundamental freedom,” she said. Ernestine Ronai, also on the council, said: “Attackers are the impression they can act with total impunity, notably by making use of a crowd to hide and flee. “Women don’t necessarily know how to put words on what they go through in public transport. It should be reiterated that putting your hand on someone’s backside is sexual assault punishable by a five-year prison term and a €75,000 fine.” She said women needed to be better “educated that what they’re going through is not normal”, and that the message must reach “aggressors and witnesses”.

The poll surveyed 600 women from the area in and around Paris . All claimed to have been victim of harassment on transport system . Found half of those interviewed had been assaulted before they were 18 . Led to calls for campaign to stem sexist and threatening behaviour .

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Floyd Mayweather has taken a very public swipe at his 'haters' ahead of his fight-of-the-century bout with Manny Pacquiao next month. The 38-year-old boxer has shared a video flaunting his diamond-encrusted watches, fleet of super-cars and carpets of cash on his Instagram account. The 15-second video shot by director James 'JP' Dayap, a proud member of The Money Team brand owned by Mayweather, hits out at his supposed haters. Scroll down for videos . Cash: Floyd Mayweather (pictured) has shared a video to his 5 million Instagram followers where he hits back at his supposed 'haters' Party: The 15-second video showing off his extravagant lifestyle even features a room full of half-naked girls twerking (pictured) for his amusement . Fighting talk: The word 'haters' appears at the start of the video, leaving no doubt about who it is directed at . Wealth: Rapper Yo Gotti's song blares over footage of the five-division champion inspecting his fleet of super cars (pictured) Petrol head: Mayweather then walks past another row of expensive cars which seem to include Porsches and Ferraris . Bling: The footage which was shot and edited by director James 'JP' Dayap - a proud member of Mayweather's The Money Team brand - features rows of jewel-encrusted watches . Super-fight: The 38-year-old boxer (pictured) is expected to earn around £120million for his upcoming bout against Manny Pacquiao . Rapper Yo Gotti's song blares over the footage of Mayweather's opulent life and essentially lists his many expensive possessions which include: 'Big crib, ten cars, twenty acres.' As the lyrics boast 'I could write a book about money', the five-division world champion sits at his coffee table counting his endless piles of cash. The video then cuts to rows of luxurious Rolex watches adorned with jewels and Mayweather standing proudly in front of his Las Vegas mansion. A few seconds of the video even show four half-naked women twerking, supposedly for the boxer's pleasure. It surfaces just two weeks before one of the most anticipated fights in recent boxing history, when he takes on eight-division champion Manny Pacquiao. With the two fighters' management teams and the hosts MGM Grand locked in a stand-off between ticket allocations, they have yet to go on public sale. Money: The floors of Floyd Mayweather's house seems to be lined with hundreds of bank notes (pictured) The Instagram video also shows the many luxurious properties owned by Mayweather, including his Las Vegas mansion (pictured) Jewels: The video showing off Mayweather's unbelievable wealth and expensive possessions surfaces just two weeks before one of the most anticipated fights in recent boxing history . Business: Mayweather's The Money Team clothing brand (logo pictured) has been worn by stars like Justin Bieber and billionaire Warren Buffet . 'Normally there's a public sale 10 weeks before the fight,' according to Connor Gregoire, an analyst for SeatGeek. He added: 'It is bizarre... To our knowledge no one has a printed ticket in their hands right now.' Tickets for the fight were expected to cost between £1,000 and £5,000 in the 16,500-seat Grand Garden arena in the Las Vegas Casino. But those prices have incredibly tripled in the resale market before they have even gone on public sale. Mayweather's promoter said that tickets would go on sale this week for the May 2 fight but MGM Grand's officials have been tight-lipped about their availability. Scenic: Near the end of the video, the legendary boxer surveys a beautiful scene from a balcony . Rich: Mayweather shared a video flaunting his diamond-encrusted watches, fleet of super-cars and luxurious properties with his Instagram followers . The hotel issued a statement on Friday saying there would be a 'limited number of tickets available for sale' and that it is working with promoters to finalise a date for their release. Meanwhile Pacquiao's manager blamed the opposing fighter's camp for holding up the ticket sales, claiming they refused to sign an agreement drawn up months ago. Michael Koncz said: 'It's a real mess right now... I can only surmise the motivation is greed and an attempt to manipulate the tickets, otherwise why the hold up? 'Millions of dollars are at stake in the dispute because after the MGM takes its share, each camp gets a certain percentage of tickets and is able to resell them with ticket brokers for higher prices.

He released the video flaunting his wealth to 5 million Instagram followers . It shows Mayweather sitting in his Las Vegas mansion counting his money . Rap song blares over the footage saying: 'Big crib, ten cars, twenty acres' Boxer expected to get £120million for fight with Manny Pacquiao on May 2 .

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You would think that all water is created equal, but a raft of new 'enhanced' H20 products shows that things in the water business are changing, and fast. We're no longer happy posing with Perrier, Fiji or Evian branded bottles. Nowadays those in the know are downing bottles of birch, made from the sap of silver birch trees, sipping on glasses of liquid extracted from artichokes or opting for specially harvested and filtered rainwater. Drink up! Forget tap water, we're now being sold a raft of infused and health-boosting H20s . Sweet tasting birch water contains saponins which can help your body absorb less fat . So what makes one type of water better than another? Nutritional Therapist Lorna Driver-Davies explains the health benefits of these new super saps. Artichoke water . According to ARTY, which produces this drink, the water is extracted from Californian artichokes, a plant rich in health-boosting silymarin and cynarin. The water is said to contain minerals including iron, potassium, vitamin C and magnesium. Flavoured with spearmint and apple, the 30-calories per bottle water is sweetened with agave and fruit. Price: £43.55 for a case of 24 235ml-bottles of ARTY. Expert comment: 'The company doesn't explain their special extraction process so its hard to comment. It seems fairly natural and artichokes are nutritious but I would advise eating them. 'You can also make a broth drink from the left over water are cooking artichokes. 'Perhaps the extraction method doesn't use heat as this might help to keep the nutrients intact. It might be good to drink occasionally but I am sure the potency would be like a medical tincture of powder capsule. 'Personally we should try to reduce our intake of naturally sweetened products as many of us consume far too much sugar and fruit sugar and this product adds fruit juice and agave. Eating whole fruit is more nutritious.' ARTY artichoke water is said to contain minerals including iron, potassium, vitamin C and magnesium . Birch water . Made from the sap of silver birch trees, birch water is meant to be rich in nutrients and contain vitamins A and B. The sweet tasting water, which comes in at 18 calories per 100ml, also contains saponins,which can help your body absorb less fat. Price: Nordic Koivu, £8.99 for 500ml; Sibberi, £3.30 per 300ml . Expert comment: 'Birch water is a very old tradition and I would perhaps recommend it if you liked the taste and wanted nutrient rich water, but I would not go as far to say that it might be cellulite-busting or other health claims. 'Silver birch is used in herbal medicine and it has good health benefits as a natural diuretic or for lymphatic health, but this is likely to be a more concentrated tincture made from bark, leaf and resin.' Cactus water . This contains extract of prickly pear cactus, a plant with levels minerals which can aid the digestive system. It also is high in electrolytes and as a bonus, has betalains, an antioxidant which could help reduce hangover symptoms. Just remember to drink it before you consume alcohol. Price: £49 for a pack of 12 500ml bottles of True Nopal . Expert comment: 'I am a fan of pure coconut water and certainly notice the difference in my energy and mood if I drink it before a workout or if I am feeling tired I do find it reviving. 'Therefore anything with a good amount of electrolytes seems promising; however I would want to know if its 100 per cent cactus water.' Prickly pear cactus (left) which contains electrolytes, is the star in cactus water (right) Charcoal water . The Japanese have used Binchotan active charcoal as a water purifier since the 17th century. The charcoal reduces reduces chlorine, mineralises the water and balances the pH. The stick of charcoal can be used for up to six months. Price: £14.95 for a Black + Blum Charcoal Filter water bottle . Expert comment: ''This just appears to be a portable filter, almost a mobile version of a Britta filter. I would imagine this just takes some of the hardness out of tap water release minerals such as calcium, iron and magnesium back into the water. 'I think this is one of the best options as its very cost effective and eco-friendly. I would actually want to try something like this myself considering home filters that remineralise the water are often much more expensive.' Fulvic water . Australian pop siblings Kylie and Dannii Minogue are said to be fans of BLK Fulvic Water, which has 77 trace minerals and electrolytes. The water is infused with fulvic acids which present naturally in peat. Price: £12.98 for four 500ml-bottles of BLK. Expert comment: 'Fulvic acid is often found in the layer of earth that feeds plants. It may have some benefit for us therefore as its like a concentrated trace mineral. 'I think the cost of this product goes beyond the price of a bottle of water, so perhaps this is best used as a course for a couple of months. It would be expensive to use each day.' Spring water infused with fulvic acid (left) and lemon combined with cold-pressed watermelon pulp (right) Maple water . Made from Canadian maple syrup, this water claims to contain 46 health-boosting ingredients including calcium, magnesium and potassium. Price: £2.45 for a 330ml bottle of Seva maple water . Expert comment: 'This sounds similar to birch and indeed, coconut water, so it is probably pleasant to drink and it seems it has similar qualities. 'I am not discounting the product but its potentially more expensive than coconut water which seems very similar. So personally I would stick to coconut water unless I was living in Canada where the maple water is probably cheaper!' Rainwater . Purified rainwater is big business in the US with companies all rushing out to catch, filter, bottle and sell rainwater to punters looking for a natural and ecologically sound liquid boost. Price: Currently not available in the UK although you can get it for £16 ($24) for 12 bottles on www.agana-water.com . Expert comment: 'Rainwater can be safe to drink; In fact this is how many people in countries across the world have access to water (think of remote areas or poorer parts of the world). 'But it would need to be cleaned and filtered. I am not sure of the health benefits and I think it would be more of value to health to drink mineral water, due to mineral content. Watermelon water . Cold pressed raw watermelon flesh, rind and pulp are combined with lemon to make this drink, which is said to contain calcium, vitamin C, potassium, magnesium and sodium. It comes in at 60-calories per bottle and also has lycopene and beta-carotene. Price: £66 for a pack of 12 335ml bottles of WTRMLN WTR . Expert comment: 'I quite like the look of this as a pre-workout or natural energy drink. 'It might be a little similar to coconut water but the nutrition is only like to vary slightly. I think this is worth trying but as with all these drinks, I wouldn't expect a life changing experience. 'I also think you could make your own watermelon water and add organic lemon rind (skin) into the blender to increase immune and antioxidant nutrition.'

Nutricentre's nutritional therapist Lorna Driver-Davies explains benefits . Companies are harvesting, filtering, bottling and selling rainwater . Nutrient-rich birch water has diuretic properties and good health benefits .

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A Massachusetts man is facing charges in connection after severed human body parts were discovered inside a discarded duffel bag near the campus of Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Carlos Colina, 32, pleaded not guilty in Cambridge District Court to charges of being an accessory after the fact to assault, battery causing serious bodily injury and improper disposal of a body. He is being held on $1million bail. Remains, including a torso and limbs, first were found in a duffel bag discarded outside the building of technology company Biotech Saturday morning, according to police. Scroll down for video . Carlos Colina, left, faces charges of accessory after the fact to an assault, battery and improper disposal of a body. Above, he speaks during his attorney during his arraignment . Colina was arrested Sunday after severed human body parts were discovered in a duffel bag and a human head was found in his apartment building's recycling bin . The head of victim Jonathan Camilien, 26, of Somerville, was found in a recycling bin in Colina's apartment building across the street, according to the police report. Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan says the death is considered a homicide, though Colina has not been charged with murder. 'We are not seeking anyone else in connection with the discovery of these human remains,' she said Monday. A saw, rope and cleaning supplies were found in Colina's apartment, which is located one block from the Cambridge Police Department. 'We're confident that this was not a random act,' Haas said. The suspect had wounds on his face and neck and a vacuum could be heard during the search when police discovered the victim's head, according to the Boston Globe. Colina had wounds on his face and neck and a vacuum could be heard during the search when police discovered the victim's head . Authorities have said that the death is considered a homicide, though Colina has not been charged with murder . The relationship between the victim and suspect was not immediately known, though Camilien and Colina were known to each other. A motive was not disclosed, . Both their families were in court on Monday. According to the investigation, a neighbor reported hearing an argument coming from Colina's apartment Friday night, while Colina and Camilien were last seen returning to the building just after 11 pm Friday. A man now identified as Colina was seen in surveillance video from nearby Biogen offices exiting the apartment building at about 4.15 a.m. Saturday carrying a duffel bag, authorities said. He returned to the apartment building empty handed. Defense attorney John Cunha Jr. called it a sensational case. 'Obviously the circumstances of the case are sensational enough,' he said. 'I'm not going to exacerbate it.' He later called it 'a sad situation.' Colina has another assault and battery case currently pending against him where the victim is not Camilien.

Carlos Colina, 32, pleads not guilty to battery, improper disposal of body . Cambridge police found torso in bag before finding head in recycling . A saw, rope and cleaning supplies were found in Colina's apartment .

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Flanked by Johnny Russell and Will Hughes, Eric Steele jigged over to the travelling Derby supporters - the popular goalkeeping coach was in the mood to celebrate. After a first win in eight, they are back in this consuming promotion race and that six-week wobble is no longer. Steele lapped up the adulation, entertaining 4,000 behind one goal of the DW Stadium at which the Rams wrapped up three crucial points. This felt very important indeed, the outpouring of each olé obvious. Derby's players celebrate after Chris Martin's goal gave them the lead in the second half . Steve McClaren was all smiles as he took his place in the stands before the game . Wigan (4-4-2): Al Habsi; Boyce (McCann 63), Maguire, Pearce, Bong; Bo-kyung, Kvist, Perch McClean; Clarke (Waghorn 75), Fortune (Murphy 65). Subs not used: Carson, Pennant, Barnett, Ojo. Booked: Boyce, Clarke . Derby (4-2-3-1): Grant; Keogh, Forsyth, Albentosa, Warnock (Christie 88); Hughes, Hendrick, Ward (Martin 46), Russell, Ince (Dawkins 90); Bent. Subs not used: Roos, Lingard, Whitbread, Hanson. Goals: Martin 51, Bent 81. Booked: Hughes, Hendrick. Referee: S. Hooper. Attendance: 14,697. Make no mistake, these have been tough times for Steve McClaren. Top of the tree back on February 24, the Derby manager is now only looking at promotion via the play-offs, labelling an automatic spot a ‘long shot’. Their ticket for those extra games is by no means booked, but goals from substitute Chris Martin and Darren Bent mean they are back on track. Martin climbed off the bench at half-time to change the game, slamming in the opener six minutes after the restart before Bent capitalised on shambolic defending to prod in a late second. ‘I didn’t think Chris would make the impact that he did,’ McClaren admitted after Martin’s first appearance in almost two months. ‘He could only play 45 minutes. ‘It’s a massive win. Huge character. We showed the quality we’ve been missing. The away following was absolutely incredible. We’ve stuck together.’ Wigan, by contrast, are staring at relegation and a first season in the third tier since 2003. Now eight points adrift, their fans chanted for the head of Malky Mackay. Chairman David Sharpe didn’t know where to look at full-time and they need two wins from trips to Fulham and Millwall - on Friday and next Tuesday respectively - to stand any chance of survival. Derby goalkeeper Lee Grant does well to tip over a header from a Wigan corner . Derby winger Tom Ince has a low effort saved by Wigan goalkeeper Ali Al-Habsi . Jeff Hendrick rides a challenge from South Korea international Kim Bo-kyung . ‘It’s still mathematically possible and we need to keep giving it everything we’ve got,’ Mackay said. ‘It was criminal to miss those chances but that has haunted the club all season. ‘I thought we were terrific first half - 17 crosses into their box. That should bring a return of two goals.’ It did not, and Mackay’s use of ‘mathematical’ tends to suggest the writing is on the wall. James McClean and Kim Bo-kyung both went close but Wigan ran out of steam, their fans streaming out after Bent’s 81st-minute clincher. Kim shifted the ball to his left foot and found James McClean, storming towards the six-yard box but the winger’s bullet header was met in stature by Lee Grant’s splendid one-handed stop, tipping over while airborne. Tom Ince had the beating of his man inside the box, but could only fluff right-footed straight at Ali Al Habsi. Maguire almost put through his own net from a Jamie Ward corner but those two moments were all McClaren’s side could muster before the break, finding the quagmire of a playing surface at the DW Stadium quite a deterrent. This had been used for the Warriors’ win against St Helens in their Rugby League encounter on Good Friday, and you could tell; a tame Kim drive bobbled three times to test Grant when otherwise it would not have. But, frankly, that is the least of Wigan’s worries. They face an almighty task to escape relegation, made all the harder when Martin linked up with Russell to score. ‘The difference with him and without him shows you what a top striker can do,’ Mackay rued. Chris Martin celebrates after giving Derby the lead in the crucial promotion clash . Grant saves at the feet of Leon Clarke as relegation-threatened Wigan press for a second-half equaliser . It’s 20 for the season now and how they have missed the Scotland international’s presence. He came on with purpose, knocked the normally immovable Maguire from pillar to post and gave the Rams a focus. Ince just poked over the bar after super build-up involving Martin and Bent, before the on-loan Aston Villa striker wrapped up the points after 81 minutes. Bent comes alive in the 18-yard box and reacted quickest to Jason Pearce’s terrible mix-up to add a second. Wigan did have their chances. McClean was smothered brilliantly by Grant as the Ireland international looked to equalise; William Kvist then saw a half-volley superbly blocked by Hughes. They displayed guts, but not an awful lot of quality, and a first season below the top two divisions since 2003 looks to be the legacy created by Dave Whelan in controversially appointing Mackay. ‘We want Malky out,’ was the summation of 10,000 home fans. Five wins since taking over in November suggests they are right. Substitute Darren Bent puts the result beyond doubt by finishing from close range . Derby heroes Bent and Martin celebrate after the former scored their second of the game .

Derby had failed to win any of their previous seven games . Goals from Chris Martin and Darren Bent lift them up to fifth . Wigan now eight points from safety with just five games left .

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A popular Virginia high school senior who passed away suddenly this week likely died from bacterial meningitis, it has emerged. Madison Small, from Ashburn, left school early on Mondayand, after she woke up in the night with a severe headache, she was rushed to hospital. By Tuesday afternoon, her father, Tim Small, had contacted the Broad Run High School to let staff know that his youngest daughter had passed away that morning. On Friday, the Loudoun County Health Department confirmed she died of meningococcal meningitis, which causes membranes covering the brain and spinal cord to swell, My Fox DC reported. Loss: Eighteen-year-old Madison Small, pictured, passed away suddenly on Tuesday morning after feeling ill on Monday and it has now emerged she died of meningococcal meningitis . The bacteria causes membranes covering the brain and spinal cord to swell. It is the school system's first confirmed case in two years, the Washington Post reported. The last case in Loudoun was in January 2013. Public Health and school district officials said they do not have reason to believe her illness poses a risk to other students, particularly because last week was spring break. Loudoun County schools spokesman Wayde Byard told the Post that lockers at the school have been cleaned twice but there is no indication of an outbreak. 'It's a very tragic case... but there's no reason to panic,' he said. David Goodfriend, director of the Loudoun County Health Department, said a small number of people who had contact with Small would be watched for symptoms. Her close friend Devan Rook told the Washington Post that she had thought nothing of it when her friend went to the school nurse on Monday afternoon. Loved: Madison's family said she was otherwise healthy when her health suddenly declined on Monday . Family: Her father Tim Small, pictured center, spoke at a candle-lit vigil held for the teenager on Tuesday evening. Madison is pictured left with her older siblings and parents . Meningococcal meningitis causes membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord to become inflamed. It is caused by a bacterium that around 10 per cent of people naturally have in the back of their nose or throat with no issue - but sometimes it can invade the body. The bacteria is passed through direct contact with body fluids, such as through kissing or sharing eating utensils or drinks. Symptoms can include fever, headache, stiff neck, nausea, vomiting, sensitivity to light and confusion. It is often diagnosed in infants, adolescents and young adults, and a vaccine is recommended for all children aged 11 to 18. The disease can be treated with effective antibiotics but it is important that treatment be started as soon as possible. Even with antibiotic treatment, people die in about 10 to 15 per cent of cases. And 11 to 19 per cent of survivors will have long-term disabilities, including loss of limbs, deafness, nervous system problems, or brain damage. 'Didn't think anything was wrong with her,' she said. 'In the middle of the night, she woke up complaining of headaches and stuff, and they took her to [Inova] Loudoun Hospital and realized it was pretty serious. 'They couldn't handle it there, so they medevac-ed her over to [Inova Fairfax Hospital]. At that point, she wasn't doing too well, and several of her organs were shutting down.' She passed away on Tuesday morning. Her father, Tim Small, also told WUSA9 that his youngest had seemed the picture of health over the weekend, when they played catch together. On Tuesday night, just hours after news of their her death, hundreds of friends, classmates and family gathered for a candle-lit vigil at the school. Friends remembered Small as a talented softball player who had happily mentored younger members of the team. She was also excited about starting Virginia Tech in the fall, they said. School Principal Dave Spage, who broke the news to parents in an email on Tuesday, said he thought there were as many as 400 or 500 people at the vigil, which he said 'speaks to her circle and her involvement here', NBC reported. Madison's father, who also has an older daughter and son with his wife, spoke to those who had gathered. Remembered: Hundreds of people gathered for a candle-lit vigil following Madison's death on Tuesday . Support: Her varsity softball teammates wear their jerseys and line 2nd base as a tribute to Madison . Vigil: Friends lit candles as they shared memories of the beloved 18-year-old on Tuesday . Memorial: Classmates places flowers on Madison's desk after she was taken fatally ill . 'Life can be short, we found that out today,' he said. 'Make the most of it: love each other. Don't get bogged down in the little nitpicky crap. Put that aside. Life's too short.' In a Facebook post shared widely between Madison's friends online, she wrote a touching post in 2011, quoting Winnie The Pooh. 'If there's a tomorrow when we're not together, there's something you must always remember,' she wrote, beneath a smiling photo of herself. 'You're braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think. But the most important thing is even if we're apart, I'll always be with you.'

Madison Small woke up feeling ill on Monday night so was rushed to hospital, but her organs began shutting down and she died on Tuesday . The health department confirmed on Friday that she died of meningococcal meningitis - the school district's first case in two years . The health department does not believe any one else is at risk but is monitoring people who came into close contact with her just in case .

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An Afghan interpreter who risked his life on the front line with British troops was shot with his two-year-old son by Taliban hitmen after he says he was ‘abandoned’ by the UK Government. The 26-year-old, who was known as ‘Chris’ by UK soldiers, was hit in the leg when gunmen opened fire near his home in Khost, eastern Afghanistan. His son Muhammad also sustained injuries in the attack, which Chris says was the latest in a series of attempts to kill or kidnap him because of his time spent helping the British Government – which now won’t let him come to the UK. Shot: 'Chris' the interpreter (left) and his son Muhammad (right) was badly injured by Taliban gunmen near their home in Khost, eastern Afghanistan. He said it is one of several attempts made to kill or kidnap him . During more than three years with UK forces, Chris worked with elite units including the SAS, Royal Marines and Parachute Regiment. The father-of-two, who spent two months in hospital after the shooting, said he has taken evidence of threats to UK authorities on ten occasions – but has repeatedly been dismissed and told merely to take more security precautions. He claims he has also narrowly escaped a kidnap attempt, and now has to hide in a network of hostels. He said: ‘I worked outside military bases with UK forces where I took huge personal risk on a daily basis – I served with distinction, placing myself in mortal danger to save my British colleagues. ‘My family and I have experienced a serious threat to life as a consequence of working for the British, resulting – most recently – in me being shot on December 26 when the Taliban came to my village looking for me. ‘My son was hit too. This only happened because of my work with the British. The Government has totally forgotten its allies who helped them during the worst of times here. I have seen British soldiers die in front me and I have collected soldiers’ remains – now I think I am being abandoned.’ Chris – who worked for British forces between October 2008 and April 2011 – claims that UK commanders are aware that he was forced to stop working for the soldiers because of threats to his family made by the Taliban. Blood: The aftermath of another attack on an interpreter. Chris says they are at risk but that his concerns have been dismissed by the British Government . Danger: Despite attacks such as this, the majority of frontline interpreters who want to build new lives in the UK do not qualify for the immigration scheme . But like the majority of frontline translators who want to build new lives in the UK, Chris does not qualify for an immigration scheme because of his dates of service. The scheme is only available to those with at least a year’s continuous service after December 2011. So far just one of more than 300 Afghan interpreters who say they have been threatened by the Taliban because of their work with British soldiers has been given a UK visa. Last night, as it emerged that a Taliban thug suspected of murder in Afghanistan has won the right to stay in Britain on human rights grounds, Rafi – who is leading the fight to help other interpreters stay in the UK – said: ‘Human rights? Do only criminals and those who have killed British soldiers and translators have human rights? Doors are opened to them but closed to us. Shattered: The interpreter's car was badly damaged in the attack. Just one of more than 300 Afghan interpreters who say they have been threatened by Taliban because of their work has been given a UK visa . Lawyers will point out that the shooting is just one of scores of occasions when interpreters have been targeted . ‘It is disgusting the way we are being treated. We are not even being treated like human beings, my colleagues have to live in the shadows with their families looking over their shoulders constantly in fear of death whereas the Taliban are being allowed to stay with all the benefits from the British taxpayer. It is like we are the terrorists and they are the heroes.’ Rafi, who fears giving his full name, was blown up by the Taliban in a blast that killed a British officer. He is now involved in a court case next month challenging the UK’s position on translators. A judicial review brought by Rafi and one other Afghan interpreter is to challenge whether the Government complied with its statutory obligations towards hundreds of translators – and the attack on Chris and his son earlier this year will be highlighted. Lawyers will point out that the shooting is just one of scores of occasions when interpreters have been targeted. At least 20 interpreters serving with British troops were killed in action and dozens wounded while serving with UK forces. Six were murdered by the Taliban while on leave and five are said to have been hunted down since UK forces left. They claim the threat of violent reprisals from the Taliban has grown since British forces withdrew from Afghanistan and that many are in hiding unable to work and having to move regularly to escape assassination units. Two years ago The Mail interviewed 31 former translators in the Afghan capital Kabul who claimed to be in fear of their lives. Out of ten contacted last week, six said they had survived direct threats in recent months. One said : ‘Many families have been attacked, some relatives killed, others tortured and people loyal to the British military are living in hiding.’ UK officials deny that their translators have been ‘abandoned’, and stress that each case is individually examined and assessed by British officials in Afghanistan. Asked about Chris’s claims, the Ministry of Defence said it could not discuss individual cases. Taliban henchman accused of murder CAN stay here: Man who 'killed governor's son' in Afghanistan wins right to stay in Britain on human rights grounds . By Ian Drury, Home Affairs Correspondent for The Daily Mail . Home Secretary Theresa May initially rejected the 32-year-old's claim for sanctuary - but immigration judges have now thrown out her decision . A Taliban henchman suspected of murder in Afghanistan has won the right to stay in Britain on human rights grounds. The 32-year-old, known only by the initials SAKA, has admitted that his father was in charge of 65 Taliban troops, but claimed he only agreed to join the terrorist group because he was worried about his safety. Court papers reveal that he was arrested when he was caught trying to desert the Taliban, and accused of killing a provincial governor’s son. The papers go on to say: ‘The appellant claims he then spent four years in prison but was never formally convicted. He claims he was tortured and beaten.’ SAKA alleges that he managed to escape from prison and eventually travel to the UK. The Home Office was asked to consider whether he had actually been convicted of murder and whether his presence in Britain ‘constituted a danger to the community’. The Afghan, whose identity has been kept secret by the courts, had an initial claim for sanctuary rejected by Home Secretary Theresa May. But immigration judges have now thrown out her decision and given SAKA permission to stay. It was ruled that deporting him would breach Article 3 of the European Convention on Human Rights. Experts said he would be ‘at risk of mistreatment and physical harm if he were arrested on account of being a suspected Taliban’. Hearing the case in the Immigration and Asylum Chamber, Judge Helen Rimington ruled that if SAKA were sent home the Taliban ‘might be informed ’. He would also be at risk from the current Afghan government on the basis of his former membership of the Taliban, she said. Last night a former British commander criticised the judgment and demanded a shake-up of human rights legislation so it could not be exploited by former insurgents. Colonel Richard Kemp, who led UK forces in Afghanistan, said: ‘Our blind adherence to European human rights legislation sees British soldiers who risk their lives to defend us hounded through the courts while this enemy fighter is allowed to stay here to threaten our country. ‘Our security at home already has enough challenges from jihadists returning from Syria without our own courts wantonly adding to our problems in this way. This case underlines the urgent need to change the law to prevent such dangerous absurdities.’

'Chris', who worked with SAS and Marines, was shot near home in Khost . 26-year-old says Taliban have attempted to kill or kidnap him several times . But he says British Government has dismissed his fears on ten occasions . Immigration scheme says he cannot live in UK because of his dates of service .

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Police have released photos of 13 people they are trying to track down as they hunt for the fans who threw bottles at NRL referees during the Good Friday clash between the Bulldogs and Rabbitohs. A touch judge suffered a broken shoulder when he slipped at ANZ Stadium in Sydney as he tried to dodge bottles being thrown by angry Canterbury fans at the end of the game on April 3. Referees had penalised Bulldogs captain James Graham in the final minute of the game, which allowed South Sydney to seal a 18-17 victory. Police have released photos of 13 people they are trying to track down as they hunt for the fans who threw bottles at NRL referees during the Good Friday clash between the Bulldogs and Rabbitohs . A touch judge suffered a broken shoulder when he slipped at ANZ Stadium in Sydney as he tried to dodge bottles being thrown by angry Canterbury fans at the end of the game on April 3 . As the officials left the field and tried to enter the tunnel a section of the crowd started hurling plastic water bottles and abuse at them. Sideline interchange official Darren Alchin was taken to hospital with a broken shoulder, while referee Gerard Sutton escaped with no injuries despite slipping over as he attempted to dodge the missiles. NSW Police have released images of 13 people they want to speak to in relation to the incident who were seated on the western side of the stadium above the tunnel. Detective have called on any fans who have photos or video of the incident to come forward to help them identify those responsible. Referees had penalised Bulldogs captain James Graham in the final minute of the game, which allowed South Sydney to seal a 18-17 victory . As the officials left the field and tried to enter the tunnel a section of the crowd started hurling plastic water bottles and abuse at them . NSW Police have released images of 13 people they want to speak to in relation to the incident who were seated on the western side of the stadium above the tunnel . People can upload footage and photos to the Crime Stoppers website anonymously. Canterbury coach Des Hasler has apologised on behalf of his club over the actions of some fans after objects were thrown. 'I just want to offer an apology on behalf of the club,' Hasler said. 'I've been to see the refereeing official who was I think struck by a projectile he's okay but that is not us, that is not what this club is about and it's not what sport in this country is about. 'Unfortunately the behaviour of a few can kind of ruin it and spoil it for everybody. 'On behalf of all the officials and the players and everybody involved with the club, our sincerest apologies for what appeared and it won't happen again.' David Klemmer and James Graham confront referee Gerard Sutton after awarding Rabbitohs a late penalty . Detective have called on any fans who have photos or video of the incident to come forward to help them identify those responsible . As referees, officials and players made their way off the field and towards the tunnel, a section of the crowd started hurling plastic water bottles and abuse at them . Canterbury chief executive Raelene Castle said the club has called for a life ban from all NRL fixtures on fans who were responsible in the attack as they investigate the incident. 'It's not what this club is about and it's not acceptable behaviour,' Castle said. 'We will look at the vision and take action. 'Even thought we lost it is unacceptable for fans to throw bottles!! We will work to find the culprits!' The incident was sparked when the referee awarded the Rabbitohs a late penalty after Graham was placed on report for the incident that saw Rabbitohs half-back Adam Reynolds struggle off the ground on crutches and a knee brace. People can upload footage and photos to the Crime Stoppers website anonymously. Canterbury chief executive Raelene Castle said the club has called for a life ban from all NRL fixtures on fans who were responsible in the attack as they investigate the incident . Canterbury coach Des Hasler has apologised on behalf of his club over the actions of some fans after objects were thrown . Bulldogs fans were incensed when the Rabbitohs were awarded a kick right in front of the posts, after a late tackle on Reynolds as he attempted a field goal. Sutton then invoked the NRL rulebook which states that if a player impedes an opponent when attempting a field goal the penalty will be taken from 10 metres out. Graham was furious at the decision and he and fellow prop David Klemmer surrounded Sutton with Klemmer sin-binned for yelling: 'You're off your f******g face,' in the face of the lead official. A Bulldogs supporter gestures at the end of the match after a controversial penalty was awarded to Souths . Bulldogs fans react towards the match officials at full time at ANZ Stadium on Friday night in Sydney . A Bulldogs supporter was not impressed after Rabbitohs were awarded a late penalty .

Police release 13 photos as they investigate NRL bottle-throwing incident . Fans pelted officials with bottles as they left stadium on Good Friday . Referee awarded South Sydney last minute penalty over the Bulldogs . Fans reacted angrily when South Sydney sealed a 18-17 victory . One official sustained a broken shoulder when he slipped dodging bottle .

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Manchester United took another step closer to securing a Champions League spot as they thumped rivals Manchester City at Old Trafford on Sunday afternoon. Louis van Gaal's side now sit four points ahead of their neighbours and just one point adrift of Arsenal who currently occupy second place in the division. Here's how Sportsmail rated each player... Manchester United (4-1-4-1) DAVID DE GEA 6.5 – More effective with his feet than his hands, coming out of his box time and again to clear. Will be disappointed to let in Aguero’s second. ANTONIO VALENCIA 6.5 – Kept City’s threat at bay down the right and even switched to the left at one point to stop Aguero setting up an almost certain goal. PHIL JONES 6 – Caught ball watching for the first goal and looked ponderous at times, but also made some crucial interception tackles . David De Gea celebrates during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Manchester City . Phil Jones in action with Jesus Navas during the Manchester derby at Old Trafford on Sunday . CHRIS SMALLING 6.5 – Selected ahead of Marcos Rojo, made up for his needless red card in the Etihad derby earlier this season by scoring United’s fourth . DALEY BLIND 6 – Got forward well and was involved in two of United’s three goals but looked susceptible to the pace of Navas on defence . MICHAEL CARRICK 7 – His calming influence in midfield was so important for United again, and also produced several timely interceptions. Marouane Fellaini helps Manchester United take the lead at Old Trafford as Joe Hart looks on in anguish . JUAN MATA 7.5 – Two goals against Liverpool and now one against City, Mata finally looks as though he is settled as a United player and deserved his standing ovation. ANDER HERRERA 6 – More solid than the eye-catching performances of late, but played his part in maintaining United’s midfield dominance. MAROUANE FELLAINI 7.5 – A familiar story for United’s unlikely hero. City never really got to grips with his awkward presence and took his goal well. Wayne Rooney jumps on top of the Belgian goalkeeper as Manchester United celebrate at Old Trafford . ASHLEY YOUNG 8 – Quick reaction to score United’s first goal and provided the deliveries for another two for Fellaini and Smalling. Young’s remarkable renaissance under Louis van Gaal continues. WAYNE ROONEY 6.5 – Had less impact in a 4-1 win than you might have expected but still played a key role for the team and set up the third for Mata. Subs: Rafael, Rojo (for Jones 75, 6), Di Maria (for Mata 81, 5.5), Falcao (for Fellaini 83, 6), Januzaj, Valdes, McNair. Scorers: Young, Fellaini, Mata, Smalling . Booked: none . Spanish midfielder Juan Mata takes on fellow countryman Jesus Navas at Old Trafford on Sunday . Manchester City (4-4-1-1) JOE HART 5.5 – Will be unhappy that he allowed Fellaini’s header to creep past him at the near post but had little chance with the others. PABLO ZABALETA 5 – Caught out for United’s first goal and struggled to get forward as much as usual but set up Aguero’s second. VINCENT KOMPANY 5 – Cleared to play despite a hamstring problem but seemed to aggravate it in a rash lunge on Blind that could have been a red card. Subbed at half-time. Martin Demichelis and Joe Hart celebrate as Sergio Aguero scores at Old Trafford . MARTIN DEMICHELIS 6 – Solid enough despite losing his centre-back partner at half-time and getting an arm in the face from Fellaini. GAEL CLICHY 5 – The Frenchman’s break from deep helped set up City’s opener, but it was his man who scored on both occasions as United surged into the lead. JESUS NAVAS 5 – Failed to beat De Gea with a great early opportunity and continues to lack a cutting edge despite his searing pace. Former Arsenal defender Gael Clichy slides in for the ball against Manchester United's Ashley Young . YAYA TOURE 6 – Great vision with some of his passing but the big Ivorian is still not imposing himself on games as much as he used to. FERNANDINHO 5.5 – Fantastic early challenge on Herrera but faded after that as United came back to take control of the game. JAMES MILNER 5.5 – Skied one attempt into the Stretford End like he was kicking at Twickenham. A frustrated figure when he was subbed after being fouled by Jones. DAVID SILVA 6 – Got the assist for City’s first goal but outshone by Mata and was booked for fouling his Spanish compatriot out of frustration. Manchester City defender Vincent was booked and subbed as they crashed to defeat at Old Trafford . SERGIO AGUERO 7 – Can’t argue with two goals in a derby game away from home but United were home and dry by the time the second went in. Subs: Fernando, Nasri (for Milner 63, 6), Dzeko, Kolarov, Caballero, Lampard (for Navas 74, 5.5), Mangala (for Kompany 46, 6). Scorer: Aguero 2 . Booked: Milner, Silva, Kompany . Referee: Mark Clattenburg 7 . Star man: Ashley Young . Louis van Gaal – 7 . Manuel Pellegrini – 4 . Phil Jones lunges in on Manchester City ace Sergio Aguero as the Argentinean takes sight of goal .

Ashley Young kicked off a Manchester United comeback with his goal . Vincent Kompany endured a torrid time before being subbed at the break . Marouane Fellaini and Juan Mata both scored in Manchester derby win . Sergio Aguero scored twice, but his teammates were not up to his level .

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When it comes to DIY stereotypes suggest that men are more adept than women. But new research has revealed that females may actually be better at mastering the use of tools - at least among chimpanzees. Researchers have found that female chimps are more likely to use the tools to help them hunt for food while males tend to prefer capturing prey with their hands. Scroll down for video . Primatologists at Iowa State University recorded 300 hunts by chimps in Fongoli, Sénégal, and found female chimps were using tools to capture prey in 60 per cent of the observations. This female chimp has stripped a stick of leaves and uses it to flush out a bush baby from a hollow tree trunk . While the findings may provoke some to reassess their view of the opposite sex, the research may also provide tantalising hints at how humans first learned to use weapons to hunt. It suggests that early female humans were perhaps the first to begin fashioning simple tools to help them catch prey. It has been known that chimpanzees use tools like humans for more than 50 years. In 1960, Jane Goodall witnessed two chimps using twigs to fish for termites in the ground. This was the first time that an animal was observed to make a tool and use it for a specific purpose, other than humans. It was later found that the Gombe chimps use twigs, leaves and rocks in nine different ways to feed, drink, clean themselves, reach other objects and to fashion weapons. In communities outside Gombe National Park, communities make different tools. Chimpanzees make sponges by chewing leaves and dipping them into puddles of water so they can use them as drinking vessels. They have been observed using sticks and rocks to smash fruit and shells. Adult males sometimes hurl rocks and sticks like make-shift spears to intimidate rivals. This study said that chimps use shoots from Alchornea hirtella to hunt aggressive army ants in a specific way. It is thought that the behaviour is passed from one generation to the next and is learned by young chimpanzees. Writing in the journal Royal Society Open Science, Dr Jill Pruetz, a primatologist at Iowa State University said: 'Savannah-dwelling chimpanzees at Fongoli, Sénégal, are the only non-human population known to systematically hunt vertebrate prey with tools. 'Acquiring vertebrate prey via tool use at Fongoli supports the hypothesis that early hominins intensified their tool technology to overcome environmental pressures and that even the earliest hominins were probably sophisticated enough to fashion tools for hunting. 'The behaviour of these chimpanzees demonstrates that hunting is less adult male-biased among our closest living relatives than previously believed when tools are used. 'If tool use enabled early hominins to reduce the need for physical characteristics (i.e. greater size, strength) to achieve hunting efficiency, such sexual dimorphism ultimately becomes less important regarding prey acquisition.' Scientists first reported chimps using spear-like sticks to hunt prey at Fongoli in Senegal in 2007, and it was later filmed by the BBC in their hugely successful natural history series Life Story. Over the following years Dr Pruetz and her team have recorded 308 hunts using tools. Tools tended to be used when the chimps were hunting bush babies, called Galago. When Dr Pruetz and her colleagues analysed the hunts they had recorded, however, they found that more of them tended to be carried out by female chimps. The findings were surprising as most hunting behaviour is conducted by males and overall they account for 70 per cent of all prey captured. The chimps at Fongoli in Senegal (shown above) are the only animals to regularly hunt for prey with tools. Scientists first reported chimps using spear-like sticks to hunt prey at Fongoli in Senegal in 2007, and it was later filmed by the BBC in their hugely successful natural history series Life Story . Researchers observed more female chimps using broken sticks like above to help them capture prey. However, the male chimpanzees tended to capture larger prey and used their hands . However, the male chimpanzees tended to capture larger prey and used their hands. Females carried out 61 per cent of the hunts using tools. They found that even in hunts involving tools, male chimps would often capture prey driven into their hands by those wielding tools. Dr Pruetz added: 'What would often happen is the male would be in the vicinity of another chimp hunting with a tool, often a female, and the bush baby was able to escape the female and the male grabbed the bush baby as it fled.' She added: 'It's just another example of diversity in chimp behavior that we keep finding the longer we study wild chimps.' Other groups of chimpanzees have been seen to use tools in other ways to help them gather hard to reach food - such as using sticks to 'fish' for termites. Again these activities tend to be dominated by females, but Dr Pruetz said it could not be easily compared to the hunting behaviour seen at Fongoli. She said: 'Fishing for termites is a very different activity than jabbing for a bush baby.' Tool use by chimpanzees is now considered to be fairly widespread with many groups having been observed using stones or sticks to crack open nuts, fish for termites and in some cases to capture small mammals . 'With fishing, termites grab on to a twig and don't let go and the chimp eats the termites off the twig. 'When hunting, the bush baby tries to bite, escape or hide from the chimp. The chimps are really averse to being bitten by a bush baby.' Instead she believes there is something very specific about the open Savannah environment compared to forests that has driven the chimps living at Fongoli to use tools in this way. She said that hunting bush babies with tools may be a way of allowing them to get access to a highly nutritious food source without having to chase down their prey. Something similar may have happened with early humans as their environment changed to become more Savannah like. Writing in the journal, the researchers said: 'The Savannah environment might be viewed as the catalyst for tool-assisted hunting by Savannah chimpanzees in Sénégal in that apes here exploit prey that is largely ignored by forest-dwelling chimpanzees. 'Chimpanzees' preferred prey at other sites, the red colobus monkey (Piliocolobus badius) is absent in the dry, open Savannah-woodland at Fongoli. 'Galago hunting at Fongoli represents a high-energy, low-risk resource that members of various age–sex classes can take advantage of, similar to what is observed among tool-equipped human hunters. 'Additionally, typical adult male chimpanzee arboreal hunting behaviour was unlikely to be characteristic of early bipedal hominins given the latter's anatomical differences with living apes. 'With such anatomical changes in our lineage, tool use probably became increasingly important to hunting behaviour.'

Researchers recorded chimps hunting with tools at Fongoli in Sénégal . Tool use was spotted on 300 occasions and 60% was by females . Male chimps did more hunting but tended to capture prey with their hands . The findings may provide clues as to how humans first learned to use tools .

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(CNN)For years, when I'd tell new friends I was half-Armenian, a puzzled look would cross their faces, before they'd ask something like, "Do you have a country?" Or, when there was a spark of recognition, they'd chortle, "Ah, you're the people with the last names all ending in 'ian'!" In fact, one of our most famous Armenians, Cher, was better known for her Oscar-winning portrayals of Italians, and had dropped her own identifying surname. The decimation of our people, too, was reduced to a footnote -- if we were lucky -- in tomes about World War I, when more than one million Armenians were killed during the last days of the Ottoman Empire. Most of the time, though, the coverage was about how Armenians and Turks hate each other like cats and dogs, that the Turks continue to deny that ethnic cleansing occurred, saying the Armenians had hatched a rebellion, and that the leaders had no choice but to deport them from their homes and put them on the road that led to their deaths. Even Adolf Hitler had brushed us aside, uttering, just before invading Poland in September 1939: "Who, after all, speaks today of the annihilation of the Armenians?" according to the former bureau chief of The Associated Press in Berlin, Louis Lochner. Apparently he hadn't the anticipated the Kardashian juggernaut. As Kim Kardashian, sister Khloe and their two cousins recently toured Armenia -- on the eve of the 100th anniversary of the mass killings, which is marked on April 24 -- they spotlighted a humanitarian crime that Pope Francis recently called "the first genocide of the 20th century." Suddenly, the poor landlocked country of Armenia was trending. Standing in front of the statute of "Mother Armenia," Kim seemed to seize the label herself, and the adoring crowds appeared to agree. On another stop of her tour, she dressed in a red jumpsuit, and placed tulips at the slate gray Armenian Genocide memorial complex, bringing new color to an issue and to a people who usually pay tribute to their dead relatives every year in their best funereal black. After the Kardashian trip to Armenia, my elderly mother Anahid called me nearly breathless with pride: "Have you seen? The genocide is all over the news! That famous lady, Kim Kardashian, has done it!" My mother's own father, Stepan Miskjian, with his own "ian" surname, had narrowly survived the killings. He told of how an entire caravan of thousands was killed in what's now eastern Syria, and that he only escaped by waiting until night and crawling out on his hands and knees past the ring of guards, and then crossing the desert for six days with only enough water to fill two cups. When the Kardashians first rose to fame, many Armenians cringed over their potboiler storyline, their million-dollar weddings to basketball players and rappers, multiple divorces, and a clothing line at Sears. Through their fame, though, people began to learn about Armenians -- even people outside Los Angeles, where the Armenian population is as thick as the Kardashian hair. That Americans may also have been equating the ancient culture with the latest "Keeping Up with the Kardashian" plotline was a source of discomfort for the community. But every once in a while, Kim Kardashian would tweet something about the issue -- and slowly the community began to warm to her. Meanwhile, many Armenians continued to brainstorm about how to convince Turkey to acknowledge the truth about what happened, and how to persuade the President Barack Obama to label the killings "genocide," as he promised when first campaigning for the highest office. We cheered and forwarded emails every time a rumor surfaced that Steven Spielberg was going to take one of our family stories to the big screen, give us our own "Schindler's List," and hoped maybe now the world would be forced to listen. And we would deflate when it wouldn't come to fruition. And every April 24, the day in 1915 when Ottoman Turks began rounding up the community's intellectual leaders, we mobilized. And we will do so again this year, holding candlelight vigils, concerts, and protest marches, while waving the Armenian flag, even though many of us have never been to the country ourselves. We also press forward on the academic front, holding conferences on the latest research around the world, exulting in the discovery of yet another bit of information that would surely make the world reckon, that would counter Turkey's steadfast pressure on the United States to not acknowledge the atrocities. And still, disappointingly, early reports surfaced yet once more, as in years before, that Obama has decided again on this year's anniversary not to use the g-word. Despite all the setbacks, the Armenians will continue to speak out, and hopefully find some hallowed ground, too, to stand with Turks to heal. After all, we've learned an increased dialogue can come from the most surprising places. This year, it took a reality star, famous for balancing a cocktail on her rump, to catapult it to the top of the news once again, like it was on December 15, 1915, when headlines like "Million Armenians Killed or in Exile," splashed across the New York Times and other international media. After a century of trying to raise awareness, what we needed all along was a television and Internet persona to join us -- especially one who shares everything on every platform -- to shed light on a crime that occurred back when telegrams were the speedy form of communication, and photographic plates of the killings had to be smuggled out in a belt, rather than blasted instantaneously with a tweet. The queen of the selfies has finally used her attention for good, and hopefully it won't be as short-lived as some of her other memes. That's a crusade I can follow in any medium.

Dawn MacKeen: 2015 marks 100th anniversary of slaughter of Armenians by Ottoman Empire. Kim Kardashian has used fame to spotlight this . She says Armenian community has long sought global recognition of the atrocity, but it took a Kardashian to catapult it into the news .

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Jeremy Clarkson is set to appear on the BBC again just weeks after he was sacked from Top Gear for punching a producer. The TV host will appear as a guest presenter on satirical panel show Have I Got News For You later this month. It is believed he was booked to appear on the comedy programme before he was dropped from Top Gear after a 'fracas' with producer Oisin Tymon, one of the show's producers, over a steak dinner. Scroll down for video . Jeremy Clarkson hosting a previous edition of Have I Got News For You. He is set to appear on the BBC show on April 25, just one month after being sacked from Top Gear . Clarkson was dropped from the motoring show by the BBC on March 25, but will be the guest presenter on Have I Got News For You on April 25, with filming taking place the day before. It is understood that bosses at the corporation took weeks to consider if he should be allowed to host the show before deciding saying although his Top Gear contract was not renewed, he isn't banned from appearing on the BBC. Clarkson is one of the quiz show's most frequent guest hosts, having fronted it on 11 occasions and also appearing as a panellist once alongside quiz captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop. Last month, Jimmy Mulville from production company Hat Trick, which makes Have I Got News For You, confirmed that the former Top Gear host would appear on the show, calling him a 'fantastic broadcaster'. Clarkson was sacked from Top Gear after punching producer Oisin Tymon, pictured, after a row over a steak dinner . He told a meeting of the Broadcasting Press Guild: 'As far as I'm concerned he is hosting Have I Got News For You, the BBC has not told me what to do yet and it will be an interesting conversation. He also joked: 'Maybe we will get the producer on so he can hit Jeremy Clarkson live on television.' The show will also mark the first time that Clarkson has appeared on the BBC since the last edition of Top Gear was screened on March 8. Yesterday, it was revealed that the 54-year-old would not face prosecution over the attack, which led to his sacking from the show. Police had opened an investigation into the incident, which took place at a hotel in Hawes, North Yorkshire last month after Clarkson had been filming Top Gear in the area. However, after the victim Mr Tymon said that he did not want to press charges, North Yorkshire Police has now decided to drop the probe without taking action against Clarkson. The incident, described as a 'fracas' by BBC officials, occurred when Clarkson discovered that the hotel where he was staying could not serve him a hot meal following a day's filming. An official report found that the 54-year-old presenter punched Mr Tymon in the mouth before being dragged away by a witness, causing the producer to go to A&E for emergency treatment. He also verbally abused him for 20 minutes, blaming Mr Tymon for failing to ensure that he could get a steak at the hotel. The BBC has said that Top Gear is likely to return and continue in some form, but co-presenters James May and Richard Hammond are not expected to return . It is not yet known what Mr Clarkson's next move will be although he has been linked with a switch to another channel. With the decision not to press charges against him, the TV presenter is now free to chase new deals, which could possibly see him travel abroad to the US, where he would have faced difficulty gaining a visa if he had been convicted. However, he is set to take part in a series of Top Gear Live shows alongside co-presenters Richard Hammond and James May, although the performances will be rebranded. The BBC has said that Top Gear is likely to continue in some form, but Mr Hammond and Mr May are not expected to return. The star had received widespread public support - including from his friend Prime Minister David Cameron - in the aftermath of the fracas, and one million people signed a petition calling for the BBC to reinstate him. But BBC director-general Tony Hall said 'a line has been crossed' and 'there cannot be one rule for one and one rule for another'. Police are still investigating threats to kill Mr Hall, reportedly linked to his decision to axe Clarkson. Mr Hall, former chief executive of the Royal Opera House, took over the £450,000 BBC post in April 2013 to replace George Entwistle, who left the corporation in the wake of the Jimmy Savile sex abuse scandal.

Presenter will be a guest host satirical quiz show Have I Got News For You . Is believed to have been booked before he was dropped from Top Gear . BBC decided that despite his sacking, he isn't banned from corporation .

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This is the moment an aeroplane touched down on a runway without deploying its landing gear and skidded along the runway on its belly. Captured in Fort Pierce, Florida, the shocking footage shows the light general aviation aircraft approaching the Aero Acres residential airpark. Despite the fact the Aerostar plane travels at speed, its descent towards the landing strip appears normal until the video maker makes a startling observation. The light general aviation aircraft approaches the Aero Acres residential airpark and touches down without its landing gear deployed . He states that the landing gear has not been deployed and at that very moment the plane touches down with a bump and scratches along the tarmac. Its propellers can be heard ricocheting off the ground as the wings bounce up and down from the impact. Suddenly the pilot re-engages the engines and rather unceremoniously takes off back into the air. The plane's propellers can be heard ricocheting off the ground as the wings bounce up and down from the impact . The video maker can be heard saying that the plane’s propellers have been damaged in the collision with the runway and that more than likely, the pilot will crash. He later said: ‘I was walking down the flight line of aircraft that flew in for the day, which is close to the main runway and noticed this light twin aircraft coming in low. ‘I noticed he did not have his landing gear down and thought he was going to do a fly-by, but then noticed the power was pulled back with the aircraft approaching for a landing with no landing gear. The plane scratches along the runway and the video maker describes the sound as 'one you will not forget' ‘The belly and tips of the propellers impacted the runway (the sound of the propellers hitting the surface was one sound you will not forget). ‘Once the pilot realized his mistake, he gave what appeared to be full throttle and both propellers pulled the front of the aircraft down with the propellers making a second impact with the runway. ‘Somehow the engines stayed on and running and the pilot was able to regain control while leaving the airport. The video maker noted that once the pilot realized his mistake he began re-engaging the engine . He added: ‘It’s amazing the aeroplane engines did not get destroyed during the propellers impact and the pilot did not stall during the forced take-off with the high angle of attack and damaged propellers.’ According to WPBF 25 News, the plane’s pilot, Chris Georgaklis, 85, managed to fly 100 miles to Fort Lauderdale after the incident and landed safely. Mr Georgaklis is said to have flown for almost 50 years and was accompanied on the trip by his dog, Buddy. People look on as the damaged aircraft takes off from the runway and flies 100 miles to Fort Lauderdale, where it landed safely . The most common cause of a gear-up landing, also known as a belly landing or pancake landing, is human error – when the pilot simply forgets to deploy the landing gear before touchdown. Another cause is mechanical fault, when an electric motor or a hydraulic actuator fails. The FAA is said to be investigating the incident.

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A bizarre performance from Stan Wawrinka saw Grigor Dimitrov breeze through 6-1, 6-2 to his first masters quarter-final of the season. Wawrinka is the defending champion in Monte Carlo and seldom has a title been relinquished so easily. The Swiss No 2 played like he was in a hurry - and not in a good way. Rushing between points, Wawrinka won the first of the match and then made four unforced errors in a row to surrender his serve. Grigor Dimitrov powers a forehand from the back court in his comfortable win over Stan Wawrinka . Wawrinka, the Monte Carlo Masters defending champion, appeared out of sorts in the 6-1 6-2 defeat . The world No 9 looked listless and disinterested, rolling in 95mph first serves and ballooning groundstrokes long. He did not appear to be injured but something was very clearly wrong; four winners and 41 unforced errors cannot be put down merely to a bad day at the office. Wawrinka's coach Magnus Norman is not in Monte Carlo this week and, watching at home, he may have been glad of the opportunity to turn off the television. Dimitrov moves through to the quarter-finals where the Bulgarian will meet Frenchman Gael Monfils . Wawrinka wasn't at his finest as he failed to get on the board in the match until the fifth game . In the second, Wawrinka played a little better - he could scarcely have played worse - but still gave Dimitrov a generous helping of mistakes. The world No 11 broke early and Wawrinka served to stay in the match at 5-2 down. Four tame unforced errors later and Dimitrov was through to the last eight. The crowd on court central would have expected a thrilling encounter between two of the most expressive players on tour. Instead, they were treated to an abject and mystifying performance from Wawrinka. The 30-year-old finally got on the board in the fifth game of the match, although this was down more to errors from Dimitrov - who wasn't even playing especially well himself - than any improvement from the Swiss. But the Bulgarian broke for a third time and closed out the first set 6-1. Dimitrov and a disappointed Wawrinka shake hands at the end of the quickfire encounter .

Grigor Dimitrov plays Gael Monfils in Monte Carlo Masters quarter-final . World No 9 Stan Wawrinka looked listless and disinterested in the defeat . Defending champion didn't get on the board until the match's fifth game .

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Dramatic footage has emerged of two separate houses being swept away by floodwater as wild weather wreaks havoc along the coast of New South Wales. One house was filmed as it was carried along a street in Dungog, in the Hunter Valley, north of Sydney. A Dungog resident filmed the half-submerged property drifting down the main drag as floodwater laps at its sides on his smartphone. Scroll down for video . A house in Dungog in NSW's Hunter Valley is seen washing away and was captured on a smartphone . Similar scenes were evident in Lake Macquarie with this house floating along the waterway . Footage shows the house floating dangerously close to street power lines and almost taking them down with it. Large pieces of debris are also seen bobbing up and down in the torrential waters. Local resident Jade Marie identified the house as her aunt's, according to Higgins Storm Chasers. She said that she had been helping her neighbours escape rising floodwaters but turned around to see water rising around the house. The mother said that she raced back inside to evacuate her partner and children just moments before the house dislodged and started floating away. Another recording of a house filmed far away from its usual address was taken by Tianna Brien, who spotted a houseboat being swept away in Toronto, near Lake Macquarie, west of Newcastle. She told the Newcastle Herald that at first she thought the home was a boat but then realised it was a houseboat. Ms Brien didn't recognise the houseboat and said that it had likely floated quite some distance. Jade Marie said it was her aunty's house that had been swept away, and she got back just in time to save her partner and her children before it was afloat . Ms Brien said at first she thought the house was a boat, but upon closer inspection realised it was someone's home . The houseboat was later anchored at at Fennell Bay, having passed under the bridge in the town's Main Road. Ms Brien said that she had to describe the incident to police several times and added: 'It was going pretty fast.' Three people have already died during the storms that continue to lash the Central Hunter region. Two men and one woman were trapped in the flood water that inundated the streets of Dungog, Fairfax Media reported. The intense weather conditions started on Monday, lashing the region with heavy rain and high winds. Numerous calls were received by emergency services for assistance, particularly in the Stroud and Dungog areas. A street in Rose Bay - in Sydney's east - was flooded after torrential rain fall throughout Monday . A fallen tree crashes through a white sedan in a Redfern street in Sydney's inner city while firefighters work to clean up . More than 20 people have been rescued from the flooding, and 215,000 homes and businesses are without power. State Emergency Service personnel and firefighters in Stroud, just north of Newcastle, have rescued 10 people from rooftops during the state's wildest weather in five years. There has been significant flooding and flash-flooding in Sydney, Newcastle and mid-north coast area, as a low-pressure system moved north from Sydney, affecting major roads and rail routes. Multiple persons trapped in vehicles, being trapped in buildings and being trapped on top of buildings while trying to take refuge from floodwaters,' SES deputy commissioner Steve Pearce said. 'There have been a whole range of calls.' The rescue missions are being shared between the SES, NSW Fire & Rescue and rural firefighters. Thousands of trees have fallen and hundreds of power lines are down. Ausgrid said 215,000 customers in Sydney, the Central Coast and Hunter were without power as crews carry out emergency repairs to make fallen poles and wires safe. Amid the wild weather, firefighters have also dealt with 75 fires. While in Mortdale, in Sydney's south-west, trees have been uprooted from sidewalks . A ferry terminal at Parramatta has been completely inundated by water on Tuesday morning . At Gosford waterfront winds were so strong that boats were being pushing towards the shore . The SES is anticipating a lot more calls. 'This weather system isn't abating - we still have cyclonic winds in that area,' Mr Pearce said. 'We're still seeing massive amounts of rainfall and so it's going to be a challenging and busy afternoon.' The Bureau of Meteorology has recorded wind speeds up to 100km/h with gusts up to 130km/h. More rain and strong winds will continue into Tuesday evening as another low pressure system builds off the NSW coast. A NSW Fire & Rescue spokesman told AAP that Monday night was one of its busiest on record. Rescuers received more than 3,000 calls and responded to 1,000 storm-related incidents. A firefighter at Port Stephens who was hospitalised with head, neck and shoulder injuries after a tree fell on his truck is in a stable condition. Off-duty firefighters are being recalled to duty in Greenacre in Sydney's west before heading north to Newcastle and Lake Macquarie to help the SES.

A house in Dungog, in NSW's Hunter Valley, is filmed being swept away by floodwater . The footage, taken on a camera phone, shows the house narrowly avoiding power lines as it travels through the wild water . A local Dungog woman described how she had minutes to evacuate from the property . In another incident, a second house was seen floating on a nearby lake .

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Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Dimitri Payet have had their respective suspensions for abusing Ligue 1 referees reduced by one match apiece. Paris Saint-Germain striker Ibrahimovic will now miss three games and Marseille playmaker Payet just one after both clubs succeeded with appeals to the French Olympic Committee (CNOSF). Ibrahimovic was initially banned for four games by the French Football League (LFP) when he was caught on camera after last month's 3-2 defeat to Bordeaux launching into a tirade against official Lionel Jaffredo while walking back to the dressing room. Zlatan Ibrahimovic has had his four-game ban reduced by one match after successfully appealing . Ibrahimovic was heard swearing as he walked towards the changing room after PSG's loss against Bordeaux . The Swede reacted angrily to the defeat and said it was the worst refereeing display he'd ever seen . He was angered by suggestions his remarks were also derogatory to France as a whole and claimed his words had been 'twisted'. Speaking in the video in English but in partial sentences, the Sweden international could be heard saying: 'He's an a******. Play 15 years, never seen referee this s*** country. Don't even deserve PSG should be in this country. F****** too good for all of you. Should be happy they exist.' Marseille playmaker Payet then received a two-game sanction after aiming expletives at the closed door of the match officials' dressing room following the goalless draw with Lyon, in which Lucas Ocampos' late strike was deemed not to have crossed the goal-line. A statement from OM read: 'Olympique de Marseille received on Friday an official notification that the (LFP) has accepted the proposal of the CNOSF concerning the suspension of Dimitri Payet. 'The (CNOSF) arbitrator proposed to reduce the suspension from two matches to one match with a further one-match ban suspended.' PSG initially only reported the news in a post on their Swedish Twitter account. It read: 'Now it is clear. Ibrahimovic's penalty has been shortened by one game! He will be back in Ligue 1 away against Nantes!' That game takes place on May 2. The suspensions have led to tensions with Canal+, the network which broadcast both video clips. Dimitri Payet has also had his ban reduced by one after an appeal to the French Olympic Committee (CNOSF) The two clubs, bitter rivals of each other, put out identical press releases last Friday stating that they would no longer speak to Canal+ until May 30. LFP president Frederic Thiriez sympathised with that stance and told reporters in France: 'I understand the two clubs. This manner of using what happens in the players' tunnel simply to create a scandal creates a problem of fairness in football. 'The presence of a camera, which is not always visible, could eventually lead to a suspension. That could have an effect on the end of the championship.' OM were happy to make use of Canal+ in the fall-out over Ocampos' disallowed goal, however, tweeting a picture of the channel's 3D goalmouth simulation. They responded to Thursday's announcement that officially sanctioned goal-line technology will be used in Ligue 1 next season by tweeting a video of the incident with the words: 'Next time, the goal will be given!'

Paris Saint-Germain striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic picked up a four-game ban . The Sweden international was caught on camera swearing about a referee . Marseille's Dimitri Payet also received a two-game ban for swearing at a closed referee's door after a match against Lyon . Both have had their bans reduced by one match after appealing .

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Green party leader Natalie Bennett has been forced to distance herself from a bizarre online site run by her boyfriend. Jim Jepps used a blog called The Daily Maybe to defend 'rape fantasies', describe paedophiles as 'complex human beings' and question why teachers who have relationships with pupils are put on the sex offenders register. The couple met five years ago when Ms Bennett contacted him to correct something he had written about her, but now the Green party stresses they do not 'want to be associated' with his internet rants. Scroll down for video . Green party leader Natalie Bennett has distanced herself from the bizarre blog posts of her boyfriend Jim Jepps, insisting he is a 'private individual not involved in party politics' Ms Bennett's profile has soared in recent months, buoyed by rising poll ratings and Green party membership in England passing 60,000 for the first time. However, little is known about her private life, in contrast to the spouses of David Cameron, Ed Miliband and Nick Clegg who have been frequently seen on the campaign trail. Ms Bennett has been dating Mr Jepps for five years, after meeting online. He continued blogging on the Daily Maybe site until 2011. He quit the Socialist Workers Party in around 2003 and later joined the Greens. Bizarrely, he left the party in 2012, the year Ms Bennett replaced the more high-profile Caroline Lucas as Green leader. On his website, Mr Jepps appears to have deliberately courted controversy with a series of controversial blog posts, often related to sex, rape or paedophiles. In one post, seen by MailOnline, he joked that gay sex is not a sin 'unless you do it really well or claim it on expenses'. In 2007, he tackled a news story about demands for music books written by a paedophile to be withdrawn, because the recorder lessons were used to groom victims. Mr Jepps wrote: 'We can burn these books as a public statement against the author (who is in jail for his crimes) or try to understand that whatever monstrous acts individuals commit they are still complex human beings for all that. 'Good, evil, interesting and banal by turns - not devils who can taint everything they touch with evil.' He also dismissed a case in which a blogger was charged with obscenity for writing an article imagining the kidnap and murder of the pop group Girls Aloud. 'Either I'm hopelessly jaded or getting depraved and corrupted is a lot duller than I remember… Personally I didn't find it that shocking.' Mr Jepps quit the Green party in 2012, the same year Ms Bennett became leader after replacing Caroline Lucas (left) According to the Sunday Mirror another posting included: 'New Poll: Sex with pupils - good idea/bad idea? Personally I'm ambivalent and would appreciate any guidance. 'It seems to me the sex offenders register is a sledgehammer to crack a nut sometimes. When you have a teacher who kissed a 17-year-old placed on the same register as Gary Glitter it does make you wonder how useful the list is, no matter how creepy that teacher might be.' Another post entitled 'Even monsters have feelings' is said to have covered the case of Austrian schoolgirl Natascha Kampusch, who was kidnapped aged 10 by Wolfgang Přiklopil and held in a cellar for . Mr Jepps wrote: 'These are two people who had a long term and human relationship.' Ms Bennett and Mr Jepp reportedly share a flat she bought for £249,950 in 2007 in North London. Last night the Green Party distanced itself from Mr Jepp's remarks. A spokesman said: 'The Daily Maybe was a personal blog written by Mr Jepps until 2011. 'The party does not endorse the views expressed and would not want to be associated with them. Jim Jepps has not been a member of the party since 2012.' Ms Bennett said: 'Jim is a private individual not involved in party politics. I will not be commenting on words he's said or written.'

Jim Jepps used site to describe paedophiles as 'complex human beings' Couple met in 2010 after she contacted him to complain about a blogpost . Defended 'rape fantasies' and discussed teachers having affairs with pupils . Bennett distances herself from 'private individual not involved in politics'

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Gary Ballance hit a chanceless hundred for England on Thursday - his fourth century in nine Tests - that further closes the door on the banished Kevin Pietersen returning to the side whatever the ballyhoo. Ballance's 122 was the mainstay of England's 333 for seven declared leaving West Indies needing an unlikely 438 to win the first Test. They finished the fourth day on 98 for two after another superb Chris Jordan slip catch made the breakthrough. Gary Ballance scored 122 as England took firm control of the first Test against the West Indies in Antigua . Ballance plays a sweep shot during his impressive innings at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium . Ballance celebrates bringing up his century following his superb batting display in Antigua . Ballance, who had a poor World Cup , said: 'It's been a tough winter but four bad innings don't make you a bad cricketer. I would like to think I was settled at number three after last summer. Scoring a hundred in a Test match is a great feeling. You have to enjoy doing well,' as his joyous century celebration indicated. Even with the ever-present Pietersen factor Ballance added: 'That's international sport, I haven't doubted my place. I knew I had done well before. I didn't come here thinking that I was going to get dropped. I was focused on scoring runs and to get a hundred is huge.' There needs to be an opening for KP to make a sensational England comeback. But there looks to be no room in the line-up for Pietersen. Ballance at number three followed by Ian Bell and Joe Root seems a rock solid middle order for the Ashes this summer, by when KP will be 35. Joe Root formed a solid partnership with Ballance and made big inroads against the home side . Root salutes the stands after he brought up his half century earlier in the day . Jordan's stunning one-handed catch off part-time bowler Joe Root to dismiss Darren Bravo was a critical moment . Ballance said: 'It was brilliant by CJ but he does it all the time. He's got unbelievable hands.' Ballance summed it up as a 'very good day, pretty much perfect' adding: 'It would have been nice to get one or two more wickets but we're happy with that, to get two this evening puts a lot of pressure on them.' West Indies coach Phil Simmons said: 'We're still looking to win the game. The first hour is vital for both sides. We wanted to be around 100 for one at the close.

Gary Ballance hit 122 on day four of the first Test in Antigua on Thursday . Ballance had a disappointing World Cup scoring just 36 runs in four games . England declared on 333 for seven, setting hosts a target of 438 to win . West Indies closed on 98 for two heading into the final day .

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(CNN)Thousands of Palestinians are trapped in the devastated Yarmouk refugee camp in Syria, which has mostly been seized by groups including ISIS, activists report. The London-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights says ISIS and the al Qaeda-affiliated Al-Nusra Front took control of 90% of the camp in southern Damascus. Calling the lives of Yarmouk refugees "profoundly threatened" on Sunday, the United Nations Relief and Works Agency issued a statement urging humanitarian aid access. "Never has the hour been more desperate in the Palestine refugee camp of Yarmouk," the statement said. The UNRWA estimates 18,000 civilians remain trapped in the camp that has been engulfed in fighting between the government and rebel forces since December 2012. Syria's state-run SANA news agency reports up to 2,000 people have fled in the past two days as food, water and medical supplies remain scarce. "All people are trying to leave the camp," says Syrian activist Abu Mohammed in Damascus who used to live in Yarmouk. "There is no electricity," says Mohammed. "ISIS controls the hospital so injured people have nowhere to go." The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reports barrel bombs were dropped on the camp Sunday as clashes continued. The Palestine Liberation Organization called on international bodies to assist in the evacuation of people from the camp. "Reports of kidnappings, beheadings and mass killings are coming out from Al- Yarmouk, which is under a brutal campaign of murder and occupation," Palestine Liberation Organization Executive Committee Member Dr. Saeb Erekat said Saturday. Yarmouk, the largest Palestinian refugee camp in Syria, was formed in 1957 to accommodate people fleeing the Arab-Israeli conflict. "The levels of humanity that we have seen have now descended into further levels of inhumanity," said Chris Gunness, spokesman for the UNRWA. Yarmouk, he added, "was always a place where human rights meant very little. We are seeing it descend further." CNN's Samira Said contributed to this report .

ISIS and other rebel groups control most of the refugee camp, activists say . "Never has the hour been more desperate" in the camp, U.N. says . ""Reports of kidnappings, beheadings and mass killings," PLO official says .

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Labour's plans to change rules allowing wealthy foreigners to lower their tax bills is causing London property deals to fall through and homeowners to sell up, estate agents have claimed. Ed Miliband initially suggested he would 'abolish' the non-domicile status on Wednesday should his party take power in the General Election on May 7, but it later emerged he is effectively proposing a time limit on it of between two and five years. Although Labour aides suggested this would raise as much as £1billion, it seems the announcement has already had a negative impact on the capital's property market. Scroll down for video . Rule change: Ed Miliband joined crowds in Warwick, where he announced his non-dom plans on Wednesday . Non-domicile status allows people living and working in Britain to only pay tax on their UK income, but not earnings from overseas. Ed Mead, executive director of London-based estate agents Douglas & Gordon, said there has been a huge increase in valuations because of Wednesday's announcement - 37 in a month compared to the usual figure of about six. Speaking to MailOnline, he said: 'These are people who are saying "we have finally had enough and we are going to value with a view to selling up and leaving". 'These people spend a lot of money in the economy. I do very much fear for the top end of the market.' It's claimed the announcement has already had a negative impact on the capital's property market . Mr Mead, who has been working in the London property market for 35 years, explained it's not just the top end that will be affected. He added: 'The London market is unique - it's pulled from the top up. 'If you cut strings that's holding the market up, everything else falls down.' Charles McDowell, an independent agent hired by rich families in the capital, told the Financial Times that two deals he was involved in had fallen through this week because of Ed Miliband's non-doms plan, while two families asked him to sell their homes. He told the paper: 'My clients feel under attack, they are not going to invest in London any more.' Non-doms must prove that they regard a foreign country as their real home, but Mr Miliband argues that the tests 'are not very rigorous' and can be granted to people who have a burial plot or property abroad. Newspaper reports suggested that non-dom rules would be scrapped by Labour altogether. But it emerged Labour would allow 'real temporary residents' to take advantage of the rules - with the time limit to be consulted on. Luxury property: Ed Mead, executive director of London-based estate agents Douglas & Gordon, said there has been a huge increase in valuations because of Wednesday's announcement . One Hyde Park: Mr Mead says he fears for the top end of the market but 'if you cut strings that's holding the market up, everything else falls down' In his speech, Mr Miliband said that everyone who has made Britain their permanent home should pay full UK tax on all their income and gains. 'It is not fair. It is not just. It holds Britain back. We will stop it. The next Labour government will abolish the non-dom rule,' he said. The Tories pointed out that a five-year grace period would exempt up to six in every ten non-doms from the crackdown anyway, because many do not stay longer than five years. Tax advisers say driving non-doms away would in fact cost the Treasury significant sums. With non-doms paying around £8billion in tax and national insurance a year, it is claimed that Labour's proposal could in fact create a huge hole in Treasury coffers. Within hours of announcing the policy, Shadow Chancellor Ed Balls was forced to admit he did not actually know how much extra cash the measure would raise. In a further embarrassment, it later emerged that just three months ago he himself had said such a move would be counter-productive – saying it would result in the country losing money. In a video that emerged yesterday, Mr Balls can be seen telling a local BBC radio station that abolishing the status altogether 'will probably end up costing Britain money because some people will leave the country'.

Labour plans to change rules that allow foreigners to lower their tax bills . Non-doms only pay tax on their UK income, not earnings from overseas . Estate agents claim non-doms are selling up and deals are falling through .

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(CNN)When the earthquake hit, many of Nepal's most renowned pagodas in and around Kathmandu crumbled into rubble-covered stumps. Others were smothered under splintered hand-carved wooden beams or multi-level rooftops. But the Kathmandu Valley's other pagodas, stupas and shrines -- also built mostly of red brick hundreds of years ago -- suffered surprisingly little damage and remained standing next to structures which disappeared. The worst architectural losses have included the majestic Shiva temple pagoda and its twin, the Narayan temple pagoda, which dominated Kathmandu's main Durbar Square. From the late 1960s onwards, Western hippy backpackers who traveled the legendary overland route to Kathmandu would climb the Shiva pagoda's wide, nine-step plinth, sit in the shade under the triple-layered roofs, smoke hashish and enjoy the lofty view. But now the two pagodas have been obliterated and the scene comprises pathetic piles of rubble, a bulldozer shoveling a path for vehicles, shocked and miserable witnesses and a sense of irreplaceable visual and spiritual loss -- unless the structures are eventually rebuilt. The Shiva temple pagoda may have been hundreds of years old, but before its destruction impoverished rickshaw drivers, coolies and others would publicly urinate into the gutter surrounding it while waiting for passengers or heavy loads to transport. The slightly shorter, triple-roofed Narayan pagoda allowed vegetable sellers to display their foodstuff on the temple's broad, five-level base. Both pagodas also served as public platforms. Jostling crowds of Nepalis and foreigners used to gather there because the plinths' height above street level allowed excellent views of major Hindu processions and other events. Those two landmarks fronted the enclosed dwelling place of Nepal's Hindu virgin goddess, or Kumari, whose ornate front of bricks, statues and carved wood seem to have survived the initial quakes. It is not immediately known if the inner courtyard and rooms are safe. On the other side of Durbar Square, the brick-and-wood Shiva-Parvati temple house -- where the Hindu gods Shiva and his consort Parvati shelter -- appear to also have survived. On Kathmandu's outskirts the town of Patan suffered terrible damage when its central Durbar Square lost several pagodas as structures pancaked straight down while others merely shook and cracked. Fortunately others appear to still be standing, including the Sundari Chowk temple and a surviving lucky trio of holy structures: the gray stone, Mogul-influenced Krishna Mandir; the 17th-century Bishwa Nath Mandir with its large stone elephants at the entrance; and the nearby smaller 17th-century Bimsen Mandi "god of the traders" pagoda. Several miles away from Kathmandu, witnesses have been unable to immediately confirm the levels of destruction which have occurred in the lavish town of Bhaktapur. The locality had undergone years of extensive restoration work thanks to foreign and local artists and funding. The town offset some of that cost by charging tourists a fee to enter its central area, which displayed refined temples, pagodas, shrines and even a restaurant built into a main pagoda, allowing diners to view the best sites while munching their meals. Elsewhere in the Kathmandu Valley, the white-topped dome of the Boudhanath Stupa remains standing, but its smaller neighboring stupa has shown some damage from the quake. The Boudhanath Stupa is prized by Tibetan Buddhist refugees who have fled their Chinese-occupied homeland on foot through the Himalaya mountains. They are often seen reverently walking in a circle around the stupa's base while twirling "prayer wheels" and chanting. There has been no news as yet on damage caused to other famous places of Hindu and Buddhist worship, including the hilltop Swayambhunath temple on the outskirts of Kathmandu. That imposing structure is popularly known as the "Monkey Temple" because its often vicious wild monkeys are allowed to scamper among the trees on the temple's hill, terrifying visitors who have to hike up a lengthy stairway to reach the temples, shrines, shops and monks' residences.. The fate of the Pashupatinath Temple complex near Kathmandu's international airport is also not known. Pashupatinath's multiple pagodas and shrines flank its public funeral pyres which emit smoke whenever human corpses are routinely cremated before the ashes are dumped into a narrow river.

Several of Nepal's best known landmarks have been destroyed by the earthquake of April 25 . But outside the capital Kathmandu there is hope that many have survived .

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The highly-anticipated Champions League quarter-final second leg clash between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid took place on Wednesday but that didn't bother Jose Mourinho as he watched Fulham Under 21s lose to former club Porto. On the same night that Madrid knocked out rivals Atletico and Juventus overcame Monaco, Mourinho chose Fulham's Motspur Park training ground to have his dose of live football. Joined by his son Jose Junior, who is on student terms with the Cottagers, the Chelsea manager was pitchside as Fulham suffered a disappointing defeat in the Premier League International Cup semi-final clash. Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho watched Fulham Under 21s 3-0 defeat by Porto U21s on Wednesday . Mourinho avoided the Champions League fixtures as he visited Motspur Park with son Jose Junior (left) Fulham's Liam Donnelley is dragged away by team mates after his red card against Porto . Patrick Roberts works his way past three Porto players . Moussa Dembele - who has made a number of appearances in the Championship - also played for the U21s . A Leandro Silva hat-trick earned Porto a 3-0 win over Fulham U21s but it could have been different story had Liam Donnelly not been sent off just before half-time. But Mourinho seemed in good spirits as he joked with Fulham goalkeeping coach Vic Bettinelli, whose son Marcus plays for the first-team at Craven Cottage and has been linked with a move to Chelsea. Chelsea crashed out of the Champions League in the the last 16 this season as they failed to overcome PSG, who were defeated by Barcelona on Tuesday. But it's not all doom and gloom for the Blues as they close in on their first Premier League title since 2010. With six games to play, Chelsea are 10 points above closest challengers Arsenal and two wins will bring the trophy back to Stamford Bridge. Chelsea travel to Arsenal on Sunday before they host Premier League strugglers Leicester. Leandro Silva scored a hat-trick for Porto to help them progress to the Premier League International Cup final . Silva celebrates with team-mates as his side Porto beat Fulham 3-0 . Real Madrid progressed to the Champions League semi-final with a 1-0 victory over Atletico Madrid . But Mourinho, whose side are closing in on the Premier League title, decided to miss the Madrid derby .

Jose Mourinho opted against watching a Champions League fixture . Instead, the Chelsea boss saw Fulham U21s' 3-0 defeat by Porto U21s . Mourinho was at Fulham's Motspur Park along with his son Jose Junior . Real Madrid and Juventus join Bayern Munich and Barcelona in semi-finals .

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Kim Kardashian is undoubtedly the queen of self-promotion, posting 'selfie' snaps to her millions of followers on a daily basis and even releasing a book filled with her self-taken pictures. And now, Kim's secret weapon to achieving the perfect photo has seemingly been revealed. Buzzfeed is convinced that the social media superstar has been using FaceTune to edit her selfies - a £2.99 photo editing app designed to help you edit your portrait photographs into 'perfection'. Scroll down for video . Spot the difference? Bianca London and Martha Cliff used FaceTune to edit their selfies. The £2.99 photo editing app is designed to help you edit your portrait photographs into 'perfection' - but the results were rather scary... and obvious . Not only can you remove spots, improve skin texture and enhance eyes, but you can also fix grey hair, reshape your face and even fill in bald patches. You can also whiten teeth, remove wrinkles and elongate or shorten a face entirely before instantly sharing the retouched photos to Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Flickr or Tumblr, or via email. Most of the tools are easy to use and you simply have to zoom and pan, then use your finger to paint on the effect. FEMAIL's Bianca London, Anucyia Victor and Martha Cliff tested it out to trim down their figures - with quite startling results. Anucyia Victor, left, before, and, right, after, tested out the tools, which are easy to use - you simply have to zoom and pan and use your fingers to alter your waistline . The founders of the app - which FEMAIL tested: before, left, and, after, right - say they have a strong background in the academia, which they used to take the most exciting, state of the art technologies and integrated them into a product in the most user-friendly way . The 'reshape' and 'resize' tools let you modify your figure by lengthening your legs, sucking in your waist or trimming down your arms. It is, however, slightly obvious what you're up to. One look at the background of the image and you can see the wall has a curve and is slightly distorted. Countless celebrities - including Beyonce, Kendall Jenner and Kim Kardashian - have been called out on mishaps like this by savvy social media users. Not only can you remove spots, improve skin texture and enhance eyes with the app, but you can also fix grey hair and reshape your face. Martha Cliff, left, before, and, right, after using it . The app, which Bianca London, left, before, and, right, after, tried out, claims to give any user the ability to achieve high-end, realistic looking results, comparable only to what a professional can achieve on the desktop with Photoshop . The app's founders do, however, think they're onto something with their latest offering. 'Facetune is different,' said Zeev Farbman, Lightricks CEO. 'Unlike other apps, it gives any user the ability to achieve high-end, realistic looking results, comparable only to what a professional can achieve on the desktop with Photoshop.' He then explained how this was achieved: 'We have a strong background in the academia, which we used to take the most exciting, state of the art technologies, that were never seen on mobile devices, and integrated them into a product in the most user-friendly way. 'With the tiniest bit of effort, everyone can get great looking photos of themselves.' And it seems that our image conscious society are rushing to improve their cyber image because when it was released, it was the third most popular app on iTunes just behind What's App and the Catchphrase game. Photoshop master Peeje T told RadarOnline that shots of Kim and her pal Blac Chyna on Instagram may have been 'manipulated' to enhance the Keeping Up With The Kardashians star's shapely figure . Drawing the background of one of Kim's pics as an example, Peeje T. explained the slight curvature of the door frame could be proof that Kanye West's wife has been digitally doctoring her snaps . Kim often showcases her trim figure on her Instagram page via a series of selfies but some experts say her waist appears smaller in her selfie (left) compared with pictures later taken by the paparazzi (right) While some of her Kim Kardashian's Instagram snaps, left, have no apparent signs of distortion, she does appear slightly different - perhaps due to a filter - to paparazzi shots from the same event, right .

£2.99 editing app is thought to be loved by Kim Kardashian . Allows you to retouch face, banish wrinkles and change eye colour . FEMAIL tests out retouching skills on their selfies .

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Greg Dyke has vowed there will be no repeat of the FA’s failure to deliver potentially life-saving research into links between concussion and early on-set dementia. The Football Association chairman admits his organisation’s response to former West Bromwich Albion striker Jeff Astle’s death aged 59 in 2002, from ‘industrial disease’ linked to repetitive head injuries sustained playing football, was ‘woefully inadequate’. The FA and PFA promised a 10-year study to investigate the connection between head injuries and early on-set dementia after a coroner found Astle’s brain ‘resembled that of a boxer’s’ but a Mail on Sunday investigation last year revealed the research was never carried out. Jeff Astle's family were at The Hawthorns for 'Astle Day' as Baggies fans paid to tribute to the former striker . Jeff Astle's wife brings out the match ball ahead of the league clash between West Brom and Leicester . West Brom paid tribute to Astle on 'Astle Day', the former Baggies striker at the age of 59 in 2002 due . Baggies striker Saido Berahino wore Astle's No 9 shirt during the Premier League match at The Hawthorns . Dyke went to The Hawthorns on Saturday for the launch of the Jeff Astle Foundation, which aims to raise awareness of head injuries in football while funding future research, and he apologised for the FA’s failure to acknowledge the significance of Astle’s death. ‘We promised the Astle family we would do some research and we didn’t and that is a failure by the FA and yes, we are now going to do it,’ Dyke told the Mail on Sunday. ‘It’s going to be done. There will be a piece of work about head injuries and football. We want to get FIFA involved as well because if we draw some profound conclusions we’ll need to get everyone involved. ‘We’ll help fund the research and we’ll put together a working group and we’ll help fund it too. You need to separate the emotion and do the research and ask, “What do we understand?” The suggestion of the Astle family is that head injuries are more likely to lead to early on-set dementia and that is to do with heading the ball or physical contact. That’s what we need to investigate and understand. ‘Let’s see what the research finds and get FIFA involved too because this isn’t going to be a British-only phenomenon, it’s going to be a worldwide phenomenon. It won’t disappear, that is for certain. That was a bad mistake by the FA (to not carry out research).’ West Bromwich Albion became only the second team in Premier League history to be granted permission to wear a replica strip on Saturday, with their shirts resembling those worn by the 1968 FA Cup-winning side in which Astle scored in every round including the final. Astle represented the Baggies for 10 years between 1964 and 1974 during his professional career . West Brom players take to the pitch in a Astle commemorative kit ahead of their showdown with Leicester . A close up view of the Jeff Astle gates ahead of the Barclays Premier League match at West Brom . Their match against Leicester City was attended by his wife Laraine and daughters Dawn and Claire, who set up the Justice for Jeff campaign last season after being alerted to the FA and PFA’s failure to deliver promised research by the Mail on Sunday. ‘My Jeff died not knowing he had ever been a professional footballer,’ Laraine said. ‘We were promised research into the issue and it wasn’t until we were alerted by the Mail on Sunday that it hadn’t been carried out that we knew any different. None of this would have happened if it hadn’t been for the Mail on Sunday.’ West Brom’s fans held up placards nine minutes into Saturday's game proclaiming ‘Astle is King’ in remembrance of a man whose death could yet prove the catalyst to drastic improvements to concussion protocols in sport. ‘This is just too important to let go,’ Dawn said. ‘We have been inundated with calls from concerned families who believe their dads or husbands are suffering dementia prematurely because of the head injuries they suffered as professional footballers. ‘There are too many cases for it to be coincidence. Sport’s governing bodies have paid lip service to this for far too long and have been allowed to get away with it. That has to stop. The Mail on Sunday revealed the Football Association did not carry out adequate research into Astle's death . West Brom fans display an 'Astle' banner during the ninth minute to represent the shirt number he wore at The Hawthorns . Greg Dyke has vowed there will be no repeat of the FA’s failure to deliver potentially life-saving research . ‘My dad loved the game but ultimately it killed him. Everybody who plays the game needs to know that it comes with a risk. Players need to leave the field if they suffer a head injury. ‘We’ve been encouraged by the FA and PFA’s response in recent months but it’s taken them too long to address this.’ Sections of Astle’s brain were re-examined at Glasgow Southern General Hospital last year by Professor Willie Stewart, who confirmed the striker had been suffering from the neurodegenerative disease chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), which was previously believed only to be found in boxers. But studies in the United States have revealed a far higher incidence of CTE in American footballers than the wider population, while sports including rugby, horse racing, boxing and ice hockey are also now on high alert following a massive lawsuit involving the NFL and retired players suffering dementia. Prof Stewart called Saturday's launch of the Jeff Astle Foundation ‘a landmark day’. He went on: ‘Though Jeff was the first former footballer recognised with CTE, sadly he will not be the last. And the foundation will provide a source of information and support for people within sport affected by dementia, and their families. It has taken 13 years to get this far in football. We cannot allow another 13 years to slip by without action.’ Saturday’s match was attended by a host of celebrity backers, including 1966 World Cup-winning goalkeeper Gordon Banks, as well as concussion campaigners like Peter Robinson, whose 14-year-old rugby-playing son Ben died in 2011 after being allowed to play on after suffering repeated blows to the head. ‘If one person present at the game had recognised the signs of concussion or understood how dangerous it could be then my Ben would still be alive,’ Peter Robinson said. ‘There has been too much lip service paid to the issue in the past. It’s time to act.’

Former West Brom forward Jeff Astle died 'from an industrial disease' His death at the age of 59 in 2002 was linked to repetitive head injuries . Greg Dyke has said FA's reaction to his death was ‘woefully inadequate’ West Brom celebrated Jeff Astle's career during defeat by Leicester .

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Prostate cancer resistant to conventional treatment could be all but wiped out by a therapy that boosts the immune system, claim researchers. Tests carried out in combination with chemotherapy drugs achieved almost complete remission in mice. The US scientists used low doses of the drug oxaliplatin, which has a unique ability to activate cancer-killing immune cells in small tumours but works less well in large, aggressive tumours. Tests of new drug oxaliplatin, carried out in combination with chemotherapy drugs, achieved almost complete remission in mice. Each year in the UK around 41,000 men are diagnosed with prostate cancer and 11,000 die from the disease . The problem is partly caused by immune system ‘B-cells’ that put a brake on the body’s defences in prostate and other cancers. In their study, the researchers found a way of blocking the development or function of these B-cells, or removed them entirely before using oxaliplatin. The prostate tumours were ‘almost completely destroyed’ by the mice’s own immune cells, the team said. Lead scientist Shabnam Shalapour, of the University of California at San Diego, said: ‘The presence of such B-cells in human prostate cancer calls for clinical testing of this novel therapeutic approach.’ Because of the effect of the immune system, advanced and aggressive prostate cancer does not typically respond to chemotherapy, researchers said. B-cells also undermine the effectiveness of promising new drugs called checkpoint inhibitors which ‘unmask’ cancer cells allowing them to be recognised by the immune system. Prostate cancer cells. There are currently few options for men with aggressive drug-resistant prostate cancer that has started to spread . But researchers also managed to get a checkpoint inhibitor – combined with chemotherapy – to work after wiping out the B-cells in one test. Each year in the UK around 41,000 men are diagnosed with prostate cancer and 11,000 die from the disease. While early treatment is often highly successful, there are few options for men with aggressive drug-resistant prostate cancer that has started to spread. B-cells play a number of vital immune system roles, including the production of antibodies. They can also tell the immune system to slow down when it is getting overheated, but this can be counter-productive in cancer treatment. Professor Michael Karin, study co-author and also from the University of California at San Diego, said there might be implications for the treatment of other types of cancer. The William Pereira designed Geisel Library at the University of California San Diego. Researchers there have made this new prostate cancer breakthrough . ‘Similar immunosuppressive B-cells can be detected in other human cancers,’ he added. ‘This indicates that B-cell-mediated immunosuppression might be the reason several other cancers are also unresponsive to checkpoint inhibitors, raising the hope that chemoimmunotherapy will have broader applications for many cancer types.’ Symptoms of prostate cancer include the need to urinate more frequently, especially at night, painful ejaculation and blood in the urine or semen. Men may also have pain or stiffness in the lower back, hips or thighs. However, not all men with the disease will have symptoms and often the cancer is spotted only in a routine check-up. Early diagnosis is crucial – up to 98 per cent of men who are diagnosed when the cancer is still contained within the gland will live for more than five years. That drops to just 30 per cent if the cancer has spread.

US scientists used drug oxaliplatin to fire up cancer-killing immune cells . Drug blocks ‘B-cells’ that put a brake on body’s defences against cancer . There are currently few options in cases of aggressive prostate cancer .

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Murder: Pennie Davis, left, was killed by a homeless petty crook who was hired by her ex-lover's son . A career criminal hired a hitman to murder his stepmother for just £1,500 after she threatened to accuse him of being a paedophile. Benjamin Carr, 22, harboured a burning hatred of mother-of-five Pennie Davis, 47, during her six-year relationship with his father. He ordered fellow drug dealer Justin Robertson, 36, to kill her after she threatened to tell police he sexually assaulted young girls eight years earlier. Mrs Davis was discovered in a pool of blood by her new husband after she was stabbed while tending her horses in the New Forest. But Carr was caught after the killer accidentally left his car keys beside her body and was forced to call a friend to pick him up from the isolated spot. Detectives discovered cocaine addict Robertson accepted just £1,500 to commit the murder and was paid in counterfeit notes. Yesterday, the two men were jailed for life after a jury convicted them of murder and conspiracy to murder. Robertson will serve a minimum of 32 years and Carr a minimum of 30 years. They were branded ‘evil’ by a senior police officer as the victim’s family said justice has not been achieved because they will one day walk free. Mrs Davis’ grieving husband Pete, 50, described the former show jumper as an ‘angel’ who loved nothing more than to ride her horses. ‘We had our lives just waiting to be taken with both hands together as a married couple and that was taken away from me. It’s been a nightmare ever since,’ he said. Mrs Davis was stabbed 13 times as she tended her four horses in a farm paddock near Beaulieu, Hampshire, last September. The supermarket worker suffered horrific injuries and was discovered by her husband who thought she was sunbathing. Police were quickly on the trail of those responsible and discovered Robertson, of no fixed abode, agreed to murder the victim at the request of Carr. Winchester Crown Court heard he harboured a ‘lasting hate’ towards Mrs Davis which left Carr estranged from his father after their relationship ended. She had told police Carr sexually assaulted two young girls in 2006, when he was aged just 14, but no further action was taken. Hitman: Justin Robertson, left, was paid £1,500 in counterfeit banknotes by Benjamin Carr, right . A fortnight before the murder Carr discovered she had repeated the allegations in Facebook messages to his father’s new fiancée and claimed she had ‘new evidence’ and would go to police again. Prosecutor Richard Smith QC said: ‘Ben Carr was worried Pennie Davis was going to go to the police and allege that he had previously indecently assaulted girls. ‘It was for that reason it seems that Ben Carr wanted Pennie Davis silenced and so he recruited others to help him do that.’ Carr, of Southampton, contacted Robertson, a fellow drug dealer and petty crook, who agreed to carry out the killing and even showed off a knife similar to the murder weapon to a friend. He handed himself in to police but said he had nothing to do with the killing and his keys had been at the scene because he’d dropped them while looking for wealthy homes to burgle in the area. During the trial Robertson, who has been jailed for more than 70 thefts, told the jury he ‘didn’t care’ if they convicted him and threatened to track down and kill Carr. Standing in the witness box, he said: ‘Ben, I’m going to chase you down in every prison – I’m going to find you.’ He even spoke towards Mrs Davis’ relatives in the public gallery and invited them to visit him in prison and look him in the eye. Sentencing Robertson, Mr Justice Popplewell said he was responsible for a carefully planned, brutal and ferocious murder against a ‘helpless woman’. He said he showed ‘no remorse’ and branded his behaviour in the witness box as ‘deplorable’ as well as ‘arrogant and offensive’. Speaking outside court, one of Mrs Davis’ daughters, Georga Pead, 19, said the jail sentences have not given them justice. Family: Mrs Davis with her five children Daniel, Sophie, Georga, Alex and Joe, pictured left to right . Victim: Pennie Davis was found dead by her husband in a New Forest field in September last year . She said: ‘Carr has still got his mum and they will both still have people waiting for them outside. We have got to live here without her every single day. I don’t think that is justice at all.’ Mr Davis, 50, added: ‘Even if they get 30 years in prison they will still get the chance to come out and have families. ‘Now I just hate everything. Going down to the horses, seeing people holding hands, enjoying the sun, it hurts because that’s what me and Pennie used to do.’ Det Supt Paul Barton, who led the inquiry, said: ‘Robertson is an evil and cold killer who was motivated by a relatively small amount of money,’ he said. ‘Carr had a long-term hatred for Pennie. He tried to silence her once and for all and knew Robertson would do anything for money.’ Evidence: Robertson was convicted after police discovered that he had dropped a car key in the field . Mrs Davis's family said in a statement this afternoon: 'The people responsible for our mum's brutal murder have been convicted but we cannot celebrate. 'It is not them, but us, Pennie's family, who have been given the real life sentence. The life of someone precious to us as a mother, daughter, wife and sister has gone and can't be replaced. 'We have attended court every day and have had to listen to many lies about Pennie, who has been robbed of her voice to defend herself. 'The Pennie presented in court by those who were desperate to try to justify their actions is not the Pennie we remember. For us she will always be our warm, loving, protective, determined, funny mum who loved her children more than anything. Wedding: Mrs Davis on the day she married her husband Peter in May last year, with her daughter Georga and Sophie . Couple: Peter Davis today spoke of his grief at the murder of his wife just four months after they married . Heart-broken: Mrs Davis's family (pictured) said in a statement outside Winchester Crown Court today: 'The people responsible for our mum's brutal murder have been convicted but we cannot celebrate . Grief: Pennie Davis' daughters Sophie (left) and Georgia (right) read a statement outside Winchester Crown Court . Deceased: Detective Superintendent Paul Barton (pictured) said outside court: 'Pennie was a loving mother who doted on all her children and was just starting a new chapter in her life with husband Pete' 'We appreciate the thorough police investigation, the dedication of the jury and all those involved in this lengthy court case and especially the people who bravely came to court to give evidence. 'We also want to thank the many people who have sent us love and good wishes throughout this ordeal. The outpouring of grief at her death is the best and most faithful tribute to her memory and will not be erased.' Giving evidence, Carr said he only wanted to 'scare' Mrs Davis and did not intend for any physical violence to be used against her. He told jurors: 'Physical words, no actual physical violence, to warn her to back away from me and my family and the wedding.' Bereaved: Mr Davis called his wife an 'angel', adding: 'She was so caring and would do anything for anybody' Grief: Mr Davis with his wife's older children Sophie, Alex and Georga on the lawn in the New Forest where she used to play with them . Describing the payment to Robertson, Carr said: 'We talked about £1,500 of false money and that was how it was going to be at first because they have some value on the street. 'That changed later on through the week because he didn't want the fake currency - he wanted real money and £400 cash and a quarter of cocaine.' Robertson said he agreed to help because he had been told by Carr that he was sexually abused by Mrs Davis as a child. Carr denied this, claiming that he had only told Robertson: 'She's ruined my life, she brought up these allegations, made them up, yeah, ruined my life.' Mrs Davis was followed from her work at a Sainsbury's supermarket in her home town of Blackfield to the field near Beaulieu where she kept her horses. Robertson later confessed to a friend and 'justified' his actions by saying that he believed his victim was a 'nonce' - triggering a deep-seated hatred of paedophiles which dated back to when he was abused as a child. Detective Superintendent Paul Barton, of Hampshire Police, said outside court: 'Pennie was a loving mother who doted on all her children and was just starting a new chapter in her life with husband Pete. Pete, added that she loved showjumping when she was younger, adding: 'To me she was an angel, she was just so caring and she would do anything for anybody. 'When we met we just seemed to click and we saved each other and I knew everything was going to be fine. 'We had our lives just waiting to be taken with both hands together as a married couple and that was taken away from me. It's been a nightmare ever since. 'Well they say it gets easier as time goes on but at the moment I can't see that.' Search: Forensic police at the site in the New Forest where Mrs Davis was killed in September last year . Tragic: The murder victim's family said she was devoted to looking after her horses .

Justin Robertson convicted of murdering Pennie Davis in September 2014 and sentenced to life in prison with 32 years minimum . Victim was found dead by her husband in a paddock in the New Forest . Robertson was paid £1,500 to kill her by Benjamin Carr, her ex-lover's son . Carr wanted to stop her telling the police about sexual assault claims .

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Roy Keane described Paris Saint-Germain defender David Luiz as 'lost' following his woeful first-half performance against Barcelona on Tuesday night. The £50million former Chelsea man was at fault for both goals as Neymar sent the Ligue 1 side bowing out of the Champions League with little more than a whimper. Keane, known as one of punditry's scariest characters, isn't usually one for holding back when it comes to opinions, but even he had some sympathy for the Brazilian international. PSG defender David Luiz (right) had a torrid time marking Barcelona forward Neymar on Tuesday night . Luiz was at fault for both of Neymar's goals as PSG crashed out of the Champions League quarter-finals . ITV pundit Roy Keane offered his sympathy to Luiz, describing the defender's performance as looking 'lost' 'I actually feel sorry for him,' the 43-year-old told ITV. 'He just looks lost again; we spoke about him before the game. 'He doesn't smell danger and the stuff there is literally schoolboy stuff. 'You've got to give the boy sympathy, a little bit. Because he doesn't look like he knows what he's doing. It was fellow Brazilian international Neymar that stole the headlines as his double sealed Barcelona's progression. Neymar set the tone for the game when he slotted home the opener following some fine work from Andres Iniesta before later heading a second past Salvatore Sirigu. And Luiz was quick to admit that his side got what they deserved across both legs of the fixture. 'They were a better team than us in both games. They controlled both games and they deserved to qualify,' he told ITV. 'We didn't take the opportunities to score in the first match. We didn't play well, but we had seven or eight opportunities. In this game, they were better than us.' Neymar has been in superb form for Barcelona this season, taking his scoring tally to 30 against PSG .

PSG defender David Luiz had a tough night against Barcelona . The former Chelsea player was at fault for both goals his side conceded as they crashed out of the Champions League on Tuesday . ITV pundit Roy Keane has expressed his sympathy for Luiz .

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Rescuers were forced to abandon their efforts to save 149 dolphins that were stranded on a beach in Japan after working tirelessly all day to help the creatures. As darkness fell on the beach in Hokota, around 60 miles northeast of Tokyo, coastguards and officials called off the rescue operation after only managing to save three of the 149 melon-headed dolphins that had beached. The rest of the animals had either died or were dying, they said. Scroll down for video . Rescuers managed to save three dolphins, but the remaining of the beached pod are 'dead or dying' A volunteer pours water on a dolphin to stop its skin drying out. Others were being carried back to the ocean . Workers use a crane to remove one of the 146 melon-headed whales that died when beached in Hokota . 'It was becoming dark and too dangerous to continue the rescue work at this beach, where we could not bring heavy equipment,' a Hokota city official said. 'Many people volunteered to rescue them but the dolphins became very, very weak.' 'Only three of them have been successfully returned to the sea, as far as we can confirm,' he added. Volunteers from local communities had joined forces with coastguards to try and save the dolphins, pouring water on them to stop their skins drying out. They also used slings to carry some back into the water, after they were seen early on Friday morning on the beach writhing in pain. But despite desperate efforts to help the melon-headed whales, some were being pushed back onto the beach by the tide soon after being released. The creatures are usually found deep in the sea but have mysteriously beached about 60 miles northeast of Tokyo. Volunteers and residents living nearby used slings to carry the dolphins - but some were carried back to shore . Young children look at melon-headed whales beached on the shore of Hokota city, northeast of Tokyo. Scientists say they are not sure how the dolphins ended up on the beach but believe they might have got lost . The location of Hokota where the dolphins beached. It is now thought 150 creatures are on the beach in Japan . Television footage showed several animals had been badly cut, and many had deep gashes on their skin. Speaking earlier today a coastguard official said they are aware a number of the sea creatures have died. 'We see one or two whales washing ashore a year, but this may be the first time we have found over 100 of them on a beach,. he added. A Hokota city official said they had counted 149 dolphins, revising an earlier figure of 130. Three had been successfully returned to the sea by the late afternoon, he added. Coastguards covered the dolphins in blankets and put them on a boat so they could be put back in the sea . The Japanese Coast Guard worked nonestop to save the melon-headed whales, part of the dolpin family . The creatures usually live in the deep ocean, but for an unexplained reason had become beached on the shore . Dozens of volunteers and local residents turned out to help coastguards with the dolphin rescue operation . The pod of dolphins was stretched out along a roughly six mile-long stretch of beach in Hokota, Ibaraki, where they were found by locals early on Friday morning. While the reason for the beaching was unclear, Tadasu Yamadao, a researcher at the National Museum of Nature and Science, said the dolphins might have got lost. He explained: 'Sonar waves the dolphins emit might have been absorbed in the shoals, which could cause them to lose their sense of direction.' Melon-headed whales, also known as electra dolphins, are relatively common in Japanese waters and can grow to be two-to-three meters (six-to-nine feet) long. Dolphins emit sonar waves, but researches say if these are absorbed they can lose their sense of direction . The rescue operation is in stark contract with Japan's stereotypical attitude towards whales, which are hunted . In 2011, about 50 melon-headed whales beached themselves in a similar area. The dolphin rescue that took place on Friday was a stark contract to the Japan's reputation towards its sealife, as the country continues to hunt minke and pilot whales despite international criticism. It has never made any secret of the fact that meat from the animals is consumed. Japan also defies international opinion with the annual slaughter of hundreds of dolphins in a bay near the southern whaling town of Taiji. The killing was brought to worldwide attention with the Oscar-winning documentary 'The Cove'.

Pod of melon-headed whales beached in Hokota, 60 miles from Tokyo . Rescuers worked tirelessly to save creatures, but only three survived . 146 helpless dolphins were 'dead or dying' as rescue operation called off . Scientists believe creatures ended up on shore after being disorientated .

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A mother-of-three has been forced to remortgage her home after years of dental treatment left her mouth looking like an 'oral bombsite'. Rose Devereux, 49, was left in agony and disfigured after years of alleged incompetent treatment. Pictures show her bottom row of teeth virtually destroyed by terrible gum disease and crowns covering a similar disaster on the top row. She now faces a bill of £30,000 to get her smile back. Rose Devereux, 49, was left in agony and disfigured after years of alleged incompetent treatment . The General Dental Council has investigated the work of Janakan Siva at the Menlove Dental Practice in Allerton, Liverpool. He will now go before a disciplinary committee. When the dental practice manager where Mr Siva worked studied the mess, even he admitted: 'I've got 22 years experience of dentistry, but I wouldn't know where to start with this.' Mrs Devereux, from Liverpool, had all her lower teeth removed and needed bone grafts. She also suffered 50 per cent bone loss because of untreated gum disease, wrongly placed implants, and teeth that had fractured in half. She says the treatment even led to other health problems, with constant hip pain, splitting headaches and mobility difficulties. She claims disintegrating abscesses drained into her body, effectively poisoning her, and she was often unable to lift her left leg to put her socks on. Mrs Devereux has had all her lower teeth removed and needed bone grafts. She also suffered 50 per cent bone loss because of untreated gum disease, wrongly placed implants, and teeth that had fractured in half . When the dental practice manager where Mr Siva worked studied the mess, even he said: 'I've got 22 years experience of dentistry, but I wouldn't know where to start with this' However since leaving the care of Mr Siva, her longstanding ailments have gradually disappeared, she maintains. Now, after months of discussion with the General Dental Council, Mr Siva must face a Fitness to Practise panel and could be struck off. Mrs Devereux said: 'It's been a long battle to get this far. 'But I'm glad I've stuck with it to prove my feeling that the treatment I received was way short of what is expected for a dentist.' The General Dental Union was approached to speak on Mr Siva's behalf but declined to comment.

WARNING GRAPHIC CONTENT . Rose Devereux was in agony after years of alleged incompetent treatment . 49-year-old had all her lower teeth removed and needed bone grafts . Says the treatment led to host of other health problems and pain . Dentist, Janakan Siva, will go before a disciplinary committee .

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A retired British soldier has been arrested by detectives investigating the shooting of a man with learning difficulties in Northern Ireland in 1974. John Pat Cunningham, 27, was shot by the Army in a field in Benburb, County Armagh. A 73-year-old suspect has now been detained in England. He is being taken to Northern Ireland for questioning at the police's Serious Crime Suite in Antrim. John Pat Cunningham (pictured, left, in photo held by his nephew Charlie Agnew, right) was shot by the British Army in a field in 1974. A man has now been arrested over his death . The case was recently re-opened by the Police Service of Northern Ireland and a murder investigation started following a re-examination of the available evidence. Mr Cunningham had a fear of men in uniform and was running away from an Army patrol when he was shot. The Government apologised for his death in 2013. The inquiry is being carried out by the PSNI's Legacy Investigations Branch - a unit which examines historic cases from the Troubles. Relatives of Mr Cunningham, who had a mental age of between six and 10, said the investigation did not have their support. Mr Cunningham was running away from an Army patrol when he was shot. He had a fear of men in uniform . Victims campaign organisation the Pat Finucane Centre (PFC) issued a statement on the family's behalf. 'Whilst family members have cautiously welcomed the arrest, they have asked the PFC to state categorically that they will only have confidence in an investigative process that is completely independent of the PSNI,' said a PFC spokesman. 'Cunningham family members said in October 2013 that they wish to see all investigations into British Army killings, including that of John Pat, being investigated by an independent body.' The investigation into the shooting was re-opened in March this year. Speaking in March, DI Neil McGuinness of the PSNI said: 'I appreciate this happened more than 40 years ago but I believe there are people in the community today who remember this tragic incident, who knew John Pat and who may have information which would be of assistance to the investigation. 'Our objective is to get to the truth of what happened that Saturday morning so that justice can be served.' The Government apologised for his death in 2013. A police investigation was re-opened earlier this year . Sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article.

Man with mental age of less than 10 was shot by Army in field in 1974 . British government later apologised and investigation re-opened this year . A former British soldier has now been arrested over the death . The suspect has been taken to Northern Ireland for questioning .

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Ahead of this weekend's Premier League action, Sportsmail will be providing you with all you need to know about every fixture, with team news, provisional squads, betting odds and Opta stats. Here is all the information you need for Sunderland's home clash with Crystal Palace... Sunderland vs Crystal Palace (Stadium of Light) Team news . Sunderland . Sunderland midfielder Sebastian Larsson is suspended for Crystal Palace's Barclays Premier League trip to the Stadium of Light on Saturday. The Sweden international will sit out the next two games after reaching 10 bookings for the campaign during Sunday's 1-0 derby victory over Newcastle. Seb Larsson gestures to Sunderland fans during the Black Cats win over Newcastle last Sunday . Jack Rodwell will return to the squad after a hamstring problem, while fellow midfielder Will Buckley was included among the substitutes against the Magpies following his recovery from a knee problem. However, defender Wes Brown (knee) and midfielder Emanuele Giaccherini (ankle) are still missing. Provisional squad: Pantilimon, Mannone, Reveillere, Van Aanholt, Jones, O'Shea, Vergini, Coates, Cattermole, Bridcutt, Rodwell, Johnson, Alvarez, Gomez, Fletcher, Defoe, Wickham, Graham. Crystal Palace . Crystal Palace midfielder Joe Ledley will be given every opportunity to prove his fitness for Saturday's Barclays Premier League match at Sunderland. Mile Jedinak is likely to return after his four-match suspension if Ledley does not make it, but the Australia captain could be included anyway. Joe Ledley applauds the Crystal Palace fans following their 2-1 victory over Manchester City on Monday . Strikers Marouane Chamakh and Fraizer Campbell (hamstring) and midfielder Jordon Mutch (thigh) remain out. Provisional squad: Speroni, Ward, Dann, Delaney, Kelly, Ledley, Zaha, Puncheon, McArthur, Bolasie, Murray, Jedinak, Hangeland, Sanogo, Hennessey, Gayle, Ameobi, Boateng, Souare, Mariappa. Kick-off: Saturday, 3pm . Odds (subject to change): . Sunderland 13/8 . Draw 9/4 . Crystal Palace 17/10 . Referee: Anthony Taylor . Managers: Dick Advocaat (Sunderland), Alan Pardew (Crystal Palace) Head-to-head league record: Sunderland wins 10, draws 10, Crystal Palace wins 11 . Key match stats (supplied by Opta) Sunderland have only scored more than twice in two Premier League games this season and one of them came in their 3-1 win at Palace in November. Wes Brown scored his sixth Premier League own goal in the reverse fixture in November. Only two players (Richard Dunne 10 & Jamie Carragher 7) have scored more in Premier League history. Jermain Defoe’s three Sunderland goals have come between the 34th and 45th minute. Defoe has scored three of Sunderland’s last four Premier League goals but first of those came in January. Jordi Gomez and Steven Fletcher were on target when Sunderland won 3-1 at Crystal Palace earlier this term . If the Premier League only counted games since Alan Pardew took over as Palace manager then the Eagles would be fifth, only two points behind Chelsea. Glenn Murray has scored Palace’s opening goal in four of their last six games. Crystal Palace have kept only one clean sheet under Alan Pardew (in 11 PL games). Palace are looking to win four league games in a row for the first time since winning five in succession last April. Crystal Palace have gained 18 points from losing positions this season, a seasonal high in the Premier League. Only WBA (23) have conceded more home goals than Sunderland (22) this season.

Seb Larsson banned for Sunderland following yellow card vs Newcastle . Jack Rodwell will return for Black Cats following hamstring injury . Joe Ledley to be given chance by Crystal Palace to prove fitness . Mile Jedinak set to be included for Eagles following four-match ban .

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A former defence minister has accused world leaders of concealing the presence of aliens. Paul Hellyer, who was a Canadian minister from 1963 to 1967, is now urging world powers to release what he believes to be hidden data on UFOs. 'Much of the media won't touch [the documents]', he said during a keynote speech at the Disclosure Canada Tour at the University of Calgary. Scroll down for video . A former defence minister has accused world leaders of concealing aliens. Paul Hellyer, who was a Canadian minister from 1963 to 1967, is urging world powers to release what he believes to be hidden data on UFOs . 'You just have to keep working away and hope that someday you get a critical mass,' he said, according to a report by CTV. '[The public] will say, in one way or another, "Mr President or Mr Prime Minister we want the truth and we want it now because it affects our lives."' Hellyer, 91, first went public with his belief in aliens on Earth in 2005, becoming the first high ranking politician to do so. He claims that the aliens have 'been visiting our planet for thousands of years' and are unimpressed with how we live. 'We spend too much time fighting each other, we spend too much money on military expenditures and not enough on feeding the poor and looking after the homeless and sick,' he said. In this image, secretary of defense at the time, Robert McNamara (right) talks at the pentagon, in Washington with his Canadian counterpart, Paul Hellyer (left), in 1963. Hellyer is the first high ranking politician to publicly state that aliens are real . Watch the full interview here . Last year, the former Canadian defence minister declared on Russian TV that aliens are walking among us. But he said they are refusing to share their advanced technologies until we change our polluting and warring ways. He told Russia Today's program SophieCo there are 80 different species of extra-terrestrials some of whom 'look just like us and they could walk down the street and you wouldn't know if you walked past one.' In the bizarre interview, Hellyer made a series of pronouncements about aliens which grew increasingly outlandish and sounded closer to the plot of Star Trek. 'We have a long history of UFOs and of course there has been a lot more activity in the last few decades since we invented the atomic bomb,' he said. 'They are very concerned about that and that we might use it again, because the whole cosmos as a unity, and it affects not just us but other people in the cosmos. 'They are very much afraid that we might be stupid enough to start using atomic weapons again.' However Hellyer told SophieCo that most of the aliens want to help rather than destroy us. 'I would say that nearly all are benign and benevolent and they do want to help us, there may be one or two species which do not,' he said. Hellyer believes aliens are responsible for some of our modern technology including the microchip, LED light and Kevlar vest, he said. He says he has never met an alien, but has seen a UFO near his cabin on Ontario's Lake Muskoka. Hellyer described several types of aliens including 'Tall Whites' who are working with the U.S. air force in Nevada. 'They're able to get away with that; they had a couple of their ladies dressed as nuns go into Las Vegas to shop and they weren't detected,' he claimed. Another group of aliens are called 'Short Greys' who have very slim arms and legs and are about five feet high with large heads. A third group are called 'Nordic Blondes' and Hellyer said that if you meet one you'd probably say, 'I wonder if she's from Denmark or somewhere.' Hellyer's claims are likely to fuel conspiracy theorists who often look at Nasa images for evidence of aliens. This image was taken by Mercury-Redstone 1A on December 19, 1960. 'It's actually the Earth in the background and the UFO is in space observing the Mercury capsule,' Scott Waring recently claimed .

Paul Hellyer served as Canada's defence minister from 1963 to 1967 . He made the comments during a speech at the University of Calgary . Hellyer says aliens have 'been visiting our planet for thousands of years' Many walk among us, he claims, but it can be difficult to tell them apart .

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The BBC has come under fire for spending thousands of pounds of licence fee payers' money on a guide teaching its staff the correct way to use emojis. The 44-page document was commissioned by executives at the BBC who then hired an agency to research how smiley faces could be used in news stories and on social media. Emoji designers were also told to make graphics for the faces of popular stars such as Gary Lineker and Graham Norton. The BBC spent licence fee payers' money on a 44-page guide on how to use emojis before using a 'sad face' emoticon to describe the death of the world's oldest woman . The 44-page document was commissioned by executives at the BBC who then hired an agency to research how smiley faces could be used in news stories and on social media . Bosses at Radio 1 and Radio 1 Extra were sent the emoticon guide earlier this week, The Sun reported. A source told the newspaper: 'We're used to ridiculous BBC schemes but this is the worst yet. Top brass whinge about budget cuts, then they OK this. It beggars belief.' Emojis, which were first created in Japan, are small digital images used to express an emotion, such as happiness or anger, used by millions of people on social media sites like Facebook and WhatsApp. The corporation used them during an 'Emoji Budget' article following George Osborne's statement last month. The news piece used an emoji of two pint glasses clinking together to show that beer duty had been cut by 1p. The BBC also used a 'sad face' emoji to describe the death of the world's oldest woman, Misao Okawa, 117, from Japan this week. The corporation used the images during an 'Emoji Budget' article, using a picture of pint glasses (right) to show that Chancellor George Osborne had cut beer duty by a penny . Some people commented on the article, posted on BBC News' Facebook page, to criticse the use of the symbol. Walter Lasseigne Parenteau wrote: 'Sad face, BBC? You don't think she had a good run?' Daniel McIntyre-Hoeft said: 'The sad face is a bit inappropriate, don't you think?' Dia Chakravarty from the TaxPayers' Alliance said: 'This would be a fitting April Fool's joke - if we weren't paying for it.' A BBC spokesman said: 'We carry out research to help give our audiences what they want and it's right that we do it.'

BBC paid for research into how smiley faces could be used in news stories . Licence fee payers' money was spent on the 'ridiculous' 44-page document . Designers told to make emojis of Gary Lineker and Graham Norton's faces .

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Riddick Bowe was once seen as the world's best heavyweight fighter and reportedly had $15million, but he is now offering to post tweets for $20 . He was once the double heavyweight champion, with a career that allowed him to retire from the ring with a rumoured fortune of $15million. Now Riddick Bowe, of Maryland, has found himself tweeting happy birthday messages and adverts for insurance firms for anyone who pays him $20. The 46-year-old recently offered to 'tweet anything' for people who credit him through PayPal, sharing the messages with his 450,000 followers. His offer seems a far cry from the fame he enjoyed in the 1990s as the only man who could beat Evander Holyfield. Bowe explained his plan to this thousands of followers in a post. He said: 'I will tweet anything to anyone just paypal me $20 bowe@riddickbowe.com. Thats whats up. Bowe . And as apparent proof of his pledge a number of bizarre messages have since appeared on the former boxing champion's Twitter account. One post read: 'I tell you all now @JakeLeeYes is twice the fighter I ever was. Thats whats up. Bowe' And in others he posted messages from people asking for dates and venting their frustrations at taxi drivers, as well as promoting websites, small businesses and hotels. He wrote: 'Im now in the business of endorsing yo companies helping those small business get off them ground Im try help the little guy thats what i do.' His actions seem a fall from his hey day in the 1990s when Bowe was widely regarded as the best heavyweight fighter in the world. He motched up victories over former champion Evander Holyfield in 1992 at Caesars Palace and Andrew Golota, who was disqualified for low blows. He retired in 1997 and went on to join the Marine Corps Reserves, but dropped out while he was training. Next the boxer's fortunes were to take an even more disastrous turn after he was imprisoned for 18 months for domestic violence after he held his now ex-wife and children against their will. In 2004 he returned to the ring and won three bouts in unconvincing fashion. Bowe posted a message to his 451,000 followers offering to post any messages they wanted, and his tweets since then - from asking for dates to promoting companies - has proved that he means his offer . By 2005 Bowe had filed for bankruptcy - a stark contrast to the days when he was rumoured to have $15million career earnings. His last fight was a win over Gene Pukall in Germany in 2008. By 2009 he was at a New Jersey flea market, according to the New York Times, selling his wares and speaking of his aim to return to the ring. In 2013 Bowe made a comeback as a Muay Thai fighter, but was spectacularly beaten in the second round. At the time he said he had tried the sport because he was bored of retirement and needed the cash. Bowe (right) faced Evander Holyfield (left) in 1992 and became the first person to beat the undefeated boxer . Bowe (left) is pictured in 2004, having beaten his opponent Marcus Rhode at Fire Lake Casino Oklahoma . The boxing champion has a chequered history with Twitter - being forced to apologise last year after he posted a message saying he wanted all Liverpool fans to die. He later said his message was a joke, as a dedicated Everton fan. In the 1990s Bowe became renowned for his victory over Holyfield, who has suffered a similar loss of his fortune. Holyfield beat Bowe the following year in a rematch and also scored several victories over Mike Tyson. But most of Holyfield's £150million fortune has now gone, frittered away on gambling, funding three expensive divorces and maintenance payments for some of his 11 children.

Riddick Bowe was once seen as best heavyweight boxer in the world . He sensationally beat Evander Holyfield and earned a £15m fortune . But after retiring in 1998 Bowe ended up in prison and filed for bankruptcy . Former champion is now offering to tweet 'anything' in return for $20 .

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Just weeks after he controversially banned meat products from being sold at the Sydney Opera House during his upcoming shows there, Morrissey has once again weighed into Australian animal rights issues. The singer, who will be performing four sold-out shows as part of the Sydney Vivid Live festival in May, has written a public letter to The Just Group imploring them to cease their use of angora wool. The Australian retail giant, who own Just Jeans, Portmans, Dotti, Peter Alexander, Jacqui E, and Jay Jays, have so far refused to back down on their stance in using the controversial fur. Warning: graphic content . New campaign: Morrissey has written a letter to Australian retailer The Just Group imploring them to stop the use of angora wool . Brutal: PETA have successfully petitioned a number of Australian and international retailers to stop selling angora wool after revealing the horrific treatment of rabbits at Chinese angora farms . PETA Australia has been petitioning The Just Group to reconsider their position after successfully getting other retailers, including David Jones, Myer, Sportsgirl, General Pants Co, and Jeanswest, to stop selling angora. 'I'm looking forward to my concerts at the Sydney Opera House in May, but I was extremely dismayed to learn from my friends at PETA Australia that The Just Group refuse to modernise and drop angora wool from their clothing lines', Morrissey writes. 'By selling angora wool, you're sending the message to millions of shoppers that your company condone the barbaric abuse and slaughter of rabbits and are willing to perpetuate it.' Refusal: The Just Group, who own Just Jeans, Portmans, Dotti, Peter Alexander, Jacqui E, and Jay Jays, have so far refused to back down on their stance in using the controversial fur . Stance: The retailer has previously issued a statement on the controversy, simply saying: 'Although we are not able to join the pledge sought, I want to thank you for your interest in our group' The singer, 55, added that he would post petitions for concertgoers to sign at information booths throughout the Opera House if the company did not reverse their decision. Globally, major fashion chains including Zara, H&M, Marks & Spencer, and Gap have all pledged to not use the fur in recent years after PETA outed the heartbreaking conditions of angora rabbits. The organisation revealed the treatment of rabbits on angora farms in China, where workers rip the fur from live rabbits' skin. PETA alleges that the rabbits 'scream in pain' during the process. The Just Group are yet to respond to Daily Mail Australia's request for comment, however a spokesperson has previously responded to PETA with the statement: 'Although we are not able to join the pledge sought, I want to thank you for your interest in our group.' In February, Morrissey made headline when he ordered all food and bar outlets linked to the Opera House's Concert Hall remove meat products from their menus for the duration of his residency. Additionally, the former Smiths singer, who has been a non-meat eater since the age of 11, ordered that only vegetarian food be served backstage at the venue. Protest: Morrissey, 55, pledged to set up petition booths for attendees at his Sydney concerts to sign if The Just Group do not comply . The Irish-born star, who says he sees 'no difference' between eating animals and paedophilia, they are both rape, violence, murder, - will take to the stage during the festival of light and music on the 26th, 27th, 30th and 31st of May. Morrissey has never been shy about his views on meat eaters and has categorically said 'If I'm introduced to anyone who eats beings, I walk away.' He briefly walked off-stage at Coachella in 2009, complaining about the smell from the nearby food concession area, saying 'The smell of burning animals is making me sick'. Last month he banned burgers and hot dogs from Belfast's the Odyssey Arena for his performance. And he recently ditched a scheduled concert in Iceland when the venue refused to grant his no meat requests the night of his gig. In concert: The Irish-born musician has also banned the sale of meat products at the Opera House for the duration of his residency for the Vivid festival in May . Last year, during a Q&A session on his fan site, True To You, he replied to a groupie's question saying: 'I see no difference between eating animals and paedophilia... 'Imagine, for example, if you were in a nightclub and someone said to you "Hello, I enjoy bloodshed, throat-slitting and the destruction of life," well, I doubt if you'd want to exchange phone numbers.' In another post, he wrote of TV chef Jamie Oliver: 'If Jamie 'Orrible is so certain that flesh-food is tasty then why doesn't he stick one of his children in a microwave?' The animal activist is equally known for his outspoken political views and hatred of the British monarchy. He once said in an outspoken interview in 1984 of former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher: 'She is only one person. She can be destroyed. It is the only remedy for this country at the moment.' British police responded by searching Morrissey's home and carrying out an official investigation. Daily Mail Australia have contacted The Just Group for comment.

Morrissey wrote a letter to Australian retailer The Just Group . They own Just Jeans, Dotti, Portmans, Jay Jays, and Peter Alexander . The group have so far refused to stop selling controversial angora wool . Singer to ask audience at Sydney concert to sign petition against company . Morrissey has also banned the sale of meat products at Opera House . Myer, David Jones, Sportsgirl among those who've agreed to angora ban .

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Brendan Rodgers insists Liverpool’s transfer ambitions will not be compromised by their inability to offer Champions League football – as they step up their pursuit of Memphis Depay. While Manchester United remain favourites to land the exciting Holland international, Liverpool were given permission by PSV Eindhoven to hold with Depay. Paris St Germain have also spoken to the 21-year-old, who scored 21 goals in the Eredivise this season. Brendan Rodgers is hoping Memphis Depay will choose Liverpool as his next destination . PSV are looking for £25million for Depay, who has also been linked with Bayern Munich, and while Rodgers would neither confirm nor deny Liverpool’s interest, he did acknowledge it is players of Depay’s quality he is aiming to attract. Rodgers does not intend to be as busy as last year when he made eight new signings – Burnley’s Danny Ings and James Milner of Manchester City are prime targets, while Aston Villa striker Christian Benteke could be an option – but Depay is a marker of their ambitions. How, though, will they lure targets from outside the top four? Liverpool’s recent history is littered with moves for big players that collapsed – Alexis Sanchez are Diego Costa are prime examples – and taking a backward step this season will not have helped them. Rodgers, who saw similar failings hinder his side in a tepid 0-0 draw with West Brom, accepts there is a big challenge facing Liverpool this summer but is confident they will be able to bring in the required quality. West Brom striker Victor Anichebe stretches out his right leg to poke ball away from defender Martin Skrtel . Italian striker Mario Balotelli keeps his eyes focused on the ball on a rare start for Liverpool at the Hawthorns . Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard plays a pass under pressure from West Brom midfielder Darren Fletcher . Raheem Sterling is sent tumbling to the turf by a sliding tackle from West Brom defender Craig Dawson . QPR (home) - May 2 . Chelsea (away) - May 9 . Crystal Palace (home) - May 16 . Stoke (away) - May 24 . When asked if Liverpool had held talks with Depay, Rodgers replied: ‘The kid is obiously a very talented player. ‘It is clear we need a goal threat for next season. There will be a raft of players that will be looked at. Then it will be up to the club to see if they are affordable and available. There are targets that have been identified as a priority. We will have to see if they are available.’ Inevitably, there will be players who Rodgers would like to sign that won’t consider joining Liverpool simply because they are not in the Champions League but the manager believes they have done enough since he arrived to withstand this season’s setback. ‘If we are not in the Champions League, players will still maybe want to come,’ said Rodgers, who could be without Steven Gerrard at Hull tomorrow night after he picked up a “knock”. ‘But if it’s right for the players, and the project is right for them to learn and develop, I think if they have watched us over a few years, if we can regroup and get some quality starters in, we can go on another great adventure and get back in there. ‘If we are looking to regain what we had last season, we need that tempo to our game and our approach play. That is key. If we can do that, we will have an opportunity to really kick on again.’ Liverpool remain fifth in the Premier League - five points seven points behind Manchester United in fourth . Liverpool's Simon Mignolet punches a cross away under pressure from West Brom defender Joleon Lescott . West Brom defender Dawson tugs Sterling's shirt as he challenges him for the ball during the first half . West Brom duo Boaz Myhill and Lescott help stop a shot from Liverpool midfielder Jordan Henderson .

Brendan Rodgers insists Liverpool can still attract the best players . Liverpool are unlikely to be able to offer Champions League next season . Rodgers still believes players like Memphis Depay would move to the club . Depay has been linked with moves to whole host of Premier League sides . READ: Depay admits he dreams of making a big money move this summer . READ: Just how good is Memphis Depay?

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While most people are used to hiding chocolate eggs and enjoying dinner with family and friends, Easter celebrations in parts of the world can take on a very different appearance. In southern Germany, hundreds of people braved the snow for a traditional Easter Monday procession on horseback, while in Slovakia women were doused with buckets of water as part of their weekend celebrations. A similar age-old tradition takes place in Hungary, where after being sprinkled with water, the women give the men beautifully coloured eggs in return. Scroll down for video . In southern Germany, hundreds of horse riders and spectators braved the snow for their traditional Easter Monday procession . Local residents of Traustein, dressed in historical costumes, ride through the snow to get blessing for men and beast . The Easter horseback parade, known as the Georgiritt, is held in Traustein, Germany and dates back to the 18th century . Also part of the celebration in south-east Germany is a sabre dance, which symbolises the victory of spring over winter . Held in Traustein, Germany, the Easter horseback parade, known as the Georgiritt, dates back to the 18th century. Despite today's heavy snow, the Bavarian riders, clad in traditional costume, and some 400 horses, took off toward a church in nearby Ettendorf to receive blessings. Along with the procession, the town in Germany's south-eastern region also stages a sabre dance each year that is meant to symbolise the victory of spring over winter. Meanwhile in Male Trakany, Slovakia, more than 550 miles from Traustein, men in the community celebrated Easter Monday by throwing buckets of water at women. In Male Trakany, Slovakia, men throw buckets of water on women as part of the Easter weekend celebrations . Known as Śmigus-Dyngus, meaning Wet Monday, the celebration is held in several other Central European countries, such as Poland . In the village of Cicarovce, men and boys take great delight in pouring water over the local women, clad in traditional clothing, as part of the weekend's celebrations. Other rituals are often included in the celebration, such as reciting verses and holding door-to-door processions. In some communities, the boys dress up as bears. Known as Śmigus-Dyngus, meaning Wet Monday, the celebration is held in several Central European countries, such as Poland, the Czech Republic and Hungary. This unusual tradition is almost on the brink of extinction, with only a few villages in Slovakia still celebrating Easter this way . In Nyiregyhaza, Hungary, a similar tradition occurs, with young men dressed in folk dress sprinkling water on the village's local women . In Hungary, the ritual is known as Vízbeveto, or Water Plunge Monday, and women present the men with coloured eggs in exchange . In Nyiregyhaza - about 140 miles from Budapest - the tradition takes place while members of the Nyirseg Dance Group perform . Unfortunately, the beautiful, yet strange tradition, which may date back to pagan times, is almost on the brink of extinction in Slovakia, with only a few small villages still taking part. In Nyiregyhaza, Hungary - about 140 miles north-east of Budapest - young men dressed in folk costumers pour water from buckets on young women while members of the Nyirseg Dance Group perform. The ritual is known as Vízbeveto, or Water Plunge Monday, where boys throw water over girls and spank them with pussy willow branches on Easter Monday, and then the girls return the favour on Easter Tuesday. However, the several hundred years' old tradition of the Hungarian villages has evolved and now often sees young men sprinkle water on the women, who, in exchange, present the men with brightly coloured eggs on Easter Monday.

In Traustein, Germany, hundreds of horse riders dressed in traditional costume take place in an Easter parade . The processional, known as the Georgiritt, sees participants head to a local church where they will be blessed . In Central Europe, men douse women with buckets of water as part of their Easter Monday celebrations .

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At least 54 sailors are dead and 63 have been rescued after a trawler sank off the Russian coast north of Japan. The freezer trawler with an international crew of 132 sank this morning in the freezing waters of the Sea of Okhotsk 205 miles off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula. Emergency services in Kamchatka said 63 crew members of the Dalny Vostok were rescued with the sea's temperature near zero degrees Celsius (32 degrees Fahrenheit) - but a further 15 are still missing. Scroll down for video . The freezer trawler with an international crew of 132 sank this morning in the freezing waters of the Sea of Okhotsk 205 miles off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula . More than 25 fishing boats in the area helped to pull the crew members to safety, the emergency services said in a statement on their website. The ship was carrying 78 Russian nationals, as well as 54 foreign nationals from Myanmar, Ukraine, Lithuania and Vanuatu. No official cause for the sinking has been given but the Interfax news agency said drifting ice in the chilly Pacific waters may have played a role. Water flooded the engine compartment and the trawler sank within 15 minutes, the BBC said. The trawler sank 205 miles west of Krutogorovsky settlement in the Kamchatka region and 250 km south of the city of Magadan. Emergency services in Kamchatka said 63 crew members of the Dalny Vostok trawler were rescued with the sea's temperature near zero degrees Celsius (file picture of the Sea of Okhotsk) The Russian Emergencies Ministry sent an Mi-8 helicopter with rescuers and doctors aboard to deliver medical assistance and transport rescued crew members to hospitals in Magadan. Viktor Klepikov, coordinating . captain of the Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky maritime rescue . coordination centre, told Reuters: 'The rescue operation is going on, we are still looking for . 15 people. 'At this time we do not know what . might have caused the tragedy.' Russia's TASS news agency cited a deputy head of the . Kamchatka region as saying the crew might have violated safety . rules by exceeding the capacity of cargo storage. 'According to preliminary information, the shipwreck . occurred while hauling a 100-tonne fishing seine,' TASS reported Sergei Khabarov as saying. A telephone hotline for families of the crew has also been set up. The home port of the trawler, which was owned by Magellan LLC, was Nevelsk in Russia's Sakhalin region.

Freezer trawler with crew of 132 sank 205 miles off Kamchatka Peninsula . At least 54 of the sailors are dead and a further 63 have been rescued . Reports suggest Dalny Vostok may have hit drifting ice in Pacific waters .

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David Cameron urged an audience to support West Ham during a speech yesterday - despite the fact he's always claimed to be an Aston Villa fan. The Prime Minister subsequently admitted he'd suffered a 'brain fade' during the election campaign address in Croydon, where he was outlining his vision for black and ethnic minority communities. He said: 'This a country where people of all faiths, all colours, creeds and backgrounds can live together in one place. David Cameron looks a bit sheepish after accidentally urging the audience to support West Ham - though he didn't correct himself until asked about the gaffe afterwards . Last week the Conservative leader tweeted his delight at Villa reaching the FA Cup final by beating Liverpool . 'We are a shining example of a country where multiple identities work. 'A country where you can be Welsh and Hindu and British, Northern Irish and Jewish and British, where you can wear a kilt and a turban, where you can wear a hijab covered in poppies. 'Where you can support Man Utd, the Windies and Team GB all at the same time. 'Of course, I'd rather you supported West Ham.' The Conservative leader was pulled up on the error after the speech, which he read from an autocue, though the party has since admitted it was not included in his prepared text but was an off the cuff remark. It was omitted from the official transcript of his speech issued by the Conservative Party. Cameron blamed his gaffe on a 'brain fade' like that suffered by Green Party leader Natalie Bennett earlier in the campaign. He said: 'I'm a Villa fan ... I must have been overcome by something ... this morning. 'But there we are, these things sometimes happen when you are on the stump.' The two teams do both play in a claret blue colours - albeit in stadiums 130 miles apart. Only last week Cameron tweeted his delight at Villa reaching the FA Cup final by beating Liverpool 2-1 at Wembley. He told the Birmingham Mail: 'It was a tremendous game with [club stars] Benteke and Delph doing Villa proud, against the odds. I can't wait to watch the final at the end of May.' The PM has been a fan since his teens after after he was taken to Villa Park aged 13 by his uncle Sir William Dugdale, who was club chairman from 1975 to 1982. Sir William died last year. The PM has been a Villa fan since his teens and is pictured here during a game against QPR in 2011 . Piers Morgan was one of a number of football fans to lay in to the Prime Minister on Twitter over his error . His error was swiftly seized upon by his political rivals, as the hashtag #villagate began trending on Twitter. Labour's former communications chief Alastair Campbell - whose own team Burnley also play in claret and blue - said the mistake 'says a lot about his character which impacts upon policy. Out of touch. Phoney. Believes nothing.' Campbell said every sports fan would have their 'stomach churning' to hear the PM apparently forget the name of the team he supported, adding: 'I am sorry but this alone means Cameron has to go. Total million percent phoney, as (Villa manager) Tim Sherwood might say.' Shadow chancellor Ed Balls, a fervent Norwich City fan, tweeted: 'Hey David Cameron ... I'm off to see that football team I support this afternoon. Name escapes me ... they play in yellow ... Watford?' But former Conservative press officer Jonathan Collett, a fellow Villa supporter, said he believed the mistake was down to an error in Mr Cameron's speech. 'PM is a passionate Villa fan. Takes son to matches ... Suspect speechwriter error,' said Mr Collett. Soon after the prime minister's gaffe comedian Matt Lucas took to Twitter, creating an amusing new team name. He posted: 'David Cameron just remembered his favourite football team is Weston Villham.' While former England footballer Gary Lineker posted a video of the 'brain fade' and wrote: 'David Cameron has forgotten which Football Club he supports. Aston Villa last week, West Ham this. Burnely next?'. Cameron backed Aston Villa's new manager Tim Sherwood (pictured) to make an impact in the club's bid to stave off Premier League relegation . Nigel Farage also made fun of Cameron, telling PA he not make 'pretences' about football teams he supports and then change them but revealed his son is a Crystal Palace season ticket holder. The UKIP leader said: 'My grandfather was a Crystal Palace supporter, my grandmother was, my eldest son is a season ticket holder, he's there this afternoon, there's a match against Hull today. 'Football's not a big part of my life but I don't make pretences about teams I support and then chop and change them.' When he was first elected to Parliament in 2001, Cameron said he did not follow football, telling the House of Commons in a debate on hooliganism that year: 'Many of those who have spoken in the debate or have written about the subject are either lawyers or football fans, but I have to confess that I am neither.' The first mentions in the national press of his liking for Aston Villa came after he was elected Tory leader in 2005. He was reported in 2006 to have written on his blog that he 'half-heartedly' supported Villa and could name only three of their players. Mr Cameron was asked about the slip-up in an interview with Sky News' Murnaghan to be broadcast tomorrow. Asked to confirm which team he actually supports, he said: 'I've been an Aston Villa fan all my life, I literally opened my mouth and I was going off-piste about the fact that in Britain you can be a supporter of the West Indies, a supporter of Manchester United, and a supporter of Team GB. 'I was then busking about other things you can support and was ... I don't know what happened to me, it was just one of those things.' Former Labour spin doctor Alastair Campbell, also a fan of a claret coloured team, enjoyed the PM's gaffe . Asked if it was on the script, he said: 'No, it wasn't on the script, I was going off-script to add to the examples, and I suppose it is just the campaign. By the time you have made as many speeches as I have on this campaign all sorts of funny things start popping out of your mouth.' Asked if he remembered watching Aston Villa beat Bayern Munich in the European Cup final as a child, he said: 'I do, that's why I became a Villa fan.' Pressed to say when it was, he replied: 'I'm not doing quiz time because I'll get them all wrong, but that's not what I'm here to talk about. 'That's why I became a Villa fan, because my uncle was involved in the club, and back in the early 80s, with all those successes, and Andy Gray and Brian Little, and that's what got me going. 'But I don't go very often, in fact I haven't been for years and years, but I try and keep up, and I'm hoping we are going to escape the relegation zone, which we're out of now, and obviously the FA Cup final is very exciting.' The Prime Minister' mistake was soon trending on Twitter as #villagate. He blamed it on a 'brain fade' like that suffered by Green Party leader Natalie Bennett earlier in the election campaign . Reminded of his comment in 2001 in the House of Commons that he wasn't actually a football fan, Mr Cameron said: 'I mean, I'm not a regular attender, I used to play football as a kid, my son plays football, and I try and sort of keep up with what's happening in the Premier League and see how Villa are doing. 'But when they get snug in the middle of the table I tend to sort of, I tend to back off a bit. When we get close to the bottom I get nervous, but I don't know what happened this morning.' Asked a final time to name the year Villa won the European Cup (1982), he said: 'It was early eighties. I'm not going to give you a date because I'll get it wrong.' Asked who scored the one goal (Peter Withe), he replied: 'You're wasting your precious interview time.' In February he publically backed new manager Tim Sherwood to make an impact in Villa's efforts to stave off Premier League relegation, saying: 'I am hoping for a couple of Villa gains to lift us out of the danger zone.' He has been pictured at Villa games in the past, including a clash with QPR at Loftus Road in 2011.

Conservative leader was speaking from autocue at Croydon election event . But Tory party confirmed it was an 'off the cuff' remark not in his speech . Got the wrong claret and blue side despite being a Villa fan since his teens . Said in his defence: 'These things can happen when you are on the stump'

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The Queensland government has called a government decision to deport a single-mother and her son 'cold and heartless'. Townsville nurse Maria Sevilla and her son, Tyrone, will be forced out of the country within 28 days, after Ms Sevilla's appeal to the Immigration Department was unsuccessful. The single-mum initially had her visa application rejected because her son's autism would be a 'burden on the Australian health system', according to the Immigration Department. Scroll down for video . Tyrone (pictured) and his mother Maria Sevilla have had their visa application rejected and are facing deportation back to the Philippines . After Ms Sevilla's appeal was unsuccessful, her and her son will be deported within 28 days . Ms Sevilla said she did not want to be a burden, and was working in Australia in an effort to give her son the best possible 'future'. Queensland Disabilities Minister Coralee O'Rourke called it a 'cold, heartless decision' by the Federal Government. 'I call on them to reverse the decision,' she said, according to the ABC. Ms Sevilla said she hoped Immigration Minister Peter Dutton would exercise his ministerial power and allow them to stay. 'It's like, I'm pleading for our life, for Tyrone's future,' she said. A spokeswoman for Minister Dutton said the Migration Review Tribunal had reviewed the case and affirmed the original decision. 'Most visas for Australia require applicants to meet the health requirements set out in Australian migration law,' the spokeswoman said. 'The health requirements are an objective assessment to determine whether the care of an individual during their stay in Australia would likely result in significant costs on the Australian community. 'The visa was refused because the child did not meet the health requirement.' Ms Sevilla, a single mum and nurse in the Queensland town of Townsville, has lived in Australia with her son since 2007. She says it is the only place he knows, and he only knows English . Maria Sevilla has lived in Australia since 2007, when she arrived in the Queensland town of Townsville - a single mother wanting to become a nurse, in the hope of finding a better life for herself and for her baby. Her son was diagnosed with autism at the age of two, six months after they arrived in Australia. Ms Sevilla told Daily Mail Australia the new life in Australia 'changed everything' for her and her son, and she was able to fulfill her 'dream' of working as a nurse. It was not possible for Ms Sevilla to work as a nurse in the Philippines, where she said university is only possible for 'well-off families'. 'Coming here and becoming a nurse has given me assurance for our future and a sense of fulfilment,' she said. Ms Sevilla also rejected claims her son will be a burden on the country. 'All of it could be taken away because the government thinks that children with autism are going to be more of a cost to Australian society than a benefit – but that's just not true,' she said. Ms Sevilla has made a petition and is appealing the decision to send herself and her son back to the Philippines - a place where she has no family and no network of support. 'Everything is here for us. My work, our family, our home is here, Tyrone's school.' Ms Sevilla's application for a Skilled-Region visa subclass 489 has been rejected by the Department of Immigration and Border Protection due to Tyrone's autism. The rejection letter states that Tyrone 'has a severe autism spectrum disorder, a condition that is likely to be permanent in nature'. It stated that he would likely need special education services, state disability services, Commonwealth disability services and residential care services. 'Tyrone would be likely to result in a significant cost to the Australian community in the areas of health care,' the rejection letter said. A spokeswoman for then-Immigration Minister Scott Morrison released a statement about the initial rejection. 'The visa was refused because the child did not meet the health requirement,' the spokeswoman said. 'The applicant was advised of her options for independent review of the decision. People can only seek ministerial intervention once a refusal decision has been upheld at merits review'. Tyrone is a 'very cheeky, happy little boy' who is thriving at his specialised school in Townsville . Before appealing the decision, Ms Sevilla said she had received heartwarming support from many Australians. 'I have received so many messages from mums of children with Autism; it's very prevalent in Australia,' Ms Sevilla said . 'As a mother of a child with Autism, I know it isn't a disease you have to cure, but one you have to manage. 'Tyrone is a happy child with full of life attitude and can lighten the mood of a room with his presence. 'The idea that he can't contribute because of his condition is just wrong. People with autism can be excellent at a whole range of things; he just needs to be given a chance.' Ms Sevilla is sad, not angry, that the Immigration Department does not understand Autism, and says that her son deserves a chance . Due to Tyrone's autism, even minor changes to their routines troubles him, meaning having their deportation would cause enormous issues for the little boy. 'Tyrone notices any change to his routine. Even if I drive him a different route to school, he'll notice and react with a tantrum. But once you calm him down he's fine. 'But if we're asked to go back to the Philippines, we'd have to start from scratch. Tyrone only knows English. He only knows life in Australia.' Ms Sevilla lives with her brother and his wife, with her mother only fifteen minutes away - or as Ms Sevilla explains it 'just a phone call away'. They are a crucial support for her and adored by Tyrone. Ms Sevilla says there is no support for them in Tyrone, compared to Australia, where her beloved mother, brother, sister-in-law, aunty, uncle and cousins live. Tyrone is very happy with them, and are a crucial support for Ms Sevilla, which includes caring for Tyrone when Ms Sevilla is on night shift. 'I have found a better life for my family in Australia with my close family. My mother, stepfather and Tyrone's uncle and aunty are so important for Tyrone and I. 'They are a big help, as any single mum would understand.' Ms Sevilla (pictured second from the left, in pink) and her son Tyrone (centre, in blue cap) say they have 'never felt lonely' in Australia, despite their challenges, because of all the support they have been given . Ms Sevilla says that through all her challenges, Australia has been a safe, caring place for her and her son. 'I have a lot of support from the community. I have my family. I have never felt alone.' To sign the petition to keep Maria Sevilla and her son Tyrone in Australia, click the link here .

Mother and autistic son to be deported to Philippines within 28 days . Maria Sevilla and her son, Tyrone, have lived in Australia since 2007 . Appeal rejected because son's autism could be a burden on government . Their family is in Queensland, Sevilla is a nurse at Townsville Hospital . Queensland Disabilities Minister says decision is 'cold and heartless' Immigration Department says child does not meet visa health requirements .

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Villagers from Shandong Province in eastern China have reportedly resorted to transporting natural gas in plastic bags. Recent images show intrepid residents from Lijin village in Dongying city carry the explosive in bags as long as six metres on rickshaws, reported the People’s Daily Online. Worried passers-by compared this behaviour to carrying a bomb on their backs because any contact with a naked flame or even a cigarette could spell disaster. Gas-guzzler: Carrying natural gas in huge plastic bags is a common scene in some villages in Shandong . Penny-pinching: Local media suggest this is a way for villages to save money on the transportation of gas . This reckless behaviour has been reported on as early as May 2011 in Zibo city in Shandong. It has since spread to different parts of the province. Netizens and media suggest this is a way for the locals to save money on transportation. Some suggest they are actually stealing gas. An earlier undercover investigation by Anhui Satellite TV Station shows that villagers in Zibo have little understanding of the dangers, claiming it to be safe. Unaware of danger: Previous investigation discovered that residents had little understanding of the hazards . The news clip documented villagers and even school pupils stealing gas from a large roadside container. Their plastic bags were inflated within minutes, and they carried them off before someone else came along to do the same. Villagers told the undercover reporter transporting gas this way isn't dangerous at all. Questions are now being raised within China about why the authorities have taken no steps to ban this practise after all these years. Unprotected: The gas bags are sealed in a basic manner. Passers-by worry they could spell disaster any time .

Villagers in Shangdong are seen using bags as long as six metres . It is becoming a common behaviour in some villages since 2011 . Previous investigation suggested gas in the bag are often stolen . Gas carriers have little understanding of dangers claiming it to be safe .

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A school district has been ordered to pay $225,000 to three girls who were bullied into sending nude pictures to a boy at their middle school who 'passed them around like baseball cards'. It marks the end of a six-year case, after the teenagers first reported their ordeal to officials at Clatskanie Middle School in Oregon - only to be told to 'suck it up'. Josi Harrison, Laura Lefebvre, and Hailey Walden were all in eighth grade when they claim their high school-age boyfriends lured them into sending nude pictures to their phones. Ordeal: Laura Lefebvre (left) and Josi Harrison (right) are two of three girls who have won a civil claim against their school district for failing to support them after being bullied into sending naked pictures to boyfriends . Traumatic: Hailey Walden, now a straight-A student, left Clatskanie Middle School to escape the harrowing experience after the principal and local police chief said she would be charged for the distribution of photos . After sending one, they were blackmailed into sending more. However, when they sought help from the principal and Clatskanie District police chief, they were told they would be charged with creating and distributing child pornography. On Thursday, two years after filing a civil suit against Clatskanie School District, a judge has ordered that each girl receive $75,000 in damages. All three girls have subsequently moved to new schools. Speaking in December 2013, Hailey Walden told KATU: 'We had grown up with each other and he was always the popular cool guy that everyone wanted to date. I was 13, I didn't know. I thought that if I sent him the picture he would think I'm pretty and love me.' In total, she sent him 30 pictures, which then swept the school. However, her mother Billi Leinonen told the station, principal Jeff Baughman and police chief Marvin Hoover 'chuckled' when they brought the case to them. Hoover, she says, started reading Hailey her Miranda rights and said she would be charged. Though no charges were filed against Hailey, she claims the meeting exacerbated her trauma. On Thursday Clatskanie School District, which encapsulates CMHS, was ordered to pay $225,000 to the girls . Josi Harrison and Laura Lefebvre reported similar conflicts with school officials. Along with Hailey, they filed a $2.5 million federal suit against the district in 2013. The judge ordered a reduced payment on the grounds that the school has taken commendable steps to ensure the situation is not repeated. An attorney for one of the girls, Amber Lunsford, told Oregon Live: 'This suit was never about the money. It was about effecting change.' She added: 'Each of the girls accomplished what they wanted.' Reacting to the settlement on Thursday, Josi told Fox 12 Oregon: 'I feel like it made me have to fight battles I shouldn’t have to fight, especially at such a young age, but I feel it made me stronger.' 'I just hope they realize this does happen to people and that we’re trying to make it known in school districts.'

Josi Harrison, Laura Lefebvre, and Hailey Walden were 'lured into taking naked pictures for their high school-age boyfriends' in Clatskanie, Oregon . The photos were 'passed around like baseball cards' in 2009 . But school officials told them to 'suck it up' and warned THEY would be charged for 'creating and distributing child pornography' Now, 6 years later, they will each be paid $75,000 damages by the school .

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Three new women have accused Bill Cosby of sexual assault, bringing his total number of alleged victims to 38. Janice Baker Kinney, Marcella Tate, and Autumn Burns held a press conference on Thursday morning in Los Angeles, California, to announce their claims. Their attorney Gloria Allred, who represents most of Cosby's accusers, said the event was timed deliberately to damage sales for the comedian's upcoming shows on his nationwide tour. Scroll down for video . Latest accusers: Janice Baker Kinney (far left), Marcella Tate, (second right) and Autumn Burns (far right) reveal they also claim to have been abused by Bill Cosby. They appeared with their attorney Gloria Allred . Bill Cosby has yet to comment on the new allegations, which have prompted him to cancel a number of upcoming stops on his comedy tour. Allred said the meeting was scheduled to damage Cosby's ticket sales . Kinney said she was 24 in May 1982 when she and a friend met Cosby at the casino where she worked in Reno, Nevada. She said the three of them went back to Cosby's apartment, where he gave her some pills. Hours later, she claims, she woke up naked in bed with the comedian - and he told her to keep their encounter to themselves. 'I was mortified at what had happened,' Kinney said. 'All this time, and for many, many years, I felt that this was my fault.' Burns said she was a 20-year-old Las Vegas casino worker in 1970 when she met Cosby. Autumn Burns (left) said she was 20 in 1970 when she met Cosby at the casino where she worked in Las Vegas. She says he gave her alcohol then forced her into sex acts. Janice Kinney (right) said she met Cosby at the age of 24 working in a Reno casino. She says he fed her drugs and she woke up naked in bed with him . Marcella Tate (center) said she met Cosby in Chicago in 1975, when she was a 27-year-old model. She said he asked her to take him to the Playboy Mansion, where he offered her a drink that left her feeling drugged . Speaking out: Burns (foreground) said she felt 'out of control' after drinking the alcohol Cosby gave her . She said she was invited to his suite where he made her a drink, leaving her feeling 'woozy and not in control.' She said the comedian then forced her into sex acts. Tate said she met Cosby in Chicago in 1975, when she was a 27-year-old model. She said he asked her to take him to the Playboy Mansion, where he offered her a drink that left her feeling drugged. The allegations have led to cancellations of a number of stops on his live Far From Finished comedy tour. Emotional: Kinney wept alongside her attorney Allred as she gave a detailed account of her allegations . Embrace: Allred, who represents many of Cosby's 38 accusers, hugged the women after they spoke . Growing case: The three women, who have not spoken out before, are the latest in almost 40 women to do so . Allred said her Thursday conference was held purposely held before Cosby's May 2 Atlanta show. 'I hope that the public will not buy tickets to his performance and that there will be many empty seats by the end of his performance,' Allred said. Cosby, best known for his America's Dad character Dr. Cliff Huxtable on the top-rated Cosby Show, has never been charged over any of the allegations. He settled a 2005 civil lawsuit alleging sexual misconduct. Representatives for Cosby did not respond to requests for comment on Thursday. Cosby's attorney Marty Singer has previously dismissed similar allegations made by other women as 'discredited' and 'defamatory.'

Two former casino workers and a former model spoke out for the first time . They were aged 20, 24, and 27 at the time of the alleged assaults . All claim Cosby, 77, gave them either drugs or alcohol . One described 'waking up in bed naked next to him after being drugged' Gloria Allred, lawyer for many of the 38 alleged victims, represents them . She said she planned the press conference to damage Cosby's ticket sales .

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A married Mormon elementary school teacher had a sexual relationship with one of his 12-year-old students - and was only stopped when her classmates told other teachers, police have revealed. Kenne Worthen, 27, allegedly started flirting with the sixth grader at Longview Elementary School in Phoenix last August and the relationship turned sexual in January, Fox10 reported. The father-of-one allegedly kept in contact with the girl outside school by messaging her on an iPod app, Google Hangouts, where she labeled his profile with a fake name, 'Jesse Smith'. Some of the conversations were sexual in nature, according to police, while in another, the teacher told the student he was worried she would feel guilty and tell his wife or the police. Scroll down for video . Arrested: Kenne Worthen, pictured left in his mug shot and right in his teacher's headshot, was arrested on Friday after it emerged that he allegedly had a sexual relationship with one of his 12-year-old students . Earlier this year, he allegedly asked her mother if the girl could stay behind after class. On April 10, they had sexual contact at the school, the girl told police. 'He contacted my daughter's mother and said, "Can she stay after school and help with something?" and mom said, "Of course, why not?"' the girl's enraged father told Fox10. 'There should've been no reason why my child was in a classroom alone with a teacher.' The father, who has not been identified, called the alleged relationship 'sickening' but applauded his daughter's fellow students, who told another staff member last Friday that they thought Worthen and the student were having inappropriate contact. 'I honestly couldn't thank them enough for what they've done for my daughter in this case, because who knows how much longer this would have gone on had they not said anything,' he said. After the students told staff, they called the police, according to a statement from the school district. When asked about the relationship, the girl initially denied it but later admitted to it, according to KPHO. Family: 27-year-old Worthen is pictured with his wife Danielle and their two-year-old daughter . 'Fears': In messages to the girl, he allegedly expressed fears she would tell his wife about the relationship . 'Sick': He allegedly kept in contact with the girl outside of school by messaging her on an iPod app . Worthen, who has no criminal record, also allegedly admitted to having sexual contact with the girl after contacting her over the internet. He was arrested at the school on Friday afternoon and is facing charges of luring a minor for sexual exploitation, child molestation and sexual conduct with a minor. He has been denied bond. On Monday, Osborn School District Superintendent Patricia Tate sent a letter to parents about the incident. 'He has been put on administrative leave and will not be returning to Longview,' the letter read. 'If anyone has information or questions specific to this case, please contact the Phoenix Police Department at 602-262-6151. The safety of your children is and always will be our first priority.' Police said they do not believe there are other victims. Speaking to Fox10, the girl's father said he was overwhelmed with anger towards Worthen. 'You have this anger, the anger towards the perpetrator, and a feeling that you physically want to harm that person,' he said. 'Then there's an anger at least for me towards the school, because you send your child there thinking they're going to be safe.' In court: Following his arrest on Friday, the teacher appeared in court (pictured) but was denied bond . Scene: Worthen, who has worked at the school (pictured) for two years, allegedly had sexual contact with her there on April 10 after getting her mother's permission to let the girl stay late after school . Worthen has taught sixth grade at the school for nearly two years. He is also an International Pathway Adjunct Professor at Brigham Young University-Idaho, where he teaches life skills and English to international students, according to his Linkedin page. 'Mr. Worthen was employed by the university as an online adjunct instructor,' a university spokesperson told DailyMail.com. 'However, his employment was terminated as soon as the university was made aware of his arrest.' He has also previously held after-school teacher roles in Idaho and volunteered as a Boy Scuots supervisor, according to his Linkedin page. The profile also suggests he is a follower of the Church of Latter-Day Saints. His wife, Danielle, also lists herself as a Mormon online. They have a two-year-old daughter together. Hangouts is a Google app that allows users to share conversations, photos and video chats. See below for video .

Kenne Worthen was arrested on Friday after some of his students told staff 'he was having inappropriate contact with one of their classmates' The married father of one 'started flirting with the girl last August and asked for her mother's permission for her to remain behind after school' They 'kept in contact out of school by messaging on Google Hangouts' The girl and Worthen 'both admitted to the relationship' and he now faces sexual exploitation and child molestation charges .

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A woman who suffers daily abuse because she has a beard is thrilled after learning she will be undergoing laser treatment to get rid of her facial hair for good. Mother-of-two Cheryl Howe, 32, from Morecambe, was diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) at the age of 12, and suffers from excessive hair growth on her face, breasts, stomach and legs. She has been fighting for six years for treatment on the NHS, spending £2,000 a year on razors, and shaving up to three times a day. Scroll down for video . Cheryl, pictured with her daughter Sharon who is now 14, was diagnosed with PCOS at the age of 12 . She suffers from excessive hair growth on her face, breasts, stomach and legs . Along the way she's had support from celebrities such as Kym Marsh, Ted Robbins and Edwina Currie. She finally got approved for NHS funding for laser hair removal treatment, which costs a minimum of £10,000. Cheryl has had initial appointments and is booked in for September this year. She said: 'I'm going to be a real girl and I can't wait. 'I was in tears when I found out. I've suffered years and years of abuse and finally something is happening. 'My hair growth has cost me jobs, relationships - it even ruined my first few years with my daughter. I couldn't be a mum or a wife, because I just didn't feel like a woman.' Cheryl suddenly began growing hair on her chest and legs at the age of 12. She had heavy periods from the age of eight. The 32-year-old says her body hair, shown here growing on her arm, has cost her jobs and relationships . Cheryl fought for six years for treatment on the NHS before finally getting approved. She says she had to shave up to three times a day to keep her face, chin and neck stubble-free . The mother-of-two is booked in for the £10,000 treatment in September this year, to tackle unsightly hair on her stomach, face and chest . She says: 'I was bullied and beaten up at school. I used to get called Gorilla and Cheesy Cheryl.' She was diagnosed with PCOS and doctors prescribed the contraceptive pill, believing that her problems would improve. Cheryl says: 'The pill didn't help at all. I had periods for 28 days a month and the hair just kept on growing. I had thick hair on my face, breasts, stomach and legs. 'My older brother, John, taught me how to shave my face and I had to shave two or three times a day.' Cheryl was warned she would be unlikely to be able to have a baby, but at 17, she had a one-night stand and gave birth to her daughter Sharon, now 14. Cheryl says: 'He was the first boy to ever show me any attention and I had a one-night stand. But I can't regret it, because my daughter came along.' But with so many personal issues of her own, Sharon struggled with motherhood. She walked out on her daughter, leaving her own mother to care for her. Her doctors believed she had suffered a nervous breakdown. She gradually formed a bond with her daughter - but doctors then found two cancerous tumours on her ovary. They were removed, and she was told she would be unable to conceive again. But in January 2008, she fell pregnant for a second time with her son, Jack, now six. This time, the bond was instant and she adored him. Cheryl says: 'Jack made me see life through his eyes. He would cuddle me and say: "Mummy, I don't mind your prickles." 'His kindness melted my heart.' Cheryl with her son Jack, now six-years-old (left) and brother (right), called John, who taught her how to shave . Cheryl now has a great relationship with her children Sharon, 12, and Jack, six, pictured . But her relationship with Jack's father broke down, because, Cheryl says, he was unable to cope with her excess hair. She says: 'When we got together, he insisted he didn't mind. But no man likes to see their partner shaving their chest, boobs and chin. It drove us apart.' She has also been targeted by trolls on the internet. Following last year's Eurovision song contest, featuring bearded drag queen act Conchita Wurst, she received Facebook messages saying: 'Did you see yourself on television last night?' and 'Can you see the resemblance?' Cheryl says: 'I had messages pushed through my door and I became too afraid even to go out. I lost my job and my self-esteem was very low. 'But I got lots of support too. People from all over the world apologised for what was said to me. Even Conchita Wurst sent me a message saying "I really apologise, you shouldn't be penalised." 'We are all unique. People should judge a person by who they are, not what they look like.' The Morecambe mother-of-two is pictured with her sisters Sheridan (left) and Danielle (right) Cheryl has constantly campaigned for treatment for women whose lives are blighted by the condition. She set up the Inspiration Foundation forum and support group, which currently has 7,000 girls and women with PCOS as members, and has had support from Edwina Currie, Kym Marsh and Ted Robbins. Cheryl also has a campaign page called Stand Up To PCOS. She has now finally received confirmation that she will receive the funding for the treatment. She says: 'My daughter, Sharon, gave me a hug for the first time in years. I hope this might bring us closer. 'Jack says he loves me and my prickles. He doesn't mind how I look. 'This isn't cosmetic. I have a disfigurement. It's horrendous that I've had to wait so long for it. 'I just want to concentrate on the future now. I can't wait to be a real girl at last.'

Cheryl Howe, 32, was diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome at age 12 . Morecambe mother-of-two fought for six years for treatment on the NHS . Even Conchita Wurst sent her a note of support after abuse from trolls . Has now been told she'll receive more than £10k in funding .

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Richie Benaud’s family have been offered a state funeral after Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott called his death the ‘greatest loss for cricket since the loss of Don Bradman’. The former Australia captain and legendary broadcaster died on Wednesday at the age of 84 following a battle with skin cancer. Abbott said: ‘There would be very few Australians who have not passed a summer in the company of Richie Benaud. Richie Benaud was one of cricket's great personalities and will be remembered for his dry wit and knowledge . Benaud was the voice of cricket for generations, commentating in his native Australia and for the BBC . Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott has offered Benaud's family a state funeral . Benaud, pictured on his wedding day to wife Daphne, and during his time as Australia captain . Benaud was a daring captain and became the first cricketer to score 2,000 runs and take 200 wickets in Tests . ‘He was the accompaniment of an Australian summer, his voice was even more present than the chirping of the cicadas in our suburbs and towns, and that voice, tragically, is now still. But we remember him with tremendous affection.’ State funerals in Australia are generally reserved for politicians. Even Bradman himself turned down the offer of one before his death in 2001. But such is the esteem in which Benaud was held, both as an engaging all-round cricketer – he took 248 Test wickets with his leg-breaks and scored 2,201 runs – and as a commentator, that Abbott has been moved to make an exception. David Gower, Geoffrey Boycott and Benaud assembled a formidable line-up for the BBC in 1995 . A master with the microphone to his lips, Benaud also was well aware of the power of silence . The tributes continued on Friday to a man routinely referred to as ‘the voice of cricket’. His fellow leg-spinner Shane Warne said, ‘For me it was an honour and a privilege to call you a close friend and mentor’, while Sachin Tendulkar described his death as a ‘great loss to the world of cricket’. Australia’s Test captain Michael Clarke praised Benaud for helping ‘the Australian team have the attitude where they wanted to win. He played the game the right way’. One of Clarke’s predecessors, Steve Waugh, said: ‘His legacy to the game will always live on.’ The veteran Australian radio commentator Jim Maxwell said: ‘He has been the most influential, revered and respected person in the game for 50 years. As Australian captain he never lost a series. As a commentator he was precise, authoritative and deliciously understated.’ Benaud, pictured in 2006 during the launch of his book My Take on Cricket, was widely respected and loved . Benaud pays tribute to Australian media mogul and cricket pioneer Kerry Packer after his death in 2005 . ON COMMENTATING . 'What I want most from being a television commentator is to be able to feel that, when I say something, I am talking to friends.' 'My mantra is: put your brain into gear and if you can add to what's on the screen then do it, otherwise shut up.' 'The key thing was to learn the value of economy with words and to never insult the viewer by telling them what they can already see.' 'Out in the field, you haven't got anyone whispering into your ear saying all sorts of things, you've got to do it yourself.' ON CAPTAINCY . 'The hallmark of a great captain is the ability to win the toss, at the right time.' 'Captaincy is 90 per cent luck and 10 per cent skill. But don't try it without that 10 per cent.' ON BATTING . 'Bruce Reid is not the worst batsman there is at international level but those who are worse would not need to hire the Myer Music Bowl to hold a convention.' 'Glenn McGrath dismissed for two, just ninety-eight runs short of his century.' 'He's not quite got hold of that one. If he had, it would have gone for nine.' ON BOWLING . 'A bleeding ring finger at the end of every training session was not only normal but essential for my development as a wrist spinner.' 'Your wrist must be cocked, but not stiffly cocked.' 'You must always look where you want to land it. If I offered you 10,000 dollars to hit a tin can, you'd never take your eyes off it.' ON TWENTY20 CRICKET . 'If any form of game can pull 20,000 spectators into a game of cricket it's great for the sport. I think it's wonderful.' 'As long as the people who run the game have brains and keep three forms of the game I think it will be terrific.' ON SHANE WARNE'S 'BALL OF THE CENTURY . 'Gatting has absolutely no idea what has happened to it. Still doesn't know.' ON 1981's 'UNDERARM BOWLING' SCANDAL . 'A disgraceful performance from a captain who got his sums wrong. It should never be permitted to happen again. One of the worst things I have ever seen done on a cricket field.' MISCELLANEOUS . 'The slow-motion replay doesn't show how fast the ball was really travelling.' 'A cricket ground is a flat piece of earth with some buildings around it.' 'He's usually a good puller - but he couldn't get it up that time.' 'Cricket has changed for the better ... it's because of what happened then, cricket is so strong now.'

Richie Benaud passed away aged 84 on Friday . Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott has paid tribute to Richie Benaud . State funerals in Australia are usually reserved for politicians . Bradman turned down opportunity to have state funeral before his death . CLICK HERE for more Benaud tributes .

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Police are investigating claims by a former royal footman that palace aides tried to force him into an orgy, it was revealed yesterday. Christopher Lawler said he was pinned to a chair and groped by a male member of staff on his first day working at Clarence House. The ordeal left him in tears and he left the job the same day. He finally decided to contact palace officials again last year after inquiries began into alleged cover-ups of child sex abuse by a VIP paedophile ring in the 1970s and 80s. Police are investigating claims made by a former royal footman that Clarence House aides tried to force him into an orgy in the 1970s . But his complaints were ignored for months before the police were finally notified, he claims. Mr Lawler, now 64, said the attempted abuse at the Queen Mother’s London residence happened in January 1978 when he was 27. He said he was accosted after he walked into a bedroom to look for a pen on his first shift. Two men offered him a drink before two other men joined them – one a senior member of staff, he said. He was asked if he was gay before a younger man took his trousers off and began performing a sex act on himself. ‘That prompted another guy to put his hand on my leg and then he grabbed me,’ he told the Sunday People. ‘I was staggered. The younger man then came up behind me and gripped me, holding me in the chair. Mr Lawler worked at Clarence House when the Queen Mother used it as her London residence . ‘They were trying to undo my trousers but I managed to jump up and burst out of the room.’ Afterwards, Mr Lawler said he was followed by two men and threatened to keep quiet. A complaint he made that day allegedly drew an angry response from Clarence House – so he packed his bags immediately. Mr Lawler, a former Port of Liverpool police officer, said he was ‘haunted’ by the incident for years. After hearing about the probe into historical cases of child abuse last year he wrote to the Palace, but was twice rebuffed. Months later the complaint was finally passed to Scotland Yard. A retired royal aide, who is now in his 80s, was reportedly interviewed but denied he was involved because he was working for the Queen in Balmoral at the time. Mr Lawler has now been told by the Palace that the Royal Household would work ‘exhaustively and co-operatively’ with any police probe. A police spokesman said it would be inappropriate to comment ‘as investigations continue’.

Christopher Lawler claims he was pinned to a chair and groped by staff . He left job at Clarence House the same day as alleged incident in 1978 . Mr Lawler, now 68, claims he reported his account but was twice ignored . The palace is now 'cooperating' with police to investigate historic claims .

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This video shows the horrifying moment a three-legged cat was mauled to death by two savage dogs in a brutal attack. The disabled cat, called Freeman, was sitting in its front garden when the two dogs pounced, dragging the terrified cat on to its neighbour's lawn before tearing into the family pet. Police are now investigating after a person, who appears to be a woman, pulls up in a blue car and collects the hounds - leaving the cat to die in agony. Scroll down for video . Mauled to death: Two dogs tore apart a three-legged cat in a brutal attack captured on CCTV . Family pet: Freeman the cat died in the neighbour's front garden in Tarring, West Sussex, after the brutal attack . A woman (top of picture, exiting a blue car) appears to call over the dogs before walking off, leaving the disabled cat to die in agony . The 90-second attack was captured on CCTV by a neighbour who passed the footage on to the cat's owner Tracy Lynch, from Tarring, West Sussex, and the police. Ms Lynch, a 44-year-old mother-of-three, had owned the RSPCA rescue cat since 2004 and was devastated after watching the horrific video. 'To find out he had been savaged by the dogs and the owners had not done anything is just completely callous,' she said. 'That's what's most distressing for us that they didn't do anything to check on the cat. 'My youngest son was completely distraught. This is the first family pet he's lost and he was in floods of tears.' A police spokesman said the large dogs, which were running loose, were possibly Dobermans and were collected by someone who turned up in a blue car. Left for dead: The 90-second attack was captured on CCTV by a neighbour who passed the footage on to the cat's owner . Devastating: The disabled cat, called Freeman, was laying in its front garden when the two dogs pounced . The attack took place in Terry Rickards' front garden as he was away last week. He said: 'It amazes and sickens me that no attempt was made either at the time the dogs were recovered, or at a later stage, to check on the state of the cat. 'As far as I am aware, no attempt has been made since by the dog owners to seek the owners of the cat. It's a pretty horrific attack really.' Ms Lynch added: 'He would go around the neighbourhood and everyone knew him. He was a real character. 'I think the neighbours will miss him out and about.'

Horrifying CCTV footage shows two dogs tearing into a three-legged cat . Dogs dragged family pet into a garden before mauling it to death . A woman arrives and calls the dogs away but leaves the cat to die in agony . WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT .

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HSBC has apologised after a link on its official website directed visitors to a pornographic page. Anyone trying to access the bank's page for the Young Entrepreneur Awards - which has since been shut down - was greeted by images of women posing naked or having sex. The porn site took over the address after the awards were scrapped in 2011 and the organisers allowed its registration on HSBC.com.hk to retire. Blunder: HSBC has apologised after a link on its official website directed visitors to a pornographic page (pictured) For that reason, the website's URL address which would usually connect to a third-party website transferred visitors to the porn business instead, a banking source told the South China Morning Post. HSBC yesterday removed the hyperlink from its main website after realising its embarrassing mistake. A spokesman denied the bank had any associations with the external site and offered its apology to the public. In a public statement dated April 20, HSBC said 'a link to an external third-party website has been removed' from its community projects webpage. It added: 'HSBC is not in any way associated with the external third-party website. HSBC would like to apologise to the public for any inconvenience caused.' The banking giant insisted its website remained secure. HSBC's internet banking service allows customers to check their account balances, transfer funds, and apply for loans and insurance, among others. Embarrassing: The porn site took over the Young Entrepreneurs Wards page after they were scrapped in 2011 and the organisers allowed its registration to retire (Hong Kong branch pictured)

Graphic images appeared on defunct Young Entrepreneurs Awards sites . Pornographic site took over address after the page was shut down in 2011 . HSBC has since apologised for error and denied association with the page .

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Celtic's ambitions of persuading Manchester City to release Jason Denayer for another loan deal at Parkhead next season are well documented. But what you wish for and what you get are often oceans apart and so may be the case regarding Denayer after the pronouncements from City on Thursday. Put simply, manager Manuel Pellegrini has confessed that his club's young Academy players are not yet ready to step into his first-team squad. Therefore the likes of Denayer may soon find themselves returning from loan deals to fill the gap. Jason Denayer has impressed while playing for Celtic on loan this season from Manchester City . Celtic are keen to retain the services of the 19-year-old Belgian defender, but face an uphill struggle to do so . City manager Manuel Pellegrini has confirmed that the club are looking to invest in homegrown talent . Pellegrini's comments confirm that City will be required to invest heavily in 'homegrown' talent this summer. Current Premier League regulations require clubs to carry a minimum eight homegrown players, a group which can include youngsters who have spent three of their formative years at an English club. Denayer falls into this category despite hailing from Belgium - making him all the more attractive to City next season. Pellegrini said: 'I think about the Academy, we must be patient. This club build all these things because young players are important. 'Maybe it's not so easy for young players, especially at big clubs, to play in the first team, with the professional squad. 'I'm sure in the future we will have very important players coming from the Academy, they will be part of the squad. 'But it's important to be patient, important to have years of working the same way. But you never know. Maybe some talented young players can do it before.' Denayer would obviously fit the bill. A number of young City professionals, including PSV's Karim Rekik and Marcos Lopes with Lille, are on loan and may be brought back to plug some of the holes next season. Celtic pair Virgil van Dijk (left) and Jason Denayer (right) arrive in Milan ahead of the Europa League tie .

Jason Denayer has impressed for Celtic while on loan this season . The Parkhead outfit are keen to keen to sign the youngster permanently and hope that parent club Manchester City will release him . However, City boss Manuel Pellegrini has confirmed that the club are looking to strengthen their homegrown talent pool . Denayer, 19, entered City's youth academy in 2013 and fits the bill .

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Jack Wilshere can be the future of Arsenal’s midfield, but his injury record could turn him into another Abou Diaby, fears club legend Ray Parlour. Wilshere was on the bench against Reading at Wembley on Saturday after five months out through injury. And Parlour believes that the 23-year-old’s fitness record is the one thing holding him back from reaching his undoubted potential. Jack Wilshere, on the bench next to Theo Walcott and Mathieu Flamini, for Arsenal's match against Reading . Wilshere, the England international, is pictured in training for Arsenal earlier this month . ‘I think he’s the future of the club,’ said Parlour. ‘I think if he stays fit, he’s a quality player, there’s no doubt about that. ‘The way he goes past players, the way he links up with people, I definitely think he’s got a big role to play. ‘But again, the big question mark is can he stay fit? Look at Abou Diaby. Diaby’s a terrific player. But look at him, the injuries the last few years. ‘The big burning question is can Wilshere have a full season without being injured for a long period, like he hasn’t had for the last three or four seasons.’ The 23-year-old pictured in action for Arsenal's Under-21s against Reading at the Emirates earlier in April . Wilshere is at the heart of a core of players at the Emirates which has now reached the FA Cup final for the second year in a row, and are approaching maturity as a group. And although the Premier League title may be out of their reach, Parlour believes that Arsene Wenger’s squad, with the right additions, could be ready to finally push for top honours again. ‘What I like about the squad is that they’ve got good youngsters - Oxlade-Chamberlain, Chambers and Bellerin - coming through, but the main nucleus of players are a good age,' added Parlour, talking at the Carlsberg People’s Pundit final. ‘They’re not too old, they’re in their prime now, they’ve got the experience. So those sort of players, people like Ozil, Ramsey, Sanchez, Wilshere if he’s fit, they’ve got that nucleus. Ray Parlour, who won three championships with Arsenal, has backed Wilshere to be the future of the club . ‘It’ll need a couple of big signings, but if they can get them, I’m sure they’ll be a lot closer to Chelsea next season in the Premier League, and in the Champions League they can go the extra couple of rounds and get to the final,' said Parlour, at the Boot Camp stage of The People's Pundit, championed by Carlsberg – the Official Beer of the England team and the Premier League. After months of scouring the country, The People's Pundit has narrowed down its search to five football fans in with a chance of winning their big break on talkSPORT on the last day of the Barclays Premier League season. Those five – a call centre worker, a personal trainer, a sales director, a production runner, and a furniture upholsterer – were put through their paces under the famous Wembley arch by punditry legends Jeff Stelling, Mark Saggers and Ray Parlour in the final race to see who will become The People's Pundit. Parlour, who won three FA Cups under Arsene Wenger, was also full of praise of the Gunners' FA Cup final opponents Aston Villa, and their boss Tim Sherwood. The former Tottenham boss – who grew up an Arsenal fan – has steered Villa away from the relegation dogfight and into their first Cup final for 15 years, and Parlour backed him to be named manager of the season if he triumphs at Wembley. Parlour won the FA Cup under Arsene Wenger three times, including in 2002 when he scored a stunning goal . Frenchman Diaby's promising career has been hit by a host of injuries . ‘I played with him at England, he always a great lad, always had a good football brain on him, and he’s certainly delivering the goods at the moment,’ said Parlour. ‘He’s certainly got something going for him, and I’d be amazed if Villa do go down, with the momentum they’ve got. ‘If he can keep the club up and lead them next season in the Premier League, and if he can win the FA Cup as well, it’s a great season. If they can come fourth from bottom this season, and win the cup, he’s got to be near enough for manager of the year.’ The Carlsberg Fan Squad is all about making football better for fans. That's why If Carlsberg did pundits, they'd probably be fans just like you. To find out more about the People's Pundit finalists, vote for your favourite, and find out which will win their big break on talkSPORT on the last day of the Premier League season, head to ThePeoplesPundit.co.uk #PeoplesPundit. Carlsberg is the official beer of the England team and the Premier League.

Jack Wilshere has not played for Arsenal since November after limping off at the Emirates following a tackle from Manchester United's Paddy McNair . His career has been plagued by injuries, but former Arsenal midfielder Ray Parlour believes he is the future of the club . Parlour also reckons Arsenal can push Chelsea for the title next season . READ: Arsenal will help Abou Diaby get back on track, even if he leaves . Winterburn: Klopp is perfect for Arsenal but give Wenger is the right man .

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A marathon runner stopped one and a half miles before reaching the finishing line - to propose to his girlfriend. Romantic Ben Parsons, 34, of Brighton, East Sussex, stunned girlfriend Anna Jefferson, 36, by getting down on one knee after running 24 and a half miles. She was watching her boyfriend run in the Brighton marathon with their children Nancy, three, and Thomas, 11 months. Ben Parson, 34, paused in the middle of the Brighton marathon and proposed to his surprised girlfriend, Anna Jefferson, 36 . Anna feared her boyfriend was struggling when he started to slow down on Hove seafront, because she was unaware of his proposal plan. Ben then got down on one knee and popped the question and Anna said yes, before Ben ran onward towards the finishing line, still managing to get a personal best timing and completing his sixth Brighton Marathon in 3hrs 36min. Ben, a media law lecturer at the University of Brighton, carried the ring in his bum bag and waited to spot Anna in the crowd on Sunday. He said: 'I wanted to do something romantic to surprise Anna and the marathon has such a feelgood, loved-up atmosphere anyway so I knew it would be the perfect time. Ben Parson had already run 24.5 miles of the 26.2-mile Brighton marathon when he stopped to propose to girlfriend and mother of his two children, Anna Parsons . At the time, Anna had been stood in the crowds with children Nancy, three, and Thomas, 11 months . 'Judging by the look on her face, she was certainly surprised. 'Once Anna had said 'yes' and we'd had a big sweaty hug I had to get on the move again so my legs wouldn't seize up. 'As I ran off I got a big cheer from the crowd. It felt like the climax of a minor British rom-com. 'I had an extra spring in my step for the last mile and a half.' 'As I ran off I got a big cheer from the crowd. It felt like the climax of a minor British rom-com': After Anna said yes, Ben carried on with the marathon . He said that the pressure of the proposal spurred him on and brought the finishing line a bit closer. But he joked: 'If I hadn't seen her in the crowd maybe I would have just carried on to the end and taken the ring back to Argos.' Anna, who works for Arts Council England, and has been dating Ben since they met at City College Brighton in 2002, said she never expected the proposal. She said: 'There had been a guy just before him who had got a cramp and had to stop for his friends to massage his leg. Newly-engaged: The happy couple are stood after the surprise proposal with their two children . 'Then Ben started slowing down and I thought 'oh god he's going to collapse or something'. 'I had no idea what he was planning. 'In hindsight he had suggested before that I wear something nice so we could go out for something to eat afterwards. I should really have twigged when he asked me to take his brogues in the bottom of the pram. 'Who wears brogues after running a marathon?'

Ben Parsons, 34, from Brighton, proposed to girlfriend Anna Jefferson, 36 . Parsons had already run 24.5 miles of the 26.2 mile marathon . Parson still managed to beat his personal best and finished in 3hrs 36mins .

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A 1-year-old girl who was shot in the head in a drive-by shooting outside Seattle has died. A spokeswoman for Harborview Medical Center says the girl was brain dead and care was withdrawn Saturday night. Police say Malijah Grant was shot in the head Thursday afternoon while sitting in a car seat in the back of a silver Chevrolet Impala at an intersection in Kent, Washington. Her parents were in the front seat when police say a black car pulled alongside, and the driver and a passenger in that vehicle opened fire before driving off. Heartbreaking: Malijah Grant, 1, was taken off life support on Saturday after she was shot in the head in a Thursday drive-by shooting outside Seattle . Authorities have said they don't believe the shooting was random, though neither parent was injured, notes q13fox.com. Two male suspects are now being sought by police. The investigation is a 'top priority for the Kent Police Department and all of our available resources are being utilized towards this investigation,' police said in a news release Friday night. 'This does not appear to be a random incident at this time and we continue to follow all leads that present themselves.' This was a change from previous days when police had said the shooting came as a result of a road rage incident turned violent. Horrific: Malijah was sitting in the back of this silver Chevy Impala (left) with her parents up front when around 5 shots were fired Thursday afternoon . Heart-wrenching: Malijah's relatives, including her aunt (right), were heard sobbing and screaming, including one enraged woman (left) who cried out: 'I want revenge!' Police said the shooting was preceded by some sort of an exchange between the occupants of the black sedan and the silver Chevy. Linda Johnston, who lives nearby, ran outside after she heard gunshots. 'I was sitting in my bedroom here and heard the shots. 'Bam, bam, bam, bam, bam,'' she told Seattle television station KOMO. 'The baby was on the ground, and other people were doing CPR on the baby, and the mother was in hysterics and the dad was in hysterics, too.' Also seen in wrenching footage from the scene was one woman who was heard screaming 'I want revenge!' into a cellular phone. Not random: Police said the shooting was preceded by some sort of an exchange between the occupants of the black sedan and the silver Chevy and initially believed it was a road rage incident gone wrong .

Malijah Grant was allowed to die on Saturday after she was shot while sitting in the back seat of her parents' car Thursday outside Seattle . Authorities initially believed it was a road rage incident turned violent but now say the shooting was not random .

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The televised debate between Democratic candidates running for mayor of Philadelphia came to a crashing halt on Tuesday, when 74-year-old Lynne Abraham collapsed on stage. It was only 10 minutes into the hour-long debate when Abraham was heard falling as Senator Anthony Williams answered a question, and the camera panned over to see the former Philadelphia District Attorney lying helpless on the floor. Mayoral candidate Nelson Diaz quickly came to Abraham's aide and helped her stand up when she regained consciousness. Scroll down for video . Philadelphia mayoral candidate Lynne Abraham (left) collapsed on stage 10 minutes into Tuesday night's hour-long debate between Democratic candidates . The former Philadelphia District Attorney Abraham allegedly suffered a momentary drop in blood pressure. She sat out the rest of the debate . The debate was paused as a doctor evaluated Abraham backstage and told her she probably suffered from a sudden drop in blood pressure due to the unforgiving stage lights. While Abraham was anxious to get back on stage and finish the debate, the doctor ordered her against returning. Speaking to reporters after her fall, Abraham said she was embarrassed but feeling well and that the incident won't impact her campaign. 'How'd you like my opening act?' Abraham joked to reporters. 'Nothing like fainting on stage.' Speaking to reporters after the fall, Abraham appeared to be in good spirits and said she would not let the incident impact her campaign. Pictured on the right before speaking to reporters after the fall . Describing the incident, Abraham said she was on a riser when she 'leaned over to look at [Williams] and the lights went out.' She said she has never fainted before. 'It just happened at an inopportune time. It's a little bit embarrassing but I fell gracefully. I didn't hurt anything I'm fine,' she said. Despite missing most of the debate, the fall appears to have had a strangely positive affect for Abraham. In a poll conducted after the debate, 54 per cent of participants said they would vote for Abraham in the Democratic primary, scheduled for May 19. Abraham appeared to be healthy on stage just before the debate began Tuesday night at Philadelphia's Kimmel Center. Pictured on the left, next to mayor candidate Nelson Diaz . After Abraham was taken off stage, the debate continued between the remaining candidates. From left to right: Abraham, Nelson Diaz, Jim Kenney, Doug Oliver, Milton Street and Senator Anthony Williams . That's likely good news to her campaign managers, since Abraham has been having a hard time raising enough money to compete with front-runners Williams and Jim Kenney, according to Philly.com. NBC 10 Philadelphia will host two more debates between the Democratic candidates before the primary next month. After Abraham was taken off stage, the debate continued between remaining candidates Nelson Diaz, Jim Kenney, Doug Oliver, Milton Street and Senator Anthony Williams.

Candidate Lynne Abraham says she suffered a momentary drop in blood pressure and that it's never happened before . While a doctor kept her from returning to the debate, the 74-year-old former district attorney says she will not let the incident affect her campaign .

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Horror: Shiva, 11, was reportedly beaten to death for stealing another's boy's pencil and eraser . The head teacher of an Indian school has been arrested after he was accused of beating an 11-year-old pupil to death for stealing another's boy's pencil and eraser. Lalit Verma is said to have launched into a furious assault on a boy named only as Shiva after the stolen items were discovered in the boy's bag at Dwarika Prasad School in Railamau village. The alleged beating was so severe that the child complained of a severe stomach ache and began vomiting blood once he arrived home. An ambulance was called but by the time Shiva got to nearby Fatehpur Hospital his condition deteriorated and he was declared dead on arrival. Verman has been charged with culpable homicide not amounting to murder and detained for questioning, the Times of India reported. The child's body has now been taken for post-mortem to establish the cause of death, but police told reporters that it is likely he died of internal bleeding. Police superintendent OP Singh said Shiva's father had filed a report with officers in Biddupur relating to the 'unnatural' death of his son. Further legal action can only take place once an official verdict on the nature of Shiva's death has been established and recorded. For his part the headteacher has reportedly admitting slapping Shiva while questioning him about the stolen stationary. Location: Lalit Verma is said to have launched into a furious assault on a boy named only as Shiva after the stolen items were discovered in the boy's bag at Dwarika Prasad School in Railamau village (pictured) According to First Post, the incident is not the first time the head teacher has been accused of using 'extreme' corporal punishment on his young students. There are also numerous other reports of young Indian boys being beaten to death by teachers. In the city of Burdwan, West Bengal, a nine-year-old complained of a stomach ache and died just hours after his private tutor reportedly beat him with a stick to failing to answer a question. Elsewhere, in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, a young boy is said to have been beaten and thrown out of a window onto a busy road when his parents failed to pay school fees on time. The child is understood to have died shortly afterwards.

Boy named Shiva was found in possession of stolen stationary items . Teacher reported him to school's headmaster for a formal investigation . Lalit Verma reportedly launched in to a furious assault on the young boy . Shiva later complained of a bad stomach ache and started vomiting blood . Ambulance was called but the 11-year-old died before reaching a hospital .

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Michael Vaughan has re-affirmed his interest in taking on the newly created role of director of England cricket - but only if he feels he can make a difference. A new post has been opened after Paul Downton lost his job as the England and Wales Cricket Board's managing director of cricket on Wednesday, with the job title also scrapped. Instead ECB chief executive Tom Harrison is keen to have Downton's replacement focus solely on performances, rather than administration duties, which has brought a number of former England captains into the fray. Michael Vaughan has re-affirmed his interest in taking on the newly created role of director of England cricket . Ashes 2005 winning skipper Vaughan is among the early frontrunners for the new role with the ECB . Ashes 2005 winning skipper Vaughan is among the early frontrunners although the former Yorkshire batsman admitted in his column with the Daily Telegraph he would need to know more about the role before committing. Vaughan, who since retirement has been a pundit and commentator for numerous media outlets, said: 'It will take honesty and unity to make a change. In (incoming ECB chairman) Colin Graves and Tom Harrison we have a chance to change English cricket and admit our problems. 'Let us finally do it. Stop looking at what your own county needs and ask what is best for English cricket moving forward and what is right for the England team to sustain a proper period of success. Paul Downton lost his job as the England and Wales Cricket Board's managing director of cricket . 'For the first time since retiring six years ago I am open to a conversation with the ECB. I am passionate about English cricket. I love the game and I always want England to move forward and be successful. 'I have a vision for the game and I think I will be one of many ex-players who will be more than willing to talk to the ECB to see what exactly the role is and how much influence it will wield over the future structure of our game. 'The brief has to be wider and more powerful than Paul's to have any real impact on England.'

Michael Vaughan wants to get new role of director of England cricket . But he says he will only do so if he feels he can make a difference . Paul Downton lost his job as manager director of cricket on Wednesday .

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The Volkswagen Westfalia Camper is associated with the Seventies, the Summer of Love and nature-loving hippies. Now the iconic van is about to get greener because the bus is being reborn as an electric vehicle, a Volkswagen board member revealed. No images of the new vehicle have yet been released, but Dr Heinz-Jakob Neusser suggested that battery packs would be hidden under the vehicle's floor and a small electric motor will drive its front wheels. The iconic Volkswagen Westfalia Camper (pictured here including an extendable roof) is about to get greener, because the bus will be reborn as an electric vehicle, a Volkswagen board member revealed . The Volkswagen Westfalia Camper ceased production in 2003, and while VW has rolled out two concept 'microbuses' in recent years, neither have the charm or iconic good looks of its original. Speaking at the New York International Auto Show, Dr Neusser didn’t give any specific design details away, but said that the new version will share some features with the Westfalia Camper, because the placement of the motor and batteries will allow designers to borrow aspects of the original 1950s design. Speaking at the New York International Auto Show, Dr Neusser didn’t give any specific design details away, but said that the new version will share at least three key features with the Westfalia Camper. Volkswagen has unveiled two prototype 'microbuses' including the Bulli (pictured) in recent years . No images of the new vehicle have yet been released, but Dr Heinz-Jakob Neusser suggested that battery packs would be hidden under the floor in the vehicle and a small electric motor will drive its front wheels, making the new Camper van more environmentally friendly than its predecessor (an example is pictured) No images or name has been announced for the Westfalia Camper version 2.0. It's expected to be an electric vehicle with batteries stashed beneath the floor. A small electric motor will drive its front wheels. Compact technology will enable designers to keep 1950s features. A concept is expected to be revealed in two to five years’ time. 'It’s easy to bring battery space into such a vehicle, because you can put them under the floor. We have these systems already,' he told AutoExpress. By eliminating the need for a conventional petrol engine, VW's designers could position the cabin further forward, to mimic the layout of the original. Engineers are currently working on the concept car and Dr Neusser said that the design will go into production if it’s financially viable. It's expected that the concept will be revealed in two to five years time. The German automaker resurrected its beloved Beetle in 1997, after various iterations of the model were made for over six decades, between 1938 and 2003, suggesting it may repeat this success story with the VW Camper. Engineers are currently working on the concept car and Dr Neusser said that the design will go into production if it’s financially viable. VW also unveiled four prototype Beetles at the US auto show, including the orange Beetle Wave (pictured) which features fabric patterns from the 1950s and 60s as well as a wooden dashboard . It unveiled four new concepts for its Beetle car, including two coupés and two cabriolets. One of them is the Beetle Cabriolet Denim, which comes in ‘stonewashed blue metallic’ with a denim-like texture on the soft roof, while the orange Beetle Wave features fabric patterns from the 1950s and 60s as well as a wooden dashboard, which the company says ‘reflects the American spirit on the East and West coast beaches of the USA’. The Beetle Pink Edition is simply pink, but the R-Line Concept is a sporty version with a 2.0 TSI engine, wrap-around body panelling, a black diffuser and large rear spoiler. The Beetle R-Line Concept is a sporty version with a 2.0 TSI engine, wrap-around body panelling, a black diffuser and large rear spoiler .

VW Westfalia Camper was designed in the 1950s and discontinued in 2003 . New electric version is set to get batteries hidden under the floor . Design hasn't yet been revealed but it will share details with the original . Engineers are making a concept but it's not certain if the van will be sold .

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Malaysia has passed a controversial terror law aimed at tackling growing support for Islamic State extremists in the country in a move opponents denounced as a harsh blow for civil rights. The Prevention of Terrorism Act - passed in the capital Kuala Lumpur yesterday - officially enables authorities to detain suspected terrorists for two years without charge or trial. But it also allows for the authorities to apply for unlimited extensions after those two years expire - something that will be decided by a government-appointed terrorism board, not a judge and jury. The bill effectively reintroduces the controversial prospect of indefinite detention without trial in Malaysia - something Prime Minister Najib Razak originally repealed in 2012. Rise: Malaysian police said in January they had arrested a total of 120 people with suspected links or sympathies to the Islamic State terror group (pictured), or who had sought to travel to war-torn Syria or Iraq . Razak's political opponents and human rights groups had urged for the bill to be withdrawn, claiming it is 'open to abuse and is a grievous blow to democracy'. Human Rights Watch described it as 'a giant step backwards for human rights'. The legislation was passed after midnight, following 15 hours of debate, according to media reports. Its passage was not in doubt due to the ruling regime's majority in parliament. Authorities have expressed increasing alarm in the wake of ISIS' bloody jihad in Syria, which police say has drawn dozens of recruits from traditionally moderate, Muslim-majority Malaysia. Yesterday police said 17 people, including two who recently returned from Syria, had been arrested on suspicion of plotting terror attacks in Kuala Lumpur. No further details were given. International: Malaysian authorities have expressed increasing alarm in the wake of ISIS' bloody jihad in Syria, which police say has drawn dozens of recruits from traditionally moderate, Muslim-majority Malaysia . Police said in January they had arrested a total of 120 people with suspected Islamic State links or sympathies, or who had sought to travel to Syria or Iraq. They also said 67 Malaysians were known at the time to have gone abroad to join IS jihadists, and that five had died fighting for the movement. The terrorism act has heightened worries in Malaysia over a deepening crackdown on civil liberties launched by the government in the wake of a 2013 election setback. The ruling United Malays National Organisation has been in charge since 1957, but faces possible defeat at the hands of an opposition that has campaigned against government corruption and alleged abuse of power. Dozens of government critics, including opposition politicians, academics, activists, and journalists, have been hit with sedition or other charges after criticising the regime. Leader: The bill effectively reintroduces the controversial prospect of indefinite detention without trial in Malaysia - something Prime Minister Najib Razak (pictured) originally repealed in 2012 . In particular, the terror legislation has revived concerns of a return to a previous draconian Internal Security Act that allowed detention without trial and was repeatedly used against opposition politicians. The ISA was scrapped in 2012 amid public pressure for political reform. 'The passage of this law is a giant step backwards for human rights in Malaysia that fundamentally calls into question the government's commitment to basic rights that are critical to the rule of law in a functioning democracy,' Human Rights Watch's deputy Asia director Phil Robertson said. 'Passage of this legislation raises serious concerns that Malaysia will return to practices of the past when government agents frequently used fear of indefinite detention to intimidate and silence outspoken critics.' The government did not immediately respond to a request for comment, but has said previously the law would not be used against anyone over their 'political' views.

Law allows police to hold suspects for two years without charge or trial . Government-appointed terror board can then decide to grant an extension . Opponents and human rights groups said the bill was 'open to abuse' and represents 'a giant step backwards for human rights' Law has been introduced to combat the growing threat of ISIS in Malaysia .

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Serie A champions Juventus want to strengthen their attacking options this summer with a big-money move for PSG striker Edinson Cavani, according to a report in Italy. Corriere dello Sport claim that Juve have a plan in place to sign the in-demand Uruguayan as they look to partner him with fellow South American Carlos Tevez. Cavani, who played for Italian sides Palermo and Napoli before joining PSG in a £50million deal in 2013, has admitted his frustration at being played out of position under Laurent Blanc. PSG striker Edinson Cavani (left) is a target for Juventus according to Italian newspaper Corriere dello Sport . Manchester United also hold an interest in Cavani, pictured in action against Marseille last weekend . He told Canal Plus: 'The only concern that I have ever spoken about is that I was recruited to play as a striker with (Zlatan) Ibrahimovic and it has not always been the case. 'There is a long series of games where I have not scored in Ligue 1 but that can happen. In France, people judge me as a lone striker, but I do not play in that position.' Former Manchester United boss David Moyes attempted to sign Cavani before he joined PSG and the Old Trafford club remain interested in acquiring him when the transfer window reopens. Louis van Gaal is hoping to bring two new strikers to Old Trafford this summer with Radamel Falcao unlikely to turn his loan move into a permanent one and Robin van Persie being eyed by both Juve and Inter Milan. United appear to have an advantage over Juventus in their pursuit of Cavani after the player's agent, Claudio Anelucci, admitted that a move to England or Spain was most likely. Cavani (left) has admitted that he is concerned about playing out of position under Laurent Blanc (right) Cavani's agent Claudio Anelucci says his client is most likely to move to England or Spain this summer . He told Gazzetta dello Sport: 'Is Cavani on the market? At this point it's a little early to say. 'Edi is under contract at Paris Saint-Germain and there are several factors that come into play with respect to his future.' 'Once the situation is clarified there are several different scenarios given that players like him, at his level of maturity, are coveted by the biggest clubs in Europe. 'The market would seem to suggest Spain or England - we can't say at the present time that an Italian club could participate in the bidding for Cavani.'

Juventus want PSG's Edinson Cavani according to Corriere dello Sport . The Italian newspaper claim that Cavani would partner Carlos Tevez . Manchester United are also interested in the Uruguayan striker . Cavani's agent has talked up a move to England or Spain this summer . READ: Manchester United consider Cavani transfer .

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The bodies of four people, including two young boys under the age of ten, were discovered in a Oklahoma home on Wednesday afternoon in what police suspect was a murder-suicide. The unidentified family - a 38-year-old mother, 42-year-old father and their two sons - apparently died from gunshot wounds. Tulsa police said 'based on the physical evidence inside the house', they believe the father killed his wife and children before using the gun on himself and are not seeking a suspect. Scroll down for video . A family of four, including two boys under the age of ten, was found dead in a home in Tulsa, Oklahoma . Tulsa police captain Matt McCord said the bodies may have been in the house for 'as many as two days' McCord said 'the physical evidence inside the house' indicates the father killed his wife, sons and himself . Officers found a handgun near the man's body, according to Tulsa World. Captain Matt McCord said the bodies may have been in the house 'as many as two days', based on when the four were last seen and a preliminary examination of phone records. Police found the bodies after the mother's employer requested a welfare check because she had not shown up to work for two days. They do not have a motive for the slaying, but McCord said the scene was difficult to process. He said: 'It's a tough deal for anybody to go through.' Neighbors said they were surprised by what happened and said the area is safe. Tulsa police officers found a handgun near the dead body of the father and are not seeking other suspects . Vinicio Perez said he walks his dog down the same street in the Stone Creek Farms development. Perez said he would sometimes see two children playing and bouncing around in the front yard of the home where the bodies were found. Perez told the Associated Press: 'I'm shocked. 'This place should be a place surrounded by security.' Perez's wife, Mercedes, said: 'I love this neighborhood. It's very quiet here.' Most every property in the neighborhood has a large fence, so kids can play or swim in privacy. Stephen Wiseman lived next door to the family for almost ten years. He said: They were wonderful, the most kind [and] gentle people you’d ever meet. 'Our kids played with them all day on Saturday, and … we saw the kids on Sunday.' Another neighbor reported hearing noises at the house late on Monday.

Tulsa detectives believe the father 'shot and killed the other individuals' Officers found handgun near his body and are not seeking other suspects . Bodies may have been in house for up to two days before being found . Officers discovered them on Wednesday afternoon during a welfare check .

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Nico Rosberg feels he may have handed Lewis Hamilton a psychological advantage with his post-Chinese Grand Prix outburst. Rosberg, however, concedes he would not do anything differently under the circumstances that materialised at the Shanghai International Circuit on Sunday. To make a complaint about Hamilton's slow driving was understandable given the situation, but to turn on his Mercedes team-mate during the post-race media conference was a sign the Briton has got under Rosberg's skin. Nico Rosberg has claimed that team-mate Lewis Hamilton has the mental edge over him after his outburst . Damon Hill, the 1996 world champion, upon hearing Rosberg's comments remarked the German had shot himself in the foot by publicly airing his grievances. It was a sign of weakness from Rosberg, who on Thursday conceded he had probably provided Hamilton with additional psychological ammunition. 'Maybe, because I'm standing here and I have to answer all these questions,' said Rosberg in the middle of a barrage from the press ahead of this weekend's Bahrain Grand Prix. 'But other than that, I would do it again because I felt the need to state the facts as there was a need to discuss things after that race. Everybody said that. 'That's it, I wouldn't do anything different, and except from being stood here in this room discussing it with you, it's a long time since I last discussed it. 'It's a thing of the past. I'm in Bahrain now and I'm here just to attack in a race car again. 'That's the best answer I can give, on the race track. I'm looking forward to it and that opportunity.' The British driver won the Chinese GP but came under fire from Rosberg for allegedly slowing on purpose . The matter was resolved in a post-race debrief involving the drivers and the team's top brass in motorsport boss Toto Wolff and executive technical director Paddy Lowe. But as to what would transpire should the same scenario occur again in the future, Rosberg said: 'It's so difficult because it's not a thing that's black or white. 'That's what makes all these scenarios difficult. Eventually, once the facts are analysed, there are still different opinions and it's going to be different from one race to the next.' Such a situation could become even more fluid should Ferrari manage to exert further pressure on Mercedes as the title race unfolds. Asked as to what the solution could be moving forward, the 29-year-old replied: 'It's always the same and it will not change. Damon Hill believes that Rosberg shot himself in the foot following his outburst about his Mercedes team-mate . 'It's an agreement we have when the team's one-two is under threat from another team then some management will be used to ensure that, and that might be at the disadvantage of one over the other. 'It becomes a team effort because we want to finish one-two and score the most possible points. 'So the more annoying a Ferrari becomes, the more likely those measures will be used - just like in China when Lewis was told to speed up.' Hamilton was publicly exonerated of any wrongdoing by Wolff and non-executive chairman Niki Lauda as he was merely controlling his pace at a point in the race when he was required to nurse his tyres. For his part, Hamilton has remained unruffled by Rosberg's comments, and does not feel there is any lingering animosity. 'We're moving forwards and we will reunite as a team this weekend and try to do a great job,' said Hamilton. Rosberg is yet to better Hamilton this season but insists he's already forgotten about their recent spat . 'There's no issue between me and Nico. We saw each other this morning and everything is good. 'There are going to be times when people are unhappy about some things, but we're grown-ups and we move past it.' There is no doubt Hamilton has Rosberg rattled as the former has now beaten the latter in nine of the last 10 races stretching back into last year. Rosberg knows he has to stop the rot, adding: 'It was very important to do that in Malaysia, and that was two races back, so that doesn't change. 'Every race is important, and he's 17 points ahead, so I need to get points back as soon as possible. That's clear, and it's not more important here or wherever. 'Last year he had a run of four wins at the beginning of the season, and right after that I had my best part of the year for quite a long time, so there's also that reference from last year.'

Nico Rosberg reckons Lewis Hamilton has the psychological advantage . Rosberg was unhappy with the British driver after the Chinese GP . However, the German insists that the disagreement is all forgotten .

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A former bomb disposal expert has won his battle with the bulge after shedding half his bodyweight after undergoing gastric bypass surgery. Steve Tempest-Mitchell, from Bradford, West Yorkshire, lost a whopping 16st after the surgery 14 months ago, which caused his stomach to shrink to the size of a tennis ball. The 56-year-old said he decided to go through with the operation after hitting 32st and struggling to control his Type 2 diabetes. Scroll down for video . Slim and trim: Steve Tempest-Mitchell says he has a new lease of life after slimming down from 32st to 16st . 'It was a case of going in for the surgery and hoping to come out the other side,' said the father-of-three. This was a life changing and life threatening decision for me to make. 'At 32st, it was not an easy decision as I had been turned down for the surgery two and a half years previously . 'It had got to a point where something had to be done because I was slowly killing myself. I was just waiting for something awful to happen and even needed psychiatric help.' Although he never indulged in binge-eating, Mr Tempest-Mitchell says he would eat smaller portions at regular intervals and was drinking around eight cans of cola a day. But the former bomb disposal expert hadn't always been big and he says that growing up, he lived an active lifestyle, regularly playing rugby and competing in wrestling. Flashback: Mr Tempest-Mitchell said he was almost a recluse when he was at his biggest (above) As he got older, he began to struggle with his weight thanks to a lifestyle of long-haul flights, business meetings and boozy evenings spent entertaining clients. Mr Tempest-Mitchell also had to contend with some highly stressful situations while working as a bomb disposal expert between 1996 and 2005 in Iraq and Afghanistan, where he was employed as a contractor with the Ministry of Defence. Using high-pressure water technology, he would set about the grim task of defusing bombs. 'It was a very stressful situation,' he explains. 'Not only have you got to handle the situation of defusing the threat of the bomb but you are in dangerous territory as well under guard from soldiers. Helping hand: The former bomb disposal expert said he needed to be pushed in a wheelchair to board a plane . 'We were very lucky as one of the bases we were stationed at was attacked by a rocket launcher just weeks after we left.' Mr Tempest-Mitchell, who is now a business development manager at a demolition and asbestos removal firm, said as the years went by, his weight crept up. 'I had a very active lifestyle before my work and life balance was disrupted and I began to not have time to eat right,' he said. 'I was never one of those people who would eat massive amounts of food where you are stunned by the amount but I did have small portions regularly. 'Ever since I was a child, I always drank coke. At one point, I was having between six to eight cans a day. I have had to completely cut coke out of my life as well as other fizzy drinks. I don't mind if I never have one again.' The father-of-three said his weight affected his self confidence and esteem . As a result of the weight gain, Mr Tempest-Mitchell almost became housebound at his heaviest and was forced to plan every trip out. His weight issues even affected his working life, as well as his confidence and self esteem. 'I was forced to park the car as close as possible to wherever I was going, if I couldn't, I'd have to turn back and go home,' he recalls. 'I was almost becoming a recluse as I was unable to visit sites for my work so instead worked from home. I was becoming a burden on my family, especially when we tried to go on holiday. I had to be taken to the plane by a buggy or wheelchair.' Fed up, he took the plunge and opted for surgery - a decision that coincided with him finding that he was about to become a grandfather. Both of his daughters, aged 26 and 36, were expecting babies. 'My one daughter came to see me while I was recovering from the operation and broke the news that she was pregnant,' said Mr Tempest-Mitchell, who also has a 34-year-old son. Although he never indulged in eating too many snacks, he said he would drink up to eight cans of coke a day . 'I was so thrilled as I knew the success of the surgery would allow me to be more active and enjoy spending time with them as they are growing up.' As well as losing more than a stone a month, he has also seen his waist shrink from 66 inches to 42 inches and his chest go down from 66 inches to 48 inches. 'Now I feel like I am a new man,' he said. 'I have the energy to play with my grandchildren, who are both nearly one, which I would not have been able to do before.'

Steve Tempest-Mitchell had gastric bypass surgery to shrink his stomach . The 56-year-old took drastic measure after tipping the scales at 32st . Bradford father-of-three was struggling to control diabetes . Almost housebound and was consuming eight cans of fizzy drinks a day . Had to be helped onto a plane in a wheelchair or special buggy .

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Chelsea are on course to becoming the most dominant title-winners in Premier League history as they prepare to break the record of most days at the summit of the table in a single season. Jose Mourinho's side have led the way since beating Everton 6-3 at Goodison Park on August 30, after Tottenham had led the table following the first two rounds of games. The Blues have been top for 230 days as of Friday April 10, although they did share the lead with Manchester City for nine days in January after a statistical quirk saw the two sides exactly level on points, goal difference and goals scored. Chelsea players celebrate as they beat Stoke City 2-1 in the Premier League last Saturday . Jose Mourinho could lead his side to become the most dominant in a single Premier League season . Steve Bruce (left) and Bryan Robson lift the trophy after Manchester United led the way for a record 262 days during the 1993/94 Premiership season . Manchester United 1993/94 - 262 . Chelsea 2005/06 -257 . Man Utd 2006/07 -250 . Man Utd 2000/01 -241 . Chelsea 2014/15 - 230* . Arsenal 2003/04 - 216 . Newcastle 1995/96 -212 . Chelsea 2009/10 - 204 . Chelsea 2004/05 - 193 . Man Utd 2012/13 -191 . *current campaign . The current record for days at the top belongs to Manchester United, when Sir Alex Ferguson's side led the way for 262 days during the 1993/94 season. But Chelsea can beat that record by 12 days should they stay top between now and the end of the season. Chelsea came close under Mourinho in 2005/06 when they topped the table for 257 days, while Man Utd were at the summit for 250 and 241 days in 2006/07 and 2000/01 respectively. The only side in the top 10 of the list that didn't go on to win the title were Newcastle, who led the way for 212 days in 1995/96 before famously imploding under Kevin Keegan. Chelsea currently lead the Premier League table by seven points, with a game in hand on the rest of their title rivals. Their next three games could prove defining as they prepare to face local rivals QPR at Loftus Road, Manchester United at home and second-placed Arsenal away. Chelsea's 2005/06 title-winning side under Mourinho led the way for 257 days . Manchester United's title-winning side of 2000/01 led the table for 241 days of the season . Arsenal's Invincibles of 2003/04 led the table for 216 days as they went unbeaten throughout the campaign . QPR (a), Man Utd (h), Arsenal (a), Leicester (h), Crystal Palace (a), Liverpool (h), West Brom (a), Sunderland (h)

Chelsea set to spend most days at top in a single Premier League season . Manchester United currently top the list with 262 days in 1993/94 . Jose Mourinho's side have been top for 230 days so far this season . Could set a record of 272 days if they stay top until end of this campaign . CLICK HERE for all the latest Chelsea news .

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Apple founder Steve Jobs' widow Laurene has told of her admiration for Democratic White House front-runner Hillary Clinton. Ms Jobs, 51, called former First Lady Hillary a 'revolutionary' woman, and added that it's not just because she's a woman - but 'the type of woman she is'. Speaking to Time 100, Ms Jobs said: 'Hillary Clinton is not familiar. She is revolutionary. Not radical, but revolutionary: The distinction is crucial. She is one of America’s greatest modern creations. Laurene Jobs, pictured, widow of Apple's Steve, has strongly backed Hillary Clinton for president . Laurene Jobs said that Hillary Clinton, right, has 'judgment and wisdom' based on her public service . 'Her decades in our public life must not blind us to the fact that she represents new realities and possibilities. Indeed, those same decades have conferred upon her what newness usually lacks: judgment, and even wisdom. 'It matters, of course, that Hillary is a woman. But what matters more is what kind of woman she is.' Mrs Clinton announced her intention to seek the Democratic nomination on Sunday - and set upon the campaign trail with a trip to meet 'ordinary' voters in Iowa. But she was blasted for her 'staged' visit on Tuesday morning to a coffee shop in LeClaire, Iowa. Austin Bird, one of the men pictured sitting at the table with Mrs Clinton, claimed the whole event was orchestrated 'from beginning to end'. STAGED: Clinton sat to talk with three young Iowans at a coffee shop on Tuesday – all of whom were driven to the event by her Iowa campaign's political director . NOT SO ORDINARY: Austin Bird is a Democratic Party insider who chauffeured Vice President Joe Biden around Davenport, Iowa in October during a pre-election campaign trip . Bird told Daily Mail Online that campaign staffer Troy Price called and asked him and two other young people to meet him Tuesday morning at a restaurant in Davenport, a nearby city. Price then drove them to the coffee house to meet Clinton after vetting them for about a half-hour. The three got the lion's share of Mrs. Clinton's time and participated in what breathless news reports described as a 'roundtable'– the first of many in her brief Iowa campaign swing. Bird himself is a frequent participant in Iowa Democratic Party events. He interned with President Obama's 2012 presidential re-election campaign, and was tapped to chauffeur Vice President Joe Biden in October 2014 when he visited Davenport. 'What happened is, we were just asked to be there by Troy,' Bird said Wednesday in a phone interview. 'We were asked to come to a meeting with Troy, the three of us, at the Village Inn.' The other two, he confirmed, were University of Iowa College Democrats president Carter Bell and Planned Parenthood of the Heartland employee Sara Sedlacek. 'It was supposed to be a strategy meeting,' Bird recalled, 'to get our thoughts about issues. But then all of a sudden he says, "Hey, we have Secretary Clinton coming in, would you like to go meet her?"' 'And then we got in a car – Troy's car – and we went up to the coffee house, and we sat at a table and then Hillary just came up and talked with us.' Bird said 'we all were called.' 'I mean, Troy asked us all to do – to go to a meeting with him. And we didn't really know what it was about. I mean, he did. He knew.' It's unclear how many Iowans featured in photographs with Clinton that rocketed around the country on Tuesday were planted. 'The mayor of LeClaire was there, and his wife was there,' Bird said, recalling the scene at the coffee shop. Price was executive director of the Iowa Democratic Party until a month ago. Clinton's team tapped him last week to be its political director in Iowa. He did not respond to a request for comment. Bird is a government and community relations coordinator at Genesis Health System in Davenport, Iowa, according to his LinkedIn profile. A coworker at Genesis said Wednesday that Bird is 'basically a lobbyist in training. That's what he wants to do.' Bird disagreed, saying his role was 'more public relations.' He's also an outspoken progressive whose Facebook wall shows he ordered a 'Hillary For President' bumper sticker 22 months ago. 'Is it 2016 yet?' he wrote in May 2013. Clinton's nascent campaign has carefully coordinated her image as a spontaneous, handshaking populist in her first days as a candidate, posing with Pennsylvanians at a gas station and venturing into an Ohio Chipotle restaurant for lunch. When no one recognized the former first lady – she was wearing sunglasses – the campaign leaked information to The New York Times so its reporters could get security-camera footage to prove she had tried to mingle with voters. Scripting supposedly off-the-cuff appearances is common in presidential politics but could hurt Clinton especially hard since her gonzo road-trip journey to America's broad midwest is designed to counter her image as cold, calculating and politically venomous. And planting party insiders in place of typical Iowans won't go over well in the Hawkeye State, where pressing the flesh and collecting caucus votes is a quadrennial full-contact sport. ASTROTURF: Setting up faux events for news cameras is nothing new in politics, but Iowans take presidential contests seriously and could punish Clinton for the deception . THE FIXER: Bird said Troy Prince (left, pictured with VP Joe Biden), who was executive director of the Iowa Democratic Party until he left last month to help Clinton's statewide political effort, recruited him and others to attend the 'spontaneous' coffee meeting . Clinton's campaign has already taken heat for depicting at least three people in her campaign launch video as 'everyday' Americans who were actually partisans with political connections. One was even a former campaign manager for Wendy Davis, the Texas Democrat who mounted a failed bid for Texas governor last year. In LeClaire on Tuesday, Bloomberg and other outlets referred to Bird as a 'student' at St. Ambrose University, not as a hospital government-affairs staffer with Democratic party street-cred. He does study at St. Ambrose – part-time. But Bird's ties to the party are deep enough that his Facebook wall includes a photo of him standing in front of Joe Biden's limousine in Davenport. 'I was driving the Vice President when he was in town in October,' Bird noted in a Facebook comment. Biden was not there on official government business, but for a campaign stop in support of Democrat Bruce Braley. 'The Vice President will attend a grassroots event for Braley for Iowa with Representative David Loebsack,' according to White House press guidance for his October 27, 2014 schedule.

Laurene Jobs praised former First Lady Hillary Clinton . Steve Jobs' widow claimed the Democratic front-runner is 'revolutionary' Mrs Clinton has announced her candidacy and began campaigning in Iowa . She described Mrs Clinton as 'America's greatest modern creation'

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They have become one of the most irritating accessories carried by tourists in recent years, but it appears the selfie stick has been a nuisance for three decades. Hiroshi Ueda, a photographer who worked as an engineer for camera company Minolta, claims that he first invented the selfie stick in the 1980s. He said he came up with the idea after struggling to get pictures of himself and his wife together while they were in Europe. Scroll down for video . Hiroshi Ueda, holding his extender stick for taking 'selfies' which he patented in 1983 while working for Minolta . After having his camera stolen by a child he asked to take their picture in the Louvre Museum in Paris, he dreamed up a solution - an extendable stick with a tripod screw at the end. The 'extender stick', as he called it, was designed for use with new compact cameras that were being developed at the time. Whether taking in a spectacular panorama, visiting a famous landmark or watching a concert; the chances are your view has been ruined by a selfie stick on at least one occasion. Now the situation may be about to get a whole lot worse, because there’s a next-generation stick that can grasp a tablet as well as a mobile phone. The contraption lets selfie addicts take photos of themselves using their iPad, ensuring they can capture the best possible duck pout or cheesy grin in their shots. The supersized stick is available on the website Accessory Geeks for just $23 (£16), suggesting that they could be coming to a street near you soon. He added a mirror to the front of the camera so that photographers could see exactly what they were doing. Despite being patented in 1983, the extender stick failed to become a success - mainly due to the poor image quality it captured. But that did not stop Mr Ueda from compiling a family album of family 'selfies' using his device. Speaking to the BBC, he said: 'The idea of taking a picture of yourself was very new back then. 'The philosophy behind it was that I didn't need to rely on anyone else to take a photo - I could take a picture of myself whenever and wherever I liked.' Some 30 years later selfie sticks are now hugely popular - used by narcissists and celebrities everywhere to capture images of themselves in their surroundings. They have become such a menace that many tourist venues, museums, concert venues and stadiums have banned them. Perhaps ironically, Apple - the company that could be blamed for kickstarting the selfie phenomenon by putting a camera on the front of its phones in the first place - has also banned them from its next conference. Mr Ueda used his 'extender stick' to take pictures of himself with his family while on holiday in Europe (above) Modern versions of the extender stick allow a smartphone to be held aloft and use a remote trigger to take the photograph or video. Mr Ueda's patent ran out in 2003, however, so he has not benefited from the recent boom. Instead Canadian inventor Wayne Fromm developed a hand-held extendable selfie stick in the early 2000s, which he called the Quik Pod. While his product has sold well, there are many others available. Mr Ueda said: 'My idea came too early, but that's just one of those things. 'I patented about 300 ideas, so that was just one of them. We call it a 3am invention - it arrived too early.' The idea of selfies, however, is not new. Remote timers and triggers have been available on cameras for decades. A recently unearthed photograph also showed that some early photographers adopted unusual methods to take their own photo - such as using a broom handle to hit the trigger on their camera. Michael Pritchard, Director-General of The Royal Photographic Society, said there is evidence of selfies going back as far as the 1840s. Selfie sticks divide opinion - some people love them and others hate them. But a growing number of venues and attractions have deemed them such a nuisance that they are banning their use. Last month the National Gallery in London became the latest major museum to instruct visitors that the devices were not welcome. It follows bans in galleries in France and America – including the Palace of Versailles and the Museum of Modern Art in New York. Organisers of two major US festivals have also made clear what they think of selfie sticks. The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival and Lollapalooza are the latest in a string of concert venues and historic landmarks to ban the use of the controversial tech gadgets on their grounds. According to NME , London's O2 Arena and Wembley Arena have also prohibited them, while Rome's Colosseum also do not permit the use of the gadgets. Banned: The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival and Lollapalooza, in Illinois and California, are the latest in a string of concert venues and historic landmarks to ban selfie sticks on their grounds (file picture)

Hiroshi Ueda patented the 'extender stick' at camera firm Minolta in 1983 . He came up with the invention after struggling to find anyone to take pictures of him with his wife while they were on a family holiday in Europe . It used a mirror on the front of compact cameras to help the photographer . But the idea was not a commercial success and the patent ran out in 2003 .

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Hemp is used legally in a range of ways - from its seeds to its oils - with many touting its health benefits. And now its medicinal properties are being used by pet owners to treat their cats and dogs. There are a rising number of firms in the US that sell biscuits containing cannabidiol extracted from hemp, believed to alleviate joint pains, treat mood disorders and even help animals lose weight. There is a rising number of firms in the US that sell dog and cat biscuits to pet owners containing cannabidiol, or CBD, taken from hemp. Compounds in the plant have been known to alleviate joint pains, treat mood disorders and even help pets lose weight. Stock image of a chocolate labrador is pictured . Research has also suggested that CBD can relieve pain and discomfort in dying pets and calm animals down. Cannabis plants contain more than 60 unique compounds called cannabinoids. Two of the most common compounds are tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) - the psychoactive chemical that produces the cannabis high - and cannabidiol (CBD). Cannabis plants contain more than 60 unique compounds called cannabinoids. Two of the most common compounds are tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) - the psychoactive chemical that produces the cannabis high - and cannabidiol (CBD). Marijuana plants contain high levels of THC, classed as illegal in many countries and states, and hemp contains very little. While hemp contains higher levels of legal CDB. Hemp is legally refined in industrial factories for products such as hemp seed foods, hemp oil, wax, resin, rope, cloth, paper, and fuel. As a result, its production and sale is legal in many countries and states including the UK. Hemp naturally contains compounds which affect the endocannabinoid system, an internal pathway found in mammals. Nearly every tissue contains receptors which respond to the components found in cannabis. Once triggered, these receptors activate a chemical reactions aimed at supporting the body's natural stress response mechanisms. Marijuana plants and leaves contain high levels of THC, classed as illegal in many countries and states, and hemp contains very little. While hemp contains higher levels of legal CDB. Hemp is legally refined in industrial factories for products such as hemp seed foods, hemp oil, wax, resin, rope, cloth, pulp, paper, and fuel. As a result, its production and sale is legal in many countries and states including the UK. It naturally contains compounds which affect the endocannabinoid system, an internal pathway found in mammals. Nearly every tissue contains receptors which respond to the components found in cannabis. Once triggered, these receptors activate chemical reactions that boost the body's natural stress response mechanisms. Canna Companion, based in Sultan in Washington, uses hemp from the Cannabis sativa strain in its capsules and biscuits for both cats and dogs. It is run by vets Dr Greg Copas and Dr Sarah Brandon. 'The phytocannabinoid and terpenoid profiles work perfectly for pets,' explained the firm. 'Due in part to their small body size, dogs and cats can take advantage of small amounts of CBD, THC and other cannabinoids found in hemp and can therefore reap the benefits of this great plant.' 'We are not interested in, nor are we advocating the administration of, the well-known psychotropic compound THC, in concentrations sufficient to produce the 'high' or psychotropic effects which are normally associated with marijuana. 'We are not advocating the administration of marijuana, by any route, to animals in order to produce medical benefit or to produce any psychotropic effect. Canna Companion, based in Sultan in Washington, uses hemp from the Cannabis sativa strain in its capsules and biscuits and ships internationally. While Canna-Pet sells boxes of CBD biscuits (pictured) for $16.49 (£11.20) and these can be bought online in any state of the US, but not shipped internationally . Cannabis plants contain more than 60 unique compounds called cannabinoids. Levels and usage is shown in this chart. Hemp is legally refined in industrial factories for products such as hemp seeds, oil, wax, resin, rope, cloth, paper, and fuel. As a result, its production and sale is legal in many countries and states . Marijuana plants and leaves (left) contain high levels of THC, classed as illegal in many countries and states, and hemp contains very little. While hemp contains higher levels of legal CDB. Biscuits, such as those sold by Treat-ibles (right) contain less than 0.3 per cent THC meaning they can legally be sold . 'Rather, we are advocating the administration and continued research into the non-psychotropic compounds for the purposes of therapy in animals.' Each of its capsules contain a combination of compounds found in hemp as well as so-called flavonoids, which are already found in cat and dog foods. Hemp additionally contains Omega 3 and 6 fatty acids and vitamin B6. And because Canna Companion contains less than 0.3 per cent THC and is not intended for human consumption, it meets the current definition of hemp supplements under US federal law. Canna Companion asks for a pet's information and a referring veterinarian when orders are placed, and will make recommendations on sizing and frequency of administration. Capsules start at $1 each. It ships to all regions other than Australia, where a licence is required to import hemp products into the country. Another firm called Auntie Dolores, which already specialises in the sale of medical marijuana in food products for humans, recently launched its Treat-ibles range. Hemp contains compounds that affect the endocannabinoid system, an internal pathway in mammals. Nearly every tissue contains receptors and once triggered, these receptors activate reactions that boost the body's natural stress response. CBD is not psychoactive, and has actually been found to reduce the effects of THC . A box of Treat-ibles biscuits costs $22 (£15) but can only be bought online by people in California. A third firm is Canna-Pet. It sells boxes of CBD biscuits for $16.49 (£11.20) and these can be bought online in any state of the US, but not shipped internationally. Canna-Pet describes itself as 'one of the first companies to discover that some animals thrive on hemp-based supplements containing non-psychoactive, hemp-based cannabinoids'. The US government defines hemp as cannabis that measures less than 0.3 per cent in THC, which means Treat-ibles and Canna-Pet can be sold legally, and why the latter can be sold across state lines. Each site explains how much CDB is advised for dogs and cats of varying sizes and gives advice on frequency. However, as Canna Companion added: 'While Canna Companion will likely benefit your pet, it is not designed to be a magic bullet, but rather should be part of a comprehensive care program. 'It works best when admininstered under the direction of a veterinarian as part of a total health care regimen.' It advises pet owners never change prescribed medication doses or frequency of administration without advice from a vet.

Dubbed 'pet-pot', snacks are used to treat joint pain and mood disorders . They are sold by a number of firms in the US such as Auntie Delores . Biscuits contain high levels of legal cannabidiol, also known as CBD . It has been known to alleviate joint pains and treat mood disorders .

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Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger accepted his side were 'a bit lucky' after a fumble from Reading goalkeeper Adam Federici handed them a 2-1 extra-time victory and a place in the FA Cup final. The Gunners will head back to Wembley on May 30 aiming to defend the trophy after edging past the Sky Bet Championship side, who had rallied after going behind just before half-time to a fine goal from Alexis Sanchez. Reading drew level on 54 minutes when Garath McCleary's volley was deflected past goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny, who could only palm the ball back over the line. Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger accepted his side were 'a bit lucky' to beat Reading on Saturday . Wenger's side failed to hit the level seen in recent games against Reading at Wembley . Although Arsenal did twice hit the woodwork through a header from defender Gabriel, which was touched onto the crossbar by Federici at full stretch, and a close-range shot by Aaron Ramsey, the Barclays Premier League side could not find a winner in normal time. In the end, an error from Australian Federici proved so costly, the keeper allowing a low, angled shot from Sanchez to slip through his legs and roll over the line on 115 minutes. 'It was a difficult game against a well organised, resilient, committed and physically strong Reading team,' Wenger said. 'They really wanted it Reading, they were willing to die on the pitch to go to the final and you have to congratulate them for the effort they put in. 'In the end, we were a bit lucky because their keeper made a mistake and I can understand that he is distraught, but as well he kept them in the game for long periods.' Wenger added: 'What was missing was a bit of speed of combination and sharpness in the final third maybe, but overall the concentration was there. Alexis Sanchez's low shot squirmed agonisingly through the legs of Reading goalkeeper Adam Federici in extra time . It was a routine shot from Sanchez but the Reading stopper failed to collect it properly in his grasp - an embarrassing gaffe . The ball rolled through his legs and slowly towards the goal line in the 106th minute of the game . Federici tries desperately to stop the ball going over the line after it rolled through his legs and out of his grasp . 'I don't think we switched off (for the goal), but after half-time we did not come on with the same intensity. We started to suffer and we paid for that.' Wenger refused to single out Szczesny for blame on the Reading goal. 'I would have to see it again,' he said. 'At first I thought it was not in because it took some time for the referee to give the goal, so I thought 'okay, we escaped'. Federici lies slumped on the ground as the impact of his error hits him in the FA Cup semi-final against Arsenal . 'But on slow motion maybe he goes back a bit to save the ball with his feet, then when the ball bounces, it was certainly over the line. 'We will have to analyse it, but the cross should not have come in and after the guy was free, so it was a combination of mistakes.' Wenger said an ankle injury to defender Per Mertesacker 'does not look good', which could make the German defender a doubt for Sunday's Barclays Premier League game against leaders Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium. The Reading goalkeeper, who had been magnificent until then, left the field in tears as manager Steve Clarke tries to console him . Arsenal reached a record 19th FA Cup final, and will be looking to overtake Manchester United's mark of 11 victories, with five coming under Wenger's tenure. 'Now, let's focus on our next game, we come back here in the final, but we have time to prepare,' Wenger said. 'The final is a 50-50 (game). If we can beat the record we will be very happy. 'Let's hope we have all of our players available and come back in good shape.' Federici's opposite number, Wojciech Szczesny (left) of Arsenal comforts his fellow goalkeeper after the game is resolved . Chelsea look in a strong position to go on and win the title, having defeated United 1-0 at Stamford Bridge on Saturday evening. Wenger said he was unaware of the final result when quizzed on its significance at the post-match press conference. 'I ignore completely what happened. Chelsea won 1-0? The usual,' the Arsenal boss said. 'We will see next week.'

Arsenal reached the FA Cup final despite failing to live up to recent form . Adam Federici's gaffe was only difference between the sides at Wembley . He let a soft Alexis Sanchez effort squirm through his grasp in extra time . Wenger felt Federici kept Reading in the game with numerous top saves .

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From the best night's kip being enjoyed on a Wednesday to rising the earliest on a Sunday, new data is giving fascinating insights into how the world sleeps. Using statistics from Sleep Cycle app users, researchers have discovered that the earliest wake-up time worldwide is on a Monday in South Africa. While on Tuesdays, Americans rise at 7am and are in the worst mood all week. In terms of national average sleep quality, Slovakia topped the list. The UK was in 45th place, while the US was in 49th. The best sleep quality worldwide occurs on a Wednesday night. More than half (58 per cent) of countries surveyed said they had the most restful sleep on this day . Other countries that wake-up grumpy on Tuesdays include Singapore, Spain, Switzerland, South Africa and Brazil. The Sleep Cycle app tracks a user's sleep as they go through a cycle of sleep phases. It uses the phone's accelerometer to identify phases by tracking movements in bed and wakes users up during their lightest sleep phase, using a pre-defined 30-minute alarm window. It has more than two million active users and gathered data for the study between 1 June 2014 and 31 March this year from users aged 18 to 55 in 47 countries. Other insights from this data include that the best sleep quality worldwide occurs on a Wednesday night. Over the course of the week, people in Finland get the most hours sleep - on a Saturday with eight hours and two minutes, on average. On the same night, people in Japan get an average of just six hours and nine minutes sleep. This graph shows which days of the week countries sleep the most . More than half (58 per cent) of the countries surveyed said they had the most restful sleep on this day, with China recording the highest sleep quality in the world that night. On Thursdays, people in the Middle East wake the latest and the happiest, and in Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and UAE in particular, users also reported the best mood on Thursdays. Despite waking up grumpy on Tuesdays, by Friday the US sleeps in the most and wakes up happiest. The data revealed Americans typically don't rise until 8:24am on Fridays and also report the best wake-up mood. MONDAY: The world wakes up earliest on Mondays with South Africa rising first at 6:09 am . TUESDAY: Americans rise early at 7am and are consequently in the worst mood all week. Other countries that also wake-up grumpy on Tuesdays include Singapore, Spain, Switzerland, South Africa and Brazil . WEDNESDAY: 58% of countries surveyed - including the US - experience sleep best on Wednesdays, with China recording the highest sleep quality in the world that night. THURSDAY: Middle East users sleep longer on Thursdays than any other day, and Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and UAE also report the best mood on Thursdays. FRIDAY: Americans sleep latest on Fridays, not rising until 8:24am. They also report the best wake-up mood. People in Costa Rica, Canada, New Zealand and Sweden also wake up the happiest on Friday. However, the majority of the world (71 per cent), wake up in the best mood on Saturdays. SATURDAY: Nearly 90% of countries surveyed sleep more and wake up later on Saturday compared to any other day of the week. SUNDAY:The majority of the world (66% of countries) spends the least amount of time in bed on Sundays. Topping the list is South Korea where users only sleep 5 hours and 53 minutes on Sunday nights. Also waking up happier on Fridays are people in Costa Rica, Canada, New Zealand and Sweden. However, the majority of the world (71 per cent) wakes up in the best mood on Saturdays. Nearly 90 per cent of countries surveyed sleep more and wake up later on Saturday compared to any other day of the week. While two thirds of countries said they spend least amount of time in bed on Sundays. From waking up at 6:09am to sleeping the least on a Sunday, data has revealed insights into how the world sleeps. Using statistics from the Sleep Cycle alarm app researchers discovered the earliest wake-up time worldwide is on a Monday in South Africa. While on Tuesdays, the US rise at 7am but is in the worst mood . The Sleep Cycle app (pictured) tracks a user's sleep, as they go through a cycle of sleep phases. It has more than two million active users and gathered data for the study between 1 June 2014 and 31 March this year from 941,329 male and female users aged 18 to 55 in 47 countries . Topping the list is South Korea where users only sleep 5 hours and 53 minutes on Sunday nights. Over the course of the week, people in Finland get the most hours sleep - on a Saturday with eight hours and two minutes, on average. On the same night, people in Japan get an average of just six hours and nine minutes sleep. In terms of national average sleep quality, Slovakia topped the list. China was in second place followed by Hungary and the Czech Republic. The UK was in 45th place, while the US was in 49th.

Data was taken from 941,300 male and female Sleep Cycle app users . It found 6:09am is the earliest wake up time - and this was in South Africa . Two thirds of countries spend the least amount of time in bed on Sundays . And 58% of countries experience the best night sleep on Wednesdays .

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A retired Calgary couple who were attacked by pirates during a sailing trip in Honduras two weeks ago said they're grateful to be alive after the terrifying incident. Loretta Reinholdt, 54, and Andy Wasinger, 46, were on their second day into a trip from Belize to the Honduran island of Roatan in which they were learning to sail on a 17-meter-long hired boat with a captain when they were attacked. Four men with guns and knives boarded the sailboat and took all of their money after waving down the sailboat by asking for gas. Reinholdt (left) and Wasinger (right) were on a hired sailboat with a captain two weeks ago when four men waved them down, boarded the boat with guns and knives and demanded money before pushing their boat to the shore of a remote beach, leaving the couple and captain stranded for four days . 'They were yelling,' Reinholdt, a former nurse, told CBC. 'They were demanding more money. They didn't believe we only had that amount. And the more angry they got, the more scary it was. 'And they actually had me, pulling my hair and a knife on my throat, demanding more money from the captain.' Wasinger, a former computer programmer, added: 'I knew we had to comply with the pirates and not be heroes.' After the terrifying hold-up, the pirates pushed the sailboat to the shoreline of a remote beach in Jeanette Kawas National Park, cut the main sail and tore out the engine wire, leaving the couple and their captain stranded. They also took gasoline, the radio and drinking water from the boat. The couple and captain made SOS messages with branches along a park trail, which was discovered by hikers four days later. 'It was great. It was one of the best moments of my life, I think. I was ecstatic,' Wasinger told CTV News. 'I know we can go through anything in life now after this situation. We are a lot closer as a couple and we live life every day as if it is our last.' During their time in the jungle, they survived on rainwater, peanut butter and cheese and make a make-shift tent to stay in until they were saved. 'We hugged each other, we cried,' Reinholdt told CBS. 'And we couldn't thank them enough for doing this for us, because they were also brave that they actually came to the area. So, it's unbelievable. We were so happy to be alive.' Their rescuers took trio to the town to Tela, where they met Honduras President Juan Orlando Hernandez, who happened to be staying in the area. He offered them a presidential helicopter ride to the nearest airport and the country's government handled the bill for the couple to fly to Mexico, where they were sent to recover. Canada's Department of Foreign Affairs told CBS that they were aware of the attack and consular officials at the Tegucigalpa embassy have been in contact with local authorities to gain more information. 'Canadians travelling to Honduras should be aware that serious crime — including armed robbery, kidnapping, carjacking, home invasion and sexual assault — is common, and armed attacks on marine vessels have been reported,' foreign affairs spokesman Nicolas Doire said in a statement. He added that there is a travel advisory regarding safety and security in the country on the the government of Canada's website. And as for Reinhold and Wasinger, they told the Calgary Herald that though this was their first sailing trip, it will likely be their last. Buthey might return to Honduras - only they would stay in populated areas and would not go alone. 'I can't say enough about how the Honduran people helped us,' Reinholdt said. 'Everyone was so friendly.'

Loretta Reinholdt, 54, and Andy Wasinger, 46, were on on a hired sailboat with a captain when they were attacked . Four men with guns and knives boarded the boat, demanded money and threatened the trio after waving down the sailboat by asking for gas . The men then pushed the sailboat to shore, cut the sail and took supplies . Couple and captain were stranded on remote beach for four days . After being saved by hikers who saw their SOS signals, they were taken to near town and met Honduras president who flew couple to Mexico . Canada has advisory information about traveling to Honduras on their government website .

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Phil Jagielka swapped Everton's training ground for a kitchen earlier this week as he learned to cook a traditional Thai dish to celebrate the sacred festival of Songkran. The Toffees have been sponsored by Thai beverage Chang Beer for over 11 years and Jagielka, who scored the winner against Southampton on Saturday, was on hand to visit Chaophraya restaurant in Liverpool for a special cookery lesson. Having teamed up with expert chef Kim Kaewkraikhot, Everton's captain prepared some Pad Thai - a stir-fried noodle dish - before taste testing his own food. VIDEO Scroll down to watch Phil Jagielka's trip to Thai restaurant Chaophraya . Everton defender Phil Jagielka shares a joke with Thai chef Kim Kaewkraikhot at Chaophraya restaurant . The Toffees skipper tucks into a plate of Pad Thai after learning to cook the dish himself . Jagielka took part in a cookery lesson to celebrate the Thai festival of Songkran with sponsors Chang Beer . Jagielka said: 'I've mixed it up with the head chef and we've made some Pad Thai, I think they were very kind to me, giving me all the ingredients ready-made, it was a full proof plan but I'm pretty proud, it tasted pretty nice and I can go and brag now that I can cook a full Thai dish.' Songkran is celebrated in Thailand between April 13 and 15 as the traditional New Year's Day but Jagielka and his team-mates have an important fixture against Swansea before they can take part in any festivities. Roberto Martinez's men travel to the Liberty Stadium on Saturday looking for their fourth Premier League win in succession following victories over Saints, QPR and Newcastle. Jagielka celebrates after scoring the only goal in Everton's 1-0 win against Southampton on Saturday . The England international admits that he can now brag about his cooking skills after making a full Thai dish . Former Sheffield United man Jagielka signs an Everton home shirt for chef Kim Kaewkraikhot . The England international will be back in the heart of Everton's defence in south Wales as Martinez's men aim to end a disappointing season in positive fashion. Jagielka added: 'I love the fact that (Chang) have been our sponsors for so long now, everyone loves Thai people and everyone loves Thai food and they've been a fantastic sponsor over the years. 'We've had a laugh and a joke in the kitchen today and thankfully I didn't burn anything down.'

Phil Jagielka visited Chaophraya restaurant with sponsors Chang Beer . The Everton skipper had a cookery lesson with Thai chef Kim Kaewkraikhot . England defender Jagielka was pleased that he 'didn't burn anything down' The Toffees take on Swansea on Saturday looking for a fourth win in a row .

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West Ham manager Sam Allardyce is not bothered by how Manchester City will react to their slump, only that his own players produce the goods at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday. A terrible run of form has seen City slip down into fourth place, their 4-2 loss to rivals Manchester United leaving Manuel Pellegrini's side well adrift of leaders Chelsea and now in a battle to stay ahead of Liverpool in the race for Champions League qualification. However, West Ham are also in need of some consistency, with a stoppage-time goal conceded at home to Stoke denying them what would have been only a third league win of 2015. West Ham manager Sam Allardyce will hope for a strong end to the season, but it has threatened to tail off . Allardyce reacts on the touchline during the Hammers' match with Stoke City at Upton Park last weekend . 'I am more concerned about getting the best out of my team,' said Allardyce, whose side are now in 10th place, having once looked set for a European qualification challenge themselves. 'Maybe City are a wounded animal and they might come out all guns blazing or they might be tentative. We won't know until the match starts. 'We are expecting them to put in a determined performance in front of their own fans.' Allardyce added: 'The motivation for our players should be that they have let themselves down by not achieving the results that they should have done from the positions we have been in. 'We want to get the feel-good factor back by winning a few games and getting the confidence back up.' Allardyce believes the Irons can yet go on to secure their best finish since winning promotion back to the top flight. 'At the moment we want to reach the 50-point mark or higher, that will make sure we finish higher than we have done in the three years we have been back,' he said. Enner Valencia (left) is expected to return at the Etihad Stadium, but a thigh strain has ruled out Diafra Sakho . West Ham will be without Senegal forward Diafra Sakho because of a thigh strain, but Enner Valencia has recovered from a foot problem and so will lead the front line alongside veteran striker Carlton Cole. Allardyce said: 'Those two guys have to perform to the very best and find the goals we need to try to win the game. 'Playing at our top level is our aim on Sunday. Whether that gets us the result or not we will have to wait and see based on the quality of the opposition we are against, because when you play Manchester City all of your players have to be on top form in all areas. 'If our lads have their shooting boots on, which we need, then you never know.'

West Ham manager Sam Allardyce wants more consistency from his side . Allardyce expects Manchester City to put in a 'determined' performance . The Hammers are 10th having won just one of their last 10 league matches . City have lost one more league game in 2015 than in the whole of last year . West Ham will be without Diafra Sakho but Enner Valencia is due to return .

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Nigel Farage's campaigning got off to a faltering start today as he missed a Ukip event after getting stuck in traffic. The Ukip leader was expected at a farm in Staffordshire, as he prepared to attack the government over defence spending, but organisers pulled the plug while he was trapped in his chauffeur-driven car. Mr Farage faced ridicule last year when he blamed immigrants clogging up the M4 after he missed an event charging supporters £25-a-head to meet him. Nigel Farage's campaigning got off to a faltering start today as he missed a Ukip event after getting stuck in traffic. He did manage to make an appearance at an event in Carrick (pictured) Mr Farage is under pressure to show his election campaign is on track after polls showed a slump in support in Ukip and suggested he might struggle to win his own seat in South Thanet. He had hoped to use a return to the campaign trail after the bank holiday weekend to highlight Ukip's call to spend 2 per cent of gross domestic product on defence. But he missed the farm visit in Staffordshire after suffering travel delays, according to a party spokesman. In December the Ukip leader was branded 'silly and dangerous' after claiming high levels of immigration caused problems on the roads. He claimed he arrived too late for a £25-a-head drinks reception in Port Talbot because the UK's 'open door immigration' policy meant that the M4 'is not as navigable as it used to be'. He insisted the no-show was 'nothing to do with professionalism' amid claims Ukip was struggling to cope with increased scrutiny and demands on his time. 'In all these years in Ukip that's probably about the third event out of a thousand that I haven't made in time,' he said in December. Mr Farage had hoped to use a return to the campaign trail after the bank holiday weekend to highlight Ukip's call to spend 2 per cent of gross domestic product on defence . Meanwhile Mr Farage now is battling to fend off an alarming slump in the polls for Ukip - with support falling by a quarter in less than six months. The Ukip leader has seen support for his party drop from 16.75 per cent in November to just 12.25 per cent today, with voters appearing to switch to the Tories in the run up to the election. Mr Farage is also facing a fight to win his own election battle after falling behind the Tories in Thanet South, Kent - despite enjoying a 12 point lead over his Conservative rival just two months ago. He will visit the West Midlands later where he is expected to condemn rising aid budgets under David Cameron and will accuse both Labour and the Conservatives of abandoning the military covenant. Speaking ahead of a visit to the West Midlands, Mr Farage had said: 'I am really looking forward to coming again to the West Midlands. It is the heartland of England.' He is due to give a speech at the Copthorne Hotel in Brierley Hill in the Black Country this evening. Ukip has seen its support slump from 16.75 per cent in November to just 12.25 per cent today with voters appearing to switch to the Tories in the run up to the election . Mr Farage is facing a fight to win his own election battle after falling behind the Tories in South Thanet, Kent - despite enjoying a 12 point lead of his Conservative rival just two months ago . In a direct attack on the Prime Minister, the Ukip leader will add: 'No previous Conservative prime minister in history would have countenanced sanctioning continual rises in foreign aid giveaways while at the same time pursuing a programme of continual cuts in defence.' A Conservative Party spokesman said Mr Farage was 'playing politics with the military in a calculated and completely irresponsible way'. He added: 'We've balanced the defence budget after inheriting a truly enormous black hole from Labour. We have the second largest defence budget in Nato after the United States and will spend over £160 billion in the next decade on new military equipment. 'It comes down to this: you can only have strong armed forces if you have a strong economy first. That's exactly what this Government is delivering. Ukip would put that at risk - making it up as they go along and letting Ed Miliband into Downing Street by the back door.'

Jams mean Ukip leader forced to pull the plug on farm visit in Staffordshire . Last year blamed 'open door immigration' for getting stuck in traffic on M4 . Plans to attack the Tories over refusal to spend 2% of GDP on defence .

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President Barack Obama will once again stop short of calling the 1915 massacre of Armenians a genocide, prompting anger and disappointment from those who have been pushing him to use the politically fraught term. As a candidate for president in 2008, Obama promised to use the term to describe the mass murder if elected but has not followed through despite calls from the most famous Armenian-American, Kim Kardashian, and the Pope for the world to recognize the killings as a genocide. Kardashian, whose Armenian heritage comes from her father, the late Robert Kardashian, has used her celebrity since at least 2011 to bring awareness to the genocide. She last week traveled to the country for the first time with her husband Kanye West, sister Khloe and cousins Kara and Kourtni Kardashian. 'An emotional day at the genocide museum,' read a tweet posted by Kim that was accompanied by a photo of her and Khloe laying flowers at the Dzidzernagapert Armenian Genocide monument’s eternal flame. Scroll down for video . Tricky language: President Barack Obama (pictured Tuesday) will be sending an administration official to Armenia this week, to mark the 100th anniversary of the 1915 massacre by Ottoman Turks. But the White House still refuses to call the mass killings of ethnic Armenians a 'genocide' for fear of offending ally Turkey . Slaughter: Historians estimate that 1.5 million Armenians were killed by Ottoman Turks during World War I. Above, Armenians are made to march in this picture from the 1915 massacre . Kim Kardashian, in red, and Khloe Kardashian, in blue, walk in the plaza at the Armenian Genocide Memorial last week. Kim and Khloe were accompanied by their cousins Kara and Kourtni and Kim's husband Kanye West. Kim and Kholoe Kardashian's Armenian heritage comes from their father, the late Robert Kardashian . As a senator and presidential candidate, Obama did describe the killings of Armenians as genocide. But he has never used that description since taking office, mainly out of deference to Turkey, a key U.S. partner. Top administration officials discussed the decision with Armenian-American leaders Tuesday. The White House said U.S. officials pledged to Armenian-American leaders that the U.S. would use this week's 100th anniversary of the killings 'to urge a full, frank and just acknowledgement of the facts,' but a statement about the meeting did not include the word 'genocide.' Historians estimate up to 1.5 million Armenians were killed by Ottoman Turks, an event widely viewed by scholars as a genocide. Turkey, however, denies that the deaths constituted genocide because it was not an ethnic-driven battle and says the death toll has been inflated. Democratic Rep. Adam Schiff said yesterday he was 'deeply disappointed' by the president's decision. 'The United States has long prided itself for being a beacon of human rights, for speaking out against atrocity, for confronting painful chapters of its own past and that of others,' said Schiff. 'This cannot be squared with a policy of complicity in genocide denial by the president or Congress.' Kim and Khloe laid flowers at the Dzidzernagapert genocide monument’s eternal flame during their visit . Paying their respects: Kim has used her celebrity status to bring awareness to the genocide since at least 2011. The Pope has also called the slaughter 'the first genocide of the 20th century' Kim and Kanye are pictured here with daughter North West and Khloe as they walk inside church hallways to view art prior to baptism in at Cathedral of Sts. James in the historic Armenian Quarter of the Old City of Jerusalem last year for Norrie's christening . The White House said that while it understands the perspective of those hoping to hear different language from Obama this year, the administration believes its approach is right, 'both for acknowledging the past, and for our ability to work with regional partners to save lives in the present.' The White House also announced that Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew will attend a ceremony in Armenia Friday making the anniversary. 'President Obama's surrender to Turkey represents a national disgrace,' Armenian National Committee of America Chairman (ANCA) Ken Hachikian said in a statement yesterday. 'It is, very simply, a betrayal of truth, a betrayal of trust.' The Pope added his name last week to the list of high-profile leaders characterizing the 1915 slaughter as the 'first genocide of the 20th Century.' He further proclaimed that 'concealing or denying evil is like allowing a wound to keep bleeding without bandaging it.' Kim Kardashian has been publicly calling for the deaths to be recognized as a genocide since 2011, when she wrote in a blog post, 'Every year, I honor the memory of the martyrs who were killed during the 1915 Armenian Genocide. Even though so many countries around the world recognize the Genocide, the government of Turkey still denies it.' 'It happened before Rwanda, Darfur, and the Holocaust. Maybe none of those other genocides would have happened if more nations had condemned the Armenian Genocide, when 1.5 million Armenians were massacred.' During their trip last week to her ancestor's homeland, Kim, Khloe and their cousins met with the country's Prime Minister, Hovik Abrahamyan, who 'expressed how proud they are that we are proud Armenians and we have not forgotten our roots!' Kim said in a tweet. Kim's husband Kanye also threw an impromptu bash and free concert in Yerevan at Swan Lake before departing Armenia for Jerusalem, Israel - the location of their daughter's christening at an Armenian church in 2014. The Kardashians also visited the Geghard Monastery during their trip to Armenia . Khloe wrote in a tweet on the day of their visit to the genocide memorial: 'My sister and I are trying to bring awareness not only to our Armenian genocide but genocides and human slaughter, in general. Knowledge is power!' She kept the campaign going after she returned home, asking her fan base on Twitter to sign a Change.org petition 'to bring awareness to the Armenian genocide' by requesting that Google highlight the conflict with its homepage doodle on the anniversary of the killings, April 24. 'I did!!!' she said. As of Wednesday morning the online petition had more than 175,300 supporters and was less than 25,000 signatures away from it's goal of collecting 200,000 names. 'The Kardashians have helped strike a powerful blow at Turkey's campaign of genocide denial,' ANCA communications director told ABC News after the visit. Their trip to Armenia 'has helped shine a global spotlight' on the genocide and 'the need for justice for that crime with millions,' she said. Ties that bind: The Kardashian family tree that traces back to two Molokan Armenian families . Home: Kim Kardashian's ancient ancestors fled the Armenian village Karakale (pictured recently) to escape a prophecised genocide that DID come to pass . Genocide: The village of Karakale (pictured in the 19th Century) was among hundreds destroyed as the Ottoman Empire laid waste to the region. Residents - possibly including the Kardashians - can be seen standing by their traditional houses . Disputed: Armenian lands (in red) were disputed just after the turn of the 20th Century, with bloody consequences . Armenians say up to 1.5 million of their kin were killed between 1915 and 1917 as the Ottoman Empire was falling apart and have long sought to win international recognition of the massacres as genocide. Turkey rejects the claims, arguing that 300,000 to 500,000 Armenians and as many Turks died in civil strife when Armenians rose up against their Ottoman rulers and sided with invading Russian troops. The fundamental division was religious. Armenians are Christians, while Turks are Muslims. The two groups had lived alongside each other for hundreds of years, but the Ottoman Turks had always been on top. As Ottoman rule crumbled, rival nationalisms arose, and the Russian Empire - itself to experience revolution in 1917 - also invaded. Armenians say they were forced from their homes, marched to mass graves and slaughtered. Some managed to flee south into modern-day Syria and the Levant, others to Russian-held land which is now modern-day Armenia. Hundreds of thousands met a violent end or died as they fled. The outcome in terms of mass death is not now widely disputed. But the use of the word 'genocide' is hugely controversial, as Turkey - successor to the Ottoman empire, and with a huge majority of Muslim ethnic Turks - rejects the description. Armenia, which became a fully-fledged nation in its modern form at the collapse of the Soviet Union, has campaigned for recognition of its description of the deaths. Its modern borders are much smaller than the areas where the deaths occurred. The province of Kars (above), where the Kardashians' roots - and the origin of their name - lies, is almost entirely in Turkey. Its capital, Kars, is now a symbol of the division over the deaths between the two countries: it sits on the border but the frontier is closed.

In 1915, 1.5 million Armenians were killed by Ottoman Turks in what historians have described as the first genocide of the 20th century . Obama refused to call the mass killings a 'genocide' in official statement despite promising as a presidential candidate that he would . Turkish officials furiously deny there was a genocide, and Obama has shied away from offending the close U.S. ally . Kim Kardashian - who is Armenian on her father's side - and the Pope have both called the killings a genocide . Kasdashian last week traveled to the country for the first time with her husband Kanye West, sister Khole and cousins Kara and Kourtni . The White House will be sending Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew to Armenia this week to mark the 100th anniversary of the killings .

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President Barack Obama has ordered the release of 22 drug dealers - including eight who were serving life sentences. Nearly all of the offenders who Obama granted clemency to were convicted of dealing addictive, hard drugs like crack cocaine, methamphetamine and heroin. Eight of those whose sentences were commuted - an act the White House said continues Obama's push to make the justice system fairer - were serving terms of life in prison. The effort is aimed at reducing harsh sentences for those who faced outdated guidelines at their time of sentencing and would be serving shorter punishments had they been convicted today. Barack Obama has granted clemency to 22 drug offenders who were sentenced under outdated guidelines . In December, Mr Obama issued his first round of commutations under new guidelines that were put in place to cut costs by reducing the growing prison population and grant leniency to nonviolent drug offenders sentenced to years long terms of confinement away from society. A commutation leaves the conviction in place and ends the punishment. Neil Eggleston, the White House counsel, said many of the 22 people whose federal sentences will be cut short by Mr Obama's action would already have served their time and paid the debt they owed society had they been sentenced under current laws and policies. 'Because many were convicted under an outdated sentencing regime, they served years - in some cases more than a decade - longer than individuals convicted today of the same crime,' Mr Eggleston said in a post on the White House blog. The 22 individuals, whose punishments will expire on July 28, were sentenced between 1992 and 2006. Mr Eggleston said Tuesday's commutations underscore Obama's 'commitment to using all the tools at his disposal to bring greater fairness and equity to our justice system.' Mr Obama has now approved a total of 43 commutations during more than six years in office. Mr Eggleston noted that Obama's predecessor, George W. Bush, had commuted 11 sentences during his two terms. Dwight Anthony Goddard (left) from Georgia, was imprisoned for 235 months for possession with intent to distribute cocaine base . In a letter, the president urged each individual to take advantage of the second chance he is giving them. The White House said it was the first time Obama had sent such letters. 'I am granting your application because you have demonstrated the potential to turn your life around. Now it is up to you to make the most of this opportunity,' he wrote. 'It will not be easy, and you will confront many who doubt people with criminal records can change. Perhaps even you are unsure of how you will adjust to your new circumstances. 'But remember that you have the capacity to make good choices,' Obama said. The nonprofit Drug Policy Alliance, which advocates for less stringent drug sentences, praised the commutations. 'The president's actions today are welcome,' said Michael Collins, policy manager at DPA's office of national affairs. He called on Congress to 'act quickly on substantive sentencing reform,' adding, 'It's time to rectify the U.S.'s embarrassing record on mass incarceration.' -Terry Andre Barnes, East Moline, Illinois. Conspiracy to distribute cocaine base; violation of supervised release. Sentenced to 246 months imprisonment. -Theresa Brown, Pompano Beach, Florida. Conspiracy to distribute crack cocaine. Sentenced to life in prison. -Donel Marcus Clark, Dallas. Conspiracy; use of a communication facility; distribution and/or possession of cocaine or manufacturing in or near a school facility, aiding and abetting. Sentenced to 420 months in prison, later amended to 360 months. -Ricky Bernard Coggins, Tallahassee, Florida. Conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute cocaine base. Sentenced to life imprisonment. -Samuel Pasqual Edmondson, of Junction City, Kansas. Conspiracy to possess methamphetamine with intent to distribute; possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine. Sentenced to life in prison. -Amado Garcia, Fresno, California. Conspiracy to possess with the intent to distribute methamphetamine; aiding and abetting the possession of methamphetamine; aiding and abetting the possession of heroin. Sentenced to 240 months in prison. Donel Marcus Clark (pictured), from Texas, was jailed for 420 months for distribution and/or possession of cocaine or manufacturing in or near a school facility . -Dwight Anthony Goddard, Decatur, Georgia. Possession with intent to distribute cocaine base. Sentenced to 235 months in prison. -Lionel Ray Hairston, of Ridgeway, Virginia. Distribution of cocaine base. Sentenced to 262 months in prison. -Francis Darrell Hayden, Loretto, Kentucky: Conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute 1,000 or more marijuana plants or 1,000 or more kilograms of marijuana; manufacture of 1,000 or more marijuana plants. Sentenced to life imprisonment. -Harold Kenneth Herring, Havana, Florida: Possession of a firearm by a convicted felon; possession with intent to distribute cocaine base. Sentenced to life imprisonment. -Tommie Lee Hollingshed, Memphis, Tennessee. Distribution of a controlled substance. Sentenced to 324 months imprisonment. -Derrick DeWayne Johnson, Birmingham, Alabama. Conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute cocaine; possession with intent to distribute cocaine. Sentenced to 360 months imprisonment. -Robert Martinez-Gil, San Antonio, Texas. Conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute cocaine and heroin. Sentenced to life imprisonment. -David Navejar, Brooksville, Florida. Conspiracy to distribute and to possess with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of methamphetamine. Sentenced to 240 months imprisonment. -Rudolph Norris, Washington, D.C. Unlawful distribution of cocaine base; unlawful possession with intent to distribute five grams or more of cocaine base. Sentenced to 360 months imprisonment. -Tracy Lynn Petty, Shelby, North Carolina. Conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute cocaine and cocaine base. Sentenced to 240 months imprisonment, later amended to 204 months. -Luis Razo, Davenport, Iowa. Conspiracy to distribute cocaine. Sentenced to 240 months imprisonment. -Antwon Rogers, Cleveland. Conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute 139.8 grams of cocaine base. Sentenced to life imprisonment. -Herman Rosenboro, Kingsport, Tennessee. Conspiracy to distribute and possess with the intent to distribute over five kilograms of cocaine and over 50 grams of cocaine base; distribution of a quantity of cocaine base; distribution of a quantity of cocaine. Sentenced to life imprisonment. -Lawrence Elmo Scott, Lynchburg, Virginia. Distribution of crack cocaine within 1,000 feet of a school. Sentenced to 283 months imprisonment. -Levar V. Wade, Chicago, Illinois. Possession of 50 or more grams of crack cocaine with intent to distribute. Sentenced to 240 months imprisonment. -Eugene Winters, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Conspiracy to distribute cocaine base. Sentenced to 240 months in prison.

Eight of the prisoners granted clemency are serving terms of life in prison . They were jailed for crimes including cocaine, meth and heroin distribution . The effort targeted sentences handed down under outdated guidelines . Obama has approved 43 commutations in six years in office .

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Blackpool striker Nile Ranger has accused the club of 'taking the mick' out of him by giving him such a low-paid contract that it left him wondering how he would fill his fridge with food. The former Newcastle forward has not featured for the Seasiders since the end of November after making 14 appearances for the club in the first months of the season. has been AWOL since December. Ranger has been AWOL since returning to London after being left out of the squad to face Birmingham in early December, and the controversial striker has spoken for the first time about his struggles at Blackpool. Former Newcastle striker Nile Ranger joined Blackpool at the start of the season on a one-year deal . Ranger has been AWOL since early in December and says the club took the mick with his contract . 'I'm not on a lot of money there to be honest, they really took the mick,' Ranger was quoted as saying in the Blackpool Gazette. 'They put me on minimum wage and pay as you play. 'I was supposed to go to Leeds but it fell through so I went to Blackpool as a platform and just took whatever deal. I wasn't getting in squads and I was asking how am I supposed to fill my fridge if I'm not playing?' 'I thought I should have been playing. People who don't know the situation will be thinking, "oh, he's AWOL again". 'There are certain situations going on which no-one knows about. It just didn't work out. With the manager and stuff things just weren't clicking. Ranger spent four years at Newcastle between 2009-2013 but his time was littered with disciplinary incidents . Ranger arrives at court to be sentenced after being charged with common assault in 2013 . 'The manager is a good guy and things and everyone was nice but it was just the way they handled the deal, it was a bit off.' The 24-year-old's career has been littered with numerous disciplinary issues that has seen his two previous clubs Swindon and Newcastle terminate his contract. But Ranger wants to start a fresh next season after his one-year deal with Blackpool ends in the summer. 'I want to start a fresh again next season,' he said. 'There will be plenty of opportunities for me, people think my chances have run out. But there will be plenty of things for me in the future.'

Nile Ranger has been AWOL from Blackpool since early December . The striker has not played for the club since the end of November . Ranger's Blackpool deal expires at the end of this season . Former Newcastle forward say the club took the mick out of him .

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An MS sufferer who died in an alleged assisted suicide left a recording of her nightmare life and frustration with not being able to travel to Switzerland to die, a court has heard. Bernadette Forde was found dead in a wheelchair in the sitting room of her home in Dublin on June 6, 2011, with a dictaphone which had recorded her 'suicide note'. In the first trial of its kind in Ireland, the carer of the 51-year-old, Gail O'Rorke, has been charged with helping her to kill herself. Gail O'Rorke, pictured centre, has pleaded not guilty to helping Bernadette Forde commit suicide in June 2011. She was found dead in her wheelchair with a recorded 'suicide note' saying she couldn't live anymore . The jury sitting at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court (pictured) were played the tape recorded by Ms Forde, aged 51, who said: 'I just can't live with his anymore. It's just my life is s**t... everything is just a nightmare' The 43-year-old taxi driver pleaded not guilty at Dublin Circuit Criminal Court to three charges. On Wednesday the recording left by Ms Forde, from Donnybrook, was played to the jury and heard he say her plan to die was 'me, totally me, and nobody else'. 'I knew what I wanted to do. I just can't live with this anymore. It's just my life is s**t,' she said. 'I just can't keep going on with everything ... everything is just a nightmare.' O'Rorke, who started working for Ms Forde as a cleaner before becoming her carer, is accusing of making arrangements for the wheelchair-bound woman to travel to Zurich in Switzerland, and also helping her to buy and administer a toxic substance between April and June 2011. She is also alleged to have helped Ms Forde plan her funeral. The court heard a letter had been sent by Dignitas general secretary Ludwig A Minelli which gave Ms Forde the 'provisional green light' to attend the clinic in Zurich. It was also revealed that gardai were alerted to Ms Forde's plans to travel to Switzerland by a travel agent in Rathgar, south Dublin. O'Rorke (pictured) was a cleaner and carer for Ms Forde. It is alleged that she helped the MS sufferer buy a 'toxic' substance over the internet so she could kill herself. O'Rorke was in Kilkenny the night Ms Forde died . Ireland decriminalised suicide in 1993 but the jury was told assisting a suicide remains an offence. The trial heard Ms Forde was confined to a wheelchair in 2008 after suffering substantial injuries in a car accident in the car park of department store Brown Thomas in Dublin. She spent four months in St James' Hospital and underwent three liver operations and had both her knees shattered after leg spasms forced her foot on to the accelerator of her car causing the crash. Ms Forde told how she could not use a specially ordered bed, she could not raise her legs on to a mattress, she was losing the ability to write and even medical appointments were becoming too difficult. O'Rorke did her hair, her shopping and hitched Ms Forde's dresses up to allow her to go to the toilet while sitting. Ms Forde was given the provisional green light to go to the Dignitas Clinic in Zurich, Switzerland (pictured) for an assisted suicide, but her travel agent tipped off the police before she was able to make the journey . In a recording played to the court, Ms Forde said she used a dictaphone to record her final words because her ability to write had deteriorated, and had sourced the drugs she used to kill herself over the internet . The dictaphone recording revealed her hopes of a death in Dignitas had been dashed and how she had been unaware assisting her to travel could be illegal. 'After the Dignitas experience I realised that I had to do whatever I did on my own that I can't even talk to someone in case they are implicated,' Ms Forde said. 'I have no help now at all. It's very difficult. I can't even talk to someone now.' Ms Forde said she saw information about Exit International, which advocates the legalisation of euthanasia, while watching the Late, Late Show on Irish television. The court heard allegations that O'Rorke (pictured) helped Ms Forde commit suicide by helping her buy the drug that killed her. She denies all the charges . She said she had sourced drugs for her death online. 'It's just so difficult that, you know, I just can't do any of this again or any more,' she said. 'Hiding it from friends has been difficult. It's just so unfair that you can't come in contact with anyone that I have to be totally alone. No-one, that's just it.' Ms Forde said a suicide note might not be possible because her writing had deteriorated. 'That's why I'm using this, I hope that it will make my wishes, my intention clear to anyone who wants to question it afterward because it's me and totally me and nobody else,' she said. 'I suppose I'm just very frustrated that it has to be this way - why it's like that in Ireland, why I can't get to Dignitas where it could all have been done.' Ms Forde is heard apologising a number of times and insisting that she did not want anyone to get into trouble in connection with her death. She added: 'It should not be a question mark because it's what I wanted and what else can I do. 'I'm sorry again but it's just ... I don't know ... I have to say, this bloody country.' The trial is expected to last about two weeks. Remy Farrell, senior counsel for the Irish State, said that the death of Ms Forde's sister from cancer in 2010 acted as a catalyst for her to consider euthanasia. He told the jury she had bought a 'toxic substance' over the internet, and alleged that O'Rorke was instrumental in obtaining the drug, making payment and that she was in the house with Ms Forde when the package was delivered. O'Rorke was on a hotel break in Kilkenny on the night of the death. Mr Farrell ended his opening statement to the jury by advising them that the trial was not a forum to debate the controversial subject of assisted suicide. The trial continues. For confidential support call the Samaritans in the UK on 08457 90 90 90, visit a local Samaritans branch or click here for details. Sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article.

'Suicide note' was played to court in Dublin as her carer goes on trial . Bernadette Forde, 51, had been given green light to travel to Dignitas clinic . Carer Gail O'Rorke charged with assisting suicide by helping to buy drugs .

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A cocaine smuggler who was caught crossing the Atlantic with £200million of drugs got so hungry on the trip he started snorting part of the one-tonne haul. Benjamin Mellor ripped open one of the 41 bales of cocaine after food ran out and he broke his wrist, Cork circuit criminal court heard. The 35-year-old window cleaner, from Bradford, was one of three Brits who were arrested after Naval officers stormed the yacht 200 miles off the south-west coast of Ireland in September. Irish Navy personnel stand guard behind the mountain of cocaine that was found on the yacht Makayabella . He was jailed for eight years yesterday after admitting drug trafficking and importation. Thomas Britteon, 28, also received eight years for the same charges while John Powell, 70, was sentenced for 10. The scheme began in 2013 when Powell took charge of the 62ft Makayabella in the Caribbean. He sailed it for a year as a charter boat to provide a cover story before picking up the 1,025kg consignment of cocaine in Venezuela last August. The 35-year-old window cleaner, from Bradford, was one of three men who were arrested after Naval officers stormed the yacht, pictured being brought into Cobh, 200 miles off the south-west coast of Ireland in September . A photo captures the moment Irish Navy ship LE Niamh approached the Makayabella . The yacht was taken to the Haulbowline naval base following the Navy operation before being searched . A map showing where the previous ship had to be rescued and where the smugglers carrying £200million of cocaine were intercepted . He was accompanied by Mellor, with both being paid £100,000 for the trip, and later by Britteon, from Grimsby, who was to receive £20,000. But the plot started to unravel when another vessel, known as the Sea Breeze, had to be rescued in the Irish Sea after it ran out of fuel. Irish authorities became suspicious at the large amount of food, diesel, cannabis and satellite phones found onboard. The Makayabella was simultaneously reported to be floundering in the Atlantic, leading Irish and UK authorities to suspect that the Sea Breeze was attempting to rendezvous with the yacht. Inspector Fergal Foley, a Garda investigator, said the Makayabella was in a grim state when they found it and was running out of drinking water. He said: 'To be blunt, they were delighted to see the navy'. Powell’s son Stephen, 48, from Guiseley, West Yorkshire, was a ‘major player’ in Britain’s drugs underworld and was the ‘main man’ behind the operation, the court was told. He has already been sentenced to 16 years for conspiracy to import cocaine. Both Mellor and Britteon were described as ‘simply hired help’. Powell was given a longer sentence because he had flown out to inspect the yacht and knew through his son about the whole plan.

Benjamin Mellor ripped package of drugs open after food ran out . 35-year-old was one of three arrested after Naval officers stormed yacht . They were all sentenced at Cork circuit criminal court yesterday .

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Bayern's shock 3-1 defeat by Porto may not have gone down well in Munich but in Manchester – the blue half at least – it will have been a different story. Pep Guardiola, whose side were outplayed in Portugal on Wednesday, remains Manchester City's first choice to replace under-fire Manuel Pellegrini. He has a year remaining on his contract in Germany but a quarter-final Champions League exit, which now seems like a real possibility, could help persuade his employers let him go this summer. Pep Guardiola saw his Bayern Munich side lose 3-1 against Porto on Wednesday night in Portugal . Guardiola is seen as a natural fit given his close relationship with two of Manchester City's executives . Guardiola, whose side were outplayed in Portugal, remains Manchester City's first choice to become manager . Manuel Pellegrini has been under pressure lately as his side fell out of the race for the Premier League title . As a player (defensive midfielder) 1990–1992: Barcelona B (59 apps, 5 goals) 1990–2001: Barcelona (263, 6) 2001–2002: Brescia (11, 2) 2002–2003: Roma (4, 0) 2003 Brescia (13, 1) 2003–2005: Al-Ahli (18, 2) 2005–2006: Dorados (10, 1) For the national team . 1991 Spain U21 (2 caps, 0 goals) 1991–1992: Spain U23 (12, 2) 1992–2001: Spain (47, 5) 1995–2005: Catalonia (7, 0) Teams managed . 2007–2008: Barcelona B . 2008–2012: Barcelona . 2013–NOW: Bayern Munich . That would work for City. While current manager Pellegrini has a year remaining on his own deal, he has come in for fierce criticism following the stunning collapse of City's Premier League title defence and appears to be waiting for the knockout punch to land. But is Guardiola the right man for the job? The boy from Barcelona is seen as a natural fit given his close relationship with City's executive pair Ferran Soriano and Txiki Begiristain, with whom he worked during a glittering stint at the Nou Camp, and his desire to play attractive, attacking football. However, City's Abu Dhabi owners famously crave Champions League progression and, based on recent evidence, there may be some doubt as to whether Guardiola can deliver that. The 44-year-old's early record in the competition is stunning, lifting the trophy two times in three years - although he will not inherit a team featuring the likes of Xavi, Andres Iniesta and Lionel Messi in Manchester. And a glimpse at his away record in the knockout stages of the competition might suggest all is not as it seems. In 17 matches on the road in Europe, Guardiola's teams have won just four times, drawing eight and losing five. He has never exited before the semi-final stage but has twice bowed out to teams deemed inferior. Jose Mourinho's Inter Milan in 2010 and Roberto Di Matteo's Chelsea in 2012 would both go on to win the tournament but both were rightly seen as no match for the Catalans before the ties kicked off. Guardiola has a year remaining on his contract but a quarter-final Champions League exit could be a problem . Pellegrini looks set to lose out on the Premier League title and is fighting to qualify for the Champions League . As a player . Barcelona B: Segunda Division B . Barcelona: La Liga (6), Copa del Rey (2), Supercopa de Espana (4), European Cup, UEFA Cup Winners' Cup, UEFA Super Cup (2) Spain: Olympic Gold Medal . As a manager . Barcelona B: Tercera Division . Barcelona: La Liga (3), Copa del Rey (2), Supercopa de Espana (3), Champions League (2), UEFA Super Cup (2), FIFA Club World Cup (2) Bayern Munich: Bundesliga, German Cup, UEFA Super Cup, FIFA Club World Cup . At Bayern, where he pitched up after a year's sabbatical in 2013, the European adventures have been no better. In his first season they saw off a sleepwalking Arsenal side and David Moyes's comatose United before Real Madrid crushed them 5-0 on aggregate including that seismic 4-0 thumping at the Allianz Arena. On Wednesday, another away day defeat left Guardiola on the brink of his earliest exit yet. There may have been mitigation, with the likes of Arjen Robben, Bastian Schweinsteiger and Franck Ribery missing but odds of 4-1 for a home win suggested the scale of the offence. Bayern may well turn it around next week and many would hail it as the latest of Guardiola's achievements - and there are many. In his first season at the Nou Camp, where he went from ball boy to legend, Barcelona won every competition they competed in. He lifted 14 trophies during his stint with his hometown club but when he left, while there was plenty of sadness, few did not believe it was the right decision with nemesis Mourinho polishing a first La Liga trophy in four years at the Bernabeu. At Bayern, he lifted the Bundesliga in his first season on a playing field about as level as the nearby Alps and looks set to do so again but will that be enough? Guardiola gives instructions to Bayern Munich's Thomas Muller during their Champions League defeat . Guardiola's teams have won just four times, drawing eight and losing five, in 17 matches away in Europe . If Bayern were to turn it around next week then it would be up there with Guardiola's best achievements . Would Jurgen Klopp, used to grinding out results with less talent at his disposal and suddenly available, be a better candidate? It is unlikely the powers that be at City will think so as, playing style aside, there are other reasons why Guardiola is the preferred choice. As he's shown more than once, Guardiola is not afraid to move big, ageing names on, something that would be music to the ears of the Etihad faithful. At the Nou Camp he showed the likes of Samuel Eto'o, Zlatan Ibrahimovic and none other than a certain Yaya Toure the door. His belief that reputations count for nothing, shared by another manager currently plying his trade in Manchester, could be just what City need. Jurgen Klopp is another who has been linked with a move to the Premier League . The Borussia Dortmund manager confirmed he will be leaving the German club at the end of the season .

Porto 3-1 Bayern Munich: Click here to read Ian Ladyman's match report . Pep Guardiola's side were beaten in the Champions League quarter-final . The Bayern manager remains first choice to replace Manuel Pellegrini . Jurgen Klopp confirms he will leave Borussia Dortmund in the summer .

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Earlier this week Barcelona striker Luis Suarez admitted he was nervous at the prospect of playing alongside Neymar when he joined the club. And if antics in training are anything to go by the former Liverpool striker has every right to be a little worried. A video captured during one of Barcelona’s practice sessions shows Brazilian ace Neymar kneeing the Uruguayan forward where it hurts as the duo joked around in training. Brazilian ace Neymar aims a knee at the groin area of fellow South American striker Luis Suarez . Suarez reacts too late as Neymar puts his knee in where it hurts during a Barcelona training session . Neymar shows no remorse as he walks away from a stricken Suarez following his painful episode . Suarez slumps down as the pain from Neymar's knee reaches him during a Barcelona training session . Suarez sees the funny side as he quickly forgives his South American team-mate during a training session . Luis Enrique will be hoping the embarrassing pain wears off before the Catalans line up against Paris Saint-Germain at the Nou Camp on Tuesday night. Suarez has scored 19 goals in all competitions but most importantly he has found the net in key games. But, despite scoring 31 goals for Liverpool in the Premier League last season, Suarez admitted the prospect of proving himself in Barca's vaunted attack was intimidating. 'When I arrived I was timid with Messi and Neymar but they just said to me to play as I had done at Liverpool. ‘Now I feel fine off and on the pitch and we have a good time together,' Suarez told a news conference on Monday. 'I always have gone out to try and do well and I didn't listen when it was said that I was the best in the world or the worst. Suarez (centre) has scored 19 goals in all competitions for Barcelona since joining the club this season . Suarez (left) scores his second goal of the night as Barcelona go 3-0 against PSG on April 15 . Suarez (second left) admits he was nervous at playing alongside Lionel Messi and Neymar at Barcelona . ‘I am very self-critical and I carry myself the same,' Suarez said. 'When things were not going well for me I was grateful for the support of people close to me. The players always were behind me and so was the coach. 'At the moment I feel that I am helping the team with goals and assists but as long as the team is doing well then I am happy as well. ‘It is not important who scores as long as the team progresses.'

Luis Suarez receives a painful knee where it hurts from team-mate Neymar . South American duo shared a joke in training ahead of Champions League . Barcelona face Paris Saint-Germain at the Nou Camp on Tuesday night . Suarez admits he was timid at the thought of playing alongside Neymar . READ: PSG coach admits getting past Barca is 'practically impossible'

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A chihuahua puppy that was tortured and found covered in horrific burns is recovering after having its cars amputated in surgery. The dog was discovered in the play area of an animal shelter in Antioch, California, with injuries to its ears and stomach. It is believed the pet, who has been named Fireman by its rescuers, was burned by chemicals at a foster home. Cruel: The chihuahua puppy was discovered in the play area of an animal shelter in Antioch, California, with injuries to its ears and stomach . Horrifying: It is believed the animal, who has been named Fireman by its rescuers, was burned by chemicals at a foster home . Kristy Keusch from Umbrella of Hope is now caring for the dog and now looking for prospective adopters. She told CBS San Francisco: 'It’s hard not to get attached, I’d love to keep him but, I know he’s got a perfectly good family out there somewhere. On Friday the group said Fireman is resting well and getting stronger each day. They added that hundreds of people have already got in contact, looking to take the pet in. Supporters have also been asked to donate on the site BeOurPet. Fido Alert in East Contra Costa County has offered a $1,000 reward for information that leads to whoever caused Fireman’s injuries. It is not known where Fireman came from and his previous foster carers have not been identified. Progress: Kristy Keusch from Umbrella of Hope is now caring for the dog and is looking for a prospective home for Fireman . Fireman shares a moment with a firefighter called Ally following its rescue .

Dog was discovered in play area of a shelter in Antioch, California . It is believed the animal was burned by chemicals at a foster home . Charity Umbrella of Hope took it in and named it Fireman . A $1,000 reward is being offered information about the pet's injuries .

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Sam Allardyce has revealed the reason behind his furious rant at fourth official Robert Madley towards the end of West Ham’s defeat at Manchester City on Sunday. The Hammers boss was incensed that Eliaquim Mangala was not penalised for a foul against Stewart Downing, who managed to stay on his feet despite a late challenge from City’s £32million defender. Referee Anthony Taylor took no action as the ball ran out of play and an animated Allardyce vented his fury towards Madley on the touchline. Sam Allardyce gives fourth official Robert Madley a piece of his mind during West Ham's defeat . The Hammers boss also screams at the linesman during the 2-0 loss to Manchester City . Allardyce snarls in frustration alongside Manuel Pellegrini from the touchline at the Etihad . The Upton Park boss launched a tirade at the fourth official before eventually sharing a smile with him . Allardyce cannot resist taking an extended pop at Madley from the sidelines . It was highlighted on Match of the Day but the 60-year-old later questioned whether Downing had paid the price for his honesty instead of taking a fall and earning his team a freekick. ‘Everybody goes on about simulation and players cheating and doing this and that,’ said Allardyce. ‘Mangala comes out and tries to clean out Stewart Downing. ‘Downing stays on his feet and the assistant is one yard off and doesn’t flag for the foul. So what do I say to Stewart Downing? “For God’s sake dive on the floor and get a freekick?” Because we could put the freekick in and get a goal.’ Allardyce was unhappy with Downing for giving away possession in the build-up to City’s second goal scored by Sergio Aguero, having already conceded an own-goal from James Collins. Allardyce was aggrieved because a foul by Eliaquim Mangala on Stewart Downing (not pictured) was missed . Sergio Aguero finished off a fine move to hand the Champions a 2-0 win to get their season back on track . He added: ‘The disappointing thing in the first half was the goals we gifted to City and the amount of possession we allowed ourselves to lose. ‘The two mistakes we make for the goals, one was pretty bizarre and the other unexpected from a player as experienced as Stewart Downing. ‘In the second half eventually changing the system got us going forward, and when we create as good chances as those for Enner Valencia and Kevin Nolan we have to convert them. But the most disappointing thing was the goals we gifted City.’

Manchester City defeated West Ham 2-0 in the Premier League on Sunday . Sam Allardyce was seen ranting at fourth official during game at the Etihad . Hammers boss explained he was frustrated that referee Anthony Taylor missed Eliaquim Mangala's foul on Stewart Downing .

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As Brendan Rodgers sat down to have his say on Thursday, it was easy to forget that Liverpool have a critical game against their top-four rivals Arsenal on Saturday. Instead, there was only one issue on the agenda, brought about by Raheem Sterling's television interview 24 hours earlier. The interview in which he suddenly seemed happy to discuss that unsigned £100,000-a-week contract, assert he is a trophy-hunter rather than a money-grabber and, perhaps most alarming of all, admit he is flattered by interest from Saturday's opponents from north London. Raheem Sterling looks relaxed during Liverpool's training session on Thursday morning . Sterling shakes hands with his manager Brendan Rodgers during the Melwood training session . Sterling appeared to give his manager a pat on the back as they talked during training . Rodgers issues instructions to Sterling as Liverpool prepare for Saturday's match with Arsenal . Instead of talking about the race for a Champions League pot of gold, Rodgers found himself again discussing the subject of Sterling's silver. The response seemed well prepared, a message of solidarity combined with a show of strength. Sterling is going nowhere was the emphatic statement. And if there were any suggestion from the 20-year-old that Liverpool need to convince him they can match his ambition, the message from Rodgers was equally clear: count yourself lucky to be here. 'Arsenal is a fantastic football club, of course, but this is Liverpool, one of the great clubs of the football world,' said the Anfield boss . 'It's an honour for Raheem to play here at a club like Liverpool in front of our great supporters and he understands that. He sees that. 'If Raheem has said his ambition is to win trophies and be successful, then it's perfectly aligned with what we're trying to do.' There was a reminder to Sterling and his representatives that his stock has risen on the back of the work Liverpool have done with him and the faith Rodgers has placed in the player. He is, Rodgers remarked, not yet the finished article. Not yet of the same calibre as Luis Suarez who eventually got his move away from Merseyside. Sterling admitted he was 'flattered' by interest from Arsenal as his contract talks are put on hold . Sterling and Daniel Sturridge share a joke on the training ground during Thursday morning's session . The players were in a relaxed mood despite the continued speculation over Sterling's future at the club . The England international cast doubt on his Liverpool future in an interview with the BBC on Wednesday . 'Now, as a 20-year-old, no he's not at that level,' said Rodgers. 'Raheem has been involved with the first team for two-and-a-half years and the player he is today — and he still has a lot of improvements to make — is because of the environment and what we've created here. 'He's still got learning and development to make on and off the pitch. We feel this is a great place for him. We'll very much focus on trying to make him the best player we can. 'He's a young player who has developed a lot and that's because of one reason, which is Liverpool. So we're quite relaxed on that and we'll concentrate on his football, hopefully. 'For us it's really about continuing to nurture the development of a young player who has made huge strides and someone who we believe we still have a lot of input into his development to come so he can be consistently a player playing at the top of his game.' There is a growing feeling that Sterling and his representatives are attempting to force Liverpool's hand here and orchestrate a move back to London, where Arsenal and Chelsea would welcome him home with open arms. Certainly the mixed messages over the contract stalemate in recent months have been confusing. Is it about money? Is it about trophies? Is it about Sterling's best position? Sterling trains alongside Brazilian Philippe Coutinho as the Liverpool team get ready for Saturday's match . Sterling and Emre Can leap during one of the training ground exercises on Thursday morning . Sterling takes his turn on the ladders as Liverpool prepare for Saturday's vital match against Arsenal . The latter, according to Rodgers, should not be an issue. Most important of all is that Sterling is a first-team regular getting the kind of opportunities that young players do not elsewhere. The manager drew comparisons with Steven Gerrard. 'Every player will have a position to play,' he said. 'I pick the best team and what is key for him — and I'm sure he understands — is that he's getting the opportunity to play. 'If you look through this league and in Europe, there aren't many playing at 17, 18, 19 or 20. 'Every player will want to play but he only needs to look at Steven Gerrard in his time here. He played in a back three, as a wing back, right back, left back, central midfield, as a No 10. 'It doesn't bother me. I pick the best team and he will probably sit back, reflect and think he is playing, which not many young kids are. 'He's a boy who genuinely loves his football. He's played all over the field for me but he understands and respects the opportunity that he's had to play all over the field. It's been great for him and his career.' Sterling denied he was a 'money-grabber' in the interview, saying he was only concerned about football . Liverpool find themselves five points behind Manchester United in the battle for the top four places . Rodgers organises the footballs during Liverpool's Thursday morning training session . There is little doubt that Sterling's interview has been unhelpful in the extreme, but there remains a determination at Anfield to keep the player onside and head off a contract crisis. To that end, Rodgers struck a conciliatory tone on Thursday. 'We speak regularly with Raheem and I just see him work and work well,' Rodgers said. 'He's been injured and there is probably a bit of frustration there because he's not been totally clear and he's a boy who just loves to play, train and be on the field. 'You have seen what can happen with players and representatives, but I can only speak openly and honestly with Raheem. He has made it clear he is happy and hopefully he can do his talking on the field. 'My concentration is on working with the player. He is a young man. He has had trauma in his life and he is a tough boy and you see that in how he plays, but he is still very young. He still needs guidance and help — that is pretty clear.' Mario Balotelli, who trained wearing a red and white snood, in action at Melwood . Lazar Markovic tries to run the ball away from Lucas during a practice match in Thursday's training . Joe Allen finds himself sandwiched by Mario Balotelli and Sterling during the game . Rodgers shakes the hand of Alberto Moreno as Liverpool get ready for their encounter with Arsenal . Rodgers gives Coutinho a pat on the back as the Reds make their preparations for the trip to Arsenal . Captain Steven Gerrard pings one of his trademark passes in the training session at Melwood .

Raheem Sterling has rejected a new contract worth £100,000-a-week . Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers says Sterling will not be sold . He believes Sterling still needs to prove himself at the highest level . Rodgers is confident that Sterling can win silverware while at Anfield . Liverpool face Arsenal at the Emirates on Saturday, kick-off at 12.45pm .

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Tony Pulis has discussed pre-season plans with Saido Berahino in an indication he plans to keep the striker beyond the summer transfer window. Berahino is likely to be away with Gareth Southgate’s England under 21 side in the Czech Republic until late June so Pulis has begun his preparations early. West Bromwich Albion were open to bids of £20million for Berahino in January and the 21-year-old has said he would leave to fulfil his desire to play in Champions League football. West Brom manager Tony Pulis has talked pre-season plans with Saido Berahino in an indication the England under 21 striker will remain at The Hawthorns beyond the summer . Berahino has been linked with a move away from West Brom after saying he wants to play European football . Pulis said: ‘Hopefully he's away with the under 21s so I have had a chat with him about pre-season and the time he'll have off but I haven't spoken about anything else to him. ‘I think the kid is happy here, he has played that way and certainly worked that way. We're more than happy to have him here because he has been very good.’ Berahino shares the same agent as Raheem Sterling, Aidy Ward, who was criticised by Brendan Rodgers over the Liverpool player’s contract stand-off. Pulis said: ‘Agents can have a massive influence on players in lots of respects. My argument to that is in the same in life, you get good agents and you get bad agents. Berahino is likely to be included in the England under 21 squad for this summer's European Championships . Berahino scored a vital goal in England's under 21 play-off with Croatia back in October . 'Professional footballers have been given a gift and they have a lifespan of about 10-12 years. We should never forget that. To be the best is what they should be aiming for. ‘If I had an agent I'd just say, 'Look after the money, make sure when I finish this job I have enough to look after my family'. I wouldn't be talking to my agent about football.’ Pulis added: ‘I can’t speak for Sterling and I can't speak for the agent as I haven't dealt with that but the one thing I have said about Saido, he has been fantastic here. ‘There's been a real change in his attitude, his commitment to everything we've tried to do has been brilliant.’

Pulis has spoken with his striker about pre-season plans . Berahino is expected to be involved with England at under 21 Euros . 21-year-old has made no secret of desire to play in Champions League . Berahino shares same agent as Liverpool winger Raheem Sterling .

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Environmentalist group Sea Shepherd has rescued 35 crew members from a sinking ship. The rescue mission comes after the Sea Shepherd vessel Bob Barker followed it's world record breaking pursuit of the accused poaching vessel Thunder for more than 100 days. Bob Barker Captain Peter Hammarstedt said 35 crew members, who abandoned the sinking ship, were safely rescued off the coast of Africa after being held in life rafts. The toothfish poaching vessel Thunder issued a distressing signal, claiming that the ship was sinking at about 4.00pm on Monday. Environmentalist group Sea Shepherd ship 'Bob Barker' has rescued 35 crew members from a sinking ship . 'The Captain of Thunder radioed us and said their ship was sinking. We launched our small boat and did everything we could to assist,' Mr Hammarstedt said. 'It appeared as though the ship and crew were in a serious situation.' Mr Hammarstedt told ABC News they have been following the 'internationally-wanted poaching vessel for the past 110 days' as part of its Operation Icefish. 'Our suspicion is that the captain of the Thunder, knowing he's run out of fuel, has deliberately sunk his own boat in order to destroy any physical evidence,' he said. 'I've sent a couple of my crew onboard the Thunder — my chief engineer examined the engine room, which is completely underwater. 'We also notice they've opened several hatches — those that the water, once it's filled one area of the ship, will quickly go into another and it's clear, in my opinion, that this ship was sunk.' The poaching vessel Thunder was trailed for more than 100 days before it started to submerged on Monday . Around 35 crew members from the Thunder ship were safely rescued after being held in life rafts . Operation Icefish has been very successful in exposing the operations of the alleged poachers and making connections between them and fishing companies in Spain. The Thunder lost its nets, its catch and its profits for the entire season during the pursuit as they face prosecution in whichever port it is forced to go to once short of fuel and supplies. This was the longest pursuit of a poacher in maritime history, surpassing the 21-day pursuit of a Uruguayan poacher in 2003 by Australian Customs.

The Sea Shepherd vessel Bob Barker has safely rescued 35 crew members . It comes after Bob Barker followed the accused poaching vessel Thunder . Thunder issued a distressing signal, reporting the ship was sinking . Sea Shepherd claims Thunder deliberately sunk the ship to destroy proof . This was the world's longest pursuit of a poacher in maritime history .

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Poisoned by Botox? Mike and Susan Fortuna, of Shelburne are accusing Allergan of failing to warn of dangers, negligence and breach of the Vermont Consumer Fraud Act in treating their daughter, Mandy . The parents of a Vermont woman who died last year have sued Botox maker Allergan, saying off-label treatment of her spams caused by cerebral palsy with Botox contributed to her death. Mike and Susan Fortuna, of Shelburne, sued last week, accusing Allergan of failing to warn of dangers, negligence and breach of the Vermont Consumer Fraud Act in treating their 21-year-old daughter, Mandy Fortuna. In November, a Vermont jury awarded a New York family $6.75 million in their lawsuit against Allergan. Their lawyer said 7-year-old Joshua Drake developed epilepsy after getting Botox injections for his leg spasms caused by cerebral palsy. Joshua and Fortuna were treated by the same doctor, Dr. Scott Benjamin of Burlington, Vermont. The last set of injections occurred on September 5, 2014, approximately three weeks prior to her death, according to a press release put out last week by the Fortunas' attorneys. The Fortunas claim their daughter suffered an unexplained deterioration in her health after from Dr. Benjamin. 'She was continually gagging and choking, unable to clear her secretions,' reads the complaint. 'Her breathing was shallow and Mandy had trouble holding her head up. She began to experience seizures or seizure-like spells.' The cause of death was not entirely conclusive and was ruled as atypical pneumonia, a common complication associated with Botox overdoses, according to their suit . The family obtained records from the Burlington physician, which their attorney Ray Chester says they used to determine that Mandy had received an overdose of Botox just like Joshua Drake. 'It came about seven or eight weeks too late,' Mike Fortuna told the Burlington Free Press. 'Nonetheless, we were perplexed by the whole thing. We didn't understand what had happened to her, and now we know.' Off-label: Mandy Fortuna suffered from cerebral palsy and was treated for spasms using Botox off-label . Their suit claims Botox contacted Dr. Benjamin multiple times in the 2000s and urged him to use unsafe doses of Botox for pediatric uses. In 2011, Chester and his team received what was reported to be the largest single plaintiff personal injury verdict ever awarded in the State of Virginia. That verdict was $212 million and included a $200 million punitive damages award. The case later settled for a confidential amount. According to the release, Chester's other clients range from adults who wanted to remove a few wrinkles to young children with cerebral palsy who received high dose, off-label Botox to treat spasticity. The one common thread among almost all cases is that the treatments were off-label, meaning not approved by the FDA. Allergan plead guilty to criminal off-label promotion in 2010 and paid $600 million in fines. Allergan hasn't commented on the lawsuit. Dr. Bejamin has declined to comment on the pending litigation . Allergan hasn't commented on the lawsuit. Dr. Bejamin has declined to comment on the pending litigation, which claims he was often urged in the 2000s to administer what are now known to be unsafe doses of Botox to children .

Susan and Mike Fortuna of Shelburne, Vermont say their daughter Mandy suffered an unexplained health deterioration soon after treatment . The parents learned their daughter had been treated by the same doctor who previously caused a 7-year-old boy to overdose, lawyers say . In that case, Botox maker Allergan was forced to pay the family nearly $7million .

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Nigeria's new President marked the first anniversary since more than 200 schoolgirls were abducted by Boko Haram militants by saying he did not know if they would ever be found. Muhammadu Buhari, who won the presidential election two weeks ago, said his administration would do everything in their power to bring the students home - but said he could not promise they would find them. The announcement came as a march was held through the Nigerian capital of Abuja to mark the first anniversary since the girls were abducted from a secondary school in Chibok. Protestors marched through Abuja with red tape over their mouths, carrying a poster with pictures of some of the missing girls. It is now a year since more than 200 schoolgirls were kidnapped by Boko Haram militants . Muhammadu Buhari said his government will do 'everything in their power' to find and return around 220 missing schoolgirls to their families, as young girl joins the rally outside the Nigerian ministry of education . Almost 300 girls were taken away in trucks on the night of April 14 to 15 2014, after the terrorists from Boko Haram - meaning 'Western education is sinful' - broke into their school by pretending to be guards. The students were forced to convert to Islam and marry group members. The attack sparked worldwide condemnation and a huge campaign called '#bringbackourgirls' - but more than 200 are still missing after others were freed or killed. In a statement, former military rule Buhari said he would take a different approach to the crisis as outgoing President Goodluck Jonathan, who was criticised for responding slowly to the kidnapping after arguing a hasty rescue would risk killing them. A rally was also held in New York, attended by congresswoman Carolyn Maloney (right), one year since the schoolgirls were kidnapped. Nigeria's new president said the whereabouts of the students is not known . 'We do not know if the Chibok girls can be rescued', Buhari said. 'Their whereabouts remain unknown. As much as I wish to, I cannot promise that we can find them.' 'My government will do everything in its power to bring them home', he added. As families mark one year since their daughters were abducted, Lawan Abana - whose two nieces were among those kidnapped - said he is still hopeful they will be found. 'It was handled in a lousy manner', he said. 'We are confident that the girls are still alive.' Amnesty International said in a report on Tuesday that Boko Haram has kidnapped at least 2,000 Nigerian women and girls since the start of 2014, many of whom were sexually abused or trained to fight. Pictured in May last year, the missing Nigerian schoolgirls were filmed wearing the full-length hijab . Boko Haram - which means 'Western education is sinful' - forced the girls to convert to Islam and marry . The document, which includes scores of victim testimonies, accuses Boko Haram of rape, forced marriages and coercing them into armed attacks, sometimes on their own villages. One 19-year-old, who asked not to be named, told Amnesty she had been repeatedly raped by gangs of up to six men. 'I was among the girls trained to shoot. I was also trained how to use bombs and how to attack a village', she said. With help from state neighbours Niger, Cameroon and especially Chad, the rebel Boko Haram force in Nigeria have been forced to retreat from an area the size of Belgium in the last few weeks.

New President says he doesn't know if 200 missing girls can be rescued . March through Nigerian capital marks one year since the kidnapping . More than 200 schoolgirls kidnapped last April by Islamic extremists . Crisis sparked worldwide criticism and #bringbackourgirls campaign .

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Queens Park Rangers manager Chris Ramsey claims that covert racism still exists in football boardrooms and that the implementing of a Rooney Rule could help raise awareness of the issue. Ramsey, the only black manager in the Premier League, has been vocal on racism in football in the past and supports John Barnes’s assertion that black managers find it difficult to get another job after being sacked. ‘Just because I’m sitting here I’m not going to change my views of many years,’ said Ramsey, who takes his side to West Brom in search of a much-needed three points on Saturday. Queens Park Rangers manager Chris Ramsey claims that covert racism still exists in football boardrooms . Ramsey believes that the implementing of a Rooney Rule could help raise awareness of the 'covert' issue . John Barnes’ view that black managers find it hard to get a job after being sacked was backed up by Ramsey . ‘The fact we’re still, at this stage of the game, highlighting that I’m the only black Premier League manager shows that it’s not the norm to have people from ethnic minorities in this position. ‘So until this becomes normal, and it’s not highlighted in such a spectacular fashion, racism will be prominent. ‘Obviously, I’m in a very fortunate position to be the manager of QPR but I hope people won’t look at that as a token gesture. I think I’ve earned my stripes to be in this position. Barnes' last managerial job was at Tranmere in 2009. He lasted four months before being sacked . Ramsey is operating as the only black manager in the Premier League as he looks to keep QPR up . Ramsey was without a job for seven months after leaving his coaching role at Tottenham last season . ‘I think that there are other people who are probably more talented or better suited, from a profile point of view, as many white managers who have got jobs based on their profile and playing experience.’ The 52-year-old manager thinks that discrimination isn’t exclusive to race and that the Rooney Rule — which obliges America’s NFL teams to interview minority candidates for top jobs — might be the solution here. ‘If it doesn’t work out for me here, I think that, as any manager of any race, I think you’re always in a position where it’s difficult to get another job,’ he said. QPR travel to face West Bromwich Albion after disappointingly losing at home to Everton last time out . Aaron Lennon is congratulated by his team-mates at Loftus Road as the QPR players head for the half-way line . ‘As a black man, I think it’s always going to be difficult anyway. I think the Rooney Rule is an important factor as there’s an awareness that something has to be done to affect the way people think in boardrooms. ‘I’m not just talking about race, I’m talking about gender, homophobia and other issues. I think there needs to be more awareness of factors that affect why people get jobs or not.’

QPR manager Chris Ramsey is the Premier League's only black manager . He supports John Barnes' claim that black bosses can't find second clubs . Ramsey says he believes covert racism continues in football boardrooms . Rangers boss endorses Rooney Rule introduction to raise awareness .

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Lounging on a deckchair by the pool, soaking up the sun in a skimpy bikini, Rhiannon Langley is just like any other tourist on holiday in Thailand... except she's sporting two bruised eyes, swollen cheeks and a bandaged nose. The 24-year-old from Melbourne is recovering from Rhinoplasty, but rather than recuperating at home, she is at a five-star hotel, part of the $5,190 'Bangkok Nose Job' medical tourism package she is on. Rhiannon, a popular social media personality with almost 200,000 Instagram followers, told Daily Mail Australia that she has been enjoying her post-op holiday time, 'chilling out' by the pool, getting mani pedis, and going shopping. Scroll down for video . Living it up post-op: Rhiannon Langley, the blogger sharing her 'nose job journey' with her social media followers, is recovering from Rhinoplasty at a Bangkok hotel . Seeing results: The 24-year-old from Melbourne tells Daily Mail she 'already loves' her new nose . The hairdresser turned model raised eyebrows this week for her decision to go public with her 'nose job journey' in spectacular fashion, by sharing pictures and videos since her arrival in Thailand for the procedure on social media, which fans can follow along by using the hashtag #RhiannonGetsRhino. Miss Langley has been updating her Instagram feed daily, and sharing her progress in a series of Snapchat videos. 'I'm feeling so much better now, just excited to see the outcome!' Langley said. 'I already love it.' While many post-op patients retreat to their beds for weeks afterwards, Rhiannon has taken her recovering poolside. Poolside convalescing: Rhiannon says she has been 'chilling out by the pool', getting manicure and pedicures, shopping and eating out . 'I've been chilling out by the pool,' she said. '[I] got a manicure and pedicure yesterday, today we are shopping, and just eating out.' In videos uploaded to Snapchat, Rhiannon noted that she could already see a difference in the shape of her nose. Sporting a bloodshot eye and bruising, she said doctors had removed some of the stitches. 'I can finally see that my nose is in line for once and I don't have this droop,' she said. Langley spoke to Daily Mail Australia earlier this week just one day after her surgery, and revealed that the changes would be 'quite drastic'. Follow the journey: The hairdresser has over 190,000 Instagram followers and decided to share the experience with fans and 'own' her decision to have cosmetic surgery . Rhiannon said that she chose to go public as she was sick of seeing other well-known women hiding their nips and tucks from followers. 'I have quite a big following on social media and I don't want to lie about it,' she said. 'I think people are more accepting of the decision if you own it. 'I've seen so many other girls on social media get things done and then try and hide it. 'I have been a bit scared about getting negative feedback,' Rhiannon added,referring to the announcement she made the week before departing. Day one and two: Rhiannon has been posting progress selfies on social media . 'I've always wanted this since I was a lot younger, and I decided why not, if it makes me happy and improves my self esteem then I'm doing it!' she wrote at the time. 'Yes plastic surgery is a controversial thing to do but this is my life and it's something I've wanted to do for so long and especially before my wedding.' 'They've all been really positive and supportive though. Obviously you get a few weird comments, but it's been a lot better than I expected.' Before: The 24-year-old as she appeared pre-surgery in one of her Instagram posts . Miss Langley wanted to share her experience with her followers, having found no one in her friendship circle to turn to for guidance on what the surgery and recovery would be like. 'None of my friends have had nose jobs, so I was searching on the Internet and couldn't find anything useful,' she said. 'So I decided to post about my experience, post photos, share how I feel, how I look, and what I've gone through.' A little off here, and here: Rhiannon revealed to Daily Mail Australia that her makeover will not be a subtle one, with changes being made to the shape and length of her nose . Holiday with a side of hospital: Rhiannon's $5,190 'Bangkok Nose Job' package included a stay in a Phuket beach hotel . Bedside view: Langley has been updating her followers with hospital snaps and post-op video messages . Rhiannon says her motivation to take her surgery overseas was financially motivated. 'The price difference [between Australia and Thailand] is huge,' she told DMA. 'I'm getting married in a year, so I couldn't afford to have the surgery in Australia.' Her trip to Thailand is a $5,190 'Bangkok Nose Job' package with CosMediTour. The Medical Tourism Agency has confirmed to Daily Mail Australia that while they have assisted the social media influencer with finding accommodation, Langley paid the full rate for her surgery package. The packages include four to five star accommodation and meals, as well as the full cost of hospitalisation and surgery. 'I'm owning my decision': Rhiannon says that she decided to be honest rather than hiding it from her followers . Nuptials: Langley says her Thailand medical tourism package holiday was financially motivated, as she cannot afford surgery in Australia with her upcoming wedding to fiancé Jody (pictured) to pay for . Dream: The hair dresser has wanted the nose correction since she was a teenager . 'Rhiannon had been considering Rhinoplasty for a long time and she approached CosMediTour after being referred from a friend who previously had surgery through CosMediTour. We are very happy to have her as a client,' a spokesperson told Daily Mail Australia. 'Rhiannon has a loyal Instagram following and she wanted to Blog about her Rhinoplasty experience as it was something that she didn't want to hide. 'We use fully accredited hospitals with internationally trained and highly skilled Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons and have CosMediTour personnel in all destinations. We create four and five star packages which include surgery, accommodation, transfers, meals and don't charge any additional agency fee for our services.'

Rhiannon Langley, from Melbourne, underwent Rhinoplasty in Bangkok . The 24-year-old has 191,000 followers on Instagram alone . Fans are following her cosmetic surgery 'journey' on social media . Langley created the hashtag #RhiannonGetsRhino that fans can follow . Travelled to Thailand as part of a $5,190 Medical Tourism package .

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This is the moment a family got a shock after an elderly buffalo escaped being dinner for lions - only to run headlong into their car. Moya Gerber was travelling in her vehicle through the Kruger National Park, South Africa, when she spotted a male and female lion trying to bring down a Cape Buffalo. Moya's sister Rone Odendaal, 24, who is a teacher at Laerskool Lothair, located in the village of Lothair, began taking pictures of the struggle, before noticing the buffalo was heading for the road. Battle: Moya Gerber and her sister Rone Odendaal, 24, spotted this struggle between two lions and a buffalo in the Kruger National Park in South Africa, so they stopped to photograph it . Collision: After a few moments the buffalo managed to escape the lions' clutches, but headed straight for the road instead before running into the side of Ms Odendaal's car . While the beast managed to escape being eaten by the lions, it did receive a nasty knock to the head after running into the side of their van. Speaking to MailOnline, Ms Odendaal, who uploaded the pictures to her Instagram, said: 'We were on holiday. We go to the park a couple of times every year but this is the first time something like this has happened. 'It was on the third day of a five day trip in the morning that we saw the buffalo. We were on the h3 road, going from the from Malelane satellite camp towards Skukuza camp. 'It started when we saw two male lions just past abridge heading towards a waterhole. 'They got a drink of water and then slept under bushes on our left hand side and then we spotted the buffalo on our right side. 'The wind was in the lions favour, they jumped up in unison and walked fast over the road towards the buffalo.They looked really hungry and needed food, that's when the action started. 'The lions stalked the buffalo before one jumped on its back. That lion held on for almost 30 minutes until the buffalo ran towards the cars. It's horn punctured a car wheel which gave the lion a fright. 'The other male lion got thrown through the air but came back and also started biting the buffalo by its tail. We could smell the blood. Life or death: Miss Odendaal, a teacher from the village of Lothair, captured these images of the beasts fighting with one-another before the buffalo crashed into her vehicle . Explain that to the insurers! A fully grown buffalo can weigh up to 1,750lbs - about half the weight of a VW Golf - and stands six foot tall, meaning it left quite a dent in the car's door . 'Just before the lions could bring the buffalo down it punctured the car wheel and then ran into our car taking the mirror off. 'I was in the car with my sister and her two children, one-year-old Hendri, and Lisa who is four. 'The children started crying after the buffalo hit the car but we told them to sit really still. 'I hoped that the lions would manage to bring the buffalo down in order to feed. They need to eat as well but other people were screaming for the poor buffalo. 'I gained even more respect for lions watching this with my own eyes the perseverance it takes to try and bring it down and the buffalo really hurt them running through the bush with them.' She also revealed that the unlucky buffalo caused around £11,000 worth of damage to the car. Nadav Ossendryver, the founder of Latest Sightings, a website that tracks animals in the Kruger park, uploaded the pictures last week and said it was something he'd never seen before. Ms Odendaal's friends also joked about the close-shave on Facebook, with Jeremy Hallett quipping: 'Explain that to your insurance!' The Kruger National Park spans 7,500 square miles of territory in the north east of South Africa along its border with Mozambique, making it one of the largest game reserves in Africa. One of a kind: When Miss Odendaal's images were uploaded to website for spotting wildlife in the Kruger park, it's founder said he had never seen anything like it before . The park is home to more 12,000 elephants, 1,000 leopards, 2,800 lions, and 27,000 African Buffalo, with the climate ranging from savanna scrubland in the south, to tropical in the north. The buffalo that call the park home can reach heights of six foot and weigh around 1,750lbs - or around half the weight of a VW Golf. The male African lion, pictured here, reaches an adult weight of just under 500lbs, making it the second largest big cat after the tiger, but still nowhere near as large as the buffalo.

Rone Odendaal, 24, took pictures of two lions hunting an elderly buffalo . Beast managed to escape hunters' clutches, but headed straight for road . In its desperation the animal ran straight into the side Ms Odendaal's car .

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A Long Island widow and her 14-year-old who have been missing for almost three weeks after a trip to New York City to see a play were stressed out by a legal battle, a relative said. Iona Costello, 51, and daughter Emily were going into the city when they were last seen on March 30 near their home in the the wealthy seaside village of Greenport. Their car was found in a parking garage on 42nd street in Manhattan, but the pair, who often went into the city for theater and art museums, left no other trace of their whereabouts. Scroll down for video . Iona Costello, 51 (left) and her 14-year-old daughter Emily (right) have been missing for almost three weeks after last being seen on March 30 near their home in the wealthy seaside village of Greenport . The pair often go to shows and museums in New York City, but relatives have filed a missing person report after Emily did not return to her East Hampton school from Spring Break . Relatives of the 'quiet Irish family', who own a horse farm on Long Island's North Fork, reported them missing on Tuesday. Mrs Costello, who was her late husband George's third wife and inherited his entire estate along with her daughter, had been 'under a lot of stress' because of a legal battle with four of his five adult children from previous marriages. 'She can’t sell anything. She can’t do anything because everything is in court,' an unidentified relative told the New York Daily News. 'I don’t know if she’s having a nervous breakdown. I don’t know if somebody has kidnapped them,' the unidentified family member said of the Costellos' long absence from their home and farm. Costello's adult children have argued that the will granting the estate to Iona was improperly executed, according to Novick Law Group. A Long Island court sided with the adult children last year, and Iona Costello is appealing. Amanda Hurwitz, one of George's daughters who now lives in Connecticut, refused to comment to Daily Mail Online on the report or her stepmother's disappearance. The widow's trip into New York was originally only supposed to last for several days. 'She said she was going to Manhattan for Easter,' Iona's mother Diana Malcolmson, 80, told Daily Mail Online. The grandmother, who lives in nearby Shelter Island, New York, said police told her that surveillance footage from the parking garage showed Mrs Costello and Emily walking away from their car on March 30, holding suitcases and laughing. She said that she spoke regularly with her daughter, but had not heard about any plans for extended vacations. Iona Costello's husband George, the co-owner of Costello Marine in Greenport, died from a heart attack in 2012 . Police said that they do not expect foul play and have no hard evidence suggesting that the Costellos may be in danger . Iona Costello also has family in England, though they have not heard from her, according to Southold Local. While trips into New York were fairly normal, Emily being out of school is not. The ninth grader had been scheduled to return to Ross School in East Hampton from her Spring Break this past Tuesday. The mother had told workers at her farm that she would be 'back on Tuesday' but did not return on March 31st, April 7th or April 14th. Workers at the horse farm say it is strange for Mrs Costello not to be in contact with them about raising the animals. Southold police Chief of Police Martin Flatley told Daily Mail Online that his force does not expect any foul play. He said that he does not currently have any hard evidence to point to the mother and daughter being in danger. Relative Jane Costello said that calls to both Iona's and Emily's phones go straight to voicemail. Police still say they do not expect any foul play in the case, though workers at the Costello's North Fork farm say that she would normally be in contact about the business's affairs . Workers at the farm, which also includes cows, said that Mrs Costello told them she would be 'back on Tuesday' Mrs Costello was a well-known equestrian in eastern Long Island, according to the East Hampton Star. Iona's husband George, co-owner of construction company Costello Marine in Greenport, died at the age of 63 a heart attack in 2012 while working on one of his boats. The pair had married in 1999. It is not believed that the Costellos owned any property in New York, according to Chief Flatley, though authorities are now looking at a wider circle of relatives that may know about their movements in the city. A spokesperson for the NYPD said that city police are working in conjunction with Southold officers, but have not yet received any sightings of the mother and daughter. Southold Police said they had no further leads as of Sunday morning. They have asked anyone who sees Mrs Costello or her daughter to contact them at 631-765-2600.

Iona Costello, 51, and her daughter Emily, 14, missing since late March . Pair from posh suburb of Greenport, Long Island, often went to shows . Video shows them with suitcases, but relatives began to worry after daughter began missing school . Mother told workers at her horse farm that she'd be 'back on Tuesday' Relative said that Mrs Costello had been 'under a lot of stress' during the legal battle over her husband's estate .

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Known for their high-end boutiques, wallet-stretching gastronomical delights, and luxurious hotel offerings, it may seem like an impossible dream to visit some of the world's most cosmopolitan cities on a budget. However, with the help of last-minute booking sites and a little bit of insider knowledge, it turns out that there are plenty of ways to experience these stunning destinations - without breaking the bank. Opt for a stroll around New York's recently-built Highline or Paris' Jardin du Luxembourg, or visit one of London's many free museums for a no-cost cultural fix. A walk through Times Square won't cost you anything - as long as you can avoid the temptation to shop . Alternatively, pack a picnic lunch and sit along Lake Zurich's promenade or the sprawling Sheep's Meadow in Central Park. MailOnline Travel reveals the best ways to save a buck in some of the world's most budget-busting cities... New York City . Manhattan may be known for its luxurious accommodations and expensive Fifth Avenue boutiques, but, believe it or not, it is possible to visit the Big Apple and stick to a budget. If you can resist the temptation of popping into over-priced shops and restaurants, a stroll around Times Square won't cost you a dollar and nearby Central Park and Grand Central Station are likewise free to peruse for an afternoon. For those who prefer to stay south of 42nd Street, the Union Square Farmer's Market, open on weekend mornings, is fantastic for people-watching and you can't beat a stroll along the recently-opened Highline with its breathtaking views of the Hudson River. When it comes to low-cost hotels, the concrete jungle does have a surprisingly good selection of properties for under £100 per night. In the warmer months, a stroll through Central Park is the ultimate no-cost activity for locals and visitors alike . Apple Core Hotels' nyma, a new york manhattan hotel, offers rooms for under £100 per night . The hotel is well-located - just five minutes from the Empire State Building - and even has a rooftop terrace . Hotel 31 and Apple Core Hotels' nyma, a new york manhattan hotel, are both located just a five-minute walk from the Empire State Building, which is great for those looking to stay in the heart of midtown without breaking the bank. For a taste of how the locals live, head to the Broadway Hotel and Hostel or the Belnord Hotel on the city's Upper West Side. From there, it's a quick walk to the American Museum of Natural History and Central Park's iconic Strawberry Fields, and just steps from countless (less expensive) dining and bar options. Zurich likewise offers inexpensive thrills, such as the Botanischer Garten, which is free to the public . The many promenades lining Lake Zurich are perfect for a low-cost afternoon picnic in the sun . Zurich . Another of the world's most expensive cities, Zurich likewise offers inexpensive thrills for those who are willing to look. The city's Botanischer Garten, for example, is free to the public, while the many parks and promenade that line the stunning Lake Zurich are the perfect locations for an afternoon picnic in the sun. For breathtaking city views, wander up Lindenhof Hill, which is the highest point in the old town and also the historical site of a Roman castle. In the summer, many festivals and public events take place on the hill. For breathtaking city views on a budget, climb Lindenhoff Hill, which is the highest point in the old town . Located in the semi-rural Bonstetten area, Hotel Oktogon is just a quick 15 minute train ride into the city centre . For those who don't mind staying closer to the airport, the Ibis Zurich Messe-Airport is situated about 20 minutes from the city centre with plenty of bus links easily accessible. Another option for under £100 per night is The Guest's House, a cosy bed and breakfast situated at the foot of the Uetliberg Mountain, about 15 minutes from the heart of the city. In the semi-rural Bonstetten area, the highly-rated Hotel Oktogon is also about 20 minutes away from the Zurich city centre by car, or a quick 15 minute train ride into Zurich's main station. The English capital is full of many inexpensive activities, such as a quick photo shoot in front of Big Ben . Take a walk through one of London's Hyde Park or visit Buckingham Palace for the changing of the guards . London . The English capital is full of many inexpensive activities, from exploring the many beautiful parks to paying a visit to Buckingham Palace to watch the changing of the guards ceremony. The British Museum, in Bloomsbury, and The National Gallery, located in Trafalgar Square, are also free - though select exhibitions may cost more - and are both great starting points to explore the rest of the city. Similarly, paying a visit to Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, or St. Paul's Cathedral won't impact your wallet, though to go inside, you will have to pay a fee. On the weekends, meander through the crowds along the Southbank, admire the blooms at the Columbia Road Flower Market or take in the sights (and scents) of Borough Market. Stay where the locals live - in Dalston - at Premier Inn's London Hackney property . In Trafalgar Square, The National Gallery offers free entry - though donations are recommended . The Jesmond Dene Hotel is another great low-cost option, as its situated just minutes from Kings Cross . For visitors willing to stay a bit outside the immediate centre of the city, there are plenty of deals to be found. In the trendy East End, the Premier Inn London Hackney, is located near countless bars, restaurants and shops, and across the street from a London Overground station, which will take you straight into Central London in just eight minutes. And for those catching a train and heading off on their very own eurotrip, the Jesmond Dene Hotel, conveniently situated just minutes from Kings Cross St Pancras. Plus, it's also an easy walk to many main London attractions. While you may need to pay to go up to the top of the CN Tower, a stroll past won't cost you a penny . Visit Toronto's trendy Distillery District or channel your inner bohemian at Kensington Market (pictured) Toronto . While you may need to pay to get to top of the third-tallest tower in the world, strolling past the city's iconic CN Tower won't cost you a penny. During the sunny summer months, do as the locals do and board a ferry to nearby Toronto Island and take part in kayaking or canoeing, or simply lounge in one of the many green spaces. The city's trendy Distillery District is likewise free to roam, or, alternatively, channel your inner bohemian and head west to the shops and cafes of nearby Kensington Market. Just east of the downtown core is the Delta Toronto East hotel, offering easy access to the city centre . During the warm summer months, locals and visitors take the ferry across to Toronto Island . To save money, opt to stay outside of the city core and instead look to North York's Best Western Plus, bookable on TripAdvisor from £83 per night or the Delta Toronto East, set just outside the downtown district. From North York, it's just a short drive - about 20 minutes - to the CN Tower, while the Delta property, located in Scarborough, is also easily accessible to the Toronto Zoo. And if you feel like splurging, both hotels are also nearby to one of the city's top shopping centres, Yorkdale. When it comes to saving money in the world's haute-couture fashion capital, you need to know where to look . Thankfully, it's free to visit Champs de Mars and to take a walk through the Jardin du Luxembourg . Paris . When it comes to saving money in the world's haute-couture fashion capital, it may seem like it's next to impossible. Aside from the plethora of Hermes and Louis Vuitton boutiques beckoning, there are also an endless number of gastronomical musts around the city, however it is possible to see the City of Lights on a budget. Looking for activities that don't cost a Euro? Take a stroll through the charming Montmartre neighbourhood, pay a visit to the Notre Dame Cathedral and the Eiffel Tower - to save money, skip going inside - and stop to smell the flowers in the Jardin du Luxembourg. The charming Montmartre district is perfect for an afternoon stroll to see the painters and cobblestone streets . For a hearty meal on a budget, try L'As du Fallafel in the trendy Le Marais district . Considered by many to be the city's best falafel, L'As du Fallafel in the trendy Le Marais district is a great place to dine on a budget. And who says you have to compromise location to save a few pounds? In the heart of Paris' 9th district, the Hotel George Opera - Astotel, which rents for £99 per night, is easily accessible to the Moulin Rouge, Sacre Coeur and Galeries Lafayette. Likewise, Hotel Darcet, just 100 metres from Place de Clichy, is just a stone's throw from trendy Montmartre. No trip to Tokyo is complete without taking in the bright lights of the Ginza Crossing at dusk . Visit the Imperial Palace, but opt for a walk along the park paths instead of paying for entry . Tokyo . In such a hyperactive metropolis, it's easy to quickly breeze through a good deal of yen. However, there are plenty of low-cost activities that will ensure you see the best of the Big Sushi, without destroying your wallet. The city's Imperial Palace may charge to enter, but the park paths that surround the impressive structure are free. And on Sundays, there are also 250 free bikes offered if you fancy a pedal. No trip to Tokyo is complete without visiting the candy coloured Harajuku neighbourhood, or without taking in the sights of the Ginza district at dusk. (Think Times Square, but even busier.) For a budget stay without sacrificing style, try the Hotel Sunroute Plaza Shinjuku in the city's business district . Dodge the brightly-hued crowds on Takeshita Dori street in the city's candy-coloured Harajuku district . At The Edo Sakura, Japanese or Western style rooms start from £84 per night on TripAdvisor . For a cheap overnight stay, The Edo Sakura, with rooms for £84 per night, offers easy access to the centre of Tokyo and a choice of Japanese or Western style rooms. If you prefer to walk, try the Hotel Sunroute Plaza Shinjuku in the city's business district. It's convenient if you're travelling for work and a reasonable price if you're simply looking for a great location from which to explore some of Tokyo's main attractions and the hundreds of nearby bars and eateries. All hotel prices reflect the cost for a weekend in mid-July, and all rankings are according to the TripAdvisor Popularity Index.

In New York City, opt for free attractions, like Central Park or the Highline . Stay just outside the city centre in Zurich and Toronto to save . TripAdvisor offers plenty of low-cost accommodations, all for under £100 .

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Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has claimed there is no crisis at Anfield despite successive morale-sapping defeats by rivals Manchester United and Arsenal. Saturday's 4-1 defeat at the Emirates left Liverpool off the pace for the Champions League places and it seems that Wednesday's FA Cup quarter-final replay at Blackburn now represents the Merseyside club's best chance of making tangible progress this season. But speaking at Melwood on Monday morning, Rodgers denied suggestions that a training-ground meeting on Sunday was designed to quell dissent among his players. Daniel Sturridge (left) and Raheem Sterling are in stitches as they share a joke in training on Monday . Mamadou Sakho (left) and Emre Can were also in jovial mood as Liverpool prepared for Blackburn . Captain Steven Gerrard listens in as Brendan Rodgers addresses his players at Melwood . Gerrard smiles as he chats to team-mate and fellow Liverpudlian Rickie Lambert . 'We have lots of meetings in terms of analysing things and it was no different to a host of meetings,' said Rodgers. 'Those are the meetings which allowed us to recover from a bad start this season. 'It was nothing, just analysing performance, looking where we're at. 'We have seven Barclays Premier League games to go and an FA Cup quarter-final. We know what our objectives are. 'I have a great bunch of players who tirelessly give me everything. Italian striker Mario Balotelli looks in thoughtful mood at the session on Monday morning . Rodgers has insisted his side are not in crisis despite two successive defeats against their rivals . Fabio Borini has a laugh with coach Mike Marsh ahead of the FA Cup quarter-final replay at Ewood Park . 'We might be short in certain elements but in terms of commitment and work ethic, that's been pretty clear since I have been here.' Liverpool head to Ewood Park on Tuesday night without suspended trio Steven Gerrard, Martin Skrtel and Emre Can. Rodgers believes his team have the mental strength to cope, though. 'We will go there focused and desperate to play after the disappointment of the weekend,' added Rodgers. 'It's Important to have this game quickly after losing. Brendan Rodgers catches the ball during Liverpool's 4-1 defeat by Arsenal on Saturday . Goalkeeper Simon Mignolet screams at defender Kolo Toure after another goal is conceded . The fallout from Raheem Sterling's controversial interview overshadowed the build-up to the Arsenal game . Liverpool will be without Emre Can on Tuesday night after the German was sent off at the Emirates . 'The group is committed to winning this trophy but Blackburn will be tough for us. 'We are where we are. We're in fifth and up to now this season has been an up-and-down one. 'We have a lot of young players still adapting and learning, unfortunately. It's not a mental barrier. 'It's something we need to keep working at as a team. It's a very difficult challenge when you look at the four above us in the league.'

Liverpool seven points off fourth place after 4-1 defeat by Arsenal . Reds take on Blackburn in FA Cup quarter-final replay on Tuesday night . Manager Brendan Rodgers insists the club are not in crisis .

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Who has been Liverpool’s player of the season? Had you asked that question 12 months ago, the answer would have been glaring: Luis Suarez. For his 31 goals and his breathtaking displays, the accolade could only have gone to the Uruguayan. It was not, though, a case of him operating alone. Had it been a ‘normal’ season, Steven Gerrard, Daniel Sturridge, Philippe Coutinho and Raheem Sterling would all have been worthy recipients. But they were not the only contenders. Jordan Henderson was outstanding. Martin Skrtel was a big presence. Luis Suarez was clearly Liverpool's player of last season after the striker scored 31 goals in the campaign . Steven Gerrard (left) and Phillippe Coutinho (front) also played well as Liverpool's title tilt fell short . The Brazilian playmaker put in a real all-action display for his team. As well as scoring the winner, he had the most shots, most touches, the highest duel success, highest dribble completion, and the most tackles. Fast forward to the present and ask the same question: who has been Liverpool’s player of the season? There is no obvious candidate. Henderson, of course, would have his backers. The England international has excelled since the turn of the year, while Coutinho would command his share of the vote. Brendan Rodgers suggested after the Brazilian’s fabulous goal against Manchester City on March 1 he might be a contender for PFA Young Player of Year but, at times since, his flame has not flickered so brightly. Sterling had three blistering months when his goals were key to reviving fortunes. Emre Can has caught the eye since Christmas, while results have been better with Lucas Leiva in the team; Liverpool have only suffered three defeats in the 23 matches he has started. And that explains why Liverpool are where they are at the moment. There have been lots of satisfactory contributions, a few excellent, but there hasn’t been anywhere near the consistency of 12 months ago. Jordan Henderson has chipped in with some important goals and impressed with his boundless energy . Coutinho has again played well and won the game for Liverpool to send them into the FA Cup semi-finals . Coutinho has popped up with some important goals this season — five of his six strikes have earned Liverpool results (four wins and a draw). It is why they find themselves on the wrong side of the line for Champions League places and why they have made such heavy weather of this FA Cup campaign. For long periods here they flattered to deceive. Sterling saw little of the ball and Sturridge continued to show how out of form he is. The goals have dried up for Rodgers’ side over the course of the last month — they had only scored seven in their previous six matches before this game. Rodgers must have feared the worst as Simon Mignolet kept his side’s Wembley dreams alive with two stunning saves early in the second period, but then, much to his relief, up popped Coutinho. There is still time, of course, for one of Rodgers’ squad to emerge as the absolute best of this bunch; on May 19, a gala dinner will be held at the city’s Echo Arena when the successor to Suarez will be announced. Daniel Sturridge's injury-hit season has been a tempestuous affair for the out-of-sorts striker . Raheem Sterling was denied of service at Ewood Park during a frustrating display for the contract rebel . At this moment, nobody is better placed than Coutinho. If Liverpool are going to clamber into the top four — still a possibility given Liverpool’s implosion — and win the FA Cup, much will depend on the little Brazilian. He proved he had what it takes to settle a frantic collision at Ewood Park. Rodgers needs him to show that right through until the end of May.

Luis Suarez was Liverpool's player of last season . But who would earn that accolade this year? Jordan Henderson has many backers, as does Coutinho . Several, among them Emre Can and Raheem Sterling, have shone in parts . There have been lots of adequate contributions but there hasn't been anywhere near enough consistency . If Liverpool are going to clamber into the top four and win the FA Cup, much will depend on the little Brazilian .

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Accused: Officer Aaron Stringer, from Bakersfield, California, allegedly pulled on the toes and 'tickled' the feet of a man whom police had recently killed . A police officer who allegedly 'loves playing with dead bodies' has been accused of 'tickling' the feet and yanking on the head and toes of a dead man who had been recently shot killed by cops. Aaron Stringer, of the Bakersfield, California, Police Department, reportedly said 'tickle tickle' as he ran his fingers along the soles of the feet of Ramiro James Villegas, a 22-year-old whom officers killed the same day. A trainee police officer who was with him at the time told how Stringer then pulled on the corpse's toes, and pulled his head back and forth while discussing rigor mortis after the shooting on November 13. According to the Bakersfield Californian, he then said that he 'loves playing with dead bodies' and later told her to lie about what she'd seen. Stringer has been on paid administrative leave from the department since it started investigating the chilling accusations in November. Villegas was shot dead by police after crashing his car in a high-speed chase, ABC23 reported. Officers say they gunned him down after he got out of the car and reached for his waistband, raising fears that he had a gun. It later became clear that he wasn't armed. Stringer, who filed a police report about the day's activities, mentioned interviewing witnesses alongside trainee Lindy DeGeare, who eventually blew the whistle on the alleged corpse manipulation. Shot dead: Ramiro James Villegas, 22, had been shot dead on November 13 by Bakersfield Police after a car chase. Stringer allegedly 'played' with his body as it lay under a bloodied sheet . Let in: Stringer was allowed to see the body by a nurse at the Kern Medical Center, above . She said Stringer volunteered them to head to the Kern Medical Center in Bakersfield to help identify the body. It was there that a nurse gave them the passcode to the morgue where Villegas was being held. She said that when Stringer suggested she take a look at the body, she presumed it was part of legitimate training. Under California law, police officers are allowed to look at dead bodies to assess wounds, but are not supposed to handle them. According to the Bakersfield California, local prosecutors considered charging Stringer but dropped the case due to insufficient evidence. He is currently being investigated internally by the police department. A lawyer for the Villegas family said they are also 'very close' to filing a suit of their own. Shooting: Above shows local news footage of the scene where Villegas was shot. He had just crashed his car after a chase .

Officer Aaron Stringer, of Bakersfield, California, accused by trainee cop . Said to have played around with corpse of Ramiro James Villegas, 22 . Villegas had been shot dead by police earlier that day after a car chase . Trainee officer Lindy DeGeare said Stringer took her into a morgue . Allegedly said he 'loves playing with dead bodies' and asked her not to tell . Stringer, who was put on leave, was ultimately not charged by prosecutors . However, family of Villegas said they are close to filing a suit of their own .

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(CNN)The United States has seemingly erupted this week about what it means to live your religion, especially in Indiana, where its new Religious Freedom Restoration Act faces a firestorm from critics who say it uses faith as a pretext to discriminate against gay people. Such state laws have been growing ever since the U.S. Religious Freedom Restoration Act became law in 1993, designed to prohibit the federal government from "substantially burdening" a person's exercise of religion. So far, 20 states have some version of the religious liberty law, and the legal controversies have grown, too. Nonetheless, claims under those state RFRAs are "exceedingly rare," and victories involved mostly religious minorities, not Christian denominations, experts say. "There is reason to doubt whether these state-level religious liberty provisions truly provide meaningful protections for religious believers," wrote Wayne State University law professor Christopher Lund in a 2010 analysis, when there were only 16 states with such laws. Here are some of the more interesting cases arising from the federal and state laws, touching upon an array of religious matters from a knife carried by an IRS accountant to a tea from the Amazon: . He was a Native American with eagle feathers at a religious gathering of tribes. But not in the eyes of the feds. In 2006, Robert Soto and Michael Russell attended an American Indian powwow while in possession of eagle feathers, in violation of the federal Eagle Protection Act, which outlaws the killing of bald and golden eagles and even picking their feathers off the ground. Soto, a Lipan Apache, asserted he was participating in an Indian religious ceremony. The feathers are sacred to Native Americans. But a federal Fish and Wildlife Service agent found his tribe wasn't federally recognized, and Soto surrendered his feathers. Russell, who is married to Soto's sister, isn't American Indian and agreed to pay a fine, according to court papers and the America Bar Association Journal. Soto, however, petitioned the federal Interior Department to return his feathers. The feds said no, because he wasn't from a recognized tribe. Soto and Russell sued the federal government, but a federal district court ruled in favor of the government, rejecting the two men's First Amendment assertions and their claims under the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act, the same 1993 statute that Indiana legislators used in developing their new state law. But last August, the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals reversed the trial court's decision and sent the case back to that court after finding the government's action would violate the federal RFRA. On March 10, the federal government returned the eagle feathers to Soto. But the legal war isn't over. The federal government still maintains it can criminally prosecute Soto and his congregants, so Soto is seeking a preliminary injunction, claiming the feds are violating the federal RFRA, said Luke Goodrich, Soto's attorney who's with the Becket Fund for Religious Liberty. A tea used by a Brazilian faith is to them like wine used by Catholics at communion, but U.S. agents considered the brew an illegal drug. The religious organization O Centro Espirita Beneficiente Uniao do Vegetal uses a sacramental tea called hoasca, made from two plants native to the Amazon that contains dimethyltryptamine, a hallucinogen, in violation of the Controlled Substances Act. The religion is a Christian spiritist faith that originated in Brazil and includes Amazonian and indigenous spiritual traditions. About 140 members of the church live in the United States and use the tea in a sacred communion. In May 1999, U.S. Customs agents entered the church headquarters in Santa Fe, New Mexico, and seized all of its hoasca. The church became alarmed and cited how the federal government allows an exception for American Indians to use another illegal drug, peyote, in their religious ceremonies. In fact, the federal RFRA was designed partly to protect the Native Americans' use of peyote, said CNN legal analyst Jeffrey Toobin. "They were a legitimate religion, and this was a legitimate ritual of the religion, and Congress wanted to make sure it was protected," Toobin said of peyote and the 1993 law. The Uniao do Vegetal, which means "the union of the plants," cited that federal law in suing the federal government. "The government has never explained why it has accommodated The Native American Church's use of peyote (which contains mescaline, also a controlled substance) but cannot accommodate the UDV's use of hoasca," the church said in a statement. The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in the church's favor, saying the federal government failed to show a compelling interest to ban the substance for religious use. "The peyote exception also fatally undermines the government's broader contention that the Controlled Substances Act establishes a closed regulatory system that admits of no exceptions under RFRA," the court ruling said. Bruce Rich, an Orthodox Jewish prisoner in Florida, wanted kosher meals, but the warden said no. So Rich sued the state prison system in 2010, saying its denial of a kosher menu violated the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act of 2000, a landmark civil law rights law for inmates whose predecessor was the federal religious freedom law. Rich, 66, is serving a life sentence for murdering his parents, in their 70s, in 1995 allegedly to inherit their home. The prison system argued the meals were costly and would lead to security concerns, namely "retaliation against the kosher inmates" if other inmates believed the higher costs of kosher meals impacted the quality of their food, court papers said. At least 35 other states and the federal government, however, provided kosher diets to inmates. After losing before a magistrate, Rich won an appeal before the 11th Circuit Court, which cited "the defendant's meager efforts to explain why Florida's prisons are so different from the penal institutions that now provide kosher meals such that the plans adopted by those other institutions would not work in Florida." Recently baptized in the Sikh faith, Kawal Tagore went to her job with the IRS in Houston in 2005 carrying a new religious item: a 9-inch kirpan, a small ceremonial sword that resembles a knife but has an edge that is blunted or curved. Tagore needed to carry the kirpan at all times as a mandatory article of faith. But the federal government banned her from the building, citing the kirpan as a "dangerous weapon" with a more than 3-inch blade, and she was later fired from her accounting job because she refused to keep the kirpan out of the workplace. Tagore sued the government under the federal law. Tagore cited how the government allowed the public to enter the federal building with more threatening objects: real 2.5-inch blade knives and metal canes, said her attorneys with the Newar Law Firm and the Becket Fund. Also, federal employees inside the building were allowed to use box cutters and cake knives. In November, the federal government agreed to settle the case shortly after the start of Tagore's trial. The settlement included no admission of wrongdoing, the Christian Science Monitor reported. Tagore's attorneys described the settlement as "a groundbreaking policy allowing Sikhs and other religious minorities to wear religious symbols and attire in federal buildings," they said in a statement. Invoking a religious freedom law and related statutes doesn't always equate to victory. In Chicago, an association of 40 churches called the Civil Liberties for Urban Believers found it too onerous to erect houses of worship in business and commercial zones. The ministers needed a special use permit, but such permits were often thwarted by aldermen or it was too bureaucratic and costly to obtain one, the church leaders claimed. In fact, it was easier to get a club, lodge or community center approved. So the pastors sued the city of Chicago in 2000, alleging that its zoning laws violated the Illinois religious freedom statute, the federal Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act and the U.S. Constitution. But in 2003, the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a lower court decision and rejected the church group's claims, finding no substantial burden on the churches, which also failed to establish their RLUIPA claim. Defeated, church leaders were angry. "The forty (40) churches in C.L.U.B. and certainly people of all faiths throughout Chicago are outraged by the majority opinion which neuters the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act passed unanimously by Congress in 2000," Apostle Theodore Wilkinson, the group's chairman, said in a statement. "Also alarming is the court's conclusion that Chicago's religious assemblies have no free speech protection from zoning laws. The majority opinion would apparently extend free speech protection to religious assemblies only if they allowed live nude dancing," he said. At the same time, the city of Chicago revised its zoning ordinance to avoid "the threat of heightened scrutiny under RLUIPA," according to a League of California Cities report in 2002. CNN's Alexandra Meeks contributed to this report.

A Native American from a tribe not recognized by the feds wins the return of his eagle feathers . An IRS accountant is fired for insisting on carrying a symbolic Sikh knife to work . A group of Chicago pastors takes on City Hall over its permits for new churches and loses .

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