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Close friend of Beyonce tweets congratulations on pregnancy
Russell Simmons has congratulated Beyonce Knowles on her pregnancy.It comes after the 31-year-old singer hit back at the rumours in a sharply worded note online.In the posting on Instagram, the singer said she will sit back and laugh at the "low lifes" who have nothing better to do that talk about her. However, the hip-hop mogul Simmons - who is a close friend of the couple - tweeted ...
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Belfast bomb found on pathway
A bomb found by police investigating an attempt to murder three PSNI officers in West Belfast was on a pathway used as a shortcut by residents, the force revealed.The device was discovered in Dunmurry as the PSNI conducted follow up searches after a gun attack narrowly missed police attending a call for help.Residents who had been evacuated have been allowed to return to their houses but the ...
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Will Spurs steal the final Champions League place from Arsenal
With the Barclays Premier League title already in Manchester United's hands and the relegation issues also decided, the battle for European football is the only unanswered question ahead of tomorrow's final round of games.United and Manchester City have already wrapped up the top-two places but Chelsea or Arsenal could still finish third.Here, we look at how that battle could work out ...
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The Flex online music show returns
It's not an online show. That's a misconception the host and producer Sandice Holland clears up immediately. With up to six different programmes, ranging from one to 20 minutes, Holland explains The Flex is its very own online music channel. "We offer different segments within The Flex and the website even has its own programme guide," she says. "There is a lot of ...
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Digital players fight for music domination
Younger consumers prefer free or low-cost music services such as Spotify because they are reluctant to pay for songs. Michal Czerwonka / Getty Images / ...
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Id rather talk about making music theres more to discuss
By Matt Berry The actor and comedian is perhaps best known for his roles in The IT Crowd and The Mighty Boosh, but he''s also an accomplished musician, who'll be releasing his fourth album, Kill The Wolf, next month DO YOU ENJOY TOURING AND PERFORMING? Yes, I love playing live. Some songs always sound better live, with added solos and things. I really do enjoy it. DID YOU ALWAYS ...
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$45 million ATM heist Indias IT sector in unwelcome spotlight
MUMBAI/BANGALORE: A breach of security at two payment card processing companies in India that led to heists at cash machines around the world has reopened questions on the risks of outsourcing sensitive financial services to the country. Global banks that ship work to be processed in India, either in-house or to big IT services vendors, were already under pressure to step up oversight of ...
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Missing Wexford girl found safe and well
Missing person Tina Dempsey has been located safe and well.Garda at Enniscorthy, Co Wexford, had released a statement this week saying that they were seeking the public's assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 17-year-old Tina.She had been missing from Oulart, Co Wexford, since ...
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IRFU OGara an iconic figure
The Irish Rugby Football Union has paid tribute to Ronan O'Gara as an "iconic figure'' as he announced his playing retirement in order to take up a coaching role with Racing Metro.IRFU chief executive Philip Browne singled out the drop-goal that won Ireland the Grand Slam as arguably the finest of all his contributions to the game.O'Gara won 128 caps for Ireland, toured ...
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McCanns very pleased as review uncovers investigative and forensic opportunities
Madeleine McCann's parents are said to be "very, very pleased" with Scotland Yard's review of their daughter's disappearance, as it emerged detectives have identified "more than a handful of people of interest" in the case.Detective Chief Superintendent Hamish Campbell said the review, dubbed Operation Grange, has identified "both investigative and ...
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Sweden Eurovision Song Contest
Loreen of Sweden performs during the dress rehearsal for the final in the 2013 Eurovision Song Contest at the Malmo Arena Hall in Malmo. REUTERS/Jessica ...
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New Cork life boat station to cut launch time in half
Life boat volunteers have said the development of a new, purpose-built, life boat station in County Cork will cut the service's launch time in half.Castletownbere RNLI will officially open its new lifeboat station this afternoon which will include a service of dedication ceremony.It is hoped the new building and facilities will greatly enhance the operational capability of the service.The ...
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French police Crazy guy responsible for Cannes gunfire
Police in France have said "a crazy guy" was responsible for the shots fired at the Cannes Film Festival yesterday.Christoph Waltz was left shaken after his television interview was interrupted by the gunfire.The 'Django Unchained' actor was being interviewed for France's Le Grand Journal at the festival yesterday when gunfire was heard and he was quickly rushed to ...
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Munster OGara career unlikely to be surpassed
Munster have confirmed Ronan O'Gara's retirement from professional rugby saying his career is "a feat unlikely to be surpassed".Munster have posted a statement online confirming the speculation from yesterday.The 36-year-old agreed a two-year contract as a coach with Racing Metro, where he will be working with fellow Irish out-half Jonathan Sexton.Munster said in their ...
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Constitutional convention to discuss issue of compulsory voting
The Irish electoral system will come under the spotlight today at the meeting of the constitutional convention.The convention, which takes place this weekend, aims to review the Dil system.The way Irish politicians are elected will be debated today and again in June, before the convention makes its recommendations on whether or not the system should be changed.Chairman of the convention, Tom ...
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Modern Swiss music draws on the past
Under pressure from the European Union the Swiss government has outlined plans to scrap controversial tax privileges for international firms. But the reform risks undermining the complex federal fiscal system and leading to a major drop in ...
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Nicole Kidman plays Grace Kelly in movie set for 2014 Oscar season
CANNES, France – Hot off the 2013 Oscars in which two of the Weinstein Company's films - "Django Unchained" and "Silver Linings Playbook" - took home Oscars, producer Harvey Weinstein unveiled his list of 2014 hopefuls on Friday night in Cannes. Leading the pack, a biopic of Grace Kelly starring Cannes juror Nicole Kidman. "I got to know Grace really well, ...
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Bieber works with Cyrus as deadline passes to claim pet monkey
The deadline has passed for Justin Bieber to claim his pet monkey from German customs.The animal, called Mally, was seized in March because the singer flew into Munich without the correct paperwork.He was told he would have to pay several thousand euro, or warned the monkey would be found a new home.Meanwhile, Bieber and Miley Cyrus are recording new music together.The 'Can't Be ...
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Family devastated as girl 5 drowns in hotel pool
A five-year-old British girl who died in a pool at a hotel in Egypt has been named by her family, according to reports.The grandmother of Chloe Johnson, from Forest Hill in south London, told Sky News that the family was "devastated" by her death.Chloe died in a waterpark at the Coral Sea Waterworld Hotel in the Red Sea resort of Sharm el-Sheikh, travel company First Choice said.First ...
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Dublin criminals use cat litter in diesel laundering operation
An oil laundering plant with the capacity to process more than 2.5 million litres of fuel a year has been discovered in Dublin.It was located in an industrial estate in the Ballycoolin area of Blanchardstown last night. This is the first discovery of an oil laundering plant in Dublin and it had the capacity to produce a potential loss to the exchequer of EUR1.75m a year, customs officials said.A ...
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Mourinho This is my worst season
Jose Mourinho remained non-committal about where he will be next term after his side lost 2-1 in the Copa del Rey final against local rivals Atletico Madrid last night to round off the "worst season" of his life.Diego Costa's first-half equaliser cancelled ...
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North Korea fires three missiles
Defence ministry spokesman Kim Min-seok said the North fired three missiles on Saturday. He said the North's intent was unclear.In March, North Korea tested two short-range missiles off its east coast. US officials say North Korea recently withdrew two mid-range missiles believed to be capable of ...
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Actor Christoph Waltz rushed off stage after sounds of gunfire erupt at live talk show
May 15, 2013: Jury member Christoph Waltz poses for photographers during a photo call for the jury at the 66th international film festival, in Cannes, southern ...
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International child abductions increase Galway conference to hear
The number of cases of international child abductions and family conflicts are on the rise, according to mediators.They will today address a conference on the importance of spoken intervention in such cases.NUI Galway and the UNESCO child family research centre will host the conference on the suitability of mediation from a legal, practical and cultural ...
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UK head teachers describe Education Secretary as fanatical personal trainer
Schools in England are losing their sense of humour under piles of data and spreadsheets as headteachers are forced to "wrestle with an octopus" of government initiatives and reforms, a union leader will warn today.Heads are becoming tired of constant change to the education system, and believe it is being dismantled before their eyes, according to Bernadette Hunter, president of the ...
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