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Soccer Star Ballack Marries Long-Time Partner
14.07.2008 12:20
dw-world.de
Michael Ballack's run of bad luck looks to have finally taken a turn for the better. The Germany captain's miserable summer got a massive boost Monday, July 14 when he married his long-time partner Simone Lambe,
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Russia urges Zimbabwe leadership to negotiate peacefully
14.07.2008 12:20
rian.ru
Russia's Foreign Minister told his Zimbabwean counterpart on Monday that the African country's leadership and opposition must show restraint to bring an end to the conflict.
Russia
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Germany Looks East to Boost Shrinking Trainee Numbers
14.07.2008 10:19
dw-world.de
With too few qualified school-leavers applying to train as skilled workers in Germany, companies and indsutry associations are wondering if it might be time to start hiring across the border.
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Russia, China may co-design new passenger plane
14.07.2008 10:18
rian.ru
Russia may launch a joint venture with China to continue the development of a new passenger airliner, MS-21, the head of a Russian state-run aviation corporation said on Monday.
Russia
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'Transient' urbanites renting for longer, report concludes
14.07.2008 10:15
safestore.co.uk
Young urban professionals tend to enjoy a more transient lifestyle than their older counterparts, leading many to stay in the rental property sector for longer, it has been pointed out.
Great Britain
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Recession 'could benefit many homeowners'
14.07.2008 10:15
safestore.co.uk
For the savviest of homeowners, the recession currently looming over the UK could present significant opportunities to make a move up the property ladder, it has been claimed.
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James Brown''s belongings up for grabs
14.07.2008 09:24
b4uindia.com
Late ‘Godfather of Soul’ James Brown’s belongings—including colourful capes, iconic jumpsuits, and handwritten lyrics—will be put up for sale at a Christie''s auction on Wednesday. The items to be auctioned would include a blue denim jumpsuit that Brown wore for the 1974 concert preceding the "Rumble in the Jungle" between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman in Zaire, Africa. According to reports, it is expected to sell for 5,000 to 7,000 dolars. A Yamaha baby grand piano enscripted with the words "Godfather of Soul", which Brown kept in his living room, will also be auctioned. It is expected to fetch 15,000 to 20,000 dollars. The late singer’s 1986 Grammy for "Living in America" is also listed at 15,000 to 20,000 dollars. Most of the 320 lots destined for auction are from Brown''s South Carolina home, and Christie''s reckons that their total value should be around one million dollars. Brown died Dec. 25, 2006, at 73. Many of his earlier possessions were lost in a fire. Novelties in the James Brown Collection include 83 pairs of sunglasses and 80 hair rollers. "We expect a lot of rock ''n'' roll fans and collectors, James Brown collectors and people who are interested in the ''70s lifestyle," the New York Daily News quoted Simeon Lipman, director of Christie''s pop culture department, as saying. "I grew up listening to James Brown. My mother met him when she was young, so there''s definitely that personal connection with this auction," Lipman added. Also up for bids are two passports, letters, handwritten lyrics, keys to cities, autographed photos, love notes to ex-wife Adrienne, whom Brown married in 1991, and several awards, including his 2003 Kennedy Center Honor. "He was a Republican, so we have a lot of photos of him with the Bush family and President Reagan. He came from rough beginnings to such an incredible life. I think this collection captures his tumultuous career and person," Lipman said. The proceeds will go to Brown''s estate, Christie''s said. (ANI)
India
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Court refuses to summon Moscow mayor as witness in Yukos case
14.07.2008 09:23
rian.ru
Russia
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S.Korea recalls ambassador from Japan over territorial row
14.07.2008 09:23
rian.ru
Russia
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Court orders MSF aid group to pay over hostage release in Russia
14.07.2008 09:23
rian.ru
Russia
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Egypt's proven oil, gas reserves rise to record high levels
14.07.2008 09:23
rian.ru
Russia
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Georgia plans to raise army strength amid tensions with Russia
14.07.2008 08:18
rian.ru
Georgia plans to increase the strength of its armed forces by 5,000 personnel to 37,000 amid growing tensions with Russia over two breakaway provinces, a senior lawmaker said Monday.
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