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Six Nations 2016: Wales 19-10 France
Wales (6) 19 Tries: North Cons: Biggar Pens: Biggar 4 Team (3) 10 Tries: Guirado Cons: Trinh-Duc Pens: Plisson Unbeaten Wales recorded their fifth consecutive win over France to set-up a potential Six Nations title showdown with England at Twickenham on 12 March. George North's second try in as many games helped...
Deadly attack on hotel in Somalia
Militants have stormed a hotel in the Somali capital Mogadishu, leaving at least nine people dead, in an attack claimed by al-Shabab. The attackers set off a car bomb outside the heavily fortified Somali Youth League hotel before moving in. An explosion also targeted a popular park known as the Peace Garden. Police say the...
Syria conflict: Temporary truce comes into effect
The first major truce in Syria's five-year civil war has come into effect. The "cessation of hostilities" began at midnight (22:00 GMT Friday) with early reports suggesting that guns had fallen silent over major battlefields. UN special envoy for Syria Staffan de Mistura said fighting had "calmed down"...
Is Donald Trump a Member of the Illuminati?
No. Donald Trump is not a member of the Illuminati. But if he were, he sure wouldn’t let any of us know. Nevertheless, there is a crazed fringe element out there who think this — and even weirder things — about Trump and his candidacy. Ready for a laugh? Here we go. With Trump’s road to victory on track,...
‘Flying Bum’: World’s largest aircraft receives massive fin ahead of test flight
The world's largest airship – nicknamed the 'Flying Bum' due to its unfortunate resemblance to human buttocks – is one step closer to completing a test flight next month after it received the first of two giant fins. The fin, measuring 9 x 11 meters (29.5 x 36 feet), was attached to the Airlander 10...
No dad, no money: Illinois GOP bill proposes cutting aid to single mothers, including rape victims
A new bill proposed by Illinois Republicans would strip single mothers and their children of financial aid. The draft law makes no excuse for rape victims who decide not to abort, but excludes in vitro mothers. Currently in committee, the bill proposed by two GOP members, John Cavaletto and Keith Wheeler, would deny newborns...
First class: Plane makes epic nose-down landing on Pacific island of Guam (VIDEO)
A dramatic video has captured a Boeing 727 making a successful nose-down emergency landing at Guam International Airport without functioning landing gear, thanks to the skill of the pilot. Guam International Airport Authority Executive Manager Chuck Ada told Kuam News that the pilot did an outstanding job in landing and avoided...
A look at proposed cease-fire set to begin in Syria
Secretary of State John Kerry told the House Foreign Affairs Committee on Thursday that the agreement has already allowed five or six Syrian communities to receive 114 trucks carrying assistance and that 80,000 people now have supplies for a month that they did not have a week ago. The truce is needed before U.N.-led peace...
Who Cares About the Art Market—This Russian It Girl Invests in Rodarte
After the dazzle, glitter, and shine of Rodarte hits the runway, where does it all go? Those in the know should look first to Mother Russia—and more specifically to the closet of Moscow-based It girl Ilona Stolie. The woman-about-town who has a knack for accessorizing tracksuits and flight suits alike is also a die-hard...
He looks like a super happy man! Hunky Henry Cavill, 32, can’t hide his smile as he jets into LA with stunning girlfriend Tara King, 19, ahead of the Oscars
He recent revealed there was no issue with the 13 year age gap between them. And Henry Cavill certainly appeared blissfully happy with his new relationship as he arrived in Los Angeles with his pretty girlfriend Tara King on Thursday. The Superman hunk, 32, looked in good spirits despite a day of travelling as he touched down...
Cancer-linked pesticide found in popular German beer
Fourteen different beers sold in Germany contain traces of a pesticide believed to be carcinogenic, a new study reveals. Small amounts of Glyphosate – a substance most commonly used for weed killing and supposedly carcinogenic – were found in fourteen of the most popular brews in Germany, a new study conducted by...
Schengen will ‘break down’ in 10 days if no solution to migrant crisis found – EU commissioner
There are only ten days left for European Union officials to significantly reduce the flow of migrants and asylum-seekers into the EU from Turkey, or the Schengen system is at risk of total collapse, according to the EU’s migration commissioner. “In the next 10 days, we need tangible and clear results on the ground....