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Lid lifted on Saatchi's strange habits
CHARLES Saatchi is a creature of habit, according to his former housekeepers, wearing one of his 12 identical $1900 suits everyday.
'Why I had twins at the age of 60'
A CHINESE woman had twin girls at the age of 60 "to free herself from loneliness" after the tragic death of her only daughter.
Kevin Bacon's 12 degrees of Xmas
FORGET turkey, it's all about Bacon this Christmas ... Kevin Bacon. The Footloose star has released a hilarious festive video.
The Air Jordans so popular they cause brawls
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Osbourne helps dying man's family
X FACTOR UK judge Sharon Osbourne has given $18,000 to the dying father who married the mother of their two children with just weeks to live.
Four dead as rain, wind lash UK, France
GALE-FORCE winds and rain have hit Britain and France, killing at least four people, disrupting Christmas travel and leaving thousands without power.
Baby deaths spark vaccine probe
CHINA have sent government health experts to investigate if several recent infant deaths were related to a vaccine they received.
Sri Lanka lets Aussie hotelier in after flag spat
THE owner of one of the world's most exclusive hotels has been given temporary permission to return to Sri Lanka. Geoffrey Dobbs flew the country's flag upside down. Cue anger.
Lost dog found after five years
A LOST dog belonging to the daughter of American Gridiron football great Joe Namath has been found after five years from a home, 320 kilometres away.
Elephant kills keeper who snuck into cage
A ZOOKEEPER has been killed by a two-tonne elephant that picked him up with his trunk and smashed him into a water tank. The man had snuck into its cage to try and paint a fence.
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- Police officer punched, spat on
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Footballer in strife over 'stupid' selfie
A FOOTBALLER is in strife today over a selfie image which police have slammed as "absolutely stupid" behaviour.
Bad drivers nabbed for 15,000 offences
POLICE have nabbed hundreds of dodgy drivers committing more than 15,000 offences during the summer crackdown on Victorian roads.
Man lay dead for days and no one noticed
POLICE have urged the public to check-in with their neighbours this Christmas, after a man lay dead in his house for four days.
Will it be hot on Christmas Day?
PLANNING a Christmas feast outside? Better check the weather near you before you set up because Adelaide is set to swelter, while it looks windy in Sydney.
The CCTV footage you were not meant to see
WATCH: Footage of a former policeman apparently punching and kneeing a prisoner has been released after a lawyer for the constable failed to suppress the video.
Santa Claus found dead, hogtied
A MAN dressed as Santa Claus has been found dead after causing a disturbance at a work Christmas party.
Typhoon city faces bleak Christmas
CHRISTMAS this year will be a celebration amid deprivation, in tents, makeshift homes and damaged churches in typhoon-ravaged Tacloban.
Police buy armoured tank for city
MANY complain about the lawlessness in cities, particularly at night, yet do you want police to buy an armoured tank? One department has.
Fatal car bomb at Egypt police HQ
A CAR bomb tore through an Egyptian police headquarters, killing at least 14 people, in another attack on the military-installed authorities.
Man who ended WWII early pardoned
BRITON Alan Turing who ended World War II early by his cracking of the Enigma code has been given a posthumous royal pardon for a homosexual conviction.
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We're shopping until we drop
EXPECT a lot of presents and lots of food over Christmas as we've spent a staggering $29.6 billion, with another $13.1 billion to go on the sales.
CEO's pay package shrinks, still earns US$34.3m
DISNEY CEO Bob Iger's pay package shrank 7 per cent for 2013, despite the entertainment company's strong financial performance during the year.
Tiffany exec who took $1m in jewels jailed
A FORMER Tiffany & Co. executive will spend a year behind bars for stealing more than $1.35 million in jewellery.
David Beckham gets into casino game
RETRIED soccer superstar David Beckham has signed on to promote the Las Vegas-based Sands' properties in Singapore and Macau.
Largest health fund rise in 9 years
THE largest health fund premium rise in nine years will increase the cost of health insurance by up to $21 a month.
Department store in Muslim staff row
BRITISH retailer Marks & Spencer is facing criticism after it emerged that it allows Muslim staff to refuse to sell customers pork and alcohol.
Tricks to cut your mobiles bills
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Is it time for 'Fat Barbie'?
A PLUS-SIZE Barbie doll has sparked a heated debate about the doll's impact on body image.
Why you can't remember faces
IF you struggle to remember faces, your genes could be to blame, new research has found.
Man wants pregnant wife off life support
A TEXAS man has been barred from taking his pregnant wife off life support because state laws prioritise the rights of the foetus.
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24 flights cancelled because of the flu
FLU-STRICKEN pilots and flight attendants have grounded 24 flights, effecting 270 passengers.
Flight attendant's epic rant over cheese
AN angry flight attendant repeatedly screamed "F*** you" at a passenger over a pack of "rip-off" cheese and crackers.
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Plane hits building in 'little incident'
SEE THE PIC: THE captain of a British Airways plane carrying 202 people didn't seem overly fazed when his aircraft hit an office building at Johannesburg's airport.
Which country does Christmas best?
WHILE we're sweltering in Australia, those in Switzerland are doing the exact opposite. Although it's cold, the Swiss know how to put on a festive Christmas.
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ENGLAND batsman Kevin Pietersen says he still has the desire to play for his country despite being disappointed with his form.
MCG ton to cap big year for Warner
AUSTRALIANS having to work hard to conceal shock at how England's campaign fell apart in this Ashes series.
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Snowden: My mission is accomplished
NSA leaker Edward Snowden said his "mission's already accomplished" after revealing secrets that have caused a reassessment of US policies.
NASA's dazzling new images of Saturn
A NASA spacecraft has released dazzling new images of the ringed planet Saturn and its moon as a Christmas greeting.
Man jailed for making fun of Dubai
AN AMERICAN has been jailed for a year for making a satirical video that pokes fun at the "gangsta" youth culture in Dubai.
Pirate: 'US stole my Bitcoins'
THE internet "pirate" accused of running the notorious illegal-drug-peddling website Silk Road claims that the feds are the real buccaneers.
Are you an iZombie?
APPLE's latest Christmas ad shows a teen becoming more connected with his family through technology. But is this message true? Or are we turning into a bunch of disconnected loners?
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