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This year's Nobel Prize winners in the field of physics, chemistry, medicine, literature and economics receive their awards at a royal ceremony in Stockholm.
Number of fatalities from bomb explosions that rocked central Istanbul is up to at least 13, though there has been no immediate claim of responsibility.
The Syrian opposition meets with its backers including France and the US for talks in Paris, as the Syrian government claims victory in retaking the rebel-held eastern half of the city.
This year's Nobel Prize winners in the field of physics, chemistry, medicine, literature and economics receive their awards at a royal ceremony in Stockholm.
She was there to perform in Dylan's place after he was awarded the Nobel Prize for literature.
His speech was read out by the US Ambassador to Sweden Azita Raji.
Patti Smith fumbled through her performance at the Nobel Prize ceremony. Photo: JIM RASSOL
"I apologise. I'm sorry, I'm so nervous," Smith said, asking the orchestra to start over.
The audience in Stockholm's Concert Hall, many dressed in formal attire, clapped to support Smith as she tried anew.
She appeared to draw a blank again in the third verse, but only briefly, and finished the song with an emotional performance that left some in the crowd misty-eyed.
AP
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