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Harrods introduces four emerging talents

Harrods introduces four emerging talents.
Four young designers have been selected by the London-based high-end departmental store, Harrods, as winners of the group's initiative to recognize emerging talent within the industry.

Japan Earthquakes Dramatic Aftermath (PHOTOS)

Chinese Premier Wen walks after addressing the session of United Nations Climate Change Conference 2009 in Copenhagen
Japan's government estimated the damage from this month's record earthquake and tsunami at as much as 25 trillion yen ($309 billion), nearly four times the impact of Hurricane Katrina in the US.
A handout from Japan Ground Self-Defense Force via Kyodo shows No. 4 reactor at Tokyo Electric Power Co.'s Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant

Japan’s nuclear crisis isn’t over yet

Almost two and a half weeks after the tragic earthquake struck Japan, the country’s nuclear crisis still isn’t over yet, despite the best efforts of officials to contain the problem.
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Video reveals shocking elephant abuse (VIDEO)

Britain's circus elephant is brutally beaten in shocking video footage. The 57 years old elphant named Anne, who was captured in her native Sri Lanka as a baby, was repeatedly hit and abused by her groom.
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Author presents new feminist subtext to Bible 'forgery' theory

Ehrman reads a feminist subtext into his new arguments to prove bible forgery. He cites the letter to Timothy attributed to apostle Paul. He says the letter was written by someone long after Paul's death, and with a vested interest to diminish the status of women.
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Lights out in Western Pacific as part of Earth Hour event (Full Text)

Lights being turned off in homes, businesses and public buildings in Fiji and New Zealand at 8:30 PM local time marked the commencement of Earth Hour 2011, with widespread endorsement of the message that the world and its environment need commitments for action going “beyond the hour”.
An earthquake damaged road and bridge are seen in Tarlay

Powerful earthquake hits Myanmar (PHOTOS)

A deadly 6.8-magnitude earthquake hit the mountainous area along Myanmar's borders with Thailand and Laos on Thursday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The tremors were felt in Bangkok, Hanoi, and some areas of China.
Myanmar's quake death toll rises to 65

Two quakes rock Myanmar

At least 25 people have been killed in Myanmar as a 6.8 earthquake rattled buildings and nerves.
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Hispanic population to reach 50 million

The Latino population of the United States will break 50 million for the first time, according to analysts. The official US Census Bureau demographics data will be released later today.
TSA workers carry out security checks at Denver International Airport, the day before the Thanksgiving holiday in Denver.

TSA Union Calls for Immediate Radiation Monitoring at Agency

The American Federation of Government Employees, the union for Transportation Security Officers nationwide, on Wednesday called on TSA to immediately begin a nationwide radiation monitoring program and provide TSOs with dosimeters to measure radiation output at the checkpoints.
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Anti-Gay App: Open Letter to Steve Jobs From PFLAG President (FULL TEXT)

Rabbi David Horowitz of PFLAG National (Parents, Family and Friends of Lesbians and Gays) has written an open letter to Steve Jobs urging Apple to remove an app from Exodus International, which says the app is a refuge for people looking for help in their journey out of homosexuality and will help cure people of their homosexuality.

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