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Jacob Zuma begins second term as S Africa president

Thousands of people from all walks of life converged at South Africa's Union Building to witness President Jacob Zuma's inauguration on Saturday.

Timberlake, Diaz confirm their split

2007-01-12 16:07

Justin Timberlake and Cameron Diaz are officially kaput. The duo, dating since 2003, confirmed their split Thursday in a joint statement.

J.Lo honored by People en Espanol

2007-01-05 08:49

Jennifer Lopez is among the entertainers selected by People en Espanol for its "100 Most Influential Hispanics" issue, which honors those who have made an impact in the Hispanic community.

Jolie spends holiday with refugees

2006-12-26 14:09

Actress Angelina Jolie spent Christmas Day with refugees in Costa Rica as part of her work as a goodwill ambassador for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees.

Jessica Simpson out of Parton tribute

2006-12-22 17:20

Unhappy with her second try at paying tribute to Dolly Parton for the "Kennedy Center Honors," Jessica Simpson has pulled out of the show.

Ex-Enron CEO ordered to prison immediately

2006-12-13 10:22

A federal appellate court denied Ex-Enron CEO Skilling's request to remain free during his appeal Tuesday and ordered him imprisoned immediately.

Ex-Enron CEO Skilling gets prison delay

2006-12-12 16:59

The former Enron chief who once resided in a US$4.7 million, Mediterranean-style mansion in Houston's toniest neighborhood will get a bit of a reprieve before he must report to prison.

Party girl Britney says probably went too far

2006-12-08 11:39

Britney Spears -- back in the headlines for partying every night and ditching her underwear -- admitted on Thursday that she "probably did take my new found freedom a little too far."

Ex-Enron CEO Skilling to be sentenced

2006-10-23 13:07

After his conviction earlier this year for orchestrating one of the nation's biggest financial scandals, former Enron Corp. Chief Executive Officer Jeffrey Skilling was to learn Monday how long he would have to spend behind bars.

Turkey's Orhan Pamuk wins Nobel prize

2006-10-12 21:29

Orhan Pamuk, Turkey's best-known novelist and incendiary social commentator, won the 2006 Nobel prize for Literature.

Johansson likes her 'curvy' figure

2006-09-19 10:16

New York - Scarlett Johansson struts her stuff in cleavage-baring dresses on the red carpet, but in real life, she'd rather remain a mystery.

Kung fu hustle made Louis Cha top of writer ranking

2006-08-31 12:09

Louis Cha is the number one kung fu fiction writer in China according to a biennial poll of the top ten most widely read authors in the country.

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