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A Muslim 'Measure for Measure'? That's one updated version of Shakespeare I'd love to see
Friday 22 March 2013
Plus: Absurd person singular in Mohsin Hamid's new novel and "feel-good" isn't good enough for Parks and Recreation
Facebook users disgusted as 'child porn' video receives 16,000 shares and 4,000 likes
Friday 22 March 2013
Clip allegedly showed a young girl being abused by an older man
Tiger Woods published Lyndsey Vonn photos on Facebook to deter 'stalkarazzi' - but it will only encourage them
Thursday 21 March 2013
The American golfer confirmed his relationship with the skier on Facebook this week
Rio Ferdinand hits out at 'haters' after criticism at long flight for TV appearance
Thursday 21 March 2013
The Manchester United defender pulled out of the England squad due to fitness issues
Girls Aloud announce split following 10-year celebration tour
Thursday 21 March 2013
Pop band Girls Aloud have seemingly announced they are splitting up following the last night of their 10-year celebration tour.
Newcastle unlikely to sue Wigan striker Callum McManaman for 'horror tackle'
Wednesday 20 March 2013
The Wigan player will not be punished for challenge on Massadio Haidara
John Heitinga claims not to be affected by criticism from Everton fans
Wednesday 20 March 2013
The Holland internationa has borne the brunt of supporters' anger
Peter Odemwingie to return to West Brom training today following quit threat
Wednesday 20 March 2013
The unsettled striker has been using Twitter to express his views
Chinese fraudster finds there is such a thing as a free lunch
Tuesday 19 March 2013
A middle-aged and clearly well-fed fraudster is being hunted in China after he posed as a high-ranking government official and went on free junkets for years.
Websites lead growing backlash over Leveson deal
Tuesday 19 March 2013
Devil of Leveson compromise is in the detail, as several media organisations signal they will not be signing up to new regulatory system
Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha banned for one match over offensive gesture
Tuesday 19 March 2013
Future Manchester United player made gesture at Leeds fans
Peter Odemwingie may quit West Brom after latest Twitter outburst
Tuesday 19 March 2013
Striker hit out at club over lack of playing time
South African cardinal who said paedophilia is 'not a criminal condition' apologises for offence
Monday 18 March 2013
Cardinal Napier was among the conclave which elected the new Pope Francis
Is it possible that the Greek footballer handed ban after Nazi salute didn't know what he was doing?
Monday 18 March 2013
A footballer has been handed a life ban from all national teams in Greece after he appeared to give a Nazi salute to supporters during a match.
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'He was lucky he didn't die' - George Michael fell out of speeding car onto M1 motorway, according to eye witness
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Gay couple beaten in park urge MPs to moderate language on gay marriage
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After woman sells virginity for $780,000, here are the results of our prostitution survey
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Far-right French historian, 78-year-old Dominique Venner, commits suicide in Notre Dame in protest against gay marriage
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'It was just like the movie Twister': Man survives Oklahoma tornado by taking refuge in horse stall
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