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Sean 'Diddy' Combs sentenced to more than 4 years in prison over prostitution conviction

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UK's Duchess Kate says midwives' role is humbling and crucial

Kate Middleton, the wife of Prince William, wrote an open letter of thanks to Britain's midwives on Friday after spending several days observing a hospital maternity unit, calling their work humbling and crucial.

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Tom Hanks becomes honorary Greek citizen

Tom Hanks was awarded honorary Greek citizenship on Friday, the state Athens News Agency said, adding an official touch to a long love affair with the country.

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George Michael's sister dies on anniversary of pop icon's death

The sister of the late British pop icon George Michael was found dead on Christmas Day, three years to the day after the singer-songwriter passed away.

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In this file photo taken on February 23, 2017 British-Australian singer Olivia Newton-John performs at the 58th Vina del Mar International Song Festival on February 23, 2017 in Vina del Mar, Chile.

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Olivia Newton-John becomes a dame in UK honors list

Olivia Newton-John, the UK-born Australian singer who found worldwide fame in the hit movie "Grease", was given a damehood in Britain's traditional New Year Honours unveiled on Friday.

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From nuns to astronauts: 10 women cracking the glass ceiling in 2019

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America's baby mayor, a face of the anti-abortion movement

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Norwegian author and former spouse of princess dead at 47

Norwegian author Ari Behn, who was previously married to the country's Princess Maertha Louise, died on Wednesday aged 47, his manager told AFP, saying he had committed suicide.

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In this file photo taken on June 14, 2018 US song writer Allee Willis poses as she arrives for the Songwriters Hall of Fame 49th Annual Induction and Awards Dinner at the New York Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City. Willis reportedly died in Los Angeles Dec. 24, 2019 at age 72. Willis was famous for her work with was Earth, Wind & Fire, the 'Friends' theme and the 'The Color Purple' Broadway song score.

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'Friends' theme songwriter dies aged 72

Allee Willis, who wrote the theme song for the hit television show "Friends," has died at age 72, her partner Prudence Fenton announced Wednesday.

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Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan speaks during the inauguration of the 25th Kolkata International Film Festival in Kolkata on Nov. 8, 2019.

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Director urges Bollywood stars to break silence over citizenship law, violence

One of Bollywood's leading directors called on three superstar actors to break their silence about a new citizenship law that has triggered riots in India, saying they could influence millions of fans.

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Cost of UK royals back in spotlight after Queen's year to forget

After a torrid 2019 in which the queen's son Prince Andrew was implicated in an underage sex abuse scandal, many in Britain are again asking if the monarchy has gotten too big -- and rich -- for its own good.

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UK's Charles says Prince Philip, 98, is 'all right' in hospital

Britain's Prince Philip, 98, the husband of Queen Elizabeth, is "all right" in hospital where he has been under observation for three days, his son Prince Charles said on Monday.

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Indonesian housewife tackles homelessness for 250 feral cats

On the outskirts of suburban Jakarta, housewife Dita Agusta lives with more than 250 cats she has taken in off the streets, creating a shelter for the animals she hopes will one day be adopted.

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French designer Emanuel Ungaro poses on July 31, 1980 in Paris. French fashion designer Emanuel Ungaro, who described himself as a 'sensual obsessive', has died in Paris at the age of 86, his family told AFP on Dec. 22, 2019. Ungaro, who retired from fashion in 2004, died on Dec. 21 after two years in a 'weakened' state of health, a family member told AFP. He was born in southern France in 1933 to a family of Italian immigrants, and moved to Paris in 1956, where he was trained by Spanish designer Cristobal Balenciaga.

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'Sensual obsessive' fashion designer Emanuel Ungaro dies

French fashion designer Emanuel Ungaro, who described himself as a "sensual obsessive", has died in Paris at the age of 86, his family told AFP on Sunday.

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With 'tornado beer' and brick-breaking, Chinese villager becomes Twitter sensation

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Miracle survivor on mission to help close gaps in tsunami warning system

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'We're not going to shut up': Rosanna Arquette on Harvey Weinstein, 'Untouchable'

American actress Rosanna Arquette spoke to The Jakarta Post about her activism, being involved in the new Untouchable documentary and Harvey Weinstein.

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Britain's Prince Philip, 98, in hospital over pre-existing condition

Prince Philip, the 98-year-old husband of Queen Elizabeth II, went into hospital on Friday for precautionary treatment on a pre-existing condition, Buckingham Palace said.

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Muhammad Adyan Dafi, 15, of Cahaya Rancamaya Islamic Boarding School in Bogor, West Java, shows off a silver medal at the 2019 International Junior Science Olympiad (IJSO) in Doha, Qatar, on Dec. 12.

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Indonesian students win silvers, bronze at science olympiad in Doha

A group of Indonesian students has won silver and bronze medals at the 2019 International Junior Science Olympiad (IJSO) in Doha, Qatar.

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What makes scientist Intan Suci Nurhati, the only Indonesian chosen as one of National Geographic’s 40 Women of Impact, truly happy is encouraging young people to understand and love science.

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English actor Idris Elba attends the world premiere of 'Fast & Furious presents Hobbs & Shaw', at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood California, on July 13, 2019.

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Idris Elba to receive Sierra Leone passport in first-time visit

Film actor Idris Elba has arrived in his father's native Sierra Leone for the first time, the government said, where he is due to receive citizenship and celebrate Christmas with the president.

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Eight-year-old is highest paid YouTuber, earns $26 million in year

Eight-year-old Ryan Kaji earned $26 million in 2019 on his YouTube channel, making him the highest-paid creator on the platform, according to a list published Wednesday by Forbes magazine.

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Young Sunita Bhagchandani dreams of modern future for old-fashioned 'jamu'

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Musician Bjorn Ulvaeus of Swedish pop group ABBA poses for a picture in Stockholm, Sweden, on May 7, 2018.

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ABBA's Bjorn sends Sweden's students SOS on fake news

ABBA's Bjorn Ulvaeus has gifted books to high school students across Sweden to try to stem the flow of fake news.

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Swedish video game commentator Felix Kjellberg, aka PewDiePie poses with his new book, 'This book loves you' at an event in central London, on October 18, 2015.

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‘Very tired’: PewDiePie to take a break from YouTube in 2020

YouTube star PewDiePie (real name: Felix Kjellberg) revealed he will be taking a break from the video streaming platform next year.

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Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg speaks before receiving the Amnesty International's Ambassador of Conscience award at George Washington University in Washington, DC on September 16, 2019.

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Hulu sets Greta Thunberg documentary

Sixteen-year-old Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg will be the subject of a new documentary at Hulu.

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Nobel winner Yoshino says time in Sweden 'passed in a flash'

Japanese scientist Akira Yoshino returned home on Sunday after receiving the Nobel Prize in chemistry at a ceremony in Sweden, saying his time there "passed in a flash."

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Danish-French actress Anna Karina poses during a photo session in Paris, on March 2, 2018

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French New Wave icon Anna Karina dies at 79: agent

Danish-French actress Anna Karina, muse of New Wave director Jean-Paul Godard, has died of cancer at the age of 79, her agent told AFP on Sunday.

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Miss World 2019 Toni Ann Singh of Jamaica celebrates winning the Miss World final in London, Britain Dec. 14, 2019

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Jamaican wins Miss World title, says will work for sustainable change

Jamaica's Toni-Ann Singh was crowned as Miss World 2019 on Saturday and said she wanted to use her title to work for "sustainable change" for women and their children.

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