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        • Oscar winner Lupita Nyong'o named People's most beautiful woman

          It's been a big year for Lupita Nyong'o. After winning an Oscar and a lucrative advertising deal the actress was named on Wednesday as the world's most beautiful woman for 2014 by People magazine. Nyong'o, who took home this year's Academy Award for best supporting actress for her role as the slave…

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          • David Moyes statement after Man United firing

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              US President Barack Obama dined Wednesday at a tiny Tokyo sushi restaurant -- a revered spot with three coveted Michelin stars but only a handful of seats -- ruled with an iron rod by its redoubtable 88-year-old owner. The world's most powerful man, dining at the invitation of Japanese Prime…

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              • OnePlus One is a Xiaomi killer, set to launch in 16 countries next month

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                • How Do Idol Stars Remove Their Extremely Thick Makeups?

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                      • Justin Bieber apologizes for Japan war shrine trip

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                        • FM vows response if Russians attacked in Ukraine

                          DONETSK, Ukraine (AP) — Russia's foreign minister on Wednesday promised a firm response if its citizens or interests come under attack in Ukraine — a vow that came after Ukraine announced a renewal of its "anti-terror" campaign against those occupying buildings in its troubled east.

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                              • Hong Kong, Philippines end emotional hostage row

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                                    • Mystery of Bizarre Duck-Like Ocean Sound Solved

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                                        • Chinese gamer breaks up with her boyfriend for stealing her blue buff

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