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Front Page: Nelson Mandela Turns 90, EU to Give Billion to Africa, Arrests in Plot Against Bush
- Nelson Mandela Turns 90: Marking his 90th birthday today, Nelson Mandela celebrated by urging generosity:"there are many people in South Africa who are rich and who can share those riches with those not so fortunate who have not been able to conquer poverty." He said he was tickled people wanted to celebrate the birthday "of a retired old man who no longer has power or influence".
- EU to Give Billion to Africa: The EU has a plan to give $1 billion euros of unspent EU farm subsidies in aid to African farmers. The money was allocated to EU agriculture, but hasn't been spent — sending the cash to Africa could help fix food shortages and soaring prices.
Front Page: A Perfect Rescue Operation, Mandela Not a Terrorist, Jobs and Airlines in Trouble
- A Perfect Rescue Operation: French-Colombian politician Ingrid Betancourt and 14 other hostages freed from FARC rebels in a daring rescue mission has called her release after more than 6 years, a "miracle." She says, "there is no historical precedent for such a perfect operation." The mission was accomplished without a shot fired after the Colombian military penetrated the highest level of FARC and tricked them into handing over the hostages.
Will Smith Supports Barack Obama, AKA His Next Movie Role
Will Smith says that Barack Obama is only the second political figure he has ever thrown his support behind — the first being Nelson Mandela (Will just helped celebrate Mandela's 90th birthday). BBC got the details about the actor's endorsement, while Will was in London promoting his new film this week.
On why he supports Obama: "I travel around the world a lot, and I was kind of used to people being happy when the Americans showed up.
Chris Rock On Marriage
After the marriage ceremony and the honeymoon, the fun begins. Right? Well, according to Chris Rock, it's nothing short of torture.
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Do, Dump, or Marry? Nicolas Sarkozy
French President Nicolas Sarkozy is quite the ladies' man. He's been married to two different women since becoming president in 2007 and got caught checking out a young woman at the last G8 conference in Italy. (Was he or wasn't he?!).
World Congratulates Obama and All Americans
The United States has had its international critics these last few years, but last night, Barack Obama had some words for them: "If there is anyone out there who still doubts that America is a place where all things are possible; who still wonders if the dream of our founders is alive in our time; who still questions the power of our democracy, tonight is your answer."
While Americans witnessed history last night, the rest of the world embraced the moment as well. International leaders and regular foreign citizens alike responded with hopefulness.
Amy Winehouse Throws Punch Into Audience During Concert
Who wants to go to a predictable concert where the singer is at her best, sings on key, and sends out love to the audience? Not the folks who go to Amy Winehouse concerts. They're cruisin' for a bruisin', and this otherwise frail looking (and oh, so dainty) chanteuse was happy to oblige.
Ali G: Pissin' Everybody Off At A Pro-Choice Rally
Sacha Baron Cohen's Ali G character is such a wanker, but what a funny wanker he is! In this clip, he reassures a pro-choice lesbian activist couple, "I love lesbians--I have loads of your videos," tells marchers "I's totally into abortion--I've been responsible for at least five," and yells "Free Nelson Mandela" in the middle of a rally. But it's his addition of beat box noises to an earnest rendition of "We Shall Overcome" that will slay you.
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