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Friday, 20 February 2015

RAF jets scrambled after Russian bombers seen off Cornwall

RAF jets were scrambled on Wednesday after two Russian military aircraft were seen off the Cornwall coast, the Ministry of Defence has said.

After hours of fast-moving developments, a deal to settle the Greek bailout crisis hangs in the balance.

Imagine you and your friends on a beach under the stars!

Sporades is a beautiful Aegean region, full of lush vegetation, sandy beaches and secluded bays. Your island hopping adventure starts from Skopelos island.

Haute for Hollywood! Emily Ratajkowski cuts a chic figure at Maison De Mode pre-Oscar luncheon

She is an actress and model who does not mind blurring the lines between her careers.

And Emily Ratajkowski did just that after leaving behind New York Fashion Week to hit the pre-Oscar circuit soirees.

The supermodel had on a mesh sleeveless dress that featured an orange bodice and high-waisted black skirt with black panels, and black pumps at Maison De Mode's Oscar-week luncheon in West Hollywood on Wednesday.

The Cyprus problem, bilateral relations and international and regional developments will be discussed during the meetings President Nicos Anastasiades will hold in the Russian Federation, during his official visit between 24 and 27 February.

A former public schoolboy was last night named on Twitter and by friends as one of the Chelsea fans who shoved a black man off a train in Paris.

Josh Parsons, 20, was identified as one of the shouting group seen pushing the commuter twice in shocking footage. Moments later, chants of ‘We’re racist, we’re racist, and that’s the way we like it’ broke out.

Libya and Egypt asked the United Nations Security Council on Wednesday to lift an arms embargo on Libya, impose a naval blockade on areas not under government control and help build the country's army to tackle Islamic State and other militants.

President Barack Obama on Wednesday called on American Muslim communities to do more to counter what he called "violent extremism," speaking at a three-day White House summit on the issue.

With grandiose gowns, skin-skimming dresses and a nod to old Hollywood glamor, designers in New York served up couture treats to entice fashion's elite ahead of the world's most-watched runway at Sunday's Academy Awards red carpet.

Greece aims to conclude a deal with its euro zonepartners "soon", its government spokesman said on Thursday.

Mother, 60, 'had no chance of defending herself' when she was beheaded in Tenerife supermarket by Bulgarian schizophrenic

A mother who was beheaded by a Bulgarian schizophrenic as she shopped in a supermarket in Tenerife had no chance of defending herself, an inquest heard today.

Retired road safety worker Jennifer Mills-Westley, aged 60 and originally from Norwich, was shopping in a Chinese-owned store in the resort of Los Cristianos on May 13, 2011, when she was attacked.

She got engaged to hunky Taylor Kinney on Valentine's Day so it's not surprising that Lady Gaga wanted to sing it from the rooftops.

The 28-year-old singer proudly displayed her heart-shaped diamond engagement ring via Instagram on Monday but since then she has kept it firmly under wraps.

And as she jetted in to LAX on Tuesday, Gaga was clearly in a wedding frame of mind, stepping off the plane in bridal white, although the style of her outfit wasn't exactly what one would get married in.

Gaga displayed her slim figure in a white miniskirt and matching cropped top, giving a flash of her midriff.

She paired the look with silver heels, a long blonde wig and a huge pair of sunglasses.

The video appears to show a fleet of Toyota Land Cruisers carrying the notorious black flag of Islamic State as they drive in perfect unison through the streets of Libya.

Men, women and children cheer and salute the pick-up trucks as they drive freely through what is believed to be the city of Benghazi.

Indonesia owes it to Australia not to execute two Australian drug offenders on death row, Prime Minister Tony Abbott said on Wednesday, ratcheting up a diplomatic war of words that is threatening to sour relations between the neighbors.

The European Central Bank faces resistance from Germany to allowing any extra emergency lending for Greek banks, people familiar with the matter said, increasing pressure on Athens to sign up to an extended aid-for-reform program.fter talks between Greece and euro zone creditors broke down acrimoniously on Monday, the ECB's policymaking governing council will review on Wednesday how far the country may support its weak banks, which face rising deposit outflows.

Lady Gaga will perform in a sure-to-be eye-catching outfit, Tim McGraw adds a little country to Hollywood, Adam Levine brings rock-star swagger and pop duo Tegan and Sara team up with The Lonely Island for kid favorite "Everything Is Awesome."

Greece snubs 'absurd' bailout offer from EU despite their being just two weeks to go until Athens runs out of cash

Make-or-break talks between Greek and EU finance ministers collapsed last night after just three hours – with Athens rejecting the latest bailout offer as ‘absurd’.

The current bailout runs out in two weeks, and the EU had originally said Greece would have to demand an extension to the loan by yesterday.

She soared to stardom last year with the release of the smash hit song Fancy, but Iggy Azalea has also become famed for her curvaceous figure.

And it wasn't hard to see why as the rapper showed off her shapely derriere on a romantic holiday in Hawaii with her boyfriend Nick Young on Sunday.

Picking the perfect colour for Valentine's Day weekend, Iggy sizzled in a tiny red bikini.

Two West Virginia towns have been evacuated after a freight train carrying crude oil derailed and burst into flames.

The Tens of thousands of people have gathered in towns and cities across Denmark to commemorate the victims of weekend gun attacks in the capital.

Ukraine's government and separatist rebels have failed to begin withdrawing heavy weapons from the front line, despite a Monday deadline.

Greece's Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis declared he was ready to do "whatever it takes" to reach agreement over its bailout after the collapse of talks with EU finance ministers.

South African student who survived triple axe murder of his own family may have been high on drugs at the time

A South African student who survived the horrific triple axe murder of his own family may have been high on drugs at the time of the attack, police believe.

And a 'runner' who claims he delivered dope and crystal meth to Henri van Breda, 20, has been tracked down by South Africa's Sunday Times newspaper.

Henri was left with minor injuries following the horrific slaying of his parents and older brother last month at their upmarket security estate in the winelands outside Cape Town.

Christina Aguilera is known for her powerful vocals, and no way they were missed as she performed on Sunday.

Yet, the 34-year-old singer may have distracted fans from her award-winning talent with her voluptuous figure, as she kicked off the 2015 NBA All-Star game at Madison Square Garden in New York City.

The Dirrty hitmaker put her ample cleavage on display in a skintight, plunging see-through black bodysuit adorned with matching beads.

The jihadi who killed two people before being gunned down by Danish police yesterday was inspired by the Charlie Hebdo atrocity in Paris.

Omar Abdel Hamid El-Hussein was shot at a train station in Copenhagen after he opened fire on armed officers in the early hours of yesterday morning.

Islamic State has released a video of its militants beheading 21 Egyptian Coptic Christians kidnapped in Libya, prompting immediate retaliatory air strikes by Egypt today.

The video, released last night, shows ISIS fighters dressed head to toe in black, marching the captives, all wearing orange jumpsuits, to a beach.

Mother left her two children aged 10 and 13 home alone for THREE WEEKS while she went on a holiday abroad

A mother left her two children at home without food or heat while she went on a three-week trip abroad.

The youngsters one aged 10 and 13, were left to fend for themselves while their mother attended a family wedding in Nigeria.

It is understood they had continued to go to school while she was away but when officers visited the home, they found the house was in an unkempt condition while the children had no food or heating.

It may be February in Manchester but Georgia May Foote wasn't letting anything come between her and a backless dress.

The former soap star was out to celebrate her 24th birthday in Manchester on Saturday night.

Showing off her stunning figure, she wore a slinky white dress that left very little to the imagination.

With a short hemline and very low back, it maintained a level of sophistication in its simplicity.

There were delicate straps cris-crossing her otherwise bare back as well as a low v-neckline at the front.

Islamic State has publicly executed two alleged spies and mercilessly crucified another to a road sign in the Syrian city of Al-Bab.

Images have emerged showing two men - bound and dressed in orange jumpsuits - kneeling on the ground as hundreds of jeering insurgents surround them.

Police hunting for a 'lone wolf' gunman in Copenhagen have shot and killed a man at a city train station - just hours after two men died and five others were injured in two shooting attacks nearby.

Shortly before midnight (EST) on Saturday, officers gunned down the unidentified man - described as 'a person of interest' in the manhunt - at Norrebro train station after he 'opened fire' on them.

The force is now investigating whether he was responsible for either, or both, of the shootings, which occurred at a Jewish synagogue and a local cafe within hours of each other on Saturday.

HALF-TERM CRASH HORROR: Four dead and nearly 50 injured in two crashes involving more than 40 vehicles in foggy conditions causing traffic chaos on M1 and M40

Four people were killed and nearly 50 injured in two horror crashes that happened as families hit the roads for the half-term holidays.

The tragedies happened within an hour of each other and brought the motorway network in Bedfordshire and Oxfordshire to a halt.

She's managed to utterly transform her body over the past few months, slimming down from a curvy size 16 to a svelte size 6.

And Charlotte Crosby continued to display the fruits of her labour on Thursday night when she posed for yet another sexy selfie.

Showing off the results of her hard work, the Geordie Shore star peeled up her loose-fitting hot pink vest to reveal her toned and tanned abs in all their glory.

Clearly not fussed by her public image as workshy, Princess Beatrice is enjoying her fourth holiday in just over a month.

Joined by Prince Harry and her sister Princess Eugenie, the 26-year-old jetsetter has returned to the upmarket Swiss ski resort of Verbier, which she last visited in December after quitting her £20,000-a-year job at Sony Entertainment Pictures.

She flew off to the Caribbean twice in January, too.

British director Kenneth Branagh’s adaptation of Cinderella got its world premiere at the 65th Berlin Film Festival on Friday.

The Hellenic Bank concurs with the Central Bank of Cyprus` proposal to reduce the cost of lending through a reduction in interest rates.

In a statement, Hellenic Bank’s CEO, Bert Pijls, said that the Bank "welcomes the proposal that Central Bank’s Governor extended yesterday to us, which we find valuable and constructive", adding "we commit our support towards its implementation".

The United States is readying plans to resupply Jordan with munitions in the coming weeks, possibly including precision-guided arms, expediting support for the kingdom as it expands its role in airstrikes against the Islamic State (IS), officials say.

The Greek government promised to do "whatever we can" to secure a deal with its international creditors next week, cheering investors as experts from both sides began technical talks on Friday to lay the ground for an accord.

David Cameron has commissioned a health adviser to review whether people with obesity, alcohol or drug problems should have benefits cut if they refuse treatment to make them fit for work.

Ukraine's president has warned that a deal to end the war in the east is in "great danger" after heavy fighting ahead of Saturday night's ceasefire.

Canadian police say they have foiled a plot to carry out a mass shooting in the Halifax area on Saturday.

Cyprus President meets with European leaders

Cyprus President Nicos Anastasiades had on Thursday separate meetings with European Parliament President Martin Schulz and Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko, Government Spokesman Nicos Christodoulides has said.

Cyprus became on Thursday the 35th Council of Europe (CoE) member state to ratify the Convention on Protection of Children against Sexual Exploitation and Sexual Abuse, known as the Lanzarote Convention.

Alexandra Kartokhina always dreamed of studying in a big city. She even went to a Russian school in her native Crimea to help her achieve her ambition of studying in St Petersburg.

Greece agreed on Thursday to talk to its creditors about the way out of its hated international bailout in a political climbdown that could prevent its new leftist-led government running out of money as early as next month.

Nearly 50 soldiers have been killed in a week of fighting between government troops and Kokang ethnic rebels in Myanmar, state media report.

New shelling has been reported in the rebel-held east Ukrainian cities of Donetsk and Luhansk, a day after a peace deal was reached in Minsk.

There are no confirmed reports of casualties. Both cities are near the front line where the pro-Russian rebels face government forces.

Cyprus' former Interior Minister and 4 others guilty of money laundering and unlawful payments

An Athens court has found former Cyprus` Interior Minister Dinos Michaelides, his son Michalis and three others guilty of receiving kickbacks.

All defendants were also found guilty of money laundering in relation to the purchase of TOR-M1 anti-aircraft missiles by Greece during Akis Tsohatzopoulos’ term as Greek defence minister.

Cypriots and Greek residing in Cyprus gathered under light rain and despite the cold weather outside the EU House in Nicosia demonstrating their support and solidarity towards the Greek people and the government of Greece ahead of the crucial Eurogroup meeting in Brussels, which takes place today to discuss the Greek debt crisis.

Fans of EL James’ S&M novel eagerly await the movie version. But critic Nicholas Barber says it’ll leave the book’s enthusiasts, and everyone else, unsatisfied.

Was the murder of three students in the US given enough media coverage?

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