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‘Kony 2012’ filmmaker detained after public vandalism

The co-founder of Invisible Children has been taken to hospital in San Diego, California, following what the group called an “unfortunate incident” after he was reportedly found half-naked …

Preview: Stud Life

London-set ‘Stud Life’ is a sexy, young, cool, and gay British urban romance that pays homage to Spike Lee’s ‘She Gotta Have It’. It is the only new British film to be screening at the British Film …
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Nike apologises for unofficial name of ‘Black and Tan’ trainers

Sportswear company Nike has apologised after issuing a St. Patrick’s Day-themed running shoe that raised memories of a British paramilitary unit notorious for terrorising Irish Roman Catholics in the …
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Sir Richard Branson calls for special loans for young entrepreneurs

School leavers who opted not to go to university would be eligible for a student loan to start a business instead if plans promoted by Sir Richard Branson, the Virgin Group founder, and other …

Roundup of Prince Harry’s trip to Jamaica

This is a roundup video of Prince Harry’s activities in Kingston, during his four-day visit of Jamaica to commemorate the 60th anniversary of The Queen’s reign, courtesy of the …

Phenomenal Woman – Maya Angelou

Pretty women wonder where my secret lies.I’m not cute or built to suit a fashion model’s sizeBut when I start to tell them,They think I’m telling lies.I say,It’s in the reach …

Kony 2012: The truth may not set your mind at rest

The Kony 2012 campaign has taken the internet by storm. If you don’t know about it details and video can be found here. There are supporters and detractors for the campaign as with most things. …

Prince Harry races Usain Bolt during visit to Jamaica

Despite Jamaican prime minister Portia Simpson Miller declaring that she wants Jamaica to break away from England and the monarchy, Prince Harry still seemed relaxed during his visit to the Island. So …
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Kony 2012 highlights Uganda conflict

Kony is a word you’re going to see a lot of over the next few days — but just what or who is Kony? Kony is Joseph Kony, the leader of the Christian terrorist group the Lord’s …
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Jamaica prime minister says it’s fine if Britain wants to apolgise for slavery

Jamaica’s prime minister has said if Britain wants to apologise for the years of “wicked and brutal” slavery suffered by the islanders at its hands, it would be …
Portia Simpson Miller Photo from my Shoot

Prince Harry visits Jamaica and Portia calls for independence

Prince Harry is touring the Caribbean to mark Queen Elizabeth II’s diamond jubilee year. His visit to Jamaica came at a time when Prime Minister Portia Simpson Miller was calling for the …

Regular smear tests boosts cervical cancer survival

Women who have regular Pap tests to screen for cervical cancer are more likely to survive if they are ever diagnosed with the disease, a new Swedish study suggests. The researchers found a 92% cure …
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