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`Iraq attacks do not signal return to post-Saddam era'

Rome, Dec 10 (IANS/AKI) The devastating bomb attacks that struck Baghdad this week do not signal a return to the instability witnessed in the country after the fall of former Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein in 2003, an Italian terrorism expert said.

I had low self-esteem as teenager: Mariah Carey

Singer-actress Mariah Carey revealed that she had low self-esteem when she was growing up.2:00 PM on December 16

Italian mafia on its knees, says minister

Rome, Dec 10 (IANS/AKI) The conservative Italian government has brought the mafia 'to its knees', Italy's justice minister Angelino said while urging prosecutors to work even harder to defeat it.12:08 PM on December 16

Gisele Bundchen gives birth to son

Supermodel Gisele Bundchen has given birth to a baby boy.12:07 PM on December 16

Pitt, Jolie's romantic night out

Hollywood couple Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie enjoyed a romantic night out in Los Angeles to celebrate their five-year anniversary as a couple.12:04 PM on December 16

Cage sued for $13 million by ex-lover

Hollywood star Nicolas Cage has been sued for $13 million by his ex-partner who has accused him of fraud and breach of contract.12:02 PM on December 16

Madonna's son loves wearing her dresses

Pop diva Madonna has revealed that her adopted son David Banda is fascinated by her outfits and loves wearing them.12:01 PM on December 16

Sweden gives millions for climate aid

Sweden plans to contribute 765 million euros to a EU development fund to combat climate change, Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt announced in Parliament in Stockholm.12:01 PM on December 16

Hilary Duff's new tattoo tells her to 'shine'

Singer Hilary Duff has tattooed the word 'Shine' on her hand to remind her to always sparkle.12:00 PM on December 16

Miley Cyrus plans a break from music

Miley Cyrus is planning to take a break from music, so she can drop her teen pop star image.2:02 AM on December 10

Jolie mulls buying a house for sponsored children

Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie has been paying for education and food of seven children in Jordan and is now considering buying them a home.2:01 AM on December 10

Audrey Hepburn's dress auctioned for $96,000

Movie icon Audrey Hepburn's one of the signature cocktail dresses has gone under the hammer for $96,000 at a London auction.2:00 AM on December 10

IOC denies Thanou sprint gold

Olympic officials decided against giving the 100 metre gold stripped from Marion Jones to Greek sprinter Katerina Thanou.2:00 AM on December 10

Jessica Simpson dating Billy Corgan

Jessica Simpson has moved on from her ex-boyfriend, American football star Tony Romo and is dating Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan.2:00 AM on December 10

EU grants 1.5 bn euros for clean energy projects

The European Union's executive Wednesday granted over 1.5 billion euros ($2.2 billion) in aid to 15 experimental clean energy projects.12:01 AM on December 10