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Strauss-Kahn Affair: Who Claimed What?

Star of the headlines since a New York maid accused him of sexually assaulting her, Dominique Strauss-Kahn, a previous favourite to run against French President Nicholas Sarkozy in the 2012 presidential elections, is now embroiled in two different cases both serious charges of attempted rape and sexual assault. In order to better understand the affairs, here is a review of each cases, and the women behind them.

Family wins lottery for the third time

The odds of winning the lottery are small. Very Small. The odds of winning it twice are near impossible. So imagine the surprise of one family when they went to cash in their third win.

Afghanistan, State at a Crossroads

Just over 38 years ago, on 17 July 1973, King Zahir Shah of Afghanistan was overthrown in a coup d'état whilst undergoing medical treatment in Italy, by his Prime Minister and cousin, Mohammed Daoud Khan. Anyone can be forgiven for missing the 38th anniversary of the First Republic celebrations in Kabul as there don't appear to have been any.

Strauss-Khan Accuser Nafissatou Diallo, Goes Public in Press Offensive

The woman accusing former International Monetary Fund Chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn of sexually assault, defended her position by saying she's "telling the truth from my heart," in an interview broadcast Monday."I want justice. I want him to go to jail," the New York maid told ABC's Good Morning America. "I want him to know you cannot use your power when you do something like this."

19 July 2011: The Pick of Today's Football Transfer Rumours

The pick of today's Premier League, Serie A, La Liga and Bundesliga football transfer rumours, news and gossip for 19 July 2011. All the latest transfer rumours surrounding Man Utd, Chelsea, Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester City, Bayern Munich, AC Milan, Inter Milan, Juventus, Roma, Barcelona and Real Madrid will be covered here.

Is Sarah Palin Ready to Announce Nomination Decision?

After Sarah Palin's interview with Newsweek last weekend, speculation has intensified that she's ready to throw her hat into the ring for the Republican nomination for the right to challenge President Obama for the White House.

Which Emma Watson Premiere dress did you like best?

Emma Watson has put on quite a show for us, and no we are not talking about in the films. This last week the young fashion extraordinaire has donned some simple stunning gowns at the premieres of the last in the Harry Potter sequel films. The Deathly Hallows: Part 2

Is Gaddafi Preparing to Step Down?

France acknowledges that it is growing impatient with the lack of progress on reaching a political solution to the crisis in Libya, but officials denied Paris is in talks with Gaddafi's government or could consider him not quitting power.

Michele Bachmann signs controversial marriage pact suggesting black families led better lives during slavery

Michele Bachmann's signing of "The Marriage Vow" pledge, supported by the Christian values group The Family Leader was met with outrage over the weekend and threatens to derail the tea-party darling's Republican nomination campaign. The nominee from Minnesota had been doing so well. She was almost level with Mitt Romney for the GOP nomination after a strong performance in the first Republican debate last month. She had even managed to generally avoiding the campaign gaffes that derai...