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Italian director Taviani flies solo after brother's death

Italian director Taviani flies solo after brother's death

After more than half a century making acclaimed films with his brother Vittorio, Italian director Paolo Taviani premiered a movie on his own in Berlin on Tuesday at the age of 90.

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Family of woman killed on 'Rust' set sues Alec Baldwin

Family of woman killed on 'Rust' set sues Alec Baldwin

The family of a woman shot by Alec Baldwin on the set of the movie "Rust" sued the US actor on Tuesday, claiming "substantial" damages for her wrongful death.

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F1 driver Latifi hired bodyguards after 'extreme' death threats

F1 driver Latifi hired bodyguards after 'extreme' death threats

Formula One driver Nicholas Latifi revealed on Tuesday that he hired bodyguards in London because of death threats after the controversial Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

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British Museum exhibition traces rise and fall of Stonehenge

British Museum exhibition traces rise and fall of Stonehenge

A new exhibition on the Stonehenge stone circle in southern England sheds new light on its 4,500-year history, linking its declining influence to the Bronze Age population's discovery of metal working.

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US regulator, not Boeing, to do final certification on new 787s

US regulator, not Boeing, to do final certification on new 787s

US air safety regulators said Tuesday they will perform final inspections on new Boeing 787 planes, retaining an authority normally granted to jet manufacturers.

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'His reputation will never recover': Prince Andrew's downfall

'His reputation will never recover': Prince Andrew's downfall

Prince Andrew's out of court settlement with his sexual assault accuser halts the highly damaging US legal battle, but effectively ends the royal career of Queen Elizabeth II's second, and reportedly favourite, son.

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Faroe Islands begin review of controversial dolphin hunt

Faroe Islands begin review of controversial dolphin hunt

The Faroe Islands, a Danish autonomous territory, said Tuesday it had begun discussions about the future of its controversial dolphin hunt, with a decision expected in the coming weeks.

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Who is Prince Andrew's accuser Virginia Giuffre?

Who is Prince Andrew's accuser Virginia Giuffre?

Prince Andrew has settled a sexual assault lawsuit brought against him by Virginia Giuffre, agreeing to make an unspecified donation to her charity established in support of sex trafficking victims.

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Pentagon fights defense industry consolidation

Pentagon fights defense industry consolidation

The big-spending Pentagon opened a campaign Tuesday against the consolidation of defense contractors, saying competition has dwindled as arms suppliers merge and supersize.

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Canada protesters dig in as police set to use new powers

Canada protesters dig in as police set to use new powers

Backed by freshly invoked emergency powers, Canadian officials on Tuesday looked to bring an end to weeks of trucker-led protests that have paralyzed the capital Ottawa and snarled vital border crossings with the United States.

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