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First black player of NBA dies   Earl Lloyd   Actress Jennifer Lawrence was reportedly spotted having a blazing row with the director of her next film “Joy”. http://bit.ly/1EVqMfH http://www.uitvconnect.com/newspaper/first-black-player-nba-dies
Must-win La Liga match for Barcelona against Granada Messi FC Barcelona travel to struggling Granada FC Saturday knowing anything other than a win will almost certainly mean the end of their challenge for the La Liga. http://bit.ly/17FewVD http://www.uitvconnect.com/newspaper/must-win-la-liga-match-barcelona-against-granada  
Lupita Nyong'o's $1,50,000 Oscars dress stolen Lupita Nyong   “12 Years a Slave” actress Lupita Nyong'o has lost her pearl-decorated dress that she wore to the 87th annual Academy Awards. http://bit.ly/1MXXtin  http://www.uitvconnect.com/newspaper/lupita-nyongos-150000-oscars-dress-stolen
IS executor 'Jihadi John' identified   The masked Islamic State (IS) militant known as "Jihadi John," who has appeared in several execution videos, has been identified as Briton Mohammed Emwazi of London, according to people familiar with the matter. http://bit.ly/1DYcxYZ  http://www.uitvconnect.com/newspaper/executor-jihadi-john-identified 
Palestinians to appeal US court decision Rami Hamdallah   Palestine will appeal against a US court decision imposing a $218-million fine on the Palestinian National Authority (PNA), a senior official here said Tuesday. http://bit.ly/1DRB03O  http://www.uitvconnect.com/newspaper/palestinians-appeal-us-court-decision
North Korean leader orders army to be 'fully prepared' for war   North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has asked the country's army to be "fully prepared" for war at an important meeting of the ruling party, state news agency KCNA reported Monday.   http://bit.ly/1BjeqR9 http://www.uitvconnect.com/newspaper/north-korean-leader-orders-army-be-fully-prepared-war  
Oscars: 'The Grand Budapest Hotel' wins in costume design category Ralph Fiennes   “The Grand Budapest Hotel” began its winning streak at the 87th Academy Awards here Sunday night with Milena Canonero walking away with the golden statuette in the Best Costume Design category, and Frances Hannon and Mark Coulier receiving the honour in Best   Makeup   and Hairstyling category. http://bit.ly/1JCgtDK  http://www.uitvconnect.com/newspaper/oscars-grand-budapest-hotel-wins-costume-design-category   
Zayn Malik taken ill on stage Zyan Malik Singer Zayn Malik was forced to leave the stage during One Direction's gig here, just three songs in after he began to feel unwell. http://bit.ly/1BaZEMq  http://www.uitvconnect.com/newspaper/zayn-malik-taken-ill-stage 
Kylie Jenner, Tyga are in love: Kanye West                              Kanye West                         Tyga          Kylie Jenner                          Rapper Kanye West has confirmed that Kylie Jenner and Tyga are "in love," but hinted he doesn't approve of their relationship.   http://bit.ly/1FhBayl  http://www.uitvconnect.com/newspaper/kylie-jenner-tyga-are-love-kanye-west
Steyn fit for India clash: South Africa coach Dale Steyn   South Africa's pace spearhead Dale Steyn is fit to lead their attack in a crucial cricket World Cup match against India Sunday after recovering from a bout of sinusitis, coach Russell Domingo said Friday. http://bit.ly/1BwQNUI http://www.uitvconnect.com/newspaper/steyn-fit-india-clash-south-africa-coach
'Fight against violent extremism does not equate fight against Islam' Barack Obama US President Barack Obama said that the fight against violent extremism did not mean it was a fight against Islam and the world should resist granting religious legitimacy to terrorist groups. http://bit.ly/17udETr  http://www.uitvconnect.com/newspaper/fight-against-violent-extremism-does-not-equate-fight-against-islam  
Security Council backs Ukraine peace agreements   The UN Security Council Wednesday backed the Ukraine peace agreements signed in Minsk, Belarus and demanded the immediate cessation of violence. http://bit.ly/1yWA9H7  http://www.uitvconnect.com/newspaper/security-council-backs-ukraine-peace-agreements
Ukrainian diplomat calls for implementation of Minsk agreement Yurii Klymenko A senior Ukrainian diplomat here called for the full implementation of the latest Minsk peace agreement. http://bit.ly/1Jp8FFe  http://www.uitvconnect.com/newspaper/ukrainian-diplomat-calls-implementation-minsk-agreement 
France, Egypt seek UNSC meeting on Libya Francois Hollande   French President Francois Hollande and his Egyptian counterpart Abdel Fattah al-Sisi Monday called for an urgent UN Security Council meeting on Libya's security situation and urged adequate measures to halt the ongoing Islamic State (IS) offensive.  http://bit.ly/1Fmi3Xx http://www.uitvconnect.com/newspaper/france-egypt-seek-unsc-meeting-libya  
Greek debt talks collapse after discord over bailout extension Yanis Varoufakis T alks between Greece and its eurozone creditors over the Greek debt crisis collapsed Monday, after the negotiators failed to reach a consensus on a proposal to extend the international bailout package for Greece. http://bit.ly/1CDuR5I  http://www.uitvconnect.com/newspaper/greek-debt-talks-collapse-after-discord-over-bailout-extension 
No plans for military bases in Latin America: Russia Anatoly Antonov   Russian Deputy Defence Minister Anatoly Antonov said Sunday that Moscow has no plans to establish military bases in Latin America, although it is studying the possibility of creating "resupply and technical support points" in some countries of the region. http://bit.ly/1ECByqU  http://www.uitvconnect.com/newspaper/no-plans-military-bases-latin-america-russia
Moldovan president designates new PM Chiril Gaburici   Moldovan President Nicolae Timofti Saturday appointed Chiril Gaburici as prime minister-designate, according to the presidential press service.  http://bit.ly/1CzgDmf http://www.uitvconnect.com/newspaper/moldovan-president-designates-new-pm 
Israeli defence minister Moshe Ya'alon to visit India   Moshe Yaalon Israeli Defence Minister Moshe Ya'alon will visit India next week for high-level meetings in Delhi and Bengaluru with Indian government officials.  http://bit.ly/1CmMeKm http://www.uitvconnect.com/newspaper/israeli-defence-minister-moshe-yaalon-visit-india
Obama says, Afghanistan still 'dangerous place' Obama US President Barack Obama acknowledged Sunday that Afghanistan is still a "dangerous place" as US-led coalition forces formally ended their 13-year-long combat mission in the country. http://bit.ly/1EB3FuT http://www.uitvconnect.com/newspaper/obama-says-afghanistan-still-dangerous-place     
Chinese city bans Christmas celebrations in schools Christmas celebrations A city in China has banned all Christmas celebrations in schools and kindergartens.  "No middle school, primary school or kindergarten may hold any Christmas-themed activity or celebration," said the circular issued by the Wenzhou city's educational authority, adding that there would be inspections on the enforcement, Xinhua reported. http://bit.ly/143DU6j http://www.uitvconnect.com/newspaper/chinese-city-bans-christmas-celebrations-schools