JanteChai: Oct 26, 2015

Monday, October 26, 2015

'The Knockouts Premiere'

As the first episode of season 9’s Knockouts began, The Voice lost no time making one thing abundantly clear: Music already has a reigning champion...

Published on October 27, 2015 at 12:01PM

Probe into US officer-pupil clash

A US sheriff's department says it is investigating a video apparently showing an officer throwing a female student across a classroom.

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Warne & Tendulkar in Olympics plea

All-time greats Shane Warne and Sachin Tendulkar call for Twenty20 cricket to become an Olympic sport.

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'Halloween Night'

Spooky! Scary! Sparkly! Happy Halloween from the ballroom, dance lovers! I almost missed the evening’s festivities because I’ve been watching...

Published on October 27, 2015 at 11:13AM

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Whale boat 'no time to send mayday'

A whale-watching boat sank so quickly off the coast of Canada - killing five Britons - there was no opportunity to send a mayday call, its operator says.

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'Tampon tax' cut to be taken to EU

The issue of the so-called "tampon tax" on sanitary products will be raised with the European Commission, the financial secretary to the Treasury says.

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'Chapter 25'

If there’s one thing Jane the Virgin viewers have learned by now it’s that Rogelio isn’t good at dispensing advice. He’s good with one-liners and...

Published on October 27, 2015 at 10:31AM

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'The Helium Insufficiency'

Watch out, Sweden. Sheldon Cooper is about to boycott your tiny meatballs, thanks to a few of your country’s physicists who are attempting to scoop...

Published on October 27, 2015 at 08:58AM

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'Cede Your Soul'

Jane is lying in bed with a man — happy, smiling, and in love. They are nuzzling, kissing, and it’s clear this connection is beyond sexual; it’s...

Published on October 27, 2015 at 09:50AM

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Colombia rebels kill 12 security staff

Leftist rebels in Colombia ambushed a group carrying regional election ballots, killing 12 members of the security forces, officials say.

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Indonesia 'will join TPP trade deal'

Indonesia's president says his country will join the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) free trade deal, but cuts short his US visit because of Indonesia's worsening haze situation.

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Venezuelan Lopez trial prosecutor fired

Venezuela's attorney general sacks a prosecutor who fled the country after criticising the trial and imprisonment of the opposition leader, Leopoldo Lopez.

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Australia appoints new chief scientist

Australia names Dr Alan Finkel as its next chief scientist, an engineer and vocal advocate of nuclear power who set out a vision of a future with "no oil, gas or coal".

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Ai sets up Lego collection points

Chinese artist Ai Weiwei sets up Lego collection points as fans offer to donate their toy bricks, following the company's refusal to supply him with a bulk order for a new exhibition.

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Osborne to act on tax credit defeats

Chancellor George Osborne says he will respond to concerns about the impact of tax credit cuts after his plans were rejected by the House of Lords.

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Shares in Asia down on Tuesday

Shares in Asia were mostly in negative territory in early trade on Tuesday following a mixed lead from Wall Street and as investors looked ahead to the US Federal Reserve's policy meeting this week.

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'Reunion Part 2'

We’re back for a second helping of too much information with the ladies of Orange County. Things start to heat up a bit, and Jim Edmonds deigned to...

Published on October 27, 2015 at 09:10AM

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'Pilot'

Meet Kara Zor-El (Melissa Benoist), she’s Supergirl and she’s here to save the world (but, she isn’t looking for someone to save her). Her story...

Published on October 27, 2015 at 07:51AM

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'Rise of the Villains: By Fire'

Many cultures in the world believe in the cleansing and purifying power of fire. But on Monday night’s episode of Gotham, “Rise of the Villains: By...

Published on October 27, 2015 at 07:51AM

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India's biggest airline in share offering

Indian budget airline IndiGo has plans to conduct an initial share offering this week as it seeks to raise as much as 32.68bn rupees ($500m; £325.6m), according to reports.

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Afghan-Pakistan quake rescue expands

Authorities in Afghanistan and Pakistan step up efforts to help those affected by Monday's magnitude-7.5 earthquake, which has killed at least 260 people.

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NSA warns of state cyber-attack risk

The deputy director of the US National Security Agency warns of the increasing danger of destructive cyber attacks by states.

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Dog named Trigger shoots owner

A woman in the US state of Indiana is recovering after being shot by her dog - called Trigger - in a bizarre hunting accident, a conservation official says.

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Gervais to host Globes a fourth time

Comedian Ricky Gervais will return for the fourth time as the host of the Annual Golden Globe Awards, it is announced.

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EU to vote on net neutrality rules

The European parliament will take a key vote on Tuesday on rules affecting how internet traffic is managed within the EU.

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The Walking Dead EP Greg Nicotero reveals there was more to that huge scene we did not see

[SPOILER ALERT: Read on only if you have already watched Sunday’s “Thank You” episode of The Walking Dead.] WHA …?!?!? That was the reaction among...

Published on October 27, 2015 at 05:47AM

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Female stars are finding their voices on gender inequality

Jennifer Lawrence doesn’t care if you like her. In the Oct. 13 issue of Lenny, the newsletter created by Girls showrunners Lena Dunham and Jenni...

Published on October 27, 2015 at 04:23AM

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Ricky Gervais returning to host 2016 Golden Globes

So much for crossing the line: Ricky Gervais has been named the host of the 2016 Golden Globe Awards, which will mark the provocative comedian’s...

Published on October 27, 2015 at 04:23AM

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Adele's 'Hello' breaks Taylor Swift's record for single-day views

Even without a star-studded squad behind her, Adele is proving she’s still one of the queens of pop. The music video for “Hello,” Adele’s first...

Published on October 27, 2015 at 03:30AM

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Trump 'started with father's $1M loan'

Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump, attempting to appeal to common voters, says he got started with a 'small' $1 million loan.

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US Navy ship on China mission

A US official says a Navy ship plans to sail near the South China Sea's Spratly Islands, in waters claimed by China.

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Sam Smith says the Spectre theme song is 'horrible to sing'

Sam Smith is one of just a lucky handful of musicians to have a James Bond theme song on his resume (and he’s only 23). But even with his dynamic...

Published on October 27, 2015 at 02:05AM

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Mila Kunis, Christina Applegate, Kristen Bell set to star in untitled STX comedy

Girl power is alive and well, and coming soon to a theater near you: Kristen Bell, Mila Kunis and Christina Applegate have all signed on to star in...

Published on October 27, 2015 at 02:05AM

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Married canceled after two seasons

FX has divorced Married: The Judy Greer and Nat Faxon comedy has been canceled after two seasons, EW has confirmed. The series followed longtime...

Published on October 27, 2015 at 02:50AM

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Wicked City: EW review

Television doesn’t need any more serial-killer dramas, though I would surely watch one if it was wicked smart. Like Hannibal. Hannibal was a...

Published on October 27, 2015 at 12:01AM

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Kim Kardashian had a Troop Beverly Hills-themed baby shower

All five Kardashian/Jenner sisters showed up for Kim Kardashian’s Troop Beverly Hills themed baby shower Sunday. In honor of North West gaining a...

Published on October 26, 2015 at 11:45PM

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Merkel upbeat on migrant integration

Chancellor Merkel tries to reassure Germans that the country can integrate the many refugees putting local authorities under pressure.

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See a picture-perfect, real-life recreation of Andy’s room from Toy Story 3

The creative team behind the Tumblr account The Pixarist unveiled their real-life replication of Andy’s room from Toy Story 3 and “it’s all there,”...

Published on October 26, 2015 at 11:45PM

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Jared Leto details his intense Joker transformation for Suicide Squad

There was never a possibly that Jared Leto would just take on the role for the Joker in WB’s villains-only Suicide Squad and just handle it like...

Published on October 27, 2015 at 12:55AM

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Beckenbauer admits 'mistake' in bid

Ex-Germany coach Franz Beckenbauer says he made a "mistake" in the bidding process to host the 2006 World Cup.

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Scientologists on trial in Belgium

Eleven members and two groups affiliated with the Church of Scientology are facing trial in Brussels, in a case that could see the church banned.

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Boy, 15, held in NI over TalkTalk hack

A 15-year-old boy has been arrested in Northern Ireland over TalkTalk hacking attack, Scotland Yard has said.

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Crash victim 'begged' for help

A teenager describes how his friend, killed alongside four other teenagers in a car crash, begged him for help.

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Daniel Craig on the brawl that shut down Spectre

Call it the meniscus tear heard around the world. In April, on the British set of Spectre, Daniel Craig injured his knee while shooting a knock...

Published on October 26, 2015 at 11:28PM

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Pentatonix hits No. 1 on Billboard 200 with self-titled album

Pentatonix just made history. The a capella group landed the No. 1 spot on the Billboard 200, marking the fivesome’s first-ever No. 1 album, and...

Published on October 26, 2015 at 11:29PM

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Maggi noodles sales to resume in India

Food giant Nestle says it will resume sales of Maggi noodles in India in November, after a safety scare.

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Deadly bomb attack on Saudi mosque

At least one person has been killed and a dozen others injured in a bomb attack on a mosque in the south of Saudi Arabia, state media say.

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Supergirl producers on the politics of making a female superhero

With Supergirl taking flight on CBS tonight, we spoke with executive producers Greg Berlanti (Arrow, The Flash) and Ali Adler (Glee, Chuck) in...

Published on October 26, 2015 at 10:52PM

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SNL sets Adele as musical guest for Nov. 21 show with Matthew McConaughey

Hello, it’s Saturday Night Live with some good news: Adele will be making her return to the show as a musical guest Nov. 21 when Matthew...

Published on October 26, 2015 at 10:23PM

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Bility submits bid for Fifa presidency

Liberia FA president Musa Bility says his campaign team have successfully submitted his candidacy to Fifa to stand in February's presidential elections.

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Plane suffers landing gear collapse

A plane owned and operated by British Airways' franchise Comair suffers an undercarriage failure while landing in Johannesburg.

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