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Makeup artist: More than a job
Jon Fernquest, Published on 10/01/2014
» After teaching at university, quit & taught himself the art of makeup by analysing faces in magazines & soon found his specialty: wedding day makeup for brides.
South Sudan rivals battle over key oil region
AFP, Published on 10/01/2014
» South Sudanese government forces were Thursday battling to retake the key rebel-held town of Bentiu, as Washington warned the world's youngest nation was "in danger of shattering".
Heavy clashes as Iraq fighting sparks rights worries
AFP, Published on 10/01/2014
» Iraqi forces backed by tanks battled militants Thursday in Anbar, where fighting has displaced thousands and sparked warnings of rights abuses and fears the crisis could take weeks to resolve.
White House hopeful Christie 'humiliated' by bridge scandal
AFP, Published on 10/01/2014
» Governor Chris Christie's US presidential ambitions ran into a jam on Thursday, when he was forced to admit his staff had lied to him about their role in blocking commuter traffic on a major bridge.
Young athletes demand action on Rio stadium ruin
AFP, Published on 10/01/2014
» Young athletes gathered Thursday in 2016 Olympics host city Rio to demand action to save part of the city's sporting history -- the Celio de Barros athletics track.
Roma set up quarter-final clash with Juve
AFP, Published on 10/01/2014
» Roma beat Sampdoria 1-0 in the last 16 of the Italian Cup on Thursday to set up a quarter-final meeting with Juventus.
France, Japan vow to strengthen defence ties amid China spat
AFP, Published on 10/01/2014
» France and Japan vowed Thursday to strengthen their military ties, as Tokyo seeks French support in its long-running spat with Beijing over disputed islands that has raised fresh tensions.
Three-wheel car gears for US launch
AFP, Published on 10/01/2014
» LAS VEGAS - The sleek three-wheeled car looks futuristic, but, as its creator acknowledges, it uses no new technology.
West Brom name Pepe Mel as new coach
AFP, Published on 10/01/2014
» West Bromwich Albion appointed former Real Betis boss Pepe Mel as their new head coach on Thursday, the English Premier League club announced.
Roma, Coma thrive in Dakar's Argentine heat
AFP, Published on 10/01/2014
» Spanish driver Nani Roma reclaimed the Dakar Rally lead Thursday as compatriot Marc Coma soared to the top of the motorcycling standings after a brutal fifth stage which saw temperatures nudge the 40-degree mark.