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February 19, 2009 Thursday

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Politician in nude photo uproar breaks down in tears

Japanese minister fails to quell criticism of his conduct

Exports fall a record 35%

Bukit Batok bush fires keep firemen busy

US gives priority to Japan

Voter roll to be updated

Dealing with devils in the mind

How to beat recession woes

Concerns about economy go back to mid-2008

Constitution keeps procedures flexible **

Duffy snags early win at Brits

LONDON - WELSH singer Duffy made the early running at the Brit music awards on Wednesday, taking the British female and breakthrough act prizes in the early stages of the annual celebration of pop.

The 24-year-old, who also won a pop vocal album Grammy for 'Rockferry' in the United States 10 days ago, has been nominated in four categories at Britain's top music honours.

White Stripes to play again

NEW YORK - FOR the first time since they cancelled their UK tour in 2007, rock group White Stripes will play live again.

According to a BBC report, Jack and Meg White will perform on the NBC talk show Late Night With Conan O'Brien on Feb 20.

1980s power dressing is hot

NEW YORK - SEEKING to clothe working women, designers at New York's Fashion Week looked to 1980s-style power dressing and brought out broad-shouldered jackets, high-necked blouses and careful pleats.

No more German Vanity Fair

BERLIN - THE head of Conde Nast International said on Wednesday the publisher will shutter the German edition of its Vanity Fair glossy because of extreme financial difficulties.

What's on: Thurs' picks

Tarantino's Nazi hate-fest

Miley's $314,000 stuff up

Stars use too much Botox

What's on: Wed's picks

Pitt & Jolie: Oscar couple?

Collins caught drink driving

MJ sells belongings

G.I. Joe deployed in videogame

Jerry Springer in 'Chicago'

Coke machine with 120 drinks

Obscure Tolkien book in May