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APPLE'S STATEMENT ON MINERALS MUST BE 'VERIFIED'-DRC. (PHOTO).

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 Apple's statement on minerals must be 'verified': DRC International lawyers for the Democratic Republic of Congo welcomed Apple's decision to stop sourcing minerals from there due to worsening conflict, but said they would press ahead with their cases against the company in Europe. Criminal complaints were filed against Apple subsidiaries in France and Belgium this week on behalf of DR Congo, accusing the tech firm of using conflict minerals in its supply chain, Reuters reported. DR Congo is a major source of tin, tantalum and tungsten, so-called 3T minerals used in computers and mobile phones. But some artisanal mines are run by armed groups involved in massacres, rapes and other crimes, say UN experts and rights groups. 'Satisfaction and caution' Apple said on Tuesday that it strongly disputes the claims and has told suppliers they must not use the minerals in question sourced from DR Congo or Rwanda. The lawyers representing DR Congo said on Wednesday they w...
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ANGELI JOLIE IS THINKING ABOUT POLITICS AS SHE COVERS VANITY FAIR MAGAZINE,DECEMBER ISSUE.

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                   Actress Angelina Jolie who graced the cover of Vanity Fair,December issue,told the magazine she believes her Hollywood career may hinder the possibility of seeking an elected or appointed office.She said ''When you work as a humanitarian,you are conscious that politics have to be considered because if you really want to make am extreme change,then you have a responsibility.But i honestly don't know in what role i would be more useful.I am conscious of what i do for a living,and that could make it less possible.I am open,and being married does feel different,it feels nice to be husband and wife.Our children did not expect us never to fight,but they made us promise to always say sorry''.More photos below.                                          
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IS OFFICIAL,JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE AND JESSICA BIEL,ARE EXPECTING THEIR FIRST CHILD.

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                            The couple who got married two years ago is expecting their first baby.A close friend to the couples said that ''Right now they are just enjoying the news for themselves.They just want a happy baby''.32 year old actress Jessica Biel sparked rumours that she is pregnant aftet stepping out in late October revealing what appeared to be a baby bump.She was pictured on October 22 as she went shopping with a friend at the American party store on Vine in West Hollywood.Making sure not to do any heavy lifting,her business partner and stylist Estee Stanley instead carried a huge disco mirror ball for the star as they left the store together.More photos below.                                                                      ...
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A PREGNANT WOMAN IN BRITAIN WAS ATTACKED AND HER MOUTH TORN APART BY HER BEST FRIEND'S DOG.

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                                 21 years old Laura Holmes,said she feared she and her unborn baby would die when an American Akita dog,belonging to her best friend Tracie Taylor,attacked her while she sat and sending a text message.The dog jumped on her and tore her face,ripping chunks of flesh from her mouth and cheeks,leaving her with 60 stitches.Her friend tried to drag the dog off her and only succeeded when they repeatedly kicked the dangerous dog,which was later killed.The dog's owner has become the first in Britain to be prosecuted under tough new laws after failing to control the seven stone Akita dog.Miss Holmes,who is from Nottingham,was rushed to Queen's medical centre,where surgeon's battled to save her face and her baby.She gave birth through C-section because doctors felt she may not be able to withstand the pain of a natural birth due to her injuries.Her baby is now 15 weeks old.Her best...
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GOVERNOR FASHOLA,QUERIED THE DISAPPEARANCE OF 1.447,804 MILLION VOTERS NAME FROM THE VOTERS LIST.

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            Governor of Lagos state Raji Fashola has queried the disappearance of 1.447,804million voters from the Lagos voter's list and called on the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC,to explain the disappearance,before the distribution of the Permanent Voters card in Lagos.This came about as the governor declared these friday as holiday for all servants,to enable them collect their Permanent Voters Card.The distribution of the cards kicks off in Lagos on friday and will end on sunday.Fashola said ''I am concerned about the report of 4.8 million voters in Lagos state.INEC owes us explanation.During the last election,the voters list in Lagos was 6,247,845 voters.We want to know how 1,447,804 million voters disappeared from the voters list.I am worried whether this is the beginning of a plan to disenfranchise Lagosian's to vote.Our government will stand for all eligible voters to have their names in the register unless INEC could prove why thei...
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CAN PRESIDENT AYO ORITSEJAFOR,WARNS BOKO HARAM TODAY.

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                The continuous killings of Christians in the North had made the Christian Association of Nigeria {CAN} President Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor to speak out ''Enough is Enough'' for the killings of Christians.Oritsejafor,who spoke extensively today wednesday in Abuja during the National Executive Council {NEC} meeting of CAN,said ''Territories that have fallen under the control of Boko Haram are predominantly populated by Christians,a sign that Christians are no longer safe in those parts of the country.What is happening there is unacceptable to us.Christians are the main victims.We are not saying that other people are not affected.But Christians are the ones affected more.All the places where Boko Haram has foisted their flags are dominated by Christians.They have taken over Mubi in Adamawa state which is dominated by Christians.Somebody will now tell me this is not religion.Who is fooling who?,Nigerians should accept that we have a probl...
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