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A record nine clubs from England’s Premier League are among the 20 highest-earning soccer teams around — but its their revenue that’s the real world beater.

High-end watchmakers have signalled a shift in strategy with an expanded range of more affordable products to counter a severe downturn. As Hayley Platt reports, the industry is having to adapt to a market with fewer Russian, Middle Eastern and Chinese buyers. Video transcript: It's not been the best of times for high-end watchmakers. Some of those taking part in a fair in Geneva have had to adjust to a market with fewer buyers from Russia, the Middle East and China.

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Lev Grossman’s Magicians trilogy — about a group of young people with magical abilities — has climbed a difficult path to get to viewers. So Sera Gamble and John McNamara, who are bringing the books to Syfy, have been scrupulous in their vision, and a tour of the Vancouver sets reveals their thoughtful precision.

The settings created for Brakebills University, the magical graduate school in upstate New York to which Quentin Coldwater (Jason Ralph) finds himself mysteriously summoned, are cozy. Читать дальше...

The state government has decided to create a new Guinness Book of World Record by planting over 2 crore trees only in Marathwada region on July 3.

OKLAHOMA CITY - The latest in the sentencing of a former Oklahoma City officer convicted of rape and sex assaults (all times local):

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — The latest in the sentencing of a former Oklahoma City officer convicted of rape and sex assaults (all times local): At least one victim of former Oklahoma City police officer Daniel Holtzclaw, who was convicted of rape and other sexual assault charges, is scheduled to speak before Holtzclaw is sentenced.

Democrats ask for debate between Iowa caucuses and NH primary

National party has scheduled 6 debates; next one will be Feb. 11

Hillary Clinton’s rivals have long called for additional debates

The European Central Bank says it may pump more money in March if the gathering economic gloom doesn't disperse.

LAUSANNE, Switzerland - Russia remains the preferred choice to host the 2019 European Games despite the country's current suspension from global track and field because of a doping scandal.

It seems that something is rotten in Tel Aviv as Israeli Defense Minister Moshe Ya'alon said that if forced to choose between Daesh and Iran, he would choose Daesh.

A day after doctors reported high levels of lead in Flint children, Gov. Rick Snyder's top aide told him the "real responsibility" for the city's water issues rested with local government officials, emails show.

The Sundance Film Festival kicks off today, and there's a lot to look forward. And one picture that made our list of the 30 Most Anticipated Films Of The 2016 Sundance Film Festival is Steven Caple Jr.'s feature film directorial debut "The Land." And today, we have an exclusive listen at a cut from the score by composer Jongnic Bontemps. READ MORE: Sundance Film Festival 2016 Midnight Lineup Includes New Films From Kevin Smith, Rob Zombie, And More Starring Ezri Walker, “Kings Of Summer” star Moises Arias... Читать дальше...

MADRID - Victory for Atletico Madrid this weekend will keep Diego Simeone's team atop the Spanish league going into a much-anticipated encounter with second-place Barcelona.

Funke Etti is a relatively known Nollywood actress who has seen the ups and downs of life. But like the proverbial phoenix, she always rises from the ashes. She revealed in this encounter that it’s because she love acting that is why she ventured into the industry. “To me, acting is like when somebody is […]

We all know women who are ‘gold diggers’. But rarely do we find women so bold and transparent about their hunt. This pretty woman is serious about her goals. She went to a forum seeking a rich husband. And wrote a rather desperate sounding inquiry as to how she could attract a man with money. “I’m going […]

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LOS ANGELES, Jan. 21 (UPI) -- Academy Award winner Lupita Nyong'o said she is "disappointed" at the lack of diversity among this year's Oscar nominations.

"I am fundamentally in favour of empire," said the man appointed to rewrite the English curriculum in 2010

The Moldovan authorities denied entry to the country to several Russian journalists because they did not specify the purpose of their visit, Moldovan Border Police Press Secretary Dorina Chebotar said.

The Knoxville News Sentinel (http://bit.ly/1JknRVd ) reports the program is one of four strategies the district has introduced following a Dec. 2014 bus crash that killed two Sunnyview Primary students and a teacher's aide. Other strategies include the addition of cameras on each of the buses, additional training for bus drivers and the review of the district's transportation department and operations by an independent consultant.

The Knoxville News Sentinel (http://bit.ly/1JknRVd ) reports the program is one of four strategies the district has introduced following a Dec. 2014 bus crash that killed two Sunnyview Primary students and a teacher's aide. Other strategies include the addition of cameras on each of the buses, additional training for bus drivers and the review of the district's transportation department and operations by an independent consultant.

European Central Bank President Mario Draghi signaled that the governing council may provide more stimulus at its next meeting in March, noting that the outlook for inflation had weakened “significantly.”

Annie Martin
NEW YORK, Jan. 21 (UPI) -- Katie Holmes admitted to feeling like a "teenager" when it comes to dating, but said she's been able to rebuild after her divorce from Tom Cruise.

Jodhpur's Umaid Bhawan Palace has been adjudged the best hotel in the world based on reviews and opinions collected by travel site TripAdvisor.

DEN HAAG (ANP) - Het kabinet is niet van plan de Nederlandse aandelen in uraniumverrijker Urenco op korte termijn te verkopen. Dat antwoordt minister Jeroen Dijsselbloem van Financiën donderdag op Kamervragen.

Daniel Uria
BLOOMINGTON, Minn., Jan. 21 (UPI) -- Animal officials in Minnesota are providing fish owners the opportunity to donate their pets after giant goldfish have been discovered in nearby ecosystems.