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Andre Harrell, Uptown Records founder who discovered Diddy, dies at 59

Andre Harrell, the Uptown Records founder who shaped the sound of hip-hop and R&B in the late '80s and '90s, has died at 59.




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Inspired by 'Tiger King,' Hollywood stars take big cat conservation to Congress

Joaquin Phoenix, Glenn Close and "Blackfish" director Gabriela Cowperthwaite are among those backing a bill to help free captive cats shown in "Tiger King."




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Rangers team news: Predicted 4-3-3 line-up vs Kilmarnock - Jack decision, Barisic doubt



Rangers take on Kilmarnock in the Scottish Premiership on Wednesday night, with Steven Gerrard looking to keep within touching distance of rivals Celtic. Express Sport delivers you all of the team news for the Gers, as well as the predicted line up for the clash, as Ryan Jack returns from injury.




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Premier League clubs scared 50 players could revolt and put stop to Project Restart plans



Premier League clubs are fearful that a significant number of first-team stars may refuse to return to action if the league's Project Restart plan gets the green light.




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Leeds team news: Predicted 4-1-4-1 line up vs Huddersfield - Bamford decision for Bielsa



Leeds face Huddersfield in the Championship on Saturday, as Marcelo Bielsa aims to continue his the Whites' superb form at Elland Road. We bring you the latest team news and predicted line up, as the manager makes a key decision on whether to drop striker Patrick Bamford, as Kiko Casilla remains banned.




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Nostradamus 2020: Three predictions that came true - is coronavirus the fourth?



NOSTRADAMUS is hailed as the world's greatest prophetic mind, with three predictions people think he got right. Did he predict the coronavirus outbreak?




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Rangers team news: Predicted 4-3-3 line-up to face Hamilton - Katic to return, two changes



Rangers take on Hamilton as boss Steven Gerrard will be looking to keep the pressure on Celtic in the Scottish Premiership.




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Max Verstappen opens up on F1 returning behind closed doors as warning fired to rivals



Max Verstappen is eager to get back out on track as soon as possible.




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Lewis Hamilton's Mercedes bosses tipped to sell team as Eddie Jordan predicts future of F1



Lewis Hamilton has enjoyed six years of success with Mercedes but Eddie Jordan thinks it's time for them to sell their F1 team.




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Max Verstappen lifts lid on life in lockdown as Red Bull star picks between F1 and esports



Max Verstappen is keeping himself busy by taking part in esports races.




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Glenn Miller mystery: Real reason VE Day-era musician disappeared exposed



GLENN MILLER mysteriously disappeared several months before VE Day - but one expert claims his death was due to determination to win World War 2.




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Universal Credit UK: Earnings affect payments - how other forms of income impact amount



UNIVERSAL CREDIT claims have surged in recent weeks, as Britons have begun to feel the impact of the coronavirus crisis. How do earnings affect payments?




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Melania Trump: The FLOTUS-inspired trick people can use to make their hair look thicker



MELANIA TRUMP may be in one of the most controversial families in the White House's history but her fashion and beauty style is almost always impeccable. But what's the secret to her thick, lustrous hair?




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Leeds United team news: Predicted 4-1-4-1 line up vs Hull City - Casilla ban decision



Leeds United take on Hull City on Saturday and Whites boss Marcelo Bielsa faces an important decision after Kiko Casilla was issued an eight-match ban.




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Global arms sales sharply increased in 2011 compared to 2010

The latest data covering global arms sales shows that sale of arms in 2011 increased to around $85 billion, 84% of which went to developing countries. This was almost double the arms sales compared to 2010 which was the lowest since 2004.

One major factor for the increase was the US sales of arms to Saudi Arabia. Most other major arms sellers otherwise saw a decrease in sales and the trend in recent years had been declining sales.

The global financial crisis has affected many countries, and many developing countries started to see a decrease in purchases in the last few years. However, just 10 developing countries account for some 85% of all sales to developing countries in the period 2004 to 2011, which the data covers. Saudi Arabia tops that list followed by India and the United Arab Emirates. (As well as concerns about some of the regimes in the top buyers, some of this spending is also said to be due to modernizing efforts.)

Updated graphs and charts on arms sales data are provided here.

The arms trade is big business. The 5 permanent members of the UN Security Council (US, Russia, France, United Kingdom and China), together with Germany and Italy, account for approximately 85% of all arms sold between 2004 and 2011.

Some of the arms sold go to regimes where human rights violations will occur. Corruption often accompanies arms sales due to the large sums of money involved.

Read full article: The Arms Trade Is Big Business




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Steven Gerrard makes Alfredo Morelos January transfer guarantee after Hearts win



Steven Gerrard spoke about Alfredo Morelos after the Colombian scored two in Rangers' Scottish League Cup semi-final against Hearts.




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Celtic team news: Predicted line-up vs Hearts - Neil Lennon to make Ryan Christie decision



Celtic host Hearts as top takes on bottom in the Scottish Premiership, with Neil Lennon hoping to maintain his seven-point lead over title rivals Rangers. Express Sport is on hand to provide all of the Hoops' team news, as well the predicted line-up, as two stars return from injury.




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Man City team news: Predicted 4-3-3 line up vs Sheffield Wed - Aguero knock, Bravo choice



Manchester City face Sheffield Wednesday in the FA Cup fifth round at Hillsborough on Wednesday night, and Pep Guardiola has a number of injury concerns for his starting XI. This is the Citizens' predicted line up, as Sergio Aguero could feature, while Claudio Bravo starts in goal.




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Bohemian Rhapsody 2: Freddie Mercury SEQUEL update from Queen's Brian May 'We've talked'



BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY 2, a possible Freddie Mercury sequel, has had an update from Brian May.




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Masters leaderboard predicted: Would Tiger Woods have defended his title this weekend?



The Masters was scheduled to take place this weekend until it was called off due to the coronavirus outbreak - but would Tiger Woods have defended his title?




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Maldives holidays: Why you’ll never be bored at paradise resort Kandima Maldives



MALDIVES holidays are on the bucket list of so many Britons thanks to the picture postcard-worthy scenery and year-round sun. Kandima Maldives is one of many hotels in the Indian Ocean nation, so what makes it stand out? This writer headed to the resort to find out.




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Universal Credit UK: How much you get depends on circumstances - how to work out amount



UNIVERSAL CREDIT claims have soared in recent weeks, as Britons have begun to feel the financial impact of the coronavirus crisis. How much is Universal Credit? The amount depends on whether certain circumstances apply.




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NatWest issues scam warning - how customers can reduce risk during coronavirus crisis



NATWEST customers are being warned to watch out for potential scams, as fraudsters attempt to take advantage during the coronavirus crisis.




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Universal Credit UK: Earnings affect payments - how other forms of income impact amount



UNIVERSAL CREDIT claims have surged in recent weeks, as Britons have begun to feel the impact of the coronavirus crisis. How do earnings affect payments?




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Rangers boss Steven Gerrard makes Ryan Kent prediction after impressive return from injury



Steven Gerrard believes Ryan Kent will get even better for Rangers as he’s not even fully fit yet.




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Unemployment fears mount in UK holiday hotspots with mass job cuts predicted



BRITAIN'S summer holiday destinations will face some of the biggest economic hits of the coronavirus pandemic with fears of massive job losses in coastal communities, a study has claimed.




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Rafael Nadal reflects on his career and how he wants to be remembered when he retires



Rafael Nadal has enjoyed a historic career and he is not done yet.




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Tottenham compared to Stoke by Peter Crouch after ‘demoralising’ Chelsea performance



Tottenham have been compared to Stoke sides of the past after their loss to Chelsea.




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Leeds team news: Predicted line-up vs Middlesbrough - Phillips and Casilla injury decision



Leeds face Middlesbrough in the Championship on Wednesday evening, with Marcelo Bielsa hoping to continue the Whites' good form after back-to-back wins. Express Sport brings you the latest team news and injury updates, with concerns over the inclusion of Kalvin Phillips and Kiko Casilla in the manager's starting XI.




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FAIR FOR YOU calls for fees amnesty as Covid-19 opens up HIGH COST CREDIT traps



PEOPLE locked into high cost loans and rent-to-own schemes should be spared the extra fees charged if they fall behind with payments, says affordable provider Fair for You .




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Indonesia and Thailand wet markets STILL trading despite coronavirus outbreak - PICTURED



WET markets in Asia are still trading despite the devastating spread of coronavirus around the world.




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Evangelos Marinakis cleared of coronavirus after Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta's recovery



Evangelos Marinakis is recovering from coronavirus two weeks after announcing his diagnosis.




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Birmingham abattoir ordered to pay over £11,000 for hygiene offences

Birmingham Halal Abattoir Limited pleaded guilty to allowing potential cross-contamination of carcases




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Arsenal assured transfer target Thomas Partey will fit in for two reasons



Arsenal remain keen on signing Thomas Partey this summer, and have been reassured he will fit in well at the club.




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Premier League clubs scared 50 players could revolt and put stop to Project Restart plans



Premier League clubs are fearful that a significant number of first-team stars may refuse to return to action if the league's Project Restart plan gets the green light.




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Rangers star Alfredo Morelos keeps the pressure on Celtic with late winner



ALFREDO MORELOS powered Rangers to victory with a second half double to keep the pressure on Celtic.




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SPFL table PREDICTED: Super computer predicts who will win title - Celtic or Rangers?



THE SPFL title race is hotting up and a super computer has given us an idea of how the season may pan out.




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Man Utd and Birmingham clash in Jude Bellingham transfer negotiations as sweetener offered



Manchester United and Birmingham are negotiating for the summer sale of Jude Bellingham.




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Kate Middleton and Prince William's incredibly selfless gesture shows UK fighting spirit



KATE MIDDLETON AND Prince William have carried out a brilliant and selfless gesture behind the scenes to help Britain stop the spread of coronavirus - by sending their own staff to Whitehall in the battle against the pandemic.




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Premier League clubs scared 50 players could revolt and put stop to Project Restart plans



Premier League clubs are fearful that a significant number of first-team stars may refuse to return to action if the league's Project Restart plan gets the green light.




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Adele shocks with incredible weight loss in new picture - how the star lost over 8st



ADELE was wowed with a new image updating fans on her 2020 weight loss. The singer looked fabulous. What diet has she followed?




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Horoscope: Astrology for this week - what do horoscopes for your star sign predict?



HOROSCOPE: Horoscopes for this week for all 12 star signs have been shared by Russell Grant. What does the astrology forecast for your sign predict? Check the reading here.




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Kate Middleton and Prince William's incredibly selfless gesture shows UK fighting spirit



KATE MIDDLETON AND Prince William have carried out a brilliant and selfless gesture behind the scenes to help Britain stop the spread of coronavirus - by sending their own staff to Whitehall in the battle against the pandemic.




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Study explains what you should know to be considered a good gardener



KNOWING the names of plants and when to plant them are key indicators you have finally mastered the art of gardening.




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I Hired a Team of Secret Shoppers to Find Out How Businesses Were Opening in Dallas. It’s Not Good.

I wanted to get an understanding of what opening meant to businesses around Dallas. Were they opening? What precautions were they taking? Were employees in safe environments? And bigger picture, I wanted to know if these are places that I would feel safe taking my family to. So I hired a company that specialized in...




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Bohemian Rhapsody 2: Freddie Mercury SEQUEL update from Queen's Brian May 'We've talked'



BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY 2, a possible Freddie Mercury sequel, has had an update from Brian May.




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Animal Crossing Redd: How to tell which of Redd's paintings are fake



ANIMAL Crossing New Horizons became a welcome break from the coronavirus pandemic last month when Nintendo's most ambitious second-life game debuted to critical acclaim. Since release, the developers have added a string of updates, one of which included sly art seller Redd.




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GTA 6 release news: Another rumoured reveal date looms, but don't get your hopes up



GTA 6 fans have another date approaching where a reveal is rumoured to be taking place, but don't get your hopes up.




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This hypocritical self-indulgence has wrecked Ferguson’s credibility, says LEO McKINSTRY



HYPOCRISY is one of the aggravating sins of the progressive elite. There is nothing more sickening than the failure of prominent figures to abide by the standards they seek to impose on others. Such double standards can be found in socialists who rage against private education but send their children to fee-paying schools, or in eco warriors who wail about carbon footprints while globe-trotting in luxury jets.




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The coronavirus crisis is not the Tories' finest hour, says FREDERICK FORSYTH



THERE is a steadily growing groundswell of opinion in this country that refuses to diminish or be silenced. I hope I may claim to have been a pioneer.