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Olivia Newton-John dismisses death rumours in video messageOlivia Newton-John dismisses death rumours in video message
Image copyrightGetty ImagesImage caption Newton-John also enjoyed a pop career

Olivia Newton-John has scotched speculation over her health and told fans "rumours of my death have been greatly exaggerated".

The Australian Grease star revealed in September she had been diagnosed with cancer for a third time.

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Apple blames China for sales forecast cutApple blames China for sales forecast cut
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Apple has rattled investors with news that its sales have been slowing, blaming economic weakness in China.

In a surprise disclosure, the iPhone maker said it anticipated revenue of about $84bn (£67bn) for the three months to 29 December.

In November it forecast sales of at least $89bn - a prediction that had already disappointed

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North Korea ambassador to Italy 'disappears', says SouthNorth Korea ambassador to Italy 'disappears', says South
Image copyrightGoogle MapsImage caption Jo Song-gil was the top envoy at North Korea's embassy in Rome

South Korea's spy agency has told officials that North Korea's ambassador to Italy has disappeared.

The announcement follows unconfirmed reports that Pyongyang's top diplomat in Italy had sought asylum from an

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Sabarimala: India's Kerala paralysed amid protests over temple entrySabarimala: India's Kerala paralysed amid protests over temple entry
Image copyrightGetty ImagesImage caption The entry of two women into the Sabarimala temple sparked angry scenes

Violent protests have paralysed the southern Indian state of Kerala after two women made history by entering a prominent Hindu temple.

Schools across the state are closed and public transport too has

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China Moon mission: Spacecraft is first to land on far sideChina Moon mission: Spacecraft is first to land on far side
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Church of Scientology stabbing: Man killed 'by teenager' in SydneyChurch of Scientology stabbing: Man killed 'by teenager' in Sydney
Image copyrightEPAImage caption Police outside the Church of Scientology centre in Sydney's north on Thursday

A 16-year-old has been arrested after a man was stabbed to death and another injured at a Church of Scientology complex in Sydney, Australia.

The violence on Thursday followed a "domestic incident" that

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