MTV Arabia aims to conquer Middle East with hip hop
MTV Arabia launches with 60 percent international and 40 percent Arabic music, emphasizing local talent and culture. The channel tailors content for a conservative audience, reduces provocative videos, and features Hip Hop Na with Saudi rapper Qusai Khidr selecting acts across seven cities.
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Neil Diamond reveals Caroline Kennedy inspiration for Sweet Caroline
Neil Diamond says Caroline Kennedy inspired his hit Sweet Caroline after seeing a photo of the president’s daughter. He wrote the song in Memphis after years of secrecy and performed it for Kennedy at her 50th birthday via satellite. The singer regards the track as the pinnacle of his career and credits Kennedy’s influence.
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Ottawa considers smoking ban and enforcement plan
City officials discussed a proposed smoking ban with a softened enforcement role, proposing a grace period and a June 1 start date. A public hearing is set for January 2 at 7 p.m. The meeting also covered burglary investigations with about $50,000 in thefts and damages, progress on a community center, and online updates to the city budget and zoning documents.
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Weather turns wintry with mix and bans in Franklin County
Cold to start with a 24 degree low and a 50 percent chance of mixed rain and snow after noon. Alan Radcliffe says not to worry despite potential weather line. Southwest winds gusting to 25 mph trigger a no burn order, first since Jan. 8, with gusts possibly to 30 mph Wednesday. Winds ease to 10 mph Thursday as Thanksgiving outlook calls for sunny skies and highs around 39. Weekend highs in the 40s and lows in the 30s.
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Sarkozy faces nationwide strikes over reform push in France
Civil servants and transport workers walked out across France challenging President Nicolas Sarkozy's reform program. He defended his mandate for change, urging an end to walkouts before they cripple the economy, while vowing a slimmer civil service to modernize the government.
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Pakistan frees thousands jailed in emergency crackdown
More than 3,000 detainees under emergency rule have been released, Interior Ministry says the figure reached 3,416 with over 2,000 still jailed. Musharraf travels to Saudi Arabia amid pressure from Washington to free opposition leaders and end media restrictions. An unnamed official notes ongoing releases and potential talks with Nawaz Sharif, who was exiled.
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Aid workers struggle to reach cyclone survivors in Bangladesh
Aid workers battle to deliver food water and shelter to survivors of Cyclone Sidr in Bangladesh. The 3150 killed figure dominates toll updates as international pledges around 120 million dollars face delays due to poor communications and remote areas. The American Red Cross commits 1.2 million to water and shelter efforts.
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