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Angelina Jolie

Entertainment

Angelina Jolie's revelation of her mastectomy is just the latest from a brave and dedicated woman

An article written by Hollywood actor Angelina Jolie provoked headlines around the world when she chose "not to keep my story private" and revealed she had undergone a double mastectomy to lower her risk of breast cancer, which was high due to her genetic inheritance. The impassioned letter, published in the New York Times, did not fit the stereotypical celebrity image. But Jolie's act of extraordinary courage didn't seem out of character at all to me. I already knew from my own experience that she was a woman of tremendous strength, focus and perseverance.

Departure

Industry & Commerce

Rolls-Royce Aerospace Chief Mark King Resigns

The head of Rolls-Royce's aerospace division has resigned just four months after being promoted to lead the division beset by bribery and corruption allegations.

Gavel

Entertainment

Michael Jackson trial: defence warns jury of singer's 'darkest secrets'

A Los Angeles county paramedic who responded to an emergency call from Michael Jackson's doctor has testified as the first witness in the legal battle between Jackson's family and his concert promoter, AEG Live.

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Financial Markets

Barclays Libor Court Case Delayed Until April 2014

The first UK trial concerning the alleged fraudulent manipulation of Libor rates has been delayed until next year after Barclays won the right to challenge aspects of the high court case.

Michael Jackson with the Reagans

Entertainment

Michael Jackson trial pits family against concert organiser AEG Live

The life and death of Michael Jackson will be played out once again in a Los Angeles court on Monday as a jury hears opening statements in the wrongful death suit brought by Jackson's family against concert organiser AEG Live.

Twitter On Screen

Typist Who Complained About Alleged Late Payment On Twitter Faces Lawsuit

A typist who complained on Twitter about what she claimed was late payment of a bill she was owed has discovered she is facing a libel battle that could cost her £150,000.

Gavel

Facebook Comment Leaves Juror Facing Contempt Charge

A juror will be prosecuted for contempt of court after allegedly writing on Facebook that he wanted to "fuck up a paedophile" during the trial of a convicted child sex offender.

Angelina Jolie in Salt

Entertainment

Angelina Jolie wins copyright lawsuit and launches jewellery range

The copyright-infringement lawsuit accusing Angelina Jolie of plagarism in her film In the Land of Blood and Honey has been tentatively dismissed.

Showing You The Door

Financial Markets

City Banker Sacked Over Gender-bias Case Against Former Firm, Tribunal Told

A City banker was sacked from her £150,000-a-year job after her boss discovered she was suing her old bank for sexual discrimination, a tribunal has heard.

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Financial Markets

Top French Lawyer Olivier Metzner's Body Found Near Private Island

One of the giants of the French legal system was found dead near his private island in Brittany on Sunday morning. A suicide note was discovered at his home nearby.

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