BBC News reports here: The Duke of Edinburgh had two stag parties before his wedding to the Queen and the couple were showered with rose petals as they headed off on honeymoon. The information is among 60 facts released by Buckingham Palace to celebrate their diamond anniversary.
AFP reports here at Yahoo News: NEW YORK - The first summit of women leaders held in New York Friday and Saturday issued a call for action on global warming, terrorism, poverty and women’s security.
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Fashion Wire Daily reports here at Yahoo News: New York - It’s a graduation present many fashion design students would dream about - a full range of clothing and accessories with a major national retailer.
Reuters reports here at Yahoo News: LOS ANGELES - While difficult to upstage nearly nude supermodels strutting down a catwalk, the Spice Girls stole a share of the spotlight on Thursday as they kicked off a reunion tour with a warm-up at the Victoria’s Secret fashion show.
Pills are no substitute for a healthy diet and lifestyle, BBC News reports here: Patients taking anti-obesity drugs lose only "modest" amounts of weight, and many remain significantly obese or overweight, research reveals.
AP reports here at CNN.com: GENEVA, Switzerland - An 84.37-carat white diamond touted by Sotheby’s for its size and beauty sold at auction Wednesday to Guess clothing company founder Georges Marciano for just under $16.2 million. The jewel — the largest top-quality, brilliant-cut white diamond ever to appear at auction — had been valued by Sotheby’s at between $13.3 million and $17.8 million.
Reuters reports here at Yahoo News: LONDON - British fashion legend Zandra Rhodes, now making her UK debut as an opera set and costume designer, is feeling sad — too many of her fellow designers are deserting London for Paris.
AP reports here at CNN.com: NEW YORK - Matt Damon has been named the "sexiest man alive" by People magazine, an honor that has been bestowed twice on his pals George Clooney and Brad Pitt.