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Malaysian PM weds

PUTRAJAYA - Malaysian Prime Minister Abdullah Badawi ended his 20 months as a widower by marrying a woman who used to run his official residence. Mr Abdullah, 67, wed Jeanne Abdullah, nee Danker, 53, in a private ceremony. Kyodo

Napoleon's battle sword for sale

FONTAINEBLEAU - The gold-encrusted sword Napoleon wore into battle in Italy will be auctioned today, across the street from one of his imperial castles. The last of Napoleon's swords in private hands, it is valued at up to Euro1.5 million (HK$15.7 million). AP

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