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Todd Akin won't quit over 'legitimate rape' comment

US Republican politician Todd Akin won't quit after controversial comments on rape and abortion.

Madonna, Sean Penn and porn star Jenna Jameson

Porn stars, pop stars, movie stars, everyone's getting political. Meanwhile, politicos are making racy sex videos.

Obama's slave past, Evita's cashed face +other news

Slave heritage, kidnapped politicos, nuclear weapons, and a book about backroom shenanigans in US politics.

Weiwei fined RM6mil and other political tales

The Chinese Government sticks a US$2mil fine on artist Weiwei, Mandela's friends wonder how to fit 94 candles on the legend's birthday cake and others.

Disgraced Taiwan politico sparks lottery frenzy

A top government official who earned over NT$60m in crooked deals has started a gambling rush for his bribery numbers.

Blind rebel Chen Guangcheng gets book deal

The Chinese dissident who escaped to America will publish his memoir. Next: Oprah's book club.

Beyonce crazy in love with Michelle O

Bey writes a love letter to the First Lady of the United States. Will that win votes?

Jordan MP pulls gun against rival on TV

A political debate spiralled into a gun-threat on live TV when one guy talked smack about the other's man dad.