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London, Sept 17: A drug, called STA-4783, has been developed to kill cancer cells. Unlike current treatments, the drug has very few side-effects, and those who have started taking the drug have already doubled their life expectancy, with researchers believing that survival rates could be even higher.

“This is the most exciting cancer treatment I’ve seen in 10 years,” Daily Express quoted cancer specialist Dr Tony Williams of Synta Pharmaceuticals, who is developing the drug, as saying.

London, Sept 17: Model Kelly Brook is gearing up to appear almost nude on BBC One hit show ‘Strictly Come Dancing’, for she will wear a skimpy flesh-coloured leotard for one of the episodes of the series.

A source of the show, which starts next month, said that the saucy costume was designed exclusively to show the busty model’s curves.

“Kelly’s got an amazing figure — the dress designer was very keen to show it off, Sun quoted the source, as saying.

“She will be flaunting all her best bits on camera,” source added.

Washington, Sept 17: Jodie Foster starrer ‘The Brave One’ topped the weekend box office with an estimated earning of 14 million dollars.

The film was followed by Russell Crowe and Christian Bale starrer ‘3:10 to Yuma’ (9.2 million dollars), reports E! Online.

Mr. Woodcock (9.1 million dollars) and Dragon Wars (5.4 million dollars) were ranked third and fourth respectively, according to estimates compiled by Exhibitor Relations.

‘Superbad’ completed the top five at the fifth spot with 5.2 million dollars.

Washington, Sept 17: Two-time Academy winning actress Sally Field won the award for best actress in a dramatic series for her role in ‘Brothers and Sisters’ at the 59th annual Primetime Emmy Awards.

Best actor in a dramatic series went to James Spader for his role as a lawyer in ‘Boston Legal’.

Field’s comments had to bleeped since she started talking about the war in Iraq.

She later told reporters that she wanted to say something about mums whose son’s aren’t coming home.

Washington, Sept 17: “The Bourne Ultimatum” has retained its top position at the international box office with 20.8 million dollars

The Matt Damon hit was followed by "The Simpsons Movie" conjured 10.5 million dollars at the second spot, reports Variety.

Disney's "Ratatouille" with 5.5 million dollars and Ogre pic ‘Shrek the Third’ (5.3 million dollars) finished third and fourth respectively.

‘No Reservations’ rounded off the top five, at the fifth slot with 4.9 million dollars.

September 17: Hollywood star George Clooney has conferred a lifetime achievement award on the producer of the Ocean’s film series, Jerry Weintraub.

The filmmaker received the award at a gala dinner, which was held as the annual film festival kicked off in Boston, the US.

"He's more than the consummate producer, he's one of the greatest friends you could ever have," the BBC quoted Clooney, who himself has starred in the Ocean's series, as saying.