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Loew set to try newcomers against England

England match more than a test for Germany's LoewBerlin - Germany are expected to hand out some new caps in the friendly international against England in Berlin on Wednesday.

Coach Joachim Loew, who has called up three newcomers for the match in the Olympic Stadium, said Monday he wanted to test some or all of his trio of novices.

"The intention is to learn something new against strong opponents but I can't say yet exactly how it's going to look," Loew said.

"However I do want to give the one or other player a chance."

Newcastle midfielder Barton out for two months through injury

Newcastle insist manager Keegan has not been sacked London- Newcastle United and England midfielder Joey Barton will be out for up to two months because of a knee injury.

The 26-year-old damaged knee ligaments in his side's 2-2 draw with Wigan Athletic on Saturday, after a clash with Lee Cattermole.

"I am not blaming Lee in any way," Barton said. "It was a 50-50 ball and we both went for it, these things happen.

"It's disappointing and frustrating. My sole intention is to knuckle down and bounce back and get fit again."

Now, political gulf between Jolie and dad

Angelina JolieLondon, Nov 17 : Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie’s relationship with her father Jon Voight apparently turned more sour after the veteran actor announced his support for presidential candidate John McCain during the election campaigns.

According to her friends, the ‘Tomb Raider’ star was “embarrassed” that her father, who attended the Republican national convention, was among a few celebrities who were backing the ill-fated McCain campaign

UK Home Secy slams businessmen for entertaining clients at lap-dancing club

British Home Secretary Jacqui SmithLondon, Nov 17 : British Home Secretary Jacqui Smi

Sugababes may boycott Brits awards if refused ‘recognition’ again

London, November 17 : Pop band Sugababes has had it once and for all with UK’s biggest music awards, who they claim have denied them “recognition”.

The London group, consisting of Keisha Buchanan, Heidi Range and Amelle Berrabah, is yet to claim a major Brit award despite their six No. 1 hits, two Guinness World Records, sale of 5.5 million albums – even a visit from Brit PM Gordon Brown.

“I’m proud that Gordon Brown is recognising us, but why not the Brits? We’re British for God’s sake and we’ve done well. Surely we deserve an award after all the hard work we’ve done?” the Mirror quoted Keisha as saying.

Victoria Secrets redefines glamour with jewel-clad models

London, November 17 : Victoria Secrets has given glamour a makeover in its own signature style – with sparkling models clad in jewels.

The designer brand dazzled all when its models, dressed as glamorous goddesses, a design influenced from the 1920s, walked down the runway at the newly renovated Fontainebleau Beach during.

The fashion giant, in its latest Miami show, had supermodels like Heidi Klum, Adriana Lima, and Miranda Kerr in wings to showcase its 68 outfits.

Amongst the collection was a five million dollar Black Diamond Fantasy Miracle Bra that was studded with white and black diamonds and rubies, worn by Adriana, and designed by jeweller Martin Katz.

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