A Bollywood actress has created a video with Vogue India in an effort to empower women in the country. The project, which is entitled My Choice, is about installing the belief that women have a choice over the body, their relationships and their future. In the clip, actress Deepika Padukone recites a poem about the freedoms females should be entitled to, while the images of 100, mostly unknown, women from Mumbai flash up on the screen. Actress Deepika Padukone, who has released a video about female empowerment with Vogue India . In the film, she addresses the common notion in most parts of the country that women should dress modestly. She says: 'My body, my mind, my choice. To wear the clothes I like; even if my spirit roams naked. 'My choice; to be a size 0 or a size 15. They don’t have a size for my spirit, and never will, . 'To use cotton and silk to trap my soul is to believe that you can halt the expansion of the universe.' Since it was published at the weekend, the video, which was produced by filmmaker Homi Adajania, has been viewed more than two million times. Deepika at the Cannes film festival in 2010 . While many responses to the clip have been positive, there has also been a significant backlash. Many of its critics have taken issue with one of the parts of the speech where Deepika talks about sex outside of marriage. She says: 'My choice to marry, or not to marry, . 'To have sex before marriage, to have sex out of marriage, or to not have sex, . My choice to love temporarily, or to lust forever.' Twitter user @roopabanerjee wrote: 'The main error in Deepika Padukone's #VogueEmpower video: a world where #MyChoice rules would be a sad and dangerous place to live in.' Another called @Amaa_Yaar wrote: 'The speed of universe's expansion is directly proportionate to a woman sleeping outside her marriage! ' Twitter reactions to the My Choice video . Others have taken issue with who the message is directed at, claiming that the women who would really benefit from it are India's poorest, but that it is being shared among the those who are already empowered - the middle classes. DNA India writer Soumonty Kanungo wrote in a blog post: 'When it says "My Body, My Mind, My Choice", what is the video really trying to convey? Whose choice? Urban women? Educated urban women? Educated, working urban women? Is there any choice for those unexposed to this video? No! 'There are thousands of women in lanes and by-lanes of cities and villages of India who don't have a choice. Choice is too fancy a word for them. They just take orders and obey. 'They take orders in every step of their lives as their choices are not for themselves alone, but for their families as well. 'Are they wrong in thinking beyond themselves? Are they wrong, if they chose to compromise to make room for those they love? These are far more real

Summary: Deepika Padukone has made female empowerment video with Vogue India . Bollywood actress tells women in the clip that they control their destiny . She says a woman's clothes and decision to marry is her choice alone .


America may run on Dunkin' Donuts - but apparently the state of Florida gets naked at the popular coffee and doughnut chain. A West Palm Beach woman was arrested over the weekend after police found her sitting completely naked outside of a Dunkin' Donuts in Greenacres, Florida. Shakara Martin. 32. told officers from the Greenacres Department of Public Safety she had gotten nude outside of the shop on a dare. Shakara Martin, 32, was arrested for sitting naked outside of a Dunkin' Donuts in Greenacres, Florida . Martin, who was charged with indecent exposure, said she was doing on a dare from a dance troupe . She accepted the challenge and got 'fully exposed' as part of a pledge to join a dance troupe, according to the Sun-Sentinel. The nude woman began apologizing when police arrived, the Palm Beach Post reported. She was offered clothes several times, but refused to take them. Martin was arrested for indecent exposure and brought to the Palm Beach County Jail. The arresting officer did ask if she needed medical attention, according to the arrest report. She was released from jail after about an hour on her own recognizance. It was not clear whether she's retained an attorney and a phone number wasn't available for her.

Summary: Shakara Martin was naked at a Dunkin' Donuts in Greenacres, Florida . She told police the stunt was a dare from a dance troupe she was pledging . Martin was arrested for indecent exposure and then released .


Chinese officials have taken an unusual step in the fight against scrap metal thieves by starting to fit their manholes with GPS tracking devices. Councils across the country are rushing to snap up the new high-tech manhole covers as they try to curb the theft of the old, low-tech versions, according to the People's Daily Online. The seemingly drastic measure was taken after previous anti-theft measures - chaining the manhole covers to street lamps - left officials red-faced, turning for sale in various places around the world. High tech: The new manhole covers are fitted with tracking devices to help authorities find the thieves . Problem: More than 240,000 manholes were stolen in Beijing over a 10 year period, thanks to metal values . The chains also proved unpopular, with many pointing out they could easily be cut, and were dangerous for people walking along the street. One man has even demanded compensation after falling flat on his face, thanks to the chain. It is hoped these new covers, which were developed by a Chinese tech company, will not only put would-be thieves off stealing the items, but also help track those who do give into temptation. The covers, along with drain grills, can fetch high prices on the black market, as the price of scrap metal has spiraled in recent years. It has been estimated that more than 240,000 manhole covers were stolen from Beijing's streets in the 10 years to 2013 alone. Measures: Previous attempts at curbing thefts - like tying the manholes to lamp posts - have not worked . The new covers, designed to have shock absorption and noise reduction features, are made out of a metal with a far lower value, as a further deterrent. A test batch of 100 smart manhole covers will be placed on streets in the city of Hangzhou this month, and - if it is a success - they will be added throughout the city. But it is not just about the money. Officials have revealed there is a safety concern motivating their purchases as well, as people could trip on an upturned manhole. Tao Xiaomin, of Hangzhou urban management office, explained: 'When a cover is moved and the tilt angle is greater than 15 degrees, the tag will send an alarm signal to us.'

Summary: New high-tech covers hope to curb the number of thefts on China's streets . More than 240,000 manhole covers stolen in Beijing over a 10-year period . Authorities previously tried chaining them to lamp posts to prevent thefts . But people derided the idea as 'stupid' because thieves just cut the chains .


Hero: Jose Rosario, 47, was found dead on a Puerto Rico beach Monday, two days after he was swept away by a wave while saving a boy from drowning . A retired NYPD officer vacationing in Puerto Rico with his family this weekend was swept out to sea in front of his horrified wife and children after he heroically saved a 12-year-old boy from drowning. The body of Jose 'Joe' Rosario, 47, washed ashore Monday, two days after he jumped into the water off Playa de Jobos to save his son’s friend who was struggling to stay afloat in choppy waters. Rosario, a retired Manhattan police detective, was able to pull the 12-year-old to safety, but he proved no match for a powerful wave. Leisha Chen, Rosario's stepdaughter, said the boy urged his rescuer to grab onto him, but she said Rosario was afraid the child would lose his grip and go under. 'That's when another wave hit and my stepfather got pulled out further,' Chen, a married mother of one, told the New York Post. Rosario's teenage daughter, Anais, detailed in a heart-breaking Facebook post how she, her brother and their mother helplessly looked on from the beach as the 47-year-old father of three floundered in rough seas. ‘My dad did everything he could and helped my brothers [sic] friend get out of the ocean but he couldn't get out himself,’ Anais Rosario wrote. ‘The current took him away and after a while we couldn't see him anymore. The coast guard and the cops have been looking for him since but he hasn't turned up. Family man: Rosario's family, including (L to R) daughter Anais, stepdaughter Leisha Chan, his young son and his wife, looked on in horror as the 20-year NYPD veteran floundered in the surf . Death in paradise: Rosario jumped into the water off Playa de Jobos, where the family were vacationing, to rescue his son's friend . ‘I don't know what's going to happen and if he's still out there or not but no matter what he is a hero and always has been.’ On Monday, when Mr Rosario's lifeless body turned up on the beach in Puerto Rico, his devastated daughter paid tribute to her dad in another touching post. 'Rip dad, I will love you forever and you will always be in my heart and with me wherever I go. I can't thank you enough for everything you have done for me,’ Anais wrote, expressing hope that one day they will reunite in heaven. Saturday was not the first time that Jose Rosario, a 20-year veteran of the NYPD, put himself in harm's way to save a child’s life. Several years ago, the retired detective had rescued his stepdaughter's young cousin who was drowning in a pool at a Puerto Rico resort, located about a mile from the spot where he died Saturday. New York's finest: Rosario (pictured left and right with his daughter) retired from the force after serving as a detective for two decades . Noble end: Leisha Chen, pictured here on her

Summary: Jose Rosario, 47, was vacationing in Puerto Rico last week when his son's friend found himself in trouble while swimming in the ocean . Rosario, 20-year NYPD veteran, pulled the boy to safety but then a wave came and swept him away . Ex-cop's stepdaughter said the 12-year-old urged Rosario to grab his hand, but the father of three was afraid the child would lose his grip . Rosario leaves behind a wife, daughter, son, stepdaughter and one grandchild .


A Georgia police officer has been shot dead by a reportedly drunk gunman who ambushed him and other cops in heavy fog early on Wednesday. Family members identified the slain Fulton County officer as 48-year-old Terence Avery Green, who had been with the department for 22 years, WSBTV reported. He was shot in the back of the head as he and other officers responded to reports of a man firing shots near Fairburn at 12.43am. Another officer was shot in the belt area but the bullet hit his radio, leaving him unharmed. The suspect, 42-year-old Amanuel Menghesha, was shot by other officers and was taken to Grady Memorial Hospital, where he is being treated. His condition is unknown. Scroll down for video . Shot dead: Terence Avery Green, pictured left, was shot in the back of the head on Wednesday morning. Local reports identified his shooter as Amanuel Menghesha, 42, pictured right in an earlier mug shot . Scene: Fulton County Lieutenance B. Hicks stands guard at the home on Parks Trail where the suspect lived . The shooting unfolded after officers headed to the Cedar Grove neighborhood early on Wednesday after a 911 call made from inside the suspect's home reported that he was firing shots. Neighbors said was going from house to house and banging on doors and firing a long barrel gun, 11alive reported. When police arrived on the scene, they began searching the foggy streets for Menghesha, who had left his home. As they searched, he began shooting at the officers, police said. Fulton County Assistant Police Chief Gary Stiles said the officers were forced to act in dark and foggy conditions. 'They were trying to do their job, they were trying to protect this neighborhood from someone who was shooting,' he told reporters at the scene. 'And they had no other option but to do their job. And the way it appears to me, they were ambushed without warning.' Tragic: The police officer was shot dead on this road in Fulton County after he was ambushed by the suspect . The officers had responded to calls that the suspect was banging on neighbors' doors and firing shots . One of the officers was struck in the back of the head. He was rushed to Grady Memorial Hospital, where he was pronounced dead shortly after 4.30am. 'This is not the first officer we have lost, and the men and women who work for this department are going to be heartbroken,' Stiles said. The officers responded with their own fire and hit the suspect. He was alert and conscious when he was transported to hospital, the Atlanta Journal Constitution reported. Another officer was shot in the belt area but was saved when his radio was struck instead and shattered, WSBTV reported. He did not require any medical attention. The station reported that the Menghesha was known to the police. They had previously responded to reports that he was intoxicated. Earlier records show he had been arrested for theft and for domestic violence incidents. Employment records show he was in

Summary: Family members identified the slain Fulton County officer as Terence Avery Green, 48, who had been with the department for 22 years . He had headed to a street near Fairburn with other officers following calls that the suspect, who was believed to be intoxicated, was firing shots . They were searching for him in the foggy streets when he opened fire . A second officer was shot but the bullet hit his radio and he was unharmed . Officers then shot the suspect, named as Amanuel Menghesha, 42, who is being treated at hospital .


A bride has revealed that she was secretly hiding seven pounds of sagging skin under her wedding dress - after shedding 10 stone ahead of her big day. Tina Winmill ballooned to a size 28 and 20 stone after meeting her partner, Mark, eating takeaways and large meals. Refusing to walk down the aisle until she'd shed half her body weight, the 43-year-old from the Midlands, joined a slimming class with her similarly obese fiancé. Tina Winmill was left with layers of sagging skin after she lost half her body weight ahead of her wedding day . But after reaching a size 8 on top, Mrs Winmill was left with an apron of drooping flesh on her tummy, which hung down over her underwear. She was forced to buy a wedding gown in a size 12 to hide it, but despite what's hidden under her clothes, Mrs Winmill says she couldn't be happier. 'I bought some slimming pants to wear under my wedding dress and hold in the skin I'd been left with, but they made me look worse,' she said. 'The skin squeezed out the top so I never wore them. Luckily, my dress covered my arms so I wasn't conscious about the loose rolls around my armpits on the day. Despite achieving her desired weight goal on her top half, the bride had to go up a size for her wedding dress to accommodate for the rolls of drooping flesh . Ta da! The happy couple on their wedding day after they both shed their desired weights . 'And I can honestly say that looking at those wedding photos is the first time I have ever felt really happy with how I've looked. We've got wedding pictures up all over our house.' The couple first started gaining weight after meeting each other on Facebook in 2009. At that time Mrs Winmill was 18st but she soon gained weight. 'We were so in love we hardly noticed we'd piled on the pounds,' Mrs Winmill said. 'Six months later, we moved in together, which only encouraged our bad eating habits. We'd order takeaways and cook big meals.' Soon the couple had a combined weight of 45 stone, with Mr Winmill, 39, tipping the scales at 25 stone. It seriously affected their health. Mr Winmill was diagnosed with sleep apnoea, a condition associated with being overweight, which causes interrupted breathing during sleep. Mrs Winmill, a former retail assistant said: 'It was a really scary time. Seeing Mark struggling made me realise how out of control things were getting. Tina was 18 stone when she met Mark on Facebook, but quickly started gaining weight, eventually tipping the scales at 28 stone . Mark Winmill was diagnosed with sleep apnoea, a condition associated with being overweight, which causes interrupted breathing during sleep - they both knew they had to change their lifestyles . 'We knew we needed to lose weight but it was hard to have the motivation. Mark could have been triple that size and I'd still have loved him, so I didn't do

Summary: Tina Winmill, 43, was left with an apron of drooping flesh on her stomach after dramatically shedding 10 stone . The former retail assistant from the Midlands, was forced to go up a dress size to hide the extra layers of skin . Winmill had ballooned to a size 28 after meeting partner, Mark, 39, on Facebook .


Liverpool host rivals Manchester United on Sunday as both teams look to take another step towards securing a place in next season's Champions League. Here, Sportsmail takes a look at three of the key battles which could decide the game at Anfield. MARTIN SKRTEL v MAROUANE FELLAINI . The 6ft 4in Fellaini has given Manchester United a new dimension in recent weeks and has looked a better strike partner for Wayne Rooney than either Radamel Falcao or Robin van Persie. But if you needed the perfect warrior centre-half to combat Fellaini, Martin Skrtel would be high on your list. The shaven-headed stopper is fearless and as hard as nails. He knocked himself out making a challenge in an FA Cup tie against Blackburn earlier this month. Martin Skrtel (left) will need to deal with Marouane Fellaini's (right) height and physical presence on Sunday . JORDAN HENDERSON vs MICHAEL CARRICK . Different type of midfield players but whoever gets the upper hand could have a decisive influence on the result. Henderson is all about energy and mobility and scored the winner at Swansea City on Monday night. Carrick’s range of passing is outstanding, he gets the other United players on the ball at the right time. Both are vice-captains of their club and rivals in Roy Hodgson’s England squad too. Jordan Henderson (left) and Michael Carrick both play in the centre of midfield but they have different styles . DANIEL STURRIDGE vs PHIL JONES . Both players were tipped at one time to be the future of English football and are on the way back after injury. If Sturridge’s stealth and trickery win out, Liverpool will fancy their chances. But Jones is strong and will try to outmuscle the striker. Both have been named by England in the squad to face Lithuania and Italy and will be keen to show they are back to their best. Daniel Sturridge (left) will be looking to bamboozle Phil Jones (right) with his pace and trickery at Anfield .

Summary: Liverpool host rivals Manchester United at Anfield on Sunday . Marouane Fellaini is likely to start in an advanced role for the visitors . Jordan Henderson has impressed with his energy and mobility . Phil Jones will have to cope with Daniel Sturridge's pace and movement .


Pub Landlord Al Murray's campaign to defeat Nigel Farage struggled to get off the ground today, after being told he was too heavy to parachute into the Kent seat where they are both standing for election. The comedian hoped to use the the stunt to reject claims he had been parachuted in to fight the South Thanet seat for his new party FUKP - Free United Kingdom Party. But as the media gathered at Headcorn Aerodrome near Ashford this morning he was told that because he was heavier than the 14st 7lb (92kg) limit to was too big to jump. Scroll down for video . Pub Landlord Al Murray was told he was too heavy to parachute into the South Thanet seat where he is standing for election . He joked that he had been 'held back by health and safety gone mad' as he posed for this photo on Twitter . Murray, 46, is standing in South Thanet, which the Conservative Party won from Labour at the general election in 2010. It is already the focus of huge attention due to Mr Farage's decision to stand there, despite Ukip taking just 5.5 per cent of the votes in the seat five years ago. Recent polls suggest he could be on course to win the seat. Murray's decision to stand against him has been seen as an attempt to undermine Farage's pint-swilling image. FUKP's policies include bricking up the Channel Tunnel, locking up the unemployed and selling beer for 1p per pint. Today the dejected star tried to put a positive spin on his inability to parachute into the seat, telling reporters it proved he was officially a 'political heavyweight'. Murray is standing against Ukip leader Nigel Farage, who has welcomed the addition of the comedian to the campaign, declaring: 'The more the merrier' Age: 46 . Born: Stewkley, Buckinghamshire . Family: Father: Colonel Ingram Murray; Great-great grandfather William Thackeray . Education: Bedford School (boarding), Oxford . Private life: Twice married, father of two . Quote: 'Where would we be without rules, eh? That's right, France. And where would we be with too many rules? Germany' Age: 50 . Born: Downe, Kent . Family: Father: Stockbroker Guy Justus Oscar Farage . Education: Dulwich College (private) Private life: Twice married, father of four . Quote: 'We would not want to be like the Swiss, would we? That would be awful! We'd be rich!' Murrary added: 'Unfortunately today's stunt - and that was exactly what it was, a stunt to garner publicity it might generate - has had to be cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances. 'It seems that I am too heavy to jump. It's a double whammy. Not only am I another tragic victim of this country's obesity epidemic, but also I have been held back by health and safety gone mad.' CURRENCY . The pound will be revalued at £1.10, so it will now be worth 10p more. NHS . If you come to A&E and it's neither an accident nor an emergency, then you will be sent to a random hospital

Summary: Comic is standing in South Thanet for 'Free United Kingdom Party' - FUKP . Oxford-educated Murray has created a manifesto - including 1p pints . He will stand as the popular comic character 'The Pub Landlord' Hoped to be dropped from the sky after claim he was 'parachuted' into seat . But at Headcorn Aerodrome he was told he was too heavy and too big .


Dreaming of a holiday fit for royalty? Look no further than impressive Schonbrunn Palace in Vienna, Austria. The former imperial residence is offering history buffs the chance to spend the night in a former suite of an emperor from just €1,400 a night (£1,000). The opportunity for a unique overnight stay in the 1,441-room palace will undoubtedly prove popular, as the museum is one of the nation's most-visited tourist attractions. Scroll down for video . The historical Schonbrunn Palace in Vienna, Austria, has just opened its doors for overnight guests in the former emperor's suite . The suite that will be available for guests to rent offers two opulent bedrooms, a salon, kitchen and two bathrooms, and was once home to Emperor Franz Joseph's private chambers, according to GoUnusual.com, which has listed the property. Guests in the top-floor suite will also have access to their own private cook, limousine service and butler during their stay. 'At the end of the 17th century Emperor Leopold I commissioned the gifted Baroque architect Bernhard Fischer von Erlach to built a palatial hunting lodge for the heir to the throne,' a spokesperson for the palace said. 'On the site of the old imperial château de plaisance a splendid edifice was to arise. 'Half a century later under Maria Theresa, Schonbrunn Palace was to become the magnificent focus of court life. 'From that time onwards it played host to the leading statesmen of Europe.' The stunning estate boasts 1,441 rooms and is currently one of the nation's most-visited tourist attractions . Those booking in for an overnight stay will have access to a suite with two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a salon and a kitchen . Guests staying on the property will also have access to their own private cook, limousine service and butler during their stay . The property has long hosted top international statesmen, including US President John F Kennedy in 1961 . A great deal has changed in Austria today, with the country now a republic, but Schonbrunn Palace has remained a place where high-level political meetings still occur. 'The magnificent architecture and the exquisite decor of its state rooms marks Schonbrunn out as a cultural treasure and tourist attraction of the first order,' the spokesperson said. 'In an imperial setting, guests can wine and dine like an emperor and bed down like a princess.' The property was first purchased in 1569 by Holy Roman Emperor Maximilian II to serve as a recreational hunting ground. The palace got the name Schonbrunn, which means 'beautiful spring', thanks to an artesian well on the grounds. Schonbrunn Palace was first built and remodelled between 1740 and 1750, during the reign of Maria Theresa, who had received it as a wedding gift. Franz I redecorated the estate in its now-signature neoclassical style. Franz Joseph, a former Austrian emperor, spent a great deal of time at Schonbrunn until his death in 1916. When the Habsburg Monarchy fell in 1918, the newly-founded Austrian Republic took control of the property and turned it into a museum. After World War II, the palace

Summary: Impressive imperial residence, which has operated as a museum since 1950s, to offer overnight stays for tourists . The stunning 1,441-room home is already one of Austria's most-visited tourist attractions . Guests can now rent out a former Emperor's suite, featuring two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a salon and kitchen .


From a makeshift office in a mobile home, Joanne Clayton sold data on 3,000 pensioners’ most personal medical conditions. For just £576, phone numbers and addresses of the physically disabled, diabetics, those with high blood pressure and even 22 people with bladder control problems, were sold on. The reason for the sale? So a sham pensions company could cold call them and convince them to hand over their cash. From a makeshift office in a mobile home, Joanne Clayton (pictured) sold data on 3,000 pensioners’ most personal medical conditions . For just £576, phone numbers and addresses of the physically disabled, diabetics, those with high blood pressure and even 22 people with bladder control problems, were sold on . Mrs Clayton, a hypnotherapist who runs Data Bubble Consultancy with her husband Steve, said the consumers were on file after buying medical products, claiming insurance or even simply because they declared their conditions when booking a holiday. ‘If they bought products for mobility or even if they’ve gone on holiday and they’ve ticked to say that they are needing help on the flight, we can then identify that they actually have problems with mobility,’ boasted Mrs Clayton, smiling widely in her caravan. ‘It may be that they’ve booked a holiday and they’ve claimed a higher risk insurance or if they’ve ticked disabled to go on to the plane.’ The Mail’s undercover team contacted Data Bubble after being tipped off that Mrs Clayton, 46, and her football fanatic husband, 45, had sold data to suspected fraudsters. The couple, who are from Bradford, outline their qualifications and ambitions in online profiles. Mrs Clayton says on Friends Reunited that she loves ‘my present job within Direct Marketing. Even set up my own company so can’t be that bad eh!’ After her first failed marriage, Mrs Clayton married Steve, a former banker who specialised in debt recovery, 11 years ago. Mrs Clayton said the consumers were on file after buying medical products, claiming insurance or even simply because they declared their conditions when booking a holiday . Within minutes of our reporter’s first call with Mrs Clayton, she explained how she could sell a ‘custom list’ of contact details passed on by a variety of big name firms . They usually run Data Bubble from their £200,000 four-bedroom home in Bradford, but are currently trading in data while travelling abroad, apparently in a mobile home. Within minutes of our reporter’s first call with Mrs Clayton, she explained how she could sell a ‘custom list’ of contact details passed on by a variety of big name firms. ‘The information actually comes from a database of companies such as magazine subscriptions, finance companies, insurance companies, as well as then holiday companies, people that buy mail order. ‘So all these different companies contribute towards this particular database to then create one big, one transactional database. And from that, that’s how we can then make selections,’ she explained. A follow-up email outlined the data they were selling, broken down into hundreds of categories of different people cold calling firms might like

Summary: Joanne Clayton sold data on 3,000 pensioners’ personal medical details . For £576, she sold on numbers and addresses to sham pensions company . Victims were disabled, diabetics, and 22 with bladder control problems . Consumers on file after buying medical products, claiming insurance or declaring conditions when booking a holiday .


Roman Catholic Cardinal Edward Egan, the former archbishop of New York who played a prominent role in the wake of the 9/11 attacks, has died at the age of 82. The Archdiocese of New York says Egan died on Thursday afternoon at a New York hospital after suffering a heart attack. He was appointed as leader of the archdiocese by Pope John Paul II in 2000, succeeding the late Cardinal John O'Connor. Scroll down for video . Prominent figure: Cardinal Edward Egan, who was archbishop at the time of the 9/11 attacks, has died . Egan oversaw a major financial overhaul of the archdiocese which drew criticism and applause after he inherited a $20 million deficit. Within two years he was forced to dramatically cut spending and lay off staff to stabilize the accounts. As archbishop during the September 11 terror attacks, Egan anointed the dead at a lower Manhattan hospital and presided over many funerals for victims - sometimes three a day. He also took to Ground Zero to distribute rosaries to the many grieving families who were searching - often in vain - for their loved ones among the rubble. Egan bristled at the suggestion that he was more a manager than shepherd. In a 2001 interview with The New York Times, he said, 'I am about, first and foremost, serving 413 communities of faith,' he said, referring to the archdiocese's parishes. He was a scholar of church law and spoke Latin fluently. John Paul chose him to help with the massive job of reviewing a revised canon law code for the global church. A native of Illinois, Egan retired as New York archbishop in 2009. Announcing Egan's death, New York's current cardinal, Timothy Dolan, wrote: . 'My dear people, I am saddened to tell you that our beloved Cardinal Edward Egan, the Archbishop of New York from 2000-2009, has gone home to the Lord. Pope Benedict XVI (left) greets Cardinal Edward Egan as they celebrate Mass at St Patrick's Cathedral in 2008 . 'Thank God he had a peaceful death, passing away right after lunch today, with the prayers and sacraments of his loyal priest secretary, Father Douglas Crawford, in his residence at the Chapel of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary. He was rushed to NYU Langone Medical Center where he was pronounced dead at 2:20 pm this afternoon. 'Join me, please, in thanking God for his life, especially his generous and faithful priesthood. 'Pray as well that the powerful mercy of Jesus, in which our Cardinal had such trust, has ushered him into heaven. 'My sympathy to his natural family, who will grieve for their uncle, and to you, his spiritual family here in the Archdiocese of New York. I'll keep in touch as our arrangements are made. May he rest in peace.'

Summary: Cardinal Edward Egan was archbishop of New York during 9/11 attacks . He was appointed by Pope John Paul II to succeed Cardinal John O'Connor . Survived polio as a child which impacted his health, also used a pacemaker .


Vahid Halilhodzic is strong favourite to become Japan's new national team manager and could take charge before friendly matches with Tunisia and Uzbekistan later this month. The Japan Football Association want their new coach installed and up to speed before the World Cup qualifying campaign gets underway in June. Mexican Javier Aguirre was sacked last month amid fears his alleged involvement in a match-fixing case in Spain could hurt the team. Vahid Halilhodzic is set to be appointed as Japan's new national team manager . The 62-year-old Bosnian took charge of Algeria during the 2014 World Cup finals out in Brazil . Japan's Kyodo News quoted JFA President Kuniya Daini as saying he expected the Bosnian to sign his contract by March 12. Japan have friendly matches scheduled against Tunisia on March 27 and Uzbekistan four days later. Halilhodzic, 62, has extensive club management experience, including stints in France with Lille, Rennes and Paris Saint-Germain. Halilhodzic (left), pictured during his time as manager of Paris Saint-Germain, alongside Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho and striker Didier Drogba during a 2004 Champions League tie . Halilhodzic celebrates after Algeria's surprise win over Russia at the 2014 World Cup finals . On the international front, he was at the helm during Ivory Coast's unbeaten run through 2010 World Cup qualifying, and coached surprise package Algeria at the 2014 Cup in Brazil. Michael Laudrup had also been linked with the Japan job but his contract with Qatar club Lekhwiya runs until July.

Summary: Bosnian set to take charge of Japan national team this month . The 62-year-old replaces sacked Mexican Javier Aguirre . Halilhodzic coached surprise package Algeria at 2014 World Cup . He also took charge of the Ivory Coast at the 2010 finals .


Illegal immigrants are being smuggled out of Britain to avoid deportation – before being sneaked back in after gaining immigration status elsewhere in Europe. Using the ‘asylum loophole’, people smugglers charge £1,000 per person to arrange trips to Europe, allowing illegal immigrants to gain legitimate paperwork. It means that if they are caught trying to return to Britain, they are not sent back to their birth country but to the European state that gave them their first asylum-seeking status. Illegal cargo: The migrants in the Romanian lorry which they boarded in Kent before it headed for Calais via Dover . The lorry was never searched and was said to have breezed through immigration controls in Britain and France . The lorry driver was confronted by reporters from BBC's South East Today programme . The ruse was exposed by the BBC’s South East Today programme which was broadcast last night. Reporters contacted a gang of people smugglers – using a fixer called Ajmal – who agreed to take him out of the country and bring him back for £1,000. Hidden cameras showed Ajmal getting on to a Romanian-based lorry in Kent before it headed for Calais via a Dover ferry. The truck was never searched and was said to have ‘breezed’ through immigration controls in Britain and France. Only hours later, Ajmal was released in Belgium along with 20 other illegal immigrants from India, Pakistan and Afghanistan. The report told how many of the illegal immigrants – and some who had outstayed their student visas – were told to make their way to Italy to apply for asylum. Once there they are fingerprinted and are able to gain immigration status, allowing them to lengthen their stay in Europe. If they are caught trying to return to Britain, they only face being returned to Italy or other European countries rather than their countries of origin. Many illegal immigrants were told to make their way to Italy to apply for asylum . John Vine, the former Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration, said: ‘I don’t think people realise the extent of the trade of shipping people out of the UK to other parts of Europe and elsewhere in the world' Less than two years ago, border officials spoke of their shock of people trying to smuggle themselves out of the UK . Asked how he would return to Britain, Ajmal said: ‘When I want to go to the UK … he say “ring my same number and I will tell you what to do and where you need to come – I will take you back to the UK”.’ Last night John Vine, the former Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration, said: ‘I don’t think people realise the extent of the trade of shipping people out of the UK to other parts of Europe and elsewhere in the world. It is an issue the authorities need to look at very seriously.’ In 2006, Italy announced it would grant citizenship to immigrants who had stayed in the country for five years. However, it emerged that from

Summary: People smugglers charging £1,000 per person to exploit 'asylum loophole' They smuggle illegal immigrants out of Britain to avoid deportation . Take them elsewhere in Europe to gain legitimate status paperwork . If caught heading back to UK will be sent back to European state . Ruse exposed by reporter from BBC's South East Today programme .


Turkish police detained two Georgian nationals after a woman was caught trying to smuggle herself into the country curled up inside a tiny suitcase. Customs officials working at the Sarpi border crossing, close to the city of Artvin, ordered officers to inspect a suitcase belonging to a 25-year-old man after he was spotted acted suspiciously. Upon opening the luggage officers were shocked to discover a 22-year-old woman curled up inside. She later told officers that she tried to smuggle herself in to the country because a previous conviction in the country meant she had been banned from travelling there. Scroll down for video . Discovered: Turkish police detained two the Georgian nationals after the 22-year-old woman was caught trying to smuggle herself into the country curled up inside a tiny suitcase . Compact: Customs officials working at the Sarpi border crossing, close to the city of Artvin, ordered officers to inspect a suitcase belonging to a 25-year-old man after he was spotted acted suspiciously . Turkish police detained the pair after customs officials made the discovery on Monday, but they were both later released, sent back to Georgia and ordered not to return. The woman told investigators that she had an outstanding ban on her travelling to Turkey after being convicted of an unspecified offence. It was not immediately clear what had attracted customs officials to the 25-year-old Georgian man, but the suitcase in which the woman was hidden was barely large enough to hold a human body. The tight squeeze forced her to curl up into an uncomfortable-looking fetal position. Hidden: The tight squeeze forced her to curl up into an uncomfortable-looking fetal position . The border crossing where the couple had tried to smuggle themselves in Turkey lies near Sarp - a tiny town on the Black Sea, around 50 miles north of the city of Artvin. Although Sarp is home to just 212 people, it is one of only three official border crossings along the 170-mile long Turkey-Georgia border. The Sarp border crossing, in the District of Hopa, Artvin Province, opened in the late 1980s, when Georgia was still part of the Soviet Union. After independence in 1991, post-communist Georgia suffered from civil unrest and economic crisis for most of the 1990s. Georgia covers a territory of 26,911 square miles, and its population is almost five million.

Summary: Customs officials discovered the 22-year-old hiding in a suitcase in Turkey . Searched suitcase of 25-year-old man who was spotted acting suspiciously . They were shocked to find the woman curled up in the fetal position inside . She later told police officers that she had been banned from entering Turkey due to a previous conviction in the country . Georgians were subsequently deported and ordered not to return to Turkey .


Cristiano Ronaldo has gone almost a year without scoring a free-kick in La Liga despite being Real Madrid’s designated taker, and supporters are now asking if the ball shouldn’t be taken off the Portuguese and given to Gareth Bale. The 30-year-old last hit the back of the net from a set-piece in the Spanish league on March 26 last year against Sevilla. His last goal from a free-kick in any competition came in the Champions League last April against Bayern Munich. He has now failed to score a single goal with any of his last 51 free-kicks. Cristiano Ronaldo has gone almost a year without scoring a free-kick in La Liga . Ronaldo deploys his trademark technique as he attempts a free-kick against Villarreal last Sunday . Ronaldo and team-mate Gareth Bale (left) line up a free-kick against Getafe in January . In any straw poll of best set-piece deliverers Ronaldo would be top of many people’s lists but the statistics tell a completely different story, and while his figures are poor Bale’s are far more impressive. Ronaldo has sent 21 of his efforts straight into the wall and placed 14 high or wide of the target; while keepers or posts and crossbars have done for the rest. Gareth Bale has only scored once this season but it is Real’s only goal scored from a free-kick. And although Bale insisted recently on Spanish radio that he tends to take the kicks that favour a left-footer and Ronaldo those that favour a right foot, more often than not it is the Portuguese who takes precedence. When Bale scored from a free-kick against Espanyol in January the strike-rates of Europe’s set-piece specialists were published by Spanish football statistician Mister Chip and they made tough reading for Ronaldo. Ronaldo's last goal from a free-kick came in last season's Champions League against AC Milan in April . Bale fires a free-kick over the Atletico Madrid wall during a La Liga clash at the Bernabeu . Midfielder Toni Kroos could also take over free-kick duties for Real Madrid from Ronaldo . Bale scores a free-kick every 9.5 attempts while Ronaldo's ratio is one every 15.6 attempts. Bale also came out ahead of Andrea Pirlo who scores one every 10.5 attempts and Leo Messi who scores every 14 times he takes a free-kick. Madrid have various options from a dead ball with Toni Kroos and Isco both ready to step in. They also have James Rodriguez and Sergio Ramos on their way back from injury to put more pressure on Ronaldo, and with Martin Odegaard being tipped to play some part in Real’s Champions League second leg with Schalke on Tuesday there is even a 16-year-old pretender to the crown.

Summary: Cristiano Ronaldo gone nearly a year without scoring a free-kick in La Liga . Real Madrid fans asking whether Gareth Bale should take over set-pieces . Bale scores a free-kick every 9.5 attempts while Ronaldo is every 15.6 . Gareth Bale: 'It is surreal to be called a Galactico' CLICK HERE for all the latest Real Madrid news .


Bayern Munich legend Franz Beckenbauer has raised concerns over the poor discipline of Franck Ribery and Jerome Boateng. Winger Ribery was criticised recently by Bayern head coach Pep Guardiola for his tendency to react angrily to on-field provocations, and Beckenbauer is worried that a failure to control his temper could end up costing his team. He is also worried that a similar risk exists with midfielder Boateng. 'Ribery is often dealt with pretty roughly. But that does not mean he can afford to lose his temper, even if he is often provoked,' Beckenbauer told Sky, 'People know that he often reacts. It's the same thing with Boateng.' VIDEO Scroll down to see all the goals from Bayern's thrashing of Werder Bremen . Franck Ribery (left) has developed a reputation of reacting angrily when provoked on the pitch . Bayern Munich's honorary president Franz Beckenbauer (left) is worried about the Frenchman's temper . Ribery crosses the ball ahead of the oncoming challenge of Shakhtar Donetsk's Fred (left) Jerome Boateng squares up to Werder Bremen Davie Selke (right) following a contentious challenge . Boateng plays a long pass against Shakhtar Donetsk during the Champions League game . Bayern's honorary president went on to suggest that someone should 'talk to the players about this, because they are hurting the team,' before turning his attention to Guardiola's contract status. The Spaniard's deal at the Allianz Arena is set to expire next year and Beckenbauer spoke only in glowing terms of the man who delivered four trophies in his debut season in charge of the club, lifting the Bundesliga and German cup domestically as well as the UEFA Super Cup and FIFA World Club Cup. Beckenbauer said, 'Guardiola does not need a contract. He is the type of coach who comes and goes whenever he wants. Bayern would like to hold on to him for the remainder of his life and I hope he will stay put for a long time. It is a perfect fit. It does not get any better than this. Guardiola has been a major hit. 'With all due respect to Jupp Heynckes (Guardiola's predecessor), but Pep has brought a new philosophy to the club. He has found the perfect combination between Tiki-Taka and the traditional Bayern style.' Guardiola's impressive CV, which also features three La Liga and two Champions League titles from his time with Barcelona, means that should he opt to leave Bayern, he will have no shortage of suitors. Bayern Munich head coach Pep Guardiola (right) gives instructions to his midfielder Mario Goetze . Guardiola led Bayern to the Bundesliga title in his debut season at the Allianz Arena . Guardiola poses with the Champions League trophy after Barcelona defeat Manchester United 3-1 in 2011 .

Summary: Franz Beckenbauer says Franck Ribery must learn to control his temper . He says if the Frenchman does not keep his cool, it could cost his team-mates . Beckenbauer expressed a similar concern over Jerome Boateng . Meanwhile, he has heaped praise on to Bayern head coach Pep Guardiola . Guardiola's contract at Bayern is set to expire next year .


As a famous actor, Juliet Stevenson may be used to walking past crowds of adoring fans and the paparazzi on the red carpet. But she was unprepared for the adulation she received while filming a biopic about Mother Teresa in the slums of India. As she passed through the slums, locals dropped to the ground believing the Nobel Peace Prize winner had been brought back to life to care for the poor. Scroll down for video . Juliet Stevenson was treated like a saint while filming a biopic on the Nobel Peace Prize winner Mother Teresa . Stevenson, who is not a Christian, was wary of taking on the role but said it had been a 'wonderful challenge' Stevenson told The Observer: 'I was filming in her iconic white sari with the blue stripes. 'People would come up to me, drop and touch my hem...in India, she's still revered. She lifted tens of thousands of people off the streets and into her care.' Stevenson, who starred in films such as Truly, Madly, Deeply, The Politician's Wife and Accused, is heading the cast of the forthcoming feature film about Mother Teresa, The Letters. The biopic explores the life of the saint through letters she wrote to her longtime friend and spiritual advisor, Father Celeste van Exem over a nearly 50-year period. The letters, published in 2007, revealed her crisis of faith and the torment of feeling Jesus had abandoned her. Mother Teresa, who died in 1997 aged 87, became one of the 20th century's most influential religious figures. She founded an international order - the Missionaries of Charity - in the slums of Calcutta dedicated to the poor, disabled and dying. She won the Noble Peace Prize in 1979 for her role in founding the order and by the time of her death, it had grown to more than 4,000 sisters running orphanages, hospices and charity centres in 133 countries. The film partly draws on Mother Teresa's secret letters, published in 2007 revealing her crisis of faith . The biopic will be released this year in the hope it coincides with Mother Teresa's canonisation . Stevenson, who is not religious, was initially wary of taking on the role but said it had been a 'wonderful challenge'. To perfect the role, Stevenson watched and listened 'endlessly' to historic recordings of Mother Teresa. She told The Observer: 'It was very daunting, because I'm so wrong for her. I'm 5ft 8in, quite strongly built. I'm not in any way miniature (Mother Teresa was only 5ft). 'I don't have a religious faith and she believed so ardently in God. I also couldn't differ from her more when it comes to her views on women's rights, birth control and abortion...but it was a wonderful challenge.' There was an early screening of The Letters at the Vatican, at the International Catholic film festival last year. Its cast also includes 85-year-old Swedish actor Max von Sydow and Rutger Hauer, who won a Golden Globe award for Best Supporting Actor in Escape from Sobibor. It is directed by William Riead who

Summary: As actress passed through slums in costume, locals dropped to the ground . Believed Mother Teresa had been brought back to life to care for the poor . Stevenson is heading cast of forthcoming feature film about Mother Teresa .


Two of Europe's top clubs are in crisis as Real Madrid fell to a 1-0 loss at Athletic Bilbao and AC Milan could only manage a 2-2 draw with Verona. The results leave Carlo Ancelotti's men top, but just two points ahead of a Barcelona side who have a game in hand, while Filippo Inzaghi's Milan are 10th in Serie A with just eight wins in their 26 league matches. The Sunday papers in Spain and Italy have not held back in their criticism of the teams, with Corriere dello Sport's headline reading: 'No future for Inzaghi'. In Spain, 'Freefall' is the headline in Marca. 'No future for Inzaghi' reads the headline in Sunday's Corriere dello Sport after AC Milan drew 2-2 with Verona . AC Milan have struggled for the entirety of this season, and Inzaghi himself was coy about his future after the match. Corriere carry a quote from the former Milan player: 'Will I stay? I'm not the one to ask,' while Gazzetta Sportiva quote Pippo as saying: 'We gave away a goal like fools. I go forward with my head held high.' Nico Lopez was the scorer of Verona's all-important equaliser, in the 95th minute of the match. As Sportiva point out, he was the man who scored the goal against Inter Milan that led to the sacking of Walter Mazzarri in 2014. There is crisis at two of Europe's biggest clubs as both AC Milan (left) and Real Madrid (right) failed to win . Over in Spain, Marca claim Madrid lacked ideas and character as they collapsed at San Mames. Despite being top of the league, there are high expectations from fans of Los Blancos, and the 1-0 loss to Bilbao was far from good enough. Aritz Aduriz scored the only goal of the game to 'turn La Liga upside down', and Ancelotti said post-match, 'it's quite confusing what we are doing in attack.' 'There it goes!' reads the headline in Sunday's AS, and they claim Barcelona will 'go out like a motorbike against Rayo', whom they play on Sunday lunchtime. Barcelona can go top of La Liga if they win their game in hand against Rayo Vallecano on Sunday lunchtime . Barcelona can go top of La Liga for the first time in 16 games with a win, and should that happen Ancelotti will have a real problem on his hands. Mundo Deportivo carry a quote from Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi, who left a message for his fans on his Facebook page on Saturday night. If they weren't already aware of the magnitude of their game, Messi's message 'We can't fail' will have certainly left no doubt in their minds.

Summary: Real Madrid lost 1-0 to Athletic Bilbao and AC Milan drew 2-2 with Verona . Madrid's result leaves Barcelona with a chance to go top of La Liga . Filippo Inzaghi's AC Milan job is in danger after they stayed 10th in Serie A . Marca claim Madrid are in 'freefall', while Corriere dello Sport claim there is 'no future for Inzaghi' at AC Milan .


Cassie Newnham (pictured) insisted on a prenup before tying the knot with boyfriend of four years Brendon . Wedding dresses and venues might top the list of internet searches for most brides-to-be, but not for Cassie Newnham. When her boyfriend of four years popped the question, the 33-year-old wasted no time Googling prenuptial agreements instead. Despite being head over heels in love with Brendon, 38, Cassie, who lives in London and is originally from South Africa, had spent years working hard to save for her future. And as her heart raced with wedding plans, her head told her to protect her assets. 'People think of a prenup as something you put in place in case you get divorced but it's actually a great way to safeguard your assets,' account manager Cassie said. She got engaged to Brendon in February 2013, when he went down on one knee during a trip to Cape Town for a friend's wedding. She continued: 'If you take life insurance out you're not protecting yourself from death, you're just insuring yourself in case.' Like Beyonce and Nicole Kidman – who are both reported to have prenuptial agreements – getting her man to sign on the dotted line before walking up the aisle was non-negotiable for Cassie. She thinks Cheryl Fernandez-Versini was wrong for not instigating one before her whirlwind wedding to Jean-Bernard Fernandez-Versini in July 2014. 'You always think "it will never happen to me" but you just don't know,' Cassie said. She continued: 'Quite a lot of our friends have prenups in place. If you've put money into property or built up your own career or company, that's something you should safeguard.' Cassie and Brendon's prenup was signed a month before their wedding day in Cape Town in January 2014 (Pictured: The couple at their wedding) If the Brendon and Cassie (pictured) split up each will keep all of the assets they acquired before their marriage took place . So as Cassie and Brendon planned their big white wedding in front of 98 guests in Cape Town in January 2014, they were also busy negotiating how they would split their future possessions. 'We both always thought prenuptial agreements were a good idea, so we were both in agreement we should get one done, says Cassie, who is expecting the couple's first child at the end of March. She continued: 'Neither of us felt awkward about it at all.' 'As well as the house we bought together before we got married, I have a property in South Africa left to me by my dad, and Brendon already had a property too. 'In addition, we both had savings.' Beyonce (left) has been reported saying a prenup is 'smart', Catherine Zeta-Jones (centre) is said to have one and Cheryl Fernandez-Versini (right) reportedly refused to sign one before her marriage to Jean-Bernard . The couple used online law firm Rocket Lawyer to draw up an official agreement and Cassie thinks more brides-to-be should consider doing the same. A prenup is a legally binding contract entered into before marriage . It protects

Summary: Cassie Newnham, 33, from London, wanted to protect her assets . She looked into prenups immediately after her boyfriend proposed . She says Cheryl Fernandez-Versini was wrong to get married without one .


Gareth Bale would be perfect for Manchester United and has the potential to turn them into Barclays Premier League title contenders next season, according to Paul Scholes. Bale has been linked with a move away from Real Madrid as he continues to be criticised by their supporters, and even had his Bentley attacked by fans following their 2-1 defeat by Barcelona. Scholes insists the world's most expensive footballer at £86million would have no such worries at Old Trafford, where he would be loved and could have as big an impact as Eric Cantona. Gareth Bale is perfect for Manchester United and can turn them into title contenders, says Paul Scholes . Bale stretches for the ball during Real Madrid's defeat by Barcelona in El Clasico last week at the Nou Camp . Louis van Gaal could try to buy Bale during the summer as the Wales international gets criticised in Madrid . Gareth Bale is prepared to resist all offers of a return to England and persist in Spain. Click here to read our full story . 'My feeling is that he would be perfect for Manchester United,' Scholes wrote in his column for the Independent. 'Of course, as a fan of my former club I would like to see him there but, looking at it objectively, I always felt that Bale was a natural fit for United as he developed at Tottenham from a left-back into one of the best attacking footballers in the country. 'He would be loved at Old Trafford. In return I believe he could turn Louis van Gaal's team into serious title contenders next season. 'In my years at United I witnessed some signings who, over their careers, transformed the fortunes of the team. From Eric Cantona when I was an apprentice, to Dwight Yorke, Ruud van Nistelrooy and Wayne Rooney. 'These were great footballers who became great United players. Bale has the potential to make as much of an impact as any of them.' Former Tottenham star Bale runs away with the ball from Barcelona's Neymar . Scholes insists the world's most expensive footballer at £86million would be loved at Old Trafford .

Summary: Gareth Bale can have as big an impact as Eric Cantona, says Paul Scholes . Bale has been linked with a move away from Real Madrid recently . The Wales international has been criticised by fans and Spanish media . Scholes: 'He would be loved at Old Trafford. In return I believe he could turn Louis van Gaal's team into serious title contenders next season' READ: Bale won't quit Madrid this summer despite Premier League interest . CLICK HERE for all the latest Manchester United news .


With 10 days separating West Ham United's loss against Chelsea with their next Premier League fixture, an away trip to Arsenal, the Hammers have jetted off to Dubai for a team break. Midfielder Cheikhou Kouyate uploaded a picture to Instagram with team-mates Diafra Sakho, Enner Valencia and Adrian with the caption 'ready to (go to) Dubai with my guys'. West Ham manager Sam Allardyce will be hoping the warm weather getaway will allow his players to freshen up ahead of their final 10 league games of the season. Cheikhou Kouyate (left) poses with his fellow West Ham players in an Instagram post before going to Dubai . Kouyate (right) wins the ball of Kurt Zouma but West Ham lost 1-0 on Wednesday against Chelsea . Winston Reid had to leave the game against Chelsea after eight minutes with a hamstring problem . The club are tenth in the Premier League after Wednesday's 1-0 defeat to Jose Mourinho's side with 39 points but are only three behind Stoke in eighth. But on Thursday, Allardyce was boosted by Winston Reid emphatically ending reports that he will depart Upton Park at the end of the season by penning a six-and-a-half year contract at the club. 'It's one of those things that took a bit of time, but we got there in the end,' Reid, 26, said upon announcing the news. Reid's game against Chelsea was curtailed after only eight minutes due to a hamstring problem but the New Zealand international hopes his team's break will allow him to recover swiftly. 'It's just one of those things with the injury,' Reid said. 'I had it a little after Crystal Palace and unfortunately it flared up again. It's just part of the game I guess. 'We've got some time to recover now, which is much needed.' Kouyate (centre) clashed heads with John Terry and was substituted three minutes before the end of the game . Sam Allardyce (left) jokes with Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho during the game at Upton Park on Wednesday . West Ham are not the only side trying to turn their absence from the FA Cup into a positive. Southampton flew to Switzerland for a team break on Wednesday, a day after their win over Crystal Palace.

Summary: West Ham United lost 1-0 to Chelsea at Upton Park on Wednesday . Hammers have 10 days until their next game with no FA Cup match . The team are heading out to Dubai for a warm weather break . Cheikhou Kouyate posted an Instagram snap with his team-mates . CLICK HERE for all the latest West Ham news .


Keylor Navas is prepared to fight for his place at Real Madrid and wants to become their first-choice goalkeeper ahead of Iker Casillas. Costa Rica international Navas has been with Madrid since August 2014 but has made just three appearances in La Liga as he plays second fiddle to Casillas. Navas remains hopeful he can beat his team-mate to become the Spanish giant's No 1. Keylor Navas is prepared to fight for his place at Real Madrid after making just three La Liga appearances . Costa Rica international Navas (pictured at the 2014 World Cup) has been with Madrid since August 2014 . 'I'm not somebody who just accepts his situation. I don't give up easily,' Navas told Spanish newspaper AS. 'I know the situation might not be what I wanted, but it's here that I need to bring out the best in myself, be stronger and commit myself completely like I have done up to now. 'It's not the first time I've been in this situation. I'm very relaxed, although it's true I want more. 'I know the path to follow to achieve results and I try to learn. I think that for me it's a privilege to be at Real Madrid and I try to show every day why they brought me to the club.' Navas remains hopeful he can beat his team-mate Iker Casillas (pictured) to become the Spanish giant's No 1 . Real Madrid have been linked with a move for De Gea but Navas is keen to secure the No 1 spot .

Summary: Keylor Navas has said he is prepared to fight for his place at Real Madrid . 'I'm not somebody who just accepts his situation. I don't give up easily' Iker Casillas is the Spanish club's regular No 1 at the Bernabeu . CLICK HERE for all the latest Real Madrid news .


A grandfather has transformed his garden into an Oriental haven complete with a Japanese tea house shed - in Essex. Derek Verlander has never been to the Far East but has spent 30 years at his home near Chelmsford creating an elaborate Japanese-style garden. Its tea house centrepiece holds a collection of Samurai swords, sake jars, lanterns and other Japanese ornaments. Oriental wonderland: Derek Verlander has spent 30 years at his home near Chelmsford creating an elaborate Japanese-style garden . In the middle: The garden's tea house centrepiece holds a collection of Samurai swords, sake jars, lanterns and other Japanese ornaments . Mr Verlander - who has entered the 2015 Shed of the Year competition - turned a disused railway cutting into a pretty pond with koi carp. And his beautiful garden also boasts a Japanese-style bridge, 40ft waterfall, bonsai trees and Buddha statues. Other sheds entered for the annual competition include a castle, bar, nightclub, diner, beach hut, pirate ship, pagoda and chapel. They are located in areas from Cheshire to Northamptonshire and Surrey to Nottinghamshire – and entries are still being accepted until April 7. The competition, which celebrates the best of British sheds, invites 'sheddies' to enter their unusual shed creations for a chance to win £1,000. Retired print worker Mr Verlander said that he relied on library books and magazines for inspiration about all things Japanese. He said: ‘The end of my garden is in a dip from a railway cutting. 'Some of my neighbours filled theirs in but I decided to create a pond and got some koi carp from a woman in Basildon. King of the castle: The Ballroom Shed in Keyworth, Nottinghamshire, which is another entry in the 2015 Shed of the Year competition . Wheely good: The Pear Tree Wedding HQ shed in Northamptonshire - the base of a vintage and classic Volkswagen wedding hire company . Small opening: The Hobbit House in Merseyside, which has entered the annual competition sponsored by garden woodcare firm Cuprinol . ‘Then when I looked on books about koi carp, I saw pictures of Japanese gardens and thought that was a nice theme to go with. At the beginning, the garden was a wilderness. 'It has become a 30-year project, doing a bit more year by year. 'I got the idea of the Japanese bridge from a picture of one I saw in a library book. ‘I have had three bridges down the years as the first two were made from soft wood that rotted. 'I prune holly bushes and fir trees into different shapes to make the garden look more Japanese. ‘I have got two Buddhas and three statues of bald-headed monks. 'And five years ago, I saw a picture in a magazine featuring the Chelsea Flower Show of a traditional Japanese tea house. So I decided to create a Westernised version of it.’ Mr Verlander was quoted £7,000 by a local firm to build the tea house – so set about doing it himself for under £1,000. Idyllic location: The Otter Retreat Shed in Nottinghamshire, which

Summary: Derek Verlander has never been to the Far East but has spent 30 years creating elaborate Japanese-style garden . Tea house centrepiece at garden near Chelmsford, Essex, holds Samurai sword collection, sake jars and lanterns . His garden is among entrants for 2015 Shed of the Year competition - which still has a month until its closing date . Other sheds entered for the annual competition include a castle, bar, nightclub, diner, beach hut and pirate ship .


Found dead: Charles Terreni Jr has been named as the USC frat brother who died this week . This is the 18-year-old University of South Carolina freshman found dead in his frat house - apparently after a St Patrick's Day party. Charles Terreni Jr was found dead at the Pi Kappa Alpha house in Columbia, not far from campus, around 10:30am on Wednesday, the morning after the alleged celebration. Circumstances leading up to his death are not clear, but the house was draped in St Patrick's decorations and a beer keg could be seen outside. Terreni was named on Friday as the frat brother who had died by by a coroner, according to Fox Carolina. His body reportedly had no obvious signs of injury - but toxicology tests which could shed more light on the death are yet to be completed. Neither the fraternity nor the university has explained the situation in detail. However, USC suspended the fraternity in the wake of the death. On Thursday, neighbors told the Fox affiliate that the house threw a party the night before, and noted the leftover keg Wednesday morning. 'I would say there are three houses there, and I don't know who exactly lives in them, but there's always a frequency of parties going on,' neighbor Mehrdad Vejdani said. 'At times, there can be a hundred people in that place. Live band in the backyard, which is fine. I mean, some noise, but it doesn't bother us too much.' Scroll down for video . Suspended: The Pi Kappa Alpha house at the University of South Carolina has been suspended, after a brother was found dead in a house Wednesday morning . Rager? Neighbors said the house had a party the night before, on St Patrick's Day. On Wednesday, several stray cups and a keg were seen on the porch, as well as clover decorations . The Columbia Police Department and Richland County Coroner's Office have both labeled the death 'suspicious'. Responding the Terreni's death, the fraternity's national office released a statement saying the USC chapter had been placed on leave pending the investigation. It said: 'The fraternity’s thoughts and prayers are with the family of this young man and the brothers of Xi Chapter'. A spokesman for USC added: 'There are a lot of rumors out there about the circumstances surrounding the death but at this point the matter remains under investigation.' 'While we await further information we are focused on helping our community grieve and heal.' This is the second incident at the fraternity in a week. Last Friday, the University of Connecticut chapter lost recognition for hazing members, providing alcohol to underage students and harassing women. Pi Kappa Alpha was founded in 1868 at the University of Virginia and has now grown to include some 220 groups across the U.S. and Canada. The house has been plagued by controversy before. In November 2012, a 19-year-old student at Northern Illinois University died after a night of heavy drinking. Five frat members were charged with felonies for hazing and the chapter was suspended indefinitely.

Summary: Charles Terreni, 18, was found dead Wednesday at frat house in Columbia . Terreni was a USC freshman and a member of the Pi Kappa Alpha house . Coroner identified teen today - but could not say more about how he died . Toxicology tests on his body have yet to be completed . Neighbors said there was a large party; a beer keg was still visible outside .


Marouane Fellaini struck twice as Belgium moved within three points of Euro 2016 Group B qualifying leaders Wales with a 5-0 thumping of Cyprus on Saturday. After a win and two draws from their first three matches, Belgium knew the pressure was on to produce a performance befitting a side ranked fourth in the world. 'The players enjoyed themselves and knew what to do. Yes, I'm satisfied,' Belgian coach Marc Wilmots told reporters. Marouane Fellaini celebrates after scoring for Belgium in their European qualifier against Cyprus . Christian Benteke (right) is congratulated after scoring the second goal in Belgium's win over Cyprus . Belgium: Courtois, Alderweireld, Kompany, Lombaerts, Vertonghen, Witsel, Nainggolan, Fellaini (Ferreira Carrasco 69), De Bruyne, Hazard (Mertens 70), Benteke (Batshuayi 77) Subs not used: Mignolet, Ciman, Chadli, Origi, Deschacht, Vanden Borre, Dembele, Gillet, Denayer . Goals: Fellaini 21, 66, Benteke 35, Hazard 67, Batshuayi 80 . Cyprus: Kissas, Kyriakos, Merkis, Laifis, Antoniades, Nicolaou, Laban (Economides 57) Makris (Eleftheriou 71) Makrides (Kastanos 85) Sotiriou, Mitidis . Subs not used: Artymatas, Mintikkis, Englezou, Kolokoudias, Panagi, Charalambous, Sielis, Kittou . Referee: Ovidiu Hategan . The hosts, who reached the quarter-finals of last year's World Cup, were 2-0 up at halftime although they could easily have been four or five ahead against a packed but often porous Cypriot defence. Manchester United midfielder Fellaini opened Belgium's account midway through the first half after the visitors failed to clear a corner. A cross by Eden Hazard then set up Christian Benteke to make it 2-0 in the 35th minute. Fellaini found the top corner with a perfectly placed long-range strike in the 66th minute but that effort was matched a minute later by Hazard. With two defenders in front of him, the Chelsea playmaker shifted cleverly to the right before curling the ball into the net off the inside of the far post. Debutant Michy Batshuayi completed the demolition in the 80th minute after the hard-working Radja Nainggolan dispossessed a defender. Fellaini is congratulated by his Belgium team-mates after scoring the opening goal of the night . Vincent Kompany (left) and Fellaini celebrate after the latter got the ball rolling against Cyprus on Saturday . Cyprus, who beat Bosnia 2-1 in September, were without six injured players and barely mounted an attack with a single off-target header in the second half proving their only threat. 'We lost to the better team. Belgium is one of the best in the world,' said Cyprus coach Charalambos Christodoulou. 'We have to forget this game. We knew from the start it would be difficult to get something away against Belgium. Aston Villa man Benteke (right) celebrates with team-mate Radja Nainggolan at the King Baudouin stadium . Eden Hazard, who also scored for his country against Cyprus, evades the challenge of Marios Nikolaou . Belgium on Tuesday play Israel who were knocked off the top of the group after a 3-0 home defeat by Wales on Saturday. Belgium have eight points from four games, Israel nine from four and Wales are on 11 points having played five matches. Belgium's Axel Witsel

Summary: Belgium went into the game with a win and two draws in the group so far . Marouane Fellaini opened the scoring before Christian Benteke made it two . Fellaini and Eden Hazard scored within two minutes of each other in the second half to make the score 4-0 to Belgium . Michy Batshuayi capped off the result with a fifth goal for Belgium .


An incredible finish produced two stoppage-time goals as Norwich came from behind for a second time to rescue a point. No sooner had James Vaughan put Huddersfield 2-1 in front than Canaries substitute Jamar Loza plundered a point with almost the last kick. Both goals came from close range. Vaughan was stupidly sent off after his, taking off his shirt in celebration to pick up a second yellow card within moments of each other. Jamar Loza celebrates after scoring an equaliser six minutes into injury time for Norwich City . Earlier, a goal disallowed after it had been awarded - and an amazing miss - beset Norwich in their top two challenge. But they rallied to challenge strongly for all three at one stage. Bradley Johnson was cautioned for handling the ball into the Huddersfield after referee Nigel Miller had signalled a goal from the Canaries first serious attack. Late in the first half Gary Hooper somehow failed to make clean contact with the ball, let alone bury a sitter from six yards. The young striker fires home after Graham Dorrans' original effort was saved by Alex Smithies . Huddersfield: Smithies; Smith, Hudson (c), Lynch, Scannell; Hogg, Coady, Butterfield, Carroll (Edgar - 70); Miller (Gobern - 78), Vaughan . Subs not used: Murphy, Wallace, Holmes, Charles, Majewski . Booked: Lynch . Red Card: Vaughan 95 . Goals: Miller 54, Vaughan 95 . Norwich: Ruddy; Whittaker, Martin (c), Bassong, Olsson; Redmond, Howson (Loza - 87), Dorrans, Johnson (Hoolahan - 67); Hooper (Andreu - 78), Jerome . Subs not used: Rudd, Cuellar, Tettey, Odjidja-Ofoe . Booked: Johnson, Martin, Loza . Goals: Hoolahan 67, Loza 96 . In between times, Norwich were stretched to stay on terms in a lively contest and eventually fell behind to Ishmael Miller after the break. But substitute Wes Hoolahan slipped home from close range within five minutes of leaving the bench to round off a fine move triggered by Nathan Redmond. The Johnson no-goal was a big talking point. He knocked the ball in almost on the line after Cameron Jerome had headed goalwards from Redmond's fine run and cross. There was no flag from assistant referee Lisa Radhid but Miller was prompted to consult her amid strong Huddersfield protests. The upshot was a booking for Johnson whose team mate Jerome was later lucky to escape at least a yellow for clattering over Tommy Smith. James Vaughan, albeit a handful, failed with at least two chances to punish Norwich for whom keeper John Ruddy also denied Jacob Butterfield. Wesley Hoolahan (left) fires home the first equaliser just minutes after coming on as a substitute . But Miller struck with a smart turn on the edge of the box to smash home with Ruddy caught out of position. Jake Charles, 19 year old grandson of the great John Charles, was on the bench for Huddersfield in his first call up to the senior squad. Chris Powell's team were fighting a rearguard action in the last 20 minutes as a more fluent Norwich found their rhythm. Bradley Johnson (centre right) has

Summary: Jamar Loza equalised for Norwich after 96 minutes to save a point . Former Canarie James Vaughan scored what he thought was the winner after 95 minutes and was then sent off for the home side . Ishmael Miller gave the home side the lead before Wes Hoolahan scored . Norwich lost ground on the Championship top two after failing to win .


Thoughts of Australia's 2019 World Cup campaign were in the forefront of Michael Clarke's mind when the captain decided to end his one-day career. Clarke has announced that Sunday's trans-Tasman World Cup decider will be his final One Day International. The 33-year-old reached closure on the decision upon realising there was no chance he'd still be leading the side in four years. Steve Smith is yet to be confirmed as Clarke's successor. Scroll down for video . Captain Michael Clarke announces his retirement from his one-day career after the Cricket World Cup final . However, that is expected to happen soon given Smith became Australia's third youngest Test captain during summer when Clarke was injured. Clarke suggested it wasn't fair to talk about who would takeover, but that it was important they had four years to mould the ODI side. 'I was very fortunate four years ago to get the opportunity to captain this one-day team and that was really good preparation for this World Cup,' Clarke said. 'The next Australian captain deserves the same opportunity. 'It really helped me having that preparation ... to build my own team and set my own style up as a captain.' Clarke (L) of Australia and Brendon McCullum of New Zealand pose with the World Cup trophy during the 2015 ICC Cricket World Cup Final press conference at Melbourne Cricket Ground on Saturday . Clarke reacts after missing a catch during the Semi Final match between Australia and India at SCG . Clarke arrives for a press conference before his team's training session for the Cricket World Cup final . Clarke had been thinking about the decision for some time but only made his mind up after returning home from last Thursday's semi-final against India. 'I think I got back to my house at about 12.30, (wife) Kyly was in bed and that's when I spoke to her about it,' he said. 'I told my teammates 10 minutes ago. I told the selectors and (Cricket Australia boss) James Sutherland about an hour ago. 'There's no doubt I could keep playing (ODI cricket) for the next couple of years .. but I know I've made the right decision.' Josh Hazelwood of Australia celebrates with Clarke after getting the wicket of Shikhar Dhawan of India during the 2015 Cricket World Cup Semi Final match between Australia and India at Sydney Cricket Ground . Clarke signals to his bench during the 2015 Cricket World Cup Semi Final match between Australia and India . Clarke will continue to play Test cricket. 'I'm hopeful it will prolong my Test career and that's a priority for me,' he said. 'I don't feel bad about saying I feel that Test cricket is the toughest part of our game. 'I see it as the pinnacle ... I feel like I've still got a lot to offer the Australian Test team as captain.' Sutherland was full of praise for Clarke, adding that his decision came as 'something of a surprise'. 'Michael leaves one-day cricket on his own terms, aiming to finish on an absolute

Summary: Aussie skipper Michael Clarke has announced his one-day career . Sunday's Cricket World Cup final will be his last One Day International . Clarke had been thinking about the decision for some time . He made his mind up after returning home from the semi-final against India . The 33-year-old will continue to play Test cricket . Sunday's title decider will be Clarke's 245th ODI, ending a stellar career that started in 2003 and has netted 7907 runs at an average of 44.42 .


A father has been left unable to recognise the faces of his wife or two children after suffering a stroke. After the devastating episode Bob Cockshott, from Orpington, south east London, even looked at a picture of a couple holding a baby and didn't recognise it was him, his wife and their daughter. The 58-year-old discovered he had suffered a minor stroke after he woke in the night thinking that he had gone blind. Bob Cockshott, from Orpington, south east London, has been left unable to recognise the faces of his wife or two children after suffering a stroke . Mr Cockshott was diagnosed with a severe case of prosopagnosia - otherwise known as face blindness - which is a surprisingly common condition, but usually inherited . Doctors said the attack had been triggered by a blood clot on the brain and he was discharged once the swelling on his brain had gone down. He had thought that a slight loss of vision in part of his eye was the only lasting legacy of his stroke. But he soon realised his problem was far more serious when he went to school to pick up his six-year-old son Alex and couldn't pick him out among the rest of the children. And when he looked through family photo albums he found he couldn't recognise his own children when they were younger - or even a picture of himself. When he looked through photo albums of family holidays (pictured) he found he couldn't recognise his own children when they were younger - or even a picture of himself . Mr Cockshott said now his children are grown up he can't really remember what they looked like when they were younger . He also had difficulty identifying Clare his wife of 22 years if her hair was tied back in other photos. Mr Cockshott was diagnosed with a severe case of prosopagnosia - otherwise known as face blindness - which is a surprisingly common condition, but usually inherited. Since then he has struggled to recognise friends and workmates but copes by memorising people's distinctive features, such as posture, mannerisms and speech. He has decided to speak out about it now to raise awareness of the condition. Mr Cockshott, a director at the Knowledge Transfer Network - an initiative funded by the UK's national innovation agency - said: 'When I used to pick my son up from school all the kids were in their uniform so I was unable to recognise him. Prosopagnosia can result from stroke, traumatic brain injury, or some neurodegenerative diseases. Mr Cockshott, who married Clare in 1993, is father to Alex, 13, and daughter Anne, 17, and says they have all come to terms with his bizarre condition since his stroke in 2008 . Prosopagnosia is a neurological disorder characterised by the inability to recognise people's faces. Also known as 'face-blindness', the severity of the condition depends on the degree of impairment a person suffers. Some people with prosopagnosia may only struggle to recognise a familiar face, while others will be unable to

Summary: Bob Cockshott looked at pictures of his family and didn't recognise them . The father-of-two suffered stroke in the night and thought he'd gone blind . Eyesight was saved but he soon realised his problems were more serious . Mr Cockshott suffers from prosopagnosia, also called face-blindness . Has had to learn coping strategies to recognise his own family and friends . These include memorising their voices, mannerisms and body language .


Former Rangers bad boy Kyle Lafferty has admitted he wants a second spell at the club in order to restore his battered reputation. The Northern Ireland international left Ibrox fans incensed in the summer of 2012 when he walked out post-liquidation to join Swiss side Sion on a free transfer. But, as he prepares to play in Glasgow for the first time in almost three years in Wednesday night’s international friendly at Hampden, the 27-year-old revealed he has unfinished business at Rangers. Kyle Lafferty said he is disappointed with how his time at Rangers ended in the summer of 2012 . Lafferty admitted that he would like to return to Rangers to improve fans perceptions of him . Lafferty is set to play in Glasgow for the first time since his exit for Northern Ireland on Wednesday . ‘Some Rangers fans have asked me if I’d go back there - and I’d jump at the chance,’ admitted Lafferty, who is under contract at Norwich until the summer of 2017 but currently on loan at Turkish side Rizespor. ‘But whether that’s an option or not is another thing.’ Lafferty won three SPL titles and both League and Scottish Cups during his controversial spell at the Govan club between 2008 and 2012. However, he saw his attitude and commitment regularly questioned amid a series of on and off-field mishaps, including high-profile bust-ups with both Neil Lennon and Ally McCoist. Lafferty was one of a number of leading players – including Steven Naismith and captain Steve Davis – who were branded mercenaries by then-chief executive Charles Green after exercising their right to refuse to transfer their registrations over to newco Rangers. Lafferty is part of the Northern Ireland side who will face Scotland in a friendly on Wednesday at Hampden . Lafferty hopes that he will one day have an opportunity to return to Glasgow to play club football . ‘What happened for me at Rangers was disappointing,’ he continued. ‘The way it happened (leaving on a free after liquidation) wasn’t how I wanted to end my career there - but it had to be done. ‘But I’ve supported Rangers since I was a young boy and I still support them now. And it would be good to go back to change people’s perceptions of me. ‘If I went back now I’d definitely let my football do the talking. And hopefully that would change people’s minds about me because I’m much more mature now.’

Summary: Striker Kyle Lafferty left financially troubled Rangers on a free in 2012 . He will play in Glasgow for the first time in three years for Northern Ireland . Lafferty admitted his disappointment at how his time at Rangers ended .


The man accused of horrifically murdering 10 puppies earlier this week has pleaded guilty to four counts of animal cruelty. Nathan Thompson allegedly loaded 11 bull terriers cross puppies into his car and took them to bushland at McLeods Road, Kurri Kurri on Wednesday, according to the Daily Telegraph. As a result of his plea, Thompson cannot own, acquire, buy or possess any animal, or even be around another animal without an adult present, for a decade. Scroll down for video . Nathan Thompson, 25, allegedly loaded 11 Bull Terriers in his car and took them to bushland at McLeods Road, Kurri Kurri - north of Sydney - on Wednesday afternoon. Only one of the animals survived (pictured) Thompson (pictured) leaves East Maitland Court after pleading guilty to animal abuse . Magistrate Caleb Franklin granted Thompson bail to be sentenced on April 28. According to the Sydney Morning Herald, Thompson made comments at his home after being released on bail saying he knew he looked 'cold blooded' but he believed he was helping out a friend. 'People are looking at me like I'm a cold-blooded killer because of what I have done and I can understand that,' he said. But he 'loved his dog' and was shattered that she was confiscated. The 25-year-old allegedly loaded 11 Bull Terriers in his car and took them to bushland at McLeods Road, Kurri Kurri - north of Sydney - on Wednesday afternoon. Police say an advertisement on Gumtree was placed online last Thursday for the sale of 11 Bull Terrier cross puppies. Almost a week later, it is alleged the owner had not sold the dogs and offered the puppies free of charge to the 25-year-old who accepted. It's alleged that a witness saw the 25-year-old man begin to kill a number of the puppies, aged six to eight weeks, by hitting them over the head with a rock, then throwing them into the bush. The witness confronted the man, who drove from the area with five of the dogs still alive. The RSPCA were contacted and attended the location, before taking the attacked puppies to a vet. Only one of the animals, named Lucky, survived. David O'Shannessy, RSPCA NSW's chief inspector, told Daily Mail Australia he was shocked by the incident. 'We deal with a lot of cases but in this particular incident someone has allegedly gone out of their way to do something to the dogs which makes it even more concerning for us,' he said. 'This sort of situation doesn't have to occur.' Mr O'Shannessy says by the time the RSPCA arrived at the scene only two dogs were alive. Nathan Thompson, the man accused of horrifically murdering 10 puppies, pleaded guilty to four counts of animal cruelty . 'There were seven pups in total when we arrived and five of them were deceased,' he said. 'Most of them had significant head injuries so you can image what the scene was like when we got there. 'The inspectors quickly transported the surviving dogs to the clinic but one of them died on

Summary: Nathan Thompson allegedly loaded 11 Bull Terriers in his car . Police say he then took them to bushland at Kurri Kurri, north of Sydney . The 25-year-old pleaded guilty to four counts of animal cruelty . As a result, he is banned from be around animals alone for a decade . This is where he allegedly began to hit the puppies with a rock . Police allege that he then threw the puppies into the bush . A witness says they confronted the man and found five dogs still alive . It is believed he was given the dogs for free after they failed to sell online . RSPCA responded and took the puppies to a vet but only one survived . Thompson has claimed he is dog lover and was sad to have his dog seized .


Dozens of police officers paid a solemn tribute to one of their K-9 officers who had to be put down after developing terminal cancer. Oviedo Police Department in Florida paid an emotional tribute to Nero, a six year old German Shepherd, who had to be put to sleep. More than a dozen police cars, showing their blue flashing lights followed Nero as he made his final journey with Officer David Capetillo to the vet. Officer David Capetillo, left, worked with Nero for Ovideo Police Department in Florida for four years . Officer David Capetillo brought Nero, pictured, who was suffering from terminal cancer, on his final journey . The flashing light tribute is normally reserved for fallen officers. Fellow dog handlers waited for Officer Capetillo to arrive and held a guard of honour as Nero was led into the surgery. The Last Post was also played. According to a statement by the City of Oviedo: 'It is with heavy hearts we report that one of our K-9 officers will be laid to rest today at 3pm. Recently, Nero was diagnosed with terminal cancer and for humane reasons will be laid to rest today. 'Nero has been a part of the Oviedo Police Department for the past four years, and along with his handler, Officer David Capetillo, has been responsible for a number of drug detections, with tracking numerous criminal suspects, lost children and missing endangered adults.' He also performed at demonstrations in local schools. Fellow K-9 handlers held a guard of honour for Nero as he was led into the surgery for the final time . The six-year-old German Shepherd had been with the Oviedo Police Department for the past two years . An officer played The Last Post as Nero was led into the vet's surgery for the final time .

Summary: Nero the dog had served with the Ovideo Police Department for four years . The six-year-old German Shepherd recently developed terminal cancer . Officers gave Nero a guard of honour as he was led into the vet's surgery . Nero and handler Officer David Capetillo arrested numerous drug suspects .


Most meat-eaters would physically cringe at the phrase 'plant-based' diet, but one woman has made it her aim to educate the world about the benefits of going vegan. Cookbook author Dreena Burton, 44, stopped eating meat, fish and animal products 20 years and during that time, has written five best-selling cookbooks. The Vancouver-based author's most recent, Plant-Powered Families, includes more than 100 whole-food, vegan recipes to help families that want to transition to a meat-free diet. Scroll down for video . Cookbook author, Dreena Burton stopped eating meat, fish and animal products 20 years ago and in that period has written five best-selling cookbooks . Dreena's recipe for Cinnamon French Toast omits eggs and instead uses white chia seeds, cashews and unsweetened dairy-free milk . Dreena, who writes a blog as well, has raised her three young children (ages 6, 14 and 10) as vegans, and the recipes supposedly cater to everyone from fussy eaters to packing school launches. The 'delicious, creative, fun and nutritious' book also includes guides to healthy and balanced meal plans for all ages, including a morning snack, an afternoon snack and even a dessert after dinner. Burton highlights key superfoods such as quinoa and kale, and flags easy ways to incorporate them into an everyday diet. She also underlines more unconventional food alternatives, such as using vegetables like artichoke in place of meat in a burger patty and use sunflower seeds to change up the texture. Instead of meat-based burger patties, Dreena uses artichokes for the body of the 'meat' Dreena then uses sunflower seeds to change up the texture of the artichoke burger . The mother-of-three also recreates iconic American meals with vegan alternatives, such as the 'sloppy joe', which is usually comprised of beef. onions and ketchup in a bun. Burton instead, utilises oats, green lentils and red bell peppers. When it comes to desserts, the recipes become truly inventive, with brownies that omit eggs and instead use kidney beans, dates and a potato. Dreena became a vegan in her twenties and at first made subtle dietary changes. 'I wanted to improve my health. I began learning about the health benefits of a plant-based diet (and the health risks associated with consumption of animal products). Scroll down for recipe . Dreena's recipe for her 'Crazy Brownie' excludes the use of eggs and instead opts for slightly unconventional ingredients such as kidney beans, pitted dates and cooked yellow or red potato . Dreena's three daughters (pictured left to right - ages 6, 14 and 10) are also vegans. Dreena has said: 'I didn't want to give our children foods that I didn't want to eat myself!' 'After making some changes over a period of weeks, I first became vegetarian, and then vegan a few months after. 'I felt so much better, and all beneficial aspects of the diet (health, environment, animal welfare) connected for me.' Her cookbook also includes healthy drinks options such as the pumpkin pie smoothie. As well as a variety of seasonings, she also incorporates pumpkin purée, mango chunks, pitted dates and banana

Summary: Mother-of-three Dreena Burton shares over 100 recipes in her new book . Whole-food, vegan dishes made from simple, natural ingredients . Fans of Burton's books include Barack Obama's fitness trainer .


Martin Harper has unexpectedly backed pheasant shooting, causing outrage among the group's supporters . As Britain’s leading bird charity, you might expect the RSPB to oppose pheasant shooting. But one of its bosses has unexpectedly backed the practice, causing outrage among supporters of the group. Some threatened to cancel their membership while others spoke of their ‘disappointment’. The row began when Martin Harper, conservation director of the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds, wrote a blog saying the charity supported ‘progressive’ shoots as they were good for the countryside. Mr Harper wrote: ‘Yes, we condemn wildlife crime including any persecution of protected birds of prey. ‘And yes, we continue to work with the police to end illegal killing which remains prevalent in the uplands, threatening the future of hen harrier, and still occurs on some lowland estates. ‘But, the contribution progressive shoots can make to supporting threatened wildlife is significant, and we are delighted to help them further.’ Defending his view on the topic, Mr Harper went on to write: ‘This isn’t a contradiction. We simply do whatever nature needs and will work with anyone that wants to help wildlife.’ He added that pheasant shoots were responsible for creating or maintaining 7,000 hectares of hedgerows. Twitter users reacted angrily, with one writing: ‘After 30+ years, I think it’s time to cancel our membership!! #itsall-aboutmoney.’ Lee Clements wrote: ‘Very disappointed to learn that @Natures_Voice “has always been neutral on the ethics of shooting birds.”’ But the British Association for Shooting and Conservation praised the RSPB for putting ‘long-term conservation goals before short-term politicised campaigning’. In 2008, the Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) estimated that 40 million gamebirds were bred to be shot each year in Britain. The figure includes pheasants and partridges and is now believed to be higher still. The RSPB estimates the total to be 50million. In a report on the industry released in 2008, Defra stated that they had welfare concerns surrounding the shooting of game. The report addresses the ‘extent and duration of confinement of semi-wild species, sometimes within systems offering a barren, restricting environment.’ The RSPB boss said that pheasant shoots were responsible for creating or maintaining 7,000 hectares of hedgerows. But Twitter users reacted angrily to the comments . You do not need a licence to hunt pheasants or grouse in the UK but a firearms or shotgun certificate is required. The pheasant shooting season runs from October to February each year. It is illegal to shoot the birds outside of that time frame. In an interview with The Observer, Mr Harper added that is was too simplistic to say that the RSPB is ‘anti-shooting’. He said: ‘It’s more sophisticated than that. We are ready to work with landowners and farmers to look after farmland wildlife. ‘We are not an animal welfare organisation. Our primary interest is stopping common species becoming rare.’ Spokesman Simon Clarke told The Observer: ‘When organisations are prepared to put evidence before opinion and long-term conservation goals before short-term politicised campaigning, then there is much common ground to be

Summary: Martin Harper said ‘progressive’ shoots were good for the countryside . Said pheasant shoots created or maintained 7,000 hectares of hedgerows . Twitter users reacted angrily, with many threatening to cancel membership . Conservation group praised RSPB for putting ‘long-term conservation goals before short-term politicised campaigning’