Caught with his pants down, the TV newsreader who went live with no trousers

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And finally: The newsreader finishes his bulletin on Slovenian TV, to reveal he is without his trousers


It was the kind of stunt that wouldn't look out of place in the Will Ferrell TV news channel film Anchorman.

A newsreader, seemingly oblivious to the cameras still running, swivels in his chair to speak to an assistant.

However, the movement reveals to viewers that the man has presented the bulletin in just his underwear, with no trousers to be seen.
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The 17-second clip was posted from YouTube and taken from the credit sequence of the Slovenian programme 24UR.

The programme is aired on POP TV, a commercial channel popular in the tiny Eastern European country.

In Anchorman, Ferrell plays a popular yet hapless newsreader whose colleagues fiddle with the auto cue and even throw footballs during live broadcasts.


Funny guy: The newsman chats with a colleague but it is not known why he did it



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The rippling New York building which looks like the set of movie Inception

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Rippling effect: The Beekman Tower in downtown Manhattan is the latest addition to the New York skyline


It looks like a scene from the movie Inception, where 'mind thief' Leonardo DiCaprio warps and reshapes buildings to show how you can control dreams.

But this rippling 76-storey megalith is actually a real-life building which stands in downtown Manhattan.

The Beekman Tower, which was designed by architect Frank Gehry, is the latest addition to the New York skyline and is set to be one of the city’s tallest buildings when it launches later this year.


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Eye sore: The building was designed by architect Frank Gehry and is 76 storeys high


Its undulating steel frame provides the illusion of movement, which is reminiscent of the transforming architecture in Christopher Nolan’s film which stars DiCaprio as a thief who extracts information from the subconscious mind of his victims while they dream.

The tower is situated south of City Hall Plaza and the Brooklyn Bridge and will consist of a public elementary school, luxury apartments, a space for New York downtown hospital and an underground public car park.

Gehry’s design was brought to life by New York developer Forest City Ratner.

The architect previously revealed that the design was inspired by the drapery in marble sculptures by17th-century Baroque artist Gianlorenzo Bernini.


False motion: The building's undulating steel frame provides the illusion of movement


Reminiscent: The transforming architecture in the movie Inception starring Leonardo DiCaprio


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The shirt you spray on: For clothes that fit like a second skin, try instant fabric in a can

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By Tamara Cohen

Stage one: This might tickle a bit... Dr Torres spray paints the model's shoulder and torso. Both wear goggles to protect their eyes


Rummaging in a drawer, grabbing a T- shirt and slipping it over your head would certainly be simpler. But some of us are willing to put a little more effort into our wardrobes.

The result? A shirt that fits so snugly it looks as if it has been sprayed on to the body. Actually, it has.

Thanks to a liquid mixture made of cotton fibres we could soon be spraying ourselves into everything from T-shirts, dresses, trousers to swim-wear and hats.

Fabrican - literally fabric in an aerosol can - is the brainchild of Spanish designer Dr Manel Torres who has spent ten years working on his invention.

In a video demonstrating how it works, he sprays a blue and white T-shirt on to a model in just under 15 minutes.

Drying as soon as it hits his skin, the garment can be taken off, washed and re-worn.

Dr Torres teamed up with Paul Luckham, Professor of Particle Technology at Imperial College London, to create Fabrican, which consists of cotton fibres, polymers (the plastics which hold them together) and solvents which keep it in liquid form.


Stage two: Thank goodness I didn't ask for a suit... The fabric, drying fast, is already showing a couple of creases on the model's torso


Stage three: Plain white's so yesterday... Dr Torres decides to add a fetching splatter of blue to brighten things up a little


When you get bored with your creation it can be dissolved and the material used again to make something new or repair old designs.

Dr Torres said the idea was to be able to create clothes instantly and cheaply, all of which would be a perfect fit.

'I really wanted to make a futuristic, seamless, quick and comfortable material,' he said.

'To show science and technology can help fashion designers, I ended up returning to the principles of the earliest textiles such as felt, which were also produced by taking fibres and finding a way of binding them together without having to weave or stitch.'


Stage 4: A touch to the neckline shows how the fabric dies away from the body



Stage five: The shirt off my back... The garment can be taken off, washed and re-worn


Fabrican is still a couple of years from hitting the shelves.

Dr Torres is working on ways to create more forgiving shapes as not everyone likes their clothes clinging to every curve. He is also trying to minimise the distinct whiff of solvent about the garments.

And although some spray-on designs will be on show at London Fashion Week, the instant fabric could end up being used for everything from bandages to furniture upholstery.



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'9/11 must not be a time for protest and division': Anger of victims' families after anniversary is overshadowed by rival demonstrations against WTC m

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Differing opinions: Matt Sky, of Manhattan, supports the proposed mosque near Ground Zero. He had a heated debate with Rose Van Guilder, West Sayville, New York, and Lance Corey of Ossining, New York


Thousands gather at Ground Zero, Pennsylvania and the Pentagon

Police braced for violence as rival mosque protests are held in New York

Obama: 'We are not at war with Islam'

U.S. flags burnt in Afghanistan and Pakistan


Tensions flared in New York this afternoon as rival demonstrations over the Ground Zero mosque overshadowed a day of mourning to mark the ninth anniversary of the 9/11 terror attacks.

Two marches were taking place just a few blocks apart, one in support of the mosque and the other in protest against it.

The rival demonstrations began shortly after the families of 9/11 victims held moving ceremonies to remember loved ones killed in the atrocities nine years ago.

Many voiced their anger at the rival demonstrations and called called for ‘sombre reflection’ instead of what has become the most divided September 11 anniversary yet.


Clash: Supporters and opponents of the mosque held simultaneous marches in downtown Manhattan today. Predictably, tempers flared when the groups met and ploice were forced to break up many arguments


Shortly after the ceremonies, a large crowd of pro-mosque activists lined two blocks next to City Hall before marching to an area near Ground Zero.

Elizabeth Meehan, a 51-year-old Christian from Saratoga, New York, said: 'I'm really fearful of all of the hate that's going on in our country. People in one brand of Christianity are coming out against other faiths, and I find that so sad.'

'Muslims are fellow Americans; they should have the right to worship in America just like anyone else.'

The event was largely peaceful, except for occasional exchanges with anti-mosque passers-by.


Strong opposition: Americans travelled from across the country to participate at a rally against the mosque on the ninth anniversary of the 2001 terrorist attack on New York


One man walked by holding a poster that said, 'Stop Obama's Mosque,' while another held a more provocative sign with a Quran attached.

At the anti-mosque rally nearby, some participants wore clothing featuring stars and stripes, and some carried signs with messages including 'It stops here' and 'Never forgive, never forget, no WTC mosque.'

'My grandparents didn't expect special treatment. They didn't fly planes into buildings,' said Theresa Angelo, 57, from Queens.

'No other culture does that. This is hallowed ground. It's something like Gettysburg or Pearl Harbor. Why did they have to do it here? Be a little sensitive.'



Time for reflection: A boy kneels in silence at the edge of a reflecting pool filled with flowers during a memorial service at Ground Zero today


Remembering the fallen: President Barack Obama pauses during a ceremony today at the Pentagon


Making feelings plain: Alyson Low, of Fayetteville, Arkansas, shrugs off the controversy over the planned mosque


Anti-Islam Dutch politician Geert Wilders, who advocates banning the Quran and taxing Muslim women who wear head scarves, planned to address the crowd in person, along with a handful of Republican congressional candidates who have made opposition to the mosque a centerpiece of their campaigns.

Earlier, family members gathering n New York, Pennsylvania and the Pentagon brought flowers, pictures of their loved ones and American flags as the victims' names were read out.

Standing before microphones, stifling sobs, some family members expressed their thoughts about the furore surrounding plans to build a mosque near Ground Zero.

Karen Carroll, who lost her brother, firefighter Thomas Kuveikis, said: ‘It's a day to be sombre; it's a day to reflect on all those thousands of people that died for us in the United States.’


Grief: Anna Sereno holds a portrait of her son Arthuro Angelo Sereno, killed during the attacks on the World Trade Centre


Others mourners made their feelings plain with placards.

Alyson Low, of Fayetteville, Arkansas, held a photo of her sister Sara Low beside the words: ‘Today is ONLY about my sister and the other innocents killed nine years ago.’

The mother of a British victim of the 9/11 attacks criticised the pastor for adding to the ‘burden’ suffered by families on the anniversary of the deaths of their loved ones.

Patricia Bingley, from Essex, whose son Kevin Dennis worked in the World Trade Centre, told the BBC: ‘We have enough burden to bear without having to listen to this crank, as I call him, threatening to burn a very sacred book belonging to the Islamic community.

‘To me the repercussions if this act was to take place would reverberate right the way through the Muslim world.

‘I am just as much against that as I am against having a mosque built next to the site because that's my son's grave - I don't have any other grave.

‘I think it's disrespectful to build a mosque just there.'


Scene of tragedy: Members of the victims' families gather at Ground Zero today






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Awe-inspiring images as millions of Muslims across the world gather together to mark end of Ramadan

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Packed: Muslims offer Eid al-Fitr prayers in front of the Taj Mahal in northern India
Friends and relatives feasted on all manner of dishes denied them during the 28 days of Ramadan.


Far from the din and controversy embroiling interfaith relations in the West, Muslims worldwide thronged mosques, cafes and parks in a solemn and joyful end to the fasting month of Ramadan.

Authorities increased security in some countries due to fears that violence could intrude on the three-day celebrations which began with yesterday’s new moon – the symbol of Islam.

But for most Muslims it was a day of peace, family - and most important food.

Smokers also happily puffed on cigarettes in broad daylight as the Eid al-Fitr festival got under way.

During Ramadan, the faithful are supposed to abstain from food, drink, smoking and sex in a dawn-to-dusk period meant to test the faith and discipline of Muslims.

‘It's nice to be eating, drinking and smoking during the daytime,’ said Jordanian banker Mutaz Kurdi, 37, as he walked his two children in an Amman park. ‘Fasting was difficult this year because of the summer heat.’

Business was brisk for ice cream vendors in Baghdad, where children decked out in holiday finery rode Ferris wheels at amusement parks and raced horse-drawn carts on traffic-free streets.


Devout: Worshippers in neat rows fill every part of the National Mosque in Dhaka, Bangladesh


The place to be: Hundreds of thousands fill a field to say prayers in Bhopal, India



All pray to to Mecca: Tens of thousands of Muslim pilgrims inside the Grand Mosque in Saudi Arabia


Smaller gathering: Pakistani flood victims pray outside the damaged mosque in the village of Sadikiya


Mountain of prayers: Tens of thousands of Muslims attend the Eid al-Fitr prayers in Dashaping, near Lanzhou city, China's Western Gansu Province


While in Gaza, thousands of Palestinian children, most dressed in new holiday clothing, thronged the streets of Gaza City, which were decorated with banners wishing a ‘Happy Eid.’ Hamas activists distributed candy and toys to children who lost parents during Israel's bruising war in Gaza nearly two years ago and in other conflicts.

In the West Bank, men with children in tow paid respects to female relatives - mothers, sisters and aunts - bearing gifts of sweets as well as cash. The women greeted their visitors with offerings of baklava and other pastries.

In Egypt, hundreds of thousands flocked to the Giza Zoo while others rode traditional sailboats known as feluccas on the Nile River.

Millions prayed at some 3,000 outdoor sites as clerics gave sermons about the need to end disputes among family members and the virtue of forgiveness.


New moon: A crescent - marking the start of a new lunar month and the symbol of Islam - is seen in the sky from Silver Spring, in the U.S. state of Maryland


Time to eat: Residents of Peshawar, Pakistan enjoy breaking their fast once again eating in daylight



Celebration: A Muslim family in New Delhi, India, buys balloons as they leave after offering prayers


Happy: Palestinian look joyful as they gather outside the Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem's Old City


Many were especially happy to see Ramadan end this year because it began in August for the first time in 33 years, coinciding with the hottest time of the year, with temperatures pushing 50C in many countries in the Middle East.

Jordanian tour operators said occupancy in Aqaba, Jordan's sole sea outlet, was 100 percent as tourists rushed to catch up with the last days of summer.

In Iraq some boys battled each other with plastic guns, ignoring a ban on toy weapons imposed so children would not be mistaken for militants.

Still, soldiers guarded playgrounds and public parks, and additional military and police checkpoints were erected across the Iraqi capital - a reminder the country still faces near-daily bombings and shootings despite a dramatic drop in attacks.

Ali Issa, a 41-year-old father of four from the Shiite slum of Sadr City, said Iraqis have little to look forward to this holiday season, with prices on the rise and continuing political bickering.

‘The security situation is deteriorating and so is the economy,’ Issa said. ‘This year, I only bought new dresses for my two girls while I asked the two boys to use their old clothes because I cannot afford new clothes for everybody.’


Covered: Thai Muslim women pray outside Pattani central mosque


In need of shade: Muslims shield their eyes from the sun at the King Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca, Morocco


Hallowed ground: Indian Muslim devotees offer Eid al-Fitr prayers in the rain amongst the ruins of the Ferozshah Kotla fort and mosque in New Delhi



Troubled land: Afghan Muslims outside a mosque in Kabul


In Yemen, authorities warned people to pray inside mosques and deployed heavy security after posters signed by al-Qaida threatened attacks. No outdoor prayers were held in two southern provinces after officials urged people to avoid large gatherings.

War-weary Afghans marked the holiday with prayers for peace in mosques as well as family gatherings in homes. President Hamid Karzai urged the Taliban to lay down their arms and join peace talks - a theme often repeated in presidential speeches but so far unheeded by significant numbers of Taliban.

The normally festive atmosphere for Eid in Afghanistan was tempered not only by the war but by bitterness over a threat by a small Florida church to burn copies of the Islamic holy book Quran on Saturday, the ninth anniversary of the September 11 attacks.

At least 11 people were injured in scattered protests across the country, police said.

‘Muslims are not going to be humiliated,’ cleric Mohammad Ayaz Niazi said during a sermon in Kabul.

‘From this mosque, I'm asking the world to prevent this crime, which could destroy global peace.’


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Just hanging around: Chilean illusionists stage amazing levitation for over EIGHT HOURS

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Record breakers: Nicolas Luisetti (left) and John Paul Olhaberry (right) levitated above the crowd for 200 minutes


A pair of Chilean twins have broken the world levitation record by hovering above the ground for an extraordinary 200 minutes.

Nicolas Luisetti and John Paul Olhaberry staged the event in Chile's capital Santiago to mark the country's 200th anniversary.

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The magic twins staged the event to mark the 200th anniversary of Chile


A pair of Chilean twins have broken the world levitation record by hovering above the ground for an extraordinary 200 minutes.

Nicolas Luisetti and John Paul Olhaberry staged the event in Chile's capital Santiago to mark the country's 200th anniversary.

The magic twins stunned thousands of passers-by as they floated above the city's streets for over eight hours.


The stunt brought traffic to a standstill as thousands of people tried to work out how the trick was done


Their only visible support was a post which each had one hand placed on.

The feat, which involved the pair levitating seven metres above the ground, was broadcast on a giant screen as traffic was brought to standstill.

The crowd gathered below suggested a number of different explanations for how the twins may have carried out the stunt, including having some sort of iron bar through their clothing and attached to the pole.


Magic: The twins have not said how they managed to carry out the extraordinary stunt for over 8 hours


The twins are already considered the most famous illusionists in the country.

The pair have made numerous television appearances in the past and are set to carry out further high-profile events to mark the country's anniversary.

Their stunts are similar to those carried out by U.S magician David Blane who became famous for his extraordinary levitation trick.

Nation-wide celebrations for Chile's bicentenary are set to take place on September 18.

Watch a video of the twin's amazing stunt below:


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Six people killed and more than 50 buildings destroyed after gas explosion tears through San Francisco suburb

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Fireball: A plume of flame rises from a San Francisco suburb after a gas explosion killed one person and injured 25


A natural gas pipeline explosion killed six people and torched more than 50 buildings after it tore through a San Francisco suburb last night,

Around 39 people were injured by the blast and flames were visible several miles away from San Francisco International Airport.

San Bruno Fire Captain Charlie Barringer told the L.A. Times: 'I thought a 747 had landed on us. It shook our station right to its foundation.'


Danger: Flames from the blast were visible miles away at San Francisco International Airport


Explosion: Four homes are virtually burned to the ground after a gas pipe blast in San Francisco


Inferno: 53 buildings have been destroyed by the explosion or scores of fires triggered by burning debris


Kelly Huston, an assistant secretary with the California Emergency Management Agency, told KTLA TV: 'We have confirmed that there are 53 structures, those are mostly homes, that were lost, about 120 damaged.' The injured people have been taken to hospitals with special burn treatment units.

Most of the burned buildings were homes in a densely populated residential area, officials said.

The gas line belongs to the northern California utility Pacific Gas & Electric Co.
A statement from the company said: 'Though a cause has yet to be determined, we know that a PG&E transmission line was ruptured.

'If it is ultimately determined that we were responsible for the cause of the incident, we will take accountability.'


Devastation: Scores of homes have been totally destroyed by the force of the explosion or subsequent fires


Damage: Smoke continues to rise near the remnants of a chimney


Resident Connie Bushman returned home to find her block was on fire. She said she ran into her house looking for her 80-year-old father, but could not find him.

'I don't know where my father is, I don't know where my husband is, I don't know where to go,' she said.

Judy and Frank Serrsseque managed to escape the flames with a makeshift wagon carrying important documents, medication and their three cats.

Mrs Serrsseque said she heard the blast and saw the flames were being blown towards their home.

'We got everything together, and we just got out. Mostly we're wondering if we have a house to go back to.'


Gutted: The remains of two burnt out cars after the gas explosion triggered massive fires


All-nighter: Four firefighters tackle one of the many blazes in the suburb


Engulfed: Firefighters have so far managed to contain around 50 per cent of the blaze


Blast: A police officer rescues a pet dog from the San Bruno suburb. Injured people have been taken to burn units in nearby hospitals


Battle: A helicopter drops water on the massive blaze triggered by the gas explosion and, right, a police officer retreats from the intensity of the flames


Sergio Campos, 21, said he was on his way to class at Skyline College when he saw the fire and pulled over. Even from a distance, the blaze 'sounded like a big, ongoing roar,' he said.

'A lot of us were confused because we didn't know if it was a natural explosion or an airplane crash,' he told CNN.

The explosion of the high-pressure gas line occurred during rush hour at around 6pm local time.

Water-dropping aircraft have assisted up to 200 firefighters in tackling the blaze, which was spread quickly through high winds.

Broken water lines have hampered the effort after the explosion destroyed hydrants near the blast scene.

Dennis Haag, chief of San Bruno Fire Department, said: 'The fire is being contained at this point... it is around 50 per cent contained.'

Television footage showed a massive fireball and flames shooting skywards.

People living in the area said they thought the loud boom caused by the blast was the result of an earthquake or a plane crash.

Around 100 people have spent the night at an evacuation centre.

California Lieutenant Governor Abel Maldonado, serving as acting governor while Arnold Schwarzenegger is on a trade mission to Asia, has declared a state of emergency to free up state assistance for local government.


Ferocity: This firefighter takes a step back as homes in San Bruno burn behind him


Operation: Firefighters continue to battle the blaze caused by the explosion


Burning: A plume of fire and smoke covers the San Bruno suburb as the flames were fanned by high winds


Torched: It is unclear what caused the explosion, but Pacific Gas & Electric Co said one of its pipes was ruptured






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