<p>Hollywood actor Rowan Atkinson is ready to have a third child at the age of 62, in the next few weeks, reports confirmed on Sunday.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Famously known for his role in the comedy Mr Bean, Atkinson and his 33-year-old girlfriend Louise Ford are going to welcome their first child together.</p>

<p>A source told Daily Mirror: &ldquo;Rowan and Louise are over the moon and can&rsquo;t wait for their new arrival. It&rsquo;s a very happy time for them both.&rdquo;&nbsp;</p>

<p>The comedy actor began dating Louise, known for playing the role of Kate Middleton in the hit series &#39;The Windsors&#39;, in 2014 - after separating from this then-wife Sunetra Sastry, according to reports.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to Daily Mirror, his 25-year marriage ended after a 65-second court hearing, after which Louise shifted to his &pound;4.65million cottage in North London.</p>

<p>Atkinson and Ford met in 2012 when they acted together in West End comedy &#39;Quatermaine&#39;s Terms&#39;.</p>

<p>Atkinson already has two children - Ben, 23, and daughter Lily, 21, from his marriage to Sunetra Sastry.&nbsp;</p>


The Mr Bean star's partner Louise Ford, 33, is expecting the couple's first child together.

Hollywood actor Rowan Atkinson is ready to have a third child at the age of 62, in the next few weeks, reports confirmed on Sunday. Famously known for his role in the comedy Mr Bean, Atkinson and his 33-year-old girlfriend Louise Ford are going to welcome their first child together. A source told Daily Mirror: “Rowan and Louise are over the moon and can’t wait for their new arrival. It’s a very happy time for them both.” The comedy actor began dating Louise, known for playing the role of Kate Middleton in the hit series 'The Windsors', in 2014 - after separating from this then-wife Sunetra Sastry, according to reports. According to Daily Mirror, his 25-year marriage ended after a 65-second court hearing, after which Louise shifted to his £4.65million cottage in North London. Atkinson and Ford met in 2012 when they acted together in West End comedy 'Quatermaine's Terms'. Atkinson already has two children - Ben, 23, and daughter Lily, 21, from his marriage to Sunetra Sastry.

Mr Bean starrer Rowan Atkinson to become a father at 62

<p>Thousands of people are expected to march in Los Angeles on Sunday to support victims of sexual assault and harassment, inspired by a social media campaign that has portrayed such abuse as a pervasive feature of American life.</p>

<p>The #MeToo march, which will culminate in a rally at a Hollywood Boulevard intersection, follows a relentless series of accusations by men and women who say they were victimized by high-powered figures in the entertainment industry.</p>

<p>Movie producer Harvey Weinstein, actor Kevin Spacey and comedian Louis C.K. are among the most prominent names to have been accused.</p>

<p>&quot;The conversation around harassment in Hollywood will broaden to include other industries if we force it to! It&rsquo;s not going to do it on its own,&quot; organizers said on a Facebook page for the event.</p>

<p>The events are scheduled to include a march to CNN&#39;s headquarters in Los Angeles and a rally at the intersection of Hollywood and Highland Avenue in the heart of Hollywood.</p>

<p>Five women detailed sexual misconduct accusations against Emmy-winning comedian Louis C.K. in The New York Times on Thursday. He admitted to the misconduct alleged against him in a statement on Friday and apologized for his actions.</p>

<p>The New York Times reported in October that Weinstein, 65, had reached eight previously undisclosed settlements with women who accused him of sexual harassment and unwanted physical contact.</p>

<p>The New Yorker magazine reported that 13 women had claimed that Weinstein sexually harassed or assaulted them.</p>

<p>Weinstein has denied all of the accusations against him.</p>

<p>Earlier this month, Spacey apologized to actor Anthony Rapp, who had accused him of trying to seduce him in 1986 when Rapp was 14. Spacey&#39;s representatives later said he was seeking treatment.</p>

<p>The allegations have inspired an online campaign, tagged #MeToo, that has encouraged men and women in all walks of life to reveal their own experiences with sexual harassment and assault, often years after they occurred.</p>


The #MeToo march, which will culminate in a rally at a Hollywood Boulevard intersection, follows a relentless series of accusations by men and women who say they were victimized by high-powered figures in the entertainment industry.

Thousands of people are expected to march in Los Angeles on Sunday to support victims of sexual assault and harassment, inspired by a social media campaign that has portrayed such abuse as a pervasive feature of American life. The #MeToo march, which will culminate in a rally at a Hollywood Boulevard intersection, follows a relentless series of accusations by men and women who say they were victimized by high-powered figures in the entertainment industry. Movie producer Harvey Weinstein, actor Kevin Spacey and comedian Louis C.K. are among the most prominent names to have been accused. "The conversation around harassment in Hollywood will broaden to include other industries if we force it to! It’s not going to do it on its own," organizers said on a Facebook page for the event. The events are scheduled to include a march to CNN's headquarters in Los Angeles and a rally at the intersection of Hollywood and Highland Avenue in the heart of Hollywood. Five women detailed sexual misconduct accusations against Emmy-winning comedian Louis C.K. in The New York Times on Thursday. He admitted to the misconduct alleged against him in a statement on Friday and apologized for his actions. The New York Times reported in October that Weinstein, 65, had reached eight previously undisclosed settlements with women who accused him of sexual harassment and unwanted physical contact. The New Yorker magazine reported that 13 women had claimed that Weinstein sexually harassed or assaulted them. Weinstein has denied all of the accusations against him. Earlier this month, Spacey apologized to actor Anthony Rapp, who had accused him of trying to seduce him in 1986 when Rapp was 14. Spacey's representatives later said he was seeking treatment. The allegations have inspired an online campaign, tagged #MeToo, that has encouraged men and women in all walks of life to reveal their own experiences with sexual harassment and assault, often years after they occurred.

Thousands to join Hollywood #MeToo march against sexual abuse

<p data-editable="text" data-uri="www.thecut.com/components/clay-paragraph/instances/cj6e31y70000k1fye4wjs5iam@published" data-word-count="151">We might swear by Roman Polanski&#39;s films and no one can ignore his long list of directorial masterpieces like The Pianist, Knife In The Water, Rosemary&#39;s Baby and etc but the <a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/us-court-denies-polanski-breathing-space-in-rape-case-14138">skeletons in his closet don&#39;t stop coming out</a>.&nbsp;</p>

<p data-editable="text" data-uri="www.thecut.com/components/clay-paragraph/instances/cj6e31y70000k1fye4wjs5iam@published" data-word-count="151">A woman&nbsp;identified&nbsp;as Robin M. has made new allegations against Polanski that claims he &ldquo;sexually victimised&rdquo; her in 1973. She was then just a 16-year-old girl.&nbsp;</p>

<h2 data-editable="text" data-uri="www.thecut.com/components/clay-paragraph/instances/cj6e31y70000k1fye4wjs5iam@published" data-word-count="151">Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/furore-after-polanski-picked-to-head-french-oscars-jury-11547">Furore after Polanski picked to head &#39;French Oscars&#39; jury</a></h2>

<p data-editable="text" data-uri="www.thecut.com/components/clay-paragraph/instances/cj6e31y70000k1fye4wjs5iam@published" data-word-count="151">Meanwhile, the Hollywood director has a pending case of 1977 of&nbsp;<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/polanski-rape-victim-implores-judge-to-close-case-16643">alleged&nbsp;rape of 13-year-old Samantha Geimer</a>.&nbsp;</p>

<p data-editable="text" data-uri="www.thecut.com/components/clay-paragraph/instances/cj6e31y70000k1fye4wjs5iam@published" data-word-count="151">In a statement provided to Deadline media, it was explained that Samantha pleading for the case&rsquo;s closure&nbsp;on Polanski&rsquo;s behalf&nbsp;is what encouraged Robin to become public with her story. She said, &ldquo;This infuriated me! I am speaking out now so that Samantha and the world will know that she is not the only minor Roman Polanski had victimized.&rdquo;</p>

<p data-editable="text" data-uri="www.thecut.com/components/clay-paragraph/instances/cj6e31y70000k1fye4wjs5iam@published" data-word-count="151">In response, Polanski&rsquo;s lawyer has said that this was a clear &ldquo;attempt to influence&rdquo; the presiding judge.</p>

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The director already has a pending case of sexual assault on him

We might swear by Roman Polanski's films and no one can ignore his long list of directorial masterpieces like The Pianist, Knife In The Water, Rosemary's Baby and etc but the skeletons in his closet don't stop coming out. A woman identified as Robin M. has made new allegations against Polanski that claims he “sexually victimised” her in 1973. She was then just a 16-year-old girl. Also Read: Furore after Polanski picked to head 'French Oscars' jury Meanwhile, the Hollywood director has a pending case of 1977 of alleged rape of 13-year-old Samantha Geimer. In a statement provided to Deadline media, it was explained that Samantha pleading for the case’s closure on Polanski’s behalf is what encouraged Robin to become public with her story. She said, “This infuriated me! I am speaking out now so that Samantha and the world will know that she is not the only minor Roman Polanski had victimized.” In response, Polanski’s lawyer has said that this was a clear “attempt to influence” the presiding judge. (WION)

Roman Polanski in trouble again, another woman claims she was 'sexually victimised'

<p>After being well received at the box office both in India and overseas for his acting in the movies Baahubali: The Beginning and Baahubali 2: The Conclusion, Prabhas will now be making his Bollywood debut.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Both movies, not only performed well at the collections but were critically acclaimed for its plotline and world-class graphics.</p>

<p>Prabhas is now expected to start work on his Bollywood project titled &quot;Saaho&quot;.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Saaho is now in the news because the movie has just finalised its lead actress and it&#39;s none other than the vivacious young actress Shraddha Kapoor. The makers of the film are excited and feel this fresh pairing will look good on the silver screen.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Happy to announce the leading lady of Saaho, The beautiful <a href="https://twitter.com/ShraddhaKapoor">@ShraddhaKapoor</a> it is. Here&#39;s welcoming her to <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Saaho?src=hash">#Saaho</a> family. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/UVCreations?src=hash">#UVCreations</a> <a href="https://t.co/mYUAHQa23a">pic.twitter.com/mYUAHQa23a</a></p>
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<p>The movie is a hi-tech drama and will be shot in three languages, Hindi, Tamil and Telugu simultaneously.</p>

<p>Producers (Vamsi and Pramod) of UV Creations confirmed the news saying, &quot;Saaho is Prabhas&#39;s first film being shot in Hindi and so it&#39;s very special for all of us. It is a highly ambitious project and there will be some really high octane action scenes in the film.&quot;</p>

<p>Saaho is directed by Sujeeth and the music is by Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy.</p>

<p>It is slated to release next year.&nbsp;</p>

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The Kapoor actress has just been confirmed by the makers of the film 'Saaho' after a lot of instant hiccups

After being well received at the box office both in India and overseas for his acting in the movies Baahubali: The Beginning and Baahubali 2: The Conclusion, Prabhas will now be making his Bollywood debut. Both movies, not only performed well at the collections but were critically acclaimed for its plotline and world-class graphics. Prabhas is now expected to start work on his Bollywood project titled "Saaho". Watch the official teaser here: Saaho is now in the news because the movie has just finalised its lead actress and it's none other than the vivacious young actress Shraddha Kapoor. The makers of the film are excited and feel this fresh pairing will look good on the silver screen. Happy to announce the leading lady of Saaho, The beautiful @ShraddhaKapoor it is. Here's welcoming her to #Saaho family. #UVCreations pic.twitter.com/mYUAHQa23a — UV Creations (@UV_Creations) August 15, 2017 × The movie is a hi-tech drama and will be shot in three languages, Hindi, Tamil and Telugu simultaneously. Producers (Vamsi and Pramod) of UV Creations confirmed the news saying, "Saaho is Prabhas's first film being shot in Hindi and so it's very special for all of us. It is a highly ambitious project and there will be some really high octane action scenes in the film." Saaho is directed by Sujeeth and the music is by Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy. It is slated to release next year. (WION)

Prabhas and Shraddha Kapoor are the next Bollywood couple to look out for

<p>Did you like Daniel Craig as James Bond? There&#39;s good news for you then.</p>

<p>The&nbsp;British actor Daniel Craig has confirmed that he will reprise the role of James Bond one last time.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Craig revealed this during an appearance on the U.S. TV programme &quot;The Late Show&quot; on Tuesday. Asked by host Stephen Colbert whether he would return as James Bond, Craig responded: &quot;Yes&quot;, to cheers from the audience.</p>

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<p>Craig has appeared four times as the spy with a taste for the martini: in &quot;Casino Royale&quot;, &quot;Quantum of Solace&quot;, &quot;Skyfall&quot; and &quot;Spectre&quot;.</p>

<h2>Watch some best moments of Daniel Craig as James Bond with Adele&#39;s music playing in the background:</h2>

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<p>Eon Productions, the company that runs the movie franchise, said on its website that the 25th Bond movie would be released in U.S. cinemas on Nov. 8, 2019, with a traditional early release in Britain and the rest of the world.</p>

<p>However, this would certainly be the last time we will get to see Craig as James Bond. Answering to Stephen Colbert whether he would appear in any further Bond movies after that one, he said no: &quot;I think this is it. I just want to go out on a high note and I can&#39;t wait,&quot; he said.</p>

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He revealed in a US TV programme "The Late Show"

Did you like Daniel Craig as James Bond? There's good news for you then. The British actor Daniel Craig has confirmed that he will reprise the role of James Bond one last time. Craig revealed this during an appearance on the U.S. TV programme "The Late Show" on Tuesday. Asked by host Stephen Colbert whether he would return as James Bond, Craig responded: "Yes", to cheers from the audience. BREAKING NEWS: ?????????????? Daniel Craig, will you return as James Bond? - @StephenAtHome Yes - #DanielCraig #LSSC pic.twitter.com/FroXh2qsp4 — The Late Show (@colbertlateshow) August 16, 2017 × Craig has appeared four times as the spy with a taste for the martini: in "Casino Royale", "Quantum of Solace", "Skyfall" and "Spectre". Watch some best moments of Daniel Craig as James Bond with Adele's music playing in the background: Eon Productions, the company that runs the movie franchise, said on its website that the 25th Bond movie would be released in U.S. cinemas on Nov. 8, 2019, with a traditional early release in Britain and the rest of the world. However, this would certainly be the last time we will get to see Craig as James Bond. Answering to Stephen Colbert whether he would appear in any further Bond movies after that one, he said no: "I think this is it. I just want to go out on a high note and I can't wait," he said. (WION)

It's confirmed! Daniel Craig to return as James Bond

<p>Amid news stories of actors not respecting the work of their peers and elders these days, this one is sure to warm your hearts.</p>

<p>Shah Rukh Khan visited the veteran Bollywood actor Dilip Kumar yesterday and social media was flooded with messages of love and kindness. Saira Banu, Dilip Kumar&#39;s wife who was a prolific actress herself took to Twitter to share their intimate moments together. Shah Rukh can be seen hugging and kissing the legendary actor in photos that were shared:</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Message from Saira Banu: Sahab&#39;s mooh-bola beta-&quot;son&quot; <a href="https://twitter.com/iamsrk">@iamsrk</a> visited Sahab today. Sharing some photos of the evening. <a href="https://t.co/UHV8gzOB8v">pic.twitter.com/UHV8gzOB8v</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">2/ <a href="https://twitter.com/iamsrk">@iamsrk</a> visited Sahab this evening. Sahab&#39;s doing much better since return from the hospital. Shukar Allah. <a href="https://t.co/V2njs5swDM">pic.twitter.com/V2njs5swDM</a></p>
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<p>The iconic actor was <a href="http://www.wionews.com/south-asia/actor-dilip-kumar-discharged-from-mumbai-hospital-18780">discharged from hospital </a>on August 9 and Shah Rukh came to visit to check on his health.</p>

<p>Dilip Kumar&#39;s health became a <a href="http://www.wionews.com/south-asia/dilip-kumar-in-icu-condition-no-better-since-admission-hospital-source-18566">matter of concern</a> after he was struggling with several problems of&nbsp;dehydration, kidney dysfunction and urinary tract infection. After being admitted in the hospital for a week, Dilip Kumar returned home.&nbsp;</p>

<h1>Also Watch:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.wionews.com/photos/rise-of-indias-first-super-star-dilip-kumar-from-mughal-e-azam-to-karma-386">Rise &amp; Rise of India&#39;s first mega star Dilip Kumar</a></h1>

<p>Addressing his fans, his wife wrote:&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">4/ My gratitude to fans, friends for prayers, doctors for expert treatment, hospital staff n Sahab&#39;s personal attendants for all the care.</p>
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The 94-year-old legendary actor wasn't keeping well and came home after a week of being hospitalised

Amid news stories of actors not respecting the work of their peers and elders these days, this one is sure to warm your hearts. Shah Rukh Khan visited the veteran Bollywood actor Dilip Kumar yesterday and social media was flooded with messages of love and kindness. Saira Banu, Dilip Kumar's wife who was a prolific actress herself took to Twitter to share their intimate moments together. Shah Rukh can be seen hugging and kissing the legendary actor in photos that were shared: Message from Saira Banu: Sahab's mooh-bola beta-"son" @iamsrk visited Sahab today. Sharing some photos of the evening. pic.twitter.com/UHV8gzOB8v — Dilip Kumar (@TheDilipKumar) August 15, 2017 × 2/ @iamsrk visited Sahab this evening. Sahab's doing much better since return from the hospital. Shukar Allah. pic.twitter.com/V2njs5swDM — Dilip Kumar (@TheDilipKumar) August 15, 2017 × The iconic actor was discharged from hospital on August 9 and Shah Rukh came to visit to check on his health. Dilip Kumar's health became a matter of concern after he was struggling with several problems of dehydration, kidney dysfunction and urinary tract infection. After being admitted in the hospital for a week, Dilip Kumar returned home. Also Watch: Rise & Rise of India's first mega star Dilip Kumar Addressing his fans, his wife wrote: 3/ team has given the green signal to take Sahab home today. — Dilip Kumar (@TheDilipKumar) August 9, 2017 × 4/ My gratitude to fans, friends for prayers, doctors for expert treatment, hospital staff n Sahab's personal attendants for all the care. — Dilip Kumar (@TheDilipKumar) August 9, 2017 × (WION)

Shah Rukh Khan visits Dilip Kumar at his residence and we have a melting moment here

<p>Indian actor Shah Rukh Khan&rsquo;s TED Talk video is out.</p>

<p>SRK, as he is popularly referred to by the fans, spoke at TED Talks in Vancouver two weeks ago. The theme of the show was &lsquo;Future You&rsquo; and the actor was at his wittiest best.</p>

<p>Great with words, SRK&rsquo;s talk was all about love, compassion and unification of the world. He describes himself to the audience as: &quot;I sell dreams and I peddle love to millions of people back home in India, who assume that I am the best lover in the world.&quot;&nbsp;</p>

<p>&quot;I&#39;ve also been made to understand there are lots of you here who haven&#39;t seen my work, and I feel really sad for you. That doesn&#39;t take away from the fact that I&#39;m completely self-obsessed, as a movie star should be,&quot; SRK said.</p>

<p>The first Indian actor invited to speak at TED Talks, he gave the internet a lot to talk about and introspect. From perils of social media to how humanity is in general and how we should move ahead from here.</p>

<p>The actor also spoke about how disturbed his family is with the rumours that his youngest child AbRam is the &quot;love child&quot; of his eldest son Aryan.</p>

<p>&quot;Four years ago, my lovely wife Gauri and me decided to have a third child. It was claimed on the net that he was the love child of our first child who was 15 years old. Apparently, he had sown his wild oats with a girl while driving her car in Romania. And yeah, there was a fake video to go with it. And we were so disturbed as a family. My son, who is 19 now, even now when you say &quot;hello&quot; to him, he just turns around and says, &quot;But bro, I didn&#39;t even have a European driving license,&quot; SRK said.<br />
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<h3>Watch the full video:&nbsp;</h3>

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<p>SRK was last seen in the movie, Raees and is expected to host the Indian edition of TED Talks. He is also working on several film projects.&nbsp;</p>

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Shah Rukh Khan speaks at TED Talks and you have to watch

Indian actor Shah Rukh Khan’s TED Talk video is out. SRK, as he is popularly referred to by the fans, spoke at TED Talks in Vancouver two weeks ago. The theme of the show was ‘Future You’ and the actor was at his wittiest best. Great with words, SRK’s talk was all about love, compassion and unification of the world. He describes himself to the audience as: "I sell dreams and I peddle love to millions of people back home in India, who assume that I am the best lover in the world." "I've also been made to understand there are lots of you here who haven't seen my work, and I feel really sad for you. That doesn't take away from the fact that I'm completely self-obsessed, as a movie star should be," SRK said. The first Indian actor invited to speak at TED Talks, he gave the internet a lot to talk about and introspect. From perils of social media to how humanity is in general and how we should move ahead from here. The actor also spoke about how disturbed his family is with the rumours that his youngest child AbRam is the "love child" of his eldest son Aryan. "Four years ago, my lovely wife Gauri and me decided to have a third child. It was claimed on the net that he was the love child of our first child who was 15 years old. Apparently, he had sown his wild oats with a girl while driving her car in Romania. And yeah, there was a fake video to go with it. And we were so disturbed as a family. My son, who is 19 now, even now when you say "hello" to him, he just turns around and says, "But bro, I didn't even have a European driving license," SRK said. Watch the full video: SRK was last seen in the movie, Raees and is expected to host the Indian edition of TED Talks. He is also working on several film projects. (WION)

Shah Rukh Khan on peddling love, being a self-obsessed movie star

<p>On Sunday, the Central Reserve Paramilitary Force (CRPF) celebrated Valour Day&nbsp;to commemorate the battle of &quot;Sardar Post&#39;&#39;, which took place on the Gujarat-Pakistan border&nbsp;in 1965. Present at the event, Home Minister Rajnath Singh launched a web portal&nbsp;&ldquo;Bharat ke Veer&rdquo;, or &quot;Bravehearts of India&quot; in English, for the welfare of the Central Armed Police Force.</p>

<p>The Bharat ke Veer portal enables the general public to donate money towards the families of martyrs of CRPF. The portal will both work as a website and as a mobile application for ease of access. People can donate up to Rs 15 lakh (about $23,250) via the website.&nbsp;</p>

<h3>Also see: <a href="http://www.wionews.com/life-fun/national-film-awards-akshay-kumar-wins-best-actor-for-rustom-kaasav-named-best-picture-14288">Akshay wins Best Actor at National Film Awards</a></h3>

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<p>This idea was seeded by the Bollywood actor&nbsp;Akshay Kumar. Commenting on his idea he said, &ldquo;I am a soldier&#39;s son myself. While watching a documentary film, an idea came to mind that a website should be there for people who want to donate to the &#39;next of kin&#39;&nbsp;of the Central Armed Police Force and paramilitary forces soldiers. As I could donate to the soldiers&#39; families, many people also showed their eagerness to donate money, but didn&rsquo;t know how to go ahead. I think by this website anyone from anywhere now can donate to our soldiers.&rdquo;</p>

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<p>The website is technically supported by the National Informatics Centre&nbsp;and powered by the State Bank of India.</p>

<p>Akshay Kumar had also recently&nbsp;donated Rs 1.08 crore (about $167.300)&nbsp;to the families of the CRPF jawans, who lost their lives while fighting Maoists in Sukma, Chhattisgarh.</p>

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'Bharat ke Veer' lets the general public donate money to families of martyrs of India's central paramilitary forces

On Sunday, the Central Reserve Paramilitary Force (CRPF) celebrated Valour Day to commemorate the battle of "Sardar Post'', which took place on the Gujarat-Pakistan border in 1965. Present at the event, Home Minister Rajnath Singh launched a web portal “Bharat ke Veer”, or "Bravehearts of India" in English, for the welfare of the Central Armed Police Force. The Bharat ke Veer portal enables the general public to donate money towards the families of martyrs of CRPF. The portal will both work as a website and as a mobile application for ease of access. People can donate up to Rs 15 lakh (about $23,250) via the website. Also see: Akshay wins Best Actor at National Film Awards This idea was seeded by the Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar. Commenting on his idea he said, “I am a soldier's son myself. While watching a documentary film, an idea came to mind that a website should be there for people who want to donate to the 'next of kin' of the Central Armed Police Force and paramilitary forces soldiers. As I could donate to the soldiers' families, many people also showed their eagerness to donate money, but didn’t know how to go ahead. I think by this website anyone from anywhere now can donate to our soldiers.” Such an Honour to Garland the sacred soil of Sardar Post on #ValourDay. Launching my dream #BharatKeVeer as we speak!! Jai Hind A post shared by Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) on Apr 9, 2017 at 6:45am PDT × The website is technically supported by the National Informatics Centre and powered by the State Bank of India. Akshay Kumar had also recently donated Rs 1.08 crore (about $167.300) to the families of the CRPF jawans, who lost their lives while fighting Maoists in Sukma, Chhattisgarh. (WION)

Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar launches 'Bharat ke Veer' for Armed Forces

US actor John Malkovich took French daily <em>Le Monde</em> and two of its journalists to court on Friday for defamation over a report alleging that he held a secret Swiss bank account.<br />
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Dangerous Liaisons star Malkovich is suing the paper over two articles published in February about the tax evasion scheme run by British banking giant HSBC out of its Swiss affiliate.<br />
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Malkovich, 62, was among several celebrities listed by <em>Le Monde</em> among the &quot;elite tax evaders&quot; to have had a secret Swiss account between 2005 and 2007 - a claim Malkovich has rejected.<br />
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&quot;Not only did John Malkovich not defraud tax authorities&quot;, he &quot;never had an account with HSBC&quot;, Julia Minkowski, one of his lawyers, told a Paris court.<br />
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The only Swiss account he ever had was a securities portfolio with a bank that was later bought by HSBC, Minkowski added.<br />
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The actor had declared that account to US tax authorities before closing it on November 30, 1999, a month before the creation of HSBC&#39;s Swiss private banking arm, she said.<br />
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Herve Temime, another of the actor&#39;s lawyers, said <em>Le Monde</em>&#39;s linking of the actor to the Swissleaks revelations was &quot;shameful&quot;, calling his client a &quot;man of great integrity&quot;.<br />
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Prosecutor Annabelle Philippe rapped the two journalists who authored the report, and who were absent from the proceedings, for not having the &quot;decency to come and recognise the lack of professionalism of their investigation&quot;.<br />
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<em>Le Monde&#39;s</em> lawyer Christophe Bigot, for his part, accused Malkovich of &quot;creating a fuss&quot; despite having had an account &quot;in a discreet little bank in a country (that was) uncooperative&quot; with other countries on tax matters.<br />
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The court will rule on the case in October.<br />
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The Hollywood actor took two journalists to court for alleging he held a secret Swiss bank account

US actor John Malkovich took French daily Le Monde and two of its journalists to court on Friday for defamation over a report alleging that he held a secret Swiss bank account. Dangerous Liaisons star Malkovich is suing the paper over two articles published in February about the tax evasion scheme run by British banking giant HSBC out of its Swiss affiliate. Malkovich, 62, was among several celebrities listed by Le Monde among the "elite tax evaders" to have had a secret Swiss account between 2005 and 2007 - a claim Malkovich has rejected. "Not only did John Malkovich not defraud tax authorities", he "never had an account with HSBC", Julia Minkowski, one of his lawyers, told a Paris court. The only Swiss account he ever had was a securities portfolio with a bank that was later bought by HSBC, Minkowski added. The actor had declared that account to US tax authorities before closing it on November 30, 1999, a month before the creation of HSBC's Swiss private banking arm, she said. Herve Temime, another of the actor's lawyers, said Le Monde's linking of the actor to the Swissleaks revelations was "shameful", calling his client a "man of great integrity". Prosecutor Annabelle Philippe rapped the two journalists who authored the report, and who were absent from the proceedings, for not having the "decency to come and recognise the lack of professionalism of their investigation". Le Monde's lawyer Christophe Bigot, for his part, accused Malkovich of "creating a fuss" despite having had an account "in a discreet little bank in a country (that was) uncooperative" with other countries on tax matters. The court will rule on the case in October. (AFP)

John Malkovich a 'man of integrity', French court told lawyer in defamation case

A&nbsp;Pakistani actor has been banned from hosting a popular Ramzan TV show by the country&#39;s media regulator for allegedly violating its &quot;code of conduct&quot; by promoting controversial religious and sectarian views.<br />
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The&nbsp;Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) said it banned Hamza Ali Abbasi from hosting the show after receiving numerous complaints from viewers over the show&#39;s controversial content which it claimed violated the media regulator&#39;s &quot;code of conduct.&quot;<br />
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Abbasi surprised the&nbsp;Pakistani audience by speaking against the oppression of the minority, the Ahmadis, on his show Ishq-e-Ramazan.<br />
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Abbasi also promised to have open discussions on his show on the country&#39;s controversial blasphemy laws and the government&#39;s decision to declare the minority Qadiani sect as non-Muslims.<br />
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The?country's media regulatory authority banned actor Hamza Ali Abbasi for allegedly voicing sectarian views on the television show

A Pakistani actor has been banned from hosting a popular Ramzan TV show by the country's media regulator for allegedly violating its "code of conduct" by promoting controversial religious and sectarian views. The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) said it banned Hamza Ali Abbasi from hosting the show after receiving numerous complaints from viewers over the show's controversial content which it claimed violated the media regulator's "code of conduct." Abbasi surprised the Pakistani audience by speaking against the oppression of the minority, the Ahmadis, on his show Ishq-e-Ramazan. Abbasi also promised to have open discussions on his show on the country's controversial blasphemy laws and the government's decision to declare the minority Qadiani sect as non-Muslims. (PTI)

Pakistani?actor banned from hosting Ramzan TV show for promoting controversial religious views

Darsheel Safary, who kissed stardom at the tender age of nine in Aamir Khan starrer &#39;Taare Zameen Par&#39;, feels coming back to the film industry will not be yet another fight for him.<br />
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&quot;My comeback will not be a different fight, as I have not been that away from the industry. I have done shows, events, theatres and even reality shows. I have done small things once in a year so that the people remember there is someone called Darsheel Safary,&quot; he told ANI on the sidelines of day one of India Kids Fashion Week.<br />
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&quot;So, I have not secluded myself. So that way, once I comeback, if people like what you are doing then they will just like it,&quot; he added. Darsheel, now 19-year-old, was also seen in some other projects like &#39;Midnight&#39;s Children, &#39;Zokkomon,&#39; and reality show &#39;Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 5&#39;, besides others.<br />
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When asked about his future plans, Darsheel said, &quot;I want to try everything out and finally do what I love. But it is acting for sure. Whatever you see me doing in future is in this industry only.&quot; &nbsp;Donning a cool casual avatar in blue colored vacation style T-Shirt with a cool blue pair of jeans, Darsheel was in Gurugram on June 18 to walk for leading apparel brand MAX&#39;s spring summer collection. Sharing his experience of walking the ramp, he said, &quot;It was brilliant. I had a lot of fun. I went back to my childhood days as they played Bum Bum Bole (on the ramp). I felt like a kid and even it feels good to be around with kids.&quot;<br />
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Darsheel, now 19-year-old, was also seen in some other projects like Midnight's Children, Zokkomon, and reality show Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa

Darsheel Safary, who kissed stardom at the tender age of nine in Aamir Khan starrer 'Taare Zameen Par', feels coming back to the film industry will not be yet another fight for him. "My comeback will not be a different fight, as I have not been that away from the industry. I have done shows, events, theatres and even reality shows. I have done small things once in a year so that the people remember there is someone called Darsheel Safary," he told ANI on the sidelines of day one of India Kids Fashion Week. "So, I have not secluded myself. So that way, once I comeback, if people like what you are doing then they will just like it," he added. Darsheel, now 19-year-old, was also seen in some other projects like 'Midnight's Children, 'Zokkomon,' and reality show 'Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 5', besides others. When asked about his future plans, Darsheel said, "I want to try everything out and finally do what I love. But it is acting for sure. Whatever you see me doing in future is in this industry only." Donning a cool casual avatar in blue colored vacation style T-Shirt with a cool blue pair of jeans, Darsheel was in Gurugram on June 18 to walk for leading apparel brand MAX's spring summer collection. Sharing his experience of walking the ramp, he said, "It was brilliant. I had a lot of fun. I went back to my childhood days as they played Bum Bum Bole (on the ramp). I felt like a kid and even it feels good to be around with kids." (ANI)

Indian Actor Darsheel Safary says film comeback will be easy

<p>Actor Mark Salling, who had a supporting role as a high school athlete-turned-singer in the TV series &quot;Glee,&quot; was indicted on Friday on charges of receiving and possessing child pornography, officials said.</p>

<p>The 33-year-old Salling agreed to turn himself in on June 3 to face the charges filed in federal court in Los Angeles, the U.S. Attorney&#39;s Office for the region said in a statement.</p>

<p>Representatives for Salling, a Los Angeles resident, and his attorney, did not immediately return calls.</p>

<p>The federal charges against the Texas-born Salling for receipt and possession of child pornography stem from his arrest by Los Angeles police and federal agents on Dec. 29, 2015. He was released on bail of $20,000 and was initially expected to be charged in Los Angeles County court.</p>

<p>But after investigators realized the &quot;scope of the collection&quot; of child porn they had uncovered, the case was handed over to federal prosecutors, the U.S. Attorney&#39;s Office said.</p>

<p>&quot;The traditional stereotype about the kinds of people who commit child sexual exploitation crimes simply doesn&#39;t dovetail with reality,&quot; Joseph Macias, a special agent in charge for the Department of Homeland Security, said in a statement on the filing of the charges.</p>

<p>Macias added that child pornography suspects can be of &quot;all ages and from all walks of life.&quot;</p>

<p>Salling&#39;s arrest came after investigators received a tip that he was in possession of child porn, Los Angeles police said in a statement at the time.</p>

<p>A laptop, a hard drive and a mobile flash drive from Salling&#39;s home contained thousands of images and videos of child pornography, and investigators continue to review the material, federal prosecutors said.</p>

<p>In the meantime, the charges against the actor center on a still image and three videos of child pornography depicting young girls, the statement said. The two charges each carry a maximum sentence of 20 years in federal prison.</p>

<p>Salling on the Fox television show &quot;Glee,&quot; which ran from 2009 to 2015, played Puck, a bully and a football player who shows a softer side when he joins the glee club at his high school.</p>

<p>Before that show, Salling had a number of smaller roles, including a part in 1996 horror film &quot;Children of the Corn IV: The Gathering.&quot;</p>


Actor Mark Salling, who had a supporting role as a high school athlete-turned-singer in the TV series "Glee," was indicted on Friday on charges of receiving and possessing child pornography, officials said. The 33-year-old Salling agreed to turn himself in on June 3 to face the charges filed in federal court in Los Angeles, the U.S. Attorney's Office for the region said in a statement.

Actor Mark Salling, who had a supporting role as a high school athlete-turned-singer in the TV series "Glee," was indicted on Friday on charges of receiving and possessing child pornography, officials said. The 33-year-old Salling agreed to turn himself in on June 3 to face the charges filed in federal court in Los Angeles, the U.S. Attorney's Office for the region said in a statement. Representatives for Salling, a Los Angeles resident, and his attorney, did not immediately return calls. The federal charges against the Texas-born Salling for receipt and possession of child pornography stem from his arrest by Los Angeles police and federal agents on Dec. 29, 2015. He was released on bail of $20,000 and was initially expected to be charged in Los Angeles County court. But after investigators realized the "scope of the collection" of child porn they had uncovered, the case was handed over to federal prosecutors, the U.S. Attorney's Office said. "The traditional stereotype about the kinds of people who commit child sexual exploitation crimes simply doesn't dovetail with reality," Joseph Macias, a special agent in charge for the Department of Homeland Security, said in a statement on the filing of the charges. Macias added that child pornography suspects can be of "all ages and from all walks of life." Salling's arrest came after investigators received a tip that he was in possession of child porn, Los Angeles police said in a statement at the time. A laptop, a hard drive and a mobile flash drive from Salling's home contained thousands of images and videos of child pornography, and investigators continue to review the material, federal prosecutors said. In the meantime, the charges against the actor center on a still image and three videos of child pornography depicting young girls, the statement said. The two charges each carry a maximum sentence of 20 years in federal prison. Salling on the Fox television show "Glee," which ran from 2009 to 2015, played Puck, a bully and a football player who shows a softer side when he joins the glee club at his high school. Before that show, Salling had a number of smaller roles, including a part in 1996 horror film "Children of the Corn IV: The Gathering."

'Glee' star Mark Salling indicted on federal child porn charges

Actor Michael Jace, best known for his role as a policeman on the TV drama &quot;The Shield,&quot; was convicted by a jury on Tuesday of second-degree murder for fatally shooting his wife in 2014 in front of the couple&#39;s two children at their Los Angeles home.<br />
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Jace, 53, faces a sentence of 40 years to life in prison when he is sentenced on June 10.<br />
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The actor was upset that his wife, April Jace, wanted a divorce when he shot her once in the back and twice more in the legs on May 19, 2014, the Los Angeles County District Attorney`s Office said in a statement.<br />
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He then called authorities and reported that he had shot his wife, prosecutors said. The couple`s sons, ages 8 and 5 at the time, watched the killing in the family`s South Los Angeles home, prosecutors said. She was 40 years old when she was slain.<br />
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Prosecutors had asked jurors to find Jace guilty of first-degree murder, which involves premeditation, Los Angeles County District Attorney`s Office spokesman Greg Risling said. But the jury in Los Angeles Superior Court instead found Jace guilty of second-degree murder, an intentional killing that was not premeditated.&nbsp;<br />
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Jace`s attorneys acknowledged in court that he shot his wife.&nbsp;<br />
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&quot;Our entire goal was to show this was not a case of premeditation, and we achieved that goal,&quot; Jace`s attorney, Jamon Hicks, said in an email. &quot;This was a very smart and intelligent jury who deliberated and considered the evidence. They were not just moved by emotion but by the evidence.&quot;<br />
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The jury of six women and six men began deliberations late on Friday and resumed on Tuesday morning, spending two hours considering the case before reaching the verdict, prosecutors said.&nbsp;<br />
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The jury found Jace used a handgun in the crime, a special circumstance that increases his minimum prison time by 25 years beyond the minimum term for second-degree murder, Risling said.<br />
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Jace is best known for portraying police officer Julien Lowe, a religious Christian conflicted about his homosexuality, on the FX cable drama &quot;The Shield&quot; that ran from 2002 to 2008.<br />
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Aside from &quot;The Shield,&quot; Jace had small parts in the films &quot;Forrest Gump,&quot; &quot;Boogie Nights&quot; and &quot;Planet of the Apes&quot; as well as various supporting roles on television in the past two decades. He filed for Chapter 13 bankruptcy protection in 2011.

Actor Michael Jace, best known for his role as a policeman on the TV drama "The Shield," was convicted by a jury on Tuesday of second-degree murder for fatally shooting his wife in 2014 in front of the couple`s two children at their Los Angeles home.

Actor Michael Jace, best known for his role as a policeman on the TV drama "The Shield," was convicted by a jury on Tuesday of second-degree murder for fatally shooting his wife in 2014 in front of the couple's two children at their Los Angeles home. Jace, 53, faces a sentence of 40 years to life in prison when he is sentenced on June 10. The actor was upset that his wife, April Jace, wanted a divorce when he shot her once in the back and twice more in the legs on May 19, 2014, the Los Angeles County District Attorney`s Office said in a statement. He then called authorities and reported that he had shot his wife, prosecutors said. The couple`s sons, ages 8 and 5 at the time, watched the killing in the family`s South Los Angeles home, prosecutors said. She was 40 years old when she was slain. Prosecutors had asked jurors to find Jace guilty of first-degree murder, which involves premeditation, Los Angeles County District Attorney`s Office spokesman Greg Risling said. But the jury in Los Angeles Superior Court instead found Jace guilty of second-degree murder, an intentional killing that was not premeditated. Jace`s attorneys acknowledged in court that he shot his wife. "Our entire goal was to show this was not a case of premeditation, and we achieved that goal," Jace`s attorney, Jamon Hicks, said in an email. "This was a very smart and intelligent jury who deliberated and considered the evidence. They were not just moved by emotion but by the evidence." The jury of six women and six men began deliberations late on Friday and resumed on Tuesday morning, spending two hours considering the case before reaching the verdict, prosecutors said. The jury found Jace used a handgun in the crime, a special circumstance that increases his minimum prison time by 25 years beyond the minimum term for second-degree murder, Risling said. Jace is best known for portraying police officer Julien Lowe, a religious Christian conflicted about his homosexuality, on the FX cable drama "The Shield" that ran from 2002 to 2008. Aside from "The Shield," Jace had small parts in the films "Forrest Gump," "Boogie Nights" and "Planet of the Apes" as well as various supporting roles on television in the past two decades. He filed for Chapter 13 bankruptcy protection in 2011.

Actor Michael Jace of TV''s ''The Shield'' convicted of murdering wife

Thailand on Wednesday jailed a country singer and political activist for 7-1/2 years, on grounds of insulting the monarchy in a public speech made three years ago.<br />
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The conviction swells a list of prosecutions pushed by Thailand`s military - the self-designated protectors of the monarchy - after it seized power in a coup two years ago.<br />
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The junta has a zero-tolerance approach to criticism of the monarchy, making use of a draconian lese-majeste law that prescribes a prison term of up to 15 years for each offence.<br />
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Thanat Thanawatcharanon, known by his stage name of Tom Dundee, gave waiting media the thumbs-up as he arrived at court on Wednesday, wearing an orange prison uniform.<br />
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&quot;The sentence is much longer than we expected,&quot; said his lawyer, Saovalux Po-Ngam. &quot;We can lodge an appeal within a month but have to discuss first whether we will. In my personal view, the law should be scrapped, because the sentences are too long.&quot;<br />
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Sentences for royal insults have become increasingly harsh under the junta, and one offender was jailed for a record 30 years in 2015.<br />
Thanat, who has been in prison since his arrest in 2014, had previously denied the charges but confessed in a sudden about-face in court on Monday.<br />
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Confessing to a lese-majeste crime is routine practice in Thailand, where the accused often plead guilty in hopes of a more lenient sentence.<br />
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Prosecutors said Thanat made defamatory comments against the monarchy during a 2013 speech to `red shirt` activists at a political rally in the capital, Bangkok.<br />
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He was arrested and charged in July 2014, following pressure by an ultra royalist group on Thailand`s Department of Special Investigation to prosecute Thanat.<br />
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For much of the past decade, Thailand has been divided along political lines between the mostly rural-based red shirt movement and the royalist-military establishment in the capital and south.<br />
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Ailing King Bhumibol Adulyadej, 88, is revered by Thais who see him as a keystone of Thailand`s identity.

Thailand on Wednesday jailed a country singer and political activist for 7-1/2 years, on grounds of insulting the monarchy in a public speech made three years ago.

Thailand on Wednesday jailed a country singer and political activist for 7-1/2 years, on grounds of insulting the monarchy in a public speech made three years ago. The conviction swells a list of prosecutions pushed by Thailand`s military - the self-designated protectors of the monarchy - after it seized power in a coup two years ago. The junta has a zero-tolerance approach to criticism of the monarchy, making use of a draconian lese-majeste law that prescribes a prison term of up to 15 years for each offence. Thanat Thanawatcharanon, known by his stage name of Tom Dundee, gave waiting media the thumbs-up as he arrived at court on Wednesday, wearing an orange prison uniform. "The sentence is much longer than we expected," said his lawyer, Saovalux Po-Ngam. "We can lodge an appeal within a month but have to discuss first whether we will. In my personal view, the law should be scrapped, because the sentences are too long." Sentences for royal insults have become increasingly harsh under the junta, and one offender was jailed for a record 30 years in 2015. Thanat, who has been in prison since his arrest in 2014, had previously denied the charges but confessed in a sudden about-face in court on Monday. Confessing to a lese-majeste crime is routine practice in Thailand, where the accused often plead guilty in hopes of a more lenient sentence. Prosecutors said Thanat made defamatory comments against the monarchy during a 2013 speech to `red shirt` activists at a political rally in the capital, Bangkok. He was arrested and charged in July 2014, following pressure by an ultra royalist group on Thailand`s Department of Special Investigation to prosecute Thanat. For much of the past decade, Thailand has been divided along political lines between the mostly rural-based red shirt movement and the royalist-military establishment in the capital and south. Ailing King Bhumibol Adulyadej, 88, is revered by Thais who see him as a keystone of Thailand`s identity.

Thailand jails country singer for seven years in royal insult case

<p>Actor Mark Salling, who had a supporting role as a high school athlete-turned-singer in the TV series &quot;Glee,&quot; was indicted on Friday on charges of receiving and possessing child pornography, officials said.</p>

<p>The 33-year-old Salling agreed to turn himself in on June 3 to face the charges filed in federal court in Los Angeles, the U.S. Attorney&#39;s Office for the region said in a statement.</p>

<p>Representatives for Salling, a Los Angeles resident, and his attorney, did not immediately return calls.</p>

<p>The federal charges against the Texas-born Salling for receipt and possession of child pornography stem from his arrest by Los Angeles police and federal agents on Dec. 29, 2015. He was released on bail of $20,000 and was initially expected to be charged in Los Angeles County court.</p>

<p>But after investigators realized the &quot;scope of the collection&quot; of child porn they had uncovered, the case was handed over to federal prosecutors, the U.S. Attorney&#39;s Office said.</p>

<p>&quot;The traditional stereotype about the kinds of people who commit child sexual exploitation crimes simply doesn&#39;t dovetail with reality,&quot; Joseph Macias, a special agent in charge for the Department of Homeland Security, said in a statement on the filing of the charges.</p>

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Macias added that child pornography suspects can be of &quot;all ages and from all walks of life.&quot;</p>

<p>Salling&#39;s arrest came after investigators received a tip that he was in possession of child porn, Los Angeles police said in a statement at the time.</p>

<p>A laptop, a hard drive and a mobile flash drive from Salling&#39;s home contained thousands of images and videos of child pornography, and investigators continue to review the material, federal prosecutors said.</p>

<p>In the meantime, the charges against the actor center on a still image and three videos of child pornography depicting young girls, the statement said. The two charges each carry a maximum sentence of 20 years in federal prison.<br />
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Mark Salling, best known for his role in the musical comedy series Glee, was indicted on child pornography charges <a href="https://t.co/cy6IUFUkQy">https://t.co/cy6IUFUkQy</a></p>
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<p>Salling on the Fox television show &quot;Glee,&quot; which ran from 2009 to 2015, played Puck, a bully and a football player who shows a softer side when he joins the glee club at his high school.</p>

<p>Before that show, Salling had a number of smaller roles, including a part in 1996 horror film &quot;Children of the Corn IV: The Gathering.&quot;</p>


A laptop, a hard drive and a mobile flash drive from actor's home contained thousands of images and videos of child pornography

Actor Mark Salling, who had a supporting role as a high school athlete-turned-singer in the TV series "Glee," was indicted on Friday on charges of receiving and possessing child pornography, officials said. The 33-year-old Salling agreed to turn himself in on June 3 to face the charges filed in federal court in Los Angeles, the U.S. Attorney's Office for the region said in a statement. Representatives for Salling, a Los Angeles resident, and his attorney, did not immediately return calls. The federal charges against the Texas-born Salling for receipt and possession of child pornography stem from his arrest by Los Angeles police and federal agents on Dec. 29, 2015. He was released on bail of $20,000 and was initially expected to be charged in Los Angeles County court. But after investigators realized the "scope of the collection" of child porn they had uncovered, the case was handed over to federal prosecutors, the U.S. Attorney's Office said. "The traditional stereotype about the kinds of people who commit child sexual exploitation crimes simply doesn't dovetail with reality," Joseph Macias, a special agent in charge for the Department of Homeland Security, said in a statement on the filing of the charges. In the meantime, the charges against the actor center on a still image and three videos of child pornography depicting young girls, the statement said. The two charges each carry a maximum sentence of 20 years in federal prison. Macias added that child pornography suspects can be of "all ages and from all walks of life." Salling's arrest came after investigators received a tip that he was in possession of child porn, Los Angeles police said in a statement at the time. A laptop, a hard drive and a mobile flash drive from Salling's home contained thousands of images and videos of child pornography, and investigators continue to review the material, federal prosecutors said. In the meantime, the charges against the actor center on a still image and three videos of child pornography depicting young girls, the statement said. The two charges each carry a maximum sentence of 20 years in federal prison. Mark Salling, best known for his role in the musical comedy series Glee, was indicted on child pornography charges https://t.co/cy6IUFUkQy — Rappler (@rapplerdotcom) May 28, 2016 Salling on the Fox television show "Glee," which ran from 2009 to 2015, played Puck, a bully and a football player who shows a softer side when he joins the glee club at his high school. Before that show, Salling had a number of smaller roles, including a part in 1996 horror film "Children of the Corn IV: The Gathering."

`Glee` actor Mark Salling indicted for child porn

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