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Tortured Ethiopian maid undergoes cosmetic surgery

April 4, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

Amira Agarib An Ethiopian maid who was allegedly tortured and burnt by a Morrocan woman has undergone cosmetic surgery at Al Qasimi Hospital. The 23-year-old had many burns on her body when she was brought to the hospital, where she … read more »

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Sudanese Conjoined twins separated by Great Ormond Street doctors

September 18, 2011 by benim

Twins who were born joined at the head have been successfully separated by a team of British doctors. Baby girls Rital and Ritag Gaboura, who are 11 months old, were separated on 15 August after four operations at Great Ormond … read more »

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Child Becomes Latest Victim Of Gaddafi Legacy

September 4, 2011 by benim

Suddenly a vehicle screeched to a halt in front of Tripoli’s central hospital and we heard a woman’s screams as a young boy was rushed past us in the arms of a group of men and carried into the emergency … read more »

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How could any granny of 83 risk her life for bigger breasts?

August 18, 2011 by benim

My granddaughter Sadie has a wry and perceptive outlook on life; particularly for a four-year-old. I was skipping along the pavement with her the other day when she paused to remark: ‘Grandma, you’re like a little child in an old … read more »

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20-year-old Aderotimi died after illegal buttock enhancement injection

February 11, 2011 by benim

‘Unlicensed medical practitioner’ sought for administering silicone injection which killed Claudia Aderotimi Transgender woman suspect ‘well known’ in Philadelphia and believed to have had similar procedure during sex change Tip off came after police raided home of ‘fixer’ in New … read more »

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Aretha Franklin says surgery ‘highly successful’

December 2, 2010 by benim

Soul singer Aretha Franklin underwent a “highly successful” surgery on Thursday for an undisclosed health problem, the “Queen of Soul” said in a statement released by her spokeswoman. In early November, Franklin, 68 and a multiple Grammy Award winner, canceled … read more »

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Michael Jackson was addicted to plastic surgery, his mother says – Video

November 10, 2010 by benim

Michael Jackson’s mother has admitted he was addicted to plastic surgery. Katherine Jackson spoke frankly about her late son’s obsession with changing his looks, saying he first turned to plastic surgery because he didn’t want skin condition Vitiligo to leave … read more »

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