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Sheen left terrified by Jackson’s interrogation in movie scene

Washington, Jan 21 (ANI): Welsh actor Michael Sheen has revealed that he was left terrified by Samuel L. Jackson's interrogating tactics on the sets of his new movie, especially when the latter enjoyed it thoroughly.

The two are starring in the upcoming thriller Unthinkable, where Sheen plays the role of a terrorist suspect and Jackson the cop who has to interrogate him.

Sheen, who was shackled and semi-naked during the torture scenes, was left with a lasting physical impression, after Jackson, who became a little too over eager, sliced his finger open.

Malaysian hard-line Islamists call for ban on R&B star Rihanna

Malaysian hard-line Islamists call for ban on R&B star RihannaKuala Lumpur - Malaysia's hardline opposition Islamic party has called for a ban on Grammy award winner and R&B star Rihanna's concert, due to be held in the capital city next month, a party official and news reports said Wednesday.

Rihanna, whose hits include Umbrella and Disturbia, is scheduled to perform in Kuala Lumpur on February 13 as part of her Good Girl Gone Bad world tour.

Russians Believe Obama will improve Moscow-Washington ties

Moscow, Jan. 21: Lots of Russians believe that under President Obama, U. S.-Russia relations in the post-Cold War scenario should pick up.

"After Barack Obama becomes president, he should establish better contacts and improve ties with Russia," CBS quoted Maxim, a young boy from the Russian city of Yaroslavl, as saying.

"I would advise President Obama to telephone our President Medvedev and arrange a meeting between them," adds Vitaly, also from Yaroslavl.

Russian officials have recently been talking most favorably of the future of the bilateral relations, significantly toning down their anti-American rhetoric which has for years been Moscow''s trademark in foreign relations.

Ronaldo says Manchester United is my home

London, Jan. 21 : Portuguese striker Cristiano Ronaldo has insisted that his future is at Manchester United.

Ronaldo, 23, said: "I'm very happy at Manchester United. I am at home here.

"For all I have achieved and won, for the friendships I have made with supporters and the United family - I've been very well treated by everyone. I feel this is a very beautiful cycle in my career that I will always remember," he added.

Symonds to make a comeback in club cricket

Symonds to make a comeback in club cricketMelbourne, Jan. 21: Australian all rounder Andrew Symonds has been cleared to make his comeback from a knee injury this weekend - for club side Gold Coast.

Symonds, who underwent knee surgery after struggling through the Boxing Day Test against South Africa, returns to Queensland training tomorrow morning before suiting up for the Dolphins against Redlands on Saturday.

If he comes through that match unscathed, Symonds, 33, is in with a chance of playing for the Bulls in next week''s Sheffield Shield match against the Western Australia.

Philippine leader appoints new presidential peace adviser

Manila - Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo appointed a new peace adviser Wednesday to boost her government's efforts to revive stalled peace talks with communist and Muslim rebel groups.

Executive secretary Eduardo Ermita said Arroyo named former police chief Avelino Razon as the new presidential peace adviser, replacing former armed forces chief Hermogenes Esperon.

Peace talks between the government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF), the largest Muslim rebel group, was stalled in August 2008 after the Supreme Court stopped the signing of a key territory agreement.

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