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Farrelly brothers to bring ‘Three Stooges’ to big screen

Washington, Nov 5 : Farrelly brothers are set to bring retro comedy ‘Three Stooges’ to the big screen in November 2009.

While casting is underway, the MGM studios have already set the release date for the new incarnations of Larry, Moe and Curly.

"The Three Stooges are a timeless staple of comedy and when we heard what the Farrellys had in mind we knew it was time for Larry, Moe and Curly to return to the big screen," Zap2it quoted MGM Chairman Mary Parent, as saying.

Farrelly Brothers Bobby and Peter have written their Stooges film as an as an origin story for Larry, Moe and Curly.

Bhutan, world's youngest democracy, set for coronation bash

Bhutan FlagNew Delhi - There is excitement in the air in Thimphu, capital of the tiny Himalayan nation of Bhutan, as it prepares for the coronation of its fifth king - the 28-year-old Oxford-educated Jigme Khesar Namgyal Wangchuk on Thursday.

"The mood is festive. Everybody is getting ready. The lights are up as are the flags," Khandu-om Dorji, special programme officer in the Bhutanese prime minister's office said over telephone

Moroccan king stresses Obama's "high human qualities"

Rabat, Morocco  - Morocco's King Mohammed VI on Wednesday congratulated US president-elect Barack Obama, praising his "high human qualities" and political capacity.

Albania welcomes Obama as world's top leader

Barack ObamaTirana, Albania  - The United States "will remain the leader" in resolving the world's crises and promoting democracy when president-elect Barack Obama takes power in January, Albanian President Bamir Topi said Wednesday.

Topi congratulated Obama on his victory in Tuesday's election, calling it a "lesson in democracy" and "a historic day for America."

OPEC crude price falls to 57.77 dollars

OPECVienna - The price for crude oil produced by the Organization of

Palestinian, Israeli leaders congratulate Obama

Israel-PalestineJerusalem, Ramallah  - Israeli and Palestinian leaders welcomed Wednesday the victory of Barack Obama in the US presidential election, with Israeli Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni calling it a "badge of honour" and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas urging him to get involved in the peace process "immediately."

"President Abbas looks forward to working with the new US administration to speed up the work and push the peace process forward," his spokesman Nabil Abu Rudeineh told the official Palestinian Wafa news agency from Budapest, where Abbas is visiting.

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