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Obama considering 16 to 23-months Iraq withdrawal plan

Obama considering 16 to 23-months Iraq withdrawal planWashington, Feb 7: The Obama Administration is weighing three different military options for withdrawing troops from Iraq, including the possibility of breaking Barcak Obama's campaign pledge of a pullout within 16 months, a senior US official has said.

One of the options is along the lines of Obama'''s campaign pledge of 16 months, and the Joint Chiefs of Staff have drawn up what that would entail, FOX News reported.

Jennifer Hudson will sing surprise duet at Grammy party

Jennifer HudsonWashington, Feb 7 : American actress Jennifer Hudson is set to perform a "surprise duet" at a Grammy party honouring music exec Clive Davis on February 7 in Los Angeles.

Hudson, 27, had sung at the Super Bowl on February 1, and Davis revealed that she will be performing a surprise duet "that people won''t see elsewhere."

Celtics get second wind, blow past Knicks

NBALos Angeles - Emotionally drained and physically fatigued, the Boston Celtics got their second wind and blew past their opponents.

Paul Pierce scored 26 points, Ray Allen added 22 and the defending NBA Champion Celtics pulled away for a 110-100 victory over the New York Knicks on Friday night.

"It was a big win," Pierce said. "I thought we were mentally and physically drained coming into this game, especially after the tough loss. It took us a while, but this team continues to find ways to win."

American Idol’s ‘Bikini Girl’ receives ‘Playboy offer’

Katrina DarrellWashington, Feb 7 : American Idol contender Katrina Darrell also known as `Bikini Girl' has revealed after she was ousted from the show that she has been contacted by Playboy.

Darrell further stated that she has been receiving offers from other places too, with the men's magazine being one of them to show an interest in her after her departure from the show on February 4.

"[I've had] a lot of different offers like Vegas promotion offers. Of course Playboy has called," the NBC quoted her as telling Access Hollywood's Tony Potts on February 5.

All eyes on Biden as world leaders debate European security

Joe BidenMunich - World leaders were looking for an insight into the new US administration's foreign policy Saturday as US Vice-President Joe Biden was set to address a VIP debate on issues ranging from NATO enlargement to Russian proposals for a new security treaty.

Biden was set to close a debate entitled "The future of European security" at the prestigious Munich Security Conference, which has gathered some 350 top politicians from around the world.

Fans defend Phelps after marijuana scandal

Michael PhelpsNew York, Feb 7 : Fans of Michael Phelps have come out in defence of the ace swimmer who's under fire for pot puffing.

The pics published in Britain''s News of the World, showing the eight times Olympic gold medallist using a bong, were taken in November at a University of South Carolina house party.

USA Swimming barred the 23-year-old star for three months, while Kellogg, the food company, announced that it would not renew its contract with swimming sensation when their deal expires at the end of February.

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