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Nobel laureate launches political party in Nigeria (AFP)

Social critic, professor Wole Soyinka, speaks at the inauguration of his political party, the Democratic Front for a People's Federation (DFPF), in Lagos. Soyinka said he wanted to take aim at corruption and give hope to young voters.(AFP/Utuk Bassey)AFP – Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka launched a new political party Saturday in Nigeria ahead of upcoming presidential elections, saying he wanted to take aim at corruption and give hope to young voters.

Fans charged 690USD for Jimmy Page book (AFP)

A leather and silk-bound photographic autobiography by Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page -- seen here in January -- will go on sale later this month for a hefty 445 pounds (540 euros, 690 dollars).(AFP/Frederic J. Brown)AFP – A leather and silk-bound photographic autobiography by Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page will go on sale later this month for a hefty 445 pounds (540 euros, 690 dollars).

Dutch painter and Cobra co-founder Corneille dies (Reuters)

Reuters – The Dutch painter Corneille, co-founder of the avant-garde Cobra movement, died on Sunday at the age of 88, the Dutch Cobra museum said on Sunday.

Stranded actor Paul Hogan in Australia tax deal (Reuters)

Reuters – Actor Paul Hogan, star of the “Crocodile Dundee” movies, has struck a deal with Australia’s tax office which will allow him to return home to his family in Los Angeles, his lawyer said on Friday.