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A ring-tailed lemur kisses the cub at a zoo in Hefei, capital of east China's Anhui Province, March 27, 2008. The cub was born on March 24

The cub, held by its mother, leans on its mother's bosom at a zoo in Hefei, capital of east China's Anhui Province, March 27, 2008. The young ring-tailed lemur was born on March 24

The United Nations has signed a six-year lease to occupy 460,000 square feet of office space at a building in Midtown Manhattan as part of its renovation of the landmark UN Headquarters in New York, UN spokesperson Michele Montas announced Wednesday.

Montas told reporters at the daily briefing that this contract, signed between the world body and TAG 380, which is a subsidiary of Solow Management Corporation, will provide temporary space for the majority of UN staff members who will be relocated during the upcoming renovation of UN Headquarters under the Capital Master Plan (CMP).


File photo taken on Sept. 18, 2007 shows the United Nations Secretarial Building in New York, the United States. The United Nations will begin its renovation of the UN Headquarters complex in New York in early May, the first such work since the U.N. headquarters was built in 1950s, UN spokesperson Michele Montas announced Wednesday.
She added that the United Nations will begin work on the first construction phase of the CMP, for a temporary conference building on the North Lawn, in early May.
The lease agreement regarding the building at 380 Madison Avenue is one of several leases which the UN has concluded in recent months as it seeks temporary office space for some of its staff during the renovation process, known as the CMP.
The CMP -- a five-year, 1.9 billion U.S. dollars overhaul -- aims to bring the five-decade old secretariat and adjacent buildings, which are plagued by leaks, safety violations and outdated systems, up to code and to high standards of efficiency and environmental sustainability.

The UN. General Assembly approved in December a series of proposals to speed up the much-need renovation of the UN Headquarters complex, backing Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon's proposals to accelerate the overhaul of the antiquated complex in New York, which he presented to member states in an October report.


File photo taken on Sept. 28, 2007 shows the United Nations General Assembly Hall in New York, the United States. The United Nations will begin its renovation of the UN Headquarters complex in New York in early May, the first such work since the U.N. headquarters was built in 1950s, UN spokesperson Michele Montas announced वेद्नेस्दय.

File photo taken on July 3, 2007 shows the United Nations Security Council Chamber in New York, the United States. The United Nations will begin its renovation of the UN Headquarters complex in New York in early May, the first such work since the U.N. headquarters was built in 1950s, UN spokesperson Michele Montas announced Wednesday

U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Senator Hillary Clinton (L) and her daughter Chelsea Clinton (R) attend a campaign event at the Constitution Hall in Washington D.C., the United States, March 26, 2008

U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Senator Hillary Clinton (front, L) and her daughter Chelsea Clinton (front, R) attend a campaign event at the Constitution Hall in Washington D.C., the United States, March 26, 2008

U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Senator Hillary Clinton (front) speaks during a campaign event at the Constitution Hall in Washington D.C., the United States, March 26, 2008

U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Senator Hillary Clinton (L) speaks during a campaign event at the Constitution Hall in Washington D.C., the United States, March 26, 2008

U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Senator Hillary Clinton (front,L) greets supporters during a campaign event at the Constitution Hall in Washington D.C., the United States, March 26, 2008

French President Nicolas Sarkozy said here on Wednesday France and Britain need each other to face the world's challenges.
Addressing members of both houses of British parliament in London, Sarkozy said France and Britain "share the same basic values for humankind।"
French President Nicolas Sarkozy arrived at London's Heathrow Airport Wednesday morning to begin a two-day state visit to Britain.
He was greeted at the airport on behalf of Queen Elizabeth II by Prince Charles and his wife Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall.

France's President Nicolas Sarkozy and his new wife Carla Bruni arrive at Westminster Abbey in London March 26, 2008. Sarkozy arrived at London's Heathrow Airport Wednesday morning to begin a two-day state visit to Britain.

Britain's Queen Elizabeth (C) greets France's first lady Carla Bruni (R) as Prince Philip (L) and France's President Nicolas Sarkozy (C Rear) stand near during ceremonies at Windsor Castle, near London March 26, 2008.

French President Nicolas Sarkozy (R) and first lady Carla Bruni (2nd R), are greeted by Britain's Queen Elizabeth, Prince Charles (L), and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall (C) in Windsor, southern England on March 26, 2008.

French president Nicolas Sarkozy (2L) speaks with Britain's Queen Elizabeth (L) as France's first lady Carla Bruni (2R) speaks with Britain's Prince Philip at Windsor Castle in Windsor, southern England March 26, 2008

French President Nicolas Sarkozy (L) and his wife Carla Bruni (C) leave Westminster Abbey in London March 26, 2008.

French President Nicolas Sarkozy (2nd L) and his wife Carla Bruni leave Westminster Abbey in London March 26, 2008.

France's first lady Carla Bruni (L), wife of France's President Nicolas Sarkozy, arrives at a welcoming ceremony attended by Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip at Windsor Castle, near London, March 26, 2008.

France's first lady Carla Bruni (L), wife of France's President Nicolas Sarkozy, arrives at a welcoming ceremony attended by Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip at Windsor Castle, near London, March 26, 2008.

Britain's Queen Elizabeth (R) and France's first lady Carla Bruni, wife of President Nicolas Sarkozy, speak as they attend a welcoming ceremony at Windsor Castle, near London, March 26, 2008

Britain's Queen Elizabeth (R) and France's first lady Carla Bruni, wife of President Nicolas Sarkozy, speak as they attend a welcoming ceremony at Windsor Castle, near London, March 26, 2008

Britain's Queen Elizabeth (R) and France's first lady Carla Bruni watch the Guard of Honour review at Windsor Castle in Windsor, Southern England March 26, 2008.

France's first lady Carla Bruni (C), wife of France's President Nicolas Sarkozy, rides in a royal carriage with Britain's Prince Philip (hidden) as they attend ceremonies in Windsor, near London March 26, 2008

France's President Nicolas Sarkozy reviews the Guard of Honour at Windsor Castle in Windsor, southern England March 26, 2008

French President Nicolas Sarkozy and his new wife Carla Bruni watch the Guard of Honour review at Windsor Castle in Windsor, southern England March 26, 2008.

French President Nicolas Sarkozy and his new wife Carla Bruni watch the Guard of Honour review at Windsor Castle in Windsor, southern England March 26, 2008.

France's first lady Carla Bruni (R) and Britain's Prince Philip (L) ride in a carriage in the streets of Windsor during the official state visit of France's President Nicolas Sarkozy March 26, 2008.

France's first lady Carla Bruni (R) and Britain's Prince Philip (L) ride in a carriage in the streets of Windsor during the official state visit of France's President Nicolas Sarkozy March 26, 2008.

A U.S. aerospace company based in California on Wednesday unveiled a new suborbital spaceship with two seats for private space tourists.

The company, XCOR Aerospace announced that its two-seat, rocket-powered Lynx spaceship, is capable of suborbital flights to altitudes of more than 37 miles (60 kilometers) above the Earth.


XCOR Aerospace of Mojave, California, announced on March 26, 2008 in Beverly Hills, that its two-seater Lynx suborbital spaceship, shown in this undated publicity photograph, will carry people or payloads into space to experience weightlessness and see the Earth below. The spaceship, about the size of a small private airplane, will first take off in 2010 and will be capable of flying several times each day.

Xcor Aerospace Chief Executive Officer Jeff Greason speaks during a news conference Wednesday, March 26, 2008, in Beverly Hills, Calif. The Xcor Lynx, a two-seat rocket ship capable of suborbital flights to altitudes more than 37 miles (60 kilometers) above the Earth, is expected to begin flying in २०१० .

Xcor Aerospace Chief Executive Officer Jeff Greason speaks during a news conference Wednesday, March 26, 2008, in Beverly Hills, Calif. The Xcor Lynx, a two-seat rocket ship capable of suborbital flights to altitudes more than 37 miles (60 kilometers) above the Earth, is expected to begin flying in 2010.

Retired U.S. Airforce Col. Rick Searfoss, left, gestures toward Xcor Aerospace Chief Executive Officer Jeff Greason during a news conference Wednesday, March 26, 2008, in Beverly Hills, Calif. The Xcor Lynx, a two-seat rocket ship capable of suborbital flights to altitudes more than 37 miles (60 kilometers) above the Earth, is expected to begin flying in 2010.

A model of the Xcor Lynx aerospace rocket ship is shown during a news conference Wednesday, March 26, 2008, in Beverly Hills, Calif. The Lynx, a two-seat rocket ship capable of suborbital flights to altitudes more than 37 miles (60 kilometers) above the Earth, is expected to begin flying in 2010.

A model presents a creation during the Notting Hill Men's Wear Fashion Show at China Fashion Week Autumn/Winter 2008-2009 in Beijing, China, March 26, 2008.




A model presents a creation during the Chen Juanhong Galaxy Show at China Fashion Week Autumn/Winter 2008-2009 in Beijing, China, March 26, 2008.

A contestant of the 2008 Miss Tourism Queen International presents evening dress in the finals in Zhengzhou, capital of central China's Henan Province, March 25, 2008. A total of 115 contestants from around the world attended the 2008 Miss Tourism Queen International competition.



Miss Venezuela Maria waves to people after winning the Best Evening Dress competition for the 2008 Miss Tourism Queen International, held in Zhengzhou, capital of central China's Henan Province, March 25, 2008. A total of 115 contestants from around the world attended the 2008 Miss Tourism Queen International competition.


Miss Venezuela Maria wins the Best Evening Dress competition of the 2008 Miss Tourism Queen International, held in Zhengzhou, capital of central China's Henan Province, March 25, 2008. A total of 115 contestants from around the world attended the 2008 Miss Tourism Queen International competition

You can stand under my umbrella…ella-ella…

Kate Hudson is good girl gone to war as she struts around the set of her new film Bride Wars with a robe and umbrella on Thursday in New York City.

Co-star Anne Hathaway (seen below) was also on the set carrying a salad and a copy of the New York Times.

The plot involves two best friends who become rivals when they schedule their respective weddings on the same day!

WHAT WOULD YOU DO if your best friend scheduled their wedding on the same day?

Gossip Girl hunk Chace Crawford, who recently broke up with girlfriend Carrie Underwood, gets over his heartbreak by shooting scenes with costar Jessica Szohr for their hit CW show in NYC’s Long Island City on Thursday.

Chace’s haircut seems to have shed a couple years off his look! Would BFF JC Chasez approve??

Gossip Girl returns with all new episodes on April 21, when one of the male characters on the show will be revealed as gay.

WHAT DO YOU THINK of Mr. Crawford’s younger look?

Madonna takes the cover of Vanity Fair’s third annual May 2008 Green Issue!

It’s not even April yet but her Madgesty is looking ferosh as usual.

Unbowed, uncowed and still taking on the world!

Madge’s new album, Hard Candy, will be released on April 29. You know it’s going to be hot!

To listen to Madonna’s exclusive interview that she did with NYC’s radio station Z100 on Thursday afternoon, visit Z100.com.

Katie Holmes makes a quick stop at a shop on Beverly Blvd. in Los Angeles on Wednesday… sans Suri. Again!

Recent tabloid reports say Katie’s “cracking under the pressure” and that her marriage with Tom Cruise is “draining her.”

Well, Katie certainly looks happy to be out and about here!

Via AP: “Al Copeland, who became rich selling spicy fried chicken and notorious for his flamboyant lifestyle, died Sunday at a clinic near Munich, Germany. He was 64.

“The founder of the Popeyes Famous Fried Chicken chain had been diagnosed shortly before Thanksgiving with a malignant salivary gland tumor. His death was announced by his spokeswoman, Kit Wohl.”

***MOMENT OF SILENCE***

P.S. On top of your chicken and fries, be sure to order the biscuits and strawberry jelly the next time you go to Popeye’s!