- 07 Mar 2007, 22:11
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Couple stand by forbidden love
At their home in Leipzig, Patrick Stuebing and Susan Karolewski are in the kitchen, playing with a young toddler.
They share a small flat in an east German tower block on the outskirts of the city. It looks like an ordinary family scene, but Patrick is Susan's brother and they are lovers.
"Many people see it as a crime, but we've done nothing wrong," said Patrick, an unemployed locksmith.
"We are like normal lovers. We want to have a family. Our whole family broke apart when we were younger, and after that happened, Susan and I were brought closer together," he said.
Patrick, who is 30 years old, was adopted and, as a child, he lived in Potsdam.
He did not meet his mother and biological family until he was 23. He travelled to Leipzig with a friend in 2000, determined to make contact with his other relatives.
for more
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/6424937.stm
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Supermodel Naomi 'to mop floors'
British supermodel Naomi Campbell will be cleaning floors in a New York municipal warehouse this month as part of a five-day community service order.
The cleaning is a punishment for Campbell throwing a mobile phone at her housekeeper, court officials said.
She admitted reckless assault in a plea bargain with prosecutors at Manhattan Criminal Court last month.
As well as community service, the 36-year-old was also ordered to attend an anger management course.
Fourth complaint
Campbell has apologised for assaulting her maid - the fourth such complaint against her - and agreed to take the course.
for more
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/6425581.stm
At their home in Leipzig, Patrick Stuebing and Susan Karolewski are in the kitchen, playing with a young toddler.
They share a small flat in an east German tower block on the outskirts of the city. It looks like an ordinary family scene, but Patrick is Susan's brother and they are lovers.
"Many people see it as a crime, but we've done nothing wrong," said Patrick, an unemployed locksmith.
"We are like normal lovers. We want to have a family. Our whole family broke apart when we were younger, and after that happened, Susan and I were brought closer together," he said.
Patrick, who is 30 years old, was adopted and, as a child, he lived in Potsdam.
He did not meet his mother and biological family until he was 23. He travelled to Leipzig with a friend in 2000, determined to make contact with his other relatives.
for more
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/6424937.stm
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Supermodel Naomi 'to mop floors'
British supermodel Naomi Campbell will be cleaning floors in a New York municipal warehouse this month as part of a five-day community service order.
The cleaning is a punishment for Campbell throwing a mobile phone at her housekeeper, court officials said.
She admitted reckless assault in a plea bargain with prosecutors at Manhattan Criminal Court last month.
As well as community service, the 36-year-old was also ordered to attend an anger management course.
Fourth complaint
Campbell has apologised for assaulting her maid - the fourth such complaint against her - and agreed to take the course.
for more
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/6425581.stm
- By BatoolM