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Star Trek star complains of cut lines in pal's wedding ceremony.

Walter Koenig, famous for his portrayal of Mr Chekhov in the Star Trek film and television series has complained that lines from a speech to be given by the actor at fellow Trek star George Takei's wedding were cut just minutes before the ceremony. Koening acted as best man in the wedding between Mr Sulu star George Takei and his partner Brad Altman - gay weddings were legalised earlier this year throughout the state of California. The ceremony was also attended by Star Trek stars Leonard Nimoy and Nichelle Nichols - although William Shatner was notably absent.


Speaking about the controversy, Koenig said "I don't want to make too big a fuss about it, as this was George's big day. Basically, we agreed that I would give a speech before the wedding, and I spent quite a lot of time preparing it. But when I arrived, I was told that it had been cut down to just one line because they wanted to spend more of the ceremony focusing on George and Brad." Koenig also insists the controversy is being overhyped by the media, which has been keen to point similarities between this experience and his small role in the Star Trek series, often made smaller at the last minute. "That is silly," said Koenig "I mean, George still let me say more than just 'Aye Keptin' so I'm thrilled!"

The wait is over! Russian fall TV lineup is announced.

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The wait is finally over! We bring you the hotly anticipated fall lineup for Russian television. And, as expected, it promises to be a season full of gems. Listed below are some of the more exciting new shows premiering over the next few months in Russia:


- "Is Putin Great or Fantastic?" This hard-hitting documentary series will not shy from asking tough questions and representing both sides of the argument.

- "Why Georgia is Gay" We know that people can be gay, but now Russian scientists have discovered that countires can also suffer from this affliction. This programme proves why the entire nation of Georgia is gay.

- "Putin Idol" Ordinary Russians must prove to a panel that they are like President (now Prime Minister) Putin. Losers are sent to Siberia.

- "Putin' it Right" Details to be confirmed.

- "Russia is Really, Really Important" Could Russia be the most important country in the world? This series says yes!

- "Cooking for your Enemies" A fun cookery series that shows how Polonium, Dioxins and other ingredients can make cooking for your enemies both exciting and fun!

- "Big Brother" How Russia is exporting friendship, joy and love to its friends. We talk to some of the most happy countires in the world like Belarus (where flowers grow on every corner) and ask them why Russia is so kind to them, when it doesn't have to be.

GOP subpoenas God over "precise meaning of hurricane Gustav."

A circuit court in the US state of Minnesota has approved a subpoena request by the Republican Party to have God appear in court to explain "the precise meaning of hurricane Gustav." The move comes as evangelicals remain uncertain over how to interpret the significance of the hurricane coming at the precise time of the GOP convention, currently being held in St. Paul Minnesota.


"We just want to be absolutely clear," said one GOP insider "This seemed the best way to do it. Some people worry that God may be angry at us Republicans - and I want to prove them wrong. We want to haul God's butt into the court and have him explain himself." According to the subpoena, God has until 9am Friday to appear in court. Failure to do so will result in an arrrest warrant being issued.

Last month, the pressure group Focus on the Family issued a call to its supporters to "pray for rain" during presidential candidate Barack Obama's acceptnce speech at Invesco Field Stadium, Denver. No rain came - in fact the speech was given during perfect weather, and was almost universally praised. Yet, this week's Republican convention has been thrown into disarray by hurricane Gustav, which fortunately failed to cause as much damage as had been feared.

"I'm just realy confused," said one evangelical Republican "I thought Katrina was about God being angry at decadent blacks, or something like that. But this is really weird. I sure hope God isn't a Democrat."

McCain names Hillary Clinton impersonator as VP choice.

In a surpise announcement, John McCain has named a professional Hillary Clinton impersonator as his choice for VP.


Asked whether the move was a cynical ploy, a chief McCain camp insider said "That is sexist. How dare you?"

Bush: "Who's this Boosh everyone keeps talking about? Let's get him!"