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    udge Majeke Mabesele gave Adriaan Netto, 37, and his girlfriend, 34, four years each for culpable homicide, three for child abuse, and 15 for rape. The sentences for culpable homicide and rape would run concurrently.

    Before sentencing the couple, the judge said he had a duty to send out a clear message to communities and parents that violation of children's rights would not be tolerated.

    The couple sat in the dock with their heads bowed as the sentences were read out.

    Mabesele said they had shown no remorse for the child's death.

    "It is evident she died a painful and undignified death at the hands of her parents. With the seriousness in nature of the crime, society will look to the courts to dish out harsh sentences. I'm mindful that reasoning should be above emotions to avoid sentencing in anger," he said.

    Mabesele said the couple had faced life sentences but he had taken into account their personal circumstances.

    Although the court had a duty to impose the harshest sentence, he had to consider their two other children.

    "I don't agree with the argument raised by the State on the other children being well taken care of. These children should be raised and guided through life by their parents," he said.

    On September 18, Mabesele found the couple guilty of culpable homicide, child abuse, and the rape of their 10-month-old baby girl.

    Mabesele found that while the couple had not murdered the child, as charged, their neglect and abuse made them culpable for the baby's death in March last year.

    "[I] conclude that the deceased sustained bodily injuries while under the care of her parents," the judge said.

    "They had a legal duty to look after her... Being 10-months-old, the deceased was unable to injure herself."

    Mabesele said the baby's injuries, including broken ribs, anal damage caused by penetration, plus vaginal and liver damage, had been inflicted on the child.

    Testimony by Netto and the woman that they did not know how the baby was injured was not true.

    Angelina Jolie's Double Rings Ignite Rumors Of Secret Wedding

    Angelina Jolie was spotted recently wearing not one, but two sparklers on her left hand. The double rings have some wondering if she has secretly married Brad Pitt.

    The gossip mill began churning with talk of a secret Pitt-Jolie wedding when the "Maleficent" star was spotted wearing a second ring on her wedding finger in Bondi Beach, Australia, on Sunday (Sept. 29), according to E! News.

    RadarOnline.com notes Jolie's new ring appears to be thicker and made of a lighter precious metal than the gold one that appeared on her finger in the spring.

    Click over to Us Weekly to see an up-close image of the rings.

    Back in March, the 38-year-old mother of six was seen wearing a simple gold band in place of her massive $500,000 engagement ring when she visited the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda on a goodwill mission. Jolie shot down rumors of a wedding when approached by a TMZ cameraman.

    In June, VH1's "The Gossip Table" claimed the A-list couple had finally set a date for their highly anticipated nuptials. The report alleged the ceremony would happen over the summer and would be a private affair.

    If a wedding hasn't happened yet, it's unlikely the Oscar-winner has time to plan much of anything at the moment. In early September, she arrived in Australia, where she will direct "Unbroken" at Sydney’s Fox Studios Australia and Village Roadshow Studios on the Gold Coast, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Filming is scheduled to begin Oct. 21.

    Farrah Abraham's Porn Video Payday Was About $10,000, Not $1 Million

    At least Farrah Abraham made major bank off her porn video with James Deen, right?

    Not quite, claim some in the adult industry.

    While the 22-year-old former "Teen Mom" star claims to have sold what would become "Farrah Superstar: Backdoor Teen Mom" to Vivid Entertainment for $1.5 million, a source close to the situation told FOX411, Abraham actually sold the tape for about $10,000.

    Meanwhile, professional sex tape broker Kevin Blatt told the website that former "Pippi Longstocking" star Tami Erin recently received the same offer from Vivid after she shot a sex tape of her own.

    “Tami Erin was offered $10,000 up-front which is standard for Vivid,” Blatt told FOX411. “It is what they offer every celebrity, not a million dollars.”

    Other adult industry insiders confirmed Blatt's claims, telling FOX411 that the former "Teen Mom" star "got $10,000 up-front and 30 percent of sales, minus the cost of production."

    It wouldn't be the first time Abraham has bent the truth, since the whole porn video was meant to be marketed as a "leaked" sex tape in the first place. Of course, that didn't work out when her co-star Deen refused to go along with the plan, and told everyone that he had been paid to film the X-rated video with Abraham.

    Though Abraham may not have been paid much for the film up-front, that doesn't mean she hasn't profited overall. In July, TMZ reported that Abraham raked in close to $120,000 in royalties in just two months. The former reality star's porn video was indeed wildly successful and received more than 2 million visitors in just the first 12 hours after it was released. She is also poised to bring in the bucks from her new line of sex toys made by Topco Sales, which will be available starting in January 2014.

    Couples Halloween Costumes: 25 Popular Ideas For Two

    If you and your partner are looking for ways to get creative as a couple this Halloween, we say, coordinate.

    Yes, weddings and prom may be appropriate times to wear matching outfits, but Halloween costumes seem to take things to a whole new level — you can get matchy-matchy with wigs, makeup and even share the same pants.

    Are you two really into food? Go as peanut butter and jelly. Are you obsessed with computers? Go as a USB key and port. Are you both always glued to the television? Go as your favourite characters. See, the possibilities are endless (and can get pretty funny).

    Check out 25 of the best Halloween costume ideas for couples. Did we miss any? Let us know in the comments below.

    Britney Spears' 'Work Bitch' Video Makes Its Debut On The CW

    Britney Spears took over The CW on Tuesday evening, premiering the music video to her latest single, "Work Bitch" on the television network. The visuals show Spears and her famed dance moves, breaking it down in a bikini in various locations including a desert, a pool, and dimly lit club. "Work Bitch" is expected to serve as the lead single off of Spears' upcoming eighth studio album. While the project is currently without a title, it is scheduled to hit stores on Dec. 3, the same month that Spears will kick off her residency at Las Vegas' Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino.

    CLT20 Match 18: Rajasthan Royals vs Otago Volts LIVE SCORE

    Welcome to the LIVE coverage of Match 18 in the Champions League T20 Group Stage between Rajasthan Royals and Otago Volts from the Sawai Mansingh stadium in Jaipur. SCORECARD

    Sanju Samson comes to the crease for Rajasthan Royals.

    Nick Beard gets the BREAKTHROUGH for Otago Volts.

    6.4 overs: That's OUT!! Nick Beard has got Rahul Dravid out caught at point. Dravid reaches out and slices it to Nathan McCullum who takes a STUNNING catch diving backwards. Rahul Dravid departs after scoring 10 runs off 17 balls.

    6.2 overs: FOUR!! Ajinkya Rahane skips down the track and lofts it over extra cover for a boundary.

    Jimmy Neesham comes into the attack for Otago Volts.

    TIDY start by Nick Beard, six runs off it!!

    First sign of spin, Nick Beard comes into the attack for Otago Volts.

    There's NO-STOPPING to Ajinkya Rahane here!!

    2.5 overs: FOUR!! Ajinkya Rahane leans forward and smashes it towards deep extra cover for another boundary in the over.

    2.2 overs: FOUR!! Ajinkya rahane gets on the frontfoot and creams the drive towards deep extra cover fence for a boundary.

    First change, Neil Wagner comes into the attack for Otago Volts.

    1.4 overs: FOUR!! Ajinkya Rahane rocks back and tucks it past short fine leg for a boundary. Rahane looks in GOOD TOUCH here!!

    James McMillan will bowl from the other end for Otago Volts.

    FIFTEEN runs off the first over!!

    0.6 overs: FOUR!! Ajinkya Rahane stays back and thumps it square of the wicket for another boundary in the over.

    0.3 overs: FOUR!! Ajinkya Rahane picks the length early and punches it towards the sweeper cover fence for the first boundary in the innings. Rahane gets off the mark in STYLE!!

    Rahul Dravid and Ajinkya Rahane are out in the middle for Rajasthan Royals while Ian Butler will open the attack for Otago Volts.

    Otago Volts managed to score a moderate total of 139 runs at the loss of seven wickets against Rajasthan Royals. Otago will be reasonably happy with the score they have got. After the heroics by Rahul Shukla in his first over, Jimmy Neesham and Ryan ten Doeschate rescued the side with a fifty partnership. Ian Butler and Nathan McCullum scored briskly and got their side to a decent total. Considering that the pitch is very good for batting, Rajasthan should back themselves to chase this down.

    THIRTEEN RUNS off the last over!!

    19.4 overs: FOUR!! nathan McCullum walks forward and smashes it over the infield for another boundary. That went like a ROCKET!!

    19.2 overs: FOUR!! Nathan McCullum manages to flick the yorker towards deep backward square leg for a boundary.

    James Faulkner will bowl the FINAL OVER for Rajasthan Royals.

    Neil Wagner comes to the crease for Otago Volts.

    18.2 overs: That's OUT!! Kevon Cooper has bowled Ian Butler on a fuller delivery. Butler slogs across the line and gets an inside edge back onto the stumps. Ian Butler's blitzkrieg come to an end at 25 runs off 18 balls with two boundaries and two sixes.

    EIGHTEEN RUNS off the over!!

    16.6 overs: SIX!! Ian Buttler flays the lofted shot and sends it over the long-on fence for another maximum. This is turning out to be a GREAT HAND from Butler

    16.4 overs: FOUR!! Ian Butler picks the slower ball and whacks it towards the deep midwicket fence for a boundary.

    16.3 overs: SIX!! Ian Butler shimmies down the track and hammers it over the long-on fence for the maximum. That was HUGE from Buttler!!

    15.1 overs: FOUR!! Ian Buttler hangs back and creams the drive towards deep extra cover for a boundary. CRUCIAL runs for Otago Volts!!

    14.3 overs: FOUR!! Nathan McCullum picks the length early and lofts it over cover for a boundary.

    Ian Buttler comes to the crease for Otago Volts.

    Otago Volts are FALLING APART here!!

    13.3 overs: OUT!! Pravin Tambe has got Ryan ten Doeschate out LBW on a flatter delivery. Ten Doeschate tried to work it towards the on-side but missed it as the ball hits his pad in front of the stumps. Ryan ten Doeschate departs after scoring 26 runs off 27 balls with three boundaries.

    12.6 overs: FOUR!! Ryan ten Doeschate waits for it and steers it past short fine leg for a boundary.

    Nathan McCullum comes to the crease for Otago Volts.
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    Kim Kardashian Rocks A Leather Skirt On Paris Vacation

    Kim Kardashian rocked leather in Paris on Monday night for an evening out with Kanye West, as Kimye continue their whirlwind European trip.

    Kardashian hit the town in a patent-leather, high-waisted skirt, a cozy white T-shirt and some embellished stiletto sandals. The 32-year-old beauty and her boyfriend were seen exiting a car and heading to dinner at Hotel Costes, according to the photo agency that secured the images.

    Kimye's Parisian vacation is the first time the reality starlet has been away from her daughter, North, whom she gave birth to almost four months ago. But the new mama didn't leave home without some reminders of her baby girl.

    Along with a gold "Nori" nameplate necklace, Kardashian has a photo of North as her iPhone screensaver, E! News noted. Keen eyes noticed the snapshot of the infant on Kardashian's phone in a photo taken by paparazzi.

    When her trip is over, she will head home with an arm full of gifts for little Nori, including designer baby duds made specially for her by Givenchy's Riccardo Tisci, Alexander Wang, Lanvin, Celine's Phoebe Philo and Maison Martin Margiela.

    Syria conflict: Chemical arms experts cross border

    Syria has said it will co-operate with the mission, set up after a US-Russia deal endorsed by the UN.

    It is the first time the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) has been asked to destroy a country's chemical arms during a war.

    Correspondents say the OPCW inspectors face a daunting task.

    Syria's Foreign Minister Walid Muallem has said that seven out of the 19 chemical weapons sites declared by the government last month are in combat zones.

    The BBC's Jim Muir in Beirut says it could be complicated for the inspectors to gain access to these areas; local truces may be needed to allow the work to proceed.

    A spokesman for the opposition Syrian National Coalition, Monzer Akbik, told the BBC that the rebel Free Syrian Army (FSA) would ensure that inspectors "will be protected, and granted access to all locations".

    However, the FSA is only one of several rebel factions operating in Syria, and its local commanders have often displayed a high degree of autonomy.

    UN chemical weapons inspectors filed an interim report last month confirming that the nerve agent sarin had been used in an attack on the outskirts of Damascus on 21 August that killed hundreds of people.

    Syria's chemical weapons arsenal is believed to include more than 1,000 tonnes of sarin, the blister agent sulphur mustard and other banned chemicals stored at dozens of sites.

    Last month, it submitted to the OPCW a full account of its arsenal, as part of the US-Russian initiative that saw it accede to the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC).

    An OPCW official told the AFP news agency on Sunday: "At this point, we have absolutely no reason to doubt the information provided by the Syrian regime."
    Logistics talks

    The OPCW inspectors - based in The Hague - stayed overnight in Beirut, Lebanon, before crossing into Syria on Tuesday.

    They were first expected to visit the foreign ministry in Damascus to discuss operational logistics before verifying the sites and making assessments.

    The arms monitors are then expected to destroy the equipment used for mixing and preparing chemical weapons, as well as the munitions used to deliver them.

    Under the agreement between the United States and Russia, this work should be finished by November. Some chemical stocks will be removed safely and destroyed outside Syria, while others will be collected up for destruction inside the country.

    Amitabh Bachchan turns dance teacher in Kaun Banega Crorepati

    Megastar Amitabh Bachchan, who has his own distinct style of dancing, will be seen teaching a contestant of Kaun Banega Crorepati a step or two of what he learnt from actor Shahid Kapoor recently.

    During a recent episode of the game show, Shahid taught Big B a few steps on the song Agal bagal from his latest movie Phata Poster Nikla Hero.

    When Amitabh Bachchan came to know that one of the hot seat contestants, Deepika, cannot dance, he decided to don the role of a dance teacher and taught her a few moves.

    The duo then grooved and matched steps on the same song. Not bad that the 70-year-old is not just preaching the show's theme - Seekhna bandh toh jeetna bandh (No learning means no winning) - but also practising it by imparting some of his talent.

    Sonam Kapoor one of the most influential celebrities in fashion

    Sonam Kapoor has been dazzling India with her chic fashion sense and authentic style statements. Buzz is that the young glam diva has now joined the list of 500 people who influence the fashion industry.

    Interestingly, this is for the first time any Indian actress has featured on this list. As a matter of fact, the survey is done by an online portal called the Business Of Fashion.

    Every year there is a list drawn by BOF 500, of 500 people worldwide who build the fashion industry.

    The BOF 500 is a live, visual index of these talented shapers of the global fashion industry, curated by the editors of The Business of Fashion and powered by social media.

    This list consists of people from designers to entrepreneurs to behind-the-scenes catalysts, hailing from 27 countries and representing 50 different nationalities.

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