Designer accused of smuggling crocodile handbags

Washington: A leading fashion designer whose accessories were used by celebrities and characters in the “Sex and the City” TV series, was arrested in her hometown of Cali, Colombia, and faces extradition to the US on charges of smuggling crocodile handbags, prosecutors said Friday. Nancy Gonzalez faces charges in Florida that could lead to up to 25 years in prison and a $500,000 fine. While the sale of some crocodile skins is legal, it requires a certificate, which can be costly and hard to obtain. ap

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Boris’ waxwork now appears outside job centre

London: A wax figure of Boris Johnson from Madame Tussauds appeared outside a job centre following the UK Prime Minister’s resignation as leader of the ruling Conservative Party, the media reported. The waxwork version of Johnson with his hands on his hips, dressed in a suit with a powder-blue tie and his signature messy hair, was placed outside JobCentre Plus in the Lancashire town just hours after he announced his resignation on Thursday. IANS