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1 day ago
Gay marriage across the world
France became the 14th country to legalise same-sex marriage after President Francois signed the measure into law
France became the 14th country to legalise same-sex marriage after President Francois signed the measure into law
1 day ago
First-ever public display of original artefacts at museum
The extremely valuable artefacts in the museum, like at all other big museums of the world, are kept under lock and key.
The extremely valuable artefacts in the museum, like at all other big museums of the world, are kept under lock and key.
2 days ago
Fans pay $2,000 to meet Gwyneth Paltrow
"Not only will you meet Gwyneth, you'll also dine at the Bistro La Promenade restaurant"
"Not only will you meet Gwyneth, you'll also dine at the Bistro La Promenade restaurant"
2 days ago
Culture chokes in Spain as bookshops, cinemas shut
The Catalonia bookshop in Barcelona survived a civil war and a fire but nothing could protect it from Spain's recession.
The Catalonia bookshop in Barcelona survived a civil war and a fire but nothing could protect it from Spain's recession.
3 days ago
Tiny preemies get a boost from live music therapy
Research suggests that music may help those premature babies to adapt to life outside the womb.
Research suggests that music may help those premature babies to adapt to life outside the womb.
3 days ago
From food cart to restaurant empire for Thai ‘Chef Ian’
From his humble roots pushing a food cart through his Bangkok neighbourhood and now commands a vast restaurant empire.
From his humble roots pushing a food cart through his Bangkok neighbourhood and now commands a vast restaurant empire.
3 days ago
Book review: From ‘radical’ to ‘spiritual’
'The Islamist' is a memoir by Ed Husain which traces the religious journey of a British Muslim of Bangladeshi descent, writes Gowhar Geelani.
'The Islamist' is a memoir by Ed Husain which traces the religious journey of a British Muslim of Bangladeshi descent, writes Gowhar Geelani.
3 days ago
Angelina Jolie caps journey from wild child to doting mother
Her transformation into a humanitarian campaigner has elevated her to heroine status in the media.
Her transformation into a humanitarian campaigner has elevated her to heroine status in the media.
3 days ago
Cannes is global shop window for fashion designers
To the fashion industry, Cannes is “better than an advertisement”.
To the fashion industry, Cannes is “better than an advertisement”.
15th May, 2013
Smoked seafood products on demand
There's no smoke and mirrors about it - Americans are eating a lot more smoked seafood than they used to.
There's no smoke and mirrors about it - Americans are eating a lot more smoked seafood than they used to.
14th May, 2013
Human coconut peeler in Panama claims he is Guinness-worthy
He says he can shuck 500 coconuts in six hours using only his teeth and hands.
He says he can shuck 500 coconuts in six hours using only his teeth and hands.
14th May, 2013
Dan Brown’s “Inferno” novel in hot demand ahead of release
“We think it's going to be the fastest and biggest-selling book of the year because Dan Brown is in a league of his own.”
“We think it's going to be the fastest and biggest-selling book of the year because Dan Brown is in a league of his own.”
13th May, 2013
Berlin’s Barbie Dreamhouse a pink feminist nightmare
It may be many little girls' fantasy, but Berlin feminists are mobilising against what they call a sexist icon.
It may be many little girls' fantasy, but Berlin feminists are mobilising against what they call a sexist icon.
10th May, 2013
Review: ‘Bunty Berman Presents’ a Bollywood spoof
Bollywood has now shifted to the Acorn Theatre... in New York.
Bollywood has now shifted to the Acorn Theatre... in New York.
8th May, 2013
Designers bling up Gulf women’s garment
The standard all-black 'abaya' a simple floor-length covering and accompanying head scarf was the only culturally accepted option.
The standard all-black 'abaya' a simple floor-length covering and accompanying head scarf was the only culturally accepted option.
8th May, 2013
Secretly fast and furious in Hong Kong’s street racing world
All other cars are obstacles “when you're driving at 250 kilometres an hour”.
All other cars are obstacles “when you're driving at 250 kilometres an hour”.
8th May, 2013
Women’s shelter, mayor vouch for Mike Tyson
Quick question: who can Mike Tyson turn to for a character reference?
Quick question: who can Mike Tyson turn to for a character reference?
8th May, 2013
Obstacle course racing growing in popularity
And for those who make it across the finish line, the can't-believe-I-just-did-that reward is usually worth all the agony.
And for those who make it across the finish line, the can't-believe-I-just-did-that reward is usually worth all the agony.
6th May, 2013
Rising alcohol levels give wine lovers a headache
Wine lovers around the world would have noticed their favourite tipples are getting stronger. Meaning? Worse hangovers.
Wine lovers around the world would have noticed their favourite tipples are getting stronger. Meaning? Worse hangovers.
6th May, 2013
Soutine, Cezanne to star at New York auctions
Works by Soutine, Cezanne, Picasso and Modigliani were expected to shine at the New York auctions this week.
Works by Soutine, Cezanne, Picasso and Modigliani were expected to shine at the New York auctions this week.
