Arts

Mandela aide's memoir set to ruffle feathers - 06/16/2014

JOHANNESBURG, Sibongile Khumalo- Nelson Mandela's widow was treated badly by members of his family as the peace icon was fighting for his life in hospital, excerpts from a memoir by his long-time...

Australian natural wonders under UNESCO spotlight - 06/16/2014

SYDNEY, Martin Parry- Australia is home to some of the most pristine environment on Earth, but two of its most high-profile protected areas face threats to their status as World Heritage Sites at a...

Britain makes Angelina Jolie an honorary dame - 06/15/2014

LONDON, Robin Millard- Angelina Jolie has been made an honorary dame in Queen Elizabeth II's birthday honours list released Friday, as Britain paid tribute to the Hollywood star for her efforts to...

Harrison Ford injured on 'Star Wars' set - 06/13/2014

LONDON- Veteran actor Harrison Ford was airlifted to hospital Thursday after suffering an ankle injury on the set of the new "Star Wars" movie in Britain. The 71-year-old was hurt when a garage door...

Harry Potter author gives Scottish 'No' campaign £1 million - 06/13/2014

LONDON- Harry Potter author J. K. Rowling said Wednesday she had donated £1 million (1.2 million euros, $1.7 million) to the "No" campaign in the Scottish independence referendum. The...

McCartney postpones start of US tour after illness - 06/12/2014

LONDON- Paul McCartney has postponed the start of his US tour, due to begin on Saturday, as he recovers from an illness that forced the cancellation of gigs in Japan and Korea last month. "I'm sorry...

Morrissey cancels US tour due to health, again - 06/12/2014

LOS ANGELES- Former Smiths frontman Morrissey has canceled the rest of a US tour for health reasons, the second year running the moody British singer he has done so. Morrissey appeared to blame his...

'Locks of love' Paris bridge reopens after railing collapse - 06/11/2014

PARIS- A bridge in Paris famed for the thousands of "locks of love" that controversially line its railings has reopened after it was urgently closed when part of a padlock-laden barrier collapsed,...

Angelina Jolie launches fight against wartime rape - 06/11/2014

LONDON, Jacques Klopp- Hollywood star Angelina Jolie and British Foreign Secretary William Hague on Tuesday launched a four-day summit on ending rape in war, calling for an end to the "culture of...

Eight dancers defect from Cuba's National Ballet - 06/10/2014

WASHINGTON- A group of eight dancers with Cuba's prestigious National Ballet defected to the United States after an event in Puerto Rico, the father of one of the dancers said Monday. "We know there...
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