AP Interview: Michael Douglas in Israel for USD$1 million prize
Cinema/TV
June 18, 2015
AP Interview: Michael Douglas in Israel for USD$1 million prize
When actor Michael Douglas learned that he had been chosen to receive the "Jewish Nobel Prize," he pointed out a…
South Korea’s MERS deaths reach 23 as authorities struggle to contain virus
World
June 18, 2015
South Korea’s MERS deaths reach 23 as authorities struggle to contain virus
South Korea said on Thursday that 23 people have died and more than 6,700 are isolated at homes and medical…
Minister: European Games ceremony cost over $95 mn
Art news
June 13, 2015
Minister: European Games ceremony cost over $95 mn
Azerbaijan's lavish European Games opening ceremony featuring Lady Gaga cost over US$95 million, the country's sports minister said Saturday. Organizers also…
Walt Disney’s wild ride with surrealist Salvador Dali
Art news
June 11, 2015
Walt Disney’s wild ride with surrealist Salvador Dali
It turns out the man behind Mickey Mouse liked quirky cats.Besides his love of wholesome entertainment, Walt Disney also had…
Smithsonian documentary captures earthquake in Nepal
Art news
June 6, 2015
Smithsonian documentary captures earthquake in Nepal
It's now a given that most every natural disaster, even in a location as remote as Nepal, will be captured…
Who will replace Blatter as FIFA president?
World
June 3, 2015
Who will replace Blatter as FIFA president?
Now that Sepp Blatter says he will be resigning, the race opens to succeed him as FIFA president. The job has…
Egypt bars rights activist from traveling to Germany
Egypt
June 2, 2015
Egypt bars rights activist from traveling to Germany
An Egyptian rights activist says security officials at Cairo airport have prevented him from traveling to Germany where he was…
Malian quartet Songhoy Blues sing lovesongs to their homeland in exile
Art news
May 30, 2015
Malian quartet Songhoy Blues sing lovesongs to their homeland in exile
Three years ago, the singer of Malian quartet Songhoy Blues was fleeing Islamist militants who had banned all music.
Update: Jury convicts TV actor Diamond of misdemeanors in stabbing
Art news
May 30, 2015
Update: Jury convicts TV actor Diamond of misdemeanors in stabbing
TV actor Dustin Diamond was convicted Friday of two misdemeanors stemming from a barroom fight, but a Wisconsin jury cleared…
China readies national carbon market to fight climate change
Science
May 24, 2015
China readies national carbon market to fight climate change
At first, the numbers and company names flashing on a big board in Beijing's financial district suggest a booming market.A…