Entertainment

Jess’s Book Pick for June: Mr. Bridge by Evan S. Connell

Jess’s Book Pick for June: Mr. Bridge by Evan S. Connell

In April, I had selected the great novel Mrs. Bridge, and of course, I can’t recommend that, without his ....more

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Jackson memorial to be held Tuesday; custody battle looms (Roundup)

Jul 3, 2009, 0:05 GMT

Los Angeles - A massive public memorial for Michael Jackson is to take place Tuesday at the Staples Centre in downtown Los Angeles, his concert promoter Randy Phillips said Thursday. ... more

Forbes names Angelina Jolie as top-earning actress

Jul 2, 2009, 22:20 GMT

Forbes names Angelina Jolie as top-earning actress
   Los Angeles - Angelina Jolie was Hollywood's top-earning actress over the last year, earning an estimated 27 million dollars between June 2008 and June 2009, according to Forbes annual Celebrity 100 list released Thursday. ... more

Montreux Jazz Festival to feature 100 performers

Jul 2, 2009, 21:40 GMT

Geneva - The Montreux Jazz Festival in Switzerland will start its 43rd annual round of show on Friday, featuring 100 artists from various genres, including rock, pop, soul, blues and of course jazz. ... more

Trio ready for their 'Dance'
‘Unstoppable’ having financial issues
Universal wins 'Asteroids'

Reviews

Book Review: Darkness Calls

Jul 2, 2009, 23:41 GMT

Book Review: Darkness Calls
By day, Maxine Kiss is covered by a protective layer of tattoos that are her demons alternate form, by night these demons peel from her body to assist in hunting zombies and other evil creatures. For generations beyond reckoning...

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Book Review: Must Love Hellhounds

Jul 2, 2009, 23:33 GMT

Book Review: Must Love Hellhounds
Penned by some of the top authors of the paranormal genre, this collection of four novellas features hellhounds as the uniting thread. Most fans will be familiar with Charlaine Harris’ work from her popular Southern Vampire series and here she takes a break from Sookie Stackhouse to create some...

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Book Review: Spanish Style

Jul 2, 2009, 23:28 GMT

Book Review: Spanish Style
Most people think of heavy, dark wood, often ornately carved with wrought iron grillwork and castings yet as revealed by this collection of five hundred photos, it is so much more. Author Kate Hill, accompanied by photographer Tim Clinch traveled the length of...

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Book Review: Predators and Child Molesters
Book Review: House of Suns
Book Review: Hunting Ground

Features

Broken family ties: Michael Jackson and his father (Feature)

Jul 2, 2009, 1:56 GMT

Broken family ties: Michael Jackson and his father (Feature)
Los Angeles - It could be weeks before the world finally knows what killed Michael Jackson. ... more

In Pictures: '2009 BET Awards Arrivals'

Jul 1, 2009, 22:44 GMT

In Pictures: 2009 BET Awards Arrivals
We have added a new set of pictures from the event "2009 BET Awards Arrivals". ... more

In Pictures: '2009 BET Awards Press Room'

Jul 1, 2009, 22:31 GMT

In Pictures: 2009 BET Awards Press Room
We have added a new set of pictures from the event "2009 BET Awards Press Room". ... more

In Pictures: 'Stars Leaving My House Club in Hollywood'
In Pictures: 'Mischa Barton Launches Harrods Department Store's 2009 Annual Summer Sale'
In Pictures: 'Arrivals at BET Awards Pre Awards Dinner'

World News

Soldier captured, Taliban says, as US offensive begins (3rd Lead)

Soldier captured, Taliban says, as US offensive begins (3rd Lead)

Kabul - The US military on Thursday began a large-scale offensive against the Taliban in Helmand province in ....more

Air France crash plane was not destroyed in flight: investigators

Air France crash plane was not destroyed in flight: investigators

Paris - The Air France Airbus A330-200 that crashed into the Atlantic one month ago was not destroyed in flight, ....more

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Tokyo stocks down on US, Europe jobless rate
British commander killed in Afghanistan
Tradition of supporting parents falling out of favour in Hong Kong

Features

Obama heading to Russia to "reset" relations (News Feature)

Jul 3, 2009, 2:44 GMT

Washington - US President Barack Obama heads to Russia next week seeking to 'reset' relations by finding ways to cooperate on a host of challenges, including confronting Iranian and North Korean nuclear ambitions. ... more

Kenya aims to take on India as fibre-optic cable arrives (Feature)
Obama's Afghan strategy is put to its first major test (News Feature)
Angela Merkel morphs into comic-book heroine (News Feature)

Science and Technology

Britain launches pioneering large-scale wind farm project

Britain launches pioneering large-scale wind farm project

London - Britain Tuesday launched an ambitious and controversial offshore wind farm project hailed as a strategic milestone towards the production of renewable ....more

Science

Namibia seal industry sources: 'The cull will go ahead'
Report: Habitat destruction endangering wildlife
Ariane launch puts US telecom satellite in orbit

Technology

Jackson virus and spam spreads on internet
New Firefox browser released
EU to have standard mobile phone chargers by 2010

Sport

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Sister Act IV: 4th Wimbledon final for Williams sisters (Roundup)
Friday order of play
RESULTS 1ST ADD: Wimbledon Championships

Lifestyle

In Photos: Daddys Girls Vanessa and Angela Pastry line launch

In Photos: 'Daddy's Girls' Vanessa and Angela Pastry line launch

Monsters and Critics was sent some exclusive photos of "Daddy's Girls" stars Vanessa and Angela Simmons' fashion line Pastry ....more

Life

Real men prefer the girl next door
Hey presto! - Instant Polaroid photography set for a comeback
Difficult to compare breathability of outdoor jackets
Finger dexterity helps when putting on hair styling products

Autos

Sporty turbo-diesel Golf is back in VW catalogue
New belt system reduces injury in multiple collision accidents
New diesel engine for Citroen C5 and C6

Travel

Travel with essential medicines easier with doctor's certificate
Sweden's three cultural festivals in August
German capital launches special tourist deals to suit every budget

Media

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