India’s Supreme Court has recognised transgender people as a third gender, in a landmark ruling. “
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Hunger Games takes best film at MTV Movie Awards
The Hunger Games: Catching Fire took the prize for best film at the MTV Movie Awards, as well as best male and female performance for actors Josh Hutcherson and Jennifer Lawrence.
Kate Middleton debunks pregnancy speculation
Sniff, swirl and sip! So much for Prince William’s huge hint! Kate Middleton enjoyed several glasses of local wine at an engagement at the Amisfield Vineyard in New Zealand on Sunday, April 13.
President Barack Obama’s income fell in 2013
President Barack Obama’s income declined in 2013 as sales of his books slowed, but he paid a higher tax rate, his tax documents show.
Australian chef wins prize for best Pizza Margherita
An Australian chef has won this year’s award for the best Pizza Margherita at the World Pizza Championship in Italy.
TV presenter Peaches Geldof: Body released for funeral
The body of Peaches Geldof has been released to her family to allow for funeral arrangements to be made.
Michael Nyman composes Hillsborough memorial symphony
Celebrated British composer Michael Nyman has composed a Hillsborough memorial symphony to open 2014’s Liverpool Biennial on 5 July.
Game of Thrones return is ratings triumph for HBO
The season four premiere of Game of Thrones has given US network HBO its top ratings since The Sopranos finale in 2007, with an average of 6.6 million tuning in for the hit fantasy drama.
Married couples separated by German language test
Berlin — Michael Guhle met the love of his life on the beach of a little fishing village in Vietnam.
President-turned-artist Bush tells of ‘tense’ Putin relations
Washington – Former US president George W. Bush said relations with Vladimir Putin grew “increasingly tense” during his White House years, as he unveiled his portraits of world leaders, including the Russian head of state.
Malaysia bans’Noah’ film as un-Islamic
Kuala Lumpur – Malaysia has joined other Islamic countries in banning the Hollywood biblical epic “Noah” starring Russell Crowe, decrying it as irreligious and saying it violates Islamic law against depicting prophets.
Mozilla boss Brendan Eich resigns after gay marriage storm
The chief executive of Mozilla – the company best known for its Firefox browser – has stepped down.
Queen gives honey to pope, who has gift for George
Vatican City — Queen Elizabeth II — bearing a basket of honey, whiskey and other goodies from the royal estates — paid a visit to Pope Francis at the Vatican on Thursday. The pontiff returned the courtesy with a gift…
Female roles have positive impact on box office says study
Films in which named female characters have conversations that do not revolve around men are likely to enjoy more box office success than films which do not, according to an influential US website.
Hollande’s ex-partner Royal joins France’s new cabinet
French President Francois Hollande’s former partner, Segolene Royal, has joined the government in a major reshuffle by the ruling Socialists.
Frozen becomes biggest animation in box office history
Disney animation Frozen has become the top-grossing animated film in box office history.
Pritzker Prize won by Japanese architect Shigeru Ban
Japanese architect Shigeru Ban – who uses cardboard tubes to make temporary housing in disaster zones – has won 2014’s Pritzker Architecture Prize.
Apollo theatre collapse due to ‘old’ materials
A ceiling collapse at London’s Apollo Theatre has been put down to weak and old materials, the BBC has learned.
L’Wren Scott death ruled suicide by NYC authorities
The death of fashion designer L’Wren Scott has been ruled suicide by hanging, New York City authorities say.
Policemen suspended as cat eats Pak PM’s peacock
Three policemen in Pakistan guarding the prime minister’s home have been suspended for negligence after a cat devoured one of the premier’s peacocks, it seems.
Star Wars: Episode VII filming to begin in UK in May
Star Wars: Episode VII will start shooting at Pinewood Studios near London in May, its producers have said.
Japan drags down global music market
A sharp decline in music consumption in Japan caused overall global growth to slow down in 2013, according to figures from the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI).
Malaysian music festival cancelled after death at event
The final day of the Future Music Festival in Malaysia has been cancelled following a death at the event.
Japan arrest over Anne Frank book vandalism
Police in Japan have arrested a man suspected of vandalising copies of Anne Frank’s diaries and related material.
Saudi demands Qatar ‘shut down Al-Jazeera’
Dubai – Saudi Arabia demanded that Qatar shut down Al-Jazeera and two think tanks during a recent meeting of the Gulf Cooperation Council, a source close to someone who attended the talks told AFP Friday.
Ancient China coffin ‘rescued’ from tomb raiders
Chinese archaeologists have “rescued” an ancient coffin from tomb raiders trying to break in to a grave site via a 10m (33ft) hole, it appears.
Kate Middleton, Prince William went on vacation without Prince George
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have received some public criticism for leaving seven-month-old Prince George behind in the U.K. while they enjoy a luxury holiday in the Maldives, but Royal Watch can understand the temptation of a respite.
Telecast policy for private TV channels at final stage: Inu
The formulation of a telecast policy for the private television channels is at the final stage, Information Minister Hasanul Huq Inu told Parliament on Monday. Responding to a supplementary question of Kamal Ahmed Majumder (Awami League-Dhaka), he said the draft…
Italy up in arms over Michelangelo’s David rifle advert
Italy’s culture minister has expressed outrage over an advertisement by a US weapons firm showing Michelangelo’s David holding a rifle.
Gravity cameraman collects Hollywood honour
The chief cameraman on Oscar-winning film Gravity has won an award for his work at a ceremony in Los Angeles.