SYDNEY, Oct 25, 2012 (AFP) - A Brazilian student has sold her virginity in an online auction for US$780,000 as part of a documentary organised by an Australian filmmaker, reports said Thursday. Catarina Migliorini, 20, was the subject of 15 bids, with a Japanese man named only as Natsu winning on Wednesday night, Australian media reported. ...
LONDON, Oct 24, 2012 (AFP) - Daniel Craig thrilled James Bond fans in London Tuesday when he stepped onto the red carpet with co-stars Judi Dench and Javier Bardem for the world premiere of the 23rd Bond film "Skyfall".
Craig, making his third outing as Bond, said it had been a "real honour" to play the role in the franchise's 50th anniversary year, as he swept past a giant 007 logo and the secret agent's favourite Aston Martin. ...
SEOUL, Oct 23, 2012 (AFP) - Hundreds of millions have watched the dance and listened to the song -- most without understanding a word -- but very few have any idea what "Gangnam" is and what, if any, particular "style" it might have.
The Gangnam in the title of the global hit by South Korean rapper Psy is Seoul's wealthiest residential and shopping district, lined with luxury boutiques, top-end bars, night clubs and restaurants frequented by celebrities. ...
KUALA LUMPUR: Former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad is no stranger to Putrajaya – but he believes the city’s unique architectural character is becoming more difficult to recognise with the construction of buildings that are “not very Malaysian or Islamic”.
Writing in his blog Che Det today, Dr Mahathir said that up until now,...
NEW DELHI: Bollywood is mourning the passing away of legendary filmmaker Yash Chopra, who was known as “King of Romance” in the Hindi cinema industry for his magical touch and outstanding success on the genre.
“I am shocked and numb. Can’t believe the news, the man who immortalised love, Mr Yash Chopra is no more,” actor Akshay Kumar tweeted.
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MECCA, Saudi Arabia, Oct 21, 2012 (AFP) - Muslim pilgrims are descending in droves on Mecca for the hajj, the world's largest annual gathering which Saudi Arabia insists will not be affected by instability rocking the region.
Led by guides with their countries' flags printed on their garments, the faithful poured into Mecca to perform the minor pilgrimage, or umrah, ahead of the major hajj rituals. ...
KUALA LUMPUR: British American Tobacco Malaysia (BAT Malaysia) has announced a 20 sen increase on the prices of all its cigarette packs effective Monday, Oct 22, 2012.
"We were officially informed by the Royal Malaysian Customs on Thursday, Oct 18, 2012, of a mandated uplift in the ex-factory pricing of our cigarettes of between 26 per cent to 58 per cent effective Friday, Oct 19, 2012."...
CAIRO: Buying a pair of trousers at one in the morning has never been a problem here, but a new government proposal to slash trading hours could effectively pull the plug on the city that never sleeps.Minister of Local Development Ahmed Zaki Badr has warned that the government is considering legislation that would see shops close at 10 pm and restaurants at midnight....
MEXICO CITY, Oct 19, 2012 (AFP) - Mexico, second in obesity in the world after the United States, wants its children to cut down on the soft drinks and fatty foods that have made them the chubbiest kids in Latin America.
Worried about the growing waistlines in schools, the public education ministry has launched a campaign to encourage youngsters to change their eating habits. ...
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian singer-songwriter Zee Avi's path to musical stardom began five years ago in her bedroom with a second-hand guitar, a clunky old laptop and a YouTube account.Her grainy, self-shot black and white rendition of her song "Poppy" soon gained a following, and further videos led to her discovery by Patrick Keeler of The Raconteurs and two albums that charted on the American Billboard 200....
