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  • Peter Banks, guitarist from British band Yes, dies at 65

    Wed, March 13 2013 18:52

    Peter Banks, a founding member of the British progressive rock band Yes and its original guitarist, has died at his home in London. He was 65..

  • Depardieu sets up Belgian investment firm

    Wed, March 13 2013 18:35

    Actor Gerard Depardieu, accused by the French government of trying to dodge taxes, has set up a company in neighbouring Belgium where taxes on wealth are far lower than in his homeland..

  • Venezuela maestro Dudamel heads to Chavez funeral

    Fri, March 8 2013 22:30

    Venezuelan conductor and Los Angeles Philharmonic maestro Gustavo Dudamel is skipping a show to travel to Caracas for Hugo Chavez`s funeral, the LA Times reported..

  • Pop singer Justin Bieber collapses during London performance

    Fri, March 8 2013 11:05

    Canadian teen pop star Justin Bieber collapsed on stage from shortness of breath during a performance in London on Thursday, representatives for the singer said..

  • Whitney Houston`s FBI files show fan letters, possible extortion

    Tue, March 5 2013 12:34

    The FBI on Monday released decades-old files on late pop singer Whitney Houston, detailing letters from obsessed fans and an alleged extortion attempt investigated by the bureau..

  • Comedian Will Ferrell to be honored with MTV Award

    Thu, February 28 2013 10:43

    Will Ferrell will be honored by MTV at its 2013 movie awards show in April for his work in television and film comedy, the cable television network said on Wednesday..

  • Famed classical pianist Van Vliburn dies at age 78

    Thu, February 28 2013 10:31

    American pianist Van Cliburn, who awed Russian audiences with his exquisite Tchaikovsky and Rachmaninoff concertos and won fame and fortune back home, died on Wednesday (Feb. 27) at the age of 78..

  • rock band yes back on tour with old songs. new ideas - (d)

    Thu, February 28 2013 10:23

    Yes, one of the pioneering British progressive-rock groups that thrived long before disco, punk rock and rap pounded from subwoofers, kicks off a new U.S. tour on Friday..

  • Jennifer Lawrence wins best actress Oscar for "Silver Linnings"

    Mon, February 25 2013 17:56

    Jennifer Lawrence won her first Oscar on Sunday for her lead role as an outspoken young widow in the quirky comedy "Silver Linings Playbook."

    Lawrence, 22, fended off strong competition from Jessica Chastain and 86-year old French actress Emmanuelle Riva for the Best Actress prize..

  • "Argo" beats "Lincoln" to Best Picture Oscar

    Mon, February 25 2013 17:20

    Iran hostage thriller "Argo" won the Best Picture Oscar on Sunday, the highest honor in the movie industry, while Ang Lee was a surprise choice for Best Director for "Life of Pi." "There are eight great films that have as much right to be up here as we do," said "Argo" producer and director ....

Another body found in Freeport`s collapsed facility

Another body found in Freeport`s collapsed facilityAnother body was found here on Sunday at PT Freeport Indonesia`s underground training facility that collapsed last May ...

China steps up H7N9 flu monitoring

China steps up H7N9 flu monitoringChina`s local health organs have been instructed to step up flu monitoring as part of the country`s efforts to fight ...

Govt to continue increasing quality, production of local fruits

Govt to continue increasing quality, production of local fruitsAgriculture minister Suswono said the government would continue increasing the quality and production of local fruits ...

Indonesia overall champion of Open Belgian Pencak Silat

Indonesia overall champion of Open Belgian Pencak SilatThe Indonesian team became the overall champion in the 18th Open Belgian Pencak Silat Championship May 4-5 in Scholen ...

Telkom hopes to increase earning from data service

Telkom hopes to increase earning from data serviceIndonesia`s largest telecommunications company PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia (Telkom) said it hoped to increase its ...