Party fever in Venice as stars descend for Clooney wedding
The party of the year is happening here: the fresco-adorned Aman hotel on Venice's Grand Canal is feverishly preparing for George Clooney's wedding.
Former British PM Tony Blair named "gay icon"
Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair was named one of the top "gay icons" of the last thirty years in recognition of his work for gay rights
Bearded woman becomes famous in South Kazakhstan
65-year-old Mukhtabor Torayeva is the one of the famous people in South Kazakhstan Oblast. She as a 20 cm beard.
Tough East-West dilemma for next Bulgarian government
The Russian songs blared and Putin T-shirts danced as 7,000 people gathered for a recent celebration of all things Russian in Bulgaria.
Doctors say Nepal PM free of cancer: minister
Doctors have given a clean bill of health to Nepal's Prime Minister Sushil Koirala, following successful radiotherapy for lung cancer.
For Nick Cave, vision shaped in 'horrible' hometown
Australian singer and writer Nick Cave has sought to probe the nature of both God and sexual desire through his frank, intense songs.
Prince William shows off his table football skills in Malta
Prince William revealed his competitive side, challenging youngsters in Malta to a game of table football and a quick round on the Play Station.
Italy celebrates 80 years of national treasure Sophia Loren
Sophia Loren turned 80- a landmark birthday feted across Italy with celebrations of the beauty and talent of the country's revered cinema icon.
Larry Ellison releases helm of mighty Oracle ship
Tycoon yachtsman Larry Ellison stepped down as Oracle's chief executive.