Miss Venezuela named winner of the 2009 Miss Universe pageant for 2nd consecutive timeNASSAU, Bahamas — Miss Venezuela was the fairest of them all once again, winning the 2009 Miss Universe crown for the second year straight and the sixth time since the pageant’s creation. Miss Venezuela named winner of the 2009 Miss Universe pageant for 2nd straight yearNASSAU, Bahamas — Miss Venezuela has been named winner of the 2009 Miss Universe pageant in the Bahamas. 15 finalists named at Miss Universe pageant; Miss USA among those chosenNASSAU, Bahamas — Miss USA was chosen Sunday as one of the top 15 finalists who will be vying for the Miss Universe crown. Kristen Dalton joins contestants from the following countries: Puerto Rico, Iceland, Albania, Czech Republic, Belgium, Dominican Republic, Sweden, Kosovo, Australia, France, Switzerland, South Africa, Croatia and Venezuela. Cuban TV shows a healthier-looking Fidel Castro welcoming Venezuelan studentsHAVANA — Former Cuban President Fidel Castro appeared on state television on Sunday for the first time since June 2008, meeting with a group of students from Venezuela. Miss Universe contestants ready to face the judgesNASSAU, Bahamas — Dozens of beauty queens sporting sunglasses and toting suitcases made an informal parade down a wide hotel hallway Sunday, thrilling tourists as they headed to dress rehearsal hours before the Miss Universe pageant. Latinas, Asians dominate pre-pageant poll as Miss Universe finals draw nearNASSAU, Bahamas — Beauties from Latin America and Asia emerged as the crowd’s favorites as the quest for the next Miss Universe neared. Cuba condemns ’shameful threats against Colombian singer Juanes for concert plansHAVANA — Cuba is condemning threats made against Colombian pop singer Juanes, who plans to stage a “Peace Without Borders” concert next month in Havana’s Plaza of the Revolution. In a devil of a diplomatic dispute, rivalry between Peru and Bolivia hits the dance floorLIMA, Peru — A beauty pageant has set off a beastly battle between Peru and Bolivia, which both claim ownership of the Andean “Devil’s Dance.” Latin singer Juanes receives threats over plans to perform September concert in CubaKEY BISCAYNE, Fla. — Latin singer Juanes says he has received threatening internet messages since announcing he will play a concert in Cuba. Eva Longoria to appear in Mexican movie on kidnapping, taking her first Spanish-language roleMEXICO CITY — Actress Eva Longoria Parker is taking on a Spanish-speaking role for the first time in a Mexican film about kidnapping. Ticket sales for Miss Universe pageant slow, leading promoters to offer package dealsSAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Ticket sales for the 2009 Miss Universe pageant have been slow, prompting a special promotion just days before the final event begins, a tourism official said Wednesday. Mexico’s Inarritu to head jury at Tokyo International Film FestivalHONG KONG — “Babel” director Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu will head the competition jury at the Tokyo International Film Festival in October. Michael Jackson’s Mexico fans to attempt world record for size of crowd dancing to ‘Thriller’MEXICO CITY — Led by a Michael Jackson impersonator in sunglasses, a sequined black jacket and white glove, dozens of the singer’s Mexican fans are practicing the steps in his “Thriller” video to attempt a new world record. After 6-year absence, Ruben Blades returns to music scene new album in tribute to CubaPANAMA CITY — Famed salsa musician Ruben Blades has released a new album after a six-year absence from the music scene. Unusual tours give glimpse of hidden, off-the-beaten path ParisPARIS — You’ve posed for a picture in front of the Eiffel Tower, checked out the Mona Lisa at the Louvre and walked to the top of the Arc de Triomphe. If you think you’ve done it all in Paris, don’t worry, there are plenty of off-the-beaten-path adventures for your return. Actress Hilary Duff launches charity in Colombia giving backpacks of food to poor studentsBOGOTA — Singer-actress Hilary Duff brought her Blessings in a Backpack program to Colombia Friday to distribute 3,000 knapsacks of food to poor children in a school district south of the capital city. Air passengers free to walk about cabin _ or dance in aisles _ with free in-flight concertMEXICO CITY — When the “fasten your seatbelt” sign went off, the show was on — a free in-flight concert from Mexico to Los Angeles for 153 fans of the popular Mexican music band Los Tigres del Norte. Brazilian evangelical leader, 9 others accused of using donations for personal useSAO PAULO — The founder of one of Brazil’s biggest evangelical churches siphoned off billions of dollars in donations from his mostly poor followers to buy jewelry, TV stations and other businesses for himself, authorities charged Tuesday. Brazil investigates crime-show host on suspicion of ordering killings to boost ratingsSAO PAULO, Brazil — Brazilian police say the host of a TV crime show is under investigation for possibly ordering killings to boost his show’s popularity. Happy Birthday Mr. President: Antigua’s gift is to rename highest peak “Mount Obama”ST JOHN’S, Antigua — Antigua’s highest mountain officially became “Mount Obama” on Tuesday as the small Caribbean nation celebrated the American president on his birthday and saluted him as a symbol of black achievement. Ecuador announces plans to take back radio, TV frequencies after similar measure in VenezuelaQUITO, Ecuador — Ecuadorean President Rafael Correa says “many” radio and TV frequencies will revert to state control due to what he’s calling irregularities. American rapper Lumidee makes video in Cuba as artists push cultural thawHAVANA — It’s well after midnight and the New Yorker is strutting down a crumbling sidewalk in impossibly high — red-sequined — heels, lip-syncing a few seconds of her rap while cameras roll for a music video. Travel briefsLeaf-peeping in Iowa: Mississippi River, bridges of Madison County Michael Baden, host of TV show “Autopsy,” oversees ex-boxer Arturo Gatti’s second autopsyMONTREAL — The family of Arturo Gatti has hired a prominent U.S. pathologist to oversee a second autopsy in the death of the ex-boxing champ. Actor Del Toro accepts Cuban government award in Havana visit with Duval, Murray, Caany
Citing cruelty, Bolivia bans use of all animals in circusesLA PAZ, Bolivia — Bolivia has enacted what animal rights defenders are calling the world’s first law that prohibits the use of animals in circuses. Puerto Rico police to investigate claim of extortion try over nude pictures of Pablo MonteroSAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Authorities are investigating claims an exotic dancer tried to extort money from Mexican singer and actor Pablo Montero by threatening to release nude pictures of him, police said Thursday. Cuba’s Silvio Rodriguez dedicates song to ‘Che’ hoping to ‘rehabilitate’ revolutionary’s imageHAVANA — Cuba’s best-known folk singer says he has a new song intended to “rehabilitate” the image of revolutionary Ernesto “Che” Guevara from the international super-brand seen on everything from coffee mugs to refrigerator magnets. Chavez says radio stations to be seized could be turned over to Venezuela’s socialistsCARACAS, Venezuela — President Hugo Chavez said Tuesday that hundreds of radio stations his government plans to seize for allegedly operating illegally could be turned over to Venezuelans who share his socialist vision. Murals by Brazilian artist Carybe open in Miami airport after narrowly escaping destructionMIAMI — In almost 30 years as a baggage porter at Kennedy International Airport in New York, Darren Hoggard spent slow days gazing at the scenes on the walls of the American Airlines terminal. Venezuelan prosecutors bring charges against head of anti-Chavez TV channelCARACAS, Venezuela — Venezuelan prosecutors filed charges against the head of an opposition-aligned TV news channel on Friday, accusing him of usury and conspiracy to commit a crime after authorities seized 24 new vehicles on his property. Promoter says 3 of Michael Jackson’s brothers plan to attend Reggae Sumfest in JamaicaKINGSTON, Jamaica — Three of Michael Jackson’s brothers expect to attend next month’s Reggae Sumfest in Jamaica which is dedicated this year to the deceased king of pop. Shakira gets animalistic with new music, talks motherhood and freedomNEW YORK — Judging from the way she moves, you wouldn’t think Shakira is inhibited at all. Lawyer asks for release of Brazilian wife of slain former boxing champion Arturo GattiRIO DE JANEIRO — The Brazilian wife of Arturo Gatti asked to be released from jail, where she is held on accusations she strangled the former boxing champion with her purse strap as he drunkenly slept. NY Philharmonic delegation heads to Cuba to explore concert halls, might tour there in fallNEW YORK — The New York Philharmonic is headed to Cuba to explore the communist nation after being invited to perform there in the fall. |
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