Greece’s New Acropolis Museum bolsters claim for return of Parthenon frieze from LondonATHENS, Greece — Greece opens its long-anticipated new Acropolis Museum Saturday, boosting its decades-old campaign for the return of 2,500-year-old sculptures removed from the ancient citadel by a 19th century British diplomat. BBC says it is enlisting new satellites to broadcast its Farsi service into IranLONDON — The BBC is using two extra satellites to broadcast its Farsi-language service after days of jamming it blamed on Iran. Greece’s New Acropolis Museum shines spotlight on missing Parthenon marblesATHENS, Greece — Greece opens its long-anticipated new Acropolis Museum Saturday, boosting its decades-old campaign for the return of 2,500-year-old sculptures removed from the ancient citadel by a 19th century British diplomat. Britain’s Prince William hopeful he may one day fight on the front lineSHAWBURY, England — Britain’s Prince William has hinted he would like to follow in the army-booted footsteps of his younger brother and fight on the front line. India tackles Spider-Man: Hollywood is outsourcing more special effects work to IndiaMUMBAI, India — Outsourcing to India, long dominated by software engineering and back-office work, is expanding in new terrain: special effects for movies. Sacha Baron Cohen’s Bruno shows military flair in skimpy palace guard outfit at film premiereLONDON — Sacha Baron Cohen made a grand entrance Wednesday for the British premiere of his new mock documentary “Bruno,” turning up in a skimpy variation of the uniforms worn by Buckingham Palace guards. Greece’s new Acropolis Museum set for weekend opening after years of delaysATHENS, Greece — About 1,500 years after Christian zealots vandalized the Parthenon’s pagan sculptures, Greece’s Orthodox Church has formally blessed the new Acropolis Museum, set to open this weekend after years of delays. Vision D’Etat wins for France at Royal Ascot in close finish in Prince of Wales’s StakesASCOT, England — Vision D’Etat has won the Prince of Wales’s Stakes by a half length at Royal Ascot. Lindsay Lohan not contacted by police about missing photo shoot jewelryLOS ANGELES — A spokeswoman for Lindsay Lohan says the actress has not been questioned by London police investigating jewelry that went missing after a fashion shoot there. Singer Amy Winehouse’s mother says her daughter needs to be rescuedLONDON — The mother of singer Amy Winehouse says her troubled daughter needs to be rescued. Publisher of ‘Harry Potter’ books denies plagiarism claim after lawsuit filedLONDON — The publisher of the wildly popular and very profitable “Harry Potter” books says it intends to fight a lawsuit alleging that author J.K. Rowling stole the idea for the series about the boy wizard. London police probe jewel theft; Elle magazine says it was from Lindsay Lohan photo shootLONDON — Elle magazine says London police are investigating allegations that jewelry was stolen after an Elle fashion shoot featuring actress Lindsay Lohan. Singer Susan Boyle rejoins “Britain’s Got Talent” tour to sing in ScotlandLONDON — Singing sensation Susan Boyle will rejoin the “Britain’s Got Talent” live tour on Monday, her spokeswoman said. Report: Michelle Obama, daughters get behind-the-scenes look at London’s Buckingham PalaceLONDON — First came the hug, then a guided tour of Buckingham Palace. Britain marks official celebration of queen’s 83rd birthdayLONDON — Queen Elizabeth II marked her official birthday Saturday with her family by her side — and hundreds of soldiers parading in front of her. Nick Faldo honored with knighthood by Queen Elizabeth II for services to golfLONDON — Nick Faldo can add another title to his six majors — “Sir.” Microsoft’s Bill Gates and wife, Melinda, get honorary degree from UK’s Cambridge UniversityLONDON — Billionaire Bill Gates has picked up an honorary degree from Britain’s Cambridge University. Real woman in Beatles’ “Lucy in the Sky With Diamonds” is very ill; helped by Julian LennonLONDON — They were childhood chums. Then they drifted apart, lost touch completely, and only renewed their friendship decades later, when illness struck. Singer Pete Doherty arrested on suspicion of drunk driving, drug possessionLONDON — British police charged singer Pete Doherty with drunk driving, drug possession and driving without a valid license or insurance Thursday. UK media: Scotland Yard officers are accused of waterboarding drugs suspects in LondonLONDON — A group of Scotland Yard officers were suspended after “serious allegations” about their behavior during the arrests of five suspects last year, police said Tuesday. Fleur Cowles, painter and writer and founder of ‘Flair’ magazine, dies in EnglandLONDON — Fleur Cowles, a painter, writer and founder of short-lived but legendary magazine “Flair,” has died. Singer Pete Doherty detained, fined for heroin use on flight from LondonGENEVA — British singer Pete Doherty was fined by Geneva police for heroin consumption during a flight from London, authorities said Monday. Geneva police say singer Pete Doherty detained, fined for drug use on flight from LondonGENEVA — British singer Pete Doherty was fined by Geneva police for heroin consumption during a flight from London, a police spokesman said Monday. Susan Boyle’s brother says singer has been released from clinicLONDON — The brother of talent-show contestant Susan Boyle says the singer has left a mental health care facility and is doing better. Queen Elizabeth II marks 500th anniversary of royal bodyguardsLONDON — Queen Elizabeth II has marked the 500th anniversary of a troop of royal bodyguards. All-black Broadway production of Tennessee Williams’ ‘Cat on a Hot Tin Roof’ coming to LondonLONDON — “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof” is coming to London. Critics are mixed as Whoopi Goldberg’s ‘Sister Act’ hits the stage in London’s West EndLONDON — “Sister Act” got a standing ovation on its opening night, but critics were less enthusiastic Wednesday about the nunnery stage musical based on the 1992 movie starring Whoopi Goldberg. Simon Cowell’s spokesman says Susan Boyle recovers; career still on track despite setbacksLONDON — Susan Boyle is getting better after an anxiety attack caused by the pressures of her overnight fame and celebrity judge Simon Cowell plans to help her launch a professional career, Cowell’s spokesman said Tuesday. Simon Cowell’s agent says Susan Boyle is recovering; career still on track despite setbacksLONDON — Susan Boyle is getting better after an anxiety attack caused by the pressures of her overnight fame and celebrity judge Simon Cowell plans to help her launch a professional career, Cowell’s agent said Tuesday. Obama a perfect guest for a French president who loves America and craves the limelightPARIS — President Nicolas Sarkozy is a big fan of the United States and makes no secret of his craving for the limelight. Enter Barack Obama, the perfect guest. Prince Charles to attend D-Day commemoration in France after row over royal ’snub’LONDON — Prince Charles’ office said Tuesday that he will attend a D-Day commemoration in France this week after a diplomatic spat over the omission from the guest list of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II. Susan Boyle fairy tale sours with her hospitalization for exhaustion after surprise TV defeatLONDON — Now that it’s over, it’s fair to ask: Was “Britain’s Got Talent” worth it? Wales, African-American culture, Latin music at Smithsonian Folklife FestivalWASHINGTON — Wales, Latin music and “The Power of Words in African American Culture” will be the themes of this summer’s Smithsonian Folklife Festival. Broadway’s big question seems to be: How many Tonys will ‘Billy Elliot’ take home?NEW YORK — The big question seems to be: How many Tonys will “Billy Elliot” take home? Scottish singing star Susan Boyle suffering exhaustion after finishing 2nd in UK talent showLONDON — Singer Susan Boyle was being treated for exhaustion at a mental health clinic Monday after taking second place in a TV talent competition that turned the humble church volunteer into a global star, the show’s producers and a newspaper said. |
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