Tokyo 2016 invites Japan’s crown prince to Copenhagen for Oct. 2 vote on Olympic siteLAUSANNE, Switzerland — Officials of Tokyo’s bid for the 2016 Olympics have invited Japan’s crown prince to travel to Copenhagen for the IOC vote on Oct. 2. Actress Andie MacDowell says 40s are awkward for a leading ladySHANGHAI — “Four Weddings and a Funeral” star Andie MacDowell says her 40s were an awkward time partly because Hollywood filmmakers didn’t know how to cast the veteran American actress. Movie actress Andie MacDowell says 40s are awkward for a leading ladySHANGHAI — “Four Weddings and a Funeral” star Andie MacDowell says her 40s were an awkward time partly because Hollywood filmmakers didn’t know how to cast the veteran American actress. 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. Triumphs and travails: 40 years at Bangkok’s legendary Oriental HotelBANGKOK — Charming a fuming Elizabeth Taylor, personally snipping a British duke’s hair or catering to the refined palates of Cambodia’s murderous Khmer Rouge leaders. Epic ‘Jodhaa Akbar’ dominates Bollywood awards, wins best picture, best directorMACAU — A historical epic about the romance between a Mughal king and a Hindu princess dominated the 10th International Indian Film Academy awards in the southern Chinese enclave of Macau on Saturday by winning six awards, including best picture and best actor for heartthrob Hrithik Roshan. ‘Slumdog Millionaire’ filmmakers say Oscar-winning movie is Indian at heartMACAU — It had a British director and was hailed at the Oscars in Los Angeles, but the box office hit “Slumdog Millionaire” is an Indian movie at heart because it embraces song and emotional expression, Bollywood filmmakers who worked on the production said Saturday. Malaysian prince denies abuse claims by Indonesian teen wifeKUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — A Malaysian prince has denied claims by an Indonesian teen model that he slashed her with razor blades, locked her up and used her as a sex slave during their yearlong marriage, his lawyer said Friday. AP Exclusive: Second autopsy by hired expert finds David Carradine’s death not a suicideLOS ANGELES — The forensics expert hired by David Carradine’s family has concluded that the “Kung Fu” actor did not commit suicide, but said that more information was needed from Thai investigators before the cause of death could be determined. Forensics expert who examined David Carradine’s body says the actor didn’t commit suicideLOS ANGELES — The independent forensics expert who examined David Carradine’s body says the actor didn’t commit suicide, and Carradine’s brothers are asking for understanding as Thai authorities investigate. AP Exclusive: Carradine’s brothers thank supporters; second autopsy finds death not a suicideLOS ANGELES — The forensics expert hired by David Carradine’s family has concluded that the “Kung Fu” actor did not commit suicide, but said Thursday that more information was needed from Thai investigators before the cause of death could be determined. China plans to excavate more terracotta warriors at ancient tomb of first emperor in Xi’anBEIJING — China plans to excavate more of the life-size terracotta warriors at the famed ancient tomb of the country’s first emperor. Pussycat Dolls’ lead singer wants to sing Philippine anthem at Manny Pacquiao boxing matchMANILA, Philippines — The half-Filipino lead vocalist for the American pop group Pussycat Dolls says she wants to sing the Philippine national anthem when boxing champion Manny Pacquiao fights again. Blind pianist from Japan, 19-year-old from China win prestigious Cliburn piano competitionFORT WORTH, Texas — A blind pianist from Japan and a teenager from China won gold medals Sunday at the 13th Van Cliburn International Piano Competition, making history as the first winners from any Asian country. Carradine family takes action on death investigation, photos of scene in Thai tabloidLOS ANGELES — David Carradine’s family members, dissatisfied with Thai investigators and “profoundly disturbed” by the publication of a forensics photo in a Bangkok tabloid, are seeking help from the FBI and an independent pathologist and have threatened legal action against any media outlet that reprints images of the actor in death. Family of late actor David Carradine hires famed forensics expert to examine actor’s bodyLOS ANGELES — The family of David Carradine is asking the FBI and a private forensics expert to help investigate the “Kung Fu” actor’s death, attorney Mark Geragos said Saturday, the same day Thai police said surveillance footage indicated no one had entered his hotel room before he died. Carradine’s family seeks help from FBI, famed forensics expert in probe of actor’s deathLOS ANGELES — The family of David Carradine is asking the FBI and a private forensics expert to help investigate the “Kung Fu” actor’s death, attorney Mark Geragos said Saturday, the same day Thai police said surveillance footage indicated no one had entered his hotel room before he died. Carradine’s family wants FBI to investigate actor’s death in Bangkok hotelBANGKOK — The family of American actor David Carradine has asked the FBI to help investigate his death after his body was found in a hotel closet in Thailand’s capital with a rope tied to his neck, wrist and genitals. Bruce Lee ‘Enter the Dragon’ co-star Shih Kien dies at age 96HONG KONG — Veteran Hong Kong actor Shih Kien, who played Bruce Lee’s archrival in the 1973 movie “Enter the Dragon,” has died at age 96. Thai police say actor David Carradine may have died from accidental suffocationBANGKOK — The body of American actor David Carradine, best known for the 1970s TV series “Kung Fu,” was found in a hotel room closet with a rope tied to his neck and genitals, and his death may have been caused by accidental suffocation, Thai police said Friday. Recuperating Yao Ming voices role in Chinese animated film alongside Hong Kong, Taiwan starsBEIJING — Having appeared in a documentary and played himself on the Simpsons, Houston Rockets star Yao Ming finally gets to voice a whole different character for an upcoming Chinese-language animated film. Thai authorities conducting autopsy on David Carradine, found dead in Bangkok hotelBANGKOK — Thai authorities conducted an autopsy Friday on actor David Carradine, a cult star best known for the 1970s TV series “Kung Fu,” and cited “unusual circumstances” in his death. His naked body was found hanging in a Bangkok hotel room. Muslims see Obama speech as shift in US tone, but no breakthrough until actions followCAIRO — Muslim shopkeepers, students and even radical groups such as Hamas praised President Barack Obama’s address Thursday as a positive shift in U.S. attitude and tone. But Arabs and Muslims of all political stripes said they want him to turn his words into action- particularly in standing up to Israel. ‘Kill Bill’ star David Carradine found dead in Thal capitalBANGKOK — Actor David Carradine, star of the 1970s TV series “Kung Fu” who also had a wide-ranging career in the movies, has been found dead in the Thai capital, Bangkok. A news report said he was found hanged in his hotel room and was believed to have committed suicide. Edison Chen: Sex photos were youthful indiscretion; says sex acts were consensualHONG KONG — Actor-singer Edison Chen says widely circulated Internet photos of him having sex with female Hong Kong stars were a youthful indiscretion, speaking at length for the first time on a scandal that shocked the Chinese entertainment world last year. Nukes or cognac? Will UN sanctions really force North Korea’s leader to make a choice?SEOUL, South Korea — The first time North Korea tested a nuclear device, the United Nations tried to hit the reclusive nation’s leader where it really hurts — in the stomach. Prime View of Taiwan to buy E Ink, maker of Kindle display, for $215MNEW YORK — E Ink Corp., the maker of the innovative display for the Amazon Kindle e-book reader, said Monday it has agreed to be acquired by a Taiwanese company for $215 million. City of Dreams casino resort latest multibillion dollar bet on MacauMACAU — The City of Dreams, a massive casino resort in Macau, was unveiled Monday in the latest multibillion-dollar bet that this once seedy Chinese gambling enclave will become one of the world’s top tourist destinations. Now in semifinals, blind pianist from Japan wows audiences at prestigious Cliburn contestFORT WORTH, Texas — With a dramatic bow of pianist Nobuyuki Tsujii’s head, rich sounds of the piano, violins, cello and viola broke the concert hall silence as he and a string quartet played Schumann’s Piano Quintet in E-flat major, Op. 44. ‘Slumdog’ child star’s home bulldozed as part of Mumbai slum cleanupMUMBAI, India — The 10-year-old child star of “Slumdog Millionaire” was awakened Thursday by a policeman wielding a bamboo stick and ordered out of his home. Minutes later it was bulldozed along with dozens of other shanties in the Mumbai slum he calls home. Shaky coalition expected as India’s monthlong election ends; results due SaturdayNEW DELHI — India’s monthlong election ended Wednesday, with tens of millions of Indians casting ballots in a vote widely expected to usher in a shaky coalition government. While results were not being announced until Saturday, Indian media polls indicated the Congress party-led ruling coalition could be narrowly ahead of the opposition Hindu-nationalist alliance. India’s monthlong election ends; Indian media says ruling coalition holds slim leadNEW DELHI — India’s monthlong election ended Wednesday, with tens of millions of Indians casting ballots in a vote widely expected to usher in a shaky coalition government. While results were not being announced until Saturday, Indian media exit polls indicated the Congress party-led ruling coalition was narrowly ahead of the opposition Hindu-nationalist alliance. Outgoing war commander Gen. David McKiernan valued reaching out to Afghan eldersKABUL — Gen. David McKiernan’s private U.S. military jet raced south toward Kandahar, the Taliban’s former stronghold. Inside, McKiernan adjusted his reading glasses and turned a page of the Muslim holy book. Idlewild travel bookstore in NYC: Not just guides but books with ’strong sense of place’NEW YORK — What kind of dreamer opens a bookstore in a recession, gives it a nostalgic name that means nothing to most people under 40, and stocks it with travel guides and obscure foreign novels? Idlewild travel bookstore in NYC: Not just guides but books with ’strong sense of place’NEW YORK — What kind of dreamer opens a bookstore in a recession, gives it a nostalgic name that means nothing to most people under 40, and stocks it with travel guides and obscure foreign novels? |
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