Bahraini sheik who had legal dispute with Michael Jackson saddened by his deathMANAMA, Bahrain — A Bahraini royal who fell out with Michael Jackson after hosting him in this Gulf emirate for a year said Saturday he was saddened by the entertainer’s death. A Twitter uprising in Iran, now a Twitter celebrity death: Jackson death was new media momentNEW YORK — “Ladies and gentlemen, Michael Jackson has just died,” the woman called out breathlessly upon boarding a Manhattan bus, moments after the news had broken. Not a word was spoken in response. But nearly every passenger reached for a BlackBerry, a cell phone, whatever device was at hand. Michael Jackson fans moonwalk, hold vigils, rush to music stores after pop king’s deathMEXICO CITY — Michael Jackson imitators moonwalked at Mexico’s Angel of Independence, a prison in the Philippines organized a “Thriller” tribute dance, political leaders paid homage and French fans gathered at Notre Dame to sing and cry Friday as the world mourned the King of Pop. Feds say 9/11 firefighter sculpture in Emmitsburg, Md., was financed by investor fraudHAGERSTOWN, Md. — A towering sculpture in the Maryland mountains depicting three New York City firefighters raising the U.S. flag at Ground Zero was financed by investor fraud, federal regulators say. Research firm Arbitron introduces new tool to monitor TV viewing habits outside of the homeCOLUMBIA, Md. — Media research firm Arbitron said Tuesday it has a new tool that allows advertisers to measure when and where people are exposed to TV outside of their homes. Movie Review: Intimate and intense, ‘The Hurt Locker’ is the best Iraq war film yetLOS ANGELES — Despite their admirable intentions and acclaimed names on both sides of the camera, the vast majority of movies made about the Iraq war have failed to hit the mark. Either they felt too preachy, like “Rendition” and “In the Valley of Elah,” or they were rather standard action pictures like “The Kingdom.” McCain says Obama has ‘done well’ as president so far, still critical on Gitmo and IranWASHINGTON — Sen. John McCain says his opponent in last year’s presidential campaign, Barack Obama, has “done well” in his first five months in the White House. 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. Beating Boeing for orders, Airbus says Paris Air Show shows aviation slump may be past worstLE BOURGET, France — Airbus CEO Tom Enders was in high spirits on Friday, saying the unexpected crop of orders won at the Paris Air Show shows the heart of the aviation industry is still beating despite the recession. IOC strikes $32M deal with Arab broadcasters for rights to 2014-16 OlympicsLAUSANNE, Switzerland — The International Olympic Committee announced a deal on Thursday for 20 Arab states to broadcast the 2014 Sochi Olympics and Summer Games in 2016. Paris Hilton says her reality show in Mideast will be controversy-free, open only to womenDUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Paris Hilton said she studied the culture of Dubai and promised the Middle East version of her reality show will steer clear of the drinking and the swearing it had in Los Angeles and London. 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. Comedy Central’s ‘Daily Show’ to air correspondent Jason Jones’ reports from IranNEW YORK — Comedy Central says “Daily Show” correspondent Jason Jones is reporting from Iran for a week of dispatches titled, “Access of Evil.” Iran’s Revolutionary Guards warn media as opposition plans rally, heightening tensionTEHRAN, Iran — Iran’s most powerful military force is warning online media of a crackdown over their coverage of the country’s election crisis. Iranian authorities attempt to clamp down on media comes up against Internet ageCAIRO — Iran clamped down Tuesday on independent media in an attempt to control images of election protests, but pictures and videos leaked out anyway — showing how difficult it is to shut off the flow of information in the Internet age. Airbus takes order of from Qatar Airways for 24 Airbus A320 jets at Paris Air ShowLE BOURGET, France — Airbus SA scored Monday its first order of the Paris Air Show from Qatar Airways, which will take 24 jets from the Airbus A320 family for $1.9 billion. Iran’s Ahmadinejad accused foreign media of coverage that harms Iranian peopleTEHRAN, Iran — President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has accused the foreign media of coverage that harms the Iranian people after authorities claimed he was re-elected in a bitterly disputed vote. US troops in Iraq are hailed by Bush with message on ‘The Colbert Report’NEW YORK — Former President George W. Bush had a hearty message for troops serving in Iraq — and delivered it on a silly TV comedy show. Iranian reformists turn Tehran into river of green as campaign intensity growsTEHRAN, Iran — Supporters of Iran’s main pro-reform presidential candidate formed a human chain that stretched nearly the entire length of Tehran on Monday in their biggest display of political might — sending a powerful challenge to President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s backers as both sides poured into the streets in the final days of the race. Reformists blast Ahmadinejad for comment that ‘light’ surrounded him during UN addressTEHRAN, Iran — A 2005 claim by Mahmoud Ahmadinejad that a “light” surrounded him during a U.N. address was mocked Monday by his main pro-reform opponents in the latest barrage against the president’s competence and another sign of the bitter tone dominating the election campaign in its final days. Saudis in Riyadh go to the movies for the first time in decades, but no women allowedRIYADH, Saudi Arabia — For the first time in three decades, Saudis in the nation’s capital did something that most Westerners take for granted — they went to the movies. But it wasn’t exactly date night. No women were allowed. Colbert in Iraq: Mock pundit gets real performing for the troops in BaghdadNEW YORK — Stephen Colbert (KOHL-bert) will broadcast four shows from Baghdad next week, where the comedian says he’ll be “Bob Hoping” it for the troops. 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. Paris Hilton bringing her reality series to DubaiNEW YORK — Dubai is synonymous with glitz and excess — but can the Middle Eastern hotspot handle the likes of Paris Hilton? Oil-rich Gulf States throttle up aviation expansion amid global slumpDUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Arab sheikdoms eager for higher international profiles are ratcheting up their aviation race despite the global economic slump. Trial of US couple in Egypt highlights murkiness of adoption in Muslim countriesCAIRO — An American couple, Iris Botros and Louis Andros, thought they were finally reaching their dream of having a child when they came to Botros’ homeland, Egypt, to adopt twin orphans. Instead they found themselves in a cage in a courtroom, on trial for alleged child trafficking. Relatives, former classmates say ex-soldier on trial had hard childhood after parents divorcedPADUCAH, Ky. — A former soldier who could be sentenced to death for rape and murder in Iraq had a difficult childhood after his parents divorced and at times shuttled among friends and relatives, the man’s stepfather testified Wednesday. Film by fiance of freed journalist Roxana Saberi to debut at Cannes Film FestivalCANNES, France — When Cannes Film Festival organizers chose an Iranian film for their lineup, they couldn’t have guessed how timely it would become. British architects to Prince Charles: Don’t look for us at your speech _ we’re staying homeLONDON — A respectful audience, polite applause, and congratulatory cocktails at the inevitable reception. That’s what’s expected when Prince Charles gives a speech. GOP senator calls on Obama to tell America where he will send Guantanamo prisonersWASHINGTON — Sen. Kit Bond of Missouri, delivering the Republicans’ weekly radio and Internet address, said Saturday that President Barack Obama’s plan to close the Guantanamo detention center “is a dangerous case of putting symbolism over security.” ‘FZZZ’! ‘FZZAAT”! Naval Academy’s new graphic novel a tool to woo more minoritiesANNAPOLIS, Md. — The drawings are crisp and tales of Navy officers scouring the high seas for pirates and other rogues are enticing. Even vivid sound-effect words “FZZZZ” and “FZAAAT” appear in a new graphic novel the Naval Academy is rolling out to recruit midshipmen. Biographical details about American reporter convicted by Iran of spyingNAME — Roxana Saberi Arbitron’s deal with Clear Channel worth $69 millionCOLUMBIA, Md. — Arbitron Inc. said Tuesday it has entered into three-year agreements to measure listener ratings for Clear Channel Communications Inc., the nation’s largest owner of radio stations, and affiliated companies in 105 markets. Concert promoter: Rihanna will not perform in Dubai in May, cites inappropriate timingDUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Rihanna has shelved plans for a concert later this month in Dubai because the timing was “inappropriate,” a Middle East concert promoter said Tuesday. |
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