UK urges action on tax from overseas territories
2013-05-20 09:54:47
Britain called upon its overseas territories to "get their house in order" over the sharing of tax information on Monday as the UK looks to lead a global fight against tax evasion ahead of a meeting of the world's wealthiest states.
World Dog Show
2013-05-20 09:39:56
More than 17,000 dogs from 70 countries were part of the show which took place from May 15-19.
Beatles' guitar auctioned to the tune of $408,000
2013-05-19 14:41:15
A custom-made electric guitar played by the late John Lennon and George Harrison of the Beatles sold at a New York auction on Saturday for $408,000, said officials with the company behind the event.
Hollande to sign gay marriage bill
2013-05-18 11:46:25
French President Francois Hollande announced he would sign the bill on gay marriage into law the next day after it was approved by the Constitutional Council on Friday.
LGBT report reveals discrimination
2013-05-18 10:12:00
Almost two-thirds of Europe's lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community are still afraid to show their sexuality in public and most feel discriminated against, an EU report said.
Jewels for Cannes movie stars stolen from hotel
2013-05-18 10:04:37
More than $1 million worth of jewels that were to be lent to movie stars at the Cannes Film Festival were stolen from a hotel room in the French Riviera town.
Director Farhadi's hopes for The Past in Cannes
2013-05-18 09:19:35
Iranian Oscar-winner Asghar Farhadi drew enthusiastic applause on Friday for one of the most-keenly awaited films at Cannes, a Paris-set tale about shifting relationships.
France's Hollande urges euro zone government
2013-05-17 10:06:02
French President Francois Hollande called for an economic government for the euro zone with its own budget, the right to borrow, a harmonised tax system and a full-time president.
Three Chinese women killed in Russia's Siberia
2013-05-16 19:29:14
Three Chinese women reportedly missing were found dead in Russia's southern Siberian republic of Khakassia.
IMF approves 1st batch of bailout loan to Cyprus
2013-05-16 12:01:24
The Washington-based International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Wednesday approved the first batch of its share of the global bailout loan to cash-strapped Cyprus.
'Barbie Dreamhouse' in Berlin
2013-05-16 09:08:32
A giant shoe is pictured outside a life-size "Barbie Dreamhouse" of Mattel's Barbie dolls in Berlin, May 15, 2013. The life-sized house, covering about 1,400 square metres offers visitors to try on Barbie's clothes in her walk-in closet, tour her living room and her kitchen.
Britain delivers visas pledge to woo Chinese tour groups
2013-05-16 02:16:08
The UK said on Wednesday it will work with Chinese tour operators to make the application process for a British visa easier for group visitors.