Sixty portraits reveal Queen's many faces
"But they forget that at 24, the queen herself was seen as an attractive woman -- not least by Winston Churchill," he added. (14 May 2012)
Queen Elizabeth watches huge jubilee horse pageant
In Britain, the pageant will be followed by a four-day public holiday on June 2-5, with celebrations including a festival of 1,000 boats on the River Thames, the lighting of more than 2,000 beacons and a service of thanksgiving at St Paul's Cathedral. (14 May 2012)
Year later, things only get worse for Strauss-Kahn
They are playing a long game that will keep Strauss-Kahn from getting comfortable quickly: the trial may not even start for about 15 months, according to the presiding judge. (13 May 2012)
Michael Caine given freedom of London borough
He has also starred in films such as "Zulu" (1964), "Alfie" (1966), "The Italian Job" (1969), "Get Carter" (1971) and "The Quiet American" (2002). (12 May 2012)
British chef Ramsay opens Las Vegas restaurant
Ramsay is best known in the United States for his starring role in "Kitchen Nightmares," where he visits struggling restaurants in a bid to rescue them from financial ruin. (12 May 2012)
Controversial Gunter Grass remains head of German PEN club
Grass achieved world fame with his debut novel, "The Tin Drum" in 1959, and has pressed his country for decades to face up to its Nazi past. (12 May 2012)
Muscle car creator Carroll Shelby dies at 89
Regularly updated, the Shelby Mustang GT500 is still the top of Ford's line of sports coupes in the United States. (12 May 2012)
Hudson's brother-in-law guilty in family killings
She was accompanied to court by her longtime partner, professional wrestler David Otunga, her sister and other relatives. (12 May 2012)
Prosecutors said Balfour acted out of an obsessive jealousy when he shot his way into Hudson's childhood home and killed everyone inside. (12 May 2012)
Pals Obama and Clooney shoot hoops in LA
The guest list included A-listers from Barbra Streisand and Robert Downey Jr. to Jack Black, Billy Crystal, Maguire, Salma Hayek and fashion designer Diane Von Furstenberg. (12 May 2012)
Paul McCartney and mariachis rock Mexico City
Many of the fans camped out in the Zocalo since the night before to get a good spot for the concert. (11 May 2012)
Niemeyer, 104, says he wants to leave hospital
His works include the headquarters for the United Nations in New York. (11 May 2012)
Obama reiterates gay marriage vow, teases Clooney
"Not only is he an unbelievable actor, but he is one of those rare individuals who is at ease with everybody, he seems to occupy a constant state of grace, and uses his extraordinary talents on behalf of something truly important." (11 May 2012)
Stars hail gay marriage vow as Obama hits Hollywood
DeGeneres stood up to lead her audience in applause for Obama, adding: "It takes a brave man to take a stand like this, especially in an election year, so Mr. President, I say thank you very, very, very much." (11 May 2012)
'Don Draper' plays agony uncle on US girl blog
And by way of conclusion: "You're probably all too young to watch 'Mad Men,' so, I don't know, enjoy 'The Hunger Games.'" (11 May 2012)
Famous Mandela trial to be digitised
He was jailed on Robben Island for 18 years before being transferred in 1982 to Pollsmoor prison in Cape Town and later to Victor Verster prison in nearby Paarl. (11 May 2012)
Prince Charles turns BBC weatherman
Prince Charles is well known for his interest in climate change and environmental issues. "Harmony", a documentary about climate change which the prince narrated, held its worldwide premiere in London last month. (10 May 2012)
Singer Iglesias's hotel room robbed in Venezuela
Iglesias, 68, will continue his tour with a May 12 concert in Peru. (10 May 2012)
China's Yao Ming signs book deal
Shanghai's Oriental Daily said the first edition will be limited to 500 copies and contain photos spanning Yao's life and basketball career. (10 May 2012)
George Clooney, Obama's celebrity activist-in-chief
The soiree is expected to make $5-6 million, while a further $6 million had been made by an online sweepstakes, in which the winner gets two seats at the head table with Obama and Clooney, the industry paper reported. (10 May 2012)
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