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      VIDEO: Imran Khan leaves hospital after fall
      Wed, 22 May 2013 09:33:10 GMT
      Pakistani politician Imran Khan has been discharged from hospital in Lahore, two weeks after falling from a platform at an election campaign rally.
      VIDEO: Russia 'outrage' at Eurovision snub
      Wed, 22 May 2013 07:20:57 GMT
      A row has erupted between Russia and Azerbaijan over the Eurovision song contest, with the Russian foreign minister accusing the Azerbaijanis of vote-rigging.
      VIDEO: Cuba reopens sugar mills
      Wed, 22 May 2013 06:29:53 GMT
      Cuba is reopening some of its mothballed sugar mills to try to take advantage of rising sugar prices.
      VIDEO: All mod cons in Ghana's building boom
      Tue, 21 May 2013 10:06:08 GMT
      Ghana's fast growing economy is experiencing a building boom - the BBC's George Alagiah takes a tour of a new luxury apartment in Accra.
      VIDEO: Apple 'avoided $1m tax per hour'
      Tue, 21 May 2013 14:56:27 GMT
      A Senate committee has accused Apple of using "a complex web of offshore entities" to avoid paying billions of dollars in US income taxes.
      VIDEO: Burmese President visits White House
      Tue, 21 May 2013 05:32:36 GMT
      President Obama has welcomed Burma's president, Thein Sein, to the White House.
      VIDEO: Iraqis 'helping fight Syrian holy war'
      Mon, 20 May 2013 09:38:07 GMT
      The BBC has seen evidence that the Syrian regime is getting support from Shia fighters crossing into the country from Iraq.
      VIDEO: Afghans discouraged from inter-marrying
      Tue, 21 May 2013 19:41:41 GMT
      Afghan authorities want to discourage the practice of inter-family marriages as the children of such couplings can sometimes have serious health issues.
      VIDEO: Will Israel bomb Iran?
      Mon, 20 May 2013 23:28:31 GMT
      Middle East editor Jeremy Bowen explores what might happen if Iran continues with its nuclear programme.
      VIDEO: Getaway of blind activist retraced
      Mon, 20 May 2013 14:35:44 GMT
      The family of Chen Guangcheng are 'paying for his activism' back home according to the Chinese dissident
      VIDEO: South Africa's growing prosperity
      Wed, 22 May 2013 06:21:23 GMT
      Andrew Harding looks at an example of economic change at a shopping mall in the township of Alexandra.
      VIDEO: US lottery ticket scoops $590m
      Mon, 20 May 2013 05:11:34 GMT
      Authorities in the US state of Florida are calling for the holder of a $590m winning lottery ticket to come forward and claim their prize.
      VIDEO: Ai Weiwei makes art from milk tins
      Mon, 20 May 2013 02:56:02 GMT
      Artist Ai Weiwei has created a map of China made entirely out of tins of formula milk, to highlight tensions over tainted baby food.
      VIDEO: The future Ethiopia only dreamed of
      Mon, 20 May 2013 12:58:57 GMT
      George Alagiah reports on how Ethiopia has overcome adversity and is now showing some of the fastest growth rates in the world.
      VIDEO: Toilet paper shortage in Venezuela
      Mon, 20 May 2013 17:45:57 GMT
      The government of Venezuela is trying to import 50 million rolls of toilet paper before supermarket shelves run out of stock.
      VIDEO: UN made DR Congo problems 'worse'
      Mon, 20 May 2013 10:29:53 GMT
      Rwandan President Paul Kagame has issued a scathing assessment of the United Nations peacekeeping force in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
      VIDEO: 92 year old strongman wows crowds
      Mon, 20 May 2013 14:48:08 GMT
      The world of brute strength and brawn isn't just a young man's game, as one 92 year old was keen to prove.
      VIDEO: Syria troops 'claim Qusair victory'
      Mon, 20 May 2013 14:02:06 GMT
      Fierce fighting is reported in the strategic Syrian town of Qusair, as the state news agency reports that the army has taken control of most of the town.
      VIDEO: Assad: No intention of stepping down
      Sun, 19 May 2013 21:57:30 GMT
      Syria's President Assad has said he has no intention of stepping down in his first interview since calls were made for a peace conference to try and resolve the conflict.
      VIDEO: David Beckham's emotional farewell
      Sun, 19 May 2013 02:42:55 GMT
      Emotional David Beckham plays last home match at Paris Saint-Germain.
      VIDEO: Oklahoma ravaged by tornadoes
      Mon, 20 May 2013 13:28:42 GMT
      At least one person has died and several others were injured in a series of tornadoes that have torn through the US state of Oklahoma.
      VIDEO: Gumball rally sets off from Denmark
      Sun, 19 May 2013 16:46:23 GMT
      Up to 100 predominantly luxury cars are taking part in the Gumball 3000 rally in which some of the world's richest petrol-heads get to flaunt their wealth during a drive that will take them through Europe.
      VIDEO: Record breaking demolition of viaduct
      Sun, 19 May 2013 13:26:16 GMT
      A two-mile viaduct in the Chinese city of Wuhan has been demolished, breaking a record for the longest reinforced concrete bridge ever blown up in the country.
      VIDEO: From tyres to shoes in Ethiopia
      Mon, 20 May 2013 05:39:31 GMT
      George Alagiah has been to a shoe factory with a difference in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
      VIDEO: Tensions rise in Tunisia
      Mon, 20 May 2013 02:22:53 GMT
      One protester has died as tensions rise in Tunisia between hardline Salafists and the country's moderate Islamist government.
      VIDEO: Tornadoes tear through US states
      Mon, 20 May 2013 19:21:07 GMT
      Storm-chasers have captured footage showing tornadoes touching down in both Texas and Kansas.
      VIDEO: Murdered Pakistan politician buried
      Sun, 19 May 2013 21:55:38 GMT
      Hundreds of people have attended the funeral of the murdered vice-president of Pakistan's PTI party, Zahra Shahid Hussain, at a mosque in Karachi.
      VIDEO: How do you round up a camel herd?
      Sat, 18 May 2013 23:36:08 GMT
      Australia is home to the world's largest camel herd, but it is causing environmental problems. Simon Reeve is shown how one cattle ranch owner deals with the animals - by rounding them up and selling them for meat.
      VIDEO: A call from the top of the world
      Sun, 19 May 2013 04:01:26 GMT
      British explorer Daniel Hughes has reached the summit of Mount Everest in an attempt to raise £1m for the charity Comic Relief.
      VIDEO: France gay marriage signed into law
      Sun, 19 May 2013 01:46:49 GMT
      France's president has signed into law a controversial bill making the country the ninth in Europe, and 14th globally, to legalise gay marriage.
      VIDEO: Pakistani politician is shot dead
      Sun, 19 May 2013 00:31:05 GMT
      A senior female Pakistani politician has been shot dead in the city of Karachi.
      VIDEO: Syria army 'storms' rebel town Qusair
      Sun, 19 May 2013 11:49:17 GMT
      Syrian government forces have surrounded the rebel stronghold of Qusair and are storming it from several directions, says Syrian state TV.
      VIDEO: Violence after Spanish Cup Final
      Sat, 18 May 2013 08:26:52 GMT
      There have been violent scenes in the Spanish capital after Atletico Madrid beat Real Madrid in the Spanish Cup Final.


      Entertainment News

      'Gilmore Girls' reunion?
      Tue, 21 May 2013 10:33:46 EDT
      Lauren Graham's favorite "Gilmore Girls" scenes to shoot were the show's famed Friday night dinners.

      Lauper, Porter just wanna have Tonys
      Tue, 21 May 2013 11:01:30 EDT
      "Kinky Boots" star Billy Porter and composer Cyndi Lauper talk about the critical acclaimed musical's Tony nominations.

      MacFarlane won't host Oscars
      Tue, 21 May 2013 10:33:24 EDT
      There will be less boobs at next year's Oscars.

      'Cheers': Where are they now?
      Tue, 21 May 2013 10:33:37 EDT

      A chat with Mel Brooks
      Mon, 20 May 2013 11:29:55 EDT
      Throughout his prolific career Mel Brooks has gone by many titles -- actor, filmmaker, producer, songwriter -- but comedy is the epicenter of his life, drawing together his early work on TV shows like "Your Show of Shows" and "Get Smart," with his notable career in film with movies like "The Producers," "Young Frankenstein" and "Blazing Saddles," a few of which have been translated to the Broadway stage. Brooks, now 86, has won numerous awards and is presently one of only 14 people to receive the coveted EGOT (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony).

      The Buzz Today
      Tue, 21 May 2013 17:13:46 EDT
      Ken Jeong and Zach Galifianakis talk about "The Hangover Part III," and Pitbull reveals his favorite childhood movie!

      Review: Daft Punk's new album
      Tue, 21 May 2013 17:14:02 EDT
      Let's play one final bass-drop requiem in memory of EDM.

      'The End' for Seth Rogen?Hardly
      Tue, 21 May 2013 17:15:18 EDT
      Summer movie season is Seth Rogen's prime time.

      'Gilmore Girls' reunion? Maybe
      Tue, 21 May 2013 10:03:36 EDT
      Lauren Graham's favorite "Gilmore Girls" scenes to shoot were the show's famed Friday night dinners.

      Cannes on the red carpet
      Tue, 21 May 2013 10:37:00 EDT

      CBS yanks tornado-themed 'Mike & Molly'
      Tue, 21 May 2013 09:32:09 EDT
      CBS decided to pull Monday night's season finale of Mike & Molly, which talks about a tornado hitting Chicago (though no devastation was going to be shown).

      The Doors' Manzarek dies at 74
      Mon, 20 May 2013 18:13:19 EDT
      The Doors' founding keyboardist, Ray Manzarek, died in Germany Monday after a long fight with cancer, his publicist said in a statement. He was 74.

      Seth MacFarlane won't host Oscars
      Tue, 21 May 2013 08:33:29 EDT
      There will be less boobs at next year's Oscars.

      A chat with Mel Brooks
      Mon, 20 May 2013 11:29:55 EDT
      Throughout his prolific career Mel Brooks has gone by many titles -- actor, filmmaker, producer, songwriter -- but comedy is the epicenter of his life, drawing together his early work on TV shows like "Your Show of Shows" and "Get Smart," with his notable career in film with movies like "The Producers," "Young Frankenstein" and "Blazing Saddles," a few of which have been translated to the Broadway stage. Brooks, now 86, has won numerous awards and is presently one of only 14 people to receive the coveted EGOT (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony).

      RZA: I love Elton John
      Mon, 05 Nov 2012 19:06:52 EST
      Rapper, actor and director RZA takes a break from new film "Man with the Iron Fists" to answer your iReport questions.

      LeVar Burton: 'Rainbow' fans 'legion'
      Mon, 17 Sep 2012 13:38:19 EDT
      LeVar Burton is grateful to the fans of "Reading Rainbow", "Star Trek" and "Roots", and takes your iReport questions.

      Joe Rogan is back with 'Fear Factor'
      Mon, 03 Sep 2012 13:53:28 EDT
      Joe Rogan talks about the new Fear Factor; bigger, grosser stunts and takes your iReport questions.

      Jennifer Grey willing to risk a nip slip
      Mon, 03 Sep 2012 13:53:20 EDT
      Actress Jennifer Grey talks about her "Dirty Dancing" experience and shares a "Dancing with the Stars" wardrobe secret.

      Brinkley and the little red Ferrari
      Tue, 24 Jul 2012 11:00:40 EDT
      Supermodel Christie Brinkley talks about her famous figure, her celebrity crush and what motivated her to go vegetarian.

      Bethenny Frankel: My show is honest
      Tue, 12 Feb 2013 14:50:55 EST
      Former "Real Housewife" Bethenny Frankel talks fame, motherhood and weighs in on some of pop culture's hottest topics.

      Lauryn Hill sentenced on tax charges
      Wed, 08 May 2013 11:47:45 EDT
      Singer Lauryn Hill's failure to pay federal income taxes for three years has earned the singer a three-month prison sentence.

      Rolling Stones offer up 'Satisfaction'
      Mon, 06 May 2013 11:22:47 EDT
      The Rolling Stones kicked off their "50 and Counting" tour with a marching band, guest appearances from Gwen Stefani and Keith Urban, and a double dose of "Satisfaction."

      PepsiCo, Lil Wayne part ways over lyric
      Tue, 07 May 2013 10:09:00 EDT
      PepsiCo is ending its relationship with rapper Lil Wayne over what the company calls an "offensive reference to a revered civil rights icon" -- 14-year-old Emmett Till, who was killed nearly 60 years ago.

      MJ before death: 'God keeps talking to me'
      Fri, 10 May 2013 17:40:08 EDT
      Michael Jackson told his tour director days before he died he was hearing God's voice, a producer testified Wednesday.

      Witness: Jackson was paranoid in last days
      Fri, 10 May 2013 17:34:11 EDT
      Michael Jackson appeared paranoid, repeating himself and shivering from chills in his final days, his longtime makeup artist testified Thursday.

      Autopsy reveals singer's secrets
      Fri, 10 May 2013 17:50:07 EDT
      Jurors hearing the Michael Jackson wrongful death trial got a stark look at the dead pop icon after a lawyer showed them an autopsy photo.

      Photos: Who's who in the Jackson trial
      Mon, 06 May 2013 10:27:50 EDT

      Trial spotlights debts, drugs, messy bedroom
      Mon, 06 May 2013 10:34:41 EDT
      A lawyer for Michael Jackson's family seemed satisfied as he left the Los Angeles courthouse after the first week of the pop star's wrongful death trial.

      Jackson defender files sex abuse claim
      Fri, 10 May 2013 17:47:23 EDT
      A dancer-choreographer has filed a claim against Michael Jackson's estate related to alleged child sex abuse by the late pop icon.

      'Cheers' cast: Where are they now?
      Tue, 21 May 2013 12:21:58 EDT

      Photos: 2013 Billboard Awards moments
      Tue, 21 May 2013 12:21:46 EDT

      Our favorite movie villains
      Fri, 17 May 2013 21:14:05 EDT

      TV mistresses steam it up
      Fri, 17 May 2013 16:53:02 EDT

      'Idol' winners: Where are they now?
      Fri, 17 May 2013 16:54:42 EDT

      Photos: Whose mom is that?
      Fri, 17 May 2013 16:54:02 EDT