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Gosling misses Cannes premiere sends his regrets
Cannes festival director Thierry Fremaux, right, reads a letter from actor Ryan Gosling explaining why he could not attend the festival, as director Nicolas Winding Refn, centre, and actress Kristen Scott Thomas listen during a press conference for the film Only God Forgives at the 66th international film festival, in Cannes, southern France, Wednesday, May 22, 2013. (AP Photo/Virginia ...
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Andy Murray withdrawn from French Open Tennis May 26 to June 9
Sports News: The late Tuesday decision, which Andy Murray hinted at last week in Rome when he had to quit his opening match in pain, means that the 26-year-old now has just over a fortnight to try and be fit for the Queen's club grass event from June 10, where he is top ...
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Sherlyn Chopra goes desi in her second red carpet appearance at Cannes
Playboy pin-up girl Sherlyn Chopra, who is at the Cannes Film Festival for her movie Kamasutra 3D, turned desi for her second outing at the red carpet.She walked the red carpet in an off white lehenga with a deep blouse. She accessorized her look with golden kamarband, pearl jewellery, winged eye makeup and side roughly braided ...
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Mais non French universities may teach in English
PARIS (AP) -- France's National Assembly is taking up an education reform bill that would allow public universities to hold some courses - like science or economics classes - in English, a plan that has alarmed language purists and the political far-right ...
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Our pet chimpanzee ruined my life claims stepdaughter of French singer
The stepdaughter of the late French singer Leo Ferre claims the family's pet chimpanzee ruined her childhood as it installed a reign of terror at the family chateau, a new autobiography ...
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Aishwarya Rai in one-shouldered teal blue satin at Cannes premiere
Entertainment News: Aishwarya Rai Bachchan popped against the Cannes red carpet on day seven in blue Gucci and fuchsia pink lips. Instead of her usual smoky eyes and nude lips, Ash kept her eyes simple and wore bright pink ...
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Man Of Tai Chi Keanu Reeves directorial debut a contemporary Kung Fu film snapped up at Cannes
The film set in Beijing and follows a young martial artist (Tiger Hu Chen) who uses his incredible Tai Chi abilities in an underground fight club.Reeves showcased clips from the film to a select crowd earlier this week. Speaking of the transition from actor to director he said: "The first day of was not too much fun.""As an actor you are concerned with your role, you are concerned ...
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Nerves of steel and hairspray are musts for Cannes red carpet
Director Ethan Coen (L), cast member Carey Mulligan (2ndL), musician T-Bone Burnett (3rdL) walk on the red carpet as they leave after the screening of the film ''Inside Llewyn Davis'' in competition during the 66th Cannes Film Festival in Cannes May 19, ...
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Oklahoma the clear-up begins glamour from Cannes the news in pictures
As the clear-up gets under way, utility workers raise cable as they try to restore power to a section of town in Moore, Oklahoma. Photograph: Ed ...
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Cannes Strand Releasing Grabs Stranger at the Lake for North America
PHOTOS: Cannes Competition Lineup Features 'Behind the Candelabra,' 'Only God Forgives,' 'Nebraska' Films du Losange’s head of sales, Agathe ...
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France dramatic suicide reignites same-sex marriage furore
28/04/2013 05:15 CET The suicide of far-right French historian Dominique Venner has brought the spotlight back onto the divisive issue of same-sex marriage, recently legalised in France. Venner, 78, took his life inside Notre-Dame cathedral on May 21, reportedly in front of the altar. Earlier the same day, the award-winning essayist published a blog post savaging the legalisation of ...
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Bollywood fashion at Cannes
By Arnika Thakur and Shashank Chouhan (Any opinions expressed here are those of the authors and not necessarily of Reuters) The image of Aishwarya Rai in a striking yellow sari with lots of gold jewellery walking the red carpet at Cannes 2002 is one that a generation of Indian movie fans may not forget. Few Indians were familiar with Cannes until the actress made an appearance on the French ...
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Bollywood fashion at Cannes
By Arnika Thakur and Shashank Chouhan (Any opinions expressed here are those of the authors and not necessarily of Reuters) The image of Aishwarya Rai in a striking yellow sari with lots of gold jewellery walking the red carpet at Cannes 2002 is one that a generation of Indian movie fans may not forget. Few Indians were familiar with Cannes until the actress made an appearance on the French ...
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Bollywood fashion at Cannes
By Arnika Thakur and Shashank Chouhan (Any opinions expressed here are those of the authors and not necessarily of Reuters) The image of Aishwarya Rai in a striking yellow sari with lots of gold jewellery walking the red carpet at Cannes 2002 is one that a generation of Indian movie fans may not forget. Few Indians were familiar with Cannes until the actress made an appearance on the French ...
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Bollywood fashion at Cannes
By Arnika Thakur and Shashank Chouhan (Any opinions expressed here are those of the authors and not necessarily of Reuters) The image of Aishwarya Rai in a striking yellow sari with lots of gold jewellery walking the red carpet at Cannes 2002 is one that a generation of Indian movie fans may not forget. Few Indians were familiar with Cannes until the actress made an appearance on the French ...
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Aishwarya Rai Bachchan extends Cannes stay for amFar
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has extended her stay in Cannes to attend a fashion show by the American Foundation for AIDS Research (amFar). The Ultimate Gold Collection Fashion Show will see the actress walking the red carpet in a gold outfit designed by Tarun Tahiliani. Bachchan, who is at Cannes as the brand ambassador of L'Oral Paris, is a staunch supporter of amFar and has attended the ...
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Cannes Diary Croisette catwalk and crime wave continue
Here in Cannes, the film festival is entering its final stretch, culminating in the all-star, prize-giving ceremony on Saturday. A strong candidate for the Best Actor award must be Michael Douglas ...
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Behind the Candelabra Liberace biopic throws spotlight on gay marriage at Cannes Film Festival 2013
The relationship between the flamboyant pianist Liberace and his young lover dazzled at the Cannes film festival yesterday and threw the spotlight on gay rights at the movie industry's largest annual ...
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Refillable olive oil bottles banned
BOTTLES of olive oil with a cork stopper are to be banned from restaurant ...
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Bilingual people hear differently
PEOPLE who are bilingual from an early age pick up an ability to switch between ...
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North Versailles candidates mull options
"I thought it was a good race," said Snyder, 43, "and I want to congratulate all of the candidates and their families. I think they all ran first-class ...
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Writer takes own life in Paris Notre Dame
French writer Dominique Venner, 78, has killed himself at the altar in Notre Dame Cathedral in protest against gay marriage and African ...
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French await Dettori contact before approval
French racing authority France Galop has said it is awaiting further contact from Frankie Dettori concerning a "medical" matter if the rider's application for a renewed licence is to be approved. France Galop banned the Italian for six months after he tested positive for cocaine at Longchamp last September. Dettori was due to return to action at Leicester on Monday, but his ...
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Notre-Dame suicide a Âwake up callÂ’
FRONT National leader Marine Le Pen has paid tribute to a far-right historian who committed suicide in Notre-Dame Cathedral, saying it was an act ...
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As Shocked Tourists Watch French Activist Protesting Marriage Equality Shoots Himself In Notre Dame
Dominque Venner , 78, made his way to the iconic Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris on Tuesday, placed a letter on the altar, pulled out an automatic pistol and, to the horror of surrounding tourists, shot himself through the mouth. The reason? Police have not yet released the letter he left behind so facts are uncertain, but based on the essay he left on his site prior to pulling the trigger, many ...
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Paris has one of the largest and most emulated bike-sharing systems in the world
Paris is becoming ever more eco-friendly with bike-sharing becoming the major fad of daily commuters and public transport users. The system is so popular, major expansion plans have been announced.
Paris is already home to the largest bicycle-sharing system in the world, but the corporation set up to manage the city’s most eco-friendly form of public transport, Velib, has extensive expansion plans for the network, which is also one of the most copied in the world. Read more
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