Entertainment

Tuesday, November 29th 2011 - 23:11 UTC
Mexico’s mariachi music named to UNESCO list of “intangible cultural heritage”

Mexico celebrated as mariachi music was named to UNESCO's list of “intangible cultural heritage” in need of preservation. The Mexican music was among the new entries chosen by envoys at a meeting in Indonesia to be inscribed on the UN cultural agency's list of intangible heritage items.
Monday, November 28th 2011 - 15:27 UTC
Colourful plastic recycled penguins “take over” Carrasco airport in Montevideo

The Belgian artist William Sweetlove (born Oostende, Belgium, 1949) has placed 330 gigantic sculptures with a strong ecological message in the international airport of Carrasco, Montevideo, Uruguay.
Sunday, November 27th 2011 - 02:02 UTC
Brazil’s Teixeira targeting to succeed FIFA’s Blatter in 2015, claims local media

The Brazilian media is full of speculation that the current president of the country’s Football Federation, (CBF) Ricardo Teixeira has started to play his cards with the ultimate goal of becoming FIFA chief in 2015,
Sunday, November 27th 2011 - 00:57 UTC
Blatter confirms decision to award 2018 World Cup to Russia will be investigated

FIFA president Sepp Blatter has confirmed that the decision to award the 2018 World Cup to Russia will undergo an investigation. Qatar was awarded the 2022 tournament at the same time as the eastern European country, amid allegations that the Asian nation had influenced the decision-making process through the use of bribery.
Monday, November 21st 2011 - 07:32 UTC
Beijing world premiere for “The Iron Lady” with Merly Streep in the presentation

The Iron Lady,” Meryl Streep's latest film where she plays Margaret Thatcher made its world premiere in Beijing on Saturday evening during the China-US Arts and Culture Forum and a month ahead of its launching in US and Europe cinemas.
Friday, November 18th 2011 - 05:50 UTC
“The Lost Angel in New York”

Persistent, inquisitive, and incisive, Javier Sierra, New York Times bestselling, author, historian, and journalist, gave an exclusive presentation to the Foreign Press Association whilst visiting New York City.
Monday, November 14th 2011 - 18:29 UTC
Meryl (Lady Thatcher) unveils “The Iron Lady” poster before Parliament

US actress Meryl Streep gave a sneak peek Monday at what she will look like as.” The award-winning star unveiled the official poster for the upcoming film in London before Parliament House.
Friday, November 11th 2011 - 08:03 UTC
FIFA protects Brazilian football chief Teixeira who faces corruption charges

FIFA general secretary Jerome Valcke has dismissed claims of corruption against Brazilian football chief Ricardo Teixeira.Teixeira has faced bribery and fraud accusations in recent weeks, as he continues the task of preparing Brazil to host the World Cup in 2014.
Wednesday, November 9th 2011 - 07:14 UTC
FIFA warns Brazil about 2014 World Cup delays: “not a day to lose”

Brazil must hurry up and pass a package of new laws if the 2014 World Cup is to go ahead, FIFA secretary general Jerome Valcke told the country's Congress on Tuesday, adding there was “not a day to lose.”
Thursday, November 3rd 2011 - 07:49 UTC
Obama recovers position as the most powerful person in the world, says Forbes

US President Barack Obama has regained the top spot in Forbes magazine's list of the world's most powerful people, edging out Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin and last year's winner, Chinese President Hu Jintao, who slipped down to third.