Porn takes centre stage at Berlinale
Sapa-DPAThe Berlin Film Festival has this year given centre stage to a part of the film business that the mainstream looks down on -- the porn industry.
EU to provide $39-million in humanitarian aid to Syria
Sapa-DPAThe European Union will provide an additional $39-million in humanitarian aid for people displaced by the violence in Syria.
Obama sends thoughts and prayers to Mandela
Sapa-DPAFormer South African president Nelson Mandela has been an "inspiration" to US President Barack Obama, the White House has said.
Acer to launch cheaper Iconia B1 tablet to undercut competitors
Sapa-DPAComputer manufacturer Acer Inc has confirmed that it would offer a new mini-tablet for as little as $99 in several emerging markets.
Burma: Latest sectarian clash leaves 43 dead
Sapa-DPASectarian riots in central Burma have claimed 43 lives, 86 injured and have left 11 376 homeless, state media has reported.
Spielberg defends lesbian sex scene in Palme d'Or-winning film
Sapa-DPAFilmmaker Steven Spielberg has defended the graphic sex scenes in "Blue is the Warmest Colour", which won the Cannes Film Festival's top prize.
Tests show up to 100% horse meat found in Euro beef products
Britain has held emergency talks to discuss the discovery of horse meat in processed food in a scandal that has spread to other European countries.
Suárez: Sorry for my inexcusable behaviour
Sapa-DPALuis Suárez has apologised to Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanović for biting him, as Liverpool sought to limit damage to their image.
Zim government seizes former PM Smith's farm
Sapa-DPAThe Zimbabwe government has seized the farm of late former white minority leader Ian Smith, listing it "for compulsory acquisition for resettlement."
Bayern Munich signs Guardiola as new coach
Sapa-DPAGermany's top club Bayern Munich have announced they won the race to sign former Barcelona coach Josep Guardiola.
