TED Talks: 'The Academy Awards for smart people'

TED Talks: 'The Academy Awards for smart people'

02 Mar 2013 14:22 - Glenn Chapman
A week of TED Talks ranging from animal necrophilia to fighting poverty has ended, and the inspiring talks are now spreading across the globe.
Affleck wins directors award as Argo hurtles towards Oscars

Affleck wins directors award as Argo hurtles towards Oscars

03 Feb 2013 12:03 - Reuters
Actor-turned-filmmaker Ben Affleck won the top honour from his peers at the Directors Guild of America on Saturday for the movie Argo.
Fact or fiction? 'Argo' fuels Iran history debate

Fact or fiction? 'Argo' fuels Iran history debate

17 Jan 2013 09:48 - Michael Thurston
Iran's plan to make its own film to counter the "distorted" thriller "Argo" is fueling a debate about Hollywood and historical accuracy.
Golden Globes 2013

Slideshow | Golden Globes 2013

14 Jan 2013 13:27
Take a look at the awards show, where Daniel Day-Lewis, Jessica Chastain and 'Argo' director-actor Ben Affleck scooped some of the top honours.
Affleck takes Golden Globe for best director despite Oscar snub

Affleck takes Golden Globe for best director despite Oscar snub

14 Jan 2013 07:41 - Jill Serjeant
The hostage drama 'Argo', directed by Ben Affleck, and musical 'Les Miserables' have been the big winners at this year's Golden Globe awards.

His final bow: Bush's last supper with the press

28 Apr 2008 09:23 - Staff Reporter
United States President George Bush described his mood as "a little wistful" on Saturday night as he attended his last White House correspondents' dinner. The president, who is said by those around him to detest journalists, has given the impression down the years that he would rather be somewhere else.

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