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Katharina Wagner, great-granddaughter of German composer Richard Wagner, poses on October 27, 2011, in Berlin

Bayreuth Festival chief dampens hopes on Hitler letters

AFP News Katharina Wagner, who co-runs the legendary Bayreuth Festival dedicated to the works of her great-grandfather Richard Wagner, dampened hopes Sunday that letters between Adolf Hitler and the Wagner family could be published.

Florida store sold ticket to lucky lottery winner AFP News - 10 hours ago
Life in the Sunshine State just got a lot sunnier for one lucky lottery player, after officials announced Sunday that the record-breaking $590.5 million Powerball ticket … More »Florida store sold ticket to lucky lottery winner
Life in the Sunshine State just got a lot sunnier for one lucky lottery player, after officials announced Sunday that the record-breaking $590.5 million Powerball ticket was purchased at a Florida grocery store.
Ukrainian's WWII love for Italian immortalised in sculpture AFP News - 17 hours ago
The sculpture shows two elderly people hugging each other in an embrace that defies age, immortalising a reunion 60 years after the end of World War II and descent of … More »Ukrainian's WWII love for Italian immortalised in sculpture
The sculpture shows two elderly people hugging each other in an embrace that defies age, immortalising a reunion 60 years after the end of World War II and descent of the iron curtain tore their love apart.
Japan's elderly not acting their age AFP News - 20 hours ago
When amateur actress Etsuko Shigemoto walks out in front of a Paris audience in an all-Japanese production this month she will forget about being 87 years old. More »Japan's elderly not acting their age
When amateur actress Etsuko Shigemoto walks out in front of a Paris audience in an all-Japanese production this month she will forget about being 87 years old.
Gays, lesbians push for same-sex marriage in Venezuela AFP News - Sun, May 19, 2013
Gays and lesbians demonstrated in Venezuela's capital Saturday to push for an end to discrimination and for civil rights such as same-sex marriage. More »Gays, lesbians push for same-sex marriage in Venezuela
Gays and lesbians demonstrated in Venezuela's capital Saturday to push for an end to discrimination and for civil rights such as same-sex marriage.
Luxury hotel Rome Cavalieri celebrates 50th anniversary AFP Relax - Sun, May 19, 2013
This iconic Cavalieri hotel in the Eternal City is celebrating its golden jubilee in a number of different ways. One of which is the chance to discover this top address … More »Luxury hotel Rome Cavalieri celebrates 50th anniversary
This iconic Cavalieri hotel in the Eternal City is celebrating its golden jubilee in a number of different ways. One of which is the chance to discover this top address for only €50 a night...a deal which goes to the 50th person to book a room any given week.
Bentley launches a home decor collection AFP Relax - Sat, May 18, 2013
Luxury carmaker Bentley enters the world of home decoration and design with the new Bentley Home collection, designed in collaboration with Luxury Living Group. More »Bentley launches a home decor collection
Luxury carmaker Bentley enters the world of home decoration and design with the new Bentley Home collection, designed in collaboration with Luxury Living Group.
Despair over spread of spot-fixing 'cancer' AFP News - Sat, May 18, 2013
The arrest of three Indian cricketers for spot-fixing has prompted new fears over the growing influence of betting mafias on the game in the subcontinent and despair … More »Despair over spread of spot-fixing 'cancer'
The arrest of three Indian cricketers for spot-fixing has prompted new fears over the growing influence of betting mafias on the game in the subcontinent and despair about the "cancer" of corruption.
New Yorkers unnerved by neighbor's voyeuristic photos AFP News - Sat, May 18, 2013
Residents of a New York City apartment building are up in arms over an exhibition of candid photographs one of their neighbors took of them, without their knowledge or … More »New Yorkers unnerved by neighbor's voyeuristic photos
Residents of a New York City apartment building are up in arms over an exhibition of candid photographs one of their neighbors took of them, without their knowledge or permission.
Nintendo Direct reveals new 'Mario & Sonic,' 'Sonic: Lost World,' AFP Relax - Sat, May 18, 2013
Nintendo mascot Mario will be teaming up with Sega's hedgehog pal Sonic once again in "Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games," a game announced for the … More »Nintendo Direct reveals new 'Mario & Sonic,' 'Sonic: Lost World,'
Nintendo mascot Mario will be teaming up with Sega's hedgehog pal Sonic once again in "Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games," a game announced for the Wii U home console.
Modern churches not up to scratch: Vatican museum chief AFP News - Sat, May 18, 2013
Vatican museum director Antonio Paolucci on Friday criticised contemporary-style churches for lacking "form" and harked back to the Baroque era when he said that shrines … More »Modern churches not up to scratch: Vatican museum chief
Vatican museum director Antonio Paolucci on Friday criticised contemporary-style churches for lacking "form" and harked back to the Baroque era when he said that shrines embodied religious faith.
French wines triumph at world championship in Slovakia AFP News - Sat, May 18, 2013
France burnished its winemaking credentials on Friday winning the prestigious Concours Mondial de Bruxelles (CMB) international wine contest in Slovakia, the first Central … More »French wines triumph at world championship in Slovakia
France burnished its winemaking credentials on Friday winning the prestigious Concours Mondial de Bruxelles (CMB) international wine contest in Slovakia, the first Central European country to host one of the world's top five wine competitions.
Hidden drawings from Nazi concentration camp on display AFP News - Sat, May 18, 2013
Secret drawings and sketches that a Czech artist produced and kept hidden from his Nazi captors inside a World War II concentration camp went on display at the Jewish … More »Hidden drawings from Nazi concentration camp on display
Secret drawings and sketches that a Czech artist produced and kept hidden from his Nazi captors inside a World War II concentration camp went on display at the Jewish Museum in Berlin on Friday.
Global luxury market set for slower growth: study AFP Relax - Sat, May 18, 2013
The global luxury market will grow by a relatively modest 4-5 percent in turnover this year compared to the 10 percent expansion seen in 2012, a study released on Thursday … More »Global luxury market set for slower growth: study
The global luxury market will grow by a relatively modest 4-5 percent in turnover this year compared to the 10 percent expansion seen in 2012, a study released on Thursday by research consultancies Bain & Company and Fondazione Altagamma showed.
New Google Maps bundled as one-stop shop for travelers AFP Relax - Sat, May 18, 2013
The latest Google updates announced this week, which include flight search options, restaurant recommendations, reviews and directions, are poised to pose a major threat … More »New Google Maps bundled as one-stop shop for travelers
The latest Google updates announced this week, which include flight search options, restaurant recommendations, reviews and directions, are poised to pose a major threat to smaller travel apps that provide one, or two -- but not all -- services.
New travel website uses social media for real-time recommendations AFP Relax - Sat, May 18, 2013
Travelers looking to tap into the latest uber-trendy places to eat, drink and sleep are being offered an alternative to “static” travel guides with a new website that … More »New travel website uses social media for real-time recommendations
Travelers looking to tap into the latest uber-trendy places to eat, drink and sleep are being offered an alternative to “static” travel guides with a new website that collates real-time data from Twitter, Facebook and Foursquare to make recommendations.