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Comedian Dave Chappelle attacked during LA show
AFP, Published on 04/05/2022
» LOS ANGELES - A man armed with a replica gun that works like a knife tackled comedian Dave Chappelle as he performed a stand-up set in Los Angeles on Tuesday night, police said.
Brandon Lee's sister says actors need gun safety training
AFP, Published on 02/11/2021
» LOS ANGELES - Actors who use firearms on Hollywood sets should have to be trained in safety protocols, Shannon Lee, whose brother, Brandon Lee, was killed in an accidental shooting on a movie set, said Monday.
Virus update: Infections hit grim level, $4.1tn cost seen
Published on 03/04/2020
» Global coronavirus infections surpassed 1 million, a milestone reached just four months after the first cases surfaced in China. More than 53,000 people have died around the world.
ECB, UBS restrict travel, Olympics won't be cancelled: Virus update
Published on 04/03/2020
» Total coronavirus cases globally topped 93,000. surged in Iran and rose in Europe, including an official in Brussels. China reported 38 more deaths and fatalities rose to nine in the US.
Netflix gets its game on at E3 with 'Stranger Things'
AFP, Published on 13/06/2019
» LOS ANGELES - Netflix on Wednesday made its first formal appearance at the annual Electronic Entertainment Expo, showcasing plans for video games based on hit original shows such as "Stranger Things."
Trump visit to UK delayed indefinitely
Reuters, Published on 12/07/2017
» WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump's state visit to the United Kingdom, initially planned for this year, will be delayed until next year, a senior US administration official said on Tuesday.
Australian surf spot reeling from spate of shark attacks
AFP, Published on 08/07/2016
» BALLINA (AUSTRALIA) - Ever since surfer Garry Meredith rushed to the water to help save a man mauled by a shark off Australia's east coast, he has not been able to get back on his board.
De La Soul, onetime future of hip-hop, rallies young
AFP, Published on 06/06/2016
» NEW YORK - A sure way to annoy many veteran musicians is to highlight their age. Not so with De La Soul, once considered the future of hip-hop and again making music.
Paedophile Gary Glitter guilty again
AFP, Published on 06/02/2015
» LONDON - British former glam rocker Gary Glitter could spend the rest of his life in prison after being found guilty at a London court on Thursday of historic sex abuse against three young girls.
'Guardians of the Galaxy' set to take over US theaters
AFP, Published on 01/08/2014
» LOS ANGELES - In the world of superheroes, the ragtag "Guardians of the Galaxy" are a bit less polished than the A-list "Avengers", but they are nevertheless set to conquer US movie theaters this weekend.