61st Cannes Film Festival opens with a bang

Wednesday evening saw the 61st Cannes Film Festival open with stars hitting the red carpet and doing what they do best — posing for the shutterbugs, air kissing and showing off their designer wear.

Cannes' opening had all the makings of a movie

There was stardust, thanks to a host of celebrities walking the red carpet.

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US, Cuba, Venezuela not in favour of Olympic boycott

Many European countries are set to boycott the Opening Ceremony of the Olympics.

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Anthem goof-up leaves Nepal stranded

Three days into Doha 2006, the Asian Games have gone through its own ups and downs.

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In pics: Asian Games opening

The Asian Games opened with a spectacle of pyrotechnics, animatronics and boundless enthusiasm on Friday.

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Asian Games open with colourful gala

The official inauguration was held in very windy conditions and showcased the heritage of Qatar.

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Koreas to raise unity flag at Doha

North and South Korea are likely to march under a 'unification flag' at the Asian Games ceremonies.

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Curtains set to rise on Asian Games

Torchbearers on the final day will include Nada Zeidan, Qatar's first female rally driver.

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Sunidhi to light up Asiad ceremony

Sunidhi Chauhan and Hong Kong pop star Jacky Cheung will perform at the opening ceremony of the Asian Games in Doha.

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Sunidhi to light up Asiad ceremony

Sunidhi Chauhan and Hong Kong pop star Jacky Cheung will perform at the opening ceremony of the Asian Games in Doha.

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Pele, Maradona to join in for opening gala

This is the first time soccer's quadrennial championship has welcomed back its previous winners for the official start.

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