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Denmark takes Eurovision crown

Agence France-PresseMay 19, 2013 02:30
Twenty-year-old barefoot singer Emmelie de Forest was the toast of Denmark Sunday after winning this year's Eurovision Song Contest in the Swedish city of Malmoe Her song, "Only Teardrops" confirmed its status as the bookmakers' favourite to register a comfortable win at Saturday night's finals, scoring 281 points at a glittering ceremony watched by millions of viewers. Azerbaijan was the runner-up on 234 points, followed by Ukraine with 214 points. "Europe adores Emmelie," Denmark's tabloid newspaper Ekstrabladet declared on its website soon after the result.

Anger as Afghan MPs halt women's bill debate

Agence France-PresseMay 18, 2013 10:30
The Afghan parliament on Saturday cut short a debate on a bill to protect women from violence after complaints from some traditionalist MPs that it was against Islamic teaching. The Elimination of Violence against Women (EVAW) law, which was passed by a presidential decree in 2009, is seen as a benchmark piece of legislation marking progress since the fall of the Taliban regime nearly 12 years ago.

Fashion films of the week: Jaeger-LeCoultre, i-D, Maison Martin Margiela

Agence France-PresseMay 18, 2013 04:00
Diane Kruger for Jaeger-LeCoultre, beach kitsch from Sølve Sundsbø, and a fresh perspective on a runway show: here's our selection of the hottest fashion films from the past seven days:  Jaeger-LeCoultre - Reinvent Yourself

Fashion films of the week: Jaeger-LeCoultre, i-D, Maison Martin Margiela

Agence France-PresseMay 18, 2013 04:00
Diane Kruger for Jaeger-LeCoultre, beach kitsch from Sølve Sundsbø, and a fresh perspective on a runway show: here's our selection of the hottest fashion films from the past seven days:  Jaeger-LeCoultre - Reinvent Yourself

Fashion films of the week: Jaeger-LeCoultre, i-D, Maison Martin Margiela

Agence France-PresseMay 18, 2013 03:45
Diane Kruger for Jaeger-LeCoultre, beach kitsch from Sølve Sundsbø, and a fresh perspective on a runway show: here's our selection of the hottest fashion films from the past seven days:  Jaeger-LeCoultre - Reinvent Yourself

Recalls this week include space heaters, bean bag chairs and hoodies

The Canadian PressMay 17, 2013 16:48
A line of space heaters with a design flaw that can ignite nearby objects are among this week's recalled consumer products. Others include bean bag chairs and hooded shirts. Here's a more detailed look. SPACE HEATERS

Alexander McQueen unveils new website

Agence France-PresseMay 17, 2013 10:15
A new website unveiled this week by Alexander McQueen features expanded e-commerce and "a more cohesive vision." Alexander McQueen and the diffusion label McQ will expand shipping to nearly 100 countries. This means the London-based fashion label will now reach Australia, new countries in Asia, the UAE, Russia, South, Central and North America as well as additional markets in Europe. Until now delivery was available in 30 countries. 

Alexander McQueen unveils new website

Agence France-PresseMay 17, 2013 10:02
A new website unveiled this week by Alexander McQueen features expanded e-commerce and "a more cohesive vision." Alexander McQueen and the diffusion label McQ will expand shipping to nearly 100 countries. This means the London-based fashion label will now reach Australia, new countries in Asia, the UAE, Russia, South, Central and North America as well as additional markets in Europe. Until now delivery was available in 30 countries. 

Alexander McQueen unveils new website

Agence France-PresseMay 17, 2013 09:46
A new website unveiled this week by Alexander McQueen features expanded e-commerce and "a more cohesive vision." Alexander McQueen and the diffusion label McQ will expand shipping to nearly 100 countries. This means the London-based fashion label will now reach Australia, new countries in Asia, the UAE, Russia, South, Central and North America as well as additional markets in Europe. Until now delivery was available in 30 countries. 

Court bans on wild animals, child performers force struggling Indian circuses to adapt or die

The Canadian PressMay 17, 2013 03:45
MUMBAI, India - In the early morning heat and dust, daily practice at the Rambo Circus is in full swing. A trapeze creaks as two performers perfect their throws. A Colombian daredevil shouts to his colleagues scrambling atop a giant set of spinning wheels called the Ring of Death.
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