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25/06/2011 - CULTURE

Peter Falk, TV’s Columbo, dies aged 83

Peter Falk, better known as TV’s gritty, trenchcoat-wearing, cigar-smoking Lieutenant Columbo, died at his Beverly Hills home on Friday aged 83. The cause of Falk's death was not disclosed, but he had battled Alzheimer's in recent years.

15/06/2011 - MEDIA WATCH FRANCE

Cults in France predict the end of the world in 2012

Today's look at some of the stories in the French media: we focus on the growing influence of cults in France as the Parliament publishes a report on the matter. Also: will cannabis be legalised in France? And the country's biggest TV channel, TF1, is to get rid of its reality TV shows.

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07/06/2011 - THE INTERVIEW

Lisa F. Jackson, director of the documentary 'Sex Crimes Unit'

Armen Georgian speaks to Lisa F. Jackson, director of a new documentary on the HBO channel, "Sex Crimes Unit". Following the pre-trial hearing of former IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn, she analyses the pictures coming from the courtroom and the David-versus-Goliath imagery in the case.

25/05/2011 - ENTERTAINMENT

Oprah bids farewell to fans as show ends after 25 years

With tears in her eyes, Oprah Winfrey addressed her viewers for the last time as the last episode of her long-running talk show, which will be broadcast on Wednesday, was taped in Chicago.

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29/04/2011 - IN THE FRENCH PAPERS

Prince me, I'm dreaming

FRENCH PAPERS, Fri., 29th April, 2011: the Marrakesh bombing shares the front pages with the wedding of the century. Papers argue the attack in Morocco is a blow to the democratic aspirations of people in the Arab world. And, the French, curious at the British royal extravaganza, remain fascinated by the kitsch daring to ask: have they consummated before getting to the altar?

07/02/2011 - LE SPORTCAST

Audio: The week in French sports

Every Monday, "Le Sportcast" brings you the latest news in French sports. In this edition: France see off Scottish challenge in the Six Nations; Les Bleus take on Brazil; and a French TV claims the Newcastle-Arsenal match was fixed.

31/01/2011 - THE WEEK IN EUROPE

Albania: rivalry deepens between government and opposition

In Albania, protests turn nasty and the rancour grows between Prime Minister Sali Berisha and opposition leader, Ah-di Rama. Georgia goes live: a new TV channel for the Caucusus aims to challenge Moscow's regional dominance. And you will find out why the controversial decision to give the 2022 World Cup to Qatar is paying dividends in Germany.

26/01/2011 - THE WEEK IN THE AMERICAS

Opening up: Cuba to get high-speed internet

Cuba to get high-speed internet but the government is making it clear that it will impose strong controls on what's available on the web. Farmers in Venezuela prepare to battle President Hugo Chavez over his government's plans to seize thousands of hectares of fertile farmland.

17/01/2011 - CINEMA

Golden Globes kick off award season

The glitz and glam of Hollywood geared up Sunday for one of the film industry’s biggest events, the Golden Globe Awards. This year's award season kicks off with "The King's Speech" and "The Social Network" competing for the honour of best film drama.

15/12/2010 - TALKING POINTS

Oprah Winfrey: The ultimate American dream?

To any American, Oprah Winfrey is like hamburger and baseball, a national past-time. The Oprah Winfrey Show is the number one talk show on US daytime television for nearly a quarter century. The Financial Times just designated her as the woman of the decade and the Giving Back fund as the most charitable celebrity for the third time, with over 40 millions dollars distributed in 2009.

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