Former child star Mark Lester has told a British newspaper that he donated sperm to Michael Jackson and believes he could be the biological father of the late singer's daughter Paris. Lester said he was willing to take a paternity test.
The Cannes film festival rolled out its red carpet on Wednesday with the 10th feature by Disney’s Pixar studios, the animated 3D comedy “Up”, which was greeted with warm applause at a press screening.
Infamous American football star O.J. Simpson was sentenced to 15 years in prison on Friday, for armed robbery and a kidnapping committed in September 2007.
The European Commission unveiled plans to extend minimum maternity leave in Europe from 14 to 18 weeks, a move which would force several EU nations to offer more support to new mothers.
This Week in Asia explores the feelings of pride most of Beijing’s inhabitants express since the Olympics began, what sporting events are favourites among locals, and how the authorities are using the media to polish their international image.
FRANCE 24's magazine Week in Asia explores how the Olympic Games have affected everyday life in Beijing, from the destruction of old, traditional neighbourhoods, to the ways in which the Muslim community is integrated.
In Russia surrogate motherhood is totally legal and women performing this service can receive up to 17 thousand euros, which is more than 2 years' salary for some of them. (Report: Romain Goguelin)
