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SYDNEY (AFP) - Five North Korean artists have been banned from entering Australia for an exhibition of their work, the government said Wednesday, drawing accusations of censorship from the arts community. Full Story »
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LONDON (AFP) - Two masterpieces by Rembrandt and Raphael smashed record prices Tuesday, selling for 20 million pounds and 29 million pounds respectively at an auction of Old Masters in London, organisers said. Full Story »
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LONDON (AFP) - A collection of dresses and other wardrobe treasures worn by film star and style icon Audrey Hepburn fetched over 260,000 pounds Tuesday when they were sold at auction in London. Full Story »
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JOHANNESBURG (AFP) - Oscar-winning star Morgan Freeman said Tuesday he felt he did "a good job" portraying Nelson Mandela in a film about the former South African president's appearance at the 1995 Rugby World Cup. Full Story »
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DUBAI (AFP) - Despite an alarming debt crisis, Dubai is rolling out the red carpet with its usual splendour for movie stars as the Gulf state's sixth annual film festival kicks off on Wednesday. Full Story »
JOHANNESBURG (AFP) - When South Africa won the 1995 rugby World Cup just after apartheid, the new president Nelson Mandela donned a jersey and won over a sceptical white population in a symbol of unity for the young democracy. Full Story »
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GUADALAJARA, Mexico (AFP) - A remote-controlled dinosaur robot worth about 100,000 dollars has been stolen from Australia's "Walking with Dinosaurs" show in Guadalajara, according to event organizers. Full Story »
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SYDNEY (AFP) - Relatives of five journalists killed in the East Timor border town of Balibo in 1975 on Tuesday welcomed a former soldier's "milestone" statement that they were shot by invading Indonesian troops. Full Story »
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LONDON (AFP) - Soul legend Chaka Khan, pop singer Lady GaGa and actress Whoopi Goldberg were among stars to entertain Queen Elizabeth II and her husband Monday at Britain's annual Royal Variety Performance. Full Story »
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LONDON (AFP) - British artist Richard Wright was named Monday the winner of this year's Turner Prize, one of the world's most controversial art awards, for his enormous gold-leaf fresco. Full Story »
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