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Antonio Banderas
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Actor Antonio Banderas (file)

Antonio Banderas Named UN Goodwill Ambassador

Spanish actor will work to raise awareness of global poverty

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Origami artist Robert Lang leaves a special tip at a restaurant

Ancient Japanese Art of Origami Thriving in San Francisco

American scientist Robert Lang gave up job to pursue origami, making him one of the few professional origami artists in the country

Johnny Depp in “Alice in Wonderland”

'Alice in Wonderland' Film Returns in 3D

One of most popular children's stories in modern literature is back on screen, directed by Tim Burton and starring Johnny Depp

Hollywood Highlights »

Ewan McGregor in 'The Ghost Writer'

'The Ghost Writer' Provides Tale of High-Level International Intrigue

Political thriller earned controversial director Roman Polanski top honors in February at Berlin Film Festival

Jeff Bridges accepts the Best Actor Oscar for his role in 'Crazy Heart'

After 50-Year Career, Jeff Bridges Savors First Oscar

Hollywood veteran hits career high in role of washed-up singer

Kathryn Bigelow accepts the Oscar for best achievement in directing for 'The Hurt Locker' from presenter Barbra Streisand at the 82nd Academy Awards Sunday, March 7, 2010, in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles

Iraq War Drama 'The Hurt Locker' Dominates Oscars

Film about a bomb disposal unit earned a total of six Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director

Music »

Gloriana album cover

Gloriana Debut Album Climbs the Charts

During the past year, group has quickly become one of the hottest new acts in Country music

Putumayo Presents: Rhythm and Blues

Putumayo Issues Latest Compilation of 'Rhythm & Blues'

Previous releases featured noted blues musicians from Chicago, New Orleans and the Mississippi Delta, and a global collection

John Pizzarelli, Rockin' in Rhythm album

John Pizzarelli Pays Tribute to Duke Ellington

Acclaimed jazz guitarist and singer known for his tantalizing tribute albums

Literature »

US Scholar Blames Arab Culture for Mideast Violence

New book cites Arab disunity, culture of violence as major barriers to peace while arguing US must remain a key player in the region

How Can Empathy Save Our Planet?

A new book explains how the communication and renewable energy revolutions can determine the future survival of earth

World History Looks Different When Seen Through Islamic Eyes

Afghan-American writer Tamim Ansary discusses the ten pivotal periods in human history from a Muslim perspective

Art and Culture »

Kurdish woman lays flowers at a monument for the victims of Halabja massacre on its 20th anniversary in Halabja, Iraq , 16 Mar 2010

Los Angeles Museum of Tolerance Exhibit Recalls Gassing of Kurds

5,000 Kurdish men, women, children in Halabja on March 16, 1988, by former Iraqi president Saddam Hussein

Origami artist Robert Lang leaves a special tip at a restaurant

Ancient Japanese Art of Origami Thriving in San Francisco

American scientist Robert Lang gave up job to pursue origami, making him one of the few professional origami artists in the country

The game was originally designed for university students in Africa, but in the first few days, 8,000 players from around the world - most from the United States - signed on

World Bank Online Game Invites Youth to Solve Global Problems

Players from 120 countries already participating in EVOKE, designed to get young people involved in finding solutions to urgent needs