VIDEO: Iron Man 3 is a superhero in China
Thu, 23 May 2013 08:38:00 GMT
Disney's Iron Man 3 film is set to become China's highest-grossing film of all time, opening the door for more business from Hollywood.
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VIDEO: Polluted Hong Kong gets new electric taxis
Thu, 23 May 2013 05:44:14 GMT
Hong Kong, one of the most highly populated islands in the world, launches a trial run of a fleet of electric taxis in a bid to tackle its serious pollution problems.
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VIDEO: One-minute World News
Thu, 23 May 2013 13:00:59 GMT
Watch the latest news summary from BBC World News. International news updated 24 hours a day.
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VIDEO: Film charts China's thirst for red wine
Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:05 GMT
A new documentary film looks at the dramatic impact of China's growing fascination with fine French wines.
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VIDEO: South Africa's 'rising confidence'
Wed, 22 May 2013 13:21:21 GMT
Andrew Harding at how South Africa's economy is changing, as the Organisation of African Unity celebrates its 50th anniversary.
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VIDEO: Croatian PM on relations with Serbia
Thu, 23 May 2013 13:32:24 GMT
Croatia's Prime Minister, Zoran Milanovic, tells HARDtalk's Stephen Sackur he wants to build a good relationship with Serbia.
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VIDEO: Building boom in Saudi Arabia
Thu, 23 May 2013 10:56:46 GMT
Saudi Arabia's construction industry is booming but while smart Dubai-style units are springing up in big cities, the country is still facing a growing housing crisis.
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Global markets fall on growth fears
Thu, 23 May 2013 20:36:31 GMT
Global stock markets fall after weak Chinese economic data and concerns the US may scale back monetary stimulus efforts but the Dow Jones closes flat.
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Euro bank chief sees UK improvements
Thu, 23 May 2013 22:04:57 GMT
European Central Bank president Mario Draghi, visiting London's City district, says he sees "encouraging signs of tangible improvements" in the UK economy.
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Google acquires kite-power firm
Thu, 23 May 2013 10:27:38 GMT
Google has acquired a US start-up that generates power using turbines flying on robotic tethered kites.
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BBC shows off 'script-changing' radio
Thu, 23 May 2013 16:24:16 GMT
A radio that has the ability to alter scripts and other content depending on its location and other factors is being developed by the BBC.
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Redford impresses Cannes critics
Thu, 23 May 2013 14:43:07 GMT
Robert Redford receives a standing ovation for his performance in his survival-at-sea epic All Is Lost at a Cannes Film Festival screening.
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King receives honour from Obama
Thu, 23 May 2013 10:07:24 GMT
US President Barack Obama honours "living legend" Carole King as he presents her with the Gershwin Prize for Popular Song.
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Genetics of white tigers pinpointed
Thu, 23 May 2013 16:23:12 GMT
Chinese scientists trace the rare white colouration in Bengal tigers to a single change in a gene that affects a host of animals, including humans.
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Iceland expands volcano monitoring
Thu, 23 May 2013 07:39:12 GMT
Installation is under way of an expanded monitoring system for Iceland's volcanoes, which it is hoped will give the world more warning of the next big eruption.
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