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‘Still evolving’ Rolling Stones open up rock ‘n’ roll world to fans

After more than 50 years of rock 'n' roll, the Rolling Stones are still pushing boundaries with their first exhibition showcasing hundreds of items from their long-running career, from Mick Jagger's jumpsuits to Keith Richards' guitars.

Islamic State militants use mustard gas in attack on Deir Zor airport – Syrian state TV

Islamic State militants attacked Syrian army troops with mustard gas in an offensive against a Syrian military airport in the eastern province of Deir al-Zor that borders Iraq, state media said on late Monday.

Box Office: ‘Batman v Superman’ Dives 68% to $52.4 Million in 2nd Weekend

LOS ANGELES (Variety.com) - "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice" appears to be losing steam as it ends its second weekend in theaters.

Not funny: Google removes April Fools’ Day prank email feature

Google hastily removed an April Fools' Day feature on Friday that allowed Gmail users to send emails and not see the replies, after the joke fell very flat with some people.

‘Ki and Ka’ has stereotypes galore

In the early exchanges between the main leads of R. Balki’s “Ki and Ka”, Kabir (Arjun Kapoor) tells Kia (Kareena Kapoor) that she is a robot who has no feelings or emotions. She in turn accuses him of being a “corporate psychopath” who is against all those making a career for themselves. The lines sound ridiculous – to assume every ambitious person is a robot and that those who don’t harbour corporate ambitions are psychopaths.

Pakistan’s nuclear security is effective: Tariq Fatemi

WASHINGTON: The Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs, Tariq Fatemi, addressed the Nuclear Security Summit and clarified that Pakistan's nuclear security was extremely effective.

India furious as China blocks U.N. blacklisting of militant chief

China has put a hold on India's request to add the head of the Pakistani militant group Jaish-e-Mohammad to the United Nations' al Qaeda-Islamic State blacklist, U.N. diplomats said on Friday, eliciting an angry reaction from the Indian government.

Turkish prosecutor opens investigation into Novartis: media

The Ankara Chief Prosecutor has launched an investigation into the Turkish unit of Swiss drugmaker Novartis, local media reported on Friday, after allegations it benefited from bribery.

Justin Timberlake sued by Cirque du Soleil over hit song

Cirque du Soleil is not doing flips over Justin Timberlake's hit song "Don't Hold the Wall."

Death toll in Kolkata flyover collapse rises to 23, with 90 rescued

The death toll in the collapse of a flyover under construction in Kolkata rose to 23 on Friday, after rescuers worked through the night with cranes and jackhammers to clear huge slabs of steel and concrete.

Ex-security guard hits Elton John with sexual harassment lawsuit

Elton John's former personal security guard has sued the British singer for sexual harassment and battery in southern California, according to court documents.

Assad says he can form new Syria government with opposition

President Bashar al-Assad said it would not be difficult to agree on a new Syrian government including opposition figures, but his opponents responded on Wednesday that no administration would be legitimate while he remained in office.

Oscar-winning actress Patty Duke dies, age 69

Oscar-winning American actress Patty Duke, widely known for the 1960s show "The Patty Duke Show," died on Tuesday, her representative told Reuters. She was 69 years old.

Myanmar lifts state of emergency in conflict-torn Rakhine state

Myanmar President Thein Sein, in a surprise move hours before leaving office, lifted a state of emergency in the restive western state of Rakhine, imposed after clashes between Buddhists and minority Rohingya Muslims in 2012.

Universal LA theme park hopes fans buy into new ‘Harry Potter’ world

From the cobblestone alleyways to the snow-capped roofs, fans of "Harry Potter" will be able to immerse themselves into a new "Wizarding World" attraction at Universal Studios Hollywood, and the theme park is betting on their purchasing power.

Week after attack, Belgium reopens wounds

Manneken Pis, the cherubic little statue insouciantly relieving himself in the heart of Brussels, has become a cheeky symbol of Belgian resistance to terror in the week since suicide bombers struck the capital.

Rolling Stones tell giant crowd ‘times are changing’ at Cuba debut

The Rolling Stones rocked a massive crowd at a free, outdoor concert in Havana on Friday, capping a week of engagement with the West for the Communist-led country that once censored the veteran British band's music.

Driving to work linked to a fatter middle age

Choosing an active way to get to work could make a big difference in how much weight creeps on in middle age, a large U.K. study suggests.

Mariah Carey cancels show in Brussels amid safety concerns

U.S. pop star Mariah Carey said on Friday that she was canceling a tour stop in Brussels amid safety concerns following attacks this week that killed 31 people and injured some 270 more.

Republicans Cruz, Trump spar over tabloid charges of affair

WASHINGTON - Republican Ted Cruz on Friday denounced an article in the National Enquirer tabloid claiming he had extramarital affairs as "complete and utter lies" and accused rival Donald Trump of being the source of the story.
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