British comedian Dawn French has opened up about the “interesting pants” phase of her life. In an interview with Australian TV show A Current Affair last night, French said she found being a single woman daunting after her 25-year marriage to Lenny Henry ended
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Why Blagojevich Didn’t Beat the Charges This Time
Two weeks ago, as the prosecution made its final points in his corruption trial, a pale Rod Blagojevich listened nervously as his wife, Patti looked on, sullen and indignant, from the bench, the arms of her brother around her. It was as if they could feel what was coming.
Yemen: Tribal Leaders Choosing Protesters over President Saleh
As protesters continue to hit the streets of Yemen’s cities, another battle is being fought behind closed doors — this one for the hearts and minds of the nation’s tribal leaders. After a prominent sheik quit the party of President Ali Abdullah Saleh on Saturday, Feb
Scandinavia: And a Nurse to Tuck You In
Like Norsemen of old toasting Balder, the god of light, Scandinavians celebrate summer with feasting and fireworks, music festivals and folk dancing until dawn.
Travel: The world’s greatest toilets
It may be a functional space, but that hasn’t stopped designers and architects from turning the humble toilet into a room of surprises.
Obama team tries to hash out new plan for Afghanistan
As tensions mount over the best way forward in Afghanistan, top aides say President Obama is adamant about coming up with a new plan before deciding on troop levels. Rising violence and the resurgence of Taliban and al Qaeda fighters in Afghanistan have put the Obama administration on defense as the war enters its ninth year