LONDON IS searching for a talented director for the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2012 Olympic Games. Beijing Olympics had spectacular opening and closing shows, helmed by acclaimed director Zhang Yimou, and London is looking to engage the expertise of filmmaker Danny Boyle for the two ceremonies.

BP’s oil spill cap, designed to stop a huge leak from a ruptured well in the Gulf of Mexico, is currently catching around 10,000 barrels a day, its CEO Tony Hayward told the BBC on Sunday.

Diego Maradona’s stewardship of the Argentinian national side is a negative factor which could harm his country’s chances, according to 1978 champion and former international teammate Osvaldo Ardiles.

British Prime Minister David Cameron on Sunday warned that the country faces years of “pain” as the spending cuts are implemented. However, in sharp contrast, his deputy and coalition partner Nick Clegg promised to protect poor and distanced himself and his party from the Tory economic policies of the 1980s “under Margaret Thatcher.”

Nompumelelo Ntuli Zuma, South African president Jacob Zuma’ second wife, had an affair with her bodyguard, it has been claimed.
Nompumelelo is reportedly pregnant with Zuma’s 21st child, but the fresh speculation has raised questions over the baby’s paternity, reports the Telegraph.

Britain’s Prime Minister David Cameron has thrown open government data to the public as part of a radical plan to usher in more transparency in public affairs.
In a letter sent to all government departments, Mr Cameron set out ambitious plans to open up data and set challenging deadlines to public bodies for the publication of information on topics including crime, hospital infections and government spending.

A biography on Hollywood star Angelina Jolie will reveal details of the actress’ wild past.
Celeb author Andrew Morton’s new work will throw light on the diva’s trysts with drugs, self-harm and voodoo.

Bond star Daniel Craig, who is presently free following suspension of production of the 23rd 007 film, is reportedly all set to star as a journalist in The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo.

Imagine popping a pill to erase painful memories after a break-up or a traumatic mishap.

The bravery medals of the last English soldier to leave the besieged Lucknow Residency during India’s First War of Independence in 1857 are being auctioned on Wednesday by British military and medal a