Mexico's president Enrique Pena Nieto honoured Nobel Prize poet and essayist Octavio Paz on Monday, the 100th anniversary of his birth, with the opening of an exhibition showcasing first editions of his books. Paz's widow, Marie-Jose...

1. Various exteriors of British Embassy in Berlin 2. SOUNDBITE: (English) Sir Peter Torry, British Ambassador to Berlin: "Today, on the 120th anniversary of his (Frank Foley) birth, it is right that we should honour him at the British...

AP Television Germanisches National museum Nuremberg, Germany - May 22, 2012 1. Close zoom out eyes of Duerer's father "Abrecht Duerer- the older" by Albrecht Duerer , 1490 2. Close hands of Duerer's father with rosary "Abrecht Duerer-...

Vatican - Benedict XVI prepares to mark another milestone: his 85th birthday Vatican City - 15 April 2012 1. Pope Benedict XVI approaching his studio window and cheering crowd 2. Wide of St Peter''s Square 3. Pope blessing the faithful...

AP Television Washington, DC - 7 March, 2013 1. Various of clay Cyrus Cylinder from ancient Babylon, described as the world's first human rights declaration 2. SOUNDBITE (English) John Curtis, Keeper of Special Middle East Projects,...

1. Wide Saddam statue with mosque in background 2. Close up Saddam statue 3. Wide Saddam billboard on Baghdad street 4. Close up Saddam billboard 5. Pan left to watch shop 6. Wide Saddam watches on display 7. Various Saddam watches on...

English/Nat Monica mania finally arrived in Britain on Thursday night - though in a somewhat subdued fashion. One London bookshop remained open past midnight to entice late night shoppers to buy Monica Lewinsky's book, a collaboration...

1. Close up of the cover of the book supposedly written by Saddam Hussein 2. Tilt up shot of Itsuko Hirata, translator of "Akuma No Dance" (Devil's dance) supposedly written by Saddam Hussein 3. Close up of title of the book in...

In November 1961 the Beatles' future manager, Brian Epstein, first saw the group perform at The Cavern The venue is an old, Communist era cultural centre transformed into a small movie theatre. The band, four young men from...

Pulled out of the archives and put on display. Visitors to this exhibition at the Iraqi Museum in Baghdad are being given the chance to get up close with books and manuscripts - on display for the first time since 2003. The National...

1. Mid of comic book biography of the prophet Muhammad's life 2. Close up of comic book biography of Muhammad's life 3. SOUNDBITE (French) Stephane Charbonnier (known as Charb), Charlie Hebdo publisher: "The purpose is that it doesn't...

1. Pakistani President, Pervez Musharraf ,speaking at the release of his memoir "In the Line of Fire" at the Council of Foreign Relations in New York 2. SOUNDBITE: (English) Pervez Musharraf, President of Pakistan: "I decided to write...

1. Wide of Nelson Mandela statue, holding book 2. Close of new book "Hunger for Freedom" 3. Mid of author Anna Trapido, signing a copy 4. Close of Trapido signing book 5. SOUNDBITE: (English) Anna Trapido, author of the book "Hunger for...

AP Television Moscow - 15 February 2013 1. Mid of chef lighting up fire in Uzbek clay oven known as a "tandyr" 2. Close-up of seeds being placed on pieces of dough 3. Mid of chef putting dough in tandyr 4. Zoom in on dough being baked...

Vatican, November 5, 2012 1. St Peter's Basilica silhouettes through Holy See Press Office external hall 2. Reporters arriving to attend trial 3. St Peter's dome 4. Police patrol inside St Peter's Square FILE - Rome, September 27,...

With its distinctive smell, sizzle and taste, the trend for some high-end LA eateries today is to mix salty and sweet by adding a touch of bacon to the menu. According to National Provisioner, a trade publication which follows the meat...

Calling it a "perfect marriage" of festival and film, actor Benedict Cumberbatch walked the red carpet Thursday night (05 SEPT 2013) at the opening gala of the Toronto Film Festival to support his new film "The Fifth Estate." The Disney...

AP Television Colombo Sri Lanka March 22 2008 1. Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa paying his respects at funeral for late British science-fiction writer Sir Arthur C. Clarke 2. Rajapaksa speaking to relative of Clarke at funeral ...

LA's steakhouse restaurants are getting a makeover. Steak and fries has been a favourite on many menus, and now the meal is getting a makeover. Meat is still the key ingredient, but the d�cor is going upscale in some of Los...

The classic eclair pastry is making a comeback in Paris. Now top French chefs are reinventing the traditional treat with a variety of modern flavours. It's more than 150 years old and the eclair still looks as good as ever. The classic...

12 mins approx 1. Sit down interview with Beyonce Knowles. Including soundbites: "I feel like this is like a second home; I've been coming here with Destiny's Child since I was 16 or 15 years old, and it's almost been 10 years, so of...

It's often said that David Cameron is a lucky politician who has seemed to coast through politics on instinct and charm during a career that has culminated in six years as British prime minister. But now his luck may be running out. In...

Muhammad Ali biographer Thomas Hauser on Saturday looked back on the life of the boxing legend who he said "helped change America." Hauser added that while Ali was "arguably the greatest fighter of all time," his greatest contribution...

FOR CLEAN VERSION SEE STORY NUMBER: apus056899Muhammad Ali biographer Thomas Hauser on Saturday looked back on the life of the boxing legend who he said "helped change America." Hauser added that while Ali was "arguably the greatest...