Libya: International response gathers pace after Gaddafi counterattacks

International efforts to respond to the Libyan crisis are gathering pace under US leadership after a still defiant Muammar Gaddafi launched counterattacks to defend Tripoli against the popular uprising now consolidating its hold on the liberated east of the country.

China proposes death penalty for organ traffickers

Organ traffickers in China could face the death penalty under a draft law being reviewed by the country’s top legislature, state media reported Thursday.

Lohan faces jail over gem theft, US judge warns

A judge warned troubled US starlet Lindsay Lohan on Wednesday that she faces jail, as she appeared in court again over the theft of a $2,500 necklace from a Los Angeles jewellery store.

Spy novelist Le Carre gifts archive to Oxford library

Espionage author John le Carre said Thursday he is to give his literary archive to the famous Bodleian Library at Oxford University, his “spiritual home.”

Panda diplomacy

When Tokyo’s Ueno Zoo secured the loan of two pandas late Monday night, it made headlines around the world. Many hope that the two guests will help thaw the chilled relations between the two countries, and also give Tokyo’s economy a jolt.

The US to increase advertising in Chinese digital media

Voice of America (VOA) is set to cancel its radio and television broadcasts in both Mandarin and Cantonese, the Washington Times reported last Thursday.

Snoop Dogggg goes 4G to celebrate launch of Samsung Galaxy Indulge, was probably paid more than 4Gs to do it

You laugh, but D-O-Quadruple-G does have a certain ring to it. In fact, it sounds a little like the ringing of Samsung’s Galaxy Indulge, which is tucked inside the pocket of MetroPCS’ CEO right about now.

Fresh and breezy interiors

Spring florals, peppy wallpaper and juicy colours – update your home for spring with these room refreshers, says Maria Fitzpatrick

John Galliano to design Kate Moss’ wedding dress

Kate Moss is being less secretive than Kate Middleton about the designer of her wedding gown.

Save celluloid, for art’s sake

When Tacita Dean went to make a 16mm film for Tate Modern she was shocked to find the lab had stopped using it. Why can’t digital and celluloid coexist, she asks