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Afghan web-TV pioneers seek new screen revolution
Tue, Mar 12, 2013
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Trying out a new spa in Kabul, testing the latest spiky hairstyles and swapping gossip -- Afghanistan's first Internet TV station tackles subjects that the mainstream channels prefer to ignore. Duration: 02:17
It's a dog's life for Singapore's pampered pets
Fri, Mar 1, 2013
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From boat cruises and spas to their own obituary section in the leading newspaper, pets are pampered in a big way in Singapore, a city-state with one of Asia's highest standards of living. Duration: 01:01
Young jobseekers take chances with croupier school
Fri, Mar 1, 2013
AFP 1:57 | 1 view
The economic crisis may have hurt casino revenues worldwide, but the sector is still lucrative enough to offer stable jobs to young wannabe croupiers. In France's first school for croupiers they practically guarantee a job for every graduate, thanks partly to international demand for French croupiers. Duration: 01:57
Australia to tackle slot machine addiction
Fri, Feb 22, 2013
AFP 1:51 | 3 views
Electronic poker machines are the most popular form of betting in Australia but concerns about problem gamblers mean the government is stepping in to help keep their spending under control. Duration: 01:51
Istanbul paints itself as a hub for modern art
Fri, Feb 22, 2013
AFP 2:13 | 16 views
Turkey is a country famed for its rich, artistic heritage and now, the country is also proving itself to be a platform for the contemporary art market as well. Galleries are springing up throughout the capital attracting the artworld's elite, hungry for a slice of a modern Turkish creation. Duration: 02:13
What stars will eat at the Oscars party
Fri, Feb 22, 2013
AFP 0:44 | 0 views
From Szechuan-style lobster to gold-leaf wrapped Oscar chocolate statuettes, celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck and his staff are preparing dozens of dishes for the gala on Hollywood's biggest awards night Sunday. Puck, owner of Spago with some 20 restaurants worldwide, has catered the Oscars' Governors Ball for 19 years. Sterling Vineyards of California and Champagne Thiénot of France are exclusive providers for this year's 1,500-guest event.Duration: 00:44
Runners take part in Guatemala's 'Kolorfest' race
Mon, Feb 18, 2013
AFP 0:45 | 1 view
Guatemalan runners throw paint powder at each other after a charity race. Duration: 00:45
New Yorkers celebrate the Year of the Snake
Mon, Feb 18, 2013
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New Yorkers celebrate the Year of the Snake in Chinatown. Duration: 00:51