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George Clooney is quite the prankster, and now he’s getting his kids involved.

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EXCLUSIVE: Moby, the punk rocker turned electronic music pioneer, is the latest musician to get the documentary treatment.

YANGON, Myanmar – LGBTQ activists in Myanmar have joined the growing protest movement against the Feb. 1 coup that ousted Aung San Suu Kyi and her democratically elected government.

on the streets of Greenock has been identified as a Burmese python - known to swallow pigs and goats whole. It is understood the owner of the 14 foot long serpent has now been found after the Inverclyde town was left rattled by the pictures on social media.

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Military forces have seized control of the Southeast Asian nation of Myanmar, citing disputed claims of electoral fraud and throwing numerous high-profile figures in jail.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefAung San Suu Kyi, the leader of Myanmar’s civilian government, has been taken into custody in a raid early on Monday morning. Other members of the ruling National League for Democracy have also been detained, according to local reports.The moves follow a flare-up of tension between the country’s powerful army and the nominally in-charge civilian rulers.

Florida is turning to the dogs to help solve its Burmese python problem.  The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has been training dogs to track down pythons for more than a month. Last week, one of the dogs had its first successful find.  Truman, a black Labrador retriever, found an 8-foot python in the Rocky Glades Public Small Game Hunting Area in Miami-Dade County on Dec.

After previously announcing his newborn daughter Azaylia was diagnosed with leukaemia, Ashley Cain has now revealed the tot needs a bone marrow transplant.The Ex On The Beach star, who recently gave an update on Azaylia's battle as she underwent chemotherapy, told his followers the news in an emotional video on Instagram.

Next month, Myanmar’s first openly gay candidate will contest the country’s general election in what could be a watershed moment for LGBTQI rights in the socially conservative Southeast Asian nation.As with many other former British colonies throughout Asia, homosexuality remains criminalised in Myanmar by way of archaic laws that are remnants of colonial rule.

A Utah man faces charges after police found 20 Burmese pythons roaming around his house. Unified police say the snakes seized over the weekend belonged to Marty Lynn Bone, 64, of Holladay, who was charged with illegal possession an exotic animal.

OK, that’s terrifying. Two hunters in Florida have reportedly set a new record after catching a massive snake.

th Bomb Squadron who were known as the Burma Bridge Busters, his experience in the war inspired Steven Spielberg to make “Saving Private Ryan.” He helped Steven make his first movie in 1964 by creating special effects for the 17-year old’s debut titled “Firelight.”  Steven came to visit once, and I showed him the factory and the engineering floor.

Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our personalised newsletter.A hero soldier’s final moments as he dashed to freedom from a Japanese POW camp have been revealed 75 years after VJ Day.Ben Bradford-Martin, of 1st Battalion, the Cameronians, was listed as missing for decades, presumed killed in Burma during World War II.But as the country paused to remember the 75th anniversary of Victory in Japan Day yesterday, a historian revealed he had details of his escape and

Christopher Vourlias The powerful bond between two female factory workers, and the complex desire it ignites, form the starting point of Myanmar director Aung Phyoe’s feature film debut “Fruit Gathering,” which is being presented as part of Locarno’s Open Doors co-production platform.Set in working-class Yangon, the film tells the story of a young woman, San, who feels inexplicably drawn to her outspoken and confident co-worker, Theint.

BBC, a statement said: "The family are deeply saddened to announce the passing of one of Britain's best-loved entertainers at the age of 103."Dame Vera Lynn, who lived in Ditchling, East Sussex, passed away earlier today, 18 June 2020, surrounded by her close family.”Vera is best known for her hits We'll Meet Again and White Cliffs of Dover which rallied the troops and gave hope to families across the nation.She travelled to different countries, including India and Burma, to sing and be a force

Support LGBT couple operated travel businesses around the world! It has been a while since we have been in Asia after our trip to Japan and, before that, in Vietnam. But luckily, Sarah – our friend and the only girl behind our blog – visited many countries in South East Asia during her half-year backpacking trip this year including Myanmar, Laos, Vietnam, and Cambodia.

Nick Vivarelli International CorrespondentThe Locarno Festival’s Open Doors platform dedicated to nurturing cinema in areas where filmmaking is especially tough is continuing its focus on South-East Asia this year with a selection of projects being unveiled from Laos, Cambodia, Thailand, Vietnam, Myanmar, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines and Mongolia, including several market previews.The Swiss festival’s pioneering industry initiative – which will also see selected producers from these

Support LGBT couple operated travel businesses around the world! It has been a while since we have been in Asia after our trip to Japan and, before that, in Vietnam. But luckily, Sarah – our friend and the only girl behind our blog – visited many countries in South East Asia during her half-year backpacking trip this year including Myanmar, Laos, Vietnam, and Cambodia.

The army veteran, who served in India and Burma during the Second World War, decided to mark his 100th birthday on 30 April by walking 100 laps of his garden and gaining praise from everyone from the Queen to Anthony Joshua.

By Patrick Frater

A war veteran's plans for his landmark 100th birthday were shattered to due the coronavirus outbreak forcing him to spend it home alone with his wife.

By Nancy Tartaglione

Welp, if you've been binge watching now that you have a bunch of time on your hands, you're in for quite a treat today, my friend! But first, let's take a step back to a crucial moment in pop culture history: Britney Spears' iconic performance of "I'm a Slave 4 U" at the 2001 VMAs.

British Asian people say they have experienced a rise in racism in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak in China, ranging from verbal abuse to physical attacks.

By Bruce Haring