Manila: Official start of campaigning for the Philippine general election, to be held in May.

Pyongyang: United Nations Under-Secretary General for Political Affairs Lynn Pascoe visits North Korea, amidst an international push to get North Korea to return to the six party nuclear talks.

Tokyo: Car manufacturer Toyota is poised to announce a recall of around 300,000 Prius hybrids worldwide over a brake problem, according to reports.

Gulmarg: Rescue operations are under way to free those still trapped after a massive avalanche on Monday hit an Indian army training centre at a ski resort.

Brussels: Expected final vote in the European Parliament on new European Commissioners.

Kiev: Pressure is on Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko to concede victory to opposition leader Viktor Yanukovych in Ukraine's presidential election.

Berlin: Ongoing strike by public workers' union, affecting some transportation networks, waste disposal and hospitals services.

Various: Freezing winter temperatures continue to affect parts of northern Europe.

Port-au-Prince: Aid efforts continued in Haiti, devastated by a massive earthquake last month.

Tehran: Iran says it will begin enriching uranium to higher levels from Tuesday, insisting the move is meant only to provide fuel for its research reactor.

Washington: US President Barack Obama meets bipartisan congressional leaders at the White House.

A star for former Beatles drummer Ringo Starr was added to the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Monday evening (8 February 2010) during a whimsical ceremony that also marked the 50th anniversary of...

Michael Jackson's doctor pleaded not guilty to involuntary manslaughter in the death of the pop star at a brief hearing in Los Angeles on Monday, 8 February 2010. Dr Conrad Murray, accused of giving...

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have begun legal action against a British tabloid that reported the celebrity couple was going to split, a lawyer acting on their behalf confirmed on Monday, 8 February...

Charlie Sheen and his wife were reunited on Monday, 8 February 2010 after a judge modified a restraining order and allowed them to work out their differences following a Christmas Day domestic...

The stars of the new romantic comedy 'Valentine's Day' including Julia Roberts, Jennifer Garner, and Ashton Kutcher premiered their film in Los Angeles on Monday night (8 February 2010). The A-list...

Hollywood star Angelina Jolie met with hospitalized Haitian earthquake victims in the Dominican Republic on Monday, 8 February 2010. Jolie, who is a goodwill ambassador for the United Nations refugee...

The doctor who prosecutors say caused the death of pop star Michael Jackson was released from jail on Monday, 8 February 2010 after posting 75,000 US dollars in bail, only a few hours after...

The Hong Kong Film Awards Association announced the nominations for the 29th Hong Kong Film Awards on Tuesday, 9 February 2010. An action thriller about kung fu masters protecting modern China's...

UN goodwill ambassador Angelina Jolie arrived in Haiti on Tuesday, 9 February 2010 to meet with earthquake victims. The Hollywood star flew into the capital Port-au-Prince a day after visiting...

The ensemble cast of 'Hot Summer Days' gave their romantic comedy its Hong Kong premiere on Tuesday, 9 February 2010, meeting for the first time since the film's premiere in China last week. The star...

Colin Firth breaks type to play a middle aged, gay college professor struggling with grief in 'A Single Man', released in the UK this week. The directorial debut of fashion designer Tom Ford follows...

Many Americans didn't know who Jay Sean was until his infectious single, 'Down', was played heavily on the radio. And he likes that. The 26-year-old is an international star in places like the United...

Standing in clear blue water wearing yellow bikini bottoms with the strap of her top draped over her left breast and her left forearm covering her right, Brooklyn Decker is this year's Sports...

Rap star Lil Wayne has gotten a temporary reprieve from jail - for dental surgery. The Grammy-winning rapper's sentencing in a New York City gun case was postponed on Tuesday, because he needs to...

Michael Vick's gruesome dog-fighting crimes got him an 18-month prison sentence that he says helped him become a better football player - and human. His new reality series on BET, 'The Michael Vick...

The star of 'Astro Boy', Freddie Highmore, talks to APTN Entertainment about education.

Their names are synonymous with country music, and still Dolly Parton, George Jones and Kris Kristofferson aren't satisfied. The Country Music Hall of Fame members each have goals they still want to...

Israel is on schedule to inaugurate a revolutionary electric car grid with dozens of recharge stations and thousands of cars on the road by next year, the project's developers said on Sunday, 7...

Solar powered ferries currently sailing in Sydney are soon to become a frequent sight in and around Hong Kong's natural harbour. At the moment only fuel-heavy noisy ferries transport passengers...

The annual Venice Carnival is the highlight of the famous Italian city's calendar. The spectacular and colourful revival of traditional masked balls and elaborate costumes of the 18th century sees...

The Sami people of Europe's Arctic held their national day on Saturday to celebrate the survival of their ancient lifestyle over many efforts to assimilate it into mainstream culture. The...

An Australian heritage village has been saved for future generations thanks to the efforts of the local community. The Australiana Pioneer Village near Sydney was on the verge of being sold off by...

The first international Diamond Fair to be held in the Belgium city of Antwerp is underway. Despite the global financial crisis hitting sales of diamonds in Europe and the United States, the Indian...