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Stockholm calls Oz for Fringe Festival help
Australia’s long-running Melbourne Fringe Festival inspired a group of artists to launch Sweden’s Stockholm Fringe Festival.
Remind people you are hunting
A new year offers opportunities to boost your job hunt.
Glamour night in poor country
The Kora Awards are Africa's Grammys but the glamour night creates controversy in a poor continent.
French actors 'grossly overpaid'
French movie stars are the world's highest paid actors, beating Hollywood heavyweights, and copping criticism from a leading industry figure.
Nigerian arts scene challenges the status quo
Nigerian artists pushed boundaries in 2012, with a wave of controversial and innovative artworks that criticised the government and engaged…
Uganda drops charges against British "gay play" producer
A Ugandan Court has dropped charges against a British producer over a play criticising Ugandan anti-gay sentiment.
Jacques Tardi refuses Legion D’Honneur
The highest honour presented to civilians in France has been turned down by renowned cartoonist Jacques Tardi.
Saudi female producer releases new horror film
With cinemas illegal and women banned from driving, female film producers in Saudi Arabia are pushing boundaries.
Mother of 88 paints for school fees
An artist, mother and childcare worker painted for 72 hours straight to raise money for the 88 children in her…
Top 10 YouTube videos of 2012
As we say goodbye to yet another year we take a look at what YouTube videos had all the world…