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Behind The Screens: Docos outshine the rest in Berlin
Before the beginning of the documentary The Bengali Detective, the producer made an announcement to the assembled media, reveals Cathrin Schaer.

Desert living inspires photographer
A photo exhibition about flowers is the result of a life-changing experience for Joanne Cunningham.

England: A peak at Keira
Following in a film star's footsteps is a good way to get to know the Peak District, writes Rebecca Barry.

Behind the Screens: Keisha's film sickens audience
If you haven't seen a movie that makes you feel nauseous in a while, you may want to check out Keisha Castle-Hughes' latest film, writes Cathrin Schaer.

Wine: Rosés of many colours
While summer continues to roll on, the fashionable tipple should still be rosé. No one is quite sure what is behind the rise and rise of this previously lowly ranked style, but it's popping up all over the place.

AT&T CEO: Apps should run on many devices
AT&T Inc.'s CEO Randall Stephenson, expressed frustration with the way applications are sold to smart phone users, saying customers should be able to buy an application once and have it work across many different devices.

<i>Blogger Bites Back</i>: Justin Bieber fans attack jazz singer after Grammys loss
Hell hath no fury like a Belieber scorned: Pop phenom Justin Bieber admits he was upset after he missed out on the Best New Artist gong at the 53rd Grammy Awards.

Commodities rally overnight on China demand
Stocks on Wall Street were mixed as investors awaited a fresh reason to extend the rally, while commodities including oil, gold and copper were boosted on hopes that Chinese demand would remain strong.

Swiss vote to keep guns at home
Switzerland upheld its reputation for having one of the most liberal yet lethal firearms laws in Europe.

Suzuki: Sporty Swift hard act to follow
How New Zealand takes to Suzuki's latest Swift could make or break the brand here.

Don't miss: Arctic Open Golf Championship
Every year amateur and professional golfers from around the world descend on the small town of Akureyri in Iceland for a round of midnight golf.

Assange's mother demands Rudd do more
The mother of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has again demanded Australian Foreign Minister Kevin Rudd back his words with action to support her son's legal and human rights.

Portugal: Outdoor adventures and pampering on the Algarve
With year-round sun and warm sea, Portugal's Algarve makes a great base for a holiday, finds Cathy Packe.

Ireland: House of horrors
Strokestown Park's gracious delights front a grim attraction, writes Graham Reid.

French polish (+recipes)
Keen to impress on Valentine's Day? Knock your beloved's socks off with a classic Gallic dish.

Sweet taste of success and the bitter truth
Liqueurs - even the name sounds thick, rich and sweet. But are they glutinous, fruit-based sugar syrups, or is there something a bit more to them? Well, of course there is.

Behind the Screens: The best actors are smart - and short
Cathrin Schaer blogs from the 61st Berlin International Film Festival.