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Three guilty of The Scream theft - 02 May 2006 16:57:50 GMT Three men are found guilty over the theft of Edvard Munch's The Scream, while three others are acquitted.
Ice Age extends box office reign - 02 May 2006 16:52:03 GMT Animated sequel Ice Age 2 keeps Bruce Willis's new thriller 16 Blocks off the top of the UK box office chart.
BBC 'must improve Mid-East view' - 02 May 2006 14:40:03 GMT The BBC aims for accurate Middle East coverage but UK viewers get an incomplete picture, a report says.
US chain to show more indie films - 02 May 2006 14:26:37 GMT AMC, the second-largest US cinema chain, is to show more arthouse and independent films to meet growing demand.
Poet portrait appeal gets boost - 02 May 2006 14:19:02 GMT The National Heritage Memorial Fund gives £750,000 to the National Portrait Gallery's bid to buy a portrait of poet John Donne.
London to host Europe's gay pride - 02 May 2006 13:43:57 GMT A two-week lesbian and gay festival featuring a 500,000-strong parade is to take place on London's streets this summer.
Rocky Horror stars reuniting - 02 May 2006 12:01:31 GMT Richard O'Brien and some original Rocky Horror Show cast reunite to mark 50 years of the Royal Court Theatre.
Gary Glitter denies abusing girls - 02 May 2006 11:48:57 GMT Disgraced singer Gary Glitter denies ever abusing underage girls and blames the British media for his downfall.
Blaine begins underwater stunt - 02 May 2006 11:35:03 GMT US illusionist David Blaine says he is feeling "pretty good" as he starts a seven-day stunt submerged underwater.
Founder ends bid for Waterstone's - 02 May 2006 10:52:02 GMT The founder of the Waterstone's book chain has withdrawn an offers to buy the firm from its current owner HMV.
Dead rapper accused in shooting - 02 May 2006 10:15:30 GMT The estate of dead rapper Proof is sued for wrongful death by the family of another murdered man.
Apple wins iTunes download deal - 02 May 2006 09:50:00 GMT Computer giant Apple has succeeded in keeping music download prices fixed at 79p in a deal with major record labels.
US file-sharing students targeted - 02 May 2006 09:49:15 GMT The US music and film industry is targeting universities in its latest action against illegal file-sharing.
Ill Domino avoids Katrina signing - 02 May 2006 09:35:15 GMT Musician Fats Domino, 78, cancels a fundraising autograph session in New Orleans owing to poor health.
Injured Richards leaves hospital - 02 May 2006 09:03:44 GMT Rolling Stones' Keith Richards is released from hospital in New Zealand where he was treated for a head injury.
Osbourne, McFly play Tower gig - 02 May 2006 02:04:07 GMT Ozzy Osbourne and McFly are added to the line-up of the Prince's Trust 30th birthday gig in London in May.
Literary award shortlists McEwan - 01 May 2006 12:05:24 GMT Ian McEwan's Saturday is among the nominees for Britain's oldest literary awards, recognising fiction and biography.
9/11 film at number two in US - 01 May 2006 10:03:20 GMT United 93, the first Hollywood film dealing with the 2001 terror attacks, enters the US movie chart at number two.
Indonesian author Toer dies at 81 - 30 Apr 2006 09:16:03 GMT Indonesian author Pramoedya Ananta Toer dies at his east Jakarta home aged 81, his family has said.
Extras' success at Rose d'Or - 29 Apr 2006 22:15:15 GMT Ricky Gervais's sitcom Extras is the toast of the Rose d'Or TV awards with two key prizes.
Ellen the talk of Daytime Emmys - 29 Apr 2006 08:48:32 GMT Ellen Degeneres wins Daytime Emmy awards for best talk show and best host for the second successive year.