As 2006 draws to a close we present some of the most striking images from around the world.
Comedy legend John Cleese has said he is retiring from writing and performing sitcoms because he will never manage to top the success of Fawlty Towers. The Monty Python star will concentrate instead on publishing a book on the history of comedy and will hold classes explaining how to make people laugh. The 66-year-old told The Times he would be a "comedy professor" to "teach young talent some rule
The Beatles have lost their court challenge against Apple Computer over its iPod and iTunes download service. Sir Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr and the families of George Harrison and John Lennon control the Apple Corps label. They claimed the US firm broke a deal aimed at ensuring there would not be two Apples in the music industry. But Mr Justice Anthony Mann ruled that the computer company used t
A confidential Ministry of Defence report on Unidentified Flying Objects has concluded that there is no proof of alien life forms. In spite of the secrecy surrounding the UFO study, it seems citizens of planet Earth have little to worry about. The report, which was completed in 2000 and stamped "Secret: UK Eyes Only", has been made public for the first time. Only a small number of copies were prod
We asked for photos of bizarre bike lanes. Peter Owens, who runs Warrington Cycle Campaign's tongue-in-cheek Facility of the Month site, says this is a personal favourite. Richard Lewis, of Middleborough, says: "The cyclist is on the road where motorists can see him, not the cycle lane where he'd have to give way to trees." Cyclists at Vauxhall roundabout are often brought up short by motorbikes f
A ban on smoking in public places - including bars and restaurants - has come into effect in Scotland. It is being hailed as a step forward for health but critics say it will cost jobs and infringe human rights. More than a fifth of smokers questioned in Scotland plan to flout the ban, which came into effect overnight, a poll by BBC Five Live suggests. The impact will be watched closely in England
Page last updated at 16:47 GMT, Wednesday, 15 February 2006 An ambitious remake of Japan's most successful television drama Saiyuki (Monkey) is causing a stir across Asia. The new version of the 1978 drama broke ratings records last month with one in three Japanese viewers tuning in. Companies in Taiwan, South Korea, Hong Kong and Singapore have secured rights and makers Fuji TV have had inquiries
Formula One governing body the FIA confirmed new entrant Super Aguri as the sport's 11th team on Thursday. The Honda-backed outfit gained formal acceptance by the FIA after securing the support of the 10 other teams earlier this month. It will be the first time F1 has had 11 teams since Arrows folded in 2002. "Following receipt of the financial guarantee and unanimous support of the competing team
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