When Queen Elizabeth II took to the Thames to mark her diamond jubilee alongside tens of thousands of well-wishers, it wasn't the first time the royals have made merry by messing about on the river.
Five people, including the daughter of the Qatari culture minister, were ordered detained as authorities investigate a fire that killed 19 people at a Doha, Qatar, shopping mall, the state-run Qatar News Agency reported.
Costa Cruises introduced seven new safety measures over the weekend during a ceremony celebrating the delivery of the company's new $665 million flagship.
Romance runs rich through Italy's veins, with icons of amore to melt the hardest heart. But the most famous sight isn't always the most swoon-worthy; find the real romance of Italy with a hot date at one of these alternative picks.
This month, Inside the Middle East gets a rare look inside Saudi Arabia as we investigate the limits of personal expression inside the conservative kingdom.
A nun seated in a chair floats in midair, an ocean liner squeezes into a Venice canal, a suburban home appears to blast off like a rocket ship, these are just a few of "The Mysteries of Harris Burdick."
These satellite photos taken before and after recent floods in Thailand show how the landscape has been transformed.
With all the tributes to Steve Jobs, one thing tends to get forgotten: the man helped us write. Jobs was the first to give us a real choice of fonts, and thus the ability to express ourselves digitally with emotion, clarity and variety. He made Type Gods of us all.
Friends and colleagues of Apple co-founder Steve Jobs talk about his life and the legacy he leaves behind.
"Anybody that knows me knows that I'm definitely a guy's girl," Keibler tells PEOPLE
George Clooney's summer romance is heading into fall.
The expectant star is spotted leaving a Venice hotel on Saturday with her husband
The actress laughs about her challenging and physical role in Carnage
Venice is romantic and unforgettable on any budget, but it can be dazzling if you are willing to splurge.
But the actress avoids going to jail after reportedly failing an alcohol test
For most of us, a train journey means a sleepy-eyed commute to work. For trainiacs, they're another entry in the little black book.
The duo shared a boat ride and hung out with Naomi Campbell
Some of the world's most troubled nations, including Haiti, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Zimbabwe and Iraq, are to take part in the prestigious Venice Biennale art exhibition from June 4.
Sipping cappuccino and taking it slow is one way to experience Italy. Test driving a growling, candy-apple-red Ferrari in the country's Motor Valley is quite another.
The singer and his new wife take a cozy gondola ride in Venice
Fox News Channel correspondent Adam Housley proposed to the Sister, Sister star in a romantic Italian setting
Vaguely bohemian and only slightly out of the mainstream, the Standard Hotel in New York's Meatpacking District proved an apt locale for the entertainment press to line up to interview the famously fashion-savvy Sofia Coppola, who came a few blocks uptown from her SoHo digs to promote "Somewhere," her latest film and the recipient of the top prize, the Golden Lion, at the 2010 Venice International Film Festival.
Now that the 4,500 people stranded last week on the Carnival Splendor are safe and sound in San Diego, California, some vital questions need to be answered. Were the passengers cared for properly? Will any use the free cruise vouchers Carnival offered? And, most importantly, did they or did they not eat any of that Spam?
The disabled Carnival cruise ship that lost power at sea docks in San Diego, California, aided by several tugboats. (NO AUDIO)
When people think of Venice, three things come to mind: gondolas, art and sinking buildings. The watery city, a treasure trove of Renaissance art and architecture, is not normally associated with cutting-edge cool.
Icon meets the La Biennale man of the year, Rem Koolhaas and looks back at some of his achievements.
Wilmot Greene sat among charred remains of his iconic Georgia Theatre recalling the fire that reduced it from an alternative rock icon to rusted steel girders and walls of black bricks.
Check out a newly-released trailer where the actor finds himself in danger after falling for Jolie
The Star Wars actress delivers a gritty performance - and a lesbian love scene - in Black Swan
Giorgia Boscolo spent hundreds of hours on the canals in Venice, Italy, learning the intricate waterways and how to handle and steer a distinctive banana-shaped boat, according to Italy's ANSA news agency.
The world's leading news network, CNN International, is planning a major expansion of its coverage of the arts and culture.
About two hours from bustling Milan and touristy Venice is Verona -- a welcome sip of pure, easygoing Italy. Made famous by Shakespeare's star-crossed lovers, Verona is Italy's fourth-most-visited city and second in the Veneto region only to Venice in population and artistic importance. If you don't need world-class sights, this town is a joy.
Mexico City, the country's capital, is one of the world's important cultural centers -- showcasing Latin America's rich history and traditions.
The U.S. Coast Guard launched a major search effort Wednesday for 11 people missing after a "catastrophic" explosion aboard an oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico engulfed the drilling platform in flames.
William and Jane Pitt have their hands full in Venice with Maddox, Pax, Zahara and Shiloh
A source close to the actress says reports that she is expecting a seventh child are "totally false"
The tot perfects his regal wave from a balcony with grandpa and grandma in Venice
Rome and Venice are two of my favorite cities. But to enjoy these classic destinations fully, you need to be prepared for changes in 2010. Knowing about a few recent developments will make your visit smoother this year.
2010 has, so far, been a great year for women in film.
The actors take their eldest kids out on the canals after returning from Paris
"He says Angie and Brad are the world's greatest parents," Voight's rep tells PEOPLE
After reuniting with her father over the weekend, Angelina Jolie continues work on her upcoming film
The previously estranged Voight joins his daughter and grandchildren in Venice
The family indulged in some gelato at Angelina's favorite parlor
The Jolie-Pitts take the whole family to Italy, where Angelina will shoot The Tourist with Johnny Depp
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