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Argo storms to Oscar triumph on night of surprises
85th Academy Awards turned out to be a night of surprises for winners and predictors.
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Steel on the menu at sword swallowers' Hollywood sideshow
According to Ripley's General Manager, the best way to learn is to first start training with a wire coat hanger.
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Michelle Obama surprises Oscars by presenting Best Picture award
This was the first time a president or first lady has ever presented an Academy Award.
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Cycling: James becomes world’s fastest woman
Britain’s Rebecca James upset the favourite to claim her first major title of the world cycling championships.
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Ang Lee wins second directing Oscar for ‘Life of Pi’
Starring newcomer Suraj Sharma, the film was lauded by critics for Lee's ability to bring the complex book to life.
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‘Argo’ wins Oscar for Best Picture
The thriller, which is based on a true story, recounts a CIA mission to rescue six American diplomats from Iran.
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Amid leadership speculation: Castro makes surprise parliament appearance
He took his seat beside brother President Raul Castro.
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English Premier League: Toure, Tevez give City glimmer of hope
Duo strikes goals to hand team 2-0 win over Chelsea.
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Did you know? Madonna crowned top music earner in 2012
The 54-year-old Material Girl topped Billboard Magazine’s annual list of 40 top money makers for the second time.
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Series whitewash: South Africa beat Pakistan by an innings and 18 runs
A run out shortly after lunch sparked a collapse as Pakistan slid towards defeat.