Frankfurt gears up for MTV awards
MTV announces that the 2012 European Music Awards will be held in Frankfurt. MTV estimates a potential viewing audience of more than 1.2 billion people via its global network of more than 60 channels, reaching more than 640 million households around the world. Andria Archontides reports.
Annan’s Syrian stalemate
On Saturday President Assad rejected political dialogue with opposition forces he still refers to as terrorists. Ilker Kocas looks at the talks that took place between Annan and Assad.
Tweets from the beach
As the sun came out over Bournemouth today delighted residents have ditched their winter clothes donned their shorts and headed for the beach. Ashley Crowson headed to Bournemouth's beachfront to investigate and seemed just a little excited to be out of the office.
Shariah law vs. alternative culture
In Islamic states governed under Shariah Law, young people who adopt alternative cultures are being persecuted or even killed because of their appearence or beliefs. Mark Wilson considers the latest instance, emo murders in Iraq, and finds that it is not an isolated phenomenon.
Lighting up Poole harbour
Poole operated a series of events to celebrate the opening of Twin Sail Bridge last weekend. Karen Yun takes you to the celebration with her photographs.
BBC making it easy to complain
The BBC has unveiled plans to make it “faster, simpler and easier” to complain about the corporation’s tv shows and services. Laura Curtis assesses their plans.
Catholic Church against gay marriage
Catholics have been urged to protect the “true meaning” of matrimony. Laura Curtis looks at how the Catholic Church has stepped up its campaign against Government plans for gay marriage, and reactions from across the spectrum of opinion.
No clear future for nuclear energy
Protests against nuclear energy are gaining importance across the globe. While authorities contemplate on the future of nuclear power, activists argue that the safety issues out-way the benefits. Prasanth Aby Thomas explores the issue.
Poole’s model racers set sail
The spring sailing season is getting under way for Poole's radio yacht club. Ashley Crowson went along to the boating lake to capture the action at one of the first race meetings of the series.