‘Harry Potter’ puts journalism in bad light for young readersWASHINGTON - Harry Potter has come under fire after a new study claimed that the books in the boy wizard franchise might put journalistic integrity or journalism as a career in the bad light for children. 1 in 20 Brit kids think Sir Bob Geldof discovered gravity!LONDON - A new shocking survey has revealed that one in twenty children in Britain believe that pop singer Sir Bob Geldof founded theory of gravity instead of Sir Isaac Newton. ‘G-Force’ opens at No. 1 at the box office, ahead of ‘Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince’LOS ANGELES — An elite squad of guinea pigs has worked its own brand of magic at the box office, taking the No. 1 spot from boy wizard Harry Potter. Evil children in film: Moviegoers can be chilled by subgenre that continues with ‘Orphan’NEW YORK — Evil kids: Can’t live with ‘em, can’t kill ‘em. No lag for the wizard: ‘Harry Potter’ franchise shows no sign of slowing as 6th film hits bigNEW YORK — Even after a half-dozen films, Harry Potter continues to prove he’s a sorcerer in the dark. Harry Potter landmarks, from train stations to castlesEDINBURGH, Scotland — Jump on a broomstick (or a plane) and head to the United Kingdom to visit landmarks associated with Harry Potter. ‘Harry Potter’ conjures up $79.5 million in first weekend, $159.7 million in first 5 daysLOS ANGELES — Harry Potter continues to work box-office alchemy, turning his latest movie adventure into an overnight blockbuster. Magic money: Midnight hour strikes with record-breaking $22.2 million for ‘Harry Potter’LOS ANGELES — Harry Potter has conjured up a record-breaking witching hour. State media: Death toll in July 5 riots in western China rises to 192URUMQI, China — Chinese authorities on Wednesday announced a higher death toll from ethnic riots in a predominantly Muslim western city, after the government warned its overseas workers in Algeria of possible attacks from Islamists. Top 10 books British Women would Take to a Desert islandLONDON - Middle-aged women in Britain like to read books about sex, according to a new survey. Queen ‘rents out part of royal forest to Harry Potter filmmakers’LONDON - Queen Elizabeth II has reportedly rented out part of a huge forest near Windsor Castle for the filming of a Harry Potter movie.he shooting for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, the final part of the series, will allegedly take place in the woodlands over the next two months. Harry Potter casts his spell - now in Nepali (Feature with images)KATHMANDU - Three years after the end of the armed Maoist uprising and with the beginning of an uneasy peace that set back development and even literacy in the Nepali countryside, five women are trying to re-kindle the dying skill of reading and writing in its interior villages - with the magic of Harry Potter. First lady, her mom and her 2 daughters back at White House after fun in EuropeWASHINGTON — The rest of the First Family is home after some fun in Europe. Obamas see West End performance of Lion King to celebrate Sasha’s 8th birthdayWASHINGTON - U.S. First Lady Michelle Obama celebrated her daughter Sasha’s 8th birthday by taking her family to see the West End performance of Disney’s The Lion King on Tuesday. Sasha Obama celebrates birthday on Harry Potter setLONDON - US First Lady Michelle Obama celebrated her daughter Malia’s birthday with the cast and the crew of Harry Potter. London calling _ Michelle Obama and her daughters take short holiday in Britain’s capital cityLONDON — Michelle Obama and her two daughters livened up London’s streets this week on an unofficial visit to the city, taking in the sort of things that would appeal to a young family — a Harry Potter set, Westminster Abbey, a show. Michelle Obama and daughters visit upmarket London pub for fish and chipsLONDON - American First Lady Michelle Obama and her two daughters-Malia, 10, and Sasha, eight-popped into the upmarket Audley pub in London’s Mayfair for fish and chips during their private visit there. AP News in BriefObama says he’ll accept Nobel Peace Prize as ‘call to action’ toward peace and prosperity Nine-year-old Spanish boy becomes world’s youngest authorMADRID - A nine-year-old Spanish boy has become one of the youngest authors in the world with the publication of his book Thok, the Vain Dragon Coming soon, Harry Potter-style tracking deviceLONDON - Trials of a Harry Potter-inspired tracking device which can monitor movements of family members through their mobile phones have been completed. Rowling’s mosaic made from 48,000 Lego bricks unveiledLONDON - Harry Potter author JK Rowling’s mosaic has been constructed from 48,000 Lego bricks. Classic kids’ books pip Harry Potter in Children’s Laureates’ favourites listLONDON - Classic children’s books have beaten modern titles including the Harry Potter series to be named the best children’s stories of all time. Lady GaGa’s ‘The Fame’ continues to rule U.K. albums chartLONDON - Lady GaGa’s ‘The Fame’ has held on to the top spot in the U.K. albums chart for a fourth consecutive week. Harry Potter stars to ‘age’ with Benjamin Button technology for final filmLONDON - Young actors of the Harry Potter series will have their age digitally advanced for the final film using the same technology as in ‘The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button’. Emma Watson to shoot Harry Potter during university holidaysLONDON - British actress Emma Watson, who vowed to put acting on hold to concentrate on her degree, will continue her movie career when she starts university. Emma Watson reveals her loverWASHINGTON - Hollywood actress Emma Watson has finally unveiled her boyfriend. Emma has been dating Jay Barrymore, who is eight years her senior, for more than a year, reports Contactmusic. Harry Potter sketches up for grabsLONDON - Rare artwork for Harry Potter books is to be auctioned at the Glasgow Art Fair. Sketches by the acclaimed artist Cliff Wright, who illustrated the book Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban, are to go under the hammer later this month. Michael Caine’s forthcoming flick made him cryWASHINGTON - Hollywood actor Michael Caine revealed that his forthcoming flick’s script managed to do the task that no script has been able to do - it made him cry. Wills, Harry get ’saucy map with naughty nicknames’ to navigate BritainLONDON - Pilots-to-be William and Harry have been handed a raunchy Royal Air Force map with naughty nicknames to help them find their way around the British territories, according to sources. Emma Watson to study in U.S.?WASHINGTON - Harry Potter star Emma Watson may soon move to the U.S. to pursue further studies, according to reports. |