Viacom courted YouTube before launching $1bn piracy lawsuit Faced with claims that it encourages piracy, YouTube accuses its rival of sour grapes – as well as claiming it ran covert operations to upload thousands of videos to the web Bobbie Johnson, San Francisco guardian.co.uk, American media conglomerate Viacom considered buying YouTube just months before it launched a $1bn (£655m) piracy lawsuit against the video sharing site, according to court documents. Files released today by a US court suggest that the television giant – which owns channels including MTV, Nickelodeon and Comedy Central – had considered purchasing YouTube in 2006 in … Continue reading Youtube under threat from terrorist Viacom!

Why women now prefer Johnny Depp to Sean Connery British women now prefer feminine looking men over their more rugged counterparts because they no longer need to worry about the survival of the fittest, new research suggests. By Richard Alleyne, Science Correspondent telegraph.co.uk Women prefer Johnny Depp to Sean Connery. Photo: AP Historically women chose manly men because features such as a square jaw, low brow and thin lips were linked to superior genes which would produce stronger and healthier offspring. But the choice came at a cost – as the more masculine the man, the less likely he was … Continue reading Women now prefer Johnny Depp to Sean Connery!

Teenager married evangelical Christian and shared home with his ex-wife, court hears A teenager married an evangelical Christian nearly three times her age and lived with him and his previous wife, a court heard yesterday. By Caroline Gammell telegraph.co.uk Miss N, was just 17 when she moved in with Mr S and his ex-wife, Miss A. She became his third wife, bearing two children over a period of six years, the High Court heard. Related Articles US evangelist ‘married’ under-age girls, court hears Miss A was also a teenager when she met Mr S, starting a sexual relationship with him … Continue reading Evangelical Christian raped a girl at seven and married her at 17! UK

Facebook row as Middle East officials ban user ‘who insulted Islam’ A row has erupted in the Middle East after officials banned a Facebook user in Abu Dhabi for breaking the law after they “insulted” Islam by claiming to be Allah. By Andrew Hough telegraph.co.uk The Facebook user claimed they were an atheist and believed in no God but him/herself, it was claimed. Photo: GULF NEWS All internet providers in the United Arab Emirates have been ordered to block the unnamed user behind the site, after he alleged his claims were supported by verses of the Koran. His actions sparked … Continue reading Facebook row in UAE!

Skateboarding owl is a hit A barn owl that rides a skateboard has become a hit at its local shopping centre. telegraph.co.uk Alby’s unusual talent was discovered during a trip to the local shopping centre Photo: FERRARI But contrary to expectation Alby is no night rider – instead he displays his wheely good skills in front of stunned shoppers in Folkestone, Kent. Brian Maxted, 73, who runs Folkestone Owl Sanctuary, said he discovered Alby’s unusual talent during a trip to the local shopping centre. He said: “I often take some owls into town to try and get some donations from … Continue reading A barn owl that rides a skateboard is NOT a chav!

Australian sexless loses official status An Australian has lodged an official protest after losing an official designation of gender neutrality. by Our Foreign Staff Published: 9:11AM GMT 19 Mar 2010 The Australian Human Rights Commission said Norrie had filed an official complaint following the revocation. Norrie May-Welby made headlines earlier this month after the New South Wales Births, Deaths and Marriages Registry issued a certificate declaring the Scottish-born 48-year-old “sex not specified”. The New South Wales government this week said the official document had been withdrawn after legal advice suggested the registry did not have the power to issue such … Continue reading Australian sexless persecuted!

Adolf Hitler ‘wanted to use cricket to train troops for war’, new book claims Adolf Hitler wanted to use cricket to train troops for war after he was taught the game’s rules by British troops, a new book has disclosed. By Andrew Hough telegraph.co.uk Corporal Adolf Hitler, right, pictuerd with two other soldiers during his stay in a military hospital. Photo: HULTON/ GETTY IMAGES The future leader of Nazi Germany was taught the basics of the game by First World War POWs, BBC broadcaster John Simpson found. But according to his new book about 20th century reporting, the corporation’s World … Continue reading BAN CRICKET? – Adolf Hitler ‘wanted to use cricket to train troops for war’

Mother causes fury dressing daughter up as Hitler An artist has been criticised after she dressed her own baby up as a series of despots including Hitler, Idi Amin and Augusto Pinochet for a photographic exhibition. telegraph.co.uk Adolf Hitler, (left) and former Ugandan dictator Idi Amin Photo: Nina Maria Kleivan Italian dictator Benito Mussolini, (left) and Chinese leader Mao Zedong Photo: Nina Maria Kleivan Russian leader Josef Stalin, (left) and Chile’s Augusto Pinochet Photo: Nina Maria Kleivan Nina Maria Kleivan said she chose to dress her year-old daughter Faustina up to explore “the meaning of evil”. But a Jewish group … Continue reading Adorable baby dresses up as a fascist!

Scandalous film arouses interest in Bollywood dawn.com Indian actors during a scene for the film “Love Sex Aur Dhokha” (Love, Sex And Betrayal), at an undisclosed location in India. – AFP Culture R&B star Akon goes to Bollywood MUMBAI: A new film that includes sex, nudity and voyeurism has caused a stir in Bollywood as the industry tries hard to shed its traditionally conservative image. “Love Sex Aur Dhokha” (Love, Sex And Betrayal), released on Friday, explores the idea of sex in a small town in northern India, using security cameras and other devices to track the characters of three … Continue reading “Love Sex Aur Dhokha” (Love, Sex And Betrayal) in India!

China extends helping hand for betterment of Pakistan sports By Imran Ali Teepu dawn.com Athletes will receive training from China’s professionally qualified coaches to help raise Pakistan’s standard internationally. —APP/File Photo Softball federation applies for affiliation with PSB ISLAMABAD: China will help Pakistan raise the standard of different sports by sending its best coaches here to train Pakistani athletes, Dawn learnt on Wednesday. An official close to the developments in Federal Ministry of Sports said: “Pakistan and China had signed a Memorandum of Understanding in sports in 2008 under which the Chinese government will send coaches to Pakistan. “Table tennis, … Continue reading China training Pakistani athletes will help Pakistani sports move away from the Mullahs and their fixation with guys and girls in shorts