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Ghost Whisperer - Ghost Whispering: Excessive Forces

This week, Director Kenny Leon (director of the acclaimed TV version of 'A Raisin In The Sun') provides a sneak peak into 'Excessive Forces.'

Author: CBS; Tags: excessive forces kenny leon director ghost whisperer whispering video blog behind the scenes crew tricks of trade

Microsoft bolsters Bing Maps

The world's largest software manufacturer is launching a new beta version of its Bing Maps website in an effort to better compete with Google, the dominant player in the online search market.

Author: ReutersVideo; Tags: REUTERS UK COMPANY MICROSOFT

Obama sending 30,000 more troops to Afghanistan

The NATO chief said Wednesday that alliance members would send at least 5000 troops to back the new US troop increase, but key nations made no immediate offer to help. On Tuesday, US President Barack Obama said he is sending 30000 more troops to Afghanistan, as he vowed to "seize the initiative" to end an unpopular war and start a pullout in July 2011. A natural sound version of AFPTV report.

Author: afpar; Tags: ARABIC WEB AFGHANISTAN UNREST US MILITARY

French court shuts down Lacroix fashion designs

A French court on Tuesday approved drastic cutbacks for the fashion house Christian Lacroix, which will lose nearly all its staff and shut its main clothes designing activities. Natural sound version of AFPTV report.

Author: afpar; Tags: ARABIC WEB LIFESTYLE FASHION FRANCE BANKRUPTCY COMPANY LACROIX

Forced marriage - the plight of South Africa's Xhosa teenagers

In some parts of South Africa, girls as young as 14 are being abducted and forced to marry much older men, often with their parents' consent. But the police are fighting back and have arrested several of the husbands and helped free a few of the girls. A natural sound version of an AFPTV report.

Author: afpar; Tags: ARABIC WEB SAFRICA SOCIETY RIGHTS WOMEN MARRIAGE AFRICA

Chopin draws Asian music students to Poland

The homeland of 19th century composer Fryderyk Chopin is attracting more and more musical talent from a surprising source -- Asia. Students from China, Japan, South Korea and other Asian countries are drawn by tailor-made programmes, high-quality teaching and Chopin's inspiration. A natural sound version of an AFPTV report.

Author: afpar; Tags: ARABIC WEB POLAND CULTURE MUSIC EDUCATION SKOREA JAPAN