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Writer jailed for Thai ‘insult’

An Australian is jailed for three years for insulting the Thai monarchy in a novel which is said to have sold seven copies. Full published article at: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/world/asia-pacific/7836854.stm

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Producers complaining over Piven

The producers of Speed-the-Plow file a complaint to actors’ union Equity over Entourage star Jeremy Piven’s decision to quit the play. Full published article at: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/entertainment/7837539.stm

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Warning over cuts for Met opera

New York’s Metropolitan Opera has cancelled major productions and must find further cuts to avoid financial crisis, its general manager warns. Full published article at: http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/entertainment/arts_and_culture/7832949.stm