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16 May 2012 Last updated at 14:00 ET

Cannes jury denies 'sexism' claimActor Ewan McGregor and director Andrea Arnold

The jury for the Cannes Film Festival's prestigious Palme d'Or has spoken out over claims of sexism prompted by the lack of female filmmakers in the running.

Mexican author Carlos Fuentes on 3 March 2012Mexico writer Carlos Fuentes dies

Carlos Fuentes, one of the most famous Latin American authors, known for fiction and political essays, dies in Mexico at the age of 83.

John Travolta with wife Kelly PrestonMasseur drops Travolta sex claim

One of the two male masseurs who have accused actor John Travolta of sexual assault withdraws his legal action.

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Apted: '7 Up needed more girls'

18:15 UK time, Wednesday, 9 May 2012

Director Michael Apted says it was a "horrible error" not to choose more female subjects when making the original selection for the 7 Up documentary.

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