Indian filmmaker unveils her own minuscule Parsi Minority
PARIS (AFP) - Men in PLO T-shirts march through noisy, chaotic streets; their leader, all in white, stands before the wrought iron gate of a Zoroastrian fire temple urging followers to pledge purity and denounce outsiders.
Nations:India France People:Freddie Mercury Source:(AFP)
2009-11-05
Ageing rockers outshine newcomers in 2007
A wind of reconciliation swept the music industry in 2007, making reunions of ageing rockers the defining theme of the year.
Nations:U.K. U.S. People:Led Zeppelin Amy Winehouse Rod Stewart Stewart Copeland Lou Reed Freddie Mercury
2007-12-28
Tribute band lookalikes go cutting edge
Going under the knife is not compulsory but being sculpted as the perfect lookalike sure helps in Britain's burgeoning tribute band business.
Nations:U.K. People:Freddie Mercury Michael Jackson Geri Halliwell George Michael Shakira Robbie Williams
2007-05-31
Rock-it science: Queen star conquering the universe
As the guitar power in the legendary British rock band Queen, Brian May conquered most of the planet -- and now he has his sights set on mastering the universe.
Nations:U.K. Japan U.S. People:Freddie Mercury
2006-10-23
Muslims force cancellation of Freddie Mercury birthday bash on Zanzibar
Organizers of a 60th gala birthday party for the late Zanzibar-born rock star Freddie Mercury, have cancelled the weekend event after outraged Muslims threatened to disrupt it.
Nations:U.K. People:Freddie Mercury
2006-08-31
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