Man Booker International prize goes to (very) short-story writer Lydia Davis Man Booker International prize goes to (very) short-story writer Lydia Davis

Stories by much-acclaimed American writer, some just a sentence long, praised for vigilance 'down to the very word'The impossible-to-categorise Lydia Davis, known for the shortest of short stories, has won the Man Booker International prize ahead of fellow American Marilynne Robinson and eight other contenders from around the world.The £60,000 award is for a body of work, and is intended to...

včera, 21:35
Man Booker International Prize 2013: Lydia Davis wins Man Booker International Prize 2013: Lydia Davis wins

This year's prize has been won by the American author Lydia Davis.

včera, 21:30
ArtsBeat: New Victory Season to Include ‘Measure for Measure’ and Marley-Inspired Musical ArtsBeat: New Victory Season to Include ‘Measure for Measure’ and Marley-Inspired Musical

The theater’s 2013-14 offerings will include 15 productions from seven countries.

včera, 19:02
Vitamin C can kill drug-resistant TB Vitamin C can kill drug-resistant TB

Vitamin C can kill multidrug-resistant TB in the lab, scientists reveal.

včera, 10:58
Mick McManus obituary Mick McManus obituary

One of the big-name professional wrestlers of the 1960s and 70s who found fame and celebrity on televisionMick McManus, who has died aged 93, was billed at just 1.68m (5ft 6in) and 79kg (12½ stone), yet he was among the most powerful men in the professional wrestling business in Britain. His strength was not physical, but political, for behind the scenes he was the matchmaker for Dale Martin,...

včera, 16:45
10% of UK wildlife 'endangered' 10% of UK wildlife 'endangered'

A "stocktake" of UK nature suggests 60% of animal and plant species have declined in the past 50 years - and one in 10 could end up disappearing.

včera, 4:00
Ray Manzarek of The Doors. His brilliant music will live on Ray Manzarek of The Doors. His brilliant music will live on

Neil McCormick pays tribute to Ray Manzarek, the keyboardist and founding member of The Doors who has died at the age of 74.

21. 5. 2013 9:58
Feet home to more than 100 fungi Feet home to more than 100 fungi

Fungi live all over the human body but their favourite spots are the heel, under toenails and between the toes, according to a US study.

včera, 18:00
Fifty-five beaches meet new rules Fifty-five beaches meet new rules

Fifty five beaches in England meet tough new EU standards on water quality to achieve Blue Flag awards.

včera, 3:26
EU bathing water 2012 data released EU bathing water 2012 data released

The latest data on EU bathing water quality is released, showing that 93% of more than 22,000 sampled locations meet the minimum standards.

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