Andrea Bocelli, his music and will to power

  The fourth tenor: Italian tenor. Antara/Apriyanto He may have only supported the stance of the Catholic Church, which reigns over Italian life, but when opera singer Andrea Bocelli said he thanked his mother for not having an abortion while pregnant with him, we could not help but think that the world should be grateful for having him around to sing with that beautiful voice. Bocelli may not be able to stop wars between nations or find the cure for cancer but his beautiful tenor is certainly a gift to the world, as his millions of fans would tell you.High-minded critics may have frowned upon his lack of technique and poor phrasing. This is what New York Times classical music critic Anthony Tomassini said of his show at the...

Exploring RyuGin with Chef Yamamoto

 Seaperch grilled on Kishubincoutan charcoal with roaster rice over the skin and black vinegar sea urchins (uni) soy sauce. — Photo by Triwik Kurniasari Seaperch grilled on Kishubincoutan charcoal with roaster rice over the skin and black vinegar sea urchins (uni) soy sauce. — Photo by Triwik Kurniasari  One of Japan’s most celebrated chefs, Seiji Yamamoto, flew in to indulge Jakarta’s food lovers with an exquisite menu from his restaurant, RyuGin.A white 20-by-15 centimeter menu was placed on each table at Orient8, a Pan-Asian and French restaurant at the Hotel Mulia in Senayan, South Jakarta.The front of the card read “RyuGin by Chef Seiji Yamamoto”. The Japanese chef is renowned for fusing traditional with modern styles...

Child attacked by leopard at Kansas zoo

(CNN) -- A child on a school outing was attacked by a leopard at a Wichita, Kansas, zoo, authorities said Friday. The boy, a student from Linwood Elementary, was with classmates on a field trip at the Sedgwick County Zoo when, around 1:15 p.m., witnesses said, he "went over a railing" and approached the Amur leopard exhibit, said Lt. Jay McLaurian of the county sheriff's department. The leopard was able to reach into the mesh covering of its enclosure and grab the boy by his head, McLaurian said. The child was rescued by bystanders who rushed in and "beat the animal" away from the boy, officials said. According to McLaurian, the boy received injuries to his face and neck and was taken to a hospital for treatment. He is expected to "be OK," McLaurian said. The boy, who...

State TV: At least 12 killed, 232 wounded in clashes at Cairo church

Cairo (CNN) -- Egypt's prime minister called for an emergency Cabinet meeting Sunday, a day after officials reported at least 12 people were killed in sectarian clashes outside a Cairo church. Officials said the violence began over rumors that a Christian woman who converted to Islam was being held at the church against her will. Prime Minister Essam Sharaf postponed a trip to Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates to discuss the church attack, according to EgyNews, Egypt's official news agency. Egyptian state TV said 10 people died and 232 were wounded in the violence Saturday. At least 190 were arrested. Tensions between Egypt's Muslim majority and its Coptic Christian minority have been on the rise in recent months, with a number of violent clashes reported between the two groups.  During...