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The controversial portrait of South African President Jacob Zuma painted by Brett Murray stands defaced  at the Goodman Gallery in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Audio Slideshow Zuma Painting Vandalized

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Han is the highest ranked Korean-American ever to appear on “American Idol” (Courtesy Fox "American Idol")

Korean American Places 9th on American Idol

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Lebanese filmmaker Nadine Labaki wrote, directed and co-stars in "Where Do We Go Now?"  (Rudy Bou Chebel ©, Courtesy of Sony Pictures Classics)

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In this undated file photo originally supplied by Paramount Pictures, James Doohan is shown during an appearance on the "Star Trek:The Next Generation" TV series.

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Video Chinese Immigrant Recalls POW Past

Looking at him today, few would guess Paul Loong, 88, has a larger-than-life story. Even his daughter, Theresa Loong, a filmmaker, was taken by surprise when she discovered her father's diary from his time in a Japanese prisoner-of-war camp during World War II. She decided to chronicle her father's story in her documentary "Every Day Is A Holiday," which is being released to coincide with Memorial Day in the United States, a time when Americans honor those serving in the military. VOA's Penelope Poulou reports.