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World's first microscope auctioned off for 312,000 pounds

One of three silver microscopes built by Dutch scientist Antoni van Leeuwenhoek - which heralded in the age of micro-biology - was sold by Christie's for 312,000 pounds. This was the highest price ever paid for any antique Dutch scientific instrument.

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Spanish artist Antoni Tapies dies

Spanish painter and sculptor Antoni Tapies, who was one of the world's leading contemporary art figures, dies aged 88.

India says no ammunition shortage

India's Defence Minister AK Antony dismisses as "rumours" reports that there is a severe shortage of tank ammunition in the country.

VIDEO: Titian the 'Fred Astaire of painting'

Sculptor Antony Gormley has spoken of the influence of Renaissance artist Titian, as a £45m deal was made to enable the oil painting Diana and Callisto to remain in the UK.

Stratford fest taps veteran actor, director as chief

Antoni Cimolino, a veteran of the Stratford Shakespeare Festival, has been tapped as the organization's next artistic director.

Torch Trilogy gets London revival

Harvey Fierstein's Broadway smash Torch Song Trilogy, famously staged in 1985 in the West End with Sir Antony Sher, is to be revived this year in London.