Danny Boyle reveals the London 2012 Olympics opening ceremony will be called Isles of Wonder, in an annoucement six months ahead of the Games.

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Olympic ceremony title revealed

Dance act Underworld are appointed music directors for the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympics, working alongside director Danny Boyle.

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Olympic role for Underworld duo

One person is killed and at least 20 hurt in an explosion at an Iranian oil refinery coinciding with an opening ceremony attended by President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.

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‘Blast’ at new Iran oil refinery

The opening ceremony to kick off the Cricket World Cup is set to get under way in Bangladesh capital Dhaka.

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Dhaka ready for opening ceremony

The 2010 Commonwealth Games get under way on Sunday with a spectacular opening ceremony at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium.

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Live – Commonwealth Games opening ceremony

The 2010 Commonwealth Games will officially start on Sunday with a spectacular opening ceremony at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Delhi.

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Delhi Commonwealth Games to open

The 2010 Commonwealth Games will officially start on Sunday with a spectacular opening ceremony at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Delhi from 1430 BST (1900 local).

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Delhi poised for opening ceremony