LONDON, Oct 14, 2008 (AFP) - Former Beatles drummer Ringo Starr has told his fans in a bizarre online video message to stop sending him fan mail as he is too busy to sign or read it, and it will only be 'tossed'.

'This is a serious message to everybody watching my update right now. Peace and love, peace and love,' the musician said.

LONDON, Oct 14, 2008 (AFP) - Two housekeepers working at a mansion owned by former England football captain David Beckham and his pop star wife Victoria have been arrested on suspicion of theft, reports said Tuesday.

Newspaper reports said items belonging to the LA Galaxy star and his wife, a former Spice Girl, turned up for sale on Internet auction website eBay.

JAKARTA, Oct 14, 2008 (AFP) - Taking centre stage in front of a crowd of students, academics and supporters, Indonesia's Health Minister Siti Fadilah Supari is in her element.

LOS ANGELES, Oct 13, 2008 (AFP) - The daughter of the 'King of Rock 'n' Roll' Elvis Presley has given birth to twins, her spokeswoman confirmed Monday.

Lisa Marie Presley, 40, welcomed twin girls on October 7, a statement released by spokeswoman Cindy Guagenti said.

MONTREAL, Oct 13, 2008 (AFP) - The son of Canada's most famous politician, Justin Trudeau at 36 is following in his late father Pierre Elliott's footsteps in an October 14 election.

But in doing so he has also found himself facing off against dad's old foes -- Quebec nationalists who wish to prevent his political ascension.

MADRID, Oct 12, 2008 (AFP) - The following is the full text of Seve Ballesteros's statement in which he revealed he had been diagnosed with a brain tumour:

'Now I have been able to inform my three children and their mother, now I can tell you about the illness that I am suffering. After a thorough medical check-up at La Paz Hospital, a brain tumour has been detected.

MUMBAI, Oct 12, 2008 (AFP) - Bollywood movie legend Amitabh Bachchan had a comfortable night in hospital and is responding to treatment after being admitted with stomach pains, doctors said Sunday.

MADRID, Oct 12, 2008 (AFP) - Spanish golf legend Seve Ballesteros, a five-times major winner, has been diagnosed with a brain tumour after undergoing tests at a Madrid hospital, Spanish media reported Sunday.

Madrid's La Paz hospital would not immediately confirm the reports, saying only that it would issue a statement shortly.

MADRID, Oct 12, 2008 (AFP) - Spanish golf legend Seve Ballesteros, a five-times major winner, said Sunday he has been diagnosed with a brain tumour.

'I inform you that after an exhaustive check, that was realized at Hospital La Paz, a brain tumour has been detected,' the 51-year-old said in a statement issued by the hospital.

MADRID, Oct 12, 2008 (AFP) - Factfile on Seve Ballesteros who was diagnosed with a brain tumour on Sunday:

Seve Ballesteros (Spain)

Date of birth: April 9, 1957

Place of birth: Pedrena, Spain

Residence: Bilbao, Spain

Weight: 13st 3lb (84kg)

Family: Children: Baldomero (1990), Miguel (1992), Carmen (1994)