The 15-year-old McLibel case --- the longest court case in British history -- has come to an end. For environmentalists, it's a happy one. The court ruled that the McLibel Two -- aka penniless environmentalists David Morris and Helen Steel -- weren't given proper aid by the British government when they had to defend themselves against corporate behemoth McDonalds in 1997. As such, the court's ruling ordering the pair to pay a big fine for passing out flyers charging McDonalds of cruelty to animals, child exploitation and unfair pay standards among other things, has been dismissed. The David vs. Goliath victory is being feted by social campaigners and environmental groups across Europe. Check out the British daily The Guardian's  coverage of the case or get it from the McLibel duo  themselves.

The Gates

"The Gates" has been opened in Central Park, and for those of us who can't be there, pictures will have to suffice. Wolfgang Volz has been collaborating with artists Christo and Jeanne-Claude for 34 years, and will be the official photographer for "The Gates." Check out his Web site  for pictures from all of the pair's past installations. Or click on the images below to see what "The Gates" looks like now that it has been installed.

Celebrating Film in Berlin

Berlin is filled with stars. Goldie Hawn is here, along with partner Kurt Russell. Even seventy-eight-year-old Jerry Lewis made the trip, and many others are on the way. Thursday marked the official kick-off of celebrity-spotting season in Berlin with the start of this year's prestigious Berlin International Film Festival, also known as Berlinale . Dozens of films are now competing for the Golden Bear -- given to the festival's best film -- and many other prizes, from best actor to best debut director.