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Internet researcher Mahsa Alimardani, right, and Frederic Jacobs pose for a portrait photo at the international internet and society conference 're-publica' in Berlin, Germany, Thursday, May 7, 2015. Iran's censors are struggling to keep Justin Bieber's abs off Instagram. The tattooed pop star's pouty, shirtless poses have recently reappeared on Iranian smartphones, along with lingerie shots of Kim Kardashian and red carpet photos of Jennifer Lopez. Mahmood Enayat of the London-based research group Small Media said a colleague in Iran confirmed he was able to access the racy images Wednesday. "I am sure he has enjoyed it," Enayat said in a jokey email. Bieber's was one of at least 983 accounts previously blocked in the Islamic republic, according to a paper being presented at technology conference re:publica in Berlin on Thursday. One of the paper's authors, security researcher Frederic Jacobs, said Kardashian's and Lopez's page...

A public announcement message announcing "it's a girl" is displayed on the BT Tower communications building to celebrate the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's newborn baby, in London, Saturday Princess Charlotte has a certain ring to it. Or how about Princess Alice.. Britain's newborn princess, the second child of Prince William and the Duchess of Cambridge, has spent her first night at home in London's Kensington Palace, but the guessing game continues Sunday over what her name will be. When the baby's older brother, Prince George, was born in 2013, the royal couple took two days to reveal his name, waiting until after Queen Elizabeth II had met her new great-grandson. Meanwhile, Britain's legal bookmakers have been busy taking in thousands of bets for the baby's name. For weeks, they have been saying that Alice is the clear favorite. But in recent days Charlotte, the feminine form of Charles, has become the front runner. ...

Britain's Prince William and Kate, Duchess of Cambridge and their newborn baby princess, pose for the media as they leave St. Mary's Hospital's exclusive Lindo Wing, London, Saturday, May 2, 2015. Kate, the William and Kate's new daughter is the first British princess who won't face royal discrimination because she's a girl, but that doesn't mean her life will be a fairy tale. Thanks to a change in the centuries-old rules of royal succession, if Princess Charlotte has a younger brother, he won't overtake her in line to the throne. But in a world where girls are encouraged to embrace pretty-in-pink princess imagery from birth, the royal daughter born Saturday is bound to face a level of scrutiny her elder sibling Prince George won't have to worry about. The royal birth was greeted with an explosion of pink, as Tower Bridge and other London landmarks were bathed in magenta light. Not everyone was delighted. "Are we really still in the...

The daughter of Prince William and his wife Kate is the queen's great-granddaughter. The latest addition to the royal family is now fourth in line for the throne after Prince Charles, William and her older brother, 21-month-old Prince George. The birth certificate of Princess Charlotte of Cambridge which was signed by her father, Prince at Kensington Palace in London Tuesday May 7, 2015, and witnessed by a Registrar from Westminster Register Office.(John Stillwell/Pool Photo via AP) Her middle name was chosen to honor the queen and her third name pays tribute to the late Princess Diana. The name Charlotte is the feminine form of Charles and is seen as a gesture toward her grandfather Charles. The royal couple Tuesday registered Charlotte's birth with officials who came to Kensington Palace. William listed his occupation as "Prince of the United Kingdom" and Kate listed hers as "Princess of the United Kingdom....

Maria Sharapova from Russia returns the ball during her Madrid Open tennis tournament match against Caroline Garcia from France in Madrid, Spain, Wednesday, May 6, 2015. Victoria Azarenka squandered triple match point, double-faulting on the last one, and Serena Williams rallied to reach the Madrid Open quarterfinals with a 7-6 (5), 3-6, 7-6 (1) win on Wednesday. Trying to serve out the match at 6-5 in the deciding set, Azarenka double-faulted on the final three points to gift Williams the game. Williams then dominated the tiebreaker and improved her head-to-head record against Azarenka to 15-3. Azarenka is 0-9 against top-ranked players. She almost hit an ace. She missed it by not even three centimeters. I thought, 'Wow,'" Williams said of her rival's serve at 40-0. "This is definitely an escape. I've had some other escapes, but I don't think I've been down love-40 on someone's serve before." ...

Marco Andretti sits in his car as his crew makes adjustments to the car during practice on the opening day at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Sunday, May 3, 2015. INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Helio Castroneves feels like the good old days are coming back to Indianapolis. The new IndyCar aero kits have distinctively different looks, fans are talking again about increased speeds and possible bumping for the Indianapolis 500 and the drivers have booked almost the entire month for the historic Brickyard. The three-time Indianapolis 500 champion believes this is how the month of May should be. Meanwhile, race organizers are attempting to make the month more fan-friendly with a revised schedule that includes one practice session that runs beyond the traditional 6 p.m. close and new, larger, high-definition video boards. It's a combination that could rev up interest in the series' biggest month. "I'm quite happy we're going back to...

Labour Party leader Ed Miliband and his wife Justine walk to the polling station before voting at Sutton Village Hall, Doncaster, England, Thursday May 7, 2015, as Britain takes to the polls in a General election. MANCHESTER, England (AP) — The reversal in fortunes of England's two most successful clubs could be underlined this weekend as Manchester United looks to secure a return to the Champions League and end Liverpool's brief stay in Europe's top competition. A turbulent first season at United for Louis van Gaal is ending with a late-season wobble, with the team losing three straight league games for the first time in 14 years. But beating Crystal Palace on Saturday could still seal a top-four finish for United, if Liverpool loses at newly crowned champion Chelsea on Sunday.

Britain's Prime Minister and Conservative Party leader David Cameron gets in his official car after voting at a polling station in Spelsbury, England, in the general election, Thursday, May 7, 2015. Polls have  Labour Party leader Ed Miliband and his wife Justine leave the polling station after voting at Sutton Village Hall, Doncaster, England, Thursday May 7, 2015, as Britain takes to the polls in a General Election. Labour Party leader Ed Miliband and his wife Justine walk to the polling station before voting at Sutton Village Hall, Doncaster, England, Thursday May 7, 2015, as Britain takes to the polls in a General election.

Real boss Ancelotti faces his own battle to survive at the Bernabeu at the end of this season but has already told club president Florentino Perez that Bale should not be sold under any circumstances. The Wales international — on United’s list of targets for the summer — has endured a difficult second season at Real. He was heavily criticised across Spain on Wednesday for another poor display as the holders lost their Champions League semi-final first leg 2-1 at Juventus.   Carlo Ancelotti is keen on keeping Gareth Bale away from the likes of Manchester United and Chelsea   Bale, pictured with Real Madrid team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo, failed to impress against Juventus   Ancelotti believes Bale will prove his worth at the Santiago Bernabeu despite a mediocre campaign  Bale’s modest efforts drew stinging criticism from ITV analyst Roy Keane, who said the former Tottenham star had been so poor that Real had been left playing with 10 men. That, in turn, brought...

The German champions were beaten 3-0 in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final tie at the Nou Camp on Wednesday and now face a second straight exit at the last-four stage.  Guardiola took over from Jupp Heynckes, who guided Bayern to the treble in his final season in charge as they won the 2013 Champions League, beating Dortmund at Wembley in the final.   Pep Guardiola and Thomas Muller argue after the German was substituted with 10 minutes to play   Muller and Guardiola's exchange was pretty heated before the forward took his seat on the bench   Guardiola and Muller walk away from their confrontation on the bench on a difficult night for the German side Speaking as a pundit on Sky Sports as part of their coverage from the Nou Camp, Redknapp said: 'Guardiola is at a club where you're under severe pressure if you lose any game. It's now full-on. 'When he took over from Jupp Heynckes, we all felt that it was the dream job taking over a club that...

Lionel Messi's performance in Barcelona's 3-0 victory over Bayern Munich in the Champions League semi-final first leg on Wednesday has been hailed by Jamie Redknapp. The Barcelona star showed his class on the world stage by netting twice to ensure Barcelona put one foot in the final. Messi gave the Catalan giants the lead in the 77th minute with a long-range shot at the near post and he doubled his tally three minutes later with a dazzling run before lobbing the onrushing Manuel Neuer.    Barcelona beat Bayern Munich 3-0 in the Champions League semi-final first leg at Nou Camp on Wednesday    Messi was in inspiring form as he scored two second half goals to help Barcelona secured an important win    He is a genius. What he does with a football at times is beyond belief. 'What he did to Jerome Boateng for the second goal was almost illegal. Jamie Redknapp has claimed what Messi did against Jerome Boateng for his second goal was almost i...