Let's Do The News! (March 15, 2013)

River's Diary

Right, what's the news today you spoiler-laden TARDIS journal?

Habemus Papam, Pope Francis

Well, not quite as we expected to be but the whole Catholic population welcomed the new Pope, which will effectively become the successor of Emeritus Pope Benedict XVI. Not only that, we have finally witnessed the world's first Latin American Pope, hailed from Argentina. The Argentinian that was once known as Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Buenos Aires, aged 76, is now Pope Francis. HABEMUS PAPAM!

Who is Pope Francis? Read the profile at:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-21777141

A New Chinese Leader...

As I heard, there's a new president in China that completes China's 10-yearly transition of power. The name, Xi Jinping, is China's new president who was appointed to the Communist Party's top post in November, replaces Hu Jintao, who is stepping down.

Further details: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-21781847

DW Head Honcho Caro Skinner left...

Sad news for DW fans that Doctor Who's executive producer and the right-hand woman to showrunner Steven Moffat, Caro Skinner, is leaving Doctor Who to join BBC Drama Production in London. She leaves the show in good shape, with a brilliant new run of blockbuster episodes starting on Easter Saturday.

"It has been an honour to have been a part of Doctor Who, and a privilege to have worked with Steven Moffat and Matt Smith on this extraordinary show.  I have hugely enjoyed my time in BBC Wales and would like to thank Faith Penhale, and our wonderful production team for their unending commitment and brilliance.  I will miss them all enormously, but I’m leaving Doctor Who in fine form, with the new series starting at Easter and the fantastic plans for the 50th Anniversary already underway.  I am delighted to be now returning to BBC Drama Production in London as an executive producer, and the new opportunities and projects that will bring." - Caro Skinner

Story: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/doctorwho/articles/Doctor-Who-Executive-Producer-Moves-On

Citroën DS3 Racing Gold Mat

Citroen DS3 Racing Gold Mat

There's a new version of the DS3 Racing, the hotter version of the Citroen DS3 which was inspired from the DS3's WRC involvement. Called the Gold Mat, the special model features a matte-black body highlighted by a matte-gold roof, rear wing, mirrors, and Citroën chevron badging. It still features the same improved 1.6 turbo engine from the original DS3 Racing.

The DS3R Gold Mat is limited to 3000 units worldwide, that's three times more than the sold-out original!

Story: http://blog.caranddriver.com/2013-citroen-ds3-racing-limited-edition-hotrod-celebrates-world-rally-championship/

Toyota Corolla meets HyunA

Don't call this a CF, okay, but anyway, Toyota USA featured a two-minute clip of the Toyota Corolla with famed K-Pop personality HyunA. This clip's called My Color and it's not quite to be called a CF but watch this clip and find out...