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18 August 2014 • 10:35 AMT
“From What Is Before” 5-hour drama wins Locarno Fest top prize

The Special Jury Prize went to a far more accessible American pic, Alex Ross Perry’s “Listen Up Philip” starring Jason Schwartzman.

18 August 2014 • 10:28 AMT
Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie’s “By the Sea” to start production in Malta

This is not the first time Pitt has shot a movie in Maltese Island. The 2004 film “Troy” and 2013 “World War Z” were both filmed there.

18 August 2014 • 10:00 AMT
Pope Francis to hold mass for Armenian Genocide centennial

Pope Francis will hold a mass for the Armenian Genocide centennial in the Basilica of San Pedro, Vatican, on April 12, 2015.

18 August 2014 • 09:58 AMT
Juliette Binoche’s “Thousand Times Good Night” wins Amanda Awards

“A Thousand Times Good Night” premiered at the Montreal International Film Festival, where it won the Special Jury Grand Prix.

18 August 2014 • 09:50 AMT
“Roaring Currents” becomes biggest film of all time in S. Korea

With a boost from the latest public holiday, the film overtook “Avatar,” the previous record holder with a 13.6 million ticket sales score.

18 August 2014 • 09:27 AMT
“Guardians of the Galaxy” passes $200 million at box office in 15 days

The current domestic leader, Paramount’s “Transformers: Age of Extinction,” was just over $197 million after 15 days.

18 August 2014 • 09:26 AMT
Azerbaijan should be suspended from int’l transparency initiative: HRW

“Azerbaijan is blatantly violating EITI rules, and EITI cannot afford to be complicit in this hypocrisy,” said Lisa Misol.

18 August 2014 • 09:00 AMT
WikiLeaks founder Assange may leave Ecuadorian embassy in London

Assange has reportedly developed a serious heart and lung conditions after two years’ confinement at the Ecuadorian embassy.

18 August 2014 • 08:56 AMT
1st look at Joaquin Phoenix, Josh Brolin in “Inherent Vice” drama

The film is set in Los Angeles in 1970 and centers on a detective who helps his ex-girlfriend to investigate the disappearance of her current boyfriend.

18 August 2014 • 08:46 AMT
Netanyahu says any Gaza deal must meet Israel’s security needs

Benjamin Netanyahu, in public remarks to his cabinet, said Hamas should not underestimate Israel’s resolve to battle on.

18 August 2014 • 08:41 AMT
Jim Carrey, Jeff Daniels in “Dumb and Dumber To” spoof posters

“The average person uses 10% of their brain capacity,” posters read. “Imagine what he could do with 1%.”

16 August 2014 • 15:36 AMT
“Age of Adaline” Blake Lively, Harrison Ford romantic drama release date set

The pic stars Blake Lively as the titular character, who ceases to age following an accident one icy night.

16 August 2014 • 15:04 AMT
“Sin City: A Dame to Kill For” trailer features Eva Green

The film co-stars Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Powers Boothe, Dennis Haysbert, Ray Liotta, Jeremy Piven, Jaime King, Stacy Keach and Bruce Willis.

16 August 2014 • 14:04 AMT
Eminem previews “Guts Over Fear” ft. Sia in “The Equalizer” trailer

The flick centers on a former black ops commando (Washington) who has faked his death to live a quiet life in Boston.

16 August 2014 • 13:48 AMT
“How to Train Your Dragon 2” crosses $500 million at worldwide box office

The film’s latest tally puts it ahead of another Fox release, “Rio 2,” which has collected $494 million worldwide.

16 August 2014 • 13:17 AMT
Iraq’s Sunnis offer to back new govt. in fight against Islamic State

One of the most influential tribal leaders said he was willing to work with Shi’ite prime minister-designate Haider al-Abadi.

16 August 2014 • 12:50 AMT
Islamist militants massacre at least 80 Yazidi men in Iraq

Before carrying out the massacre in Kawju village, Islamic Sstate fighters reportedly told men to convert to Islam or die.

16 August 2014 • 12:42 AMT
Armenia wins silver at Russia-hosted 1st Int’l Tank Biathlon

The competition, dubbed as the Tank Olympics, saw teams from 12 countries taking part in a racing and shooting contest.

16 August 2014 • 11:42 AMT
Turkey’s Bitlis town council renames street after William Saroyan

One of the champions of renaming William Saroyan Street is Barzan Serefhanoglu, whose grandfather was the mayor of Bitlis.

16 August 2014 • 11:24 AMT
Italy concerned over recent incidents in Karabakh

Italy is urging Armenia and Azerbaijan to refrain from using force and to seize the opportunity for to find a political solution to the conflict.

16 August 2014 • 10:50 AMT
PM instructs entrepreneurs to boost Armenian exports to Russia

Agriculture Minister said the Russian move opened up new opportunities for Armenian farmers and food-processing companies.

16 August 2014 • 10:39 AMT
Apple’s iPhone 6 pic leaks online?

The 4.7-inch display, complete with its sapphire crystal glass, is in clear view. Slimmer edges as well as the redesigned back are also apparent.

16 August 2014 • 10:29 AMT
Amazon doubles Kindle Paperwhite e-readers storage

The Kindle Paperwhite and its successor Paperwhite 2 previously had 2GB available, but new 2014 models boast 4GB.

16 August 2014 • 10:01 AMT
“The Babadook” Sundance hit horror releases new trailer

The film focuses on Amelie (Essie Davis), a mother struggling to handle her young son’s obsession with a monster he sees in his dreams.

16 August 2014 • 09:41 AMT
Jennifer Lawrence readies for battle in “Hunger Games: Mockingjay” 1st pic

Jennifer Lawrence dons all black armor and Katniss’ iconic bow and arrows in the first still photo released from the film.

16 August 2014 • 09:32 AMT
“Homeland” Season 4 unveils new trailer

The show will find Claire Danes’ Carrie Mathison assigned in Pakistan as CIA case officer to stop terror threats in the country.

16 August 2014 • 09:23 AMT
Pierce Brosnan’s “The Moon and the Sun” gets release date

Sean McNamara has directed the film from the novel same name by Vonda N. McIntyre, with a script by Laura Harrington.

16 August 2014 • 08:57 AMT
Afghanistan running out of funds despite influx of millions of dollars

Abdullah was the clear winner in the first round held in April, while a preliminary count showed Ghani won the run-off vote in June.

16 August 2014 • 08:49 AMT
German intelligence reportedly spied on Kerry, Clinton

Without naming its sources, Der Spiegel says the calls were collected accidentally and the three officials weren’t directly targeted.

16 August 2014 • 08:31 AMT
Brazilian presidential candidate plane black box unrelated to flight

Dilma Rousseff declared three days of mourning and halted all her re-election campaign activities for October’s presidential poll.