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24 February 2014 • 13:03 AMT
Jolie visits Syrian refugee children in Lebanon

“They have lost their families and their childhood has been hijacked by war,” Jolie said in a statement issued via the UN.

24 February 2014 • 12:56 AMT
Matt Ryan to topline comic-based Constantine drama pilot

The project centers on John Constantine (Ryan), an enigmatic and irreverent con man-turned-reluctant supernatural detective.

24 February 2014 • 12:20 AMT
Azeri-sponsored Spanish footballers fail to commemorate “Khojalu victims”

Azeri media accused Baku FC president Hafiz Mammadov who could “obligate Atletico to show respect to the memories of “victims”.”

24 February 2014 • 12:18 AMT
HSBC reports 9% rise in profit for 2013

“The group today is leaner and simpler than in 2011, with strong potential for growth,” said chief executive Stuart Gulliver.

24 February 2014 • 12:09 AMT
WhatsApp to add voice-calling on iPhone, Android devices

“People would come and knock on the door and ask to call their family in another city,” WhatsApp founder and chief executive said.

24 February 2014 • 11:52 AMT
“Hobbit: Desolation of Smaug” opens to record $32.7 million in China

“Desolation of Smaug” has now earned $637.1 million internationally, pushing its global gross to $893.7 million.

24 February 2014 • 11:35 AMT
“The Knick” Steven Soderbergh drama series unveils sinister teaser

The 1900-set series follow a surgeon at Knickerbocker Hospital during an era in which medical procedures were extremely dangerous.

24 February 2014 • 11:28 AMT
Egyptian Prime Minister says government to resign

Beblawi was appointed after the army toppled president Mohammed Morsi last July following mass protests against his rule.

24 February 2014 • 11:15 AMT
Jamie Foxx as villain in “Amazing Spider-Man 2” new trailer

The Sony Pictures film sees Spider-Man face a host of villains while he delves into the secrets of his past with the help of friend.

24 February 2014 • 11:11 AMT
Sumgait pogrom, slain Armenian officer commemorated in London

The event was organized by Armenian Youth Federation and University College London – Armenian Society, Russell Pollard said.

24 February 2014 • 10:53 AMT
Azeris take weekend off: decreased ceasefire violations reported

Defense Ministry spokesman expressed hope that the tendency will continue to avoid losses on both sides in future.

24 February 2014 • 10:22 AMT
Arrest warrant issued for Ukraine ousted president

“An official case for the mass murder of peaceful citizens has been opened,” Arsen Avakov said in his statement.

24 February 2014 • 10:18 AMT
Nokia rolls out 2 budget smartphones at Mobile World Congress

The Nokia 220 is touted as the company’s most affordable phone, housing a 2.4-inch screen, a 2-megapixel camera and microSD slot.

24 February 2014 • 10:09 AMT
Saudi Arabia seeks Pakistani arms for Syrian rebels: report

Jordan will be providing facilities to store the weapons before they are delivered to rebels within Syria, the same source said.

24 February 2014 • 09:49 AMT
Nokia X Android smartphones trio unveiled at MWC

An array of Nokia and Microsoft services, including Skype, HERE Maps and MixRadio, will come pre-installed on the devices.

24 February 2014 • 09:15 AMT
“The Lego Movie” animated comedy keeps strong lead at box office

“Lego Movie” will close the weekend with a domestic cume close to $185 million in just 17 days.

24 February 2014 • 09:01 AMT
Alfonso Cuaron’s “Gravity” tops Cinema Audio Society Awards

Winners in television categories included “Behind the Candelabra,” “Game of Thrones” and “Modern Family.”

24 February 2014 • 08:19 AMT
Last “Sound of Music” sibling Maria von Trapp dies at 99

The second-eldest daughter of Baron von Trap, Maria lived in Salzburg, Austria until 1938 when her family fled from the Nazis.

24 February 2014 • 08:01 AMT
“Fifty Shades of Grey” bestseller adaptation completes filming

In the film, Jamie Dornan and Dakota Johnson take the lead roles as Christian Grey and Anastasia Steele respectively.

24 February 2014 • 07:51 AMT
“Silicon Valley” HBO comedy debuts 1st trailer

The comedy is set in gold rush of Silicon Valley, where the people who are the most qualified to succeed are the least capable of handling success.

24 February 2014 • 06:50 AMT
Lukashenko says no Maidan possible in Belarus

“We should learn on other people’s mistakes and prevent even smallest indications of instability in our country,” the president said.

24 February 2014 • 06:41 AMT
Al Qaeda-linked rebel commander killed in Syria

Syrian rebels posted his picture on social media accounts. A fighter called for revenge saying that Isil had “pushed it too far this time”.

24 February 2014 • 06:15 AMT
Ukraine interim leadership pledges European course

Tymoshenko, defeated by Yanukovich in a 2010 presidential election and later jailed for corruption, ruled herself out as interim premier.

24 February 2014 • 05:59 AMT
S. Korea, U.S. start joint military drills amid rare family reunions

Many people were separated from their relatives by the division of the Korean peninsula after the Korean War.

24 February 2014 • 05:47 AMT
Egyptian prosecutor accuses ex-president of spying for Iran

The prosecution accused Mohammed Morsi of conspiring to destabilize the country and cooperating with foreign militant groups.

24 February 2014 • 05:36 AMT
Mozilla to unveil $25 smartphone aimed at developing world

In addition to the $25 smartphone, Mozilla also launched several high-end models, including devices from Huawei and ZTE.

22 February 2014 • 13:03 AMT
Azeri-sponsored Spanish footballers to commemorate “Khojalu victims”

In 2012, Atletico Madrid announced to have signed a €12 million “strategic agreement” with the Republic of Azerbaijan.

22 February 2014 • 12:33 AMT
Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Jonah Hill, Seth Rogen team for “Pulp Fiction” live read

The Film Independent at LACMA Live Read presented Quentin Tarantino’s “Pulp Fiction” for the 5th installment of Live Read series.

22 February 2014 • 12:14 AMT
Abigail Breslin, Georgie Henley in “Perfect Sisters” crime thriller poster

“Perfect Sisters” is a true-crime drama about two sisters who plan the murder of their addict mother.

22 February 2014 • 11:53 AMT
Syria appeals to protect Citadel of Aleppo from destruction

Rebel groups have burned and destroyed a number of historic markets and khans in Aleppo and also have targeted the city’s Great Mosque.