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27 March 2013 • 10:39 AMT
Paramount, Scott Rudin nab bestselling author’s “Annihilation” novel

“Annihilation” tells the story of a biologist who, in seeking answers to her husband’s tragic disappearance, volunteers for an expedition.

27 March 2013 • 10:38 AMT
Bombs kill 5, wound 25 in different parts of Iraq

Iraqi civilians are frequent targets for insurgents seeking to shake confidence in government efforts to maintain security.

27 March 2013 • 10:26 AMT
Russia to equip subs with long-range high-precision weapons

This will significantly enhance the possibility of using submarines as a strategic deterrent,” Sergei Shoigu said.

27 March 2013 • 10:25 AMT
Leonardo DiCaprio’s “The Great Gatsby” hot TV spot released

Carey Mulligan and Tobey Maguire also star in the Australian director’s take on the F. Scott Fitzgerald classic.

27 March 2013 • 10:21 AMT
Emma Watson to be honored with MTV Trailblazer Award

Watson’s most recent critically acclaimed role in “The Perks of Being a Wallflower” has also garnered her three nominations.

27 March 2013 • 10:17 AMT
Syrian opposition leader slams NATO rebuff of missile request

The rebuff sent a message to the government of President Bashar al-Assad to “do what you want”, Moaz Alkhatib said.

27 March 2013 • 10:13 AMT
Vic Darchinyan to return to ring on April 20

Darchinyan inked a contract with veteran manager Frank Espinoza Sr., who works with Daniel Ponce De Leon, Abner Mares among others.

27 March 2013 • 10:06 AMT
Judge says Armenian-Turkish soldier killed ‘accidentally’

“It seems my dear Sevag’s life was that cheap, so killing is legal,” the dead soldier’s mother, Ani Balıkçı, said.

27 March 2013 • 10:00 AMT
Armenians of Israel urge Jerusalem to recognize Genocide

On the threshold of the 98th anniversary of Genocide, the Union of the Armenians of Israel issued an address to the people of Israel.

27 March 2013 • 09:53 AMT
Croatia to become European Union’s 28th member July 1

Füle also praised Croatia for “working hard and keeping the reform tempo high” throughout the accession process.

27 March 2013 • 09:47 AMT
UN chief recommends African force in Mali become peacekeepers

“This could include the conduct of operations on its own or in cooperation with the Malian forces,” Ban Ki-moon said.

27 March 2013 • 09:39 AMT
Tata Steel Chess Wijk aan Zee named Tournament of the Year

World Chess Championship Match Anand-Gelfand, Moscow was named the best official event of 2012.

27 March 2013 • 09:36 AMT
Bahrain’s lawmakers vote to label Hezbollah terrorist organization

It is unclear if the legal verdict in Cyprus will influence a change in the German and French positions opposing a ban.

27 March 2013 • 09:27 AMT
Keeper Petr Cech marks his 100th cap for Czech Republic

“I’m only 30 years old so 100 does not have to be the final number. I’m very proud to complete the century in an important game,” Cech said.

27 March 2013 • 09:19 AMT
Acting Venezuela President’s Twitter gains 500000 followers in 9 days

Maduro is previously held the post of Venezuela’s vice-president; the late President Hugo Chavez handpicked him as his successor.

27 March 2013 • 09:00 AMT
Hugh Jackman’s “Wolverine” unveils new trailer

The epic action-adventure film takes Wolverine, the most iconic character of the X-Men universe, to modern day Japan.

27 March 2013 • 08:51 AMT
Mark Wahlberg in “Pain and Gain” action crime flick red-band trailer

The film follows a group of bodybuilders who engage in a campaign of kidnapping, extortion and murder in Florida.

27 March 2013 • 08:34 AMT
Samsung’s Galaxy Note 3 to feature flexible display – report

The device is likely to come with Samsung’s new eight-core chip, or a quad-core processor in certain markets.

27 March 2013 • 08:24 AMT
Obama picks first woman director of Secret Service

Julia Pierson, formerly Secret Service chief of staff, will succeed Mark Sullivan, who announced last month that he would retire.

27 March 2013 • 08:12 AMT
Paper: Egypt may hold parliamentary elections in Oct

Addressing the Egyptian community in Doha, Mursi said he expected the new lower house of parliament to convene before the end of the year.

27 March 2013 • 08:05 AMT
North Korea says will cut off key military hotline with South

North Korea recently cut a Red Cross hotline between the Koreas, but there’s still a hotline linking aviation authorities in both Koreas.

27 March 2013 • 07:56 AMT
8000 people to test Google’s internet-connected glasses

Google Glass is supposed to perform many of the same tasks as smartphones, except the glasses respond to voice commands.

27 March 2013 • 07:49 AMT
Rio de Janeiro Olympic stadium closed indefinitely

It was also being used as the main football venue in Rio, while the city’s Maracana stadium is being renovated for next year’s World Cup.

27 March 2013 • 07:31 AMT
Russia’s Proton-M rocket puts Mexican satellite into orbit

The new satellite will augment the current Satmex fleet in providing services such as broadband, voice and data transmission and video broadcasting.

27 March 2013 • 07:20 AMT
Iran slams Arab League for handling seat to Syrian opposition

With Syrian membership to the Arab League suspended in November 2011, the seat at Tuesday’s summit was filled by Moaz Alkhatib.

27 March 2013 • 06:46 AMT
Gold Circle nabs “Eden” sci-fi spec

“Eden” has an alien component to it as it is described as a modern-day science fiction take on the Underground Railroad legend.

27 March 2013 • 06:30 AMT
“A Song of Ice and Fire” author in “Game of Thrones” featurette

A new “Game of Thrones” featurette takes fans of the HBO series beyond the Wall with the best possible tour guide: George R.R. Martin.

27 March 2013 • 06:23 AMT
Pile-up involving about 100 vehicles leaves one dead in Austria

Officials said the accident happened near St Poelten, about 60km from the capital, and involved about 40 lorries and 60 cars.

27 March 2013 • 06:22 AMT
Channing Tatum, Jamie Foxx in “White House Down” trailer

Beginning with the collapse of the Capitol building, attacks are all caught on camera in a manner reminiscent of an actual tragedy of 2001.

27 March 2013 • 06:18 AMT
Iran mulls offer to suspend 20% uranium enrichment – report

Iran has been wary, suggesting that the powers are asking for concessions more significant than they have offered Tehran.