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22 May 2012 • 15:48 AMT
Cannes: Pitt doesn’t want “Killing Them Softly” viewed as attack on Obama

The movie specifically references Obama’s acceptance speech at the Democratic National Convention.

22 May 2012 • 15:28 AMT
Gazprom Neft oil refinery posts 21% net profit

The oil arm of Russian energy giant Gazprom saw sales volume through premium channels rise 32.8% to 5.14 mln tons.

22 May 2012 • 15:26 AMT
Cannes Sketches: “Vampire bite on a red carpet”

Michael Haneke’s new film “Amour” became a favorite at the festival, scoring raves from critics and warmly reaction from public.

22 May 2012 • 14:14 AMT
“Gladiator” star Joaquin Phoenix’s “The Master” trailer released

“The Master” features a sure-to-be-controversial look at the origins of a religion that sounds a whole lot like Scientology.

22 May 2012 • 14:03 AMT
UAE court gives 10 life sentences in piracy case

Abu Dhabi federal court found the men guilty of charges related to the hijacking of bulk carrier MV Arrilah-1 last year.

22 May 2012 • 13:54 AMT
Harvey Weinstein unveils Tarantino’s “Django Unchained” footage at Cannes

The film is still shooting, and the Weinstein Company co-chair hinted that there still could be some “surprise” additions to the cast.

22 May 2012 • 13:45 AMT
Vodafone mobile giant posts 13% net profit drop amid eurozone losses

Vodafone said profit after tax hit $11.0 billion in the 12 months to March 31, down 12.7 percent compared with 2010/11.

22 May 2012 • 13:37 AMT
Paul Dano joins “Twelve Years A Slave” line-up

The film follows a free black man who, promised a job playing violin in the circus, is drugged and sold into slavery.

22 May 2012 • 13:28 AMT
World’s tallest tower Tokyo Skytree opens to public

The Skytree, double the height of the Eiffel Tower in Paris, offers broadcasting services across the Tokyo area.

22 May 2012 • 13:26 AMT
Armenia to support establishment of peace in Afghanistan

Foreign Minister reaffirmed Armenia’s commitment to continue efforts on establishment of security in Afghanistan.

22 May 2012 • 13:19 AMT
Entertainment One acquires “Escape” Norwegian action-adventure film

“Escape” is set in Europe in 1363, in a land torn apart by the plague with half the population dead.

22 May 2012 • 13:11 AMT
Images show N. Korea ramped up work at nuke test site

Earlier, a senior U.S. envoy warned the North that an atomic test would unify the world in seeking swift, tough punishment.

22 May 2012 • 13:05 AMT
Expert links AMD devaluation with euro slump

Market average rate of USD overstepped the “psychological bounds” to totaled AMD 401,07, increasing by 2.28 points.

22 May 2012 • 13:00 AMT
“Little Miss Sunshine” Abigail Breslin to star in “Final Girl” thriller

The film follows a pack of feral teenage boys who choose the wrong girl to be the victim of their final “initiation.”

22 May 2012 • 12:50 AMT
6 killed in Iraq bombings

The attacks struck the homes of a Sunni anti-Qaeda militiaman and a formerly internally-displaced Shiite family.

22 May 2012 • 12:43 AMT
FAAE: Foreign Ministry indifferent to Genocide recognition campaign

Ashot Grigoryan says ratification of protocols would result in full breakdown of Genocide recognition campaign.

22 May 2012 • 12:42 AMT
USD market average rate totals AMD 401,07 May 22

The market average rate of USD totaled AMD 401,07 on May 22, increasing by 2.28 point compared to May 21.

22 May 2012 • 12:36 AMT
Roman Polanski’s Prada “anti-ad” featured at Cannes

Polanski also had a presence earlier in the festival, when Cannes screened the documentary “Roman Polanski: A Film Memoir.”

22 May 2012 • 12:26 AMT
OECD says euro crisis may threaten world recovery

Euro crisis can spiral out of control with Greece struggling to remain solvent, OECD said.

22 May 2012 • 12:08 AMT
“Five-Year Engagement” helmer in talks to direct Seth Rogen’s “Townies” comedy

The story sees Rogen as a regular family man who lives near an alpha-male fraternity house and has to contend with a frat member.

22 May 2012 • 12:06 AMT
FAAE: Armenian media downplays Genocide law in Slovakia

Ashot Grigoryan says Slovakian ambassador to Armenia and Azerbaijan must be kept accountable for Genocide denial.

22 May 2012 • 12:02 AMT
Dust storm shuts Baghdad airport ahead of Iran nuke talks

It was unclear when the airport would reopen, or if attendance of the nuclear talks would be impacted by the closure.

22 May 2012 • 12:00 AMT
Bill Murray hosts tour of Cannes-screened “Moonrise Kingdom”

Wes Anderson’s effort received a standing ovation at the Palais during its Cannes premiere that brought Murray to tears.

22 May 2012 • 11:52 AMT
Gabriel Byrne to star in History Channel’s “Vikings” series

The series will center on Lothbrok, a real-life Viking king who, according to lore, was a direct descendant of warrior god Odin.

22 May 2012 • 11:43 AMT
Cannes: James McAvoy, Jessica Chastain to star in “Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby”

The story is an exploration of how a married couple deals life-altering experience, but it is being told in 2 movies and from 2 perspectives.

22 May 2012 • 11:43 AMT
Apple being bribed city councils to set up stores

One case was Utah which is bringing an Apple Store to the City Creek Center in downtown Salt Lake City.

22 May 2012 • 11:41 AMT
Cannes: Kino Lorber picks up rights to “Meet The Fokkens” documentary

The film is about 69-year-old twins and their experience working as prostitutes in the red-light district in Amsterdam for over 40 years.

22 May 2012 • 11:32 AMT
Expert says ex-President Kocharian’s comeback pointless

Aharon Adibekyan: all our leaders assume the role of statesmen and national saviors, further forgetting to quit it.

22 May 2012 • 11:24 AMT
Cannes: Sony Pictures Classics nabs Garcia Bernal’s Pinochet drama “No”

The film has been screening in the Director’s Fortnight section of the Cannes Film Festival to strong reviews.

22 May 2012 • 11:24 AMT
Israel accuses Iran of dishonesty, doubts IAEA deal

Amos Gilad predicted that Iran would take a conciliatory tack at the Baghdad talks while not abandoning its goal.