Mitsubishi net profit soars 53% in Q1

Mitsubishi net profit soars 53% in Q1

April 26, 2012 - 19:31 AMT  15:31 GMT
Japan's fourth-largest automaker said it earned 23.9 bn yen ($294 mln) in past year, up from 15.6 bn yen in year-earlier period.
Berlin-based Berlin-based picks up rights to Til Schweiger's “The Guardians”

Berlin-based Berlin-based picks up rights to Til Schweiger's “The Guardians”

April 26, 2012 - 19:18 AMT  15:18 GMT
The film follows an ex-special forces soldier tasked with protecting a young girl who witnessed a killing.
Nintendo posts first-ever annual loss

Nintendo posts first-ever annual loss

April 26, 2012 - 19:05 AMT  15:05 GMT
Nintendo reported a net loss of $532.5 million compared to the prior year, which generated a profit of $958.9 million.
Russia’s Gazprom, Bangladesh ink $193 million drill deal

Russia’s Gazprom, Bangladesh ink $193 million drill deal

April 26, 2012 - 18:54 AMT  14:54 GMT
The deal was signed amid hopes that Bangladesh will be able to add up to 300 mln cubic feet of gas to the national grid per day.
Analysts say N. Korean missiles “fake”

Analysts say N. Korean missiles “fake”

April 26, 2012 - 18:38 AMT  14:38 GMT
Weapons displayed at military parade appear to be a mish-mash of liquid- and solid-fuel components that could never fly together.
Bruce Willis’ “G.I. Joe: Retaliation” trailer released

Bruce Willis’ “G.I. Joe: Retaliation” trailer released (video)

 April 26, 2012 - 18:22 AMT  14:22 GMT
The film, written by Zombieland's Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick, adds Dwayne Johnson, Ray Park and Channing Tatum to the mix.
Canadian Senator: Armenians fight for Genocide recognition for humanity

Canadian Senator: Armenians fight for Genocide recognition for humanity

April 26, 2012 - 18:22 AMT  14:22 GMT
Maria Chaput says Turkish government continues to deny Armenian Genocide committed by its Ottoman predecessor.
FIFPro urges UEFA to lift Champions League bans

FIFPro urges UEFA to lift Champions League bans

April 26, 2012 - 18:11 AMT  14:11 GMT
FIFPro have called for six of the seven players banned for next month Champions League final to be allowed to play.
Hugo Boss profits soar 15% over strong U.S., China sales

Hugo Boss profits soar 15% over strong U.S., China sales

April 26, 2012 - 18:01 AMT  14:01 GMT
In Europe, a nine-percent rise in sales was driven by "substantial" growth in Britain and Germany.
Hovhannes Davtyan wins silver at  European Judo Championship

Hovhannes Davtyan wins silver at European Judo Championship

April 26, 2012 - 17:55 AMT  13:55 GMT
Armenian judoka Hovhannes Davtyan lost to Russia’s Beslan Mudranov in the final of European Judo Championship.
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