Russia blames U.S. for 'trying to dictate solutions' to Ukrainian govt.

Russia blames U.S. for 'trying to dictate solutions' to Ukrainian govt.

February 18, 2014 - 11:54 AMT  07:54 GMT
“The United States is trying to impose the ‘Western vector’ of development on the Ukrainian government,” Alexander Lukashevich said.
Oscar-nommed “Broken Circle Breakdown” helmer to direct “Belgica”

Oscar-nommed “Broken Circle Breakdown” helmer to direct “Belgica”

February 18, 2014 - 11:39 AMT  07:39 GMT
The upcoming drama follows two brothers who start a bar and get swept up in its success in the midst of Belgium’s nightlife scene.
Disney’s “Frozen” bearing down on $1 billion worldwide

Disney’s “Frozen” bearing down on $1 billion worldwide

February 18, 2014 - 11:31 AMT  07:31 GMT
That makes it the third-highest grossing animated movie ever, behind only “Toy Story 3” and “Despicable Me 2.”
James Cameron gives update on

James Cameron gives update on "Avatar" sequels

February 18, 2014 - 11:10 AMT  07:10 GMT
Sam Worthington and Zoe Saldana are confirmed to reprise their respective lead roles as Jake Sully and Princess Neytiri.
Islamists claim responsibility for bomb attack on tourist bus in Sinai

Islamists claim responsibility for bomb attack on tourist bus in Sinai

February 18, 2014 - 11:01 AMT  07:01 GMT
"With God's will we will be watching this treacherous gang of infiltrators and we will target their economic interests," the group said.
Oscar winner Daniel Day-Lewis to present at Academy Awards

Oscar winner Daniel Day-Lewis to present at Academy Awards

February 18, 2014 - 11:00 AMT  07:00 GMT
In 2013, Day-Lewis won his third Oscar for his performance in “Lincoln.” He previously won for “There Will Be Blood” and “My Left Foot.”
South Sudanese rebels attack oil-producing state capital: official

South Sudanese rebels attack oil-producing state capital: official

February 18, 2014 - 10:48 AMT  06:48 GMT
The town fell into rebel hands after fighting first broke out in mid-December before government forces recaptured it last month.
Turkish PM says new Internet bill meant ‘to protect youth’

Turkish PM says new Internet bill meant ‘to protect youth’

February 18, 2014 - 10:03 AMT  06:03 GMT
The opposition argues that it is part of a government attempt to stifle the corruption scandal that broke in mid-December.
Iran, six world powers starting talks in Vienna

Iran, six world powers starting talks in Vienna

February 18, 2014 - 09:50 AMT  05:50 GMT
The talks aim to build on November's interim deal, in which Iran agreed to curb uranium enrichment in return for partial sanctions relief.
Former French President Chirac hospitalized for suspected gout

Former French President Chirac hospitalized for suspected gout

February 18, 2014 - 09:34 AMT  05:34 GMT
An ambulance under police escort took the 81-year-old from his flat overlooking the Seine to the American Hospital of Paris.
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