Matthew McConaughey says Oscar win “ends long journey”

Matthew McConaughey says Oscar win “ends long journey”

March 3, 2014 - 11:58 AMT  07:58 GMT
McConaughey's decision to make a career course change and take on more daring roles paid off he won his first Oscar for best actor.
Seven world powers suspending preparations for Sochi talks

Seven world powers suspending preparations for Sochi talks

March 3, 2014 - 11:49 AMT  07:49 GMT
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry announced he will travel to Ukraine to meet with both legislators and civilians.

"12 Years a Slave" wins best picture award at Oscars

March 3, 2014 - 11:44 AMT  07:44 GMT
"Dallas Buyers Club" won 3 awards, including 2 in acting categories: best actor for Matthew McConaughey and Jared Leto for best supporting actor.
Turkish-Armenian actor returns to work in Istanbul after years abroad

Turkish-Armenian actor returns to work in Istanbul after years abroad

March 3, 2014 - 10:57 AMT  06:57 GMT
At the age of 10, Malikyan entered a religious seminary in Istanbul which opened to take in the poor children of Armenian parents.
Athlete Oscar Pistorius trial over girlfriend murder to open

Athlete Oscar Pistorius trial over girlfriend murder to open

March 3, 2014 - 10:27 AMT  06:27 GMT
Pistorius says he shot his girlfriend through the bathroom door of his home in Pretoria after mistaking her for a burglar.
10 killed, 30 wounded in Pakistani court bomb attack

10 killed, 30 wounded in Pakistani court bomb attack

March 3, 2014 - 10:06 AMT  06:06 GMT
A loud explosion was heard in Islamabad followed by bursts of gunfire in a busy central district. Police said at least 30 were wounded.
675,000 Ukrainians flee to Russia: border guard service

675,000 Ukrainians flee to Russia: border guard service

March 3, 2014 - 10:00 AMT  06:00 GMT
In February alone, the migration flow from Ukraine to the Rostov region increased by 53%, while exodus to the Kursk region rose by 71%.
S. Korea says North fired two more suspected missiles

S. Korea says North fired two more suspected missiles

March 3, 2014 - 09:44 AMT  05:44 GMT
The Defense Ministry says that two projectiles blasted from the North's east coast flew about 500km before landing in the high seas.
Two Libyan MPs shot as protesters storm General National Congress

Two Libyan MPs shot as protesters storm General National Congress

March 3, 2014 - 09:29 AMT  05:29 GMT
The protesters, who rampaged through the building, were demanding that the GNC be dissolved and a date set for early elections.
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