British ex-PM says threat from radical Islam growing

British ex-PM says threat from radical Islam growing

April 23, 2014 - 13:46 AMT  09:46 GMT
Blair acknowledged the invasions of Iraq and Afghanistan had undermined Western willingness to intervene in the Middle East.
Sony Pictures Classics nabs “Red Army” doc ahead of Cannes screening

Sony Pictures Classics nabs “Red Army” doc ahead of Cannes screening (video)

 April 23, 2014 - 13:42 AMT  09:42 GMT
The film, directed by Gabe Polsky, centers on the Red Army hockey team from the perspective of its captain Slava Fetisov.
Australia vows not to abandon Malaysian jet search

Australia vows not to abandon Malaysian jet search

April 23, 2014 - 13:27 AMT  09:27 GMT
The defense minister said that searchers were now planning to use a more intensive sonar to intensify the hunt for the aircraft.
Oscar-nommed Jessica Chastain to play Marilyn Monroe in “Blonde”

Oscar-nommed Jessica Chastain to play Marilyn Monroe in “Blonde”

April 23, 2014 - 13:25 AMT  09:25 GMT
Chastain, who is coming off the box office hit “Mama” and an Oscar nomination for “Zero Dark Thirty,” has three major movies on the horizon.
Susan Sarandon, Marcello Conte in

Susan Sarandon, Marcello Conte in "Ping Pong Summer" comedy trailer (video)

 April 23, 2014 - 13:10 AMT  09:10 GMT
The trailer gives a sneak peek at a ping pong-obsessed teenage boy whose life is changed during his family summer vacation.
David Javerbaum’s “Last Testament: Memoir by God” to hit Broadway

David Javerbaum’s “Last Testament: Memoir by God” to hit Broadway

April 23, 2014 - 12:59 AMT  08:59 GMT
The book was described in The New York Times as "A recklessly funny series of gags about all things religious and quite a few things secular too."
U.S. hopes for Armenian, Azeri leaders to meet in near future: envoy

U.S. hopes for Armenian, Azeri leaders to meet in near future: envoy

April 23, 2014 - 12:37 AMT  08:37 GMT
"As a co-chairing country of the OSCE Minsk Group, we are active in the ongoing negotiations, Richard Morningstar said.
Armenia to host Charles Aznavour’s concert May 12

Armenia to host Charles Aznavour’s concert May 12

April 23, 2014 - 12:12 AMT  08:12 GMT
On his birthday, May 22, the singer will perform a concert, The Legend Returns, at Berlin’s O2 World arena.
Today’s Zaman article unveils stories of Ottoman Armenian Intellectuals

Today’s Zaman article unveils stories of Ottoman Armenian Intellectuals

April 23, 2014 - 11:48 AMT  07:48 GMT
“According to Hrant Dink, what happened in 1915 was total destruction for both the Turks and Armenians,” the article says.
U.S. to deliver 10 Apache attack helicopters to Egypt

U.S. to deliver 10 Apache attack helicopters to Egypt

April 23, 2014 - 10:27 AMT  06:27 GMT
Kerry noted in a call with his counterpart that he was not yet able to certify that Egypt was taking steps to support a democratic transition.
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