Brazil’s “The Boy and the World” wins at Annecy Animation Fest

Brazil’s “The Boy and the World” wins at Annecy Animation Fest

June 16, 2014 - 12:28 AMT  08:28 GMT
The Jury Award went to legendary filmmaker Bill Plympton for his Cheatin’, a hand-drawn story of lust, love and loss.
Gazprom demands Ukraine gas payments in advance

Gazprom demands Ukraine gas payments in advance

June 16, 2014 - 11:26 AMT  07:26 GMT
Ukraine has refused to pay its debts until Gazprom agrees to reduce the price it charges the country to market levels.
New technique helps NASA capture asteroid high-res images

New technique helps NASA capture asteroid high-res images

June 16, 2014 - 10:53 AMT  06:53 GMT
A recent upgrade at the Arecibo radio telescope in Puerto Rico has helped NASA capture high-res images of the asteroid 2014 HQ124.
Colombians re-elect Juan Manuel Santos as President

Colombians re-elect Juan Manuel Santos as President

June 16, 2014 - 09:40 AMT  05:40 GMT
The victory is expected to be seen as an endorsement of the president's ongoing peace talks with the leftist Farc rebel group.
U.S. prepares to discuss Iraq violence with Iran, report says

U.S. prepares to discuss Iraq violence with Iran, report says

June 16, 2014 - 09:28 AMT  05:28 GMT
Despite the added security, a string of explosions killed at least 15 people and wounded more than 30 in the city, officials said.
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