U.S. banking giant JP Morgan reports $5.6bn profit

U.S. banking giant JP Morgan reports $5.6bn profit

October 14, 2014 - 15:37 AMT  11:37 GMT
“Corporate America is in good shape, with strong balance sheets, and employment trends continue to be positive,” Dimon said.
Matt Damon, Ben Affleck developing

Matt Damon, Ben Affleck developing "Incorporated" espionage thriller

October 14, 2014 - 14:43 AMT  10:43 GMT
The futuristic drama, penned by writing brothers David and Alex Pastor, is set in a world where corporations have seemingly unlimited power.
Bilingual children outperform peers in classroom: study

Bilingual children outperform peers in classroom: study

October 14, 2014 - 14:38 AMT  10:38 GMT
Pupils raised bilingually develop a more acute sense for words, even when presented with background chatter in the classroom.
Elijah Wood in “Set Fire to the Stars” poet bio trailer

Elijah Wood in “Set Fire to the Stars” poet bio trailer (video)

 October 14, 2014 - 14:18 AMT  10:18 GMT
Andy Goddard's black and white film is based on the true story of Dylan Thomas’s 1950 trip to New York City.
Ukrainian parliament backs Stepan Poltorak as Defense Minister

Ukrainian parliament backs Stepan Poltorak as Defense Minister

October 14, 2014 - 14:12 AMT  10:12 GMT
Poltorak a colonel-general, replaces Valery Heletey who faced criticism for a rout of Ukrainian forces by Russian-backed militias.
“Ice Age” director to helm “Timeless” sci-fi fantasy

“Ice Age” director to helm “Timeless” sci-fi fantasy

October 14, 2014 - 14:11 AMT  10:11 GMT
The project, based on the upcoming three-book series from Armand Baltazar, will be a live-action CG adaptation.
Helmer Tommy Wirkola teases world of Voodoo in

Helmer Tommy Wirkola teases world of Voodoo in "Hansel and Gretel 2"

October 14, 2014 - 13:55 AMT  09:55 GMT
The first flick released in 2013 starred Jeremy Renner and Gemma Arterton. It's unclear if the two will reprise their roles in the next installment.
Lumière Fest celebrates women filmmakers with Ida Lupino

Lumière Fest celebrates women filmmakers with Ida Lupino

October 14, 2014 - 13:43 AMT  09:43 GMT
Lupino was the first actress to seize creative control of her screen legacy by developing and directing her own independent projects.
Relations between Russia, EU approach ‘moment of truth’: Lavrov

Relations between Russia, EU approach ‘moment of truth’: Lavrov

October 14, 2014 - 13:16 AMT  09:16 GMT
the West accuses Moscow of providing pro-Russian fighters in eastern Ukraine with troops and weapons. Russia denies the accusation.
Mark Wahlberg’s “The Gambler” to premiere at AFI Fest

Mark Wahlberg’s “The Gambler” to premiere at AFI Fest

October 14, 2014 - 13:13 AMT  09:13 GMT
The film follows a high-stakes gambler who bets it all when he borrows from a gangster and offers his life as collateral.
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