Mitsubishi Electric sings on as sponsor of 2020 Olympic Games

Mitsubishi Electric sings on as sponsor of 2020 Olympic Games

February 29, 2016 - 14:59 AMT  10:59 GMT
The sponsorship gives Mitsubishi Electric the right to use Olympic logos, mascots and slogans in marketing campaigns.
Wartime sex slave drama “Spirits” opens on top of Korea box office

Wartime sex slave drama “Spirits” opens on top of Korea box office

February 29, 2016 - 14:48 AMT  10:48 GMT
The crowdfunded picture had been in the making for 14 years due to the sensitive nature of the subject and difficulties in getting investment.
Adele's “25” spends 10th week atop Billboard 200

Adele's “25” spends 10th week atop Billboard 200

February 29, 2016 - 14:20 AMT  10:20 GMT
Next on Billboard 200 is Rihanna's former first placer, "Anti", which rises one rung to No. 2 with 80,000.
Thousands risk starving to death during Syria sieges: UN rights chief

Thousands risk starving to death during Syria sieges: UN rights chief

February 29, 2016 - 14:14 AMT  10:14 GMT
Zeid Ra'ad Al Hussein lamented that prior to the ceasefire, human rights in the country had been violated shockingly for nearly five years.
70,000 migrants may be trapped in Greece in coming weeks: minister

70,000 migrants may be trapped in Greece in coming weeks: minister

February 29, 2016 - 14:02 AMT  10:02 GMT
The plan is aimed at complementing an EU accord with Turkey to stem the flow of refugees arriving in Europe.
Italy cheers Ennio Morricone’s Oscar win for “Hateful Eight” score

Italy cheers Ennio Morricone’s Oscar win for “Hateful Eight” score

February 29, 2016 - 14:01 AMT  10:01 GMT
Morricone, who received an honorary Oscar in 2007, had been nominated five previous times.
Syria government troops retake strategic road from IS fighters

Syria government troops retake strategic road from IS fighters

February 29, 2016 - 14:01 AMT  10:01 GMT
The government has been forced to use the Khanaser road to reach Aleppo since insurgents control the main highway to the city.
Brent crude up by 17% to cost over $35

Brent crude up by 17% to cost over $35

February 29, 2016 - 13:58 AMT  09:58 GMT
U.S. crude futures CLc1 were weaker, weighed down by record American crude inventories, dipping 7 cents to $32.70 a barrel.
At least 30 killed in Shebab-claimed Somalia bombings

At least 30 killed in Shebab-claimed Somalia bombings

February 29, 2016 - 13:54 AMT  09:54 GMT
"The official number of the dead has reached 30 people -- all of them civilians -- and 61 others have been wounded,” an official said.
“50 Shades of Grey,” “Fantastic Four” tie for worst pic at Razzie Awards

“50 Shades of Grey,” “Fantastic Four” tie for worst pic at Razzie Awards

February 29, 2016 - 13:38 AMT  09:38 GMT
"Fifty Shades" also picked up Worst Screenplay, Worst Actor for Jamie Dornan and Worst Actress for Dakota Johnson.
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