Francis Bacon masterpiece leads Christie's sale

Francis Bacon masterpiece leads Christie's sale

March 24, 2016 - 16:05 AMT  12:05 GMT
This sale will pay tribute to the discerning eye of Zeineb and Jean-Pierre Marcie-Rivière, a couple well known for their hospitality and generosity.
Russia, Saudi Arabia to talk Syria at coming summit

Russia, Saudi Arabia to talk Syria at coming summit

March 24, 2016 - 16:03 AMT  12:03 GMT
"We hope to hear some suggestions from the Saudi leadership soon," Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov said.
Armenia is the most militarized country in Europe: report

Armenia is the most militarized country in Europe: report

March 24, 2016 - 15:59 AMT  11:59 GMT
According to the Bonn International Center for Conversion, Russia, Cyprus and Azerbaijan follow Armenia in the list.
Syrian govt. forces fight their way into Palmyra: state TV

Syrian govt. forces fight their way into Palmyra: state TV

March 24, 2016 - 15:54 AMT  11:54 GMT
Islamic State has blown up ancient temples and tombs since capturing Palmyra in what UNESCO has called a war crime.
“Spotlight,” “Inside Out” among nominees for Italian Oscars

“Spotlight,” “Inside Out” among nominees for Italian Oscars

March 24, 2016 - 15:44 AMT  11:44 GMT
“Inside Out” was the top film at the box office in Italy for 2015, and “Spotlight” was also a hit at the specialty film level.
Neil Gaiman’s “American Gods” adds 3 cast members

Neil Gaiman’s “American Gods” adds 3 cast members

March 24, 2016 - 15:33 AMT  11:33 GMT
Neil Gaiman’s novel portrays a war between the old gods of biblical and mythological roots and a new group of gods.
Rashida Jones dramedy “Claws” moves to TNT with pilot pickup

Rashida Jones dramedy “Claws” moves to TNT with pilot pickup

March 24, 2016 - 15:20 AMT  11:20 GMT
Originally developed as a half-hour, single-camera comedy at HBO, “Claws” is set in a South Florida nail salon.
Google building YouTube Connect livestreaming app: report

Google building YouTube Connect livestreaming app: report

March 24, 2016 - 15:16 AMT  11:16 GMT
You can log into the app using your Google or YouTube account and immediately begin streaming from your mobile phone.
Dutch filmmaker Diederik Van Rooijen to helm “Cadaver” horror

Dutch filmmaker Diederik Van Rooijen to helm “Cadaver” horror

March 24, 2016 - 15:13 AMT  11:13 GMT
Van Rooijen is best known as the writer and director of the Dutch TV series “Penoza,” which was remade for U.S. audiences.
“Let It Snow” bestselling short story collection to get film treatment

“Let It Snow” bestselling short story collection to get film treatment

March 24, 2016 - 15:02 AMT  11:02 GMT
Universal landed the rights to the anthology series in 2014 following the success of John Green’s “The Fault in Our Stars.”
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