Four U.S. troops killed after Washington’s Taliban move

Four U.S. troops killed after Washington’s Taliban move

June 19, 2013 - 11:07 AMT  07:07 GMT
It came after sources in the Obama administration said a Taliban office is to be opened in the Qatari capital of Doha.
Universal rescues Jim Carrey’s “Dumb and Dumber” sequel

Universal rescues Jim Carrey’s “Dumb and Dumber” sequel

June 19, 2013 - 11:01 AMT  07:01 GMT
Sources say the film could shoot this summer for a release next year, which would coincide with the 20th anniversary release of the original.
Will Ferrell, Paul Rudd, Steve Carell in “Anchorman 2” comedy trailer

Will Ferrell, Paul Rudd, Steve Carell in “Anchorman 2” comedy trailer (video)

 June 19, 2013 - 10:51 AMT  06:51 GMT
The film follows Ron Burgundy and his motley crew of news broadcasters as they attempt to revitalize their careers with a new 24-hour news channel.
Danielian climbs 7th after FIDE Women’s Grand Prix round 3

Danielian climbs 7th after FIDE Women’s Grand Prix round 3

June 19, 2013 - 10:45 AMT  06:45 GMT
Armenia’s Elina Danielian drew a round 3 game against Georgia’s Nana Dzagnidze at Dilijan-hosted FIDE Women’s Grand Prix.
High levels of toxic radioactive isotope found in Fukushima groundwater

High levels of toxic radioactive isotope found in Fukushima groundwater

June 19, 2013 - 10:31 AMT  06:31 GMT
Tokyo Electric Power Company (Tepco) said tests showed strontium-90 was present at 30 times the legal rate.
Russia’s Sochi to host G8 summit in 2014 – Putin

Russia’s Sochi to host G8 summit in 2014 – Putin

June 19, 2013 - 10:27 AMT  06:27 GMT
Russia plans to use the infrastructure of the 2014 Winter Olympic Games for the G8 summit, the Russian leader also said.
Suspected Islamist militants kill 9 school students in Nigeria

Suspected Islamist militants kill 9 school students in Nigeria

June 19, 2013 - 10:23 AMT  06:23 GMT
Boko Haram who is seen as the biggest security threat to Africa's top oil producer, has attacked several schools in the past.

"The World's End" apocalyptic comedy trailer lands online (video)

 June 19, 2013 - 10:17 AMT  06:17 GMT
The trailer for Edgar Wright's film takes a look back on his previous collaborations with Pegg and Frost before launching into their newest adventure.

"Borat" scribe’s comedy "I Give It a Year" trailer unveiled (video)

 June 19, 2013 - 09:59 AMT  05:59 GMT
The film follows a couple who get married after just 7 months of knowing one another, and every thinks they're a little bit crazy for doing so.
Wikileaks founder vows to stay in embassy “even if sex claims dropped”

Wikileaks founder vows to stay in embassy “even if sex claims dropped”

June 19, 2013 - 09:53 AMT  05:53 GMT
“We know there is an ongoing investigation in the US and we know I am a target of the Federal grand jury,” Assange said.
Russia’s Putin warns against sending weapons to Syrian rebels

Russia’s Putin warns against sending weapons to Syrian rebels

June 19, 2013 - 09:47 AMT  05:47 GMT
Putin defended his decision to continue supplying weapons to the regime, which he said was no more than completing legal contracts.
Thousands evacuated as fire hits ammunition depot in central Russia

Thousands evacuated as fire hits ammunition depot in central Russia

June 19, 2013 - 09:40 AMT  05:40 GMT
The incident is the latest in a string of fires and explosions at munitions storage and disposal sites that have plagued Russia in the past two years.
Earthquake jolts Peru's capital

Earthquake jolts Peru's capital

June 19, 2013 - 09:35 AMT  05:35 GMT
USGS said it measured 4.6 and was centered on the floor of the Pacific Ocean about 35 kilometers (21 miles) west of Lima.
EFSE funding for agricultural sector keeps growing

EFSE funding for agricultural sector keeps growing

June 18, 2013 - 21:54 AMT  17:54 GMT
Since the interception of the European Fund for Southeast Europe (EFSE), there has been a firm belief that leveraging strong partnership will maximize impact as regards the Fund’s final target group of micro and small enterprises (MSEs) and low-income households.
Ryan Gosling crime drama “Only God Forgives” wins Sydney Film Prize

Ryan Gosling crime drama “Only God Forgives” wins Sydney Film Prize

June 18, 2013 - 21:45 AMT  17:45 GMT
The violent film, which also stars Kristin Scott Thomas, has divided critics since its debut at the Cannes Film Festival last month.
200,000 Brazilians take to streets in protest march

200,000 Brazilians take to streets in protest march

June 18, 2013 - 21:35 AMT  17:35 GMT
A swelling wave of protest tapped into widespread anger at poor public services, police violence and government corruption.