Anand defeats Gelfand in World Chess Championship match-up round 8

Anand defeats Gelfand in World Chess Championship match-up round 8

May 21, 2012 - 18:03 AMT  14:03 GMT
Certainly Veselin Topalov, Anand’s opponent in the last WCC match-up, wouldn’t have given up so tamely.
Former Georgian army general shot dead in Moscow

Former Georgian army general shot dead in Moscow

May 21, 2012 - 18:00 AMT  14:00 GMT
“According to preliminary information, the victim is 48-year-old Roman Dumbadze,” a source in the police said.
Cannes: Universal picks rights to “End to Killing” Genghis Khan era epic

Cannes: Universal picks rights to “End to Killing” Genghis Khan era epic

May 21, 2012 - 17:54 AMT  13:54 GMT
The film follows Genghis Khan as Mongolian conqueror pushed westward to try and stretch his kingdom.
Biometric passports to be available on June 1

Biometric passports to be available on June 1

May 21, 2012 - 17:50 AMT  13:50 GMT
Current passports will also remain in circulation, head of Passport and Visa Department at Armenia’s Police said.
“Marigold Hotel,” “Bernie” shine at box office

“Marigold Hotel,” “Bernie” shine at box office

May 21, 2012 - 17:44 AMT  13:44 GMT
Among specialty newbies, Zeitgeist Films’ Elena led the per-theater race, although it opened at just one location, taking in over $9K.
Northern Italy shaken by aftershock

Northern Italy shaken by aftershock

May 21, 2012 - 17:32 AMT  13:32 GMT
The morning's aftershock caused buildings to sway in the town of Finale Emilia, in Italy's industrial heartland.
Cannes: Weinstein Company buys “Haute Cuisine” food-centric comedy

Cannes: Weinstein Company buys “Haute Cuisine” food-centric comedy

May 21, 2012 - 17:31 AMT  13:31 GMT
The film stars Catherine Frot as Daniele Delpeuch, a private chef for former French president Francois Mitterrand.
Emergency Ministry says aftershocks possible after May 21 quakes

Emergency Ministry says aftershocks possible after May 21 quakes

May 21, 2012 - 17:21 AMT  13:21 GMT
Seismic activity is observed in Armenia, head of National Seismic Defense Service at the Emergency Ministry said.
Cannes: “Department Q” bestseller to be adapted into “Keeper of Lost Causes” film

Cannes: “Department Q” bestseller to be adapted into “Keeper of Lost Causes” film

May 21, 2012 - 17:20 AMT  13:20 GMT
Together with his partner, a police detective gets involved in a five-year-old cold case involving a missing woman.
“Skyfall” James Bond flick hot trailer released

“Skyfall” James Bond flick hot trailer released (video)

 May 21, 2012 - 17:07 AMT  13:07 GMT
Directed by Sam Mendes, the film has Daniel Craig in his third turn as 007 and Javier Bardem as the villain.
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