"Twilight" star Kristen Stewart to play in "Lie Down in Darkness" Southern gothic

August 3, 2012 - 11:55 AMT  07:55 GMT
Stewart will play a suicidal woman who grows increasingly alienated from her emotionally repressive parents and loveless marriage.

Toyota profit jumps to $3.71 bn in Q1

August 3, 2012 - 11:39 AMT  07:39 GMT
The company said it earned 290.3 billion yen between April and June, up from just 1.16 billion yen a year ago.
“World of Warcraft” loses 10 mln players in 3 months

“World of Warcraft” loses 10 mln players in 3 months

August 3, 2012 - 11:25 AMT  07:25 GMT
One of WoW shortcomings is that you can only play the game on a Mac or PC; it’s not yet a tablet game, nor is it likely to be for a while.
U.S. swimmer Michael Phelps sets record with 20th Olympic medal

U.S. swimmer Michael Phelps sets record with 20th Olympic medal

August 3, 2012 - 11:14 AMT  07:14 GMT
Phelps also becomes the first man to defend an Olympic swimming title twice, having won in Athens and Beijing.
Russia, China to blame for Syria peace envoy Annan resignation, U.S. says

Russia, China to blame for Syria peace envoy Annan resignation, U.S. says

August 3, 2012 - 11:08 AMT  07:08 GMT
UN General Assembly is expected to vote on a draft resolution on Syria which urges to refrain the country’s govt. to halt violence.
Genocide consummator Ataturk’s daughter dies in car accident

Genocide consummator Ataturk’s daughter dies in car accident

August 3, 2012 - 10:57 AMT  06:57 GMT
Adatepe's husband and the driver were hurt but survived the crash, which occurred in the northwest province of Sakarya.
EU, Iran agree to hold more nuke talks

EU, Iran agree to hold more nuke talks

August 3, 2012 - 10:37 AMT  06:37 GMT
Six world powers sought to persuade Iran to scale back its nuclear program through intensifying economic sanctions and diplomacy.
Obama keeps strong lead in U.S. presidential run, poll says

Obama keeps strong lead in U.S. presidential run, poll says

August 3, 2012 - 10:32 AMT  06:32 GMT
“Currently, 51% say they support Obama or lean toward him, while 41% support or lean toward Romney,” the research center said.
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