Mila Kunis’ “Ted” comedy beats “Dark Knight Rises” in foreign box office

Mila Kunis’ “Ted” comedy beats “Dark Knight Rises” in foreign box office

August 4, 2012 - 16:09 AMT  12:09 GMT
In Germany, Ted opened #1 on its first day ahead of TDKR and grossed $1.2M on Aug 2, a 2012 record best for Universal in this market.
Libya’s Tripoli sees 1st car bomb blast since Gaddafi fall

Libya’s Tripoli sees 1st car bomb blast since Gaddafi fall

August 4, 2012 - 16:01 AMT  12:01 GMT
Several violent incidents have rocked Libya in recent days but these have been mostly confined to the eastern city of Benghazi.
Belarus expels Swedish ambassador

Belarus expels Swedish ambassador

August 4, 2012 - 15:53 AMT  11:53 GMT
Eriksson, who was in Sweden when the expulsion was announced, had previously met with opposition activists in Belarusian capital.
“Nobody Walks” Sundance drama trailer released

“Nobody Walks” Sundance drama trailer released (video)

 August 4, 2012 - 15:42 AMT  11:42 GMT
Nobody Walks centers on a young New York artist who moves to LA and stays with a local family while completing her art film.
Samsung Aug 15 event teases “New Way”

Samsung Aug 15 event teases “New Way”

August 4, 2012 - 15:29 AMT  11:29 GMT
The invitation doesn’t say specifically what’s going to be unveiled, but the illustration appears to show the outline of a tablet.
Expert: liberated territories must be resettled

Expert: liberated territories must be resettled

August 4, 2012 - 15:26 AMT  11:26 GMT
Narek Galstyan says Baku has repeatedly accused Nagorno Karabakh authorities of resettling the liberated territories.
Renowned Romanian pianist Mihaela Ursuleasa dies at 33

Renowned Romanian pianist Mihaela Ursuleasa dies at 33

August 4, 2012 - 15:15 AMT  11:15 GMT
Ursuleasa began playing the piano at five under the guidance of her gypsy jazz musician father in then communist Romania.
N. Korea flood leaves 169 dead, 212000 homeless

N. Korea flood leaves 169 dead, 212000 homeless

August 4, 2012 - 15:05 AMT  11:05 GMT
The UN's World Food Programme (WFP) says it is sending emergency food aid to North Korea after it asked for aid.
Syrian troops, rebels clash around Aleppo TV station

Syrian troops, rebels clash around Aleppo TV station

August 4, 2012 - 14:55 AMT  10:55 GMT
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said the terrestrial signal for Syrian television in Aleppo had been cut off.
Olympic champion Nazaryan: sports museum must be opened in Armenia

Olympic champion Nazaryan: sports museum must be opened in Armenia

August 4, 2012 - 14:49 AMT  10:49 GMT
Armen Nazaryan voiced readiness to present to the museum the first Olympic gold medal he brought to Armenia.
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