Osian's Cinefan Film Fest honors best of Asian, Arab cinema

Osian's Cinefan Film Fest honors best of Asian, Arab cinema

August 7, 2012 - 19:44 AMT  15:44 GMT
The Audience and FIPRESCI Awards went to Hansa by Manav Kaul, revolving around a young girl living in a mystical Himalayan village.
“Hunger Games” star Jennifer Lawrence to join

“Hunger Games” star Jennifer Lawrence to join "The Ends of the Earth" drama

August 7, 2012 - 19:41 AMT  15:41 GMT
The story centers on the love affair between Ernest and Lydie which later destroys the business they have built together.
Nokia to roll out Windows Phone 8 handsets next month - report

Nokia to roll out Windows Phone 8 handsets next month - report

August 7, 2012 - 19:26 AMT  15:26 GMT
Last year, Nokia released the first handsets in its Lumia line, running Microsoft's Windows Phone mobile operating system.
HTC reportedly working on new 5-inch screen smartphone

HTC reportedly working on new 5-inch screen smartphone

August 7, 2012 - 19:17 AMT  15:17 GMT
HTC will move into the large-size smartphone market by launching a new flagship model later in the year.
Clinton warns against “terrorist fighters” joining Syria conflict

Clinton warns against “terrorist fighters” joining Syria conflict

August 7, 2012 - 18:50 AMT  14:50 GMT
“Those who are attempting to exploit the situation by sending in proxies must realize that will not be tolerated," U.S. Secretary of State said.
Osama Bin Laden hunt thriller

Osama Bin Laden hunt thriller "Zero Dark Thirty" trailer hits the web (video)

 August 7, 2012 - 18:43 AMT  14:43 GMT
The trailer offers glimpses at the U.S. Navy's elite SEAL Team Six during their attempt to capture the Al Qaeda leader.
“20th Century Paganini” Ruggiero Ricci dies at 94

“20th Century Paganini” Ruggiero Ricci dies at 94

August 7, 2012 - 18:33 AMT  14:33 GMT
Ricci taught at Indiana University, the Juilliard School, the University of Michigan and the Mozarteum in Salzburg, Austria.
Syrian Armenians unable to leave bomb-pounded Aleppo

Syrian Armenians unable to leave bomb-pounded Aleppo

August 7, 2012 - 18:23 AMT  14:23 GMT
Aleppo-based Syrian Armenians are afraid to leave their homes, the founder of “Outreach to Syrian Armenians” Facebook page said.
Paramount nabs Sacha Baron Cohen’s James Bond spoof

Paramount nabs Sacha Baron Cohen’s James Bond spoof

August 7, 2012 - 17:57 AMT  13:57 GMT
The very things that made James Bond cool - the girls, the tuxedo, the gadgets - also made the concept ripe for spoofs and off-shoots.
Artsakh Defense Ministry debunks Azeri “seized territory” myth

Artsakh Defense Ministry debunks Azeri “seized territory” myth

August 7, 2012 - 17:50 AMT  13:50 GMT
Azeri propaganda must focus on true developments to overcome the current situation, not on hollow fantasies.
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