“The Wire” star Lombardozzi joins Luc Besson’s “Malavita” thriller

“The Wire” star Lombardozzi joins Luc Besson’s “Malavita” thriller

September 12, 2012 - 16:44 AMT  12:44 GMT
Malavita is a black comedy about an America mob boss who moves to France as part of a Witness Protection Program.
Prisoner torture reported in Tunisia

Prisoner torture reported in Tunisia

September 12, 2012 - 16:40 AMT  12:40 GMT
Victims included political activists and criminals, said Radhia Nasraoui, president of Tunisia's Organization Against Torture.
Turkey supports Assad toppling to increase regional influence - expert

Turkey supports Assad toppling to increase regional influence - expert

September 12, 2012 - 16:35 AMT  12:35 GMT
“With Turkey having a hand in toppling of Assad, Ankara’s regional influence is sure to soar,” Turkologist Hakob Chakryan said.
Flickr user locked out of accounts, get Yahoo error message

Flickr user locked out of accounts, get Yahoo error message

September 12, 2012 - 16:31 AMT  12:31 GMT
Meanwhile, visitors to the Flickr site were still able to browse images, but of course with no means to log in.
Israeli President launches $1mln grant for brain research

Israeli President launches $1mln grant for brain research

September 12, 2012 - 16:13 AMT  12:13 GMT
Peres says he hopes the initiative will help turn Israel into an international hub for innovation in brain research technology.
Romney may take action in Syria if elected U.S. President - expert

Romney may take action in Syria if elected U.S. President - expert

September 12, 2012 - 16:09 AMT  12:09 GMT
Washington has avoided intervening in Syria because it is “tired of war,” but this passive stance could change, Katz said.
IFC grabs “Interview with the Vampire” helmer’s

IFC grabs “Interview with the Vampire” helmer’s "Byzantium"

September 12, 2012 - 16:03 AMT  12:03 GMT
"Byzantium" finds director Neil Jordan returning to the fangs-and-blood terrain he previously mined in 1994's "Interview With the Vampire."
U.S. Embassy in Algiers warns against non-essential travel

U.S. Embassy in Algiers warns against non-essential travel

September 12, 2012 - 15:55 AMT  11:55 GMT
It warns Americans to avoid large gatherings and non-essential travel in and around the embassy and other official buildings.
Lavrov: NATO plans on Afghanistan bases

Lavrov: NATO plans on Afghanistan bases "controversial"

September 12, 2012 - 15:49 AMT  11:49 GMT
"We cannot ignore how the situation in this country is unfolding,” Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said.
No incidents during OSCE Mission monitoring at Azeri-NKR contact line

No incidents during OSCE Mission monitoring at Azeri-NKR contact line

September 12, 2012 - 15:43 AMT  11:43 GMT
On September 12, OSCE Mission held scheduled monitoring of NKR and Azeri armed forces’ contact line in Omar mountain pass.
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