“The Hobbit” 1st TV spot released

“The Hobbit” 1st TV spot released (video)

 October 24, 2012 - 16:46 AMT  12:46 GMT
The teaser features several snippets of previously unseen footage, including the first glimpse of Richard Armitage as Thorin Oakenshield.
Al Pacino, Julianne Moore, Jeremy Renner team up for “Imagine”

Al Pacino, Julianne Moore, Jeremy Renner team up for “Imagine”

October 24, 2012 - 16:38 AMT  12:38 GMT
"Imagine" centers on an aging rocker who is inspired to put down the pipe and the whiskey bottle and reconnect with his son.
Pope Benedict XVI names six new cardinals

Pope Benedict XVI names six new cardinals

October 24, 2012 - 16:33 AMT  12:33 GMT
The ceremony, known as a consistory, will be held on November 24, the pope said in a surprise announcement.
Charlize Theron developing

Charlize Theron developing "The Clan" Viking drama

October 24, 2012 - 16:31 AMT  12:31 GMT
The project will follow the various clans of medieval Scotland as they battle each other, while simultaneously fending off Viking invaders.
Israeli President vows response for Palestinian fire

Israeli President vows response for Palestinian fire

October 24, 2012 - 16:29 AMT  12:29 GMT
Israeli President Shimon Peres angrily denounced the barrage of Palestinian rockets fired at hos country.
Ukrainian MP slams Turkey’s policy of Genocide denial

Ukrainian MP slams Turkey’s policy of Genocide denial

October 24, 2012 - 16:23 AMT  12:23 GMT
Les Tanyuk criticized Turkey’s reluctance to come to terms with its past, urging Ankara to stop playing games.
Microsoft starts shipping its Surface tablet

Microsoft starts shipping its Surface tablet

October 24, 2012 - 16:17 AMT  12:17 GMT
Microsoft intends to launch an Intel-based version of the Surface offering the full Windows 8 system in January.
Mexican parliament supports peoples’ right to self-determination

Mexican parliament supports peoples’ right to self-determination

October 24, 2012 - 16:14 AMT  12:14 GMT
Armenian Foreign Minister voiced hope that Mexican parliament will take effective steps to develop relations with Armenia.
Yerevan ex-Mayor added to PM candidates list - paper

Yerevan ex-Mayor added to PM candidates list - paper

October 24, 2012 - 15:46 AMT  11:46 GMT
“While those close to Tigran Sargsyan insist that he’ll retain his seat till 2018, opposition forces beg to differ,” a daily said.
2013 Tour de France route unveiled

2013 Tour de France route unveiled

October 24, 2012 - 15:46 AMT  11:46 GMT
The Tour, which will start from Corsica, will take l’Alpe d’Huez’s 21 hairpins, go up the Mont Ventoux and end on Champs Elysees.
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