Haifaa al Mansour's “Wadjda” honored at Dubai Film Fest

Haifaa al Mansour's “Wadjda” honored at Dubai Film Fest

December 17, 2012 - 20:10 AMT  16:10 GMT
The evening's Arab feature best actor nod went to Amr Waked for his role in the Egyptian feature “Winter of Discontent.”
4oD application for Windows 8 to be released

4oD application for Windows 8 to be released

December 17, 2012 - 19:59 AMT  15:59 GMT
The free app allows users to keep up to date with current programming, as well as access an archive of content spanning the last 30 years.
Areni Noir among Bloomberg Top 10 wines of 2012

Areni Noir among Bloomberg Top 10 wines of 2012

December 17, 2012 - 19:55 AMT  15:55 GMT
Bloomberg named the Top 10 wines of 2012 complied by American wine and spirits columnist Elin McCoy.
Egypt's opposition urges mass riots over constitution referendum

Egypt's opposition urges mass riots over constitution referendum

December 17, 2012 - 19:39 AMT  15:39 GMT
Earlier, President Mohammed Morsi's Muslim Brotherhood said 57% had voted "yes", citing an unofficial tally.
Romanian President reappoints arch-rival Ponta as PM

Romanian President reappoints arch-rival Ponta as PM

December 17, 2012 - 19:38 AMT  15:38 GMT
The move follows Ponta's Social Liberal Union winning a two-thirds majority in a December 9 parliamentary election.
Artsakh liberation movement 25th anniv. committee to be formed

Artsakh liberation movement 25th anniv. committee to be formed

December 17, 2012 - 19:23 AMT  15:23 GMT
Bako Sahakyan signed a decree to form state commission for celebration of festive events dedicated to 25th anniversary of the movement.
“Broken City” trailer features Russell Crowe, Catherine Zeta-Jones

“Broken City” trailer features Russell Crowe, Catherine Zeta-Jones (video)

 December 17, 2012 - 19:21 AMT  15:21 GMT
In the film, an ex-cop trailing the wife of New York City's mayor finds himself immersed in a larger scandal.
Sweden discovers Soviet submarine wreck in Baltic Sea

Sweden discovers Soviet submarine wreck in Baltic Sea

December 17, 2012 - 19:03 AMT  15:03 GMT
According to the Swedish military, the wreck is likely that of S-6, a Soviet submarine that went missing in September 1941.
Iran’s FM urges world powers to end nuke deadlock

Iran’s FM urges world powers to end nuke deadlock

December 17, 2012 - 18:56 AMT  14:56 GMT
Ali Akbar Salehi's comments came ahead of an expected resumption of diplomacy, aimed at preventing the decade-old nuclear dispute.
“Life Without Principle” wins top prize at Asia-Pacific Film Fest

“Life Without Principle” wins top prize at Asia-Pacific Film Fest

December 17, 2012 - 18:41 AMT  14:41 GMT
The saga about a criminal, a bank officer and a cop caught up in the global financial crisis is Hong Kong’s Oscar bid.
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