"There Will Be Blood" star Paul Dano to play Beach Boys legend

January 18, 2013 - 11:24 AMT  07:24 GMT
Oren Moverman, who earned an Oscar nomination for his screenplay for "The Messenger" in 2010, wrote the script for the film.
France boosts troop strength in Mali to 1,400

France boosts troop strength in Mali to 1,400

January 18, 2013 - 11:18 AMT  07:18 GMT
Heavy fighting has been continuing, with French forces bombing Diabaly, 350km north of the capital.
Afghan national detained in Tajikistan with 65 kilos of drugs

Afghan national detained in Tajikistan with 65 kilos of drugs

January 18, 2013 - 11:15 AMT  07:15 GMT
In 2012, Tajik law enforcement bodies and security structures seized about 6 tons of drugs, including 515 kg of heroin.
Moody's places Egypt’s ratings on review for potential downgrade

Moody's places Egypt’s ratings on review for potential downgrade

January 18, 2013 - 11:11 AMT  07:11 GMT
Moody's in September affirmed the country's rating at B2, five notches into junk territory, and assigned a negative outlook.
Britain, Australia to increase defense ties

Britain, Australia to increase defense ties

January 18, 2013 - 11:05 AMT  07:05 GMT
UK Defense Secretary Philip Hammond was expected to sign a defense treaty with Australian Defense Minister Stephen Smith.
Tommy Lee Jones in “Emperor” World War II film trailer

Tommy Lee Jones in “Emperor” World War II film trailer (video)

 January 18, 2013 - 10:54 AMT  06:54 GMT
The film is set amidst the tensions and uncertainties of the days following the Japanese surrender at the end of World War II.
DreamWorks nabs Oscar-nommed “Silver Linings” author’s new novel

DreamWorks nabs Oscar-nommed “Silver Linings” author’s new novel

January 18, 2013 - 10:49 AMT  06:49 GMT
“The Good Luck Of Right Now” story follows the intertwined lives of four people, who are all outsiders in their own right.
Soldiers deployed to help Indonesia flood victims as death toll reaches 9

Soldiers deployed to help Indonesia flood victims as death toll reaches 9

January 18, 2013 - 10:43 AMT  06:43 GMT
Police deployed at least 40 rubber boats to help evacuate or bring supplies to people still trapped by the floodwaters.
Lance Armstrong doping confession:

Lance Armstrong doping confession: "I'm a flawed character"

January 18, 2013 - 10:36 AMT  06:36 GMT
Former professional cyclist Lance Armstrong told the world that he used performance-enhancing drugs to win seven Tour de France titles.
Greek ex-Finance Minister faces probe over tax scandal

Greek ex-Finance Minister faces probe over tax scandal

January 18, 2013 - 10:33 AMT  06:33 GMT
The ex-minister will be probed over his handling of data on citizens with Swiss bank accounts and whether he amended the list to remove his relatives.
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