France seeks

France seeks "total reconquest" in Mali – Defense Minister

January 21, 2013 - 11:06 AMT  07:06 GMT
France has sent in 2,000 troops to help Malian forces fight Islamist militants who now control the northern half of the country.
Syria opposition postpones forming transitional govt. – statement

Syria opposition postpones forming transitional govt. – statement

January 21, 2013 - 10:59 AMT  06:59 GMT
The statement said the coalition formed a five-member committee to put forward proposals about the government to the coalition within 10 days.
Tom Cruise’s “Oblivion” unveils new TV spot

Tom Cruise’s “Oblivion” unveils new TV spot (video)

 January 21, 2013 - 10:56 AMT  06:56 GMT
The Joseph Kosinski-directed film stars Cruise as one of the last humans on Earth after a devastating war with aliens.
Haneke's “Amour” claims 3 top prizes at London Critics' Circle Film Awards

Haneke's “Amour” claims 3 top prizes at London Critics' Circle Film Awards

January 21, 2013 - 10:51 AMT  06:51 GMT
“Amour” won the Palme D'Or in Cannes in May last year, and picked up a Golden Globe award last week.
Detainees in Afghanistan still being tortured, UN reports

Detainees in Afghanistan still being tortured, UN reports

January 21, 2013 - 10:47 AMT  06:47 GMT
The findings, highlight the type of human rights abuses that many activists worry could become more prevalent in Afghanistan.
Georgians protest to demand Saakashvili resignation

Georgians protest to demand Saakashvili resignation

January 21, 2013 - 10:38 AMT  06:38 GMT
Protesters claim that the incumbent president has artificially extended his term until Oct 2013 by proposing changes in the country’s legislation.
Tarantino's “Django Unchained” triumphs at foreign box-office

Tarantino's “Django Unchained” triumphs at foreign box-office

January 21, 2013 - 10:31 AMT  06:31 GMT
The international opening for “Django” is 30 percent bigger than the aggregated opening weekends of Tarantino's “Inglourious Basterds.”
IFC nabs

IFC nabs "Look of Love" Sundance comedy

January 21, 2013 - 10:22 AMT  06:22 GMT
Coogan stars in the true-life story of Paul Raymond, the man behind Soho’s notorious Raymond Revue Bar and Men Only magazine.
Egypt police, protesters clash as uprising case transferred

Egypt police, protesters clash as uprising case transferred

January 21, 2013 - 10:15 AMT  06:15 GMT
Tensions are rising ahead of the second anniversary of the 2011 uprising which is expected to trigger protests against new President.
Chancellor Merkel's coalition loses state vote

Chancellor Merkel's coalition loses state vote

January 21, 2013 - 10:10 AMT  06:10 GMT
The opposition coalition of Social Democrats and Greens won a single-seat majority in the state legislature in Lower Saxony.
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