The record of the Jewish state was due to be examined by the 47-member state forum as part of the Universal Periodic Review process.

In the film, a runaway seeks refuge with her aunt and uncle only to find their marriage is ending and her cousin is in crisis.

Catherine Zeta-Jones, Vinessa Shaw, Mamie Gummer, David Costabile, Greg Paul and Kerry O'Malley are also supporting the thriller.

Opinion polls suggest that around 55-60% of French people support gay marriage, though only about 50% approve of gay adoption.

The Dutch firm is focusing on healthcare products and home appliances after receiving £130 million for its entertainment businesses.

The 128GB model has the same specs as the fourth generation iPad, and comes in WiFi-only or WiFi + 3G/4G connectivity.

Global retail sales of Harley-Davidson motorcycles increased 7.5 percent, with unit sales up in both the U.S. and overseas.

The film focuses on the 40-year love story of two Japanese artists who met and married in New York in the early 1970s.

The song, written by "Family Guy" creator Seth MacFarlane with music by Walter Murphy, is nominated for Best Original Song.

Britain, meanwhile, announced that it has offered to send up to 200 military officers to help train a West African force in Mali.