Russia confirms extension of U.S. ‘blacklist’

Russia confirms extension of U.S. ‘blacklist’

January 29, 2013 - 16:41 AMT  12:41 GMT
The Russian blacklist, also known as the “Guantanamo List,” was drawn up last fall in response to the Magnitsky Act.
“Taken” helmer to direct Sean Penn’s “Prone Gunman” action thriller

“Taken” helmer to direct Sean Penn’s “Prone Gunman” action thriller

January 29, 2013 - 16:39 AMT  12:39 GMT
The story centers on an international operative named Martin Terrier (Penn) who is betrayed by the organization he works for.
“King’s Speech” scribe to pen “The Lady Who Went Too Far”

“King’s Speech” scribe to pen “The Lady Who Went Too Far”

January 29, 2013 - 16:32 AMT  12:32 GMT
Story follows the true tale of Britain’s Lady Hester Stanhope who played a major role in stifling Napoleon’s advances towards India.
Tunisia sends troops to borders for oil, gas fields protection

Tunisia sends troops to borders for oil, gas fields protection

January 29, 2013 - 16:32 AMT  12:32 GMT
Earlier this month, authorities said they had seized a big arms cache in the south of the country and made several arrests.
Briton gets 6-year sentence in Indonesia cocaine-smuggling case

Briton gets 6-year sentence in Indonesia cocaine-smuggling case

January 29, 2013 - 16:24 AMT  12:24 GMT
In a statement, Reprieve's Harriet McCulloch said the costs of providing support for Sandiford would be negligible.
108 Media, Paladin nab “Valley of Saints” 2012 Sundance winner

108 Media, Paladin nab “Valley of Saints” 2012 Sundance winner

January 29, 2013 - 16:19 AMT  12:19 GMT
Musa Syeed’s film follows Gulzar, a young man who earns his living by ferrying tourists around Dal Lake in Kashmir.
USD market average rate totals AMD 407.75 Jan 29

USD market average rate totals AMD 407.75 Jan 29

January 29, 2013 - 16:12 AMT  12:12 GMT
The market average rate of USD totaled AMD 407.75 on January 29, increasing by 1.46 point compared to January 25.
Disney’s “Oz The Great And Powerful” new trailer unveiled

Disney’s “Oz The Great And Powerful” new trailer unveiled (video)

 January 29, 2013 - 16:11 AMT  12:11 GMT
In the film, a Kansas con-artist (James Franco) is swept into a magical land where he must fight an evil sorceress.
Niger reportedly allows U.S. surveillance drone deployment

Niger reportedly allows U.S. surveillance drone deployment

January 29, 2013 - 16:09 AMT  12:09 GMT
The drones could be stationed in Niger's northern desert region of Agadez, which borders Mali, Algeria and Libya.
Mikhail Pogosyan to chair Sukhoi Civil Aircraft board of directors

Mikhail Pogosyan to chair Sukhoi Civil Aircraft board of directors

January 29, 2013 - 16:02 AMT  12:02 GMT
In 1979 Pogosyan graduated with honors from the aircraft manufacturer faculty of the Moscow Aviation Institute.
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