Christian Bale eyed to star as Moses in Ridley Scott’s “Exodus”

Christian Bale eyed to star as Moses in Ridley Scott’s “Exodus”

March 16, 2013 - 12:21 AMT  08:21 GMT
The film tells the story of Moses who was born a slave, became an Egyptian prince and eventually delivered his people from bondage.
Kerry says U.S. won’t accept limits on domestic gun ownership

Kerry says U.S. won’t accept limits on domestic gun ownership

March 16, 2013 - 12:05 AMT  08:05 GMT
U.S. Secretary of State voiced support for an international treaty to regulate the $70 billion global arms trade, but restated Washington's "red line."
Argentine publisher reissues book on Pope Francis

Argentine publisher reissues book on Pope Francis

March 16, 2013 - 11:52 AMT  07:52 GMT
The book is based on two years of conversations biographer Sergio Rubin and a fellow journalist held with then-Cardinal Bergoglio.
Syria regime expanding use of banned cluster bombs, report says

Syria regime expanding use of banned cluster bombs, report says

March 16, 2013 - 11:39 AMT  07:39 GMT
Human Rights Watch said that at least 156 cluster bombs were used in 119 locations across Syria in the past six months.
Bolshoi Ballet director may recover sight after acid attack

Bolshoi Ballet director may recover sight after acid attack

March 16, 2013 - 11:34 AMT  07:34 GMT
Ballet dancer Pavel Dmitrichenko is accused of masterminding the attack, in which a masked man threw sulphuric acid in Filin's face.
Kate Beckinsale to headline “Eliza Graves” psychological thriller

Kate Beckinsale to headline “Eliza Graves” psychological thriller

March 16, 2013 - 11:25 AMT  07:25 GMT
The tale is loosely based on one of Edgar Allan Poe’s early works, an 1845 short story titled The System of Doctor Tarr and Professor Fether.
“Game of Thrones” heading for war in Season 3 promo

“Game of Thrones” heading for war in Season 3 promo (video)

 March 16, 2013 - 11:18 AMT  07:18 GMT
Just about two weeks shy of the drama's return, "War" gives a rather concise run-down of who's fighting and why.
International Space Station crew lands in Kazakhstan

International Space Station crew lands in Kazakhstan

March 16, 2013 - 11:12 AMT  07:12 GMT
Russian cosmonaut Roman Romanenko, Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield, and U.S. astronaut Thomas Marshburn remain on board the orbital station.
Candidates Tournament round 1 ends in 4 ties

Candidates Tournament round 1 ends in 4 ties

March 16, 2013 - 11:01 AMT  07:01 GMT
In round 2 of the London-hosted tournament Armenia’s Levon Aronian will face off against Israel’s Boris Gelfand.
Chavez body laid to rest at Caracas military museum

Chavez body laid to rest at Caracas military museum

March 16, 2013 - 10:53 AMT  06:53 GMT
The country's Information Minister, Ernesto Villegas, said the government had dropped plans to embalm Chavez for permanent display.
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