“Crazy Heart” scribe to rewrite, helm “36th Precinct” French hit thriller

“Crazy Heart” scribe to rewrite, helm “36th Precinct” French hit thriller

May 6, 2013 - 16:53 AMT  12:53 GMT
That pic starred Gerard Depardieu and centered on rival Paris cops who blur the lines between the police and the criminals.
Former Italian Prime Minister Giulio Andreotti dies at 94

Former Italian Prime Minister Giulio Andreotti dies at 94

May 6, 2013 - 16:49 AMT  12:49 GMT
Andreotti, a leading member of the defunct Christian Democrat party was a lawmaker in every Italian parliament since 1945.
Russia’s new Angara carrier rocket launch delayed

Russia’s new Angara carrier rocket launch delayed

May 6, 2013 - 16:46 AMT  12:46 GMT
Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said the ministry will closely watch the development of the new rocket as a high priority project.
“In the Mood for Love” helmer awarded top French cultural honor

“In the Mood for Love” helmer awarded top French cultural honor

May 6, 2013 - 16:33 AMT  12:33 GMT
The award was the latest in a long line of awards Wong has secured in France ever since he made his debut on the film-festival circuit.
ICRC calls for evacuation of dead, wounded from Syria

ICRC calls for evacuation of dead, wounded from Syria

May 6, 2013 - 16:32 AMT  12:32 GMT
“We ... call on the conflict parties to spare civilians and permit them to be withdrawn to safety,” Magne Barth said.
Bomb blast kills 14 at election campaign rally  in Pakistan

Bomb blast kills 14 at election campaign rally in Pakistan

May 6, 2013 - 16:23 AMT  12:23 GMT
The Jamiat-e-Ulema Islam party is considered supportive of the Afghan Taliban's fight against the United States and its allies.
Orinats Yerkir congratulates political forces on election victory

Orinats Yerkir congratulates political forces on election victory

May 6, 2013 - 16:09 AMT  12:09 GMT
Orinats Yerkir issued a statement congratulating the three political forces on the victory in Yerevan city council election.
Cezanne, Picasso, Modigliani works expected to shine in NY auctions

Cezanne, Picasso, Modigliani works expected to shine in NY auctions

May 6, 2013 - 16:01 AMT  12:01 GMT
Last year, Sotheby’s Modern and Impressionist auction notched up a record-setting $ 119.9 mln sale of a version of Edvard Munch’s “The Scream.”
Amazon offers paid-for Android apps in China

Amazon offers paid-for Android apps in China

May 6, 2013 - 16:00 AMT  12:00 GMT
Google's Chinese store for its mobile operating system - the most popular globally - only offers free apps.
Benjamin Bratt to replace Al Pacino as “Despicable Me 2” villain

Benjamin Bratt to replace Al Pacino as “Despicable Me 2” villain

May 6, 2013 - 15:51 AMT  11:51 GMT
“Despicable Me 2” is the fourth film from Illumination Entertainment and the sequel to its 2010 hit “Despicable Me.”
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