Qatar's leader to meet ruling family members for transition talks

Qatar's leader to meet ruling family members for transition talks

June 24, 2013 - 12:24 AMT  08:24 GMT
Such a transition by the 61-year-old emir, Sheik Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, would be highly unusual among the Gulf Arab autocracies.
Anne Rice bestseller “Christ The Lord” to be adapted into film

Anne Rice bestseller “Christ The Lord” to be adapted into film

June 24, 2013 - 11:53 AMT  07:53 GMT
“Christ The Lord” centers on the formative years of Jesus Christ with script by Betsy and Cyrus Nowrasteh.
Israeli ex-FM calls for ‘thorough cleaning’ in Gaza

Israeli ex-FM calls for ‘thorough cleaning’ in Gaza

June 24, 2013 - 11:34 AMT  07:34 GMT
When asked if his position was supported by the Prime Minister and Defense Minister, Lieberman said he did not know.
Rolling Stone magazine to name Lady GaGa Woman of the Year – report

Rolling Stone magazine to name Lady GaGa Woman of the Year – report

June 24, 2013 - 11:29 AMT  07:29 GMT
The outlandish singer/songwriter who just wrapped up her world tour is working on a collaborative jazz album with Tony Bennett.
OSCE PA session in Istanbul to focus on basic human rights

OSCE PA session in Istanbul to focus on basic human rights

June 24, 2013 - 11:23 AMT  07:23 GMT
"This resolution allows our members to take a clear stand for fundamental freedoms in the digital age," Isabel Santos said.
Liverpool inks £20 mln transfer deal for Henrikh Mkhitaryan - report

Liverpool inks £20 mln transfer deal for Henrikh Mkhitaryan - report

June 24, 2013 - 11:17 AMT  07:17 GMT
According to earlier reports, Liverpool's bid to land Mkhitaryan has been derailed by troubling questions over his ownership.
Georgian lawmaker announces plan to impeach Saakashvili

Georgian lawmaker announces plan to impeach Saakashvili

June 24, 2013 - 11:10 AMT  07:10 GMT
“I think the reasons for the parliament to start the president’s impeachment procedure are more than sufficient,” Jorjoliani said.
Tony-winner Mark Rylance joins Sean Penn, Javier Bardem in “The Gunman”

Tony-winner Mark Rylance joins Sean Penn, Javier Bardem in “The Gunman”

June 24, 2013 - 11:02 AMT  07:02 GMT
Rylance is a stage and screen actor who won a Tony in 2008 for “Boeing Boeing” and again in 2011 for “Jerusalem.”
New deadly virus reported in Middle East

New deadly virus reported in Middle East

June 24, 2013 - 11:00 AMT  07:00 GMT
“We also recommend to people that while they are in Saudi Arabia they follow hygiene guidelines,” Khalid Pervez says.
Felicity Jones to join “Theory Of Everything” Stephen Hawking pic

Felicity Jones to join “Theory Of Everything” Stephen Hawking pic

June 24, 2013 - 10:41 AMT  06:41 GMT
The film is to be directed by James Marsh, who won the Best Documentary Oscar for “Man On Wire.”
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