Elizabeth Olsen to star as Scarlet Witch in “Avengers: Age of Ultron”

Elizabeth Olsen to star as Scarlet Witch in “Avengers: Age of Ultron”

August 23, 2013 - 10:44 AMT  06:44 GMT
Olsen next stars opposite Josh Brolin in Spike Lee's "Oldboy" remake, as well as the Sundance movie "Kill Your Darlings."
Two Russian cosmonauts complete 6-hour spacewalk

Two Russian cosmonauts complete 6-hour spacewalk

August 23, 2013 - 10:38 AMT  06:38 GMT
The spacewalk was the 173rd in support of assembly and maintenance performed on the $100 billion orbiting laboratory, built by 15 countries.
Mass grave found near Mexico City

Mass grave found near Mexico City

August 23, 2013 - 10:28 AMT  06:28 GMT
At least seven corpses had been recovered from the grave in Tlalmanalco, Mexico City prosecutor Rodolfo Rios said.
Huge wildfire near Yosemite National Park forces tourist to flee

Huge wildfire near Yosemite National Park forces tourist to flee

August 23, 2013 - 10:09 AMT  06:09 GMT
More than 1,300 firefighters have been tackling the blaze in difficult terrain but have contained only 2% of it.
UN chief renews push for Syria to allow chemical attack probe

UN chief renews push for Syria to allow chemical attack probe

August 23, 2013 - 10:05 AMT  06:05 GMT
Syria's government has offered no public response to UN calls for its team to inspect the site of the attack.
Ben Stiller revisiting

Ben Stiller revisiting "Reality Bites" cult film for NBC

August 23, 2013 - 10:02 AMT  06:02 GMT
The pilot will follow about recent college graduate Lelaina Pierce (originally played by Winona Ryder) as she begins her professional life.
Ben Affleck to star as Batman in “Superman” sequel

Ben Affleck to star as Batman in “Superman” sequel

August 23, 2013 - 09:54 AMT  05:54 GMT
The will reunite Man of Steel stars Amy Adams (Lois Lane), Laurence Fishburne (Perry White) and Diane Lane (Martha Kent).
Russian, Chinese PMs agree on mutual flood assistance

Russian, Chinese PMs agree on mutual flood assistance

August 23, 2013 - 09:49 AMT  05:49 GMT
In Russia, some 30,000 people have been affected by floods in three regions in the country’s Far East - the Amur Region.
German MPs demand tighter neo-Nazi surveillance after ethnic Turk deaths

German MPs demand tighter neo-Nazi surveillance after ethnic Turk deaths

August 23, 2013 - 09:44 AMT  05:44 GMT
The MPs in a cross-party special committee made 47 recommendations, highlighting lessons to be learnt from the blunders.
France warns of ‘force’ over Syria if use of chemical agents proven

France warns of ‘force’ over Syria if use of chemical agents proven

August 23, 2013 - 09:22 AMT  05:22 GMT
Laurent Fabius spoke a day after the UN Security Council called for "a thorough, impartial and prompt investigation."
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