"The White Storm" crime thriller opens Hong Kong Asian Film Fest

October 28, 2013 - 13:17 AMT  09:17 GMT
The film festival will close with South Korean director Bong Joon-ho's "Snowpiercer," starring Tilda Swinton and Chris Evans.
Majority of Turks object to sharing personal info with state: survey

Majority of Turks object to sharing personal info with state: survey

October 28, 2013 - 13:03 AMT  09:03 GMT
MetroPOLL also asked respondents whether people are subjected to discrimination in Turkey based on their religion, sect or ethnicity.
Prime Minister comments on slowing economy in 2013

Prime Minister comments on slowing economy in 2013

October 28, 2013 - 13:02 AMT  09:02 GMT
As the Prime Ministry noted, CBA’s increase of refinancing rate by 0,5 pct to reach 8,5% curbed the country's economic progress.
Paper: NSA tracked over 60 million calls in Spain

Paper: NSA tracked over 60 million calls in Spain

October 28, 2013 - 12:44 AMT  08:44 GMT
El Mundo said the telephone monitoring did not appear to track the content of calls but their duration and where they took place.
Oil hovers above $97 ahead of economic reports, Fed meeting

Oil hovers above $97 ahead of economic reports, Fed meeting

October 28, 2013 - 12:32 AMT  08:32 GMT
U.S. data releases this week include September industrial production, retail sales, inflation and consumer confidence.
2 in 5 children use mobile media before they can speak: report

2 in 5 children use mobile media before they can speak: report

October 28, 2013 - 12:20 AMT  08:20 GMT
The study found that mobile-device use among very young children is growing rapidly, especially compared to other mediums.

"Bad Grandpa" comedy dethrones "Gravity" sci-fi at U.S. box office

October 28, 2013 - 12:13 AMT  08:13 GMT
The Johnny Knoxville hidden camera comedy film debuted at number one with $32m, while "Gravity" slipped to 2nd place with $20.3m.
Syria hands in chemical weapons destruction plan

Syria hands in chemical weapons destruction plan

October 28, 2013 - 11:49 AMT  07:49 GMT
Casualty figures vary for the chemical weapons attack on the Ghouta agricultural belt around Syria's capital, Damascus, on August 21.

"Despicable Me 2" comedy shatters records, passes $900 mln worldwide

October 28, 2013 - 11:22 AMT  07:22 GMT
In the film, former super-villain Gru is recruited by the Anti-Villain League to help deal with a powerful new super criminal.

"Hunger Games: Catching Fire" unveils final trailer (video)

 October 28, 2013 - 10:56 AMT  06:56 GMT
Katniss and Peeta become targets of the Capitol after their victory in the Hunger Games sparks a rebellion in the Districts of Panem.
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