The Guardian, Washington Post win Pulitzer prize for NSA reporting

The Guardian, Washington Post win Pulitzer prize for NSA reporting

April 15, 2014 - 07:57 AMT  03:57 GMT
The award comes 10 months after the Guardian published the first report based on the leaks from Edward Snowden.
EU, U.S. warn of further Russia sanctions as Ukraine unrest continues

EU, U.S. warn of further Russia sanctions as Ukraine unrest continues

April 15, 2014 - 07:42 AMT  03:42 GMT
The U.S. signed a $1bn loan guarantee agreement for Ukraine after a meeting between U.S. Treasury Secretary and his Ukrainian counterpart.
Syrian army recaptures Christian town near Lebanese border

Syrian army recaptures Christian town near Lebanese border

April 15, 2014 - 07:26 AMT  03:26 GMT
President Assad, who appeared on the verge of defeat last year, said that the conflict was at a "turning point" in his favor.
Turkish media accuse Hizmet group of backing Genocide resolution

Turkish media accuse Hizmet group of backing Genocide resolution

April 14, 2014 - 19:44 AMT  15:44 GMT
Pro-government Sabah daily claimed that the “parallel structure” has funded U.S. Senator Menendez's election campaign.
U.S. envoy, Turkey's AKP rep. discuss Armenian Genocide resolution

U.S. envoy, Turkey's AKP rep. discuss Armenian Genocide resolution

April 14, 2014 - 19:16 AMT  15:16 GMT
With a vote of 12 to 5, the U.S. Senate Committee voted to condemn and commemorate the Armenian Genocide.
French auteur Rebecca Zlotowski to preside Cannes Critics’ Week jury

French auteur Rebecca Zlotowski to preside Cannes Critics’ Week jury

April 14, 2014 - 18:57 AMT  14:57 GMT
Zlotowski's “Dear Prudence” won the Louis Delluc Prize for best first film and earned its leading actress Lea Seydoux a Cesar nom for newcomer.
Ben Affleck in David Fincher's “Gone Girl” teaser

Ben Affleck in David Fincher's “Gone Girl” teaser (video)

 April 14, 2014 - 18:36 AMT  14:36 GMT
Ben Affleck stars as Nick Dunne, who comes under suspicion when his wife (Rosamund Pike) disappears.

"Avatar" sequels scripts almost complete, James Cameron says

April 14, 2014 - 18:12 AMT  14:12 GMT
"Avatar 2" is due December 2016, "Avatar 3" is scheduled for December 2017, and "Avatar 4" is planned for 2018.
Wong Kar Wai's

Wong Kar Wai's "Grandmaster" sweeps Hong Kong Film Awards

April 14, 2014 - 17:57 AMT  13:57 GMT
Best new director went to Adam Wong for The Way We Dance, which also featured the work of best new performer Babyjohn Choi.
Political forces, MPs respond to new PM's appointment

Political forces, MPs respond to new PM's appointment

April 14, 2014 - 17:36 AMT  13:36 GMT
"Abrahamyan's appointment came as a compromise, with his candidacy acceptable for the main political forces in Armenia," Arzumanyan said.
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