FIFA president Blatter urged to quit over corruption allegations

FIFA president Blatter urged to quit over corruption allegations

June 11, 2014 - 13:24 AMT  09:24 GMT
Greg Dyke, chairman of the English FA, said Sepp Blatter's response to corruption claims over Qatar 2022 was worrying.

"Game of Thrones" author George R.R. Martin joins Twitter

June 11, 2014 - 13:04 AMT  09:04 GMT
HBO's series "Game of Thrones" had become the most anticipated series even before its premiere back in 2011.
Colin Firth’s “Paddington” animated film release date moved

Colin Firth’s “Paddington” animated film release date moved

June 11, 2014 - 13:00 AMT  09:00 GMT
The film features Firth voice of the famous bear from the classic children's book series, which has sold more than 30 million copies.
Brad Pitt war film

Brad Pitt war film "Fury" trailer unleashes online (video)

 June 11, 2014 - 12:30 AMT  08:30 GMT
The film follows a battle-hardened army sergeant named Wardaddy (Pitt) who commands a Sherman tank and her five-man crew on a deadly mission.
Jeff Daniels, Jim Carrey return in “Dumb and Dumber To” trailer premiere

Jeff Daniels, Jim Carrey return in “Dumb and Dumber To” trailer premiere (video)

 June 11, 2014 - 12:20 AMT  08:20 GMT
The trailer showcased what their characters have been up to in the 20 years since the original “Dumb and Dumber.”
65 Armenian families flee Iraq’s Mosul as militants take control of city

65 Armenian families flee Iraq’s Mosul as militants take control of city

June 11, 2014 - 12:02 AMT  08:02 GMT
Besides its symbolic importance as Iraq’s second-largest city- and the historic home of the country’s oil industry -Mosul has crucial strategic significance.
Australia wants greater military technology cooperation with Japan

Australia wants greater military technology cooperation with Japan

June 11, 2014 - 11:19 AMT  07:19 GMT
"We are taking small and determined steps down that path,"Australia's Defense Minister David Johnston said.
Dutch MPs issue questions to govt. over anti-genocide rally

Dutch MPs issue questions to govt. over anti-genocide rally

June 11, 2014 - 10:54 AMT  06:54 GMT
With regard to the manner of organizing the rally, the Ministers are asked if they are aware that the rally is orchestrated from Turkey.
Hamas No. 2 leader says hopes to move base to Gaza

Hamas No. 2 leader says hopes to move base to Gaza

June 11, 2014 - 09:21 AMT  05:21 GMT
"There are problems, (but) it's not a crisis. The reconciliation is ahead of us and the split is behind us," Abu Marzouk said.
WB lowers economic growth forecast in developing world

WB lowers economic growth forecast in developing world

June 11, 2014 - 09:06 AMT  05:06 GMT
The World Bank has revised down its forecast for economic growth in the developing world this year - from 5.3% down to 4.8%.
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