Turkey's “Song of My Mother” wins top award at Sarajevo Film Fest

Turkey's “Song of My Mother” wins top award at Sarajevo Film Fest

August 25, 2014 - 13:09 AMT  09:09 GMT
The jury said it appreciated “the courageous simplicity, the choice to show the daily life in a manner that makes us understand and love the characters.”
Oscar winner Matthew McConaughey to topline “Gold,” “The Stand”

Oscar winner Matthew McConaughey to topline “Gold,” “The Stand”

August 25, 2014 - 12:58 AMT  08:58 GMT
Stephen King's “The Stand” was previously adapted in 1994 as an ABC miniseries starring Gary Sinise as Redman and Jamie Sheridan as Flagg.

"Action Comics" No. 1 fetches record $3.2 million at an eBay auction

August 25, 2014 - 12:44 AMT  08:44 GMT
The comic book, which reportedly is in pristine condition despite its 76 years of age, marks the first appearance of Superman in 1938.
Islamic State fighters seize key Syrian government airbase

Islamic State fighters seize key Syrian government airbase

August 25, 2014 - 12:36 AMT  08:36 GMT
In a separate incident, Syrian government forces killed 32 rebels in an ambush in Deraa in southern Syria, activists said.
Luc Besson's “Lucy” crosses $200 million at worldwide box office

Luc Besson's “Lucy” crosses $200 million at worldwide box office

August 25, 2014 - 12:36 AMT  08:36 GMT
The movie, starring Scarlett Johansson, opened in a raft of new markets, including a $5.2 million, No. 1 launch in the U.K. and Ireland.
FM to attend Erdogan’s inauguration, pose questions on Genocide

FM to attend Erdogan’s inauguration, pose questions on Genocide

August 25, 2014 - 12:15 AMT  08:15 GMT
Nalbandian will ask Erdogan whether he plans to visit Tsitsernakaberd Genocide Memorial in Yerevan on the centenary of the tragedy.
France's Prime Minister presents resignation of his government

France's Prime Minister presents resignation of his government

August 25, 2014 - 12:13 AMT  08:13 GMT
The statement said a new government will be formed in line with the "direction he (the president) has defined for our country."
Sony PlayStation network hit by cyberattack

Sony PlayStation network hit by cyberattack

August 25, 2014 - 11:45 AMT  07:45 GMT
Sony's 52 million strong PlayStation network has been hit by hacking attacks before, including a security breach in 2011.
Libya's Islamist militias consolidate hold on Tripoli

Libya's Islamist militias consolidate hold on Tripoli

August 25, 2014 - 11:30 AMT  07:30 GMT
The fight largely destroyed the airport and scarred the capital, prompting diplomats, foreign nationals and thousands of Libyans to flee.
Magnitude 6.0 quake hits California, injuries reported

Magnitude 6.0 quake hits California, injuries reported

August 25, 2014 - 11:14 AMT  07:14 GMT
At least 87 people have been taken to hospital in the Napa area, a renowned wine-producing region and tourist area.
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