Taganka Theater founder, Russian actor Yuri Lyubimov dies at 97

Taganka Theater founder, Russian actor Yuri Lyubimov dies at 97

October 6, 2014 - 12:38 AMT  08:38 GMT
Among those he brought to his new theater was Vladimir Vysotsky who became one of the cultural icons of the Soviet period.

"Penny Dreadful" hit horror series unveils Season 2 trailer (video)

 October 6, 2014 - 12:28 AMT  08:28 GMT
"Penny Dreadful" will feature Helen McCrory's Madame Kali, who recurred in season 1, as "a great antagonist."
Uruguayan drama “Moonless Night” wins Zurich Fest best int’l film award

Uruguayan drama “Moonless Night” wins Zurich Fest best int’l film award

October 6, 2014 - 12:20 AMT  08:20 GMT
The prize for best international documentary went to “Toto and His Sisters” from Romanian director Alexander Nanau.
New NATO chief says alliance can deploy forces wherever it wants

New NATO chief says alliance can deploy forces wherever it wants

October 6, 2014 - 11:56 AMT  07:56 GMT
“These capabilities already exist. We have them, and we can deploy them in individual regions,” Jens Stoltenberg said in Poland.
Suicide bomber attack kills 5 in Chechen capital

Suicide bomber attack kills 5 in Chechen capital

October 6, 2014 - 11:40 AMT  07:40 GMT
An interior ministry statement said police were searching a "suspicious" young man when he detonated a device.
French-Armenian gymnast Arthur Magakian dies aged 89

French-Armenian gymnast Arthur Magakian dies aged 89

October 6, 2014 - 11:08 AMT  07:08 GMT
Magakian’s career was rewarded with the Legion of Honor, the National Order of Merit and the Gold Medal of Youth and Sports.
Egypt arrests 4 men suspected of recruiting fighters for IS

Egypt arrests 4 men suspected of recruiting fighters for IS

October 6, 2014 - 10:10 AMT  06:10 GMT
Many Egyptians have traveled to Syria to join various rebel groups — including al Qaeda and extremist factions such as IS.
Search for missing Malaysian plane enters new phase

Search for missing Malaysian plane enters new phase

October 6, 2014 - 09:54 AMT  05:54 GMT
The Phoenix will be joined later this month by two ships sent by Dutch contractor Fugro. The operation could last at least a year.
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