French PM says threat of militant attacks remains 'particularly high'

French PM says threat of militant attacks remains 'particularly high'

February 16, 2015 - 11:49 AMT  07:49 GMT
"We will prolong these measures as long as necessary, as long as the threat remains so high," Manuel Valls told RTL radio.
Willem Dafoe joins Matt Damon in ancient-China action-flick “Great Wall”

Willem Dafoe joins Matt Damon in ancient-China action-flick “Great Wall”

February 16, 2015 - 11:05 AMT  07:05 GMT
Chinese director Zhang Yimou’s film, follows an elite force making a last stand for humanity on the world’s most iconic structure.
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Wes Anderson’s "The Grand Budapest Hotel" wins WGA award

February 16, 2015 - 10:57 AMT  06:57 GMT
"The Imitation Game" scribe Graham Moore won the best adapted screenplay for adapting Alan Turing's life story based on Andrew Hodges' book.
Iran’s Jafar Panahi drama “Taxi” wins Golden Bear at Berlin Film Fest

Iran’s Jafar Panahi drama “Taxi” wins Golden Bear at Berlin Film Fest

February 16, 2015 - 10:48 AMT  06:48 GMT
In the film, a yellow cab drives through Tehran, while its diverse passengers candidly express their views in interviews conducted by the driver.

"Fifty Shades of Grey" tops U.S. box office with $81.7 million

February 16, 2015 - 10:39 AMT  06:39 GMT
Internationally, the Sam Taylor-Johnson-directed movie is estimated to rake in $158 million from 9,637 locations in 58 territories.
Italian coastguard rescues over 2,000 migrants in major operation

Italian coastguard rescues over 2,000 migrants in major operation

February 16, 2015 - 10:05 AMT  06:05 GMT
During the rescue, search teams were threatened by Kalashnikov-wielding men who approached in a speedboat from Libya.
Richest candyman on planet Michele Ferrero dies at 89

Richest candyman on planet Michele Ferrero dies at 89

February 16, 2015 - 09:56 AMT  05:56 GMT
The company soon became known for its distinctive products, like the namesake confections wrapped in gold foil.
Iran’s former first vice president gets 5-year prison term for corruption

Iran’s former first vice president gets 5-year prison term for corruption

February 16, 2015 - 09:45 AMT  05:45 GMT
A local court had initially sentenced Rahimi to 15 years but the supreme court reduced the term to five years and three months.
Banks worldwide attacked in ‘unprecedented cyber robbery’: report

Banks worldwide attacked in ‘unprecedented cyber robbery’: report

February 16, 2015 - 09:38 AMT  05:38 GMT
"These attacks again underline the fact that criminals will exploit any vulnerability in any system," said Sanjay Virmani.
IS militants behead 21 Egyptian Christians in Libya

IS militants behead 21 Egyptian Christians in Libya

February 16, 2015 - 09:20 AMT  05:20 GMT
The footage showing the deaths of the Egyptians appeared on the Twitter feed of a website that supports Islamic State.
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