Eddie Redmayne officially lands “Fantastic Beasts” lead role

Eddie Redmayne officially lands “Fantastic Beasts” lead role

June 2, 2015 - 09:53 AMT  05:53 GMT
The British actor won numerous accolades including an Academy Award for his performance as Stephen Hawking in "The Theory of Everything".
Dwayne Johnson to topline “Big Trouble in Little China” remake

Dwayne Johnson to topline “Big Trouble in Little China” remake

June 2, 2015 - 09:44 AMT  05:44 GMT
Johnson will play Jack Burton, an all-American trucker who gets dragged into a centuries-old mystical battle in San Francisco’s Chinatown.
Canadian court orders 3 tobacco firms to pay largest fine in country's history

Canadian court orders 3 tobacco firms to pay largest fine in country's history

June 2, 2015 - 09:43 AMT  05:43 GMT
The plaintiffs were Quebec smokers who said the firms failed to warn them of health risks associated with smoking.
“Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 2” poster teases President Snow’s fate

“Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 2” poster teases President Snow’s fate

June 2, 2015 - 09:38 AMT  05:38 GMT
Philip Seymour Hoffman reprises his role as Plutarch Heavensbee, marking his final appearance in a movie.
IMF, ECB heads unexpectedly join talks on Greece's debt crisis

IMF, ECB heads unexpectedly join talks on Greece's debt crisis

June 2, 2015 - 09:21 AMT  05:21 GMT
Greek PM warned that Europe was at a crossroads, and could choose between a strategy of greater integration or one of division.
U.S. says Kerry’s broken leg won’t hinder Iran nuke talks

U.S. says Kerry’s broken leg won’t hinder Iran nuke talks

June 2, 2015 - 08:46 AMT  04:46 GMT
"Secretary Kerry's main focus for the month of June remains squarely on the Iran negotiations," Marie Harf said.
Genocide Memorial groundbreaking ceremony in Las Vegas

Genocide Memorial groundbreaking ceremony in Las Vegas

June 2, 2015 - 08:38 AMT  04:38 GMT
The $200,000 is anticipated to cover all groundbreaking, inauguration, maintenance expenses as well as funds to publish a book.
Hundreds missing as cruise ship carrying over 450 capsizes in China

Hundreds missing as cruise ship carrying over 450 capsizes in China

June 2, 2015 - 08:19 AMT  04:19 GMT
Most of those on board were tourists aged around 50 to 80 on a tour organized by Shanghai company Xiehe Travel.
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