“Our Little Sister” scores record noms for Japanese Academy Awards

“Our Little Sister” scores record noms for Japanese Academy Awards

January 19, 2016 - 17:28 AMT  13:28 GMT
Japan’s contender for the foreign-language Oscar, Masaharu Take’s boxing drama “100 Yen Love,” was nominated for five prizes.
Berlin Film Fest’s Forum section puts spotlight on Arab countries

Berlin Film Fest’s Forum section puts spotlight on Arab countries

January 19, 2016 - 17:22 AMT  13:22 GMT
Many of the films are from young directors from the region, but they explore both the past and present of their home countries.
OSCE calls for transparency to identify Hrant Dink’s murderer

OSCE calls for transparency to identify Hrant Dink’s murderer

January 19, 2016 - 17:07 AMT  13:07 GMT
“I remain hopeful that recent developments in the trial will help bring the masterminds behind the murder to justice,” Mijatović said.
Russian snipers start tactical, fire training at Armenia military base

Russian snipers start tactical, fire training at Armenia military base

January 19, 2016 - 16:57 AMT  12:57 GMT
The training will be held at an altitude of over 1.6 kilometers above sea level in an ambient temperature of up to -20 degrees Celsius.
HTC “in line to make Nexus 5X and 6P handsets”

HTC “in line to make Nexus 5X and 6P handsets”

January 19, 2016 - 16:47 AMT  12:47 GMT
HTC has prior experience as a Nexus maker, handling the original Nexus One and the Nexus 9 tablet.
AFP to open bureau in North Korean capital in 2016

AFP to open bureau in North Korean capital in 2016

January 19, 2016 - 16:42 AMT  12:42 GMT
AFP’s Pyongyang bureau, which will produce photo, video and also text news, will be operational by the middle of 2016.
LG G5 leak suggests fingerprint scanner, redesign

LG G5 leak suggests fingerprint scanner, redesign

January 19, 2016 - 16:37 AMT  12:37 GMT
Measuring in at 149.4 x 73.9 x 8.2mm, the phone is set to be thinner, taller and wider than the current-gen LG G4.
Black Sabbath announce new album available only on their final tour

Black Sabbath announce new album available only on their final tour

January 19, 2016 - 16:29 AMT  12:29 GMT
Meanwhile, the band will be back in the UK to headline Download Festival 2016, alongside Iron Maiden and Rammstein.
Norwegian singer-songwriter Aurora unveils “Conqueror”

Norwegian singer-songwriter Aurora unveils “Conqueror” (video)

 January 19, 2016 - 16:21 AMT  12:21 GMT
“Conqueror” is taken from Aurora's forthcoming album, All My Demons Greeting Me As A Friend, which is set for release in March.
Germany acknowledges Iran’s key role in stabilizing Middle East

Germany acknowledges Iran’s key role in stabilizing Middle East

January 19, 2016 - 16:07 AMT  12:07 GMT
"In a first step, a lot would be achieved if both sides brought the current situation under control, talked to each other," Steinmeier said
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