Syrian army liberates Armenian village in Latakia province

Syrian army liberates Armenian village in Latakia province

January 22, 2016 - 12:37 AMT  08:37 GMT
The Syrian government troops have liberated several villages in Latakia province, including the Armenian-populated village of Ghnemiye.
Roadside Attractions, Amazon nab “Love and Friendship” comedy

Roadside Attractions, Amazon nab “Love and Friendship” comedy

January 22, 2016 - 12:24 AMT  08:24 GMT
The comedy of manners reunites Whit Stillman with “Last Days of Disco” stars Kate Beckinsale and Chloe Sevigny.
Thomas Vinterberg to direct “Kursk” submarine disaster movie

Thomas Vinterberg to direct “Kursk” submarine disaster movie

January 22, 2016 - 12:14 AMT  08:14 GMT
The Kursk sunk during a Russian naval exercise in the Barents Sea after explosions within the submarine.
VivaCell-MTS helps reconstruct houses of rural community residents

VivaCell-MTS helps reconstruct houses of rural community residents

January 22, 2016 - 12:11 AMT  08:11 GMT
“We strive to lend a helping hand, support families facing hard times, sending a message to others not to be indifferent,” Ralph Yirikian said.
Google pays Apple $1bn to keep search engine available for iOS

Google pays Apple $1bn to keep search engine available for iOS

January 22, 2016 - 12:05 AMT  08:05 GMT
Additionally, Apple reportedly saw a 34 percent cut of the revenue Google generates via iOS devices “at one point”.
J.C. Chandor to develop “The Robber” Berlinale thriller remake

J.C. Chandor to develop “The Robber” Berlinale thriller remake

January 22, 2016 - 12:00 AMT  08:00 GMT
“Der Räuber,” released in 2010, was directed by Benjamin Heisenberg, who wrote it alongside Martin Prinz.
Obama pledges

Obama pledges "substantial support" to Germany’s refugee efforts

January 22, 2016 - 11:48 AMT  07:48 GMT
EU leaders have pledged 3 billion euros ($3.3 billion) to Turkey to help care for Syrian refugees, but Italy has blocked this funding.
French FM calls for new push to fight global warming

French FM calls for new push to fight global warming

January 22, 2016 - 11:39 AMT  07:39 GMT
Laurent Fabius, who steered December’s UN talks, wants heads of state to ratify the accord at a meeting in April in NY.
James Cameron's

James Cameron's "Avatar 2" to arrive later than expected

January 22, 2016 - 11:33 AMT  07:33 GMT
Sam Worthington and Zoe Saldana will reprise their roles as Jake Sully and Neytiri. Sigourney Weaver is also set to return.
“Mummy” reboot delayed, Tom Cruise confirmed as new male lead

“Mummy” reboot delayed, Tom Cruise confirmed as new male lead

January 22, 2016 - 11:21 AMT  07:21 GMT
"The Mummy" is one of the many remakes planned by Universal as an effort to create an interconnected universe for their classic monsters.
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