Oscar winner Giuseppe Tornatore to helm feature film for Alibaba Pictures

Oscar winner Giuseppe Tornatore to helm feature film for Alibaba Pictures

April 18, 2016 - 12:58 AMT  08:58 GMT
Tornatore's most recent film, “Correspondence,” starring Jeremy Irons and Olga Kurylenko, was released in January.
Ethiopia attack death toll stands at 208; 100 children missing

Ethiopia attack death toll stands at 208; 100 children missing

April 18, 2016 - 12:53 AMT  08:53 GMT
The attack happened in the Horn of Africa nation's Gambela region whichhosts more than 284,000 South Sudanese refugees.
Nigeria eyes more arrests as Boko Haram splinter group leader held

Nigeria eyes more arrests as Boko Haram splinter group leader held

April 18, 2016 - 12:36 AMT  08:36 GMT
"The arrest of Khalid al-Barnawi will have a profound effect on counter-terrorism operations in Nigeria and beyond," a security source said.
Armenia weightlifters bring 18 medals home from European Championships

Armenia weightlifters bring 18 medals home from European Championships

April 18, 2016 - 12:23 AMT  08:23 GMT
At the Norway-hosted competition, the team gained 8 gold, 7 silver and 3 bronze medals overall, outpacing Turkey and Ukraine.
Guns N' Roses' Axl Rose named as new AC/DC frontman

Guns N' Roses' Axl Rose named as new AC/DC frontman

April 18, 2016 - 12:21 AMT  08:21 GMT
The rocker was announced as the Australian band's frontman to replace Brian Johnson who couldn't tour because he's suffering from hearing loss.
Beyonce teases mysterious project on HBO

Beyonce teases mysterious project on HBO (video)

 April 18, 2016 - 12:14 AMT  08:14 GMT
Beyonce is scheduled to kick off her latest world tour on April 27 in Miami. She will travel across North America until June 14.
Apple leak reveals “all glass” new iPhone with AMOLED screen

Apple leak reveals “all glass” new iPhone with AMOLED screen

April 18, 2016 - 11:59 AMT  07:59 GMT
The new glass phone will feature an AMOLED screen, which will be thinner and lighter to compensate for the slight weight increase.
Oscar winner Meryl Streep reveals role she didn’t get right

Oscar winner Meryl Streep reveals role she didn’t get right

April 18, 2016 - 11:54 AMT  07:54 GMT
“I didn’t feel I was living it,” Streep added. “You always want to do something better after the fact.”
Netanyahu says Golan Heights will “forever stay in Israeli hands”

Netanyahu says Golan Heights will “forever stay in Israeli hands”

April 18, 2016 - 11:39 AMT  07:39 GMT
"It's time that the int'l community recognizes that the Golan will forever remain under Israeli sovereignty," Netanyahu said.
Jennifer Lawrence narrates “Beautiful Planet” to back space exploration

Jennifer Lawrence narrates “Beautiful Planet” to back space exploration

April 18, 2016 - 11:35 AMT  07:35 GMT
The documentary was shot digitally and features footage from the International Space Station.
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