“Toni Erdmann” wins Cannes Fipresci Competition award

“Toni Erdmann” wins Cannes Fipresci Competition award

May 23, 2016 - 12:12 AMT  08:12 GMT
Xavier Dolan’s Competition contender, “It’s Only the End of the World,” about a terminally ill gay man, won Cannes’ Ecumenical Award.
3 Armenians wounded in purported IS attack in Syria’s al-Qamishli

3 Armenians wounded in purported IS attack in Syria’s al-Qamishli

May 23, 2016 - 12:11 AMT  08:11 GMT
At least three were killed and dozens more wounded in an attack suspected to have been carried out by IS in al-Qamishli.
“Fear the Walking Dead” unveils August return promo

“Fear the Walking Dead” unveils August return promo (video)

 May 23, 2016 - 11:47 AMT  07:47 GMT
A promo for the new episode highlights Nick, who abandons his mother Madison and the rest of the group to go on a solo quest.
Obama hails Taliban chief’s death as

Obama hails Taliban chief’s death as "important milestone"

May 23, 2016 - 11:45 AMT  07:45 GMT
"We have removed the leader of an organisation that has continued to plot against and unleash attacks on American forces,” he said.
Boko Haram “ready to trade off Chibok girls to escape prosecution”

Boko Haram “ready to trade off Chibok girls to escape prosecution”

May 23, 2016 - 11:31 AMT  07:31 GMT
“We want to surrender because things are getting worse,” said Amir Muhammad Abdullahi, who is reportedly Boko Haram’s second in command.

"The Angry Birds Movie" nests atop box office with $39M debut

May 23, 2016 - 11:27 AMT  07:27 GMT
The animated movie based on the hit video game series dethroned "Captain America: Civil War".
DW: Bundestag recognition of Armenian Genocide is imminent

DW: Bundestag recognition of Armenian Genocide is imminent

May 23, 2016 - 11:15 AMT  07:15 GMT
The majority of foreign policy specialists from the relevant parties have given a clear signal that they will support the resolution, the article says.
“Happiest Day in the Life of Olli Maki” wins Cannes Un Certain Regard award

“Happiest Day in the Life of Olli Maki” wins Cannes Un Certain Regard award

May 23, 2016 - 10:57 AMT  06:57 GMT
The film centers on a boxer who has a chance to win the featherweight world championship, but is distracted by his love for a young woman.
Situation on Armenia-Azerbaijan border unchanged overnight

Situation on Armenia-Azerbaijan border unchanged overnight

May 23, 2016 - 10:49 AMT  06:49 GMT
The Azerbaijani side opened random fire towards Armenian forces, the latter, however, still controlling the situation on the border.
Ken Loach’s “I, Daniel Blake” wins Palme d’Or at Cannes Film Festival

Ken Loach’s “I, Daniel Blake” wins Palme d’Or at Cannes Film Festival

May 23, 2016 - 10:48 AMT  06:48 GMT
It marks the veteran British director’s second Palme. His first came for “The Wind That Shakes the Barley” a decade ago.
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