Rooney Mara to join Joaquin Phoenix in Gus Van Sant drama

Rooney Mara to join Joaquin Phoenix in Gus Van Sant drama

December 17, 2016 - 14:38 AMT  10:38 GMT
Long-in-development biopic “Don’t Worry, He Won’t Get Far on Foot” focuses on quadriplegic cartoonist John Callahan.
FIFA chief Infantino wants video referees at 2018 World Cup

FIFA chief Infantino wants video referees at 2018 World Cup

December 17, 2016 - 14:20 AMT  10:20 GMT
Colombia’s Atletico Nacional slammed the new video assistant referee (VAR) technology being trialled at the Club World Cup in Japan.
Exclusive clip for Martin Scorsese drama “Silence” unveiled

Exclusive clip for Martin Scorsese drama “Silence” unveiled (video)

 December 17, 2016 - 14:15 AMT  10:15 GMT
In the clip, Liam Neeson and Andrew Garfield engage in a frank exchange of views on prayer and suffering.
Gunmen shoot dead five female airport workers in Afghanistan

Gunmen shoot dead five female airport workers in Afghanistan

December 17, 2016 - 14:12 AMT  10:12 GMT
No one immediately claimed responsibility, but females who work outside their homes have long been at risk of attack from Taliban militants.
HBO shares new promo for

HBO shares new promo for "Girls" hit series final season (video)

 December 17, 2016 - 13:51 AMT  09:51 GMT
The sixth and final season of "Girls" will premiere on Sunday, February 12, 2017 at 10 P.M. on HBO.
London Chess Classic Round 7: Aronian draws with Anand

London Chess Classic Round 7: Aronian draws with Anand

December 17, 2016 - 13:50 AMT  09:50 GMT
Levon Aronian of Armenia drew with former world champion Viswanathan Anand in Round 7 of the London Chess Classic.
Netflix's “Sense8” Christmas special unleashes 1st trailer

Netflix's “Sense8” Christmas special unleashes 1st trailer (video)

 December 17, 2016 - 13:35 AMT  09:35 GMT
The journey continues as these eight singular hearts and minds weave in and out of each other's lives finding deeper connections.
Countries most likely to trigger World War Three - report

Countries most likely to trigger World War Three - report

December 17, 2016 - 13:25 AMT  09:25 GMT
At the top of the list is Israel, whose tensions with Iran are high, particularly regarding the weapons deal with the US.
“Glory,” “Home,” “The Fixer” among Les Arcs Film Fest winners

“Glory,” “Home,” “The Fixer” among Les Arcs Film Fest winners

December 17, 2016 - 13:05 AMT  09:05 GMT
Kristina Grozeva and Petar Valchanov’s Bulgarian comedy-drama “Glory” won the best film award, the Flèche de Cristal.
Uber will keep testing self-driving cars in San Francisco without a permit

Uber will keep testing self-driving cars in San Francisco without a permit

December 17, 2016 - 13:01 AMT  09:01 GMT
In Uber's view, because its cars won't operate without a human operator seated at the wheel, it's no different than other driver assistant tech.
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