Charlize Theron, Channing Tatum added to Oscar presenters lineup

Charlize Theron, Channing Tatum added to Oscar presenters lineup

February 7, 2013 - 20:10 AMT  16:10 GMT
Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Daniel Radcliffe will also be taking part in the Seth MacFarlane-hosted ceremony.
“Lawless” star Tom Hardy to topline “Locke” thriller

“Lawless” star Tom Hardy to topline “Locke” thriller

February 7, 2013 - 20:02 AMT  16:02 GMT
Locke tells the story of one man’s life unraveling in a tension-fuelled, 90-minute race against time.
Militants issue death threats against Iraq election commission

Militants issue death threats against Iraq election commission

February 7, 2013 - 19:35 AMT  15:35 GMT
The April 20 vote is the first nationwide ballot since 2010 and an important test for embattled prime minister Nouri al-Maliki.
Colombian drug lord arrested in Peru

Colombian drug lord arrested in Peru

February 7, 2013 - 19:28 AMT  15:28 GMT
The Urabenos gang controls much of the drug trade in northern Colombia, with many ex-paramilitaries in its ranks.
Muslim leaders support Mali govt., omit France

Muslim leaders support Mali govt., omit France

February 7, 2013 - 19:19 AMT  15:19 GMT
The omission of any mention of France reflected embarrassment over the recourse to a former colonial power in a Muslim country.
Russian celebs ask Putin to allow U.S. families complete adoptions

Russian celebs ask Putin to allow U.S. families complete adoptions

February 7, 2013 - 19:12 AMT  15:12 GMT
Russian officials justified the adoption ban by blaming US parents for the deaths of at least 19 adopted Russian children.

"Life of Pi" beats "The Hobbit" at Visual Effects Society Awards

February 7, 2013 - 19:03 AMT  15:03 GMT
Pixar's "Brave" was the big winner on the animated front, winning four awards and sweeping the VES animated categories.
John Corbett to headline

John Corbett to headline "NCIS: Los Angeles" spinoff as special agent

February 7, 2013 - 18:59 AMT  14:59 GMT
A former NCIS Special Agent forced to retire from active service, Quaid (Corbett) now works as an analyst.
Henrikh Mkhitaryan voted Shakhtar Player of the Month

Henrikh Mkhitaryan voted Shakhtar Player of the Month

February 7, 2013 - 18:48 AMT  14:48 GMT
184 (10.98%) voted in favor of a newcomer, Brazilian footballer Taison, followed by vice-captain Fernandinho of Brazil 149 (8.89%).
Candidates on hunger strike: Harutyunyan fulfills promise

Candidates on hunger strike: Harutyunyan fulfills promise

February 7, 2013 - 18:38 AMT  14:38 GMT
As Harutyunyan noted, his own withdrawal statement will be submitted to the CEC chair upon completion of a strike.
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