UK noms

UK noms "Metro Manila" for Foreign Language Oscar (video)

 September 21, 2013 - 12:59 AMT  08:59 GMT
The film centers on a farmer who moves his family to the capital city in search of a better life, only to become mixed up with a criminal underworld.
Iraqi Kurds voting for new parliament

Iraqi Kurds voting for new parliament

September 21, 2013 - 12:58 AMT  08:58 GMT
"The strategic stakes are extraordinarily high," said Ramzy Mardini at the Beirut-based Iraq Institute for Strategic Studies.
Afghan Taliban chief awaits release from Pakistani prison

Afghan Taliban chief awaits release from Pakistani prison

September 21, 2013 - 12:54 AMT  08:54 GMT
A Pakistani official and a Taliban source in north-west Pakistan said that he is likely to stay at home in Karachi where his family lives.
Brazil picks “Neighboring Sounds” hit drama for Foreign Language Oscar

Brazil picks “Neighboring Sounds” hit drama for Foreign Language Oscar

September 21, 2013 - 12:33 AMT  08:33 GMT
The film picked Best Film awards at local competitions in both Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo film festivals.
Manas Boujikian to be honored with ANCA-WR Legacy Award

Manas Boujikian to be honored with ANCA-WR Legacy Award

September 21, 2013 - 12:12 AMT  08:12 GMT
Boujikian is an engineer and farmer. However, his true passion resides in helping sustain the growth of Armenian advocacy.
ANCA urges Obama to condemn Azeri leader’s anti-Armenian rant

ANCA urges Obama to condemn Azeri leader’s anti-Armenian rant

September 21, 2013 - 12:11 AMT  08:11 GMT
Hackikian noted that a strong U.S. stand in response to Aliyev's tirade can help "deter Baku from its announced intention to re-launch its war on Artsakh."
Ararat Eskijian Museum hosts lecture on Aintab

Ararat Eskijian Museum hosts lecture on Aintab

September 21, 2013 - 11:58 AMT  07:58 GMT
It became the groundbreaking point in his life where he sought out to research the history of the Aintab Armenians and his own story.
Jake Gyllenhaal in Nobel-winning author’s

Jake Gyllenhaal in Nobel-winning author’s "Enemy" teaser (video)

 September 21, 2013 - 11:42 AMT  07:42 GMT
The Denis Villeneuve-directed pic will follow Adam as he tracks down his doppelganger after spotting him in a movie.
Award-winning “The Broken Circle Breakdown” trailer

Award-winning “The Broken Circle Breakdown” trailer (video)

 September 21, 2013 - 11:21 AMT  07:21 GMT
A tattoo shop owner and a banjo player fight to save their marriage in Felix van Groeningen’s romantic drama.
Timur Bekmambetov confirmed for Oscar-winning “Ben-Hur” reboot

Timur Bekmambetov confirmed for Oscar-winning “Ben-Hur” reboot

September 21, 2013 - 11:08 AMT  07:08 GMT
Bekmambetov will indeed take the reins of the new adaptation of the 1880 Lew Wallace novel, “Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ.”
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