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Jenner sets Twitter speed record for one mn followers 02 Jun 2015 - 01:26 pm

San Francisco---In the race for Twitter glory, Caitlyn Jenner -- who as Bruce set the Olympic world record in the decathlon -- is...

Seismic box office debut for 'San Andreas' 02 Jun 2015 - 01:05 pm

Los Angeles---Mega-disaster epic "San Andreas" lived up to its earth-shaking hype -- at least at the box office -- earning $54.6 million in...

Seismic box office debut for 'San Andreas' 01 Jun 2015 - 01:24 pm

Washington---Mega-disaster epic "San Andreas" lived up to its earth-shaking hype -- at least at the box office -- earning $53.2 million in ticket...

Irrfan Khan urges Hollywood to adopt Bollywood culture 01 Jun 2015 - 12:39 pm

Irrfan Khan Mumbai---Indian movie star Irrfan Khan, lauded for his roles in "The Lunchbox" and "Life of Pi", has urged Hollywood directors to...

Crowds flock to Morocco music festival 01 Jun 2015 - 10:30 am

Rabat---Morocco's Mawazine festival opened this weekend to record crowds and no little controversy, with 300,000 fans flocking to see star attractions such as...

Heya Arabian fashion exhibition set to open from June 10 31 May 2015 - 05:44 pm

DOHA: Qatar's largest women's fashion exhibition showcasing latest Spring/Summer and Ramadan 2015 collections of Arab and Khaliji designed abayas, kaftans, jalabiyas and dresses...

New treatments may prolong health after breast cancer 30 May 2015 - 07:11 pm

Chicago - Promising advances in research could mean longer, healthier lives for women with breast cancer, the number one cancer in women worldwide,...

Who you gonna call? Beijing smokebusters to go on patrol 29 May 2015 - 03:15 pm

Beijing - China's capital seeks to snuff out smoking in indoor public places on Monday with a new ban, unprecedented fines and a...

Scientists restore lost memories in mice, shedding light on amnesia 29 May 2015 - 02:55 pm

Washington - Researchers have gained new understanding on the workings of amnesia through research that used light to revive lost memories in mice,...

Google's new Android seeks to make smartphone smarter 29 May 2015 - 02:21 pm

GM installs Apple CarPlay, Android Auto in more cars 28 May 2015 - 11:25 am

New York--General Motors said Wednesday it will offer Android Auto and Apple CarPlay in more of its Chevrolet models next year, as tech...

Lohan avoids jail with 125 hours of community service 28 May 2015 - 11:17 am

Los Angeles--Troubled actress Lindsay Lohan avoided jail Wednesday as prosecutors said she has completed more than 100 hours of community service that were...

'Tomorrowland' tops North American box office 27 May 2015 - 10:46 am

Los Angeles---Sci-fi adventure-drama "Tomorrowland" starring George Clooney went straight to the top of the North American box office on its debut on a...

Actress and comedian Anne Meara dies at 85 25 May 2015 - 11:04 am

Los Angeles---Actress and comedian Anne Meara, who appeared in dozens of films and television shows and is the mother of Hollywood star Ben...

Cannes winner stars Sri Lankan former child soldier 25 May 2015 - 10:51 am

Cannes, France---A Sri Lankan novelist and former child soldier stars in "Dheepan", a French thriller which won the Palme d'Or at the Cannes...

'Tomorrowland' tops North American box office 25 May 2015 - 10:41 am

Los Angeles---Sci-fi adventure-drama "Tomorrowland" starring George Clooney went straight to the top of the North American box office on its debut weekend, estimates...

Refugee plight spotlighted in Cannes movie 25 May 2015 - 10:32 am

Cannes, France---The top honour at the Cannes Film Festival's awards evening Sunday went to "Dheepan", a faced-paced, emotionally rich thriller about refugees fleeing...

Sweden swoons over its Eurovision winner 25 May 2015 - 10:25 am

Stockholm---Swedish pop lovers on Sunday celebrated their country's sixth Eurovision victory with an outpouring of national pride, welcoming heartthrob winner Mans Zelmerlow home...