Spacey, Moore and 3D in focus at Berlin film fest
A financial crisis thriller starring Kevin Spacey and Demi Moore and a French 3D animated feature will vie for the top prizes at next month's Berlin film festival, organizers said…
Tunisian army emerges strong from people’s revolt
By Mohamed Hasni/ AFP TUNIS: Tunisia's army has emerged from the month of unrest that toppled Zine El Abidine Ben Ali with its reputation burnished and the population full of praise…
Tough Iran enters nuclear bout with world powers
TEHRAN: A defiant Iran on Friday is to enter fresh nuclear talks with the six world powers showing no signs of a softening of Tehran's hardline stance on its controversial…
UN’s fight to keep countries out of the ‘conflict trap’
UNITED NATIONS: "Give Peace a Chance" was the longtime war cry of John Lennon and a growing number of voices say the UN Security Council should give it a try.…
Muslim Brotherhood urges Mubarak to dissolve parliament
By Agencies CAIRO: The Muslim Brotherhood demanded Wednesday that President Hosni Mubark dissolve the newly elected parliament and hold new elections, in a move that appeared to be an attempt…
Library e-books easier, but still hassle
NEW YORK – Libraries have been lending e-books for longer than there's been a Kindle, but until recently only a few devices worked with them. That's changed in the past…
Apple targeted over China production standards
SHANGHAI: Chinese environmental groups on Thursday singled out Apple for failing to tackle concerns over pollution and the health of workers at plants making parts for trendy gadgets such as…
Old dog, new tricks: Study IDs 9,400-year-old mutt
PORTLAND: Nearly 10,000 years ago, man's best friend provided protection and companionship and an occasional meal. That's what researchers are saying after finding a bone fragment from what they are…
New hope for hepatitis C, an often hidden disease
WASHINGTON – There's new hope for an overlooked epidemic: Two powerful drugs are nearing the market that promise to help cure many more people of liver-attacking hepatitis C — even…
Thousands rally as Tunisia probes regime assets
TUNIS: Thousands of Tunisians rallied against the inclusion of old regime figures in their new government on Wednesday, as prosecutors launched an inquiry into the former president's financial assets. "Ben…