Oscar producers say show comes with youthful edge
2011-02-26 10:09:11
When the curtain comes up on the 83rd Academy Awards on Sunday, the show's producers hope to reconnect movie fans with Hollywood history as well as use technology and imagery to engage younger fans of the future.
UN resolution on Libya 'possible' on Saturday
2011-02-26 07:56:23
The UN Security Council is set to consider a draft resolution on Libya on Saturday and an action is "possible" against Tripoli at a time "there is a sense of urgency" among the 15 Council members.
King awaits royal flush as Swan tries to swoon Oscar
2011-02-26 06:49:23
Predicting the Oscars is a tricky business. As a former Hollywood reporter, I have covered Tinseltown's annual love-in on too many ghastly occasions, and correctly forecasting who will be crowned king on the night is not as easy as it seems.
US moving toward unilateral sanctions against Libya
2011-02-26 05:43:27
The United States has suspended its embassy operations and is moving toward unilateral sanctions against Libya, White House spokesman Jay Carney said on Friday.
Gaddafi's forces shoot to disperse protesters
2011-02-25 22:09:47
Security forces belonging to Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi started shooting at protesters in the capital Tripoli's suburbs.
Sarkozy in Turkey for G20 talks over EU bid
2011-02-25 21:35:37
French President Nicolas Sarkozy arrived in the Turkish capital Ankara on Friday afternoon for a work visit within the G20 framework amid the two countries' dispute over Turkey's long-delayed accession to the European Union (EU).
Obama calls Sarkozy, Cameron over Libya unrests
2011-02-25 14:48:25
US President Barack Obama on Thursday called leaders of France, Britain and Italy on the situation in Libya.
UN launches new agency to empower women
2011-02-25 11:46:52
In a packed General Assembly hall, the public repeatedly chanted "Women's rights are human rights" to officially launch UN Women, the newest UN organ fabricated to advocate gender equality and the empowerment of women.
US shuttle Discovery lifts off for last mission
2011-02-25 10:13:44
Space shuttle Discovery lifts off from the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida,US, Feb 24, 2011.
Huawei says it wants to ease US security fears
2011-02-25 08:03:30
Chinese telecom equipment maker Huawei issued a public invitation Friday to U.S. authorities to investigate the company to dispel what it says are mistaken fears that it is a threat to American national security.
Libya evacuations by country
2011-02-25 07:18:14
Following are details of countries and companies evacuating nationals and employees from Libya or closing operations due to the political turmoil.
European states evacuate nationals from Libya
2011-02-25 06:43:29
European countries on Thursday scrambled to evacuate their nationals from unrest-shaken Libya, as defiant Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi clings to power despite nationwide protests.