Los Angeles, Nov 12 (IANS) Director Ang Lee, who is awaiting release of “Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk”, says technology helps in portraying human stories and feelings on the big screen. “Technology serves the purpose…
Washington, Nov 12 (IANS) US President-elect Donald Trump said while he called during the campaign for the scrapping of Obamacare, he would like to retain two important previsions of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), media…
Washington, Nov 12 (IANS) The Obama administration has given up all hope of enacting the controversial Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade deal, just days after a surprise victory of Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump in US…
Madrid, Nov 12 (IANS) Spain’s Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries, Food and Environment, Isabel Garcia Tejerina confirmed that the Spanish government would send the Paris agreement to be ratified in parliament. Tejerina explained in a press…
Cairo, Nov 12 (IANS) The International Monetary Fund (IMF) executive board approved Egypt’s request for a three-year $12 billion loan on Friday, media reports said. Meanwhile, Governor of the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) Tarek…
Luxembourg City, Nov 12 (IANS) European Union Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker has warned that Donald Trump’s election risks upsetting bilateral relations between the two, media reports said. “The election of Trump poses the risk of…
Tokyo, Nov 12 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is meeting his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe for the annual India-Japan bilateral summit, arrived at Tokyo Station to board the Shinkansen bullet train on Saturday. “Putting…
Los Angeles, Nov 12 (IANS) Actor Sylvester Stallone’s daughters have no plans to follow in their father’s footsteps and become actresses. Sistine, 18, and Sophia, 20, have both agreed that pursuing careers in acting are…
New York, Nov 12 (IANS) A New York weekly, owned by US president-elect Donald Trump’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner will end its print edition, media reports said. The New York Observer was founded by former investment…
Vatican City, Nov 12 (IANS/AKI) Pope Francis has a weakness for elderly ladies, especially “crafty” ones, he said in an interview published in a new book of his sermons and speeches while he was Archbishop…
New York, Nov 12 (IANS) As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to move into the White House, one of the largest Ku Klux Klan (KKK) in the country has announced a parade in his honour, media…
London, Nov 12 (IANS) Singer Cliff Richard’s battle to clear his name after being investigated for sexual abuse allegations brought him “closer” to God. The “Roll over Beethoven” hitmaker’s home here was raided by police…
London, Nov 12 (IANS) Actor Robert Vaughn, best known as the secret agent Napoleon Solo in 1964 TV hit series “The Man from UNCLE”, has died after a battle with acute leukaemia aged 83, media…
Geneva, Nov 12 (IANS/AKI) The International Organisation for Migration have evacuated 127 Somalis fleeing the conflict in Yemen, including women and children, the IOM said on Friday. The Somalis arrived in Berbera, Somaliland, from Sanaa,…
Turin (Italy), Nov 12 (IANS/AKI) A law professor at the University of Turin is under house arrest for allegedly demanding sex from a female student in exchange for good exam grades, police said on Friday….
London, Nov 12 (IANS) Actor Eddie Redmayne, who will soon be seen in the film “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them”, says passion makes people attractive. “I always think that no matter what your…
Washington, Nov 12 (IANS) Vice President-elect Mike Pence will take over the leadership of Donald Trump’s transition effort from New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, as the president-elect looks to shape a policy team, media reports…
Baghdad, Nov 12 (IANS) Considering their stonghold over Mosul threatened as the Iraqi army advances, the Islamic State (IS) fighters have started employing boys as young as 12 to the frontlines with suicide belts. Witnesses…
New York, Nov 12 (IANS) American designer Tommy Hilfiger, whose Tommy Hilfiger Holiday 2016 collection will be available in India from November 18, says some of his favourite memories are from holidays spent with his…
New York, Nov 12 (IANS) US President-elect Donald Trump met with close aides on Friday to examine potential candidates for posts in his future administration. “Busy day planned in New York. Will soon be making…