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Oscar-nominated actor Chiwetel Ejiofor is in the frame to become the villain of James Bond film number 24, directed by Sam Mendes.

True-life AIDS activist drama "Dallas Buyers Club" won three Oscars including best actor for Matthew McConaughey, while Australia's Cate Blanchett won best actress for Woody Allen's "Blue Jasmine."

Harrowing historical drama "12 Years a Slave" won the coveted best picture Oscar on Sunday, at the climax of the 86th Academy Awards.

At the halfway point, "Gravity" had won five awards, all in technical categories, "Dallas Buyers Club" took two and "12 Years a Slave" earned a key acting prize at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood.

The top Oscar favourite emerged victorious for her role in for '12 Years a Slave'

When the best director Oscar winner is announced Sunday, chances are it will once again be a non-American.

This year's crop of best picture Oscar nominees were of such exceptional quality that it's possible to accept almost all of them as the finest of 2013; but the winner should be "12 Years a Slave."

As the Academy Awards ceremony approaches on Sunday, the race for best picture seems more wide open than ever.

12 Years A Slave won best film while Chiwetel Ejiofor and Cate Blanchett took top acting honours at the EE British Academy Film Awards.

The British capital has recently suffered freak storms, but conditions were fine allowing stars to dazzle on the red carpet.

"12 Years a Slave", the distressing tale of a man sold into slavery, was the big winner at the Baftas on Sunday, giving the Steve McQueen directed picture a huge pre-Oscars boost.

Harrowing historical drama "12 Years a Slave" won best picture at the Critics' Choice Movie Awards late Thursday, while 3D space spectacular "Gravity" took seven prizes.

"Gravity," "American Hustle" and "12 Years a Slave" dominating nominations for acting, writing, directing and best picture? No big surprises there, and all as it should be.

Hollywood awards season kicks off with the 71st Golden Globe Awards and here's a rundown of this year's major movie and TV categories.

The Golden Globes unofficially begin an awards season that will formally conclude at the Academy Awards ceremony on March 2.

The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.

Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.

The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.

Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.

Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.

Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.

Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.

Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.

Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.

Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.