INSIGHT - Italy's white-collar mafia is making a business killing
Extortion rackets have gone out of fashion and murders are largely frowned upon by the godfathers.
Sat May 11 2024
Oscar-nominated 'Godfather' actor James Caan dies at 82
Caan was nominated for an Academy Award for best supporting actor for his portrayal of the hot-tempered Corleone in 1972's "The Godfather."
Fri Jul 08 2022
Japan's Kaji, the "godfather of Sudoku," dies at 69
Adored by puzzle lovers around the world, Maki Kaji died due to bile duct cancer.
Tue Aug 17 2021
The Cosa click-bait: Gia Coppola on her YouTube culture satire
Sofia Coppola who directed "Virgin Suicides" and "Lost in Translation" Gia Coppola spent a chunk of her childhood on her aunt's sets.
Tue Sep 08 2020
Cast of 'The Godfather' reunite for emotional 45th anniversary
The director and cast of "The Godfather" reminisced on Saturday in a 45th anniversary reunion in New York about the trials, perseverance and inspiration that resulted in the Oscar-winning Mafia movies
Sun Apr 30 2017
Francis Ford Coppola to publish his notebook on 'The Godfather'
The notebook details the creative process behind the 1971 film, and includes Coppola's own annotations and directions, casting notes and exclusive photos.
Wed May 25 2016
Harith Iskander Does Late-Night!
The Godfather of Stand-Up Comedy in Malaysia, Harith Iskander stars as the host of ‘Obviously Harith Iskander’
Mon May 16 2016
'The Godfather' director seeks to calm world public increasingly jittery over IS
Award-winning film director Francis Ford Coppola Defends Islam in a heartwarming and touching manner at the 15th Marrakech Film Festival.
Sun Dec 13 2015
Iran 'godfather' of IS jihadists: opposition leader
Although Iran has been helping Iraq to fight the Sunni IS militants, Maryam Rajavi said Iranians called their religious leaders "the godfather" of IS.
Thu Apr 30 2015
'Godfather' cinematographer Willis dies at 82
Nicknamed "The Prince of Darkness" for his shadowy lighting technique Gordon Willis, was nominated twice for an Oscar.
Tue May 20 2014
Ravi Shankar: 'The Godfather of World Music'
Ravi Shankar, who died on Wednesday aged 92, was the world's most famous sitar player, who popularised classical Indian music abroad largely through his work with The Beatles' George Harrison.
Wed Dec 12 2012
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024