'Blade Runner' Pistorius set to be released 11 years after murdering girlfriend
A monitoring official will keep an eye on Oscar Pistorius until his sentence expires in December 2029.
Fri Jan 05 2024
Oscar Pistorius seeks parole decade after killing girlfriend
Oscar Pistorius has become eligible for parole after serving half of his sentence.
Fri Mar 31 2023
Box Office: 'Blade Runner 2049' fades to US$31.5 million opening weekend
"Blade Runner 2049" is heading for a downbeat US$31.5 million opening weekend at 4,058 sites in North America.
Mon Oct 09 2017
Replicant or human? 'Blade Runner 2049' reignites existential debate
Out in theaters Oct 6, "Blade Runner 2049" takes place 30 years after the original film.
Fri Sep 29 2017
'Blade Runner' sequel adds Walking Dead' star Lennie James to cast
Lennie James will join confirmed cast members Ryan Gosling, Robin Wright, Ana de Armas and Dave Bautista.
Wed Jul 27 2016
Pistorius freed on parole after one year behind bars for killing girlfriend
Oscar Pistorius, South Africa's double-amputee "Blade Runner", was released on parole late on Monday, just short of a year into his five-year sentence for killing his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp.
Tue Oct 20 2015
Ridley Scott to make film about Mexico's 'El Chapo': report
Hollywood director Ridley Scott teams up with Fox to film a movie about the life of escaped Mexican drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman.
Sat Jul 25 2015
Harrison Ford confirmed for "Blade Runner" reboot
Ford, who had previously been asked to appear in the sequel, has been officially confirmed to take part.
Fri Feb 27 2015
Pistorius back in court for sentencing
Oscar Pistorius returned to court with his top-flight legal team expected to argue for a non-custodial sentence after his conviction.
Mon Oct 13 2014
Cleared of murder, Pistorius faces homicide verdict
Celebrity athlete Oscar Pistorius arrived in court on Friday to face judgement for culpable homicide, a verdict that will decide if the famed Blade Runner walks free after his shock murder acquittal.
Fri Sep 12 2014
Oscar Pistorius found 'not guilty' of murder
"Blade Runner" Oscar Pistorius was found not guilty of the murder of girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp.
Thu Sep 11 2014
Pistorius tells court he saw 'future' with Reeva
Oscar Pistorius returned to the witness box at his murder trial on Tuesday, insisting he and girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp had a loving relationship and saw a future together.
Tue Apr 08 2014
Forensics key to "Blade Runner" Pistorius case
Fallen South African athletic star Oscar Pistorius will rely on a hand-picked team of forensic experts when he mounts his defence against murder charges at a trial beginning Monday.
Thu Feb 27 2014
Parent's of Oscar Pistorius's slain girlfriend want closure for Valentine's Day death
The parents of Oscar Pistorius's slain girlfriend said Tuesday they wanted the star Paralympian's upcoming trial for her murder to provide "closure" and proof their daughter did not suffer.
Tue Feb 11 2014
Pistorius trial date likely by Monday
The 26-year-old double amputee athlete known as the "Blade Runner" will return to court on the day slain model Reeva Steenkamp would have turned 30.
Tue Aug 13 2013
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
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