French actresses cut hair in protest over Mahsa Amini's death
Leading French actresses including Juliette Binoche and Isabelle Huppert have cut locks of hair in protest over the death of Mahsa Amini.
Fri Oct 07 2022
Cannes' green push faces industry's rubbish record
They have banned plastic bottles, deployed a fleet of electric cars, and organised a special program of climate-focused films.
Mon Jul 05 2021
Kristen Stewart makes history, 'Timbuktu' wins big at France's Cesars
Kristen Stewart on Friday became the first American actress to win a Cesar, France's equivalent of the Oscars.
Sat Feb 21 2015
Penelope Cruz and Diane Kruger on board for Isabel Coixet's next feature
The two actresses will be directed by the Spanish filmmaker, whose drama "Nobody Wants the Night" with Juliette Binoche is set to open the Berlinale on Feb 5.
Fri Jan 30 2015
Chilean miracle miners back in spotlight
The story of the mine accident and how all 33 men eventually escaped in a spectacular rescue operation is being reconstructed for movie.
Thu Jan 02 2014
Kristen Stewart to play opposite Juliette Binoche in 'Sils Maria'
The "Twilight" star will join the cast of "Sils Maria," a new film by French director Olivier Assayas, according to Deadline.com.
Fri Jun 07 2013
Binoche sought extremes with Berlinale contender
French Oscar winner Juliette Binoche stars as Auguste Rodin's ex-lover and muse in the Berlinale contender 'Camille Claudel 1915'.
Thu Feb 14 2013
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
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.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
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.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
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