Berlin film festival’s Golden Bear goes to ‘Loony Porn’
<p>BERLIN — Judges at the Berlin Film Festival announced Friday that the satirical movie ‘Bad Luck Banging or Loony Porn’ by Romanian director Radu...
AP Interview: Lawyer says Kelly innocent of Ghosn pay scheme
TOKYO — The chief lawyer for Greg Kelly, an American on trial in Japan on charges of under-reporting Nissan former Chairman Carlos Ghosn’s compensation,...
At least 10 dead in bombing at restaurant in Somali capital
<p>MOGADISHU. Somalia — A car packed with explosives rammed into a popular restaurant in Somalia's capital on Friday night, and police said at least...
German TV director charged with rape in prominent MeToo case
BERLIN — One of Germany's best-known TV directors and scriptwriters has been formally charged with raping an aspiring actress almost 25 years ago, Munich...
Greece to increase army service amid tension with Turkey
<p>ATHENS, Greece — Greece will introduce an increase in military service for conscripts serving in the army from nine to 12 months, starting in...
Jobless French culture workers occupy theater to demand aid
PARIS — Out-of-work French culture and tourism workers are occupying an iconic theater on Paris’ Left Bank to demand more government support after a...
Shiite powerhouse al-Sistani helped shape today’s Iraq
<p>One highlight of Pope Francis' historic visit to Iraq is his meeting Saturday with a revered religious leader for Shiite Muslims, Grand Ayatollah Ali...
UK govt slammed over pricey renovations for media briefings
LONDON — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s government is facing criticism for spending 2.6 million pounds ($3.6 million) to renovate part of a government...
Royalty TV: UK monarchy and television have complex ties
LONDON — Britain’s royal family and television have a complicated relationship.
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