“GENEVA (Reuters) – The United States reiterated on Friday that it was committed to cutting greenhouse gas emissions by 2020 even though the Senate has failed to pass legislation. ” U.S. reiterates commitment to 2020 climate goal”GENEVA (Reuters) – The United States reiterated on Friday that it was committed to cutting greenhouse gas emissions by [...]
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“GENEVA (Reuters) – Almost 50 nations made progress on Friday toward agreeing a “Green Fund” to help poor countries fight global warming but Mexico cautioned that a final deal could only go into force as part of a broader climate package. ” Analysis: Australia’s "green" poll may accelerate climate action”SYDNEY/SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Australia could accelerate [...]
“LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – “Social media” is among today’s most popular catch phrases thanks to the success of, among other things, networking website Facebook — the favored way for today’s youth to communicate on a global level. ” "Toy Story 3" set to crush Cruise and Sandler movies”LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) – Tom Cruise and [...]
“VENICE (Reuters) – The Venice film festival on Friday honored Hong Kong director John Woo, one of the few Asian filmmakers to enjoy box office success in Hollywood as well as at home. ” Iran director banned from travelling to Venice fest”VENICE (Reuters) – Iranian director Jafar Panahi, who was released from jail earlier this [...]
“LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) – Directors Peter Weir, Danny Boyle, Mark Romanek and Errol Morris will headline the Telluride Film Festival, the annual Labor Day holiday weekend event that kicks off Friday in the Colorado mountain resort. ” Toronto film fest boss stays cool under pressure”TORONTO (Hollywood Reporter) – The famously unflappable Cameron Bailey is [...]
“VENICE (Reuters) – Sofia Coppola’s latest movie is a Hollywood insider’s look at the life of an A-list actor — five star hotels and Ferraris, adoration and sexual advances, but also loneliness, tiresome media attention and boredom. ” Sofia Coppola, Aronofsky lead Venice film lineup”ROME (Reuters) – World premieres by directors Sofia Coppola and Darren [...]
“NEW YORK (Reuters) – Brendan Fraser will make his Broadway debut in the upcoming comedy “Elling,” alongside Denis O’Hare, Jennifer Coolidge and Richard Easton, the play’s producers said on Thursday. ” Brendan Fraser heads to Broadway with "Elling"”NEW YORK (Reuters) – Brendan Fraser will make his Broadway debut in the upcoming comedy “Elling,” alongside Denis [...]
“* Montagu has returned 1 bln eur to investors in 18 months ” UPDATE 1-Blackstone to manage BofA’s Asia property fund -sources”* Blackstone to close deal in Q3 to manage fund – source ” more: UPDATE 1-Blackstone to manage BofA’s Asia property fund -sourcesMUFG plans to buy China fund stake from BNP”SHANGHAI (Reuters) – Mitsubishi [...]
“* Sisal, Investindustrial, Clessidra among possible suitors * SNAI shares up 0.8 pct ” REFILE-UPDATE 2-Abertis suitors face tough bank test”* Loan to be presented to bank credit committees next week ” more: REFILE-UPDATE 2-Abertis suitors face tough bank testREFILE-UPDATE 2-Abertis suitors face tough bank test”* Loan to be presented to bank credit committees next [...]
“(In Aug. 9 story, corrects company name to Superior Well Services Inc from Superior Energy Services Inc ) ” Nabors to buy Superior Well Services for $900 million”BANGALORE (Reuters) – Nabors Industries Ltd , the world’s largest land-rig contractor, agreed to buy oilfield services company Superior Well Services…CORRECTED – CORRECTED – UPDATE 1-Nigerian banks to [...]