Day: November 5, 2019

Pakistani Parliament debates whether to expel French envoy

Pak PM Imran agrees to all of Opposition’s demands except his resignation: Report

6:45 pm November 5, 2019

Islamabad: Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Tuesday said that he was ready to accept all “valid” demands of the ‘Azadi March’ protesters, led by firebrand cleric-cum-politician Maulana Fazlur Rehman, except their call for his resignation. Prime minister Khan reportedly made the remarks in a meeting with Defence Minister Pervez Khattak-led team tasked to negotiate […]

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Russia says US pullout ‘seriously undermines’ climate pact

6:42 pm November 5, 2019

Moscow: Russia on Tuesday joined other nations in criticising the US withdrawal from the Paris climate accord, saying it seriously undermined the agreement. The US pullout “undermines this agreement in the most serious way, because it is the leading country in terms of emissions,” President Vladimir Putin’s spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters. “And without the […]

Scorsese elaborates on MCU remarks:No revelation, mystery or genuine emotional danger in these films

6:24 pm November 5, 2019

New York: Expanding on his criticism of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Martin Scorsese has said while these films were made by people of considerable talent and artistry, there is an absence of “revelation, mystery or genuine emotional danger” in them. The multiple Oscar-winning director gives an insight into his comments that sparked a controversy between […]

Jessica Chastain tapped for ‘Losing Clementine’ film adaptation

6:11 pm November 5, 2019

Los Angeles: Jessica Chastain is set to star in the comedy-drama “Losing Clementine”, based on Ashley Ream’s acclaimed novel of the same name. According to Variety, award-winning Argentine filmmaker Lucia Puenzo is attached to direct. “Better Call Saul” writer Ann Cherkis is working on the script. The plot revolves around world famous artist Clementine Pritchard […]

Zac Efron to star in comedy ‘King Of The Jungle’

6:05 pm November 5, 2019

Los Angeles: Zac Efron’s next is comedy “King Of The Jungle” with director duo Glenn Ficarra and John Requa of “Crazy, Stupid, Love” fame. The filmmakers will direct from a screenplay by Golden Globe and Emmy-winning writers Scott Alexander and Larry Karaszewski, reported Variety. Based on Joshua Davis’ article published in Conde Nast’s Wired magazine, […]