'I'm Still Here': an ode to Brazil resistance

Sao Paulo (AFP) – “I’m Still Here,” Brazil’s hope for Oscars glory, focuses on the country’s military dictatorship years (1965-1985) but is also very much “a film about the present,” its lead actress Fernanda Torres told AFP.

Australia axe Marsh, call

Sydney (AFP) – Out-of-form all-rounder Mitch Marsh was axed Thursday from Australia’s team for the series-deciding fifth Test against India in Sydney with Beau Webster to make his debut.

Palestinian Authority suspends Al Jazeera broadcasts

Ramallah (Palestinian Territories) (AFP) – The Palestinian Authority on Wednesday ordered the suspension of broadcasts by Qatar-based Al Jazeera across the Palestinian territories, accusing the network of airing “inciting content”, official media reported.

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