Secret agent comedy John English Reborn tops the UK and Ireland box office in its opening weekend.

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ATHENS — German lawmakers voted Thursday to approve expanded powers for a European bailout fund that Chancellor Angela Merkel has said is critical to ensuring economic stability on the continent. The overwhelming approval — by a vote of 523 to 85 — marked a major step in addressing the sovereign debt crisis that has afflicted euro-zone countries, allowing officials to move on to additional steps. The move also helped boost European stocks Thursday, and Wall Street appeared headed for gains at its opening bell. Read full article > >

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German parliament approves expanded bailout fund

Despite studio estimates ranging between $15 and $17 million, the all-female gross-out comedy Bridesmaids overperformed in its opening weekend, raking in $24.6 million at the domestic box office. Directed by Paul Feig, produced by Judd Apatow, and…

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Bridesmaids Beats Hopes With $24.6M Opening

Despite boasting a Shakespearean director and a first-time star, Kenneth Branagh’s film adaptation of the Marvel superhero Thor crushed its competition at the box office, earning $66 million in its opening weekend. The $150 million-budgeted film is…

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Horror movie The Last Exorcism debuts at the top of the UK and Ireland box office, taking £1.1m in its opening weekend.

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UK moviegoers Exorcised by horror