Twitter account lets translate Olympics tweets in 75 languages

Twitter account lets translate Olympics tweets in 75 languages

February 8, 2014 - 22:10 AMT  18:10 GMT
Users need only tweet at One Hour Translation's handle including an unfamiliar phrase and the language they want it translated into.
Syrian Arab Red Crescent members wounded in Homs: TV

Syrian Arab Red Crescent members wounded in Homs: TV

February 8, 2014 - 21:29 AMT  17:29 GMT
The conflict has killed more than 130,000 people, driven millions from their homes and reduced parts of Syria's cities to rubble.
Organizers say 3 billion people watched Sochi Olympics opening

Organizers say 3 billion people watched Sochi Olympics opening

February 8, 2014 - 18:30 AMT  14:30 GMT
Another 40,000 watched the ceremony at the Fisht stadium in the Sochi Olympic Park, the organizers said in a statement.
Opponents of Ukraine anti-govt. protests gather at barricades

Opponents of Ukraine anti-govt. protests gather at barricades

February 8, 2014 - 18:21 AMT  14:21 GMT
The crowd of about 2,000 came to the barricade at midday. They blocked traffic on the capital's main avenue and placed tires in the roadway.
Shakhtar Donetsk striker dies in car crash

Shakhtar Donetsk striker dies in car crash

February 8, 2014 - 18:05 AMT  14:05 GMT
“He was a talented footballer, an open and friendly guy. Maicon loved life and knew how to make it positive and bright,” the club said.
Armenian Genocide recognition by Israel unlikely in near future: analyst

Armenian Genocide recognition by Israel unlikely in near future: analyst

February 8, 2014 - 17:40 AMT  13:40 GMT
Several Armenian media outlets reported citing sources that "it's possible for Knesset to recognize the Armenian Genocide in 2015.
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Nick Cave's "20,000 Days on Earth" unveils 1st clip (video)

 February 8, 2014 - 16:30 AMT  12:30 GMT
Directed by Iain Forsyth and Jane Pollard, "20,000 Days on Earth" is a fictionalised account of the 20,000th day of Cave's life.
Detroit resident wants to make film on city’s Armenian musical history

Detroit resident wants to make film on city’s Armenian musical history

February 8, 2014 - 16:26 AMT  12:26 GMT
“It allowed me to create a project for the public that was a lecture/concert about the history of Armenian music in Detroit,” Topouzian said.
Malin Buska, Michael Nyqvist to topline Swedish Queen Kristina bio

Malin Buska, Michael Nyqvist to topline Swedish Queen Kristina bio

February 8, 2014 - 16:01 AMT  12:01 GMT
Michel Marc Bouchard (“Tom at the Farm”) penned the original screenplay while Linda Gaboriau adapted the English-language version.
Paris mayoral candidate: Turkey can't join EU unless Genocide recognized

Paris mayoral candidate: Turkey can't join EU unless Genocide recognized

February 8, 2014 - 15:46 AMT  11:46 GMT
Ms Hidalgo vowed to perpetuate the April 24 events if elected a mayor, with Paris Mayor's Office to extend financial support in 2015.
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