Turkey gives life sentences to 2 leaders of 1980 coup

Turkey gives life sentences to 2 leaders of 1980 coup

June 19, 2014 - 07:47 AMT  03:47 GMT
Gen Evren justified the coup by saying it saved the country from descending into anarchy after deadly fighting between political extremists.
Iraq asks U.S. for air support in countering Sunni rebels

Iraq asks U.S. for air support in countering Sunni rebels

June 19, 2014 - 07:33 AMT  03:33 GMT
In the Saudi city of Jeddah, Iraqi Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari said Baghdad had asked for airstrikes "to break the morale" of ISIL.
Hong Kong’s “Golden Era” to close Venice Film Festival

Hong Kong’s “Golden Era” to close Venice Film Festival

June 18, 2014 - 19:02 AMT  15:02 GMT
The biopic of radical and controversial Chinese female writer Xiao Hong, stars Chinese actress Tang Wei (“Lust, Caution”) in the title role.

"Let's Be Cops" comedy trailer features "New Girl" stars (video)

 June 18, 2014 - 18:38 AMT  14:38 GMT
Jake Johnson and Damon Wayans Jr. star as two buddies who dress up like police officers for a costume party, and wind up taking things way too far.
Clive Owen as ruthless doctor in

Clive Owen as ruthless doctor in "The Knick" series trailer (video)

 June 18, 2014 - 18:25 AMT  14:25 GMT
Set in downtown NY in 1900, the drama centers on the Knickerbocker Hospital and the groundbreaking surgeons, nurses and staff who work there.
Himalayas to host

Himalayas to host "world’s highest film fest" at 11,000 feet

June 18, 2014 - 18:12 AMT  14:12 GMT
The festival's highlights include a program of contemporary Korean films and tributes to the late veterans of Hindi cinema.
Nike+ FuelBand app becomes available on Android devices

Nike+ FuelBand app becomes available on Android devices

June 18, 2014 - 17:59 AMT  13:59 GMT
Nike+ FuelBand app is available as a free download through Google Play in the US, UK, Canada, Germany and Japan.
Earin launching

Earin launching "world's smallest wireless earbuds"

June 18, 2014 - 17:42 AMT  13:42 GMT
The accessories are a Kickstarter project, which has already smashed its $303,000 goal by raising more than $670,000 on the funding platform.
Non-coalition forces thwart target social benefits vote at parliament

Non-coalition forces thwart target social benefits vote at parliament

June 18, 2014 - 17:24 AMT  13:24 GMT
Members of the movement against funded pensions gathered in front of Armenia’s Parliament to voice their protest.
Hezbollah militia chief says stopped ISIL spreading to Lebanon: report

Hezbollah militia chief says stopped ISIL spreading to Lebanon: report

June 18, 2014 - 16:00 AMT  12:00 GMT
Hezbollah, a Shi'ite Muslim group, has provided significant help to Syrian President in retaking some territory from Sunni rebels.
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