Majority of Scots would back independence now, poll says

Majority of Scots would back independence now, poll says

November 1, 2014 - 18:09 AMT  14:09 GMT
The YouGov poll for the Times newspaper put support for independence at 52 percent against 48 percent who wanted to stay in the union.
Islamic State militants kill at least 50 from Iraqi Anbar tribe

Islamic State militants kill at least 50 from Iraqi Anbar tribe

November 1, 2014 - 17:58 AMT  13:58 GMT
The news comes after mass graves were found containing between 80 and 220 bodies, many from the same tribe.
Russia’s “Leviathan” wins big at Abu Dhabi Film Fest

Russia’s “Leviathan” wins big at Abu Dhabi Film Fest

November 1, 2014 - 17:48 AMT  13:48 GMT
Lebanese director Ghassan Salhab won the Best Director from the Arab World prize for his drama “The Valley.”
“Hello Ladies: The Movie” Stephen Merchant comedy headed to HBO

“Hello Ladies: The Movie” Stephen Merchant comedy headed to HBO

November 1, 2014 - 17:39 AMT  13:39 GMT
The film picks up at a point when Stuart (Merchant) learns that his British ex-girlfriend is planning to visit LA with her husband.
Oscar-qualifying list of 134 documentaries revealed

Oscar-qualifying list of 134 documentaries revealed

November 1, 2014 - 17:30 AMT  13:30 GMT
The highest-grossing docu so far is “America: Imagine the World Without Her,” which has earned $14 million.
J.K. Rowling releases 6 new “Harry Potter” Halloween stories

J.K. Rowling releases 6 new “Harry Potter” Halloween stories

November 1, 2014 - 17:23 AMT  13:23 GMT
The author put up the new tales on Pottermore, her online platform, along with an essay that studies the character of Dolores Umbridge.
Avatar filmmaker dismisses VR technology as a

Avatar filmmaker dismisses VR technology as a "yawn"

November 1, 2014 - 17:07 AMT  13:07 GMT
The Avatar filmmaker said that he is uninspired by the concept, despite the efforts of companies such as Oculus VR to bring it to the mainstream.
Pirate Bay co-founder jailed for cyber offences

Pirate Bay co-founder jailed for cyber offences

November 1, 2014 - 16:56 AMT  12:56 GMT
The controversial programmer was handed a three-and-half-year prison sentence for hacking into computers and illegally downloading files.
Gaza mortar hits Israel, causes no damage

Gaza mortar hits Israel, causes no damage

November 1, 2014 - 15:25 AMT  11:25 GMT
Hours after the projectile struck harmlessly, there was no Israeli counter-strike, an apparent sign Israel was looking to avoid any escalation.
Boko Haram claims 219 kidnapped schoolgirls

Boko Haram claims 219 kidnapped schoolgirls "married off"

November 1, 2014 - 15:19 AMT  11:19 GMT
The Islamist group's leader also denied claims by Nigeria's government that it had agreed to a ceasefire and apparently ruled out future talks.
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