PM says Greece close to concluding deal with lenders

PM says Greece close to concluding deal with lenders

August 5, 2015 - 20:19 AMT  16:19 GMT
"Despite the difficulties we are facing we hope this agreement can end uncertainty on the future of Greece," Tsipras said.
Boat carrying 700 capsizes off Libya coast

Boat carrying 700 capsizes off Libya coast

August 5, 2015 - 20:12 AMT  16:12 GMT
The Irish navy said "significant loss of life" was feared and Medecins Sans Frontieres confirmed "many deaths".
Samsung introduces payment system for buying apps, movies on TVs

Samsung introduces payment system for buying apps, movies on TVs

August 5, 2015 - 17:53 AMT  13:53 GMT
Samsung's new feature will only be available on select 2014 and 2015 Samsung smart TV models and only in 32 countries.
Bruce Willis, Kristen Stewart to star in Woody Allen's upcoming film

Bruce Willis, Kristen Stewart to star in Woody Allen's upcoming film

August 5, 2015 - 17:20 AMT  13:20 GMT
Allen announced the cast for his latest film Tuesday, and movie will begin shooting this month in New York and Los Angeles.
Airbus certified to produce hypersonic plane

Airbus certified to produce hypersonic plane

August 5, 2015 - 17:05 AMT  13:05 GMT
Announcing a similar proposal in 2011, Airbus Group, then known as EADS, said it would take 30-40 years to enter service, if at all.
Picasso’s €25mln masterpiece seized from yacht off Corsica

Picasso’s €25mln masterpiece seized from yacht off Corsica

August 5, 2015 - 16:29 AMT  12:29 GMT
French customs officials are now awaiting an official Spanish request to recover Picasso’s painting, Head of a Young Woman.
Italian Foreign Minister invites Iran’s Rouhani to Rome

Italian Foreign Minister invites Iran’s Rouhani to Rome

August 5, 2015 - 15:26 AMT  11:26 GMT
Last week, France's foreign minister, who had pursued a hard line during the nuclear talks, invited Rouhani to visit Paris in November.
Turkey vows ‘extensive’ fight against Islamic State

Turkey vows ‘extensive’ fight against Islamic State

August 5, 2015 - 15:20 AMT  11:20 GMT
Turkey carried out airstrikes against IS targets in Syria and agreed to allow U.S. warplanes to use Incirlik Air Base for operations.
Eurozone retail sales sink in June

Eurozone retail sales sink in June

August 5, 2015 - 14:31 AMT  10:31 GMT
Analysts expected a 0.3% fall in retail sales in June, compared to May, which would have still left them up 1.9% year-on-year.
Frank Langella to return to Broadway in new theatrical production

Frank Langella to return to Broadway in new theatrical production

August 5, 2015 - 14:27 AMT  10:27 GMT
Langella has played Dracula, Sherlock Holmes, Sir Thomas More and Richard Nixon onstage and was last on Broadway in 2012.
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