Merkel rules out Assad's involvement in Syria conflict settlement

Merkel rules out Assad's involvement in Syria conflict settlement

December 17, 2015 - 10:25 AMT  06:25 GMT
"This is about ending the war in Syria without Assad ... Assad can never be part of a long-term solution," Merkel told German lawmakers.
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Disney’s "The Jungle Book" unveils new teaser, motion poster (video)

 December 17, 2015 - 10:25 AMT  06:25 GMT
Based on Rudyard Kipling's timeless stories, "The Jungle Book" follows the adventure of Mowgli, a man-cub raised by a family of wolves.
Eight Kurdish rebels killed in clashes with Turkey's military

Eight Kurdish rebels killed in clashes with Turkey's military

December 17, 2015 - 10:22 AMT  06:22 GMT
A military statement said the Kurdish rebels opened fire on the security forces in the town of Cizre, drawing response from the troops.
Russia calls for Montenegro referendum over NATO accession

Russia calls for Montenegro referendum over NATO accession

December 17, 2015 - 10:19 AMT  06:19 GMT
The invitation comes 16 years after the Western alliance bombed Montenegro during the Kosovo war, when it was still allied with Serbia.
Mozilla launches support for 64-bit PCs

Mozilla launches support for 64-bit PCs

December 17, 2015 - 10:11 AMT  06:11 GMT
Chrome and Edge have supported 64-bit hardware for a while now, and Firefox users running at least Windows 7 can now enjoy the same benefits.
Google Play Books adds Night Light feature

Google Play Books adds Night Light feature

December 17, 2015 - 10:06 AMT  06:06 GMT
Night Light gradually replaces the amount of harsh blue light emanating from your screen with more soothing yellows as the hour grows later.
IMF recognizes Ukraine's $3bn debt to Russia as sovereign

IMF recognizes Ukraine's $3bn debt to Russia as sovereign

December 17, 2015 - 09:58 AMT  05:58 GMT
The Ukrainian government argued that Russia’s loan came from their National Wealth Fund and not directly from the Russian government.
Dutch town riots over plan to build new center for migrants

Dutch town riots over plan to build new center for migrants

December 17, 2015 - 09:50 AMT  05:50 GMT
About 2,000 people joined the protests from the town of 27,000, Dutch national broadcaster NOS reported.
MP faces treason charges after interview on IS sarin transit via Turkey

MP faces treason charges after interview on IS sarin transit via Turkey

December 17, 2015 - 09:38 AMT  05:38 GMT
"Chemical weapon materials were brought to Turkey and put together in ISIS camps in Syria,” Istanbul MP Eren Erdem said.
Kerry to chair UN Security Council meeting on Syria

Kerry to chair UN Security Council meeting on Syria

December 17, 2015 - 09:25 AMT  05:25 GMT
The U.S. Secretary of State will also host a meeting of the International Syria Support Group to discuss "efforts to foster a nationwide ceasefire.”
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