France identifies Nice attacker, probes links to radical Islam

France identifies Nice attacker, probes links to radical Islam

July 16, 2016 - 11:01 AMT  07:01 GMT
Anti-terrorism prosecutor Francois Molins said the 31-year-old Tunisian was "completely unknown" to the intelligence services.
9/11 inquiry: U.S. finds no conclusive proof of Saudi government link

9/11 inquiry: U.S. finds no conclusive proof of Saudi government link

July 16, 2016 - 10:53 AMT  06:53 GMT
The document names individuals who helped the hijackers get apartments, open bank accounts and connect with local mosques.
Nate Parker’s “Birth of a Nation” unveils new poster

Nate Parker’s “Birth of a Nation” unveils new poster

July 16, 2016 - 10:52 AMT  06:52 GMT
Parker produced and directed “Birth of a Nation” from his own script, which centers on the 1831 slave rebellion led by Nat Turner.
Oscar Isaac to join Steven Spielberg’s “Kidnapping of Edgardo Mortara”

Oscar Isaac to join Steven Spielberg’s “Kidnapping of Edgardo Mortara”

July 16, 2016 - 10:34 AMT  06:34 GMT
Isaac will star opposite Oscar-winner Mark Rylance, a Spielberg favorite recently, in the religious drama.
23 ceasefire violations by Azerbaijan registered overnight

23 ceasefire violations by Azerbaijan registered overnight

July 16, 2016 - 10:28 AMT  06:28 GMT
Azeris used firearms to fire over 170 shots towards the Armenian positions, also employing sniper rifles for 35 more violations.
New map of the universe charts out 1.2 million galaxies

New map of the universe charts out 1.2 million galaxies

July 16, 2016 - 10:25 AMT  06:25 GMT
The map also measures the universe's expansion over time, giving credence to the theory that dark energy played a role in its increasing size.
Google makes phone calls to France free in Nice attack aftermath

Google makes phone calls to France free in Nice attack aftermath

July 16, 2016 - 10:15 AMT  06:15 GMT
Users will be able to make calls to the country without charge through Hangouts, Google Voice and Project Fi from anywhere in the world.
U.S. VP warns China over UN-backed tribunal South China Sea ruling

U.S. VP warns China over UN-backed tribunal South China Sea ruling

July 16, 2016 - 10:04 AMT  06:04 GMT
Beijing asserts sovereignty over almost all of the strategically vital South China Sea, despite rival claims from its Southeast Asian neighbours.
Brazilian govt. reassesses security measures ahead of Rio Olympics

Brazilian govt. reassesses security measures ahead of Rio Olympics

July 16, 2016 - 09:44 AMT  05:44 GMT
The government said that the measures may make attending the games less comfortable for visitors but they would result in greater security.
President Hollande to chair crisis talks after deadly Nice attack

President Hollande to chair crisis talks after deadly Nice attack

July 16, 2016 - 09:40 AMT  05:40 GMT
Hollande, who says the attack was a terrorist act, has already extended a state of emergency by three months.
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