Nobel-winning Italian playwright Dario Fo dies at 90

Nobel-winning Italian playwright Dario Fo dies at 90

October 13, 2016 - 18:06 AMT  14:06 GMT
After establishing the Fo-Rame theatre company in 1957, Fo and his wife earned national recognition with a series of hit stage farces.
Russia

Russia "not really optimistic" about rapid Karabakh settlement

October 13, 2016 - 17:43 AMT  13:43 GMT
"I wouldn't say we feel very optimistic about the settlement process, but nonetheless we'll further cooperate with the sides," Ushakov said.
Warplanes pound Syria's Aleppo ahead of diplomatic push

Warplanes pound Syria's Aleppo ahead of diplomatic push

October 13, 2016 - 17:34 AMT  13:34 GMT
The ensuing surge in fighting saw government forces declare a large-scale offensive, backed by Russian and Syrian air power.
Apple Watches might start using heart rate sensor to identify owner

Apple Watches might start using heart rate sensor to identify owner

October 13, 2016 - 17:12 AMT  13:12 GMT
It might be applied in place of Touch ID for initial authentication and Apple Pay payments, further reducing Apple Watch's reliance on iPhone.
Google says its Photos service will animate segments from videos too

Google says its Photos service will animate segments from videos too

October 13, 2016 - 16:59 AMT  12:59 GMT
The Assistant could already animate series of similar photographs, but now it's ready to loop up repeating segments from videos too.
Armenia, Russia team up to produce radio-electronic defense equipment

Armenia, Russia team up to produce radio-electronic defense equipment

October 13, 2016 - 16:48 AMT  12:48 GMT
Armenian and Russian defense officials hailed the military cooperation between the two states and eyed further collaboration in this sphere.
Thousands of Colombians march to demand Farc peace deal revival

Thousands of Colombians march to demand Farc peace deal revival

October 13, 2016 - 16:47 AMT  12:47 GMT
The agreement, reached after years of negotiation, was rejected by a slim majority in a national referendum earlier this month.
Thailand's King Bhumibol dies at 88

Thailand's King Bhumibol dies at 88

October 13, 2016 - 16:37 AMT  12:37 GMT
The king was widely revered in Thailand. He was seen as a stabilising figure in a country hit by cycles of political turmoil and multiple coups.
“Good Wife” spin-off casts “Game of Thrones” alum

“Good Wife” spin-off casts “Game of Thrones” alum

October 13, 2016 - 16:20 AMT  12:20 GMT
"The Good Wife" spin-off will pick up one year after the events in the finale of the original series.
Oscar winner Ang Lee turns down offer to helm Disney's “Mulan”

Oscar winner Ang Lee turns down offer to helm Disney's “Mulan”

October 13, 2016 - 16:06 AMT  12:06 GMT
The studio is on a fast track to make the movie which is slated to be released in U.S. theaters on November 2, 2018.
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