Chris Evans in post-apocalyptic sci-fi “Snowpiercer” trailer

Chris Evans in post-apocalyptic sci-fi “Snowpiercer” trailer (video)

 July 6, 2013 - 11:29 AMT  07:29 GMT
The film from director Bong Joon-ho is set in a future in which a failed experiment to put an end to global warming has resulted in an ice age.
Twin explosions shut down Colombia's 2nd largest oil pipeline

Twin explosions shut down Colombia's 2nd largest oil pipeline

July 6, 2013 - 11:18 AMT  07:18 GMT
The explosions were likely carried out by a rebel group, a military source said, without attributing the attack specifically to the FARC.
Shiites targeted in Iraq suicide attacks

Shiites targeted in Iraq suicide attacks

July 6, 2013 - 11:12 AMT  07:12 GMT
Iraq has been facing its deadliest outburst of violence since 2008, with more than 2,000 people killed since the start of April.
French official says spying reports “inexact”

French official says spying reports “inexact”

July 6, 2013 - 11:09 AMT  07:09 GMT
Le Monde reported that computer and telephone data were being stored on a supercomputer at the offices of the DGSE foreign intelligence service.
Syrian opposition to host runoff ballot for new leader

Syrian opposition to host runoff ballot for new leader

July 6, 2013 - 11:06 AMT  07:06 GMT
The coalition is split into three power centers: the Muslim Brotherhood, the Sabbagh faction, and a Saudi-backed bloc that includes Jarba.
Legendary Sophia Loren to star in son Edoardo Ponti's “Human Voice”

Legendary Sophia Loren to star in son Edoardo Ponti's “Human Voice”

July 6, 2013 - 10:49 AMT  06:49 GMT
Her last big screen features were the 2009 musical Nine and the 2004 comedy “Peperoni ripieni e pesci in faccia.”
James Bond flick “Skyfall” leads movie home video sales chart

James Bond flick “Skyfall” leads movie home video sales chart

July 6, 2013 - 10:42 AMT  06:42 GMT
“The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2” landed in fourth place, while “Taken 2” completed the top five.
EU to confront U.S. over intelligence activities

EU to confront U.S. over intelligence activities

July 6, 2013 - 10:35 AMT  06:35 GMT
Reports that the NSA bugged EU diplomatic offices in Washington and infiltrated its computer network angered European officials.
North, S. Koreas holding talks on reopening Kaesong industrial complex

North, S. Koreas holding talks on reopening Kaesong industrial complex

July 6, 2013 - 10:27 AMT  06:27 GMT
Work at the factory park - a major source of income for the North - was halted in April amid high regional tensions.
Nicaragua, Venezuela may give asylum to NSA leaker Snowden

Nicaragua, Venezuela may give asylum to NSA leaker Snowden

July 6, 2013 - 10:21 AMT  06:21 GMT
Snowden has sent asylum requests to over two dozen countries. Many of them have been rejected.
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