Polish minister learning French amid Ashton replacement speculations

Polish minister learning French amid Ashton replacement speculations

October 4, 2013 - 12:41 AMT  08:41 GMT
When asked if he wants the EU job when it comes up next year, he did not rule it out, saying only that he is "flattered" by the question.
Samsung expects record profits for July-to-September quarter

Samsung expects record profits for July-to-September quarter

October 4, 2013 - 11:59 AMT  07:59 GMT
The success of its Galaxy range of smartphones has seen Samsung become the leading player in the global mobile phone market.
Woman shot dead in Capitol pursuit

Woman shot dead in Capitol pursuit

October 4, 2013 - 11:39 AMT  07:39 GMT
A woman driver was shot and killed by U.S. police after trying to ram through a White House barricade with a young child in the car.
Guillermo del Toro pays homage to classic horror films in

Guillermo del Toro pays homage to classic horror films in "The Simpsons" (video)

 October 4, 2013 - 11:22 AMT  07:22 GMT
The renowned filmmaker brings classic monsters like Dracula and Frankenstein's monster in the 2-minute-45-second opening titles.
Slamdance Film Fest winner

Slamdance Film Fest winner "The Dirties" bows in limited release

October 4, 2013 - 10:57 AMT  06:57 GMT
The drama revolves around two best friends who film a comedy about getting revenge on bullies at their high school.
Reese Witherspoon to topline Disney fairy-tale comedy

Reese Witherspoon to topline Disney fairy-tale comedy "Happily Ever After"

October 4, 2013 - 10:35 AMT  06:35 GMT
The idea is to catch up with a prince and princess about 10 years after they have ridden off into the sunset for their "happily ever after."

"Encouraging progress" on Syria chemical inspections reported

October 4, 2013 - 10:27 AMT  06:27 GMT
Concerted international action to disarm Syria of its chemical weapons was agreed by the UN Security Council last week.
Italian Senate committee likely to launch Berlusconi expulsion process

Italian Senate committee likely to launch Berlusconi expulsion process

October 4, 2013 - 09:57 AMT  05:57 GMT
Berlusconi's political future has been under threat when Italy's top court rejected a final appeal and found him guilty of a massive tax fraud scheme.
Obama cancels trip to Asia amid government shutdown

Obama cancels trip to Asia amid government shutdown

October 4, 2013 - 09:45 AMT  05:45 GMT
The shutdown has left more than 700,000 employees on unpaid leave and closed national parks, tourist sites, government websites.
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