Iran stopped enriching uranium to 20 percent, top MP says

Iran stopped enriching uranium to 20 percent, top MP says

October 24, 2013 - 13:04 AMT  09:04 GMT
Hosseini also said Tehran had only stopped enriching uranium to levels above the 5 percent needed for civilian power stations.

"Inception" star Tom Hardy to play Elton John in "Rocketman" biopic

October 24, 2013 - 12:37 AMT  08:37 GMT
Known for his role as the evil Bane in Christopher Nolan's "Dark Knight Rises", Hardy will next be seen in "Locke" and "Mad Max: Fury Road".
“Bridesmaids” helmer to produce “Peanuts” iconic comics adaptation

“Bridesmaids” helmer to produce “Peanuts” iconic comics adaptation

October 24, 2013 - 12:20 AMT  08:20 GMT
Paul Feig hit his stride directing “Bridesmaids” and “The Heat” and next will helm for a spy comedy that will star Melissa McCarthy.
Jamie Dornan picked as new lead for “50 Shades” bestseller adaptation

Jamie Dornan picked as new lead for “50 Shades” bestseller adaptation

October 24, 2013 - 11:59 AMT  07:59 GMT
Charlie Hunnam infamously backed out of the project a week and a half ago, setting off a feverish pursuit to find his replacement.
University of Minnesota hosts lecture on Musa Dagh Resistance

University of Minnesota hosts lecture on Musa Dagh Resistance

October 24, 2013 - 11:13 AMT  07:13 GMT
A Q&A session followed a presentation of some 30 pictures depicting scenes from the Musa Daghians’ rescue by French warships.
Suspected Dink murder instigator arrested after interview

Suspected Dink murder instigator arrested after interview

October 24, 2013 - 10:57 AMT  06:57 GMT
“This is the price of having served my country,” Erhan Tuncel told reporters as he was taken into custody by police officers.
Yahoo decides to shut down office in Cairo

Yahoo decides to shut down office in Cairo

October 24, 2013 - 10:32 AMT  06:32 GMT
Yahoo runs the Yahoo Maktoob portal in the region, an offshoot of the 2009 acquisition of Arabic Internet services company Maktoob.com.
Pakistani PM urges Obama to end drone strikes

Pakistani PM urges Obama to end drone strikes

October 24, 2013 - 10:22 AMT  06:22 GMT
"I ... brought up the issue of drones in our meeting, emphasizing the need for an end to such strikes," Nawaz Sharif said.
Large parts of Syria hit by power cut after explosion

Large parts of Syria hit by power cut after explosion

October 24, 2013 - 10:11 AMT  06:11 GMT
“A terrorist attack on a gas pipeline that feeds a power station in the south has led to a power outage in the provinces,” Khamis said.
Most French believe Hollande won’t win next presidential polls

Most French believe Hollande won’t win next presidential polls

October 24, 2013 - 09:50 AMT  05:50 GMT
76% of those surveyed said they did not see Hollande as someone who keeps his promises and 68% did not consider him competent.
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