Minister says nuke power will remain key element of France's energy mix

Minister says nuke power will remain key element of France's energy mix

December 9, 2013 - 12:53 AMT  08:53 GMT
China is either building, or planning to build, up to 30 nuclear power plants - the biggest nuclear construction project in the world.
Global tech firms urge ‘wide-scale changes’ to U.S. surveillance

Global tech firms urge ‘wide-scale changes’ to U.S. surveillance

December 9, 2013 - 12:27 AMT  08:27 GMT
The scandal first came to light in June this year after the UK's Guardian newspaper published the first leaks by Snowden.
Armenian Deputy FM advises Davutoglu to visit Genocide memorial

Armenian Deputy FM advises Davutoglu to visit Genocide memorial

December 9, 2013 - 12:17 AMT  08:17 GMT
"Ankara can promote ties with Yerevan by ratifying the 2009 Armenian-Turkish protocols without preconditions," Shavarsh Kocharyan said.
Japan revises down economic growth data

Japan revises down economic growth data

December 9, 2013 - 11:55 AMT  07:55 GMT
Expert: economic growth should start accelerating again in Q4 as domestic demand strengthens before the sales tax increase.
More than 70 heads of state, govt. to attend Mandela funeral events

More than 70 heads of state, govt. to attend Mandela funeral events

December 9, 2013 - 11:50 AMT  07:50 GMT
"The whole world is coming to South Africa," foreign ministry spokesman Clayson Monyela said.
Kristen Bell talks “Veronica Mars” long-awaited Kickstarter movie

Kristen Bell talks “Veronica Mars” long-awaited Kickstarter movie

December 9, 2013 - 11:44 AMT  07:44 GMT
The Thomas-scripted film will find Veronica taking a break from job hunting in New York to return to Neptune for her high school reunion.
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Cumberbatch’s "Sherlock" Season 3 interactive trailer unveiled (video)

 December 9, 2013 - 11:27 AMT  07:27 GMT
"Sherlock" season 3 premieres on New Year's Day in the UK, followed by the U.S. premiere January 19, 2014 on PBS.
Oscar-nommed helmer Edouard Molinaro dies at 85

Oscar-nommed helmer Edouard Molinaro dies at 85

December 9, 2013 - 11:14 AMT  07:14 GMT
French President's office confirmed the death in a statement of condolence, praising Molinaro as "great, appealing and original."
Coen Brothers'

Coen Brothers' "Inside Llewyn Davis" shines at specialty box office

December 9, 2013 - 10:57 AMT  06:57 GMT
Produced by Scott Rudin, Inside Llewyn Davis stars Oscar Isaac, Carey Mulligan, Justin Timberlake, John Goodman and Garrett Hedlund.
Greece's 2014 budget forecasts return to growth

Greece's 2014 budget forecasts return to growth

December 9, 2013 - 10:38 AMT  06:38 GMT
Greece has been through six consecutive years of deep recession that have shrunk its economy nearly 30 percent.
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