China commits $6.5bn to finance nuke project in Pakistan: report

China commits $6.5bn to finance nuke project in Pakistan: report

December 24, 2013 - 13:17 AMT  09:17 GMT
Under its long-term energy plan, Pakistan hopes to produce more than 40,000 MW of electricity through nuclear plants by 2050.
Roadmap for Armenia’s Eurasian integration discussed in Moscow

Roadmap for Armenia’s Eurasian integration discussed in Moscow

December 24, 2013 - 13:09 AMT  09:09 GMT
Armenian leader Serzh Sargsyan left for Moscow to participate in the December 24 Supreme Eurasian Economic Council sitting.

"Mad Men" star Jon Hamm in "Million Dollar Arm" trailer (video)

 December 24, 2013 - 12:34 AMT  08:34 GMT
Hamm stars in the baseball drama, based on the true story of a sports agent who stages a reality TV show to find baseball talent in India.
Iran denies Rouhani wrote editorial for German paper

Iran denies Rouhani wrote editorial for German paper

December 24, 2013 - 12:28 AMT  08:28 GMT
Iran’s presidential advisor Mohammad Reza Sadeq denied the attribution of the article to Rouhani as ‘complete falsehood’.
Alfonso Cuaron to receive Visual Effects Society's Visionary Award

Alfonso Cuaron to receive Visual Effects Society's Visionary Award

December 24, 2013 - 12:19 AMT  08:19 GMT
Cuaron made his American feature film debut in 1995 with “A Little Princess,” followed in 1998 by “Great Expectations.”

"The Raid 2: Berandal" hit action sequel release date set

December 24, 2013 - 11:51 AMT  07:51 GMT
The Indonesian film will follow Rama infiltrating the ranks of a crime syndicate to uncover the corruption in his own police force.
Sandra Bullock, George Clooney in

Sandra Bullock, George Clooney in "Gravity" behind-the-scenes trailer (video)

 December 24, 2013 - 11:39 AMT  07:39 GMT
"Gravity" received favorable reviews from 97 percent of film critics, has grossed more than $650 million worldwide.
Vine preparing to launch online profiles

Vine preparing to launch online profiles

December 24, 2013 - 11:26 AMT  07:26 GMT
It's likely that Vine will offer a new way to view profiles and videos by signing in from a computer - much like Instagram.
Samsung to unveil improved 2014 Smart TVs with finger controls

Samsung to unveil improved 2014 Smart TVs with finger controls

December 24, 2013 - 11:20 AMT  07:20 GMT
The South Korean company's latest technology will allow users to change channels, pause films and more with a simple finger gesture.
Eight-day Aleppo bombing leaves 300 dead: monitor

Eight-day Aleppo bombing leaves 300 dead: monitor

December 24, 2013 - 10:39 AMT  06:39 GMT
Aleppo has been split between opposition and government forces since a massive rebel assault in the summer of 2012.
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