Al Qaeda-linked jihadists strike back against rival rebels in Syria

Al Qaeda-linked jihadists strike back against rival rebels in Syria

January 10, 2014 - 19:00 AMT  15:00 GMT
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said ISIL fighters pushed back rival rebels on the eastern approaches of Raqqa.
Jon Favreau’s

Jon Favreau’s "Chef" to open South by Southwest Film Fest

January 10, 2014 - 18:54 AMT  14:54 GMT
The festival also has scheduled "A Conversation with Alejandro Jodorowsky," director of such films as "El Topo" and "Santa Sangre."
U.S. unemployment rate falls to five-year low

U.S. unemployment rate falls to five-year low

January 10, 2014 - 18:33 AMT  14:33 GMT
Leisure, manufacturing and services added jobs, but construction cut 16,000 jobs, the biggest drop in the industry in 20 months.
“The Simpsons” pays tribute to anime master Hayao Miyazaki films

“The Simpsons” pays tribute to anime master Hayao Miyazaki films (video)

 January 10, 2014 - 18:14 AMT  14:14 GMT
The long-running animated show will tip its hat to the legendary Japanese filmmaker in new episode “Married To The Blob.”
“Girls” hit series renewed for season 4

“Girls” hit series renewed for season 4

January 10, 2014 - 18:04 AMT  14:04 GMT
An Emmy nominee, “Girls” took home two Golden Globes in 2013 for best comedy and for star Lena Dunham.
Egypt police fire tear gas to disperse protesting Islamists

Egypt police fire tear gas to disperse protesting Islamists

January 10, 2014 - 17:52 AMT  13:52 GMT
In the city of Minya, Maj. Gen. Osama Metwalli said protesters threw gasoline bombs at the police, who responded with tear gas.
Lufthansa reports rise in passenger numbers in December

Lufthansa reports rise in passenger numbers in December

January 10, 2014 - 17:46 AMT  13:46 GMT
At the same time, the airline reduced the number of flights, by 1.5 percent in December and by 3.7 percent for the whole year.
Elijah Wood to topline “Set Fire to the Stars” period film

Elijah Wood to topline “Set Fire to the Stars” period film

January 10, 2014 - 17:41 AMT  13:41 GMT
Andy Goddard’s film is exploring the relationship between poets John Malcolm Brinnin and Dylan Thomas.
New Gmail feature arouses privacy concerns

New Gmail feature arouses privacy concerns

January 10, 2014 - 17:29 AMT  13:29 GMT
Nachum said that all users would be alerted to the new feature and how to change the default setting, within the next few days.
Alfred Hitchcock unseen Holocaust documentary to be screened in 2014

Alfred Hitchcock unseen Holocaust documentary to be screened in 2014

January 10, 2014 - 17:26 AMT  13:26 GMT
The doc is said to have disturbed viewers at test screenings, and contains descriptions of "sightseers" at a "chamber of horrors".
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