Armenians reported among victims in California quake

Armenians reported among victims in California quake

August 26, 2014 - 12:22 AMT  08:22 GMT
Between 11,000 and 15,000 people were reported without power, down from 70,000 people in the immediate aftermath of the earthquake.
U.S. mulls airstrikes on Syria to stop Islamic State: report

U.S. mulls airstrikes on Syria to stop Islamic State: report

August 26, 2014 - 12:07 AMT  08:07 GMT
The IS fighters have gained significant ground in both Syria and Iraq after its initial blitz assault on the Iraqi city of Mosul in mid-June.
France’s PM to put together new govt. after rebel ministers evicted

France’s PM to put together new govt. after rebel ministers evicted

August 26, 2014 - 11:50 AMT  07:50 GMT
Valls handed in his govt's resignation after President decided Economy Minister had gone one step too far by attacking his economic policies.
Amazon acquires live-streaming gaming network Twitch

Amazon acquires live-streaming gaming network Twitch

August 26, 2014 - 10:42 AMT  06:42 GMT
Twitch and Amazon did not disclose details on new retail opportunities for Amazon through Twitch’s network of gamers.
U.S. ‘caught off guard’ by air strikes against Islamist militia in Libya

U.S. ‘caught off guard’ by air strikes against Islamist militia in Libya

August 26, 2014 - 10:30 AMT  06:30 GMT
The attacks on militia positions around Tripoli airport were reportedly carried out by the United Arab Emirates from bases in Egypt.
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