Participant Media, DreamWorks team for Spielberg's Cold War spy thriller

Participant Media, DreamWorks team for Spielberg's Cold War spy thriller

August 27, 2014 - 12:30 AMT  08:30 GMT
Written by Joel and Ethan Coen, the project centers on an attorney sent on a mission to negotiate the release of a captured American U-2 pilot.
IS militants reportedly execute soldiers, hold hostages in Syria

IS militants reportedly execute soldiers, hold hostages in Syria

August 27, 2014 - 12:24 AMT  08:24 GMT
Raqqa is a stronghold of Islamic State, and some people celebrated in the city after the capture of the air base.
California Senate passes Armenian Genocide Education Act

California Senate passes Armenian Genocide Education Act

August 27, 2014 - 11:36 AMT  07:36 GMT
“At every step, we had an unprecedented response from the grassroots on this bill,” said Elen Asatryan, ANCA WR Executive Director.
France’s Hollande names new cabinet

France’s Hollande names new cabinet

August 27, 2014 - 11:23 AMT  07:23 GMT
Meanwhile, Fleur Pellerin has been made minister for culture, replacing Aurelie Filippetti who is also out of the government.
Netherlands to extend Patriot deployment mission in Turkey

Netherlands to extend Patriot deployment mission in Turkey

August 27, 2014 - 11:08 AMT  07:08 GMT
The Netherlands, Germany and the U.S. each sent two Patriot missile batteries and soldiers to operate them in early 2013.
EU, Russia and Ukraine to hold gas talks early Sept: official

EU, Russia and Ukraine to hold gas talks early Sept: official

August 27, 2014 - 10:53 AMT  06:53 GMT
Russian Energy Minister Alexander Novak announced the sides agreed to continue the three-party negotiations focused on gas issues.
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