400 killed in fighting for Syrian border town: monitor

400 killed in fighting for Syrian border town: monitor

October 7, 2014 - 16:27 AMT  12:27 GMT
The organization said it had documented 412 deaths from sources on the ground, but the real figure was likely double that.
Amazon faces EU tax avoidance investigation

Amazon faces EU tax avoidance investigation

October 7, 2014 - 16:15 AMT  12:15 GMT
The probe into Amazon’s tax affairs is part of a crackdown on tax practices by EU countries that often seem to favor large companies.
The Diplomat: Karabakh another thorn in Putin’s side

The Diplomat: Karabakh another thorn in Putin’s side

October 7, 2014 - 15:44 AMT  11:44 GMT
Armenia has already experienced numerous, still-unexplained delays in the move toward accession, the article says.

"The Purge" high-grossing horror 3rd sequel in the works

October 7, 2014 - 15:24 AMT  11:24 GMT
The first two movies were made at just over $10 million combined but together they have grossed over $200 million worldwide.
China’s Zhang Jingchu joins Tom Cruise in “Mission: Impossible 5”

China’s Zhang Jingchu joins Tom Cruise in “Mission: Impossible 5”

October 7, 2014 - 15:17 AMT  11:17 GMT
In China she starred in Feng Xiaogang’s blockbuster drama “Aftershock” having made early career impressions in “Peacock.”
Michael Gambon, Imelda Staunton join “Paddington” voicecast

Michael Gambon, Imelda Staunton join “Paddington” voicecast

October 7, 2014 - 14:56 AMT  10:56 GMT
Ben Whishaw is voicing the lead - a marmalade-loving anthropomorphized bear from "deepest, darkest Peru" who comes to London.
Yahoo says no user data lost as hackers breach servers

Yahoo says no user data lost as hackers breach servers

October 7, 2014 - 14:51 AMT  10:51 GMT
Although the Yahoo servers were vulnerable to Shellshock it said attackers used a different vulnerability to get at the machines.
David Lynch cult favorite

David Lynch cult favorite "Twin Peaks" revived on Showtime

October 7, 2014 - 14:43 AMT  10:43 GMT
The new "Twin Peaks" is set in the present day and is promised to "continue the lore of the original series."
J.K. Rowling drops cryptic tweets amid fans’ speculations

J.K. Rowling drops cryptic tweets amid fans’ speculations

October 7, 2014 - 14:29 AMT  10:29 GMT
Rowling told her fans that she was busy working on a novel and "tweaking a screenplay" without giving anything away.
Adobe rolls out slew of iOS apps

Adobe rolls out slew of iOS apps

October 7, 2014 - 14:16 AMT  10:16 GMT
The leading app is Premiere Clip, which allows users to edit videos using a series of simple tools tailored for mobile.
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