Michael Bay in talks to helm “13 Hours” Benghazi political drama

Michael Bay in talks to helm “13 Hours” Benghazi political drama

October 30, 2014 - 12:20 AMT  08:20 GMT
“13 Hours” is the adaptation of Mitchell Zuckoff’s book about the attack on an American compound in Libya that left U.S. envoy Stevens dead.
Nintendo details plan to enter healthcare business

Nintendo details plan to enter healthcare business

October 30, 2014 - 12:03 AMT  08:03 GMT
The system will also automatically make recommendations such as getting more exercise or changing one’s diet.
Microsoft unveils its first $199 fitness band

Microsoft unveils its first $199 fitness band

October 30, 2014 - 11:49 AMT  07:49 GMT
Some analysts believe Microsoft will face stiff competition in the wearables market because "the company has little or no brand".
U.S. says working with Kurds to stop IS oil smuggling

U.S. says working with Kurds to stop IS oil smuggling

October 30, 2014 - 11:26 AMT  07:26 GMT
An oil ministry adviser had estimated that in the first two weeks of July, Islamic State made nearly $1 million a day.
Tunisia's secularist party wins parliamentary elections

Tunisia's secularist party wins parliamentary elections

October 30, 2014 - 10:04 AMT  06:04 GMT
The results confirm earlier predictions and Ennahda officials have already urges Nidaa Tounes to form an inclusive government.
Australia passes laws to prevent young people from fighting abroad

Australia passes laws to prevent young people from fighting abroad

October 30, 2014 - 09:53 AMT  05:53 GMT
The government is also introducing controversial data retention laws it says are needed to tackle security and criminal threats.
China's Xiaomi posts 211% growth in smartphone shipments

China's Xiaomi posts 211% growth in smartphone shipments

October 30, 2014 - 09:21 AMT  05:21 GMT
Xiaomi reached the ranking, behind Apple and Samsung, in the third quarter, said research firms IDC and Strategy Analytics.
Samsung operating profit falls to lowest in 3 years

Samsung operating profit falls to lowest in 3 years

October 30, 2014 - 08:24 AMT  04:24 GMT
Samsung's mobile division, its biggest business, has been struggling to maintain its dominance against rivals such as Apple.
NATO reports ‘unusual’ spike in Russian military flights

NATO reports ‘unusual’ spike in Russian military flights

October 30, 2014 - 08:17 AMT  04:17 GMT
The tankers turned back north, but the bombers kept flying south all the way to international airspace west of Portugal and Spain.
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