Lars von Trier says undergoing treatment for drugs, alcohol addiction

Lars von Trier says undergoing treatment for drugs, alcohol addiction

November 29, 2014 - 10:13 AMT  06:13 GMT
“There is no creative expression of artistic value that has ever been produced by ex-drunkards and ex-drug-addicts,” von Trier said.
Legendary Mexican comedian Roberto Gomez Bolanos dies at 85

Legendary Mexican comedian Roberto Gomez Bolanos dies at 85

November 29, 2014 - 10:03 AMT  06:03 GMT
"Mexico has lost an icon whose work has transcended generations and borders," President Enrique Pena Nieto said on his Twitter account.
Swiss set to vote on proposals to limit immigration

Swiss set to vote on proposals to limit immigration

November 29, 2014 - 09:22 AMT  05:22 GMT
Immigration from Italy started more than a century ago, but difficulties getting Swiss nationality meant many families remained Italian.
Black Friday online sales up 8%, boosted by mobile traffic

Black Friday online sales up 8%, boosted by mobile traffic

November 29, 2014 - 09:04 AMT  05:04 GMT
Amazon was up 25.9% year-over-year, outpacing e-commerce as a whole, but eBay grew just 3.0% over Thanksgiving Day 2013.
Mickey Rourke defeats fighter half his age in exhibition bout in Moscow

Mickey Rourke defeats fighter half his age in exhibition bout in Moscow

November 29, 2014 - 08:53 AMT  04:53 GMT
Rourke sent 29-year-old Pasadena native Elliot Seymour to the canvas twice in the second round before the referee stopped the fight.
At least 81 killed as bombs, gunfire hit mosque in Nigerian city

At least 81 killed as bombs, gunfire hit mosque in Nigerian city

November 29, 2014 - 08:44 AMT  04:44 GMT
Blasts from the coordinated assault rang out as scores of people packed into the ancient building's courtyard for afternoon prayers.
Egyptian court expected to deliver Mubarak verdict

Egyptian court expected to deliver Mubarak verdict

November 29, 2014 - 08:33 AMT  04:33 GMT
Mubarak's Islamist successor Morsi lasted only a year in power following elections before being ousted by the military in July 2013.
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