Nobel Prize winner Orhan Pamuk says Turkey lives in fear

Nobel Prize winner Orhan Pamuk says Turkey lives in fear

December 8, 2014 - 15:16 AMT  11:16 GMT
"The worst thing is fear. Everyone is afraid and it's not normal ... Freedom of expression has fallen to a very low level," Pamuk said.
“Insurgent” director to helm “Allegiant Part 1” YA franchise final part

“Insurgent” director to helm “Allegiant Part 1” YA franchise final part

December 8, 2014 - 15:07 AMT  11:07 GMT
After a $54 million domestic opening weekend, the “Divergent” film made $150 million in the U.S. and $139 million worldwide.
David Bowie, Sam Smith up for Best British Artist at BBC Awards

David Bowie, Sam Smith up for Best British Artist at BBC Awards

December 8, 2014 - 14:42 AMT  10:42 GMT
Nominees in the International Artist of the Year category are Dolly Parton, Gregory Porter, Lorde, Pharrell Williams, Prince and Taylor Swift.
Paul McCartney: John Lennon break-up story “one of forgiveness”

Paul McCartney: John Lennon break-up story “one of forgiveness”

December 8, 2014 - 14:35 AMT  10:35 GMT
McCartney said that he’s thankful the musical legends had reconnected before Lennon was tragically shot.
Typhoon leaves 21 dead in Philippines, weakens

Typhoon leaves 21 dead in Philippines, weakens

December 8, 2014 - 14:21 AMT  10:21 GMT
Forecasters said the storm was expected to slam into a Batangas provincial town about 110km south of Manila by nightfall.
Idlewild add 2 news shows to comeback tour

Idlewild add 2 news shows to comeback tour

December 8, 2014 - 14:12 AMT  10:12 GMT
Idlewild's new album “Everything Ever Written” - written and recorded in the past year - will be released on February 9.
Iran to identify any Internet user in the country: minister

Iran to identify any Internet user in the country: minister

December 8, 2014 - 14:11 AMT  10:11 GMT
“Because of our efforts, in future when people want to use the Internet they will be identified,” Mahmoud Vaezi said.
Marilyn Manson joins Smashing Pumpkins at London show

Marilyn Manson joins Smashing Pumpkins at London show

December 8, 2014 - 13:59 AMT  09:59 GMT
Earlier, Manson said that he hadn't seen friend and Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan for 15 years until last week.
Former Apple executive jailed for selling secrets

Former Apple executive jailed for selling secrets

December 8, 2014 - 13:48 AMT  09:48 GMT
Paul S Devine pleaded guilty to wire fraud, conspiracy and money laundering three years ago, after providing company secrets to suppliers.
Microsoft’s Cortana mobile digital assistant arrives to 4 more countries

Microsoft’s Cortana mobile digital assistant arrives to 4 more countries

December 8, 2014 - 13:44 AMT  09:44 GMT
The alpha version of Cortana is now available in France, Italy, Germany and Spain as part of the Windows Phone Developer Preview programme.
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