Factories in Greece, France suffer falling production, job cuts

Factories in Greece, France suffer falling production, job cuts

May 4, 2015 - 16:39 AMT  12:39 GMT
Manufacturers in the world’s second-largest economy shed jobs and cut prices as they were hit by a drop in domestic demand.
“Avengers: The Age of Ultron” ruling the world at box office

“Avengers: The Age of Ultron” ruling the world at box office

May 4, 2015 - 15:47 AMT  11:47 GMT
Joss Whedon returns as writer and director for “Age of Ultron,” as does the ensemble cast topped by Robert Downey Jr. (Iron Man).
Italian PM says new electoral law will clear path for wider reforms

Italian PM says new electoral law will clear path for wider reforms

May 4, 2015 - 15:32 AMT  11:32 GMT
"The electoral law which will, I think and hope, be approved by the Italian parliament has a great element of clarity," Renzi said.
Suicide bomber blows himself up in Damascus center

Suicide bomber blows himself up in Damascus center

May 4, 2015 - 15:12 AMT  11:12 GMT
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said the bomber appeared to target an army general responsible for logistics.
Meerkat video streaming app adds Facebook support

Meerkat video streaming app adds Facebook support

May 4, 2015 - 14:00 AMT  10:00 GMT
Users can choose to log into the app using their Facebook account details and publish live stream alerts directly on the social network for friends to watch.
Int’l observers hail Karabakh election as democratic

Int’l observers hail Karabakh election as democratic

May 4, 2015 - 13:33 AMT  09:33 GMT
“The non-recognition should not prevent Karabakh from striving for further development and democracy-building,” Bako Sahakyan said.
Facebook reveals details of next step in Internet.org plans

Facebook reveals details of next step in Internet.org plans

May 4, 2015 - 13:00 AMT  09:00 GMT
“Websites do not pay to be included, and operators don’t charge developers for the data people use for their services,” it said.
Greece, int’l creditors pushing for agreement

Greece, int’l creditors pushing for agreement

May 4, 2015 - 12:49 AMT  08:49 GMT
A eurozone official said there was "convergence on some issues" while more work was needed on others, without elaborating.
U.S. begins secretive use of cellphone surveillance tech review

U.S. begins secretive use of cellphone surveillance tech review

May 4, 2015 - 12:27 AMT  08:27 GMT
The state of Washington passed in April a bill to prohibit “the use of a cell site simulator device without a warrant” by the state.
“Ode to My Father” wins top prize at Udine Far East Film Fest

“Ode to My Father” wins top prize at Udine Far East Film Fest

May 4, 2015 - 12:18 AMT  08:18 GMT
Winner of the Black Dragon Award decided by special pass holders was war-themed Cambodian melodrama “The Last Reel.”
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