U.S. Senate blocks bill to end bulk collection of phone records by NSA

U.S. Senate blocks bill to end bulk collection of phone records by NSA

May 23, 2015 - 13:19 AMT  09:19 GMT
The White House has pressed the Senate to back the a bill passed by the House of Representatives - the Freedom Act.
Iran enters fight to retake major Iraqi oil refinery from IS: officials

Iran enters fight to retake major Iraqi oil refinery from IS: officials

May 23, 2015 - 13:09 AMT  09:09 GMT
Two U.S. defense officials said Iranian forces have taken a significant offensive role in the Beiji operation in recent days.
“Blade Runner” sequel hires Oscar-nommed cameraman Roger Deakins

“Blade Runner” sequel hires Oscar-nommed cameraman Roger Deakins

May 23, 2015 - 12:59 AMT  08:59 GMT
Deakins received his latest Oscar nomination this year for his work on Angelina Jolie‘s “Unbroken.”
Orchard picks up Jesse Eisenberg drama “Louder Than Bombs”

Orchard picks up Jesse Eisenberg drama “Louder Than Bombs”

May 23, 2015 - 12:52 AMT  08:52 GMT
The film from Norwegian director Joachim Trier premiered in competition at Cannes to strong reviews.
“Now You See Me 3” hit crime thriller sequel in development

“Now You See Me 3” hit crime thriller sequel in development

May 23, 2015 - 12:23 AMT  08:23 GMT
The star-studded cast returned for the sequel that already wrapped production, and it is believed it will top its predecessor at the box office.
UN review conference on nuke treaty collapses over Middle East

UN review conference on nuke treaty collapses over Middle East

May 23, 2015 - 12:09 AMT  08:09 GMT
Rose Gottemoeller announced there was "no agreement" and accused some countries of undermining the negotiations.
Remote galaxy shining as 300 trillion suns discovered

Remote galaxy shining as 300 trillion suns discovered

May 23, 2015 - 11:59 AMT  07:59 GMT
Immense black holes are common at the cores of galaxies, but finding one this big so far back in the cosmos is rare.
Bank of England secretly researches implications of EU exit: report

Bank of England secretly researches implications of EU exit: report

May 23, 2015 - 11:46 AMT  07:46 GMT
The email was written on May 21 and forwarded by mistake to a Guardian editor by the Bank’s head of press.

"Wet Hot American Summer" Netflix series unveils 1st pics

May 23, 2015 - 11:19 AMT  07:19 GMT
The pictures give glimpses of Amy Poehler's Susie, Bradley Cooper's Ben, Paul Rudd's Andy, Christopher Meloni's Gene and more.
NSA tired to plant malware on Google Play: Snowden

NSA tired to plant malware on Google Play: Snowden

May 23, 2015 - 11:06 AMT  07:06 GMT
It would then be possible for the spy agency to obtain sensitive data from people of interest, including their contacts list and communications.
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