72nd Venice Film Festival reveals star-studded program

72nd Venice Film Festival reveals star-studded program

July 30, 2015 - 13:38 AMT  09:38 GMT
Martin Scorsese's short film "The Audition" with Robert de Niro, Leonardo DiCaprio and Brad Pitt, is also included.
Syria skeptical about Turkey’s efforts to fight IS

Syria skeptical about Turkey’s efforts to fight IS

July 30, 2015 - 13:24 AMT  09:24 GMT
“Are Turkish intentions to fight the terrorists of Daesh (ISIS), Al-Nusra Front, and al Qaeda-linked groups genuine?” the ministry said.
Lennon honored with artwork showing him as yellow sub pilot

Lennon honored with artwork showing him as yellow sub pilot

July 30, 2015 - 12:48 AMT  08:48 GMT
Yoko Ono said the tapestry at Ellis Island is "so special" and that the Beatles band member would have loved it.
World’s population projected to increase to 8.5 billion by 2030: UN

World’s population projected to increase to 8.5 billion by 2030: UN

July 30, 2015 - 12:35 AMT  08:35 GMT
China and India, currently the countries with the largest populations, are home to more than 1 billion people apiece.
Oil giant Royal Dutch Shell to cut 6,500 jobs

Oil giant Royal Dutch Shell to cut 6,500 jobs

July 30, 2015 - 12:26 AMT  08:26 GMT
The firm announced profits of $3.4bn in the three months to 30 June, a 35% decrease compared with last year.
Canada to buy Israel’s Iron Dome missile defense technology

Canada to buy Israel’s Iron Dome missile defense technology

July 30, 2015 - 12:19 AMT  08:19 GMT
The military will primarily use the system when deployed in conflict zones and is expecting to take delivery in 2017.
Al Qaeda-linked Nusra Front kidnaps U.S.-backed Syrian rebel group leader

Al Qaeda-linked Nusra Front kidnaps U.S.-backed Syrian rebel group leader

July 30, 2015 - 12:00 AMT  08:00 GMT
A statement issued in the name of the group, "Division 30", accused the Nusra Front of abducting Nadim al-Hassan.
Tension subsides at Artsakh-Azeri contact line

Tension subsides at Artsakh-Azeri contact line

July 30, 2015 - 11:37 AMT  07:37 GMT
According to Nagorno Karabakh Defense Army, 100 ceasefire violations with over 1600 shots by Azeris were registered.
Samsung suffers fifth straight drop in quarterly earnings

Samsung suffers fifth straight drop in quarterly earnings

July 30, 2015 - 11:21 AMT  07:21 GMT
The company is scheduled to hold an event on Aug 13, bringing forward its usual product launch schedule by one month.
Teams from Turkish cities to participate in Pan-Armenian Games

Teams from Turkish cities to participate in Pan-Armenian Games

July 30, 2015 - 08:58 AMT  04:58 GMT
The organizers of the Diyarbakir group are members of the Surp Giragos Dikranagerd Church Restoration Committee.
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