TV version of Nicholas Sparks’ “The Notebook” in development

TV version of Nicholas Sparks’ “The Notebook” in development

August 12, 2015 - 13:54 AMT  09:54 GMT
The CW will probably omit the story’s tear-jerker framing device, with elderly version of the couple and Allie having Alzheimer’s.
Facebook reportedly builds breaking news notification app

Facebook reportedly builds breaking news notification app

August 12, 2015 - 13:34 AMT  09:34 GMT
Users will choose partnering publications they want to follow on the app, topics they want to receive breaking news alerts about.
Draft bill for third bailout submitted to Greek parliament

Draft bill for third bailout submitted to Greek parliament

August 12, 2015 - 13:31 AMT  09:31 GMT
Alexis Tsipras asked the assembly's speaker for the bill to go through committee level ahead of a full debate and vote.
Azeri armed forces violate ceasefire, NKR troops silence attacks

Azeri armed forces violate ceasefire, NKR troops silence attacks

August 12, 2015 - 12:37 AMT  08:37 GMT
Nagorno Karabakh Defense Army said its frontline units have taken retaliatory measures and continue controlling the situation.
Syrian army, rebels agree 48-hour ceasefire in 3 localities: report

Syrian army, rebels agree 48-hour ceasefire in 3 localities: report

August 12, 2015 - 09:50 AMT  05:50 GMT
Syrian insurgent group Ahrar al-Sham, an ally of the al Qaeda-linked Nusra Front, led the negotiations from the insurgents side.
Angela Sarafyan to appear in Genocide-themed film “The Promise”

Angela Sarafyan to appear in Genocide-themed film “The Promise”

August 12, 2015 - 08:51 AMT  04:51 GMT
Survival Pictures had announced earlier that Issac will be joined by Academy Award winner Christian Bale as the leads.
Hillary Clinton agrees to hand over private email server to FBI

Hillary Clinton agrees to hand over private email server to FBI

August 12, 2015 - 08:42 AMT  04:42 GMT
Polls show an increasing number of voters view her as "untrustworthy" due in part to the questions surrounding email use.
UK Foreign Secretary in China for talks on security cooperation

UK Foreign Secretary in China for talks on security cooperation

August 12, 2015 - 08:26 AMT  04:26 GMT
The discussions in Beijing come ahead of a planned state visit to Britain by Chinese President Xi Jinping in the autumn.
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