“Awakenings” author, famed neurologist Oliver Sacks dies at 82

“Awakenings” author, famed neurologist Oliver Sacks dies at 82

September 1, 2015 - 11:18 AMT  07:18 GMT
The movie version of the book starred Robert De Niro and Robin Williams, and was nominated for three Academy Awards.
Nicholas Hoult to topline

Nicholas Hoult to topline "Rebel in the Rye" J.D. Salinger biopic

September 1, 2015 - 11:06 AMT  07:06 GMT
The movie will explore the life and mind of the secretive author and tell the story of the birth of "Catcher in the Rye".
BlackBerry Android phone leak shows off retractable keyboard

BlackBerry Android phone leak shows off retractable keyboard

September 1, 2015 - 10:56 AMT  06:56 GMT
The phone is expected to combine touchscreen functionality with BlackBerry's signature physical keys.
Google's Nexus 8 tablet pic “leaks online”

Google's Nexus 8 tablet pic “leaks online”

September 1, 2015 - 10:37 AMT  06:37 GMT
Google is expected to announce the tablet next month alongside Nexus smartphones from Huawei and LG.
Trainloads of migrants arrive in Germany as EU asylum rules collapse

Trainloads of migrants arrive in Germany as EU asylum rules collapse

September 1, 2015 - 10:23 AMT  06:23 GMT
As migrants continued to arrive from the east, authorities let thousands of undocumented people travel on towards Germany.
Prominent Armenian benefactor Vahak Hovnanian dies at 81

Prominent Armenian benefactor Vahak Hovnanian dies at 81

September 1, 2015 - 10:03 AMT  06:03 GMT
A lover of “all things Armenian,” Hovnanian dedicated himself to supporting and preserving Armenian culture and heritage.
UN confirms Palmyra’s Temple of Bel destroyed

UN confirms Palmyra’s Temple of Bel destroyed

September 1, 2015 - 10:02 AMT  06:02 GMT
There had been earlier reports of an explosion at the Temple of Bel in Palmyra, which is held by militants from the Islamic State (IS) group.
Yen, euro edge higher as equities retreat

Yen, euro edge higher as equities retreat

September 1, 2015 - 09:39 AMT  05:39 GMT
The euro rose 0.5 percent to $1.1263, extending its recovery from last week's one-week low of $1.1156.
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