“Maze Runner” sequel holds off Johnny Depp’s “Black Mass” at box office

“Maze Runner” sequel holds off Johnny Depp’s “Black Mass” at box office

September 21, 2015 - 14:03 AMT  10:03 GMT
The biopic of mobster James “Whitey” Bulger opened to $8.8 million from 3,188 theaters, not far behind Fox’s young adult sequel.
Armenia marks 24th anniversary of independence

Armenia marks 24th anniversary of independence

September 21, 2015 - 13:49 AMT  09:49 GMT
With a unanimous national vote, the third Republic of Armenia was born on September 21, 1991.
Wikimedia launches experimental tile and static maps service

Wikimedia launches experimental tile and static maps service

September 21, 2015 - 13:42 AMT  09:42 GMT
Wikimedia encourages people to try the new service, experiment writing tools using the tiles, and giving them feedback.
Pope Francis meets Fidel Castro, celebrates mass in Cuba

Pope Francis meets Fidel Castro, celebrates mass in Cuba

September 21, 2015 - 13:24 AMT  09:24 GMT
Francis held a rally with young people and met with priests and nuns, enjoying the chance to improvise and tell jokes in his native language.
“Pirates of the Caribbean 5” cast & crew in new set photo

“Pirates of the Caribbean 5” cast & crew in new set photo

September 21, 2015 - 13:18 AMT  09:18 GMT
Depp and Orlando Bloom reprise their roles as Captain Jack Sparrow and Will Turner respectively.
Game of Thrones smashes Emmy record with 12 awards

Game of Thrones smashes Emmy record with 12 awards

September 21, 2015 - 13:05 AMT  09:05 GMT
Viola Davis also made history by becoming the first black woman to win the best lead actress prize.
U.S. to significantly increase refugee intake number: Kerry

U.S. to significantly increase refugee intake number: Kerry

September 21, 2015 - 13:04 AMT  09:04 GMT
The U.S. will accept 85,000 refugees from around the world next year, up from 70,000, and that total would rise to 100,000 in 2017
EU to hold emergency summit to tackle growing refugee crisis

EU to hold emergency summit to tackle growing refugee crisis

September 21, 2015 - 12:58 AMT  08:58 GMT
"Germany is willing to help. But it is not just a German challenge, but one for all of Europe," Merkel told a gathering of trade unionists.
France's Eiffel Tower closed amid security alert

France's Eiffel Tower closed amid security alert

September 21, 2015 - 12:55 AMT  08:55 GMT
The Eiffel Tower, which receives as many as 30,000 daily visitors, has been the target of plots by Islamist extremists in the past.
Greece’s Syriza back to power after decisive election

Greece’s Syriza back to power after decisive election

September 21, 2015 - 12:48 AMT  08:48 GMT
Tsipras's first task will be to persuade European Union lenders that enough agreed steps have been made to ensure the next payment.
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