Paolo Sorrentino’s “Youth” wins top prize at European Film Awards

Paolo Sorrentino’s “Youth” wins top prize at European Film Awards

December 14, 2015 - 12:28 AMT  08:28 GMT
Roy Andersson’s deadpan, surreal “A Pigeon Sat on a Branch Reflecting on Existence” was named the best European comedy.
Turkey's Erdogan signals possible warming of relations with Israel

Turkey's Erdogan signals possible warming of relations with Israel

December 14, 2015 - 12:23 AMT  08:23 GMT
Relations between Turkey and Israel broke down in 2010 after an Israeli naval raid on a Gaza-bound flotilla killed nine Turkish citizens.
Jazz musician Herbie Hancock cast in Luc Besson's

Jazz musician Herbie Hancock cast in Luc Besson's "Valerian"

December 14, 2015 - 12:01 AMT  08:01 GMT
Hancock will join previously-announced cast Dane DeHaan, Rihanna, Cara Delevingne and Ethan Hawke.
Syrian army liberates Kessab-Latakia highway: media

Syrian army liberates Kessab-Latakia highway: media

December 14, 2015 - 11:57 AMT  07:57 GMT
The recapture of Turkmen mountain by the Syrian forces played a significant role in reopening the highway," the military source said.

"Independence Day: Resurgence" 1st trailer features Jeff Goldblum (video)

 December 14, 2015 - 11:43 AMT  07:43 GMT
The upcoming movie features the return of the aliens as they attack the earth with their biggest force yet.
700 000 people evacuated as Typhoon Melor nears Philippine coast

700 000 people evacuated as Typhoon Melor nears Philippine coast

December 14, 2015 - 11:24 AMT  07:24 GMT
Forty domestic flights were canceled, nearly 8,000 sea travelers were stranded in ports and many schools were closed, an agency said.
Swiss police arrest two over terror threat, Geneva still on alert

Swiss police arrest two over terror threat, Geneva still on alert

December 14, 2015 - 11:09 AMT  07:09 GMT
According to a European security source briefed on the investigation, the materials Swiss police found were traces of precursor products.
Global powers back formation of national unity government in Libya

Global powers back formation of national unity government in Libya

December 14, 2015 - 10:52 AMT  06:52 GMT
Representatives from 17 countries including Germany, Russia and China signed a joint statement calling for an immediate ceasefire.
Facebook to roll out offline news updates

Facebook to roll out offline news updates

December 14, 2015 - 10:45 AMT  06:45 GMT
Despite entering testing, it is currently unclear when offline features will be rolled out to all users.
Russia warns Turkey against provocations over warship incident

Russia warns Turkey against provocations over warship incident

December 14, 2015 - 10:43 AMT  06:43 GMT
Turkish Foreign Minister said Ankara was investigating the matter and would make a statement once it had more information.
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