Slamdance Fest unveils jury members for feature film competition

Slamdance Fest unveils jury members for feature film competition

January 19, 2016 - 15:58 AMT  11:58 GMT
Notable members include Steve Yu, director of “The Resurrection of Jake The Snake,” and Damon Russell, producer of “Before I Disappear.”
Google connects users’ camera app and Photos library

Google connects users’ camera app and Photos library

January 19, 2016 - 15:57 AMT  11:57 GMT
The idea is pretty simple here, in that it allows you to quickly jump into Google Photos after a picture is taken instead of the gallery app.

"Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising" Seth Rogen comedy trailer (video)

 January 19, 2016 - 15:52 AMT  11:52 GMT
"Neighbors 2" focuses on Mac and Kelly Radner who reunite with Teddy Sanders and Pete Regazolli to help battle the sorority sisters.
Rival Libyan factions announce unity government

Rival Libyan factions announce unity government

January 19, 2016 - 15:44 AMT  11:44 GMT
It was not clear where the new government would be based or whether it could govern the oil-rich north African country.
Supreme Leader warns Iran should remain wary of U.S.

Supreme Leader warns Iran should remain wary of U.S.

January 19, 2016 - 15:08 AMT  11:08 GMT
In his first comments since the deal took effect, Khamenei made clear that Washington should still be treated with suspicion.
Earthquakes cause 3% damage to Armenia’s GDP per year: World Bank

Earthquakes cause 3% damage to Armenia’s GDP per year: World Bank

January 19, 2016 - 15:02 AMT  11:02 GMT
Armenia has recognized the importance of disaster risk management, highlighting that natural hazards threaten the country’s development.
Nearly 19,000 civilians killed in Iraq in under 2 years, UN says

Nearly 19,000 civilians killed in Iraq in under 2 years, UN says

January 19, 2016 - 14:31 AMT  10:31 GMT
The reports details killings by the Islamic State group including by beheading, bulldozing, burning alive and throwing people off of buildings.
Turkey’s campaign against Kurdish militants almost completed: PM

Turkey’s campaign against Kurdish militants almost completed: PM

January 19, 2016 - 14:10 AMT  10:10 GMT
The army says it killed more than 500 PKK rebels in the campaign, adding to a death toll of more than 40,000 people killed since 1984.
Iran to get $32bln of unfrozen assets after sanctions lifted: central bank

Iran to get $32bln of unfrozen assets after sanctions lifted: central bank

January 19, 2016 - 13:57 AMT  09:57 GMT
The assets can be used "to import goods, as the entry of such an amount of currency in to the country is not logical," the central bank chief said.
120 Syrian troops, 70 IS militants killed in latest clashes: report

120 Syrian troops, 70 IS militants killed in latest clashes: report

January 19, 2016 - 13:43 AMT  09:43 GMT
Monday that government forces had recaptured some residential areas taken by Islamic State in Begayliya, near the city of Deir ez-Zor.
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