At least 20 killed in series of IS bombings in Baghdad

At least 20 killed in series of IS bombings in Baghdad

May 30, 2016 - 13:10 AMT  09:10 GMT
In a statement, IS claimed responsibility for the attacks in Shaab and Sadr City, saying they targeted members of Shiite militias.
Samantha Morton to topline Hulu/ITV brothel drama “Harlots”

Samantha Morton to topline Hulu/ITV brothel drama “Harlots”

May 30, 2016 - 13:06 AMT  09:06 GMT
Set against the backdrop of 18th century Georgian London, the family drama explores the city's "most valuable commercial activity".
Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan "had to stop Karabakh war with Putin playing major role"

May 30, 2016 - 13:00 AMT  09:00 GMT
“The international law requires the conflict to be resolved peacefully. Azerbaijan was thus forced to stop the war,” Hasanov said.
Studio Ghibli animator Makiko Futaki dies at 57

Studio Ghibli animator Makiko Futaki dies at 57

May 30, 2016 - 12:52 AMT  08:52 GMT
Futaki worked as a key animator on “Akira,” the iconic 1988 feature adaptation of Katsuhiro Otomo's cyberpunk manga.
Turkey offers U.S. joint Syria operation without Kurds

Turkey offers U.S. joint Syria operation without Kurds

May 30, 2016 - 12:44 AMT  08:44 GMT
Cavusoglu said Syrian Arab opposition forces opposing Assad's regime could be backed up with special forces from Turkey, Washington.
Situation along Armenia-Azerbaijan border calm on night of May 29-30

Situation along Armenia-Azerbaijan border calm on night of May 29-30

May 30, 2016 - 12:30 AMT  08:30 GMT
The Azerbaijani side used only various caliber firearms to shoot towards the Armenian positions northeast of the border.
OSCE Office expansion to lead to more monitoring exercises: envoy

OSCE Office expansion to lead to more monitoring exercises: envoy

May 30, 2016 - 12:21 AMT  08:21 GMT
The ambassador added that this will allow the OSCE to receive more comprehensive information about the situation.
“Alice Through the Looking Glass” tops foreign box office

“Alice Through the Looking Glass” tops foreign box office

May 30, 2016 - 12:16 AMT  08:16 GMT
By the time it ends its run, the follow-up to “Alice in Wonderland” will have a hard time even earning half of its predecessor’s $1bn global haul.
At least 4 killed in rocket attack on Aleppo Armenian neighborhood

At least 4 killed in rocket attack on Aleppo Armenian neighborhood

May 30, 2016 - 12:00 AMT  08:00 GMT
A total of eight rockets landed in the Armenian neighborhood of Aleppo on May 29, causing a building to collapse.
Helmer criticizes Keira Knightley's acting in “Begin Again”

Helmer criticizes Keira Knightley's acting in “Begin Again”

May 30, 2016 - 11:54 AMT  07:54 GMT
"Keira's thing is to hide who you are and I don't think you can be an actor and do that,” director John Carney said.
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