Nigeria army kills 12 Boko Haram militants, rescues 22 hostages

Nigeria army kills 12 Boko Haram militants, rescues 22 hostages

July 20, 2016 - 16:14 AMT  12:14 GMT
“The troops also intercepted some of the Boko Haram terrorists with 75 rustled cows and 25 stolen sheep,” an official statement said.
Israeli Knesset enacts impeachment law feared to target Arab MPs

Israeli Knesset enacts impeachment law feared to target Arab MPs

July 20, 2016 - 16:03 AMT  12:03 GMT
"This is one of the most serious proposals in recent years and it harms the very building blocks of democracy,” a rights advocate said.
Paramount unveils first teaser trailer for Vin Diesel’s “XXX” sequel

Paramount unveils first teaser trailer for Vin Diesel’s “XXX” sequel (video)

 July 20, 2016 - 15:34 AMT  11:34 GMT
The video of the tease trailer opens with Samuel L. Jackson's Augustus Gibbons saying that he doesn't feel safe in today's world.
Iran speaker accuses U.S. of undermining nuclear deal

Iran speaker accuses U.S. of undermining nuclear deal

July 20, 2016 - 15:17 AMT  11:17 GMT
"Efforts to undermine the nuclear deal have reached a point that leaves no option for Iran but confrontation," Ali Larijani said.
UK gives up planned presidency of European Council

UK gives up planned presidency of European Council

July 20, 2016 - 14:16 AMT  10:16 GMT
The decision reflects the scale of the task facing UK as it seeks to negotiate a new relationship with the EU after a vote to leave.
Google's Arts & Culture app adds art recognizer, Cardboard support

Google's Arts & Culture app adds art recognizer, Cardboard support

July 20, 2016 - 14:03 AMT  10:03 GMT
The app features a plethora of materials and even has an "Art Recognizer" mode that will identify paintings in select museums.
Turkey bans academics from travelling abroad

Turkey bans academics from travelling abroad

July 20, 2016 - 13:39 AMT  09:39 GMT
Turkey told universities that academics who are already abroad on work should return home "within the shortest possible time."
Serj Tankian reacts to armed police station seizure in Armenia’s capital

Serj Tankian reacts to armed police station seizure in Armenia’s capital

July 20, 2016 - 13:32 AMT  09:32 GMT
“We need to figure out a way out of the post-Soviet corrupt hierarchy that has ruled/ruined the country since its independence,” he said.
Aeroflot suspends sales of Turkey-bound tickets for Russian citizens

Aeroflot suspends sales of Turkey-bound tickets for Russian citizens

July 20, 2016 - 13:17 AMT  09:17 GMT
The move comes amid a volatile security situation following an attempt to overthrow the Turkish government, that lead to numerous deaths.
“Pretty Woman” helmer Garry Marshall dies at 81

“Pretty Woman” helmer Garry Marshall dies at 81

July 20, 2016 - 13:01 AMT  09:01 GMT
“Happy Days” star Henry Winkler credited him for launching his career, tweeting “Thank you for my professional life.”
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