The Washington Post: Syria rebels mull joining forces with al-Qaeda

The Washington Post: Syria rebels mull joining forces with al-Qaeda

December 5, 2016 - 11:16 AMT  07:16 GMT
In brutal attacks, the rebels have been driven out of much of the eastern Aleppo stronghold that they have occupied since 2012.
“American Honey” big winner at British Independent Film Awards

“American Honey” big winner at British Independent Film Awards

December 5, 2016 - 11:13 AMT  07:13 GMT
The surprise of the evening was the triple win for Farsi-language horror movie “Under the Shadow.”
Marrakech Film Fest celebrates Iranian master Abbas Kiarostami

Marrakech Film Fest celebrates Iranian master Abbas Kiarostami

December 5, 2016 - 11:09 AMT  07:09 GMT
Kiarostami was credited for giving Iranian cinema an international profile and paving the way for other filmmakers in Iran and elsewhere.
Erdogan says Turkish lira is blessed, eyes cooperation with Russia, Iran

Erdogan says Turkish lira is blessed, eyes cooperation with Russia, Iran

December 5, 2016 - 11:09 AMT  07:09 GMT
"If we buy something from them, we will use their money, if they buy something from us, they will use our currency," he said.
Ancient princess is awakened in Tom Cruise's “The Mummy” 1st trailer

Ancient princess is awakened in Tom Cruise's “The Mummy” 1st trailer (video)

 December 5, 2016 - 11:00 AMT  07:00 GMT
The new "Mummy" movie follows an ancient princess whose destiny was unjustly taken from her.

"Moonlight" named best picture at Los Angeles Film Critics Awards

December 5, 2016 - 10:55 AMT  06:55 GMT
Adam Driver is named Best Actor for his role as a poetic bus driver in "Paterson", Isabelle Hupper won Best Actress.
Italy's Renzi resigns after crushing referendum defeat

Italy's Renzi resigns after crushing referendum defeat

December 5, 2016 - 10:54 AMT  06:54 GMT
The move could open the door to early elections and to the possibility of an opposition party gaining power in the heart of the single currency.
Trump slams China for currency manipulation, military policies

Trump slams China for currency manipulation, military policies

December 5, 2016 - 10:48 AMT  06:48 GMT
Donald Trump fired a Twitter broadside at China accusing the Asian giant of currency manipulation and military expansionism.
50 ceasefire violations by Azerbaijan registered over weekend

50 ceasefire violations by Azerbaijan registered over weekend

December 5, 2016 - 10:37 AMT  06:37 GMT
Karabakh defense army units took necessary measures to continue controlling the situation on the contact line.
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