Frank-Walter Steinmeier elected Germany’s president

Frank-Walter Steinmeier elected Germany’s president

February 13, 2017 - 11:10 AMT  07:10 GMT
Steinmeier’s election was widely expected because of the coalition’s broad majority. He received 931 of the 1,253 votes.
Long-awaited “Other Side of Hope” sells worldwide ahead of Berlinale

Long-awaited “Other Side of Hope” sells worldwide ahead of Berlinale

February 13, 2017 - 11:08 AMT  07:08 GMT
The film tells two stories that by chance intersect: One about Khaled, a young Syrian refugee and the other about Wikström, a former traveling salesman.
Erdogan: Turkish army close to taking IS-held town of Al-Bab

Erdogan: Turkish army close to taking IS-held town of Al-Bab

February 13, 2017 - 11:00 AMT  07:00 GMT
"Our forces entered the centre," Erdogan said, adding that it was "only a matter of time" before the alliance took control of the town.
Jazz legend Al Jarreau dies at 76

Jazz legend Al Jarreau dies at 76

February 13, 2017 - 10:57 AMT  06:57 GMT
A rare artist to have won a Grammy in jazz, pop and R&B categories, Jarreau was famed for writing the theme to hit television show Moonlighting.
“Saturday Night Live” surges to its highest ratings in six years

“Saturday Night Live” surges to its highest ratings in six years

February 13, 2017 - 10:53 AMT  06:53 GMT
The February 11 episode featured Alec Baldwin, Melissa McCarthy and Kate McKinnon mocking Donald Trump and his cabinet.
North Korea says ballistic missile test a success

North Korea says ballistic missile test a success

February 13, 2017 - 10:50 AMT  06:50 GMT
Leader Kim Jong Un supervised the test of the Pukguksong-2, a new type of strategic weapon capable of carrying a nuclear warhead.
Adele Wins Album of the Year at the 2017 Grammy Awards

Adele Wins Album of the Year at the 2017 Grammy Awards

February 13, 2017 - 10:38 AMT  06:38 GMT
David Bowie, meanwhile, won five awards, including Best Rock Song and Best Rock Performance.
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