Marcos Pizzelli signs contract with Saudi Arabia's Al-Shabab FC

Marcos Pizzelli signs contract with Saudi Arabia's Al-Shabab FC

June 24, 2017 - 13:25 AMT  09:25 GMT
The footballer signed a one-year contract with Al-Shabab FC with the possibility of an extension, the club's press service reports.
Syfy orders “GOT” author George R.R. Martin’s “Nightflyers” to pilot

Syfy orders “GOT” author George R.R. Martin’s “Nightflyers” to pilot

June 24, 2017 - 12:56 AMT  08:56 GMT
The network revealed they were developing the novella as a series back in May. It was previously adapted into the 1987 film of the same name.
IMF approves new tranche of $21.6 million loan for Armenia

IMF approves new tranche of $21.6 million loan for Armenia

June 24, 2017 - 12:50 AMT  08:50 GMT
The completion of the review allows the authorities to draw the equivalent of SDR 15.69 million (about US$21.6 million).
“Wonder Woman” named biggest live-action box office hit by female helmer

“Wonder Woman” named biggest live-action box office hit by female helmer

June 24, 2017 - 12:37 AMT  08:37 GMT
The superhero adventure eclipsed the $609.8 million racked up by “Mamma Mia!,” the Abba musical that was directed by Phyllida Lloyd.
Current theories might be wrong about how a galaxy evolves

Current theories might be wrong about how a galaxy evolves

June 24, 2017 - 12:09 AMT  08:09 GMT
Researchers hope to use NASA's upcoming James Webb Space Telescope to find more examples of this type of dead galaxy.
Wallet-busting Galaxy Note 8 “to launch in September”

Wallet-busting Galaxy Note 8 “to launch in September”

June 24, 2017 - 11:46 AMT  07:46 GMT
The 6.3-inch device, with the same edge-to-edge, 18.5:9 aspect ratio AMOLED display as in the Galaxy S8 lineup, will be unveiled in the second half of September.
Iraqi forces battle toward heart of Mosul's Old City

Iraqi forces battle toward heart of Mosul's Old City

June 24, 2017 - 11:30 AMT  07:30 GMT
U.S.-trained urban warfare units are leading the fight in the maze of narrow alleyways of the Old City, the last district in the hands of the Sunni Islamist insurgents.
At least 140 missing China landslide

At least 140 missing China landslide

June 24, 2017 - 11:14 AMT  07:14 GMT
In 2008, 87,000 people were killed when an earthquake struck Wenchuan county in Sichuan province.
EU to restrict visas for states not taking back migrants

EU to restrict visas for states not taking back migrants

June 24, 2017 - 11:02 AMT  07:02 GMT
The EU is cracking down on immigration following a spike in arrivals across the Mediterranean since 2014.
Bomber planning to attack Mecca's Grand Mosque blows himself up

Bomber planning to attack Mecca's Grand Mosque blows himself up

June 24, 2017 - 10:56 AMT  06:56 GMT
It was not immediately clear who was behind the plot to attack the mosque, but the Islamic State group had in the past carried out attacks in the kingdom.
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