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Obama: ‘We will respond’ to N. Korea hack
World
December 19, 2014
Obama: ‘We will respond’ to N. Korea hack
US President Barack Obama warned Friday that Washington "will respond" to North Korea's cyber attack on Sony Pictures over "The…
European films dominate for foreign language Oscar
Cinema/TV
December 19, 2014
European films dominate for foreign language Oscar
Six European, two Latin American and one African film have made the shortlist for the foreign language Oscar, announced in…
Caramel apple bacteria kills at least 4 in US
Health & Fitness
December 19, 2014
Caramel apple bacteria kills at least 4 in US
A listeria outbreak believed to originate from commercially packaged caramel apples has killed at least four people in the United…
Blatter: ‘Earthquake’ needed to change 2022 World Cup
World
December 19, 2014
Blatter: ‘Earthquake’ needed to change 2022 World Cup
Only an "earthquake" can change FIFA's decision to hold the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, FIFA president Sepp Blatter said…
Obama tells Sisi of US concern over Egypt mass trials
Egypt
December 19, 2014
Obama tells Sisi of US concern over Egypt mass trials
US President Barack Obama spoke to his Egyptian counterpart Abdel Fattah al-Sisi on Thursday and expressed concern over mass trials…
German medics report on drug success for Ebola patient
World
December 19, 2014
German medics report on drug success for Ebola patient
German doctors on Friday gave details of how an experimental drug together with advanced intensive care helped save a Ugandan…
Pope treats homeless to new sleeping bags
Life & Style
December 18, 2014
Pope treats homeless to new sleeping bags
Pope Francis marked his 78th birthday by ordering the distribution of hundreds of sleeping bags to homeless people in Rome,…
Jihadists claim 2013 murders of Tunisia secularists
World
December 18, 2014
Jihadists claim 2013 murders of Tunisia secularists
Jihadists who have since joined the Islamic State group claimed twin murders of secular politicians that plunged Tunisia into crisis…
Boko Haram militants kill dozens in remote Nigerian village
Egypt
December 18, 2014
Boko Haram militants kill dozens in remote Nigerian village
Boko Haram militants have killed 32 people and kidnapped scores of others in an attack on the village of Gumsuri…
New novel on France’s first Muslim government stirs outcry
Art news
December 18, 2014
New novel on France’s first Muslim government stirs outcry
His new book has not even been released but Michel Houellebecq -- one of France's most provocative and widely translated…