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13 January 2017 • 09:35 AMT
Iraqi forces reach a second Mosul bridge, military says

Troops battled to to seize the strategic Mosul University area, capture of which would help parallel advances towards other bridges.

13 January 2017 • 09:20 AMT
Chrome adds native support for FLAC audio

From an OS-level, Windows 10 and apps that take advantage of system APIs for audio decoding have native support for FLAC.

13 January 2017 • 09:01 AMT
Nintendo puts $299 price tag on new Switch console

Nintendo, which began by making playing cards in the late 19th century, is counting on the Switch to revive its earnings.

13 January 2017 • 08:50 AMT
HRW: Human rights record still uneven in Armenia

The organization said authorities used excessive and disproportionate force against peaceful protesters, assaulted journalists.

13 January 2017 • 08:30 AMT
Turkish officials and diplomats defect, seek asylum in Norway

The officers had served in Norway until last fall when they refused to follow orders to return to Turkey for “conversations” with military leaders.

13 January 2017 • 08:22 AMT
Snapchat unveils universal search to simplify navigation

The company says the interface is designed for speed, so you can locate what you’re looking for and keep snapping.

13 January 2017 • 08:10 AMT
Tesla explains how much new buyers must pay for Supercharging

After the January 15, you’ll get 400 kWh of free supercharging credits every year with a Model X or S instead of unlimited access.

13 January 2017 • 08:03 AMT
UN warns of oil spill south of Iraq’s Mosul

The report warns the spill is close to a tributary of the Tigris River, which in turn could mean an oil leak into the key artery.

13 January 2017 • 07:50 AMT
Apple faces consumer lawsuit iver iPhone apps monopoly

Consumers alleged in a complaint that Apple violated U.S. antitrust law by requiring iPhone apps to be sold at Apple’s App Store.

13 January 2017 • 07:40 AMT
Amazon launches anime streaming subscription for Prime members

The Anime Strike channel is available to U.S. Amazon Prime members for $4.99 per month after a seven-day free trial.

13 January 2017 • 07:34 AMT
Hamas forces break up electricity crisis protest in Gaza

The demonstrators gathered for a march, with protesters carrying signs and chanting “We want electricity” and other slogans.

13 January 2017 • 07:28 AMT
Turkish parliament OKs key articles of constitutional reform

The three articles set out parliament’s supervisory role, enable the president to retain ties with a political party.

13 January 2017 • 07:20 AMT
“The X-Files” sci-fi series new season to be announced soon

FOX president David Madden said that they’re nearing a deal for more episodes of the drama that was revived with a tenth season last year.

13 January 2017 • 07:18 AMT
Azerbaijan fires 700 shots in ceasefire violations overnight

Karabakh Defense Army continue controlling the situation along the entire line of contact and protecting their positions.

13 January 2017 • 07:15 AMT
“GOT” star Maisie Williams befriends superhero in “iBoy” trailer

Best known for her role as Arya Stark on “Game of Thrones”, Williams will star in “The Book of Love” alongside Jessica Biel and Jason Sudeikis.

13 January 2017 • 07:05 AMT
James Corden joins Sandra Bullock in star-studded “Ocean’s Eight”

Bullock’s character is the leader of a group of thieves and cons who try to pull off a major heist.

13 January 2017 • 07:03 AMT
Obama ends open-doors immigration policy for Cubans

The Cuban government welcomed the decision on January 12, calling it “an important step forward in bilateral relations.”

13 January 2017 • 07:00 AMT
Mel Gibson’s “Hacksaw Ridge” crossed $150 mln at worldwide box office

The film won nine awards from the Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts, including best film, best direction, and best lead actor.

13 January 2017 • 06:53 AMT
“American Horror Story” renewed through season 9

In the sixth season, “AHS” brought in nearly 11 million total viewers and ranked first among all limited cable series of 2016.

13 January 2017 • 06:51 AMT
More “countermeasures” against THAAD system: China, Russia

The countermeasures “will be aimed at safeguarding interests of China and Russia and the strategic balance in the region.”

13 January 2017 • 06:47 AMT
“Fargo” hit series season 3 to be set in modern world

Early footage was presented at a TCA event, showing glimpses of new characters including two brothers, Emmit and Ray Stussy.

13 January 2017 • 06:40 AMT
Explosions hit air base near Damascus: Syria state TV

Syrian sources have reported several Israeli air strikes on Syrian territory in the course of the civil war, including in the Mazzeh area.

12 January 2017 • 14:23 AMT
Telegram redesigns desktop app, adds message-deleting feature

Version 1.0 supports deleting messages from the company’s servers, a feature that was already available in the mobile app.

12 January 2017 • 14:17 AMT
“Better Call Saul” promo teases “Breaking Bad” character’s return

Gus is the respected owner of Los Pollos Hermanos, a fictional fast food restaurant chain that specializes in fried chicken.

12 January 2017 • 14:16 AMT
Russia, Iran likely focus at hearing on Trump pick for U.S. defense chief

James Mattis, who is a retired Marine general, is technically ineligible for the job since he has not been a civilian for at least seven years.

12 January 2017 • 14:09 AMT
FOX renews hit series “Empire” for season 4

The series is co-created by Lee Daniels and Danny Strong while Ilene Chaiken serves as showrunner.

12 January 2017 • 14:01 AMT
Ed Sheeran shares “÷” album tracklist

The singles will precede the release of his third album, entitled “÷”, which will arrive “soon”.

12 January 2017 • 13:49 AMT
Daft Punk 2017 tour rumours reignite over mysterious live teaser vid

Rumours of the French duo hitting the road again were sparked last year by a mysterious website called “Alive 2017”.

12 January 2017 • 13:39 AMT
Arthur Abraham gifts Pope Francis with his own boxing gloves

“I told the pope I am a boxer and a spiritual man. He wished me all the best upon leaving,” Arthur Abraham said.

12 January 2017 • 13:21 AMT
Jordan seeks $7.6 bn through 2019 for Syria refugees

Jordanian Prime Minister Hani al-Mulki said the 2016 aid appeal was only half funded and urged donors to do better this year.