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05 February 2016 • 05:14 AMT
Morocco unveils one of world’s biggest solar plants

“This project allows a number of countries to see there’s hope for countries who are not rich in petroleum,” El Haite said.

05 February 2016 • 04:49 AMT
First Zika virus case confirmed in Europe

The health ministry said the woman had recently returned from Colombia, where it is believed she was infected.

05 February 2016 • 04:40 AMT
Saudi Arabia says ready for coalition ground operations in Syria

Carter said he looked forward to discussing the offer of ground troops with the Saudi Defense Minister in Brussels next week.

05 February 2016 • 04:18 AMT
Turkey sends envoy back to Vatican after 10-month absence

Turkey summoned the ambassador after Pope Francis remembered the Armenian Genocide during the April 2015 Mass.

04 February 2016 • 18:58 AMT
Studiocanal to unveil new titles by Fatih Akin, Nicole Garcia, Kai Wessel

Euro film-TV group Studiocanal has added to its international sales slate the title “Goodbye Berlin,” the latest movie from Fatih Akin.

04 February 2016 • 18:45 AMT
Annie Awards split top category, give more pics chance to compete

The 43rd Annie Awards will be held Feb 6 at Royce Hall on the campus of UCLA, and stream live on Annieawards.org.

04 February 2016 • 18:30 AMT
Johnny Depp and his band join 2016 Grammy performers

Also announced to make merry Music’s Biggest Night on February 15 are Robin Thicke, Pitbull, and Travis Barker.

04 February 2016 • 14:55 AMT
Poland launches new investigation into 2010 presidential plane crash

Liberal opposition lawmakers say they see no need for a new probe and are satisfied that the crash was an accident.

04 February 2016 • 14:13 AMT
Kerry demands Russia halt airstrikes in Syria after talks suspended

Kerry read out sections of UN Security Council resolution 2254, passed in December, calling for an immediate ceasefire.

04 February 2016 • 14:08 AMT
Zuckerberg predicts 5 bn Facebook users by 2030

Zuckerberg talked about the coming virtual reality wave, which his company made a big bet on when it purchased headset maker Oculus Rift.

04 February 2016 • 13:49 AMT
Japan set to donate $2.5 million worth equipment to Armenia

Japan will donate $2.5 million worth equipment and other means to the Armenian Ministry of Territorial Administration and Emergency Situations.

04 February 2016 • 13:41 AMT
Afghanistan to start talks with Taliban in months, official says

“There might be groups among the Taliban who might be willing to talk and give up violence,” Abdullah told Reuters.

04 February 2016 • 13:26 AMT
Clashes break up in Athens as 40,000 march in general strike

Dozens of hooded anarchists threw petrol bombs and stones at riot police, who responded with tear gas and stun grenades.

04 February 2016 • 13:15 AMT
German police conducts raids in search of IS members

One of the suspects is wanted by Algerian authorities, who believe he is a member of Islamic State, said the Berlin police.

04 February 2016 • 13:02 AMT
British Grange Power LLC to build thermal power plant in Armenia

According to Minister Yervand Zakharyan, about $220 million will be invested in the project; the agreement will be signed within four months.

04 February 2016 • 12:44 AMT
Google experimenting with interactive storybooks

The web giant is trialling its Editions at Play titles in Australia – and it sounds like Choose Your Own Adventure is getting a 21st century makeover.

04 February 2016 • 12:40 AMT
Brazilian President declares war on mosquitoes spreading Zika

The President also said that she wanted especially to send a “comforting message” to mothers and future mothers.

04 February 2016 • 12:31 AMT
Kindle e-reader update introduces new home screen

The refreshed layout highlights your most recent books, reading list and recommendations – making it easy to access the content you’re after.

04 February 2016 • 12:17 AMT
Star choregrapher Benjamin Millepied “quitting Paris Opera Ballet”

Millepied took over Paris Opera Ballet little more than a year ago, bringing a dash of glamour to one of the capital’s most venerable institutions.

04 February 2016 • 12:07 AMT
Chile court orders poet Pablo Neruda’s remains returned

Doubts have surrounded the cause of Neruda’s death since his former driver claimed the poet was given a mysterious injection in his chest.

04 February 2016 • 11:54 AMT
Exhibit brings together Pieter Bruegel the Elder’s surviving grisaille paintings

Despite his status as the seminal Netherlandish painter of the sixteenth century, Pieter Bruegel the Elder remains a mysterious artist.

04 February 2016 • 11:50 AMT
Rare painting by Renaissance artist Hieronymus Bosch found in Kansas

There are only 25 paintings known to be by Bosch in existence, only five of which, including the latest find, are in the U.S.

04 February 2016 • 11:49 AMT
Australian lawmaker slams colleague’s blind support for Azerbaijan

“How can a people who have lived continuously in this region for centuries illegally occupy their own land?” Senator Joe Bullock questions.

04 February 2016 • 11:35 AMT
Syfy picks Ben Affleck, Matt Damon’s “Incorporated” to series

“Incorporated” centers on a young executive who risks everything to infiltrate an all-controlling corporate world and save the woman he loves.

04 February 2016 • 11:29 AMT
UN panel rules in favor of Wikileaks founder

The group made the decision several weeks ago and informed the countries involved in the case, including Britain and Sweden.

04 February 2016 • 11:26 AMT
OSCE Mission conducts monitoring of Karabakh-Azeri contact line

The OSCE monitoring passed in accordance with a previously agreed schedule with no ceasefire violations registered.

04 February 2016 • 11:21 AMT
Ben Stiller faces off against Will Ferrell in “Zoolander 2” final trailer

The film has enlisted Benedict Cumberbatch, Kanye West, Kim Kardashian, Ariana Grande, Milla Jovovich and more for special appearances.

04 February 2016 • 11:21 AMT
Iraq seeks to halt Internet services to silence IS propaganda

Mobile networks are largely inoperable in the Islamic State-held swathes of Iraq, areas which also have little fixed-line broadband infrastructure.

04 February 2016 • 11:19 AMT
U.S.-Azeri ties to suffer unless Baku releases political prisoners: official

“I urge you to release journalists imprisoned on dubious charges, and allow RFE/RL’s Baku bureau to resume operations,” Royce wrote.

04 February 2016 • 11:14 AMT
Turkey bans Russian observation flight near Syria border

“A dangerous precedent has been set for uncontrolled activities by one of the signatories of the Open Skies treaty,” a Russian official said.