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11 February 2015 • 10:48 AMT
Belgian court sentences Islamist group head to 12 years in jail

While 32-year-old Fouad Belkacem did not fight in Syria, he was the driving force in the organization, the judge said.

11 February 2015 • 10:41 AMT
Over 200 missing as two motorboats with migrants sink in Mediterranean

“Nine were saved after four days at sea. The other 203 were swallowed by the waves,” UNHCR’s spokeswoman in Italy said.

11 February 2015 • 10:10 AMT
Fresno to host three lectures on Armenian Genocide in films

A steel rebar form took shape at Fresno State for a memorial that will commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Genocide.

11 February 2015 • 09:52 AMT
Syrian govt. forces seize several villages south of Damascus

The Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said the attack was spearheaded by Lebanese Hezbollah fighters.

11 February 2015 • 09:34 AMT
Minsk summit on Ukraine ‘still very likely’: French FM

“There are a number of problems which remain to be resolved … but it is very likely to go ahead,” Fabius told France Inter radio.

11 February 2015 • 09:32 AMT
LG rolls out virtual reality accessory for its LG G3 smartphone

The headset fits over the LG G3 and uses lenses in conjunction with the handset’s hardware to create a virtual reality experience.

11 February 2015 • 09:15 AMT
“Drinking Buddies” helmer to direct romantic comedy “Work Wife”

Swanberg has been growing his profile of late, collaborating with Anna Kendrick on his last three films.

11 February 2015 • 08:41 AMT
Stacey May Fowles’ novel “Infidelity” to get film treatment

“The story was especially appealing and refreshing to us because of the woman’s point of view at the center,” producer Karen Shaw said.

11 February 2015 • 08:19 AMT
Central Bank hikes key refinancing rate for 3rd time in 1,5 months

The board of the Central Bank of Armenia raised the refinancing rate by one percentage points to 10.5%.

11 February 2015 • 07:45 AMT
Karabakh serviceman lethally injured at frontline

“The Nagorno Karabakh Republic’s Defense Ministry shares the pain of the loss and expresses its support to the family,” the statement said.

11 February 2015 • 07:32 AMT
“Gotham” FOX drama series teases the Joker’s arrival

Adding fuel to the speculation, a February 23 episode of the Batman prequel series is titled “Red Hood.”

11 February 2015 • 07:09 AMT
Behind-the-scenes look at Annie best animated short winner “Feast”

One of the best-reviewed and most beloved movies of the year features no star names and runs less than five minutes long.

11 February 2015 • 06:54 AMT
Play on Armenian Genocide to be staged in New York

This play, written and directed by Taleen Babayan, reflects the various outlooks and struggles facing Armenians around the world.

11 February 2015 • 06:17 AMT
Greece’s new coalition government wins vote of confidence

“Greece may be a small country, but we strive to support a united Europe with democracy and solidarity,” PM Alexis Tsipras said.

11 February 2015 • 06:07 AMT
Cate Blanchett, Lily James-starring “Cinderella” to get IMAX global release

The remake of the classic Disney film was directed by Academy Award nominee Kenneth Branagh.

11 February 2015 • 06:00 AMT
UK, U.S. close embassies in Yemen over security concerns

“The security situation in Yemen has continued to deteriorate over recent days,” Minister for the Middle East Tobias Ellwood said.

11 February 2015 • 05:53 AMT
Jon Stewart leaving “The Daily Show,” Comedy Central confirms

“Jon will remain at the helm for ‘The Daily Show’ until later this year,” Comedy Central said in a statement.

11 February 2015 • 05:53 AMT
Apple to buy $850mln of power from new California solar farm

The plant in Monterey County will also power an Apple data center in Newark, California that already relies on solar power.

11 February 2015 • 05:43 AMT
Barden Bellas take on entire planet in “Pitch Perfect 2” comedy trailer

Much like the original, this trailer promises a slew of fun musical numbers from the Bellas and their competition.

11 February 2015 • 05:33 AMT
Ben Stiller to adapt “Super Sad True Love Story” bestseller into TV series

Set in a dystopian NY, the novel centers on the relationship between a bookish man and a complex, materialistic young Korean-American woman.

11 February 2015 • 05:27 AMT
Microsoft “to complete the final build of Windows 10 by June”

The company is apparently aiming to have the operating system pre-installed on computers ahead of the new school term in September.

11 February 2015 • 05:21 AMT
Google is giving out 2GB of free Drive storage

Users can gain an extra 2GB of space for the cloud storage service by completing a security check on their account.

11 February 2015 • 05:16 AMT
Australian counter-terrorism police say thwarted IS-linked attack

The police arrested two men in Sydney and seized knives, a video and a flag associated with the militant group.

11 February 2015 • 04:05 AMT
Foreign fighters stream into Syria, Iraq in unprecedented numbers: AP

U.S. intelligence officials do not make public their estimate of how many Americans currently are fighting in Syria and Iraq.

10 February 2015 • 15:02 AMT
“Big Hero 6” takes top spot at UK box office

In second place is “Kingsman: The Secret Service,” million, with “Shaun the Sheep The Movie” charting close behind at number three.

10 February 2015 • 14:41 AMT
Vincent Cassel to star in Selton Mello’s “A Movie Life”

“A Movie Life” adapts the book “Un padre de pelicula” by Antonio Skarmeta, one of whose other novels was turned by Michael Radford into “Il Postino.”

10 February 2015 • 14:04 AMT
UAE renews air strikes against Islamic State

The UAE had suspended participation in coalition air strikes against IS for several weeks over pilot safety concerns.

10 February 2015 • 14:00 AMT
Prosecutors say Costa Concordia captain could save all

Co-prosecutor Stefano Pizza called Schettino’s conduct “reprehensible” and contended he tried to dump blame on others.

10 February 2015 • 13:55 AMT
Pablo Picasso’s former electrician charged with stealing art worth €80mln

Pierre Le Guennec and his wife, claim that the artist gave them the 180 lithographs, collages and paintings and 91 drawings around 1970.

10 February 2015 • 13:38 AMT
Italian police seek return of portrait attributed to Leonardo

Italian financial police said that Swiss authorities had seized the portrait of a Renaissance-era noble woman valued at $107 million.