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23 December 2013 • 11:58 AMT
Police use tear gas against anti-govt. protesters in Istanbul

In a northern town Erdogan denounced people he said were setting anti-Turkish “traps” to undermine his rule.

23 December 2013 • 11:48 AMT
Van Gogh painting that has been hidden for decades on display in D.C.

While there are multiple Van Gogh exhibitions around the world every year, this painting has never been part of those.

23 December 2013 • 11:47 AMT
EU bans export of arms, sending of mercenaries to CAR

France sent some 1,600 troops to its former colony this month to stop massacres between Muslim and Christian militia triggered.

23 December 2013 • 11:20 AMT
Al-Qaeda offers rare apology for Yemen hospital attack

Despite this, many of the victims of the assault were doctors, nurses and patients at the military hospital inside the compound.

23 December 2013 • 11:00 AMT
Gas deals with Russia ratified by show of hands

Members of the ANC, Heritage, ARFD opposition factions as well as Prosperous Armenia party left the boardroom during the vote.

23 December 2013 • 10:06 AMT
Journalists banned from entering police stations in Turkey

“Representatives of the press will not be allowed into the Police Departments across Turkey from Dec 22, 2013,” a statement said.

23 December 2013 • 10:00 AMT
Ice Cube, Kevin Hart in “Ride Along” action comedy trailer

The comedy follows a security guard who goes on a patrol with his girlfriend’s cop brother to prove that he is worthy of marrying her.

23 December 2013 • 09:47 AMT
NATO says service member killed in Afghanistan

The coalition, known as the International Security Assistance Force, provided no other details or the nationality of the killed soldier.

23 December 2013 • 09:32 AMT
“It’s A Wonderful Life” voted best Christmas film of all time

The 1946 movie, starring James Stewart, beat the likes of “Home Alone” and “The Muppet Christmas Carol” in the poll.

23 December 2013 • 09:23 AMT
Matthew McConaughey talks role in “The Dallas Buyers Club” hit drama

The 44-year-old actor stars in the true story about a man diagnosed with HIV in the 80s and given 30 days to live.

23 December 2013 • 09:20 AMT
British jihadists fighting in Syria stripped of citizenship

A former Foreign Office official said the move to step up the practice against British nationals fighting in Syria was an “open secret”.

23 December 2013 • 09:12 AMT
Vin Diesel cast as Groot in Marvel’s “Guardians of the Galaxy”

The live-action adventure is due in August 2014, directed by James Gunn and starring Chris Pratt as Star Lord.

23 December 2013 • 08:56 AMT
“Desolation of Smaug” beats “Anchorman 2” to top box office

In limited release, Spike Jonze’s strongly-lauded sci-fi romance “Her” rakes in an estimated $361,000 over five days in three cities.

23 December 2013 • 08:48 AMT
Leonardo DiCaprio in Scorsese’s “Wolf of Wall Street” new pics

Leonardo DiCaprio stars as Wall Street trader Jordan Belfort in a true story that encompasses his rise to the heights of fortune.

23 December 2013 • 08:46 AMT
13 killed as suicide bomber attacks army checkpoint near Benghazi

Protesters in the east have taken over key ports, blockading much of the North African country’s oil exports for months.

23 December 2013 • 08:35 AMT
Apple signs iPhone deal with China Mobile

China’s three bestselling smartphone makers are Samsung, Lenovo and Coolpad, according to a report by the consultants IDC.

23 December 2013 • 07:47 AMT
Darren Aronofsky’s “Noah” to receive graphic novel tie-in

Russell Crowe, Jennifer Connelly, Emma Watson, Ray Winstone, Logan Lerman and Anthony Hopkins will star in the “Noah” movie.

23 December 2013 • 07:37 AMT
Oscar winner Jessica Lange joins Mark Wahlberg in “The Gambler”

Wahlberg will reprise the role James Caan played in the original of a college professor whose gambling addiction takes over his life.

23 December 2013 • 07:22 AMT
HBO unveils “Girls” hit comedy series season 3 trailer

The new season of “Girls” will see Hannah Horvath, character played by Lena Dunham, still trying to balance love and work.

23 December 2013 • 07:17 AMT
Rock guitarist Carlos Santana reunites with homeless ex-bandmate

Malone played congas on Santana’s 1st album, but left the band in 1969 shortly before its seminal performance at Woodstock.

23 December 2013 • 06:56 AMT
Thai protesters attempt to physically block election signup

The protesters want an appointed interim government to oversee political and electoral reforms before any new polls are held.

23 December 2013 • 06:29 AMT
Ukraine Deputy PM says Russia gas price issue resolved

Putin announced that Russia would sell gas to Ukraine for $268.50 per 1,000 cubic meters (down from current $400.)

23 December 2013 • 06:14 AMT
Egypt imprisons 3 top figures of 2011 uprising

The verdict was the first under a law passed by the army-backed govt. in November that requires police permission for demonstrations.

23 December 2013 • 05:56 AMT
Rebel forces seize South Sudan oil capital

Bor, the capital of Jonglei, is said to be the scene of some of the fiercest clashes between government troops and rebels.

23 December 2013 • 05:42 AMT
FM: Iran’s nuke talks with world powers making “slow progress”

Last month, Iran and six world powers agreed a deal to freeze Iran’s nuclear programme in return for easing sanctions.

23 December 2013 • 05:22 AMT
At least 42 killed in Syrian helicopter bomb raids: monitoring group

Barrel bombs are explosive-filled cylinders rolled out of the back of helicopters with little attempt at striking a particular target.

21 December 2013 • 17:15 AMT
Arab League rejects U.S. proposal for Middle East peace deal

The Arab League said it rejects a continued Israeli troop presence on the eastern border of a future state of Palestine.

21 December 2013 • 13:01 AMT
“We’re the Millers” director to helm “Central Intelligence” spy comedy

“Millers,” which starred Jason Sudeikis and Jennifer Aniston, grossed $150 million domestically (becoming the top domestic comedy.)

21 December 2013 • 12:31 AMT
Azeri leader forms special field army in Nakhijevan

“The solution will further complicate the control of armed forces, instead of facilitating it,” Jasur Sumerinli said.

21 December 2013 • 11:44 AMT
XLrator Media nabs “The Scribbler” sci-fi action thriller

In the film, a woman confronts her destructive mental illness using an experimental machine designed to eliminate multiple personalities.