Armenian Students’ Association urges UC to divest from Turkey

Armenian Students’ Association urges UC to divest from Turkey

December 8, 2014 - 13:18 AMT  09:18 GMT
The group decided to bring the resolution forward now because of the centennial anniversary of the Genocide, said Natalie Kalbakian.
Canada closes embassy in Cairo over security concerns

Canada closes embassy in Cairo over security concerns

December 8, 2014 - 12:48 AMT  08:48 GMT
"The ability to provide consular services may occasionally be limited for short periods due to unsettled security conditions," the message said.
North Korea denies responsibility for Sony Pictures hack

North Korea denies responsibility for Sony Pictures hack

December 8, 2014 - 12:16 AMT  08:16 GMT
Sony confirmed that it had been the victim of a large-scale hacking, with a group called Guardians of Peace later taking credit.
Video game pioneer Ralph H Baer dies at 92

Video game pioneer Ralph H Baer dies at 92

December 8, 2014 - 12:08 AMT  08:08 GMT
He received the National Medal of Technology from President George W Bush in 2006 for inventing the home console for video games.
David Oyelowo named Palm Springs Fest Breakthrough Actor

David Oyelowo named Palm Springs Fest Breakthrough Actor

December 8, 2014 - 12:01 AMT  08:01 GMT
Oyelowo is being feted for his performance as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in Ava DuVernay’s “Selma.”
Reese Witherspoon‘s “Wild” off to fast start at specialty box office

Reese Witherspoon‘s “Wild” off to fast start at specialty box office

December 8, 2014 - 11:50 AMT  07:50 GMT
Meanwhile, the Weinstein Company expanded “The Imitation Game” from four to eight theaters and it brought in $401,570.
Kasbah Films nabs Irish psychological thriller “Morocco”

Kasbah Films nabs Irish psychological thriller “Morocco”

December 8, 2014 - 11:44 AMT  07:44 GMT
Kasbah recently co-produced “A Hologram for the King” with Tom Hanks and led-produced Sean Gullette’s “Traitors”.
Armenian Genocide centennial to be commemorated in Istanbul

Armenian Genocide centennial to be commemorated in Istanbul

December 8, 2014 - 11:23 AMT  07:23 GMT
Turkish and Armenian-American organizations are working together to commemorate the centennial of the Armenian Genocide.
Ridley Scott‘s “Exodus” rolls up $23 million at overseas box office

Ridley Scott‘s “Exodus” rolls up $23 million at overseas box office

December 8, 2014 - 11:21 AMT  07:21 GMT
Meanwhile, Lionsgate's “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1” added $31.6 million from overseas and crossed $300 million internationally.
Phil Collins cancels 1st solo performance in 4 years over illness

Phil Collins cancels 1st solo performance in 4 years over illness

December 8, 2014 - 11:09 AMT  07:09 GMT
Collins was said to be having "some sort of neurological affliction" that he had been dealing with for at least a few days.
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