Saudi Crown Prince, US Secretary of Defense discuss troop deployment
:: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received a phone call on Wednesday from the US Secretary of Defense during which they discussed ongoing arrangements to send US troops of a More »
Saudi Energy Minister confirms restoration of Kingdom’s gas production capacity
:: Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Energy confirmed on Wednesday the restoration of production capacity, affirming the Kingdom’s position as a reliable energy supplier in the global market. The energy minister, Prince Abdulaziz More »
Egypt calls Erdogan statements ‘ironic,’ accuses Turkey of sponsoring terrorism
:: Egypt’s foreign ministry spokesman, Ahmed Hafez, slammed Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s statements at the UN General Assembly this week where he urged the UN to “handle the suspicious death of More »
Saudi Crown Prince: Attacks are test of int’l resolve against destructive acts
:: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said on Wednesday that the attacks on Saudi Aramco oil facilities are a test of international resolve in the face of destructive acts that More »
Saudi Crown Prince says attacks on oil facilities are a ‘dangerous escalation’
:: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said the recent attacks on Saudi Aramco facilities represented a “dangerous escalation not only toward the Kingdom but also the entire world.” The Crown More »
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Winners of $1.6bn US Powerball jackpot still officially unknown
Three ticket holders with a claim on a record $1.6 billion Powerball jackpot were laying low recently, their identities officially still a mystery even as lottery officials revealed the retailers in California, Florida and Tennessee that sold them the lucky
Google: Self-driving cars improve, but still need human help
Google’s futuristic self-driving cars needed some old-fashioned human intervention to avoid 11 crashes during testing on California roads, the company revealed on Tuesday, results it says are encouraging but show the technology has yet to reach the goal of not
Friends cast reunite for NBC special
The cast of NBC’s hit sitcom Friends is scheduled to come together next month for the first time on the network since the series ended in 2004 for a tribute to TV comedy director James Burrows, NBC executives said. Jennifer
Was J Law rude to foreign reporter?
Hunger Games actor Jennifer Lawrence, known for her witty remarks and great sense of humor, sparked a debate on Twitter after many called her out over her conduct toward a reporter during a Q&A session at the Golden Globes last
’Star Wars’ opens at record pace in China
Global blockbuster movie “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” broke records in China with an estimated $33 million in ticket sales on its first day in the world’s second-largest film market, Walt Disney Co. said on Saturday. The figure represents the
U.S. reveals terror-related arrest, indictment in two states
U.S. authorities said two people with ties to the ISIS group are due in court Friday in California and Texas, including a refugee from Syria who lied about his travels there. The arrests come amid heightened security in the U.S.
Priyanka first South Asian to win People’s Choice award
Ellen DeGeneres, Johnny Depp and hit film “Furious 7” were among the top winners at Wednesday’s People’s Choice awards, which featured an on-stage incident that recalled Kanye West’s Video Music Awards antics seven years ago. However, it was Indian actress
‘Star Wars’ passes ‘avatar’ for N. America box office record
“Star Wars: The Force Awakens” soared past “Avatar” on Wednesday to become the top-grossing movie of all time in North America, riding on hype, nostalgia and an inventive script. Disney said the seventh film in the “Star Wars” saga had
Tickets sell out for Guns N’ Roses Coachella
Tickets quickly sold out Wednesday for the Coachella music festival where hard rockers Guns N’ Roses will reunite after more than two decades. Passes for the three-day festival in the southern California desert went on sale online at 11 am
PGA noms snub ‘Carol’, ‘Star Wars’
“Spotlight,” “Straight Outta Compton” and “The Martian” were among the 10 feature film nominees announced Tuesday for the 27th Producers Guild Awards. Conspicuously missing were critics favorite “Carol” and “Star Wars: The Force Awakens,” a wild card thus far in
‘Go Set a Watchman’ tops US 2015 bestseller list
Harper Lee’s second novel Go Set a Watchman topped the US bestseller list in 2015, selling 1.6 million copies more than half a century after her Pulitzer-winning first book was published. The figures were based on US print unit sales
Swan song for ‘American Idol’ after 15 game-changing years
It started on June 11, 2002, with a couple of unfamiliar hosts posing in an empty theater and making an overblown declaration to TV viewers. “Live on this stage, an unknown talent will be launched into superstardom,” said Brian Dunkleman.
‘Star Wars’ surpasses ‘Titanic,’ ‘Jurassic World’ at BO
“Star Wars: The Force Awakens” marched confidently into the new year, raking in an additional $88.3 million over the New Year’s weekend and topping the box office for a third week, according to studio estimates Sunday. In addition to setting
Kate Winslet’s inspiring message for young girls
Kate Winslet hopes to help young girls feel good about their bodies after she was teased for how she looked as a child. She has previously spoken about how she “only heard negatives” about her body when she was younger,
Caitlyn Jenner settles suit by woman injured in deadly crash
A woman injured in a fatal crash involving Caitlyn Jenner settled her lawsuit against the Olympic gold medalist, according to court papers. Jessica Steindorff had sought unspecified damages against Jenner in the Feb. 7 crash that killed one woman and
Cosby’s wife must testify against him: Judge
In the same week that comedian Bill Cosby was arrested on sexual assault charges, his wife, Camille Cosby, learned she must testify in a civil case against the entertainer filed by seven women who said he defamed them, court documents
Lucas sorry for Disney ‘white slavers’ slam
“Star Wars” creator George Lucas apologized Thursday for an interview in which he criticized the latest film and referred to Disney, which bought the rights to the blockbuster franchise, as “white slavers.” In the interview with journalist Charlie Rose, part
Smells good! Gigi eyes signature scent
Gigi Hadid has revealed she would “love” to bring out her own signature perfume. The 20-year-old model has been bombarded with messages from fans on social media asking when she is going to develop her own branded scent. Although the
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