Foals, Jamie xx, Chvrches among Norway's Oya Festival line-up

Foals, Jamie xx, Chvrches among Norway's Oya Festival line-up

December 16, 2015 - 15:39 AMT  11:39 GMT
Set in Oslo's beautiful and sprawling Toyenpark, Oya is one of the best-organised festivals you could hope to go to.
Common joins Kate Mara, Edie Falco in

Common joins Kate Mara, Edie Falco in "Leavey" war drama

December 16, 2015 - 15:14 AMT  11:14 GMT
Common will next be seen in the "Suicide Squad" with Will Smith and Jared Leto, and will star opposite Keanu Reeves in "John Wick 2."
STX to develop famed magician Harry Houdini project

STX to develop famed magician Harry Houdini project

December 16, 2015 - 15:04 AMT  11:04 GMT
This is one of three projects known to be in development for a feature about Houdini, although the others seem to look at Houdini from a different standpoint.
Kurt Russell courted to join

Kurt Russell courted to join "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2"

December 16, 2015 - 14:28 AMT  10:28 GMT
The actor is eyed to portray the on-screen father of Chris Pratt's Peter Quill a.k.a. Star-Lord in the "Guardians of the Galaxy" sequel.

"Fargo" season 3 to premiere in 2017 with new cast, setting

December 16, 2015 - 14:21 AMT  10:21 GMT
"Fargo" won three Emmys for its first season, while the second season earned three Golden Globe nominations.
Germany sends first mission to support anti-IS coalition in Syria

Germany sends first mission to support anti-IS coalition in Syria

December 16, 2015 - 14:09 AMT  10:09 GMT
German Chancellor Angela Merkel pledged the support after France asked for help in the wake of the recent deadly attacks in Paris.
Russia flies 4,200 sorties in Syria since start of bombing campaign

Russia flies 4,200 sorties in Syria since start of bombing campaign

December 16, 2015 - 13:50 AMT  09:50 GMT
Up to 145 sorties have been carried out by strategic since Moscow began a bombing campaign in the country on September 30.
Jaguar returns to racing with first all-electric car

Jaguar returns to racing with first all-electric car

December 16, 2015 - 13:40 AMT  09:40 GMT
While Jaguar hasn't announced any concrete plans to develop a production electric car, the company isn't hiding its ambition.
Mao Zedong's letter brings $918,000 at auction

Mao Zedong's letter brings $918,000 at auction

December 16, 2015 - 13:02 AMT  09:02 GMT
The letter was sent by James Bertram, who advised the British politician to "keep the enclosed letter, if only as a curiosity."
EU to reportedly extend sanctions against Russia

EU to reportedly extend sanctions against Russia

December 16, 2015 - 12:51 AMT  08:51 GMT
Italy's unexpected call for further discussion had caused some EU countries to worry that talks would expose divisions over its policy.
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