New “Trainspotting 2” featurette focuses on Ewan McGregor’s Renton

New “Trainspotting 2” featurette focuses on Ewan McGregor’s Renton (video)

 December 19, 2016 - 16:30 AMT  12:30 GMT
“Trainspotting 2” sees the original cast of the 1996 movie, including stars Ewan McGregor and Robert Carlyle, team up again with director Danny Boyle.
CSTO leaders to discuss anti-terror fight in St. Petersburg Dec 26

CSTO leaders to discuss anti-terror fight in St. Petersburg Dec 26

December 19, 2016 - 16:25 AMT  12:25 GMT
Heads of the CSTO member countries will discuss issues of combating terrorism and extremism at a meeting on December 26 in St. Petersburg.
HBO hit “Westworld” concept art of robotic boy revealed

HBO hit “Westworld” concept art of robotic boy revealed

December 19, 2016 - 16:15 AMT  12:15 GMT
The series was inspired by the 1973 motion picture of the same name, which was written and directed by Michael Crichton.
Manchester United given boost in James Rodriguez pursuit

Manchester United given boost in James Rodriguez pursuit

December 19, 2016 - 16:11 AMT  12:11 GMT
Rodriguez said he wants to fight for his future in Madrid but admitted there are already offers on the table for him to leave next month.
Venezuela leader defends withdrawal of major banknote amid riots

Venezuela leader defends withdrawal of major banknote amid riots

December 19, 2016 - 15:51 AMT  11:51 GMT
At the Colombian border there were scuffles as people scrambled to buy food and medicine, which are scarce in Venezuela.
Nigeria reportedly captures Boko Haram leader Shekau

Nigeria reportedly captures Boko Haram leader Shekau

December 19, 2016 - 15:51 AMT  11:51 GMT
The Nigerian military has previously pronounced Shekau either arrested or killed only for the Boko Haram leader to bounce back alive.
Evacuations pick up pace in Aleppo and rebel-held villages

Evacuations pick up pace in Aleppo and rebel-held villages

December 19, 2016 - 15:32 AMT  11:32 GMT
A linked evacuation of government-held parts of Idlib province being besieged by rebels started early on Dec 19.
Apple to appeal $14 billion EU tax demand

Apple to appeal $14 billion EU tax demand

December 19, 2016 - 15:07 AMT  11:07 GMT
Apple will tell judges the Commission was not diligent in its investigation because it disregarded tax experts brought in by Irish authorities.
Samsung Electronics likely to procure phone batteries from LG Chem

Samsung Electronics likely to procure phone batteries from LG Chem

December 19, 2016 - 15:01 AMT  11:01 GMT
Samsung Electronics announced the recall of fire-prone Note 7s in early Sept, a fault that was attributed to a defect in Samsung SDI battery.
Samuel L Jackson kicks off work on “The Incredibles 2”

Samuel L Jackson kicks off work on “The Incredibles 2”

December 19, 2016 - 14:15 AMT  10:15 GMT
The legendary actor played Lucius Best/Frozone in the 2004 original and will be returning for the franchise's second outing.
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