Oscar winner Jessica Lange joins Mark Wahlberg in “The Gambler”

Oscar winner Jessica Lange joins Mark Wahlberg in “The Gambler”

December 23, 2013 - 11:37 AMT  07:37 GMT
Wahlberg will reprise the role James Caan played in the original of a college professor whose gambling addiction takes over his life.
HBO unveils

HBO unveils "Girls" hit comedy series season 3 trailer (video)

 December 23, 2013 - 11:22 AMT  07:22 GMT
The new season of "Girls" will see Hannah Horvath, character played by Lena Dunham, still trying to balance love and work.
Rock guitarist Carlos Santana reunites with homeless ex-bandmate

Rock guitarist Carlos Santana reunites with homeless ex-bandmate

December 23, 2013 - 11:17 AMT  07:17 GMT
Malone played congas on Santana's 1st album, but left the band in 1969 shortly before its seminal performance at Woodstock.
Thai protesters attempt to physically block election signup

Thai protesters attempt to physically block election signup

December 23, 2013 - 10:56 AMT  06:56 GMT
The protesters want an appointed interim government to oversee political and electoral reforms before any new polls are held.
Ukraine Deputy PM says Russia gas price issue resolved

Ukraine Deputy PM says Russia gas price issue resolved

December 23, 2013 - 10:29 AMT  06:29 GMT
Putin announced that Russia would sell gas to Ukraine for $268.50 per 1,000 cubic meters (down from current $400.)
Egypt imprisons 3 top figures of 2011 uprising

Egypt imprisons 3 top figures of 2011 uprising

December 23, 2013 - 10:14 AMT  06:14 GMT
The verdict was the first under a law passed by the army-backed govt. in November that requires police permission for demonstrations.
Rebel forces seize South Sudan oil capital

Rebel forces seize South Sudan oil capital

December 23, 2013 - 09:56 AMT  05:56 GMT
Bor, the capital of Jonglei, is said to be the scene of some of the fiercest clashes between government troops and rebels.
FM: Iran’s nuke talks with world powers making “slow progress”

FM: Iran’s nuke talks with world powers making “slow progress”

December 23, 2013 - 09:42 AMT  05:42 GMT
Last month, Iran and six world powers agreed a deal to freeze Iran's nuclear programme in return for easing sanctions.
At least 42 killed in Syrian helicopter bomb raids: monitoring group

At least 42 killed in Syrian helicopter bomb raids: monitoring group

December 23, 2013 - 09:22 AMT  05:22 GMT
Barrel bombs are explosive-filled cylinders rolled out of the back of helicopters with little attempt at striking a particular target.
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