Key round of Ukraine peace talks called off: officials

Key round of Ukraine peace talks called off: officials

December 26, 2014 - 15:03 AMT  11:03 GMT
A ceasefire and framework peace deal were announced in Minsk in September but neither has been properly observed.
4 European countries in world’s 10 largest economies: research

4 European countries in world’s 10 largest economies: research

December 26, 2014 - 14:32 AMT  10:32 GMT
“The fun of the world economic league table is that it brings things back to hard figures,” said Douglas McWilliams.
Eminem

Eminem "comes out of the closet" in "The Interview" clip (video)

 December 26, 2014 - 13:40 AMT  09:40 GMT
"The Interview" is finally out in select theaters and online after hackers threatened to launch a 9/11-style attack to theaters screening the movie.
Disney’s stellar “Into the Woods” launches solidly with $1.1 million

Disney’s stellar “Into the Woods” launches solidly with $1.1 million

December 26, 2014 - 13:23 AMT  09:23 GMT
The cast includes Meryl Streep, Emily Blunt, James Corden, Anna Kendrick, Johnny Depp, Chris Pine among others.
Jenna Coleman to assist “Doctor Who” for another season

Jenna Coleman to assist “Doctor Who” for another season

December 26, 2014 - 12:44 AMT  08:44 GMT
Peter Capaldi, who portrays the 12th Doctor, said: "I'm thrilled. Jenna has just been fantastic and such a pleasure to work with."
NBC rolls out promo for Jesus Christ-themed miniseries

NBC rolls out promo for Jesus Christ-themed miniseries "A.D." (video)

 December 26, 2014 - 12:13 AMT  08:13 GMT
The footage shows the disciples lifting the spirits of each other, Peter making miracles and teaching people.
Neil Patrick Harris unveils Christmas Oscars promo

Neil Patrick Harris unveils Christmas Oscars promo (video)

 December 26, 2014 - 11:53 AMT  07:53 GMT
"Instead of traditional presents, give [people] the gift of simply telling them to watch me host the Oscars," Harris says.
Associated Press names Disney’s

Associated Press names Disney’s "Frozen" Entertainer of the Year

December 26, 2014 - 11:45 AMT  07:45 GMT
Disney raked in more than $1.27 billion at the box office worldwide after "Frozen" was released in late 2013.
NSA releases accounts of privacy violations

NSA releases accounts of privacy violations

December 26, 2014 - 10:57 AMT  06:57 GMT
The reports show violations including communications from people in the U.S. being “inadvertently targeted or collected” by the agency.
Survivors, relatives commemorate Asia's 2004 tsunami

Survivors, relatives commemorate Asia's 2004 tsunami

December 26, 2014 - 10:18 AMT  06:18 GMT
Some 5,395 people were killed in Thailand, among them about 2,000 foreign tourists. Almost 3,000 people remain missing.
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