John Cusack, Jackie Chan, Adrien Brody in

John Cusack, Jackie Chan, Adrien Brody in "Dragon Blade" trailer (video)

 December 27, 2014 - 15:31 AMT  11:31 GMT
"Dragon Blade" focuses on Chan's Huo An who's a Commander of the Protectorate of the Western Regions.
Renowned jazz clarinetist Buddy DeFranco dies at 91

Renowned jazz clarinetist Buddy DeFranco dies at 91

December 27, 2014 - 15:15 AMT  11:15 GMT
DeFranco recorded with musicians including Sinatra, Holliday, Art Tatum, Ella Fitzgerald and Tony Bennett.
Swedish govt. reaches deal with opposition to avert snap elections

Swedish govt. reaches deal with opposition to avert snap elections

December 27, 2014 - 15:01 AMT  11:01 GMT
The country’s Prime Minister Stefan Loefven announced the deal with the center-right opposition coalition at a press conference.
Jennifer Lawrence, Chris Pratt named Forbes’ top-grossing actors of 2014

Jennifer Lawrence, Chris Pratt named Forbes’ top-grossing actors of 2014

December 27, 2014 - 14:57 AMT  10:57 GMT
Other names in the list include Emma Stone, Angelina Jolie and "X-Men: Days of Future Past" stars James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender and Hugh Jackman.
Google report details content governments wanted to be removed

Google report details content governments wanted to be removed

December 27, 2014 - 14:11 AMT  10:11 GMT
Another example included 20 countries that called for the removal of YouTube video clips from the movie "Innocence of Muslims.”
New Greek government must stick to agreements: German minister

New Greek government must stick to agreements: German minister

December 27, 2014 - 13:55 AMT  09:55 GMT
German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schaeuble said he'll continue to support Greece on its "path of hard reforms".
Erdogan says Turkey ‘has freest press in the world’

Erdogan says Turkey ‘has freest press in the world’

December 27, 2014 - 13:19 AMT  09:19 GMT
"Nowhere in the world is the press freer than it is in Turkey. I very sure to say this," the Turkish President said.
Ukraine's govt., pro-Russian forces exchange hundreds of prisoners

Ukraine's govt., pro-Russian forces exchange hundreds of prisoners

December 27, 2014 - 11:55 AMT  07:55 GMT
The U.S. prohibited U.S.-registered companies from investing in Crimea or providing services to companies operating there.
North Korea calls Obama ‘a monkey’

North Korea calls Obama ‘a monkey’

December 27, 2014 - 11:41 AMT  07:41 GMT
It wasn't the first time North Korea has used crude insults against Obama and other top U.S. and South Korean officials.
Malaysia battling some of worst floods in decades

Malaysia battling some of worst floods in decades

December 27, 2014 - 11:34 AMT  07:34 GMT
At least five people were killed and over 100,000 forced to leave their homes. In some areas, towns are submerged under water.
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