Armed conflicts and attacks
Sony Pictures Entertainment hack
Sony Pictures Entertainment reportedly shuts production on several sets because of computer network issues regarding employee disbursement of pay following a massive computer hack. (FOX News)
Business and economy
Thousands of Italians take to the streets in 50 cities as part of a general strike protesting new labour laws. (ABC News Australia)
Wall Street sees its worst week in three years as oil prices continue to collapse. The Dow Jones Industrial Average sheds 315 points, or 1.8%, to 17280. (FOX Business)[permanent dead link]