#OnThisDay American crime drama film Scarface released (US) Dec 9, #1983 Directed by Brian De Palma, written by Oliver Stone and starring Al Pacino. It is a remake of the 1932 film, in turn based on the 1930 novel. It tells the story of Cuban refugee Tony Montana, who arrives in Miami during the Mariel boatlift and becomes a powerful drug lord. The film co-stars Michelle Pfeiffer, Steven Bauer, Robert Loggia and Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio. Pacino worked with producer Martin Bregman to develop t

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Angry farmers drove their tractors into Brussels and faced tear gas from police as EU leaders deliberated a controversial trade deal with South American nations. Demonstrators say allowing in cheaper produce will threaten their livelihoods. | Al Jazeera English

The Israeli military has launched a series of strikes on southern and eastern Lebanon, saying it targeted training and weapons sites used by Hezbollah. Despite a ceasefire since last year, Israel has carried out near-daily strikes on the country. | Al Jazeera English