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With the global premiere of "The Hobbit: The Battle of Five Armies" drawing closer, New Line Cinema released an official synopsis of the third installment of the "The Hobbit" series, which will finally mark the end of the trilogy.

The $7 billion settlement is touted to be the biggest monetary agreement in settling a US government probe linked to the 2008 financial crisis. Apart from the cash fine of $4.5 billion, the agreement also includes consumer relief pegged at $2.5 billion, the Wall Street Journal reported.

Germany is to receive a cool $35 million for defeating Argentina in extra time on Sunday, which is touted to be the biggest prize in World Cup history. Germany's cash prize easily toppled the prize received by the previous world cup champs, Spain, back in 2010.