- Title fight unites boxers of different faiths
- Obama meets war cabinet on Afghanistan
- British inquiry into Iraq war to open in London
- Nadal needs to regain his composure
- War deprives Yemeni elite of choicest chew
- Iran needs 'just solution' to nuclear row: Brazil
- Success for Large Hadron Collider as first atom smashed
- Tax credits fuel 10 percent surge in US home sales
- Gold hits record high 1,174 dollars
- Troops deployed after Philippine massacre: military
- UN climate chief expects 'specific' climate deal
- At least 21 dead in Philippine 'political massacre'
- Anger builds as China mine toll hits 104
- OECD area shakes off recession with fragile rebound
- Five-star Defoe 'on his way to South Africa'
- Atlantis astronauts to undertake third spacewalk
- Executives testify in Airbus insider trading probe
- Henry 'considered quitting' after handball row
- Philippines gunmen kill 21 in hostage crisis
- Gold hits record high past $1,160 per ounce
- Khmer Rouge jail chief accused of crocodile tears
- KRouge jail chief accused of crocodile tears
- Taiwan to curb China investment: report
- Spanish bank may boost China bank stake: report
- Romanian president, rival face run-off vote: polls
- Lochte ends Phelps's reign as swimmer of year
- Over 100 icebergs drifting to N.Zealand: official
- Indonesian ferry captain blames storm as search resumes
- Anger builds as China mine toll rises to 104
- Real Salt Lake down Galaxy for MLS Cup crown
- Hundreds rescued, 29 die as Indonesia ferry sinks
- Colts win a close one, Saints remain unbeaten
- Garnett's buzzer-beater lifts Celtics over Knicks
- Cambodia begins final arguments in KRouge jail chief trial
- Hopes dim as China mine toll rises to 104
- Two hurt as bulls flee Tom Cruise film set
- News Corp, Microsoft hold talks on Google: report
- BA warns cabin crew over strike: report
- Harnessing the power of salt, Norway tries osmotic power
- Romanian president, rival face run-off vote: exit polls
- Virtue, Moir nab Skate Canada ice dance crown
- Israel's Peres reports 'progress' in talks to free Shalit
- Antarctic ice loss vaster, faster than thought: study
- Five-star Defoe as Spurs put nine past Wigan
- Iran wants nuclear fuel guarantees, warns against air attack
- Iran wants nuclear fuel guarantees
- Obama health drive clears key Senate hurdle
- Hundreds rescued as 26 die in Indonesia ferry sinking
- 92 perish in China mine disaster: state media
- China mine disaster kills 87 workers
A fist fight may seem an odd way to show respect between Jews and Muslims, but when Dmitriy Salita competes for the WBA light-welterweight title next month, he'll be doing just that.
Nadal needs to regain his composureRafael Nadal said he needed to rediscover his composure when facing crucial points and admitted he was short of confidence in his bid to claim the season-ending World Tour Finals crown.
War deprives Yemeni elite of choicest chewFor Yemenis, the mild narcotic qat is as much a part of the social fabric as an after-dinner drink in the West and, as with brandies, connoisseurs want the best varieties. But the trees that produce the most sought-after leaves now lie in a war zone.
Iran needs 'just solution' to nuclear row: BrazilBrazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Monday urged his visiting Iranian counterpart Mahmoud Ahmadinejad to find a "just solution" with the West to Tehran's contested nuclear program.
Success for Large Hadron Collider as first atom smashedTwo circulating beams on Monday produced the first particle collisions in the world's biggest atom smasher, the Large Hadron Collider (LHC), three days after its restart, scientists announced.
Tax credits fuel 10 percent surge in US home salesA rush to cash in tax incentives helped boost sales of existing US homes 10.1 percent in October, according to data Monday showing fresh momentum for the sector at the heart of the economic crisis.
Gold hits record high 1,174 dollarsGold prices soared to a record 1,174 dollars an ounce here on Monday as a sliding US currency and worries about a possible spike to inflation increased demand for the "safe-haven" metal, traders said.
Troops deployed after Philippine massacre: militaryHundreds of extra troops have been deployed in the southern Philippines after gunmen believed linked to a local politician kidnapped and killed at least 22 people, a military spokesman said Tuesday.
UN climate chief expects 'specific' climate dealThe UN's top climate negotiator voiced optimism Monday that a deal can be salvaged next month at world talks on global warming, but said US President Barack Obama must offer a target and financing.
Regional
Japanese hostage in Yemen freedA Japanese engineer freed after nine days held hostage by tribesmen near the Yemeni capital Sanaa voiced his relief at his release and said he just wanted to see his wife and take a shower.
KRouge trial prosecutors seek long jail term for DuchProsecutors called Tuesday for the former Khmer Rouge prison chief to receive a long jail term for his role in the "Killing Fields" atrocities as they delivered final arguments in his trial.
Indian PM offers hand to ObamaIndian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh offered a hand to the United States to help build an "open and inclusive" Asia as President Barack Obama prepared to toast him Tuesday with his first state dinner.
Obama must help Chinese dissident: US lawmakersUS President Barack Obama should "pick up the phone" and urge Chinese President Hu Jintao personally to ease pressure on a Beijing-based human rights lawyer, Jiang Tianyong, US lawmakers said Monday.
Sci-Tech
HP quarterly net profit up 14 percentUS computer giant Hewlett-Packard posted a 14 percent rise in quarterly net profit Monday as slumping personal computer sales were offset by a solid performance in its services division.
Gartner forecasts 2.8 percent growth in PC sales in 2009Worldwide sales of personal computers, which had been forecast to decline this year, will instead post modest gains, Gartner research group said Monday.
Google buying display ad startup TeracentGoogle is acquiring Web display advertising startup Teracent, the Internet giant announced on Monday.
Few US firms ready for workforce disruption: surveyA survey published Monday of information technology managers at over 500 US-based companies has found that only about one in four has enabled more than half their workforce to work remotely.
Weird News
Marriage proposals for French bank heist hero: lawyerA suspected bank robber may not be most girls' idea of Mr Right, but women are proposing marriage to a jailed French van driver accused of stealing million of euros, his lawyer said Monday.
Stress-free Christmas? Cheap hotels for British mother-in-lawsA hotel chain offered Tuesday to take some of the stress out of Christmas this year with a special room rate in Britain for mother-in-laws.
Bizarre candidates kick off Philippine election raceBizarre candidates such as the "Ultimate Messiah" and a man who crows like a chicken are seeking their moments of fame by making unlikely bids for president in next year's Philippine elections.
- Germany's 'Robin Hood banker' gets suspended sentence
The manager of a bank branch in Germany who secretly transferred money from rich clients to heavily indebted customers was sentenced to a 22-month suspended jail term on Monday, a court spokesman said.
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Browns coach Mangini doubts Lions injuriesCleveland coach Eric Mangini sparked the ire of Detroit coach Jim Schwartz when he suggested Lions players faked injuries Sunday as a delaying tactic in their 38-37 NFL win over the Browns.
Title fight unites boxers of different faithsA fist fight may seem an odd way to show respect between Jews and Muslims, but when Dmitriy Salita competes for the WBA light-welterweight title next month, he'll be doing just that.
Nordvist closes season with win, Ochoa player of yearAnna Nordqvist won the LPGA Tour Championship Monday as Lorena Ochoa seized her fourth straight Player of the Year award by one point over Jiyai Shin.
- Nadal needs to regain his composure
Rafael Nadal said he needed to rediscover his composure when facing crucial points and admitted he was short of confidence in his bid to claim the season-ending World Tour Finals crown.
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Courteney Cox stops shooting Filming on US TV show 'Cougar Town' has been halted to give its star Courteney Cox-Arquette time off to attend to a ''private family matter''.
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