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Four hundred people were killed and 2,000 injured in three days of fighting between the rebels and pro-Gadhafi forces in the capital, but the anti-government fighters tore through Moammar Gadhafi Bab al-Azizya compound in Tripoli with little resistance.

HP creates a TouchPad buying frenzy, Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi's whereabouts are still unknown, Hurricane Irene is headed to the United States, and more in today's Daily Scoop.

The Motown hitmaker and legendary songwriter Nick Ashford died on Monday at age 70, a friend and former publicist said.

Nick Ashford, one-half of the legendary Motown song production duo Ashford and Simpson, died on Monday, his former publicist told Associated Press.

Libyans around the world, in places such as Greece, Turkey and Sudan, celebrated the arrival of rebels in Tripoli over the weekend.

The rebels in Libya took Tripoli over the weekend, and along with the capital they also apprehended two of Gaddafi's sons.

Muammar Gaddafi, who for decades enjoyed strutting before the public in his finery, has disappeared from the stage as rebels take over his former stronghold Tripoli.

The CEO of Harmony Gold, the world's fifth largest gold producer, said reported plans to shift mineral ownership in Papua New Guinea to local communities from the state would complicate negotiations but nationalisation was not being discussed.

South Africa's government bonds took a breather on Monday, with yields coming off record lows as some dealers cashed in their holdings after a strong rally last week.

After six months of battling with Moammar Gadhafi's forces, Libyan rebels finally broke through on Monday, capturing 95 percent of Tripoli and many key members of Gadhafi's circle, including two of his sons. But the big question remains - where in the world is Moammar Gadhafi?

Hurricane Irene hits Puerto Rico and approaches Florida, rebels take over Libya's capital, charges may be dropped against Dominique Strauss-Kahn and more in Monday's daily scoop.

Moammar Gadhafi's put up scattered, last-ditch resistance in Tripoli Monday after rebels swept into the heart of the Libyan capital, cheered on by crowds hailing the end of his 42-year rule.

An economic slowdown in debt-burdened Europe may force the region's paper industry toward massive mill closures and consolidation in the coming year.

South Africa's National Union of Mineworkers said Anglo American Platinum (Amplats), the world's largest platinum producer, again raised its wage offer on Friday, trying to head off a strike that could cause a jump in global prices of the precious metal.

Kashif Parvaiz. 26, was arrested in connection with the murder of his 27-year-old wife, Nazish Nooran.

South Africa's National Union of Mineworkers members at Impala Platinum on Friday rejected a revised pay rise offer from the world's second largest producer of the precious metal and will refer the dispute to arbitration.

South Africa's National Union of Mineworkers said Anglo American Platinum (Amplats), the world's largest platinum producer, again raised its wage offer on Friday, trying to head off a strike that could cause a jump in global prices of the precious metal.

South Africa's ruling African National Congress on Friday charged controversial youth leader Julius Malema with sowing divisions in its ranks and bringing the party into disrepute.

South Africa's National Union of Mineworkers members at Impala Platinum on Friday rejected a revised pay rise offer from the world's second largest producer of the precious metal and will refer the dispute to arbitration.

South African 800 meters world champion Caster Semenya has shrugged off talk of injury, weight issues and a rift in her camp to declare herself ready to defend her title in Daegu, South Korea early next month.

Ian Redmond was killed by a shark attack while on honeymoon with his wife Gemma in the Seychelles. Days before his attack, a Frenchman was killed in the same waters. Yet, the newlywed couple was assured that there were no sharks.