UNITED KINGDOM

Pearson confirms it will merge Penguin Books with Random House to create the world's largest publisher of trade books.

Manchester United are lining up defensive and midfield reinforcements, according to the latest transfer news.

Violence continued on the fourth day of the so-called cease-fire between the Syrian military and opposition forces.

Arsenal are reportedly making provisions for the departure of Theo Walcott.

United Spirits shares plummeted over 17 percent to 990.00 rupees Monday at Bombay Stock Exchange Sensex after its promoter Vijay Mallya hinted that a proposed deal with UK beverage major Diageo may be a "no deal."

Great Britain, the mother country of the U.S., is watching the upcoming American presidential elections, albeit with somewhat less interest than in 2008.

The U.S. employment situation summary Friday will carry the most weight, because it will be the last jobs report before Election Day.

Watch highlights and read a full account of Manchester United's action-packed 3-2 victory over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.

Five keys to technology earnings: the strongest thrive, cash is king, get customers to use products more, look behind scenes.

Where to watch an online stream as Chelsea host Manchester United, plus a preview of the Premier League contest.

Former pop star Gary Glitter was arrested by London police Sunday morning on suspicion of sex charges in the spreading Jimmy Savile sex scandal, the BBC reported.

Chaz Bono, 43, is the transgender son of pop star Cher and was formerly known as Chastity.

Jessica Biel told People magazine she will be changing her name to Jessica Timberlake after tying the knot with Justin Timberlake in Italy last week.

The United Kingdom has rebuffed US requests to use British territories for military bases in the case of an offensive against Iran.

Malala Yousafzai, 15, is able to walk and talk after being shot by Taliban operatives in Pakistan on Oct. 9.

Juventus are said to be preparing to deal Arsenal a double transfer blow.

Pre-orders for Apple's iPad Mini in the U.S. have been delayed by two weeks for the white & silver model -- confirming first-month shortage concerns.

Actor, Daniel Craig who plays James Bond in he latest 007 film "Skyfall" says he cried after hearing the Adele produced theme song for the first time.

Manchester United are likely to be encouraged by the latest news surrounding one of their reported leading transfer targets.

The World Health Organization (WHO) is likely to publish in its bulletin the story about a one-month-old Indian baby girl whose rickshaw-puller father was forced to carry her around in a shoulder sling while at work following his wife’s death, local media reported Friday.