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Lennon, McCartney Childhood Homes Listed for Preservation by UK Government

The early houses of the former Beatles, John Lennon and Paul McCartney, where the duo wrote some of their earliest hit songs, will be preserved for ages by the government.

'Paan Singh Tomar' Review: Slow and Steady

The story of an athlete who gives up running and ends up becoming a dacoit on the run from the law may sound improbable. Why would a successful sportsman pick up a gun and kill people?

EU Leaders Sign Pact to Speed Bailout-Fund Payments

Denmark's PM Thorning-Schmidt, European Council President Van Rompuy and European Commission President Barroso hold a news conference after a tripartite social summit in Brussels

Bloc leaders on Friday signed a new pact to allow for faster transfer of capital to the EU's planned permanent €500 billion ($660 billion) bailout fund and to set strict rules on member states' debt.

A European Union flag is seen in front of the Parthenon temple in Athens

EU Leaders Turn Spotlight on Economic Reforms to Stem Growth Crisis

Austerity and reform finely balanced to bring back growth in Europe in face of record unemployment rates.

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What you should know about Twitter's data sales

Boulder, Colorado-based Gnip Inc and DataSift Inc, based in the U.K. and San Francisco, are licensed by Twitter to analyze archived tweets and basic information about users, like geographic location. DataSift announced this week that it will release Twitter data in packages that will encompass the last two years of activity for its customers to mine, while Gnip can go back only 30 days.

Davy Jones, Jessica Pacheco: Happily Married before Death, Despite Past Domestic Abuse Rumors

Monkees singer Davy Jones was living a happy life with his 33-year-old wife Jessica Pacheco before he died on Wednesday of a heart attack near his home in Florida. Jones was 66-years-old. Despite past domestic abuse rumors, Jones said he and Pacheco were happy and in love as of May 2011.

Jay-Z Drops Rihanna from Drake Track Due to Chris Brown Reconciliation, RiRi 'Furious' [VIDEO]

With Rihanna and Chris Brown reportedly back together (if not in romance, then in song), reports are that Jay-Z, Rihanna's former mentor, has dropped her from RIP in favor of up and comer Rita Ora.

Twitter is selling your data

IMF says threat of sharp global slowdown eased

The probability of a sharp global slowdown has eased due to recent policy measures adopted in the euro zone to tackle its debt crisis, the International Monetary Fund said on Thursday, but it warned risks to world growth remain squarely to the downside.

Your money: Twitter is selling your data

787 Dreamliners are seen on the production line at the Boeing Commercial Airplane manufacturing facility in Everett

ISM Manufacturing Index Drops Unexpectedly to 52.4% in Feb

Business at U.S. manufacturers expanded at a slower-than-expected pace in February, according to a closely watched survey of the sector released Thursday.

Liverpool Transfer News: Reds Battle PSG for French Under-21 Star, Reports

Liverpool Transfer news today has speculation that the Reds are scouting French under-21 star Remy Cabella.

Syrian Rebels Suffer Crippling Defeat as Assad Forces Take Homs

Almost all the fighters battling Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's forces withdrew from their stronghold in the Baba Amro district of the city, leaving behind comrades to cover their retreat.

Transocean says may face $473 million U.S. tax bill

Transocean Ltd may face $473 million in U.S. back taxes, according to its annual filing, though it also said it was cleared in a similar dispute dating back eight years, which may give its lawyers a useful precedent.

Costa Allegra Passengers Get Free Tropical Vacation

Many of the Costa Allegra passengers who disembarked on the island of Mahé on Thursday morning will extend their vacation, and are hoping that two weeks on land on a tropical island will be incident-free.

Super-human brain technology sparks ethics debate

A British ethics group has launched a debate on the ethical dilemmas posed by new technologies that tap into the brain and could bring super-human strength, highly enhanced concentration or thought-controlled weaponry.

Europe drags on global economy, few policy options

Prospects for a strong recovery in the global economy darkened on Thursday as sputtering factory activity in Europe overshadowed more upbeat data from Asia, at a time when central banks are running out of policy options and reluctant to do more.

Richard Branson Posts Intimate Pictures of Daughter Holly's Wedding Day [PHOTOS]

Take a look at some of the wedding photos Branson posted on Wednesday.

Spain hardens deficit stance as recession looms

Spanish borrowing costs fell at an auction on Thursday despite a grim economic backdrop that has pushed the government to step up its drive for leeway from Brussels on its difficult debt cutting targets.

Kate Middleton, Queen and Camilla Visit Fortnum & Mason [PHOTOS]

The leading ladies of the British royal family, the Duchess of Cambridge, Queen Elizabeth II and the Duchess of Cornwall, paid a visit Fortnum & Mason to one of the most luxurious department stores in London on Thursday

2 NATO Soldiers Shot Dead by Afghans

Two NATO soldiers were shot dead on Thursday by two Afghans, including a man believed to be a soldier, NATO said, an attack that is likely to raise further questions about the future of the country's security forces.

U.S. Scores Surprise Soccer Win Over Italy: A Feather on Klinsmann's Cap?

American soccer relished a historical win on Wednesday when superpower Italy were beaten 1-0 in a friendly, with Clint Dempsey scoring in the 55th minute.

Davy Jones, second from right, was the lead singer of The Monkees.

Davy Jones Dead from Heart Attack: Tributes Flood Twitter and Facebook

Monkees singer Davy Jones, 66, died from a massive heart attack near his home in Indiantown, Florida on Wednesday, his publicist has confirmed.

VIDEO England 2 - 3 Netherlands: Highlights from the International Friendly [29 Feb. 2012]

Arjen Robben was the hero on Wednesday for the Dutch squad.

R.I.P. Davy Jones: Twitter Says He Died Too Young; Celebrities React

The death of Davy Jones, singer of the 1960s group The Monkees, on Wednesday saddened fans around the world as well as celebrities who grew up listening to the band and many have taken to Twitter to offer their condolences, saying that he died too young.

Homs Endures Push by Assad's Forces to 'Finish Off' Rebels

Heavy fighting raged near Baba Amro in Homs Wednesday evening after elite Syrian troops attacked the rebel-held bastion that has endured 25 days of siege and fierce bombardment, activists said.