Tunisia PM to announce new government
Tunisia's prime minister promised to announce a new coalition government on Monday, hoping to maintain the momentum of political progress to ward off fresh protests and also undercut gunmen loyal to the ousted president.
Ricky Grevais crosses the line?
The host of the Golden Globes may not get a third chance to host going by his digs this time
FITCH: Stable outlook for Indian oil and gas sector in 2011
Fitch Ratings said, in a just published report, that the outlook for India's oil and gas industry is stable for 2011. This is based on the agency's expectation that ties between the government and its majority-owned oil companies will not weaken
RBI head says facing surging inflation
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) chief said on Monday the country is facing surging inflation and it needs to calibrate monetary policy in order to manage inflation and also support growth.
BP shares up on Rosneft share swap, arctic deal
Shares in BP rose 2.0 percent on Monday following the share swap and arctic exploration deal that the London-based oil major signed with Russia's largest oil producer Rosneft late on Friday.
Indian Oil share sale to be delayed to next FY
State-run Indian Oil Corp's share sale will be delayed to the next financial year beginning on April 1, Oil Secretary S. Sundareshan said on Monday.
Auto parts firms on course to robust Q3 profits
Top Indian auto parts makers are likely to report a healthy increase in Oct-Dec net profits riding surging sales to the booming domestic market and cuts that offset a rise in input costs, analysts said.
'Boardwalk Empire' upstages 'Mad Men' at Golden Globes
'Boardwalk' and 'Glee' were the winners this season
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerburg in Esquire's Celebrity Style Hall of Shame
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerburg has landed in Esquire magazine's 2010 Celebrity Style Hall of Shame. He is often spotted with comfortable casuals - T-shirt, jeans and sandals.
Do video games fuel mental health problems?
NEW YORK - There might be trouble brewing behind the glassy eyes of kids who spend too much time and energy on video games, according to a controversial new study.
LSAT may not be compulsory for admission to law school any more
The National Law Journal has reported that the American Bar Association (ABA) is now considering the possibility of making the LSAT optional for students wishing to enroll for graduation in law or Juris Doctor (JD)
Asia markets take China tightening in stride
Investors in Asia generally took China's latest move to fight inflation in their stride on Monday, with Japan's Nikkei posting modest gains, while the euro slipped as the market waited to see if governments will beef up a euro zone rescue fund.
Tony Siragusa on sideline job: End zone is best spot
Tony Siragusa, currently a Fox sideline analyst and former twelve year veteran of the NFL says he's not the type to just report about on the field injuries but gets in position to get the best view from the players' perspective.
Here is how the Ethanol subsidy scam is screwing Americans and corn consumers globally
Every time you fill up your car this winter you are participating in the biggest taxpayer swindle in history. Only a policy created in Washington DC could drive up the prices of gasoline and food, with the added benefits of costing the American taxpayer billions in tax subsidies and killing people in 3rd world countries.
China's Hu resists U.S. yuan concerns
Chinese President Hu Jintao urged an end to a zero sum Cold War relationship with the United States and proposed new cooperation, but resisted U.S. arguments about why China should let its currency strengthen.
EPL - Ten-man Manchester United hold off Spurs, Kuyt equalizes as Liverpool draw Everton
Ten-man Manchester United held on for a 0-0 draw at Tottenham Hotspur to return to the summit and extend their unbeaten run in the English Premier League, while Liverpool and Everton played out a 2-2 draw in an entertaining Merseyside Derby.
Dampening the U.S.-China fireworks
Chinese President Hu Jintao's visit to Washington this week may be the calm after the storm when it comes to economic relations between the world's two biggest economies.
Starbucks 31-oz Trenta cup size set for U.S. debut
Starbucks Corp will roll out its biggest drink size yet -- the 31-ounce Trenta -- in all of its U.S. coffee shops by May 3, the company said on Sunday
IMF to visit Spain on routine inspection
A mission from the International Monetary Fund will visit Spain on Monday to carry out a routine study of the country's financial system, as part of an annual global report, officials said on Sunday.
Trichet urges enhanced Europe standby fund
European Central Bank President Jean-Claude Trichet urged Ireland and Greece to live up to commitments made in return for financial help and said a broader European safety fund should be beefed up.
Time Warner Cable in tentative deal with Sinclair
Time Warner Cable has reached a tentative agreement to end its dispute with SinclairBroadcast Group to continue carrying Sinclair local stations in Time Warner Cable markets, and said late on Saturday it hoped to reach a final deal within a week.
Tennis players laugh it up to raise funds for flood victims
Roger Federer, Rafa Nadal and other top tennis players hammed it up in exhibition matches on the eve of the Australian Open to raise money for victims of the country's devastating floods Sunday.
Bieber-haters flood Twitter, 'RIP Justin Bieber' tops Trending Topics
Bieber-haters on Saturday joined forces on Twitter to make 'RIP Justin Bieber' a Trending Topic. The search term also landed on Google Trends within a few hours.
Federer opens Melbourne defence haunted by Nadal bid
Roger Federer launches the defense of his Australian Open title on Monday looking to continue his recent purple patch of form against Slovakian Lukas Lacko.
Bullish Sentiment in Gold Abates
An upward sloping consolidation in Gold that began in October has, despite a lack of any real losses, been enough to improve various sentiment indicators.
Steelers outgun Ravens 31-24, reach AFC title game
The Pittsburgh Steelers took advantage of a second-half meltdown by the Baltimore Ravens to defeat their bitter divisional rivals 31-24 Saturday and reach the AFC title game next week.
China's Hu upbeat in interview on eve of U.S. summit
Chinese President Hu Jintao called on Sunday for an end to zero sum Cold War behavior and suggested new cooperation with the United States in areas like energy, infrastructure development, aviation and space.
Bulls send Heat to third defeat as James watches from bench
Serenaded with chants of MVP, Derrick Rose poured in a game high 34 points leading the Chicago Bulls to a 99-96 win over the Miami Heat on Saturday, as LeBron James sat out a second straight game.
Rodgers magic takes Packers past Falcons
Green Bay quarterback Aaron Rodgers delivered a masterful performance to lead the Packers to a 48-21 victory over the Atlanta Falcons and one win away from a place in the Super Bowl.
Iran joins Venezuela, Libya to say no harm in $100 oil
OPEC's leading oil price hawk Iran joined Venezuela and Libya on Sunday to say it saw no need for the cartel to consider raising crude supplies to rein in crude prices now near $100 a barrel.