Wikileaks' Assange to publish autobiography
Even as world leaders are still trying to cope with the recent flood of global political secrets leaked by the whistle-blower site Wikileaks, its founder Julian Assange is all set to write his autobiography promising more in the offing. Speaking to the Sunday Times, the 39-year-old Australian announced that he had signed deals worth $1.5 million for publishing his memoirs.
Ginnifer Goodwin gets engaged
Ginnifer and Joey Kern get engaged after dating for two years
Stephern Baldwin sues Kevin Costner
Baldwin sues Costner for misleading in a business deal based on oil-spill cleaning technology
China's PBOC's Christmas rate rise to weigh on commods at open
The surprise timing of the People's Bank of China increase in benchmark lending and deposit interest rates is likely to weigh on commodity markets when trading starts on Monday.
New claims may add to Nakheel's legal woes: sources
Property developer Nakheel's restructuring plan is being complicated by new claims from trade creditors that could lead to more legal headaches, two sources familiar with the matter said.
Playboy's Hefner announces Christmas engagement on Twitter
Hugh Hefner, the twice-married founder of Playboy, is taking the plunge again.
China's Wen: confident on inflation after rate rise
China's government will be able to keep inflation in check, Premier Wen Jiabao said on Sunday, a day after the central bank raised interest rates, and he pledged to speed up efforts to rein in house price surges.
China's Wen says confident can contain inflation
China's government will be able to keep inflation in check, Premier Wen Jiabao said on Sunday, pledging to speed up efforts to rein in house price surges.
China raises mortgage rates in line with interest rates
China raised mortgage rates by 25 basis points on Sunday, the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development said, the second increase this year, after benchmark interest rates increased on Saturday.
Egypt GDP growth seen 5.8-6.0 percent in fiscal 2010/11
Egypt's gross domestic product is expected to grow by about 5.8 to 6.0 percent in the fiscal year to end-June 2011, the ruling National Democratic Party said in a statement on Saturday.
Best Of Microsoft Kinect Hacks
Thanks to hackers, the Kinect has been popular for more than just gaming.
World economy can withstand $100 oil price: Kuwait
The global economy can withstand an oil price of $100 a barrel, Kuwait's oil minister said on Saturday, as other exporters indicated global production was unlikely to rise in 2011 because the market was well supplied.
Amnesty International slams Binayak Sen's conviction
Amnesty International on Saturday condemned the life sentence handed to Indian rights activist Binayak Sen over his alleged Maoist links, stating that it violates 'international fair trial standards'.
Toyota to pay $10 million in California crash case
Toyota Motors will be paying $10 million to settle a lawsuit filed by relatives of four people who were killed in an August 2009 Lexus ES 350 crash in California.
Does driverless car mean road safety?
Google has recently created a lot of buzz over the computer-driven cars, which it has been testing on the West Coast. But, does driverless car mean road safety? Carty Law PA looks into legal complexities.
China fights inflation with Christmas rate rise
China's central bank raised interest rates on Saturday for the second time in just over two months as it stepped up its battle to rein in stubbornly high inflation.
Toshiba overhauls chip operations with Samsung, Sony deals
Toshiba Corp will overhaul its chip operations, outsourcing output of some system chips to Samsung Electronics and selling a production line to Sony Corp, as it reduces its non-memory chip exposure.
Instant view: China raises interest rates again
The People's Bank of China said on Saturday it would increase its one-year benchmark lending and deposit interest rates by 25 basis points, the second rate hike in just over two months.
Instant view - China raises interest rates again
The People's Bank of China said on Saturday it would increase its one-year benchmark lending and deposit interest rates by 25 basis points, the second rate hike in just over two months.
'Little Fockers' does better than expected at box office
The star cast seemed ill-at-ease and bored in the latest Focker franchise, reviews were not good but the movie-goers seem to have enjoyed the comedy
Tracking 'NORAD Tracks Santa'
NORAD Tracks Santa, the annual Christmas tradition, is gaining popularity like never before. But did you know that the U.S. military department NORAD has been keeping a close eye on Santa's flight since 1955 and the idea was born in 1897?
Cheryl Cole's Christmas blues
Cheryl is spending time with family ahead of her move to US and facing her first Christmas as a single lady
China raises rates to fight inflation
China's central bank raised interest rates on Saturday, the second rise in just over two months, stepping up its battle to rein in stubbornly high inflation.
Kids tracking Santa get Michelle Obama surprise
Eight-year-old Juliana-Rose Hatcher had tracked Santa Claus all of Friday with the aid of NORAD's Santa hotline, before she got some unexpected help from Michelle Obama.
Stocks, oil rise in festive cheer
World stocks held near the previous day's two-year high on Friday while oil hit fresh two-year peaks after strong U.S. data this week encouraged investors to maintain their risk positions into 2011.
U.S. opens tax investigation on Swiss banks: report
The Justice Department has opened a criminal investigation into small Swiss regional banks which may have helped Americans evade taxes, the New York Times reported, citing two people briefed on the matter.
Obama promises kept and not
As the first two years of President Barack Obama's tenure wind down, the President has made a big push to accomplish some of his goals. While he has kept many of his promises, he has not kept others. Some of those are stalled, others in the works.
Mourinho believes he deserves the Coach of the Year award
Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho is of the opinion that he should be named FIFA Ballon d'Or coach of the year despite Spanish National team coach Vicente Del Bosque appearing to be the front-runner for the award having led Spain to their first World Cup triumph.
Locate Santa through Google
Google Inc has released a software that lets eager children locate the exact location of Santa Claus as he goes through Europe.
Bell likely to stay at No.6, Ponting set to play
England skipper Andrew Strauss said Ian Bell wouldn't be pushed up the batting order despite the widespread calls while Australian skipper Ricky Ponting came through a net session despite a broken finger and looks set to play in the Fourth Ashes test at Melbourne.
