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With New Year's Eve around the corner, many feel the looming inevitability of the struggles of the hangover. We offer you 18 tips to fend off the inevitable aches and pains that will plague New Year's Day 2012.

The head of the Canadian Auto Workers union is looking for a green light from members to potentially strike Caterpillar over a contract dispute in London, Ontario.

Reports surfaced this week that Katy Perry's marriage to Russell Brand may be on the rocks after a massive fight, which caused her to cancel plans to see him in London. However, Perry recently flaunted her wedding ring in pictures she uploaded on Dec. 26.

A smartphone is no longer a style statement, rather it is a necessity. So there is no wonder that 2011 has been an exciting year for smartphones. A number of smartphones flooded the market this year and the phones manufactured by HTC stole a considerable share in the market.

European shares steadied on Thursday in low volume as investors remained wary after Italian 10-year bond yields stayed near 7 percent, deemed by many analysts as unsustainable, following a disappointing debt auction.

Italy's borrowing costs fell from recent record highs at a bond auction on Thursday but cautious investors still demanded a near 7 percent yield to buy 10-year debt, a level seen unsustainable over time for the Eurozone's third-largest economy.

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Bombardier (BBDb.TO: Quote), Britain's last remaining train builder, has been awarded a 189-million-pound ($296 million) contract to supply 130 carriages to UK rail operator Southern.

Wenger doesn't sound interested in making a major addition in January.

Katy Perry and Russell Brand's marriage might be on shaky ground. The couple, who have been married since October 2010, was seen apart during the Christmas holidays this year. Are the couple headed for divorce after an alleged massive fight?

Rumors of a potential spilt between Twilight stars Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson have been crushed, after US Weekly revealed the actress bought her on-screen boyfriend two vintage guitars worth $12,000 for Christmas.

European shares tracked Wall Street into the red in light trade on Wednesday, with auto makers the steepest fallers as investors cashed in on a recent rally.

European shares rose on Wednesday in a low volume rally after investor sentiment was given a boost as short-term debt costs halved at a debt auction in Italy and improved confidence about demand for Thursday's Italian long-term bond sale.

Welch fashion designer, Julien Macdonald OBE, known for his couture creations and beaded gowns has announced his plans of launching a bespoke service in the coming year.

The Gunners' boss might stick to his current squad.

After spending four days in hospital following heart surgery, Prince Philip, husband of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, was released Tuesday morning.

An autopsy performed on legendary MC Heavy D has revealed that his Nov. 8 death was a result of a pulmonary embolism. A final autopsy report is expected to be released within two weeks.

European shares steadied on Tuesday in low volume after strong gains in the previous week, with Italian banking stocks hit after the country's bond yields rose on worries thin liquidity would make a sovereign debt auction in Italy on Thursday tough.

Kate Middleton's has fashionistas all over the world clamoring for her favorite designers, most recently with earrings by Kiki McDonough. Here is a list of her favorite stores and high street shops in 2011.

Virgin Group owner, Richard Branson has slammed a $270 million acquisition deal by rival company, International Airlines Group (IAG) saying that the approval of the deal will mean higher prices for flyers.

Boxing Day 2011 boasts huge sales from some of the biggest brands in the UK, with up to 80 percent slashed off original prices.