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Michael Jackson's doctor on Tuesday declined to testify as both the prosecution and defense rested their cases in the trial in which he is charged in the 2009 death of the pop star.

Even more galling for Papandreou, six other members of his own Pasok party have called for his resignation.

Reality TV star and concert promoter David Gest has promised fans a fresh insight into Michael Jackson in his documentary about the late king of pop which has its premiere in London on Wednesday.

Olympus Corp's ousted CEO Michael Woodford said on Wednesday he wants to meet a third-party panel probing past M&A deals at the endoscope maker after the head of the investigative group earlier said it would seek a hearing with him.

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, whose activities have angered the U.S. government, should be sent to Sweden from Britain to face questioning over alleged sex crimes, the High Court ruled on Wednesday, rejecting his appeal against extradition.

The Canadian dollar strengthened against its U.S. counterpart in early trade on Wednesday as global markets settled between hope and fear amid Greek debt developments and ahead of a Federal Reserve meeting.

According to the rumored transfer reports ahead of the January transfer window, London club Chelsea are looking forward to a swap deal with Spanish La Liga club Real Madrid that will see their legendary striker Ivorian Didier Drogba leave Stamford Bridge and the entry of prolific Argentinean Gonzalo Higuain.

Wikileaks founder Julian Assange lost his extradition bid at the High Court in London. Assange will be extradited from the UK to Sweden to face charges in a sex case.

The glamorous and easy-going Riviera resort of Cannes turns into a fortified camp this week as French police prepare for the arrival of world leaders for a G20 summit set to be hijacked by fears that a euro zone crisis relief plan is unraveling.

Olympus Corp's ousted CEO Michael Woodford said on Wednesday he wants to meet a third-party panel probing past M&A deals at the endoscope maker after the head of the investigative group earlier said it would seek a hearing with him.

The About a Boy star Hugh Grant now has a girl. Dubbed commitment phobic, the British actor has reportedly become a father for the first time, after a string of relationships.

The Gunners have conceded a shocking 21 goals in 10 Premier League matches.

Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou fought off a barrage of criticism to win the backing of his Cabinet Wednesday to push ahead with a speedy referendum on the European debt bailout deal.

The actor's rep said it was a fleeting affair.

In the event Terry is found guilty, he would be in danger of losing the England captaincy,

Lonely Planet has just released their picks for top 10 cities in 2012. Some are obvious choices, but many will surprise.

Georgina Chapman is an English rose whose wardrobe has not a single thorn. The beautiful Marchesa designer is a fashion icon who takes bold risks, playing with ornate fabrics, voluminous shapes, and brilliant hues.

Even ghouls and goblins need a home and staying at a haunted hotel can turn a Halloween holiday into a whole load of spooky fun. In the spirit of the season, online travel adviser Hotels.com (www.hotels.com) offers its top 10 spooky hotels. Reuters has not endorsed this list

French banks and lenders exposed to Greece and other weak euro zone countries slumped on Tuesday after Greece's leader said he would put a bailout plan to a referendum, raising the risk of a disorderly default.

The Greek government faced possible collapse on Tuesday as ruling party lawmakers demanded Prime Minister George Papandreou resign for throwing the nation's euro membership into jeopardy with a shock call for a referendum.

Thousands of Egyptians protested on Monday in Tahrir Square, the epicentre of an uprising that toppled President Hosni Mubarak this year, after a prominent activist was detained by military prosecutors.