- US Senate votes to start Obama health drive debate
- Jacko 'moonwalk' glove sells for 350,000 dollars
- Rain-lashed Britain braces for fresh deluges
- Barcelona slip up hands Real initiative
- Inter stroll to win, go eight clear in Serie A
- Swine flu vaccine effective despite mutations: experts
- Thousands throng rival Nicaraguan rallies, Ortega backers mass
- Setting Afghan exit date defeatist: defense panel
- Chelsea, United cruise as Arsenal stumble in Premiership
- Chelsea cruise as Arsenal stumble in Premier League
- Obama health drive set to clear first test
- Obama health drive faces critical vote
- Emotion as life term sought for US student in Italy
- Anglican leader, pope meet amid tensions
- Liverpool and City inflict mutual damage
- Ireland admits defeat in World Cup replay bid
- Death toll 'rises to 42' in China mining accident
- Putin backs Medvedev's call for Russia modernisation
- Putin backs Medvedev's call for Russia modernization
- Women run in style in Paris stiletto race
- Obama touts Asia trade to create jobs
- Second Bangladeshi twin wakes, blows raspberry
- Vodafone seeks more time to reply to Indian tax claim
- Sri Lanka 'to free all war-displaced civilians'
- Sri Lanka to free war-displaced civilians
- Australia executives suspended over banknote probe
- S.Koreans mourn rising star supermodel
- 31 dead, 82 trapped after China mine blast: media
- Desperate Liverpool face City crunch
- Jackson doctor 'waited over an hour' before 911 call
- US Senate gears up for key health vote
- Obama's Senate allies gear up for key health vote
- US Senate gears up for key health vote Saturday
- Senate Democrats eye key US health care victory
- Colombia says its military on 'maximum alert'
- Obama Afghan decision to come after Thanksgiving
- EU leaders face flak as new president keeps low profile
- First Air France A380 reaches New York
- Henry offers replay after FIFA rules it out
- Obama's Senate allies eye key health care victory
- CERN atom-smasher restarts after 14-month hiatus: official
- CERN atom-smasher restarts after 14-month breakdown: official
- 35 Egyptian police hurt as football violence simmers
- Crisis fallout still in 'first half': forum
- Iran has 'not responded positively' to nuclear offer
- Dubai growing at five percent pace: economy tsar
- Tearful Oprah announces end to iconic talk show
- Europe stunned by football match-rigging bombshell
- Bombers kill 23 in Afghanistan
- Ireland renews appeal to FIFA for France replay
The US Senate, torn along party lines, voted to formally launch debate on historic legislation to enact President Barack Obama's signature drive to remake US health care, handing him a win for now.
Barcelona slip up hands Real initiativeBarcelona dropped two costly points in a 1-1 draw at Athletic Bilbao on Saturday to fall a point behind new leaders Real Madrid ahead of next Sunday's eagerly-anticipated 'El Clasico' at Camp Nou.
Inter stroll to win, go eight clear in Serie AInter Milan got back to winning ways in Serie A on Saturday with a convincing 3-1 win over Bologna at the Dall'Ara stadium extending their lead at the top to eight points ahead of Sunday's games.
Swine flu vaccine effective despite mutations: expertsSwine flu vaccines are still effective despite reported cases of mutations in the A(H1N1) virus, health experts in Europe and North America said Saturday.
Thousands throng rival Nicaraguan rallies, Ortega backers massThousands of pro- and anti-government protesters took to the streets of Nicaragua's capital Saturday, protesting and backing President Daniel Ortega's bid to remain in power.
Setting Afghan exit date defeatist: defense panelDespite fierce public pressure to end the war in Afghanistan eight years on, politicians and experts on Saturday decried calls for setting an exit date they say would embolden the Taliban.
Chelsea, United cruise as Arsenal stumble in PremiershipChelsea strengthened their position at the top of the Premier League by cruising to a 4-0 win over struggling Wolves on Saturday.
- Chelsea cruise as Arsenal stumble in Premier League
Chelsea strengthened their position at the top of the Premier League by cruising to a 4-0 win over struggling Wolves on Saturday.
Obama health drive set to clear first testPresident Barack Obama's signature drive to remake US health care was on track to clear a key Senate hurdle Saturday, as the last wavering Democrats agreed to vote to formally open debate on the bill.
Regional
Death toll in China mine disaster rises to 87: mediaThe death toll from a coal mine blast in northeast China has risen to 87, with 21 other miners still trapped, state media reported Sunday.
Chinese rights lawyer's wife gets US asylum: supportersThe United States has granted political asylum to the wife and children of jailed Chinese civil rights lawyer Guo Feixiong who the family says is suffering abuse, supporters said Saturday.
Flawless Sexton eases Ireland past FijiJonathan Sexton announced his arrival in international rugby with a flawless performance in Ireland's comprehensive victory over Fiji here Saturday.
Two Pakistanis suspected of Mumbai attack funding arrestedTwo Pakistanis have been arrested in Italy on suspicion of having sent money to people implicated in the Mumbai attacks in November 2008, Italian media reported Saturday, citing anti-terror police.
New Zealand see off battling England in RugbyUNew Zealand beat England 19-6 in a hard-fought encounter here at Twickenham on Saturday that saw Dan Carter become the All Blacks' leading international points scorer.
Sci-Tech
Austrian sets up online cattle auctionsAustrian cattle farmers no longer have to travel long distances to sell or buy cattle: it can all be done at the click of a mouse, on a new auction website.
Barnes & Noble sells out of new e-readerUS bookstore giant Barnes & Noble said Friday it had sold out of its new electronic book reader, the "Nook," and the next shipments would not be available until after the holidays.
US newspaper ad revenue down nearly 28 percentUS newspaper advertising revenue fell by nearly 28 percent in the third quarter, continuing a slide which has led to layoffs, bankruptcies and the closure of several dailies.
Google books hearing set for February 18A US judge set February 18 for a hearing on the revised legal settlement between Google and US authors and publishers that would allow the Internet giant to scan and sell millions of books online.
Cisco releases Web security app for iPhoneCisco on Friday announced the release of a free iPhone application for anyone who wants to stay on top of the latest trojans, worms, or other threats marauding on the Internet.
Weird News
Women run in style in Paris stiletto raceDozens of shoe addicts have taken part in the National Stiletto Championship on an indoor track in the old stock exchange building in central Paris.
Auction record for umbrella stand as YSL mystique inflates pricesA humble if eye-pleasing umbrella stand once owned by Yves Saint Laurent fetched an amazing 90,000 euros (134,000 dollars) Friday at the close of a sale of the last belongings of the late couturier and his partner Pierre Berge.
Mexican labs target adulterers with DNA testingSuspect your significant other might be cheating on you? In Mexico, numerous laboratories are now offering a way to find out for sure -- DNA tests.
Nepal's ex-king gets first passportNepal's former king has been given his first passport aged 63, a year-and-a-half after stepping down from the throne, the government said Friday.
Beaujolais nouveau hot in Japan - literallyJapan's craze for Beaujolais nouveau has beaten the global recession, with tourists taking a dip Thursday in a hot mountain spring coloured red with the fruity wine.
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South Africa rugby team relieved to be back on trackSouth Africa coach Peter de Villiers and captain John Smit agreed that the world champions were back on track following their 32-10 win over Italy here.
Colts, Saints hope to continue magical NFL marchThe New England Patriots did it in 2007 with a magnificent 16-0 season so why not the New Orleans Saints and the Indianapolis Colts in 2009?
Gunners given glimpse of life without van PersieArsenal manager Arsene Wenger refused to blame the absence of Robin van Persie as his team failed to score for the first time this season in a 1-0 defeat at Sunderland.
Johnson proud despite All Blacks defeatEngland manager Martin Johnson believes his team can look forward to the Six Nations with "pride" after a gutsy display against New Zealand here at Twickenham ended in a 19-6 loss.
Celebrity Gossip
Heavily guarded Robert PattinsonRobert Pattinson had to have 25 security guards to protect him everywhere he went while shooting the 'Twilight Saga: New Moon
John Mayer's sports car sadness Musician John Mayer claims he went out and bought a Ferrari sports car on a day when he was feeling low.
Kim Cattrall over cougarsKim Cattrall wants to make the most of being comfortable with sex, and hailed the trend of the ''cougar'' - older women who date younger men - is over.
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- Seven hurt in Philippines grenade attack: police
- Philippine gay rights party challenges election ban
- Top Islamist militants killed in Philippines: army
- Obama names envoys to Singapore, Philippines
- Philippines to take action against ivory smugglers: govt
- Arroyo steps down as leader of ruling Philippine coalition
- Son of Arroyo aide shot dead in Philippines: police
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- Philippines breaches 2009 budget deficit ceiling: govt
- Philippines breaches 2009 budget deficit ceiling
Hollywood's Most Overpaid StarsLOS ANGELES - This summer's Land of the Lost was one of those epic Hollywood disasters that makes outsiders question why anyone is in the movie business. The concept seemed like a good idea: pair funnyman Will Ferrell with a cult kids show from the '70s and hilarity is bound to ensue.
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