- We're running out of gold: miners
- Federer feeling on top of the world
- AFP Somalia journalist wins key press award
- India is 'indispensable': Obama
- Philippine president's ally 'top suspect' in massacre
- BBC holds talks over floating commercial arm: report
- British probe reveals lead-up to Iraq war
- US firm on slapping tariffs on Chinese steel pipes
- Obama vows to 'finish the job' in Afghanistan
- Barca outclass Inter to home in on qualification
- Liverpool out of Champions League despite victory
- Kazan give Barcelona breathing space after Dynamo draw
- Google to digitise Iraq Museum archives: CEO
- Fed lifts 2010 growth outlook, sees unemployment easing
- Shalit prisoner swap 'very close:' Israeli minister
- Philippines declares emergency as massacre toll hits 46
- Swedish firm gives up bid for Saab
- Koenigsegg gives up bid for Saab
- AIDS deaths top 25 mln but infections slow
- Del Potro keeps alive Tour Finals tennis challenge
- US to unveil Afghan strategy 'within days'
- Britain begins long-awaited Iraq war probe
- India batsmen make merry in second Sri Lanka Test
- US third quarter growth revised down to 2.8%
- Severe reactions to swine flu vaccine in Canada
- Severe reactions to swine flu vaccine: WHO
- Obama Afghan strategy decision 'within days'
- Chinese banks to be punished for risky lending
- 'Comfort food' relieves stress: Australian study
- China executes two over tainted milk scandal
- AIDS deaths top 25 million but infections slow
- AIDS death toll passes 25 mln: UNAIDS
- HIV kills 25 million, infects 60 million: UNAIDS
- Injury crisis gnaws at Barca as Liverpool face exit
- GM has paid back Opel loans to Germany: Merkel
- GM to keep Opel plant in German Bochum
- DR.Congo war crimes trial starts at The Hague
- DR Congo war crimes trial starts at The Hague
- DR Congo militiamen on trial at war crimes court
- British Iraq war probe starts hearings
- Japan finance minister urges BoJ on deflation
- Britain tops Emmy awards list, Brazil gets first
- Mankind using Earth's resources at alarming rate
- Browns coach Mangini doubts Lions injuries
- Iran needs 'just solution' to nuclear row: Brazil
- British inquiry into Iraq war to open in London
- Title fight unites boxers of different faiths
- Obama meets war cabinet on Afghanistan
- Nadal needs to regain his composure
- Bodies in shallow graves following Philippine massacre
Gold production will continue to fall, despite a brief boost in 2009 and soaring prices, as deposits are exhausted and new discoveries remain elusive, say miners.
India is 'indispensable': ObamaBarack Obama threw the biggest party of his presidency for Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, hailing the world's largest democracy as "indispensable" and pledging to work out a range of thorny issues.
Philippine president's ally 'top suspect' in massacrePhilippine police on Wednesday named a political ally of President Gloria Arroyo as the prime suspect in an election-linked massacre of 46 people.
BBC holds talks over floating commercial arm: reportThe BBC has held talks with financial advisers about floating part of its commercial arm on the stock market, amid pressure over its market share and public subsidy, a report said Wednesday.
British probe reveals lead-up to Iraq warThe first full-scale inquiry into Britain's role in the Iraq war opened with testimony suggesting Washington was gearing up for possible conflict two years before Tony Blair led London to war.
US firm on slapping tariffs on Chinese steel pipesThe United States has firmed up plans to impose up to 15 percent tariffs on imported Chinese steel pipes targeted for wideranging sanctions for alleged unfair subsidies.
Obama vows to 'finish the job' in AfghanistanPresident Barack Obama, vowing to "finish the job" in Afghanistan, promised he would soon announce his decision on sending tens of thousands more US troops to battle Al-Qaeda and the Taliban.
Barca outclass Inter to home in on qualificationBarcelona showed why they are the current Champions of Europe producing a football masterclass to defeat Italian leaders Inter Milan 2-0 at Camp Nou on Tuesday and move within touching distance of qualification for the knockout phase.
Liverpool out of Champions League despite victoryLiverpool's miserable season continued as they were knocked out of the Champions League at the group stage despite a 1-0 victory over Debrecen at the Ferenc Puskas Stadium here on Tuesday.
Regional
Obama vows to 'finish the job' in AfghanistanPresident Barack Obama, vowing to "finish the job" in Afghanistan, promised he would soon announce his decision on sending tens of thousands more US troops to battle Al-Qaeda and the Taliban.
China mine death toll up to 106: spokesmanRescuers have found two more bodies in a coal mine in northeastern China that was hit by a massive gas blast, bringing the confirmed death toll to 106, a mine spokesman told AFP on Wednesday.
Khmer Rouge jail chief set to address courtThe Khmer Rouge prison chief was to give his concluding remarks on Wednesday in final arguments at Cambodia's war crimes court, nearing justice for the "Killing Fields" atrocities three decades ago.
Obama fetes 'indispensable' IndiaBarack Obama threw the biggest party of his presidency for Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, hailing the world's largest democracy as "indispensable" and pledging to work out a range of thorny issues.
Obama rolls out red carpet for 'indispensable' IndiaUS President Barack Obama on Tuesday hailed India as an "indispensable" partner as he pledged to work out a range of once thorny issues with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on a high-profile visit.
Sci-Tech
Facebook changes stock structure but 'no plans to go public'Hot social networking site Facebook said Tuesday it has introduced a dual-class stock structure but has no plans to go public for the moment.
US senators urge EC to expedite Oracle-Sun probeA bipartisan group of US senators urged the European Commission on Tuesday to expedite its investigation into the proposed acquisition of Sun Microsystems by US business software giant Oracle.
Canadian Internet firms to rat out child porn websitesCanadian Internet service providers will be required to report online child pornography to police under proposed legislation the government unveiled Tuesday.
Twitter age gets mixed reception in sportsMichelle Wie's glee at her first LPGA triumph and Lance Armstrong's ride-along calls show how Twitter brings fans closer to their sports heroes, but athlete tweeting is proving to have its pitfalls.
Adconion acquires assets of online video site JoostAdconion Media Group announced Tuesday it has acquired the assets of Joost, an online video portal from the founders of Skype that failed to live up to its pre-launch buzz.
Weird News
Mysterious toilet blockages plague Cathay flightsCathay Pacific said Wednesday it has endured a spate of mysterious toilet blockages on its Airbus fleet, with one packed plane forced to make an unscheduled landing because it had no working lavatory.
Novice Israeli spy gets nicked by... Tel Aviv copsAn apprentice spy for Israel's once vaunted Mossad overseas intelligence service was arrested by rank and file police during an abortive training exercise in the country's metropolis of Tel Aviv.
Jet-wing pilot to attempt Africa-Europe flightA Swiss man will attempt to fly from Africa to Europe using a jet-powered wing attached to his back on Wednesday, his technical team announced Tuesday.
Darwin first edition sells for 100,000 poundsA first edition of Charles Darwin's seminal "On the Origin of Species" found in a family's toilet in southern Britain sold for more than 100,000 pounds Tuesday, Christie's auction house said.
Japan's Miura raring to conquer Everest at 80A Japanese mountaineer who just lost his title as the oldest man to climb Mount Everest to a Nepalese fellow septuagenarian vowed Tuesday to do one better and scale the peak aged 80.
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Pavlik to defend middleweight title against EspinoKelly Pavlik will defend his World Boxing Council middleweight title against fellow American Miguel Espino on December 19 before a host of hometown supporters, according to promoters.
Nuggets extend Nets NBA losing streak to 14 gamesThe New Jersey Nets slid closer to the NBA's record of 17 losses to start a season by dropping their 14th game in a row, falling to the Denver Nuggets 101-87.
Wizards win after death of owner PollinAbe Pollin, whose 45 years directing the Washington Wizards made him the NBA's longest-tenured club owner, died at age 85, hours before his team won a tribute triumph in an arena he built.
Federer feeling on top of the worldRoger Federer said finishing the season as world number one counted among his greatest-ever achievements in the game, given the dramatic upheaval in his personal life during 2009.
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The Cranberries ready to recordThe Cranberries singer Dolores O'Riordan has revealed the band are planning to release a new album - their first for eight years.
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