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George Michael involved in car accident, reported "fine"

Famous popstar George Michael was involved in…Read More →

Michael Phelps rumored to be on comeback

The media has…Read More →

iRadio launch delayed: Apple Inc. and Sony Music hit snag in talks

Technology giant Apple and music industry kingpin…Read More →

Yahoo in talks to acquire Tumblr

According to reports, Yahoo is…Read More →

US slams Russian military aid to Syria

The event of Russia's sending of anti-ship…Read More →

Metro-North train crash injures 60

Two Metro-North train collided injuring around 60 people, 5 of them critically.

Around 6.10pm local time,…Read More →

Obama: U.S. has seen evidence of Syria chemical weapons use

President Barack Obama said on Thursday that the United States has seen evidence of chemical weapons being used in Syria.

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Tropical Storm Mahasen hits southern Bangladesh

Tropical storm Mahasen battered coastal areas of Bangladesh on Thursday, leaving 12 people dead and destroying thousands of homes.

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Wal-Mart reports rise in profits

Wal-Mart reported a 1 percent rise in first quarter profits on Thursday.

Profits at the world’s biggest retailer increased to…Read More →

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Dell posts 79% drop in profits

Dell posted a 79 percent drop in profits on Thursday.

The sharp slide comes as more consumers choose smartphones and…Read More →

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David Beckham to retire at end of season

English soccer star David Beckham announced on Thursday he is to retire at the end of this season.

The 38-year-old…Read More →

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Seth Meyers to replace Jimmy Fallon as Late Night host

Comedian Seth Meyers is to replace Jimmy Fallon as the host of NBC's Late Night after Fallon moves on to…Read More →

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United Nations General Assembly approves Syria resolution

The United Nations General Assembly approved an Arab-backed resolution on Wednesday calling for a transitional government in Syria.

The resolution,…Read More →

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Cleveland kidnap accused to plead not guilty

Ariel Castro, the man accused of imprisoning three women for nearly a decade in his Ohio home, is to plead…Read More →

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Cyclone Mahasen hits Bangladesh

Nearly one million people have been forced to evacuate their homes as Cyclone Mahasen hits the coastal areas of Bangladesh.

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Eurozone recession hits sixth quarter

The recession across the 17-nation eurozone has entered a sixth quarter, according to figures released on Wednesday.

Economic growth across…Read More →

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Bank of England revises economic growth forecasts

The Bank of England upgraded its economic growth forecast on Wednesday.

The Bank's governor, Sir Mervyn King, expects inflation to…Read More →

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HSBC to slash 14,000 jobs under restructuring plan

HSBC announced on Wednesday it may cut a further 14,000 jobs across its global operations.

The move comes as part…Read More →

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Saudi religious police slates Twitter users

The head of Saudi Arabia's religious police has lambasted citizens for using Twitter.

Sheikh Abdul Latif Abdul Aziz al-Sheikh said…Read More →

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Google launches Play Music All Access subscription service

Google launched its new streaming music subscription service, Play Music All Access, on Wednesday.

The service enables users to listen…Read More →

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