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reuters Copper slips to 3-month low ahead of Fed policy statement By Jan HarveyLONDON, March 21 (Reuters) - Copper slid to three-month lows on Wednesday along with zinc and aluminium as expectations for another U.S....
reuters Militants free scores of abducted Nigerian schoolgirls, hold one - witnesses By Ola Lanre and Abraham AchirgaDAPCHI, Nigeria, March 21 (Reuters) - Islamist militants freed scores of kidnapped Nigerian schoolgirls on Wednesday, but ...
reuters China tightens grip on media with regulator reshuffle By Pei Li and Christian ShepherdBEIJING, March 21 (Reuters) - China is consolidating film, news and publishing regulation under the powerful Communist ...
reuters Brexiteers dump fish in Thames to protest at EU deal LONDON, March 21 (Reuters) - Supporters of Britain's exit from the European Union dumped crates of haddock into the River Thames on Wednesday to protest...
reuters Saudi Arabia says revamping education to combat "extremist ideologies" RIYADH, March 21 (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia is revamping its education curriculum to eradicate any trace of Muslim Brotherhood influence and will dismiss...
reuters Texas bomber suspect kills self as police close in, officials say AUSTIN, Texas, March 21 (Reuters) - A 24-year-old man suspected of a series of deadly bombings around Austin, Texas, blew himself up early on Wednesday as...
ap EU approves Bayer takeover of Monsanto after concessions BRUSSELS (AP) - The European Union has approved Bayer's buyout of Monsanto in a massive agriculture business deal, but says they will have to shed some $7.4...
ap Police: Suspect in Austin bombing attacks blows himself up ROUND ROCK, Texas (AP) - The suspect in a spate of bombing attacks that have terrorized Austin over the past month blew himself up with an explosive device...
pa Pope Francis announces six-day visit to Ireland in the summer Francis will arrive in Dublin for a six-day visit, starting on Saturday August 25.
pa Swan rescued with fishing hook lodged in its face The Scottish SPCA urged fishermen to clear away their rubbish after the incident in Lanarkshire.
pa The memories I have of the bridge are just sadness, says Westminster attack victim Five people died and dozens were injured in the terrorist rampage on March 22 last year.
pa Suspect in Austin bombing attacks dead Authorities identified him only as a 24-year-old white man.
reuters Michelin and CFAO team up to sell tyres in Kenya and Uganda PARIS, March 21 (Reuters) - French tyre manufacturer Michelin said on Wednesday it had agreed to a joint venture with automotive and pharmaceutical...
reuters Spain's prosecutor seeks 5-year jail for Xavi Alonso on tax fraud MADRID, March 21 (Reuters) - Spain's prosecutor said on Wednesday it was seeking a five-year jail sentence and a fine of 4 million euros ($4.9 million) for...
reuters Kremlin condemns British ambassador's decision to skip spy briefing MOSCOW, March 21 (Reuters) - The Kremlin on Wednesday condemned a decision by the British ambassador to Moscow to skip a Russian Foreign Ministry briefing...
reuters Water rationing in Brazil's capital to end by December, says governor By Karla MendesBRASILIA, March 21 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - Water rationing in Brazil's capital - one of an increasing number of cities facing...
reuters Nordea says its sustainable funds won't buy more Facebook stock STOCKHOLM, March 21 (Reuters) - Nordea, the Nordic region's biggest bank, will not let its sustainable funds buy more Facebook shares for the time being,...
reuters Oil edges up on Middle East tensions, but soaring U.S. output still weighs By Amanda CooperLONDON, March 21 (Reuters) - Oil rose for a second day on Wednesday, heading for its highest in six weeks after a surprise decline in U.S....
ap The Latest: Nigeria says no ransom paid for girls' release LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) - The Latest on the mass abduction of Nigerian schoolgirls (all times local):11:30 a.m.Nigeria's government says "no ransoms were paid"...
ap Facebook fined in South Korea for limiting user access SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - South Korea's telecoms regulator has fined Facebook for illegally limiting user access to its services from late 2016 to 2017.The...
pa Sky says gender representation is cause of 17.5% pay gap The company said equal pay is not the issue.
pa Record 32.2 million in work despite rise in unemployment Average earnings increased by 2.8% in the year to January, a rise of 0.1% on the previous month, but still failed to outpace inflation.
reuters Kremlin says Putin and Trump agreed to speed up preparations for summit MOSCOW, March 21 (Reuters) - The Kremlin said on Wednesday that U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed this week to...
reuters Syrian rebels reach evacuation deal in eastern Ghouta - sources By Suleiman Al-KhalidiAMMAN, March 21 (Reuters) - A Russian-brokered deal has been reached to evacuate a Syrian rebel group from a town in eastern Ghouta,...
reuters Norwegian Air raises $168 mln after warning of bigger loss By Gwladys Fouche and Terje SolsvikOSLO, March 21 (Reuters) - Norwegian Air has raised 1.3 billion crowns ($168 million) in a share sale to help fund its...
ap BMW says spending to rise on autonomous, electric technology FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) - Automaker BMW says this year's profits will at least equal last year's results as the company sinks billions into developing...
ap Egypt looking wobbly ahead of Portugal, Greece warmups CAIRO (AP) - Egypt's first World Cup warmup will be against Portugal, a match that could have two of the most prolific scorers in soccer going up against...
ap Pope confirms plans to visit Dublin for August family rally VATICAN CITY (AP) - Pope Francis confirmed Wednesday he plans to attend a big Catholic family rally in Ireland in August, visiting a once staunchly Roman...
pa Harry Hill´s Alien Fun Capsule to return for second series in April The comedy panel show is getting seven new episodes.
reuters Kuwait plans $6.6 bln industrial city-official KUWAIT, March 21 (Reuters) - Kuwait's Public Authority for Industry (PAI) plans to set up a multi-purpose industrial city in the Gulf Arab state with total...
reuters India warns against social media data misuse ahead of elections NEW DELHI, March 21 (Reuters) - India's information technology minister on Wednesday warned against any abuse of social media in elections, following...
afp 'Fat finger' sends Formosa Petrochemical shares plunging in Taiwan Taiwan's third largest stock tumbled almost 10 percent in minutes Wednesday and lost $3 billion of its market value due to errors made when placing orders,...
ap The Latest: Chief says dead bombing suspect's motive unknown ROUND ROCK, Texas (AP) - The Latest on the Austin bombings (all times local):5:15 a.m.Austin's police chief says investigators don't know the motive behind...
ap The Latest: IS claims suicide bombing in Afghanistan KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) - The Latest on a suicide bombing near a Shiite shrine in Afghanistan (all times local):2:45 p.m.The Islamic State group has claimed...
ap WADA offer to help investigate doping ignored by Russia LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AP) - The World Anti-Doping Agency has been frustrated with trying to work with a Russian law enforcement agency investigating...
pa Police in Austin say serial bombing suspect dead A police chief identified the dead suspect as a 24-year-old white male.
reuters North Korean, South Korean and U.S. delegates had "constructive" meeting, says host Finland VANTAA, Finland, March 21 (Reuters) - Informal talks held in Finland between North Korean, South Korean and U.S. delegates ended on Wednesday, the Finnish...
reuters Zimbabwe expects higher tobacco output, could improve liquidity HARARE, March 21 (Reuters) - Zimbabwe expects output of its second biggest export earner tobacco to rise 5.8 percent to 200 million kilogramme this year,...
afp Psychometrics: How Facebook data helped Trump find his voters It was one of hundreds of cute questionnaires that were shared widely on Facebook and other social media, like "Which Pokemon Are You?" and "What Are Your...
reuters Tencent Q4 profit nearly doubles, beats estimates on investment gains By Sijia JiangHONG KONG, March 21 (Reuters) - Chinese internet giant Tencent Holdings Ltd posted a near doubling of quarterly net profit that beat...
ap Edmunds compares 5 midsize pickup trucks Full-size trucks such as the Chevrolet Silverado and Ford F-150 are hugely popular. But not everyone needs that much capability from a new pickup. For them,...
pa Memorial tribute to victims and survivors of London terror attacks A digital book of hope will open at City Hall on Thursday, a year since the Westminster Bridge atrocity
reuters China will safeguard national interests in response to U.S. trade probes By Stella Qiu and Ryan WooBEIJING, March 21 (Reuters) - China will actively take steps to safeguard its interests as well as those of its industries, Vice...
pa Police warn over malicious comments after girl´s river death Kiara Moore was recovered from a car which had gone into the River Teifi in Cardigan, Wales, on Monday.
reuters Tencent says will consider A-share listing when conditions are right HONG KONG, March 21 (Reuters) - Chinese internet giant Tencent Holdings Ltd will consider an A-share listing in Shanghai when conditions are right, Chief...
reuters Britain's ambassador to skip Russian spy poisoning briefing in Moscow MOSCOW, March 21 (Reuters) - Britain's ambassador to Moscow will skip a Russian Foreign Ministry briefing on the poisoning of former Russian double agent...
reuters In India, digital gold sellers hope trickle will become a rush By Arpan VargheseMarch 21 (Reuters) - A digital revolution is reshaping India's $34 billion gold market, with smartphones, e-wallets and flexible...
ap German panel ups growth forecast but warns on trade war BERLIN (AP) - A council of economic advisers to the German government thinks Europe's biggest economy will grow by more than it previously thought this year,...
ap Burgers outselling 'le jambon-beurre' in France PARIS (AP) - Forget the baguette, the French are going crazy for burgers.Figures released this week have revealed that sales of the jambon-beurre - the ham...
ap Macedonian justice minister resigns over 4-year-old's death SKOPJE, Macedonia (AP) - Macedonia's justice minister has resigned following a public outcry over the case of a 4-year-old boy killed in a traffic incident...
ap AP News in Brief at 6:04 a.m. EDT Feds: Police surround area bombing suspect believed holed upAUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Federal and local authorities converged early Wednesday on an area where...
pa Lia Williams to star in stage version of The Prime Of Miss Jean Brodie The film version of the novel starred Dame Maggie Smith.
pa Cambridge Analytica and Facebook row academic claims he is `scapegoat´ Psychologist Aleksandr Kogan insisted he believed what he was doing was `perfectly legal and within the terms of service´.
pa Brexit transition deal under threat from anger over fishing rights MPs from coastal areas warn that the Commons will vote down plans for the UK to remain in the Common Fisheries Policy after Brexit.
reuters Motor racing-Formula One drivers' form sheet March 21 (Reuters) - Formula One drivers' form sheet ahead of Sunday's season-opening Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne (listed in 2017 championship order...
reuters Motor racing-Formula One statistics for the Australian Grand Prix March 21 (Reuters) - Statistics for Sunday's season-opening Australian Formula One Grand Prix at Melbourne's Albert Park circuit:Lap distance: 5.303 km....
reuters Minnesota officer charged with murdering Australian to appear in court By Todd MelbyMINNEAPOLIS, March 21 (Reuters) - The Minnesota police officer who fatally shot an unarmed Australian woman in July was expected to make his...
reuters Motor racing-Hamilton, Vettel kick off race for fifth title in Melbourne By Ian RansomMELBOURNE, March 21 (Reuters) - The first instalment of what Formula One fans hope will be a genuine season-long tussle kicks off on Sunday as...
ap Pakistan arrests officer over killing that sparked protests ISLAMABAD (AP) - Pakistani authorities on Wednesday arrested a police officer accused of killing a 27-year-old man in an allegedly "stage-managed"...
reuters China names CBRC chief Guo as head of new banking, insurance regulator-Caixin BEIJING, March 21 (Reuters) - China has named Guo Shuqing as the head of the newly formed regulator for the banking and insurance sectors, financial...
ap World shares waver as investors await Fed decision on rates SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - World shares were mostly lower Wednesday as some markets gave back early gains ahead of the Federal Reserve's first decision on...
ap French government to tackle sexual and gender-based violence PARIS (AP) - France's government has presented a bill to fight against sexual and gender-based violence, in the wake of the #MeToo movement.Junior minister...
ap UK households nearing point when incomes surpass inflation LONDON (AP) - The pressure on British households in the wake of the Brexit-fueled rise in inflation is easing.Official figures Wednesday showed that average...
reuters Deutsche Telekom to buy additional 5 pct stake in Greece's OTE Telecom ATHENS, March 21 (Reuters) - Deutsche Telekom will acquire an additional 5 percent stake in Greece's biggest telecom operator OTE for 284 million euros...
ap Suicide bomber kills 26 as Afghans celebrate new year KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) - A suicide bomber struck on the road to a Shiite shrine in Afghanistan's capital on Wednesday, killing at least 26 people as Afghans...
afp Reuters journalists clock up 100 days in jail in Myanmar Two Reuters journalists reached their 100th day in detention in Myanmar on Wednesday as pre-trial hearings drag on over charges under the Official Secrets...
reuters Pope announces trip to Dublin August 25-26 ROME, March 21 (Reuters) - Pope Francis said on Wednesday he will make the first papal trip to Ireland in nearly 40 years, visiting Dublin Aug. 25-26 for a...
reuters Suicide bomber kills at least 26 near shrine in Afghan capital By Hamid Shalizi and Sayed HassibKABUL, March 21 (Reuters) - A suicide bomber blew himself up near a Shi'ite shrine in Kabul on Wednesday, killing at least...
reuters BMW raises R&D spending for electric, autonomous cars By Edward TaylorMunich, March 21 (Reuters) - German carmaker BMW will increase research and development (R&D) spending to an all-time high of up to 7...
ap Death toll from market attack in Syrian capital rises to 38 BEIRUT (AP) - Syria state media say the death toll from a rebel mortar assault on a market in Damascus has risen to 38, making it one of the deadliest...
ap The Latest: Academic in Facebook case says he is a scapegoat LONDON (AP) - The Latest on the alleged use of Facebook data to influence the U.S. presidential election (all times local):9:40 a.m.The Cambridge University...
pa North Korea says recent moves signal country´s strength not weakness North Korean leader Kim Jong Un plans to meet US President Donald Trump and South Korean President Moon Jae-in by May.
afp Syria Kurds mark grim Nowruz after fleeing Afrin With tears in her eyes, Rasheeda Ali said she would not celebrate the Kurdish New Year this week after she and her family were forced to flee under fire from...
afp At Riyadh gold souk, 'Saudization' spells scarcity of salesmen A Riyadh gold souk festooned with glittering jewellery has run short of salesmen after a government edict to replace foreign workers with Saudis, part of...
afp Russian FM threatens to 'hit back' at Britain over spy poisoning Russia's foreign minister threatened Wednesday to retaliate against Britain for "anti-Russian measures", with the two countries at loggerheads over the...
pa Wagamama launches bill-free payment app The `wagamamago´ app will save diners an average of 12 minutes at every meal.
pa Millie Bobby Brown sends support to Stranger Things fan after birthday no-show The boy had invited a group of his classmates to his birthday party.
afp Suicide bomber kills 26 in Kabul attack: interior ministry A suicide bomber on Wednesday killed at least 26 people, many of them teenagers, in front of Kabul University, officials said, as Afghans took to the streets...
reuters Brexiteers to dump fish in Thames to protest at EU deal LONDON, March 21 (Reuters) - Supporters of Britain's exit from the European Union plan to dump fish into the River Thames on Wednesday to protest against...
afp Trump trade war biggest risk to world economy: German experts US President Donald Trump's tariffs on steel and aluminium risk escalating into a threat to the international trading system, a highly-regarded group of...
pa Schoolgirls abducted in Nigeria freed amid Boko Haram warning A witness in the town of Dapchi said the fighters told residents they had returned the girls `out of pity´.
reuters Poland seeking compensation for World War Two destruction -foreign minister WARSAW, March 21 (Reuters) - Poland will this year look into ways of getting compensation for its destruction during World War Two, Foreign Minister Jacek...
reuters UK's Vectura posts wider 2017 loss, revenue rise March 21 (Reuters) - British drugmaker Vectura reported a worse-than-expected pretax loss for the full year on Wednesday, dragged by lower royalties and...
reuters Drugmaker Vectura's 2017 revenue rises 4 pct March 21 (Reuters) - British drugmaker Vectura reported a 4 percent rise in 2017 underlying revenue on Wednesday, aided by higher demand for its asthma...
afp Singapore passes terror attack blackout law Singapore's parliament Wednesday passed a controversial law giving authorities the power to block all electronic communications at the scene of a terror...
ap Rights group says Libya must act to make 2018 election fair CAIRO (AP) - Human Rights Watch says Libyan authorities would need to take drastic steps to ensure a general election planned for later this year is free and...
ap Burundi on brink again as president wants to rule until 2034 BUJUMBURA, Burundi (AP) - Declared this month by supporters as Burundi's "eternal supreme guide," President Pierre Nkurunziza now wants changes to the...
pa Kathy Bates to return to American Horror Story for eighth series She missed the seventh series of the show.
reuters Sterling edges higher before UK jobs data LONDON, March 21 (Reuters) - Sterling edged higher on Wednesday on the back of a broadly struggling dollar as investors waited for key employment data that...
reuters Tencent Q4 profit nearly doubles, beats estimates HONG KONG, March 21 (Reuters) - Chinese internet giant Tencent Holdings Ltd posted on Wednesday a 98 percent rise in quarterly net profit, beating...
ap Witnesses: Boko Haram returns Nigerian kidnapped schoolgirls LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) - Boko Haram extremists have returned an unknown number of the 110 girls abducted from their Nigeria boarding school a month ago with an...
pa Competition watchdog clears £4bn Ladbrokes Coral and GVC tie-up The Competition and Markets Authority said its investigation found the deal `does not give rise to competition concerns´.
reuters Kingfisher warns of more uncertain UK market By James DaveyLONDON, March 21 (Reuters) - Kingfisher, Europe's second largest home improvement retailer, warned on Wednesday the outlook for the UK market...
ap Eni official: East Mediterranean gas could supply Europe NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) - A senior official with Italian company Eni says the fastest and cheapest way to supply East Mediterranean gas to Europe and other...
reuters WRAPUP 6-Cambridge Analytica CEO claims influence on U.S. election, Facebook questioned By Eric Auchard and David IngramLONDON/SAN FRANCISCO, March 20 (Reuters) - The suspended chief executive of Cambridge Analytica said in a secretly recorded...
ap Voters go to polls in Dutch local election and referendum THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) - Dutch voters are choosing new municipal councils across the country in local elections and deciding in a referendum the fate of...
ap Senior US diplomat, Taiwan leader to speak at Taipei event TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) - A senior U.S. diplomat was scheduled to speak alongside Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen at an event in Taipei on Wednesday, just days...
pa Inflation falls to seven-month low as pressure from sterling´s slump eases Sterling´s slide since the Brexit vote has ratcheted up the pressure on household spending power.
reuters Motor racing-McLaren car is '100 percent' ready, says Alonso By Ian RansomMELBOURNE, March 21 (Reuters) - Fernando Alonso has played down reliability concerns about the new Renault-powered McLaren, saying problems that...
reuters A tale of two hotels: Italy's bad loan sales hang in the balance By Valentina Za and Simon JessopMILAN/LONDON, March 21 (Reuters) - The Hotel Dei Dogi, a lagoon-side palazzo in Venice, will be renovated in the autumn for...
pa Maguire takes confidence from England selection The Leicester defender has three caps to his name.
pa Rent-to-own household goods firm to write off debts as part of redress package Some 37,000 customers in total will receive cash payments or have their debts written off by PerfectHome.
pa Suicide bomber kills dozens as Afghans celebrate new year At least 26 people were killed and another 18 wounded in the attack in Kabul.
pa Ryan Giggs: I´ll be much more nervous as manager than I was as a player Giggs´ reign starts in the China Cup against tournament hosts on Thursday.
reuters Deutsche Bank narrows price range for DWS initial public offering FRANKFURT, March 21 (Reuters) - Deutsche Bank has narrowed the price range of the initial public offering of its asset management unit, DWS, meaning it...
reuters Norway's Telenor exits central Europe with $3.4 bln asset sale to Czech investor PPF By Joachim Dagenborg and Camilla KnudsenOSLO, March 21 (Reuters) - Norwegian telecoms firm Telenor has agreed to sell its businesses in central and eastern...
reuters French protests to cause widescale train disruption on Thursday PARIS, March 21 (Reuters) - French commuters face major train service disruptions on Thursday due to an unexpectedly large walkout by railway workers angry...
ap Myanmar's president, a close friend of Suu Kyi, retires YANGON, Myanmar (AP) - Myanmar's president, a close friend of leader Aung San Suu Kyi, said Wednesday that he was retiring, a move that puts a representative...
pa Retailer Moss Bros issues profit warning as stock shortages hit sales Shares crashed more than 28% shortly after the London Stock Exchange opened.
pa Scale of problem debt at `epidemic´ levels, says Archbishop of Canterbury Nearly four in 10 clients were afraid to leave the home before they got help, charity Christians Against Poverty has said.
pa Surge in grandparents claiming pension boost for looking after grandchildren Grandparents are being encouraged to find out more about the scheme, which could help to boost their pension.
aap WA officer stood aside for tasering man A West Australian policeman has been stood aside after he was found to have used "unnecessary force" when he tasered a driver pulled over for a random breath...
reuters Rosatom says committed to timetable for Turkey's first nuclear plant MOSCOW, March 21 (Reuters) - Turkey's first nuclear plant will open in 2023, its builder Rosatom told Reuters on Wednesday, adding talks with potential...
pa Ex-French president Sarkozy questioned further in campaign financing probe Mr Sarkozy, 63, who was president from 2007 to 2012, has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing.
reuters FOREX-Dollar pulls back from 3-week high as investors turn to Fed By Tommy WilkesLONDON, March 21 (Reuters) - The dollar pulled back from three-week highs on Wednesday as traders took some profits ahead of the Federal...
afp China's aircraft carrier sails by Taiwan as tensions rise Taiwan said Wednesday it had scrambled jets and sent ships to track a Chinese aircraft carrier which passed through the Taiwan Strait as Beijing's leader...
ap US anti-terror training abroad includes K-9, cyber security AMMAN, Jordan (AP) - A German shepherd sniffed suitcases in an airport inspection drill, excitedly pausing near one bag from which a handler then pulled a...
reuters Cautious trade for European shares ahead of Fed LONDON, March 21 (Reuters) - European shares edged lower in early dealing on Wednesday, with investors cautiously awaiting the conclusion of a U.S. Federal...
reuters Academic at centre of Facebook row says the data is greatly exaggerated-BBC LONDON, March 21 (Reuters) - The Cambridge University academic at the centre of a row over the use of Facebook data said the accuracy of the information he...
reuters Shares in UK's Moss Bros slump after profit warning March 21 (Reuters) - Shares in Moss Bros Group Plc shed a third of their value in early trade on Wednesday after the formalwear specialist said it expected...
reuters Suu Kyi loyalist seen replacing Myanmar's sick president-ruling party spokesman By Thu Thu Aung and Antoni SlodkowskiYANGON, March 21 (Reuters) - Myanmar's civilian president Htin Kyaw resigned due to ill health on Wednesday and is ...
reuters Former Boks coach Meyer to take over at Stade Francais PARIS, March 21 (Reuters) - Former South Africa coach Heyneke Meyer will take over at Stade Francais next season after signing a two-year contract with the...
afp Suicide bomber kills eight in Kabul attack: officials A suicide bomber blew himself up in front of Kabul University on Wednesday, killing at least eight people, officials said, as Afghans celebrate the Persian...
aap Labor flags $121m veteran jobs policy Federal Labor has promised a $121 million package towards helping veterans find employment when they leave the defence force, if it wins the next...
reuters Italy's Berlusconi wants centre right-5 Star government with agenda -paper ROME, March 21 (Reuters) - Former Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi wants the centre-right to team up with the 5-Star Movement to form a government with a...
reuters Singapore passes law which can bar pictures of terror attack sites By Fathin UngkuSINGAPORE, March 21 (Reuters) - Singapore passed a law on Wednesday making it possible to ban photographs or videos of terror attack sites...
reuters UAE's ADNOC awards PetroChina stakes in two offshore concessions ABU DHABI, March 21 (Reuters) - PetroChina will take 10 percent stakes in two of Abu Dhabi National Oil Company's (ADNOC) offshore concessions under a...
afp Israel defence minister says 2007 Syria strike message to enemies Israeli Defence Minister Avigdor Lieberman said Wednesday a 2007 strike on a suspected Syrian nuclear reactor was a message to his country's enemies, after...
ap Sarkozy questioned further over campaign financing PARIS (AP) - Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy was questioned by police for a second day Wednesday over allegations he took millions of euros in...
pa Cynthia Nixon takes aim at Cuomo in first New York governor campaign event The Sex And The City star went on to criticise inequality in the state, which she blamed on policy choices such as tax cuts for corporations.
aap Simmons wary of returning Wallaby Pocock Playing against David Pocock is a lot less fun than playing alongside him, according to long-standing Test teammate Rob Simmons, who faces the prospect of...
reuters Asia a key battleground in fight against killer air pollution - U.N. By Amy Sawitta LefevreBANGKOK, March 21 (Reuters) - Asia is a critical battlefield in the global fight to rein in air pollution, registering about 5...
reuters As Fed hike looms, US/German two-year bond yield gap widest in 21 yrs By Dhara RanasingheLONDON, March 21 (Reuters) - The gap between short-dated U.S. and German government bond yields held close to its widest in 21 years on...
reuters PRESS DIGEST - RUSSIA - March 21 MOSCOW, March 21 (Reuters) - The following are some of the stories in Russia's newspapers on Wednesday. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not...
ap Israeli military confirms it hit Syrian nuclear site in 2007 TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) - The Israeli military confirmed Wednesday it carried out the 2007 airstrike in Syria that destroyed what was believed to be a nuclear...
pa Madame Tussauds announces Meghan Markle waxwork Meghan´s waxwork will be unveiled in May.
pa All the winners from the RTS Awards as Charlie Brooker takes home special prize BBC Three´s This Country was the big winner with three accolades.
pa Mark Hamill finds Princess Leia likeness on his hotel room wall Star Wars actress Carrie Fisher died aged 60 in 2016.
pa I´m being used as a scapegoat, says academic linked to Cambridge Analytica Dr Aleksandr Kogan, who developed an app which harvested Facebook users´ data, said he believed what he was doing was `perfectly legal´.
reuters Pakistan FDI seen surging, but some Western investors fret over Chinese influence By Drazen JorgicISLAMABAD, March 21 (Reuters) - Pakistan expects net foreign direct investment (FDI) to jump about 60 percent in 2017/2018, the chairman of...
reuters Dutch vote in referendum on spy agency tapping powers By Toby SterlingAMSTERDAM, March 21 (Reuters) - Dutch voters will decide on Wednesday whether spy agencies should have the power to install bulk taps on...
ap Russia: Asking permission before taking organs is 'inhumane' At least two lawsuits filed at a top European court claim Russia violated Europe's Human Rights Convention by removing organs from the recently dead without...
ap Homeland officials to talk election security WASHINGTON (AP) - Senators are expected to press Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen on the department's efforts to secure state election systems as...
pa Kingfisher warns over `uncertain´ trading as profits fall The B&Q owner posted a 10.1% fall in annual pre-tax profits to £682 million for the year to January 31.
pa Researcher captures striking footage of minke whale near Antarctica Dr Regina Eisert said the observations of minke whales could shed new light on their feeding patterns.
reuters PRESS DIGEST - Bulgaria - March 21 SOFIA, March 21 (Reuters) - These are some of the main stories in Bulgarian newspapers on Wednesday. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not...
pa Jobs at risk at Carpetright as retailer eyes store closures The flooring company has 409 shops across the UK.
afp China activists fear high-tech crackdown in Xi's 'new era' As Xi Jinping embarks on a potentially lifelong presidency, activists fear that the Chinese leader's promise of a "new era" sounds the death knell for human...
pa Trains delayed or cancelled as rail services disrupted by signalling problems Passengers were told that some trains will be changed or cancelled.
reuters Indonesia wins appeal against EU over anti-dumping duty on biodiesel JAKARTA, March 21 (Reuters) - Indonesia has won an appeal against the European Union in a dispute over the bloc's anti-dumping duty on biodiesel, the...
ap Songs by Bennett, Estefan being added to Recording Registry WASHINGTON, D.C. (AP) - Songs performed by Tony Bennett, Gloria Estefan and Run-DMC are among 25 recordings being added to the National Recording...
pa Ricciardo eyes strong start from Red Bull but fears Mercedes remain team to beat The F1 season gets under way in Australia on Sunday.
reuters UPDATE 1-France's Sarkozy faces second day of questioning in Gaddafi funds case By Benoit TessierPARIS, March 21 (Reuters) - France's Nicolas Sarkozy faced a second day of questioning on Wednesday by investigators looking into...
reuters Troubled UK retailer Carpetright to raise capital, sell stake to key investor March 21 (Reuters) - British retailer Carpetright has agreed a loan with a shareholder in exchange for new shares to fund the short term running of the...
pa Caitlyn Jenner warns about sun exposure after having skin damage removed The TV star shared a picture of a red wound on her nose.
aap Ricciardo favourite for Aust GP: Hamilton Reigning Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton has declared Daniel Ricciardo and his Red Bull team favourites to take out the Australian Grand...
reuters Slovak Republic - Factors To Watch on March 21 BRATISLAVA, March 21 (Reuters) - Here are news stories, press reports and events to watch which may affect Slovak financial markets on Wednesday. ...
reuters UK competition regulator clears GVC's takeover of Ladbrokes Coral March 21 (Reuters) - Britain's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) cleared online gambling firm GVC Holdings Plc's acquisition of Ladbrokes Coral Group...
reuters Shell sees downstream annual organic free cash flow of $6-$7 bln by 2020 March 21 (Reuters) - Oil major Royal Dutch Shell on Wednesday reiterated its expectation to generate $6 billion to $7 billion annual organic free cash flow...
reuters Czech Republic - Factors To Watch on March 21 PRAGUE, March 21 (Reuters) - Here are news stories, press reports and events to watch which may affect Czech financial markets on Wednesday. ...
afp Sarkozy returns for police questioning in Libya probe: sources Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy returned to police custody on Wednesday for a second day of questioning over allegations the late Libyan dictator...
pa Burma president to retire amid reports of ill health Htin Kyaw became president in March 2016 and was Burma´s first elected civilian president.
reuters China stocks down; tech firms fall on profit-booking SHANGHAI, March 21 (Reuters) - China stocks erased early gains and ended lower on Wednesday, weighed down by start-up firms, as investors booked profits in...
pa Celtics overcome five-point deficit in final 15 seconds to topple the Thunder The Celtics were behind with just 14 seconds left.
reuters Israeli minister says 2007 strike on suspected Syrian reactor a message to Iran JERUSALEM, March 21 (Reuters) - Israel's 2007 bombing of a suspected Syrian nuclear reactor was a message to Iran that Israel would not allow it to obtain...
reuters UK retailer Mothercare says lenders agree to defer testing of financial covenants March 21 (Reuters) - British baby goods retailer Mothercare Plc said on Wednesday its lenders agreed to defer a testing of its financial covenants due on...
reuters China, Hong Kong stocks rise as developers rally on stellar profits SHANGHAI, March 21 (Reuters) - Stocks in China and Hong Kong rallied on Wednesday, led by real estate firms, after developers posted stellar profits for...
reuters Norway's Telenor in 2.8 bln eur asset sale to Czech investor PPF OSLO, March 21 (Reuters) - Norwegian telecoms firm Telenor has agreed to sell its businesses in central and eastern Europe to privately held Czech...
pa NHS workers in England set for 6.5% pay rise Leaders of unions representing more than a million staff will meet employers on Wednesday to finalise the increase.
aap Pangai brushes NSW, backs Tonga for 2018 State of Origin may be considered the pinnacle but New Zealand international Kodi Nikorima believes Brisbane NRL teammate Tevita Pangai's decision to brush...
aap AFL neglect a disgrace: new Tassie senator A self-confessed member of the Senate's army of Steven Bradburys has branded the AFL a disgrace over its "ongoing neglect" of Tasmania.Independent Senator...
reuters Fourteen missing after Chinese dredger capsizes off Malaysia KUALA LUMPUR, March 21 (Reuters) - One person drowned while 14 others are missing after a Chinese sand-dredging vessel capsized off Malaysia's southern...
reuters AB InBev sets climate, water goals to keep fizz in beer sales By Alister DoyleOSLO, March 21 (Reuters) - Anheuser-Busch InBev, the world's biggest brewer, said on Wednesday it would cut its greenhouse gas emissions by...
pa Essay writing ads banned for misleading students The Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education complained that UK Essays did not make clear the risks linked to submitting bought essays.
pa England all-rounder Ben Stokes ready for long-awaited return to Test cricket Ben Stokes is set for his first Test appearance since September.
afp Maldives ex-leader Gayoom charged with terrorism Maldivian authorities have charged former strongman Maumoon Abdul Gayoom and several senior judges with "terrorism" for attempting to topple President...
reuters Global fund managers eye trillion dollar pension business in China By Samuel Shen and John RuwitchSHANGHAI, March 21 (Reuters) - Global asset managers are lobbying Beijing to offer tax benefits and other incentives to ...
afp Opportunity knocks for Ricciardo in new F1 season Daniel Ricciardo faces a pivotal year in his Formula One career with expectations of a much-improved Red Bull performance and mounting speculation over where...
aap Smith fired up about Rabada's reprieve Steve Smith believes Kagiso Rabada's reprieve has created a new standard on physical contact in cricket, with Australia's skipper struggling to hide his...
reuters Academic behind Facebook breach says he is a "scapegoat" - BBC LONDON, March 21 (Reuters) - A Cambridge University academic who harvested data on millions of Facebook users said he had been made a scapegoat by the...
reuters Kingfisher profit up 1.3 pct on Screwfix, Poland growth LONDON, March 21 (Reuters) - Kingfisher, Europe's second largest home improvement retailer, beat forecasts with a 1.3 percent rise in annual profit, with a...
afp Afghan street artists haunt warlords with graffiti campaign For days Hamida Barmaki's smiling face stared out over traffic in Kabul, painted in a towering mural near the home of the warlord blamed for her death, until...
reuters Injured Vunipola faces fitness race for Leinster trip March 21 (Reuters) - Saracens number eight Billy Vunipola is struggling to be fit in time for the club's European Champions Cup quarter-final against...
aap Locals thankful for all firies in Tathra There might be a spat between volunteer and professional firefighters brewing in NSW but on the streets of Tathra locals are just glad crews put their lives...
reuters Poland - Factors to Watch March 21 Following are news stories, press reports and events to watch that may affect Poland's financial markets on Wednesday. ALL TIMES GMT (Poland: GMT + 1...
reuters Australian inquiry turns up heat on Westpac's car-finance unit By Jonathan Barrett and Paulina DuranSYDNEY, March 21 (Reuters) - Westpac Banking Corp's auto-finance business approved applications that contained no ...
ap Rauner, Pritzker attacks started long before matchup was set CHICAGO (AP) - Illinois Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner and billionaire Democratic businessman J.B. Pritzker spent millions attacking each other even before...
pa Blood cancer survivor meets `genetic twin´ stem cell donor The charity which matched the pair has more than 350,000 blood stem cell donors in the UK on its register.
reuters High speed: China's Geely 2017 net profit soars amid global push By Adam JourdanSHANGHAI, March 21 (Reuters) - Chinese carmaker Geely Automobile Holdings Ltd, whose chairman recently took a $9 billion stake in Germany's...
aap NRL round-three preview panel Preview of NRL round-three matches (all times AEDT):THURSDAY, March 22:Melbourne v North Queensland at AAMI Park, 8:05pmHead to Head: Storm 26 Cowboys 10Last...
aap Vic killers no longer lovers, court told A Melbourne woman no longer speaks to the lover who helped murder her husband with cyanide while he slept, a court has been told.Sofia Sam, 33, and her...
reuters China smartphone makers join hands on apps, pose threat to WeChat By Sijia JiangHONG KONG, March 21 (Reuters) - China's biggest smartphone makers are collaborating to promote download-free "fast apps", in a move backed by...
reuters China tightens grip on media with regulator reshuffle - Communist Party document By Pei Li and Christian ShepherdBEIJING, March 21 (Reuters) - China is consolidating film, news and publishing regulation under the powerful Communist ...
reuters FOCUS-GlaxoSmithKline prescribes commercial reboot for pharma division By Ben HirschlerLONDON, March 21 (Reuters) - In January, GlaxoSmithKline's new head of pharmaceuticals Luke Miels issued a blunt challenge to his managers:...
reuters Brazil set to cut interest rates once again as inflation underwhelms SAO PAULO, March 21 (Reuters) - The Brazilian central bank is likely to cut interest rates once again to a new low on Wednesday as stubbornly muted...
afp England guarded over Stokes bowling in Test comeback England were guarded over whether injury-hit Ben Stokes would bowl against New Zealand when he makes his Test comeback from suspension on Thursday.Speaking...
ap Taylor OK for Kiwis in 1st test, Stokes possible for England AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) - Batsman Ross Taylor overcame a thigh injury to be included in New Zealand's side for the day-night cricket test starting...
pa Steve Irwin meets Salt Bae - Ed Sheeran´s thrilled by crocodile japes of zoo The singer took time out from touring Down Under to get up close and personal with one of nature´s most fearsome predators.
ap Celtics end Thunder's win streak on Morris' 3-pointer BOSTON (AP) - Marcus Morris made a 3-pointer with 1.2 seconds left and the Boston Celtics stunned the Oklahoma City Thunder 100-99 on Tuesday night.Jayson...
ap Tennis umpire who was accused of killing aims to clear name LOS ANGELES (AP) - Lois Goodman was walking out of a hotel on her way to judge a U.S. Open tennis match in New York in 2012 when police swept in to handcuff...
pa East London shooting victim named as Joseph Williams-Torres, 20 The 20-year-old was found with a gunshot injury in Walthamstow earlier this month.
reuters Australian casino boss Packer quits Crown board due to mental illness By Tom Westbrook and Farah MasterSYDNEY/HONG KONG, March 21 (Reuters) - Australian billionaire James Packer has quit the board of casino operator Crown...
ap NKorea says recent moves signal its strength, not weakness TOKYO (AP) - North Korea's recent moves to ease tensions on the Korean Peninsula are evidence of its confidence and national strength, not a sign of...
reuters UPDATE 3-G20 sees need for 'dialogue,' fails to defuse trade war threat By Anthony Boadle and David LawderBUENOS AIRES, March 20 (Reuters) - The world's financial leaders rejected protectionism on Tuesday and urged "further ...
ap Metropolitan Division madness gets contenders playoff-ready The bruises on Travis Konecny's legs are marks of Metropolitan Division hockey.In the third period of a crucial late-season divisional game, the undersized...
ap Líderes en la NBA Hasta el 20 de marzo=AnotacionesP CAN TL PTS PROMHarden, HOU 63 582 554 1963 31.2Davis, NOR 64 669 414 1802...
ap In the age of Trump, Schwarzenegger wants centrist GOP LOS ANGELES (AP) - The year was 1990 and Republican U.S. Sen. Pete Wilson claimed his first term as California governor, replacing another Republican, George...
aap Woman sought over Qld bus driver attack A woman who punched a Brisbane bus driver in the face in a dispute over a fare is being sought by police.Security camera footage of the attack has been...
afp In Somalia, women defy strict rules to play football Shortly after sunrise, a group of young women arrives at a football pitch in Mogadishu, where they shrug off their hijabs -- some changing underneath the...
reuters Brother of Cavs' Korver dies at 27 Kyle Korver likely will miss the Cleveland Cavaliers' Wednesday game against the Toronto Raptors following the death of his brother.Kirk Korver died Tuesday...
ap Wal-Mart wins challenge to state refusal of liquor licenses AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - A federal judge has blocked a Texas state agency from withholding from Wal-Mart licenses to sell liquor by the bottle.In a 50-page...
ap Judge holds climate change class in suits against big oil SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - A federal judge presiding over lawsuits that accuse big oil companies of lying about global warming to protect their profits is turning...
afp Grief and stitches at Damascus hospital after rocket attack Inside a hospital in Syria's capital, Ilham slaps her head in grief after her daughter stepped out to buy her a Mother's Day present but never came...
afp Superheroes to the rescue of storm-battered Puerto Rico Comic book superheroes are coming to the rescue of hurricane-ravaged Puerto Rico.There's Batman, and Wonder Woman, of course, and also a Puerto...
ap Judge: Weinstein company can pay bills, work toward sale DOVER, Del. (AP) - A Delaware bankruptcy judge on Tuesday issued initial orders allowing the Weinstein Co. to continue paying its bills and working toward a...
reuters McIlroy hopes Bay Hill ascent can lead to Augusta joy March 21 (Reuters) - Rory McIlroy believes Sunday's Arnold Palmer Invitational triumph provided vindication to his assertion that he was close to his best as...
ap Team backed by Microsoft co-founder Allen finds WWII wreck JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) - The recent discovery of the USS Juneau in the depths of the South Pacific has provided some closure to people with connections to the...
ap "Snacks" Norvell fires up low-key Gonzaga Zach Norvell Jr. earned the nickname "Snacks" for his affinity for candy and chocolate. Gonzaga's coaches picked up on it when Norvell's father used the...
ap Rep. Lipinski of Illinois narrowly wins Democratic primary CHICAGO (AP) - Rep. Dan Lipinski of Illinois, one of the most conservative Democrats in Congress, narrowly won a primary Tuesday over a progressive newcomer...
ap Immigrant arrested in widely seen video is released for now SAN DIEGO (AP) - A Mexican woman in the U.S. illegally who was dragged away from her daughters by authorities in a widely viewed video was being released on...
pa New Zealand batsman Ross Taylor fit to play in first Test against England He will be back to face England following a thigh injury and bout of sickness.
afp Tonga bans girls playing rugby, boxing Tonga's government has banned girls from participating in rugby and boxing, drawing criticism from two-time Olympic shot put champion Valerie Adams and New...
aap Greens backflip on Labor share refunds The Greens have backed Labor over cutting cash handouts for non-taxpaying shareholders, despite previously saying it would hurt vulnerable seniors.Labor...
reuters NHL roundup: Shootout win ends Wings' 10-game skid Dylan Larkin notched his first multi-goal game of the season, and the Detroit Red Wings ended a 10-game losing streak with a 5-4 shootout victory over the ...
reuters Taiwan shadows China carrier group after Xi warning By Fabian HamacherTAIPEI, March 21 (Reuters) - Taiwan has sent ships and aircraft to shadow a Chinese aircraft carrier group through the narrow Taiwan...
ap Evacuees leave hard-hit California towns as storm moves in LOS ANGELES (AP) - When sheriff's deputies told Kristine Sperling and her family they should evacuate their Southern California home because of an...
ap Iraq holds more than 19,000 on Islamic State, militant links BAGHDAD (AP) - Iraq has detained or imprisoned at least 19,000 people accused of connections to the Islamic State group or other terror-related offenses, and...
reuters Turkish air strike "neutralizes" 12 Kurdish militants in Iraq - military ISTANBUL, March 21 (Reuters) - An air strike by Turkish warplanes "neutralized" at least 12 militants of the outlawed Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) in...
afp Rockets shoot down red-hot Blazers, Celtics silence Thunder The league-leading Houston Rockets ended the Trail Blazers' 13-game NBA winning streak Tuesday with a hard-fought 115-111 victory in Portland.In a game...
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aap Nine years jail for Leann Lapham killer Graeme Colin Evans punched north Queensland mum Leeann Lapham with such force he felt her skull give way.Immediately afterwards, he went outside for a...
reuters Romania - Factors to watch on March 21 BUCHAREST, March 21 (Reuters) - Here are news stories, press reports and events to watch which may affect Romanian financial markets on...
ap The Latest: Seoul proposes early talks next week with North SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - The Latest on diplomatic efforts to ease tensions on the Korean Peninsula (all times local):2 p.m.South Korea has proposed talks...
reuters ANALYSIS-China stays on the sidelines as Venezuela spirals downward By Corina Pons and Chen AizhuCARACAS/BEIJING, March 21 (Reuters) - China is likely to extend an agreement providing crisis-stricken Venezuela with ...
ap The Latest: Bennett wins Illinois GOP House primary CHICAGO (AP) - The Latest on primary elections in Illinois (all times local):12:45 a.m.Deerfield computer consultant Douglas Bennett has won a three-way GOP...
ap Researcher captures striking Antarctic video of minke whale WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) - Marine mammal expert Dr. Regina Eisert thought minke whales were a little boring until she captured some striking footage of...
afp Myanmar president and Suu Kyi confidant Htin Kyaw resigns Myanmar's President Htin Kyaw resigned suddenly on Wednesday leaving the country's de facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi without a close confidant and political...
afp EU to unveil digital tax targeting Facebook, Google The EU will unveil proposals for a digital tax on US tech giants on Wednesday, bringing yet more turmoil to Facebook after revelations over misused data of...
ap Rauner, Pritzker win primaries in Illinois governor's race CHICAGO (AP) - The race for Illinois governor will be a battle between two deep-pocketed candidates who've already sunk more than $120 million of their own...
aap Gold Coast set to bid for A-League spot Resurrected former A-League club Gold Coast United is set to bid for a return to the competition, almost six years after being booted out.Founded by Clive...
aap Klinger's wife doing well in cancer battle Perth Scorchers veteran Michael Klinger says his wife is doing well in her cancer battle, and he's happy with his decision to retire from first-class...
ap Ax throwing gains in popularity as pastime, sport NEW YORK (AP) - Leave it to the hipsters of Brooklyn to combine craft beer and sharp objects.Kick Axe Throwing is the first bar in New York City to pick up...
aap Woman fails to fool bank teller with ID A woman who used a fake driver's licence to try and fool a bank teller into believing she was an account holder, has had her true identity revealed, with...
ap Democrats turn out in big numbers for Illinois primary CHICAGO (AP) - Democrats turned out for Illinois' primary in higher numbers than the left-leaning state has seen for a midterm election in more than a...
ap Griffin narrowly misses triple-double, Pistons rout Suns PHOENIX (AP) - Blake Griffin always seemed to hurt the Suns when he was with the Los Angeles Clippers.Now he's doing the same for Detroit.Griffin narrowly...
reuters Thailand's PTTEP seeks to boost reserves, output in SE Asia By Florence TanKUALA LUMPUR, March 21 (Reuters) - Thailand's PTT Exploration and Production (PTTEP) is looking closer to home for upstream oil and gas...
reuters NBA roundup: Rockets end Blazers' 13-game win streak James Harden poured in 42 points to lift the visiting Houston Rockets to a 115-111 victory over the Trail Blazers on Tuesday night, ending Portland's ...
pa Police in Austin say new explosion is not tied to others President Donald Trump has called the bomber `very sick´
afp How one American attacked by far-right trolls is fighting back In August last year, Brennan Gilmore's life was turned upside down. Using his cell phone, he filmed the moment when a man with neo-Nazi and racist views...
ap Canadian drug mule says she made cocaine cruise a vacation SYDNEY (AP) - A Canadian woman told an Australian court on Wednesday that her only role in a plot to smuggle cocaine worth $16 million into Sydney was to...
reuters Sharks swamp Devils, 6-2 Barclay Goodrow had a goal and an assist, and Brent Burns furnished three helpers as the San Jose Sharks hammered the visiting New Jersey Devils 6-2 on ...
ap Rockets win 115-111 to snap Blazers' 13-game winning streak PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - James Harden scored 42 points and the Houston Rockets snapped the Portland Trail Blazers' 13-game winning streak with a 115-111 victory...
ap In Tennessee, music is being made deep below Earth's surface MCMINNVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - By the time Nashville songwriter Travis Meadows took the stage on a recent Sunday afternoon, more than 500 music fans had found...
aap Stoker approved for Qld LNP senate seat Brisbane lawyer Amanda Stoker has been approved by Queensland parliament as the replacement for the retiring George Brandis to be a Liberal National Party...
reuters China's yuan inches up, market awaits Fed decision, watching PBOC moves SHANGHAI, March 21 (Reuters) - China's yuan inched up marginally against the U.S. dollar on Wednesday, with market participants largely sidelined as they...
reuters Reuters reporters in court 100 days after their arrest in Myanmar By Simon LewisYANGON, March 21 (Reuters) - Two Reuters reporters appeared in a Myanmar court for the 11th time on Wednesday, which marked 100 days since...
reuters Caution the watchword as Fed ponders rate pace By Swati PandeySYDNEY, March 21 (Reuters) - A hush settled over financial markets on Wednesday as investors counted down to a likely hike in U.S. interest...
reuters NHL Standings Mar 21 (OPTA) - Standings from the NHL on Wednesday EASTERN CONFERENCE ATLANTIC DIVISION W L OTL GF GA PTS 1. Tampa Bay ...
ap Expanded Conference Glance NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss. Top three teams in each division and two wild cards per conference advance to playoffs.Columbus 5,...
ap Connor lifts Jets in OT; Laine leaves with lower-body injury WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) - Winnipeg Jets coach Paul Maurice used a joke to ease any panic regarding an injury to Patrik Laine.Kyle Connor scored his second...
aap Maloney learning NRL leadership at Penrith James Maloney admits he's had to learn how to be a leader since arriving at Penrith and helping dig his team out of two 14-point deficits.Penrith players...
aap CEOs link tax cuts to investment Chiefs of some of Australia's largest businesses have launched a last-ditch plea to senators to pass corporate tax cuts, promising to use the windfall to...
aap Uncertain wait for Tathra 'asbestos' homes Locals who lost their homes in the Tathra bushfire face a lengthy wait in temporary accommodation before they are able to return to their razed...
reuters Rockets snap Blazers' 13-game win streak James Harden poured in 42 points to lift the visiting Houston Rockets to a 115-111 victory over the Trail Blazers on Tuesday night at Moda Center, ending ...
reuters Myanmar's president resigns "to take rest from duties" YANGON, March 21 (Reuters) - Myanmar's civilian president, Htin Kyaw, has resigned with immediate effect "in order to take rest from the current duties and...
afp San Francisco bans fur sales San Francisco on Tuesday became the largest US city to ban sales of fur as a way to protect animals.The vote by the Board of Supervisors in the politically...
ap Takeaways from Illinois primary: Big money, party splits Illinois voters added their voices to the 2018 primary season Tuesday, with Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner surviving an unexpectedly stiff primary challenge...
ap China, Philippines discuss joint South China Sea projects BEIJING (AP) - Philippine Foreign Secretary Alan Peter Cayetano is in Beijing for talks on joint development projects in the disputed South China...
reuters Israel tells Middle East to heed its 2007 strike on suspected Syria reactor JERUSALEM, March 21 (Reuters) - Israeli Defence Minister Avigdor Lieberman said on Wednesday that the lessons of Israel's 2007 strike on a suspected Syrian...
afp Australia to open more marine parks to commercial fishing Australia recommended opening more of its marine parks, including near the Great Barrier Reef, to commercial fishing Wednesday in a decision slammed as the...
ap Red Wings beat Flyers 5-4 in shootout to halt 10-game skid DETROIT (AP) - It was difficult to tell in the dressing room if the Detroit Red Wings were especially excited or simply relieved.Frans Nielsen scored his...
aap Graham, Widdop support Denver Test James Graham and Gareth Widdop have emerged as staunch supporters for England's Denver Test against New Zealand, as the controversial fixture continues to...
reuters Kaspersky Lab plans Swiss data center to combat spying allegations - documents By Jack Stubbs and Jim FinkleMOSCOW/TORONTO, March 21 (Reuters) - Moscow-based Kaspersky Lab plans to open a data center in Switzerland to address Western...
reuters FOCUS-In search of higher margins, Canada Goose to make more of its own luxury coats By Nichola SaminatherMarch 21 (Reuters) - Luxury coat maker Canada Goose plans to bring more manufacturing in-house in a bid to boost margins and help it...
reuters Insurers' new business: "active shooter" policies for US schools By Suzanne Barlyn and Noor Zainab HussainMarch 21 (Reuters) - Insurance broker Paul Marshall can count on his phone ringing in the aftermath of a school ...
reuters Powell's Fed likely to raise rates, may upgrade 2018 outlook By Jonathan SpicerWASHINGTON, March 21 (Reuters) - The Federal Reserve is expected to raise interest rates at its first policy meeting under Chairman...
reuters Philippine mayor shuts city billboard after porn video shown briefly MANILA, March 21 (Reuters) - The mayor of the major financial hub in the Philippines said on Wednesday she was investigating after a pornographic video...
pa Police officer charged with murder over shooting of unarmed woman The family have said no charges will bring their daughter back.
reuters Chinese rights activists fearful as policeman takes charge of legal affairs By Christian ShepherdBEIJING, March 21 (Reuters) - Chinese rights lawyers and activists say the promotion on Monday of former police official Fu Zhenghua...
afp India's turtle warriors embrace mission to save threatened species Since he was a boy, Soumyaranjan Biswal has kept a night vigil at the beach near his coastal Indian village where tens of thousands of tiny olive ridley...
ap Lightning erase 3-goal deficit, rally past Maple Leafs 4-3 TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Alex Killorn and the Tampa Bay Lightning pulled off a rare comeback to knock off their division rival.Killorn broke a tie with 10:46 left...
aap Vigorous exercise lowers colon cancer risk Regular physical activity that raises the heart rate and makes a person 'huff and puff' can significantly reduce the risk of colon cancer even for those with...
reuters Fleury exits, but Knights top Canucks Four Golden Knights scored goals and 12 scored points as Vegas, despite losing goalie Marc-Andre Fleury to an apparent injury, handed the Vancouver Canucks ...
reuters Norwegian Air raises $168 mln in share issue at 10 pct discount OSLO, March 21 (Reuters) - Norwegian Air has raised 1.3 billion Norwegian crowns ($168.20 million) in a share issue to strengthen its finances and pay for...
reuters Bills WR Jones arrested on suspicion of felony vandalism Buffalo Bills wide receiver Zay Jones was being held at USC Medical Center on Tuesday after an arrest the previous night on suspicion of felony vandalism in...
reuters 2-MLB Results Mar 21 (OPTA) - Results from the MLB games on Tuesday (home team in CAPS)(start times are EST) WASHINGTON 8 Miami 3 MIA 1 0 0...
ap Authorities recover new clues after another Austin blast AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Investigators pursuing a suspected serial bomber in the Texas capital faced new threats along with the promise of valuable new leads as...
ap Marchessault gets 23rd goal, Vegas beats Canucks 4-1 LAS VEGAS (AP) - Jonathan Marchessault scored his 23rd goal of the season and the Vegas Golden Knights beat the Vancouver Canucks 4-1 on Tuesday night.Cody...
aap Wade calls on Shield final experience Matthew Wade is no stranger to Sheffield Shield finals but he hadn't expected to be playing in one this season.The former Victorian and Test gloveman will...
reuters China's Geely 2017 net profit soars amid global push SHANGHAI, March 21 (Reuters) - Chinese carmaker Geely Automobile Holdings Ltd, whose chairman recently took a $9 billion stake in Germany's Daimler AG,...
afp Eternal noodles: Obama 'bun cha' table encased in Vietnam The table where former US president Barack Obama famously slurped noodles in downtown Hanoi has been preserved -- chopsticks and all -- under a glass box for...
reuters US ties "super important" says Mexican leftist's pick to lead NAFTA talks By Julia LoveMEXICO CITY, March 20 (Reuters) - A former World Trade Organization economist picked to lead NAFTA negotiations by the front-runner in the...
ap Complaint: 2 officers 'spooked' before 911 caller is shot MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - A Minneapolis police officer was charged Tuesday with murder and manslaughter in the fatal shooting of an unarmed Australian woman in July...
pa O´Neill hopes Walters will be back for Republic of Ireland The Republic of Ireland manager is keen to retain Burnley frontman´s services.
aap Black spots must be checked: Tathra locals Tathra's displaced residents say the destructive bushfire that ripped through their secluded NSW holiday town should be a "kick in the bum" for the...
aap Changes to welfare payments approved WHAT ARE THE WELFARE CHANGES APPROVED BY PARLIAMENT?Changes taking effect on July 1:* Unemployed people will no longer be able to repeatedly use drug or...
afp Dotcom bid to force Obama into New Zealand court fails Alleged Internet pirate Kim Dotcom failed Wednesday in a bid to drag Barack Obama into in his long-running extradition case during the former US president's...
reuters Better late than never for Alonso after Spain call-up March 21 (Reuters) - Marcos Alonso is keen to prove himself at international level after the Chelsea defender earned his first senior Spain call-up for the...
afp Japan condom makers hope for 2020 Olympic lift Japanese condom makers are ramping up preparations ahead of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, seeing a golden opportunity to showcase their world-record...
ap Davis' 37 points leads Pelicans past Mavs, 115-105 NEW ORLEANS (AP) - The moment Anthony Davis initiated a spin move to create separation in the paint between him and Mavericks center Nerlens Noel, Pelicans...
ap Senators say son of captain Erik Karlsson has died OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) - The Ottawa Senators say the son of captain Erik Karlsson has died.Erik and Melinda Karlsson were married last year and announced in...
aap Emin avoids shock factor in Sydney artwork Acclaimed British artist Tracey Emin is no stranger to controversy, but she didn't set out to shock Sydneysiders with her new public artwork in the heart of...
reuters Pistons hand Suns ninth loss in row Detroit forward Blake Griffin had 26 points, 10 assists and nine rebounds, and Andre Drummond had 10 points and 10 rebounds as the Pistons drubbed host ...
afp Driven to perfection: can anyone stop F1 champ Hamilton? A refreshed and hungry Lewis Hamilton has declared he's ready to take the new Formula One season by the scruff of the neck -- which is bad news for his...
ap Allegations from women in his past shadow Trump WASHINGTON (AP) - The chorus of women from President Donald Trump's past is getting louder.Accusations about Trump's past sexual exploits bubbled up on three...
aap DJ Albo hands the headphones over to Chugg Labor frontbencher Anthony Albanese has become a master of spin over the past year, using his DJ skills to promote the annual Record Store Day.But the time...
afp US FTC probing Facebook data scandal: media The US Federal Trade Commission, a consumer and competition watchdog, is investigating Facebook after a major data scandal that affected 50 million users, US...
ap Talks on spending bill drag on as shutdown deadline nears WASHINGTON (AP) - Talks over a $1.3 trillion government spending bill drag on as congressional negotiators find themselves tangled in side issues ahead of a...
ap GOP senators criticize Trump for congratulating Putin on win WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump has called Russian President Vladimir Putin to congratulate him on his re-election, drawing bruising criticism from...
reuters Connor scores winner as Jets beat Kings in OT Rookie Kyle Connor scored his second goal of the night 97 seconds into overtime as the Winnipeg Jets completed a comeback to beat the visiting Los Angeles...
ap Spring nor'easter targets Northeast with heavy snow, winds PHILADELPHIA (AP) - A spring nor'easter targeted the Northeast on Wednesday with strong winds and a foot or more of snow expected in some parts of the...
ap Tariffs on steel, aluminum set off scramble for exemptions WASHINGTON (AP) - When Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross held up a can of Campbell's soup in a CNBC interview to make the case that the Trump administration's...
ap Marcus Morris' 3 lifts Celtics over Thunder, 100-99 BOSTON (AP) - The Celtics have spent most of the past month short-handed, with several of their key players sidelined by injuries.It didn't stop them from...
aap Men in wheely big trouble over NSW bikes Three thieves, alleged to have pedalled away with nearly 80 bicycles, have been caught in an undercover Sydney operation.The three men, all aged in their...
reuters 2-Sixth Texas parcel bomb leaves U.S. investigators baffled By Jon Herskovitz and Jim ForsythAUSTIN/SCHERTZ, Texas, March 20 (Reuters) - A parcel packed with nails and shrapnel blew up on Tuesday at a FedEx Corp ...
afp Israel admits 2007 Syrian 'nuclear reactor' strike for first time Israel's military admitted for the first time Wednesday it was responsible for a 2007 air raid against a suspected Syrian nuclear reactor, a strike it was...
aap Jones happy to be back in Socceroos fold Brad Jones has endured every parents' nightmare, but at 36 and in the form of his life, the Feyenoord goalkeeper's back on the Socceroos scene and in a happy...
reuters Pension fund CalSTRS opposes Tesla's compensation package for Musk March 21 (Reuters) - U.S. public pension fund CalSTRS said on Wednesday it is opposed to Tesla Inc's recommendation to support Chief Executive Elon Musk's ...
ap Emails show FEMA silent amid chaos after Hurricane Maria WASHINGTON (AP) - As hundreds of people stood in line for food and many went hungry during the days and weeks after Hurricane Maria hit Puerto Rico, Walmart...
aap Matildas set sights on Asian Cup glory The Matildas have set their sights on winning a second Asian Cup title next month, and they also want to lock up a World Cup berth in the process.The...
aap Inglis, Scott locked in as Qld selections Queensland coach Kevin Walters has declared Greg Inglis and Matt Scott will walk back into the Maroons' State of Origin team, vowing not to repeat last...
ap Mississippi agriculture official expected to go to US Senate JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant is expected to appoint state Agriculture Commissioner Cindy Hyde-Smith to succeed a longtime U.S. senator...
reuters Kante feels "at home" with Chelsea March 21 (Reuters) - Chelsea midfielder N'Golo Kante says he feels "at home" at the club despite speculation linking him with a return to France.Kante was...
reuters Schroder's 41 points push Hawks past Jazz Dennis Schroder scored a career-high 41 points on 16-of-28 shooting, and Dewayne Dedmon added 15 points and 15 rebounds to lead the Atlanta Hawks to a ...
ap Officer's response praised as school shooting ends quickly GREAT MILLS, Md. (AP) - In the latest school shooting in America, the gunfire was over and done with in less than a minute."This time, the shooter, a...
reuters Australian banking inquiry hears Westpac mis-sold auto-finance By Jonathan Barrett and Paulina DuranSYDNEY, March 21 (Reuters) - Westpac Banking Corp's auto-finance business approved applications that contained no ...
ap Documents: Major design change changed bridge cost, schedule MIAMI (AP) - Construction of the pedestrian bridge that collapsed and killed six people in the Miami area was behind schedule and millions over budget, in...
aap NZ's Ross Taylor fit for 1st England Test Ross Taylor has been passed fit for New Zealand's day-night first Test against England, starting on Thursday in Auckland.Taylor hasn't played since thumping...
aap Canadian drug mule recruited as decoy A Canadian drug mule was recruited by her "sugar daddy" to be a decoy in a group that tried to smuggle $21 million worth of cocaine into Australia, a NSW...
aap Burnout to be probed as Packer steps down Casino tycoon James Packer's decision to step away from the Crown Resorts board to deal with mental health issues comes as more and more stressed workers...
reuters Avalanche roll Blackhawks, 5-1 Alexander Kerfoot scored two goals, and Semyon Varlamov stopped 44 shots as the Colorado Avalanche strengthened their playoff position in the Western ...
afp Armed gangs cream off 'taxes' on river traffic in C. Africa Armed gangs in the troubled Central African Republic have routinely taxed cargo boats on the southern Ubangi River since 2014, causing food price hikes that...
ap MacKinnon, Avalanche cruise past Blackhawks 5-1 CHICAGO (AP) - Nathan MacKinnon had two assists, extending his point streak to a career high-tying 13 games, and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Chicago...
ap The Latest: Powerful storm begins moving into California LOS ANGELES (AP) - The Latest on a powerful Pacific storm affecting California (all times local):8 p.m.A powerful Pacific storm is moving into central and...
ap National Hockey League NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss. Top three teams in each division and two wild cards per conference advance to playoffs.Columbus 5,...
ap Trump tariffs set off industry scramble for exemptions WASHINGTON (AP) - When Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross held up a can of Campbell's soup in a CNBC interview to make the case that the Trump administration's...
pa US-Russia space crew to blast away from diplomatic storm clouds on planet Earth The mission comes at a time of strained relations between Russia and the West.
ap Maldives former dictator, judges charged with terrorism MALE, Maldives (AP) - Authorities charged the Maldives longtime former dictator and top judges and police officials with terrorism Tuesday as the government...
aap Jets tempted to start Vargas in A-League Newcastle Jets coach Ernie Merrick is leaning towards giving fit-again playmaker Ronnie Vargas his first A-League start in five months as he looks to replace...
reuters Peru opposition alleges vote 'buying' to keep Kuczynski in power By Mitra Taj and Marco AquinoLIMA, March 20 (Reuters) - Peru's biggest opposition party released audio and video recordings late on Tuesday in which...
ap Miami Open Results Christina McHale, United States, def. Kaia Kanepi, Estonia, 1-3 retired.Ajla Tomljanovic, Australia, def. Lesia Tsurenko, Ukraine, 3-6, 6-4, 7-5.Beatriz...
reuters World Freight Company Intl shops for buyer in over 600 mln euro deal - sources By Kane WuHONG KONG, March 21 (Reuters) - Cargo freight services provider World Freight Company International (WFCI) is shopping for a buyer in a deal that...
reuters Jags release WR Hurns, TE Lewis The Jacksonville Jaguars released wide receiver Allen Hurns and tight end Marcedes Lewis on Tuesday in moves that will save them nearly $11 million against...
ap Raptors use strong defense in 4th to beat Magic 93-86 ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) - Toronto's reserves proved again they can be a factor in deciding a game, delivering a stellar fourth-quarter defensive effort.Kyle Lowry...
ap AP News in Brief at 11:09 p.m. EDT Another blast rocks Austin, but unrelated to other bombingsAUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Emergency teams rushed Tuesday night to another reported explosion in Austin...
pa Amy Poehler to make feature directorial debut with Wine Country, Netlfix says The Parks And Recreation actress will also star in the film, which will also feature Tina Fey.
reuters Bertrand ruled out of England friendlies with back injury March 21 (Reuters) - Southampton defender Ryan Bertrand has withdrawn from the England squad for friendlies against the Netherlands and Italy due to a back...
ap The Latest: Artillery simulator caused Austin Goodwill blast AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - The Latest on serial bombings in Texas (all times local):10 p.m.Police say someone dropped off a box containing an artillery simulator...
ap Austin bombings put chill in city known for keeping it light AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Suddenly, the "Keep Austin Weird" slogan doesn't feel so fun anymore.The beloved local motto - repeated with equal pride by college...
aap 36ers must rise to cover Childress: Deng The hole left by a season-ending injury to the Adelaide 36ers' star import Josh Childress can't be filled by one person, his likely replacement says.Instead,...
aap Melbourne lane inspires Ricciardo artwork Australian racing star Daniel Ricciardo has inadvertently wrecked a few cars in his time on the Formula One circuit, but graffitiing a $400,000 luxury sports...
reuters POLL-Asian business sentiment edges up to hit 7-year high - Thomson Reuters/INSEAD By Byron KayeSYDNEY, March 21 (Reuters) - Business confidence among Asian companies rose in the first quarter to the highest level in seven years, a...
reuters Connor scores game-winner as Jets beat Kings in OT Rookie Kyle Connor scored his second goal of the night 87 seconds into overtime as the Winnipeg Jets completed the comeback to beat the Los Angeles Kings,...
reuters Morris hits game-winning 3 as Celtics stun Thunder Marcus Morris made a go-ahead 3-pointer with 1.2 seconds remaining as the Boston Celtics snapped the Oklahoma City Thunder's winning streak with a 100-99...
reuters New Zealand court rejects Megaupload founder's call for Obama appearance WELLINGTON, March 21 (Reuters) - A New Zealand court rejected on Wednesday internet entrepreneur Kim Dotcom's application for former U.S. President Barack...
ap Carlson scores late as Capitals deal Stars a tough defeat WASHINGTON (AP) - All it took was a failed clear, a few passes and a one-timer for the Washington Capitals to earn a big win and hand the Dallas Stars a...
reuters China sends carrier through Taiwan Strait after Xi warning -report TAIPEI, March 21 (Reuters) - China has sent its sole operational aircraft carrier the Liaoning through the narrow Taiwan Strait that separates China from...
reuters London copper edges up from 3-month low on weaker dollar BEIJING, March 21 (Reuters) - London copper prices traded higher on Wednesday, on course to end a four-day losing streak, as a weaker dollar provided some...
afp Ex-NFLers back new pro football league The Alliance for American Football on Tuesday announced plans for a new gridiron league, aiming to steal a march on the returning XFL in the bid to woo NFL...
ap BC-SOC--Brazilian Results BRASILIA, BRAZIL (AP) - Results from Brazilian football:Coritiba 1, Goias GO 1CRB AL 0, Sao Paulo 3Cianorte PR 0, Internacional 2Atletico Mineiro 5,...
ap Montana: miner violates "bad actor" law with past pollution BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) - Montana officials singled out a mining company president as an industry "bad actor" on Tuesday, and said the company could have to...
reuters NZ's Taylor fit for first test against England AUCKLAND, March 21 (Reuters) - New Zealand batsman Ross Taylor has been confirmed fit to take his place in the side for the first test against England,...
reuters Towns guides Wolves to sweep of Clippers The Minnesota Timberwolves completed their first season-series sweep of the Los Angeles Clippers since 2004 on Tuesday night, riding Karl-Anthony Towns' ...
reuters Morris hits game-winning 3 as Celtics stun Thunder late Marcus Morris made a go-ahead 3-pointer with 1.2 seconds remaining as the Boston Celtics snapped the Oklahoma City Thunder's six-game winning streak, ...
ap Draisaitl has goal, 3 assists as Oilers whip Hurricanes 7-3 RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Leon Draisaitl and the Edmonton Oilers just kept throwing the puck on net over and over. It was a sound strategy, considering just about...
ap Towers to be posthumously inducted into Padres Hall of Fame SAN DIEGO (AP) - The San Diego Padres will posthumously induct Kevin Towers into their Hall of Fame on May 12 as part of a celebration of the 20th...
pa Kate to attend symposium on early intervention in children´s lives She will give a speech at the event.
pa `Breaking Bad´ student drugs gang to be sentenced Students who used the dark web to sell drugs globally are to be sentenced.
reuters Wings top Flyers in shootout to end 10-game skid Dylan Larkin notched his first multi-goal game of the season, and the Detroit Red Wings ended a 10-game losing streak with a 5-4 shootout victory over the ...
afp Syrian Kurds bitter over West turning a blind eye to Afrin After leading the charge against Islamic State jihadists on Syria's frontlines, Kurds feel betrayed by their Western allies following the seizure of their...
aap ACTU won't push to wind back trade deals Union boss Sally McManus says the ACTU won't push to wind back free trade agreements.But Ms McManus says unions will try to stop any future agreements from...
reuters Missouri murderer gets stay of execution from U.S. Supreme Court By Bernie WoodallMarch 20 (Reuters) - A Missouri man convicted of murder and rape received a stay of execution from the U.S. Supreme Court moments before...
reuters Panthers rout Senators, 7-2 The red-hot Florida Panthers won their second straight road game, routing the Ottawa Senators, 7-2, on Tuesday night at the BB&T Center.Florida has...
ap Fur is dead: Animal welfare groups cheer San Francisco ban SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - San Francisco supervisors voted unanimously to ban the sale of fur, further burnishing the city's animal-loving credentials as it...
aap World needs rockmelon reassurance: Labor Australians and the country's trading partners have not been properly reassured that a recent rockmelon-related listeria outbreak is under control and won't...
aap The artist behind Sydney's bronze birds Tracey Emin is known as the bad girl of British art, but there's nothing risque or confronting about her latest work - 60 bronze bird sculptures she's...
reuters Fitch affirms China's A+ rating, says commitment to debt stabilisation key BEIJING, March 21 (Reuters) - Fitch Ratings on Wednesday affirmed its A+ rating on China, and said tighter regulations have curbed financial risks without...
ap Clandestine videos roil Peru ahead of impeachment vote LIMA, Peru (AP) - The revelation of secretly shot videos allegedly showing attempts to buy a lawmaker's political support has roiled Peru's political...
ap ACLU, community groups get voice in Chicago police reforms CHICAGO (AP) - The American Civil Liberties Union and several community organizations said Tuesday that they have reached an agreement to provide input into...
aap Brazil face tough task in Russia: Ronaldo Soccer legend Ronaldo concedes Brazil aren't among the favourites for June's World Cup but believes the 'Selecao' can end a 16-year wait to win world sport's...
pa Discovery of ship blown apart during Second World War brings closure The wreckage was found over the weekend.
reuters Lightning erase three-goal deficit, dump Leafs Alex Killorn scored the winner midway through the third period, and goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy made 27 saves as the Tampa Bay Lightning scored four ...
reuters Davis scores 37 as Pelicans beat Mavs Anthony Davis scored 37 points to help the New Orleans Pelicans strengthen their bid for a playoff spot with 115-105 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on ...
afp French ex-president Sarkozy held in Libya financing probe French ex-president Nicolas Sarkozy was detained for questioning on Tuesday over allegations the late Libyan dictator Moamer Kadhafi financed his 2007...
reuters S.Korea's Moon says three-way summit with N.Korea, U.S. possible SEOUL, March 21 (Reuters) - South Korean President Moon Jae-in said on Wednesday a three-way summit with North Korea and the United States is possible and...
afp S. Korea musicians to play first concert in North since 2007 K-pop stars will play the first concerts by South Korean artists in the North for more than a decade, officials said Tuesday, as the dramatic thaw in...
reuters U.S. drops auto-content proposal in NAFTA talks - The Globe and Mail March 20 (Reuters) - The U.S. government has dropped a demand that all vehicles made in Canada and Mexico for export to the United States contain at least...
reuters Capitals hand Stars sixth consecutive loss John Carlson scored the tiebreaking goal with 4:59 left, leading the Washington Capitals to a 4-3 victory over the Dallas Stars on Tuesday night in ...
ap Philippine bus careens into ravine, killing 19, injuring 17 MANILA, Philippines (AP) - A passenger bus careened off a road and fell into a ravine south of the Philippine capital, killing 19 people and injuring 17...
afp N. Korea denies sanctions prompted diplomatic thaw North Korea has broken its silence on the diplomatic thaw with Washington and Seoul, saying it is driving the "peace offensive" and rejecting suggestions...
afp Weather delays blockbuster ATT/Time Warner case: court Bad weather has forced a US court to delay until Thursday the start of the nation's biggest antitrust case in decades.Opening arguments in the government's...
ap Bills' Zay Jones arrested after naked, bloody argument LOS ANGELES (AP) - Buffalo Bills receiver Zay Jones was arrested Monday night in Los Angeles after a naked, bloody argument with his brother, Vikings...
afp Ex-All Black and Samoa flanker Mika dead at 45 New Zealand rugby was reeling Wednesday at the sudden death of former All Black and Samoa flanker Dylan Mika at the age of just 45."It's with sadness we...
afp Public smiles, private problems as Saudi prince visits White House Saudi Arabia's crown prince received an effusive welcome Tuesday at the White House from US President Donald Trump, who hailed a "great friendship" with the...
reuters Despite warning signs, Trump says Republicans can keep House By Steve HollandWASHINGTON, March 20 (Reuters) - Despite signs that Democrats are in a strong position, U.S. President Donald Trump vowed on Tuesday to...
ap New travel costs revealed for EPA head amid ongoing scrutiny WASHINGTON (AP) - Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt spent more than $120,000 in public funds last summer for a trip to Italy that...
aap Maddocks shifts to Rebels Super fullback Boom Melbourne Rebels rookie Jack Maddocks will start at fullback in their Super Rugby clash with the Sharks, replacing injured Wallaby Dane...
reuters Jets LB Donahue in rehab after second DUI arrest New York Jets linebacker Dylan Donahue has checked himself into a treatment facility less than a month after his second arrest on drunk-driving charges ...
reuters Panarin's hat trick sends Blue Jackets to ninth straight win Artemi Panarin recorded his second career hat trick and added an assist as the Columbus Blue Jackets stretched their winning streak to nine games with a 5-3...
ap Trump warns of dire consequences if Democrats take House WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump warned Tuesday night of dire consequences should Democrats take the House in this year's midterm elections, but...
ap Tens of thousands to evacuate as California storm looms LOS ANGELES (AP) - Authorities ordered tens of thousands of people to flee their homes as a powerful storm headed toward California, where many communities...
reuters Isles pound Penguins to end three-game skid Mathew Barzal's goal early in the first period Tuesday night provided the reeling New York Islanders a lead they would never relinquish in a 4-1 victory ...
afp US Fed to hike interest rates for first time in 2018 The Federal Reserve is widely expected to announce Wednesday the first of at least three interest rate hikes this year as the central bank works to head off...
ap Border wall, tunnel tussle hold up sweeping spending bill WASHINGTON (AP) - Talks over a $1.3 trillion government spending bill dragged Wednesday as congressional negotiators found themselves tangled in side issues...
ap Fox military analyst says network makes him ashamed NEW YORK (AP) - A military analyst for Fox News said Tuesday that he was quitting the network because he believed it had turned into a propaganda machine for...
aap ANZ refunds $90m over wrong mortgage rates ANZ will have refunded about $90 million to customers charged the wrong interest rate on their home loans, a royal commission has heard.The bank has...
aap Hunt's rugby future a mystery to Qld Reds Karmichael Hunt may have been cleared to resume playing by Rugby Australia's integrity unit but when or where it happens remains almost a total mystery.Hunt...
afp Sixth reported explosion in Texas unrelated to bombings: authorities A sixth explosion further rattled the city of Austin, Texas late Tuesday, but authorities quickly determined it was not related to a series of package bombs...
reuters American teen Anisimova stuns Wang in Miami March 20 (Reuters) - American teenager Amanda Anisimova, fresh off an impressive run at Indian Wells, beat China's Wang Qiang 6-3 1-6 6-2 at the Miami Open...
reuters Philippines bus crash kills at least 19, injures more than a dozen - police MANILA, March 21 (Reuters) - At least 19 passengers were killed and more than a dozen injured when a commuter bus crashed into a ravine south of the...
reuters Lowry helps Raptors rally past Magic, 93-86 Kyle Lowry scored 25 points, and the Toronto Raptors rallied from behind in the fourth quarter to knock off the host Orlando Magic 93-86 Tuesday at Amway ...
afp Trump slams 'sick people' for Texas bombings after fifth blast US President Donald Trump denounced Tuesday a series of package bombings in Texas, calling those behind them "very, very sick," following an explosion at a...
ap Wreckage of ship blown apart in WWII found, offering closure JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) - The recent discovery of the USS Juneau in the depths of the South Pacific has provided some closure to people with connections to the...
afp Prince Charles rejects chance to address Australian republicans Prince Charles has rejected a cheeky invitation from republicans Down Under to explain why he rather than an Australian should be their next head of state...
afp Trump tries to steady Republican nerves ahead of election US President Donald Trump brushed aside concerns about a Democratic wave in this year's congressional elections, telling Republican lawmakers on Tuesday...
ap From DMZ to ship at sea, Trump-Kim summit site rumors swirl TOKYO (AP) - With just weeks to go, there's still no official word on where President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un will hold their...
ap McCain daughter with her dad: 'No place I would rather be' SEDONA, Ariz. (AP) - Meghan McCain has posted a photo on social media of her with her father, Sen. John McCain, saying there's "no place I would rather...
aap Vic Labor MPs named in $388k rort report VICTORIAN LABOR MPS NAMED IN OMBUDSMAN'S REPORT* 11 current and 10 past Labor MPs have been linked to a $388,000 misappropriation of taxpayer funds during...
ap Prosecutor says attack on Afghan man was driven by bias PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - An Oregon prosecutor says bias motivated a man to deliberately ram his car into an Afghan man who had served as a U.S. military...
aap North Qld still recovering after Debbie Tropical Cyclone Debbie tore through parts of north Queensland during an agonising 16 hours on March 28, 2017.But almost one year on, residents are still...
ap 8 people indicted in white supremacist gang member's killing BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - Eight alleged members or associates of a white supremacist prison gang called the Aryan Circle have been indicted in Louisiana on...
ap Obama in New Zealand for meetings, golf, but no public talks WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) - Former President Barack Obama arrived Wednesday for a three-day visit to New Zealand, where he will speak with community...
aap Govt must haggle for water: NXT The Nick Xenophon Team has asked the commonwealth auditor-general to examine allegations the federal government overpaid vendors for water in Queensland.The...
ap Teen shoots girl in Maryland school, killed in confrontation GREAT MILLS, Md. (AP) - A teenager armed with a handgun shot and critically wounded a girl inside a Maryland school on Tuesday and the shooter was killed...
aap New SA premier axes four department heads Four South Australian government department chief executives have been axed by new Premier Steven Marshall as part of a major shake-up of the upper ranks of...
aap Baby among seven injured in WA crash A baby is among seven people injured in a car rollover in Western Australia's far north.Police came across the crash on Victoria Highway, about 30 kilometres...
reuters Trump, deemed 'not above the law,' faces legal storm By Jonathan Stempel and Nathan LayneNEW YORK, March 20 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump faced legal challenges from women on two fronts on Tuesday as...
reuters COLUMN-Feast and famine in the global tin market(s): Andy Home By Andy HomeLONDON, March 20 (Reuters) - The last British tin mine closed in 1998.When South Crofty ceased operating, it brought the curtain down on two...
reuters China trials unmanned tanks in latest modernisation push BEIJING, March 21 (Reuters) - China is testing unmanned tanks which could be equipped with artificial intelligence, a state-run newspaper said on...
ap NY judge rejects Carter Page's defamation lawsuit NEW YORK (AP) - A New York judge has tossed out a defamation lawsuit brought by a former adviser to President Donald Trump against a media company.Federal...
ap The Latest: Records show alleged gang member pleaded guilty LAFAYETTE, La. (AP) - The Latest on the indictments of eight alleged members or associates of a white supremacist prison gang charged in a Louisiana killing...
reuters Explosion in Austin, Texas, injures man - officials March 20 (Reuters) - An explosion injured a man in his 30s on Tuesday evening in Austin, Texas, the same day law officials said all six previous explosive...
ap Prison officials reach $18.9 million deal with youth inmate MADISON, Wis. (AP) - The state Department of Corrections reached an $18.9 million settlement Tuesday with a former youth prison inmate who suffered brain...
ap Dodger Stadium adding Kirk Gibson seat to commemorate '88 HR LOS ANGELES (AP) - The Los Angeles Dodgers will pay tribute to one of baseball's most celebrated home runs by introducing a "Kirk Gibson seat" at Dodger...
ap Trump rails against sanctuary cities amid immigration talks WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump convened some of the nation's top law enforcement officials Tuesday to rail against so-called sanctuary cities as he...
pa What the papers say - March 21 Questions for Facebook and the suspension of Cambridge Analytica´s boss feature prominently in Wednesday´s papers.
reuters FedEx to scan every parcel at two Texas facilities after blast By Eric M. JohnsonMarch 20 (Reuters) - FedEx Corp will screen every package at the Texas facility where a parcel exploded on Tuesday, according to a FedEx...
reuters FOREX-Dollar firm as market looks to Fed for rate hike outlook By Hideyuki SanoTOKYO, March 21 (Reuters) - The dollar held firm against major currencies on Wednesday as traders look to whether the U.S. Federal Reserve...
afp AMD says patches on the way for flawed chips Advanced Micro Devices on Tuesday said patches are on the way for recently revealed flaws in some of its chips that could allow hackers to take over...
ap Brazil to vaccinate entire country against yellow fever SAO PAULO (AP) - Brazil's health minister says the country is expanding its campaign to vaccinate people against yellow fever to cover the entire...
ap The Latest: Jury seated for trial of Border Patrol agent TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) - The Latest on a Border Patrol agent's trial in a fatal shooting (all times local):5:25 p.m.A 16-member jury has been selected in Tucson,...
aap Jamaican stars sprint into Gold Coast Jamaica's track and field team has made a typically fast start, arriving well ahead of time for next month's Commonwealth Games.The Caribbean nation's...
aap Man extradited from Serbia over drug ring Canberra businessman Rohan Arnold has been extradited from Serbia over his alleged involvement in a $500 million international cocaine-smuggling...
ap Thousands in Rio demand answers about murder of councilwoman RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) - Thousands of Brazilians are demanding answers about the assassination of a black councilwoman in Rio de Janeiro.Artists, activists and...
ap Florida school shooting survivors speak at Harvard BOSTON (AP) - Students who survived last month's shooting at a Florida high school that left 17 people dead have participated in a panel discussion at...
reuters 'I'm not going anywhere,' says dumped Cooper SYDNEY, March 21 (Reuters) - Dumped Wallabies flyhalf Quade Cooper is not interested in pursuing a club career abroad and says there might still be an...
afp Stormy waters for Trump as porn star taunts president Porn star Stormy Daniels teased President Donald Trump Tuesday over their alleged tryst as it emerged she passed a 2011 lie detector test in which she...
pa Axe de Havilland Feud damages suit because show is dramatisation, FX tells judge Dame Olivia´s lawyers say she is entitled to compensation for damage to her reputation built over "100 years as a celebrity".
aap Jobs ads grow for 16th straight month Job advertising on the internet grew further in February to stand more than 10 per cent higher over the past year, led by demand for workers in Victoria and...
aap Fears held for Perth man missing 5 months There are fears for a missing 35-year-old Perth man who has not contacted his family for more than five months.Yi Sun was last seen around midnight on...
reuters Brazil's PSDB selects Alckmin as its 2018 presidential candidate BRASILIA, March 20 (Reuters) - The centrist Brazilian Social Democratic Party (PSDB) officially selected Sao Paulo state Governor Geraldo Alckmin on...
reuters Jonathan Martin pleads not guilty to four felony charges Former NFL offensive lineman Jonathan Martin pleaded not guilty to four felony charges of making criminal threats and one misdemeanor charge of carrying a ...
ap The Latest: Prayer vigil held after Maryland school shooting GREAT MILLS, Md. (AP) - The Latest on the shooting at a Maryland high school (all times local):8:30 p.m.Neighbors in a nearby community prayed for their...
ap Judge refuses to toss charges facing ex-NY Assembly speaker NEW YORK (AP) - A judge has refused to toss out the charges facing New York's former assembly speaker.U.S. District Judge Valerie Caproni on Tuesday rejected...
reuters Caution creeps into Asian trading ahead of Fed decision By Swati PandeySYDNEY, March 21 (Reuters) - A hush settled over financial markets on Wednesday as investors waited to hear how often the Federal Reserve...
reuters NBA notebook: Curry targeting Friday return Ravaged by injuries, the Golden State Warriors could have star point guard Stephen Curry back for their next game.Curry is targeting a return to action...
ap Gennady Golovkin thinks Canelo, De La Hoya are doping cheats BIG BEAR LAKE, Calif. (AP) - Gennady Golovkin plans to go ahead with his rematch against Canelo Alvarez on May 5, even after Alvarez failed a doping test...
reuters 2-Two wounded in Maryland school shooting, student gunman dies By Ian SimpsonGREAT MILLS, Md., March 20 (Reuters) - A 17-year-old boy opened fire at a Maryland high school on Tuesday in an attack that left two fellow...
ap $500K bond for shooting suspect's brother in school trespass FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) - A judge set an unusually high $500,000 bond on Tuesday and imposed a host of other restrictions for the brother of the Florida...
aap Tomic loses comeback match in France Bernard Tomic has made an unsuccessful comeback to tennis following his ill-fated appearance on reality TV.Tomic lost 6-2 2-6 6-4 to France's world No.251...
reuters UPDATE 7-Xi warns Taiwan will face 'punishment of history' for separatism By Philip Wen and Ben BlanchardBEIJING, March 20 (Reuters) - Chinese President Xi Jinping told self-ruled Taiwan on Tuesday that it would face the ...
ap UN gives strong backing to Lebanon's political independence UNITED NATIONS (AP) - The U.N. Security Council reaffirmed its strong support Tuesday for Lebanon's political independence following a report by...
ap Missouri inmate gets 2nd stay of execution from high court ST. LOUIS (AP) - The U.S. Supreme Court granted a stay of execution for the second time in four years on Tuesday to a Missouri inmate who has a rare medical...
ap Jets' Dylan Donahue checked into rehab after 2 DUI arrests NEW YORK (AP) - Jets linebacker Dylan Donahue recently checked himself into a treatment facility after being arrested for driving under the influence for the...
reuters A 'millennials party' dares to break Indonesia's political mould By Kanupriya KapoorJAKARTA, March 21 (Reuters) - In the Jakarta headquarters of the Indonesian Solidarity Party (PSI), workers call each other "bro" and...
reuters U.S. arrests Iranian over alleged $115 mln sanctions evasion scheme By Nate RaymondMarch 20 (Reuters) - An Iranian who chairs a Maltese bank has been arrested on U.S. charges that he participated in a scheme to evade U.S....
ap The Latest: Authorities want Cruz's brother committed MIAMI (AP) - The Latest on the Florida school shooting (all times local):7:35 p.m.Authorities are seeking to have the brother of a teen charged with killing...
ap Holiday out with illness vs. Mavs, Hill starting NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Pelicans coach Alvin Gentry says Jrue Holiday has the flu and is not in the lineup for Tuesday night's game against Dallas.The resulting...
aap Lauren Jackson ranked among the greatest Retired Australian basketball star Lauren Jackson has been ranked alongside Tiger Woods, Roger Federer, LeBron James and Usain Bolt in the world's top 20...
pa Crystal Clarke: Ordeal Of Innocence proof black actors can play more than slaves The Star Wars actress plays Tina Argyll in the BBC adaptation of Agatha Christie´s story.
pa Consumers report less than a third of complaints to companies Consumers ignored 78 million issues last year, an increase of three million from 2016, according to the report.
reuters MLB notebook: Dodgers' Turner (wrist) won't need surgery A visit to a hand specialist on Tuesday confirmed Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner won't need surgery on his injured left wrist, manager ...
pa NHS must prepare for `huge´ demand for new Alzheimer´s drugs, experts warn New medicines that alter the progress of Alzheimer´s may be three years away.
pa Campaigners call for action over `poor´ provision for Troubles victims Severely injured Troubles victims have demanded action over alleged poor wheelchair and prosthetic limb provision.
pa Longer-living urban blackbirds have reduced bill of health, study finds Genetic differences show that blackbirds living in cities suffer premature ageing
pa Female politicians reveal scale of abuse received on Twitter Amnesty has launched a campaign calling on the social media company to do more to crack down on abuse.
pa More than 75% of companies report gender pay gap with two weeks until deadline Just 8.7% of employers have no gender pay gap.
pa Writer of Damilola, Our Loved Boy to pen new BBC One drama Levi David Addai has had Dark Mon£y commissioned by BBC One as part of four new fictional dramas for the channel.
pa `Serious failings´ in mental health care identified in ombudsman´s report The dossier details individual cases including that of a man who died after he was discharged for missing an appointment.
pa Deals to provide more homes in England announced by Government Ministers are also set to approve a housing deal with Oxfordshire worth £215 million that will help deliver a further 100,000 new homes by 2031.
pa What is the gender pay gap and how is it calculated? Everything you need to know The deadline for companies to publish their figures is in two weeks.
ap Dodgers wait to hear how long Turner out with broken wrist The Los Angeles Dodgers might've caught a break with Justin Turner's broken wrist.The All-Star third baseman is expected to heal without surgery, manager...
ap The Latest: Spending talks drag as deadline approaches WASHINGTON (AP) - The Latest on the massive spending bill Congress must passed this week to avert another government shutdown (all times local):8...
pa Low earners at greater risk from local access to alcohol, research finds Teams at the universities of Edinburgh and Glasgow studied the connections between alcohol consumption and income.
pa Barn conversion developments `could heap more pressure on rural infrastructure´ The Local Government Association said changes to permitted development regulations could trigger a big increase in barn conversions.
pa Plastic pollution in sea could treble in a decade - report Scientists warned of the danger of the oceans being `out of sight, out of mind´.
pa Brexit fishing deal protest to be held outside Parliament Fishermen furious they will remain subject to EU rules during 21-month transition after the UK leaves will stage a symbolic demonstration.
pa Unnecessary hospital admissions for terminally ill costing the NHS - report Marie Curie said emergency admissions for people in their last year of life can often be avoided if there is appropriate support in the community.
reuters EU to unveil plan to tax turnover of big U.S. tech firms BRUSSELS, March 21 (Reuters) - The European Commission will propose rules on Wednesday designed to make digital companies pay their fair share of tax and...
reuters Twitter failing women as online abuse flourishes, says Amnesty By Lee MannionLONDON, March 21 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - Many women cannot express themselves freely on Twitter without fear of violence or abuse,...
reuters Price wars heat up as Lyxor launches low cost ETFs in Europe By Helen ReidLONDON, March 21 (Reuters) - A wave of price cuts on exchange-traded funds (ETFs) accelerated on Wednesday when French asset management firm...
reuters France targets sexual harassment with on-the-spot fines By Ingrid Melander and Marine PennetierPARIS, March 21 (Reuters) - France will announce a series of measures against sexual violence on Wednesday, including...
afp US unafraid of trade war after G20 meet The United States is not seeking a trade war over tariffs but does not fear one, US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said Tuesday after a meeting of G20...
ap Bolivia president wants dialogue with Chile over coastline THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) - The president of land-locked Bolivia said Tuesday he is prepared to discuss options with neighboring Chile for gaining access...

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Caroline Flack, 38, helps boyfriend Andrew Brady, 27, move into her London home as they take their romance to the next level after just ONE MONTH of dating
Ant and Dec are SNUBBED at the RTAs they lose in both categories and are no-shows... two days after embattled presenter's drink-driving arrest
Geordie Shore's Ricci Guarnaccio shows off the results of EYELID surgery and facial lipo after admitting he's ADDICTED to going under the knife
Kendall Jenner displays her natural athleticism as she sprints in three-inch heels for latest fashion campaign in Paris
Bake Off fans mock Jamie Laing for 'banging on' about his biscuit heritage... as Prue Leith has to SPIT OUT his loaf cake Celebrity edition
Stranger Cha Chings! Netflix child actors 'are set to rake in $150K per episode of sci-fi hit... yet breakout star Millie Bobby Brown, 14, is tipped to make $300K'
Mary J. Blige, 47, is suitably sassy in a curve-hugging leather bustier dress and a snakeskin coat as she attends Jimmy Choo dinner
Is he Thor real? Exhausted Chris Hemsworth naps on a public BENCH while waiting for plane after enjoying fun-filled boys' getaway in Canada
Getting her vitamin sea! Lydia Bright flaunts her incredible figure as she slips into a plunging swimsuit for sizzling throwback snap
'My goodness, he was singing 22': Harry Styles drives fans wild as he belts out ex-girlfriend Taylor Swift's lyrics during Copenhagen tour
'I recently had to get some sun damage removed': Caitlyn Jenner, 68, posts shocking photo with bloody nose as she tells fans to use sunblock
Coy couple? Paris Jackson and Cara Delevingne cuddle in bed while watching lesbian romance drama Carol Fuelling rumours
Police searched Ant McPartlin and his smashed-up Mini for DRUGS during his 'drink-drive' arrest after three-car crash
'Time to smash MY life!' Georgia May Foote reflects on tough year and to downwards spiral... hot on the heels of split from beau George Alsford
Cash, reign o'er me! Roger Daltrey earns $1 MILLION for private performance at 60th birthday party... after admitting he's going deaf
Amber Davies flashes major underboob in VERY racy selfie... after triumphing over Love Island pal Olivia Attwood in brutal 'best looking' poll
Beret Parisian chic! Busty Chloe Sims puts on an eye-popping display as she slips into a flared jumpsuit while filming TOWIE
Charles and Camilla's plot to slur Diana as a SCHEMING HYSTERIC and how the Prince's mistress orchestrated a secret battle to win hearts and minds
Backside driver! Lauren Goodger flashes a smile as she showcases her VERY peachy derrière whilst perusing cars at Mercedes in Essex
Dakota Fanning commands attention in a sequin mini-dress while Elle is gorgeous in green as they enjoy a sisters' night out at Jimmy Choo dinner
'Even my sisters think I'm crazy!': Kim Kardashian reveals she urgently squeezes in last-minute facials at 10PM as she talks beauty routine
'Drink-drive' TV star Ant McPartlin is holed up undergoing rehab at £1.6m rented home - as friends claim his £60m split from wife Lisa forced him off wagon
EXCLUSIVE: The Mummy Diaries' Billie Faiers BREAKS DOWN as she submits school application for Nelly... before setting stepdad up on dating site
Pretty as a petal! Naomi Watts is ready for spring as she dons floral print dress on red carpet at Breath premiere
Nicole Scherzinger looks the picture of elegance as she shows off her svelte figure in a low-cut cream dress at intimate London gig Elegant
Beaming Charlize Theron appears fresh-faced as she wraps up in loose-fitting hoodie while taking son Jackson for frozen yogurt in rainy LA
Busy Philipps steps out in dark sunglasses after being diagnosed with sun-burned EYES after 10 hour photo shoot that left her weeping in pain
As Katie Boyle dies at 91, CHRISTOPHER STEVENS muses on the life of Eurovision Queen who was locked up in a lunatic asylum by her own father
Oui oui mon cheri! Bella Thorne flaunts toned tummy in crop top and black beret as she wraps arm around Patrick Schwarzenegger for press event
'Megan is irrelevant': Pete Wicks is BANNED from seeing ex McKenna as he gushes about new romance with Shelby Tribble... after model twerks on Gatsby
Cheryl seeking 'high-impact TV roles after being released by record label Polydor' as she gets back to work following birth of baby Bear
'She's got no knickers on!' Five Star Hotel fans left in hysterics as Charlotte Dawson flashes her bum and flirts with father-to-be Spencer Matthews
'Zig-a-zig-ah!' Spice Girl Mel B dons bold pink camouflage jacket emblazoned with the iconic lyrics to Wannabe Making a statement
Smoke gets in your eyes! Paris Jackson, 19, puffs cigarette outside LA vegan restaurant ...despite California's smoking age being 21
'Another day in paradise!' Lea Michele makes a splash in sexy black bathing suit as she hits the beach with mom Edith during getaway to Hawaii
Rebounding already? Newly single Justin Bieber has a smile on his face again as he hits up an LA club with a blonde mystery woman
Hell for leather! Drew Barrymore wears edgy motorcycle jacket for an appearance on The Daily Show in New York
Gwyneth Paltrow is beautiful in blue as she leads the glamour at star-studded Jimmy Choo stylists dinner in Los Angeles
'Rose between two thorns!' Piers Morgan poses with GMB co-anchors Susanna Reid and Kate Garraway at the Royal Television Society Awards
He's buff! Shirtless Ryan Phillippe shows off his six-pack and tattoos as he soaks up the sun in Cabo
Lizzie Cundy shows off her figure in a red bodycon dress and matching thigh-high boots as she attends star-studded restaurant bash in style
'I wasn't anticipating this': Megan Fox gets emotional after Tyler Henry warns the star her mother will have to go through a 'transition' at age 60
'Nobody gives a f***:' Cardi B says the #MeToo movement doesn't care about women in hip hop Never been shy about expressing her opinions
'You made my baby very happy!': Taylor Swift joins forces with fellow Kim and Kanye enemy Amber Rose as she sends her son gifts
Amicable exes! Kourtney Kardashian is all business in flowy trousers as she and Scott Disick step out in Los Angeles suburbs Still friends
ITV viewers shocked as Saturday Night Takeaway is replaced by The Fast and The Furious... following Ant McPartlin's drink-drive arrest
'We call this the Kate Sandwich': Victoria Justice poses in middle of Kate Bosworth and Kate Mara as they all rock floral dresses for fashion event
'Making memories with this one': Smitten Megan McKenna posts loved-up snap with beau Mike Thalassitis as they jet off to Barbados for another holiday
Makeup free and ageless Elle Macpherson shows off her super trim pins in tight trousers as she jets out of Sydney with son Aurelius Cy
Daisy Lowe flashes her abs in a skimpy black sports bra and baseball jacket as she joins sports chic Louisa Johnson for store launch
Doting dad! Liev Schreiber takes sons Alexander and Samuel to Isle Of Dogs screening... while ex Naomi Watts attends nearby Breath premiere
Doing good! Serena Williams flashes huge smile as she heads to court to take part in celebrity tennis match
Monochrome magic! Keri Russell glams it up at premiere of The Americans with Matthew Rhys... after revealing show changed her career
Black Mirror creator Charlie Brooker reveals filming has already begun on hit show's hotly-anticipated fifth season... as he scoops RTA award
Ready for spring! Supermodel Cindy Crawford, 52, shares throwback bikini photo from the Nineties as she says she's excited for warmer weather
'I water them with love': Tori Spelling composes a sentimental post about her five kids in honor of the first day of spring...after a challenging few weeks
Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills: Erika Girardi stuns group by insisting she lived past life as boy saved by knight
Mark Wright shows off muscular physique in a denim shirt as he steps out in the sunshine... after spending quality time with wife Michelle Keegan in LA
On the Run! Beyonce sports white fishnet stockings on the back of a motorcycle driven by Jay Z as the power couple film video in Jamaica
Ant and Dec 'cancel appearance at Sting's Geordie musical The Last Ship in Newcastle'... after embattled presenter's drink-drive arrest
Pretty in pink! Bella Thorne dazzles in thigh-baring fuchsia wrap skirt and sheer turtleneck while out in New York Think pink
Caroline Flack teases her cleavage in daring semi-sheer lace top and leopard print suit at the star-studded Royal Television Society Programme Awards
'I had this fascination with death': Demi Lovato reveals she had suicidal thoughts when she was just seven in candid interview with Dr. Phil
The Voice: Kelly Clarkson protests after learning Adam Levine lists fellow coach in cell phone as 'Queen Alicia'
Adwoa Aboah goes nearly nude for Allure cover shoot despite being 'insecure' in her early modeling days Talked about her struggles with addiction
Olivia Attwood and Holly Hagan pose up a storm before screaming in fear as they search for paranormal activity on Celebrity Ghost Hunt Live
Surfin' U.S-Kanye! Kim Kardashian displays her dangerous curves in more Yeezy rubber wetsuit shorts on rare day out with her pink-haired husband
Fresh-faced Jemma Lucy flaunts her multiple inkings in tight black ensemble as she joins a bra-flashing Kym Marsh at beauty event in Manchester
It wasn't one! Queen to attend performance by reggae star Shaggy as part of Commonwealth concert at Royal Albert Hall to mark her 92nd birthday
Smoking hot! Newlywed Emily Ratajkowski heads to marijuana dispensary with gal pal in plunging black dress with a sizzling thigh-high slit
'I wish I'd told him "I love you, we'll find some help, it will be okay"': Emotional Zoe Ball recalls the last time she saw her partner before his tragic suicide
'This is about Millie': Professor Green accused of taking a swipe at ex-wife as he shares cryptic 'gloating' post in the wake of her fashion line closure
'This is difficult for us': 'Shocked' Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield FINALLY address Ant McPartlin... 24 hours after ignoring drink-drive arrest
Ant and Dec both avoid the limelight and stay away from tonight's Royal Television Society awards despite being up for two major gongs
Curvaceous Demi Rose exhibits her eye-popping cleavage in VERY tiny semi-sheer pink lingerie for saucy Instagram snap
Classic beauty! Hilary Swank shows off trim figure in slinky LBD as she gives press conference promoting Danny Boyle anthology series Trust
'It wasn't gross or weird': Macaulay Culkin dishes on losing his virginity at 15... as he reveals new girlfriend Brenda Song is 'so good to me'
Bouncing back nicely! Amanda Bynes looks chic with red lipstick in LA as she returns to acting... three years after being placed on psychiatric hold
Red-y for her closeup: Bikini model Daphne Joy shows off her toned tummy in tiny bottoms for a photo session in Miami
Happiest place on Earth! Karlie Kloss looks cute in cherry print dress and Minnie ears as she joins her family on trip to Disneyland
EXCLUSIVE Lindsay Lohan wears a headscarf as she gets back behind the wheel to race around Dubai sand dunes with her new Lawyer.com team
'A lot of great stuff': Show creator Ryan Murphy confirms Oscar-winner Kathy Bates returning to American Horror Story Back for good
'Devastated' Dec puts on a brave face after Ant's drink-drive arrest as it is revealed double act vowed one would NEVER appear on TV without the other
PICTURE EXCLUSIVE: Played a drinking Game (Of Thrones)? Worse for wear Kit Harington stumbles in front of oncoming traffic on rainy Paris streets
It's Jenna COLD-man! Actress wraps up warm in a statement grey coat and bulky scarf as she braves the chill for night out in London Winter chic
Ready to pop! Pregnant Kym Johnson dresses her baby bump in a tight turtleneck on a grocery run in Los Angeles
Tatum O'Neal brings daughter Emily and John Corbett brings partner Bo Derek to God's Not Dead premiere
Coronation Street: Complaints tally increases to 200 as David Platt's rape story-line continues to cause controversy among soap fans
Alessandra Ambrosio is rock star chic in vintage Def Leppard shirt and pink stripe denim as she steps out days after 'split from fiance' Jamie Mazur
'It woke me up creatively': Keri Russell reveals her role on The Americans changed her career as she 'wasn't playing a kid anymore' New role
Belt it out! Kelly Clarkson looks breathtaking in a chic black floor-length gown for I Don't Think About You music video Glamorous
Golden girls: Greta Gerwig and Tilda Swinton stun in gleaming outfits at New York screening of their film Isle Of Dogs Chic
Bundled up! Rose McGowan sports cream coat and black turban in New York... after sharing cryptic birthday message to Harvey Weinstein
EXCLUSIVE 'I've never needed to read': Marnie Simpson on refusing to address her literacy struggles and ex Lewis Bloor's 'aggression'
Spot the resemblance! Nicky Hilton shows off her slender legs in skintight jeans as she steps out in Beverly Hills with her mother Kathy
What's My Line star and actress Katie Boyle, the face of 1960s Camay soap adverts, dies aged 91 Former Eurovision Song Contest host
EXCLUSIVE 'I never fit the beauty stereotype': Human Ken Doll Rodrigo Alves was 'nervous' to return to Brazil after being bullied for his looks as a child
She's ripped! Sofia Vergara runs errands in very distressed jeans and towering black heels as she puts on a stylish display in Los Angeles
'You're It!' Jeremy Renner can't be caught in upcoming comedy TAG... as cast debuts first trailer on The Ellen Show New trailer
You can take the girl out of the country... Bikini-clad Megan McKenna poses in a cowgirl hat as her holiday romance with 'Muggy Mike' heats up
HOLLYOAKS: Cindy passionately KISSES her daughter's boyfriend Damon after his proposal to Holly goes awry
Father and son bonding! Kanye West rocks new pink hair as he is spotted during rare outing with dad Ray for sushi lunch date in Malibu
Showing him what he's missing? Rebecca Gayheart, 46, flaunts bikini body on Mexican vacation... a month after filing for divorce from Eric Dane
Gimme more! Kevin Federline REJECTS child support proposal from ex-wife Britney Spears... after saying $20K a month is just not enough
The bloom is off the wall! A-list florist to the Kardashians says extravagant flower walls like the one used at Kim's wedding are 'OVER'
Even supermodels have cheat days! Elle 'The Body' Macpherson, 53, goes braless and barefoot as she grabs pizza with son Cy, 15, during Sydney vacation
Lindsey Vonn dons black floral to ring bell at the New York Stock Exchange... after cheering on ex Tiger Woods Feeling flash
Claudia Winkleman sticks to her signature style in a chic black coat and heavy eyeliner for Royal Television Society Programme Awards
Alright, Still! Lily Allen looks relaxed in baggy leopard print trousers and Kanye West trainers as she saunters into Manchester club for first tour gig in three years
Red alert! Ashanti accentuates her shapely legs in tight jeans as she takes a break from the recording studio to grab a coffee Stunning in scarlet
If you like pina colada! Gigi Hadid gives a clever nod to the famous dating song from the Seventies... one week after split from Zayn Malik
John Boyega looks undeniably trendy in a khaki jumper and matching coat as he heads to BUILD series in New York City Casual
Getting handsy! Blac Chyna, 29, dons clinging dress as beau YBN Almighty Jay, 18, can't help but grab her behind on shopping trip
'So excited!': Britney Spears models bra top and undies as she announces she's the new face of luxury brand Kenzo
Robbie Williams debuts striking platinum blond hair and quirky jacket as he steps out in LA... after Take That bandmates announce Greatest Hits world tour
Dedicated Ferne McCann wraps up in activewear as she embarks on last minute practise for upcoming Sport Relief 2018 Boat Race
Good Charlotte's Joel Madden sports camouflage look and dark shades as he jets into Sydney with makeup-free wife Nicole Richie and their kids
Sartorially savvy Tallia Storm continues to work her magic on the showbiz circuit in plunging bright floral jumpsuit for screening
Jimmy Kimmel jokes about why men do not get a colonoscopy as Katie Couric takes him for his first screening - 20 years after losing her husband to cancer
TOWIE newcomer Clelia Theodouru looks stylish in a biker jacket as she joins hunky new beau Dan Edgar for filming
Trouble in paradise? Bella Thorne looks stony-faced as she walks through JFK airport with boyfriend Mod Sun
Tease the season! Bundled up LeAnn Rimes playfully sticks tongue out while seen for the first time on Vancouver set of her Christmas film
'I miss you so much already': DWTS pro Cheryl Burke breaks social media hiatus as she mourns the death of her father with heartbreaking tribute
'That's SUCH a Miranda thing to do': Twitter is flooded with Sex and the City-themed posts reacting to Cynthia Nixon's bid for New York Governor
Amy Adams embraces a casual look as she picks up green juice and bottled water wearing a pretty patterned maxi dress in LA
Hat's off to her! Rebel Wilson sports stylish pastel fedora while heading for a pamper session in Santa Monica
Vanderpump Rules' star Lala Kent says Jennifer Lawrence is the 'type of chick' who'd have sex with Harvey Weinstein as feud gets even uglier
Thriller outfit! Paris Jackson pays homage to dad Michael in wolf Letterman jacket as she dines at sushi restaurant in West Hollywood
'It's so much fun!' Blake Shelton reveals that he 'missed out' on having kids but adores spending time with his partner Gwen Stefani's three sons
Busy Philipps diagnosed with sun-burned EYES after 10.5-hour photo shoot for magazine cover that left her uncontrollably weeping in pain
Kelis and Nas settle on custody agreement over eight-year-old son Knight... as she pushes for increase in $8K per month child support Making peace
'When women support each other great things happen!' Eiza Gonzalez makes a statement flaunting her flat abs in an empowering graphic tee
Cool mom! Angelina Jolie, 42, treats Vivienne and Zahara to frozen desserts... after revealing her six kids 'don't really do a lot of social media'
Kendall Jenner cuts a chic figure as she steps out in Paris clutching a huge bouquet of red roses... after confirming romance with basketball star Blake Griffin
'I think you're awesome and next year I'd like an invite': Millie Bobby Brown to boy who threw a Stranger Things birthday party that NONE of his classmates attended
Sex and the City star Cynthia Nixon jumps into race against New York Governor Andrew Cuomo with 'true colors' attack - setting up a primary clash
Happiest date on Earth! Frances Bean Cobain and boyfriend Matthew Cook pack on the PDA during a fun-filled trip to Disneyland
Heather Locklear extends stay in rehab... after being charged with five misdemeanors stemming from February domestic abuse arrest
Fetty Wap, 26, welcomes his SEVENTH child... two months after birth of premature baby girl Alaiya
Toxicology report reveals Glee star Mark Salling, who was found guilty of possessing child porn images, had alcohol in his system when he hanged himself
Ashley Cole makes £2.5m profit on Surrey mansion he once shared with ex-wife Cheryl, which boasts luxury cinema and even a football pitch
PICTURE EXCLUSIVE: A very different type of 'juice' diet: Worse-for-wear Lauren Goodger is propped up on rare boozy night out as she ditches detox
'I let them win that battle!' Eva Mendes lets her two children make their own fashion choices as she releases new collection with New York & Company
Who needs a hammer? Thor star Chris Hemsworth flies in a seaplane during boys' trip to Canada No problem flying in real life
'We are responsible': The Crown producers apologise to Claire Foy and Matt Smith for wage gap... as they insist the actor should not be blamed for salary
EXCLUSIVE: Robin Williams groped Mork & Mindy co-star's breasts and buttocks and exposed himself - but she says: 'It was the Seventies after all!'
Alex Gerrard displays her athletic figure in a tiny two-piece 11 months after giving birth as she hits Dubai beach with super-toned BFF Sheree Murphy
Blue jean baby! Olivia Culpo shows off her flawless figure in high waisted jeans and stylish white boots Putting her best foot forward
Christine McGuinness celebrates her 30th birthday WITHOUT husband Paddy... as she jets out of Manchester after getting marriage 'back on track'
'I hit a massive low': Holby City's Chizzy Akudolu underwent therapy after battling depression following 'embarrassing' stint on Strictly
This is not all white! Amber Turner and love rival Clelia Theodouru 'mortified' after wearing the SAME jumpsuit to TOWIE launch party
Furious Kerry Katona labels Natasha Hamilton 'jealous and 'b**chy'... after former Atomic Kitten bandmate denies kicking her out of the band
Olivia Attwood looks furious after Love Island co-star Amber Davies is voted fitter by landslide 83%... as Chris Hughes is forced to pick one on Your Face or Mine
Hard Day's Knight: Ringo Starr FINALLY receives his Knighthood 21 years after Sir Paul McCartney... and jokes he'll be wearing his medal at breakfast
Piers Morgan admits he no longer 'recognises' Ant after drink-driving arrest... as he reveals star's estranged wife is having 'a very tough time'
ALISON BOSHOFF: Could the boozy lifestyle that Ant refuses to give up destroy his £120m double act with best man Dec? Career under threat
Lost without her signature sunglasses! Anna Wintour is pictured looking VERY perplexed as she ditches her shades during an outing in NYC
'We didn't talk about money': Ready Player One co-stars Olivia Cooke and Tye Sheridan 'refused to discuss salaries' while shooting new film
EXCLUSIVE: 'DUIs... let's not pretend I didn't get one!' Lindsay Lohan pokes fun at her past bad behavior as she's unveiled as the face of Lawyer.com
Kimberley Walsh discusses overcoming fear of breastfeeding in public due to her fame... as she confesses 'swimwear fills me with dread' after kids
Margot Robbie and Elizabeth Debicki finally address THAT controversy over Peter Rabbit film in Sydney Promoted new film in Australia
Shop til you drop! Kim and Kourtney Kardashian stock up on their favorites while filming KUWTK at the grocery store in Calabasas
A new 'brighter' look! Kim Kardashian appears paler than usual as she shares makeup tutorial before dropping 16 KKW Beauty concealers
Outrage as feminist Germaine Greer suggests #MeToo victims are 'career rapees' for taking six-figure non-disclosure deals from Weinstein
It was blooming lovely! Shanina Shaik gushes about her lavish bridal shower complete with flower wall... as she prepares to marry fiancé DJ Ruckus
Claire Sweeney leaves ballet gala alongside dashing mystery male companion... after insisting she's 'not bothered finding a man' She looked stunning
All The Lovers! Kylie Minogue catches the eye in a cupid-print jumpsuit as she steps out in Paris... after revealing plans for her 50th birthday bash
Mother-daughter date! Pregnant Candice Swanepoel heads to NYC salon with her mom Eileen in the same black dress she wore last week
Jeremy Meeks checks out pricey engagement rings in Beverly Hills amid rumors girlfriend Chloe Green wants a family 'right away'
Megan MUGKenna! Make-up free star grimaces while leaving her home moments after beau Mike... as she is laden with sack of rubbish and her pup
Just the (gin and) tonic! Busty Chloe Sims and Lauren Pope lead the way as co-stars film pub scenes for the new series of The Only Way Is Essex
Taking off! Makeup-free Nicole Richie and Joel Madden walk with kids through LA airport... after she poses with 12-inch pet lizard Speedy
Coronation Street SPOILER: Gary Windass is arrested as murderer Pat Phelan's bodies are FINALLY uncovered In scenes to air next week
Up in the air! Justin Bieber juggles the keys to his G-wagon as he leaves the gym... after getting beloved Mercedes wrapped AGAIN
Bookmakers SUSPEND bets on Meghan's wedding dress designer amid reports she's chosen a gown from Brit label Ralph & Russo
Revealed: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle set to visit the Greek party island of Zakynthos on a private yacht before their wedding in May, says hotel boss
That's one way to turn heads! Queen Maxima of the Netherlands dons a VERY bright yellow gown as she hosts Queen Rania of Jordan at a dinner in The Hague

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