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Jun Azumi, Japanese Finance Minister, pictured on May 3 Tue, 08 May 2012 09:52 EDT
Richard Lugar faces a primary challenge from a tea party backed candidate Tue, 08 May 2012 10:22 EDT
This general view shows a business street in Taipei Tue, 08 May 2012 09:56 EDT
Lamont Peterson (L) and Amir Kahn pose for a photo in March 2012 Tue, 08 May 2012 09:40 EDT
Saeb Erekat has been a member of every Palestinian negotiating team since 1991 Tue, 08 May 2012 09:54 EDT
The boyfriend of Lee Zeitouni appeals for the extradition of the two French nationals Tue, 08 May 2012 10:23 EDT
Iran relies on oil exports for around two-thirds of its foreign currency earnings Tue, 08 May 2012 09:47 EDT
A Syrian voter casts his ballot for the parliamentary elections Tue, 08 May 2012 10:05 EDT
Toyota is hoping to repeat the success of its pioneering Prius hybrid with the new electric SUV Tue, 08 May 2012 10:20 EDT
A statue replica of an illustration from "Where the Wild Things Are" Tue, 08 May 2012 09:29 EDT
People check out the art by Maurice Sendak during the exhibition "Sendak In Soho" in 2009 Tue, 08 May 2012 09:29 EDT
Author Maurice Sendak, who had a long history of heart trouble, died in Danbury, Connecticut Tue, 08 May 2012 09:29 EDT
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has struck a surprise deal with the opposition Kadima party Tue, 08 May 2012 09:57 EDT
Shaul Mofaz took over as leader of the Kadima party six weeks ago Tue, 08 May 2012 09:57 EDT
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu (left) said the deal with Kadima would give greater stability to the coalition Tue, 08 May 2012 09:57 EDT
The Empire State Buliding is to get a new computerised system using LEDs light Tue, 08 May 2012 09:44 EDT
A model displays Sharp's new "Cocorobo" talking robot vacuum cleaner in Tokyo Tue, 08 May 2012 10:13 EDT
29 percent of American 16- to 21-year-olds admit to using a smartphone behind the wheel in the past month Tue, 08 May 2012 10:01 EDT
The jury insisted "nobody else is more deserving of the epithet of 'world-class songwriter'" than Paul Simon Tue, 08 May 2012 09:52 EDT
"With a cello and curiosity in his wake, Yo-Yo Ma has ... united people from every continent," the jury said Tue, 08 May 2012 09:52 EDT
Libyan rebels guard an outpost on the outskirts of Sirte Tue, 08 May 2012 09:41 EDT
Gay Marriage Becomes Legal In California Tue, 17 Jun 2008 08:08 EDT
There will be an extra 47,000 tickets up for grabs for athletics events Tue, 08 May 2012 08:42 EDT
Chris Paul of the Los Angeles Clippers goes up for a shot Tue, 08 May 2012 09:11 EDT
San Antonio Spurs' Tony Parker (R) jumps over Utah Jazz's Devin Harris Tue, 08 May 2012 09:11 EDT
Dereck Chisora, who is battling to regain his right to fight after the brawl with David Haye in March Tue, 08 May 2012 08:38 EDT
British champion David Haye, who retired last year but who is set to fight Dereck Chisora in July Tue, 08 May 2012 08:38 EDT
A new government has to be formed by May 17 or new elections will be called Tue, 08 May 2012 08:40 EDT
Greece is currently in its fifth year of recession Tue, 08 May 2012 08:40 EDT
Greek conservative leader Antonis Samaras said he is unable to form a coalition government Tue, 08 May 2012 08:40 EDT
The two mainstream parties fell short of an absolute majority Tue, 08 May 2012 08:40 EDT
Syriza leader Alexis Tsipras will be given three days to form a coalition government Tue, 08 May 2012 08:40 EDT
Herman Van Rompuy used Twitter to announce the "informal dinner" on May 23 Tue, 08 May 2012 09:18 EDT
Sall was elected on March 25 after defeating incumbent Abdoulaye Wade Tue, 08 May 2012 08:59 EDT
Clinton talks with West Bengal's chief minister Mamata Banerjee in Kolkata Tue, 08 May 2012 08:08 EDT
US officials negotiated a deal under which Chen would study at a US university Tue, 08 May 2012 08:08 EDT
Clinton has been circumspect in her public comments in India and China Tue, 08 May 2012 08:08 EDT
Foreign Minister S.M. Krishna said India has cut back on purchases of Iranian oil Tue, 08 May 2012 08:08 EDT
Tomic lost out to Czech Republic's Radek Stepanek Tue, 08 May 2012 08:13 EDT
Bernard Tomic, who called the blue clay at the Madrid Masters "strange for movement" Tue, 08 May 2012 08:13 EDT
Photos showing bottles of amino acids hanging from cloassroom ceilings have gone viral on the web Tue, 08 May 2012 07:41 EDT
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has struck a surprise deal with the opposition Kadima party Tue, 08 May 2012 08:19 EDT
Shaul Mofaz took over as leader of the Kadima party six weeks ago Tue, 08 May 2012 08:19 EDT
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu (left) said the deal with Kadima would give greater stability to the coalition Tue, 08 May 2012 08:19 EDT
Nicolas Sarkozy (right) and Francois Hollande attended the ceremony at the Arc de Triomphe in Paris Tue, 08 May 2012 07:34 EDT
Europe's major stock markets had closed higher on Monday Tue, 08 May 2012 07:41 EDT
Saudi Arabia's oil minister Ali Naimi, who made the announcement during a visit to Japan Tue, 08 May 2012 07:27 EDT
Australian Navy ships docked near Sydney. Defence was a major target for Swan as he made the cuts Tue, 08 May 2012 07:45 EDT
Australian Treasurer Wayne Swan, who said the budget surplus was a buffer against eurozone turmoil Tue, 08 May 2012 07:45 EDT
Election results in France and Greece over the weekend are driving oil markets down amid new austerity fears Tue, 08 May 2012 08:01 EDT
UNAMID operates four flights a week from Entebbe, a logistics and rest station Tue, 08 May 2012 07:30 EDT
Campaigners say too many elderly people are living alone "in quiet desperation" Tue, 08 May 2012 06:58 EDT
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton meets India's Minister of External Affairs S.M. Krishna Tue, 08 May 2012 07:15 EDT
Shaul Mofaz took over as leader of the Kadima party six weeks ago Tue, 08 May 2012 06:46 EDT
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has struck a surprise deal with the opposition Kadima party Tue, 08 May 2012 06:46 EDT
Yulia Tymoshenko was sentenced to seven years in jail for abuse of office Tue, 08 May 2012 07:25 EDT
Aung San Suu Kyi intends to visit Oslo next month to finally accept her 1991 Nobel Peace Prize Tue, 08 May 2012 06:53 EDT
Most of the pills were sent from the northeastern Chinese cities of Yanji and Jilin Tue, 08 May 2012 06:45 EDT
The human-flesh capsules can sell for 40,000-50,000 won ($35-44) at some herbal medicine shops Tue, 08 May 2012 06:45 EDT
Bankia's former chairman Rodrigo Rato, who resigned yesterday Tue, 08 May 2012 07:18 EDT
Australian Navy ships docked near Sydney. Defence was a major target for Swan as he made the cuts Tue, 08 May 2012 06:49 EDT
Australian Treasurer Wayne Swan, who said the budget surplus was a buffer against eurozone turmoil Tue, 08 May 2012 06:49 EDT
HSBC chief executive Stuart Gulliver said the group had had "a good start to the year" Tue, 08 May 2012 06:43 EDT
The Islamist Shebab abandoned most of their fixed positions in Mogadishu last year Tue, 08 May 2012 06:59 EDT
David Cameron and Nick Clegg are to mark their coalition's two-year anniversary Tue, 08 May 2012 05:32 EDT
Peter Slipper has vowed to return to the speakership Tue, 08 May 2012 06:03 EDT
The loss-making flag carrier is currently losing nearly $2 million a day Tue, 08 May 2012 06:29 EDT
Hillary Clinton made the comments on the final day of three-nation Asian tour Tue, 08 May 2012 06:12 EDT
Matt Bonner of the San Antonio Spurs blocks the shot of Paul Millsap of the Utah Jazz during the May 7 game Tue, 08 May 2012 06:01 EDT
Tim Duncan of the San Antonio Spurs with Al Jefferson of the Utah Jazz during the game in Utah on May 7 Tue, 08 May 2012 06:01 EDT
Hoffman called 999 and waited with the collapsed jogger Tue, 08 May 2012 05:52 EDT
The US says the threat from Al-Qaeda is growing due to the territorial gains made during the unrest in Yemen Tue, 08 May 2012 06:12 EDT
A new plot to blow up an airliner involved the use of non-metallic explosives to avoid security detection Tue, 08 May 2012 06:12 EDT
Shaul Mofaz took over as leader of the Kadima party six weeks ago Tue, 08 May 2012 05:46 EDT
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has struck a surprise deal with the opposition Kadima party Tue, 08 May 2012 05:46 EDT
The nuns say the repetitive nature of Shaolin kung fu helps them to learn control and focus Tue, 08 May 2012 06:15 EDT
The Drukpa -- or dragon -- sect is mixing meditation with martial arts as a means of empowering its women Tue, 08 May 2012 06:15 EDT
The chicken was wrapped in a Blackburn flag and carried a message for Venky's that simply read: "Out" Tue, 08 May 2012 06:19 EDT
Wigan's Antolín Alcaraz (3rd R) heads the only goal of the game Tue, 08 May 2012 06:01 EDT
A chicken is put on the pitch by Blackburn fans in protest of the Venkey's ownership of the club Tue, 08 May 2012 06:01 EDT
Blackburn Rovers' manager Steve Kean Tue, 08 May 2012 06:01 EDT
The auction came as Greek parties struggled to form a government after Sunday's anti-austerity vote Tue, 08 May 2012 05:48 EDT
Sudan has reopened the Heglig oil field which was seized by the South for 10 days Tue, 08 May 2012 05:27 EDT
The FTSE 100 index dropped 0.04 percent to 5,652.84 points Tue, 08 May 2012 04:51 EDT
