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Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi and other newly elected members of her party plan to boycott parliament next week over a row about the constitutional oath, a party spokesman said Friday.

Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi and other newly elected members of her party plan to boycott parliament next week over a row about the constitutional oath, a party spokesman said Friday.

Italy's former prime minister and cruise-ship crooner Silvio Berlusconi released an album of love songs on his last day in office on Wednesday.

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - When somebody who has been played by Justin Timberlake in a Hollywood movie decides to throw a party, the expectations are pretty high.

The famed Chelsea Hotel -- muse, home and party space to generations of New York musicians and writers -- faced an uncertain future Monday as the doors apparently closed on guests.

Just when you felt like you finally put away all of the Christmas decorations, here comes the Easter bunny hop, hop, hopping along. He’ll be here before you know it, and while he might be bringing eggs for all of the good little boys and girls, their parents (and yours) are expecting dinner. At your house. How do you pull it all together? You fake it. Yes, that’s right. It is possible to fake your way to a fantastic spread. But first, you have to step away from all the org porn. This time of year we put out a DEFCON 5 alert for the stuff, it’s so rampant. So, go ahead, put down those glossy magazines featuring elaborate, hand-crafted Easter table centerpieces. Close that browser that’s open to 10 different DIY blogs showing step-by-step instructions for achieving perfectly decorated delectable treats. All they do is make you feel badly because you can’t replicate a project that was done by an entire team of talented stylists or inadequate because your spread will pale in comparison. Ne

Berlusconi insists he doesn't throw 'wild parties' as described in Wikileaks cables. Italian Premier Silvio Berlusconi insisted Monday he only throws elegant, dignified soirees at his villas and not wild parties as reportedly described by a Rome-based U.S. diplomat in a cable contained in the Wikileaks trove.

Berlusconi insists he doesn't throw 'wild parties' as described in Wikileaks cables. Italian Premier Silvio Berlusconi insisted Monday he only throws elegant, dignified soirees at his villas and not wild parties as reportedly described by a Rome-based U.S. diplomat in a cable contained in the Wikileaks trove.

McCain says tea party taps responsive chord in an electorate angry over spending, job losses. Sen. John McCain says he shares Sarah Palin's opinion that Republican congressional candidates could suffer at the polls if they stray from the tea party's anti-spending, anti-tax message.

Spring is here.It?s time for daffodils to pop, lilac bushes to bloom, little girls to put on their finest dresses, and a bunny bearing eggs to visit. It is also a time to gather with family and friends to celebrate Easter more formally with a sit-down dinner. Formal dinners can be a little daunting if you?re the one responsible for pulling it off. There are a lot of moving parts to organize, from the menu to the table settings. That?s why you need a plan. Without one, you?re likely to be a stressed-out mess, running around like a chicken without a head the night (or even the morning) before. People want to see and spend time with the host of the party and you want to be able to relax and enjoy the gathering as well. To help you stay sane, we?ve broken the big event down into a series of smaller tasks that you can do in increments of time between now and the big day. Yes you can put on a lovely dinner and enjoy it too.1. Start with a menu.Map out what you will be serving before you do a

If you're hosting a holiday party, don't get stuck behind the bar all night mixing fancy drinks for thirsty guests. Instead, try these delicious party drinks?they're not only festive but also incredibly easy to make. They don't require labor-intensive muddling, and they contain relatively basic ingredients?stuff you should already have on hand.

LONDON (Reuters Life!) - Cowed by recession, a full 80 percent of Britons plan to spend New Year's Eve at home this year, according to a survey on Thursday.

On the Money: Paula Deen, Sandra Lee shares tips for hosting on a budget. TV cooking star Paula Deen's holiday dishes may be rich, but they're not costly to prepare.

As if preparing Thanksgiving dinner wasn't hectic enough, a Boston woman says she had to split her time Thursday between cooking and delivering a healthy granddaughter.

A search was underway in Florida on Friday for a man who killed four relatives, including a child, and injured another during a family gathering for the Thanksgiving holiday, local police said.

Some ask workers to have potluck dinners, home parties; ÔItÕs more about .. creating teamwork and camaraderie.Õ. Lavish company parties may be a spirit of holidays past. This year businesses are looking for ways to celebrate the season and boost employee morale without shelling out big bucks.

Billy Crystal dons Cowboys jersey to help serve early holiday dinner for Dallas Salvation Army. Billy Crystal traded a stage for a Salvation Army center to help serve an early Thanksgiving lunch to the needy in Dallas.

Arkansas Farm Bureau survey: Price of Thanksgiving dinner drops slightly this year. The Arkansas Farm Bureau says the price of a Thanksgiving dinner dipped slightly this year, thanks to a drop in dairy prices.

Some workplaces scale back holiday celebrations even with signs the economy is improving. At O'Keefe Communications, employees will celebrate the holidays this year as they did last, with a potluck in the office rather than dinner at a nice restaurant.

President Felipe Calderon on Tuesday welcomed Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands to Mexico at the start of the Dutch royal's five-day visit to the country.