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BP Profits Decline but Beat Estimates on Russia Deal

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 17:53:44 +1000

BP attributes the better-than-expected results to new production coming on stream in high-margin areas.

Syria Chemical Weapons: Sarin the Nazi-era Deadly Nerve Agent Favoured by Dictators and Terrorists

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 23:41:38 +1000

British PM David Cameron and US say there is evidence of chemical weapons use in Syria by Bashar al-Assad regime.

Heathrow Death Plunge Stowaway Named as Jose Matada

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 03:02:50 +1000

Seven months after man fell from inbound plane on to suburban street in Mortlake police identify him as Mozambican stowaway.

London eyes boost from African listings

Sat, 02 Mar 2013 03:49:02 +1100

The London Stock Exchange expects an increase in new listings from African companies this year as businesses in the continent's fast-growing economies seek to attract foreign investors.

NFL Giant's Star Osi Umenyiora Engaged to Miss Universe: Get Know Future Mrs. Umenyiora [PHOTOS]

Fri, 22 Feb 2013 13:09:29 +1100

It's definitely good to be Osi Umenyiora if you get to marry a Miss Universe title holder.

Drugmakers eye Africa's middle classes as next growth market

Tue, 12 Feb 2013 20:21:02 +1100

For pharmaceutical companies, Africa is changing.

David Cameron Complicit in Big Lie of the EU [BLOG]

Tue, 29 Jan 2013 22:51:53 +1100

Marshall Plan and Big Oil saved Europe, not the Union, argues Martin Cole.

Presidential Daughter Isabel dos Santos Is the Gina Rinehart of Angola

Fri, 25 Jan 2013 14:42:24 +1100

If Gina Rinehart is Australia's richest person, and once the world's richest woman, her counterpart in Angola is Isabel dos Santos, the daughter of the country's president, Jose Eduardo dos Santos. Forbes reported on Wednesday that Ms dos Santos's wealth breached the one billionth mark, making her Angola's first woman billionaire.

AVB Facing Striker Crisis

Thu, 10 Jan 2013 05:19:07 +1100

Emmanuel Adebayor will play for Togo at the Africa Nations Cup leaving Tottenham Hotspur with one recognised striker for a month

Beautiful Miss Universe Contestants in Swimsuit [PHOTOS]

Thu, 27 Dec 2012 01:57:30 +1100

Miss USA Olivia Culpo from Rhode Island was crowned Miss Universe 2012 earlier last week, beating 88 beautiful girls from across the globe after going through a series of competition including walking the ramp in swimsuit and evening wear.

Stunning Miss Universe Contestants at Grand Finale and National Costume Show [PHOTOS]

Mon, 24 Dec 2012 23:11:19 +1100

Miss USA Olivia Culpo from Rhode Island beat 88 beauties from around the globe to win the coveted Miss Universe 2012 title on December 19 at a glittering ceremony at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. The girls from 89 countries looked stunning in wonderful outfits as they hit the stage on the night of the grand finale.

Miss Universe 2012, Olivia Culpo, to Ditch College for Acting Career and Miss U Duties [PHOTOS]

Mon, 24 Dec 2012 21:54:17 +1100

Crowned Miss Universe 2012, Olivia Culpo, is certain that she would not be returning to her school finish her studies, to make way for her acting career and philanthropic Miss Universe duties.

Miss Universe 2012 Winner: Stunning Photos of Miss USA Olivia Culpo

Thu, 20 Dec 2012 20:24:59 +1100

Miss USA Olivia Culpo was all smiles as she was crowned the 2012 Miss Universe at Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Miss Universe 2012: Miss USA Olivia Culpo Wins Crown, Calls Win a Dream

Thu, 20 Dec 2012 19:54:26 +1100

Miss USA, Olivia Culpo, was crowned Miss Universe 2012, with contestants from Philippines, Venezuela, Australia and Brazil finishing in the top five

Miss Universe 2012: Miss USA Olivia Culpo Wins Crown; Shilpa Singh Fails to Enter Top 10 [PHOTOS]

Thu, 20 Dec 2012 18:30:33 +1100

Miss USA Olivia Culpo from Rhode Island won the coveted Miss Universe 2012 title on Wednesday night, beating out 88 other contestants at a glittering ceremony at Planet Hollywood casino on the Las Vegas Strip.

American Olivia Culpo Crowned Miss Universe 2012

Thu, 20 Dec 2012 15:41:04 +1100

First win for an American woman since 1997.

Miss Universe 2012: Olivia Culpo Becomes Eighth American to Win Crown

Thu, 20 Dec 2012 15:36:18 +1100

Miss USA Olivia Culpo, a 20-year-old brunette from Rhode Island, won the much-coveted Miss Universe title on Wednesday.

U.N. chief pushes for regional deal to end Congo crisis

Thu, 20 Dec 2012 07:14:03 +1100

U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon expressed alarm on Wednesday at the crisis in the east of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and said he had discussed a plan to bring stability to the region with leaders of Rwanda, Uganda and other African states.

Detained Argentine naval ship leaves Ghana

Thu, 20 Dec 2012 05:49:02 +1100

An Argentine naval vessel detained in Ghana at the request of a hedge fund seeking payment on defaulted government bonds left the West African country on Wednesday, a port official said.

Miss Universe 2012 : Where to Watch the Pageant Ceremony Live

Wed, 19 Dec 2012 21:52:12 +1100

Countdown begins for long-awaited coronation at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Miss Universe 2012 Top 10 Predictions: Voters' Picks and Early Judges' Favorites [PHOTOS]

Wed, 19 Dec 2012 17:42:08 +1100

Tomorrow's the big coronation night, and fans already have their picks as to who will be the lovely candidates that will be included in the competition's initial cut, the top 10.

Miss Universe 2012: Contestants Dazzle During National Gift Auction [PHOTOS]

Tue, 18 Dec 2012 19:24:43 +1100

The 89 beauties participate in last official event before final.

Miss Universe 2012: Contestants Shine in Swimsuit Round [SLIDESHOW]

Sun, 16 Dec 2012 00:38:18 +1100

Miss Universe 2012 contestants appear in bikinis for the Swimsuit Competition.

Miss Universe 2012: Contestants Look Beautiful in National Costume Show [SLIDESHOW]

Sat, 15 Dec 2012 23:10:58 +1100

Miss Great Britain 2012, Holly Hale, wore a Union Jack-inspired superhero costume to the Miss Universe 2012 National Costume Show.

Miss Universe 2012: Contestants Look Stunning in Colourful Evening Gowns [SLIDESHOW]

Sat, 15 Dec 2012 21:53:49 +1100

The Evening Gown competition at Miss Universe 2012 has been held in Las Vegas.

Miss Universe 2012 Grand Finale Live Coverage Information: Contestants All Set for Finale [PHOTOS]

Fri, 14 Dec 2012 19:33:10 +1100

Beautiful women from around the world will compete for the coveted Miss Universe 2012 title at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada on Dec 19.

Manny Pacquiao’s Mom Has Her Own Shares of Memes (PHOTOS AND VIDEOS)

Thu, 13 Dec 2012 11:40:33 +1100

It's not only Manny Pacquiao memes that are spreading over social networking sites in different parts of the world. Even before the Pac Man's humiliating defeat to Mexican boxer Juan Manuel Marquez on Saturday, another Pacquiao had her own share of memes in the Philippines.

Mystery Man who Fell from Plane at Heathrow Still Unidentified

Sat, 08 Dec 2012 01:21:33 +1100

Police launch fresh appeal for help three months after body of man found on airport tarmac.

Analysis: Oil service titans gaining power vs Big Oil

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 20:28:02 +1100

Albert Einstein once wrote that he would rather have been a plumber than a physicist because of the independence it would allow him. Faced with the growing power of big oilfield service firms - playfully derided as "plumbers" by some in the industry - many oil men might now feel the same way.

Analysis - Oil service titans gaining power vs. Big Oil

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 17:14:03 +1100