Australian police drop probe into WikiLeaks (AFP)

Australian police drop probe into WikiLeaks (AFP)

Australian police drop probe into WikiLeaks (AFP)

Posted: 16 Dec 2010 10:18 PM PST

A woman joins hundreds of other Australians rallying in support of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange in Sydney on December 10, 2010. Australian police Friday said they had dropped their inquiries into whistleblowing website WikiLeaks, saying it had not broken any laws under their jurisdiction in releasing US diplomatic cables.(AFP/File/Greg Wood)AFP - Australian police Friday confirmed they had dropped their inquiries into whistleblowing website WikiLeaks, saying it had not broken any laws under their jurisdiction in releasing US diplomatic cables.

On top of new World Trade Center

Posted: 16 Dec 2010 09:53 PM PST

Steel construction reaches the halfway point for New York's 1 World Trade Center.


Clegg warns banks on bonuses (AFP)

Posted: 16 Dec 2010 09:59 PM PST

Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg warned the country's banks on Friday that the government would not AFP - Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg warned the country's banks on Friday that the government would not "stand idly by" if they paid out huge bonuses while failing to increase lending.

Field Hockey: India to host Champions Trophy (AFP)

Posted: 16 Dec 2010 10:07 PM PST

Indian players celebrate their victory against South Korea in the Asian Games field hockey match in Guangzhou in November 2010. South Korea and Pakistan were on Friday handed wildcard entries for field hockey's Champions Trophy in India next year that will feature eight teams instead of six.(AFP/File/Saeed Khan)AFP - South Korea and Pakistan were on Friday handed wildcard entries for field hockey's Champions Trophy in India next year that will feature eight teams instead of six.

New pictures in 'Grim Sleeper' case

Posted: 16 Dec 2010 10:04 PM PST

US authorities release images of women suspected of being killed by an alleged serial killer.


China PM to bolster Pakistan ties

Posted: 16 Dec 2010 09:43 PM PST

The Chinese premier will spending the same amount of time in Pakistan as he spent in its rival, India.


House Passes The Middle Class Tax Relief Act of 2010, H.R. 4853

Posted: 16 Dec 2010 09:10 PM PST

On December 16, 2010, the United States House of Representatives passed H.R. 4853, the Middle Class


China premier heads to Pakistan to boost trade (AFP)

Posted: 16 Dec 2010 09:35 PM PST

Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao delivers his address during the Festival of China 2010 closing ceremony in New Delhi on December 16. Wen Jiabao arrives in Pakistan on Friday for a three-day visit aimed at boosting trade and investment by finalising 20 billion dollars' worth of deals.(AFP/Raveendran)AFP - Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao arrives in Pakistan on Friday for a three-day visit aimed at boosting trade and investment by finalising 20 billion dollars' worth of deals.

Where America's Wealthy Live

Posted: 16 Dec 2010 09:18 PM PST

California is home to the greatest number of ultra wealthy people while North Dakota can claim to th


BEST Billionaire Gifts: Trip To The Galapagos; Navy Seal Training; A Spacewalk

Posted: 16 Dec 2010 09:17 PM PST

For the person who has it all, why not get them a gift certificate for culinary bootcamp or a gift o


Australia fight back on second Ashes day (AFP)

Posted: 16 Dec 2010 09:09 PM PST

Australian batsman Mitchell Johnson hits six runs on his way to making 50 during the third Ashes Test against England at the WACA Ground in Perth, on December 16. An inspired spell of fast bowling by Johnson lifted Australia back into contest on the second day of the Test.(AFP/Greg Wood)AFP - An inspired spell of fast bowling by recalled speedster Mitchell Johnson lifted Australia back into the Ashes contest on the second day of the third Test at the WACA Ground.

Jeff Dunham: Comedian Turned Best Selling Author

Posted: 16 Dec 2010 08:29 PM PST

This top-earning ventriloquist finds success off-stage.


Cuba Launches Its Own Version of Wikipedia (Time.com)

Posted: 16 Dec 2010 08:10 PM PST

Time.com - We'd love to give you a deep analysis of its entries, but the site immediately crashed Wednesday


30,000 killed in Mexico's drug violence since 2006 (AP)

Posted: 16 Dec 2010 08:37 PM PST

Sacks of marijuana found sitting in a warehouse in a Chicago Heights warehouse at a suburb of Chicago is pictured in this image released from U.S. Attorney's office to Reuters on December 16, 2010. Seven men were charged on Thursday after authorities seized nearly 11 tons of marijuana transported last month from Mexico in six rail cars -- one of the largest illegal drug busts in Chicago area history. The men were jailed after appearances in U.S. District Court on charges of conspiracy to possess and distribute marijuana, a crime punishable by up to life in prison and a $4 million fine. REUTERS/U.S. Attorney's office/Handout (UNITED STATES - Tags: CRIME LAW SOCIETY) FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NOT FOR SALE FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS. THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY. IT IS DISTRIBUTED, EXACTLY AS RECEIVED BY REUTERS, AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTSAP - Mexico said Thursday that more than 30,000 people have been killed in drug violence since President Felipe Calderon launched a crackdown against cartels in late 2006.

Behind Julian Assange's Arrest: Sweden's Sex-Crime Problem (Time.com)

Posted: 16 Dec 2010 08:10 PM PST

Time.com - The arrest and possible extradition of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange speaks to Sweden's drive to tackle its disturbingly high rates of reported sexual violence against women


Winona Forever Vs. The 'Age I've Been Warned My Whole Life About'

Posted: 16 Dec 2010 07:09 PM PST

Black Swan actress Winona Ryder talks about "that age I've been warned my whole life about."


John Lennon's 'Imagine' suit for sale

Posted: 16 Dec 2010 06:01 PM PST

The white suit worn by John Lennon on The Beatles' Abbey Road album cover is to be sold at auction in the US.


Taiwan, China to sign medical cooperation pact (AP)

Posted: 16 Dec 2010 08:11 PM PST

AP - Taiwan and China plan to sign an agreement to share information on epidemics and cooperate in developing new drugs when the two sides meet in Taipei next week for their regular semiannual talks.


Dissidents have little support in Cuba: U.S. cable (Reuters)

Posted: 16 Dec 2010 06:27 PM PST

Reuters - Despite years of U.S. political and financial support for Cuban dissidents, the top U.S. diplomat in Havana said opposition leaders are largely unknown, badly divided and unlikely to ever run the country, according to a secret diplomatic cable obtained by WikiLeaks.


China PM to bolster strong Pakistan ties after India (Reuters)

Posted: 16 Dec 2010 07:37 PM PST

Reuters - Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao will aim to reassure Pakistan on a visit beginning on Friday that energy, military and economic ties remain tight, despite China's warming relations with India.


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'4,000 jobs' could go in health

'4,000 jobs' could go in health

'4,000 jobs' could go in health

Posted: 16 Dec 2010 12:51 PM PST

Michael McGimpsey backs a senior health official's view that up to 4,000 jobs would go in the health service if Stormont's draft budget is approved.


Turkish Coup Trial Puts Military on Defensive

Posted: 16 Dec 2010 12:48 PM PST

Some two hundred Turkish generals, admirals and other officers crammed into a court room outside Istanbul, charged with attempting a coup d'état in a case that has split the nation and weakened its once all-powerful military.


IMF agrees 22.5bn euro Irish loan

Posted: 16 Dec 2010 12:32 PM PST

The International Monetary Fund approves a 22.5bn euros three-year loan for the Republic of Ireland.


Irish abortion rights challenged

Posted: 16 Dec 2010 12:40 PM PST

The European Court of Human Rights has delivered a landmark ruling upholding the right of women in Ireland to have an abortion there if their lives are in danger.


Shares Rise on New Economic Data

Posted: 16 Dec 2010 12:30 PM PST

Investors were encouraged by a drop in unemployment claims and signs of economic growth.

DealBook: 4 Arrested in Insider-Trading Case

Posted: 16 Dec 2010 10:45 AM PST

Prosecutors say an expert network firm paid more than $400,000 to tech company employees who provided confidential information.

Man charged over police stabbings

Posted: 16 Dec 2010 12:28 PM PST

A 30-year-old man is charged with attempting to murder two police officers at a bus stop in Ealing, west London.


EU Leaders Agree to Change Treaty

Posted: 16 Dec 2010 12:20 PM PST

European Union leaders gathered in Brussels agreed on changes to the bloc's treaty that will enable the creation of a permanent rescue fund for member countries in crisis, a German government official said.


WikiLeaks' Assange freed on bail

Posted: 16 Dec 2010 12:04 PM PST

UK judge confirms bail conditions ahead of extradition hearing over alleged sex crimes in Sweden.


US to use animal drug in execution

Posted: 16 Dec 2010 11:57 AM PST

Due to a drug shortage, a US prisoner will be the first inmate to be executed using a veterinary anaesthetic.


Juventus 1-1 Man City

Posted: 16 Dec 2010 12:47 PM PST

A neat finish by Jo earns Manchester City a point away to Juventus as Roberto Mancini's side advance to the Europa League last 32 as group winners.


Russia says in contact with shuttle after glitch: report

Posted: 16 Dec 2010 12:54 PM PST

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia said it was in full contact with its Soyuz spaceship and the international space station on Thursday after a brief loss of contact, Interfax news agency reported.

Europe rights courts faults Ireland on abortion ban

Posted: 16 Dec 2010 11:52 AM PST

STRASBOURG, France (Reuters) - The European Court of Human Rights ruled against Ireland on Thursday for stopping a Lithuanian cancer sufferer from terminating a pregnancy, in a blow to the predominantly Catholic country and its tough abortion laws.

As China premier Wen visits India, tension over oil markets not far from surface

Posted: 16 Dec 2010 11:31 AM PST

NEW DELHI - During Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao's visit to the Indian capital this week, he won over high school students with a declaration rendered in his perfect Chinese calligraphy: "India and China are friends."



EU agrees on eurozone rescue fund

Posted: 16 Dec 2010 12:18 PM PST

EU leaders agree to set up a permanent mechanism to bail out any member state whose debt problems threaten the 16-nation eurozone.


Caste prejudice UK ban considered

Posted: 16 Dec 2010 11:19 AM PST

Caste-based prejudice in the UK could be dealt with in the same way as gender and racial discrimination after a study confirms it exists.


Weather 'caused Cuba plane crash'

Posted: 16 Dec 2010 09:47 AM PST

Cuban authorities say bad weather and crew errors caused a plane to crash in central Cuba in November - killing all 68 people on board.


'4,000 jobs' could go in health

Posted: 16 Dec 2010 09:31 AM PST

A senior health official warns that Stormont's draft budget, if approved, would lead to up to 4,000 job losses in the health service and much longer waiting times.


Officials: 4 Afghan troops mistakenly killed

Posted: 16 Dec 2010 02:22 AM PST

A mistaken airstrike in Afghanistan by NATO-led coalition forces killed four members of the Afghan National Army, a local official said Thursday.

Minister: Pakistan won't hit Taliban stronghold until ready

Posted: 16 Dec 2010 06:14 AM PST

Pakistan's defense minister says any new military operations in the Taliban's stronghold in the northwestern part of the country will be done on its own timetable -- and that time is not now.
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