Tennis hunk Roger Federer voted “most attractive male”

Tennis hunk Roger Federer voted “most attractive male”

January 23, 2013 - 12:32 AMT  08:32 GMT
The accolade joins Federer’s Wimbledon trophy and silver medal he earned at the London 2012 Olympics.
Shakira, Barcelona’s Pique welcome baby boy

Shakira, Barcelona’s Pique welcome baby boy

January 23, 2013 - 12:19 AMT  08:19 GMT
A statement posted on the pop star's site said that "just like his father, baby Milan became a member of FC Barcelona at birth".
Ron Howard to helm Neil Gaiman's “Graveyard Book”

Ron Howard to helm Neil Gaiman's “Graveyard Book”

January 23, 2013 - 12:14 AMT  08:14 GMT
The book tells of a boy named Nobody Owens who is raised by ghosts in a cemetery after his family is murdered.
ABC orders “Bad Teacher” scribes “Pulling” comedy series

ABC orders “Bad Teacher” scribes “Pulling” comedy series

January 23, 2013 - 12:07 AMT  08:07 GMT
The series revolves around three dysfunctional women in their 30s living their lives the way they want in spite of society’s demands.
Fox Searchlight acquires “The Way, Way Back” Sundance hit

Fox Searchlight acquires “The Way, Way Back” Sundance hit

January 23, 2013 - 11:52 AMT  07:52 GMT
Faxon and Rash, who won an Academy Award for writing “The Descendants,” also wrote this coming-of-age tale.
Thai magazine editor sentenced to 10 years for insulting king

Thai magazine editor sentenced to 10 years for insulting king

January 23, 2013 - 11:44 AMT  07:44 GMT
Rights groups say the lese-majeste law is used by Thailand's powerful elite to silence political opponents.
Rosneft oil giant reports 8% growth in SEC reserves

Rosneft oil giant reports 8% growth in SEC reserves

January 23, 2013 - 11:32 AMT  07:32 GMT
Rosneft boosted oil output by 2.7 percent to 125.8 million tons and oil refining by 7 percent to 61.7 million tons in 2012.
Harvard genetics professor denies “Neanderthal clone” project

Harvard genetics professor denies “Neanderthal clone” project

January 23, 2013 - 11:25 AMT  07:25 GMT
Some reports suggested Prof. Church was supporting the idea of creating a Neanderthal and even looking for an "adventurous" woman for the project.
Muslim Brotherhood boycott Jordanian elections

Muslim Brotherhood boycott Jordanian elections

January 23, 2013 - 11:20 AMT  07:20 GMT
Officials appealed for a high turnout among the 2.4 million eligible voters, predicting Jordanians would disregard the Islamist call for a boycott.
Drugs giant Novartis posts $2.08 billion Q4 net profit

Drugs giant Novartis posts $2.08 billion Q4 net profit

January 23, 2013 - 11:02 AMT  07:02 GMT
The result is 72 percent higher than the $1.21 billion net profit reported for the last quarter of 2011.
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