China looks for EU concessions

China will address European concerns over investment rules and copyright violations, but wants the EU to relax remaining trade barriers with Beijing in return, says Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao.

Emanuel chases mayoralty

Former White House chief of staff Rahm Emanuel announced yesterday that he will run for mayor of Chicago, a position known as being one he has long wanted.
Emanuel made the announcement in a video posted on his website, ChicagoforRahm.com.

Aborigines take priority over republic, say polls

SYDNEY - Australians believe it is more important to have a referendum on recognising Aborigines in the constitution than one on becoming a republic, a study shows.

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The Social Network finds friends at box offices

By Bob Tourtellotte
LOS ANGELES | Mon Oct 4, 2010 3:11am BST
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Facebook movie "The Social Network" found millions of friends in theaters during the weekend, taking in $23 million and earning the No. 1 spot at box offices, according to studio estimates on Sunday.

Court decides who owes Nash money to Don Johnson

Cast member Don Johnson poses at the premiere of ''Machete'' at the Orpheum theatre in Los Angeles August 25, 2010.
Credit: Reuters/Mario Anzuoni
By Paul Bond
Mon Oct 4, 2010 4:26am BST
LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Among those who must pay Don Johnson his $51.7 million in "Nash Bridges" money are billionaires Mark Cuban and Todd ..

Warner, MGM near approving Hobbit film - report | Reuters

(Reuters) - After years of delays, Hollywood is finally close to producing a movie based on J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Hobbit," the Los Angeles Times reported on Saturday, citing people familiar with the matter.

Winston Churchill enters British pop charts | Reuters

(Reuters) - Wartime leader Winston Churchill became the first British prime minister ever to enter the pop charts when an album featuring some of his most famous speeches set to music debuted in fourth place on Sunday.

George Michael denies special treatment in jail

LONDON | Mon Oct 4, 2010 10:44am BST
LONDON (Reuters) - Jailed singer George Michael has denied newspaper reports that he is receiving special treatment while in prison for driving under the influence of drugs.

Yell appoints Tony Bates as new finance chief

(Reuters) - Yellow-pages publisher Yell (YELL.L) appointed Tony Bates, a former executive at telecoms provider Colt (COLT.L) and music label EMI, as its new finance chief.