BBC News - Singapore stock exchange bids $8.2bn for Australian ASX

Singapore wants to strengthen its position as a financial centre
The Singapore stock exchange (SGX) has unveiled a multi-billion dollar bid for the company that owns the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX) in Sydney.

Lots to do in tiny Rarotonga

RAROTONGA: Beautiful beaches, but plenty to do on dry land as well.
There are two bus routes on Rarotonga: "clockwise" and "anti-clockwise".
That should tell you all you need know about the island: that it's roughly round, fairly small and the public transport isn't too crash hot.

Four Nations match at Parramatta Stadium, Sydney

Australia's Lote Tuqiri, right, and Papua New Guinea's Elijah Riyong contest a high ball on Australia's try line during their Four Nations match at Parramatta Stadium, Sydney, yesterday. Tuqiri was the only member of the Kangaroos backline who did not sc

US has 'great concern' over Kashmir

WASHINGTON, AFP - The United States said Friday that it has "great concern" about the situation in Kashmir but indicated it would not try to mediate over the Himalayan territory divided between India and Pakistan.

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Wikileaks Iraq War Diaries

At 5pm EST Friday 22nd October 2010 WikiLeaks released the largest classified military leak in history. The 391,832 reports ('The Iraq War Logs'), document the war and occupation in Iraq, from 1st January 2004 to 31st December 2009 (except for the months of May 2004 and March 2009) as told by soldiers in the United States Army. Each is a 'SIGACT' or Significant Action in the war. They detail events as seen and heard by the US military troops on the ground in Iraq and are the first real glimpse into the secret history of the war that the United States government has been privy to throughout.

Bombers hit UN base in Afghanistan, no casualties

4 Taliban suicide bombers attacked the UN compound in western Afghanistan on Saturday but there were no casualties among the staff.

BBC News - Kenya football stampede kills seven

The BBC's Will Ross in Nairobi: "A lot of people were trying to get into the stadium at the same time"

Seven people have been killed in a stampede at a football stadium in the Kenyan capital, Nairobi, officials say.

Wikileaks: how Iran devised new suicide vest for al-Qaeda to use in Iraq

The BBC's Will Ross in Nairobi: "A lot of people were trying to get into the stadium at the same time"
Seven people have been killed in a stampede at a football stadium in the Kenyan capital, Nairobi, officials say.

BBC News - Haiti cholera cases 'detected in Port-au-Prince'

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Five cases of cholera have been detected in Haiti's capital, Port-au-Prince, the UN says, amid an outbreak that has killed more than 200 people.

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Nicki Minaj's Powerhouse Philadelphia Performance

She's one of the hottest acts around, and on Friday night (October 22) Nicki Minaj was busy treating her fans to an energetic performance in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
The 25-year-old joined a star-studded lineup including Drake, Ne-Yo and Rick Ross at the Wells Fargo Center while partaking in the annual Power 99 FM "Powerhouse 2010" concert.

Audrina Patridge: Having "So Much Fun" on DWTS

Bringing an end to the week with another day of dancing duties, Audrina Patridge was spotted looking toned and healthy in Beverly Hills on Friday (October 22).
The former "Hills" hottie packed in a workout to go with her now-regular stop at the studio to practice her steps with "Dancing with the Stars" partner Tony Dovolani.

Lindsay Lohan: Betty Ford Center is Too Expensive

While she's surely happy to have avoided more time behind bars, Lindsay Lohan is having a tough time figuring out how she'll afford her lengthy ordered stay at the Betty Ford Center.
With Judge Elden Fox requiring the "Mean Girls" star to continue inpatient treatment until January 3, Lohan is said to be in a pinch when it comes to funding the expected $53,000 pricetag.

Ashley Tisdale: Toluca Lake Coffee Kickstart

Having made the trip back home from Vancouver the previous evening, Ashley Tisdale was up and about early on Saturday morning (October 23) in Toluca Lake, CA.
Dressed casually in a yellow hoodie with blue sweats, the former "High School Musical" actress popped into the local Starbucks for a java boost as she readied for a long day ahead.

Amanda Seyfried: Pumpkin Picking Princess

Getting into the holiday spirit, Amanda Seyfried was busy seeking out the perfect pumpkin at Moe's Flowers in West Hollywood on Friday afternoon (October 22).
Making the stop after an hour long session at celebrity trainer Harley Pasternak's place, the "Dear John" actress then drove to the popular flower vendor for her Halloween-time decoration needs.

Kim and Kourtney Kardashian: SoHo Sisters

Getting the weekend underway, Kim and Kourtney Kardashian were spotted out and about in SoHo, New York on Saturday morning (October 23).
The E! reality sisters were both bundled up for the chilly weather as they headed off to tend to the day's errands ahead of Kim's official birthday bash being held later tonight.

Prince William and Kate Middleton Hit Harry Meade's Wedding

While they've been rumored to be in the planning stages for their own nuptials, Prince William and Kate Middleton stepped out as guests at a wedding held in Northleach, Gloucestershire on Saturday (October 23).
The lovely couple walked along side-by-side as they readied to watch on while William's longtime friend Harry Meade exchanged vows with his lovely bride, Rosie Bradford.

How Smoking Affects the Teeth, Face, Lips, Skin & Breasts, Oct 23, 2010

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Maybe there is no fountain of youth, but there is a surefire way to make yourself look older. Smoking changes the skin, teeth, and hair in ways that can add years to your looks. It also affects everything from your fertility to the strength of your heart, lungs, and bones. Take a look at these side-by-side photos. Can you pick out the smoker? Check your pick and get a closer look on the next

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Despite Record Gold Prices, Your Holdings May be Worth Less Than You Think

By Keith Fitz-Gerald, Chief Investment Strategist, Money Morning

Record gold prices are becoming an almost-daily headline, with the "yellow metal" making a run at $1,400 an ounce. And while this is great for the investors who are along for the ride, there is an important caveat - your gold may not be worth as much as you think it is.

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Marathon celebrates 2,500th anniversary

# 12,500 runners are set to take part in the Oct. 31 race in Greece.
By DEREK GATOPOULOS
Associated Press Writer
AP Photo/Petros Giannakouris
Summer Olympics marathon commemorates the path of the warrior Phidippides, who is said to have run from the battlefield in Marathon to Athens in 490 B.C. with word that the Greeks had defeated the Persian Army.
ATHENS, Greece — A record 12,500 runners are set to take part in the Athens Classic Marathon on Oct. 31, which will mark 2,500 years since the Battle of Marathon.

2010 Athens Classic Marathon 2500th anniversary Phiedippides run

The 2010 Athens Classic Marathon commemorates the 2500th anniversary of Phiedippides' 40 km (25 mile) run from the battle field of Marathon to Athens to announce the defeat of an invading Persian force. Historians differ on the month of the feat that gave rise to the long-distance foot race called the marathon, but they agree on the year -- 490 BC. After running the

Anniversary Event for the Battle of Marathon at the Capitol

An event at the Capitol in Washington DC, entitled “Marathon : 2500 years later”, is co-organized today, Friday, by SAE USA Region, the Hellenic – American Educators Federation and the Educational Office of the Greek Embassy, dedicated to the historical 2500 year anniversary, since the Battle of Marathon.

Battle of Marathon events

Events marking the 2,500th anniversary since the Battle of Marathon - a battle whose outcome is regarded as having changed the course of European history and the western world - will culminate with the 28th Athens Classic Marathon on October 31, in which more than 20,000 athletes from every part of the world are expected to take part.

CERN scientists eye parallel universe breakthrough

GENEVA, Switzerland - Physicists probing the origins of the cosmos hope that next year they will turn up the first proofs of the existence of concepts long dear to science-fiction writers such as hidden worlds and extra dimensions.

Tokyo says Japan and China should avoid tit-for-tat

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan and China should focus on the big picture and avoid tit-for-tat recriminations, Japan's chief cabinet secretary said on Friday, as public protests and sharp comments by senior officials suggested mounting tensions between Asia's two biggest economies.

Bombs against soldiers, mosque kill 9 in Pakistan

AFP/File – A Pakistani soldier stands beside a mosque destroyed in a suicide car bomb attack on the outskirts of …
By RIAZ KHAN and MUNIR AHMED, Associated Press Writers Riaz Khan And Munir Ahmed, Associated Press Writers – 28 mins ago
PESHAWAR, Pakistan – Bomb attacks in northwestern Pakistan killed nine people Friday, including three worshippers at a mosque and a group of soldiers traveling through an area the military had pounded in ..