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5.1 magnitude quake rattles northeastern Greece

An earthquake measuring 5.1 on the Richter scale shook northeastern Greece early Tuesday. There were no reports of injuries or damage.

'Beckingham' Palace housekeepers turn thieves

A housekeeper couple has been arrested on suspicion of theft from 'Beckingham' Palace, the British residence of football star David Beckham and former Spice Girls singer Victoria.11:00 AM on October 14

Ringo Starr says no to fan mail

Former Beatle Ringo Starr is cutting himself off from his fans.10:31 AM on October 14

Artificial intelligence now a step closer to reality

Will Pavia writes for The Times on many issues including computer technology. He had a fair idea of what artificial intelligence was all about. Or so he thought until he met Eugene Goostman and Elbot.10:30 AM on October 14

Strong earthquake rattles northeastern Greece

A strong earthquake measuring 6.6 on the Richter scale shook north-eastern Greece early Tuesday, but there were no reports of injuries or damage.9:31 AM on October 14

British government defeated over controversial anti-terrorism bill

The British government was forced Monday to drop controversial plans to allow terrorism suspects to be detained for up to six weeks without charge after the measure was defeated in the upper house of parliament, the House of Lords.7:30 AM on October 14

Prince Charles refuses cameo on 'Doctor Who'

Prince Charles has turned down an invitation to appear on British science fiction TV programme "Doctor Who".1:01 AM on October 14

Jennifer Lopez goes through wedding ceremony once again!

Singer-actress Jennifer Lopez has once again 'married' her husband, singer Marc Anthony, in a ceremony.1:01 AM on October 14

Angelina Jolie takes son shopping for knives

Hollywood star and mother of six Angelina Jolie has admitted taking her seven-year-old son Maddox shopping for knives.1:00 AM on October 14

North Korea readmits IAEA inspectors to nuclear facilities

North Korea has allowed inspectors of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) back into its nuclear facilities after banning them from doing their work last week, a Western diplomat told DPA Monday.1:00 AM on October 14

British bailout: banks asked to freeze executive bonuses

The British government Monday poured a massive 37 billion pounds ($65 billion) into three of the country's biggest banks and wrested guarantees of a freeze on executive bonuses.1:00 AM on October 14

'Brown to move out of 10 Downing Street'

British Prime Minister Gordon Brown is to move out of 10 Downing Street - the British premier's address for close to 300 years - to take up residence at number 12 next door, a newspaper reported Monday.10:31 PM on October 13

Britney quits alcohol to get in shape for world tour

Pop star Britney Spears has given up her big vice - alcohol - in a desperate bid to regain her former glory ahead of a world tour.10:30 PM on October 13

Sarkozy proposes $490 bn bank rescue plan

A day after the euro-zone summit on the global financial crisis, French President Nicolas Sarkozy Monday presented a bank rescue plan that could cost as much as 360 billion euros ($490 billion).10:30 PM on October 13

Lohan-Ronson relationship on the rocks?

Hollywood singer-actress Lindsay Lohan and her DJ girlfriend Samantha Ronson have hit a rocky patch in their relationship just weeks after going public with their romance.10:30 PM on October 13