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John Daly says he has been suspended from PGA Tour

American golfer John Daly revealed that he has been suspended from the Professional Golfers Association (PGA) Tour for six months for misdemeanor.7:00 PM on January 01

Brown warns of 'enormous' challenges for 2009

British Prime Minister Gordon Brown Thursday warned of the 'enormous economic challenge' ahead in 2009 and vowed to replace the 'unbridled free market dogma' with a better economic philosophy.6:32 PM on January 01

Ukraine asks EU to mediate in gas dispute with Russia

Ukraine has asked the European Union (EU) to mediate in the escalating dispute with Russia on gas deliveries, as a Kremlin deadline to cut off supplies to Kiev passed Thursday morning.6:32 PM on January 01

'Iron Man' beats 'The Dark Knight' in best movie poll

The movie 'Iron Man' has beaten 'The Dark Knight' in the best movie poll conducted by inthenews.co.uk.1:30 PM on January 01

Police approach Leona Lewis for autograph

British singer Leona Lewis had a scare when she was approached by police after her mother's car was doubled-parked near her home here. But the cops only wanted an autograph.1:30 PM on January 01

Kate Hudson gives marriage tips

Actress Kate Hudson, who stars in the new movie 'Bride Wars', says that a couple should be sure they want to get married before taking the vows.12:31 PM on January 01

Guy Ritchie offers homeless man role in his movie

British director Guy Ritchie offered a homeless man a role in his new 'Sherlock Holmes' movie.12:31 PM on January 01

Winehouse says no to junk food

British singer Amy Winehouse is trying to avoid junk food but still can't resist sugary snacks.12:30 PM on January 01

Epileptics can handle pressure in stressful situations

Subject to sudden seizures, epileptics are often discriminated against, as employers fear that stressful situations might bring on an attack. But a new Tel Aviv University (TAU) study indicates these fears are groundless.12:02 PM on January 01

Playwright Harold Pinter directs his own funeral

Broadway theatres dimmed their lights and actors read out moving passages at the funeral of Harold Pinter - apparently conducted in accordance with precise directions left by the late great British playwright.12:02 PM on January 01

Jaguar Land Rover survival crucial to Britain: Lord Bhattacharya

A leading Indian-origin academic has warned that Britain's main manufacturing region could become an industrial wasteland if carmakers Jaguar Land Rover is allowed to fail in the current economic climate.12:00 PM on January 01

Researchers isolate molecular mechanism that spurs cancer growth

Researchers have identified a molecular mechanism that spurs growth of cancer cells by protecting them from chemotherapy.10:31 AM on January 01

Preventive antibiotic use reduces hospital deaths

Administering antibiotics to intensive care unit (ICU) patients as a preventive measure reduces chances of death, according to a new study.10:30 AM on January 01

Talks fail, will cut off gas to Ukraine: Gazprom

Russian export monopoly Gazprom has accused its Ukrainian counterpart of negotiating in bad faith as talks on preventing a gas embargo failed, setting the stage for a new energy crisis in Europe.8:00 AM on January 01

Czech Republic takes over EU chair amid crisis

The Czech Republic assumed the six-month rotating presidency of the European Union (EU) Thursday, nearly two decades after communism collapsed in the central European country of 10 million.8:00 AM on January 01