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Halle Berry braves cold to finish 'Frankie and Alice'

Oscar winning actress Halle Berry proves that she is prepared to do anything in the name of art.1:01 PM on December 31

'Indiana Jones and and the Kingdom...' tops gaffes list

Harrison Ford starrer 'Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull' has topped the 2008 poll of the most gaffe-filled movies.12:33 PM on December 31

Kanye West denies chanting to exorcise his property

Rapper Kanye West slammed reports that he chants 'spiritual songs' to exorcise his property.12:33 PM on December 31

Winehouse dating mystery man in Caribbean island

British singer Amy Winehouse, who is recovering from bulimia on a Caribbean island, is getting cosy with a resort worker and spending maximum time with him.12:31 PM on December 31

Carey wants Leona Lewis to play her in Broadway musical

Pop star Mariah Carey's life is to be turned into a Broadway musical and she wants British actress Leona Lewis to play her.12:30 PM on December 31

Aston Villa finish year on high against Hull

Aston Villa ended 2008 in fourth place in the English Premier League after they snatched a 1-0 win against Hull City.12:30 PM on December 31

Hypertension drug likely to reduce symptoms of genetic heart disease

Candesartan, a drug currently used in treating hypertension, may significantly reduce symptoms of genetic heart disease, according to a new study.10:31 AM on December 31

Fresh blood increases survival odds in cancer

Fresh blood, rather than blood stored in a bank for a long time, can help the body fight cancer better, according to the latest research.10:30 AM on December 31

Ugandan rebels kill about 400 in Congo: Aid group

A German aid group has said that Ugandan rebel group the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) has killed at least 400 people over Christmas in the Democratic Republic of Congo, a far higher figure than previously reported.9:30 AM on December 31

Decline in global air traffic continues, cargo hit hardest

While airlines have reduced their capacity in order to cope with the expected global economic downturn, the drop in air travel was steeper than the companies could keep up with, statistics released Tuesday showed.12:00 AM on December 31

Medvedev hopes for positive Russia-US partnership under Obama

Moscow, Dec 30 (RIA Novosti) Russian President Dmitry Medvedev Tuesday expressed hope that Russia-US ties will improve under the leadership of Barack Obama and called on the president-elect to launch a joint effort to deal with global problems.12:00 AM on December 31

Lindsay Lohan's father calls for truce

Hollywood actress Lindsay Lohan's father Michael has called for a truce after weeks of feud with her and her DJ friend Samantha Ronson.10:30 PM on December 30

Billy Bob Thornton defers music career

Hollywood actor Billy Bob Thornton has put his music career on hold to pursue his acting career with lucrative returns from big budget movies.10:30 PM on December 30

Elton John wants helipad for New Year performance

Pop-rock singer, composer and pianist Sir Elton John has demanded a helipad for a flamboyant entry for a New Year's eve performance at 02 Arena here.10:30 PM on December 30

Medvedev signs law on longer presidential terms

Russian President Dmitry Medvedev Tuesday signed into law a bill extending presidential terms form four to six years, the Kremlin said.10:30 PM on December 30