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60 journalists killed in 2008, says press watchdog

At least 60 journalists and one media assistant were killed around the world while carrying out their work this year, the press watchdog Reporters Without Borders said Tuesday.10:00 PM on December 30

Madonna's world tour is the highest-grossing jaunt

Pop diva Madonna's recently concluded 'Sticky + Sweet' world tour has been voted as the highest-grossing US jaunt of the year.10:00 PM on December 30

Sean Penn to be honoured for gay role

Hollywood star Sean Penn will be honoured at a California film festival for his portrayal as San Francisco's first openly gay elected official in the new film 'Milk'.10:00 PM on December 30

No peace with terrorists who burnt my Mumbai: Rushdie

Indian-origin writer Salman Rushdie says he is 'desperately upset' by the terrorist attacks on Mumbai - his place of birth - and strongly disagrees with the view that peace ought to be made with Taliban militants in Afghanistan.10:00 PM on December 30

No Real Madrid offer for Valencia yet, says agent

Wigan Athletic's Antonio Valencia's agent claims he has not had any contact with Real Madrid but admits the winger would jump at the chance to secure a move to the Bernabeu.8:33 PM on December 30

Mumbai terror attack cost me a recall: Vaughan

Former England captain Michael Vaughan feels last month's Mumbai terror attacks robbed him of a chance to press his claims to the national side.8:31 PM on December 30

England to play four Tests, five ODIs and a T20 game in West Indies

England begin their tour of the West Indies with two three-day warm-up games at St Kitts before playing the first Test at Sabina Park, Kingston, Jamaica, Feb 4-8.8:30 PM on December 30

Cristiano Ronaldo clashes with Emmanuel Pogatetz

Cristiano Ronaldo's temperament is under fresh scrutiny after he was involved in a half-time tunnel row with Emanuel Pogatetz during Manchester United's 1-0 win over Middlesbrough Monday night.8:30 PM on December 30

European Union calls on Israel, Hamas to end violence

The European Union (EU) Tuesday urged Israel and Hamas to put an end to the ongoing violence immediately as the fighting showed no sign of abating.7:33 PM on December 30

Gerrard charged with assault

The Liverpool and England midfielder ­Steven Gerrard was charged Tuesday with assault occasioning actual bodily harm and affray following an incident at a Southport bar which left a man needing hospital treatment for facial injuries.7:30 PM on December 30

Tottenham has to spend big to escape relegation: Woodgate

The Tottenham defender Jonathan Woodgate feels that the club has to spend big way in the January transfer window to find a way out of trouble.7:30 PM on December 30

Harold Wilson thought BBC had a 'hippie problem'

Former British prime minister Harold Wilson attacked the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) for 'over-lavish' spending and thought it was influenced by hippies, according to secret papers made public Tuesday.6:01 PM on December 30

Under fire, Blair to visit Middle East on peace mission

Former British premier Tony Blair is to visit the Middle East next week to try and broker a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, according to a report Tuesday.5:31 PM on December 30

Berbatov keeps United in hunt with win over Middlesbrough

Champions Manchester United closed the gap on leaders Liverpool at the top of the English Premier League after they beat Middlesbrough 1-0.4:00 PM on December 30

India-Britain: The year of Tata, Brown Bounce and cricket

The paths of India and Britain converged ever closer in 2008, the highs in their mutual ties embracing everything from the fight against recession and terrorism to playing riveting cricket.2:30 PM on December 30