New Enid Blyton story unearthed in UK

Experts say a previously unknown novel by prolific children's writer Enid Blyton has been discovered more than 40 years after her death.The fantasy tale, Mr Tumpy's Caravan, is among a collection of Blyton manuscripts bought at auction in September by the Seven Stories children's book centre in Newcastle, northern England.Its title is similar to that of a published...

Ten CEO sacked, Lachlan Murdoch steps in

Network Ten has terminated the contract of its chief executive Grant Blackley and announced Lachlan Murdoch as his temporary replacement.In a statement to the ASX, Ten's chairman Brian Long said Mr Murdoch accepted the position of acting CEO at the unanimous request of the board.Mr Murdoch will remain in the position while the company undertakes an executive...

Gaddafi regime handing weapons to supporters

As unrest continues following a defiant and angry speech from Moamar Gaddafi, a resident of Libya says guns are being handed to anyone who supports the leader's 41-year regime.Abdul Basset, who lives in the capital Tripoli, has told ABC Radio's PM there are very few people who still support Mr Gaddafi's regime.In his speech, Mr Gaddafi swore to crush a growing...

Pakistan pull off 317 after disastrous start

HAMBANTOTA: Pakistan made 317 runs for the loss of seven wickets after a disastrous start in Group A match of the ICC World Cup 2011 here at the Mahinda Rajapakse Stadium on Wednesday.After captain Shahid Afridi won the toss and decided to bat, Pakistan made a disastrous start losing both their openers for only 12 runs in seven overs.Kenyan opening bowlers dominated...

President Zardari calls on Emperor of Japan

TOKYO: President Asif Ali Zardari on Wednesday called on the Emperor of Japan, Akihito at his palace and discussed bilateral relations and Pakistan's fight against terrorism and militancy.The Emperor recalled his visit to Pakistan in early 60s as Crown Prince and said that he fondly remembered that visit. The president felicitated the Emperor's son and Crown...

Zahra's stepmother charged with murder

After months of investigation the American stepmother of Zahra Baker has been charged with second degree murder.Zahra, 10, was reported missing last October. Her stepmother Elisa Baker was arrested and charged with obstructing justice.Police in North Carolina found the girl's remains in November.Her Australian father has denied any part in killing or dismembering...

Sonray CEO pleads guilty to theft

The chief executive of failed broking firm Sonray Capital has pleaded guilty to 10 criminal charges related to the company's collapse.Scott Kenneth Murray pleaded guilty to six counts of false accounting regarding millions of dollars in fictitious deposits, and false withdrawals of $7.8 million.He also admitted two counts of theft that totalled $2.26 million, as well as obtaining a financial advantage by deception and misleading an auditor.Most...

UN outraged by violent Libya crackdown

The United Nations human rights chief has warned Libya's regime to end the "grave human rights violations" committed by authorities, saying attacks against the civilian population could be categorised as "crimes against humanity".Navi Pillay says it is unconscionable that Libyan authorities - and hired mercenaries - are reportedly shooting live ammunition at...

BHP secures $4.75 billion gas deal

BHP Billiton has finally secured a substantial acquisition, albeit much smaller than a string of failed deals attempted by the company over recent years.The world's biggest miner has agreed to pay $4.75 billion to buy shale gas interests in the United States from Chesapeake Energy Corp.BHP Billiton is acquiring Chesapeake's holdings in the Fayetteville shale...

Christchurch quake toll predicted to rise

Hundreds of Christchurch residents are spending the night in the city's parks as rescuers continue to scrabble through the ruins of collapsed buildings in search of survivors from Tuesday's massive earthquake.Prime minister John Key is warning the death toll of 65 is likely to rise after the 6.3-magnitude quake struck New Zealand's second largest city about...

Katrina's Kiss was for Ranbir or Imran ???

Katrina Kaif has finally decided to open up about her relationship with rumored boyfriend Ranbir Kapoor. The actress says that people are misjudging Ranbir’s and her proximity. The actress is genuinely tired of the false buzz that is doing the rounds all around her.At a recent award function, Kat found Imran extremely funny is in his various avatars and was...

SRK's violent look in Don'" 2 "

Shah Rukh Khan’s much-hyped look in his upcoming film, Don 2 is no longer a secret. While the film’s publicists officially distributed SRK’s pictures from Don 2 on Sunday, fact is that his new look was leaked all over the Internet much earlier.Shah Rukh Khan looked ‘sorta’ disconcerting in graying beard and long hair neatly tucked under a black knit hairband...

Libyan forces clash with protesters in Tripoli

Libyan protesters celebrated in the streets of Benghazi on Monday, claiming control of the country's second largest city after bloody fighting, and anti-government unrest spread to the capital with clashes in Tripoli's main square for the first time.One of Moammar Gadhafi's sons, Seif al-Islam Gadhafi, vowed that his father and security forces would fight "until...