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HP's profits exceed expectations

The world's biggest PC maker, Hewlett-Packard (HP), has beaten forecasts by posting a better-than-expected net profit in the fourth quarter. HP said it made a $1.03 (£0.68) net profit per share excluding charges, 3% higher than...

Football: Glasgow hails the hand of God as Diego Maradona makes debut as Argentina's head coach

At this stage in the proceedings, the most likely place to find Diego Armando Maradona ought to be in the pages of his compatriot Jorge Luis Borges's Book of Imaginary Beings, alongside the stiff-bristled, mud-wallowing...

Car executives take case for bailout to U.S Congress

NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. auto executives were set to take their case for a $25 billion (16 billion pounds) industry bailout to the U.S. Congress on Tuesday as they hope to overcome political opposition from influential...

Capello takes on clubs over their withdrawal symptons

For the first time as England manager, Fabio Capello came close to losing his temper yesterday when cross-examined about his new hardline stance over injured players and uncooperative clubs. It is the first major battle that he...

Ferguson is a big fan but isn't fazed by Diego's team of stars...

Diego Maradona is making football headlines all across the globe. Fittingly, therefore, there will be a real retro feel as Scotland midfielder Barry Ferguson ends his international exile due to injury when he leads out his...

Iraqis accused of killing soldiers at risk of torture, court told

Two Iraqis accused of killing British soldiers risk being tortured and executed, in violation of their human rights, if they are tried in Iraq for war crimes, the high court was told yesterday.Faisal Al-Saadoon, 56, and Khalaf...

Tron sequel already in production

Arguably the most long overdue sequel ever Tron - quite possibly the best example of a movie that could benefit from a legitimate sequel - is finally getting one. And who knew? A few dedicated - and better informed - film buffs...

Jon Henley on the rise of piracy on the high seas

The Sirius Star is one of the world's newest, and biggest, supertankers. Like other modern Very Large Crude Carriers (VLCCs), it cost about $150m to build and measures around 330m from bow to stern, or nearly twice as long as...

Mormons to get 'South Park' treatment

Wednesday, 19 November 2008 They've tried noisy protests, consumer boycotts, and the odd act of minor terrorism. Now supporters of gay marriage have unveiled a new weapon in their war against the Mormon Church: satire. The...

Accused a 'healer, not a killer'

Dr Abdulla told court he would 'never attack an innocent person' For much of his cross-examination, Dr Bilal Abdulla seemed a little hesitant, stumbling over his words as he tried to answer the prosecution's questions. But when...

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