NZ woman charged with torture after daughter dies

A New Zealand woman who allegedly hit an 8-year-old girl with a metal vacuum pipe could face murder charges, an Australian court has heard. Faith Leaso, aged eight, was found dead in a suburban Cairns apartment on Monday night. ... NZ woman charged with torture after daughter dies

Public sector strikes: live

Live coverage of the public sector strikes as teachers, hospital staff, airport workers and government employees strike in protest of proposed pension and budget cuts. By Lucy Jones 18:40 Francis Maude, the Cabinet Office Minister, has thanked the ... Public sector strikes: live

Stock futures rise as China cuts reserves

The country's central bank cuts reserve requirements for the first time in three years. Wall Street awaits data on jobs and home sales. Gold and oil rise. By TheStreet Staff on Wed, Nov 30, 2011 7:42 AM By Andrea Tse US stocks were pointing to a higher ... Stock futures rise as China cuts reserves

Narendra Modi is Lord Rama come to Dangs: BJP leaders

Chief minister Narendra Modi may be holding Sadbhavna Mission fasts to promote goodwill in society but his ministers and BJP leaders are using these occasions to heap praise on their leader and even ... Narendra Modi is Lord Rama come to Dangs: BJP leaders

秋篠宮さま４６歳 天皇定年制「必要に」

秋篠宮さまは３０日、４６歳の誕生日を迎えられた。これに先立ち、妻の紀子さま（４５）と記者会見。天皇に「定年制」を、という意見について「一つの考えとして、必要になってくる。老いていくスピードは人によって変わるから、どの年齢で区切るのかを含め、議論しないと ... 秋篠宮さま４６歳 天皇定年制「必要に」

Welsh FA plan memorial game for Speed

Football fans across Britain paid their respects to Gary Speed as the Welsh FA unveiled plans to organise a match in tribute to their manager, who died on Sunday. A sea of scarves and flowers were laid around Billy Bremner's statue at ... Welsh FA plan memorial game for Speed