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The sports world’s highly anticipated boxing match between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather might have some competition now that Patricia Krentcil, who is better known as the "Tanning Mom," has challenged "Octomom" Nayda Suleman to step in the ring.

Champion is the latest television personality to reveal his sexual orientation, joining a list that most recently includes CNN’s Anderson Cooper and Anne Burrell of the Food Network.

Corporate CEOs are getting behind a campaign that seeks to influence discussions of spending cuts and tax hikes after the November general elections.

Stock markets in Asia are expected to begin the week on a positive note after official data Friday showed that the U.S. unemployment rate unexpectedly fell to a near four-year low in September.

Gurcharan Das, the acclaimed author of “India Grows at Night,” believes India may have reached the limits of growth under poor governance and weak institutions.

Crisis-laden Kingfisher Airlines got another blow Saturday as its principal lender, State Bank of India, categorically clarified that the bank could not release further funds to the cash-strapped private airline, even as the aviation controller Friday issued a notice to the air carrier asking it why its license should not be cancelled.

The top after-market Nasdaq gainers Friday were The Medicines Company, Ixia, Oplink Communications Inc, CEVA and ADTRAN Inc. The top after-market Nasdaq losers were Leap Wireless International, Sangamo BioSciences Inc, Affymax Inc, Oclaro and Diodes Incorporated.

The top after-market NYSE gainers Friday were Freescale Semiconductor, Stewart Information Services Corp, Hillshire Brands, Office Depot and Cantel Medical Corp. The top after-market NYSE losers were Monster Worldwide, Hovnanian Enterprises, Molycorp and Radioshack Corp.

With the Bank of Japan deciding to keep its monetary policy unchanged, investors feel that there is an urgent need to take measures for enhancing the growth potential of the economy.

Asian markets remained mixed in the week as indications of the faltering economic growth in Japan and China continued to weigh down the investor confidence.

Ruckus Wireless Inc., the privately-held tech company that has created some of the world’s largest WiFi networks revealed its plans to go public on Friday by submitting an SEC filing for a $100 million initial public offering (IPO).

Cuban dissident blogger Yoani Sanchez and her husband were reportedly arrested by officials in the eastern city of Bayamo.

Yum Brands Inc. (NYSE: YUM) -- owner of KFC, Pizza Hut, and Taco Bell brands -- will likely report a nearly 17 percent profit gain in the third quarter.

The U.S. Federal Reserve's assessment of current conditions, as well as data on inflation and trade, will highlight the economic calendar this week.

French fashion designer offended many Chinese nationals after saying Chinese tourists would not be welcome at his new exclusive, upscale hotel in Paris.

The people of Taiwan have enjoyed tremendous economic development in recent decades, but this prosperity has harmed the quality of life for many. For example, there is too much noise on the overcrowded island.

Best Buy director buys stock after more details emerged regarding former CEO's takeover bid.

Planned protests against Jordan's King Abdullah's government after he dissolved the Parliament this week may have set Jordan to ignite.

Royal Dutch Shell, the world's fourth-largest energy company, says South African strikes are making it impossible to deliver fuel.

Sony Corp. (NYSE: SNE) is halting sales of its new Xperia tablet after discovering a manufacturing defect that makes the device susceptible to water damage.

The U.S. unemployment rate fell to 7.8 percent in September, the lowest since Barack Obama became president in January 2009.

Renault is said to be planning to reduce national production of its popular Clio subcompact to less than 30%.

The U.S. brokerage unit and a European unit of the former Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc. said they settled a dispute over $38 billion in claims over client and creditor assets, a major step toward allowing customers and creditors to recover money.

Jobs passed away on Oct. 5, 2011, after a long fight with pancreatic cancer, and to commemorate him, the entire Apple homepage has been given up for the video, which fades when finished to show a message from his successor, Apple CEO Tim Cook.

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is seeking the legal opinion on cancelling the license of the crisis-laden private Indian air carrier, Kingfisher Airlines.

Potash Corp, National Bank of Greece, MetroPCS Communications, Nokia Corp, Carnival Corp, Zynga Inc, Groupon Inc, Facebook Inc and Dow Chemical Co. are among the companies whose shares are moving in pre-market trading Friday.

Minutes from the September meeting of the Federal Reserve's rate-setting committee show it was a tense affair.

It’s that time of the year again. Aluminum giant Alcoa Inc. (NYSE: AA) will kick off earnings season when it reports on Tuesday.