Second plane crash in Russia in less than month, one woman killed
At least one woman has reportedly died and another thirty-four people received severe injuries after an explosion on a Russian passenger jet on Saturday. Flames broke out in Tu-154M passenger jet and it was forced to make an emergency landing in the Siberian city of Surgut, Officials maintained that the engine exploded after takeoff.
S&P's Top Internet Predictions For 2011: (GOOG, YHOO, AAPL)
S&P Equity Research predicts big developments for the Internet segment in 2011, including continuing challenges for Google, changes at Yahoo, and a cloud offering from Apple.
e-reading devices most popular gifts for Christmas
e-readers have exploded into the market in 2010
Spurs manager Redknapp could lure Beckham back to England
Beckham has had loan spells at Italian club AC Milan in 2009 and 2010, during the MLS off-season, but has so far rejected any move back to England stating that, as a Manchester United fan, a move back would be too close to home.
'Bend It Like Beckham’ is aired on North Korea TV
In a rare concession the football loving nation allowed an edited version of the movie on TV
Demi Moore is obsessive about her looks
She admits that she sometimes worries about aging
Christopher Nolan says Leonardo DiCaprio is demanding
Nolan is all praises for his exacting and demanding nature on the sets of Inception
World leaders promise better economy, more jobs in 2011
Hope, despair, promises and more promises. World leaders have spelled out their intent, or say an 'action plan' for the coming year. Note them all, some merely possible, some probably intricate others perhaps a bunch of lies.
Solar Power Rises In 2011
With the growth in the number of plants being built and the increasing cost competitiveness, 2011 looks like solar energy could start to come into its own in the U.S.
2011’s Biggest Security Threats
As technologies become more popular, they become more enticing targets.
Nunavut Iron ups bid in battle for Baffinland
Nunavut Iron hiked its bid for Baffinland Iron Mines late on Friday, refusing to back down in a fight with steel giant ArcelorMittal for control of the junior miner and its vast undeveloped iron ore deposit in Canada's Arctic.
Hangover or afterparty for stocks?
A bout of profit taking seems likely early next year after the S&P 500 ended its best December in almost two decades, but stocks may have further to run at the start of 2011.
Russia in milestone oil pipeline supply to China
Russia, the world's top crude exporter, said it had begun scheduled oil shipments to China via an East Siberian link on Saturday as the Kremlin cements ties with its energy-hungry neighbor.
More Snow Doesn't Stop Global Warming
The recent snowstorms in the northeastern U.S. and a similar blizzard last year might make some doubt the climate is changing. The short answer is: no, and in fact some of the people who study climate predicted wetter winters - and more snow, at least for a while.
5 MBA Headlines to carry into 2011
News from the world of MBA that could have a far-reaching impact
NTT DoCoMo to launch tablet computer: Nikkei
Japan's top mobile operator, NTT DoCoMo, is looking to launch a tablet computer that will be produced by LG Electronics and run on software developed by Google, the Nikkei business daily reported on Saturday.
China output moderates, factory inflation slows
China's factory inflation cooled in December as manufacturers expanded more slowly after a strong run in growth, lessening the need for the country's central bank to tighten monetary policy too far.
Zimbabweans queue to meet S.African visa deadline
Queues stretched for kilometres at immigration offices in South Africa on Friday as thousands of Zimbabweans tried to meet a year-end deadline to file papers for legalising their stay in the country.
Sarkozy says euro's demise would be end of Europe
French President Nicolas Sarkozy said on Friday he would fight to shield the euro as the currency's members struggle with a debt crisis and vowed to fulfill France's commitments to improve its own finances.
California's Ubiquity Broadcasting To Attempt 3D Production Of Live Surfing Event
California-based Ubiquity Broadcasting Corp. says it will be the first in the world to broadcast and produce a 3D surf event, at one of the world’s most famous surfing locations, the feared Pipeline.
Skype could be designated illegal in China
The popular Internet telephone service Skype could be dealt a major setback in one of the world's largest markets as the Chinese government cracks down on what it called illegal Internet telephone providers.
Craig McCaw resigns as Clearwire chairman
- Wireless pioneer Craig McCaw has resigned as chairman of Clearwire Corp days ahead of a deadline on critical financial decision by its majority shareholder, Sprint Nextel.
Global stock fund inflows gain, bonds slow: source
Money flows to global equity and other stock funds accelerated during the fourth quarter, signaling a possible twist in 2011 from the record investments made in bond portfolios over the last year, according to a report published by EPFR Global on Friday.
Social Network spells Hammer time for actor Armie
They look so much alike in Oscar-hopeful film The Social Network, they could be one man, and in fact, they are. But what the Winklevoss twins share with the actor who plays them has less to do with looks and more with their privileged background.
Transocean tries to fend off another Horizon probe
Transocean Ltd , the world's biggest offshore rig contractor, aims to stop a seventh U.S. body from investigating the accident that sank one of its rigs while causing the largest U.S. offshore oil spill.
United loses arbitration in regional jet dispute
An arbitrator ruled that United Continental Holdings cannot use Continental's codes for 70-seat jets operated by its regional partners since a labor contract requires them to be flown by Continental pilots.
Transocean tries to stop another Horizon probe
Transocean Ltd, the world's biggest offshore rig contractor, aims to stop a seventh U.S. body from investigating the accident that sank one of its rigs while causing the largest U.S. offshore oil spill.
Website aims to be Facebook for gays in military
After nearly two decades of hearing don't ask, don't tell, gay U.S. military men and women are now hearing, do ask, do tell, and even, find a friend from a new social network website, Out Military.
Indexes end strong year and month with quiet day
U.S. stocks closed out a year of double-digit gains and the S&P's best December since 1991 with a quiet and little changed session on Friday as investors found no reason to make big bets ahead of the new year.
Goldman looks set for win in M&A photo finish
The race to the top of the global mergers and acquisitions league table looks set to end with Goldman Sachs retaking the honours from the rival which derailed its nine-year grip on the ranking last year.
