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Fiat and Chrysler enter alliance in non cash deal

Fiat and Chrysler announced on Tuesday they signed an agreement for a strategic alliance in which Italy's car maker will have a 35 percent stake in Chrysler. The non-cash deal would give the troubled U.S. carmaker access to Fiat's products.

Restoration underway in Gaza

On Monday uniformed Hamas security teams emerged on Gaza City's streets as leaders of the Islamic militant group vowed to restore order in the shattered Palestinian territory.

$5,000 Paper house design could revolutionize world slums

Worth $5,000 Paper House, is a new invention to perfect solution for third-world shanty towns across the globe called Universal World House.

Ravens' Mcgahee ready to rise up again after head collision

Ravens' Willis McGahee was released from the hospital early Monday after suffering a concussion and neck pain in the Ravens' AFC Championship loss.

Steelers win for Super Bowl 43

Yes it is.

Federer, Roddick and Djokovic win Aussie openers

Roger Federer took the first step toward his record-tying 14th Grand Slam title with a 6-1, 7-6 (4), 7-5 victory Monday over Andreas Seppi at the Australian Open in Melbourne.

The World's Largest House

Taken from the Arabic name, means Palace of the Faith Light; is the largest residential palace in the world and the world's largest residence of any type.

Kate prepares BAFTA acceptance speech

Actress Kate Winslet said she is preparing a speech for the BAFTA awards next month.

OzForex Daily Commentary - 20/01/2009

Australian Dollar: The AUD staged a strong rally during yesterday's local session as investors gained confidence from a positive finish on Wall Street on Friday and eyed this

Joaquin Phoenix makes his debuts as a Rapper

Joaquin Phoenix, 34, the star of 'Gladiator' and 'Signs', not only shocked fans by announcing his retirement from acting in October, he further surprised them with his rap debut on his music career.

Fox 13 news anchor arrested in Florida

Russell Rhodes, a news anchor at Fox 13 in Tampa Bay program, was arrested for alleged drunken driving and resisting arrest on Friday night.

Photographer 'uncertain' about laying assault claims against Mugabe's Wife

A British photographer for the Sunday Times who said that he was assaulted by President Robert Mugabe's wife while she was on a shopping spree in Hong Kong is uncertain whether he will press charges or not.

General Mills withdraws snacks on peanut butter contamination fears

Consumer Foods maker General Mills Inc. -- maker of Cheerios cereal and Yoplait yogurt -- has recalled products associated with the contamination of salmonella in peanut butter.

New U2 single hits the air

The new singe of U2 Get on Your Boots began broadcasting Monday, first on Ireland's state broadcasters, then for free on the group's Web site.

Kelly Osbourne arrested on assault

Kelly Osbourne was arrested earlier this month on an assault charge for slapping a journalist in a London nightclub last summer, the Daily Mail reports.

Kate Winslet: DiCaprio feels more like my real husband

British actress Kate Winslet confesses co-star Leonardo DiCaprio is starting to feel more like her husband.

Scientist finds new creatures in deep Australian seas

On Sunday, a U.S – Australian team of scientists announced that they had uncovered new marine animals in their research of previously unexplored Australian waters, such as bizarre carnivorous sea squirt and ocean-dwelling spiders.

RBS hits lowest price in 20 years, risk of nationalization

Shares of Royal Bank of Scotland plunged as much as 67 percent on Monday after investors feared the bank will be fully absorbed by the U.K. government since it forecasted a huge annual loss.

Baltimore's Rex Ryan finds new home

The Jets are expected to name Baltimore's defensive co-coordinator Rex Ryan as their new head coach today and have a formal press conference Wednesday.

The world's largest Man-made Palm Islands

Known as The Palm or Dubai's man-made island, the largest in the world, located on Dubai, UAE which major commercial and residential structure will be constructed.

Arabs allege Israeli ammunition contained depleted Uranium

On Monday, Arab nations accused Israel of using ammunition containing depleted uranium in its offensive against Gaza.

Boxing legend Jose Torres dies

The boxing legend Jose Torres, the former world light-heavyweight champion, passed away earlier today from a heart attack.

Satyam's fraud probe leads to 2 other companies

India's government ordered its Serious Fraud Office to investigate two companies that may be linked to the fraud at Satyam Computer Services Ltd. regarded as the largest in India's corporate history.

EC considering removing Internet Explorer from Windows

In a preliminary ruling, the European Commission told Microsoft that linking Internet Explorer to its dominant Windows operating system violates EC rules.

IBM Lotus debuts with new partnerships

International Business Machines Corp., the world's third-biggest software maker, will release an online version of its Lotus programs, LotusLive, in an effort to attract new customers.

Preparation for the onetime historical Presidential inauguration

As President-elect Barack Obama, the nation's 44th president, prepares to assume the presidency on Tuesday many Washington residents admit that the upcoming inauguration will be very special.

France may aid automakers with billions to protect jobs

The French government may help the its troubled auto industry in exchange for raising its ownership in the car makers, industry minister Luc Chatel said.