IBT Staff Reporter

U.K. Prime Minister Gordon Brown unveiled a second bailout for the British financial system on Monday to revive lending in the economy.

Jan 19, 2009

Israel and Hamas separately declared cease-fires 12 hours apart after strenuous efforts by Egyptian mediators to get an agreement.

Jan 19, 2009

Russian energy giant OAO Gazprom said that it was preparing documents on gas supplies which would be signed on Monday.

Jan 19, 2009

On Sunday, a British photographer who was trying to snap some photos in Hong Kong of Zimbabwe's first lady was beaten up and punched repeatedly by her.

Jan 18, 2009

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Jan 18, 2009

Kellogg Company announced a voluntary recall of some of its peanut butter products because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

Jan 17, 2009

This year one will see a new face at Brazil's carnival; president- elect Barack Obama.

Jan 17, 2009

Playboy Hugh Hefner's ex-girlfriend, Kendra Wilkinson, said she feels sorry for hurting him before the break up.

Jan 17, 2009

In 2008, piracy off the coast of Somalia rose nearly 200 percent compared to the previous year.

Jan 17, 2009

Following the miraculous landing of the US Airways jet in the Hudson River, all networks have been eager to seal the first interview with the heroic pilot who made the safe crash-landing.

Jan 17, 2009

Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmer addressed his nation on Saturday indicating that the leadership's goals had been fully achieved in Gaza against Hamas and that the armed forces would begin a ceasefire at 2:00 a.m. local time.

Jan 17, 2009

Tennis-star Serena Williams is cutting back on her extravagant spending as the global financial crisis takes a toll on how she spends her hard earned cash.

Jan 17, 2009

President elect Barack Obama took a historical view of the American inaugural celebration tradition which first took place 220 years with the first U.S. President, during his last radio address on Saturday ahead of his swearing in as the nation's chief executive on Tuesday.

Jan 17, 2009

The wife of a greek magnate who was kidnapped called his kidnappers through Greek TV to contact her so she can pay them the ransom.

Jan 17, 2009

Apple Inc. chief executive Steve Jobs is standing for re-election for the board of directors of Walt Disney Co. despite taking a six month medical leave from his duties at Apple.

Jan 17, 2009

A party celebrating the release of Notorious, a biopic of rapper Biggie Smalls ended with four people being stabbed, while a moviegoer was shot at the movie premiere.

Jan 17, 2009

Manny Pacquiao of the Philippines insists there is no Hatton deal to the much talked boxing match against Ricky Hatton

Jan 17, 2009

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers' late-season collapse after a 9-and-3 start has cost Coach Jon Gruden his job. The Buccaneers dismissed Jon Gruden and their general manager Bruce Allen.

Jan 17, 2009

A photograph of Madonna taken in 1979 is to appear in Christie's auction on February 12 and is expected to sell for at least $10,000 each, according to estimates posted on the company's Web site.

Jan 17, 2009

Producers of Speed-the-Plow filed a grievance with Actors' Equity Association against actor Jeremy Piven for abruptly leaving the Broadway show citing health concerns, reported The New York Times.

Jan 17, 2009

Lindsey Vonn of the United States won a World Cup super-combined race Saturday after nearly crashing during a jump in the downhill leg.

Jan 17, 2009

Amy Winehouse is refusing to allow her husband to divorce her.

Jan 17, 2009

European Union regulators addressed Microsoft Co. on a private statement Thursday complaining that the bundling of Internet Explorer with Windows harmed competition, undermined product innovation and reduced consumer choice, the Financial Times reported Friday.

Jan 17, 2009

President-elect Barack Obama, set off on a train ride to Washington for the Tuesday inauguration.

Jan 17, 2009

Sony Ericsson reported loss of 187 million euro or $246 million in the fourth quarter, as the economic downturn lowered consumer spending.

Jan 17, 2009

Larry Fitzgerald is an American football wide receiver for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League born in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Jan 17, 2009

What to do with zero temperatures these days that leads to frozen water pipes in area homes and businesses, causing sprinkler alarms to go off, water mains to break and leaving homeowners hard-pressed to find an available plumber?

Jan 17, 2009

On Friday night the Cavaliers extended their home winning streak to 20 by beating the New Orleans Hornets 92-78.

Jan 17, 2009

Advanced Micro Devices Inc. announced Friday it will cut 1,100 jobs and make temporary pay cuts to top executives and employees as the company faces the tough economic conditions.

Jan 17, 2009