Harry Potter finale soars past $1b marker
The boy wizard is going out with a bang as "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows -- Part 2," the eighth and final movie in the series, has surpassed $1 billion in worldwide sales.
US a ‘parasite’ on world economy, says Putin
Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin on Monday accused the United States of acting as a “parasite” on the world economy by accumulating massive debts that threaten the global financial system.
Barton given free transfer by Newcastle
Newcastle midfielder Joey Barton has been told he can leave the Premier League team on a free transfer after his stormy relationship with the club finally reached breaking point.
Benin navy chases pirates off Swedish vessel
Pirates boarded a Swedish tanker off the coast of Benin at the weekend but were chased away by the African nation’s navy, leaving the vessel and crew unharmed, the ship’s owner said Monday.
Iran hangs man 19 for rape
A 19-year-old man convicted of raping a teenage boy has been hanged in the northeastern city of Mashhad, the Khorasan newspaper reported on Monday.
Wilshere tells Wenger to splash the cash
Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere admits Arsene Wenger must sign several new players before the Gunners can be regarded as serious challengers for the Premier League title.
