R&B singer David Peaston dies at 54

R&B singer David Peaston dies at 54

February 3, 2012 - 19:18 AMT  01:00 GMT
In 1990, Peaston beat off competition from Soul II Soul to win a Soul Train Music Award for Best R&B/Soul or Rap New Artist.
Bill Ward may quit Black Sabbath reunion over “unsignable contract”

Bill Ward may quit Black Sabbath reunion over “unsignable contract”

February 3, 2012 - 19:17 AMT  01:00 GMT
Despite Black Sabbath's confidence of a world tour, doubts emerged after Tony Iommi was diagnosed with lymphoma.
Chinese rights lawyer ordered against meeting Merkel

Chinese rights lawyer ordered against meeting Merkel

February 3, 2012 - 19:15 AMT  01:00 GMT
Chinese courts have handed down heavy jail sentences to 3 dissidents since December for "inciting subversion."
German minister deems Sharia law acceptable in his country

German minister deems Sharia law acceptable in his country

February 3, 2012 - 19:11 AMT  01:00 GMT
Many Westerners associate Sharia law with brutal punishments meted out to criminals in places like Saudi Arabia.
Sukhoi Superjet 100 to operate in Europe

Sukhoi Superjet 100 to operate in Europe

February 3, 2012 - 19:10 AMT  01:00 GMT
Superjet 100 is a medium-haul passenger aircraft developed by Sukhoi in cooperation with U.S. and European aviation corporations.
Anonymous hack phone call between FBI, UK police

Anonymous hack phone call between FBI, UK police

February 3, 2012 - 19:09 AMT  01:00 GMT
The conversation discusses tracking of Anonymous and other splinter groups, dates of planned arrests, details of evidence.

Brazil’s minister of cities resigns over corruption

February 3, 2012 - 18:54 AMT  01:00 GMT
Mario Negromonte is accused of awarding public work contracts to companies that had financed his party.
UEFA welcomes European Parliament report on sport

UEFA welcomes European Parliament report on sport

February 3, 2012 - 18:48 AMT  01:00 GMT
The extensive report enlists MEPs' support for all of UEFA's main policies and core values in very clear terms.
Expert skeptical over Syrian President’s staying in power

Expert skeptical over Syrian President’s staying in power

February 3, 2012 - 17:51 AMT  01:00 GMT
Suren Manukyan noted that Bashar al-Assad may save the situation only if he manages to oust the opposition forces from major cities.

UBS, Credit Suisse investigated over rate-fixing

February 3, 2012 - 17:46 AMT  13:46 GMT
Swiss Competition Commission probes the banks for colluding to influence interest rates and trading conditions for derivatives.
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