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Gazprom Neft, the oil arm of Russian state-controlled group Gazprom, has increased its stake in Aim-listed Sibir Energy by the acquisition of a 50pc stake in Bennfield.

Amman - Jordan's State Security Court on Sunday sentenced a Jordanian to 15 years in jail with hard labour for attacking a German tourist in downtown Amman last year, judicial sources said. Mohammad Barham, 35, was found guilty of having stabbed tour...

The 2007 Auditor General Report has noted major discrepancies in the rental of the First Federation building, which is controlled by the State Solicitor's Office.

They say they don't want the bill to be enacted while the leadership of the state Senate is in dispute because they fear that that would make it easier for opponents to get it overturned later on.

(Washington, DC) - The Organization of American States (OAS) must act quickly to push for the reestablishment of democracy in Honduras after a military coup, Human Rights Watch said today. read more

Washington, June 27 : When researchers at California State Polytechnic University-Pomona studied the consumption of whole grains and soluble fiber-enriched burritos and chocolate chip cookies among elementary school aged children in Pomona, the kids could not tell the difference between refined flour or whole grain and soluble fiber-enriched products.

ST. PETERSBURG - Kevin Clifford arrived on the corner of Third Avenue and 30th Street N early Saturday morning determined, despite occasional showers, to let no rain fall on his parade. Wearing a large-brimmed hat adorned with black-and-white ostrich feathers, Clifford carried a jumbo umbrella studded with rhinestones and iridescent stickers. Atop the umbrella was an American flag, its white stripes brightened with rainbow colors. 'I'm here to show my support for the gay community,' said Clifford, 47. 'I'm out and I'm open. I have nothing to hide, and I don't care what people think.' He and his partner of 29 years, Tom Hlinko, 48, were attending their seventh St. Pete Pride Promenade and Street Festival. Together, they've watched what began as a modest effort to showcase gay-owned and gay-friendly businesses blossom into a colorful, raucous event billed as the largest celebration of gay pride in the state. Saturday's festivities came at the end of a monthlong party that included a come