- Oil soars to record near $108
Oil shot up more than 2 percent on Monday to a record near $108 a barrel, extending a rally led by investors seeking a hedge against the tumbling US dollar and inflation. Speculators have rushed into commodities as a hedge against rising inflation, helping to lift oil to average over $95 so far this year.
- Vatican lists 'new sins', including pollution
Thou shall not pollute the Earth. Thou shall beware genetic manipulation. Modern times bring with them modern sins. So the Vatican has told the faithful that they should be aware of "new" sins such as causing environmental blight.
- "Lust, Caution" actress banned in China
"Lust, Caution" star Tang Wei has been banned in the Chinese media because of the sexual nature of her performance in director Ang Lee's steamy drama, according to local press reports.
- Could Arctic ice melt spawn new kind of cold war?
With oil above $100 a barrel and Arctic ice melting faster than ever, some of the world's most powerful countries -- including the United States and Russia -- are looking north to a possible energy bonanza.
- Govt okays changes in early warning system
The interim cabinet Monday approved a plan to change the weather signalling system, a government spokesman said. The government fixed an eight-point warning system for seaports instead of previous 11 points, and four points for river ports instead of previous six.
- Britain makes camera that 'sees under clothes'
A British company has developed a camera that can detect weapons, drugs or explosives hidden under people's clothes from up to 25 meters away in what could be a breakthrough for the security industry.
- Rock and Roll Hall of Fame to induct Madonna and the Ventures
Pop star Madonna, folk singer Leonard Cohen, rocker John Mellencamp, British pop band The Dave Clark Five and instrumental group The Ventures will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on Monday.
- Sporting South Africans lose to vibrant kids!
South Africa conceded Monday a massive 89-run defeat to a combined squad of orphans and Warid Telecom employees in a bizarrely-formatted exhibition game at Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium. The Proteas scored 99 runs for eight wickets in the stipulated 10 overs after the combined squad, batting first, made 94 for five in 10 overs. South Africa needed 188 runs in 10 overs - double the runs of the combined squad - to win the match.
- Salahuddin to vie for BFF president
Former national star Kazi Salahuddin has decided to compete in the upcoming Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) election as president.
- Villarreal beat Barca to leave Real eight clear
Villarreal beat Barcelona 2-1 at the Nou Camp to leave Real Madrid eight points clear at the top of the Primera Liga on Sunday.
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