Winfrey: Prayer, careful thought influenced exit

Giant atom-smasher poised for restart: CERN

GENEVA (AFP) - - The world's biggest atom-smasher, which was shut down soon after its inauguration amid technical faults, is set to restart this weekend, the European Organisation for Nuclear Research said on Friday.

Gambhir and Tendulkar tons lead India to a draw

By Sanjay Rajan

US talk show queen Oprah to end show in 2011

CHICAGO (AFP) - - US television superstar Oprah Winfrey, who rose from a childhood of abuse and poverty to become a global star, will announce on Friday that her talk show will end in 2011, her production firm said.

Cambodia cracks down on siren use to halt traffic

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia - Cambodia is limiting the use of traffic-halting sirens by top officials to cut noise and congestion in the crowded capital.

Egypt recalls Algiers envoy after football loss

By Yasmine Saleh and Shaimaa Fayed

"New Moon" plays it by the book

By Michael Rechtshaffen

Top S . Korean model found dead at Paris apartment

SEOUL, South Korea - A top South Korean model who was a fixture at fashion week in Paris and London was found dead at her apartment in Paris, an official said Friday.

'Un-Indian' Bollywood promo sparks protests

MUMBAI (AFP) - - Promotional posters for a new Bollywood thriller, showing leading actress Kareena Kapoor from behind and apparently naked from the waist up, have got some people's backs up in India.

Russia, Ukraine reach gas compromise deal: Putin

YALTA, Ukraine (AFP) - - Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin announced late Thursday a compromise deal with Ukraine on the thorny issue of gas supply, lessening the threat of multibillion-dollar fines that might cripple Ukraine's economy.