CTV.caLockerbie Bomber Megrahi DiesWall Street JournalBy ALISTAIR MACDONALD And PAUL SONNE Lockerbie bomber Abdel Baset al-Megrahi died on Sunday, nearly three years after the Scottish government discharged him from prison on the grounds that he had…

USA TODAYRomney: Obama is undermining NATOUSA TODAYBy Aamer Madhani, USA TODAY CHICAGO--With leaders from the 28 NATO member countries descending this morning on the city's lakefront for the most-widely anticipated meeting of the alliance in years, M…

ABC NewsMark Zuckerberg Marries Priscilla Chan in Surprise CeremonyABC NewsNewly minted billionaire Mark Zuckerberg had an important status update Saturday evening: Married. The 28-year-old tied the knot with his longtime girlfriend, the recently gra…

National GeographicSolar Eclipse 2012: How to See "Ring of Fire" TodayNational GeographicAn annular solar eclipse creates a "ring of fire" in the skies over China (file picture). This weekend, a "time traveling" solar eclipse will turn the familiar d…

CBC.caNortheast Italy shaken by biggest quake there since the 1300sChristian Science MonitorThe 6.0-magnitude temblor left at least four dead and cracked bell towers, crumbled church facades, and caved in roofs in the region around Bologna early Sund…

USA TODAYRomney: Obama is undermining NATOUSA TODAYBy Aamer Madhani, USA TODAY CHICAGO--With leaders from the 28 NATO member countries descending this morning on the city's lakefront for the most-widely anticipated meeting of the alliance in years, M…

Patriot-NewsAnalysis: Barack Obama and Mitt Romney start attack ads earlyPatriot-NewsBy ROBERT J. VICKERS, The Patriot-News It's unusual for a president to unload a double-barreled attack on his opponent six months before Election Day. But that's wha…

USA TODAYObama Sees 'Emerging Consensus' on Eurozone RescuekvorJewel Samad/AFP/GettyImages(WASHINGTON) -- There were a couple new faces in town at the annual Group of Eight summit, and a couple new allies for President Obama, who has been urging Euro…

USA TODAYNAACP Board Backs Gay MarriageABC NewsThe NAACP made waves on Saturday evening when its board of directors voted to support same-sex marriage, releasing a statement that "civil marriage is a civil right and a matter of civil law" and citing…

Kansas City StarWhere Romney, Sen. Brown stand on various issuesFox NewsRepublican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney and US Sen. Scott Brown publicly support each other and even share key advisers. But on many topics, from foreign policy to social iss…

XinhuaSerbians Vote in Presidential RunoffVoice of AmericaA man casts his ballot at a polling station during the elections in Belgrade, Serbia, May 20, 2012. A man casts his ballot at a polling station during the elections in Belgrade, Serbia, May 20…

AFPPakistan Blocks Twitter Over Cartoon ContestNew York TimesISLAMABAD, Pakistan — The Pakistani government blocked access to the social networking service Twitter on Sunday, after publicly holding Twitter responsible for promoting a blasphemous ca…

Globe and MailBomb explodes near UN observers' chief in SyriaGlobe and MailDAMASCUS, Syria— AP A roadside bomb exploded in a restive suburb of the Syrian capital as senior UN officials toured the area on Sunday, blowing off the front of a parked ve…

The GuardianItaly arrests two in school bomb attackSydney Morning HeraldBombing kills Italian schoolgirl (Video Thumbnail) Click to play video Return to video Video settings Please Log in to update your video settings Video will begin in 5 seconds. D…

The GuardianLockerbie victims' relatives: Megrahi death is three years too lateThe GuardianRelatives of the US victims of the Lockerbie bombing spoke of their belief that the man convicted of the 1988 atrocity had been reunited with his Libyan compat…

AFPFacebook stock limps into MondayAFPBy Glenn Chapman (AFP) – 16 minutes ago SAN FRANCISCO — Facebook resumes trading on Wall Street on Monday with shares being closely watched to see how well they stand on their own after stumbling out of the g…

Sydney Morning HeraldG8 urges Germany to back Obama growth callSydney Morning HeraldCAMP DAVID: Leaders of the world's richest countries have banded together to press Germany to back more pro-growth policies to halt the deepening debt crisis in Europ…

Moneycontrol.comChina's Wen Pledges Decisive Action on EconomyWall Street JournalBEIJING—Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao declared that policies meant to prevent a rapid economic slowdown must be applied decisively, suggesting that Beijing is leaving the…

The GuardianThe euro is ripe for creative destructionThe GuardianThe spectre of Lehman Brothers looms large in the world's financial markets. Memories of the chaotic days of September 2008 came flooding back as Alistair Darling appeared on TV amid re…

Clal Industries Surges On Stake Sale To Access: Tel Aviv MoverBloombergClal Industries and Investments Ltd. advanced the most in more than two months after IDB Development Corp. signed an accord to sell a stake in the investment company. The shares o…

AFPPakistan Blocks Twitter Over Cartoon ContestNew York TimesISLAMABAD, Pakistan — The Pakistani government blocked access to the social networking service Twitter on Sunday, after publicly holding Twitter responsible for promoting a blasphemous ca…

ABC NewsMark Zuckerberg Marries Priscilla Chan in Surprise CeremonyABC NewsNewly minted billionaire Mark Zuckerberg had an important status update Saturday evening: Married. The 28-year-old tied the knot with his longtime girlfriend, the recently gra…

National GeographicSolar Eclipse 2012: How to See "Ring of Fire" TodayNational GeographicAn annular solar eclipse creates a "ring of fire" in the skies over China (file picture). This weekend, a "time traveling" solar eclipse will turn the familiar d…

AFPGoogle wins China clearance For Motorola dealMarketWatchBy John Letzing SAN FRANCISCO -(MarketWatch)- Google Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) said Saturday Chinese antitrust authorities have cleared the Internet giant's purchase of Motorola Mobility Holdings In…

ABC NewsSpaceX's Commercial Launch to Space Station Aborted at LiftoffBusinessWeekBy Brendan McGarry on May 20, 2012 A US mission to send the first unmanned commercial spacecraft to the International Space Station was aborted with a half second left…

Ahram OnlineIMF slipped on Greece, Egypt suffers: Finance ministerAhram OnlineEgypt has nearly fulfilled the International Monetary Fund's conditions for borrowing but still awaits confirmation of its long-awaited $3.2 billion loan, the country's Min…

Emirates NBD wins Three Global Finance AwardsKhaleej TimesEmirates NBD, the leading Bank in the region, won “Best Bank in UAE”, “Best Trade Finance Bank in UAE” and “Best Foreign Exchange Provider in the UAE” for the year 2012 from Global…

Gulf Finance Says Obtains Approval for Sukuk RestructuringBloombergGulf Finance House EC (GFH), a Bahraini investment bank implementing a recapitalization plan, said it obtained approval from sukuk holders to restructure $110 million of debt. Holders…

Al-BawabaIran finance minister: 'Rest assured' record oil prices over nuclear sanctionsCNN(CNN) -- Iran's finance minister believes oil prices could rise as high as $160 a barrel thanks to sanctions over its nuclear program, a prediction that comes j…

USA TODAYAPNewsBreak: 22 states join campaign finance fightWall Street JournalAP HELENA, Mont. — Twenty-two states and the District of Columbia are backing Montana in its fight to prevent the US Supreme Court's 2010 Citizens United decision from be…

TG DailyThe comedic genius of Sacha Baron CohenTG DailyIt doesn't seem like all that long ago that Sacha Baron Cohen burst on the scene and became the hottest comedian on earth. He first started getting strong buzz for Da Ali G Show, and Ali G, the i…

USA TODAY'SNL': Mick Jagger bids farewell to Kristen WiigUSA TODAYBy Cindy Clark, USA TODAY Mick Jagger drew big laughs as host during Saturday night's season finale of Saturday Night Live. The Rolling Stones frontman performed four times, mocked Ste…

Independent OnlineDenmark's Vinterberg brings 'The Hunt' to CannesSan Francisco Chronicle(05-20) 06:57 PDT CANNES, France (AP) -- Thomas Vinterberg is aware his new movie, "The Hunt," may touch a raw nerve. Several, in fact. The Danish director's Can…

Telegraph.co.ukWill Smith slaps reporter for trying to kiss him on the lips - videoThe GuardianWill Smith gave a backhanded slap to a male Ukrainian television reporter who tried to kiss him on the mouth at the Men in Black III premiere in Moscow. Th…

The GuardianCannes director Haneke faces death in moving "Love"ReutersBy Alexandria Sage | CANNES, France (Reuters) - It is a subject rarely tackled in cinema, but Austria's Michael Haneke forces us to confront the reality that will befall us all - t…

Los Angeles TimesSprained left thumb forces Bonifacio to DLMLB.comBy Paul Casella / MLB.com | 05/20/12 10:04 AM ET One day after having his consecutive-games streak snapped at 112, Marlins center fielder Emilio Bonifacio was placed on the disabled li…

CBC.caLakers blaming one another after Game 4 loss to ThunderLos Angeles TimesBy Mark Medina The press began to scatter soon after the Lakers' 103-100 Game 4 loss to Oklahoma City, leaving Pau Gasol all alone as he stood by his locker. Alone with his…

The GuardianKings aim for Cup Finals berth in Game 4 vs. CoyotesKRNV My News 4The eighth-seeded Los Angeles Kings will try to earn their first Stanley Cup Finals berth since 1993 when they host the Phoenix Coyotes today in Game 4 of the Western Confe…

USA TODAYI'll Have Another headed to BelmontESPNAP J. Paul Reddam, owner of I'll Have Another, responds to winning the Preakness.Tags: I'll Have Another, Preakness Who in their right mind thought I'll Have Another could possibly challenge for the Tri…

Globe and MailChelsea Beats Bayern Munich to Win Champions LeagueFox NewsDo you believe in miracles and comebacks? Chelsea certainly does as its miracle run in the UEFA Champions League climaxed Saturday with a rather improbable win in the final over…

Bleacher Report2012 Stanley Cup Playoffs 2012: 20 Awesome Celebrity SightingsBleacher ReportHere are twenty awesome sightings of famous celebrities throughout the 2012 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs—enjoy. Co-creator of one of the most successful comedic…

The Star-Ledger - NJ.com'Celebrity Apprentice' finale: Rating Clay Aiken and Arsenio HallThe Star-Ledger - NJ.comBy Vicki Hyman/The Star-Ledger Enlarge Vicki Hyman/The Star-Ledger The cast of "Celebrity Apprentice", left to right, Adam Carolla, Victo…

NorthEndWaterfront.comCelebrity chef fires back over Boston restaurant allegationsFOX 4 NewsBOSTON -- Celebrity chef Todd English fired back at claims he left Boston's Kingfish Hall Restaurant in disarray after allegedly abandoning the space. English…

Community Remembers Hometown CelebrityPatch.comCanonsburg celebrated the 100th birthday of legendary crooner Perry Como with Hot Diggity Dog Days, a two-day event dedicated to the memory of the hometown celebrity. The town partied with food, music an…

MiamiHerald.comCelebrity birthdays on May 20MiamiHerald.comSinger Joe Cocker is 68. Singer-actress Cher is 66. Actor Dave Thomas is 63. Actor Dean Butler (”Little House on the Prairie”) is 56. Guitarist Jane Wiedlin of The Go-Go's is 54. Actor Br…