Multiple Oscar winning film "Slumdog Millionaire" has brought the plight of India's slum dwellers to the rest of the world. But up to a million slum dwellers in the economic capital Mumbai are set for upheaval as the city is poised for a radical makeover

A Seattle man has been charged with insurance fraud for allegedly sinking his own yacht because of "financial pressure and frustration with the maintenance" of the vessel, authorities said.

Villagers in southern Afghanistan stacked the bodies of two dead children in front of a provincial council Monday to protest their deaths in a rocket attack.

Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was back on the Supreme Court bench Monday in her first public appearance since undergoing surgery for pancreatic cancer February 5.

The mother of slain congressional intern Chandra Levy says she has been told by police in Washington, D.C., that an arrest is imminent in her daughter's 2001 death.

When you're at home, you can sit back and be critical. When you're inside the theater, the whole show seems to work, especially the big production numbers.

The three mothers hail from the same province in China, but they'd never met until a reckless driver in central Ohio killed their only children.

With all due respect, President Obama and Federal Reserve Chairman Bernanke, to put it bluntly, should shut up.

England wicketkeeper Matt Prior will miss the crucial fourth Test against West Indies in Barbados on Thursday after his wife gave birth to their first child, a baby boy.

Years from now it may be a trivia question on "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire."

Some economists doubt President Obama will be able to meet his goal of cutting the nation's deficit in half by the end of his first term.

Andy Roddick powered to his first ATP Tour title of the season with a 7-5 7-5 victory over fifth seed Radek Stepanek in Memphis.

Levi Leipheimer claimed his third successive Tour of California title with Astana teammate Lance Armstrong content to play a vital supporting role for his fellow American.

The mother of slain congressional intern Chandra Levy says she has been told by police in Washington, D.C., that an arrest is imminent in her daughter's 2001 death.

The book "Q & A" inspired the Oscar-winning movie "Slumdog Millionaire" but what inspired Indian author Vikas Swarup to write the book?

Phil Mickelson saw a five-shot lead disappear before recovering with two late birdies to successfully defend the Northern Trust Open in Los Angeles.

Title holders Manchester United are facing a "nightmare" injury crisis in central defense ahead of their Champions League San Siro showdown with Inter Milan on Tuesday.

Stalinist North Korea deployed new medium-range ballistic missiles and expanded special forces training during 2008, South Korea's defense ministry reported.

Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech has denied rumours of unrest among the squad at Stamford Bridge - and insists they have strong team spirit.

Frank Lampard believes Nicolas Anelka and Didier Drogba can fire Chelsea to success even without a change of formation in attack.