Rio, the 3D animated misadventure of a Brazilian macaw earns about $55 million in its opening weekend.

In the money market, overnight rates were flat at between 13.5 and 13.75 per cent, unchanged from Saturday’s close.

Elizabeth Taylor’s renowned collection of jewellery, works of art, clothing and memorabilia will be sold at auctions.

Rio soared at the international box office, earning about $55 million in its opening weekend.

High radiation forces extention of evacuations after 6.6 magnitude quake briefly stops reactor cooling work.

Lieutenant-general Ahmad Shuja Pasha's visit comes days after the government extended his tenure for the second time.

Mubarak denied corruption and abuses in his first public speech after ouster. Has been summoned by state prosecutor.

Israel and the Gaza Strip's Hamas rulers signal they are looking to end a flare-up in violence.

Egypt has lifts a ban on the export of gold due to economic and political stability.

Israel kills five Palestinian militants in a third straight day of air raids across the Gaza Strip.