"American Idol" returns to television next week not only with two new celebrity judges, but a whole new attitude.

Egypt dismisses Pope's call for more protection of Christian minorities as "unacceptable interference".

WBC heavyweight champion Vitaly Klitschko will defend his title against 2004 Olympic champion Odlanier Solis.

US Vice President Biden says US ready to stay beyond 2014, if Afghans want.

International Cricket Council (ICC) says players will remain suspended.

Amir's lawyer says confident that hearing has been impartial, hopeful of positive result.

Argentina's Lionel Messi wins World Player of the Year, Jose Mourinho walks off with Coach of the Year award.

The remake of the 1969 Western beat last week's champ Little Fockers in a typically slow period for movie theaters.

The R&B singer had a number one single, album and two other songs in the charts this week.

Pakistan's consumer price index rose 16% year-on-year in December due to rising food prices, a Reuters poll shows.