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Clooney would love to team up with Guy Ritchie again

George ClooneyWashington, November 12 : George Clooney, who recently shot an advert with Guy Ritchie, has revealed that he would love to work again with the Brit director.

The Hollywood heartthrob, who was filmed for a Nestle coffee advert in Italy along with actress Jennifer Rose, said he had such a blast shooting with the “RocknRolla” filmmaker that he can’t wait to team up with him for another time.

Singapore stocks down by 1.3 per cent

Singapore stocks down by 1.3 per centSingapore - Singapore shares went through another selling spree Wednesday on reports the city state is likely to experience negative economic growth next year.

The Straits Times Index (STI) fell 1.3 per cent, or 22.95 points, to 1,784.01.

The STI was down by 22.51 points at mid-day.

The Singapore Exchange closed with 250 losers against 177 gainers.

Volume totaled 1,126.4 million shares.

The market has failed to sustain mid-morning and mid-afternoon recovery attempts, analysts said.

UK criminal masterminds cannot be named as their rights will be infringed

London, Nov. 12 : Leaders of the Serious Organised Crime Agency (SOCA) have been told by their lawyers not to name the 39 convicted criminals because it would breach their right to a family and private life, and could amount to an "unfair" punishment.

According to The Telegraph, the advice relates to some of the country''s most serious criminal gang masters who have had financial reporting orders imposed on them by the courts.

The orders are a key new police power that require offenders to provide full details of their bank accounts on a monthly basis, and can last for up to 20 years after the criminal is released from jail.

Price of OPEC oil drops to 22-month low

Organization of the Petroleum Exporting CountriesVienna - The price fo

Diarrhea-Causing Bacteria Common In US Hospitals

A study has stated that a common bacterium that causes diarrhea is commonly found in U.S. hospitals and better hygiene and a judicious use of antibiotics would help.

Ahmadinejad wants Obama to change approach towards nations

Tehran - Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said Wednesday that US president-elect Barack Obama should change the American approach towards nations in general and Iran in particular.

"The (Obama slogan of) change should not just be superficial. What is important is change in approach towards nations," Ahmadinejad said in a speech in Sari, northern Iran, carried by the Khabar news network.

Ahmadinejad was the first Iranian president since the 1979 Islamic revolution to send a congratulation message to his American counterpart on his success in the presidential race.

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