Lawyers for drug maker Wyeth and the Bush administration told the U.S. Supreme Court that according to a federal law pharmaceutical companies are not liable for harm from medicines that meet the standards set by the Food and Drug Administration and used as the label indicates.

Hong Kong - Hong Kong shares rose by more than 3 per cent Wednesday as news of Barack Obama's historic US presidential election win sent a feel-good thrill through regional markets.

The blue-chip Hang Seng Index climbed by 455.82 points, or 3.17 per cent, to end the day at 14,840.16. Turnover was 63.3 billion Hong Kong dollars (8.16 billion US dollars).

Chicago - Continued text of US president-elect Barack Obama's victory speech Tuesday night in Chicago, as issued by his campaign.

"What began twenty-one months ago in the depths of winter must not end on this autumn night. This victory alone is not the change we seek ­ it is only the chance for us to make that change. And that cannot happen if we go back to the way things were. It cannot happen without you.

A new study conducted by British scientists discovered that intake of fish twice a week might help in preventing kidney problems in diabetics.

The study, published in the November edition of the American Journal of Kidney Diseases, the official journal of the National Kidney Foundation, showed that intake of fish lowers abnormal levels of protein in the urine of diabetes patients.

The researchers analyzed the records of over 22,000 middle-aged and older English men and women, 517 of whom were diabetics, especially type 2 diabetes.

The Bollywood flick, “Golmaal Returns, a sequel to ‘Golmaal - Fun Unlimited’, has been a hit of sorts – it has found place in coveted UK Top 10 chart, and grossed over $10 million at the box office within five days of its worldwide release on October 29.

According to a spokesman of the Indian Films, the muti-starrer shares rank with Hollywood biggies as ‘Quantum of Solace’, ‘High Street Musical 3’ and ‘Mamma Mia.’  

Chicago - Following is the text of US president-elect Barack Obama's victory speech Tuesday night in Chicago, as issued by his campaign.

"If there is anyone out there who still doubts that America is a place where all things are possible; who still wonders if the dream of our founders is alive in our time; who still questions the power of our democracy, tonight is your answer.