Washington  - A key gauge of the US economy unexpectedly rose

Madrid - US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton pledged on Monday that the administration of President Barack Obama would seek a new engagement between donors, states, NGOs and the private sector to fight hunger.

Clinton addressed a United Nations conference in the Spanish capital Madrid over a video.

The conference bringing together ministers or other delegates from about 100 countries charted action against the global food crisis aggravated by the economic crash.

Sana'a- Yemen The US embassy in Sana'a said on Monday it had received a threat of "possible attack" against its compound and asked US citizens in Yemen to exercise caution.

"The US embassy has received a threat against the embassy compound regarding a possible attack which could take place in the foreseeable future," the embassy said in a message posted on its web site.

"US citizens in Yemen are advised to exercise caution and take prudent security measures in all areas frequented by Westerners," the message read.

New York, Jan 26 : Brit celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay, 42, may be feeling the pinch with his crumbling restaurant empire, taxes and allegations of a seven year affair.

Ramsay's London restaurant, Foxtrot Oscar, has been shut for two days a week, and reports have surfaced that two other London restaurants, Ramsay''s Sloane Street and The Devonshire Pub, are for sale.

According to the New York Post, the chef has denied these reports, and documents show he allegedly owes back taxes.

New York, Jan 26 : Many of Hollywood's D-listers were spotted stocking up on the freebies that were being given out at Sundance, with some of the bigger stars also taking their share.

One such celeb was Cameron Diaz, who even though she was in Utah skiing and not attending the Sundance events, still requested for a bag from the Rock band Lounge.

Washington, Jan 26 : A Monroe woman shot her boyfriend because he would not let her sleep, according to an arrest affidavit.