Ameron International Corp., the Pasadena industrial parts maker that faced a yearlong fight with dissident shareholders, has agreed to be sold for $772 million in cash to the world's biggest provider of oil field equipment.

Dubai ruler Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum approved a $7.8 billion expansion plan for the Persian Gulf emirate's airports as the facility seeks to become the world's busiest airfield.

Three of bin Laden's wives and several children have been in Pakistani custody since the May 2 raid. Pakistani officials have said the wives - one from Yemen and two from Saudi Arabia - would be repatriated.

Angelina Jolie and Sarah Jessica Parker, with annual salaries of $30 million (18.6 million pound) each, are the highest paid actresses in Hollywood, according to Forbes.

England's Cambridge University recently revealed that the mighty elephant is not only strong, but intelligent too. In fact, so much so, that it has been put in the elite category of the world's smartest animals, along with the chimpanzee, dolphin, and common crow.

While April 1st, better known as April Fool's Day, it is a favorite day for many a child or child at heart. Some believe the light-hearted fun began in 1582, when the Julian calendar was replaced with today's Georgian calendar. Other's think it was to mark the change of seasons. No matter what its origins, the day can be a lot of fun!

A nine-year old resident of Benjamin, Utah was rewarded handsomely for his efforts, with a check for $2,500 USD, a Golden Sneaker award, a trophy.etc. for his stinky pair of sneakers, beat out nine formidable competitors ranging from 7-13 years old, to win the coveted Smelliest Sneaker in America, award.

The England cricket team gained victory against Australia to claim the fourth test in Melbourne and retain the Ashes they won in 2009.

Arsenal celebrates as Chelsea suffers defeat.

Swiss tennis player Roger Federer has another trophy to add to his cabinet after he beat world number one Rafael Nadal at the ATP World Tour Finals.

Ronnie OSullivan has won the first ever Power Snooker tournament, saying that the new format has dragged snooker into the 21st century.

Meet Alfred Simmons, who is apparently the oldest skateboarder in Britain!