NEW DELHI (Reuters) – India is investigating Wal-Mart Stores Inc. over allegations it violated the country's foreign exchange rules, a senior law enforcement official with knowledge of the matter, told Reuters on Friday. An Indian lawmaker has accused Wal-Mart of "clandestinely and illegally" investing $100 million in the multi-brand retail business of its wholesale joint venture partner, Bharti Enterprises, as early as 2010, before India allowed foreign companies to operate front-end stores. … Israel to hold fire in Egypt premier's Gaza visit
An Israeli official says Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has told Egypt that Israel would be prepared to suspend its military offensive in the Gaza Strip during the Egyptian prime minister's visit there. Officials: 4 dead, 17 injured after train hits veterans parade float in West Texas
DALLAS – A freight train slammed into a parade float carrying wounded veterans on Thursday, killing four people and injuring 17 others as the float tried to get through a West Texas railroad crossing on its way to an honorary banquet, authorities said.
'Journey,' 'Assassin's Creed III' among Spike Video Game Awards nominees
LOS ANGELES, Calif. – The artsy downloadable game “Journey” leads the pack of nominees for this year’s Spike Video Game Awards.
Media reports: David Beckham might play 10-game stint with A-League team
SYDNEY – Australian media carried unconfirmed and sketchy reports Friday that David Beckham could be the next football superstar to play in the A-League.
Japan set for polls; no clear winner likely
Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda was poised to dissolve Japan's parliament Friday, setting the stage for elections next month that will likely result in a weak coalition government with differing policies on the country's economic woes, territorial disputes and other problems. Prosecutors seek 2 1/2-year prison sentence for Dykstra in bankruptcy fraud case
LOS ANGELES, Calif. – Federal prosecutors in Los Angeles are asking that former All-Star outfielder Lenny Dykstra serve a 2 1/2-year prison sentence for pleading guilty to bankruptcy fraud and money laundering.
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