Murdoch’s Fox Confident On Sky Takeover

Rupert Murdoch’s media-entertainment giant 21st Century Fox reported Wednesday a dip in profits in the past quarter while expressing confidence on winning approval for its takeover of pay-TV giant Sky. Profit in the January-March quarter fell 3.5 percent from a year ago to $799 million, while revenues grew 4.7 percent to $7.56 billion. Shares in … Read more

‘I Draw Strength From Unsung Heroes’

The Queen will say she draws strength from “ordinary people doing extraordinary things” in her annual televised Christmas Day address. Volunteers, carers, community workers and good neighbours are unsung heroes whose quiet dedication makes them special, she will say. She will also praise the achievements of the UK’s Olympians and Paralympians. The address was recorded … Read more