International - Rise in US durable goods orders
New orders for long-lasting US manufactured goods rose by a surprise 1.4% in July, led by a big increase in civilian aircraft sales. The latest monthly durable goods order figure from the Commerce Department came as it also revised June's figure - more news

International - Microsoft unveils Internet Explorer 8, its response to Firefox
Microsoft has unveiled a trial version of a new Internet Explorer designed to fight the growing challenge from Firefox. But the new browser from the giant software company won't have it easy. Developers for the open-sourced Firefox released a tria - more news

International - Aston Martin planning world's most expensive car
Aston Martin has released scant details and sketches of its new super car codenamed One-77 that will sell for at least 1.3 million euros excluding tax ($1.95 million), making it the most expensive car on the market. Each of the 77 limited edition - more news

International - Marshall century sees Glos home
Hamish Marshall smashed 102 not out off 97 balls to help Gloucestershire beat Middlesex by three wickets with eight balls remaining at Bristol. After winning the toss, Middlesex lost England duo Ed Joyce and Andrew Strauss cheaply, but Eoin Morga - more news

International - Smith a doubt for third one-dayer
South Africa captain Graham Smith is a serious doubt for the third one-day match against England on Friday as he continues to suffer with tennis elbow. The 27-year-old has played through the pain in the last two one-day encounters and is in need - more news

International - South Africa emerges favourite to host quadrangular tournament
Just days after pulling the plug on the ICC Champions Trophy in Pakistan, South Africa has emerged as the favourite to host a one-day international cricket tournament that would compensate for the postponement of the eight-nation contest. Accordin - more news