India's Supreme Court Friday dismissed a petition to investigate Finance Minister Palaniappan Chidambaram for his alleged role in a 2008 telecom corruption scandal, citing a lack of evidence.

Indian shares are trading slightly lower in early trade on Friday, as investors remain disappointed by the government's reform efforts, which have been stymied by resistance from some of the government's allies and the opposition parties.

Bangkok Bank PCL (BBL.TH), Thailand's largest bank by assets, said Friday it will pay an interim dividend of 2 baht a share for the first half.

Seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong said Thursday he will no longer fight against charges of drug use, prompting authorities to ban him from major cycling events for life.

Shavonte Zellous made the game-winning 3- pointer with less than one second remaining on Thursday, as the Indiana Fever used a wild comeback to defeat the Seattle Storm, 68-66.Indiana trailed 66-53 with 4:04 left, but scored 15 unanswered points to cap the incredible rally

Jake Locker completed 11-of-20 passes and threw two touchdowns on Thursday and the Tennessee Titans defeated the Arizona Cardinals, 32-27, in preseason action.Locker, who was named the Titans' starter earlier in the week, threw for 134 yards without an interception in the victory

Officials say a 19-year-old exchange student from South Korea suffocated when a sand pit collapsed on him during a Southern California beach party for incoming students.

Officials say a 19-year-old exchange student from South Korea suffocated when a sand pit collapsed on him during a Southern California beach party for incoming students.

Josh Hamilton had five RBIs and Mitch Moreland doubled in the go-ahead run during a six-run eighth inning that carried the Texas Rangers to a 10-6 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Thursday night.

Cyclist Floyd Landis says he has reached an agreement with federal prosecutors over allegations that he fraudulently solicited donations for a defense fund he set up to fight doping charges.