Called the "master of humorous fantasy" by a critic for Publishers Weekly, British author Terry Pratchett won the prestigious Carnegie Medal in 2002 for his novel The Amazing Maurice and His Educated Rodents. Author of numerous science fiction and fantas...

In Blackham v Entrepose UK (reported in The Times, 28 September 2004) the Court of Appeal considered the result of an offer and a payment into court under Part 36 of the Civil Procedure Rules. Mr Blackham made a claim for personal injuries...

Banks organize their priorities as Bush Administration takes office Several local bankers want the Bush Administration to repeal a Depression-era law that bars banks from paying interest on business checking accounts. The bankers argue the repeal of the measure, which was...

If you truly believe a UFO and its crew of bug-eyed aliens came crashing down here 60 years ago, rest assured: You're not alone. At least 35,000 people have descended on Roswell this weekend for the 2007 Amazing Roswell UFO Festival to commemorate a purported...

Defense: China may soon deploy its first aircraft carrier as experts warn our naval supremacy is being challenged by Beijing. As the Chinese proverb goes: May we live in interesting times.Commenting last month on China's announcement of an 18% increase in military spending, Defense Secretary...