During a performance a few nights ago in Miami Beach, Florida, Mos Def called on BET to pay proper tribute to Troy Davis at the 2011 BET Awards, taking place this weekend in Atlanta, Georgia.

Mos Def calls on BET to tribute Troy Davis at 2011 BET Awards


Russia took a 2-0 lead in the Fed Cup final after Vera Zvonareva overpowered Spanish No. 1 Anabel Medina Garrigues 6-3, 6-4 in the opening rubber of the five-match tie on Saturday.


A man in his 70s was fatally stabbed at his home near Federal Way late Saturday morning, the King County Sheriffs Office says.

Man fatally stabbed in home near Federal Way


England international Dan Norton could top the try-scoring charts in the HSBC Sevens World Series on Friday.


Ethiopia has this week run out of Coca-Cola after its local bottler suspended operations saying it no longer had enough foreign currency to buy bottle tops.


The Minneapolis Star Tribune, the 15th-largest daily US paper based on circulation, filed for bankruptcy on Thursday, one of the biggest US newspapers yet to financially flame out under a heavy debt load and a punishing decline in advertising revenue.

Minneapolis Star Tribune files for bankruptcy


The ten personalities past and present to appear in this years I'm A celebrity have been announced by ITV today.


Russia and Georgia have agreed to reopen a border crossing that has been closed since July 2006, Georgia`s foreign ministry says, according to BBC.

Russia and Georgia to reopen border crossing


Caretaker President Moncef Marzouki, Sunday, left Tunis for the United Kingdom on a three-day working visit.

President Marzouki leaves for United Kingdom


Former Parliament Speaker Sir Kerry Burke will face a vote of no confidence as chairman of Environment Canterbury when the regional authority next meets.


THE government has dissolved the Frank Ng'ambi-led Natsave board over a K10.8 billion computer software deal hatched with a Nigerian company during former president Rupiah Banda's tenure of office.


Reliance Capital (Get Quote), a part of the Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group, is looking to invest Rs 2,000 crore in insurance businesses in the next three years, which would take the company's cumulative investment in the sector to Rs 4,000 crore.

Reliance Capital to invest Rs 2,000 crore in insurance business


St George Illawarra captain Ben Hornby says the Dragons are playing with a new sense of belief but admits they are refusing to even think about finals football.

Dragons playing with new sense of belief


The free trade agreement between Serbia and Turkey, which should increase the volume of exchange between these countries, and especially the Serbian export, comes into effect today.

Trade agreement between Serbia and Turkey coming into effect


Former Tottenham midfielder Rohan Ricketts has been released by Major League Soccer side Toronto FC.


The Left will join a secular, non-BJP, non-Congress government at the centre if its based on the right economic and foreign policies, has the interests of the poor, the working class and wherein, the Left can play a meaningful role, according to West Bengal Chief Minister, Buddhadeb Bhattacharya.

Left will join a secular, non-BJP, non-Congress government at the centre:


Dell has met its carbon neutral goal ahead of schedule, achieving a major milestone in its commitment to be the 'greenest' technology company on the planet the company announced last week.

Dell meets carbon neutral goal ahead of schedule


Napoli star Ezequiel Lavezzi can't hide his excitement at facing Chelsea in the Champions League.

Napoli star Lavezzi can't hide excitement facing Chelsea


Whether you are preparing an intimate dinner for two or cooking for a crowd, this simple dish showcases the mild flavour of veal and provides important vitamins and nutrients for a well-balanced meal.


Google's PowerMeter product is to debut in the UK from first:utility, a small, independent electricity and gas supplier, based in Warwick.

Google PowerMeter to debut in the UK from first:utility


Madhur Bhandarkar's first-ever foray into frothy cinema, Dil Toh Baccha Hai Ji has released on DVD and VCD.

Dil Toh Baccha Hai Ji releases on DVD, VCD


Reuters reports that Canadian heavy crude discounts sold for $25 under WTI after Enbridge Inc closed its 609,000 barrel-a-day Line 6A pipeline.


SAINTS winger Lee Holmes is set to miss the rest of the season after undergoing surgery on his injured ankle.

Saints winger Lee Holmes to miss the rest of the season


The city of La Vergne will install new stop signs at the intersection of Holland Ridge and Toyna drives Monday, making it a four-way stop.


A Clark county teacher is charged with the rape and sexual battery of a high school student.


Selvaraj, UDF candidate in Neyyatinkara, filed his nomination papers before Neyyattinkara returning officer, K. Muralidharan, who is also the deputy collector of vigilance.


Four new green engineering projects that will help the UK to develop new lightweight materials, design products to have a longer life and be more easily recyclable, and clean contaminated land to reclaim valuable metals, have been announced by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council.


Supply of water will remain suspended in RIMS Road owing to the ongoing restoration of public water supply pipelines which had been damaged/dislocated due to the construction of drain at RIMS Road, in a press release by the PHED.


Five people were killed when the two small planes in which they were traveling collided in mid-air on Saturday, May 12, 2012 at 8:50 am local time over Saskatchewan, Canada, as reported on Sunday, May 13 by the Aviation Safety Network, the National Post, The Globe and Mail, CBC News, CTV News, the Toronto Sun and other media outlets.

Five killed as two planes collide over Saskatchewan, Canada


Kuwait has urged Iraq to fully apply all international resolutions and settle outstanding issues after the UN Security Council voted last week to end key sanctions imposed on Baghdad.

Kuwait urges Iraq to apply international resolutions


DETROIT -Michigan State has given Tom Izzo a $500,000 annual raise to make him one of the highest-paid coaches in college basketball.

Michigan State gives coach Tom Izzo $500,000 raise


Dear Rachel,Yes, yes, we know how the old Duchess Wallis Simpson saying goes: ``You can never be too rich or too thin.''


Meredith Corp., the publisher of magazines including Ladies' Home Journal, is eliminating another 80 full-time positions in wide-ranging cuts.

Meredith Corp. eliminates another 80 positions


A 21-year-old Tahlequah man was killed in a single car rollover in Cherokee County Monday.


Government House Leader John Baird will make an announcement Monday afternoon that could shed some light on when Parliament is set to resume.

House Leader John Baird to make announcement


Sumitomo Electric Industries, a supplier of solutions for optical components, modules and sub-systems, is extending its 10Gbps portfolio with the introduction of a CWDM-SFP+ transceiver module that can provide parallel transmission at 80Gbps.

Sumitomo Electric extends 10Gbps portfolio


Tbilisi-based Maestro TV remains off air in the city of Rustavi despite earlier pledge by local cable television provider to resume its transmission on June 1, Maestro TV owner, Mamuka Glonti, said on Tuesday.


Borusan Holdings, a Turkey-based industry and services group, has appointed Aon Corporation as its risk advisor and broker to strengthen and consolidate the risk management program across its various business divisions.

Borusan appoints Aon Corporation to strengthen risk management


The blockade of Armenia, to some extent hinders the development of border areas in Turkey, senior research fellow, center for international security institute for international economics and international relations Stanislav Ivanov told at the interview with Voice of Russia.

Blockade of Armenia hinders development of border areas in Turkey


Ellie Nesler, who sparked a national debate about vigilantism after killing her son's accused molester in a courtroom in 1993, has died of cancer.

Vigilante killer Ellie Nesler dies of cancer


SunGard has enhanced its Stream GMIpost-trade listed derivatives solution to provide processing and accounting support for CME Group cleared interest rate swaps, which it began clearing in October 2010.

SunGard will support CME Group cleared interest rate swaps


New information indicates that Bob Bashara's family is distancing themselves from him.

Bob Bashara's family distancing themselves


), the Mexican nun who founded the Congregation of Poor Clare Missionary Sisters, will be beatified at the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe, the Catholic Church said.


Merkle, one of the nation's largest and fastest growing marketing services organizations, today introduced a new brand position to better reflect its value proposition within the rapidly changing marketing landscape.


VICTORIA has retained the same squad from last Saturday's two-run loss to NSW for Wednesday night's Twenty20 preliminary final against Queensland at the Gabba.

Victoria retains same squad for Twenty20 preliminary final against Bulls


The Abbey Road zebra crossing in London, which The Beatles made famous after using a photo of themselves walking across it on an album cover, has been given Grade II listed status for its cultural and historical importance.

Abbey Road zebra crossing given listed status


Quattro, a $625-million residential development changing the future of Surrey's Whalley neighbourhood, is welcoming its first home owners in the next two weeks.


US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice on Monday said the United States is working with both India and Pakistan to bring to justice the perpetrators of the Mumbai terror attacks.


Students and parents at a San Antonio ISD high school were in shock Thursday after administrators said the Burbank High athletic trainer is accused of hiding a camera inside a school bathroom.

School trainer accused of hiding camera in bathroom


Google pulled out its wallet and went on an acquisition spree this year, according to research firm CB Insights.

Google goes on acquisition spree this year


The forthcoming cricket world cup and the IPL have made bookies go musical and use popular songs as code phrases to evade detection, say cops.


``No athlete is bigger than the Games, not even Bolt,'' Mark said.


Grand nephew of Quaid-e-Azam Mohammed Ali Jinnah, Liaquat Merchant says Pakistan appears to be moving towards early elections.

'Pakistan appears to be moving towards early election'


Global Crossing is adding Juniper Networks equipment to its Managed Network Services portfolio.

Global Crossing adds Juniper Networks equipment


Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu left for Europe on Tuesday morning for a three-day visit.


South Africa is recalling its ambassador to Rwanda for consultations following shootings of former Rwandan army chief of staff, General Faustin Kayumba Nyamwasa in Johannesburg.


Malky Mackay believes the relationship between his management team and the players is helping to ``drive Watford forward''.


A man shot by police in the Hawke's Bay town of Otane this week remains in a critical condition in Christchurch Hospital.

Man shot by police remains in critical condition


Fannie Mae, the largest US home funding source, said on Wednesday it sold $2 billion of benchmark bills at higher interest rates compared with last week's sales of similar maturities.

Fannie Mae sells $2 bln bills at higher rates


The samples of 15 suspected cases of H1N1 flu were found to be negative even as the results of five more persons are awaited.

Samples of 15 suspected cases of H1N1 flu found negative


Germany coach Joachim Loew is satisfied with the 1-1 draw against Italy, but said his side should have taken their chances to make it 2-0.

Germany coach Joachim Loew satisfied with draw against Italy


How I Met Your Mother star Neil Patrick Harris and his ``better half'' David Burtka cover the ``Love Issue'' of OUT and share some of the most intimate images we've seen of the couple.

Neil Patrick Harris & David Burtka cover out


A homeless man was found dead in a makeshift camp in the woods off Route 55 in the vicinity of Vassar College.


England boss Fabio Capello has called up uncapped Bolton striker Kevin Davies for his Euro 2012 squad to face Montenegro at Wembley on 12 October.

England boss Fabio Capello calls up Kevin Davies


Uzbekistan closed its border with Tajikistan in connection with celebration of regular anniversary of independence on September 1.

Uzbekistan closes border with Tajikistan


The Civil service will continue its reforms to ensure efficient service delivery to the people.


A Spokane Valley medical marijuana dispensary was raided and shut down by sheriff's detectives earlier this month.

Spokane Valley medical marijuana dispensary raided


Jason Collins, the first active athlete to come out as being gay in one of the four US major professional sports leagues, threw out the ceremonial first pitch at Fenway Park on Thursday night before the Red Sox played the Texas Rangers.


Taiwan stocks rose 0.13 percent on Wednesday, with Mediatek leading technology shares higher, as investors ignored weak export orders data.


Tampa hotels dropped room rates an average of 24 percent in July compared with a year ago, the third steepest decline in the North America, a survey of hotel deals arranged by the on-line travel agency Hotwire.com showed.

Tampa hotel room rates down an average of 24 percent


The funeral service for the Lake City, Minnesota police officer that passed away on Friday is set for this week.

Funeral for Lake City officer set for this week


Former British heavyweight champion Sir Henry Cooper, who famously knocked down Muhammad Ali in 1963, before becoming a cult hero for his lionhearted performances in the ring and modesty out of it, died yesterday aged 76.

British heavyweight legend Henry Cooper dies


SPX Corporation today announced that it helped raise $175,000 for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital at the 40th Annual Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction in Scottsdale, Arizona.

SPX helps raise $175,000 for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital


World food prices rose to near a record high in April as grain costs advanced, adding pressure to inflation that is accelerating from Beijing to Brasilia and spurring central banks to raise interest rates.

Food prices rise to near-record high as inflation accelerates


Police in Oregon say Detroit Lions defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh crashed his car into a tree in downtown Portland, but was not injured.


Power company Entergy Corp said Friday it has traced the cause of Sunday's Super Bowl power outage to an electrical relay device.

Entergy traces Super Bowl power outage to relay device


Boeing and Icelandair announced a commitment today for 12 737 MAXs, valued at more than $1.2 billion at list prices.

Boeing, Icelandair announce commitment for 12 737 MAXs


Tamil Nadu chief minister and AIADMK supremo J Jayalalithaa on Sunday launched the 'PA Sangma for President' campaign by speaking to non-Congress leaders over telephone.

Jayalalithaa launches 'PA Sangma for President' campaign


After a major setback in immigration reform over the weekend, US President Barack Obama on Tuesday reassured the Congressional Hispanic Caucus on his commitment to a comprehensive immigration reform.

Obama reassures Hispanic Caucus on commitment to immigration reform


The 20th Ibero- American Summit concluded here on Saturday with the issuance of a Declaration of Mar del Plata.


WET weather may have delayed the sealing of the Equex car parks for some time, but users of the facility will see it completed before the start of the new season.

Weather may delay sealing Equex car park


Two persons were killed and around 18 injured when a tourist bus turned turtle near village Khaatti on Hoshiarpur road in the wee hours of Thursday.


The government today said the Reserve Bank is scrutinising IPL related transactions of certain banks to check compliance under the foreign exchange rules.

RBI scrutinising IPL related transactions of banks:


Kraft Foods said Thursday it plans to split into two publicly traded companies, with one focusing on its international snack brands, such as Trident gum and Cadbury chocolates, and the other on its North American grocery business, which includes Maxwell House coffee, Kraft Macaroni and Cheese and Oscar Mayer meats.

Kraft Foods plans split into two companies


A Thursday morning fire destroyed a single-story home north of Dallas, though no one was injured.


The Supreme Court will decide whether corporations have ``personal privacy'' rights just like individuals in a case that pitted AT&T against rivals who wanted the details of a pricing investigation against it by the Federal Communications Commission.

Supreme Court to decide if corporations have privacy rights


Indonesia has launched a high-tech tsunami warning system in a bid to prevent a repeat of tragedies like the 2004 Asian tsunami that killed around 170,000 people in the country.

Indonesia launches tsunami warning system


Police are looking for the man who grabbed a purse from inside the car of a shopper Sunday afternoon in the parking lot of the Harris-Teeter store at 3501 Oleander Drive.

Police looking for man who grabbed purse from car


Glory coach re-signs for two more years Updated: 18:46, Tuesday March 27, 2012 After putting pen to paper on a new two-year deal, Perth Glory coach Ian Ferguson has set his sights on building a successful dynasty at the A-League club.


While the Nasdaq and the S&P 500 remain firmly positive, the Dow has pulled back near the unchanged line.


A police officer has been charged after an alleged domestic assault in the Newcastle area over the weekend.

Police officer charged after alleged domestic assault --


In an unprecedented move to keep illegal gambling and match-fixing out of the Olympics, the IOC is setting up a special unit to check for suspicious betting patterns during the Beijing Games.

IOC unit to check for suspicious betting patterns during Beijing Olympics


A first group of 122 Iraqi refugees arrived in Germany on Thursday this week.


David Wright drove in three runs in his second start since coming off the disabled list and the New York Mets beat the Colorado Rockies 8-3 on Thursday.


Six very young Staffordshire bull terrier puppies were recently found in a cardboard box in the Broughton area of Wrexham.


LAS VEGAS Montreal left wing Max Pacioretty has won the Masterton Trophy for his remarkable comeback from a serious back injury.

Habs' Max Pacioretty wins Masterton Trophy


A woman drowned in a bathtub at a northwest Houston home early Wednesday, KPRC Local 2 reported.


THE Internet is rapidly approaching overload: it was never designed to handle the weight of people and processes it labours under and, despite the economic challenges we face, it is critical that Ireland invests in our Information and Communications Technology sector and that we are not left behind, an internet expert warned.

Internet rapidly approaching overload, Internet expert warns


Former AFL footballer Andrew Lovett has been acquitted of raping a woman during a night out with St Kilda players on Christmas Eve, 2009.


Lithuanian Astana man Tomas Vaitkus dominated a sprint finale to win the Ronde van het Groene Hart in the Netherlands.

Vaitkus dominates Ronde van het Groene Hart


Most fans would agree that he is the greatest British manager of all time, but Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has revealed he nearly quit the game before becoming a professional.

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson reveals:


A loud explosion was heard in the Syrian capital Damascus on Friday, residents said, although it was not clear what had caused the blast.


A Sultan woman has been arrested in connection with a Snohomish child porn case that already has her former boyfriend in jail.

Sultan woman arrested in connection with Snohomish child porn case


UK house prices fell in April for the first time in three months and values will probably remain unchanged or decline ``modestly'' during the rest of this year, Nationwide Building Society said.

UK house prices fell in April for first time in three months


Brazilian flats maker Usiminas confirmed last Friday that it is in ``advanced negotiations'' with distribution companies Rio Negro and Fasal to acquire their complete ownership, as Steel Business Briefing previously reported.

Usiminas confirms negotiations with distribution companies


City of Keyser officials are urging residents to help themselves and the community at large by clearing fire hydrants in front of their homes and businesses.

City of Keyser urging residents to clear fire hydrants


The Indian Air Force went out of the way to ensure smooth departure for Microsoft founder Bill Gates from Jodhpur recently when they lighted up the runway with gooseneck flares as the lights were shut off due to maintenance working going on in the airfield.

IAF ensured smooth departure for Bill Gates from Jodhpur


Deputy Chief Minister MKStalin will be number three in the Cabinet, Chief Minster M.Karunanidhi said here on Saturday.

``Stalin will be number three in the Cabinet''


McIlroy, admitted to being ``mentally flat'' on Thursday as he began his reign as the World No 1 at the WGC-Cadillac Championship with a disappointing 1-over 73.


Lasalle Secondary School has unveiled an Aboriginal room and mural as part of ongoing efforts to nurture and celebrate First Nations, Métis and Inuit education in Rainbow Schools.

Lasalle Secondary School unveils Aboriginal room and mural


While promoting the series, which will also feature Maroon 5's Adam Levine and Cee-Lo Green, Aguilera said that she will ``join Twitter in honor of the show.''


``Now it is time for Indian investors to strike gold in Maldives in real sense. Maldives is looking for cooperation in many different areas of commerce and economy, including power, housing and hotel & tourism industry,'' he added.

Indian investors can strike gold in Maldives


PALESTINIAN PRESIDENT Mahmoud Abbas said yesterday he saw no prospect of renewed negotiations unless Israel halted settlement expansion and agreed to withdraw from the West Bank, Gaza, and East Jerusalem to the line of June 1967.

Abbas sees no prospect of negotiations with Israel


Kim Jong Il, top leader of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, has inspected an artillery unit and watched their shooting exercise, state media reported on Sunday.


American Ted Ligety won the World Cup giant slalom title on Friday, adding to the world championships gold medal he earned last month.

Ted Ligety wins World Cup giant slalom title


How I Met Your Mother star Neil Patrick Harris is going to be the father of twins.

Neil Patrick Harris to be father of twins


Axa has launched a pooled Sipp aimed at offering a tax efficient way for families or business partners to invest together.


GMAC Mortgage, part of Ally Financial, told brokers and agents to stop some foreclosures in 23 states, including Iowa.


ALBUQUERQUE Cowpokes now have a good reason to gather 'round the camp fire and break out the guitar New Mexico now has an official state cowboy song.

Nm now has an official state cowboy song


India vs Australia 4th test live score showed Aussies team humiliated.


GE Healthcare, General Electric's healthcare services branch worth $17 billion, will start managing its operations in the Eastern and Asian markets, from Turkey .

GE Healthcare to manage its operations from Turkey


Technology stocks tumbled at the opening bell Monday, as the broader market retreated following steep stock market declines in Europe and Asia.

Technology stocks tumble as broader market retreats


A Cormorant helicopter from 442 Squadron, at 19 Wing, participated in the response to a mayday made by a fishing vessel today near Port Hardy.

Cormorant participates in response to mayday


BOSTON ― House Speaker Salvatore DiMasi is hosting an economic summit with banking and business leaders in his office as the state grapples with the ongoing fiscal downturn.

DiMasi hosts economic summit with banking leaders


A Laramie County elementary school teacher has won a $$25,000 national teaching award.

Laramie County teacher wins national award


Mexico has lifted the suspension on meat imports from 25 of the 30 processing plants it banned imports from last week, according to a list posted yesterday on the US Department of Agriculture Web site.

Mexico lifts suspension on meat imports from plants


Sarah Jessica Parker is celebrating her 46th birthday today.Sarah Jessica Parker, the American actress best known for her role as 'Carrie Bradshaw' in 'Sex and the City', turned 46 years old today, reports the UK's Daily Mail.The actress recently took time out from filming her upcoming movie to spend some quality time with her twins in Manhattan.

Sarah Jessica Parker celebrates 46th birthday


South Korean consumer confidence deteriorated to 84 in November from 88 in the previous month, a survey conducted by Bank of Korea revealed Tuesday.

S. Korean consumer confidence deteriorates in November


A carjacking and rape suspect, in the country illegally, was ordered held without bail on two counts of first-degree sexual assault during an arraignment Monday in Providence District Court.

Carjacking, rape suspect ordered held without bail


Malaysia needs to develop a new strategy to attract talent, especially in the technology sector, as the country moves towards a high income economy.

Malaysia needs to develop new strategy to attract talent


A Cheboygan County man is found safe after a search by rescue teams.

Cheboygan County man found safe after search


Spanish government bonds stayed little changed after a report showed unemployment, at a 37-year high, rose more than forecast in the first quarter.

Spain government bonds stay little changed as unemployment rises


Madison is stepping up efforts to keep the state boys and girls basketball tournaments and their $9 million in estimated tourism spending.

Madison is stepping up efforts to keep state boys, girls basketball tournaments


Scott Equipment Company, a manufacturer of custom industrial processing equipment and other process related solutions, has launched a new Web site.


Rep. Charles Rangel, the former Chairman of the powerful House Ways and Means Committee, has been charged with multiple ethics violations by the House Ethics Committee.

Democrat Charles Rangel charged with multiple ethics violations


The BBC has kicked off a cross-platform marketing push to promote its mobile news service.

BBC kicks off cross-platform push for mobile news service


The Hi-de-Hi! actor Paul Shane, who lived in South Yorkshire, has died at the age of 72 following a short illness, his agent said.


A woman in a wheelchair was rescued by a neighbor from a Washington County house fire on Friday.

Woman in wheelchair rescued from Washington Co. house fire


Several Goochland High School students now face drug charges after three separate arrests on school grounds this past week.


BACK-from-the-dead canoe conman John Darwin is suffering from skin cancer, a national newspaper has reported.


FIVE CHILDREN and three women have been injured when the minibus they were travelling in overturned on the M5 in Wychbold.


Pakistan Tehreek e Insaf chairman Imran Khan has categorically opposed the division of Sindh province on ethnic basis and said that the ongoing debate of division of the province was not reflective of public sentiments.


The inflows of home remittances and export receipts helped the rupee to recover in the forex market on Wednesday after witnessing record low to a dollar a day ago, dealers said.


Dharamsala, May 31 The Central Tibetan Administration Thursday said a mother of three immolated herself in Tibet to protest Beijing's ``repressive policies'' and demand the return of the Dalai Lama to his homeland.

Mother of three immolates herself in Tibet


Chrysler has agreed to recall 2.7 million older-model Jeeps in the US and Canada that could be at risk of a fuel tank fire.

Chrysler recalling 2.7 million Jeeps in US, Canada


Asthma patients may not need daily doses of inhaled steroids according to a study out Tuesday, a finding that could alter treatment for millions suffering from the respiratory ailment.

Asthma patients may not need daily steroids: study


The anti-fracking concert protest film will be screened in Dobbs Ferry on Jan. 31.

Anti-fracking film will be screened in Dobbs Ferry


Mosquitoes at McConnell Springs Park have tested positive for the West Nile Virus, the Lexington-Fayette County Health Department announced Friday.


The Eurodollar dropped to a two year low today, $124.75, as Spain and Greece continue to stress investors.

Eurodollar drops to two year low on Spain, Greece


Cairo native Mark Anderson recorded a racing rarity on Monday when he won two stakes races at Assiniboia Downs in Canada.

Cairo native Anderson wins two stakes races


A supermarket worker sold cocaine from the store where he was employed as deputy manager.

Supermarket worker sold cocaine at store


Assembly of First Nations National Chief Phil Fontaine announced in Ottawa today that he will not seek re-election as National Chief and will retire as National Chief at the end of his current term.

Afn National Chief Phil Fontaine announces he will not seek re-election


GlobalCapital has introduced online payment facilities across its diversified services and product portfolios in life and health insurance, investments and insurance brokering.

GlobalCapital introduces online payment facilities


MTN today announced that it has cut call rates on the MTN One Rate PayAsYouGo price plan.


A 22-year-old man has been jailed for seven years by a fast track court here for raping his cousin and forcing her to undergo abortion when she became pregnant.

Man jailed for raping cousin, forcing her to undergo abortion


A man is charged with murdering his uncle and leaving the body in an isolated area near Bon Wier, according to information provided by Newton County Sheriff Joe Walker.


Javier Zanetti feels 2012 has been a year of growth for Inter after a difficult 2011-12 campaign.

Zanetti: 2012 has been a year of growth for Inter


HONDA is extending three motorcycle promotions until the end of September, offering free or low-rate finance and free accessories.


Yesh Atid party chairman Yair Lapid on Thursday called on Foreign Minister Avigdor Liberman to resign from his post immediately.

Lapid calls for Liberman to resign immediately


Mahindra Firstchoice, a multi- brand pre-owned car sales major from the Mahindra and Mahindra group, has set a target to sell one lakh used cars by 2014, a top company official said.

Mahindra target to sell one lakh used cars by 2014


Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi vowed to defend Italian banks hit by the current market slump from hostile foreign takeovers.


Swiss-based luxury goods group Richemont is to terminate its share buy back programme.

Richemont terminates share buy back programme


RBS is a Sell target say the technical analysts at spread betting firm Delta Index.


The Federal Government has increased funding to over $30 million, which the health sector has been excited about as well as speculating how the increase will be used to enhance different parts of the sector.

Federal Government increases funding to over $30 million


Taylor Lautner, who plays Jacob in the Twilight films, has dissed one of his next roles, Stretch Armstrong.


Veteran Tv star Betty White was honoured for her animal charity work at a Christmas-themed ceremony in Los Angeles on Thursday.


Memphis-based paper and forest products company International Paper Co. on Tuesday declared a regular quarterly dividend of 2.5 cents per share for the period from Oct. 1 to Dec. 31.

International Paper declares quarterly dividend


Syrian security forces opened fire on mourners near the old Omari mosque in the southern border city of Deraa following a mass funeral for dead pro-democracy protestors, two witnesses said on Saturday.

Syrian forces fire at mourners after mass funeral


Royal Caribbean has changed its rules and will now allow children in its exclusive concierge lounges aboard its ships in the evening.

Royal Caribbean now allows children in concierge lounges


The GOP candidate failed to include the Swiss bank account on the personal financial disclosure forms that he filed in 2011 with a federal ethics office.

``The GOP candidate failed to include...


Saraland police are working two suspicious deaths.


EU finance ministers are meeting in Brussels this morning amid continuing disagreement over how best to tackle the threat facing the single currency.

EU finance ministers to meet in Brussels


Three drug pushers including a woman were arrested during a raid in Badia Rustam area in the jurisdiction of Golra police station and heroin was recovered from their possession.


The US trade deficit widened unexpectedly in October as imports from China rose to a new high and the volume of oil imports rebounded as prices fell by a record amount, a Commerce Department report showed today.

US trade deficit widens unexpectedly in October


OAKLAND, Calif. An audit shows Oakland is keeping cash from overpaid parking tickets despite a state law requiring refunds.

Oakland keeps cash on overpaid parking tickets


Educomp Solutions on Tuesday announced plans to set up budget schools, to be called the Vidya Prabhat schools, in small towns and rural areas across the country.

Educomp Solutions plans to set up budget schools


Bolivian independent miners block a main highway between La Paz and Oruro, during a protest in El Alto, on the outskirts of La Paz September 11, 2012.

Bolivian independent miners block a main highway during a protest in El Alto


It has been revealed tonight that season ticket prices for next season are set to rise by around 5%.


French fashion king Yves Saint Laurent, hailed for revolutionizing the way women dressed, died on Sunday.

French fashion king Yves Saint Laurent dies


50 Cent has won a court case evicting his ex-girlfriend and 10 year old son from one of his mansions.


Merrill Lynch & Co. said late Monday that it plans to raise $8.5 billion selling new common stock as the brokerage firm tries to bolster its capital position again.

Merrill raising $8.5 bln selling new stock;


Sylvia Fowles collected 28 points and 17 rebounds to lead the Chicago Sky past the host San Antonio Silver Stars 85-73.

Sylvia Fowles leads Chicago Sky past San Antonio Silver Stars


Qld school fireworks cause bush fire Updated: 07:45, Friday November 16, 2012 Fire crews have spent the night monitoring a blaze near Noosa, on Queensland's Sunshine Coast, that erupted after a school fireworks display went terribly wrong.


Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has secured seven additional weekly flight frequencies from its Abu Dhabi home-base to Australia.

Etihad Airways secures additional flights to Australia


Polaroid is closing factories in Massachusetts, Mexico and the Netherlands and cutting 450 jobs as the brand synonymous with instant images focuses on ventures such as a portable printer for images from cell phones and Polaroid-branded digital cameras, televisions and DVD players.


British rapper Dappy wants to follow in the footsteps of his N-Dubz bandmate Tulisa Contostavlos by writing a tell-all book.


A ``jealous'' wife who stabbed her husband's pregnant ex-lover in the stomach has been jailed for 10 years.

Wife who stabbed husband's pregnant ex-lover is jailed for 10 years


AN INTERNET account used by a policeman charged with exchanging indecent images of children was linked to a case dealt with by West Midlands Police child exploitation team, a court heard.

'Internet account linked to another case' - court hears


Kerala Tourism gearing up to launch its global publicity blitz through a world premiere of a new ad film at the end of Sep 2010 in London.

Kerala Tourism launches global publicity blitz


The Abu Dhabi residential market is showing signs of growth with some areas defying the overall trend of declining rent prices and performing at an encouraging level, says a report.

Abu Dhabi residential market 'shows growth'


More and more farmers in Punjab are taking to direct sowing of paddy to save on time, labour and money involved in cultivation.

Farmers take to direct sowing of paddy, save time, labour, money


The UEFA Champions League final in London this weekend is set to break all economic records, but organisers may have to look outside Europe for future market opportunities and growth, according to a report.

Champions League final to break economic records


US singer Cee Lo Green has dropped out of Rihanna's Loud tour in North America.

Cee Lo Green drops out of rihanna`s tour


Lily Allen has denied dissing WAGS Victoria Beckham and Cheryl Cole as reported in a French football magazine, SoFoot.

Lily Allen denies dissing Victoria Beckham and Cheryl Cole


Juventus and AC Milan both won yesterday to share the second place and to stay in touch with Serie Aleaders Inter Milan.

Juventus and Milan both win to share second place


The Liberty United Methodist Church will host a bean supper Saturday at the Pulaski Recreation Center.

Liberty United Methodist hosts bean supper


The Morehead State volleyball team split a pair of matches Saturday at the Raider Challenge, falling 3-0 to Florida State before defeating Niagara 3-0.


Larry Evans, a five-time United States chess champion and prolific writer who helped Bobby Fischer win the world championship in 1972, died Monday in Reno, Nev. He was 78.


President Obama formally nominated Senator John Kerry of Massachusetts to replace current Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, who is stepping down for the president's second term.

Watch president Obama formally nominate Senator Kerry for Secretary of State


Asian markets are exhibiting a mixed trend on Thursday with investors mostly treading a cautious path amid concerns about the global economy.


www.respectformarriage.org Former first lady Laura Bush asked to be -- and will be -- removed from a marriage equality ad that's part of a national TV, newspaper and online campaign highlighting influential support.

Laura Bush asks to be removed from marriage equality ad


A Barnegat Township man who was allegedly driving drunk and caused an accident Thursday that killed two senior citizens has been charged with two counts of vehicular homicide.

Barnegat Township man charged with two counts of vehicular homicide


Chinese stocks closed lower on the first trading day of 2012 as investors were uncertain about the market prospects.

Chinese stocks close lower on first trading day


Though his party boy character Vincent Chase on all eight seasons of ``Entourage'' savored life in the limelight, Adrian Grenier says he's quite content to be on the other side of the camera.

Adrian Grenier content to be on other side of camera


Kate Winslet talks about her Golden Globe winning performance in Revolutionary Road.

Kate Winslet talks about Revolutionary Road


Delaware State has fired head football coach Al Lavan after seven seasons, the school announced Thursday.

Delaware State fires football coach Lavan


A study released Monday indicates debt is one major reason Canadians are dipping into their RRSPs before retirement.

Canadians dipping into RRSPs before retirement


The University of West Georgia has recently updated their tailgating policies and procedures to increase safety at sporting events.

University of West Georgia updates tailgating policies


The Lisbon teacher accused of having sex with one of her students has been offered a plea deal by the district attorney's office.


Today, let's count down the five biggest favorites to win upcoming honors.

Five biggest favorites to win upcoming honors


Over 11,700 tonnes of foodgrains worth Rs 6.86 crore were found ``damaged'' in government godowns, Food and Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar informed the Lok Sabha on Tuesday.

Over 11,700 tonnes of foodgrains damaged:


Negative impacts of the Swiss decision to ban building minarets must be countered, Secretary General of the League of Islamic Universities Dr. Jaafar Abdulsalam said Friday.

Impacts of Swiss decision to ban building minarets must be countered:


Dr. Majid Safar, an assistant professor at the Department of Chemical Engineering at the University of Bahrain, has revealed that sewage treatment or so-called waste water is an essential process to protect general health as well as a crucial part of sustainable development.

Sewage treatment is essential for general health:


A 29-year-old man was detained at the Miri Central Police for allegedly sending lewd messages to somebody's wife.


Greek officials say unemployment in the debt-ridden country rose to 12.2 percent in August, from 12 percent in July, after some 46,000 jobs were lost lost.

Greek unemployment rises to 12.2 percent in August


LaFell opted to return for his senior season at LSU on Sunday, three days after the wide receiver declared himself eligible for the 2009 NFL draft.


John Paul Gaultier is to design a range of home textiles and accessories ith Paris-based fabric specialist Lelievre.

John Paul Gaultier to design home textiles


The Pope will publish a decree on Thursday to fight money laundering in the Vatican, the Holy See said in a press release.

Pope to publish decree against money laundering in Vatican


Horst Faas, a prize-winning combat photographer who carved out new standards for covering war with a camera and became one of the world's legendary photojournalists, has died at 79.


Sweden's Oskar Henningsson made six birdies Sunday to win the Moravia Silesia Open by two strokes, shooting 13-under 275 at the Prosper Golf Resort.

Oskar Henningsson wins the Moravia Silesia Open


Receiver Larry Fitzgerald has restructured his contract, but the changes won't have an impact on the Cardinals' salary cap this season.


Roads, bring forth with it development, Sujeewa Mudalige, senior partner PriceWaterhouseCoopers Sri Lanka, an audit firm, told this reporter.


New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski underwent surgery Monday morning to repair his broken forearm, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.


It has been apparent, perhaps throughout the game, that the Texans have depth on their defense.


40/1 outsider Viewed has won The Emirates Melbourne Cup, beating Bauer by a nose to give trainer Bart Cummings his 12th victory in the event at Flemington.


Police have found a car that is possibly linked with the ``Toulouse shooter'' Mohammed Merah, reports French newspaper ``Midi Libre'' on Wednesday.

Police find car linked with ``Toulouse shooter``


FIRE destroyed property of unknown value at a furniture workshop in Siakago town on Sunday evening.

Fire destroys furniture workshop in Siakago


The city of Barberton decided not to pay $750,000 for the former Ohio National Guard armory.

Barberton decides not to pay $750,000 for former armory


Apple Mac App Store has surpassed more than 100 million downloads in less than a year.

Mac App Store surpasses 100 million downloads


President Barack Obama said he has ordered his administration to do whatever necessary to protect Americans aboard and asked other governments to meet their responsibility to protect US citizens, Reuters has reported.

Obama orders other governments to protect US citizens


A WORLD Cup day raised £265 for charity after staff at a Haverhill company dressed up and played games on Friday.


The Centre has sought the views of State Governments and political parties on certain issues related to the draft Lokpal Bill, which is being drawn up by a joint drafting committee that consists of five Union Ministers and an equal number of representatives of civil society.

Centre seeks views of State Governments, political parties on draft Lokpal Bill


The Colombo bourse closed the week yesterday on an upbeat note with tidy gains in both indices on what brokers called a ``decent'' turnover of Rs.2.36 billion, down from the previous day's Rs.2.8 billion, with 125 gainers comfortably outpacing 71 losers.


After reports began to surface that ``Bones'' star David Boreanaz had been unfaithful to his wife of nine years, Jaime Bergman, the actor has opened up about his infidelities.

David Boreanaz unfaithful to his wife of nine years Jaime Bergman.


GOLDEN â€`` A 46-year-old woman was sentenced on Monday for shooting her husband during a May 2007 argument at the family's home while her children were there.


Three people were arrested and a fourth is being sought after Sarnia police executed a search warrant at a Vidal Street residence, early Thursday, when officers seized cash and suspected methamphetamine, marijuana and ecstasy tablets.


Governor Chet Culver made a whistle stop in Newton on Monday afternoon, and the majority of the Democratic party ticket was along for the ride as well.


Oberlin College says the FBI has agreed to investigate possible bias incidents at the historically liberal college.

Oberlin college says FBI will investigate bias incidents


President Asif Ali Zardari called Federal Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources Syed Naveed Qamar Zaman Shah on Sunday to inquire about flood situation and the condition ofembankments from downstream Kotri to Mulakatiar in TM Khan district.

President Zardari calls minister to inquire about flood situation


President Asif Ali Zardari conveyed to the US that said public criticism of Pakistan's role in the war on terror undermines the ``common struggle against militancy in the region''.

Criticism undermining struggle against militancy:


A Singapore Airlines flight with some 200 passengers aboard slid off the runway just after landing, Washington Post said referring to a spokesman for Munich airport as telling AFP.

Singapore Airlines flight slid off runway


Qatar Airways plans to increase the number of flights it operates to Germany to 35 flights a week.

Qatar Airways to increase flights to Germany


Bill Hudson, an Associated Press photographer whose searing images of the civil rights era documented police brutality and galvanized the public, died Thursday in Jacksonville, Fla. He was 77.

Bill Hudson, civil rights era photographer, dies


Cuba on Monday convicted a Chilean with close ties to the Communist government, Marcel Marambio, along with 15 Cuban government officials, of corruption, a government statement said.

Cuba convicts Chilean, 15 Cuban officials for corruption


Actress Drew Barrymore says she often feels like a teenage boy because of her interest in ``sports'' and ``hot chicks''.


The Bank of England plans to place credit restrictions on home mortgages to prevent another round of credit crisis.

Bank of England plans credit restrictions on home mortgages


Co-Chairman Pakistan Peoples Party, Senator Asif Ali Zardari has called for viable peace in Kashmir saying that Indo Pak relations can and should be creatively re-discovered.

PPP Co-Chairman Asif Ali Zardari calls for viable peace in Kashmir


Full color custom printed mousepads are a great way to promote your business or organization.

Full color custom printed mousepads to promote your business


A Dublin Target store and a nearby restaurant were evacuated Monday morning because of a gas leak, an Alameda County fire official said.

Dublin Target store, nearby restaurant evacuated due to gas leak


Citigroup is planning to increase the number of its common shares outstanding and execute a reverse stock split as part of its effort to convert preferred shares to common shares.

Citigroup plans to increase number of common shares, execute reverse stock split


Mike Wallace will be up to speed with the Steelers offense when he returns to practice, according to Ben Roethlisberger.

Mike Wallace up to speed, according to Ben Roethlisberger:


The still struggling A&P grocery store chain says it will close another 32 stores and eliminate thousands of jobs.


New York Knicks guard Wilson Chandler was charged with drug possession after being pulled over during a routine traffic stop in Queens last night.

Knicks guard Wilson Chandler charged with drug possession


A new study published in the April 2011 issue of the Journal of the American Dietetic Association indicates that inadequate nutrition is linked to a greater risk of anemia in postmenopausal women.

Inadequate nutrition linked to greater risk of anemia in postmenopausal women


Day Two at the combine is a big one for us Redskins scribes.


The Jhoola processions and Taazias were held to commemorate the martyrdom of Hazrat Ali Asghar, the youngest and six months old son of Hazrat Imam Hussain who, according to the historians and Zakerin, was shot in the throat by a three-pronged arrow by one Umar Saad on the 5th of Muharram.


Internet addiction disorder or IAD for short, has been found to change how the brain develops in a new research study.

Internet addiction disorder changes how the brain develops


Amtrak service from Portland to Seattle was halted today because of a three rail-car derailment in northside Portland and heavy snow, a spokesman for the Burlington Northern Santa Fe railway reports.


Even though temperatures are starting to cool off and the area is starting to receive more moisture, the impacts of the summer drought are still being felt by ranchers and will likely extend into next year.


Iranian opposition leaders, Mir Hossein Mousavi and Mehdi Karroubi criticized Ahmadinejad administration for its timing of cutting government subsidies in view of Iran's current economic situation.

Iranian opposition leaders criticize timing of cutting subsidies


Earlier this week we brought you the news that a new bingo site had launched using the Dragonfish software, but today we can tell you that Costa Bingo extends their Dragonfish deal for a further three years.


Martin Scorsese and Robert De Niro could be set to remake the classic Taxi Driver, according to US reports.

Martin Scorsese and Robert De Niro could be set to remake Taxi Driver


Air France-KLM, the world's biggest airline, warned yesterday that operating profit would fall by about a third this year because of fuel costs, and its shares slumped for a three-day loss of about 16 per cent.


InfoSpace is buying online tax preparation services provider TaxACT for $287.5 million in cash, the online search company said Monday.

InfoSpace to buy TaxACT for $287.5 million


TONY BELLEW last night sent a chilling warning to Isaac Chilemba ahead of tonight's world title eliminator in Liverpool, saying: ``I'm willing to die in that ring.''


New Orleans Hornets second-year shooting guard Marcus Thornton suffered a bruised left shin in Sunday's loss to the Miami Heat and will not play for the remainder of the Hornets' summer league schedule that includes three more games.

New Orleans Hornets shooting guard Marcus Thornton suffers bruised left shin


A nine-year-old girl was found strangled in a lorry cab shortly before police discovered a man hanged in nearby woodland.


France and Belgium agreed to pump 5.5 billion euros into Dexia, the stricken lender the two states were forced to bail out a year ago, after it made another large loss and extensive writedowns.

France, Belgium agree to pump 5.5 billion euros into Dexia


A lawyer who represented Aaron Swartz on hacking charges said he told federal prosecutors a year ago that Aaron was at risk of suicide.

Lawyer told prosecutors Aaron Swartz was at risk of suicide


A virus that kills cancer cells was tested in patients for the first time, reports Fox News.


Rapper Lil Wayne pleaded guilty Thursday to a weapons charge and will serve a one year jail sentence, prosecutors in New York said.

Rapper Lil Wayne pleads guilty to weapons charge


Apple Inc. said it sold more than 300,000 iPads in the US, including preorders, on the first day the device was available, hitting all but the highest estimates for the product.


The just concluded BRICS summit in Durban has yielded ``tangible fruits'' and brought about unity among major emerging economies and injected fresh impetus into the development of the cooperation mechanism, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Sunday.


Scrum-half Mike Blair will leave Edinburgh at the end of the season, completing a decade at the Scottish capital pro-team.

Mike Blair to leave Edinburgh at the end of the season


Forecasters at the National Hurricane Center in Miami say tropical storm Nana has formed in the eastern Atlantic, but predict it will weaken to a tropical depression by Monday.

Forecasters say tropical storm Nana has formed in the Atlantic


Defense contractor ITT Corp. said Wednesday it will split itself into three publicly traded companies, separating its defense and information business, its water technology unit and its industrial products business.

Defense contractor ITT to split into three companies


Iain Duncan Smith today insisted he could live on as little as £53 a week as he defended wide-ranging cuts to welfare which take effect today.


Chris Brown reportedly sent his former love Rihanna a text message this week to congratulate her on her new single, 'Diamonds'.

Chris Brown congratulates Rihanna on new single 'Diamonds'


Detroit Lions team president Tom Lewand was arrested this weekend on a DUI charge.

Detroit Lions president Tom Lewand arrested for DUI


A Runnymede charity that helps parents when their babies die has been saved... for now.


President Barack Obama announced on Sunday he will reaffirm a ban on using federal funds to pay for abortions, which convinced some holdout Democrats to support the healthcare overhaul but riled Republicans who said the decision could be easily reversed.

Obama to reaffirm ban on using federal funds to pay for abortions


Real Salt Lake reached the MLS Cup final after beating Chicago Fire on penalties following a 0-0 draw after extra time to win the Eastern Conference championship.


A MAN hurled a mobile phone at his girlfriend, which hit her on the head while she was in bed, a court was told.


Tanzania has invited bids for construction of emergency power plants to supply a total of 260MW to ease its chronic energy shortages.

Tanzania invites bids for emergency power plants


Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh told the media accompanying him on his visit to China that the Delimitation Commission has completed its exercise in 25 states.

Delimitation Commission has completed its exercise in 25 states:


Lebanon has chosen its first ambassador to Syria, the latest step toward normalizing relations since the neighbouring countries agreed earlier this year to establish diplomatic ties.

Lebanon chooses first ambassador to Syria


A female pedestrian has died after being hit by an ambulance on its way to an incident Stowe Road just off the A15 at Langtoft this morning.

Pedestrian dies after being hit by ambulance


Moments after winning the US Open men's doubles trophy as his 10th Grand Slam title, Indian ace Leander Paes said he wasn't sure if he would be able to play the final as he was carrying a sore shoulder.


German electronics and entertainment retailer Saturn has switched its download store catalog of 5 million tracks to MP3 format, with a €4.99 promotion on 250,000 albums until March 29.


Octomom Nadya Suleman's recent fetish photos of her whipping a grown man posing as a baby proves she's not changing for the better.

Octomom - fetish photos prove she's not changing for the better


A former Alexandria resident and his family were caught up in the torrential rains and flooding in Duluth this summer.


Rain should spread southwards into Canterbury this afternoon, and could become very heavy for a time between about Kaiapoi and the Clarence River.


Additional water will be held back at Zosel Dam on Lake Osoyoos now that a drought has been declared in the region by the International Osoyoos Lake Board of Control.


A fire broke out Wednesday afternoon at an adult video store in Norton.


A man was mowed down and another suffered injuries after a speeding bus hit them in Delhi, the police said Monday.


Solar cell manufacturer REC has launched the REC solar professional certification program.


Former first lady Barbara Bush was recovering Thursday following 21/2-hour heart surgery to replace her aortic valve, hospital officials said.


Brett Favre has helped the Vikings to a win... while setting an NFL record with his 271st start in the regular season.Favre threw two touchdown passes as Minnesota won 27 - 13 in Detroit yesterday.Adrian Peterson had a 27 - yard touchdown run and finished with 92 yards rushing.The Lions lost their 19th straight game to tie the second longest skid in NFL history.

Brett Favre helps Vikings to a win, sets NFL record


Duke officials are closely monitoring weather conditions and forecasts for the area.

Duke officials monitoring weather conditions


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Colombo, Dec 29 Tamil rebels abducted 16 children from a Catholic orphanage in northern Sri Lanka to be enlisted in their movement as fighters, the defence ministry said Monday, citing witnesses.

Rebels abduct 16 children from orphanage in Sri Lanka


``The noun and verb tweet has just been added to the OED,'' said chief editor of the Oxford English Dictionary, John Simpson.

Twitter 'Tweet' added to Oxford English dictionary


A school principal in one of the schools in Western Region was arraigned on charges of homosexuality at the Brikama Magistrates' Court yesterday.

School principal arraigned for homosexuality


Twins manager Ron Gardenhire confirmed Thursday that first baseman Justin Morneau was cleared by doctors to play Opening Day against the Blue Jays on Friday at Rogers Centre.


Hitachi Consulting was named 2009 Partner of the Year for Microsoft Dynamics AX 2009, chosen out of an international field of top Microsoft alliance partners for outstanding sales performance, technological expertise, consistently high customer satisfaction ratings, and feedback from peers and team members.

Hitachi Consulting named as the 2009 Partner of the Year for Microsoft Dynamics AX


He tells us he's taking a break from the green, so he can prepare for the British open.


Webster Bank, National Association, a subsidiary of Webster Financial Corporation, announced today that it has lowered its prime lending rate to 3.25 percent from 4.00 percent effective Dec. 16, 2008.

Webster lowers prime lending rate to 3.25 percent


A Unknown gunman opened fire at the Chinese consulate in Los Angeles Thursday afternoon, damaging the glasses of the building's front door, officials at the consulate said.

Gunman opens fire at Chinese consulate in LA


Charitable organization Gift for Life, said it raised $225,000 for amfAR at its 16th annual party last month.


A horse box became wedged under a bridge near Burnham train station on Sunday, leading to fresh calls from residents concerned about its safety.

Horse box wedged under bridge near Burnham train station


Dutch medical and consumer electronics giant Philips said on Monday it planned to cut 6,000 jobs worldwide this year to cope with the global slowdown which pushed its fourth quarter results into the red.


Several BP claims representatives will be in Perdido Key today to answer any questions people might have about filing claims.

BP claims representatives to answer question


Paris Hilton has split up with her boyfriend Doug Reinhardt, star of US reality TV show The Hills.

Paris Hilton splits from boyfriend Doug Reinhardt


A second person in Los Angeles County has died of West Nile virus, and 54 cases of the illness have been reported locally, public health officials announced Tuesday.

Second person in la county dies of West Nile virus


A Vancouver man with a history of violence has pleaded guilty to manslaughter for stabbing to death Neil Barnett earlier this year.

Vancouver man pleads guilty to manslaughter in stabbing death


Senator Fabian Manning is again defending the provincial seal hunt, this time against Green Party Leader Elizabeth May.


PEOPLE.com, the No.1 celebrity magazine website, announces the redesigned and newly optimized PEOPLE mobile website, which now adopts responsive design to program content seamlessly across devices -- regardless of screen size.

PEOPLE.com mobile website adopts responsive design;


Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer - Liquidity provisions remain a concern as Basel committee consultation ends As the Basel Committee's consultative period on its December papers on capital and liquidity reform ends today, the new international standards for the amount of capital and liquid assets banks will have to hold remain a preeminent concern for global financial institutions, says leading international law firm Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer.

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer > liquidity provisions remain a concern as Basel committee consultation ends


New Delhi, Oct 24 Faced with a highly volatile capital market, Finance Minister P. Chidambaram Friday said the Reserve Bank of India will act swiftly if necessary to maintain financial stability.

Reserve bank will act swiftly if necessary:


WASHINGTON ' Medicare says it's launching a national experiment to improve care for seniors, and hopefully save taxpayers money as well.

Medicare launches experiment to improve care


Australian surgeons yesterday successfully separated conjoined twins Krishna and Trishna after more than 27 hours of surgery.

Australian surgeons separate conjoined twins


BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia, now in Saudi Arabia, performed Umrah at the holy Kaba Sharif in Makkah Friday night, reports UNB.


SpaceChem, a puzzle game produced by Zachtronics Industries that combines the logic of computer programming with the scientific domain of chemistry, is now free to use in schools.


Highland Park police are investigating a Friday night home invasion where the victims were tied up and robbed of their jewelry.

Highland Park police investigate home invasion


Joe Biden accepted the nomination as the Democratic vice presidential candidate on Wednesday at the national convention in Denver, Colorado.

Biden accepts nomination as Democratic vice presidential candidate


Simon Black accepts AFL reprimand Updated: 13:36, Tuesday June 26, 2012 Brisbane playmaker Simon Black is free to play in Sunday's AFL clash against Melbourne after accepting a reprimand for striking Western Bulldogs tagger Liam Picken.


The former leader of Pakistan's largest Islamic party has escaped unhurt after a suicide bomb attack in the Mohmand tribal region.

Former leader of Pakistan's largest Islamic party escapes suicide attack


Abu Dhabi threw its flashy but debt-laden neighbour Dubai a $10-billion US lifeline on Monday to head off a bond default, cheering Gulf and global markets, but raising questions about the undisclosed terms.


'Love Aaj Kal', Saif Ali Khan's maiden venture as producer that also stars Deepika Padukone, is like Test cricket and Twenty20 rolled into one.

'Love Aaj Kal' is like Test cricket, T20 rolled into one


LOS ANGELES LaRon Armstead scored a career-high 22 points, Anthony Ireland added 17 and Jarred DuBois 16 to help Loyola Marymount beat No. 23 Saint Louis 75-68 Tuesday night, snapping the Billikens' six-game winning streak that returned them to the Top 25 for the first time since 1993-94.

Loyola Marymount beats No. 23 Saint Louis 75-68


A National Weather Service forecaster in Johnston, Iowa calls it a ``classic, big, deepening winter storm'' affecting more than a dozen states.

A ``classic, big, deepening winter storm'


http://www.firstcoastnews.com/video/2017692485001/1/8-million-proposal-suggests-creating-new-elections-office http://bcdownload.gannett.edgesuite.net/fcn/35067928001/35067928001_2017741123001_th-50c166b1e4b0b072a9947b8a-1592194025001.jpg?pubId=35067928001 $8 million proposal suggests creating new elections office Property located in LaVilla could house the new Supervisor of Elections office, if a proposal by Councilman Clay Yarborough makes it through the City Council.

$8 million proposal suggests creating new Elections office


Some doctors and health professionals are being accused of lacking empathy when trying to diagnose chronic pain.


The 2011 Miss America Pageant will be returning to the beautiful Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas for an exciting week of preliminary competitions, culminating in a totally revamped live telecast on ABC, Saturday, January 15.

The 2011 Miss America Pageant returns to Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino!


After a disappointing Wall Street debut, all eyes will be on Facebook on Thursday when it makes its first quarterly earnings report as a public company.

Eyes are on Facebook's first earnings report


The Phoenix Suns waived guard Vince Carter and power forward Gani Lawal today, according to Paul Coro of the Arizona Republic.

Phoenix Suns waive Vince Carter, Gani Lawal


Rep. Emanuel Cleaver came to the aid of an ailing woman on Friday, according to several press reports.

Rep. Cleaver comes to aid of ailing woman


You and your family could soon have a new family doctors office to go to in Chemung County .

New family doctor's office going up in Chemung County


Siam Cement has raised its stake in a Philippine tile maker from 46 per cent to 83 per cent at a cost of 210 million pesos.

Siam Cement raises stake in Philippine tile maker


Liverpool face Everton in the Meyerside derby at Anfield on Tuesday night.


MORTON'S home hoodoo struck again on Saturday as their three-game unbeaten run came to a disappointing end after a 2-1 defeat at the hands of Hamilton Accies.


Commonwealth Bank today announced it has donated $50,000 to Red Cross emergency services, a decision made in the wake of the Victorian floods.

Commonwealth Bank donates $50,000 to Red Cross emergency services


President Pratibha Devisingh Patil here on Sunday paid homage to the victims of the Auschwitz concentration camp, where at Nazi forces killed least 1.1 million Jews during World War II. On visit to the concentration camps, put up by Nazi Germany during World War II, President Patil described it as human misery and height of cruelty.

President Patil pays homage to the victims of the Auschwitz concentration camp


A pedestrian was hit by a car on Roswell Road just inside the perimeter Wednesday morning.


A man was severely burned in an explosion at a Kent apartment complex on Sunday morning.

Man severely burned in explosion in Kent apartment


``If the inflation situation remains bad in the next few weeks, then RBI has to tighten the monetary policy,'' the former RBI governor told reporters after launching a book, Political Economy Of Poverty Eradication In India And Essays On Fiscal Reform, authored by noted economist Raja J Chelliah.

RBI will have to tighten monetary policy


The Philippines and Lebanon have taken concrete and positive steps that demonstrate their mutual accord and commitment to the promotion of decent work for household service workers in accordance with international standards with the recent signing of a Memorandum of Understanding on Labor Cooperation and a Protocol on Regulating the Recruitment and Employment of HSWs.

Philippines, Lebanon take concrete steps


Coach Frank Haith on being named Big 12 coach of the year by the AP: ``It's about our guys. It's about our staff. They did a hell of a job. We've had a great year, a great year, a great run -- 27 wins, most in school history. ... I'm really proud of these young men.''

Haith on being coach of the year: 'It's about our guys'


With the new X Factor judges at his side on Monday, the reliably acerbic Cowell said that Spears is ``quite mean'' and Lovato is ``a brat''.

Britney Spears is mean and Demi Lovato is a brat:


Richards apologizes to fellow Rolling Stone Jagger meaning it's time to go make more money.


Services for a US Army soldier killed in Afghanistan have been set for Tuesday with full military rites performed by the 2nd Battalion, 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment from Fort Bragg, NC

Services for soldier killed set for Tuesday


Dangerous gases forced rescue crews to abandon the search Thursday for four coal miners missing since an explosion killed 25 colleagues in the worst US mining disaster in more than two decades.

Dangerous gases forced rescue crews to abandon the search ...


With more than 5.5 million fixed rate products worth over £110 billion maturing in 2010 - the largest number maturing in July - HSBC warns investors that with savings rates languishing at historic lows, many UK ``re-investors'' will see their investment income fall off a 'savings precipice' this year.

Re-investors will see income fall off a ``savings precipice''


Louis Walsh has started legal proceedings against the publishers of the The Sun newspaper, the X Factor judge's legal team has confirmed.

Louis Walsh - has started legal proceedings


Americas Petrogas Inc. announces that it has granted stock options to purchase up to 4,700,000 common shares of the Company to directors and officers of the Company.

Americas Petrogas announces grant of options to directors and officers


The Government of Canada is investing in young farmers and the future of Canadian agriculture.

Government of Canada invests in young farmers.


/ Blaine Fisher, Discovery Channel, via Getty Images by Gary Levin, USA TODAY by Gary Levin, USA TODAY Discovery Channel has canceled Dirty Jobs, a long-running reality series in which Mike Rowe adopted all kinds of icky occupations from roadkill cleaner to maggot farmer and sheep castrator.


Atlassian, the Australian-based provider of Collaboration and Software Development Tools to some of the world's largest organisations, has closed a US$60 Million investment from Accel Partners for ``a minority equity position''.

Atlassian closes $60 Million investment from Accel Partners


A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of drink driving after a car ploughed into a garden wall.

Man arrested after car ploughs into wall


The government strongly rejects the accusations made by the opposition on the IIFA film festival that was held in User Rating: / 0Poor Best Monday, 07 June 2010 22:29 The government has strongly rejected the accusations made by the opposition on the IIFA film festival that was held in Sri Lanka successfully.

The government strongly rejects the accusations made by the opposition on the ...


A two-year-old Brazilian boy who had 32 sewing needles inserted into his body by his former stepfather during 'black magic' rituals will leave hospital after a month of operations and recovery, doctors said Wednesday.

Brazilian 'needle boy' to leave hospital


InQuira, Inc., a provider of integrated software applications for web self-help, agent-assisted support and enterprise knowledge management, announced that ESET, a provider of proactive threat protection, has selected InQuira to enhance its global customer service infrastructure.


Oil dropped $6 to below $88 a barrel yesterday on expectations the growing financial crisis will further slow already faltering global fuel demand.


The Huey P. Long Bridge will close completely this weekend as crews continue to pour concrete for new lanes on the span as part of the $1.2 billion widening project.

Huey P. Long bridge will close this weekend


China remains ready to help finance Philippine infrastructure projects with a $1.8 billion fund despite the cancellation of one major telecommunications deal two years ago due to a bribery scandal, the Chinese ambassador said Monday.

China ready to help finance Philippine projects


TALLAHASSEE, Fla. Unemployment compensation taxes paid by Florida businesses will skyrocket next year due to the state's high jobless rate that hit 11 percent in September, revenue officials said.

Fla. unemployment tax on businesses to skyrocket


The perception: despite massive spending and a broad-based organization, Romney has failed to seal the deal with Republicans, most recently after finishing third in Alabama and Mississippi on Tuesday.

Romney fails to seal the deal with Republicans


A long-serving Vancouver police officer was placed on administrative duty Monday following his arrest the previous day in Burnaby for impaired driving.

Vancouver police officer arrested for impaired driving


The trade account swung to a deficit as exports fell sharply by 13.4 percent to 48.5 billion rand in August, with imports down 1.5 percent to 53.2 billion rand.


Birmingham and Blackpool were relegated from the English Premier League on Sunday after crashing to defeats against Tottenham and Manchester United.

Birmingham, Blackpool relegated from Premier League


Franco Debono tonight kept the country guessing on how he will vote tomorrow, but he reiterated in a speech in parliament his criticism of the government for failing to carry out institutional reform and for failing to hold its ministers to account.

Franco Debono keeps the country guessing


A presidential historian charged in a conspiracy to steal documents from archives in several states will remain in federal custody while authorities search his New York City apartment again.

Presidential historian to remain in custody


The Lewis and Clark monument was revealed Wednesday in honor of the 204th anniversary of the day Lewis and Clark camped in what would become Missouri's capitol.


Josh Johnson had a decent outing in Sunday's 28-21 loss to the Panthers at Raymond James Stadium, as he completed 11-of-17 passes for 147 yards, with no touchdowns and one interception.


The event comprises a multi-channel projection installation of eight film fragments entitled I am not me, the horse is not mine, first presented to international acclaim at the Sydney Biennale in June this year.


Actress Eva Longoria has landed an interview with US Supreme Court judge Sonia Sotomayor, the first Latina appointed to the federal bench.

Eva Longoria - Eva Longoria to interview Sonia Sotomayor


``Radical management: it's happening'' is the headline in the editor's letter of the management journal, Strategy & Leadership, Volume 39, Issue 3.


The Philadelphia Eagles reportedly worked out Dallas Cowboys free agent running back Felix Jones yesterday, according to ESPN.com's Adam Schefter.

Philadelphia Eagles work out free agent rb Felix Jones


Administration officials say Obama on Friday signed a certification ending the 17-year-old ``don't ask don't tell'' policy.

President Obama signs certification ending 'don't ask don't tell'


Prince Philip was in ``good spirits'' after his wife Queen Elizabeth II and his children visited him in hospital Saturday as he recovered from heart surgery, officials said.


Fiji is now looking at strengthening their quarantine process to be able to meet overseas standards and gain overseas market access.

Fiji out to strengthen quarantine process


The bad news is there remains virtually no private sector hiring and state and local governments are cutting.


A New Hampshire woman accused of starving a young boy under her care is on trial in Dover.

Woman accused of starving boy on trial in Dover


A policeman was shot dead on Friday in broad daylight in Pulwama, south Kashmir.


A private helicopter carrying two instructor pilots made an emergency landing on an Encinitas beach this morning, authorities said.

Helicopter makes emergency landing on beach


A day after Hurriyat Conference Chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq said that United Nations has failed to address the Kashmir issue, Union Minister and National Conference president Farooq Abdullah said that UN has not only failed in Kashmir but also in Palestine.

UN has not only failed in Kashmir but also in Palestine:


Mickey Mouse is a videogame hero in ``Wasteland,'' which has long forgotten Disney characters and attractions.


``Game of Thrones'' actor and former Dr. Feelgood band member Wilko Johnson has been diagnosed with terminal pancreatic cancer.

'Game of Thrones' actor diagnosed with terminal pancreatic cancer


A study that is published in the last issue of Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics examines the relationship between life events and survival after diagnosis of melanoma, a life-threatening cancer of the skin.

Study examines relationship between life events and survival after diagnosis of melanoma


Two hours before gates opened for the World Cup clash between Germany and Serbia on Friday, ticket scalpers circled the stadium for potential buyers.


A man involved in a standoff with police Sunday pleaded not guilty to several misdemeanor charges in Zanesville Municipal Court Monday.


The Sun Devils will play at least 3 non-Saturday games in 2012, with a Thursday, Oct. 11 game at Colorado, a Thursday, Oct. 18 home game with Rose Bowl champion Oregon and the annual Territorial Cup Series game at Arizona on Friday, Nov. 23.

Sun Devils play at least 3 non-Saturday games in 2012


Glen County sheriff?s officials said a 28-year-old Orland man was arrested on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon.

Orland man arrested on suspicion of assault


A NORTH-east MEP hit the campaign trail in Banffshire last Thursday, ahead of June's European elections.


Demi Moore and Ashton Kutcher helped James Van Der Beek and Kimberly Brook celebrate their new marriage and baby girl on the way, US reports say.

Demi Moore helps James Van Der Beek celebrate marriage


San Francisco is changing the way it deals with illegal immigrant minors who run into trouble with the law.

San Francisco changes way it deals with illegal immigrant minors


Titus, a lemur who lived most of his life at the Duke Lemur Center and loved to have his armpits scratched, has died.


SAINT-DENIS, France - David Villa and Sergio Ramos scored first-half goals as European champion Spain beat France 2-0 away in a friendly match on Wednesday.


New Delhi, Dec 17:Actress Mona Singh, who has kept mum about her relationship with Force actor Vidyut Jamwal, says she would love to get married but is not planning the D-day yet.


Pensioners get carbon tax compo Updated: 15:15, Monday May 28, 2012 Pensioners will receive their first carbon price compensation payment today.


Olympic gold medal hero James DeGale is back in the gym with the man he is calling a beast.

Olympic gold medal boxing hero James DeGale is back in gym


The Bears could look to add a veteran quarterback as a backup to starter Jay Cutler.


New Delhi, March 12 Asserting that women were not being discriminated against in the armed forces, Defence Minister AK Antony said Wednesday the question of granting them permanent commissions would be ``positively'' re-examined.

Women not discriminated against in armed forces:


Kim Clijsters has won her first ever Olympic tennis match, defeating Roberta Vinci of Italy 6-1 6-4.


IHH Healthcare Bhd., Asia's biggest hospital operator, won a HK$5 billion bid with NWS Holdings Ltd. to build its first private hospital in Hong Kong.

IHH wins HK$5 billion bid to build private hospital in Hong Kong


There will be peace in Mindanao, President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo said Saturday night as she described as a temporary setback in the peace process the renewed fighting that broke out in the region following the attacks on civilian populations by renegade forces of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front.


Harry and Sally, Joey and Dawson, Ross and Rachel...can straight guys and girls ever REALLY be ``just friends''?


Bel Marra Health, well known for offering high-quality, specially formulated vitamins and nutritional supplements, has commented on a recent study that shows the effect of meditation on heart health of minority groups.

Bel Marra health comments on a recent study that shows the effect of meditation on the heart health of minority groups


Castration can increase a man's lifespan by up to almost 20 years, a study of eunuchs has shown.


``A democracy is always temporary in nature; it simply cannot exist as a permanent form of government. A democracy will continue to exist up until the time that voters discover that they can vote themselves generous gifts from the public treasury. From that moment on, the majority always votes for the candidates who promise the most benefits from the public treasury, with the result that every democracy will finally collapse over loose fiscal policy, always followed by a dictatorship.


Judd Apatow says he'd 'like to go on record' that Russell Brand is a gentleman.


Patti LuPone will host the 2010 Drama Desk Awards, to be held at the LaGuardia Concert Hall at Lincoln Center, on Sunday, May 23, beginning at 9pm.

Patti LuPone to host 2010 Drama Desk Awards


Walsall war memorials are to be revamped after a series of metal thefts.


Terry in a rage, first runs down the Refs and then runs down a security guard.


Oscar-winning actor Sean Penn was charged Friday with battery and vandalism for allegedly attacking a photographer and breaking his camera outside a Los Angeles shopping center in October, officials said.

Sean Penn charged with attack on photographer


Carlsbad satellite outfit ViaSat will webcast the launch of its $400 million broadband Internet satellite late Wednesday morning.


A Japanese court has rejected a demand that a city affected by the fallout of the country's 2011 nuclear disaster evacuate its children.

Japan court rejects demand to evacuate children


In Australia, new home sales rose a seasonally adjusted 0.5% in April, due to a 1.1% rise in sales of detached houses, the Housing Industry Association said Monday.


Young men in Bulgaria, Slovenia, Greece and Slovakia are the most likely in the European Union to still live with their parents well-past university age, a survey found Friday.

Young men in Bulgaria, Slovenia, Greece the most likely in the EU to still live with their parents


Speed is being blamed for a double fatal crash in Warren, Pennsylvania.


Randgold Resources Ltd., an owner of gold mines in West Africa, was raised to ``buy'' from ``hold'' by Citigroup Inc. on expectations it will double production in three years.

Randgold Resources raised to ``buy'' from ``hold'' at Citigroup


On Thursday, the city's oldest Zoroastrian fire temple-the Banaji Limji agiary-enters its 300th year.


Oil prices eased in Asian trade Tuesday after chalking gains in recent sessions on growing confidence that the global economy was starting to recover from its slump, analysts said.


Sierra Middle School students teaching people in the community about solar energy.

Students teaching community about solar energy


Research in Motion and Microsoft Corp are emerging as potential winners after Google Inc said it would buy Motorola Mobility for $12.5 billion.


A US F-15E fighter jet crashed in Libya, near Benghazi, overnight, but the two crew members are believed to be safe after ejecting the plane.


The rand remained firmly on the front foot in midday trade on Wednesday amid a rise in global risk appetite ahead of the announcement of European Central Bank's second long-term refinancing operation later in the day.


Citigroup Inc. said Thursday it is planning to increase the number of its common shares outstanding and execute a reverse stock split as part of its effort to convert preferred shares to common shares.

Citigroup plans to increase number of common shares, execute reverse stock split


China signed an agreement with Germany for 50 Airbus planes worth $3.5 billion as German Chancellor Angela Merkel began her visit to China, state news agency Xinhua said.

China signed for 50 Airbus planes worth $3.5 billion during Merkel's visit


The environment should not be the sole focus of sustainable development, a senior consultant of the UN secretary-general said on Wednesday in Beijing.


Students, parents and staff at Bishop Foley Catholic High School in Madison Heights spent their day Friday making a difference in their community.

Bishop Foley Catholic High school makes a difference


A Spring Valley woman died Friday night in a one-vehicle crash in Pierce County.


The delivery of houses in Mangaung township in the Free State is being delayed because of construction material theft, ANC Chief Whip Mathole Motshekga said on Tuesday.

Delivery of houses in Mangaung delayed --


More quietly on the patent front, however, the US PTO today granted its 7,000th class 977 nanotechnology patent.

PTO today grants 7,000th class 977 nanotechnology patent


LONG-SERVING New Zealand all-rounder Scott Styris has retired from international cricket, bringing down the curtain down on a 12-year career.

Scott Styris retires from international cricket


Reforms mean fairer tax system, Swan Updated: 22:28, Saturday June 30, 2012 The introduction of the carbon and mining taxes from July 1 will fund a fairer tax system, Treasurer Wayne Swan says.


CIS billet exporters have kept prices steady for June production as they attempt to entice buyers back to the market.


Jonathan Byrd, who underwent surgery on his left wrist in October, hopes to return to the PGA Tour next month, possibly at the Tampa Bay Championship.

Jonathan Byrd (wrist) hopes to return to PGA Tour next month


Canadian home sales last month plunged nearly 11 per cent from a year earlier and prices were down 3.6 per cent, said a report from the Canadian Real Estate Association yesterday, adding to evidence that the long-running domestic housing boom has ended.


A sailor formerly stationed in Norfolk died in a motorcycle accident Sunday in Italy, the Navy said today.

Sailor dies in motorcycle accident in Italy


BMW has unveiled its new 5-Series, the sixth generation of the saloon that has been in production since 1972.


TEN years after bursting on to the scene, the Tweenies are back at The Lowry on Salford Quays with their chart-busting new show Top Of The Tots.


Road maintenance began today on a short stretch of Campbell Avenue, near Cherokee Street, causing some lane closures.


It's always refreshing when the state legislature acts in a swift, bipartisan manner to remedy a problem.


A woman and her child were injured today in a vehicle rollover crash on the southbound Orange Freeway in Pomona.

Woman, child injured in rollover crash on 57 Freeway in Pomona


The coal mines safety standards are reviewed every year by the Standing Committee on Safety in Coal Mines under the Chairmanship of Minister of Coal.

Coal mines safety to be reviewed every year


New York Rangers signed forward Taylor Pyatt on Tuesday.


CIMCOOL is now offering an online fluid advisor to answer metalworking questions at its website, www.cimcool.com.


WASHINGTON The White House says President Barack Obama will travel to Philadelphia and New York next week to continue pressing his energy policies and to attend an annual meeting of a civil rights group headed by activist Al Sharpton.

Obama travels to Philadelphia, New York next week


A Nevis man who held a SWAT team at bay in February during a domestic dispute has been arrested again for allegedly assaulting the same woman after she withdrew the protection order against him.

Nevis man arrested again for allegedly assaulting the same woman


A severe weather warning has been issued for more rain and snow that's set to batter the country today.


Japanese electronics giant Sharp announced today that it would buy US solar power project developer Recurrent Energy in an acquisition that would make the US company a wholly-owned subsidiary.

Sharp buys solar power project developer Recurrent


Mariska Hargitay has adopted a baby son just six months after bringing home her adopted daughter Amaya.


Heart disease patients going through depression are at greater risk for heart failure, according to new research published in the April 21, 2009 issue of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.

Heart disease patients going through depression at risk of heart failure


But felony hate crime charges were dropped against Kenney.


NEW DELHI With increasing population and shrinking share of agriculture in the overall economy, India needs to create good quality jobs in manufacturing and services sectors, Economic Survey 2012-13 released on Wednesday said.


The military is taking a second look at a high-tech radar system Ottawa scrapped in 2006 after spending millions of dollars on the program.

Military taking second look at radar system


Apple is discontinuing the iPhone 3GS, the third-generation smartphone shipped in 2009, a company spokesperson has confirmed.


New York state officials say a convenience store clerk tried to scam a 72-year-old man out of a winning lottery ticket worth $14 million.

Clerk tries to scam man out of winning lottery ticket


Two strong earthquakes hit northern Malawi and southwestern Tanzania early on Sunday, the US Geological Survey reported, with initial reports indicating no serious damage or injuries.

Earthquakes hit northern Malawi, Tanzania


South Africa wicketkeeper Mark Boucher will undergo surgery on his left eye at a Taunton hospital on Monday evening after being hit by a bail.


Almost half of Austria businesses use social media, up from 39 percent in January 2010, according to a survey by the Austrian Chamber of Commerce.

Half of Austrian businesses use social media - survey


DStv Rangers consolidated their lead at the top of the Northern Region Division One Soccer League log standings after beating second-placed Black Rhinos 1-0 at One Commando Grounds on Friday last week.


MARSEILLE, France I December 17, 2012 I Innate Pharma SA, the innate immunity company developing first-in-class drugs for cancer and inflammatory diseases, today announces that the first patient was treated in the EffiKIR trial.

First patient treated in the EffiKIR trial


Head Coach Don D'Ambra has announced his retirement as a player and head coach of the two-time Major Indoor Soccer League Champion Philadelphia KiXX, effective today.


Business Writer Oil prices fell to near $126 a barrel Friday in Asia, extending a decline of more than $4 in the previous session despite a huge unexpected drop in US crude oil stocks.


An Aurora man who allegedly fired a pistol through the wall of his mobile home and into the adjacent home has been charged with reckless discharge of a firearm, police said.

Aurora man charged with reckless discharge of firearm


Tom Brady downplayed his facial injury yesterday, saying, ``It probably looks a lot worse than it feels,'' which did not bring us any comfort whatsoever ...


James Andrews, MD, founder of Andrews Institute of Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine in Gulf Breeze, Fla., will perform shoulder surgery on Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Brandon Guyer, according to a Tampa Bay Online report.

Dr. james Andrews performs shoulder surgery on Rays' Brandon Guyer


A former North Carolina body parts supplier accused of falsifying the medical histories of cadavers so he could sell the tissue for transplant will be sentenced Monday, seven months after he pleaded guilty to three counts of mail fraud.

Former body parts supplier to be sentenced


You could make a case that Jesus Montero will be the most important Yankee in 2011.

Montero may be the most important Yankee in 2011


The French constitutional court, has upheld a ban on gay marriage following a challenge by a lesbian couple with four children.

French constitutional court upholds ban on gay marriage


Zain Group, the leading network operator in the Middle East, has announced two senior appointments as part of the ongoing restructuring and consolidation process focusing on the growth of its cash generative regional operations.

Zain Group announces two senior appointments


The livestock sector can swing the wheel of national economy if the departments as well as private sector formulate the dairy, poultry and meat policies.

'Livestock sector can swing wheel of economy'


Florida State senior cornerback Greg Reid was arrested late last night, according to Eric Galko of Optimum Scouting.


``I can confirm that colonel Gaddafi is ready to retreat completely from political and public life with a firm engagement that we would impede the setting up of a multi party system but on the condition that the Nato airstrikes cease,'' Mesic said in a statement quoted by Hina news agency.


A Gastonia man was charged Friday with stealing a boat from Holy Angels, a therapeutic home for the mentally and physically disabled.

Gastonia man charged with stealing boat from home for disabled


Nifty has resistance at 5,261 / 5,278 levels while support is at 5,219 / 5,191 levels, said Edelweiss Research while opining on the trends of equity markets for the day.


Chennai, Mar 13:One more woman has been arrested here for allegedly producing fake documents to the US Consulate here to obtain visas.

Another woman arrested for producing fake documents


All commodity markets including bullion and oils & oilseeds market will remain closed on Thursday on account of 'Dussehra'.


Nationalist MP Franco Debono insists that the condemnation issued by the PN executive must be annulled because only the Administrative Council can take disciplinary action.

Franco Debono insists condemnation must be annulled


The high food prices that have pushed so many Americans to their limits are beginning to push some over the edge.

High food prices pushing some over the edge


A Bennettsville police officer accused of molesting boys over an 11-year period faces two more indictments on charges he molested two more victims, according to Marlboro County court documents.

Bennettsville police officer faces more indictments


Turkish warplanes killed 30 people in an air strike in southeastern Turkey near the Iraqi border overnight, apparently mistaking smugglers for Kurdish militants, a local official told Reuters on Thursday, Dec 29.

Turkish warplanes kill 30 in air strike near Iraqi border overnight


Actress and comedienne Janeane Garofalo has joined the cast of a yet-to-be-titled new CBS medical drama, reports Entertainment Weekly's Michael Ausiello.

Janeane Garofalo cast in new CBS medical drama


Tony Caterina, Ward 7 councillor from the City of Edmonton suffered a minor stroke over the weekend and is currently recovering at the University of Alberta Hospital.


A Muncie man pleaded guilty to a forgery charge this week after prosecutors agreed to end efforts to have him declared a habitual offender.


The owner of a medical marijuana dispensary in Culver City was charged today with two dozen felony counts, including unlawful sale of marijuana and money laundering.

Owner of medical marijuana dispensary charged


Australia have dropped to fifth place in Test cricket rankings after losing the Ashes series to England, who have edged closer to second-placed South Africa.

Australia drop to fifth in Test cricket rankings


A postal service worker was arrested Friday on a racketeering charge and 21 counts of petit theft after she lent United States Postal Service credit cards to friends and family members and accumulated more than $122,590 in fraudulent charges, according to county records.


GreenRoad, which creates a device that monitors driving behavior, has raised $15 million in growth funding.


Top-seeded Rafael Nadal has pulled out of the Thailand Open due to an abdominal injury that his doctor said will require at least two weeks of rest.

Nadal pulls out of Thailand Open with abdominal injury


A Vanuatu newspaper publisher is considering appealing against the sentence given to a government minister involved in his assault.


ZUMBA is good for you in more than one way as it helped Lilla Wilerson ``get back on her feet'' after recovering from leukaemia.


County commissioners will consider a burn ban at their Monday meeting, but Commissioner Dale Childers said not to expect anything restricting the sales or use of July 4 fireworks beyond what they put in place last month.


X Factor winners Little Mix will release their debut single at the end of July, it's been revealed.

X Factor's Little Mix to release debut single in July!


Britney Spears has seen a psychiatrist for ``mental issues'', according to US talk show host Barbara Walters.


The United States Department of State on Monday announced two envoys to the Middle East and Central Europe respectively to discuss bilateral issues.

US State Department announces envoys to Middle East and Central Europe to discuss bilateral issues


GUERNEVILLE, Calif. A 40-acre wildfire burning west of Armstrong Redwoods State Reserve in Rio Nido near Guerneville was 75 percent contained Wednesday morning, a Cal Fire spokesman said.

Wildfire near Guerneville 75 percent contained


Senior advocate Rajeev Dhavan was critical of the judgment delivered in the Ayodhya title suits on Thursday, saying: ``This is panchayati justice which takes away the legal rights of Muslims and converts the moral sentimental entitlements of Hindus into legal rights.''

Panchayati justice that takes away legal rights of Muslims:


Former presidential candidate Sen. John McCain speaks with Bob Schieffer about a series of issues, from the Obama administration to the fate of Ben Bernanke.


A strong earthquake struck southern Greece on Thursday, sending people fleeing from buildings in southern cities.

Strong earthquake strikes southern Greece


Coronation Street star Samia Ghadie has revealed that she is ``happy'' with the results of her recent boob job.

'Coronation Street' star Samia Ghadie: 'I'm happy with My boob job'


Turkish Foreign Minister & Chief Negotiator for EU talks Ali Babacan returned from Slovenia to Turkey late on Saturday.


Conservative pundit Bill Kristol said on Sunday that ``Republicans are making a huge mistake'' if they link the NSA scandal with other recent scandals.

Bill Kristol: 'Republicans are making a huge mistake'


In his most revealing public comment to date regarding his move from the GOP to the Libertarian Party, Presidential Candidate Gary Johnson sent an email to supporters overnight noting, ``The audiences may be different, but the message is the same''.

Gary Johnson: ``the audiences may be different, but the message is the same''


A TEENAGER died of a suspected heart attack as he ran for a train on his way home from college.

TEENAGER's suspected heart attack as he runs for train


WHITEHALL chiefs are being told to brace themselves for worst case spending cuts of 40 per cent.

Whitehall braced for cuts of up to 40 per cent


Mr Letwin, an Old Etonian like the Prime Minister, has again exposed the arrogance at the heart of this incompetent coalition.

Oliver Letwin exposes the arrogance at the heart of this incompetent coalition


The ACT Party is opposing a treaty settlement bill that sets up co-governance of the Waikato River, saying iwi will have the power of veto over any activity they don't agree with.


A man was shot in the foot while getting out of his car Thursday afternoon in the South Side Woodlawn neighborhood, police said.

Man shot in foot while getting out of car


Barcelona defender Carles Puyol underwent more knee surgery on Friday which is likely to rule him out of the Champions League quarter-final against Paris Saint-Germain.

Barcelona's Puyol undergoes more knee surgery