A federal judge is ready to sentence a former Ohio postal worker who stole gift cards from the mail and assaulted the federal agents who arrested him.

Judge to sentence former Ohio postal worker who stole gift cards from mail, assaulted agents


DreamWorks Animation behind CEO Jeffrey Katzenberg have purchased Classic Media in a $155 million cash and credit deal following an intense bidding war.

DreamWorks Animation purchases Classic Media for $155 million


The cast of sold-out musical Wicked received a standing ovation in Melbourne and cried backstage knowing that star Rob Guest was on his deathbed.

The cast of Wicked received a standing ovation and cried knowing Rob Guest was on his deathbed


Dutch brokerage Van der Moolen filed for bankruptcy protection on Wednesday in Amsterdam, because ongoing expenses, including the salaries of its employees, could no longer be paid for September.


Fiberguide, Stirling, NJ, has introduced its line of high power mode stripping SMA cable assemblies that provide a higher power alternative to traditional laser delivery cables for high power laser welding, marking, cutting and drilling equipment.

Fiberguide introduces high power mode stripping SMA cable assemblies


Two persons were shot dead late yesterday evening by unknown gunmen.


Japanese central bank on Monday further eased monetary policy in response to a strong yen and growing political pressure to take action on a faltering economic recovery.


In a move to ease out traffic congestion on roads, Indore Municipal Corporation has decided clear footpaths and service roads off encroachments.

Indore Municipal Corporation to clear roads of encroachments


SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic A beauty queen known as the Dominican Cinderella for her rise from humble roots is trading pageants for politics and will serve as deputy mayor of the region where she was born.

Dominican beauty queen trades pageant for politics


Actor Mickey Rooney has accused his stepson and others of abusing him and stealing his income.A lawsuit filed in Los Angeles Superior Court accuses the 90-year-old's stepson Christopher Aber of elder abuse, fraud and other crimes.


Inflation is likely to remain elevated for some more time and ``pose a challenge on the policy front'' largely due to rising commodity prices and the impact of higher fuel prices on the broader economy.

Inflation likely remain elevated for some more time:


A secret computer hacking organization seems to be promising to ``kill'' Facebook and all of its information.

Secret hacking organization promises to 'kill' Facebook


AS I wrote in the last take of this column, mobile number portability service is now live in Nigeria, after a public launch of the service in Lagos last Monday at an event powered by telecoms regulator, the Nigerian Communications Commission.


Los Angeles: ``Men In Black'' star Will Smith is set to make his directorial debut with ``The Redemption Of Cain'' and will also be a part of the cast.


Spurs guard Manu Ginobili will undergo surgery on his broken left hand and is expected to miss at least two months.


Police shot a man suspected of shooting a woman in Villa Hills.


A roadside bomb hit a Pakistan air force bus in a northwestern city Tuesday, killing at least 11 military personnel and wounding 10, police said.

Bomb hits Pakistan air force bus, killing at least 11


Contractors at three construction sites in Nampa have paid $21,800 to settle Clean Water Act violations alleged by the US Environmental Protection Agency this spring.

Contractors settle Clean water Act violations


Shardul Kulkarni, Angel Broking feels that SAIL may slip to Rs 70.


Kirstie Alley doesn't miss sex now she's single.


A 37-year-old woman was mugged and stabbed at a Falcon Walgreens in broad daylight Wednesday.

Woman mugged and stabbed in broad daylight


A suicide bomber detonated a truck at the entrance of a shared Afghan and NATO base in eastern Afghanistan, wounding several local and international troops, officials said.

Suicide bomber detonates truck outside Afghan and NATO base


A tropical disturbance in the southern Gulf of Mexico is unlikely to strengthen anytime soon, the National Weather Service said Sunday.

Tropical disturbance unlikely to strengthen


Andy Pettitte took the stand Tuesday in the Roger Clemens perjury trial and told prosecutors that Clemens told him he had used human growth hormone, according to ESPN.

Pettitte takes stand in Clemens perjury trial


A Reuters journalist has been charged with allegedly conspiring with members of the hacker group Anonymous to hack into the Tribune Co. computer system and alter a news story on the Los Angeles Times website, the Justice Department said Thursday.

Reuters journalist charged with allegedly conspiring with members of hacker group Anonymous


Construction work at the intersection of Crenshaw Boulevard and Carson Street in Torrance will affect traffic on the streets for two evenings and one weekend day beginning Wednesday.

Construction at Crenshaw Boulevard and Carson Street to affect traffic


Singapore shares closed 1.35 percent lower in cautious trading Thursday as investors awaited a report on US jobs data, dealers said.


Exxaro mining workers plan to go on strike over equalisation in the company, trade union Solidarity said on Thursday.


Producer Dwarakish has set out on war against late actor Dr. Vishnuvardhan's widow Bharathi after she denied to give her consent to use her hubby's name as the title for his next film, which features Sudeep, Bhavana and Priyamani in the lead roles.

Dwarakish sets out on a war against Bharathi Vishnuvardhan


An Arcadia woman was injured in a collision at 6:20 am on US 67 near Weible Road Wednesday morning.


Secretary of Supreme National Security Council Saeed Jalili will depart Tehran for Brussels on Tuesday morning to deliver a speech in the European Parliament.

Jalili to depart Tehran for Brussels Tuesday morning


Israeli government violated the international law by raiding Irish-owned MV Rachel Corrie in international waters and seizing humanitarian aid weighing more than 1,200 tonnes.


The Republican-led Maine Legislature has merged two committee that handle business and labor issues into one committee.


The cows are coming home to Burlington and NewsChannel 5 is giving you a sneak peek.


Israel, thought to be the Middle East's only nuclear power, has rejected a new UN call to come clean about its secretive nuclear programme, calling it a ``deeply flawed and hypocritical'' act that ignores the threat posed by its sworn enemy Iran.


Apparently, some new information emerged regarding the arrest of Josh Brolin, Jeffrey Wright and other crew members from the movie ``W.'' According to KTBS, a witness said that a cell phone recorded a part of the arrest.

New information regarding the arrest of Josh Brolin


Heineken wants consumers to 'meet the world in one city'.


The Navy will formally induct the Russian-made MiG-29K naval fighter aircraft for deployment on Admiral Gorshkov aircraft carrier on February 19 in Goa.

Indian Navy to induct MiG-29K naval fighter aircraft


India should adopt an 'open' policy for food grains exports so that small farmers are benefited from prevailing higher global food prices, Shenggen Fan, Director General, International Food Policy Research Institute on Friday said.

India should adopt open policy on food grain exports:


THE rain will continue to fall throughout most of today with temperatures just reaching 15 degrees Celsius.


THEIR stoush has the racing world captivated but owner John Singleton hopes his lifelong friendship with trainer Gai Waterhouse isn't fractured forever.

John Singleton hopes his lifelong friendship with Gai Waterhouse isn't fractured forever


The comedian and presenter's latest task is to perform in a West End production of Chicago for Sky1's new series Justin Collins Is..., requiring him to sing, dance and act as Amos Hart in the musical production's 11th birthday celebrations.

Justin Lee Collins ('Justin Lee Collins is...')


Related topics Top News Strange News animal welfare The video, simply called dog buries puppy, shows a dog using its nose to pile dirt on a puppy, in an action that some are calling evidence that dogs do mourn and grieve, just like humans.


Mohegan Sun lays off 300 in Conn., replaces CEO The Mohegan Sun casino is laying off more than 300 employees and replacing its CEO, the Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority's chief executive said Thursday.


The Tulsa Oilers will be home for Christmas, hosting the Wichita Thunder Friday at 7:35 pm The Oilers will play at Laredo on Sunday afternoon at 4 pm All games can be heard via the internet at www.tulsaoilers.com and viewed at CHL TV.


Government figures revealed today show that the taxpayer would be nearly $1.2 billion better off had Labour and National acted to keep New Zealand's greenhouse emissions down at 1990 levels, the Green Party said today.

Taxpayers could be $1.2 billion better off


Stock index futures are pointing to a higher opening for the US equity market in trading today.


US municipal bond prices dropped yesterday, deepening the tax-exempt market's worst rout in at least two decades and prompting a new round of delays for major long-term debt offerings this week.


Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama turned 77 today.


Greymouth police are appealing for witnesses to a fatal truck crash yesterday morning just south of Arthur's Pass.

Police appeal for witnesses to fatal truck crash


The Giants and closer Sergio Romo avoided arbitration when the two sides agreed to terms of a two-year deal on Wednesday.


On Saturday, the dad-to-be tweeted the news that he and his longtime partner David Burtka are expecting twins.


Former prime minister John Howard has been awarded an honorary doctorate for services to Australia and particularly his support of privately owned universities.


ALLEN PARK, Mich. The Detroit Lions say they have made some adjustments to their business operation because of the NFL lockout.

Lions make 'adjustments' because of NFL lockout


Israeli forces Thursday arrested seven Palestinians across the West Bank, according to local and security sources.

Israeli forces arrest seven Palestinians in West Bank


Private donations to US colleges and universities dropped a sharp 11.9% in the recessionary year of 2009 from the previous year to $27.85 billion, according to the Voluntary Support of Education Survey released this week by the Council for Aid to Education.


The Australian government is working with other countries to improve the immigration and border control systems in the country.

Australia works with other countries to improve immigration


Chief Minister BS Yeddyurappa has initiated probe into missing of iron ore from Belekeri port in Uttara Kannada district.

Yeddyurappa initiates probe into missing iron ore


Two landmark cases, which will determine whether polygamy practised in the name of religion is legal in Canada, began their long slog through the courts Wednesday.

Landmark cases begin long slog through courts


UEFA says Pedro Proenca of Portugal will referee the Champions League final between Bayern Munich and Chelsea on Saturday in Munich.

Pedro Proenca to referee Champions League final


Canadian housing starts rose more-than-expected in December, official data showed on Tuesday.

Canadian housing starts rise more-than-expected


A missing East Peoria woman apparently has been found safe in Champaign, a relative said.


There were cheers and smiles in Helmand Province today when David Beckham paid a surprise goodwill visit to UK and US troops in Camp Bastion.

David Beckham pays a surprise visit to troops in Camp Bastion


Roth, deductible or nondeductible -- figuring out which IRA is best for you can be confusing.


Mumbai, Jan 26 As Mumbai got a new 730-bedded private hospital, Dhirubhai Ambani's widow after whom the world-class healthcare facility established by Anil Ambani is named, said: ``What better gift than this can a mother expect from her son?''

What better gift can a mother expect from her son:


A JCB worker died of head injuries after his motorbike was in collision with a trailer in Denstone, an inquest has heard.


Pakistan People's Party co-Chairman Asif Ali Zardari on Thursday said the PPP would not hold talks with dictators adding his party would restore democracy, establish rule of law and root out dictatorship from the country forever.Zardari who, after the assassination of Benazir Bhutto, her wife, took over as the PPP co-chairman was talking to different delegations visiting Naudero, the hometown of the late PPP leader.


Black Africa took over at the top of the Namibia Premier League log for the first time since December 1 after African Stars were held to a 2-2 draw against Civics on Saturday evening.


Wood Group has acquired Duval, a provider of maintenance, installation and fabrication services in the Eagle Ford shale region of Texas.


General Motors, who was forced into bankruptcy earlier this year, announced Friday that they had emerged from bankruptcy much faster than analysts had expected, reported Reuters.


The Michael Jackson Greatest hits included that of the Michael Jackson Thriller video, one of Jackson's most memorable musical moments.


The Government today said procurement of rice by its agencies had crossed the 10 million tonne mark in the Kharif marketing season 2011.

Rice procurement crosses 10 million tonne mark:


A Walkersville man has been charged with attempted first-degree murder and other crimes, according to the Frederick County Sheriff's Office.

Walkersville man charged with attempted murder


The Port of Tampa added its third major container shipping operator with service, beginning next month to Puerto Rico by Horizon Lines, Inc., the nation's leading domestic shipping company.

Port of Tampa adds major container shipping operator


MoneyGram International, a leading global money transfer company, and Bank of China, a pillar of China's banking community and Global Fortune 500 company, announced today an agreement that will bring MoneyGram money transfer services to Bank of China's 10,000 domestic branches in the mainland in the coming years.

MoneyGram International and Bank of China announce agreement


The United States said on Wednesday it would like China to explain why it needs an aircraft carrier amid broader US concerns about Beijing's lack of transparency over its military aims.


Bachelor Pad starts tonight at 7 pm on ABC.


Former Talking Heads/Modern Lovers multi-instrumentalist Jerry Harrison sat in with The String Cheese Incident on Saturday night.

Jerry Harrison sits in with String Cheese Incident


4x4 lost a wheel while driving down the road.


None other than superstar Jude Law was caught by the paparazzi cameras at Vancouver airport a few days ago.

Jude Law caught of camera at the Vancouver airport


Around 3,500 traffic wardens will be deputed across the provincial capital on the upcoming auspicious days of Eidul Azha, falling on November 7.


Iranian hardliners launched a fresh attack on reformists on Tuesday, accusing them of provoking instability and deriding a call for a referendum to resolve a crisis that has exposed deep rifts in the Islamic regime.

Iran hardliners launch fresh attack on reformists


Priszm Income Fund, which indirectly owns and operates hundreds of KFC, Taco Bell and Pizza Hut locations across Canada, filed for creditor protection in an Ontario court Thursday, after spending months trying to prevent defaults on its massive debt.


Montenegrin mobile telephony operator M:tel has introduced the Hello pre-paid package for all users but especially tourists.


The Cubs have re-signed Reed Johnson to a one year deal per Ken Rosenthall via Twitter.


Comedian, political satirist and Emmy-award winning TV show host Jon Stewart visited The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando Resort Tuesday.

Jon Stewart visits The Wizarding World of Harry Potter


Former top-tanked tennis star Andy Roddick will join ``FOX Sports Live'' as a co-host of the sports news show when FOX Sports 1 debuts Aug. 17, FOX Sports announced Tuesday.


Viacom has announced that it is selling Rockband developer Harmonix.


Doctors staged a protest and boycotted OPDs here on Saturday, demanding promotions under timescale and giving protection to medical community from target killers.

Doctors boycott OPDs, demand promotion under timescale


Mistapoint Sdn Bhd; the developer of the OASIS sees increasing demand for exclusive residential estates within these two years.

Mistapoint sees increasing demand for exclusive residential estates


L'Avion, the first all business class French airline, today announced results for the first quarter 2008, which were higher than projected with regard to load factor, regularity and frequencies.

L'Avion announces results for first quarter 2008


Bank of America has opened an outreach center in Henderson, US, to serve its mortgage customers.

Bank of America opens outreach center in Henderson, US


Persepolis football officials protested to Saudi officials for the fingerprinting at the Jeddah Airport.

Persepolis protest Saudi officials over fingerprinting


Mamphela Ramphele, activist, author and doctor, today launched a party political platform, ending weeks of speculation.

Ramphele launches a party political platform


Twitter :https://twitter.com/tv5newsnow Rajasulochana passes away at 77 - TV5 Senior actress of South Indian cinema Rajasulochana is no more.


20 Feb, 2010, 1436 hrs IST , PTI Under attack from Opposition over talks with Pakistan, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today said the government is ready to discuss all issues in Parliament.


An armed home intruder was shot by his own gun today after he allegedly broke into an occupied apartment on Boulevard de Province, according to a Baton Rouge Police Department news release.


Guitarist Cornell Dupree, who worked in sessions for jazz, R&B and funk music, passed away at the age of 69 in Fort Worth, Texas this past Sunday.


Health and wellness clubs will be started in schools to sensitise children on good health and sanitation, HRD minister Kapil Sibal today announced.

Health, wellness clubs to be started in schools:


Mumbai: ``Hey Baby'' producer Sajid Nadiadwala has roped in Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan among others for his 5 upcoming big budget films.

Sajid Nadiadwala ropes in Shah Rukh and Salman Khan


Crystal Cruises has added three new courses to its top-tier golf program aboard Crystal Symphony's 14-day transatlantic cruise this fall.

Crystal Cruises adds three new courses to golf program


Irish people are being exposed to higher levels of radiation than previously estimated, according to a new report.

Irish exposed to higher levels of radiation


While the group was performing ``Crackerman,'' Weiland tripped and fell off the stage.


India and China will hold their strategic dialogue next week, to firm up the agenda for Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao's visit to New Delhi, when Foreign Secretary Nirupama Rao goes to Beijing on Tuesday.


Sen. Mel Martinez, a Florida Republican, said today he would not seek re-election in 2010, ensuring a high-stakes fight in the in the battleground state of Florida.

Sen. Mel Martinez will not seek re-election


Oil prices fell more than $1 to below $63 a barrel yesterday as growing uncertainty over an economic recovery spurred investor risk aversion.


mKhoj, one of the fastest growing global mobile advertising networks, announced today that it will rebrand mKhoj to InMobi and launch its services in Europe.


``Of course we are praying for rain, but the truth is that we are okay for the summer season,'' said Mossel Bay Tourism chairperson Neels Zietsman.


THE wind farm proposed off the coast of Bournemouth and Poole could cost 500 jobs in Dorset's tourism sector.


A Hindu temple in Canada has been vandalised by two men armed with baseball bats, outraging the country's minority community which termed it as a ``hate crime.''


New Delhi, Oct 22 The Indian armed forces are ``ever ready'' to tackle any imminent threat the nation faces in the wake of the worsening security situation in its neighbourhood, Defence Minister AK Antony said here Thursday.

Armed forces 'ever ready' to tackle any threat:


He can go from big budget actioners to smaller, more indie minded films.According to Deadline, Chris Evans has made a deal to replace James Franco in THE ICEMAN, the Ariel Vromen-directed drama based on the Anthony Bruno book about Richard Kuklinski, a contract killer for the mob.

Chris Evans replacing James Franco in Iceman


England are not good enough to win Euro 2012 because the players have ``no mobility and can't keep the ball'' according to former England defender Gary Neville.

England not good enough to win Euro 2012:


The mega millions jackpot stands at $225 million dollars Tuesday night.


Carlos Guillen homered from each side of the plate and drove in four runs, leading the Detroit Tigers in an 11-3 rout of the Cleveland Indians at Progressive Field.

Guillen homers from both sides of plate;


ICON plc,, a global provider of outsourced development services to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device industries, today announced ICONIK, an integrated technology solution that provides a single view of study information to both sponsor and CRO teams anytime, anywhere.

ICON announces ICONIK - an integrated technology solution providing a single view of study information


Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Dr. Firdous Ashiq Awan said here on Wednesday that Radio Pakistan is being revamped on modern lines to improve its performance.

Radio Pakistan being revamped on modern lines:


After dominating the overtime period but coming up empty, the Hawks beat the Thrashers in the shootout 1-0.


``Touched By An Angel'' star Valerie Bertinelli married her boyfriend of six years in Malibu Saturday afternoon, TMZ reported.

Valerie Bertinelli marries boyfriend of six years


William Gallas has completed his move to Tottenham on a one-year deal, two months after leaving Spurs' fierce north London rival Arsenal.

Gallas completes move to Tottenham, two months after leaving rival Arsenal


British sugar refiner and sweetener maker Tate & Lyle said on Wednesday that it had made a satisfactory start to its financial year and was on track to make progress for the year as a whole.

Tate & Lyle says makes satisfactory start to year


Former Coronation Street actor Andrew Lancel walked free from court today, cleared of child sex charges.

Actor Andrew Lancel cleared of child sex charges


Kadhafi is soon to make a public address in Zawiyah city west of Tripoli, state television says.


An Irish teacher was beaten to death by her lover after a row about his drinking.

Irish teacher beaten to death by her lover


Rap mogul Jay Z has been hit with a bizarre copyright lawsuit over his memoir Decoded.


Sterling Bank Plc has sacked 400 workers in a systematic mass retrenchment aimed at reducing overhead cost, the News Agency of Nigeria reports.


Thor hammered out the top spot at the weekend box office, Box Office Mojo reports.


Belmont police are seeking leads from the public after an invasion robbery at an apartment complex.

Belmont police seeking leads in invasion robbery


President Pratibha Patil will leave on a weeklong visit to Russia and Tajikistan from today.

President Patil to leave for Russia today


Barry George, who was cleared of murdering TV presenter Jill Dando, has accepted substantial undisclosed libel damages over claims that he had pestered women he was obsessed with.


ALZHEIMER'S is set to reach epidemic proportions, forcing health experts to call for a national strategy to address the crippling disease.

Alzheimer's to reach epidemic proportions


Mortgage lending stabilised last month as rising approvals for house purchases were offset by falling levels of remortgage activity, figures released yesterday indicated.


It was reported that she assaulted her driver, who is in his early 50s, after a heated argument outside her gym.

Amisha Patel denies assaulting her driver


A vet says three foxes, found dumped at a Wrexham supermarket car park, had been shot by a powerful weapon.

Foxes dumped in supermarket car park were shot


Singer-actress Pia Zadora has been arrested on suspicion of domestic battery and coercion after a disturbance at her Las Vegas home.

Actress Pia Zadora arrested on domestic battery


Ana Ivanovic won the tournament in Bali, and Novak Djokovic and Nenad Zimonjic defeated in the finals of the tournament in Basel..


YORKSHIRE all-rounder Tim Bresnan is to be rewarded for his appearances for England this summer with an England contract.


Sarah Palin says ex-Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky should ``hang from the highest tree'' if he's found guilty of sexually abusing children.

Palin says Sandusky should 'hang from highest tree'


The two new acts to replace the Internal Security Act will provide a balance between promoting individual rights and civil liberties as well as safeguarding public order, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak.

New acts to provide a balance for individual rights and civil liberties


Youngstown block watch groups are working to organize groups on the south side saying there is strength in numbers.

Youngstown block watch groups say there is strength in numbers


Amid the town's growing consensus that the Screen Actors Guild is not going to strike, SAG is staying in stall mode.


Comedian Russell Brand has revealed that he once had sex with nine women in one night.

Russell Brand had sex with nine women in one night!


Eddie Montgomery and Troy Gentry, the duo of Montgomery Gentry, brought the party to the grandstand Thursday night at The Great Frederick Fair.

Montgomery Gentry parties at the grandstand


Oprah Winfrey is getting her own TV network in a deal announced Tuesday with Discovery Communications.


Sen. Harry Reid announces he has been re-elected as Senate majority leader by his Democratic colleagues.


In the current fiscal year, International Finance Corporation is going to increase direct investments to companies of Kyrgyzstan from $10-15 million to $20-40 million, as was reported in IFS office in Kyrgyzstan.

International Finance corporation to increase direct investment to Kyrgyzstan


Stocks opened lower on Tuesday extending losses from the previous session.


Chiefs deny Bulls in thriller Updated: 10:54, Saturday May 26, 2012 The Chiefs have moved back to the top of the Super Rugby table with a 28-22 victory over the Bulls at Waikato Stadium on Friday night.


For the sake of resident welfare, Jakarta Governor Joko Widodo distributed aids to residents at RW 03, Cipinangmelayu Urban Village, Makasar Sub-District, East Jakarta, Sunday.

Jokowi distributed aids to residents in Cipinangmelayu


Lebanese protesters closed two major roads in northern Lebanon Wednesday to prevent fuel tankers from crossing into Syria, Lebanon's state-run news agency and security officialssaid, APA reports quoting Associated Press.

Lebanese prevent tankers from crossing into Syria


During his discussions there he stated, ``The criteria for blood donation should not be based on sexual orientation, but on risk factor. It should not be based on a perception but on scientific evidence. Definitely, discrimination based on sexual orientation is not acceptable.''

``Blood donation should not be based on sexual orientation''


Ron Ingram's retirement from Frostburg State University's downtown Hagerstown location at the end of May marks the end of an almost 42-year career in education.

Ron Ingram's retirement marks end of almost 42-year career in education


Incessant rains have continued lashing the Saurashtra region through the week.

Incessant rains continue to lash Saurashtra


US Rep. Erik Paulsen, R-Minn., will host a job fair in Bloomington on Monday that will include representatives from at least 50 employers.


WINFIELD -Winfield dedicated a historic marker Monday that the Women of Winfield purchased through cookbook sales.


SACRAMENTO, Calif. Gov.-elect Jerry Brown is keeping quiet about his plans to tackle a $28 billion budget deficit despite reports that he plans a special election to extend temporary tax increases.


Las Vegas is growing once again with a number of new real estate projects under way in the area.


US stock index futures fell on Monday as investors worried about the impact of Japan's devastating earthquake and tsunami.


Hollywood director James Cameron believes his digital movie spectacular Avatar would have been ``terrible'' if it was live-action.


Benitez was on Wednesday due to undergo a third operation for a kidney stone complaint.


The President also said: ``It is my belief that these New Year festivities should seek to further unite our people in heart and mind. The New Year celebrations by Sinhalese and Tamils alike are most appropriate in recognizing the kinship among us. This is the continuance of strong cultural traditions that strengthen the bonds among the people of our land. The Government has carried out all necessary measures to bring the joy and meaning of the New Year closer to the people. To this end we have sought to bring prosperity to the nation through agricultural development and encouraging an ethical way of life. The true spirit of the New Year should be felt most by our children who make up the future generation. It is our responsibility as a nation to teach them the best values and traditions preserved through thousands of years and bestow upon them the cultural heritage that has enriched our nation. Towards this end, it is my wish that every household will carryout the New Year traditions with hope of auspicious beginnings for the future. I trust that this Sinhala and Tamil New Year which reflects the unity and pride of our nation will be celebrated by all in the spirit of joy, peace, sharing and contentment which will lead us to a future of prosperity. I wish you all a Happy New Year!''

New Year should further unite people in heart and mind --


An Australian digger killed in Afghanistan will be farewelled in a private funeral in Melbourne on Sunday.

Digger to be farewelled at private funeral


RJD MP Rajesh Ranjan alias Pappu Yadav, who was granted bail in MLA Ajit Sarkar murder case by Patna High Court, was today released from Tihar Jail in the national capital.


Former Bear Mountain CEO and professional hockey player Len Barrie has been charged with tax evasion, according to court documents.

Former Bear Mountain CEO Len Barrie charged with tax evasion


Elisabeth Hasselbeck will return to ABC's ``The View'' on Monday, and she'll bring along her infant son, Taylor Thomas.

Elisabeth Hasselbeck returns to 'the View' Monday


South African bonds lost some mettle during the morning session as the weak rand led to selling pressure.


India, already a leader in the remote sensing data domain, is poised to become a major collaborative space power, says an international space competitiveness index study.

'India poised to become major collaborative space power'


Five people were shot in San Francisco on Thursday night in two separate attacks, police said.


Governor Steve Beshear announces state budget cuts to help offset the $456 million budget shortfall.

Gov. Beshear announces state budget cuts


Hydrotex has scheduled its next wind turbine lubrication training seminar for Aug. 11 in the company's Dallas corporate office.

Hydrotex schedules wind turbine lubrication training


Australia-based mining company BHP Billiton has officially withdrawn its investment in Indonesia.


New Delhi, Dec 20 She has been a successful VJ, a travel writer and had a promising Bollywood debut with 'Ishq Vishq' but Shenaz Treasurywala is still unsure of her true calling and feels that she has no goal in life.


Baltimore Ravens safety Bernard Pollard warned Cincinnati Bengals star receiver AJ Green on Tuesday that when he comes across the middle in the teams' season opener Monday night, he can expect to get smacked.


Kelly Clarkson gets hit on by ''the hottest girls ever'' and would be ''so in luck'' if she were a lesbian.

Kelly Clarkson - Kelly Clarkson hit on by hot girls


ViryaNet Limited, a leading provider of software solutions that optimize the planning, execution, and monitoring of service processes for mobile workforces, announced today that a ViryaNet partner was awarded a contract to implement ViryaNet's mobile workforce management solution for the scheduling and dispatch of Etschwerke Netz AG's energy services to 158,000 customers.

ViryaNet partner awarded contract to implement mobile workforce management solution


Auto crash killed 3 people on the Bishkek-Torugart road in Kyrgyzstan.

Auto crash killed 3 people in Kyrgyzstan


Two national lawn bowlers who are supposed to send their letters of appeal to the Appeals Board of the Malaysian Lawn Bowls Association concerning their suspension, have instead sent letters of protest to the Disciplinary Board last Monday.

Two national lawn bowlers send letters of protest


Imperial Innovations has invested £1.25m in Acunu, a data storage specialist, as part of a £3.6m funding round alongside existing investors, Eden Ventures, Pentech Ventures and Oxford Technology Management.


Cubs pitcher Tom Gorzelanny will miss a start because of a bruised left hand.


Jamie Carragher was delighted seeing Luis Suarez on the Liverpool scoresheet in victory at Sunderland .

Carragher delighted seeing Suarez on Liverpool scoresheet


A YOUNG man planned to sell £1,000 worth of drugs at a festival in Sixpenny Handley to help out a friend, a court heard on Thursday.

Man planned to sell drugs to help friend


A teachers' manual on mangroves has been developed for secondary schools and was Monday presented to several teachers at the Ministry of Agriculture.

Teachers manual on mangroves developed for secondary schools


Country singer/songwriter Shania Twain says she is losing her voice.


London, Aug 10 'Hulk' star Eric Bana has confessed that he was a ``hopeless romantic'' in his teenage years.


Anti-Doping Agency, organizers of a Howard County race are welcoming Lance Armstrong to town with open arms.

Howard County race to welcome Lance Armstrong


Newman to reveal Brisbane CBD plan Updated: 08:11, Tuesday May 29, 2012 A multi-billion dollar plan to redevelop a 'dead-end' part of Brisbane will generate thousands of jobs, the Queensland government says.


Adam Gilchrist said on Thursday he was excited to leading Kings XI Punjab in the fourth edition of the Indian Premier League.


The doctor of the American woman who gave birth to octuplets in January 2009 has been accused of negligence by the California medical board.


The NBA announced its list of the top 12 rookies of the 2011-12 season today, with Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Kyrie Irving receiving a unanimous selection on the first team.


A woman accused of dragging a tow truck driver to his death in Colorado has pleaded not guilty to the charges against her.

Woman accused in dragging death pleads not guilty


This earth day, participate in the re-Green contest by Promo Direct to win 100 eco-friendly promotional pens with your business name imprinted on it.

This earth day win 100 eco-friendly pens with your business name on it


She stopped her cancer treatment , released a statement when surrounded by loved ones .

Elizabeth edwards stops cancer treatment


Cardinals quarterback Kurt Warner has admitted that he is leaning towards a return to the field next season.


Takuma Sato became the first Japanese driver to win an IndyCar race on Sunday in the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach.

Takuma Sato becomes first Japanese driver to win IndyCar race


Darrelle Revis has been cleared for contact and is expected to play Sunday when the Jets take on the Dolphins.


Prominent Kuwaiti actor Mansour Al Mansour passed away at the age of 69 in Algeria.


A report says foreclosure filings in August increased 27 percent compared to the same month a year ago.


Bharti Airtel may slip to Rs 300, says Sudarshan Sukhani of s2analytics.com.


Some of the ``New York''-style CTA rail cars taken out of service last year amid safety concerns will be back on the L tracks by May, the CTA said Thursday.

'New York'-style CTA rail cars will be back on L tracks by May


WebMD extended its poison pill defense, first put into place to ward off billionaire investor Carl Icahn, for another two years.


On the heels of a growing number of citizens' complaints, dog-owners in Jefferson County are being reminded that ``there is no poop fairy.''


Kip Wells is expected to make two more rehab starts before joining the Rockies rotation.


A Snohomish man has pleaded not guilty to charges arising from a brutal assault on another man in a Snohomish bar in April of last year.

Snohomish man pleads not guilty in brutal assault inside bar


A GANG of masked intruders broke into a disused power station and filmed a spoof pop video for a daredevil website stunt.


Emirates NBD , a leading bank in the region, and Gemalto, the world leader in digital security, today jointly celebrated the success of the world class Go4it card product.

Emirates NBD and Gemalto celebrate the success of Go4it


A Florida appellate court has ruled that a reporter may use a laptop to blog live from the courtroom during a high profile criminal trial, overturning a trial court's order.

Florida appellate court rules reporter can blog live from trial


YOUNGSTERS in a Burton ward have discovered that life is all swings and roundabouts after new play equipment was unveiled.


Paul Lambert has resigned as Wycombe Wanderers manager just three days after the club's League Two play-off semi-final defeat to Stockport County.

Paul Lambert resigns as Wycombe Wanderers manager


A FORMER Gurkha soldier who won the Victoria Cross for his efforts during the Second World War has died, his solicitor said yesterday.


Chinese stocks retreated Tuesday on weak investor confidence, led by heavy selling of financial companies and refiners.

Chinese stocks retreat on weak investor confidence


Kraft was honored for innovation excellence by the magazine's readership of more than 35,000 consumer goods executives as well as its editorial and research advisory boards staffed by top industry analysts and executives.

Kraft foods honored for innovation excellence


A league source told ESPN's Sal Paolantonio that the Eagles are no longer shopping the quarterback, a hot rumor that was around the league in late winter/early spring.


Browns free agent safety Sean Jones will visit the Philadelphia Eagles on Friday, the team announced today.

Cleveland Browns free agent Sean Jones to visit Philadelphia Eagles


Noble Energy announced last week a significant natural gas discovery at the Leviathan exploration prospect offshore Israel.

Noble Energy announces significant discovery at Leviathan offshore Israel


In what many are calling an amazing coincidence one in twelve people the world over had exactly the same day.

In amazing coincidence one in twelve people have exactly the same day


The 32-year old Black Cap is still keen to add to his 105 Tests but he will be taking an indefinite break from One-Day and Twenty20 Internationals.

Vettori taking a break from limited overs cricket


A lost peacock was found in unincorporated Arapahoe County today, and animal control officers are trying to find his home.


Burhanuddin Rabbani, who headed a government peace council set up to facilitate contacts with Taliban insurgents, is assassinated by a suicide bomber.

Former afghan president Rabbani assassinated


The Elasto Painters held the Tigers to 30 points in the first half to lead by as many as 17 before holding off their foes in the final two quarters that not only enabled them to rise to 3-2 but also erase bitter memories of a flubbed 15-point fourth quarter lead against Barangay Ginebra in Victorias City.


(ClickPress, Mon Oct 11 2010) Ernest Jones, the diamond and watch specialist has announced the launch of Amanda Wakeley jewellery, exclusively designed for Ernest Jones.

Ernest Jones has announced the launch of Amanda Wakeley jewellery


Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Cincinnati, has been assigned a patent developed by four co-inventors for ``methods and devices for applying multiple suture anchors.''

Ethicon Endo-Surgery assigned patent for methods and devices for applying multiple suture anchors


Arctic Monkeys have announced two special hometown shows on Friday 10th June and Saturday 11th June 2011.

Arctic Monkeys announce two hometown shows


Copper surged in London, adding to its longest monthly winning streak in three years, as dwindling inventories of the metal and increased industrial production in Asia suggest demand is strengthening.

Copper surged to longest monthly winning streak


Norway led New Zealand 1-0 in the first half of the Olympic women's football tournament here on Saturday.

Norway leads New Zealand 1-0 in first half


Elizabeth Edwards, estranged wife to former presidential candidate John Edwards and a driving force behind his political career, has ``taken a turn for the worse'' in her battle against cancer and is not doing well, sources loyal to Mrs. Edwards told Fox News.

Elizabeth Edwards takes 'turn for the worse' in battle against cancer


Comviva, a leading provider of integrated VAS solutions for mobile operators in emerging markets, has opened a new office in Sharjah.


Felix Sanchez receiving his gold medal at London 2012 Olympic games.


She was yesterday invited by the Ghana High Commission in Sierra Leone to sign a book of condolence for the late president.


Brady Corporation, a world leader in identification solutions, has launched its inaugural sustainability report, a comprehensive overview of the company's sustainability strategy, accomplishments, and future plans.

Brady Corporation launches inaugural sustainability report


The composer and singer is all set to release his first international English album called At Da Edge and for that, he has collaborated with Romanian composer, singer and performer Edward Maya.


SA untapped oil may be worth $20trillion Updated: 13:09, Thursday January 24, 2013 South Australia could be set to become the nation's next resource boom state with claims it's sitting on more than $20 trillion of untapped oil.

Sa untapped oil may be worth $20trillion


The NHL and NHL Players' Association are not planning to meet this weekend but might correspond in some fashion, according to Sportsnet.

NHL, players' union not planning to meet


> The FDA has lifted a partial clinical hold on Icagen's photosensitive epilepsy drug ICA-105665.


A gunman has shot and injured two Pentagon police officers at the entrance to the US defence department just outside Washington.

Gunman shoots two Pentagon police officers


City police are investigating a home invasion that took place Sunday night near Berkshire Medical Center.


Vice President John Mahama has appealed to Ghanaians to accept the new road and bridge tolls announced by government recently, to help generate the needed funds to rehabilitate or reconstruct the poor road networks in the country.

Mahama appeals to Ghanaians to accept new road tolls


Palestinian reconciliation talks due to be held in Cairo on Saturday were called off after Hamas announced a boycott in protest at the detention of its members by president Mahmoud Abbas' security forces.


Sage Rosenfels coming to the Vikings has been a deal long in the making, agent Rick E. Smith said an e-mail this morning.

Sage Rosenfels comes to the Minnesota Vikings


A prosthetic leg found in North Carolina belongs to 10 year old girl, Zhara Baker, who has been missing for weeks.


The British embassy in Yemen has reopened after being closed for security reasons, Foreign Secretary David Miliband told the House of Commons Tuesday.


The fruits of that labour may be seen next year, when Honda says it will roll out the world's first sports and subcompact hybrid automobiles.

Honda to roll out world's first sport hybrid


For a second time this year, Ultralife Corp. has lowered expectations of how well it will do in 2011.


The former president of The Greenbrier filed a $50 million lawsuit Friday against railroad giant CSX Corp. -- the resort's parent company -- alleging he was fired by CSX President Michael J. Ward for uncovering and trying to stop the ``unethical'' and unaccounted for practices of ``fringe benefits'' by ``current and retired CSX executives,'' which included ``free medical examinations at the resort's clinic, free rooms and meals, excessive discounts from the food and beverage outlets and greatly discounted merchandise from shops.''

Former president of Greenbrier files $50 million lawsuit


We all know that this has been a long, long time coming, but nonetheless a sigh of relief to see the UN and other groups begin to recognize and document rape as a weapon of war.


A sharp decline in the price of oil this month is making gasoline cheaper at a time of year when it typically gets more expensive.


A charity which helps and supports families affected by autism hosted a steel band concert to help raise money.

Charity hosts steel band concert to help raise money


COLLUSION on land prices among some owners, estate agents, valuers and government officials is hampering land restitution, Deputy Land Reform Minister Joe Phaahla said today.


The LA Fitness health club in Collier Township, the scene of a shooting rampage on August 4 where three women were killed and nine others injured is scheduled to reopen on Saturday and Sunday for members only.

LA Fitness scheduled to reopen on Saturday


Deputies are looking for information and suspects in a copper theft from a cell phone tower in Archer.

Deputies looking for information on copper theft


The World Cocoa Foundation today announced sustainability principles and goals to help the world's cocoa farmers, guide industry efforts and prioritize the Foundation's development projects in West Africa , Southeast Asia and the Americas.

World cocoa Foundation announces sustainability principles and goals to help farmers, guide industry efforts and prioritize development projects


Human factors are emerging as a worrisome trend in global air crashes and other incidents as fatigue, complex flight systems, inconsistent training and regulation pose new challenges to airlines, a leading safety advocate said on Tuesday.

Human factors emerge as trend in Air crashes


The IMF is releasing another €3bn in loans to Ireland following a review of the bailout programme.


A 30,000-ton luxury cruise ship outran pirates off the coast of Yemen this weekend, the ship's owner said Monday.


US location-based social networking company Foursquare has raised $1.35 million in its first round of funding, according to TechCrunch.

Location-based Mobile company Foursquare raises $1.35 million


Long queues have been building up at polling stations throughout the country as voting got underway at 0700 hours.

Long queues at polling stations as voting gets underway


US Army psychiatrist Nidal Hasan, paralysed from waist down due to bullet wounds received during his shooting spree that killed 13 fellow soldiers, may have wired money to Pakistan which could lead to his possible links to militant groups there, according to two Congressmen.

Major Hasan may have wired money to pak:


Evangelical Christian leaders on Sunday praised Mitt Romney's outreach to Christian conservatives at Liberty University this weekend, saying that he hit all the right notes and that he'll likely do well with Christians come November.

Evangelical Christian leaders praise Romney


Hanson is set to return with the new studio album 'Shout It Out' arriving June 8th from the band's own label, 3CG.


You get an online musical, I Kissed a Vampire, that would have Joss Whedon rolling in his grave ...and you might smash your computer in the process.


A Harris County, Texas, judge denied bond for Johnny Jolly meaning the suspended Green Bay Packers defensive lineman will remain behind bars for the foreseeable future.


Star recruit Andre Drummond has enrolled at Connecticut and been added to the roster of the men's basketball team.

Drummond enrolls at Connecticut, added to roster


The Zamfara government has purchased 628,413 bags of assorted grains from farmers at more than N70 million.

Zamfara purchases 628,413 bags of grains from farmers


Sneinton bus depot could be moved to a disused colliery site in Gedling from its current base in Parliament Street.


Employer health insurance plans for businesses has been a major issue over the past months as there are companies who are looking for affordable health care for their employees, but may not offer an employer group health insurance option due to the factors like the cost of providing this form of insurance to their workers.

Employer health insurance plans for businesses--


Barack Obama promised Tuesday to double funding for charter schools, pay teachers based on performance and replace those who aren't up to the job, embracing education proposals normally more popular with Republican candidates.

Obama promises to double funding for charter schools


Former Major League Baseball player Roger Clemens was found not guilty of all charges by a federal jury in Washington, DC, on Monday afternoon.


Neosho moves to Class 5 under the class and district football assignments released Friday by the Missouri State High School Activities Association.


As a global leader in LED lighting, Philips has been chosen as the LED lighting supplier for the Zero Energy House(1) project.

Philips chosen as the LED lighting supplier for Zero Energy


America's long and deeply unpopular war in Iraq will be over by year's end, and all US troops ``will definitely be home for the holidays,'' US President Barack Obama declared Friday.

War in Iraq over, US troops will be home by holidays:


Governor Chet Culver today issued a disaster emergency proclamation for Des Moines County in response to severe thunderstorms that hit the area on May 12.

Governor Culver issues disaster proclamation for Des Moines County


TORONTO Former Philadelphia Flyers captain Dave Poulin has joined the Toronto Maple Leafs front office.

Former flyer Poulin joins Maple Leafs front office


Analysts at Citigroup lowered their price target on shares of JC Penney Company from $40.00 to $24.00 in a research report issued to clients and investors on Tuesday.

Citigroup lowers price target on JC Penney Company (jcp)


ELTON John first took cocaine in 1974, when he was recording his album Caribou, in Colorado.


Two bodies found near a motorcycle Saturday evening have been identified as a missing metro couple.


The Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Mohammad-Ali Hosseini has said that the US is creating obstacles to undermine regional cooperation.


A Bahraini appeals court has refused to release human rights activist Nabeel Rajab on bail, as requested by his lawyers, judicial sources say.

Bahraini court refuses to release rights activist Rajab


Former Agriprocessors top executive Sholom Rubashkin wants his federal trial moved out of state.


The Milwaukee Brewers put up a defiant show to comprehensively defeat Arizona Diamondbacks 11-3 on Tuesday, July 19 at Chase Field.

Milwaukee Brewers defeat Arizona Diamondbacks 11-3 --


The Test series is still a few days away but England have started the mindgames with pacer James Anderson saying that his team needs to make sure that it does not treat senior Indian batsman Sachin Tendulkar ``with too much respect in the middle''.

Don`t treat Sachin with too much respect:


Canadian pop star Justin Bieber has wrapped his Fisker Karma in a shiny chrome finish.

Pop sensation Justin Bieber wraps his Fisker Karma


Milk and Honey Shoes the premiere custom online shoe designer was featured on the Today Show with Kathie Lee and Hoda.

Milk and Honey shoes featured on the Today Show with Kathie Lee and Hoda


Two days ago, Secretary Chu announced that DOE had approved a $343 million loan guarantee for the ON Line project- the first of its kind for a transmission line.


The latest Cranes & Access magazine, the October issue, is on line and available to read or download.


So You Wanna Fight has gained tremendous popularity nationwide with its daily airing on The Fight Network.


Four US Marines based in southwest Japan have been charged with raping a Japanese woman last October, a US military spokesman said on Friday, days after the arrest of another Marine for suspected rape of a schoolgirl on the southern island of Okinawa.

Marines charged with rape of Japanese woman


President Barack Obama signed a disaster zone declaration for the Webb, Jim Hogg and Zapata counties, which will allow hundreds of citizens, affected by the recent floods caused by the Rio Bravo, to receive federal help.

President Obama signs disaster zone declaration for Webb County


Car market leader Maruti Suzuki India today said it will source diesel engines from Fiat to meets its domestic requirement as it has decided not to make further big investments in powertrains in the absence of a fuel pricing policy.

Maruti to source diesel engines from Fiat


Devotees in large numbers bid adieu to goddess Durga on Vijaydashmi here marking the culmination of four-day Puja festivity.


Former Rutgers and current Tennessee Titans wide receiver Kenny Britt turned himself in to Nashville, Tenn., police today on two outstanding warrants in connection with a false application on his driver's license, according to The Tennessean.

Kenny Britt turns himself in to Nashville police for two outstanding warrants


Jobs and careers will be the top topic of conversation over Christmas dinner in the North East this year, once discussions about people's New Year's resolutions and how dry or juicy the turkey is have been concluded.

Jobs will be a topic of conversation this Christmas


A trucker was killed Sunday when a fuel tanker crashed through a guardrail at Lake of the Prairies, Man.


WIMBLEDON, England Andy Roddick has advanced to the Wimbledon quarterfinals by beating Tomas Berdych.

Roddick advances to Wimbledon quarterfinals


Melbourne, Dec 30 Spin wizard Shane Warne wants Elite Panel umpire Aleem Dar sacked after the Pakistani committed a blunder in dismissing Mike Hussey during the second Test against South Africa at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.


Chocolate stamps offer lick with a kick Updated: 11:32, Tuesday March 26, 2013 Feel like having chocolate at Easter in Belgium?


US targets violent, central American street gang A Central American street gang known for using machetes to hack and stab rivals to death became the first street gang to be labeled a transnational criminal organization Thursday.

Us targets violent, Central American street gang


Houston Texans vs. Tennessee Titans betting odds were heavily sought out early in the week, though on the surface this wouldn't appear to be the most attractive of games.


Such fear and hostility leads to discriminations against Muslims, exclusion of Muslims from mainstream political or social processes, stereotyping, the presumption of guilt by association and hate crimes.


It's usually the odd men out, but Belmont officials have enacted snow emergency parking rules that keep folks from parking cars on the even sides of most residential streets in town.

Belmont officials enact emergency parking rules


DULUTH, Minn. Airplane manufacturer Cirrus Design is rehiring about 50 employees laid off in January.


BC-MNBallast Water Regulations, 1st Ld-Writethru,0138 Minn. appeals court looks at ship ballast rules Eds:


Shanghai, June 19 Ford Motor Co. confirmed yesterday that it will move its headquarters for the Asia, Pacific and Africa regional headquarters to China from Thailand, xinhuanet.com reported.


Likely Treasury chief Lew faces early budget tests The to-do list that awaits Jacob Lew, President Barack Obama's choice to be Treasury secretary, is daunting.


While I do think it's entirely possible for someone to abstain from sex until marriage, statistically it's not very realistic and it also leads me to wonder why we are culturally so obsessed with the idea of virginity, specifically girls' virginity, since you rarely see abstinence-only messaging aimed at boys.


The latest hurricane in the Atlantic, Hurricane Paula is on its path towards Cuba.

Hurricane Paula is on the path towards Cuba


Silver closed the week at $13.40 having run into substantial offers above $13.50/oz.


Dhana Widyatmika, 38, a Tax Directorate General employee who has been named as a suspect in a bribery case, is accused of money laundering through an automotive company called PT Mitra Modern Mobilindo.


NEW YORK -- ``Memphis,'' an interracial romance set against the backdrop of the 1950s rhythm 'n' blues explosion, has won the 2010 Tony Award for best musical.


Teachers and Tippecanoe School Corporation administrators discussed the recent budget cuts and where the reductions should be made.


BT has again accelerated its fibre optic broadband rollout, with the telecoms giant now aiming to cover two-thirds of UK properties during spring 2014.


Eight O'Clock Theatre presents ``Lend Me a Tenor'' on May 2-4, May 8-11, at Largo Cultural Center's Tonne Playhouse, 105 Central Park Drive.

Eight O'Clock Theatre presents 'Lend Me a Tenor'


Libyan authorities have regained control of Tripoli international airport after a militia seized the tarmac and grounded all flights.

Libyan authorities regain control of Tripoli airport


Tensions are rising in Tripoli as increasingly frustrated residents call on hundreds of armed Libyan fighters who stayed in the city after the fall of Moamer Gaddafi to leave.


The East Providence police chief will be reinstated to his job on Friday morning.

East Providence Police chief to be reinstated Friday


A fund has been set up to help Sunshine Coast celebrity chef Matt Golinski, who lost his wife and three daughters in a house fire on Boxing Day.


It's been revealed this morning that a partial skull was found at a Christchurch house last week.

Partial skull found at Christchurch house


LOS ANGELES, Calif. Caption Travis BarkerPunk musician Travis Barker has sued over the South Carolina plane crash that injured him and killed two friends.


The Ohio State at Indiana football game will kick off at 7 pm, the Big Ten announced on Wednesday.


The Caribbean Premier League has engaged IMG, the global sports, fashion and media business, to assist in the delivery of the inaugural franchise-based tournament.


A Trentonbased soldier has been cleared after court martial of three charges laid while he served in Afghanistan.


Griffin, who is averaging 22.0 points and 13.8 rebounds per game, was held out of Monday's loss to Kansas and only played 11 minutes last Saturday against Texas due to a concussion.


Apple on Monday said demand for the iPad 2 during its first weekend on sale was ``amazing.''

Apple says demand for iPad 2 is 'amazing'


Redfearn, who has refused to rule himself out of the running for the job on a permanent basis after Simon Grayson was sacked on Wednesday, made a winning start to life as temporary boss thanks to Snodgrass' 12th of the season at the end of the first half, McCormack's 15th in the 79th minute and a late Becchio strike.


Moeller-Maersk A/S, the owner of the world's largest container shipping line, said the market will return to growth next year and that freight rates may rise as carriers curb capacity increases.


Platts reported the European physical nickel market remains quiet as the traditionally slow month of August continues to see very little activity.


An Anderson County animal control officer and his wife have each been charged with 92 counts of animal cruelty after authorities seized 177 dogs, one cat and one bird from their home on Wednesday.

Animal control officer, wife charged with 92 counts each of animal cruelty


National air carrier Air India is planning to sell its six Boeing freighters with indications that the airline may shelve its plans to spin off its cargo business into a separate subsidiary, according to a report.

Air India plans to sell six Boeing freighters: report


THE swine flu outbreak of winter 2009-10 was much more widespread than was previously realised, scientists have revealed.

Swine flu outbreak more widespread than realised


Aitor Karanka claims Cristiano Ronaldo is the best player in the world after scoring the winning goal in Real Madrid's 2-1 win at Barcelona.


A forklift at Rocky Mountain Recycling fell on a 54-year-old man and killed him, North Las Vegas Police spokeswoman Chrissie Coon said.


Internet job ads fell 2.3pc in December Updated: 12:19, Wednesday January 30, 2013 Job advertisements on the internet fell by 2.3 per cent in December, federal government figures show.


Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani on Saturday said that certain elements were trying to divide the nation on the issues of the Nato attack and memogate scandal, DawnNews reported.

Certain elements trying to divide nation:


Moody's has cut the ratings of 11 European banks and said it would cut again if Greece ditched the euro, kicking off a long-awaited round of downgrades for major European institutions.


AM Best Co. has placed the financial strength rating of B and issuer credit rating of ``bb'' of PMA Capital Insurance Company under review with negative implications following the announcement that its parent, PMA Capital Corporation, has entered into a letter of

AM Best places ratings of PMA Capital Insurance Company under review with negative implications


With this deal, Baosteel will secure Desheng Nickel's overseas nickel assets and 70 percent of total shares in the company.


A stuntwoman is suing the show she worked on, claiming that a severe injury she suffered while working on Justified led to pain and suffering and ultimately a broken marriage.


CFO of Netflix Inc. Barry Mccarthy sells 5,597 shares of NFLX on 07/28/2009 at an average price of $40.89 a share.

Netflix Inc. (NFLX) cfo Barry Mccarthy sells 5,597 shares


Microsoft is to sell digital marketing agency, Razorfish to France based global advertising and PR company, Publicis Groupe, for $US530m in cash and shares, and the two companies will form a strategic alliance.

Microsoft sells digital marketing agency Razorfish to Publicis Groupe


Longtime Liberal Dave Levac was elected Speaker of the Ontario legislature Monday, taking over as chief political referee in Ontario's first minority parliament in a generation.

Liberal Dave Levac elected Speaker of the Ontario legislature


George Michael was forced to give away tickets to his farewell concert in Abu Dhabi last night after they failed to sell at $A80.

George Michael forced to give away tickets to farewell concert


And the US Senate unanimously adopted a resolution on Thursday that delivers condolences to South Koreans for the March naval disaster.

US Senate adopts resolution regarding S. Korea's naval disaster


A postal worker pleaded guilty to stealing USPS mail and officials said it happened in Osceola County.

Postal worker pleads guilty to stealing mail


Sharekhan has advised investors to book out of Ceat at current levels.


Ringo Starr is urging the Rolling Stones to ``stop squabbling'' and celebrate their 50th anniversary with a world tour.

Ringo Starr urges Rolling Stones to 'stop squabbling'


Forgotten forward Andy Keogh will remain at Wolves after his permanent move to Bristol City fell through.


Skipper Mohammad Hafeez led from the front as Pakistan opened their ICC World Twenty20 campaign with a 13-run win over New Zealand here, on Sunday.

Hafeez, saeed star in Pakistan win against New Zealand


Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert is suspected of having taken envelopes full of cash from a US businessman, the chief prosecutor said yesterday in his most graphic public account of a corruption case against Olmert.

Olmert may have taken ``envelopes full of cash''


Neil Armstrong, the first man ever to walk on the face of the moon, underwent heart surgery Tuesday.


Former Croatian Serb leader Goran Hadzic pleaded not guilty today to war crimes and crimes against humanity.


Somali gunmen kidnapped three foreign aid workers on Saturday in a raid on a Kenyan border town, the latest attack on relief workers, an official and Somali residents said.

Somali gunmen kidnap foreign aid workers


Accessory provider QuickerTek announced the release of a new external battery/charger for Apple's MacBook Air notebook on Tuesday.

QuickerTek releases external battery/charger for MacBook Air notebook


Asiad gold medallist athlete Pinki Pramanik on Sunday sought police protection and also filed a complaint of theft against the woman on whose allegation she was put behind bars.


A couple of high school athletes signing college scholarships to play at the next level Friday.

High school athletes sign college scholarships


CHARLIE Sheen has filed for divorce from his third wife, Brooke Mueller Sheen, days after he was briefly hospitalised in New York City.


About 38 students were stung by bees Thursday afternoon at a Cocoa Beach private school.


The latest rumor today circulating the Internet is that HP has discontinued development of its Android tablet, instead moving all those resources towards its WebOS tablets.

HP discontinues development of Android tablet?


Flydubai, Dubai's innovative low-cost airline, made its maiden flight to Juba, the capital city of the Republic of South Sudan.


Amarillo College students in the family law class assisted with a divorce clinic Saturday to provide eligible couples with free divorces.


MUGELLO, Italy -Dani Pedrosa won the Italian Grand Prix on Sunday in a time of 42 minutes, 28.066 seconds.


Government will focus its deployment of mosquito traps or ovicidal/larvicidal traps in schools this year in a bid to arrest surge in the incidence of dengue fever among school children.

Government to focus deployment of mosquito traps


High profile emerging markets fund manager Mark Mobius said he is buying into Gulf stock markets and is aiming to form a partnership with National Bank of Kuwait.


ICAP has sold a 12% stake in Traiana to seven of its leading customers, giving the business a valuation of $300m.


BRITISH soul singer Amy Winehouse has undergone more tests after being taken to hospital four days ago, but hopes to perform as scheduled next week, her office said on Thursday.

British singer Amy Winehouse undergoes more tests


The new Scout.com 2012 rankings are out and loaded with Indiana players or those with ties to the state.

New Scout.com rankings loaded with Indiana players


Arkansas held its first practice in full pads Saturday, but even then coaches saw the Razorbacks be a little tentative in making hits.

Arkansas holds first practice in full pads


Michele Bachmann laced into President Barack Obama at a South Carolina tea party rally Saturday, saying his decision to take military action in Libya was ``foolish'' and that he's ``not on our side anymore.''

Michele Bachmann says president Barack Obama is 'not on our side'


Australian communications provider Optus has launched a Samsung Omnia 7 promotion.

Optus launches Samsung Omnia 7 promotion


Medical devices firm Abbott has informed staff in Clonmel that it is seeking 200 redundancies from its permanent workforce.

Abbott to seek 200 redundancies in Clonmel


The floodwaters in Sindh could not be drained out as yet, meanwhile slow pace of relief activities and shortage of food caused flood affectees to suffer.


Peppers grew up in the small town of Bailey, NC and who played at UNC in both football and basketball, has decided he wants to get Carolina off his mind.


Oregon is moving out of the recession, but slowly, according to the latest index of economic indicators prepared by the University of Oregon.


Weyerhaeuser Company announced today that it will permanently close its idled Structurwood® mill in Drayton Valley, AB.


A San Diego police officer struck a pedestrian with a patrol car in Point Loma Wednesday night, police confirmed.

Officer strikes pedestrian with patrol car


Lack of playgrounds in the federal capital is hampering healthy activities of the youngsters, parents say.

Lack of playgrounds hampers healthy activities


Dress for Success is planning a three-course gourmet dinner at the Lebanon Country Club on April 18.


Yuma County board meetings and other programming from the Yuma 77 television channel are now streaming on mobile devices.


Brandon Roy, who has missed the Timberwolves last four games, will undergo right knee surgery next week, reports Jason Quick at the Oregonian.

Brandon Roy to undergo another right knee surgery this week


PIRATES chased and shot at an American cruise ship with more than 1,000 people on board but failed to hijack it as it sailed along a corridor patrolled by international warships.


Australia ( Images ) on Sunday crushed West Indies ( Images ) by 113 runs in the first One-day International at the Melbourne ( Images ) Cricket Ground.


The bodies of 17 suspected militants killed in a clash with security forces were found in a tribal region of northwest Pakistan Sunday, authorities said.


CNOOC Limited announced today that, a malfunction occurred on the single point mooring system of the Floating, Production, Storage and Offloading vessel ``Haiyangshiyou 102`` serving in the Bohai Bay due to rough sea conditions. Operations were immediately shut down at the affected oilfields.

Malfunction occurred on the single point mooring system of Haiyangshiyou 102


Democratic National Committee Chairman Howard Dean plans to step down from his post when his term expires in January, wrapping up a tenure in which the party heavily invested in all 50 states for a payoff that helped elect Barack Obama president.

Democratic National Committee chairman Howard Dean to step down when term expires in January


Bill Miller is 'moving forward' with his bid to buy Rangers and says he plans to speak with manager Ally McCoist on Monday night.


Holding of ``free'' parliamentary elections on May 21 ``is a matter of national security,'' President Saakashvili said while meeting with locals in Batumi, Adjara Autonomous Republic, on May 6.

``Free elections matter of national security'' --


Liverpool are being linked with a shock January loan move for Manchester City striker Emmanuel Adebayor.

Liverpool linked with January loan move for Emmanuel Adebayor


With the CIC holding that political parties are answerable to citizens under RTI, Union Minister Salman Khurshid today said it is important to keep a practical control of RTI objectives as they cannot be allowed to ``run riot''.

Important to keep practical control of RTI objectives:


Japanese mobile social games platform operator Gree has acquired ordinary shares of GeePlus based in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, held by GeePlus's existing shareholder, as well as the acquisition of additional shares issued through a third-party allotment.

Gree acquires ordinary shares of GeePlus


``Juan Mata is not for sale,'' Llorente said.


State lawmakers are set to vote on a Medicaid funding agreement today after the state's largest hospital group endorsed the deal.

Lawmakers set to vote on Medicaid agreement


A HERTFORD shoe shop will remain open despite the closure of one of its central warehouses, it was revealed this week.


Congregational & General Insurance is set to launch a subsidiary MGA named Integra Insurance Solutions, generating £9m of extra homeowners income, according to the firm.


Although the Minister didn't reach official agreement with SAS' representatives, one option is that Estonian Air will take the place of bankrupt flyLAL.

Estonian Air could take the place of flyLAL


Food distributor Nash Finch Co. said Thursday it swung to a profit in its fourth quarter, due to a gain from real estate sales and the lack of an impairment charge that sunk last year's quarterly results.


Two hardcore militants, including one belonging to the Lashkar-e-Taiba, were killed in separate operations in the remote mountainous parts of the Jammu region on Thursday evening, an official spokesman said.


Codemasters has today confirmed they will be supporting Russian language in all of their key titles.


Minister for Interior A Rehman Malik Monday directed rangers to ensure foolproof security arrangements in Garhi Khuda Bux.

Malik directs rangers to ensure foolproof security at Garhi Khuda Bakhsh


Russia black politician elected, first time ever.


The Philippines on Thursday welcomed newly-elected Chinese President Xi Jinping and sought to build bilateral ``mutual trust and cooperation'' amid territorial disputes.

Philippines welcomes Xi, seeks to build trust with


The Last Exorcism was the top movie at the box office this weekend earning an estimated $21.4 million.


Seven Save-A-Lot stores in Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky have been sold to Houchens Industries of Bowling Green, Ky., by Freedom Foods, a Dry Ridge-based food retailer.


Thromboembolic events - such as deep vein thrombosis, blood clots developing in the extremities; or pulmonary embolism, a complication that causes a blood clot to move to the lungs - can occur following musculoskeletal injury and related surgery, and are potentially life threatening.

Thromboembolic events can occur after musculoskeletal injury and related surgery


The coalition government has won the vote to raise tuition fees in England to up to £9,000 per year, amid violent protests in Westminster.

Government wins vote to raise tuition fees in England


In the past eight years, two flamingos have fallen from the sky in Siberia, mystifying both the people who discovered them and the scientists who are trying to explain how the tropical birds got there.


Tehran, Feb 12 Iran congratulated the Egyptian people on their 'victory' as President Hosni Mubarak quit Friday night following 18 days of unprecedented public protests and offered its support to the pro-democracy revolution.

Iran congratulates Egyptian people's 'victory'


Albuquerque police have made two arrests after a man was shot in the face through his door early Wednesday morning.

Two arrested after man is shot in the face


The Pride of the Susquehanna riverboat will be launched Thursday after a two-week delay, according to the Harrisburg Area Riverboat Society, Inc.

'Pride of Susquehanna' to launch Thursday after delay


A major Carmi business has changed hands, and you can read about it in the Thursday, Aug. 18 issue of The Carmi Times.


BORO star Leroy Lita has been convicted of driving offences after using his flash motor without an appropriate licence or insurance.

Boro star Leroy Lita convicted of driving offences


Imphal, Nov 10 India will explore ways to augment border trade with Myanmar, and delegates from the two countries would meet soon to deliberate on the issue, a senior government official has said.

India for augmenting border trade with Myanmar


Justin Timberlake and Britney Spears will reunite together on stage with Madonna in Los Angeles tonight, according to reports.

Justin Timberlake and Britney Spears to reunite with Madonna tonight?


Simon Lambourne, AA Auckland transport spokesman, says ``today's announcement heralds a new future for Auckland transport governance.

Announcement heralds a new future for Auckland transport


BANGALORE, India & PALO ALTO, Calif. -- mKhoj, one of the fastest growing global mobile advertising networks, announced today that it will rebrand mKhoj to InMobi and launch its services in Western Europe.


Raspberry Pi, the pocket-sized PC that's aiming to get people coding, is getting its first official peripheral -- a 5MP camera add-on that'll let you snap stills and shoot HD video.


US Sen. Bill Nelson is trying to keep the political pressure on Florida Gov. Rick Scott to call a special session to expand Medicaid to 1 million low income people.

Nelson keeping pressure on Scott to call special session on Medicaid


Barcelona forward Thierry Henry is preparing to return ``home'' to Arsenal for a Champions League clash Andres Iniesta has been ruled out of.


Mumbai, Jan 21 India's markets watchdog Wednesday decided to tighten the disclosure norms for company promoters who pledge their shares with lenders, finding lapses during investigations into the Rs.70-billion scam in Satyam Computer Services.

Markets watchdog to tighten disclosure norms for promoters


GOXAVIER.COM is excited to introduce the new X All-Access multimedia player, your online channel for the most audio and video coverage of Xavier Athletics.

Goxavier.com introduces new multimedia player


JOHN HOWARD has intervened in the preselection battle for the state seat of Baulkham Hills, backing the lobbyist David Elliott and marking another blow to the right faction powerbroker David Clarke.

John Howard intervenes in the preselection battle for Baulkham Hills


A Fredericton IT firm has won an award in only its fourth month of business.


Jared Diamond, who won the Pulitzer Prize for 1997's ``Guns, Germs, and Steel,'' is being sued for defamation.

Author Jared Diamond sued for defamation


A majority of Americans are connecting the dots between increasingly extreme weather and man-made climate change.

Americans connecting the dots between extreme weather & climate change


The Belk of Sawmill Square Mall in Laurel will hold its 125th anniversary celebration at 8:30 am tomorrow morning.

Belk in Laurel to hold 125th anniversary celebration


Tough-guy actor and martial arts expert Chuck Norris sued publisher Penguin on Friday over a book he claims unfairly exploits his famous name, based on a satirical Internet list of ``mythical facts'' about him.


City officials announced sweeping security changes for this year's Pittsburgh Marathon Thursday morning.

Officials announce security changes to Pittsburgh Marathon


A local actor, dancer and choreographer is opening a performing arts studio in the Twin Cities northern suburbs.

Local actor, dancer opens performing arts studio


A former Delhi Township grade school teacher has been indicted Wednesday on sex charges with a minor.

Former Delhi Township grade school teacher indicted on sex charges


Ecuador defeated Costa Rica 3-0 on Saturday to reach the knockout stage of the Under-20 World Cup.


State Police say she's at it again--a woman who robbed a grocery store bank branch twice in a week and a half has robbed another grocery store bank.

She's at it again--woman robs another grocery store bank branch


In Stanley-Powers Lake's first action of the year against another team, the defending Class A state champions looked sharp in both the running and passing games.


The million-dollar question is, who will have the last laugh, Mbabane Highlanders or Manzini Wanderers?


Zain, Africa's second-largest mobile service provider, has launched cross-border data services across East Africa and the Middle East on its One Network Platform in a bid to offer travelling customers fast and easy access to the Internet.

Zain launches cross-border data services


Britain is in the grip of a diabetes epidemic that threatens to overwhelm the NHS and could lead to the first fall in life expectancy in 200 years.


Ablesoft Solutions Inc. of Oregon, Ill. launched new website for Ehmen's Inc., a plumbing, electrical, and HVAC contractor also located in Oregon.

Ablesoft launches new website for Ehmen's Inc.


Matt Cain pitched just the 22nd perfect game in Major League history to help the San Francisco Giants crush the Houston Astros 10-0 on Wednesday.


Economic downturn leading tightening of consumer spending has forced bankrupt second largest electronic retailer in the United States, Circuit City, to go out of business.

Second largest us electronic retailer goes out of business


Malaysia has arrested and deported 10 foreigners suspected of trying to recruit university students to revive a regional terrorist network, police said Tuesday.

Malaysia deports 10 foreigners suspected of trying to recruit students for terrorist network


New York technology development company Betaworks acquired social news website, Digg, for USD 500,000 in cash plus equity on Thursday.


Chelsea has maintained its perfect start to the 2010 Champions League season.


The Rice Owls volleyball team is skipping a tournament this weekend because of a flu outbreak on the team.

Rice Owls volleyball team skipping tournament due to flu outbreak


Little, Brown imprint Orbit has acquired a new urban fantasy trilogy which has already attracted attention in the US.


A new Consumer Reports tool offers people a chance to research a hospital before choosing a facility for medical treatment.

Consumer Reports offers research on hospitals


Rossi says he will release an online video announcement on his plans for the US Senate race in Washington state.

Rossi will release video announcement on Senate race


Walmart, the world's largest retailer announced Tuesday it is launching an in-house movie streaming service directly on Walmart.com.

Walmart to launch movie streaming service


The New York Mets have officially announced that they will cut season ticket prices at Citi Field for the 2010 season.

New York Mets to cut ticket prices in 2010


Privacy campaigners have long advocated that we should own our data, and we should be able to do what we like with it.


The top US and Nato commander in Afghanistan has been fired less than a year into his role amid a growing Taliban insurgency.

Top US commander in Afghanistan is fired


Fantasia Barrino was hospitalized in emergency, last night, where she was treated for ``medication overdose,'' this according to WCNC.com.

Fantasia Barrino was hospitalized last night for overdose


Police are searching for a gunman who shot a man in Fort Worth on Monday morning.

Police investigate shooting in Fort Worth


Three people were taken to hospital last night after a crash involving a horse and a car in Gloucestershire.

People taken to hospital after crash involving horse


``I can't sleep at night,'' Murray said Wednesday in his first interview since the 32-28 loss to Alabama on Dec. 1.


The latest state Labor Department figures released Thursday indicate unemployment continues to rise in the Hudson Valley at the same time as there is modest job growth.

Unemployment continues to rise in Hudson Valley


The University of Phoenix will pay nearly $1.9 million to settle a religious discrimination lawsuit.

University of Phoenix settles religious discrimination lawsuit


Zimbabwean Parliament will reconvene next week despite objections from the main opposition party, said Zimbabwean parliament officials on Wednesday.

Zimbabwe's parliament to reconvene next week, says officials


Rogers, who's now with the Cleveland Browns, was arrested at Cleveland's Hopkins International Airport Thursday and booked on a charge of having a loaded .45 in his carry-on luggage.


Emmy Award winner and Broadway veteran Alec Baldwin is engaged to 28-year-old yoga instructor Hilaria Thomas, according to published reports.

Alec Baldwin is engaged to Hilaria Thomas


The Chinese have once again proved to be reliable with projects, if they are to be judged by their promise to complete the Africa Avenue, one of the most expensive roads in the country.


KSRTC Pensioners and Employees Welfare Forum has alleged that the KSRTC management is neglecting its pensioners.

``KSRTC management neglecting pensioners'


In the midst of a four-game losing streak, the Broncos held a players only meeting on Tuesday.


The Bobby Cutts Jr. murder trial is expected to reach a verdict soon as jurors indicated they may have reached a decision on at least one of the charges the former Ohio police officer faces.

Bobby Cutts Jr. murder trial could reach verdict soon


Maryland forward Patrick Mullins and North Carolina Crystal Dunn have won the Hermann Trophy as the top college soccer players in the United States.

Patrick Mullins, Crystal Dunn win Hermann Trophy as top college soccer players


Newly single Scarlett Johansson has reportedly been hooking up with recently divorced Sean Penn.

Scarlett Johansson hooking up with Sean Penn?


Reality TV star Kate Gosselin will release a book in April.


Mumbai, Feb 9 Rest of India batsman Ambati Rayudu, who cracked an unbeaten 118 against Mumbai, is happy with the way his batting is shaping up but said he needs to convert the fifties into hundreds.

I need to convert fifties into hundreds:


In a surprise announcement on Monday, Adobe revealed that it had licensed Flash Lite, a software package for playing Flash files on mobile phones, to Microsoft, which offers a direct competitor to Flash in the form of Silverlight.


Two Terrebonne Parish residents have tested positive for swine flu, joining three cases confirmed in Lafourche earlier this week, state health officials said Friday.

Two Terrebonne residents test positive for swine flu


Wigan Warriors winger Mark Calderwood looks set to open talks with Hull FC in the next few weeks.


Semiconductor manufacturer Global Foundries has announced it has completed the formation of its executive team with the appointment of Ron Dickinson as head of enterprise quality.

Global Foundries completes executive team


The owner of Australian adult department store Sexyland has made a $5.7 million takeover bid for online sex emporium AdultShop.com, also based in Australia.

Sexyland makes $5.7 million bid for AdultShop.com


The Guardian reported that one of the largest studies conducted by England's NHS Health and Social Care Information Centre found that diabetes increases the risk of heart attack by 48 percent.

Diabetes increases risk of heart attack;


The minimum wage for tipped workers will also rise by 6 cents, from $4.23 to $4.29 per hour.


The level 3 sex offender placed in Red Wing late last month is back in prison after he removed his GPS monitoring bracelet and evaded authorities just hours after moving into his new residence.


Finally the euro has been dealt a downward correction, as a result of an unexpectedly dovish press conference from ECB President Draghi.


Truck maker Oshkosh Corp. said Tuesday that its profit fell by nearly two-thirds in its fiscal first quarter on lower sales of some military vehicles and parts.

Oshkosh profits fall on lower sales of military vehicles


The much-awaited elephant census began in Orissa with the deployment of around 10,000 officials of the Orissa Wildlife Department.


Free-agent quarterback Jason Maas returned to Edmonton, signing with the Eskimos on Wednesday.


Swedish furniture giant Ikea has withdrawn its restaurant meatballs from Britain and 12 other countries after horsemeat was found in one export batch.

Ikea withdraws meatballs after horsemeat found


Ukrainian citizens injured in a train crash in Poland will soon be discharged from hospital, Ukrainian Foreign Ministry has reported.

Ukrainians injured in train crash in Poland soon to be discharged from hospital


Final witnesses called in nurses inquest Updated: 10:17, Thursday April 11, 2013 The final two witnesses are to give evidence today at a cold case inquest in Brisbane on the 1974 murders of two Sydney nurses, at Murphys Creek, near Toowoomba, in south-eastern Queensland..


Dallas County commissioners met for 2 1/2 hours in an uneventful session a day after FBI agents searched the home and office of one of the commissioners.

Dallas County commissioners meet after FBI search


Dear ol' CliffyB has been interviewed over at ClanBase.


bmi, British Midland International, has launched its social media strategy, featuring news, special offers and customer engagement across Twitter, Facebook and YouTube.


Serena Williams has been fined and given a suspended two-year ban from the US Open for her tirade at a line judge at Flushing Meadows.

Serena Williams fined and given suspended ban


Teradici Corp., a Burnaby, BC-based fabless semiconductor company focused on solutions for next-generation computer form factors, has raised US$17 million in Series C funding.


THE Press Council of SA has proposed sweeping changes to the press code and the functioning of the office of the press ombudsman, in a review document released yesterday.


Rice Krispies Treat Holiday Village kits and baby leg warmers both pose a hazard to your family and have been recalled.

Rice krispy treats & baby leg warmers recalled


A small plane has crash landed in the front yard of a home in Chambers County.The pilot, Michael Herman Rountree, was the only person on board the plane when it went down in the front yard of a home about three miles south of Mt.


A schoolgirl gave birth after being raped by her teenage childminder, a court has heard.


Turkey's parliament speaker expressed hope on Monday that Balkan countries would establish a parliamentary assembly.

Balkan countries will establish Parliamentary Assembly:


US researchers have recently revealed in their study that sleep quality actually improves with age and older people tend to enjoy better sleep than younger ones.


Christ Apostolic Church International on Sunday launched an educational fund in Accra, with seed money of GHc 20,000 to implement a scholarship scheme to assist needy students and vulnerable children in society.

Christ Apostolic church launches educational fund


IRISH PARENTS pay more for childcare than most Europeans, while the Government spends less on childcare and early education than any other EU country.

Irish pay more for childcare than most Europeans


Greece will receive the next batch of bailout loans in time to avoid a disastrous default, the finance minister said Tuesday, while the prime minister was in Berlin for critical talks with Chancellor Angela Merkel.

Greece to receive bailout loans in time to avoid default


It was revealed that actor Park Sang-min has been accused of assaulting his former manager.


Prestonsburg High School students and others held a memorial service to remember a classmate killed last year.


The Buckeye Trail Baseball four-man golf scramble will be Sunday, with a 9 am shotgun start at Salt Fork State Golf Course.

Buckeye Trail golf scramble to be Sunday


COOPERSTOWN, NY -Former St. Louis Cardinals manager Whitey Herzog has been inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame.

Manager Whitey Herzog inducted into Baseball hof


The Ministry of Labour is investigating an accident that occurred in Orillia involving a 28-year-old Bracebridge carpenter.

Ministry of Labour investigates accident


Republican presidential candidate John McCain on Monday called rival Barack Obama his ``very honorable opponent'' as he began a busy week of low-key events while Democrats prepared to nominate Obama.

McCain calls Obama an 'honorable opponent'


Alicia Keys has married producer Swizz Beatz, with whom she is expecting her first child.


I know some of you are probably still bitter that I forced you to watch I'm a Celebrity...


UFC 114 betting should be busy as it usually is when the Nightmare fights.


UNCG police are investigating a suspicious note, which police called ``a possible threat to the university community.''


Jordan has asked Canada to seize the 2,000-year-old Dead Sea scrolls, on display until Sunday at the Royal Ontario Museum in Toronto, invoking international law in a bid to keep the artifacts out of the hands of Israel until their disputed ownership is settled.

Jordan asks Canada to seize Dead Sea scrolls


Singer/songwriter Bruno Mars has been charged with felony drug possession after his arrest in Las Vegas last month, according to the Las Vegas Review-Journal.

Bruno Mars charged with felony drug possession


Several outlets are reporting that Marty Turco will get the start for the Chicago Blackhawks Friday against the Stars, and when I talked to Turco this morning, he said he was very excited to get playing.


In a scintillating speech, Murthy speaks about the lessons he learnt from his life and career.

Narayana Murthy on the lessons he learnt from life


This year, for the first time, employers are generally passing on all their health insurance rate increases to employees, while more than one-quarter of employees are now in high-deductible policies, according to a report by Kaiser Health News.

For first time, employers passing on all health insurance increases to employees


Marble Arch Homes has announced that only five custom homes remain at Strathallan in Jackson.

Only five homes remain at Strathallan in Jackson


A Sweetwater man who attempted a citizen's arrest against the Monroe County grand jury foreman found himself under arrest.

Sweetwater man attempts citizen's arrest of grand jury foreman


Team captain Roberto Luongo registered his second shutout of the season with 38 saves, as the Vancouver Canucks routed the Philadelphia Flyers 3-0 Thursday at Wachovia Center.


A clear favourite will be hard to choose though home crowd will be firmly behind India when they take on four-times former champions Pakistan on the opening day of the 12th men's World Cup Hockey Tournament in New Delhi on February 28.


A Harrisburg man is facing attempted murder charges after police say he choked his elderly mother in Cumberland County.

Man faces attempted murder charges for choking mother


LG has announced the Mystique for US Cellular which is a rebranded Lotus Elite with the user interface modified for the carrier.


After a week of intensive electrofishing and gill netting activities in Sandusky Bay, Maumee Bay and their main tributaries, officials have found no bighead or silver Asian carps in western Lake Erie.

Officials find no Asian carp in western Lake Erie


Local sugar production is expected to continue on an upward trend to over 370 000 metric tonnes in the 2011/12 season, Zimbabwe Sugar Association said last week.

Sugar production to continue on upward trend


Students learned about the importance of wearing bicycle helmets, using seat belts, water safety and how to dial 911 for help, among other topics, Lebanon Rescue Chief Samantha Cole said.


A Turkish cargo ship with 20 crew members on board was taken captive by Somali pirates on Thursday.

Turkish cargo ship with 20 crew taken captive by Somali pirates


Designers and Agents is launching a menswear show, called D&A Man, in New York this summer to coincide with Men's Fashion Week.

Designers and Agents to launch menswear show


The Who has added a second Rosemont show to its ``Quadrophenia'' fall tour, it was announced Thursday.


Intel and Samsung are spending a small fortune to make themselves look different from their rivals.

Intel and Samsung spend to make themselves different


German developer Crytek trademarked the phrase ``Crysis Warhead'' on March 3.


Former Giants wide receiver Plaxico Burress was released from prison this morning after serving 20 months for a gun charge.


Alan Horn, a prominent figure in the film and television industry, was named chairman of The Walt Disney Studios today.

Alan Horn named chairman of the Walt Disney Studios


It's a windfall for the 16 MLAs whose disqualification from the Legislative Assembly has been quashed by the Supreme Court.


KRYSTIAN Pearce has done the right thing by joining Scunthorpe United on loan, says his England coach.

Krystian Pearce has done the right thing


Supporters of an initiative petition that would have allowed large grocery stores in Oklahoma's largest counties to sell wine withdrew it from circulation Friday and vowed to re-file it next year.


Russia and Japan held joint anti-pirate drills off the coast of Russian Far Eastern city Vladivostok on Wednesday, Xinhua reported.

Russia, Japan hold joint drills off Vladivostok


EDMONTON, Alberta -Former NHL star Theo Fleury says he was sexually abused by a junior hockey coach.

Fleury says he was sexually abused by junior coach


Charges were filed last week in Garvin County in the beating and robbery of a Lexington man.


US Senator Benjamin L. Cardin released the following statement lauding Senate confirmation of Carolyn Colvin of Maryland as the Deputy Commissioner of Social Security.

Cardin lauds confirmation of marylander Carolyn Colvin as Deputy Commissioner of Social Security


A toddler drowned Sunday afternoon after falling off a dock at a family cabin at Big Lake, Alaska State Troopers reported Monday.

Toddler drowns after falling off dock into Big Lake


Iran will resume talks with the UN nuclear watchdog in Vienna on May 13-14, state media quoted the Iranian ambassador to the body as saying yesterday.

Iran to resume talks with nuclear watchdog


Actress Ashley Callie will undergo surgery on Saturday after being involved in a car accident on Friday in Emmarentia, Johannesburg, 702 is reporting.


The Detroit Lions announced the team's 2011 schedule, which includes the franchise's first Monday Night Football appearance since 2001.


With 55 percent of the votes, Barack Obama won the the South Carolina Democratic primary Saturday.

Barack Obama wins the South Carolina Democratic primary


Apple will give iPhone 4 users a free case for their smartphones to help them with antenna and receptions problems, even though those issues have been reported by just a fraction of the phone's users, CEO Steve Jobs said Friday during a press conference the company called at its headquarters to discuss ongoing issues with the smartphone.


MALAPPURAM With all the positive approach towards women's education and empowerment, supported by a major section in the Muslim community, Malappuram district continues to be the paradise for child marriages as is evident from the data made available by Punarjani, a Kozhikode-based forum run by five women lawyers.

Malappuram district continues to be a paradise for child marriages


A 51-year-old Boulder employer has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Denver on charges of defrauding his foreign national employees, harboring illegal aliens and other immigration and tax related charges.

Boulder employer indicted for defrauding his foreign national employees


Singapore - Singapore on Friday raised concerns about the escalating diplomatic spat between Thailand and Cambodia, urging both nations to resolve their differences quickly to avoid damage to the Association of South-East Asian Nations.

Singapore raises concerns about spat between Thailand and Cambodia


General Motors Co. is offering buyouts to several thousand skilled trades workers at 14 plants around the US

GM to offer buyouts to thousands of skilled workers at 14 plants


Turkish club Galatasaray says it has signed Spanish winger Albert Riera from Olympiakos on a four-year deal worth â‚¬3 million.

Galatasaray signs Spanish winger Albert Riera


``The Zimbabwean revolution was squandered in 1997,'' said exiled journalist Wonder Guchu.


A North Dakota man has pleaded not guilty to aggravated assault in a Grand Forks bar stabbing.

North Dakota man pleads not guilty in bar stabbing


A Valley Stream teen was robbed for his iPod after the robber threatened to shoot him, Nassau County police said.


A 29-year-old learner driver has been charged over a fatal crash at the Perth Airport on New Years Day which killed a 40-year-old woman.


I am not butch but just about every lesbian I meet tells me I am.