Amcor has sold three of its Australasian flexible packaging plants to Australian company Integrated Packaging for $22 million.

Amcor sells three flexible packaging plants


A fire near a Fargo school Friday night destroyed construction equipment that was to be used to repair the school's roof, and officials believe the fire may have been set deliberately.

Fire near Fargo school destroys equipment, may have been set deliberately


The European Parliament has called on the European community to provide further support for Chernobyl relief efforts in Belarus.

European Parliament calls for further support for Chernobyl relief effort


The current World Bank portfolio in Azerbaijan includes 20 projects with a total cost of $2.3bn.


A car crashed into a parked car and then into a home in New Jersey.


DUBLIN boss Pat Gilroy has made three changes, one enforced, to his starting line-up for next Sunday's Leinster SFC semi-final collision with Westmeath at Croke Park.


Robert Latimer was to be released from jail as soon as a bed can be found for him in a halfway house.


Scotland and Glasgow Warriors wing Thom Evans has been forced to retire from rugby on medical advice after the broken neck he suffered during the 2010 six nations tournament.

Scotland winger Evans is forced to retire from rugby


A 23-year-old Palestinian man was shot dead, and another seriously wounded after searching for a job in Burkan colony, north of the West Bank.

Palestinian shot dead while searching for a job


Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard has paid tribute to Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson, who will retire from management at the end of the season.


Counselors converged Tuesday on two schools affected by a shooting that left two students and an instructor dead and a school resource officer injured.


A new French study found that people with tattoos and/or piercings tend to drink more alcohol than their non-inked counterparts.


THE jump in the number of off-licences opening across Ireland comes as a new opinion poll shows that almost a third of Irish people now prefer to take a drink at home rather than at their local pub.

Almost a third of people prefer drinking at home


A 26-year-old woman constable identified as Anita Mishra, a resident of Beniganj was found dead in mysterious circumstances on Allahabad-Kanpur railway track under Dhoomanganj police circle on Monday evening.

Woman constable found dead in mysterious circumstances


An Oxford man was shot by a police officer on Tuesday night, after he allegedly pointed a gun at officers responding to a domestic violence call.


Admiral Michael Mullen on Thursday confirmed receiving a secret memo that was reportedly given to him by American-Pakistani businessmen Mansoor Ijaz, US Foreign Policy magazine reported.


US telecoms company Frontier Communications Corporation reported yesterday that its board of directors has approved a regular quarterly cash dividend of USD0.1875 per share of common stock.

Frontier Communications Corp reports quarterly dividend of USD0.1875 per share


Open source cloud software provider Red Hat announced on Thursday that it intends to acquire cloud management company ManageIQ for $104 million in cash to boost its hybrid cloud solutions.

Red Hat to acquire cloud management company ManageIQ for $104 million


CME Group, the derivatives exchange, has acquired a 90% stake in Dow Jones Indexes for $675m, after the two firms signed a definitive agreement.

CME Group acquires 90% stake in Dow Jones Indexes for $675m


PTI Sep 8, 2011, 07.01pm IST YS Jaganmohan Reddy, facing cheating and money laundering cases registered by CBI and ED, met Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Thursday to discuss the issue of ``farmers' plight'' in Andhra Pradesh.


Roche is making a $230 million bet on hepatitis C drug developer Anadys Pharmaceuticals, a company the big Swiss drug maker agreed to buy for a whopper of a premium.

Roche makes $230 million bet on hepatitis drug developer Anadys


Concerts in the Park series will begin Wednesday, June 10, in the Sinclair Lewis Park Band Shell beginning at 7:30 pm Performing at the first concert will be ``Jazz Combo.''

Concerts in the Park series begins June 10


What did we learn about Amir Khan Saturday night?


Former ``Dancing with the Stars'' pro Julianne Hough is in final negotiations to star opposite Tom Cruise in 'Rock of Ages,' the big-screen adaptation of the hit Broadway musical.

Julianne Hough to star opposite Tom Cruise


President Barack Obama is reaching out to Turkey to help him wind down the Iraq war and bring stability to the Middle East.


Chennai,BJP today said cricket and diplomacy between India and Pakistan should be kept separate and the game allowed to remain a game.

Cricket and diplomacy should be kept separate:


She had some tough words, saying North Korea would get no economic aid as long as it refused to join the six-party talks.


It's really good to be skeptical about government.


Leonardo DiCaprio and his girlfriend, Victoria's Secret model Erin Heatherton, have split up.

Leonardo DiCaprio and Erin Heatherton split up:


``It is time that we forgive and move on to build a new India where every citizen irrespective of faith has equal place,'' he said, addressing a function to felicitate him for his role in removing names of 142 Sikhs from a 'Black list' .


SKS Microfinance Ltd. said it will cut interest rates slightly in Andhra Pradesh state, where the microlending industry is trying to fend off rising hostility after a string of suicides by borrowers who were unable to pay back loans.


There is a ``fact'' going around the internet that a person is more likely to be killed by a champagne cork than a poisonous spider.


Oil prices fell below $66 a barrel Wednesday as weak US economic data, including a drop in durable goods orders and consumer confidence, suggested demand would remain weak.


Lauderhill Police say they're seeking a man who stabbed his live-in girlfriend numerous times with a steak knife Tuesday, and has not been seen since.

Man stabbed girlfriend with steak knife:


Denver Nuggets coach George Karl has been diagnosed with throat cancer, the team announced Tuesday.

Nuggets coach George Karl diagnosed with throat cancer


Argonaut Limited, a Perth based integrated advisory, stockbroking and investment house, has opened its first North Asian office in Hong Kong with a goal to triple in size over the next three years.

Argonaut opens first North Asian office in Hong Kong


Since it's nearly Valentine's Day, we want to hear from you about what you love most about Burlington and what makes it so special.


An elementary school teacher was found slain in her home on Indianapolis' northeast side Friday morning after police were called to check on her because she didn't show up for work.


GameStop Corp., the world's largest video game retailer, said Wednesday that agreed to buy French video game retailer Micromania for $700 million in cash, including the assumption of debt.

GameStop to buy French game retailer Micromania


A polar bear pelt was stolen off its frame from 341 Hamilton River Road in Goose Bay on Thursday between 8:00 pm and 8:00 am.


The French government on Thursday praised the transfer of power in Libya from the National Transition Council, which led opposition to oust Libyan leader Moammer Gaddafi, to the National Congress which was elected July 7.

France praises transfer of power in Libya


Georgia`s official delegation returned from Brussels late last night.


Rays starters Evan Longoria, David Price and Reid Brignac were all victims of a home invasion of their shared house in Port Charlotte, Fla.


Police are investigating an alleged armed robbery which occurred at a lodge in Kingsford overnight.


Restaurant chain Pizza Hut has announced that it plans to create 5,000 jobs by opening an extra 300 delivery outlets.


The newly-appointed Transport Minister, Senator Idris Umar, on Thursday, cautioned concessionaires against their non-compliance with the letters of their concession agreement with the Federal Government, stressing that he would be in Lagos soon, to effect strict compliance.

Transport minister cautions concessionaires about non-compliance with agreement


OAKLAND, Calif. New Oakland Mayor Jean Quan, who was sworn in on Monday, has already announced several key staff appointments, although she isn't expected to name a new city administrator until late this month or early next month.


Jack Johnson has donated $50,000 to various Hurricane Sandy relief and recovery efforts as many New York and New Jersey residents remain displaced or without electricity.

Jack Johnson donates $50,000 to Sandy recovery efforts


The storm which has left a trail of destruction across the country has shifted its focus to Canterbury.


Pat Forde, the longtime ESPN.com columnist who is the Worldwide Leader's foremost college football and basketball writer, is leaving ESPN for rival Yahoo Sports, according to multiple sources.


Idukki dam has been opened to the public as part of Onam and Tourism Week celebrations.


``I'm sending out a booty call'' Jones announced ``to all you bodacious info-babes, patriotic playmates and liberty lovin' ladies who would like to audition for my new 2010 TSA Pin-up Calendar!''


A 6.3-megawatt solar farm capable of producing enough electricity to service more than 2,500 residences will be built halfway between Star and Biscoe in Montgomery County.

Solar farm will be built between Star and Biscoe


In an audacious attack early Wednesday, Taliban militants attacked a major NATO base in Bagram, about 35 miles north of Kabul.

Taliban militants attack major NATO base in Bagram


Authorities say a young boy's legs have been severed by a train in western New York.


Aerosmith are set to perform in Hawaii after cancelling a sell-out show there in 2007.


Port Adelaide coach Mark Williams will step down from the job after tonight's AFL match.


Aid workers have been forced to withdraw from eastern Congo by continued heavy fighting today between rival militias.

Aid workers forced to withdraw from Congo


Goal.com is reporting that Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure is planning to take an ``extended break'' from playing international football for Cote d'Ivoire in order to focus on his club career.

Manchester City's Yaya Toure taking 'extended break' from international football


Washington '' The US is declaring a public health emergency to deal with the emerging new swine flu.

US declares public health emergency for swine flu


Iran is not close to having a nuclear weapon, which gives the United States and others time to try to persuade Tehran to abandon its suspected atomic arms program, US Defense Secretary Robert Gates said on Sunday.


Former Pennsbury High standout Dalton Pepper, who played the last two seasons at West Virginia University, has signed a men's basketball scholarship agreement to attend Temple University.

Dalton Pepper signs scholarship agreement to attend Temple


The first witness to testify in the Michael Jackson wrongful death lawsuit trial was a paramedic who responded to a 911 call at the late King of Pop's home in June 2009.

Paramedic testifies in Michael Jackson wrongful death trial


``As the pilots are not ready to call off their strike and join work, we have canceled 14 international flights from Delhi and Mumbai,'' an Air India official said.

Air India cancels 14 international flights


The weather would be partly cloudy over the entire country on Wednesday morning becoming bright and sunny by afternoon, according to the weather forecast issued by the Ghana Meteorological Agency in Accra.


Timothy Geithner 1/8 1/8 GYT-nur 3/8 3/8 has been sworn in as the Secretary of the Treasury.

Timothy Geithner sworn in as Treasury Secretary


Three more people in Britain have died after contracting swine flu, taking the number of fatal cases to seven.

Three more people die after contracting swine flu


Alec Baldwin hosted the SNL season finale last night and while he may not have inspired the Betty White hysteria of last weekend he's certainly a familiar face on the SNL stage.


Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today said China has not constructed any dam on Brahmaputra river that would have been a matter of concern for India, according to Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Dorje Khandu.


The Maoists lodged in Hazaribagh Central Jail on Monday went on a day's hunger strike in protest against one of their cadres being rearrested within a week of his release, a jail official said here.

Maoists go on a day's hunger strike in Jail


New Delhi, June 23 The government today said it has not only met the farm credit disbursal target of Rs 2.80 lakh crore for 2008-09, but actually exceeded the goal post by Rs 7,000 crore.

Farm credit disbursal target for 2008-09 exceeded


The Australian share market has gained ground after most sectors advanced following a rally on Wall Street overnight amid growing optimism about the prospect for an economic recovery in the US.


A woman injured in an accident in the 100 block of Bedford Road about 2:45 pm Jan. 13, 2010, has filed suit in circuit court.


Singapore company registration specialists Rikvin is optimistic that the LTVP+ scheme for foreign spouses of Singaporeans will in turn benefit Singapore firms.


National JSC Naftogaz Ukrainy is not ready to ``hand the olive branch'' to gas trader RosUkrEnergo in a dispute on compensation for the latter's gas, Naftogaz CEO Yevhen Bakulin has told reporters.

Naftogaz not ready to hand the olive branch to RosUkrEnergo


Gold prices could potentially be affected by the recent revelation that the deposit strength of Vatukoula Gold Mine was not as large as anticipated.


An Israeli air strike on Sunday killed two Palestinian militants in the northern Gaza Strip who had attempted to launch rockets at Israel, the Israeli military and Palestinian medics said.

Israeli air strike kills two palestinians


The Titans and Bears are tied 7-7 at halftime of their game today at Soldier Field.


Services are scheduled Wednesday in Pulaski for a 27-year-old Virginia state trooper who was struck and killed while directing traffic in Hanover County.


Quiznos announced today that it has completed an out-of-court financial restructuring plan that will eliminate one third of its outstanding debt.

Quiznos completes financial restructuring


``For today`s trade, Nifty is likely to trade in the range between 4,850 & 4,895 in the upper side and 4,810 & 4,770 in the lower side,`` said the broking house Indira Securities.

Nifty to trade in range of 4,850 & 4,895:


To meet demand in Asia, Autoliv has opened a new seatbelt plant in Cibitung near Jakarta, Indonesia.

Autoliv opens seatbelt plant in Indonesia


Former Florida House Speaker Ray Sansom resigned from the legislature Sunday, the eve of a House trial in which the Republican was at risk of becoming the first lawmaker expelled from the chamber in nearly 50 years.

Florida House speaker Ray Sansom resigns


Xiamen will compile a tsunami evacuation plan and hold tsunami evacuation drills to keep its citizens alert of potential tsunamis and other marine calamities, reported Strait Herald Wednesday.

Xiamen to compile tsunami evacuation plan and hold drills


European stocks declined for a second day, led by technology companies and banks, on concern earnings will deteriorate as the economic slump deepens.


CNinsure, a China-based independent insurance intermediary, has priced its public offering of 4.6 million American depositary shares, or ADSs, each representing 20 ordinary shares of the company, at $25 per ADS.

CNinsure announces pricing for 4.6 million American depositary shares


An east Charlotte beauty salon suffered significant fire and smoke damage late Saturday before city firefighters could put the blaze out.


The La Salle crew rowed strong races at the Head of the Schuylkill Regatta on Saturday, led by a seventh place showing by the men's open four boat.

La Salle crew rows strong races at Head of the Schuylkill


While insisting the move is not political, Egypt has cut the country's natural gas supply to Israel on Sunday.


Police are investigating a death but say it's too early to determine whether the matter involved foul play or not, or even whether it's suspicious.


US hip-hop star Nate Dogg, who worked with Snoop Dogg, Warren G and Eminem, has died at the age of 41.


Republican presidential candidate John McCain is giving up on winning Michigan.


Santana, hindered last week by elbow tightness, threw 36 pitches in live batting practice Saturday before the Mets played an exhibition game against the Washington Nationals.


Chelsea captain John Terry has sparked controversy by refusing to shake hands with Football Association chairman David Bernstein.

John Terry refuses to shake hands with fa chairman David Bernstein


ABB has agreed to acquire Powercorp, an Australian renewable power automation company.


``Contrary to current rumours, Mr Mandela is well and is relaxing at home in Johannesburg,'' said chief executive Achmat Dangor in a statement.


Netflix subscribers will have to wait a little longer to get some new movie releases.

Netflix subscribers will have to wait for some movies


The Bacon Brothers are set to sizzle in Toronto tonight at the Royal Conservatory's Koerner Hall.

Bacon Brothers set to sizzle at the Royal Conservatory


The Verkhovna Rada will likely approve a concept of national information policy, draft law No 7251 voted by 315 people's deputies with the required minimum of 226 states.

Rada to likely approve concept of national information policy


Only in her 10th film in Tamil, is the young lady's wish coming true for, Amala Paul has dubbed for herself in the upcoming and most awaited flick, 'Thalaivaa'.


The Big 12 softball tournament, scheduled to begin today at ASA Hall of Fame Stadium, has been postponed because of rain.


St Modwen reinstated its dividend following a two-year hiatus as the brownfield regeneration specialist swung back to a profit.


THE Queen arrived in Northern Ireland this afternoon for a series of high-profile engagements.


The Greek police have worked out top secret list of 82 sites and objects that could be potential targets of terrorist attacks, the Greek Vima newspaper informs, publishing ``top secret'' report of the service.

Greek police worked out top secret list of 82 objects of potential terrorist attacks


Matt Lauer has been cheating Annette Roque for gorgeous co-star, who is just 26 years old.

Matt Lauer cheating Annette Roque for co-star


Janine Lindgreen, APRN, and colleagues recently completed a pioneering research pilot study exploring how horses can help teaching humans about leadership.


Catania beat Atalanta 1-0 Saturday to end the Bergamo club's perfect start to the Serie A season.


The Consumer Electronics Association in the USA has announced that audio pioneer Prof. Dr. Fritz Sennheiser is to be inducted into their Consumer Electronics Hall of Fame.

Prof. Dr. Fritz Sennheiser to be inducted into the Consumer Electronics Hall of Fame


Gold is sidelining platinum and palladium and could hit $1 800/oz by Christmas, says UBS bullion bank precious metals strategist Dr Edel Tully, who describes the present as ``an extremely exciting time'' to be in precious metals.

Gold sidelining platinum/palladium, may hit $1 800/oz by Christmas --


Libya has told Egyptians they will need visas to enter the country, Egypt's state news agency said on Wednesday, after Egypt imposed travel restrictions on Libyans during the uprising against Muammar Gaddafi.


Boao, April 15 Chinese President Hu Jintao Friday called for inclusive development in Asia and said people of the continent had the major task of maintaining both development and stability.

Hu calls for inclusive development in Asia


President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev is to visit Belarus in the third quarter of this year.


Marvel Studios has promoted Louis D'Esposito to Co-President of Marvel Studios, the Hollywood subsidiary of Marvel Entertainment, Inc. In this new role, D'Esposito will work alongside Kevin Feige, President of Marvel Studios, to oversee the studio's production schedule as the company continues to produce high-quality films based on Marvel characters.

Marvel Studios promotes D'Esposito to Co-President


MEMPHIS, Tenn. Memphis coach John Calipari signed a contract extension through the 2012-13 season that includes an annual raise of $500,000 and a $5 million bonus if he stays through the end of the contract.

Calipari signs extension through 2012-13


China placed Turkey among European countries as a tourism destination in 2010 although Turkey was placed in Middle Eastern and African catalogues in the past.

China places Turkey among European countries in tourism


Hume also says that there is ``no evidence'' that the mainstream media is trying to help Mitt Romney become the Republican nominee for president.

Brit Hume: ``no evidence'' the media is trying to help Mitt Romney


New Zealand business confidence declined for a second month in July after the central bank raised interest rates and as domestic demand remained weak.

N.Z. business confidence declines for second month


NASCAR fined Kyle Busch $50,000 on Monday and placed him on probation through the end of the year for wrecking Ron Hornaday under caution at Texas.

NASCAR fines Kyle Busch $50,000, placed on probation


Here's the video, in which Newell says he hopes he's wrong about Windows 8 being a ``catastrophe'', because if he's wrong, the company will wind up making a lot more money.

Gabe Newell hopes he's wrong about Windows 8


The Rand Merchant Bank Research unit said it forecasts GDP growth to average 3.3 percent in 2010 and 2011 as it expects a modest consumer recovery, a rebuilding of inventories and a moderate pick up in investment.

GDP growth could average 3.3 percent in 2010


The Colorado Rockies released veteran pitcher Jon Garland Monday after designating him for assignment on Saturday.

Rockies release veteran pitcher Jon Garland


The Burton school board of trustees will meet Monday to review a possible agreement with East Texas Employee Benefits Cooperative and to consider campus and district improvement plans.


INDONESIAN rescuers in boats and helicopters have found 16 more bodies in the ocean near Bali from a capsized asylum seeker boat, raising the confirmed death toll to 90.


Davenport-based Von Maur Inc. will open its 25th store next month at The Meadows at Lake St. Louis, Mo.


With the price of gas still going up, it makes me wonder what a young adult has to do to get ahead these days.

What does a young adult have to do to get ahead?


San Francisco Giants closer Brian Wilson is set to undergo Tommy John surgery to repair his right elbow on Thursday.

Brian Wilson set to undergo Tommy John surgery


COLOMBO, SRI LANKA // A suspected Tamil Tiger suicide bomber killed 22 people, including a former army officer, and wounded dozens in a blast today at an opposition party office in northern Sri Lanka, the military said.


Journal Register Company today announced that the Company and its subsidiaries have filed voluntary petitions for relief under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York to implement a pre-negotiated plan of reorganization with certain of its secured lenders designed to substantially reduce the Company's debt.

Journal Register Company files for Chapter 11


New research from the University of Minnesota's School of Public Health and Masonic Cancer Center definitively links the use of indoor tanning devices to increased risk of melanoma, the most serious form of skin cancer.

New research links use of indoor tanning devices to increased risk of melanoma


Justin Bieber has admitted that Mariah Yeater's paternity suit almost made him quit the music business.

Paternity suit almost made justin Bieber quit music


When asked if it was one of those records that he missed, Tendulkar simply said, ``I cannot be everywhere all the time''.


Global online reservations specialist Hostelworld.com, which is based in Dublin, has signed a partnership deal with Rail Europe, a UK expert in European train travel.

Hostelworld.com signs partnership with Rail Europe


Three-time Olympic medalist Silken Laumann lost a bid in BC Supreme Court last month to move her two children from Victoria to London, Ont.

Olympic medalist Laumann loses bid to move her children to London, Ont.


The High Court ruling on the Laisenia Qarase case against the President must pave the way for active engagement with Australia and New Zealand, says Fiji's interim Attorney-General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum.

Ruling ``paves way for active engagement''


World number one Novak Djokovic has pulled out of the Paris Masters with a shoulder injury.

No. 1 Djokovic pulls out of Paris Masters


House Speaker Tom Craddick is facing an ethics complaint over campaign payments and state health insurance benefits he provided for his daughter.


The final quarter of the year can safely be dubbed fireworks season in T&T by aficionados of pyrotechnics.Since 1995, consumers have celebrated by launching an array of fireworks for Divali, Christmas and New Year's Eve.


Sir Alex Ferguson has been charged with improper conduct over comments he made about referee Howard Webb.


The East African Development Bank has launched operations in Rwanda to improve access to finances for development activities.

East African development Bank launches in Rwanda


A shy baby okapi has taken her first steps at the Antwerp Zoo in Belgium.


Bulgarians sent about 15.3 million text messages at New Year, according to figures from the country's three mobile operators, quoted by Bulgarian-language daily 24 Chassa.

Bulgarians sent 15.3 million text messages at New Year


The Ministry of Industry and Trade has issued a circular on the additional quota for sugar import under which Vietnam will import another 100,000 tonnes of refined and raw sugar this year.

Vietnam to import 100,000 tonnes of sugar


French bank Societe Generale today said it has opened its third branch in India.

Societe Generale opens third branch in India


Former Bosnian Serb army chief Ratko Mladic was on Thursday taken to hospital as a precaution after being taken ill in court, a spokeswoman for the Yugoslav war crimes tribunal said, cited by AFP.

Ratko Mladic taken to hospital as precaution


We are pleased and proud to announce that Polygon has been nominated by the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences for a Webby Award in the category ``Best Games Related Website.''


Bank of America has announced that it is exiting the first mortgage wholesale channel to focus more on its direct-to-consumer retail operations.

Bofa exiting first mortgage wholesale channel


An 80-hour underground mine safety pre-employment training class will be offered from July 19 to July 30 at the Workforce West Virginia building in Summersville.

Underground mine safety training offered


British holidaymakers are among 4,500 people stranded on a cruise ship off the coast of Mexico after a small fire left the luxury liner stricken in the middle of the ocean.

British holidaymakers stranded cruise ship off the coast of Mexico


JJB, which has only just avoided administration thanks to a deal with landlords, may need to raise cash to pay off a £25m loan from HBOS at the end of September.


Minister for Peace and Reconstruction Ram Chandra Poudel said as all parties have already met with the demands of the Maoists, it was time for Maoists to meet with others' demands.

It's time for Maoists to meet others' demands:


Three former Stillaguamish tribal leaders were sentenced to time in prison yesterday in US District Court in Seattle.

Former Stillaguamish leaders have been sentenced


Financial markets must be able to punish those who make mistakes just as easily as they are able to offer rewards, Lord Myners said in a speech last night.

Markets must be able to punish Lord Myners says


SSP, a dedicated operator of food and beverage brands at airports and rail stations, has secured a multi-million pound deal to operate five cafés and restaurants at London City Airport.

SSP to operate five cafés, restaurants at London City Airport


The South Korean military went to ``crisis status'' on Tuesday and threatened military strikes after the North fired dozens of shells at a South Korean island, killing two of the South's soldiers and setting off an exchange of fire in one of the most serious clashes between the two sides in decades.


Rob Kardashian has strengthened the reports that he is dating R&B singer Rita Ora, after posting intimate pictures of the two on twitter.


Technology firm STWA is to begin preliminary testing for AOT at the US Department of Energy's Rocky Mountain Oilfield Testing Center testing facility in Casper, Wyoming, in January 2011.

STWA to begin preliminary testing of AOT in 2011


The French-planned Mediterranean Union must be open to all European Union states, a spokesman for German Chancellor Angela Merkel reiterated here Friday.

Mediterranean Union must be open to all EU states:


Former captain Imran Khan believes Pakistan cricket needs a revolution following a series of setbacks in recent years.


Attorney General Anne Milgram and Criminal Justice Director Deborah Gramiccioni announced that a Salem County investment broker was arrested this morning on money laundering and theft charges, accused of defrauding South Jersey investors out of $1.3 million through a Ponzi scheme.

Salem broker accused of defrauding South Jersey investors


On Monday, the US Commerce Department announced that orders for factory goods fell 0.6 percent in April from March.


Mexican troops in three trucks crossed the US border on Thursday in what is a violation of international law.


Ann Taylor Loft, a specialty retailer for women's clothes, shoes and accessories, has opened a new store at the Waterside shopping center in Marina del Rey.

Ann Taylor Loft opens at Waterside shopping center


Pycnogenol, an antioxidant plant extract from the bark of the French maritime pine tree, improves the memory of senior citizens, an Australian study said.


To help move all those people and materiel, the Air Force announced earlier this month that it had reopened a base in the region.


Edelweiss Securities has maintained `Hold` on DLF with a price target of Rs 240 as against the current market price of Rs 228 in its report dated Nov. 14, 2011.


A disappointed Mumbai skipper Sachin Tendulkar admitted that his one over changed the course of the match against Delhi.


John Hoeven today declared a statewide ``early phase agricultural drought emergency.''

Hoeven declares statewide agricultural drought emergency


Rihanna says she scared of mother Updated: 23:04, Saturday March 2, 2013 Rihanna is terrified of her mother.


North Korea signed a non-aggression pact with Southeast Asia in what officials and analysts said was a sign it wants to be seen as a more responsible international player.


Ford is expected to make a full recovery from the neck injury that has sidelined him since Dec. 11, a Raptors spokesman said.


Matt J. Whitworth, Acting United States Attorney for the Western District of Missouri, announced that a Michigan business owner pleaded guilty in federal court today to his role in a conspiracy to fraudulently market dietary supplements over the Internet with illegal claims that these supplements could prevent, treat or cure a number of diseases.

Michigan business owner pleads guilty to fraudulently marketing dietary supplements


A gigantic line of powerful thunderstorms could affect one in five Americans on Wednesday as it rumbles from Iowa to Maryland packing hail, lightning and tree-toppling winds.

Powerful thunderstorms could affect one in five Americans


A pioneering internet doctor who prescribed drugs to patients online while he was suspended was struck off today.

Internet doctor who prescribed drugs while suspended is struck off


National carrier Air New Zealand Ltd. said Thursday it is planning to offer daily direct services to China in response to 20% growth in the number of international visitors from that country.

Air New Zealand planning to offer daily direct services to China


Employers in Clark County added a net 1,300 jobs in the 12 months through January, the state Employment Security Department reported Tuesday.

Clark County adds 1,300 jobs over 12 months


Citigroup Inc. has completed the sale of its Japanese brokerage to Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp. in a $8.7 billion deal that advances the US bank's efforts to restructure after big losses on risky investments.

Citigroup completes sale of Japanese brokerage in $8.7 billion deal


Tom Asbury is retiring as Pepperdine basketball coach, with his top assistant Marty Wilson set to take over the program.

Asbury retiring as Pepperdine coach; assistant Marty Wilson set to take over


Sony Pictures Classics announced today that they have acquired all US, Australian, New Zealand, South African, African TV, and Eastern European rights to John Krokidas' directorial feature debut, Kill Your Darlings.

Sony Pictures Classics acquires Kill Your Darlings


Rick Perry will host two more dinners in Austin next week with top GOP contributors, one of which will include a group of Wall Street executives, POLITICO has learned.

Rick Perry to host two more dinners next week


Arsenal forward Gervinho says that his family tried to stop him playing football as a youngster as they wanted him to focus on his education.

Gervinho says his family tried to stop him playing football to focus on his education


When you're exposed to network TV news, it's always good to bear in mind that you're watching millionaires working for billionaires, telling stories whose main purpose is to get you to hold still long enough for corporate advertisements to rearrange your value system.


Department store chain David Jones is to open three new stores and significantly refurbish three more.


Arroyo Grande is celebrating its 100th anniversary this weekend with a number of events.

Arroyo Grande celebrates its 100th anniversary


Facebook gets unwelcome look at hackers' dark side Facebook is getting an unwelcome look at the shady side of the hacking culture that CEO Mark Zuckerberg celebrates.


Hamlet is lively, playful, affectionate and loves to cuddle.


An Australian man has been convicted of deliberately starting one of the deadly bushfires that swept through southern Australia three years ago.

Australian man convicted of starting deadly bushfire


Celtic kept the pressure on Rangers at the top of the table with an emphatic win at Easter Rd while the Champions hammered Hamilton at home.


A 27-year-old youth committed suicide by consuming poison two days after his marriage, on Friday.

Youth commits suicide two days after marriage


After five years of marriage and a Suri Cruise, Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes are getting a divorce.

Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes are divorcing


Greyhound is launching a new Midwest express service with one-way fares starting at $1.

Greyhound to launch Midwest express service


Many women risk sexually transmitted diseases by relying on the morning-after pill as a regular form of contraception, a survey has found.


Two East Towne Mall employees were robbed a gunpoint at about 10:45 pm Saturday after finishing their shifts at work, police said.

Two East Towne employees robbed at gunpoint


Newcastle sensation Papiss Cisse has snubbed interest from Manchester United and Man City and insisted he wants to stay at Newcastle 'for many years'.

Newcastle United striker Papiss Cisse to snub interest from Manchester United and Manchester City


George Osborne heralded an age of austerity as he pledged to freeze the pay of millions of public sector workers, cut benefits enjoyed by the middle classes and cap civil service pensions at £50,000 a year.


LINCOLN, Neb. - The University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension and other agencies will be offering food safety workshops across the state in February and March.


Money transfer has been identified as the top mobile application for 2012 as it is low cost, fast and convenient compared to traditional transfer services.

Money transfer will be top mobile application in 2012


A two-week transition period begins Thursday for the new Portsmouth courthouse.


Lady Gaga has been voted the second most influential person of the last decade in a new poll conducted by TIME magazine.

Lady Gaga voted second most influential person of the last decade


Victoria Beckham is set to follow in the footsteps of her soccer ace husband David when she strips down to her underwear to model for Italian fashion house Armani.


She is Michael Jackson's only daughter and early this morning in a -- -- eerily reminiscent of her father's final hours she was rushed to the hospital he was an apparent suicide attempt.


Manchester City Council's in-house agency, m-four, has appointed Ian Smith as its creative director.

Manchester City Council appoints creative director


By Lise Fisher, Diane Chun & Karen Voyles A flight for a kidney transplant at Shands at the University of Florida ended in tragedy early Friday morning when three people died in a plane crash at the eastern edge of the Gainesville Regional Airport.

Flight for kidney transplant ends in tragedy


Upland Christian Academy, the parent-formed school that grew from Upland Christian Schools, held an open house showcasing the programs the new private school will have to offer in the fall.

Upland Christian Academy holds open house


Babbar joined the Congress at a rally here in the presence of senior Congress leader Digvijay Singh and state party president Rita Bahuguna Joshi.

Actor-politician Raj Babbar joins Congress


ELECTRICITY parastatal Eskom has reported a R9,7bn loss for the year ended March 31, 2009.


Etihad Airways is in talks with Airbus and Boeing Co to buy between 50 and 100 jets this year, the airline's chief executive James Hogan told Gulf News.

Etihad Airways in talks with Airbus, Boeing to buy 50-100 jets


Some Naples leaders are concerned that a vote on Wednesday allowing a downtown restaurant to operate with half of its required parking spaces could lead to more parking problems in the future.

Some Naples leaders concerned vote could lead to parking problems


The state College Board today approved a $43.7 million athletic department budget for Ole Miss. That's an increase of 4.1 percent over last year's total.

College Board approves $43.7 million athletic department budget for Ole Miss


The veteran legend further argued that no contract can stop an actor from marrying and having kids.

No contract can stop an actor from marrying, having kids--


South Africa named 10 uncapped players in a 39-man training squad today to attend a two-day camp in Johannesburg ahead of their five-match European tour next month.


``I think Jesus was a compassionate, super-intelligent gay man who understood human problems,'' he told Parade magazine.


Illusionist David Copperfield has secretly fathered two children with a stunning Czech model, it has been claimed.

David Copperfield secretly fathered two children with Czech model


Because research from the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology indicates that narcissists make much better leaders.


A-Data, a well-known memory manufacturer, is entering the power supply market with the launch of the HM series, comprised with 550 W, 650 W, 750 W, 850 W, and 1,200 W models.


Matt Cardle has won the XFactor 2010 and was the rightful winner of the show as he pulled in the most votes every single week bar week one when our very own Mary Byrne took the top spot!


A Marine stabbed to death in the French quarter almost one week ago was laid to rest on Saturday.

Marine stabbed in French quarter laid to rest


President Obama condemns today's violence in Yemen and calls on President Ali Abdullah Saleh to allow peaceful protests.


The Pittsburgh Penguins take on the Philadelphia Flyers at 3 pm ET and we have a live stream for those who can't watch the game from home.

Pittsburgh Penguins vs. Philadelphia Flyers live stream:


The Military Bowl will be moving from RFK Stadium to Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium beginning this year, The Capital broke the story Monday.

Military Bowl moving to Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium


It has been reported that Etablissements Maurel et Prom SA Thursday said its net profit dropped to EUR1.6 million from EUR17.32 million a year earlier on disposals and the sharp decline in oil prices.

Etablissements Maurel et Prom SA net profit dropped to EUR1.6 million


Controversial Wikileaks founder Julian Assange has said Britons suffer from ``mid-brow squeamishness'' and are afraid of taking blame 'for the tiniest thing'.

Julian Assange says Britons suffer from 'mid-brow squeamishness'


The face of US abstinence Bristol Palin has admitted that she had 'corrective jaw surgery that was necessary for medical reasons.

Bristol Palin admits she had ``corrective jaw surgery''


Lewis Hamilton won the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Sunday, picking up his third Formula 1 title of the year.


Washington Redskins defensive lineman Albert Haynesworth was charged Tuesday with misdemeanor sexual abuse for allegedly fondling the breast of his server in a hotel restaurant in Washington.


Standard Life is to acquire the existing issued share capital of flexible benefits and online reward technology provider Vebnet in a cash offer deal worth about £24.2m.

Standard Life acquires flexible benefits provider Vebnet


Leipsic schools is moving forward on completing its building project, but won't ask voters for any additional money.

Leipsic schools moving forward with building project


Hong Kong stocks rose 2.05 per cent in early trading after embattled Italian prime minister Silvio Berlusconi announced he would resign once austerity measures are approved.


Nigeria's naira gained for a fourth day, the longest rally in two months, as oil companies sold dollars and demand for the US currency at a central bank auction exceeded the amount offered.

Naira gains for fourth day as oil companies sell dollars


Chicago also shut out Detroit 3-0 on Sunday in Chicago with Cristobal Huet in goal.


``The Possession,`` the horror picture that was No. 1 in ticket sales over the Labor Day holiday, will probably claim the top spot again this weekend. The movie, which has so far collected a healthy $23 million since its premiere, is expected to gross about $10 million more this round, according to those who have seen prerelease audience surveys.

``The Possession'' should be No. 1 again


Asian shares ended lower Monday with Japanese stocks tumbling on concerns that the strengthened yen could put a dent in exporters' earnings.


Mumbai, Mar 19 The US dollar ended sharply dearer against the rupee at 54.37/38 per dollar and the Pound Sterling also finished higher at Rs 82.23/25 per pound at the close of the Interbank Foreign Exchange Market today.

US dollar ends sharply dearer against rupee


Sweet Homes Holdings, a leading UAE-based developer and multi-service provider to the real estate sector, has unveiled an Dhs149m shopping mall within its Dhs2.2bn 'Ajman Uptown' project.

Sweet Homes unveils Dhs149m shopping mall within 'Ajman Uptown' project


Fatboy Slim will next month become the first DJ ever to play the House of Commons, when he performs alongside the winner of the House The House competition, a youth charity cum talent show.

Fatboy Slim to become first DJ to play the House of Commons


Oil prices slipped more than $1 on Tuesday on a stronger US dollar, continuing uncertainty about the resolution of the euro zone's debt crisis and the collapse of MF Global Holdings.


NEWS Limited today launched Newsspace.com.au, a website that allows advertisers to target their potential customers more effectively.


Sony launched its first ever Los Premios Bloggie™ and invites consumers to submit their most original home videos online and compete to become the first ever Premios Bloggie star.

Sony launches the first Los Premios Bloggie


Rescuers responded Sunday night to a two-car vehicle accident south of US17 near DeBordieu in Georgetown County, said Bob Beebe, public information officer with Midway Fire Rescue.

Rescuers responded to vehicle accident in Georgetown County


``Ferrari Ki Sawari'' is his first solo film and actor Sharman Joshi, who has mostly been a part of multi-starrers, says he is not bothered by audience's expectations from him.

Sharman Joshi not bothered by audience expectations


News Channel 8 St. Petersburg is ranked as the nation's 31st most dangerous city, according to a CQ Press study released Sunday.

St. Pete ranks as nation's 31st most-dangerous city


A BIG hole which appeared in a Belford road more than two weeks ago continues to cause major disruption.

Hole in Belford road continues to cause disruption


The US Route 136 bridge over the Illinois River at Havana is still closed Tuesday, according to a statement released by the Illinois Department of Transportation.


Police say they found seven children, ranging in age from 1 to 11, left alone in a house Sunday night.

Police find seven children alone in house


Paolo Di Canio will use his contacts at Tottenham and AC Milan to bring in players to boost Swindon's promotion push next season.


FUTURE council or housing association tenants are to lose their automatic right to a home for life as part of a government shake-up to cut lengthy waiting lists for a property.

Council and housing association tenants to lose right to home for life


A MAN accused of attempting to abduct a child said he planned to give the boy a lift home and meet his parents, a court heard.

MAN 'planned to give boy a lift to meet his parents'


State-run Steel Authority of India Limited on Wednesday announced that it had slashed investment for the proposed Sindri steel plant and a urea unit in Jharkhand by almost half to around Rs. 35,000 crore.


The Cubs called up top prospects Brett Jackson and Josh Vitters before Sunday's game in Los Angeles.

Cubs call up top prospects Jackson, Vitters


Iraqi police say a suicide bomber has struck a funeral for a Sunni police officer north of Baghdad, killing at least 15 people and wounding eight.

Suicide bomber strikes funeral north of Baghdad, killing at least 15


European stocks fell for the first time in five days as evidence the global economy is slipping into a recession overshadowed declining money-market rates.


Interest rates were cut from 4.75% to 4.5% by the Reserve Bank of Australia, which also cited the impact of global uncertainty on the economy as one of the reasons for the cut.

Interest rates cut by Reserve bank of Australia


Provogue has a target of Rs 35.6, says Vishal Jajoo, Nirmal Bang Sec. Jajoo told CNBC-TV18, ``Provogue has a target of Rs 35.6 for the day.


AAA is planning to move hundreds of jobs from Walnut Creek to Emeryville in a reorganization that will separate its two primary operations, the Contra Costa Times reports.

AAA to move hundreds of jobs to Emeryville


Five people, including three children, were killed in a Manhattan building fire.


National Police commissioner Bheki Cele on Monday night denied lying to Parliament about the rentals of two buildings that amounted to over R700m.


Aus women eye Ashes after World Cup win Updated: 11:17, Thursday February 21, 2013 Australia's victorious women's cricketers have turned their attention to defending their Ashes title after returning home with a record-breaking sixth World Cup.


Italian fashion brand Giorgio Armani opened a new store in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong, marking a new milestone for the brand's development in this international shopping paradise.

Giorgio Armani opens new store in Hong Kong


Priest paid for boy's drugs- inquiry Updated: 08:14, Wednesday March 6, 2013 A Catholic priest gave money to his abuse victim knowing it was being used to buy heroin, a Victorian inquiry has been told.


A nearly $1 trillion, ten-year farm bill went down in flames Thursday afternoon in the House after cost-conscious Republicans teamed up with Democratic defenders of food stamps to defeat the measure, 234 to 195.

Farm bill goes down in flames in the House


Sheffield-based rockers Arctic Monkeys could be snapped up by a major record label when their current contract with Domino expires.

Arctic Monkeys could be snapped up by major label


West Ham striker Carlton Cole was taken to hospital for a knee scan following the 5-3 Premier League win over Burnley at Upton Park on Saturday.

West Ham's Carlton Cole taken to hospital for knee scan


MUNICH, Germany -US striker Kenny Cooper has broken his ankle during training with the German club 1860 Munich.

US soccer player Kenny Cooper breaks ankle


World Cup-winning right wing JP Pietersen became the second Springbok to sign an overseas contract on Monday when he revealed plans to play in Japan.


Former New Hampshire Governor John H. Sununu announced Sunday that he will endorse Mitt Romney for president.


Britney Spears returned to court on Thursday for a progress hearing in her ongoing conservatorship.


Sigi Schmid was named the first coach of the new Seattle Sounders on Tuesday after leading the Columbus Crew to the Major League Soccer championship last month.

Schmid named first coach of Seattle Sounders


Molina Healthcare, Inc. today announced that it has commenced an underwritten public offering of 4,000,000 shares of its common stock.

Molina Healthcare announces underwritten public offering of common stock


A man who created a harrowing rescue on a flooded Richland County road two-weeks ago is now facing charges.


The sprint cars are returning to All American Speedway for the first time this race season.


An early Wednesday morning fire destroyed a mobile home on Murray Creek Road.


Interbank lending showed signs of easing, and European and US officials moved closer to infusing their economies with new stimulus packages yesterday, providing hope of a letup in the world financial crisis.


A HAVERHILL pub which closed earlier this year could be turned into new flats under new plans.

HAVERHILL pub could be turned into flats


Japan has said that it would soon appoint a special envoy on Pakistani and Afghan affairs to join Washington's efforts to review its policies to bring stability to the region.

Japan to appoint envoy on Pakistan, Afghanistan


A small plane made an emergency landing Tuesday morning on the toll road Texas 130, just south of US 79 in Williamson County.

Small plane makes emergency landing on Texas 130


Trade union federation Cosatu vowed to take to the streets to fight a ``minority within the ANC that had taken an anti-communist and (anti-)labour stance''.


AN elderly man has been taken to hospital after crashing his car into the doors at Tesco in Wroughton.

Elderly man taken to hospital after crashing car at Tesco


Handset maker Palm had to issue a profit warning today, saying real life will not live up to previous hopes and expectations.


CODE leaper Karmichael Hunt will make his AFL debut for the Gold Coast Suns in their historic match against Carlton on Saturday night.

Karmichael Hunt to make AFL debut against Carlton


Top-seeded Jelena Jankovic of Serbia reached the final of the Monterrey Open with a 6-3 6-2 victory over eighth-seeded Polona Hercog of Slovenia on Saturday.

Jankovic reaches final at Monterrey Open


The report showed that a thief stole a box of mail out of the carrier's truck while she was inside her home eating lunch.


The Polish government plans to cut cash transfers to private pension funds in an effort to improve public finances but some observers warn that the decision puts at risk financial market stability for little fiscal gain.

Poland to cut cash transfers to private pension funds


Twitter has launched a new home page, showing up on some users' computers.


A Westborough police detective will trade in his gun and handcuffs for fast hands and quick feet when he boxes for charity next month at the Worcester Palladium.

Westborough detective boxing for charity


Microsoft has added .NET Framework 4 support to the Windows Azure software development kit, making it easier for developers to build web applications in the cloud.

Microsoft adds .NET Framework 4 to Windows Azure


An elderly man was shot dead over his political affiliations on Saturday, while two others were killed in separate incidents.

Man shot dead for political affiliations


Maoists blew up a school at Pirtand, about 34km from the district headquarters, late yesterday night, but spared a part of the building so that classes were not disrupted.


Nuernberg coach Dieter Hecking rued a series of errors from his team in their 2-0 home defeat to league leaders Borussia Dortmund.

Nuernberg coach Dieter Hecking rues errors after defeat against Borussia Dortmund


SEASIDE, Calif. Seaside police are investigating a shooting that happened on the 1800 block of St. Helena Street Sunday night.


Crude oil prices continue their downward trend, trading off about $3 in today's action.


The Irish Taxi Drivers Federation has said that less than 50 taxis in the Dublin area are using controversial green lights on top of their vehicles.

'Less than 50' taxis using controversial lights


USDJPY's bounce from 86.26 extends to as high as 87.71.


A 27-year-old woman reported she was raped early Thursday morning in downtown Chapel Hill.


Two Marshall County children were seriously injured Friday in an Amish buggy incident in Kosciusko County.

Two children seriously injured in Amish buggy incident


Blackboard Transact™, a leader in integrated campus commerce and security solutions, has expanded its campus security offerings through a strategic partnership with S2 Security, the company announced today.

Blackboard Transact expands campus security offerings


Iman Bin Laden, daughter of Al Qaeda leader Osama Bin Laden, arrived in the Syrian capital of Damascus on Thursday morning after leaving Tehran on a commercial flight accompanied by her mother, Najwa Ghanem, Osama Bin Laden's first wife.


A new study found that friends and family are one of the biggest influences on your health, with nearly half of respondents in a multinational survey reporting that their social circles have the most impact on their lifestyle choices.

Friends, family are the biggest influences on our health:


Police are appealing for information following reports of criminal damage to a vehicle in Yeovil on Sunday, April 11.

Appeal for information following criminal damage to vehicle (Yeovil)


AJ Foyt has been hospitalized in Houston for complications from knee surgery and will skip the 50th anniversary of the Rolex 24 at Daytona.

Aj Foyt hospitalized for complications from knee surgery


An air conditioning repairman was severely burned while working on the roof of a Fort Worth food market.

Air conditioning repairman burned while working on roof


A new ChangeWave survey suggests that pre-launch demand for the iWatch may be stronger than pre-launch demand was for the iPad.

Pre-launch demand for iWatch may be stronger than iPad's


Three children have died and their mother has been seriously injured in a house fire in East Yorkshire.


Michelle Obama is the US first lady.During Michelle Obama visit to an elementary school in Washington, the US first lady, Michelle Obama, a Latina student criticized the new immigration law that criminalizes the undocumented.

Michelle Obama has visited an elementary school


Newman nixes doubts with gusto Updated: 19:59, Tuesday July 3, 2012 On his 100th day as Queensland premier, Campbell Newman says he's still a little taken aback by what he's managed to pull off.


Cheviot Financial Corp., the parent company of Cheviot Savings Bank, today announced that it has completed its acquisition of First Franklin Corporation, the Blue Ash-based parent company of The Franklin Savings and Loan Company.

Cheviot Financial Corp. completes acquisition of First Franklin Corporation


Canadian carriers Bell and Virgin Mobile have quietly launched HD Voice service in Saskatchewan, so starting today mobile phone users should experience better voice quality.

Bell and Virgin Mobile launch HD Voice service in Saskatchewan


Jews and Arabs marched shoulder-to-shoulder in occupied east Jerusalem and in towns across Israel on Friday in a joint protest against the eviction of Palestinians to make way for Jewish settlers.

Jews and Arabs march against east Jerusalem evictions


An anti-personnel mine, commonly referred to as a Bouncing Betty, was found on the post, and there were plans to detonate it Monday.


Stanley McClover, one of four former Auburn football players who alleged in an HBO special that they received thousands of dollars from boosters and alumni during their tenure on the The Plains, told the Sun Sentinel of South Florida that he spoke with an NCAA investigator for two hours soon after the show aired.

Former Auburn player stanley McClover speaks to NCAA investigator


China is facing mounting economic challenges but can't use that as an excuse to let efforts to reform its economy slip, Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson said Tuesday.

China facing 'mounting' economic challenges:


A Fort Wayne Wayne mother accused of killing her three-year-old son has officially been charged with murder.


Bollywood's dusky diva Bipasha Basu turned 33 on Saturday, a day after her latest released film 'Players' hit the theatres.


Sri Sathya Sai Baba, who has been undergoing treatment for multi-organ dysfunction, continues to be critical but stable, doctors attending on him said on Saturday.

Sathya Sai Baba continues to be critical but stable


Elektra recording group Wolf Gang has announced plans for their widest ranging North American headline tour thus far.

Wolf Gang announces North American headline tour;


A DOUBLE bogey on the last proved costly for Toowoomba Golf Club member Andrew Tschudin at yesterday's opening round of the Australian PGA Championship at Coolum on the Sunshine Coast.


Now that the Comic-Con hype has died down, you might be wondering when the first trailer for James Cameron's Avatar will be online.

When will the first trailer for Avatar be online?


Caroline Kennedy, Laura Bush, Lynda Bird Johnson Robb promote literacy Laura Bush, Caroline Kennedy and Lynda Bird Johnson Robb are joining the Library of Congress to promote literacy through a new awards program, along with a number of authors, publishers and scholars.


Prysm Inc., a designer and manufacturer of videowall systems, has revealed two collaboration videowall solutions tailored for multi-purpose meeting rooms.

Prysm reveals two collaboration videowall solutions


German unemployment continued to contract in March according to data from the Federal Statistical Bureau, which said the number of persons looking for work had declined by 55k, further than forecasts for a 45k pullback.

German unemployment continues to contract in March


Petrol price will be cut by Rs 2 per litre with effect from midnight tonight.


Businessman Abhishek Verma and his Romanian wife, arrested for allegedly receiving money from a Swiss arms firm to stall blacklisting proceedings against it, today moved a Delhi court seeking bail on the ground that CBI has failed to file the chargesheet against them in 60 days.


Boston Market said Thursday that it has added ribs to its permanent menu after sales increased 16 percent since the chain introduced the product in April.

Boston Market adds ribs to permanent menu


Actor Clint Eastwood has finished shooting scenes for ``Trouble with the Curve'' at the Cheers tavern.

Eastwood finished with shoot at Cheers tavern


Thousands pay respect as body of famed guru lies in state ALLAHABAD, India Thousands of people have been paying tribute to Maharishi Mahesh Yogi as his body lies in state in northern India today.

Thousands pay respect as body of famed guru lies in state...


London, Oct 11 Australian singer Peter Andre has revealed he has a crush on Elizabeth Hurley because she smells nice.

Peter Andre has crush on Elizabeth Hurley


Doncaster's Jamie McDonnell dismissed Julio Ceja's fearsome reputation to claim the vacant IBF bantamweight title with a controversial majority decision win at the Keepmoat Stadium.

Boxer Jamie McDonnell claims IBF bantamweight title


Poles drink significantly less alcohol than many other Europeans, according to recent data from the World Health Organization.

Poles drink less alcohol than other Europeans


Rocker Travis Barker, formerly of Blink-182, and Adam Goldstein, better known as DJ AM, were seriously injured in a plane crash over the weekend in South Carolina that killed four other people.

Travis Barker, Adam Goldstein seriously injured in plane crash


The US dollar is surrendering its recent gains against most major and emerging market currencies Friday amid reports that new substantial Greek savings of 24 billion euros will be sufficient to spur a larger 100 billion to 200 billion euro aid package that could be ready in days.


Binghamton's current confidence level is at 69.4, which is 6.5 points higher than this time last year, but how long will it last?


A visitor centre at a bird sanctuary in the West Midlands has been severely damaged by fire.


It has been claimed by a broadband industry expert that broadband users in the UK are becoming more aware about the importance of speeds and more educated about how to improve their speeds.

Broadband users in the UK becoming more aware about speeds


Junk food ads on TV should be banned because moves by the industry to voluntarily cut their number had failed, the Australian Medical Association says.


A Nashville man was held without bond after he said he stabbed a man near Chapel Hill last week.


LeBron James said he'll consider signing an extension with the Cavaliers this summer, well before he enters the free-agent market in 2010.


A weight restriction is being introduced on a minor road near Penrith to prevent serious damage from lorries.

Weight restriction to be introduced on road near Penrith


Popstar Miley Cyrus has made a noble effort by encouraging fans to go green in her latest online video.


A ``professional'' burglar who stole from a Cotswold couple has been jailed for more than three years.


In these days, Urumqi Trade Fair brings cooperative opportunities for businessmen from different places.The participants successively sign cooperative contracts.This session of Urumqi Trade Fair, which is upgraded into a state-level exhibition,has much advance at the scale and level and also more opportunities for businessmen.


The Washington Redskins have released Jabar Gaffney, their most productive wide receiver last season, according to a source with knowledge of the situation.


Four chambers have established a southern alliance in an effort to blunt South Kingstown's adoption of a regional name.


A Mexican woman says she fought a 500-pound lion with a machete near the resort city of Acapulco and scared him away.Celsa Aleman said she and her 7-year-old niece were riding a donkey Monday along a road when the lion went after the animal's legs.

Mexican woman fights off lion with machete


Myasthenia Gravis is a rare autoimmune disease, which can be difficult to diagnose and is often misdiagnosed as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.

Myasthenia Gravis - a rare autoimmune disease often misdiagnosed


Former Indian cricket captain Mohammad Azharuddin formally joined the Congress party on Thursday.


The Mazda MX-5 has broken a world record and entered the Guinness Book of Records.


Shelby County poll workers say they are still waiting to be paid for their work.

Shelby County poll workers waiting to be paid


It appears that Panama is still a fiscal paradise for money launderers, despite legislation to prevent it from taking place.


``The cause will be established in a couple of days, we don't want to speculate... the investigations are still carrying on,'' said Kwazi.


Two police officers were attacked with clubs and an axe at a house on Teesside.


A 35-year-old Conway man has been arrested in connection with having counterfeit items for sale inside his business, according to a news release from Catina Hipp, Conway Police's public information officer.

Conway man arrested in connection with counterfeit items for sale in business


Norway plans to rename tiny Bomb island, near Utoeya island where Anders Behring Breivik brutally gunned down 69 people last year and plans to hold a contest to select a new name.


Leinster forward Kevin McLaughlin has hailed the impact of Joe Schmidt ahead of a massive two weeks for the Irish province.


German Chancellor Angela Merkel didn't propose a referendum on Greece remaining in the euro zone, a government spokesman said Monday.

Germany's Merkel didn't propose referendum in Greece


Pakistan's former president, General retired Pervez Musharraf has been transferred to his farmhouse in Chak Shahzad after it was declared a sub-jail.

Pervez Musharraf transferred to farmhouse


No. 1 Auburn and No. 2 Oregon bring unstoppable offenses into BCS championship game CJ McCollum and Gabe Knutson posted double-doubles and Lehigh used a late surge to beat Navy 71-63 on Wednesday night.

Lehigh uses late surge to beat Navy 71-63


I'm 31 years old, I'm 5'7 and I weigh 160 lbs.... and I'm ok with that!


Friends of the NDSS, a group with more then 200 members, is taking legal action against the District School Board of Niagara.


Once again, Alberta is drawing thousands of newcomers from other provinces in search of employment.

Alberta draws thousands of newcomers from other provinces


After nearly three decades in the US Senate, Democrat Jay Rockefeller of West Virginia said Friday he was ready to retire, calling his unrelenting fight to protect the nation's coal miners one of his proudest achievements.


Alex is in custody after the arrest took place in the early hours of this morning ' on suspicions of criminal damage and using violence to secure entry' following a disturbance at their home.


Heavy gunfire was heard near Egyptian museum in Tahrir Square in downtown Cairo on Wednesday and some protestors were injured, Xinhua reporter said.

Heavy gunfire heard near Egyptian museum


A state prison inmate has been convicted of first-degree rape in a more than 6-year-old case that was solved by DNA.


Multiquip, a diverse manufacturer and supplier of world class quality products and solutions, introduces to the industry the first hydrogen fuel cell powered light tower, part of a planned series of hydrogen fuel cell powered products.

Multiquip introduces industry's first hydrogen fuel cell powered light tower


A Kenyan man bit a python that wrapped him in its coils and hauled him up a tree in a struggle that lasted hours, local media said.


Actress Jenna Von Oy is ``ecstatic'' after giving birth to a baby daughter in Nashville, Tennessee on Monday.


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.


Mumbai Indians beat Delhi Daredevils by 98 runs in their Indian Premier League match at Ferozshah Kotla ground here today.


The new Disney Fantasy cruise ship has arrived in New York City, and the ship will be christened on Thursday evening, March 1.


A St. Joseph County judge has dismissed a libel lawsuit against The Tribune and ordered the plaintiff to pay more than $47,000 in legal costs to the newspaper.


Megadeth frontman Dave Mustaine recently collapsed backstage at a concert in St. Petersberg, Russia Wednesday night.

Dave Mustaine collapses at concert in Russia


Over 300 city high school age students are fasting to raise money in support of World Vision.

Students fast to raise money for World Vision


Good Fight Entertainment, founded by industry veterans Paul Conroy and Carl Severson, have launched a new management company with a music and sports division, along with a new record label, Good Fight Music.

Good Fight Entertainment launch new management company


UFC middleweight Michael ``The Count'' Bisping has vowed to come back stronger than ever in an article published by Fighter's Only.

Bisping vows to come back stronger than ever


Stingrays pulled off the shock win in Coventry last night, only 24 hours after losing 3-1 to the Blaze in Hull.

Stingrays pull off shock win over Coventry


It's being called a positive sign for the economy; more businesses are returning to private jet rentals as a transportation option.

Businesses return to private jet rentals


British singer Lily Allen is missing out on a celebratory dinner to mark her first wedding anniversary on Monday so she can stay in and watch a crunch soccer match on TV.

Lily Allen - Lily Allen marks wedding anniversary watching soccer match


A senior Israeli military official on Sunday accused Syria of arming Hizbullah in violation of a UN Security Council resolution that ended the 2006 war between Israel and the Lebanese group.

Israel's military accuses Syria of arming Hizbullah


Delivery of Azerbaijani oil and gas to European markets is an historical event, said President Ilham Aliyev during his opening address to the Energy Summit on Friday in Baku.

Delivery of Azerbaijani oil and gas to European markets is historical event, President Ilham Aliyev


National plumbing and heating merchant Plumbase has made two key appointments.


Inmarsat, a provider of global mobile satellite communications services, has launched new global handheld satellite phone, the IsatPhone Pro.

Inmarsat launches new global handheld satellite phone


Microfinance needs to reach more of the poor in Asia and the Pacific, but do so in a financially sustainable way, says a new study from Independent Evaluation at the Asian Development Bank.

Microfinance needs to reach more poor but in sustainable way--study


CEO of General Growth Properties Inc Adam S Metz sells 100,000 shares of GGP on 12/17/2010 at an average price of $15.5 a share.

General Growth Properties Inc (GGP) ceo Adam S Metz sells 100,000 shares


Deputies wearing 'Protect Our Family' t-shirts crowded a Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors committee meeting.


SmarTrend's candlestick pattern scanner has detected a bullish engulfing pattern for shares of Torchmark since the stock closed above $53.35.

Smartrend's candlestick scanner detects bullish engulfing pattern for Torchmark (tmk)


COCOA, Fla. -A Florida man who reported a suspect wanted in a string of bomb threats will not get a $5,000 reward because he called 911 before the local crime hotline.

Man gets no reward for calling 911 before hotline


Former world snooker champion Alex ``Hurricane'' Higgins has died at the age of 61, the BBC reported on Saturday.

Former snooker world champion Alex Higgins dies


Woolwich, part of Barclays, are offering a lifetime tracker mortgage with a capped interest rate.

Woolwich offers tracker mortgage with capped interest rate


A postman was caught wearing a pair of stolen knickers after his bosses became suspicious that packages were going missing.


Fire crews said the fire broke out Saturday afternoon at the Anchor Glass Container plant in Greendale.


Aravind Adiga has won the prestigious Man Booker prize for his first novel.


Bank of Thailand Governor Tarisa Wattanagase on Wednesday confirmed that the Thai economy will shrink for the first time in 11 years amid large-scale global economic volatility.

Thai economy shrinks amid global economic volatility:


A flood warning was issued for part of the Interlake today, from Gypsumville to Grand Rapids.

Flood warning issued for parts of Interlake


Daniel Agger underwent a scan on an injured knee today after leaving Anfield on crutches following the 2-1 win over Blackburn.


Brandon Rios defeated Omri Lowther with a very convincing fifth round knockout in the first bout of the Pacquiao vs. Margarito fight happening in Cowboys Stadium.

Brandon Rios defeats Omri Lowther in fifth round


An Oshkosh man who told police he was wearing a facemask because it was cold out has been charged with throwing a Molotov cocktail at a parked vehicle.

Oshkosh man charged with throwing Molotov cocktail


The Nigam has disconnected power supply to 50,294 non-payers in Operation Circle Ambala comprising Ambala and Panchkula districts, 47,968 in Yamunanagar, 42,130 in Kurukshetra comprising Kurukshetra and Kaithal districts, 30,002 in Karnal, 27,024 in Pani pat, 15,143 in Rohtak, 16,765 in Jind, 12,679 in Sonepat and 3390 in the newly created Jhajjar circle, a UHBVN spokesman said here on Saturday.


Austrian utility Verbund said on Friday it had opened a tender to sell its mothballed Voitsberg brown coal power plant.

Verbund opens tender to sell Voitsberg power plant


A 441-foot Liberian-flagged freighter ran aground in Charleston Harbor Tuesday at 6:23 pm after losing propulsion.

Freighter runs aground in Charleston Harbor


United Company RusAl said it would hold an extraordinary shareholder meeting after a request by Sual Partners, it's third-biggest holder, with which it's in a legal dispute.


Pasco will issue $10.6 million in bonds next week to pay for water and sewer projects.


Malindo Air, Malaysia's first hybrid airline, has secured US$1.1 billion financing from the US Export-Import Bank to buy 27 Boeing 737-900ER aircraft.

Malindo Air secures financing to buy 27 Boeing 737-900ER aircraft


Honeywell Aerospace plans to cut 420 manufacturing jobs at its north Phoenix facility and outsource those positions to Indonesia and Malaysia starting in the third quarter.

Honeywell Aerospace to cut 420 manufacturing jobs in Phoenix


Three people have pleaded guilty to a marijuana conspiracy in Jefferson County.

Three pled guilty in marijuana conspiracy


Former Philippines President Corazon Aquino, who swept away a dictator with a ``people power'' revolt and sustained democracy by fighting off seven coup attempts in six years, died today, her son said.

Former Philippines President Corazon Aquino dies


Country Dance*New York will present a special free contra dance on Saturday, December 10, 2011 from 8 pm to 11 pm at the Chinatown YMCA's Houston Street Center.

Country dance*New York presents free contra dance


The club has confirmed that John Egan has returned to Sunderland after suffering a broken leg whilst on loan at Bradford City.


Newspaper reports by both Las Vegas papers quoted 51s owner Don Logan as saying the lack of a new contract probably means the Dodgers are looking to move their affiliation, possibly back to Albuquerque.


JC Penney Co. said Thursday that sales at stores open at least a year rose 1.2 percent in February, surprising industry experts who expected that cautious consumers would lead to a sales decline.


Rwandan President Paul Kagame won Monday's presidential election with 93% of the vote, the country's electoral commission has announced.

Rwanda president Kagame wins election with 93% of vote


An alleged serial pedophile pleaded guilty Friday in district court to inappropriately touching two young girls.


The Obama administration is no friend of farmers, and the recent stunt involving the Environmental Protection Agency sending spy planes over the state of Nebraska to keep an eye on where cows drop their patties is the latest example of overreach by an administration that is bent on controlling every aspect of our lives, but farming in particular.


Fans around the world are reeling from the news that rapper and actor Heavy D died last night aged 44.


Publisher IPC Inspire has appointed John Gaylard to the role of group ad manager of its property team, working across County Life, Country Life International and The Field.

IPC Inspire appoints group ad manager for property team


Sunday was the hottest day of the year in San Diego, a wild and wet one in the county mountains and an absolute scorcher in the desert.

Sunday was hottest day of year in San Diego


Freshdesk, a year-old technology product start-up, has raised $1 million in risk capital funding from global venture firm Accel Partners.

Freshdesk raises $1 million from Accel Partners


IFA support group Tenet has warned IFAs against complacency as the FSA prepares to clamp down on the industry.

Tenet issues warning to IFAs on complacency


Former NFL player Chad Johnson and Basketball Wives star Evelyn Lozada were officially divorced earlier this morning.

Chad Johnson and Evelyn Lozada were officially divorced this morning


NSW Labor MP Karyn Paluzzano has admitted misleading state parliament by signing false, blank or partly completed staff payment forms.


The price of gold looks set to trade higher and is holding steady near $1800 an ounce on Wednesday as turmoil in Europe sees investors and traders piling back into the king of safe haven assets.

The price of gold looks set to trade higher, holds near $1800


About 15,000 crocodiles escaped from a South African reptile farm in flood waters this week and are on the loose in and around one of southern Africa's biggest rivers, a newspaper reported this morning.

15,000 crocodiles escape from farm in South Africa


Kronos Incorporated has announced a strategic alliance with BeyondSoft, a leading IT services company with Global Delivery Centers in China.

Kronos announces alliance with BeyondSoft


Lokayukta N. Santosh Hegde has recommended action against a municipal councillor who managed to secure a government contract for supplying drinking water to a relief centre housing people affected by the recent floods in north Karnataka.

Lokayukta recommends action against councillor


Bomb disposal experts have been called to a Highland village after an ``explosive device'' was handed in to police.

Bomb experts called in after 'explosive device' handed to police


As the financial crisis worsens the Bank of England has cut rates by a further 0.5% and is poised to start ``printing money''.


Two-time Democratic presidential candidate John Edwards is acknowledging a federal inquiry into his campaign funds.

John Edwards acknowledges federal inquiry over campaign funds


A Wood County judge set a $25,000 cash bond for a Marshfield armed robbery suspect at a Monday bond hearing.

Judge sets $25,000 cash bond for armed robbery suspect


SOCAR is planning to launch the Qazimammad compressor station to pump gas to underground gas reservoirs, official website of SOCAR reports.

SOCAR plans to launch Qazimammad compressor station


A major labor agreement has been reached by the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors.


Today is the last day to register to vote in the upcoming Nov. 2 general election that features a hotly contested race for governor as well as several countywide races, including a tougher-than-expected challenge to County Judge Jim Yarbrough's 16-year tenure as the county's top elected official.


The disc golf story that ran on B1 in Tuesday's paper was a fabrication by the subject, Daniel Carlile, 17.

Disc golf story in Tuesday's paper was a fabrication


PTI Mar 23, 2013, 08.27PM IST Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi today said that a Comptroller and General report has stated that Gujarat made maximum progress in fighting malnutrition in the last five years.

Gujarat made maximum progress in fighting malnutrition:


General Motors Co said on Thursday it would acquire auto finance company AmeriCredit Corp for $3.5 billion in cash in a deal aimed at easing financing terms for subprime car shoppers.

GM to acquire AmeriCredit for $3.5 billion


Agent Drew Rosenhaus confirmed Friday that the Bengals have shown interest in free agent Terrell Owens.

Bengals showing interest in Terrell Owens


Natural gas futures may fall to $3.43 by the end of September after breaching a key support level, according to a technical analysis by Barclays Capital.

Natural gas may fall to $3.43 in September:


The Royal College of Nursing has called for the end of the postcode lottery in child protection, saying there is insufficient investment in the training of nurses and other professionals to safeguard children and young people.

Royal College of Nursing calls for end to postcode lottery in child protection


Lady Gaga has announced that she's had hip surgery.


Sen. Tom Coburn will be holding a series of town hall meetings throughout the state this week.

Sen. Coburn to hold series of town halls


Tragic news today, as Comic Book Resources has learned that comic book creator Dwayne McDuffie, best known as co-creator of the DC Comics imprint Milestone Media, passed away unexpectedly due to complications during surgery Monday night.

Comic creator Dwayne McDuffie passes away


Carlsberg said it would buy the shares it does not own in Russian subsidiary Baltika for up to $1.2bn, even as the Danish brewer reported a drop in full-year profit due to weakness in its eastern European operations.


A homeless man who was rescued from a garbage truck filled with trash is in fair condition at Christus Hospital Saint Elizabeth.

Homeless man rescued from garbage truck in fair condition


Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe has admitted that he often thinks about Dick and that Dick is always in his thoughts.

Daniel Radcliffe admits he thinks about Dick


Andrew Mitchell resigns over allegations he called police ``plebs'' - which he denied in a letter to the prime minister, although he admits using the f-word.


A fire destroyed a 24,000 square-foot office complex in Leesburg on Sunday after it spread into the attic and rapidly consumed the building.

Fire destroys office complex in Leesburg


Celta Vigo dumped Villarreal out of the Copa del Rey 2-1 on aggregate after a 1-0 win in the second leg at El Madrigal.


Veteran Republican Sen. Arlen Specter of Pennsylvania disclosed plans Tuesday to switch parties, a move intended to boost his chances of winning re-election next year that also will push Democrats within one seat of a 60-vote filibuster-resistant majority.


RAIL services for passengers travelling from Barrow have returned to normal following disruptions this morning.


An investigation is underway to determine how doctors and nurses at the Navua Hospital released a wrong body for burial in Beqa early this week.


A Lebanese army colonel has been detained on suspicion of spying for Israel, security sources said on Tuesday.

Lebanon army colonel detained on suspicion of spying for Israel


Sinitta spilled the beans about her relationship with Hollywood actor Brad Pitt when I'm A Celebrity campmate Dougie Poynter wondered if he was a better lover than X Factor boss Simon Cowell!


A Catholic school in London apologised Wednesday for abuse of pupils by monks over 40 years, and accepted recommendations to fundamentally change the way it is run to protect children in the future.

Catholic school in London apologises for abuse by monks


Rajen Shah, CIO at Angel Broking is of the view that Escorts can test Rs 175 over the next 24 months.


A Texas man whose wife had recently accused him of assault shot her and their four young children at their home in Bay City on Wednesday before killing himself, police said Thursday.

Texas man shoots wife, four children before killing himself


Live Sport Reports Roberts ready to raise the bar and centre Jamie Roberts wants them to ``raise the bar'' at Rome's Stadio Olimpico on Saturday.


Police in Scranton said the dogs attacked the elderly woman Wednesday in the 1300 block of Diamond Avenue.


Malawi officials confirm that Madonna has immediate plans to go to Africa and adopt again.


More than 500 valuable paintings and works of art have been stolen from a Budapest apartment belonging to a deceased collector, Hungarian police said Saturday, in series of robberies that apparently went undetected for years.

More than 500 valuable paintings stolen from an apartment


WRM America Holding Company, a specialty lines property and casualty insurance and risk management holding company, has acquired Fidelity National Indemnity Insurance Company, the flood insurance business of Fidelity National Financial.

WRM America acquires Fidelity National Indemnity insurance


China disclosed Monday that suspicious liquids were found on a flight headed to Beijing from a far western Muslim region, and Olympic organizers tried to dismiss fears that the summer games were under threat.


BUCHAREST, Romania French tire maker Michelin said Tuesday it will temporarily close its Romanian factories until further notice due to a drop in demand for tires amid the global economic crisis.

Michelin temporarily closes Romanian factories


Lucknow, June 23 A Maoist was arrested Tuesday in Uttar Pradesh and explosives, including detonators and gelatin rods, seized from him, police said Tuesday.


JERSEY retained their inter-island tennis title with a 10-6 away victory over Guernsey at Longcamps, yesterday.


Just in time for inauguration coverage, former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice has joined CBS News as a contributor.

Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice joins CBS News as contributor


Hurricane season is here and the American Red Cross Hawaii State Chapter and Central Pacific Bank want to assist Hawaii families with free Disaster Preparedness Seminars at five Central Pacific Bank branches statewide in August and September.


China and NATO have a potential to develop a certain partnership in the future, especially in addressing security challenges, said Wolfgang Ischinger, Chairman of Munich Security Conference.

China, NATO have potential to develop partnership:


Former Congressman Jesse L. Jackson, Jr., 47, pleaded guilty today to conspiring to defraud his re-election campaigns of more than $750,000 in funds that were used to pay for a range of personal items and expenses, including jewelry, fur capes and parkas, high-end electronics, celebrity memorabilia, furniture, kitchen appliances, and a home renovation project.

Former Congressman Jesse L. Jackson, Jr. pleads guilty to conspiring to defraud campaign of more than $750,000


Jim Leyritz has been sentenced to probation and a $500 fine.


New Delhi, Apr 1 A woman was beaten to death allegedly by her teenaged daughter's employer in the national capital as he suspected the girl had stolen some of his jewellery, police said.

Women beaten to death by daughter's employer


A student is in custody for allegedly making a bomb threat at Bristol High School.


Singer and guitarist Willie Nelson canceled a North Carolina concert because of a bum hand about an hour after several band and crew members were arrested and charged with possessing moonshine and pot. Alcohol Law Enforcement spokesman Ernie Seneca said Friday that six members of Nelson's band and crew have been charged with misdemeanor possession offenses.


Sen. Barack Obama has won the overall delegate race in Texas thanks to a strong showing in Democratic county conventions this past weekend.

Obama wins overall delegate race in Texas


Led Zeppelin singer Robert Plant has recorded songs with Primal Scream.


Bangladesh mobile operator Airtel has expanded its network with 200 new sites.


Sri Lanka in consultation with Arab countries has decided to waive migrant worker Visa fees to further encourage prospective employment seekers in the Middle East and the Asian region.


Kleinwort Benson, the UK-based private bank, has hired a senior investment manager for the portfolio management team, to look after some of the bank's wealthy family clients.

Kleinwort Benson hires senior investment manager


A 50-year-old Saranac Lake man died in a car accident in Saratoga Springs Sunday night, police have confirmed.

Man dies in car accident in Saratoga Springs


A 30-year-old life convict in Central prison here allegedly committed suicide by hanging on the premises of the control tower in the prison.


A CONSULTANT has praised NHS Lothian for the care his late grandmother received in their hands.


Minister for Information and Broadcasting Sherry Rehman has said that PPP had public commitment to restore the deposed judges and being a democratic party it adheres to its commitment.

PPP has public commitment to restore the deposed judges :


The City of Eau Claire says it's moving forward with a redevelopment project along the Chippewa River.

City moves forward on redevelopment project along Chippewa River


An 11-year-old boy was critically hurt after a dirt cave he was digging near a Temecula park collapsed, authorities said.

Boy critically hurt after dirt cave he was digging collapses


Britney Spears might be released tonight after her 72-hour hold is up.


Public hospitals in South Africa this week have been turning away patients as a result of a doctors' strike which has affected the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal more than other areas.

Public hospitals in South Africa turn away patients due to doctors' strike:


Emmy Award winner Kyle Chandler has been cast in the lead role of the Showtime pilot ``The Vatican.''

Kyle Chandler cast in lead role of Showtime pilot ``the Vatican''


Improved ISTEP scores last fall mean more Vigo County schools have made ``adequate progress'' under the federal No Child Left Behind law.


Old family houses in army camps in Sarawak will be upgraded to provide a more comfortable living for soldiers and their families.

Family houses in army camps in Sarawak to be upgraded


Feedback on ``The results of four more counts are in -- Cavan Monaghan and Dun Laoghaire''.


A student claims cricket writer Peter Roebuck ``groomed'' him on Facebook and sexually assaulted him in a South Africa hotel room, a British media report says.

Student claims Peter Roebuck 'groomed' him


The iPhone 4S goes on sale today at 8am in Britain.


An NBC writer and producer will speak at Dordt College in Sioux Center, Iowa, next week.

NBC writer, producer will speak at Dordt


Paul Oakenfold has revealed that he believes Madonna's new single 'Celebration' is ``the sound of tomorrow''.

Oakenfold: 'Celebration is sound of tomorrow'


A French court ordered Total to restart its Dunkirk refinery within 15 days or pay a 100,000 euro fine, the French CGT union said on Wednesday.

Court orders Total to restart Dunkirk refinery


A 6-year-old girl is in critical condition after accidentally choking herself while playing on a swing set.


Actress Emmanuelle Chriqui has been named the Most Desirable Woman of 2010 in a new poll.

Emmanuelle Chriqui named most desirable Woman of 2010


Home prices in 20 of the nation's largest markets rose in April, fueling hope that the housing market is beginning a rebound.


A chairlift derailed Tuesday at a Maine ski resort at the height of the busy Christmas season, sending five chairs hurtling off the lift and onto the mountain below.


TEHRAN -Iranian Parliament approved a bill on Sunday urging the government to continue 20 percent uranium enrichment.

Iran Parliament approves continuing 20 percent enrichment


A small town in Italy has banned women from wearing burqas and face veils, making it the first time such a law has been passed in the country.

A small town in Italy bans women from wearing burqa


Kelsey Griffin scored 17 points and No. 3 Nebraska remained unbeaten with a surprisingly tough, hard-fought 67-60 victory Wednesday night over injury-weakened Kansas.

No. 3 Nebraska remains unbeaten with 67-60 victory over Kansas


Elian Gonzalez says he's not angry at his Miami relatives who fought to keep him in the United States during a nasty international custody battle a decade ago, and is thankful ``a large part of the American public'' supported him being reunited with his father in Cuba.

Elian Gonzalez is not angry at Miami relatives


Bollywood stars Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor along with and CBFC chairperson Sharmila Tagore will host a dinner for Hollywood actor Julia Roberts, who is currently shooting for her film 'Eat, Play, Love' in Pataudi, Haryana.

Bollywood stars to host dinner for Julia Roberts


A West Loop bank was robbed this afternoon by a man who passed a note to a teller, police said.


POZEN Inc. announced today that Elizabeth Cermak, the Companyâ€™s Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer, will present at the Jefferies 2011 Global Life Sciences Conference on Monday, June 6, 2011 at 11:00 am, at the Grand Hyatt in New York City.

POZEN to present at the Jefferies 2011 Global Life Sciences Conference


After coming under immediate selling pressure on Monday morning, the euro managed to find its feet on reports Italy's Prime Minister, Silvio Berlusconi, had offered his resignation and Greece were close to forming a unity government in time to sign for more emergency financial aid.

Euro manages to find its feet after reports of Berlusconi has offered his resignation


ZUPCO has bought 100 long distance buses from a Chinese firm FAW at a cost of US$6,7 million as it starts to rebuild its fleet.


Texas Mortgage and Refinance, an experienced mortgage brokerage firm, launched its new company website in July of this year.

Texas Mortgage and Refinance launches new website


With May officially here, local farmers say it's a great time of year to pick strawberries.


WikiLeaks banker Rudolf Elmer on Wednesday was arrested for breaching bank secrecy by giving data to the controversial website.

WikiLeaks banker Elmer arrested for breaching bank secrecy


Texas Forest Service officials have confirmed that there is a grassfire in Howard County that threatens two homes.

Howard County grassfire threatens homes 4/25/12


Fendi to fund Trevi Fountain repairs Updated: 10:32, Tuesday January 29, 2013 Italian fashion house Fendi says it will finance a renovation of Rome's Trevi Fountain, becoming the latest luxury group to fund repairs to priceless heritage in times of austerity.


A NEW performing arts centre in Perth is to be named after Australian actor Heath Ledger.


Olympic boxer 'flashed, spat at police' Updated: 11:00, Monday January 7, 2013 Olympic boxer Damien Hooper has been charged with exposing himself to police and spitting on an officer at a Queensland nightclub.


UK banks and building societies are providing poor levels of online customer service, according to a report by technology company IBM.

UK banks provide poor levels of online customer service


Central took its first Granite State title, defeating two-time champions Hanover High School 505-495 in a tough-fought match that came down to one sudden death question after regulation time ended in a tie.

Central takes Granite State Challenge title


A Taiwan surgeon was suspended Tuesday after he operated on the wrong leg of a patient, the Chang-Gung Memorial Hospital in the northern town of Linkou said.

Taiwanese surgeon suspended for operating on wrong leg of patient


E-book lending is luring readers back to libraries, moving reading into the digital age but causing concern over rights among publishers.

E-book lending lures readers back to libraries


A 69-year-old Chelan County woman drowned Sunday on a guided rafting trip on the Wenatchee River.

Chelan County woman drowns in rafting trip


Baking group Finsbury Food's sales revenues continued to grow strongly in the first four months of its financial year to 68.3m.

Finsbury Food revenues continue to grow strongly


``I believe if we play to our potential we will win 5-2.


The housing market showed further signs of improvement during July as a shortage of homes for sale continued to support prices, new figures have revealed.


A Palo Pinto County grand jury returned 25 indictments Wednesday against 20 named individuals, including a man accused of repeatedly raping a 13-year-old girl.

Palo Pinto County grand jury returns 25 indictments on 20


A Cambria woman pleaded guilty Wednesday in Niagara County Court to selling cocaine in the City of Lockport, where she lived at the time of the crime.


The York Region Transit strike has entered its 11th week with no end in sight.

York Region Transit strike enters 11th week


THE annual Cameronians commemorative service took place on Sunday, with veterans and their families joining locals in Douglas to pay tribute.

Cameronians commemorative service takes place


Liz Phair, who some of you may remember set the indie music scene in the 1990′s aflame with her stunning debut album Exile in Guyville and follow-up albums Whip Smart and Whitechocolatespacegg, has come out of nowhere to release a brand new album titled Funstyle on her official website LizPhair.com.

Liz Phair releases a new album titled 'Funstyle'


Teens in shiny, silver BMWs swerved, sped, and slammed on the brakes through driving courses at Fed Ex Field Sunday afternoon in an effort to help them become better drivers.

Teens swerve, screech, speed through driving course


The Russian government used the accident on Sayano-Shushen hydroelectric power station to introduce government control over electric power market.

Russia introduces government control over electric power market


Deputy Minister of international relations Ebrahim Ebrahim, says South Africa has agreed to greatly reduce its oil imports from Iran and will abide by a US request to make significant cuts in its Iranian supplies.

Sa agrees to reduce oil imports from Iran


Tunisia has recalled its ambassador from Syria 'for consultations', the official news agency, TAP, said.


Major donors' aid to developing countries fell by nearly 3 percent in 2011 due to global economic recession, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development said Wednesday.

Aid to developing countries falls in 2011:


College students across India will now get free access to e-journals and e-books from all over the world with the human resource development ministry subscribing to them.


Two debt-ridden farmers allegedly committed suicide in this district of Andhra Pradesh, police said today.

Two farmers commit suicide in Andhra Pradesh


There is a preponderance of evidence that points to the benefits of children learning English as a second language.

Benefits of children learning English as a second language


'' Police sources said Seeman was arrested at the Chennai Press Club where he came to address the media to explain his stand in the wake of cases registered against him.


Sandra Bullock has revealed that she adopted a baby earlier this year, a now 3 1/2 month old boy she has named Louis Bardo Bullock.


The Board of Directors of Vacon Plc has resolved on a new share-based incentive plan for the Group's certain personnel.

The Board of Directors of Vacon Plc resolved on incentive Plan


Three retirement residences are holding a month-long Hanukkah toy drive and fundraiser for Chai Lifeline Canada.

Retirement residences holding Hanukkah toy drive


LCH.Clearnet has appointed Ian Axe from Barclays Capital as its chief executive as the Anglo-French clearing house group looks to grab a slice of the fast-emerging post-trade services market.

LCH.Clearnet appoints Axe as chief executive


What better way get the boys into theaters to see the upcoming comedy Women In Trouble, from director Sebastian Gutierrez, than by having Carla Gugino look straight into camera and say ``I'm not wearing any underwear...''

Carla Gugino's not wearing any underwear