Malaysia has taken delivery of its first submarine as part of a plan to establish a fleet of the vessels, according to the French company that built it.

Malaysia takes delivery of first submarine


It's not what goes into the mouth that defiles a person, but what comes out.


4imprint Group has declared a final dividend of 9.6p per ordinary share for the year to the end of December.


The Syrian students studying abroad strongly condemned the two terrorist attacks which took place in Damascus last Friday.

Syrian students studying abroad strongly condemn terrorist attacks in Damascus


Staffordshire-based digger maker JCB has won a £36m contract to build more than 1,000 machines for a rental firm.

JCB wins £36m contract to build machines for rental firm


Women are likely to respond differently to heart failure treatment than men, according to a new study.

Women respond differently to heart failure treatment than men


A new study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal says there's a lack of awareness of eating disorders in men.

Lack of awareness about eating disorders in men:


A 39-year-old Chatham man is facing charges of child abandonment and resisting arrest after his five-year-old daughter left alone on a local street early Saturday morning.


Ketki Dave, known as Daksha of 'Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi', returns to the small screen in a new avatar in 'Behnein' - she will be seen in a negative role in the Star Plus' new show starting Monday.

Ketki Dave returns to small screen in negative role


On 20 February 2013, significant changes to public procurement law come into force, affecting all types of tender procedures and imposing new obligations on both contracting authorities and contractors.

Changes to public procurement law coming into force


Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan reportedly collapsed onstage during a show in Florida earlier this week.


South African captain Graeme Smith suffered a finger injury on Friday, causing a scare in the tourists' camp ahead of a decisive Test match against India.


India plans to build 2,500 km of new highways in 2010-11, which means 7 km will be added to the network every day - well below the revised target of 12 km.

India targets building 2,500-km highways in 2010-11


Australia are better prepared than South Africa ahead of the first test starting at Newlands on Wednesday, said the hosts' captain Graeme Smith.

Australia better prepared than us, says Smith


Japan said on Friday it will lift some sanctions on North Korea including a ban on charter flights and travel after Pyongyang agreed to reinvestigate the fate of Japanese citizens abducted decades ago.

Japan to lift some sanctions on North Korea


West Virginia is considering new regulations to respond to the nation's worst coal mining disaster in 40 years.

West Virginia considers regulations after coal mining disaster


A convicted drug dealer, who participated in the 1993 murder of a man whose heart and liver were transplanted into a dying Gov. Robert Casey, faces a return to prison for violating the terms of his release.


Business mogul and reality TV star Donald Trump has withdrawn a US$5 million lawsuit he filed against US comedian Bill Maher.

Donald Trump withdraws lawsuit against Bill Maher


A severe storm that moved through East Tennesse Saturday evening caused a game delay at Neyland Stadium, downed trees and power outages.


Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster announced a judgment on Wednesday against a Kansas City wedding venue for failing to provide wedding services or refunds to 73 couples.

Koster announces judgment against Kansas City wedding venue


Eamonn McEneaney has accused GAA chiefs of misapplying the rules after his Monaghan footballers were ordered to forfeit home advantage for the Allianz National Football League Division Two game with Louth on Sunday week.

McEneaney accuses GAA chiefs of misapplying rules


France striker Karim Benzema will start for Real Madrid in Tuesday's Champions League match against AJ Auxerre after a recent improvement in his game, coach Jose Mourinho said on Monday.

Karim Benzema to start for Real Madrid against Auxerre, Jose Mourinho says


American Airlines has announced that it will take delivery of six additional Boeing 737-800 aircraft in 2010, bringing the total number of 737-800s to be delivered to the airline in the 2009-2010 period to 76 aircraft.

American Airlines to take delivery of six additional 737-800s in 2010


As an emerging super power, India will surely make it to the UN security council one day, former United Nations Under Secretary General Shashi Tharoor said today.

India would surely make it to UN security council:


A Saga cruise ship has been chased by pirates while sailing in the Indian Ocean.


TIGER Woods has decided to take an ``indefinite break'' from golf after admitting his infidelity for the first time.

Tiger Woods takes 'indefinite' break from golf


In order to offer an environmentally friendly hot water option for commercial applications, AO Smith has introduced a new line of energy-saving and innovative commercial electric heat pump water heaters.

AO Smith introduces new commercial electric heat pump water heaters


Volcanic ash from Iceland's Eyjafjallajokull volcano will cross the Atlantic and reach North America by Wednesday, British meteorologists have said.


An excess of estrogen during pregnancy can inhibit BRCA1 in female offspring, thus increasing their risk for breast cancer.

Excess estrogen during pregnancy could inhibit BRCA1 in offspring


Malaysian Opposition-led states have banned sports betting, officials said yesterday, following protests over its approval by the central government in the Muslim-majority country.


Pace is killing two new express bus routes it began running three months ago on the Illinois Tollway system, and is reducing service on a third route.


An actor learns a lot of new things everyday -- and age is no bar for 69-year-old megastar Amitabh Bachchan who is taking piano lessons and is loving it.


Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych has signed a law on the protection of personal data, his press service has reported.

Yanukovych signs law on protection of personal data


Turkey marked International Holocaust Remembrance Day by becoming the first predominantly Muslim country to screen the iconic holocaust documentary, Shoah.

Turkey marks International Holocaust Remembrance Day


A Harnett County man died in a head-on collision in southern Wake County Tuesday night.


Palestinian and Israeli peace negotiators will meet in Washington in ten days with US administration representatives attending the meeting, a spokesman for Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas said Saturday.

Palestinian, Israeli negotiators to meet in Washington


Ghana is to host an international conference on consumer protection in Africa, coming September 8-9, 2009 in Accra.

Ghana to host conference on consumer protection in Africa


US cable network operator Cablevision is offering free wireless internet access to its Optimum Online customers in many seasonal and tourist destinations this summer.

Cablevision offers free wireless internet access


he Illinois economy continues to expand at a moderate pace, and has picked up some momentum supported in part by firm manufacturing and exports, according to the State Monitor report released by BMO Capital Markets Economics.


The new list has 284 airlines from 24 countries worldwide currently barred from flying into Europe.


Zamalek striker Amr Zaki , who has begun to regain top form after a barren spell, denied receiving an offer to join Tottenham.

Zamalek striker Amr Zaki denies receiving offer to join Tottenham


A hiker was injured early Thursday afternoon after falling 200 feet down Mt.


file photo, Penn State coach Joe Paterno stands on the field before his team's NCAA college football game against Northwestern, in Evanston, Ill. Former Penn State coach Paterno has a treatable form of lung cancer, according to his son.


Bank Negara Malaysia today issued the new design RM50 banknote incorporating various modern and innovative security features principally aimed at deterring counterfeiting.

Bank Negara issues new design RM50 banknote


Moody's Investors Service announced that it is reviewing for possible downgrade the bank financial strength ratings of 23 US regional banks and the deposit and debt ratings of 17 of these same institutions.

Moody's reviews US regional bank ratings


The fading New York Yankees shook up their roster Friday, releasing first baseman Richie Sexson while sending outfielder Melky Cabrera to the minor leagues.


Andy Tracy came through with a 3-for-4 performance with a home run and two RBIs to lead Lehigh Valley to a 7-3 International League win over the Buffalo Bisons before 9,570 fans at Coca-Cola Park.

Andy Tracy leads Lehigh Valley IronPigs to 7-3 win over Buffalo Bisons


BNamericas reported that Brazil's federal energy company Petrobras has officially launched operations in Chile on August 4th 2009 in a ceremony attended by Chile's energy minister Mr Marcelo Tokman and Mr Vilson Reichemback GM for Petrobras Chile.

Petrobras officially launches operations in Chile


I know that many of you have lost sleep wondering what will become of Lindsay Lohan once she's out of jail and rehab and well, you'll be happy to know that Lindsay was released from rehab yesterday but she's not out of the woods just yet and from the looks of it -- it will be a tough road ahead.


Indian Army is all set to receive a warhead for Prithvi nuclear capable, Pinaka rocket, from the Ordnance Factory in neighboring Chandrapur district on Feb. 27, according to a report of All India Radio .

Indian Army to receive warheads for Prithvi nuclear capable


Berlin- A giant metal statue of the Greek god Hercules was raised Wednesday over the gritty German city of Gelsenkirchen in a bid to shake off its image as an unemployment black spot.

Giant statue of Hercules raised over German city


A live deep-sea fish has been caught at a record depth of 2,300m on the hot vents of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge.


Chief Whip Andrew Mitchell's political career is hanging in the balance as he faces calls to quit after being accused of calling No 10 police officers ``plebs''.

Chief whip Andrew Mitchell's political career left hanging in the balance


Due to current weather conditions the Akron Zoo will be closed today, Monday, December 13, 2010.


A gangmaster has been stripped of his licence after investigators uncovered a ``disgraceful story of forced labour'' amongst migrant workers in Scotland.


Actress Neetu Singh, who will be seen in a full-fledged role in the forthcoming movie ``Do Dooni Chaar'', is quite impressed with her star-son Ranbir's knowledge of camera angles and feels he is ready to direct a film.


Maruti Suzuki India said its exports to Egypt, which accounts for three per cent of its overseas sales , will be impacted due to the political unrest in the North African nation.

Exports to Egypt to be impacted due to unrest:


Barack Obama is on a vacation with family at Bar Harbor, Maine.


Thierry Henry, who is getting a four-storey aquarium as part of renovation plans for his 6million-pound mansion, has added a 1,000-pound Bengal kitten to his menagerie.

Thierry Henry adds Bengal kitten to menagerie


Three Pittsburgh police officers accused of beating a teenager are being suspended withpay while an investigation into the allegations is ongoing.

Pittsburgh officers accused of beating suspended


Fargo fire officials said a 31-year-old man died of apparent smoke inhalation in an early morning apartment fire.

Fargo man dies in early morning apartment fire


The No. 01 Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates team was penalized for an engine violation during the Rolex Series race at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course on June 19.

Ganassi Racing penalized for engine violation


Stocks are pointing lower a day after stocks surged by the biggest amount since October.


In the shortest press release I've ever seen, the Indians today released AAA outfielder Trevor Crowe.


A umbrella body of khap panchayats today unanimously demanded an amendment in the Hindu Marriage Act seeking ban on marriages amongst blood relations as well as people within the same village.

Khap panchayats demand amendment in Hindu Marriage Act


SoapBlox, the blog hosting service SSP uses, has apparently been hacked.


Intel has screwed the PC industry, Malcolm Penn, CEO of Future Horizons told IFS 2013 in London this morning.


Lifetime has canceled ``America's Most Wanted,'' effectively ending the reality series after 25 years, TV Guide Magazine reported.

Lifetime cancels 'America's Most Wanted'


Hewlett-Packard Co. confirmed Wednesday that it plans to cut up to 27,000 jobs by the end of 2014.


World number one Luke Donald admits that he is feeling the pressure of having not yet won a major.


Dubai Municipality in cooperation with Dubai Police has seized 326 law violators in the month of April.

Dubai Municipality seized 326 law violators


Gloriana have released the first single, ``Wanna Take You Home,'' from their upcoming second album.


Dozens of people were killed Wednesday in a series of attacks in Afghanistan as suicide bombers targeted a busy market, an overnight NATO airstrike left 18 dead and militants shot down a US helicopter.


A Largo man was arrested Monday, accused of leaving the scene of a fatal motorcycle accident in March.

Largo man accused of leaving scene of fatal accident


Acushnet Company, the golf business of Fortune Brands, Inc., today completed the previously announced sale of the Cobra golf brand to PUMA AG. The transaction includes the Cobra brand, as well as related inventory, intellectual property and endorsement contracts.

Acushnet Company completes sale of Cobra golf brand to PUMA


Defensive coordinator Carl Pelini apologized Tuesday for his actions following Nebraska's loss to Texas A&M last weekend.


Julian Barnes won the Man Booker Prize, one of the highest-profile awards in English-language literature, at the fourth attempt, for his novel ``The Sense of an Ending''.


Chris Brown has settled a lawsuit filed by a photographer who claims he was attacked by the singer's bodyguards.

Chris Brown settles lawsuit with photographer


41 passengers narrowly escaped death when the bus they were travelling in overturned just outside Bulawayo injuring three of them seriously.


Didier Drogba is open to returning to Chelsea, and would like to bring Jose Mourinho back to Stamford Bridge with him.

Didier Drogba is open to return to Chelsea;


Ousted Honduran President Manuel Zelaya on Wednesday left Guatemala for Nicaragua to meet with Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega, Xinhua News Agency informs.


The Los Angeles Dodgers filed for bankruptcy protection on Monday, blaming Major League Baseball for refusing to approve a television deal with News Corp.'s Fox Network to give the financially-strapped baseball team a quick injection of cash.


Drybar is opening Friday in Bethesda, and along with it comes a 13-foot blow-dryer.


AP Cristiano Ronaldo Portuguese striker Cristiano Ronaldo says that he feels like a newborn baby at Real Madrid, adding that in comparison to his stint with Manchester United, the level of freedom is much more.


The Senate has passed the omnibus spending bill Saturday morning -- averting a threat of a government shutdown.


St. Charles Parish sheriff's deputies are investigating the death of a 24-year-old Kenner woman whose body was found along a narrow road in St. Rose early Thursday morning.


THE CEO of Russia's state gas monopoly Gazprom said last night Russia will cut off all gas supplies to Ukraine this morning.


President Barack Obama on Friday ordered a 90-day study to examine whether to consolidate a dozen trade agencies scattered across the federal government into a revamped Commerce Department focused more on exports.

Obama orders study of consolidating trade agencies


In today's game, the New Orleans Hornets take on the Denver Nuggets at the New Orleans Arena.


Jason White will rejoin SS Green Light Racing for the 2010 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series season, driving the #23 GunBroker.com sponsored machine for the full 26 race schedule which begins on February 12 at the Daytona International Speedway.

Jason White rejoins SS Green Light Racing


A PCT which spent up to £500,000 to buy a yacht for unemployed youngsters has defended itself in the face of criticism from Conservative leader David Cameron.


DESPERATELY needed aid from around the world has slowly made its way into Haiti where rescuers have been scrambling to save the trapped and injured.

Desperately needed aid makes it way to Haiti


Former deputy prime minister John Prescott was among those watching the prime ministerial debate at a Southampton working men's club.

John Prescott watched debate in working men's club


Minister of Finance and the Public Service Audley Shaw is to address the nation Sunday night.


The euro climbed back above $1.45 on Wednesday on waning expectations that the US Federal Reserve would soon follow the European Central Bank in raising interest rates to fight high inflation.


Mickey Mouse poses at the Mickey's House as celebrating the Chinese New Year with the year of the Ox in Hong Kong Disneyland Thursday, Jan. 15, 2009.

Mickey mouse Celebrates the Year of the Ox


Houston point guard Jeremy Lin is listed as day to day with a bruised right chest muscle he sustained in a Game 2 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder.


Hundreds of Lapindo mudflow victims will restage a rally Wednesday at the Presidential Palace to demand PT Minarak Lapindo Jaya, a subsidiary of energy company PT Lapindo Brantas, pay them a compensation.

Lapindo mudflow victims to restage rally at Presidential Palace


Activities of writing the longest letter in the world started on Sunday under the title ``Message of Loyalty to the Homeland and its Leader'' at ten centers distributed among Damascus and its countryside.

Activities of writing longest letter in the world started


A local drug dealer was sentenced to 40 years in prison during a Wicomico County Circuit Court hearing Friday morning.


Ranbaxy Laboratories has target of Rs 520-530, says Prashastha Seth, Senior VP IIFL Private Wealth, IIFL.


In Rock County District Court Thursday, bail was set at $10,000 for an Adrian teen charged with first- and second-degree criminal sexual conduct.

Adrian teen charged with criminal sexual conduct


``The Nabucco project will be implemented by all means'', he said in his interview with Turkish Hurriyet.


Despite the overall trend towards increased urbanisation, regional areas are still growing, albeit at a slower rate than the major cities.


Retief Goosen took an important step toward rejoining the elite in golf Sunday by closing with a 1-under 70 for a one-shot victory in the Transitions Championship, his first PGA Tour win in nearly four years.


The price of corn is surging on concern that wet, cold weather in the Plains region will delay planting and reduce harvests.

Corn surges on concern weather will delay planting


``As of last week, cotton output stood at 316 000 tonnes, surpassing targets despite the prices impasse,'' Ngoni Masoka, the ministry's permanent secretary told delegates attending a high-level conference in the resort town.


A McPherson County man has been charged with using a 9-year-old girl to produce child pornography, US Attorney Barry Grissom said Thursday.

McPherson County man charged with producing child pornography


A Canandaigua man faces multiple charges following an overnight incident on Parrish Street, city police said.

Canandaigua man faces multiple charges after overnight incident


North Melbourne sign US basketballer Updated: 17:40, Thursday December 20, 2012 AFL club North Melbourne have decided to take a two-year punt on an American college basketballer.


Just ahead of the summer swim season a leading pediatricians group's is changing its policy on toddlers and swim lessons.

Group changes its policy on toddlers swimming


The Southern Railway said ``miscreants'' were behind Wednesday's accident involving a suburban Electric Multiple Unit and a goods train at Vyasarpadi near here that left four persons dead.


Actress Michelle Collins, the former Eastenders star has said she has nothing against Botox and believes there is nothing wrong with trying to look younger.

Michelle Collins has nothing against Botox


MAP0004, a novel orally inhaled formulation of dihydroergotamine currently under development, may be effective in treating a broad spectrum of migraine, according to 2 phase 3 studies presented here September 12 at the 14th Congress of the International Headache Society & the 51st Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Headache Society.

Novel inhaled formulation of dihydroergotamine effective for a broad spectrum of migraine:


Oil prices rebound on German data Updated: 07:39, Wednesday January 23, 2013 Oil prices have rebounded, with a weaker US dollar boosting demand, and in the wake of upbeat German economic data.


European stock markets mostly rebounded yesterday as G8 support for Greece to remain in the eurozone boosted sentiment after last week's sharp sell-off, traders said.

Europe markets rebound on G8 support for Greece


Only 30 percent of eligible voters cast votes in the public referendum on consolidating islands held on Saturday, Elections Commissioner Fuad Thaufeeq said.

Only 30 percent voted in the referendum:


French police have dismantled another Roma camp near Lyon for the second day in a row, only a week after the socialist government vowed a less confrontational approach to the ethnic minority migrants.

France police dismantle another Roma camp in Lyon


Six women drowned in Tonse river on the border of Mau and Ghazipur districts when a boat being sailed by a minor capsized on Friday.


The Rockies benched struggling shortstop Troy Tulowitzki in Monday night's game against the Padres.


The volume of California wine shipments to US markets last year dipped for the first time in 11 years, but retail value of that wine rose by more than 8 percent for the second straight year, according to recently released figures.

California wine shipments dip for first time in 11 years


A CENTRAL Queensland man has almost bled to death after cutting an artery in his hand on a broken glass on Tuesday.


After multiple combat missions in Bosnia, North Africa, Afghanistan and Iraq, a Conroe native is retiring from the United States Air Force with honors.

Conroe grad will retire from Air Force with honors


``Wilma must be happy!'' might be your first thought when you hear that John Cena would be replacing Fred Flintstone.


The US trade deficit rose sharply in March as imports hit an all-time high, suggesting solid demand in the steadily growing but modest economic recovery, official data showed on Thursday.


Aer Lingus has invited SIPTU for high level talks tomorrow at an off-site location.


Passenger train service between Colombo and Vavuniyaa has been suspended from Thursday until further notice as a security measure.

Train service to Vavuniyaa suspended until further notice


Elizabeth Banks and Zooey Deschanel are to join Paul Rudd in new comedy My Idiot Brother, it has been announced.

Elizabeth Banks and Zooey Deschanel join Idiot Brother Paul Rudd


BRADENTON, Fla. A misdemeanor drug charge against former Alabama cornerback Dre Kirkpatrick has been dropped, court records show.

Charge against ex-alabama cb Kirkpatrick dropped


A woman was killed this morning in a two-vehicle crash one mile north of Lennox.


Prime Minister Stephen Harper has asked the Mounties to investigate a former top adviser, according to a report Wednesday.

Harper asks Mounties to investigate former adviser:


Open Text, a provider of enterprise content management software, has announced the availability of a new integration between Open Text Web Experience Management and Open Text Media Management.

Open Text corporation announces new integration


Brazilian playmaker Kaka was presented as a Real Madrid player in front of 50,000 fans on June 30 at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium.


``I don't know if I will play, it is up to the coach, but I think we are ready as a group,'' said Gould.

I think we are ready as a group, says Gould


The honors are just starting to pile up for Oklahoma State freshman Marcus Smart, who was named a first-team All-American and the national Freshman of the Year by Sporting News on Monday.


A Dallas-based power company says it may file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy to restructure $32 billion in debt.

Power company considers filing for bankruptcy


A police official was injured during a gun battle with Maoists at Maigara village in Gaya district of Bihar on Tuesday.

Police official injured in gun battle with Maoists


China will intensify a special crackdown on counterfeit seeds, pesticides, fertilizers and other agricultural materials, according to a statement issued at a working conference on Tuesday.

China intensifies crackdown on counterfeit seeds, pesticides


Visalia police said a man was beaten and robbed Friday night near one of their city's police station.

Man beaten, robbed near visalia police station


UK budget airline to test ash cloud detector A UK budget airline will create an artificial volcanic ash cloud over Europe this summer to test ash detection technology.


Nikolai Khabibulin didn't practice on Tuesday, but traveled with the team to Detroit.


President Obama will sign the historic healthcare reform bill into law on Tuesday, after a hard-fought and often divisive battle with Republicans, unhinged teapartiers and health insurance lobbyists to remake the broken health insurance system in our country.

Obama signs historic healthcare bill into law on Tuesday


Olympics bronze medalist Gagan Narang said that his medal will give him a lot of confidence going into the other events, says a report in The DNA.

Medal will give me a lot of confidence going into the other events:


Upscale women's boutique White House Black Market said it is opening at Harbor East next month, two years after it moved its flagship store from downtown Baltimore.

White House Black Market opening in Harbor East


A 19-year-old Brandon man accused of accidentally shooting and killing his 18-year-old best friend in February has been bound over for trial.

Man accused of shooting friend bound over for trial


UN Security Council members will discuss Iran if it fails to act constructively in a row over its nuclear work, Russia said on Friday, in a signal Moscow may be eyeing a tougher line on the Islamic Republic.


The G8 will reproach Iran and North Korea as they wrap up their summit in Muskoka this lunch hour, before eyes turn this afternoon to the larger G20 summit bedevilled by differences on economics.


Bahrain has spiraled into escalating violence on the streets in recent days, several weeks after an independent commission report into last year's violence was released in November, dpa reported.

Bahrain spirals into escalating violence


Iron Maiden frontman Bruce Dickinson has boldly stated that his band ``are better than Metallica.''

Iron Maiden's Bruce Dickinson: 'we're better than Metallica'


Lack of overhead bridge on Faisal Avenue near Faisal More police barrier is posing life threats to the local residents.

Lack of overhead bridge poses life threats


Nigerian Islamist sect Boko Haram said Monday it killed 12 soldiers in an attack in the northeast town of Maiduguri but security forces denied any of its officers had been killed and said it shot dead sect members.

Nigeria's sect Boko Haram says killed 12 soldiers


Modern Family star Sofia Vergara suffered a wardrobe malfunction just minutes before she made her way to the 2012 Emmy Awards.

Sofia Vergara suffers wardrobe malfunction at 2012 Emmy Awards


Maine game wardens have found a missing 83-year-old Starks man.


Apple will kick off its annual Worldwide Developers Conference with a keynote address on Monday, June 8 at 10:00 am A team of Apple executives, led by Philip Schiller, Apple's senior vice president of Worldwide Product Marketing, will deliver the keynote.

Apple Worldwide developers Conference to kick off with keynote address on Monday, June 8


Windy City Times has learned that State Rep. Greg Harris, who is openly gay, has endorsed incumbent State Sen. Heather Steans over challenger Jim Madigan in the 7th District race.


The Air France flight that went missing over the Atlantic Ocean reportedly sent 24 error messages in its final moments before it crashed, the investigators said Saturday.

Air France flight ``sent 24 error messages'';


``He is a handsome man, he is young and healthy with a splendid family,'' Veronica Lario told La Stampa newspaper.


Asian stocks fell on Thursday, with Tokyo plummeting more than five per cent as the yen gained strength, after a series of economic forecasts underlined concerns over global growth.


The NBA announced Tuesday that Thunder forward Serge Ibaka has been fined $25,000 but not suspended for his low blow on Clippers forward Blake Griffin during a 108-104 Oklahoma City victory at the Staples Center on Sunday.

Thunder's Serge Ibaka fined for low blow to Clippers' Blake Griffin


For that reason, on Saturday from 10 am to noon, the Danbury Road bookstore will host ``Kids Love Authors Day,'' its first-ever region-wide Valentine's Day author event.

Bookstore hosts Valentine's Day author event


Former Ohio State star guard Brent Darby on Tuesday lost his fight against blood clots and died.


Pakistani rescuers have pulled 160 bodies from the rubble of hundreds of mud-walled homes in Baluchistan province after a powerful earthquake hit the area, a district government official said.


``The Lockheed Martin facility in Marietta, Ga., is home to the final assembly line for the F-22 Raptor, the world's only 5th Generation fighter in full rate production.

Lockheed Martin: its facility in Marietta is home to the final assembly line for the F-22 Raptor


Cellular Sales, the nation's largest Verizon premium wireless retailer, has opened a new store in Irondequoit.

Cellular Sales opens store in Irondequoit


West Ham United face being priced out of a deal for World Cup star Miroslav Klose.

West Ham face being priced out of deal for Klose


/ RODNEY WHITE/REGISTER FILE PHOTO Actor Michael J. Fox won't be playing in the Principal Charity Classic Pro-Am Wednesday because of a back injury.

Michael J. Fox won't play in Principal Charity Classic Pro-Am


Oil prices rebounded in Asian trade yesterday on hopes the Japanese government would ease monetary policy to stimulate its economy, analysts said.


Gillard heads to Tas for forest talks Updated: 10:22, Thursday January 12, 2012 Prime Minister Julia Gillard will head to Tasmania this weekend for talks with the state government after Greens leader Bob Brown threatened to cancel his regular meetings with her while logging continues in the island's old growth forests.


In Kyrgyzstan, the representatives of Lustration people's movement intend within 3 months to collect 300,000 votes for conducting a referendum on declaring the parliamentary election results as invalid, the organization's deputy chairman Taalai Aidarov informed 24.kg news agency.

Lustration movement intends to collect 300,000 votes for conducting a referendum


An administrative judge has reversed suspensions of 2 federal prosecutors who allegedly failed to turn over evidence to Sen. Ted Stevens necessary to his defense in his corruption trial.

Judge reverses suspensions of 2 prosecutors


A 32-year-old man was sentenced in the Court of First Instance on Wednesday for having threatened his wife, not only with a knife, but also by holding her over a balcony by her ankles.


A Bangladeshi police officer will be appointed at Interpol, said Interpol Secretary General Ronald K. Noble, in the city yesterday.

Bangladeshi police to be appointed at Interpol


The daughter-in-law of a Pleasant Prairie horse farm owner is speaking out about the horrible conditions found on the property.

Daughter in law of horse farm owner speaks out


``Be it Ram Sethu or Ram temple, we have never abandoned Ram,'' Advani said, addressing party members on the last day of a three-day national executive and national council meeting of the BJP.


While the idea of having a long-lasting, chip-free manicure may seem appealing to many women, doctors say the new 'gel nail manicure' can increase your risk of skin cancer and lead to serious skin problems.

Gel manicures may lead to serious skin problems


Google on Monday formally launched a music search service in China that offers free downloads of licensed songs and is supported by advertising.

Google launches music search service in China


A lawyer for the man at the center of the Trayvon Martin death investigation said Florida's ``stand your ground'' law doesn't apply to the shooting that killed the unarmed teen.

Lawyer: 'stand your ground' doesn't apply


Turkey launched its first national war ship and mine-sweeper in Istanbul on Saturday.


Spain striker Fernando Torres pledged his immediate future to Liverpool on Tuesday, ending speculation that the World Cup winner could be heading out of Anfield.


The Broncos signed quarterback Kyle Orton to a one-year contract extension on Thursday night.

Broncos sign Orton to contract extension


Pictet Funds is to launch an offshore China long/short UCITS III fund for private investors, called the Pictet Total Return Mandarin fund.


Helen Alfredsson has won the Evian Masters for her first LPGA Tour title in five years after defeating rookie Na Yeon Choi at the third sudden-death playoff hole.


City of Zanesville residents will see their water rates increase as early as their March bi-monthly bill.


Singapore is bracing itself for its worst ever dengue epidemic with infections this year already exceeding the total for all of 2012, official statistics showed Friday.

Singapore bracing for worst dengue epidemic


Elena Kagan was confirmed for the Supreme Court on Thursday afternoon with a Senate 63-37 vote, with an assist from five Republicans.

Elena Kagan confirmed for Supreme court 63-37


LL Bean is wrapping up its weeklong 100th anniversary celebration on Saturday, July 7, 2012 with and event that will feature musician Chris Isaak as well as a fireworks display in the company's hometown of Freeport.

LL Bean wraps up weeklong 100th anniversary celebration


A Kentucky state trooper and a prisoner suffered minor injuries in an overnight crash.

Trooper, prisoner suffer minor injuries in crash


There's a brilliant match in the World Cup today, so you need to make sure you watch Netherlands v Cameroon live stream online if you want to see a great game!

Watch Netherlands vs Cameroon live stream online


The US Food and Drug Administration announced yesterday that it has approved Egrifta for the treatment of lipodystrophy in people with HIV.

FDA approves Egrifta for treatment of lipodystrophy in people with HIV


Snow has forced many across the region to cancel holiday parties.


Serena Williams apologized Monday for what she called her ``inappropriate outburst'' at the US Open.

S. Williams apologizes for 'inappropriate outburst'


Plane crashes into trees, injuring two Updated: 14:54, Saturday February 16, 2013 Two men have been injured after crashing a light plane into trees near Maitland, in the NSW Hunter region.


Miss Albany County, Catherine Brown of Laramie, was crowned Miss Wyoming 2011, one of six strong contestants.

Miss Albany County crowned Miss Wyoming 2011


Republican Rand Paul is taking his Senate campaign to Christian radio in hopes of winning support from Kentucky's most ardent social conservatives, many of whom choose political candidates based on their stand against abortion.

Paul taking Senate campaign to Christian radio


State Rep. Chuck Riley has opened a district office for Hillsboro, Cornelius and Forest Grove constituents at 2735 20th Place, Forest Grove.

Rep. Chuck Riley opens district office in Forest Grove


Panasonic Corp. returned to profit in its fiscal third quarter aided by cost reductions and a domestic stimulus program that provided incentives for consumers to switch to more energy-efficient appliances and televisions.


Brad Pitt stepped out in Berlin alone Wednesday amid rumors that he and partner Angelina Jolie have split.

Brad Pitt steps out in Berlin alone amid rumors of split


President Obama cited the wave of Jewish immigration at the turn of the 20th century in pressing for immigration reform.

Obama cites Jewish immigration in pressing for reform


The World Health Organisation say swine flu is now 'unstoppable' and yesterday gave drug makers a full go-ahead to manufacture vaccines against the pandemic influenza strain.


By Eric GoldmanIt's no shock that The Walking Dead has officially been renewed for Season 4.


A total of 11,770 foreigners applied for Malaysian citizenship in the last five years, the Dewan Rakyat was told on Monday.

11,770 foreigners apply for Malaysian citizenship


Now-retired Fremantle legend Peter Bell has categorically ruled out a move into politics, repeating that time with his family was the main reason behind his shock decision.


Thousands of Florida drivers found out the hard way that it just doesn't pay to speed.


Mercedes Benz today launched its flagship super sports car, the SLS AMG, in India, one of the first few right-hand drive markets where it has been introduced.

Mercedes-Benz launches sports car SLS AMG in India


Animal Hospital of Salinas, 1114 S. Main St., is set to host an open house to showcase its new owners, veterinarians Dr. Al Chan and Dr. Rachel Sage, from 1 to 4 pm Saturday.

Animal Hospital of Salinas sets open house


German retail sales unexpectedly fell for a second month in May as the sovereign debt crisis worsened, damping the economic outlook.


Andy Murray has withdrawn from the ATP World Tour Finals because of a groin injury.

Andy Murray withdraws from ATP World Tour Finals


The Chinese juggernaut hoovered up more gold medals in diving and weightlifting Monday but it failed to fulfil expectations on the shooting ranges.


A small craft advisory remains in effect until 11 am on Tuesday for the waters from Pt. Piedras Blancas to Pt. Arguello.

Small craft advisory remains in effect through 11 am on Tuesday


Today saw Tesco announce record profits of £3 billion and sales which have topped £1 billion a week.

Tesco announces record profits of £3 billion


A Kendall helicopter crash today has killed two on board.


Czech economic sentiment improved in January due to increased confidence among both consumers and businesses, the Czech Statistical Office said Tuesday.

Czech economic sentiment improves in January


A Florida judge Thursday ruled that George Zimmerman, who has been charged with second-degree murder in the killing of Trayvon Martin, could be released from jail on a $1 million bond, but the judge chastised Zimmerman as ``flaunting the system.''

Zimmerman could be released on $1 million bond


The Holy See is expected to announce soon that Pope Benedict XVI is to visit Britain next year.


Uruguayan players called off a strike over unpaid wages on Friday and said the championship, already suspended twice because of violence, would restart at the weekend.


Nokia has initiated a charger exchange programme in Singapore after it identified a potential product quality issue with certain chargers manufactured by one of its third-party suppliers.

Nokia initiates charger exchange programme


A former Southaven court clerk was sentenced to 2 1/2 years in prison and 12 1/2 years probation for embezzling thousands of dollars in court fines from the city court department.


Research conducted in the United States has shown that music can help care for the elderly.


Belleville opened its Senior Citizens Recreation Building to the public as a designated cooling center Thursday afternoon.


Royal College posted a double in the ongoing All Island boys 'A' division basketball tournament at St. Sebastian's College, Moratuwa last weekend.


The Toronto Maple Leafs wrapped up their pre-season this weekend with back-to-back losses against Central division teams Detroit and Columbus.

Maple Leafs wrap up pre-season with losses to Detroit, Columbus


Bond has been set at $75,000 for a South Dakota man accused of murdering a Minnesota man in North Dakota.

Bond set for South Dakota man accused of murder


Batavia Downs will play host to another $7,500 college scholarship race for college-bound students, Todd Haight, general manager of live racing announced.

Batavia Downs Casino to host scholarship race


The boyfriend of a woman whose body was found in a bin told a murder trial how he searched for six weeks to try to find her.


Smart Communications Inc. said it expects mobile Internet usage in the Philippines to grow rapidly on the back of the rising popularity of smartphones, tablets and other non-computer Web-enabled devices.

Smart expects mobile Internet usage in phl to grow rapidly


Turkish pig iron imports continued to recover in June on a monthly basis, but the import total for the first half of this year was still below last year's level, Steel Business Briefing understands from data released by the Turkish Statistical Institute.

Turkish pig iron imports recovered in June


The Vancouver Canucks will look to rebound from their year-ending loss to the Kings on Saturday when they open 2012 by hosting the San Jose Sharks at Rogers Arena tonight for the first time since beating them in Game 5 of last season's Western Conference Final.


MP Najib Miqati, Lebanon's former premier, on Thursday ruled out an imminent cabinet change, noting that no one in Lebanon has an interest in such a move.

Miqati rules out imminent cabinet change:


A Mansfield pedestrian was killed yesterday night after being struck by a Medway teenager.


A mother of two will appear in court today charged with murdering both her children.


As many as 673 school students from 400 elementary, middle, high and higher secondary schools in the revenue district are to present their science exhibits at the Bishop Heber Higher Secondary School, Puthur, on Saturday.

673 school students to present science exhibits


The Week magazine says the GOP is intentionally sabotaging the American Economy so shit will be so bad in 2012, even Willow Palin's pot dealer will be a ``sane choice'' for president.

Republicans intentionally sabotaging economy


JACKSONVILLE, Fla. The Jacksonville Jaguars report they will release veteran defensive end Paul Spicer on Friday.


Her Majesty Queen Rania on Sunday highlighted the vital role of technology in schools, as an essential tool to better prepare graduates for employment and to empower them with skills needed for success in the workplace.

Queen Rania highlights vital role of technology in schools


Russia has successfully launched six US communications satellites into orbit.


The problem with Amnesty is that they are primarily a political organization.

Amnesty is primarily a political organization


Greece is going to sell stakes in state run companies this year, the finance ministry said Thursday in the 2011 budget, AFP reports.

Greece to sell stakes in state companies


EUR/USD is forming a triangle with the exchange rate currently rising in an Elliot ``D'' wave, targeting the upper boundary at 1.2555.


Cashmere won their first state baseball title yesterday with a 5 to 4 win over Chimacum at Yakima County Stadium.


Dusshera' the day of victory of good over evil was celebrated with religious fervour and enthusiasm across Jammu region today with people torching the effigies of Ravan, his son Meghnath and brother Kumbkaran.


Nearly half of pensioners say they are merely 'just getting by,' according to research, with rising living costs causing hardship for many.

Half of pensioners are 'just getting by'


Derek Lowe, who won his last five starts of the regular season, will start for Atlanta on Thursday in Game 1 of the NL division series at San Francisco.


Dave Winfield will continue to be monitored this week ahead of the home game with Carlisle United on Good Friday.


``Bottom line, everybody knows that school systems need to change,'' Randi Weingarten said on Friday's MetroNews Talkline.

'Everybody knows that school systems need to change'


A flood advisory has been issued for Essex by the Essex Region Conservation Authority Thursday, May 13, 2010.


London, Oct 19 Rihanna has developed a little crush on British singer Cheryl Cole.


India has said it was hoping for an outcome with ``substantive and enforceable commitments'' at the Copenhagen climate meet which are ``equitable and supportive'' of economic growth in developing nations.

India hoping for substantive commitments at Copenhagen


No one was injured when a helicopter made an emergency landing and rolled onto its side this morning in rural Ellis County.

Helicopter makes emergency landing in rural Ellis County


January 11, 2011 A Sheboygan woman accused of biting off her husband's tongue while kissing him has been found mentally competent to stand trial.

Sheboygan woman accused of biting off husband's tongue found competent to stand trial


Google has launched its own ``create your own profile'' service pretty much along the lines of what the .

Google launches ``create your own profile'' service:


Sellafield Ltd has been fined GBP75,000 after pleading guilty to breaches of health and safety law after two contractors inhaled radioactive contamination.

Sellafield Ltd fined after contractors inhale radioactive contamination


Five Iranian diplomats, taken hostage in the Iraqi city of Arbil, have been released, said the Iranian Ambassador to Baghdad, Hassan Kazemi Qumi, Fars news agency reported.

Five Iranian diplomats, taken hostage in iraq, released


Mobily has started to provide its advanced services to telecom operators outside the kingdom.

Mobily provides its advanced services to operators


The body of an Aspen area man was recovered from the Eagle River shortly before noon Saturday.


A 25-year-old Libby man has died in a weekend motorcycle crash on US Highway 2 in Lincoln County.


A Paducah woman was charged Monday for cashing forged checks at home improvement stores in Kentucky and Illinois.


Temperatures hit triple digits in the Tri-State area on Saturday, but some relief from the hot temperatures is expected this week.

Temperatures hit triple digits, some relief expected this week


Drew Barrymore has revealed that she suffered a leg injury while shooting for film 'Whip It.

Drew Barrymore suffered leg injury while shooting 'Whip It'


The research firm says, the Nifty has support at 5740-5690 and resistance at 5790-5830.


AUSTRALIA will not fall into recession, the finance minister said on Tuesday as economists predicted the central bank will cut interest rates.


Millions of pounds of beef from a slaughterhouse that provided meat to school lunch programs has been recalled Officials said it was the largest beef recall in the United States, surpassing a 1999 ban of 35 million pounds of ready-to-eat meats.


A 31-year-old civil services aspirant, allegedly committed suicide in north-west Delhi on Thursday, police said on Friday.


Palm Desert has suspended its energy loan program today, following Tuesday's announcement by the Federal Housing Finance Administration that it was calling for tighter rules on Palm Desert's and similar programs aimed at helping homeowners finance energy-efficient home improvements.

Palm Desert suspends energy loan programs


An Army bomb disposal team made safe a viable explosive device in Tallaght, Co Dublin, last night.

Army makes safe explosive device in Tallaght


A US advisory panel has recommended that boys should get routinely vaccinated against HPV, a sexually transmitted disease that can cause certain cancers.


February 09, 2010, - Troubled couple Charlie Sheen and Brooke Mueller could be on the verge of rekindling their romance after a violent row over Christmas.

Charlie Sheen and Brooke Mueller on verge of rekindling romance


A 24-year-old man and a 17-year-old boy, both from Birkirkara, today admitted a series of burglaries following the discovery, last Sunday afternoon, of a large quantity of stolen furniture.


Ypsilanti police are investigating an attempted home invasion this morning in the 1400 block of North Huron River Drive, a police incident log said.

Ypsilanti police investigate attempted home invasion this morning


INDONESIAN pilots are threatening to strike in protest at a court's decision to jail a Garuda captain for negligence over a crash that killed 21 people, including five Australians.


Well, one woman claims to have lost 80 pounds by simply eating all of her meals at Starbucks...


A 36-year-old man has been charged with extortion, allegedly having asked a man to pay him a sum of money unless he wanted him to disclose information about him.


Water Minister Craig Wallace today congratulated Bowen irrigators on their successful track record of responsible water management and urged them to keep up the good work.


A general surgeon told Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's sodomy trial that seminal fluid could stay in the rectum area for up to 72 hours.

Seminal fluid can stay in rectum for 72 hours:


ICC on Wednesday apologised to India ( Images ) for insult to the tri-colour at the Punjab ( Images ) Cricket Association stadium in Mohali.


Apple Inc. shares hit a record high on Friday, helped by the euphoria created by the next version of the iPhone, which was unveiled earlier this week.


Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is beginning to show more interest in Aston Villa's midfielder Gareth Barry.

Arsene Wenger showing more interest in Gareth Barry


Telstra Corp Ltd says it doesn't expect to book any ``major writedowns'' this financial year, amid speculation Australia's largest telecommunications company is preparing to reduce its full year financial targets.

Telstra doesn't expect 'major writedowns'


Rajkot: ``Chief minister Narendra Modi should be made to undergo a narco analysis test to reveal his role in the Godhra riots of 2002,'' said former union textiles minister Shankarsinh Vaghela addressing the media in Rajkot on Sunday.

Modi should be made to undergo narco test:


Ron Artest is expected to play in Tuesday's game, though he might sit out on Wednesday, the second of back-to-back games.


Former Bellingen junior rugby league star, Shaun Fensom made his NRL debut for the Canberra Raiders against the Cronulla Sharks last Saturday.


How close is too close when a perfect stranger stands or sits next to you?


The San Francisco Chronicle recently published a correction to its story from Feb. 9 about a pilot program to identify new HIV infections soon after they occur.

San Francisco Chronicle publishes correction to its story about program to identify new HIV infections


Fredhopper, the e-commerce division of SDL, is launching in the US, where it aims to become â€œfirst choiceâ€ in the on-site search, merchandising and targeting market.


The Chicago Sun Times reports that Carlos Zambrano ``threw lightly Sunday and reported no problems.''


A Mission Valley gas station was robbed this morning by a man who said he had a gun, according to San Diego police.


DJ Andy Kershaw is to return to BBC radio with a groundbreaking new music series.


With 63 out of 79 precincts being reported, unofficial results show incumbent sheriff has won the race for Livingston County sheriff.

Incumbent sheriff wins race for Livingston County


Nelson Mandela is to return to his Johannesburg home on January 29 from his native village, South African authorities said, adding that the 93-year-old anti-apartheid icon was well.


NORTH Korea has confirmed that two American journalists were detained along the frontier with China on March 17.

North Korea confirms two Americans journalists detained


An airman stationed at the Air Force Academy has been convicted and sentenced for wrongful sexual contact, indecent acts and other violations.

Airman convicted, sentenced for wrongful sexual contact


She wants a real one and is designing the right tattoo to decorate her skin with forever.


Four men have been indicted in the murder of a Fayetteville man working in Mississippi.

Four indicted in murder of Fayetteville man


Housing affordability has reached a five year high, according to a survey.

Housing affordability reaches five year high


American Airlines Inc. froze its four massively underfunded pension plans Nov. 1, an action that put to an end a long-running saga over the plans' future.

American Airlines freezes its pension plans


PTI May 27, 2013, 01.36PM IST Smartphone apps help users save 88 minutes of their time in a day or 22 days a year, a new study has found.

Smartphones apps help you save 22 days per year:


Andrea Only you live http://www.facebook.com/pages/AndreaOfficial/133401303355287 http://www.facebook.com/RotonMusic Music & text:


It's being said that politics stalled the drug case of Alaska Governor Sarah Palin family associate.

Politics stalled drug case of Palin family


Two Fort Campbell soldiers have been killed in Iraq from injuries suffered after their vehicle encountered an improved explosive device.

Two Fort Campbell soldiers killed in Iraq


The Watermark at 3030 Park will host its monthly Laughter for Life Club meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 7, at 2 pm

The Watermark hosts Laughter for Life Club


Hospitals have lifted visitor restrictions as flu cases diminish.


Qualcomm and Nokia have settled a patent lawsuit with hundreds of millions of dollars at stake.

Qualcomm and Nokia settle patent lawsuit


New Delhi, May 27 Telecom service provider Bharti Airtel has forayed into Indai's mobile advertising segment, a company official said here Sunday.

Bharti Airtel forays into mobile advertising segment


The average home broadband user downloads 17 gigabytes of data each month, equivalent to streaming 12 hours of high-definition content from the BBC's iPlayer, as data use has increased sevenfold over the past five years, says a new report.

Average home broadband user downloads 17 gigabytes a month


Transit Police in BC's Lower Mainland are warning of a pickpocket crime group targeting riders.


An Iranian cargo ship sank in UAE waters due to rough weather, while its crew of six was airlifted to safety by a rescue helicopter.


China will reopen Tibet to foreign tourists on April 5, a travel official said on Monday, in a sign that authorities may ease a crackdown imposed for the anniversary of a failed Tibetan uprising.

China to reopen Tibet to foreign tourists: official


Rio Tinto Ltd, the world's third largest mining company, has warned its shareholders to be wary about potential unsolicited offers from sharemarket opportunist David Tweed.

Rio Tinto issues warning against David Tweed


Scientists at CNRS-affiliated laboratories in Bordeaux, Lyon and Paris have provided the first proof that amorphous materials, also known as soft glasses, deform and flow through a collective movement of their particles.

Amorphous materials deform and flow through collective movement of their particles


Guwahati, Sep 22 Fresh rains inundated several villages in upper Assam as Dhemaji, Lakhmpur, Jorhat, Nagaon, Kamrup, Barpeta and Nagaon districts remained the worst affected today, official sources said.

Fresh rains inundate several villages of Assam


Bobby Jenks quit drinking over the offseason, according to a story by MLB.com's Scott Merkin.


Canada has closed its embassy in Iran and will expel all Iranian diplomats in Canada within five days, Foreign Minister John Baird said on Friday, denouncing Tehran as the biggest threat to global security.

Canada closes embassy in Iran, to expel Iranian diplomats


Plexxikon Inc. Kathleen Sereda Glaub, 510-647-4009 President kglaub@plexxikon.com or For Plexxikon Inc. Jennifer Cook Williams, 360-668-3701 jennifer@cwcomm.org Plexxikon Inc. today announced that it has initiated a Phase 1 human clinical trial for PLX5568, a novel kinase inhibitor targeted for the treatment of at least two major indications with unmet medical needs: pain as well as

Plexxikon initiates Phase 1 trial for PLX5568


Pernod Ricard USA, a spirits and wine company, has announced that it will debut Beefeater 24, a new gin handcrafted with 12 botanicals including a blend of teas, in select American cities in the spring of 2009.

Pernod Ricard to debut Beefeater 24 gin in select us cities


Music producer Phil Spector has been convicted of second-degree murder in the shooting death of actress Lana Clarkson at his mansion six years ago.

Music producer Spector convicted of murder


Drought worsened in the US Midwest during the last week as recordhigh temperatures stressed the developing corn and soybean crops, while cotton and pastures eroded amid a historic drought in the southern Plains.


Olympian and Indian selector Ajitpal Singh on Monday hit out at national team coach Jose Brasa and said the Spaniard's comments were baseless in an effort to create a controversy ahead of this year's Commonwealth Games.


PRESTON boss Alan Irvine has warned Blackpool ahead of tonight's Lancashire derby: ``You've achieved nothing yet.''

Preston's Alan Irvine gives warning to Blackpool


WAKEFIELD coach John Kear has urged his side to get back to basics against Hull tonight with their play-off hopes hanging in the balance.


Optical Surfaces Ltd. is able to produce diffraction-limited aspheric lenses up to 600mm in diameter for the most demanding applications.

Optical Surfaces produce aspheric lenses for demanding applications


Technology distribution solutions provider Amadeus has announced joining up with Yemen Airways to expand its reach in the Middle East by opening a new office in Yemen.


PATIENTS are currently being invited to take part in a consultation taking place about their rights.


The highest-ranking North Korean defector ever to come to South Korea was found dead at his home in Seoul yesterday, police said.


Toyota plans to build an affordable sports car that will be launched within the next few years, the new president of the Japanese automaker said yesterday.

Toyota plans to build affordable sports car


Instead of defaulting, Greece might just decide to leave the eurozone.


VAL D'ISERE, France - John Kucera of Canada won the downhill at the world championships on Saturday, while Bode Miller finished eighth in foggy conditions.

John Kucera of Canada wins downhill at world championships;


The CBI on Monday said it would appeal against the acquittal of seven persons in the Bilkis gangrape-cum-murder case which took place during the communal violence in Gujarat in 2002.

CBI to appeal against acquittal of seven in Bilkis case


Cliff Floyd will begin a rehab assignment Tuesday with Single-A Lake Elsinore.


Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice is scheduled to speak in Grand Rapids this evening.

Condoleezza Rice to speak in Grand Rapids


CPI on Monday said CPI Kerala state secretary Pinarayi Vijayan, against whom the Governor has accorded sanction to CBI for prosecution in a graft case, should ``fight it legally''.


New Delhi, June 15 Delhi will see 16 new hospitals come up in the current financial year, Delhi Lieutenant Governor Tejendra Khanna said Monday.


Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt on Thursday surrendered before the designated Tada court here to serve his three-and-a-half year sentence in the 1993 Mumbai serial bomb blast case.


The Washington Attorney General's Office informed Secretary of State Sam Reed on Monday that two tax measures approved by the 2012 Legislature must go to the November ballot for a public advisory vote.

Two tax measures approved by the 2012 Legislature must go to the November ballot


NASCAR announced its 2010 testing policy Wednesday for its three national and its two stock-car regional touring series, including a continuation of its prohibition on testing at tracks that host Sprint Cup, Nationwide and Camping World Truck series races.


Jacksonville Jaguars receiver Matt Jones pleaded not guilty to possession of a controlled substance at a Fayetteville court hearing Monday morning.


Kiwi eye surgeon awarded Cook Island residency for compassionate work -- visiting the South Pacific nation every year for the past two decades to perform around 850 cataract operations.


A community stalwart who spent a lifetime helping vulnerable people in the borough has passed away.


A MUSLIM woman who sparked a national debate when she asked to give evidence in court wearing a niqab has uncovered her face to testify in a fraud trial.


One of those quotes is ``The only thing we have to fear, is fear itself,'' Franklin Roosevelt's declaration in his second inaugural address that irrational fear is the biggest bogeyman of all.


TRADE UNIONS responded angrily last night to the pension levy announced by Taoiseach Brian Cowen, claiming that it imposed a disproportionate burden on lower and middle-income workers.


A defamation case has been filed against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in Uttar Pradesh's Prabudhnagar district by a Shiv Sena activist for his alleged derogatory remarks against people of the state at a rally in Phulpur.

Defamation case filed against Rahul Gandhi


Sandy Smith at the Philadelphia Real Estate Blog summarizes the latest study in a growing body of evidence that bike lanes are good for business.


Polling began at 0700 hrs today in the 13 Lok Sabha constituencies in Vidharbha and Marathwada regions of Maharashtra amidst tight security in the first phase of the three-phased elections in the state, which will decide the fate of Union Minister of State for New and Renewable Energy Vilas Muttemwar, Union Civil Aviation minister Praful Patel, former Union minister of state Mukul Wasnik, Union Minister of State for Rural Development Suryakanta Patil and Minister of State Suresh Varpudkar.

Polling begins in 13 constituencies of Maharashtra


Hero train engineer in Calif. saves terrified pup tied to railroad tracks by senile owner Hero train engineer in Calif. saves terrified pup tied to railroad tracks by senile ...


British heavyweight boxer Tyson Fury is eyeing a World title fight with Vitali Klitschko in March.

Tyson Fury to fight Vitali Klitschko in March?


Rep. Gabrielle Giffords vows to return to Congress in a new book that describes her months of intense therapy and her emotional struggle to come to terms with being shot in the head at point-blank range.


Baja's, a Tex-Mex restaurant, will soon be opening its doors on Thayer Street.

Tex-Mex restaurant to open on Thayer Street


The RSS feed for the Nation digest on McClatchyDC.com's homepage has moved here as part of an upgrade to improve service.


Uruguay defeated Paraguay 3-0 on Sunday to win a record 15th Copa America with striker Diego Forlan grabbing two goals to take his international tally to 31.


Swansea manager Michael Laudrup has confirmed Neil Taylor suffered a fractured ankle in Saturday afternoon's 2-2 Liberty Stadium draw with Sunderland.


SSC completed their title conquest on Saturday, amassing a total of 938.5 points to enjoy a 418.5 lead over runner-up Guam Typhoons, 520.


The British ambassador to Yemen said Thursday the embassy car attacked in Sanaa a day earlier was probably targeted because it was a diplomatic vehicle.

British ambassador to Yemen says embassy car was targeted


The number of Syrian refugees in Turkey dropped below 10,000 as hundreds more returned home, Turkish officials said on Monday.

Syrian refugees in Turkey drop below 10,000


Elizabeth Taylor is scheduled to undergo heart surgery, according to her Twitter posts on Tuesday.

Elizabeth Taylor to undergo heart surgery


US stocks rose on Thursday, as technology stocks gained and a report that the chief executive of Merrill Lynch & Co Inc said the bank is not in need of more capital strengthened hopes the credit crisis is easing.


The US trade deficit climbed 8.5% to $40.3 billion in April from a revised $37.1 billion in the prior month, as imports from China surged after the end of a major holiday season in that country.


India and US have agreed to formal trilateral consultations with Afghanistan, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said on Wednesday, while highly appreciating New Delhi's role in the war-torn country.

India, US agree to trilateral consultations with Afghanistan


American 1 Federal Credit Union is opening a new branch at 930 W. North St. on Monday.


Interfax reported that the Ukrainian parliament has introduced an excise duty on liquefied natural gas of EUR 40 per tonne.

Ukraine parliament introduces excise duty on liquefied gas


Walt Disney Co. said Friday that it signed Chief Executive Robert Iger to a new five-year contract, a deal designed to extend his tenure at the entertainment giant by another 2 1/2 years.


A woman carrying an infant was nabbed with explosives and detonators at Irattaperiyakulam, Vavuniya on Monday evening, police said.

Woman carrying infant nabbed with explosives rafik jalaldeen


Genoa agreed to sell Italy center back Andrea Ranocchia to Inter Milan on Monday, giving shock new Inter coach Leonardo his first January signing.


A Weatherford cattleman pleaded guilty Tuesday to one count of mail fraud in a federal investigation of his investment scheme.

Weatherford cattleman pleads guilty in investment scheme


The California Employment Development Department says it is working to get the new unemployment extension checks out as soon as possible.


The central bank on Thursday said the Budget would go a long way in lowering the ``fiscal risk in the economy'' and laying the foundation for an effective ``rebalancing of government finances''.


The High Court has ruled that no licence is required to run skill games in the City.


Manning threw for 510 yards and three touchdowns and capped the second greatest passing day by a Giants quarterback by setting up Andre Brown's game-winning 2-yard run with a 50-yard pass that lifted New York to a wild 41-34 victory Sunday over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.


A quarry owner in Gozo was fined €100,000 by a court, after he was found guilty of illegally developing outside the boundaries of his quarry in San Lawrenz.


Bangalore, April 22 Screening of Tamil films resumed in Karnataka after over two weeks of blockade in the wake of a water row between Tamil Nadu and Karnataka.

Screening of Tamil films resumes in Karnataka


Davenport University announced today it will close 3 of its 14 Michigan campuses so it can expand in other locations.

Davenport University will close 3 campuses


Former East Bay Rep. Ellen Tauscher, a top arms control official in President Barack Obama's administration, has been diagnosed with early stage esophageal cancer.


It is reported that Liyang based Jiangsu Shente Steel Corporation is going to adopt the 1250 cubic meters furnace and improve energy saving performance and product grade, washing out local obsolete steel capacity.

Jiangsu Shente Steel to adopt 1250 cubic meters furnace


The state education reserve will gain $5 million from earnings in the Oregon Growth Account, which invests a portion of Oregon Lottery proceeds to help develop start-up companies.

Education reserve gains $5 million from earnings


A Newtown salon owner was arrested for allegedly raping an employee, Johannesburg police said on Sunday.


Malaysia said Tuesday it has scrapped plans to introduce comprehensive sex education classes in schools as part of efforts to reduce a increasing numbers of unwanted teenage pregnancies.

Malaysia scraps plan to introduce sex education in schools


DRINK related hospital admissions in Cumbria have increased since changes in alcohol licensing four years ago.

Drink-related hospital admissions up in Cumbria


Hercules were relegated from La Liga after throwing away a two-goal lead at home to draw 2-2 with Mallorca.


Newsday > News Print Aa 7th grader finds Met map error Published:


The London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham Superannuation Fund is seeking an investment consultant and has issued an RFP, Pensions & Investments reports.


Express Scripts announces accelerated buyback transactions in which Morgan Stanley will purchase an aggregate of $1.75 billion in shares.

Express Scripts (esrx) announces accelerated buyback transactions:


Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini claims he might have punched striker Mario Balotelli had the pair been team-mates.


LeAnn Rimes and Eddie Cibrian wed Friday night at a private estate in Malibu, CA.


Tennis star Sania Mirza was engaged to childhood friend Shorab at Hotel Taj Krishna in Hyderabad on Friday, July 10.


Singer and Oscar-winning actress Cher will be immortalized on Hollywood Boulevard on Thursday when she sinks her hands and feet into the cement in front of the Chinese Theatre.


Cisco and CA Technologies announced that they are expanding their relationship through collaborative technology integration.

Cisco, CA Technologies announce collaborative technology integration


ITV have announced that Checkatrade.com will sponsor their latest drama import, The Americans, when it premieres next Saturday.

Checkatrade.com to sponsor ``the Americans'' on ITV


Quentin Tarantino is a possibility to direct The Shadow, an updated adaptation of the crime-fighting vigilante from the 1930s radio serial.

Quentin Tarantino to direct 'the Shadow?'


A Proposition 2½ debt exclusion to fund textbooks and technology for Wareham schools cleared its first hurdle at Town Meeting on Tuesday.

Debt exclusion for textbooks clears first hurdle


A 44-year-old Lansing man was assaulted with a shovel outside his home on the city's north side Wednesday night, according to police.


President Barack Obama apparently thinks the Obama Recession is funny.


Former Manchester City player, Rodney Marsh has gone on to blast Mario Balotelli and has insisted that the striker is the source of a number of problems for the club.


Lawyers for a man charged in the 2007 deadly home invasion in Cheshire say a judge's gag order in the case doesn't apply to their client because the order was never placed in his court file.


The rand gained from the euro's bounce in quiet early trade on Thursday.


Hollywood actress Sienna Miller nearly burnt her boobs while shooting for her new movie.

Sienna Miller nearly burnt her boobs in the new movie


Tokyo stocks were sluggish in opening trade on Thursday after Wall Street closed lower amid continued worries over Greece's future in the eurozone.


A two-hour standoff in Sherman ends peacefully, but not before putting a neighborhood and local law enforcement on high-alert.


The Vice President of India Shri M. Hamid Ansari inaugurated an exhibition on the life of Mahatma Gandhi in photographs and quotations entitled ``Mahatma Gandhi- My Life is My Message'' at a function here today.

Vice President inaugurates exhibition on Mahatma Gandhi


Special patrolling in all sensitive areas during day and night time would be enhanced while rangers and police would conduct snap checking in Karachi.

Special patrolling in sensitive areas to be enhanced


``Public servants in Utah are not going to hide behind walls and bullet-proof shields.''


The event, which also counts on the presence of The Independent, Deutsche Welle TV, and Ogilvy Mather PR, will focus on how tourism and the media can work together in challenging times.

Tourism and the media working together in challenging times


The Relay For Life, with more than a dozen events, has returned to the Capital Region in full force this month.


Kodak files for bankruptcyKodak files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy Follow this company to enhance liquidity and working capital.


It has been finalized that British actor Andrew Garfield is going to replace Tobey Maguire as the new Spider-Man in the next film.

Andrew Garfield to replace Tobey Maguire as new spider-man


``We will exert every effort the elections in Kyrgyzstan will be held in calm atmosphere,'' the President Roza Otunbayeva stated at the meeting with a delegation of deputies of the State Duma of Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation arrived in the republic as the CIS observers at the elections.

We to exert every effort the elections in Kyrgyzstan to be held in calm atmosphere --


The Clampi computer virus is threatening thousands of online banking customers as it captures login information such as your password.

Clampi computer virus threatens online banking customers


A settlement was reached in a civil rights lawsuit by a man claiming two Lubbock police officers used excessive force in a 2009 arrest.

Settlement reached in civil rights lawsuit


A Freedom of Information Act request has found that lesbian women are still being denied fertility treatment.

Lesbians still being denied fertility treatment


FAA announced Friday that it is soliciting bids for NextGen support contracts with a combined value of around $7 billion, which it said will be ``the largest award in the agency's history.''

FAA solicits bids for NextGen contracts valued at $7 billion


Stamford Hospital executives, board members, employees and members of its medical staff held a special ceremony on Tuesday to officially break ground for the new hospital.

Stamford Hospital officially breaks ground for new Hospital


A six-day French film festival began at the Alliance Française in Dhanmondi in the city yesterday.


Syrian President Bashar Al Assad arrived to Teheran on Saturday where he is scheduled to hold talks with his Iranian counterpart Mahmoud Ahmadinejad during which they are expected to talk over progresses in the region and especially in Iraq, Lebanon and the Palestinian Territory.


AP Auto Racing Writer Kurt Busch, fined $50,000 last week by NASCAR for verbally abusing a reporter, said Thursday he's seeing a sports psychologist to address what he described as ``personal issues.''

NASCAR's Kurt Busch seeing sports psychologist


A South Florida police chief has been suspended for 30 days without pay for reportedly sending racist e-mails with his work account.

Police chief suspended over racist e-mails


Rep. Joe Wilson has endorsed former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty, giving the GOP presidential candidate a major boost in a key early primary state.


JCDecaux, a leading UK's outdoor advertising company, will launch 20 digital billboards from March 24, in prime locations in central London.

JCDecaux to launch 20 digital billboards in central London


Texas AgriLife Extension Service of Fort Bend County will offer a food manager certification training course from 8 am to 5 pm April 2 and 4 at Fort Bend County Extension Office, 1402 Band Road, Suite 120, Rosenberg.

Texas AgriLife Extension Service to offer food manager certification training course


Kidman Resources Limited has discovered a new high grade copper lode approximately 110 meters north of the previously discovered Dunbar lodes at Blind Calf Prospect in central NSW.

Kidman Resources discovered new high grade copper lode


Reporters and the photographer for the Suburban Journals in Illinois recently won several awards in the Illinois Press Association 2012 Excellence in News Contest.


Aspiro has signed an agreement with TVNorge regarding delivery and maintenance of a mobile gateway, valid for interactive mobile services in TVNorge's channels.


The housemates were trying to work out if any of them would reach the last week when Sara told them: ``I really, really want Mikey to win.''


The UAE is likely to rejoin the Gulf monetary union as it stands to benefit most from a single currency and it makes no sense to have a euro-style union without the bloc's second-largest economy, experts say.

UAE likely to rejoin Gulf monetary union


North Ossetia, no stranger to conflicts on its border, is once again dealing with a flood of refugees with tales of horror and misery.


All of Game 5 of the American League Championship Series was filled with crossroads.


Mushroom Networks Inc. announced Tuesday its VAR program, which will enable authorized partners to resell the company's line of Broadband Bonding products to the ISP and IT services market sectors.


Mike Felt had 18 points to lead four North Dakota State players in double figures in a 78-58 victory against Louisiana-Lafayette in the Hilltop Challenge on Saturday night.

Felt leads North Dakota State to 78-58 victory over Louisiana-Lafayette


Govt's financial reform plans a concern Updated: 10:28, Tuesday January 24, 2012 The financial planning industry says more than 35,000 jobs are under threat if the government goes ahead with its financial reform plans.


The Kansas City appliance repair company launches new website that contains valuable tips, advice and information that will help individuals avoid expensive repair costs.


Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo will be teaming up to ring in the New Year, as the duo will be featured on the All American New Year special on FOX News Channel, airing this New Year's Eve.

Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo to ring in the New Year


Third-seeded Elena Vesnina has advanced to the second round of the Baku Cup, beating fellow Russian Yana Buchina 6-2, 3-6, 7-5 on Tuesday.

Elena Vesnina advances in Baku Cup, beating Yana Buchina 6-2, 3-6, 7-5


On the aspect of the need for an observer for the quantum wave function to collapse, and for existence to exist, then who observed the Big Bang?


Initial jobless claims rose by 36,000 to 482,000.


Vitamin E may help prevent physical decline in aged people over 65, a new study in the US has said.


Tatum O'Neal has pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct in connection with her cocaine possession arrest in Manhattan Manhattan Criminal Court Judge Elisa Koenderman has ordered the 44-year-old actress to spend two half-day sessions in a drug treatment program and pay a $95 surcharge.

O'Neal pleads guilty to disorderly conduct


The country's largest private lender, ICICI Bank, Wednesday slashed its floating home loan rate and benchmark lending rate by 50 basis points each.

ICICI bank slashes home loan rate by 50 basis points


PARIS Sixth-seeded Vera Zvonareva has withdrawn from the French Open because of an ankle injury.

Zvonareva withdraws from French Open with injury


Meanwhile, Rucker decided to travel with the team to Iowa for Saturday's game, according to MSU associate athletic director John Lewandowski, an option that was given to him when he was put back on the roster Thursday.


MEXICO assigned a new sugar import quota of 150,000 tonnes in an attempt to cover internal demand and stabilize prices for the commodity, the government said on Thursday.


Home accessories solutions brand Surya announced the release of its biannual Spring 2013 catalog.

Surya announces release of Spring 2013 catalog


Eric Lidow, a photovoltaics whiz kid who fled Nazi Germany with $14 in his pocket and went on to become a power-electronics pioneer and multimillionaire philanthropist in the United States, died Jan. 18 at the age of 100.

Eric Lidow, International Rectifier founder, dies at 100


Shanghai benchmark copper fell 2% to its lowest this year on continued pressures from credit concerns and a stronger US dollar.

Shanghai copper falls 2% to lowest this year


This week we're asking readers to tell us what they like best about North Branford.

What do you like best about North Branford?


A new US military tally puts the death toll of Iraqi civilians and security forces in the bloodiest years of the war thousands below Iraqi government figures.


A taxi driver attacked by two passengers in Taranaki on Sunday morning has been discharged from hospital.


Stiliyan Petrov could follow coach Stanimor Stoilov and quit the Bulgarian national side following the country's disappointing start to Euro 2012 qualifying.

Petrov considers quitting Bulgarian national side


With a whistle around his neck and a smile on his face, Florida Gators coach Urban Meyer returned to practice Wednesday following a leave of absence that turned out to be shorter than everyone expected.


Police recently seized drugs worth nearly RM50,000 from two Nigerian men whom they arrested, including one who was studying at a private higher learning institution, here.

Police seize drugs worth RM50,000 from two Nigerian men


Level 3 Communications says it will acquire Global Crossing Ltd. in an all-stock transaction valued at about $2 billion.


My Way has appointed a new executive director to help continue the non profit's mission to provide affordable household services to those aged over 55.


A man committed suicide after administering poison to his wife and two daughters allegedly over a family dispute in Sherwani Nagar colony here, police said today.


A WOMAN who couldn't draw two years ago has won a national illustration contest.


Tata Motors has secured a £175 million new loan for its UK subsidiary Jaguar Land Rover, taking the overall loan component to £500 million that the iconic British car maker has been able to get this year.

Tata Motors secures £175 million new loan for JLR


In an attempt to improve the speed at which justice gets done, petty criminals will be sentenced by video link to magistrates.


A recent report released by Nielsen has found that 64% of Smartphone restaurant searches convert within an hour.


GENEVA The United Nations has urged FIFA to allow Islamic women to wear a hijab headscarf while playing soccer.

United Nations urges FIFA to allow hijab headscarf


USD 321 board members voted Monday night to close the school.


Rothbury Festival 2010 Cancelled! official website of Rothbury Festival confirmed that The Rothbury Festival for the this year has been cancelled .


MIKE'S mystery bride has finally been revealed in the new series of Desperate Housewives -- as his ex-wife Susan.


FORMER international, Austin Okocha has acknowledged that he was 'too ambitious' in his quest to get on the board of the Nigeria Football Federation.


The Cyclones announced that former point guard Lefty Moore will be a student assistant coach and former Michigan State guard Chris Allen announced he will transfer to ISU.


New ASIC figures show WA insolvencies jumped by 20 per cent in the last 12 months.


EU leaders meeting in Brussels will call on Israel to extend settlement freeze in Palestine, according to a draft of the summit conclusions seen by Reuters.

EU to ``call on Israel to extend settlement freeze''


Pop star Britney Spears could be engaged to her boyfriend Jason Trawick before the end of the year.

Britney Spears to be engaged by the end of the year?


Dehra Dun, Apr 27 The nation-wide shutdown called by non-NDA and non-UPA parties to protest spiralling prices of essential commodities evoked a mixed response in Uttarakhand today.

Shutdown evokes mixed response in Uttarakhand


A new study suggests people are more likely to lie through text message than on the phone.


The Youngstown Phantoms recently held a special skating session.


A woman today allegedly committed suicide along with her two minor children by jumping before a speeding train at Jajiwal near here, police said.

Woman commits suicide along with children


North Korea vowed on Sunday it would bolster its ``war deterrent'' as it denounced last week's annual US-South Korean joint military exercise.


Asian stock markets rose in early trading Wednesday after the Dow Jones industrials posted their biggest gain in five weeks.

Asia stock markets rise in early trading


Charlie Wilson, a Texas congressman whose covert efforts to aid Afghan fighters against Soviet invaders became the subject of a movie, died Wednesday.


ELLEuk.com, the website for readers of Hachette Filipacchi's Elle magazine, has launched three new fashion channels.

Elleuk.com launches three new fashion channels


A MUM and daughter from the Midlands are enjoying the lighter side of life after shedding more than five stone between them.

Mum and daughter shed more than five stone between them


Oil prices fell below $96 a barrel Friday amid concern global crude demand will grow less this year than previously expected.


A 22-year-old Jurupa Valley man suspected of molesting several young children was arrested today.

Jurupa Valley man suspected of molesting children


TEHRAN -Iranian President Chief of Staff Esfandiar Rahim-Mashaei said Wednesday that the country has found that nuclear talks with Europe has no use.


Canada has lifted its travel advisory to Mexico, the epicenter of the global H1N1 virus, as the federal government says Canadians are not at any additional risk in the country due to the strain's spread in Canada.


Bargain chain Poundland is to expand into the eurozone after today announcing plans for a number of new stores, starting in debt-ridden Ireland.


San Diego-based MindTouch said Wednesday that it has upgraded its open source wiki software.


This Thursday President Obama announced plans to hold a jobs summit in December, in direct response to an unemployment rate at 10.2% , which shows no signs of decreasing anytime soon.

President Obama to hold jobs summit in December


The US Dollar ended sharply dearer against the Rupee at Rs. 46.36/37 per dollar and the Pound Sterling also finished higher at Rs. 66.08/10 per pound at the close of the Interbank Foreign Exchange Market here on Wednesday.


A Bozeman woman was fatally shot in her home Thursday morning by a man who then called police to report having pulled the trigger.


Ciena Corp. predicted Wednesday that sales will more than double in the July quarter, despite weakness in European markets, as the impact of the takeover of Nortel Networks assets take full effect.

Ciena predicts sales will double in July quarter


Fernando Torres finished off a well taken goal to give Liverpool a 1-0 lead over Chelsea in the Premier League on Sunday.

Fernando Torres gives Liverpool lead over Chelsea


Explosives manufacturer Orica Ltd has entered into a deal to form an explosives business in the United States southwest.

Orica enters explosives business in southwest us


ORLANDO, Samsung announced a second variant of the Galaxy Tab tablet device at Mobile World Congress event with a 10.1-inch screen sizes in the arena of Mobile World Congress 2011 in February.

Samsung announced a second variant of the Galaxy Tab tablets in the event Mobile World Congress


Gordon Brown set out his vision for a global society during a speech at the Open University headquarters in Milton Keynes as part of his series of election lectures.

Gordon Brown sets out vision for global society


Bermuda learned its World Cup qualification fate on Saturday as it was drawn into a group with Trinidad, Guyana and Barbados.


Italian comic-turned-activist Beppe Grillo has blazed a trail for populist political movements around Europe by taking his Five Star Movement from obscurity to become Italy's largest party in its first general election campaign.

Italy comedian-turned-activist Grillo blazes trail for the populists of Europe


A federal judge ordered an end to the NFL lockout on Monday, giving the players an early victory in their fight with the owners over how to divide the $9 billion business.


As part of a partnership between parent company Darden Restaurants and Habitat for Humanity, LongHorn has donated furnishings from the remodel to Habitat for Humanity's ReStore resale outlets, which sell items to the general public to raise funds for constructing homes in the community.

LongHorn Steakhouse donates to Habitat's ReStore


Stocks rally ahead of tomorrow's FOMC meeting on expectations that central bank could suggest at further policy measure to spur economic growth.


Tenno Japanese Restaurant on West End Avenue was sold for $1.2 million, according to county property records.

Tenno Japanese restaurant sold for $1.2 million


Occupy Wall Street protesters marched over the Brooklyn Bridge Sunday to commemorate six month anniversary of their first protest on the Bridge, which resulted in over 700 arrests.

Occupy Wall Street protesters march over Brooklyn Bridge for six month anniversary


Rome - A Christian archbishop fled Syria after his offices were ransacked last week amid fighting between rebels and government forces in the country's biggest city Aleppo, Catholic news agency Fides said on Monday.


Post-production works are nearing completion for ``Romeo' directed by Ramakrishna and produced by Srinivas on the banner of Sudha Entertainments with Aryan Rajesh and Shraddha Arya in the lead, Srihari in a key role. Speaking on the occasion, the producer says, ``Aryan Rajesh and Srihari gave a brilliant performance in the film. The entire film would be interesting and would attract all classes of audiences. We have recently completed the DTS works and are busy completing all other balance work as early as possible. We are making efforts to release the film in the third week of May.' Director Ramakrishna says, ``It is a different love story with action backdrop. Especially, the scenes in the combination Rajesh and Srihari, climax scenes would remain special attraction. We are very much confident that the film would be a big hit and would earn a very good name to the banner.' Charanraj, Tanikella Bharani, Chandramohan, Chitram Sreenu, Satyam Rajesh and others are in the cast. Music is by Agastya, camera is by Rajendra, editing is by Shankar, lyrics are by Vanamali, while story, screenplay and direction are by Ramakrishna. Sampurn Media

Post-production works are nearing completion for ``Romeo''


Iran has released two German journalists who were arrested in October for interviewing the son of a woman sentenced to death by stoning.


Lincoln Financial Group , a leader in retirement-income solutions, and Humana Inc. , one of the nation's largest publicly traded health and supplemental benefits companies, announced today that they have formed a distribution partnership enabling 2,000 Humana agents to offer Lincoln's fixed- indexed annuities and Lincoln MoneyGuard long-term care solution to current Humana members and non-members.

Lincoln Financial Group and Humana announce distribution partnership


Tate Britain, the home of British art from 1500 to the present day, has unveiled a £45 million gallery makeover scheme designed by London-based practice Caruso St John Architects.

Tate Britain unveils gallery makeover scheme


Activision is confident in its current product pricing strategy, and CEO Bobby Kotick would like to raise game prices ``even further.''

Activision would like to raise game prices further


Three La Verkin men were arrested Saturday evening on multiple felony drug charges when officers went to the home to search for a runaway.

Three La Verkin men arrested on multiple felony drug charges


Environmental advocate and entrepreneur David Chernushenko is running for city council in Capital ward, he announced in a news release Friday morning.


Continental Airlines Inc. will begin charging some coach customers $15 for a first checked bag.

Continental to begin charging $15 for first checked bag


Acquirgy', a premier company providing direct marketing solutions for advertisers through specialization in Search Engine Marketing and Direct Response Television, announced two management promotions and new client wins today.

Acquirgy' announces management promotions and new client wins!


Fernando da Piedade Dias dos Santos was elected by unanimity on Thursday the Speaker of the Angolan Parliament, Angop has learnt.

Fernando da Piedade Dias dos Santos elected Speaker of National Assembly


A GUMBALL machine was stolen from Roman Bank, Skegness, between 5pm on Thursday and 12.20am on Friday.


Former MP Lembit Opik has been bitten by a snake while enduring the latest I'm A Celebrity challenge.


Vice President Dick Cheney is scheduled to attend a fundraiser for the Montana GOP later this month in Bozeman.

Dick Cheney to attend fundraiser in Bozeman


Dubai is not doing enough to stop the spread of swine flu at its busy airport, a senior Indian health official said in comments published on Wednesday, after a passenger transiting through Dubai on his way to Hyderabad tested positive for swine flu.

Dubai not doing enough to stop swine flu


Snoop Dogg has blasted Kim Kardashian in a web video in which he calls her a ``cold-blooded bitch''.


Sir Salman Rushdie has vowed to keep his private life under wraps, following his split with fourth wife Padma Lakshmi.

Salman Rushdie vows to keep his private life under wraps


Reese Witherspoon worked with a Polish Elephant, but not in a way that you might think.

Reese Witherspoon works with Polish Elephant


TD Bank Financial Group Inc. today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement with The South Financial Group, Inc. , for TD to acquire 100% of the outstanding common shares of South Financial for approximately $61 million in cash or TD common stock.

TD Bank Financial Group to acquire the South Financial Group


Swan's statement comes even as a think-tank warns that Australia is facing a decade of budget deficits, , with the annual total set to pass $60 billion in 2023.

Australia facing 'decades of budget deficit'


Team Australia co-owner Craig Gore is recovering from emergency surgery in a London hospital, but is expected to miss the non-points IndyCar Series race at Surfers Paradise in Australia this month.

Team Australia co-owner Craig Gore recovering in hospital


Justin Bieber has a special flirting coach who teaches him how to seduce the opposite sex, a source has claimed.


The second economic stimulus package to be announced next month will have to be bigger and more comprehensive than the first if it is to have an impact on the domestic market, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak.


It should also be a time for remembering what they've left behind.


The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority today said it is mulling developing insurance products in vernaculars.

IRDA mulls insurance products in vernaculars


As the nation mourns the execution of three Filipinos in China, another Filipina drug mule was sentenced to life imprisonment in Thailand, a lawmaker said on Thursday.

Filipina drug mule sentenced to life imprisonment in Thailand


PTI / Dubai June 07, 2012, 13:25 The ICC today said that Emirates Elite Panel umpire Billy Doctrove has announced his retirement from umpiring and will not be seeking an extension to his contract that expires at the end of this month.

Umpire Billy Doctrove announces retirement


UK house prices dropped to the lowest level in almost three years in November as banks starved the property market of credit, Hometrack Ltd. said.

UK house prices drop to lowest level in almost three years


Former French Minister and businessman Bernard Tapie was held Monday for questioning over an arbitration deal that awarded him a large pay-out in 2008 to settle a long dispute with the state-run bank Credit Lyonnais.

Former French minister questioned in arbitration deal


Derwin Kitchen had 17 points and matched a career high with 13 rebounds to help Florida State beat NC State, 72-62, on Sunday.


selfinsurancemarket.com has launched a free membership category which allows any company offering services in the self-insurance sector an additional resource to advertise their services and find new partners online.

Selfinsurancemarket.com launches free membership category


Smiths Medical today announces a new five-year research partnership with Great Ormond Street Hospital, the Institute of Child Health and University College London.

Smiths Medical announces new partnership with Great Ormond Street Hospital and University College London


A new national awareness campaign launched on Wednesday aims to raise public awareness about hemophilia, a rare bleeding disorder which prevents the blood from clotting properly and can cause spontaneous internal bleeding, which can lead to subsequent organ damage or even death.

Campaign aims to raise awareness about hemophilia


Punters have started putting money behind Labor to win the next federal election after a string of opinion polls suggested the government may have turned a corner.


Britney Spears has been spotted with a mystery man fuelling rumours that the 26-year-old singer is dating again.


29.07.2008 10:10:53 NewsRx, a 25-year-old publisher and international news organization headquartered in Atlanta, has launched 38 new science titles under its VerticalNews imprint.


Indian superstar Amitabh Bachchan has joined the cast of The Great Gatsby, which will feature Leonardo DiCaprio and Tobey Maguire in lead roles.

Amitabh Bachchan joins the cast of the Great Gatsby


Dragonair has announced that it will resume scheduled services to Haikou in Hainan Province, further strengthening Hong Kong's position as a global aviation hub and gateway to Mainland China.

Dragonair resumes scheduled services to Haikou --


Jennifer Aniston ``feared for her safety'' from an alleged stalker.


A Franklin Park woman was charged with contributing to the delinquency of minors after allegedly recruiting a 17-year-old boy to punch a 12-year-old boy in the face.

Woman charged with contributing to delinquency of minors


Russia says it will ban grain exports for the rest of the year after a severe drought destroyed 20 percent of its wheat crop.Russia is among the world's largest exporters, and fears that it would cut exports had already helped drive up wheat prices by nearly 70 percent since early June.


Tyler County has prohibited the sale or use of all fireworks in a declaration made Wednesday, saying that drought conditions greatly enhance the fire danger in the area.

Tyler County prohibits sale, use of all fireworks


The Cutty Sark in Greenwich, which will be restored again in time for London's 2012 Olympics thanks to a new £3m government grant.

Cutty Sark to be restored in time for 2012 Olympics


Healthscope threatened to block access to due diligence by a private equity consortium interested in a takeover unless the consortium allowed lenders to work with two rival bidders, according to an article in The Australian Financial Review newspaper.

Healthscope threatens to block due diligence


Liverpool looks set to hire Brendan Rodgers as its new manager after he told his current club Swansea that he has been offered the job.

Liverpool set to hire Rodgers as new manager


Spotify has tapped Grayling for PR support, focusing on specific European markets in which the increasingly popular online music platform has yet to launch.

Spotify taps Grayling for European markets


Guns N' Roses singer Axl Rose was reunited with former bandmate Duff McKagan onstage last night.


Associated Press A judge has granted a 1-day delay in the bank robbery trial of an Australian man who claims he gave the money to the homeless.

Judge grants delay in bank robbery trial


Officials said they believe a house fire Wednesday morning off Shoal Creek Boulevard was intentionally set.


Americans' personal incomes plunged in July while consumer spending slowed significantly as the impact of billions of dollars in government tax rebate checks began to wane.