WA police name man found in laneway Updated: 13:24, Thursday September 6, 2012 Police have released the name of a 32-year-old itinerant man who died after being seriously assaulted in central Fremantle, south of Perth.


Congress wants to hear from baseball stars Roger Clemens, Andy Pettitte and their former trainer, Brian McNamee, about steroid use.


A former Tennessee diver took home silver in the 1 meter diving final as a part of the USA Diving Winter National Championships.

A former Tennessee diver took home silver in the 1 meter diving final as a part ...


Gen. David Petraeus boldly declared ``we are in this to win'' Sunday as he took command of US and NATO forces in Afghanistan at a time of skepticism over a counterinsurgency strategy he himself pioneered and confusion over goals in an increasingly violent war.

Gen. Petraeus takes command of US, NATO forces


Jefferson did some light contact work during two-on-two drills on Thursday.

Jefferson begins doing light contact work


The Boston Globe reports that Bartolo Colon has ``slowly'' resumed his pitching program after being shut down for several days with a strained oblique.


An elderly man died shortly after he collapsed at Stutong commercial centre here on Saturday night.

Elderly man dies shortly after collapsing


Blackstone Group LP is selling its 95% stake in a Shanghai mall to New World Development Co. for CNY1.46 billion, a source with direct knowledge of the matter said late Tuesday.

Blackstone sells its 95% stake in Shanghai mall - source


Ads on Facebook reached almost two thirds of US Internet users in September, according to data from comScore.

Facebook ads reach almost two thirds of US users in September


A federal judge grilled an attorney for the state of Indiana on Monday about the state's new immigration law, questioning how police would enforce the law and saying one of its provisions conflicts with federal law.

Judge grills attorney for state over immigration law


HIS penchant for wide pinstripe suits and loud ties made him stand out from the crowd of FF TDs.

Penchant for pinstripe made him stand out


US government plans to reduce armament expenditures, Chairman of the US Senate's Armed Services Committee Carl Levin, APA reports.

US government to reduce armament expenditures


One jackpot-winning Cash 5 ticket worth $475,000 from the Oct. 30 drawing was sold at Mini Mart, 94 S. Pennsylvania Ave., Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne County.

Cash 5 ticket worth $475,000 sold in Luzerne County


Zambian police on Monday arrested a gay couple after the family of one of the men reported the relationship to authorities who made the first arrest of its kind under tough anti-gay laws.


A 12-year-old girl said she was approached by an older man while she was walking with a friend on East Walnut Street late Sunday afternoon.

Girl says she was approached by older man


The benchmark Sensex of the Bombay Stock Exchange on Monday plunged to a 2-week low of 16,501.7, down 365 points, or 2.2%, as investors sold across sectors on weak industrial growth numbers and turmoil in global markets amid eurozone debt worries.


Brisbane Roar have scored a scrappy late winner to clinch the win over Sydney FC at Suncorp Stadium tonight.

Brisbane Roar score late winner to down Sydney FC


A snowmobile accident was reported just before 4 pm Monday afternoon east of Park Rapids on Highway 34.

Snowmobile accident reported Monday afternoon


The Royals claimed catcher George Kottaras off outright waivers from the Oakland Athletics on Friday, giving them seven catchers on their Spring Training roster.

Royals claim catcher Kottaras off waivers


Ariton High School defensive end Craig Sanders has reportedly decommitted from Alabama and may soon switch his allegiance to Auburn.


Renal units in Dublin's Beaumont, Limerick, Cork, Galway and Waterford Hospitals operate extended hours dialysing patients late into the night and many patients have to travel long distances for their treatment owing to a shortage of haemodialysis capacity nationally, the HSE has acknowledged.

Renal units dialysing patients late into the night


The 3-day inter-zonal youth festival concluded on Sunday at Guru Nanak Institute of Management and Technology.


in the new season of 24, Jack Bauer will be taking on President Ahmadinejad.


The Knoxville Ice Bears advance to the next round of the SPHL playoffs with a 4-3 win over Fayetteville Sunday night.

Knoxville Ice Bears advance in the SPHL playoffs with 4-3 over Fayetteville


The Armed Forces of Malta in a statement said it is enlisting women to serve on the regular force.


NASA has awarded Clemson University astronomers $244,000 to use data from several space-based gamma-ray telescopes to study a mysterious emission coming from the central regions of the Milky Way galaxy.

NASA awards Clemson astronomers $244,000


Beirut, Jul 2 A rocket fired from Lebanon wounded two Syrian border police today, Lebanon's General Security agency said in a statement.

Rocket fired from Lebanon wounds two Syria police


A July 11 trial was scheduled today for a former Collier County deputy charged with lewd and lascivious battery on a child.

Trial scheduled for former Collier deputy


After two months on the road, Luke Bryan will wrap his CMT on Tour dates this weekend with shows Thursday in Southaven, Miss., Friday in Auburn, Ala., and Saturday in Monroe, La.


Kenyan authorities have seized two tonnes of raw elephant ivory and five rhino horns bound for Malaysia at the country's main airport, wildlife officials said Monday.

Kenya seizes two tonnes of elephant ivory: officials


A Maine man has been charged with theft by deception for allegedly defrauding a 77-year-old Dover woman out of $1,500 for yard work.

Maine man charged with defrauding Dover woman


Argentina will face Brazil in a friendly on July 9 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.


Webkinz Jr., the new virtual world from Ganz targeting kids 3-6, went live last week.


The Holiday Inn at 3600 SW 38th Ave. was robbed at gunpoint Tuesday night.


CBSThis Sunday on CBS' 60 Minutes, we'll watch Anderson Cooper swim with great whites without a cage.

Anderson Cooper swims with great whites, without a cage.


oneworld has won an award for innovation in the travel industry - for the ``travel stations'' it has positioned at a number of European airports as part of its campaign to raise awareness of the alliance in some of its competitors' key home markets.


Justin Morneau took outdoor batting practice against live pitching today for the first time, which is a big step as he continues what is now an eight month-long recovery from a concussion suffered on July 7.

Justin Morneau takes outdoor batting practice for the first time


Investors dumped Indonesian stocks Tuesday, dragging down the benchmark index more than 9 percent, led by a sharp fall in blue chip commodity issues.


In the nearest days, grain prices in Kazakhstan will stabilize, the market will not face the further growth of prices, declared Eugene Aman, the Executive secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan.


We are talking about subtle characteristics of Thai-ness you may sometimes miss. Want to know how Thai you are?


Five policemen from the District Force were today killed in a landmine blast triggered by naxalites in Bastar district of Chattisgarh, police said.


Billy Corgan has announced that he is opening a teahouse in his hometown of Chicago.

Billy Corgan opening teahouse in Chicago


GULU district has banned night commuting of children since the region is relatively peaceful.


The International Cycling Union says Russian cyclist Alexandr Kolobnev has tested positive for a banned substance at the Tour de France.

Alexandr Kolobnev tests positive for banned substance at Tour de France


Sonic Dash is going to free to play on the App Store, only a couple of weeks after the game launched at a price of $1.99.


UNESCO on Monday voted to grant the Palestinians full membership.

Unesco grants Palestinians full membership


With registered office at Bradley Gardens, Ealing, London, Net Minicab is proud to announce cab and chauffeur services from and to the London Heaththrow Airport while also working nationwide and making long distance tours.

Net Minicab announces cab and chauffeur services


Feronia Inc. is pleased to announce that it has completed its previously announced reverse takeover transaction with Feronia CI Inc., by way of an exchange offer and merger of Feronia CI with Feronia PHC Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Corporation.

Feronia Inc. completes reverse takeover Transaction;


Paul Konerko hit his 400th career home run Wednesday, and he picked a dramatic time to achieve the feat.


Russia is inventing allegations against Georgia instead of cooperating with it regarding terrorist acts, Deputy Foreign Minister Nino Kalandadze told InterpressNews while commenting on the information released by Russian media yesterday.

Russia inventing allegations against Georgia instead of cooperating with it regarding terrorist acts --


``I am an electronic engineer working in a multinational semiconductor/IT company and I am looking to make a career change into banking. I am in my late 20s and my passion for banking grows stronger each day. The analytical aspects of my engineering background could be of use in banking, and I also have seven years' experience in the insurance industry.''


Dickinson College will host a marrow donor registration drive tomorrow in Carlisle for Theo Daniels, a Carlisle High School senior with cancer who has no known compatible marrow donors.

Dickinson College hosting marrow donor registration drive


North Korea has culled hundreds of thousands of birds in an effort to contain a deadly strain of bird flu found in a Pyongyang farm, the state media said, throwing the spotlight back on the country's vulnerable food supply.

North Korea culls birds in effort to contain flu


Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, who remains in Cuba convalescing from his fourth cancer surgery since June 2011, ``is much better'', retired Cuban head of state Fidel Castro said.


MP Walid Jumblatt accompanied by a delegation that includes Minister of Transportation and Public Works Ghazi Aridi and MP Nehmeh To'omeh headed to Qatar this afternoon on a private jet.


42 new citizens take their oath in downtown Springfield, pleading their allegiance to the American flag.

42 new citizens take oath in Springfield


Foreign Minister George Yeo called on Philippine Ambassador to Singapore Minda Calaguian-Cruz last 4 August to offer his sympathies and sign the condolence book for former President Corazon Cojuangco-Aquino.

Philippines - Foreign Minister George Yeo signs condolence book for former President Corazon Cojuangco-Aquino


Goals from Didier Drogba, Juan Mata, Ramires, Frank Lampard and Florent Malouda saw Chelsea romp into their fourth FA Cup final in six years, with Tottenham's lone strike coming from Gareth Bale.


Nicole Scherzinger and partner Derek Hough dominated throughout the 10th season of the hit ABC show and bested Olympic gold medalist Evan Lysacek to win the ``Dancing'' crown Tuesday night.

Nicole Scherzinger wins 'Dancing with the Stars'


A new Caribbean women's magazine was launched on Monday in the Bahamas with its goal to press for greater empowerment for women.


The trade deficit in the US probably shrank in June as cheaper oil reduced the import bill and slower global growth led to reduced demand for American-made goods, economists said before a report this week.

Trade deficit in US probably shrank in June


Patrick Wolf claimed he could hear former prime minister Margaret Thatcher ``through his drainpipe'', when he lived in a posh London flat.

Patrick Wolf: 'I heard Margaret Thatcher through my drainpipe'


The Australian market looks set to open steady despite a mainly positive lead from Wall Street as early optimism over a Greek bailout package wanes somewhat.


During July, Sands China market share dropped to 19 percent from 22 percent the previous month, sources told Macau Business.


Development studio Crystal Dynamics seems to be working on a new IP.


Jack White, right, plans to release his first solo album since the breakup of his White Stripes duo with Meg White.


A French fishing boat has reached the Costa Allegra, the Italian cruise ship which is drifting in the Indian Ocean after a fire in the engine room left it without power.

French fishing boat reaches Costa Allegra


Montana Democratic Sen. Max Baucus Tuesday announced he would not seek reelection to the US Senate in 2014.

Montana Sen. Max Baucus will not seek reelection


Stock futures pointed to a flat open on Tuesday, as worries over more weak earnings overshadowed hopes about a US plan to bolster the economy.


South African bonds remained firm in early trade, but a fairly muted response to the strong rand has kept further profits limited.


SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. -Will Donahue had 13 points and 11 rebounds for Cal Poly, which rallied from an early 16-point deficit Thursday night to defeat Seattle, 85-74, for its first victory of the season.


Charles Kleibacker, a former New York fashion designer who built a nationally respected historic-clothing collection at Ohio State University, died yesterday.

Charles Kleibacker, fashion designer, dies


The US Senate has unanimously confirmed Tim Roemer as the next US Ambassador to India.

US Senate confirms Tim Roemer as Ambassador to India


Kyiv municipal council cancelled privatisation of the building of Zhytnyi and of Vladimirskyi communal markets.

Kyiv council cancels privatisation of Zhytnyi and Vladimirskyi markets


A local car salesman has been charged with homicide by vehicle after a deadly test drive in December.

Car salesman charged with homicide by vehicle


BJ Upton hits 1st HR for Braves in 6-1 win The Atlanta Braves would be happy to see a power display like this during the regular season.

Bj Upton hits 1st HR for Braves in 6-1 win


Mike Dunleavy says there's still a chance that Elton Brand will play for the Clippers before the season is over.

Dunleavy says there's chance Brand will play


The Seattle Seahawks announced today that they have waived running back LenDale White, acquired through a trade during last month's NFL Draft.

Seahawks waive running back LenDale White


The Eagles received a seventh-round compensatory pick from the NFL on Monday.


Egypt expects IMF loan before April Updated: 09:49, Monday March 4, 2013 Egypt's Finance Minister Al-Morsi al-Sayyed Hegazi says he expects his government to reach an agreement with the IMF on a $US4.8 billion loan before parliamentary elections in April, state media has reported.


Kobalt are pleased to announce two brand new notebooks based on 2nd Generation Intel® Core™ i7 Mobile 'Sandy Bridge' Processors and NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX485M series GPUs.

Kobalt announce two brand new notebooks based on 2nd Generation Intel® Core i7 mobile


Rocket attacks targeting Shia pilgrims in the Iraqi holy city of Karbala late Tuesday killed 16 people and injured 22 others.

Rocket attacks targeting Shia pilgrims in Iraq kill 16


Daily Collegian Ed/Op editor Nick O'Malley has a provocative column suggesting that UMass could help its current financial crunch -- most recently felt with the slashing of the ski team -- by selling the naming rights of the Mullins Center and McGuirk Alumni Stadium to corporate sponsors.

Should UMass sell the naming rights for the Mullins Center?


The city of Montreal Ombudsman's office is the ``last resort'' for citizens trying to fight City Hall.

Ombudsman's office is ``last resort'' for citizens


About 700,000 Palestinians left their homes and settled in refugee camps in the Gaza Strip, the West Bank and neighboring Arab countries.

700,000 Palestinians settle in refugee camps in Gaza Strip


LeBron James, once one of Cleveland's most beloved stars, has not ruled out returning to his former team, the Cavaliers.

LeBron James not ruling out return to Cleveland Cavaliers


Legendary designer Yves Saint Laurent, who reworked the rules of fashion by putting women into elegant pantsuits that came to define how modern women dressed, died Sunday, a longtime friend and associate said.

Legendary designer Yves Saint Laurent dies


Baby boys are more likely to die than baby girls and medical advances have actually increased the gender gap, a study released on Monday found.


The FBI is considering creating a statewide task force on human trafficking, an audience was told Thursday at a gathering on the topic.

FBI considers creating statewide task force on human trafficking


O3b Networks, a provider of internet services, has appointed Steve Collar as new CEO.


Hancock rallied back from a five-run deficit Saturday afternoon and upended Federal 6-5 in seven innings in a Maryland District 1 9-10 Tournament winners' bracket game.


A Porirua man who was shot and Tasered by police while allegedly attacking his pregnant partner has appeared in court and been granted name suppression.


Indian diplomatic missions in the UAE will blacklist companies that cheat Indian workers, the Indian Ambassador to the UAE MK Lokesh warned on Saturday.

India to blacklist companies cheating workers


Political Reporter/apallasch@suntimes.com Sen. Mark Kirk has been upgraded to ``fair'' condition at Northwestern Memorial Hospital a week after undergoing surgery for a stroke.

Sen. Mark Kirk upgraded to fair condition


Samsung has chosen France-based software developer Streamezzo to develop and run its rich mobile internet portal.

Samsung chooses Streamezzo for internet portal


On Wednesday, singer Mariah Carey asked fans to pray for husband Nick Cannon, host of America's Got Talent, who was taken to hospital duen to what Carey said was ``mild kidney failure.''

Nick Cannon taken to hospital with mild kidney failure


Police have fired a shot during an attempted robbery in the Cregagh area of east Belfast.

Police fire shot during attempted robbery in Belfast


Robert Novak, longtime conservative columnist for the Chicago Sun-Times and a panelist on TV news-discussion programs, has died of cancer at the age of 78.


Generally, South Africans are not saving enough, so there is little to buffer them against increasing costs, writes Onalenna Disipi,a financial adviser at Liberty.


Bereavement leave on full pay for women in Saudi Arabia is to go up from 15 to 130 days under a proposal to amend the labour law.

Bereavement leave for women to go up to 130 days


Indian government owned telecom company Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited has announced that they are working on expanding the availability of their IPTV services in the country.

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited to expand IPTV services


State police say a 32-year-old a Bunkie man died in a single-vehicle crash on La.


MANCHESTER -A 33-year-old man accused of cutting out his father's pacemaker from his chest in 2009 has been found competent to stand trial, his attorney said Monday.

Manchester man accused of cutting out father's pacemaker is competent to stand trial


Telangana Praja Front founder and balladeer Gadar has declared that he will create a political force to fight the state.


Roku, the leading streaming platform in the US today announced plans for international expansion.


The Baku Metro has announced a tender procedure for purchase of goods and equipment facilities to improve quality of services of the Metro's workshop unit.

Baku Metro announces a tender for purchase of goods and equipment


New Delhi, May 29 Amid a dismal performance by the manufacturing sector the new Minister of State for Finance Namo Narain Meena today said priorities listed in the Congress manifesto will reflect in the Budget.

Priorities listed in manifesto to reflect in budget:


The Indiana Fever are preparing for the first outdoor game in professional basketball history by having outdoor practice Thursday night.

Indiana Fever prepares for first outdoor game


SACRAMENTO, Calif. Til death do us part?


Lubrizol Corp. said Tuesday it will transfer or exit some of its performance coatings product lines and market applications where it does not see :'significant opportunity to grow the business profitably.

Lubrizol to transfer or exit some performance coatings product lines


The rupee dropped by 31 paise to 55.01 against the dollar in late morning trade today on fresh demand of the American currency from banks and importers.

Rupee drops 31 paise vs dollar in late morning trade


A gunman opened fire on a Moreno Valley street today but no injuries were reported and the suspect evaded capture, a sheriff's spokeswoman said.

Gunman opens fire on Moreno Valley street, evades capture


AICC general secretary Digvijay Singh on Saturday gave a clean chit to Shashi Tharoor while appreciating the role of Lalit Modi in establishing the IPL.

Digvijay Singh gives clean chit to Tharoor, appreciates Lalit Modi


Elizabeth Taylor remains in a Los Angeles hospital where she is being treated for congestive heart failure.


BA Vivek Rai, former Vice-Chancellor of Kannada University, Hampi, and Karnataka State Open University, Mysore, has said that Kannada writers and poets are not corrupt and communal like politicians in the State.

'Kannada writers are not corrupt like politicians'


Kanye West has admitted he has suffered dark periods in his life and has at times contemplated suicide.


Authorities say a 3-foot-tall pet monkey escaped from its cage and terrorized an Indiana family, injuring a boy and a dog.

Monkey escapes from cage, terrorizes family


Well, Skooba Design is offering a special discount for readers of GottaBeMobile.com: 25% off and free shipping.

Skooba Design offering 25% off, free shipping


Emiliano Insua has revealed he had ``no doubts'' about moving to Atletico Madrid, following his switch from Sporting Lisbon.

Insua had 'no doubts' over move to Atletico Madrid


Bulgaria's oldest institution of higher education, the Sofia University ``St. Kliment of Ohrid'' is celebrating Monday the 120th anniversary since its founding with a variety of events.

Sofia University ``St. Kliment of Ohrid'' celebrates 120th anniversary


The Enterprise this week won a libel suit filed by former Southeastern Regional School Committee member Glenna Riley.


Rahul Mohindar of Viratechindia is of the view that Axis Bank may slip to Rs 450-460.


State police are searching for a woman whose car was found abandoned in Acton early Friday morning.

Police search for woman after car found abandoned in Acton


As part of the Final Four festivities in Detroit, the Pussycat Dolls performed a free concert on the Detroit riverfront.

Pussycat Dolls perform free concert on Detroit riverfront


Windows 8.1 features and updates bring Start Button and better search option besides several other features.

Windows 8.1 features: updates bring Start button, better search option


One of the front runners for the leadership position of the Sierra Leone People's Party for the 2012 Presidential and Parliamentary Elections, Mr. Andrew Keili has stated in an exclusive interview that the SLPP needs to rejuvenate itself by virtue of its democratic credentials.


Sri Lanka thumped Zimbabwe by nine wickets in the One-day International tri-series on Tuesday.

Sri Lanka thumps Zimbabwe by nine wickets


Italian gaming group Lottomatica will change its name to GTECH, it said on Thursday, as it moves to further integrate its businesses with its US unit GTECH Holdings Corporation.


Fortuna Duesseldorf has signed Japanese winger Genki Omae from Shimizu S-Pulse from January.

Fortuna signs Japanese forward Genki Omae


World champion and this season's runaway leader Sebastian Vettel, seen here on June 26, says he loves his chosen sport so much he would pay to compete in Formula One.


Lewis Hamilton remained positive after a puncture cost him second place in the Spanish Grand Prix on the penultimate lap.


China, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan, all member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, Friday conducted a joint anti-terror drill in Kashi of northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.

China, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan conduct joint...


A delegation of Irish archbishops will meet Vatican officials in Rome today to discuss the forthcoming Vatican investigation into clerical sex abuse in Ireland.

Irish archbishops to meet Vatican officials


The UFC are set to stage a second fan expo this year, with Boston, Massachusetts set to play host on Saturday August 28 and Sunday August 29, the same weekend that the promotion hosts UFC 118 in the city.

UFC to stage a second fan expo in Boston


Two armed men robbed a tavern in Salem at gunpoint during the early-morning hours Tuesday.


The standard setters have told the business community that fair value cannot be blamed for exacerbating corporate credit woes and that 'extra work' must be done to obtain 'fair value' if a quoted price seems unrealistic.


China will launch 12 meteorological satellites before 2020 to further boost the country's weather monitoring capabilities, a senior meteorological official said Saturday.

China to launch 12 meteorological satellites before 2020


B4Checkin, a Halifax information technology company that markets an online hotel booking system, has added six Caribbean hotels to its customer base.


China has successfully developed its first spherical robot with telescopic arms, the Ministry of Science and Technology said Monday.

China develops first spherical robot with telescopic arm


Bulgaria's Cabinet approved on October 5 2011 the sale of 15 properties owned by the country's postal services operator Bulgarian Posts.

Cabinet approves sale of 15 properties of Bulgarian Posts


Medusa Mining has advised its shareholders to 'take no action' on Crosby Capital's $147 million takeover bid.

Medusa advises shareholders to ``take no action'' on Crosby bid


A new railway schedule, aimed at better accommodating the needs of passengers, will take effect on Wednesday April 1, Xinhua News reports.


Unilever intends to remove all artificial trans fats from all its soft-spread margarine brands, the Dutch consumer giant said Monday.

Unilever to remove artificial trans fats


A memorial service for the schoolboy Damilola Taylor will be held later, on what would have been his 18th birthday.

Memorial service for Damilola to be held


The Dutch Foreign Ministry is advising against unnecessary travel to Mexico.

Foreign Ministry advises against travel to Mexico


Qld reviews foster child's crash death Updated: 22:52, Thursday April 12, 2012 A review is under way into the death of a 13-year-old foster child who crashed her carers' car into a tree.


Brammer, the UK's leading suppliers of maintenance, repair and overhaul products and services, have been confirmed as a major sponsor of Hillhead 2010, the world's largest working quarry show, to be held from 22-24 June 2010.

Brammer confirmed as major sponsor for Hillhead 2010


Art Van Furniture will add Paul's TV departments to all 31 of its full-line stores this year, beginning with five metro Detroit showrooms next month.

Art Van Furniture adding Paul's TV departments


The US is encouraged by efforts to begin negotiations in Cyprus under UN auspices, a State Department official has said, replying to questions about a meeting between the Turkish and Greek Cypriot leaders.

US encouraged by efforts to begin negotiations


Houthi fighters in Yemen say Saudi fighter jets are using phosphorous bombs to back a deadly Yemeni government offensive against them.

'Saudi fighter jets using phosphorous bombs'


Madonna on Saturday paid tribute to Michael Jackson in the same arena where he was to stage his comeback, dancing along with a King of Pop impersonator who performed some of his distinctive moves.


Zale Corp. said first-quarter loss for the three months ended Oct. 31 widened to $45.35 million, or $1.43 a share, from a loss of $26.7 million, or 58 cents a share in the year-ago period.


Congress party spokesperson Rashid Alvi on Sunday said that Anna Hazare is denigrating Parliament and laws are made in Parliament, not at Jantar Mantar.


Maoists who have held Odisha legislator Jhina Hikaka hostage for over a month will release him on Thursday, a lawyer who fights cases for the rebels said Wednesday.


South Laurel County High School teacher Kendra Baker is drawing complaints from parents and students after she wrote, ``You can't be a democrat and go to heaven.''

``You can't be a democrat and go to heaven''


Indonesia said it has lifted a tsunami warning issued after a powerful quake hit off neighbouring Papua New Guinea.


Tragedy has struck NASA as the organization announced a space shuttle worker fell to his death at the Endeavour launch pad this morning.

Space shuttle worker falls to death on launch pad


Economic growth in the G7 countries is expected to be firmer through the first half of 2012, but the recovery remains fragile and will likely proceed at different speeds in North America and Europe, the OECD said in its latest Interim Economic Assessment.

Economic growth in the G7 countries is expected to be firmer through the first half of 2012-OECD


A cab driver accused of crashing into two women in downtown Portland will face criminal charges.


Power cuts up to six hours has been imposed on domestic consumers in Haryana following closure of four thermal units.

Power cuts imposed in Haryana with closure of four thermal units


India has banned the import of food items from Japan in view of the threat of contamination with radiation.

India bans import of food items from Japan


A man is recovering after being stabbed Sunday morning at a party in North Battleford, Saskatchewan.

Man recovering after stabbing in North Battleford, sask.


A 45-year-old Winnipeg man was found dead pinned under a vehicle this morning on the grounds of a business in the RM of Springfield.


State police are investigating two separate bank robberies they believe were committed by the same man on Friday afternoon.

State police investigate two bank robberies


A man has been charged after allegedly procuring a child for sex on the NSW south coast.

Man charged with procuring child for sex


The United States has significantly scaled down a planned joint military exercise with Israel most likely because of disagreements on how to deal with Iran's nuclear ambitions, Time magazine has reported on its website

US scales down military exercise with Israel


Sen. Scott Bundgaard, the Peoria Republican who is facing misdemeanor charges over a physical scuffle with his then-girlfriend in February, has entered a ``not guilty'' plea.


After a three-year hiatus, Alcoholics Anonymous is once again holding open support group meetings on campus, a convenient location for students and community members to help each other achieve sobriety.

Alcoholics Anonymous holding meetings on campus


University of Dayton football coach Mike Kelly announced Tuesday he is stepping away from the position after 27 years at the helm.

Dayton football coach Kelly steps down after 27 years


Public Enemy hypeman Flavor Flav has pleaded no contest to a the latest in a long-string of misdemeanor charges.


Apple has applied for patents on technology to identify unauthorized or illegitimate use of iPhones, and for a kill switch that will make phones inoperable subsequent to ``jailbreaking'' or unlocking the iPhone.

Apple applies for patents on technology for iPhone kill switch


Gubernatorial Candidate Eliot Cutler is planning to speak about the election results today at Noon.


AP , 04.11.11, 05:28 PM EDT Procter & Gamble Co., which makes consumer brands such as Tide laundry detergent and Bounty paper towels, on Monday, raised its quarterly dividend by 9 percent to 52.5 cents per share.

Procter & Gamble raises dividend 9 percent


To no one's surprise, Lehigh was picked to win its third consecutive Patriot League football title this fall in a preseason poll of league head coaches and sports information directors who did not include their own school in their selections.

Lehigh picked to win Patriot League title;


US President Barack Obama has met the family of his ``inspiration'' Nelson Mandela but was unable to visit the anti-apartheid legend who remains critically ill in hospital.

Obama meets family of ailing hero Nelson Mandela


WASHINGTON - Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner is traveling to China next week for meetings with Chinese officials and to attend an international financial conference.


Germany will send 100 more troops to Afghanistan to help with reconstruction efforts in the war-ravaged nation, the defense ministry said Friday.

Germany to send 100 more troops to Afghanistan


Saudi Arabia has issued a tender to buy 330,000 tonnes of hard wheat for delivery in March and April 2012, through its state-run Grain Silos and Flour Mills Organization, Reuters reported Tuesday.

Saudi Arabia issues tender to buy 330,000 tonnes of wheat


Terrell Thomas said his injured knee ``feels great'' but there is no timetable on his return.


Blasts and anti-aircraft fire rattled the Libyan capital on Thursday as allied air raids against Muammar Gaddafi's forces entered a sixth day and a British officer said Libya's air force was mostly obliterated.


Detroit Tigers were crushed by New York Yankees 2-6 at the Yankee Stadium in New York, NY on Sunday, April 29 in the finale of their three match series of the 2012 Major League Baseball regular season.

Detroit Tigers crushed by New York Yankees 2-6 --


A Kingston man was treated and released from Berger Hospital in Circleville after an early-morning motorcycle crash Thursday.

Kingston man treated and released after motorcycle crash


Hall of Fame football player Bruce Smith plead guilty to DUI in a Virginia Beach Courtroom this morning.


Former Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and his wife of 25 years, Maria Shriver, announced Monday that they have separated.

Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver separate


At the 2011 E-Surfing 3G Internet Handset Fair and CDMA Industry Forum in Guangzhou today, China Telecom signed agreements to procure 40 mln CDMA terminals from four major domestic handset distributors and also directly from domestic and overseas handset vendors.

China Telecom to procure 40 mln CDMA terminals


Yangon Airways lost its air operators certificate and was shut down on December 3, 2010.


The United Nations announced Friday it is nearly doubling its humanitarian appeal for Syria, seeking $347 million for people in need, including more than half a million children forced to flee their homes.

UN nearly doubles humanitarian appeal for Syria


The Pittsburgh Steelers have won Super Bowl XLIII over the Arizona Cardinals 27 to 23 in Tampa, Florida.

Pittsburgh Steelers win Super Bowl XLIII


Barack Obama has won the 2012 United States presidential election, and will return to the White House for a second term.

Barack Obama wins 2012 US presidential election


Washington County schools were locked down Thursday morning for almost two hours because of an unspecified threat.

Washington County schools locked down Thursday morning


In any case, the timing is everything, and not long after Selena Gomez's off-again love mooned his fans, he surpassed Lady Gaga to become the most followed person on Twitter.

Justin Bieber surpasses Lady Gaga, becomes most followed person on Twitter


― Virginia state police say a woman was struck and killed by a tractor-trailer at the ``mixing bowl'' interchange in Springfield.

Woman killed at 'mixing bowl' interchange


It took an announcement from the Mahindra Blues Festival in Mumbai, India for the world to learn that Jimmie Vaughan has suffered a serious heart attack.


The nationwide survey found out that hunger among Filipinos eased to 17.5 percent, or an estimated 3.2 million families in the past three months, from 20.3 percent, or an estimated 3.7 million families in the June 2009 SWS survey.


Aim listed telecoms group SpiriTel announced that it has won a major private voice network contract with a leading international hotel group.


British secret service agency, M16, is reportedly keeping a close watch on universities in a bid to weed out fledgling terrorists, after it was revealed that the Detroit- bound Christmas Day terror plotter, was probably radicalized while studying at University College London.

M16 keeping close watch on universities 'to weed out fledgling terrorists'


Girl Scouts of Northern New Jersey, which serves part of Warren County, held its second Annual Meeting May 20 at The Skylands in Randolph.

Girl Scouts of Northern New Jersey hold Annual Meeting


The Dallas Cowboys acquired quarterback Jon Kitna from the Detroit Lions for cornerback Anthony Henry on Saturday.

Cowboys acquire veteran quarterback Jon Kitna from Detroit Lions


Mike Wallace and Emmanuel Sanders are listed as co-starters at split end for the Steelers' Week 13 matchup against the Ravens.

Mike Wallace, Emmanuel Sanders listed as co-starters for week 13:


GEELONG Mayor John Mitchell took a leap of faith off City Hall yesterday in preparation for Saturday's Mouth to Mountain water relay.

Geelong mayor John Mitchell takes leap of faith


Anytime an item is shipped that is somewhat fragile such as a mirror, the possibility exists for breakage to occur but knowing how to ship a mirror properly can save the day.


Vigorous exercise can reduce the risk of breast cancer by almost a third, a study has found.

Vigorous exercise can reduce risk of breast cancer: study


The Australian market ended the trading session flat on Tuesday in quite trading session after producer prices increased more than expected for the first quarter raising concerns about higher inflation.


Central High School will receive a $100,000 grant today from AARP Pennsylvania for its ``Power of Student Voices'' program, which helps connect citizens to the political process and has involved policymakers from various levels of government.


The Backstreet Boys are sad to announce they have cancelled today's NYC PINKTOBER Hard Rock Café signing due to member, Brian Littrell having been diagnosed with the Swine Flu.

Backstreet Boys' Brian Littrell diagnosed with Swine Flu


India ought to aim setting up a sovereign wealth fund, the chief economic adviser to the federal finance ministry said Tuesday.

India ought to aim setting up sovereign wealth fund - chief economic adviser


American Airlines canceled nearly 600 more flights across the US today as part of its MD-80 jet fleet remains grounded for maintenance checks.

American Airlines cancels 600 more flights;


PARIS ― Oscar-winning Australian actress Cate Blanchett takes her first steps on the Paris stage on Thursday, playing a lonesome woman in the lead role of the surreal 1970s play ``Big and Small.''

Cate Blanchett takes first steps on Paris stage


It has been revealed today that actor Kevin Spacey will deliver the annual MacTaggart lecture at the 2013 Guardian's Edinburgh International Television Festival.

Kevin Spacey to deliver MacTaggart lecture at Edinburgh International Television Festival


CARDIFF North Conservative MP Jonathan Evans has today announced he will stand down from the House of Commons at the next election in 2015.

Jonathan Evans MP to stand down at next election


HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius today released a report on how health information technology can improve health care for Americans living in rural communities.

Health information technology can improve health care for Americans living in rural communities


Funds are being raised for travel and medical expenses after a 10-year-old Olney resident was injured in a traffic accident in Grayville.

Funds being raised after Olney resident injured


A somber candlelight ceremony recognizing crime victims and their families, was held at Magnolia Columns last Tuesday in honor of National Crime Victims' Rights Week, April 13-19.

Candlelight ceremony recognizes crime victims


What good things has Putin done for Russia during the recent ten years?

What good things has Putin done for Russia?


However, in a statement issued by Diamond Draw Management, Flack is claiming innocence.


Congress President Sonia Gandhi, who turns 65 tomorrow, will not celebrate her birthday to avoid inconvenience to partymen coming to Delhi from outside to greet her.


Staedtler, the German writing instrument company, plans to consolidate its global production plants.


Ohio State football coach Luke Fickell says safeties coach Paul Haynes has been promoted to co-defensive coordinator and running backs coach Dick Tressel will take on the added role of special teams coordinator.

Ohio State safeties coach Paul Haynes promoted to co-defensive coordinator


A Rovers supporters group are hoping to give chicken magnates the Venky's the perfect opportunity to sell the club and end an increasingly disastrous three year reign of terror at Ewood Park, the Daily Telegraph reports.

Blackburn supporters group give Venky's opportunity to sell up


Hyderabad, Aug 25 India tightened the noose on New Zealand bowling out the visitors for a meagre 159 and, with a lead of 279 runs in the first innings, enforced the follow-on at lunch on Day 3 of the first cricket Test match at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Uppal, here Saturday.

India tightens noose on New Zealand at lunch


Amazon.com, the world's largest Internet retailer, said fourth-quarter profit more than doubled on higher holiday sales of electronics, video games and toys.


A little more than a year after being critically wounded from a gunshot, Rep. Gabrielle Giffords announced that she will resign from Congress this week.


I am a good student so I probably don't need to worry about this, but what exactly is No Child Left Behind?


In the absence of any economic data or any fresh news to provide direction, South African bonds followed the rand firmer in quiet trade.


In a raid conducted by the East District Task Force and an NGO, 36 child labourers were rescued from east Delhi on Tuesday.

36 child labourers rescued from east Delhi


A Fort Lauderdale-bound plane carrying 128 passengers and crew has made an emergency landing in Daytona Beach.

Plane makes emergency landing in Daytona Beach


Flaherty delivers his fall economic and fiscal update in a speech at 1 pm in Fredericton.


SemGroup LP and some of its subsidiaries filed for reorganization under Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Tuesday morning.


BJP on Wednesday expelled 12 party rebels who had contested urban local body elections in Uttar Pradesh against official candidates, taking the number of those against whom such action has been taken to 66.


Pence was in his hometown of Columbus for a rally, announcing his run for governor.


Today at Apple's keynote, the ``Royal Wedding for nerds,'' Apple announced a new version of Mail in OS X Lion.

Apple announces a new version of Mail in OS X Lion


Women are worse at parking cars than men, says a report by the UK's Telegraph newspaper that cites a German study.


Derek Boogaard, a 28-year-old forward for the New York Rangers was found dead in his Minneapolis apartment on Friday.


The Gators signed power forward Patric Young and small forward Casey Prather to national letters of intent Tuesday.

Gators sign Young, Prather to letters of intent


An early morning fire destroyed a travel trailer in the Oasis RV Park on Sunday, Nov. 22.


With only four homestand weekend series remaining, the Marlins have decided to close off the upper deck at Sun Life Stadium.


A jury found an Oak Harbor woman guilty Friday afternoon of 42 counts of animal cruelty involving her horses.

Jury finds Oak Harbor woman guilty of 42 counts of animal cruelty


Sudheendra Kulkarni, a former aide of BJP leader LK Advani, spoke exclusively to TIMES NOW and said the BJP was fully in the know of everything.


The Green Bay Packers will raise their ticket prices by $2 to $5 a seat for next season.


Louisiana State Police say a Bunkie, La., man was killed Saturday in a single vehicle crash on Louisiana Highway 29.


Defense contractor KBR Inc. said it has banned the sue of personal cell phones by its employees in Iraq for security reasons.

Defense contractor KBR bans personal cell phones


Four persons, including a mukhiya candidate and an elderly woman, were killed in two separate road mishaps on NH-78 under Raidih police station of the district on Wednesday.


A patient had to be pulled from a burning ambulance after it burst into flames on a motorway on the way to hospital.

Patient pulled from burning ambulance after it burst into flames


A 19-year-old Lincoln man was sentenced to 11 to 22 years in prison after being convicted of dragging two Lincoln police officers who clung to his car as they tried to arrest him.

Lincoln man sentenced to 11 to 22 years in prison for dragging officers clinging to car


Jordan military field hospital in Gaza distributed wheelchairs to the needy residents of Gaza Strip.

Jordan field hospital distributes wheelchairs in Gaza


Egypt held a military funeral in the capital Cairo's Al-Rashdan mosque on Saturday for former vice president and intelligence chief Omar Suleiman who died in the United States in the early hours of Thursday.

Egypt holds military funeral for former vice president


Lake Tahoe area officials tomorrow will launch a water taxi service with two routes and four stops on the lake's north and west shores.

Lake Tahoe area officials tomorrow will launch a water taxi service.


Ivory Coast rebels said on Sunday they had captured the western town of Toulepleu from pro-Gbabgo forces and allied militias, continuing a march south that threatens to reignite civil war in the West African state.

Ivorian rebels say capture another western town


Shelby County Sheriff's Deputies say a man was killed by a stray bullet while he sat inside his home.

Man killed by stray bullet while inside home


Beatles legend Paul McCartney is engaged to MTA board member Nancy Shevell, according to a new report.


That's why the Chiefs intend to go easy on Johnson when offseason practice begins today.

Chiefs will go easy on Johnson in offseason practices


Michelle Obama made an unannounced stop in Haiti on Tuesday on her way to a three-day trip to Mexico.


Army chief Gen Bikram Singh on Thursday briefed defence minister AK Antony on the Chinese incursion issue in Ladakh and the present situation there.

Army chief Gen Bikram Singh briefs AK Antony on Chinese incursion issue


A Bayonne doctor has been awarded a research grant and will be the principal investigator in a national study, according to today's editions of The Jersey Journal.


Congress on Wednesday demanded an immediate ban on Bajrang Dal, alleging that the organisation was involved in arson, loot and violence all over the country ever since it was formed in 1984.


TMZ is reporting that Heather Locklear has been charged with crime, and no it isn't crimes against acting.


Although the organisation says it is not targeting station commissioner Jeremy Veary, it admits that the flyers, headlined ``Be Veary careful of political opportunists'', are designed to draw attention to what Pagad perceives as the commissioner's shortcomings in combating the area's drug problem.

'Be Veary careful of political opportunists'


Higher productivity is the key to staying competitive with the appreciation of the ringgit.

Higher productivity key to staying competitive


The San Diego Padres activated reliever Mike Adams from the 15-day disabled list prior to Friday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates.


Thai police have arrested a second protest leader who led anti-government protests in the capital Bangkok.

Thai police arrest second protest leader


Pakistan holds the key to the present crisis and the best way to salvage Pakistani democracy and to prevent a slide towards war between two nuclear powers, is for Islamabad to shut down Lashkar-e-Tayyaba and similar organisations ``swiftly, permanently and verifiably'', said an editorial in a US newspaper on Tuesday.

Pakistan holds the key to present crisis:


A Wellington stream that was once home to little blue penguins is now contaminated and threatened by future port development, a new report has revealed as the fight to save it heats up.

Wellington stream threatened by port development


A Santa Cruz man has been charged with unlawfully taking a marine mammal, according to a press release issued by US Attorney Joseph P. Russoniello.

Santa Cruz man charged with unlawfully taking marine mammal


Thai consumer confidence fell for the first time in four months in August, hurt by floods, high living costs, global economic uncertainty and hesitancy among consumers about the implementation of the new government's policies.


Lehman Brothers said Thurday that it had liquidated three investment funds in its first quarter which hold assets valued at about $1bn after ``market disruptions''.


Several area bowlers competed in the individual bowling state finals this weekend led by St. Louis' Dylan Sayles who competed in the Division 4 state finals at Century Bowl Sunday.


An Ashland man facing several sexual assault charges over multiple years stood mute in court Monday.

Ashland man facing sexual assault charges stands mute in court


It has gone down in Spurs folklore that when Keith Burkinshaw left the club after securing the UEFA Cup in 1984 he turned round and remarked ``There used to be a football club over there.''

Tottenham hotspur: ``there used to be a football club over there''


One year after facing allegations that his media companies were hacking the phones of various celebrities and royal figures, Rupert Murdoch is resigning as director of News International.


Sepp Blatter has apologised to England and Mexico for the refereeing errors that helped eliminate them from the World Cup.

Sepp Blatter apologises to England, Mexico


THE dollar opened almost half a US cent stronger after reaching a two year high due to US dollar weakness overnight.


We the mothers of Sri Lanka salute the President for bringing peace and tranquility to our minds!


Each year ACT, a partner of the Valley United Way, sponsors its Valley Has a Heart drive at the Shelton Stop & Shop at 898 Bridgeport Ave. and the Ansonia Stop & Shop, 100 Division St. The drive will take place Saturday from 9 am to 3 pm


Two SANDF soldiers arrested for public violence during an illegal strike in Pretoria would soon appear before a military tribunal, a community safety spokesman said on Thursday.

Soldiers to appear before military tribunal


In an operation conducted on Sunday by the Law Enforcement Section, Department of Immigration and National Registration, two foreign nationals were detained.


Autopsies have confirmed that a 2-year-old boy and his 67-year-old grandmother drowned last week in koi pond in Greenwich.

Autopsies have confirmed that boy and his grandmother drowned in koi pond


Derek Boogaard, one of the most feared tough men in the NHL was found dead by his family.


One person was injured after a car rushed into a bank outlet in Wuhan city of central China's Hubei Province on Wednesday noon, local fire-fighting officials said.

1 injured after car rushes into bank outlet


Iberia and Meridiana have signed a code-sharing agreement for flights within Italy, enabling Iberia to offer flights to Cagliari, Catania, Olbia as well as to another eight Italian destinations.

Iberia to offer flights to Cagliari, Catania and Olbia


New Delhi, Aug 1 The 'cash for vote' scam took an ugly turn today when former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Uma Bharti and Lok Janshakti Party alleged that the BJP leadership itself had fabricated the whole event that had rocked Parliament on July 22 during the confidence motion.

''Cash for votes'' scam takes an ugly turn


Thursday morning the Henderson Library District Board of Trustees voted unanimously to close all six branches on Mondays, meaning Henderson libraries will be closed Sundays and Mondays beginning this fall.


FORMER AFL chief executive Wayne Jackson has sparked a furious reaction from North Melbourne by suggesting the club merges with Melbourne.

Wayne Jackson sparks furious reaction from North Melbourne


Former Premier League footballer Kelvin Etuhu was jailed for eight months on Thursday for a drunken street brawl which left a man with a broken jaw.


AP , 08.19.10, 04:16 PM EDT Cirrus Logic Inc. shares fell Thursday after a Stifel Nicolaus analyst downgraded the chip maker's stock to ``hold'' from ``buy.''

Cirrus Logic shares fall after analyst's downgrade


Auto shoppers of all ages in China are using the Internet to make auto buying decisions, according to Market Insight Corporation.

Auto shoppers of all ages in China use the Internet


Hill Dickinson LLP - Hill Dickinson advises the University of Chester on multi-million pound acquisition Leading law firm, Hill Dickinson has advised The University of Chester on the purchase of the former local authority headquarters and office complex at County Hall in the City Centre.

Hill Dickinson LLP > Hill Dickinson advises the University of Chester on multi-million pound acquisition


So, exactly who is Jermaine Jones, soon to be the newest edition to the US National Team?


Woodside Petroleum says it has successfully completed the retail bookbuild of new shares not taken up in the retail component of the $2.5 billion rights offer.


Electronic Arts is bringing its popular Madden football game to Facebook.

Electronic Arts brings 'Madden' to Facebook


A Los Angeles man was charged Friday with robbing three USC students at gunpoint and trying to rob a fourth, after which he was shot in the leg by a campus police officer.

Man charged with robbing USC students at gunpoint


Merkel will back opposition candidate Gauck, an ex-East German pastor and human rights activist, to become president.

Merkel backs opposition candidate Gauck for president


Two Qantas pilots were suspended Wednesday after forgetting to lower landing gear as they came in to land at busy Sydney airport.

Qantas pilots suspended after forgetting to lower landing gear


Parents and students driving to Lake Fenton High School Monday morning were pleasantly surprised to see that Jennings Road was open to through traffic.


A Nashville woman who stole nearly $150,000 from an elementary school PTA, including at least $1,500 taken from a fund created to help a child with cancer, was released from prison Wednesday after the state Court of Criminal Appeals ordered a re-sentencing.

Nashville woman who stole $150,000 from school PTA released


Four Pakistani nationals had helped the Taliban shoot down a US military helicopter in Afghanistan, which killed 30 Navy Seals and other troops, an Afghan government official has claimed.

'Pak nationals helped Taliban to shoot down US helicopter'


PARENTS will have the chance to have their say about the transformation of primary education in Hartlepool.


The People's Assembly on Sunday elected its office in its first meeting of the third extraordinary session of the ninth term according to articles nos. 6, 7, 8, and 9 of the Assembly's statute.

People's Assembly elects its office in extraordinary session


Ashton Kutcher is not ``replacing'' Charlie Sheen on 'Two and a Half Men'.

Ashton Kutcher not 'replacing' Charlie Sheen


The leading US mobile operators Verizon Wireless, AT&T and T-Mobile are introducing unlimited monthly price plans, aimed at heavy users.

US mobile operators introduce unlimited price Plans


Well, there may be a temporary cure for this existential dilemma now that Jack in the Box is offering a breakfast waffle sandwich for a limited time.

Jack in the Box offering a breakfast waffle sandwich


SXLiquors, a unique startup company headquartered in Fort Lauderdale and launched in Miami, is expanding rapidly across Florida and plans to enter additional states and select international markets in the coming months.

SXLiquors expands across Florida and plans to enter additional states


Warner doesn't think he's captain yet Updated: 18:06, Wednesday January 18, 2012 David Warner may be flattered by the calls for him to take over Australia's Twenty20 captaincy but until it's official he remains one of Cameron White's staunchest supporters.


A 'healthy and robust' baby who died just ten days after being given the MMR jab had earlier suffered a fever fit which can be aggravated by the vaccine, an inquest heard today.

'Healthy' baby died ten days after being given MMR jab, inquest hears


A new website takes us into the future with new car concepts, one of which is the BMW i5 concept.

A website takes us into the future with BMW i5


Hedge fund manager John Paulson plans to invest as much as $250m of his $6bn personal fortune in a new gold fund he is in the process of establishing.

John Paulson to invest $250m in new gold fund


Sir Andre Previn will conduct the Boston Symphony Orchestra in the world premiere of his composition Owls, a tone poem commissioned by the BSO and set to run from Oct. 2-7.

Andre Previn to conduct premiere of his Owls at Boston Symphony


The army is restoring the historic Jaffna Fort built by the Portuguese and later further improved by the Dutch, the army said.


Paris St Germain have got their faltering start to the season back on track with three successive victories, the latest coming in the Champions League, but coach Carlo Ancelotti insisted that ``it's not all perfect''.


Business confidence dropped last month, declining further after a three-year low was reached in March, the SA Chamber of Commerce and Industry said on Thursday.


An ex-wife drags a man behind a truck for a half mile before he escapes, and the victim winds up in the hospital with horrific injuries including a broken pelvis, bleeding on the brain and broken bones in his face.


As implied in yesterday's post about the Tom Cruise-Katie Holmes divorce, Holmes will have primary custody of Suri Cruise.

Katie Holmes will have primary custody of Suri Cruise


British medical implant specialist AorTech said on Wednesday it has licensed its heart valve product to US-based artificial heart maker SynCardia.

AorTech licenses heart valve to SynCardia


It is possible for NATO and Russia to make a new beginning -- and to enjoy a far more productive relationship in the future, NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen said at the Carnegie Endowment on Friday.

It's possible for NATO, Russia to make new beginning - Rasmussen


With polls closed throughout the continental United States, President Barack Obama won reelection by a comfortable margin in the Electoral College, while pulling ahead in the popular vote after midnight, as returns began coming in from the West Coast.


The Indian Air Force on Friday said it is procuring 22 Apache attack helicopters from the US, which will give it the capability to strike down enemy choppers and UAVs.

IAF to procure 22 Apache helicopters from US:


Finland's foreign ministry said in a statement Monday that the Finnish embassy in Nairobi in Kenya had been evacuated after a bomb threat.

Finnish embassy in Nairobi evacuated after bomb threat


Kelly Clarkson will likely hold on to the #1 spot on the Billboard Charts next week, but with All I Ever Wanted selling less than 100,000 copies.

Clarkson likely to hold on to #1 spot on Billboard Charts next week


Lewis Hamilton won an incident-filled Australian Grand Prix with a controlled performance in Melbourne on Sunday.

Lewis Hamilton wins Australian Grand Prix


The Arizona Diamondbacks lost to New York Mets 1-5 in the fourth and final game of their four-match regular series encounter on Sunday, July 29 at Chase Field in Phoenix.

Arizona Diamondbacks lose to New York Mets 1-5 --


First Lady Michelle Obama made an appearance on 'The Ellen DeGeneres Show' where she talked about bullying.


Sen. Ron Wyden has been diagnosed with prostate cancer and will undergo surgery Monday, his office said Thursday.

Sen. Ron Wyden diagnosed with prostate cancer


A 20-year-old Gloucester man escaped jail for an unprovoked punch which ``very nearly killed his friend''.


ASAMT officials have just announced that Johnny Sauter has entered the Miller Lite 100 presented by Arby's next Sunday afternoon, June 1st, at Dells Raceway Park.


Norteño star Ramon Ayala is expected to hold free benefit concert in Brownsville on Sunday, November 6th.

Ramon Ayala to hold free benefit concert in Brownsville


The spokesman of Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan, Maulvi Umer warning about retaliation of operations in tribal areas said that Karachi is a strong Taliban base and ripe for control.

Karachi is strong Taliban base, ripe for control:


Nintendo announced today that it will no longer publish or ship copies of Metroid Prime Trilogy to retail outlets and instead those wishing to re-live Samus in all her glory will be forced to the second-hand market to do so.

Nintendo no longer publishing, shipping Metroid Prime Trilogy


A Dover-Foxcroft man is facing charges he was selling live, wild trout he had taken from waters near his home.

Man facing charges he was selling wild trout


China will be the biggest single market for the A380 aircraft, Airbus SAS' super jumbo, the European aircraft manufacturer's chief said on Friday.

China to be biggest market for Airbus A380


Republican gubernatorial candidate David Williams is kicking off a statewide bus tour in Kentucky's largest city.


Wendy Dio, the widow of Ronnie James Dio, wants his former group Heaven & Hell to continue.

Wendy Dio wants Heaven & Hell to continue


A North East business spokesperson has challenged banks and the government to do more, as figures reveal SMEs are being forced to make job cuts.


Craig Payne Music Limited has just released 'Craig plays The Shadows' by instrumental guitarist Craig Payne.


Australians were warned yesterday against travel to Indonesia as execution loomed for three Islamist militants convicted of the 2002 Bali bombings that killed 202 people, mostly foreign holidaymakers.

Australians warned against travel to Indonesia as executions loom


Fine Gael leader Enda Kenny has said he will probably announce his new frontbench on Thursday.

Kenny may announce frontbench on Thursday


The Army decided to formally replace its first female drill sergeant commander, Commander Sgt. Maj. Teresa King, only days after it lifted a six-month suspension placed on her, according to the Associated Press.

Army replaces first female drill sergeant commander


New Delhi, Feb 17 Pakistani High Commissioner Shahid Malik Wednesday met Foreign Secretary Nirupama Rao here for preparatory discussions ahead of the talks between India and Pakistan later this month.

Pakistan High Commissioner Shahid Malik meets foreign Secretary Nirupama Rao ahead of talks


Infosys Ltd, the No.2 Indian software services exporter, has seen business sentiment worsen marginally since November as clients have tightened discretionary spending on technology, Chief Executive SD Shibulal told reporters.

Infosys: business sentiment has worsened


US technology giant Intel Corp is planning to set up a $2 billion fund to invest in US companies, The Wall Street Journal said, citing people familiar with the matter.

Intel plans $2 billion fund to invest in US companies:


Comedic actor Jim Carrey has sold his 2,866-square-foot Malibu beach home for $13.4 million.

Jim Carrey sells Malibu home for $13.4 million


Long-hitting teenager Michelle Wie has been given a sponsor's exemption to play in the US$2.25-million CN Canadian Women's Open, the Royal Canadian Golf Association announced Monday.

Wie given sponsor's exemption to play in Canadian Women's Open


Religious leaders have condemned child sacrifice, corruption and other social evils.

Religious leaders condemn child sacrifice and corruption


State Rep. Sandy Crawford, who currently represents the 119th District, announced today that she will run for re-election in the new 129th District which includes all of Dallas County and part of Laclede County.

Sandy Crawford announces she will run for re-election


The Delhi Transport Corporation has told the High Court that it is going to add more than 2000 low-floor buses in next three months.

DTC to add 2000 buses in next three months


An elderly man has been found dead in an apartment above the post office in Canalou.

Man found dead in apartment above post office


Pitchers and catchers officially report to the Ed Smith Stadium Complex today in Sarasota, Florida for the O's.


Magna Exteriors and Interiors, an operating unit of Magna International Inc., announced today that it has expanded its footprint in China by forming a joint venture to purchase an existing injection molding and painting facility located in Wuhu, a city in the Anhui province of southeastern China.

Magna Exteriors and Interiors expands in China


Senator Joe Lieberman will introduce legislation tomorrow to protect the coastal plains region of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge from oil and gas exploration and drilling.

Lieberman to introduce legislation to protect Arctic National Wildlife Refuge


THE Lord Mayor of Leeds is opening the Civic Hall up to members of the public this weekend.

Leeds Civic Hall to open to the public this weekend


Chrysler Group LLC plans to restart seven assembly plants at the end of June after silencing all of its factories during its six-week stay in Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.


Arundhati Roy Author and Activist, Prashant Bhushan and other Academics under the banner of Sanhati,a Collective of Activists/Academics who have been working in solidarity with peoples movements in India by providing information and analysis,against Goverment of India,s Planned military offencive in Maoist effected area in Central India, at Press Club in New Delhi on Monday.Video by RAJEEV TYAGI

Activists against military offencive in Maoist effected area


AP , 04.28.10, 09:38 AM EDT China imposed more duties on US chicken products Wednesday in the latest of a growing series of trade disputes with Washington.

China imposes more duties on US chicken products


Iran's Aviation Organization Spokesman Reza Jafarzadeh said Thursday that Russian experts will join Iran experts to probe passenger plane crash, the local ISNA news agency reported.

Russian experts to join iranians to probe passenger plane crash


Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi Friday said Pakistan has been seeking a relationship with India on equality, based on mutual respect, mutual benefit and non‑interference and working towards resumption of composite dialogue process in this regard.

Pakistan seeking relationship with India on mutual respect:


A parolee, working in a Jackson shelter, is now charged in a 28 year old Alabama murder case.

Parolee charged with 28 year old murder case


Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Fernando Rodney has had his three-game suspension reduced to two games.

Fernando Rodney's suspension reduced to two games


``Clearly the mining boom can't last forever,'' the former BHP Billiton chairman and NAB chief executive said.


THE family of a teenage girl who died suddenly at the weekend have paid tribute to a ``bubbly and vivacious girl''.

Family pays tribute to ``bubbly and vivacious girl''


Relatives say an 89-year-old Kenyan man believed to be the world's oldest pupil has died.

Kenyan believed to be world's oldest pupil dies


Another Russian tourist died of alcohol poisoning in Turkey on Tuesday, the spokesman for Russia's state tourism watchdog said on Tuesday.

Another Russian tourist dies of alcohol poisoning in Turkey


After recently offering a sampler of their new album, How I Got Over, the Roots have now made it available to stream in its entirety.


Individuals who earn more pay higher taxes -- that's class warfare.


Senate Republican candidate Rob Portman fractured his collarbone Sunday in a fall from a bicycle and is scheduled for what an aide describes as minor surgery this morning in Ohio.


BERLIN - The 16-nation euro fell slightly Friday in early trading against the US dollar as traders looked ahead to unemployment data from Washington later in the day.


Louisville metro government offices will be closed tomorrow as most nonessential employees take the third of four scheduled furlough days to help deal with the city's budget shortage.


There is a report out that Ned Yost is going to be fired today as the Brewers manager.


One comforting thought for Gordon Brown is that the Labour Party rule book is there to protect him: it is almost impossible for members to remove their leader when that leader is also Prime Minister, unless they can get around the rules.


US Rep. John Mica, R-Florida, supports constructing a high speed rail system between Orlando and Tampa.

John Mica supports high speed rail from Orlando to Tampa


JSW Ispat is to be merged with JSW Steel, the boards of directors of the steel major decided on Saturday.


Pakistan Muslim League- Functional Chief Pir Pagara on Friday called on Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz President Nawaz Sharif, Geo News reported.


A court appearance for the man accused of drinking before crashing his car and killing two people has been rescheduled.


Gardaí and public representatives have expressed concern that a 'head shop' selling legal drugs that mimic the effects of illegal ones could open in Nenagh.

Concern that 'head shop' could open in Nenagh


Walt Disney said it restructured its film studio's marketing, distribution, and operations divisions, reflecting a new strategic direction for bringing content to the market.

Disney restructures film studio's divisions


Bus services across Sussex have been affected by the weather, snow, ice and abandoned cars.


Pearson today announced the launch of PowerSchool version 6.1, which features seamless integration with Pearson's popular assessment reporting solution, Pearson Inform.

Pearson launches PowerSchool® version 6.1


Japan went down 2-0 to the US in first of their two friendlies to prepare for the FIFA Women's World Cup on Sunday.


Pienaar's club Ulster are in the Magners League Semi-final next weekend against Leinster and should they lose Pienaar could return to South Africa to play for the Bulls or the Stormers.

Ruan Pienaar to play for Bulls or Stormers?


Arctic Monkeys have arrived at Glastonbury -- prompting speculation they will perform.


The weekend will be mainly dry, but a few flurries could fall on Sunday afternoon.


Western Australia has the highest loan delinquency rates in the country with two percent of its home loan payments delayed by more than a month compared to the national average of 1.54 percent says Fitch Ratings.

Western Australia has highest delinquency rate in the country


Kim Kardashian has admitted her pregnancy can be ``a little painful at times''.


East Antarctica is experiencing a significant climate change, say scientists who claim to have found an increase of ``bomb spikes'' in the area.

East Antarctica `experiencing climate change`


As Americans continue to shift focus from trucks to cars because of high gas prices, General Motors announced it is considering a new Chevrolet mini car for the US market.

GM considering new mini car for US market


A technical tour to view cotton research facilities in South Africa will be offered to participants in the 68th Plenary Meeting.

Technical tour to view cotton research facilities in South Africa


The city of Andover hired a consultant to conduct a retail market analysis to determine what the market is for certain types of commercial business.

Andover hires consultant to conduct retail market analysis


Visa and MasterCard were both downgraded on Monday to market perform from outperform by Sanford Bernstein analyst Rod Bourgeois.


And the £50million striker seemed to take a shot at sacked Andre Villas-Boas by saying he now has a boss in Roberto Di Matteo who believes in him.


New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie will launch the first TV ad for his gubernatorial re-election campaign Wednesday, a senior Christie adviser confirmed to ABC News.

Chris Christie to launch first ad Wednesday


Nasinu has just defeated Lautoka by 1 goal to nil in the opening of the 2008 FMF/Blue Gas BOG currently underway at the National Stadium.


Country music mega star Kenny Chesney will perform a free concert in Wildwood on June 20, according to Fox 29.

Country star Kenny Chesney to perform free concert on Wildwood


HANKINSON, ND The VeraSun Energy ethanol plant in Hankinson is getting ready to start production next month.

Hankinson ethanol plant to start production next month...


Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez is undergoing ``extremely complex and tough'' treatments following cancer surgery, his vice-president said Wednesday.

Hugo Chavez undergoing 'extremely complex and tough' treatments


``The move to digital audio/video and the rise of powerful smartphones/tablets is shrinking the overall (semiconductor addressable market),'' writes Barclays' Blayne Curtis in a gloomy note about chip stocks influenced by ugly Q1 PC data.


A 34 year old Marathon man was arrested last month after allegedly having sexual relations with a person under the age of 17.


Technical Analyst, E Mathew is of the view that Nalco and Hindalco looking far better than the steel stocks.

Nalco, Hindalco looks better than steel stocks:


The Government's flagship Work Programme will fail in economically weak areas leaving thousands of hard-to-help jobseekers behind, the Work Foundation think tank has warned on the day of the scheme's launch.

Work Programme 'will fail in weak areas'


Bang Media Javier Bardem has spoken out about his wife Penelope Cruz's pregnancy, admitting he is ' have ry happy'' about becoming a dad, but admits the pair have not yet thought about names.


US auto giant General Motors has received several bids for its loss-making Swedish unit Saab, a company spokesman told AFP Friday.

GM confirms receiving several bids for Saab


This March is set to be the biggest month ever for Virtual Console as Nintendo announces a bumper crop of classic games set to launch via the Nintendo eShop and Wii Shop Channel.

March is set to be the month of Virtual Console


Rihanna says her relationship with her new boyfriend, Matt Kemp of the Los Angeles Dodgers, is ``so easy'' and that talking to him and her family helps keep her sane, in comments made a year after her ex Chris Brown was put on probation for attacking her.

Rihanna says relationship with boyfriend Matt Kemp is 'so easy', a year after Chris Brown attacked her


The Lions arrived in South Africa this morning with Ian McGeechan claiming spirit in the camp is as high as it ever has been on any of his previous Lions tours.


Vietnam to participate in UN peacekeeping missions Vietnam says it will begin participating in United Nations peacekeeping operations early next year, a further sign that it wants to assume a bigger role in international affairs.


A headteacher denied branding a former student as ``a druggie'' and making a sexual reference in a Facebook post to a pupil, a tribunal has heard.

Headteacher denies making sexual reference in a Facebook post to pupil


Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour says he's calling a special legislative session to begin Friday for at least one economic development bond issue.

Barbour calling special session for bond issue


After teased several times through on-set pictures and behind-the-scene footage, Alicia Keys' ``Try Sleeping with a Broken Heart'' music video has finally arrived in full.

Alicia Keys' 'Try Sleeping with a Broken Heart' music video


The Coast Guard says it has recovered a body off Cape Cod, a week after a 21-year-old East Falmouth man was reported missing and his boat was found empty and circling.


Carrier IQ, a startup heavily bruised last fall by harsh criticism of its handset diagnostic software, today announced it's hired a high-profile lawyer as its Chief Privacy Officer.

Carrier IQ hires a Chief privacy Officer


Former ICI chairman Sir John Harvey-Jones, above, died aged 83 in the early hours of yesterday morning at his home in Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire.


A worker was rescued in Morris Thursday morning after falling 25 feet into a barge.


The US lost fewer jobs in April than was forecasted as the unemployment rate dropped.


Medicare patients who enroll in hospice care receive better care at a lower cost, with the greatest savings if they enroll 15 to 30 days before death, according to a study published in the March issue of Health Affairs.

Medicare patients enrolled in hospice receive better care


Emergency personnel respond to the scene of an accident in New Holland in which a driver ran her car into a stopped train.


Station Casinos has announced that it has completed its plan of reorganization and emerged from bankruptcy.


Indiana Democratic Rep. Baron Hill says he will vote in favor of health care reform legislation ...

Baron Hill will vote for health care reform


A person has been diagnosed with tuberculosis at a high school in Markham in a York Region, as confirmed by health official Tuesday.

Person diagnosed with tuberculosis at high school in Markham


Former Pennsylvania senator Rick Santorum, who has made his conservative stance on religious and social issues one of the centerpieces of his Republican presidential campaign, questioned the idea of a complete separation of church and state yesterday.

Santorum questions separation of church and state


A team of researchers from DuPont and Lehigh University has reported a breakthrough in the quest to produce carbon nanotubes that are suitable for use in electronics, medicine and other applications.

Breakthrough in quest to produce carbon nanotubes suitable for electronics and medicine


Rogers Media today announced that Paul Beeston has been appointed CEO of the Toronto Blue Jays on an interim basis.

Paul Beeston appointed CEO of the Toronto Blue Jays


Paco Boy has been given the additional option of next month's Prix Maurice de Gheest at Deauville.


Bahrain 1 Racing team has won the Middle East record and the second fastest time in the pro extreme category with quarter mile ET of 5.825 and speed of 246.82 mph at the second round of Qatar championships.


Despite the content of this article, flash memory is not ready to replace magnetic HDD's in most enterprise applications accept where the higher performance of flash can be taken advantage of.

Flash memory not ready to replace hard drives in most enterprise applications


Washington sportscasting legend George Michael has died from cancer, according to NBC4 News Washington, his former employer.

Sportscaster George Michael dies from cancer


The Northridge Mall in Salinas has been sold to a group of Chicago investors for $120 million.

Northridge Mall in Salinas sold to Chicago investors


US Representative Mike Kelly announced in a press release Friday that he will be filing petitions to seek re-election to the United States House of Representatives.

Us Representative Mike Kelly seeks re-election


MICKEY ROURKE is to play GENGHIS KHAN in a new movie about the Mongol warrior.


The city of Austin Solid Waste Services plans to replace small residential recycling bins with larger 90-gallon carts beginning in October, said Jill Mayfield, spokeswoman for waste services.

City to replace small residential recycling bins with larger carts


European shares fell early on Monday, as banks slipped on a plan to raise the UK government's stake in Lloyds Banking Group and as HSBC short-sellers dumped its stock.


R&B singer Rihanna landed in Korea yesterday, at Gimpo International Airport, to promote her latest album ``Rated R.'' Rihanna, who is visiting Seoul for the first time, made her debut at 17 and has had five songs on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

R&b singer Rihanna landed in Korea yesterday.


Nairobi - Somalia's Shabaab Islamists said on Thursday they have executed a French agent they have held since 2009, as France said the hostage was likely killed several days ago in a failed rescue attempt.

Shabaab say they have executed French hostage


Huntsville Emergency Medical Services says a 37-year-old Huntsville man has drowned in the Tennessee River near Lacey's Spring.


Brazilians see the oil and gas sector as a ``dream employer'' according to the chief executive of an engineering firm heavily involved in offshore oil and gas platforms off the coast of Rio de Janeiro.

Brazilians see oil and gas as ``dream employer''


Yahoo! had earlier postponed its annual meeting to 3 July, seeking time to consider Microsoft's proposal for a takeover, which it snubbed for undervaluing the companythat led to the software giant abandoning its enhanced $33-a-share bid earlier on 3 May, before making a new proposal on 18 May for a partial acquisition - of its search business.


Taliban militants claimed yesterday to have publicly executed two suspected thieves in eastern Afghanistan after their Islamic court sentenced them to death.

Taliban militants publicly execute two thieves


Yan Paing has been named the Myanmar National League player of the year, after guiding Yadanarbon to the league and cup double.

Yan Paing named Myanmar National league player of the year


A tower crane operator died yesterday at London's Olympic Village site in Stamford while climbing down from his cab.


Duff & Phelps Corporation, a leading provider of independent financial advisory and investment banking services, today announced that it has established a foothold in Greater China, with a presence in Shanghai, Hong Kong and Beijing, as part of its continued global expansion.

Duff & Phelps establishes foothold in Greater China


A military commander in Bicol region was replaced yesterday following what an Army general described as a debacle when communist rebels killed four soldiers and carted away several firearms in an attack in Camarines Norte last month.


Kennedy and La Guardia airports will soon get body image scanners, which use X-rays or radio waves to detect weapons on 3-D images that look like passengers' naked bodies.

Jfk & La Guardia airports getting body image scanners


Three Bulgarians have been evacuated from Libya by the Ukrainian ship Konstantin Olshansky, Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Vesela Cherneva told FOCUS News Agency.

Three Bulgarians evacuated from Libya by Ukrainian ship


Debra Monk has signed on to ``Brothers and Sisters'' to play the rival for Sally Field, according to an article by TV Guide.

Debra Monk signs on to 'Brothers and Sisters'


A cruise ship with about 1,000 people on board was drifting in waters south of the Philippines after a fire disabled its engines, the Philippine coast guard said Saturday.

Cruise ship drifting after fire off Philippines


Former Oklahoma State and SMU football coach Dave Smith has died in Texas.

Former SMU football coach Dave Smith dies


The major averages have climbed a little more firmly into positive territory after showing a lack of direction in early trading.

Major averages climbing more firmly into positive territory


HDFC Life, one of India's leading private life insurance unveils a new campaign featuring Rajasthan Royals players - Shane Warne, Rahul Dravid, Ross Taylor, Shaun Tait, Ashok Menaria, Faiz Fazal, Abhishek Raut, among other players; to promote and propagate 'Self Respect,' or living life with head held high.

HDFC Life unveils new campaign featuring Rajasthan Royals players


Peoria firefighters have contained a leak in a 150-pound chlorine tank near North Pleasant and Beardsley roads, officials said.

Peoria firefighters contain leak in chlorine tank


Clay Felker, the magazine mogul who revolutionized the city magazine genre as founding editor of New York, died Tuesday in new York after a battle with throat cancer.


Real Madrid are hoping and praying that Spanish leaders Barcelona will slip up Wednesday at home to Sevilla in the Liga.

Real Madrid hoping for Barcelona slip against Sevilla


Former President George HW Bush remained in the intensive care unit of a Houston hospital on Thursday, according to a hospital spokesman.

Former president George HW Bush remains in intensive care


Fashion designer Donna Karan has been honoured for her charity work in Haiti at the Clinton Global Citizen Awards in New York on Monday.


The city of Bowling Green is gearing up for its 200th birthday later this year with plans for a 4-day celebration and contests.

Bowling Green gearing up for 200th birthday


The International Cricket Council has restricted all cricket players and officials from using Twitter during the ICC World Cup 2011 matches in a bid to avoid any type of corruption in cricket.

International cricket Council restricts Twitter during ICC World Cup 2011


An Air Canada flight from Toronto to London made an emergency landing in Ireland after the co-pilot became ill in the cockpit, an airline spokesman said Tuesday.

Air Canada flight makes emergency landing


A south London detective has told a court why he gave a murder suspect a lift home from his police station.


Some cemetery operators say new laws passed last year governing cemetery procedures following the Burr Oak scandal are too burdensome.

Cemetery operators say new laws too burdensome


Pentagon Travel Policies Criticized by Watchdogs '' Pentagon personnel took more than 22,000 trips paid for by foreign countries, private companies and other nongovernmental sources over the past decade, according to watchdog groups.


Syrian forces backed by tanks stormed the central town of Qalaat al-Madiq and nearby villages on Wednesday after a siege lasting more than two weeks, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said.


Saudi Arabia bought 575,000 tons of hard wheat from the European Union, Australia, and North and South America for shipment during the December-February period, its Grain Silos and Flour Mills Organization said Sunday.


Lady Gaga ''embraces'' loneliness and uses the time she spends on her own to work on her music and performances.


The common council on Tuesday night will consider adding two referendum questions to the municipal election ballot in November.

Council to consider referendum questions


Stephen Lawrence was ``swallowed up'' by a gang of five white youths who stabbed the black teenager to death 18 years ago, an Old Bailey jury has heard.


NEW YORK Con Edison, a unit of Consolidated Edison Inc., on Tuesday filed a proposal with the state of New York calling for more funds for solar energy projects in New York City.

Con Edison calls for more solar energy projects


The situation in Yemen is at its most volatile, according to those keeping a close watch.


Former British prime minister Margaret Thatcher is suffering from dementia, her daughter Carol reveals in a new book.

Maggie Thatcher is suffering from dementia


Television director John Rich, who won an Emmy Award for the memorable All in the Family scene showing Sammy Davis Jr planting a kiss on Archie Bunker, has died in Los Angeles at 86.


Crash blocks westbound lanes of Cross County Parkway, DOT says An accident blocked two westbound lanes of the Cross County Parkway at Midland Avenue/Exit 3 in Yonkers, the state Department of Transportation reported at about 8:15 am Wednesday.


Her solicitor is advising her to pay me rent but it will be difficult for her to afford the market rent.


Huckabee looks back on decision to pull negative ad SERGEANT BLUFF, Iowa Mike Huckabee says he hopes it was the right move his decision yesterday not to air a negative ad against Mitt Romney.

Huckabee looks back on decision to pull negative ad...


You probably thought that you already knew that Jennifer Lawrence was the best celebrity around, right?


On February 2, 2009, visiting Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao held talks with his British counterpart Gordon Brown at 10 Downing Street in London, the Prime Minister's Palace.

Wen Jiabao holds talks with British Prime Minister Brown


YFC membership fees are set to increase by 3 per cent following the organisation's decision to become more self-financing.


News just coming in is that Presidential candidate Olara Otunnu has been admitted at Nakasongola Hospital after the car he was travelling in rolled several times.

Presidential candidate Olara Otunnu admitted


Dave Matthews payed tribute to LeRoi Moore on stage Tuesday night, after the saxophonist died earlier in the day.

Dave Matthews pays tribute to LeRoi Moore


Over 80% of Mate1.com members are single, as in never been married, which is a phenomenal stat considering recent news that many divorces have recently been seeking love online.


US consumer sentiment rose in June to its highest since January 2008 while reports of job losses were down sharply from a year ago, a survey showed today.


Tuesday, Whole Foods announced plans to stop offering disposable, plastic grocery bags in all 270 stores in the USA, Canada and United Kingdom by Earth Day â€`` April 22.

Whole Foods will stop offering plastic bags


Dating PETER KRAUSE is 'so easy' says LAUREN GRAHAM, during an interview with Redbook Magazine.

Dating PETER Krause 'so easy' says LAUREN Graham


A bomb has been found at the Greek embassy in Rome, four days after similar mail bombs exploded at two other embassies injuring two people.


Former world number one Caroline Wozniacki has split from her coach after only two months.

Wozniacki splits from coach after two months


What I`m having trouble with is which view is best to use.


Tomatoes, earlier known to protect against various cancers, could also prevent heart attacks and strokes, say scientists.

Tomatoes could prevent heart attacks, strokes


BT Pension Scheme's alternatives firm Hermes announced on Monday it has hired Matteo Perruccio to head its fund of hedge funds business.


Captive insurers, along with most of the property and casualty industry, face more financial challenges from the ongoing economic crisis, says Matthew Hamer, a Towers Perrin senior consultant in Weatogue, Conn. The company foresees the property and casualty industry could lose about 15%, or $80 billion, of its surplus by the end of 2008 because of unrealized losses partly because of falling equity prices and credit-related losses.

Captive insurers facing financial challenges


Foreign currency loans rose 11.1 percent to $9.7 billion as of end-March from $8.7 billion as of end-December 2012, the Bangko Sentral said Friday.


Senator Edward Kennedy, who has brain cancer, was taken by ambulance to a hospital Friday near his Massachusetts vacation home after complaining of feeling ill but returned home a few hours later.

Senator Edward Kennedy taken to hospital in us


Along with inaugurating them, newly set up model schools in six districts have begun their academic session from today.


A FORMER Dublin garda was shot in the stomach by armed raiders while holidaying in Brazil with his family.

Former garda is shot on holiday to Brazil


Free-agent receiver TJ Houshmandzadeh is expected in Seattle on Friday for a visit with the Seahawks.

Receiver Houshmandzadeh expected to visit Seahawks


The DOC has reunited with Dr. Dre after a verbal altercation ended their relationship in 2009, the legendary rapper revealed in a recent interview.


Prior to the NFL Draft, Denver Broncos head coach Josh McDaniels insisted he was happy with the quarterbacks he already had on the roster.

McDaniels insists he's happy with quarterbacks


Standard Motor Products, Inc., an automotive replacement parts manufacturer and distributor, announced today that it intends to file later this week a universal shelf registration statement on Form S-3 with the Securities and Exchange Commission to register the offer and sale from time to time of up to an aggregate of $75 million of securities, which may consist of common stock, preferred stock, debt securities, warrants, depositary shares, stock purchase contracts or units consisting of any of the foregoing.

Standard Motor Products, Inc. intends to file shelf registration statement


A former BC Lions football player has been arrested again in Vancouver on two more charges of sexual assault.

Former Lions football player arrested again


High winds accompanied by heavy rains tonight brought down trees and power lines, leaving scores of Westport customers in the dark.


Numerous outlets are buzzing with the news that Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel may be engaged after a Jackson Hole jewelry store speculated about a proposal on its Facebook page.

Justin Timberlake & Jessica Biel engaged?


The rand remained weak after testing a four-and-a-half year worst level against the dollar overnight but was off the day's worst levels in midday trade on Tuesday as hopes were rekindled that the $700-billion financial bail-out package may eventually be passed by Congress later this week.


The director talked about 'Shazam', which may potentially be his next feature.


An Al-Jazeera cameraman released from US custody at Guantanamo Bay returned home to Sudan early Friday after six years of imprisonment that drew worldwide protests.

Al-Jazeera cameraman released from Guantanamo


Christian County High School guard Anthony Hickey, who had a memorable run to lead his school to the Kentucky state title, has been named Mr. Basketball in the state of Kentucky.


Joran Van Der Sloot has confessed that he has killed Natalie Holloway in addition to killing Stephany Flores of Peru but is his confession just a ploy to get him out of Peru and back to his hometown of Aruba?

Joran Van Der Sloot killed Natalie Holloway confession just a ploy?


Interactive multichannel retailer HSN has inked a marketing alliance with Sony Pictures aimed at supporting the studios picture Eat Pray Love directed by Ryan Murphy which will be released on 13 august.

HSN inks marketing alliance with Sony Pictures for Eat Pray Love


A black bear that bumbled into North Kildonan on Saturday was released back into the wild this morning.


The last day of the previous week saw oil prices fall as the dollar strengthened vs the euro on deepening concern over the eurozone debt crisis.

Oil prices fall as dollar strengthens on deepening concern over eurozone debt crisis


Investment firm BlackRock, which has $US1.26 trillion of assets under management, says China is starting to recover from a downturn after the introduction of stimulus packages.

BlackRock says China starting to recover


A commission probing into the financial irregularities in the Employment and Training Department during the last five years has postponed the inquiry of its secretary till December 15.


The National Democratic Congress and President John Dramani Mahama on Monday jointly filed their affidavits in readiness for the hearing of the substantive election petition case on Tuesday, April 16.

The ndc and President Mahama have jointly filed their affidavits


Bills fans have now taken their complaints to a whole new level.


Actress Jennifer Hudson, who recently shed 36 kg and went down a massive five dress sizes, has finally achieved a US size zero.


FIREFIGHTERS practised their rescue techniques during a training exercise at Metalcraft in Chatteris on Thursday night.

Firefighters practise rescue techniques in exercise at Metalcraft in Chatteris


A new business will offer club memberships and boat ``timeshares'' on Prior Lake this spring and summer.

New business to offer 'boat timeshares' on Prior Lake


Hollywood actor Adam Sandler has reportedly broken his ankle whilst playing basketball in the United States.


At the heart of the Strip on the prime corner of Las Vegas Blvd. and Flamingo Road, Gansevoort Las Vegas is planned to open in early 2014.

Gansevoort Las Vegas to open in early 2014


WAGIN'S ever popular street carnival is set for a facelift this year with the introduction of the Harvest Carnival.


Australia's THE AMENTA continue to push extreme music boundaries with ``nOn,'' the second album from the noise/experimental/industrial outfit due in stores February 10th, 2009 via LISTENABLE RECORDS in North America.

The AMENTA pushing extreme music boundaries with ``nOn''


SIR Elton John and David Furnish have reportedly welcomed their second child into the world.


But he chose to be honest and sincere instead.


Johnson declared early for the NBA draft, but will not sign with an agent, leaving the door open for him to return as a junior in 2011-12.

Johnson declares for NBA draft, will not sign with agent


Brazilian football legend Ronaldo, who helped his country to two World Cup trophies and is still the tournament's top scorer, retired yesterday, Brazilian media reported.


Solon High School will present ``The Music Man,'' a popular musical written by Meredith Wilson, this weekend.


CNN's Alina Cho reports that candy sales are soaring despite the recession.


CHILDREN and adults of all ages and abilities ran, jogged, walked and wheeled their way around three different courses as part of a massive charity event in Malvern.

They ran, jogged, walked and wheeled for charity


Kyle Busch used pit strategy to take a late lead and held off Carl Edwards and Kevin Harvick to win his third straight Nationwide race Saturday at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, Calif.


The Orioles have interest in free agent outfielder Jonny Gomes, an industry source has confirmed.

Orioles have interest in outfielder Jonny Gomes


The Australian navy has intercepted a suspected people-smuggling boat carrying 65 asylum seekers, officials said, the second such vessel stopped in 24 hours off the country's northwest coast.

Australia intercepts boat carrying 65 asylum seekers


A child died in a structure fire this afternoon in downtown Hamilton, Ill., despite the best efforts of four different fire departments in two states.


The Peninsula cited Mr Saad Sherida Al Kaabi director of Oil and Gas Venture at Qatar Petroleum as saying that the front end engineering design of the Barzan gas project is expected to be completed soon.

Engineering design of Barzan project to be completed soon


The upcoming General Election has taken center stage in Sanpete County and the entire nation.


Five enterprise zones for different industries across Wales are being created by the Welsh Government.


ARRIVA North West has challenged Halton residents to travel as far as possible in one day on a bus.

Arriva North West challenges Halton residents to travel far on bus


Former Pakistan captain Imran Khan once gave betting tips to clear the debts incurred by his political party Tehreek-e-Insaf after the 2002 parliamentary elections in Pakistan.


Jaguar is all set to launch the remarkable C-X75 concept car as an exclusive hybrid supercar, according to a press statement from its media representative in the Sultanate.

Jaguar all set to launch C-X75 hybrid supercar


Hollywood star, Oscar-winner Christoph Waltz will become an Austrian citizen, Austrian media reported on Wednesday.

Oscar-winner Waltz to become Austrian citizen


Megan Fox and Brian Austin Green have been awarded $620 from a photographer who sued the couple for assault.

Megan Fox and Brian Austin Green awarded $620


Paralympic discus thrower Josie Pearson from Bristol says she hopes winning a gold medal will encourage others to achieve their dream too.

Paralympic gold medallist Josie Pearson hopes win will encourage others to achieve dreams