The Australian Beatles are back in South Africa for Beatlemania on tour and boy did they have fans believing they were the real thing.


``We are not accustomed to being behind in the series,'' Ponting told reporters here after the match to make his anguish over the loss clear.


A man stopped by Clarksville police around 11:30 pm Monday on College Street for expired tags has been charged with altering his license plates, according to a report.

Man charged with altering license plates


The leader of a Yemeni al Qaeda cell has been killed in clashes with Yemeni security forces, Yemen's state news agency says.


China's Shaolin Temple in Henan Province offers free benedictional Laba congee to visitors on Jan. 11, 2011, the Laba Festival, which is also the date of the Sakyamuni Buddha's enlightenment.

Shaolin Temple offers benedictional Laba congee to visitors


Groupon Inc shares rose more than 10 percent to the highest level in almost a year on Friday after an analyst upgrade stoked optimism about a recent strategy shift by the world's largest daily deal company.

Groupon shares rise on optimism about strategy shift


Influential Philippine Roman Catholic bishops slammed endemic government corruption Tuesday but stopped short of urging President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo to resign.


Pulupandan Mayor Magdaleno Peña yesterday said he is leaving his 3-year-old son abroad for awhile for his safety.


Chelsea manager Rafael Benitez has heaped praise on club striker Fernando Torres after he scored a brace and helped the side to a 3-1 win against Rubin Kazan last night, in their Europa League quarter-final first leg.

Chelsea boss Rafael Benitez heaps praise upon Fernando Torres


Crude oil futures settled above $US74 a barrel on Monday on expectations that OPEC will cut output later this week, despite fears that the world's largest economies may face recession.


A recent study shows that it's the ``personal touch'' -- being accountable to a third party -- that is key to maintaining weight loss.

Personal touch' is key to maintaining weight loss


President Barack Obama applauded the ``courage and resilience'' of the Iraqi people, and said the vote ``makes it clear that the future of Iraq belongs to the people of Iraq.''


Wayne Rooney will return to the bench for Manchester United tomorrow as the Red Devils look to open up a five-point lead at the Barclays Premier League summit by beating Fulham at Old Trafford.


Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani has said the development work in backward areas needs to be given priority to bring these at par with other areas of the country.The under developed regions, he added, not only require educational institutions and basic facilities, but the quality of basic needs has to be improved to produce useful citizens for the society.

Development of backward areas to be given priority:


Authorities have said that a Philadelphia man will stand trial for murder for allegedly rubbing caustic drain cleaner on a child because the toddler was ``fussing.''

Philadelphia man to stand trial for allegedly rubbing caustic drain cleaner on a child


The Art Museums, a Bay Area-based lo-fi pop duo consisting of Josh Alper and Glenn Donaldson, will be releasing their debut LP, Rough Frame, off of Woodsist, tentatively out in 2010.


Jay Leno said he ``felt really bad'' for Conan O'Brien and told Oprah Winfrey on Thursday's episode of her talk show that he thinks what happened to O'Brien is ``unfair.''


ATLANTA -Republican presidential candidate Herman Cain is vowing to ``set the record straight'' at a news conference one day after a fourth woman -- and the first to reveal her identity -- accused him of inappropriate sexual behavior a decade ago, the latest in a string of claims that have rocked his presidential campaign.

Cain vows to ``set the record straight''


The Government has been accused of a ``death tax'' U-turn after failing to rule out introducing a compulsory levy to pay for care for the elderly.

Government accused of 'death tax' U-turn


US-based mobile messaging and SMS advertising company, SinglePoint has acquired India-based M2Junction, SMS/mobile advertising platform provider, to enter the Indian market.


Thai soldiers pulled back from a disputed stretch of the Cambodian border Tuesday, a Cambodian general on the scene said, shortly before the expiry of a conflict deadline set by Phnom Penh.

Thai soldiers pull back from Cambodian border


The FDA has declared alcoholic energy drinks unsafe for consumption, and warned companies that the federal government may seize them if they don't switch to decaf.

FDA declares alcoholic energy drinks 'unsafe'


Qdata Solutions introduces a new range of wireless phone jacks designed to help users add one or more extensions to their communication lines.

Qdata introduces the new wireless phone jacks


CANNES has rolled out the red carpet to welcome a bevy of movie megastars and A-list directors at the opening of the world's top film showcase.


A 44-year-old Colorado Springs woman was stabbed to death early Easter Sunday and police have arrested her husband in connection with her death.


A single-engine plane has made a crash landing near Moorpark, causing minor injuries to the pilot and his passenger, authorities said.


A disgraced former Bridgeton police officer has been indicted by a federal grand jury on charges he robbed an eastern Pennsylvania bank, but court documents reveal little about how the FBI linked him to the heist.


``Measuring Stick Saturday'', when nine of ten Pac-10 teams played opponents that are coming off bowl appearances or are BCS automatic qualifier conference members, if not both, and all on nationally available television, is over, so how did the Pac measure up?


The Taft softball team dropped its first game of the season, 10-7, at home against Siuslaw Thursday, March 19.


State Bank of India, on Thursday, said that it cut interest rate on loans to exporters by 50 basis points with effect from June 23.


A number of biologically active substances are ``intimately associated'' in a way that allows hypotheses to be made about their relationship with one another, say researchers.

Biologically active substances 'are intimately associated'


Arik Air unveiled former Miss World, Agbani Darego as its first Brand Ambassador.

Arik Air unveils Agbani Darego as brand ambassador


These adorable chocolate covered animal crackers are a fun and fast treat!


Douglas Hodge, Gina McKee, Charles Dance and Rupert Graves are to join Gabriel Byrne in the Channel 4 drama Coup.

Douglas Hodge and Charles Dance join Gabriel Byrne in Channel 4's Coup


Kolkata, Mar 10 John Buchanan, former Australian cricket coach, feels the Indian national selectors are 'securing' the future of Indian cricket by picking a young side, which vindicated them by winning the Tri-series Down Under.

``Indian selectors securing future by picking young side''


Kevyn Orr, the Washington, DC bankruptcy attorney named by Governor Rick Snyder as the Emergency Financial Manager of Detroit beginning March 25, said during an exclusive interview with Bankole Thompson, editor of the Michigan Chronicle, that everything is on the table to get Detroit's finances straightened out.


BIG Brother housemate Mario stripped down to his underwear and danced last night in hopes of winning a special talent show.


PUPILS and staff at Seathorne Primary School, Winthorpe, celebrated annual book week by getting dressed up as their favourite literary characters.

Pupils dress up as their favourite literary characters


A four-year-old boy has died after a steel door fell on him in Co Donegal.


President Barack Obama will visit the Bay Area next month, a White House official said Wednesday, marking his second fundraising visit in six months.

President Obama to visit Bay Area next month


Bloomin' Brands, Inc., today announced that it has completed its initial public offering of 16,000,000 shares of its common stock at $11.00 per share, which included 13,000,000 shares sold by Bloomin' Brands and 3,000,000 shares sold by certain selling stockholders.

Bloomin' Brands, Inc. completes its initial public offering


Robert J. Tomlinson, MD, a Fayetteville, Ark.-based orthopedic surgeon has been sentenced to 10 months in prison for healthcare fraud, according to an Arkansas News report.

Arkansas orthopedic surgeon sentenced to 10 months in prison for fraud


A 20-year-old Bonita Springs man was beaten up and robbed Saturday while visiting a friend's house at 3586 McComb Lane.


An international search was under way Wednesday for a cargo ship that vanished after its crew reported they were hijacked -- at least briefly -- nearly two weeks ago.

International search under way after ship vanishes


European stocks were little changed as a retreat in oil lifted automakers and airlines, offsetting a slump in commodities producers amid concern the economic slowdown will curb earnings.


Wells Fargo & Co. is closing its Canadian outlets and will cease making customer loans, reported the Financial Post this morning.


Five hundred trees will be planted, with species including English oak, hazel, common alder, walnut and lime.


A giant egg from an extinct elephant bird is going up for auction at Christie's in London.


SafeBridge has announced that its industrial hygiene analytical laboratory has recently validated an industrial hygiene air sampling and analytical method, with improved analytical sensitivity for measurement of naproxen sodium on filters.

SafeBridge validates industrial hygiene air sampling, analytical method


Battle Tag is now Available exclusively at Zellers and personally I think it looks like alot of fun for kids of all ages.


Illumina today disclosed that it plans to lay off 200 employees, or 8 percent of its global workforce, in a restructuring that it announced last week alongside its third-quarter financial results.

Illumina to lay off 200 in restructuring


US Congressman John Murtha, an influential Pennsylvania Democrat died at 77 this Monday.


Isaac, a vast storm that tore through southeastern Louisiana on the anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, weakened from a hurricane to a tropical storm after pushing floodwaters over a levee in marshy Plaquemines Parish and forcing the dramatic rescue of dozens of stranded residents.


In What has been a busy year for the Qld hardcore band and only just back in the country from their asain tour with Misery Signals, Grace Is Gone has annouced plans to tour Australia nationally in August.

Grace Is Gone to tour nationally in August


Hingham celebrated Lincoln Day on Saturday, Feb. 5.


Actress Jessica Chastain wants to personally meet and thank actor Robin Williams for providing the scholarship, which helped her study in college.

Jessica Chastain wants to thank benefactor Robin Williams


A South Korean court Thursday rejected compensation claims filed by two software companies against Microsoft Corp.

S. Korean court rejects claims against Microsoft


The unemployment rate in Washington climbed from 8.2 percent to 8.3 percent in May, according to the latest report from the state's Employee Security Department.

Unemployment in Washington climbs to 8.3 percent


I would pay way, way, way more than $5,000 to be able to dunk one time.


Former Kansas State University football coach Ron Prince, due as much as $4.4 million in buyouts, is seeking an additional $3 million in punitive damages from the university in one of three counterclaims filed Monday in US District Court.

Former k-State coach Prince seeks $3 million in punitive damages


The Guatemalan Minister of Agriculture, Livestock and Food, Efrain Medina, made a first time visit to Banasa's operations in the southwest of the country, with the aim of strengthening the links between the government and the country's agricultural sector to understand the needs of the communities in the area and support development projects.

Guatemalan Minister of Agriculture visits Banasa's operations.


Gov. Brian Schweitzer said Montana ended the fiscal year with nearly $340 million in the bank, making it one of just eight states that don't face a shortfall going into the next fiscal year.

Montana ends fiscal year with $340 million in the bank


George Michael's accident occurred when he fell out of a car and onto a busy motorway as he tried to close the vehicle's door.


AMERICAN-based video rental company Blockbuster Inc is expected to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy overnight, Fox Business reported.


Authorities struggled Monday to persuade children to give them any information about the events inside a breakaway Mormon compound built by jailed polygamist leader Warren Jeffs south of this west Texas city.

Authorities struggle to persuade children


A woman is facing charges after her car flipped with her 11-year-old son inside, according to a state trooper.

Woman facing charges after car flips with son inside


Stamford Mayor Michael Pavia met Ecuadorian Queen of Riobamba, Catherine Guadalupe Monday afternoon when she stopped by to chat about INTAKE, a Stamford-based musical program.

Stamford's Mayor Pavia meets with Ecuadorian Queen of Riobamba


An animal rights activist has been found guilty of burglary after ``liberating'' chickens from a battery farm to highlight the plight of battery hens.


The South Korean won fell more than 3 percent to near 5-year lows against the dollar on Monday and was headed for its worst month in a decade, as traders rushed to secure dollars amid persistent global turbulence.

South Korean won headed for worst month in decade


Today tjoos.com declares victory as they list over 180,000 coupons with more than 20,000 verified to work.


OAO Severstal, one of the world's leading metals and mining companies, today completed its previously announced acquisition of Sparrows Point, a fully-integrated steel mill based in Baltimore, Maryland, United States, from ArcelorMittal.

Severstal completes acquisition of Sparrows Point


By Annie Linskey Baltimore Sun reporter Most Baltimore city services will be suspended Friday when the majority of city workers take their first of five mandatory furlough days.


Pakistan has said it will encourage the process of composite dialogue with India ``to reduce tensions and resolve all outstanding issues'' between the two neighbouring countries.

Pakistan to encourage dialogue with India


INCITEC Pivot could join the demerger bandwagon in a bid to stop its fertiliser arm weighing on its share price, potentially driving $9 billion in takeover activity.

Incitec Pivot could join demerger bandwagon:


Russian and US defense chiefs during a phone conversation on Monday, March 25 agreed to resume missile defense talks at the deputy minister level, the office of the Pentagon Press Secretary George Little said in a statement, according to RIA Novosti.

Russian, US defense chiefs agree to resume missile defense talks


Venezuela seems to have a serious case of ``media manipulation'' ... but it isn't the one President Hugo Chavez and the pro-government United Socialist Party of Venezuela find so disturbing.

Venezuela seems to have a serious case of ``media manipulation''...


``The fact is, I'm gay, always have been, always will be, and I couldn't be any more happy, comfortable with myself, and proud,'' he wrote in an email to The Daily Beast reporter Andrew Sullivan.

Anderson Cooper: ``I'm gay, always have been, always will be''


A Pakistani journalist has been shot dead outside his home in Rawalpindi in the latest attack targeting media workers.


Staff writer Gen. James Amos is expected to be named the 35th commandant of the US Marine Corps, sources told Defense News on Monday.


Police investigating a savage dog attack which left a two-year-old boy fighting for his life have arrested two people on suspicion of growing cannabis.

Two arrested on suspicion of growing cannabis


Duke Energy announced plans to build a large-scale wind farm in Willacy County that will generate 200 megawatts of electricity, enough to power roughly 60,000 homes.

Duke Energy announces wind farm for Willacy County


Oil prices have fallen for the third day in a row as a US government report suggested that demand remains sluggish.


Members of a US church group are now offering travellers 'polygamy tours', which will enable them to have a look at life in a polygamous community.

US church group offering travellers 'polygamy tours'


Our 36th District Sen. Jeanne Kohl-Welles has been named the most progressive member of the Washington State Senate by the Progressive Democrats of America.

Sen. Jeanne Kohl-Welles named most progressive member of Washington State Senate


A local JMM leader was shot dead on Monday by unidentified gunmen in his residence at Bhatmurna More, about 22 km from Dhanbad town in Jharkhand, the police said.


Microsoft Corp. said Thursday its quarterly revenue fell from the previous year for the first time in its 23-year history as a public company, while its profit dived 32 percent.

Microsoft revenue falls for first time in history


Two more people have been charged in the counterfeit currency case where a Key Parkway woman was accused of passing fake $100 bills at a local business last month.

Two more people charged in counterfeit case


In a telephonic survey of over 150,000 adults, a team at the University of Pennsylvania`s Center for Sleep & Circadian Neurobiology found that apart from a blip in their 40s, sleep quality of people improved with age.


Washington, March 15 : `Alice in Wonderland' has topped the box office for a second week in a row after raking in 62 million dollars.

``Alice in Wonderland'' tops box office for second week in a row


The limited supply in the world market, coupled with the increase in demand, have forced millers to increase their prices, and distributors say rice prices are really going up.


Two men are both in the hospital after stabbing each other during a fight Friday night in Binghamton.


Vivacious Sonam Kapoor & girl gang promote Aisha, while Abhay Deol is missing in action.


Jennifer Aniston has revealed that she has ``no regrets'' in her life, insisting that she has ``never felt better''.


Antiquities ministry of Egypt has opened seven new tombs tombs to boost tourism.

Egypt opens seven new tombs to boost tourism


The wife of Zimbabwe's Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai, who was killed in a car crash that also injured her husband, is expected to be buried on Wednesday, a senior MDC and government official said on Sunday.

Tsvangirai`s wife to be buried on Wednesday


Google has recently updated its widely used browser Chrome to version 13.


Communication group Publicis Groupe has acquired the Mumbai-based digital marketing and web development agency Indigo consulting.

Publicis Group acquires digital marketing agency, Indigo consulting


A longtime Gainesville businessman, who was also active in Boy Scouts and Hall County Parks & Leisure Services, died Wednesday at his home.


Former England striker Michael Owen, seen here playing for Manchester United in July, believes he can find a new club before the transfer window shuts.


A judge has denied a motion to dismiss a lawsuit filed against the city of Easton and others.


AP Dec 31, 2010 17:01:52 PM Cavaliers centre Anderson Varejao will miss at least Cleveland's next two games with a broken cheekbone.

Cavaliers centre Varejao to miss at least two games with broken cheekbone


Two fugitives linked to Philippine political opposition figures have been arrested in the United States as part of a double-murder investigation, the justice department said here yesterday.

Two fugitives linked to Philippine opposition arrested in the US


Kolkata A farmer allegedly committed suicide at Gangajalhati police station area in Bankura by consuming poison due to failure to sell his paddy crop and mounting debts.


Unknown to many, the once highly-popular sweepstakes produced 88 millionaires in Pangasinan.

Sweepstakes produces 88 millionaires from Pangasinan


The Martins Ferry mayor has apologized for making a racially insensitive comment during a private conversation with other city officials.

Martins Ferry mayor apologizes for racially insensitive comment


An Israeli airstrike that targeted a vehicle killed a Palestinian man and injured another four in the central Gaza Strip on Wednesday.

Israeli airstrike kills Palestinian, injures four


The Obama administration is telling governors how they can save money on Medicaid by attacking fraud and being selective in how they reduce benefits, The New York Times is reporting.

Obama administration tells governors how to save on Medicaid


Signet Solar chose to locate its next manufacturing site in India because of the attractive incentives offered by the government, including the semiconductor policy initiative and because of the strong emerging demand for renewable energy in India.

Signet Solar locates manufacturing site in India


Indiana is taking applications for its top high school math and science awards.

Ind. takes applications for math, science awards


In a significant breakthrough, Japan and India have agreed to double the weekly number of round-trip flight services between the two countries in 2010.

Japan, India agree to double flight services by 2010


An election day blood drive is scheduled for today at the Cordele Community Clubhouse which is located at 108 15th Ave. E. American Red Cross staff will be on site from 1 to 6 pm


Peace Brand to promote SME apparels November 14, 2010, 12:00 pm One-to-one business meetings held at Sri Lanka Designer Festival 2010 The highlight from a business sense was the one to one discussion that was staged at the Sri Lanka Designer Festival 2010 between small and medium apparel companies with prospective global retailers such as Asos, Warehouse, M&S, Seasalt, Frugi, Bibico and Top Shop.


Hon Hai Precision Industry, Tu-Cheng, New Taipei, Taiwan, has been assigned a patent developed by Jen-Tsorng Chang, Taipei Hsien, Taiwan, for a portable electronic device.

Hon Hai Precision Industry assigned patent


BEIJING - State-owned China Construction Bank Ltd. says it plans to raise up to $11 billion by issuing new stock to replenish capital following a lending boom last year.

China Construction Bank to raise up to $11 billion


THE future of four Northumberland theatres will be discussed tonight as the County Council seeks to slice £30m from its budget.

Future of four theatres is to be discussed


``I am unhappy with the result but the most important thing is that we didn't concede at home which is a positive. We did what we could though we were not efficient enough to score more than one goal. We will be strong when we play in Kampala'', he said.


Coal and natural gas producer Consol Energy says its net income fell more than 40 percent in the second quarter despite record revenues.


Georgia, Tbilisi, Feb.12 / Trend News, N. Kirtskhalia / According to the International Monetary Fund, Georgia can be among ten countries less suffering from the world economical crisis, Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili stated in his annual report.

Georgia can be among ten countries less suffering from world crisis:


SocialFunds.com reported today that the EPA regulations on GHG emissions took effect yesterday, requiring new and upgraded power plants to install technology to reduce GHGs.


Hollywood action superstar Jackie Chan has taken time off from his film career to promote the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

Jackie takes time off to promote Beijing Olympics


French President Nicolas Sarkozy arrived in London yesterday for a two-day state visit at which he hoped to create a ``new Franco-British brotherhood'' to face such issues a nuclear energy, defence, immigration and the downturn in the global economy.

Sarkozy arrives in London for state visit


The proposed 6,000 model schools, announced by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh during his Independence Day speech last year, will have better infrastructure and teachers' strength than the Kendriya Vidyalayas.

Model schools to have better infrastructure


President Barack Obama vowed to maintain ``consistent and steady'' international pressure against Iran developing nuclear weapons capabilities.

Obama vows 'consistent and steady' pressure on Iran


Racine County will host a series of smart growth meetings during the next two months.

Racine County to host smart growth meetings


Gulf Film Festival, the annual event celebrating Gulf cinema, held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Majid Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Culture & Arts Authority, has received over 1300 submissions from 77 countries for consideration for both the Festival's In-Competition and Out of Competition categories.

Gulf Film Festival receives over 1300 submissions from 77 countries


Lady Gaga threw a massive party at Northcote Social Club in Melbourne on Wednesday to celebrate America's Independence Day!

Lady Gaga parties at Northcote Social Club in Melbourne


CHILD protection staff have walked off the job in northern NSW in protest at what they say is a refusal to fill vacant jobs in their department.


New Delhi, Nov 16 Making it clear that business and politics cannot go hand in hand, former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra today said politicians must give up business interests.

Politicians must give up business interests:


It has been revealed that Mexican actress Barbara Mori who's all set to make her Bollywood debut opposite Hrithik Roshan in Kites, has a love child.


Christie Ileto shows us how purple pride is going viral.


British factory gate inflation hit a record high in May as firms' costs surged at their fastest rate in at least 22 years, prompting markets to bet the Bank of England will raise interest rates later this year.

British factory gate inflation hits record high in May:


Oil prices steadied near $76 a barrel on Monday, pausing from the previous session's decline, as investors weighed the sharp drop in US consumer sentiment against early signs of improved underlying oil demand.


- Today, custom static cling printing has gained special importance in the global market.


A memorandum of understanding has been signed between LG Electronics and Conergy AG that will see LG take a 75 percent stake in Conergy's advanced solar module plant in Frankfurt, Germany.

LG Electronics to take a 75 percent stake in Conergy's solar module plant


The Technology CEO Council's report, laid out an extensive plan that could help the US government save $1 trillion over the next decade.

US government to save $1 trillion over the next decade


Syrian troops launch deadly counterattack Syrian government forces launched a counteroffensive in the south, capturing a town and killing at least 45 people including women and children, opposition activists said yesterday.


BASKETBALL WA is locked in a battle with the State Government to avoid annual six-figure increases in WA Basketball Centre tenancy costs that could do significant damage to the sport's growth in WA.

Basketball WA locked in battle with State Government over tenancy costs


The Patriots re-signed unrestricted free agent Derrick Burgess on Thursday and released linebacker Bruce Davis and receiver Isaiah Stanback.

Patriots re-sign Derrick Burgess; release Davis and Stanback


The Rays acquired outfielder Gabe Gross from the Brewers in a trade for Minor League pitcher Josh Butler on Tuesday.


Unemployment benefits claims fell sharply by 37,000 to a seasonally adjusted 391,000 last week, the Labor Department sai...

Unemployment benefits claims fall sharply by 37,000


A body found in Chattanooga, Tenn., could be that of missing Logan County man Richard Russell.

Body found in tennessee could be that of Richard Russell


An HISD elementary school principal was arrested on drug charges after police said they found marijuana, methamphetamines and ecstasy inside her Pearland home.

HISD elementary school principal arrested on drug charges


Two sports complexes will be built in North Ossetia in 2012, the North Ossetian Ministry for Youth, Physical Education and Sports said, RIA Novosti reports.

Two sports complexes to be built in North Ossetia


Kanye West seemingly started a Twitter fight with Britney Spears after the pop singer's latest single beat the rapper's collaborative track with Jay-Z.

Kanye West starts Twitter fight with Britney Spears


The shooting of a champion hunting dog named Moose has riled residents in a central Indiana community, and sparked threats to the property owner who killed the dog.

Shooting of champion dog riles central in community


Cleveland will get a chance after all to argue in the Ohio Supreme Court on behalf of its residency requirement for employees.

Cleveland will get to argue Ohio Supreme court for residency requirement


Google has confirmed that it is going to start adding a map of local findings to search results for things like ``pizza,'' ''burger`` and ''dentist,`` something that Google watchers have been buzzing about for months.

Google to add maps of local findings to search results


Taipei - Taiwan stocks opened the New Year on Monday by gaining more than 2 per cent, on the government's economics stimulus plan, improved Taiwan-China ties and US and European stock gains.


Air New Zealand is reviewing its fares as a result of the continuing rise in the cost of fuel, after Qantas lifted its international fuel surcharges for the second time in a few weeks.

Air nz reviewing fares after Qantas lift theirs


The Bellaire St.John's boys won the Ohio Division III state cross country championship under head coach Jeremy Midei.

The St.John's boys win state cross country championship


Crude oil prices climbed out of a holding pattern, coming close to $72.50 per barrel Wednesday after the government said US inventories fell.


The reservoir level has dropped significantly in the last week.


British Prime Minister Gordon Brown says he is sending hundreds more British troops to Afghanistan, raising the authorized force level to 9,500.

Britain's Brown sending more troops to Afghanistan


A senior Garda has told a court that a Galway couple charged with the abuse and neglect of their children are to face possibly hundreds more charges.

Galway couple could face hundreds more charges


The French economy fell into recession at the beginning of the year, data showed Wednesday, highlighting the challenge French President François Hollande faces in fighting rising unemployment and controlling public finances.


Al-Qaida militants in Yemen have posted online a second video of a kidnapped Saudi Arabian diplomat appealing to his kingdom's rulers to grant his captors' demands and save his life.

Militants post video of kidnapped Saudi diplomat


A shelter has opened in North Platte to assist residents displaced by the swollen North Platte River.


Mumbai, May 17 Television actor Mrunal Jain, recently seen as Sameer Diwan in ongoing show ``Hitler Didi'', says he wants to do unconventional roles in Hindi films.


A STALKER has been banned from a shopping centre for continuing to frighten his victim.


The Nebraska State College System recently announced plans to reduce the number of credit hours required to graduate from Chadron, Wayne and Peru State College has been reduced from 125 to 120.

Nebraska State College System reduces number of credits required to graduate


York County has become its own economic development district, following approval by state and federal authorities, a move that is expected to pave the way for more federal dollars into the region.

York County to become its own economic development district


Chintimini Wildlife Center celebrates 20 years of caring for Oregon's injured and orphaned wildlife and educational programs at its 20th anniversary open house from 10 am to 5 pm Sunday, Oct. 11, at the center, 311 NW Lewisburg Ave.


Jerusalem - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday he expects direct peace talks between Israel and the Palestinian Authority to begin in two weeks.

Netanyahu says he expects direct peace talks to begin in two weeks


Indian equities markets closed higher Wednesday, with a key index gaining 2.89 percent over its previous close.


``Nifty is likely to test upper level of 2,650-2,850 band tomorrow. Support is likely to be at 2,750 level. Nifty may trade in improved range of 2,700-2,900. Traders should look at profit booking as the market rallies further,`` he added.

Nifty may test upper level of 2,650-2,850


As expected, Washington nationals free agent first baseman Adam Dunn declined arbitration offer from the Nationals.


A borough woman faces charges for allegedly assaulting a woman Jan. 7 and trying to steal her purse, court records show.


By Béatrice Fedor on June 26, 2012 10:00 AM by Béatrice Fedor Planned Parenthood Action Fund's Facebook page displays a timeline picture with a notable man holding a sign: ``I don't want to be a FATHER yet...


NSW police are searching around Dubbo for a prison escapee who escaped from Mannus correctional centre.


Actress Sienna Miller, who is best known for her work in 'Stardust' and 'The Factory Girl', has given birth to her first child it is being reported.


SANTOS chief David Knox must have breathed a huge sigh of relief yesterday after the energy group's shares closed solidly higher in the wake of the formal go-ahead for its $US16 billion gas-from-coal project.

Santos chief David Knox must have breathed a huge sigh of relief yesterday.


New Orleans Saints defensive mastermind Gregg Williams is the latest to take aim at Favre.


A high level Pakistani delegation headed by Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi Qureshi has left for US.


dbWatch Software LLC announces the release of dbWatch version 9.


Knuckleballer RA Dickey appears likely to make the Mariners roster after a nice spring and a vote of confidence from his manager.


On a rainy and muddy Friday afternoon, a new era began for the Alma College football program.

New era begins for Alma College football


Stocks have come off their lows of the day but remain significantly negative during late morning trading on Wednesday.

Stocks come off lows but remain negative in late morning trading


The meme-worthy saying ``You had one job to do,'' first popularized by Tumblr and Reddit--has become a social media phenomenon.


Leeds-based record label Slam Dunk Records has announced the first wave of bands set to take to the stage in 2013 as part of their annual dual-location weekend festival held in May each year.


After a couple of overcast days, the sun makes a comeback Tuesday!


Retirement home builder McCarthy & Stone has completed its re-financing, following high court approval this week of a new ``scheme of arrangement'' by the firm.


European stock markets took a breather Wednesday following big gains the previous day as investors awaited key economic news out of the US Meanwhile, gold struck another new record high as the dollar continued to weaken.


Barack Obama plans to meet with Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland and other Democratic governors in a show of party unity after a bruising primary.

Obama to meet with Strickland, other governors in show of unity


ProvencoCadmus is selling its New Zealand eftpos finance book to Finance Now, a subsidiary of New Zealand-owned SBS bank.


Sharp Corp. has achieved the world's highest power density, 0.3W/cc, for direct methanol fuel cells for mobile equipment.

Sharp achieves the world's highest power density for direct methanol fuel cells


RSVP, which supplies volunteers to other area organizations, has given annual awards to three of those volunteers:


Chile retailer La Polar has called off a potential merger with local supermarket chain Supermercados del Sur, saying in a filing with the local securities commissioner that the merger ``does not bring any synergies'' and ``is not convenient for shareholders.''


Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar met Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari in Islamabad on Sunday and expressed satisfaction at the positive developments in bilateral ties, including in trade and economy, official sources said on Monday.


Crane arm cleared almost one week on Updated: 18:14, Sunday December 2, 2012 A major inner Sydney traffic route is finally back in action, after a crane arm that caught fire and collapsed onto a major road last week was removed.


Seven-time NBA All-Star Grant Hill announced his retirement Saturday.


Islamabad, Sep 20 Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari Saturday said he would shed his controversial powers to dissolve parliament to ensure the supremacy of the legislature.

Zardari to shed power to dissolve parliament


New York Yankees pitcher CC Sabathia left the game against the Florida Marlins in the second inning with tightness in his biceps, the team reports.

CC Sabathia leaves game in second inning


A body was found in the water off of James Madison Park early Sunday morning, Madison police reported.

Body found in water off James Madison Park


Worldcolor has signed a multi-year extension agreement with Kensington Publishing to continue producing millions of mass market paperbook books for the New York-based publisher.

Worldcolor signs multi-year extension with Kensington Publishing to produce millions of mass market


A loan broker from the Philippines has been charged in connection with a $15 million scheme to defraud the Export-Import Bank of the United States, Acting Assistant Attorney General of the Criminal Division Matthew Friedrich and US Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeffrey A. Taylor announced today.

Loan broker charged in $15 million scheme to defraud the export-Import Bank of the United States


The Highways Agency has today published its new procurement strategy, outlining its approach for the next 5-10 years to procurement of goods, services and construction expertise.

Highways Agency publishes new procurement strategy


University of California professionals have now revealed that higher rates of traumatic stress could be linked to increased inflammation in heart disease patients.

Stress increases inflammation in heart disease patients:


British specialist Mark Cavendish won his second Giro d'Italia stage in three days, taking the 12th leg with another sprint victory yesterday.

Mark Cavendish wins second Giro stage in three days


The Large Hadron Collider, the world's most powerful physics experiment, has produced its first proton collisions just three days after it was restarted following repairs.

Large Hadron collider produces first proton collisions


The next Armenian provocation against Azerbaijan was prevented in Denmark, Chairman of ``Veten'' Society in Denmark Safar Sadigi told APA.

Armenian provocation against Azerbaijan prevented in Denmark


Marseille sporting director Jose Anigo has hinted that Loic Remy could be sold after Newcastle were strongly linked with the striker.

Jose Anigo hints Loic Remy could be sold after Newcastle were linked with striker


Los Angeles Clippers All-Star forward Blake Griffin punches a dunk over Phoenix Suns big man Channing Frye.

Blake Griffin punches dunk over Channing Frye:


A Bloomfield man who was convicted of sexual assault in 2005 has been arrested on charges that he repeatedly raped a girl for more than two years.

Bloomfield man charged with repeatedly raping girl


Consumer prices in Qatar fell by 4.9% in 2009, more than expected as the state suffered its first full-year of deflation since 1993 due mainly to a slump in property rents, official data showed yesterday.


Last week, IBM announced that it was creating a cloud computing division just as it had also announced that key systems software would soon be available for deployment on Amazon's Elastic Compute Cloud.


Brett Ratner has stepped down as producer of Hollywood's 84th annual Academy Awards show, organizers announced Tuesday.

Brett Ratner steps down as producer of Academy Awards show


Police looking for the suspect who shot 3 people at a Toledo bar this morning.Police looking for the suspect who shot 3 people at a Toledo bar this morning.


Dick Bavetta, the referee who worked one of the games Tim Donaghy alleged was rigged, officiated Game 5 of the NBA finals on Sunday night.Bavetta worked Game 6 of the Western Conference finals, when the Los Angeles Lakers used a huge free-throw advantage in the fourth quarter to beat the Sacramento Kings and even a series they eventually won.

Dick Bavetta officiates Game 5 of NBA finals


the average price of a home in the Capital has dropped to around £215,000, according to the latest house price figures.

Average price of home in Capital drops to £215,000


Ellen Douglas died in Jackson, Miss. on Nov. 7, 2012 at the age of 91 after an extended illness.

Ellen Douglas dies at 91 after extended illness


-- shutterstock.com Everything you know about dieting is wrong, say US scientists who have devised a new formula for calculating calories and weight loss that they hope will revolutionise the way people tackle obesity.


Google, the $167bn internet company, is suing a tiny indie label that releases blues records.


In an effort to stop creating pop music, Miley Cyrus has decided to collaborate with Bret Michaels to cover Poison's ``Every Rose Has a Thorn.''

Miley Cyrus collaborates with Bret Michaels


A popular Frederickstown teacher and football coach has been killed in a motorcycle crash apparently caused by an SUV driver who cut him off.

Popular teacher killed in motorcycle crash


A driver improvement program will be offered by AAA.


President of United States, Barack Obama and his wife Michelle congratulated celebrate Eid al-Adha for the Muslim World.

President Obama congratulated celebrate Eid al-Adha for the Muslim world


Italian oil producer Eni was upped to outperform from underperform by Credit Suisse.

Eni upped to outperform by Credit Suisse


THE Bahamas produces only 10 per cent of what it consumes, according to Agriculture and Marine Resources Minister V Alfred Gray, who recently told the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture that one of the main challenges facing the country was making agriculture an attractive option.

Bahamas produces 'only 10 per cent of what it consumes'


Sir Richard Branson has dedicated the Launchpad for his space tourism venture in the New Mexico desert.

Richard Branson dedicates Launchpad for space tourism


The TSX Venture Exchange opened at 1,599.51, up 28.70 points from Wednesday's close.

Tsxv opened at 1,599.51, up 28.70 points


The Central Bank of Malta is to issue a new euro coin set dated 2012, which will incorporate the eight Maltese euro coins, designed by Noel Galea Bason.

Central Bank of Malta to issue new euro coin set dated 2012


London, May 4 Celebrity dads are giving the blues to other fathers, who are reeling under the pressure to match their supposedly perfect parenting-skills.


In this Jan. 26, 2011 file photo, New Jersey Nets' Kris Humphries dunks the ball during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game against the Memphis Grizzlies in Newark, NJ People magazine reported Wednesday that reality star Kim Kardashian is engaged to Humphries her boyfriend of six months.

Kim Kardashian is engaged to Kris Humphries


Qatargas is to provide training for Qatari nationals taking part in Qatar Shell GTL's Technical Preparation Programme at its plant facilities and training center in Ras Laffan Industrial City.

Qatargas to provide training for nationals


Oscar-winning US actor Charlton Heston, whose chiseled features and commanding presence won him epic roles from Moses to Michelangelo and became the face of American gun rights, died on Saturday night at age 84.


KCP&L has selected Intergraph® smart grid technology for a demonstration project funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 to improve network operations and efficiency in an economically challenged area of Kansas City, Mo.

KCP&L selects Intergraph(r) smart grid technology


Mali is Gold Fields ``new frontier'', says Gold Fields West Africa head Peter Turner.


Some analysts believe Russia may also be trying to intimidate other former Soviet regions like Ukraine.

Russia intimidating other Soviet regions?


The BBC Trust has launched a review of the corporation's services for teenagers, focusing on BBC Three, Radio 1 and 1Xtra.

BBC Trust launches review of corporation's services for teenagers


Several drug arrests were made at a Minot motel last night for three adults and one minor.


Chunky high heels, which are famous for giving classic Mary Jane shoes a twist, is now the latest addition to MakeMeChic.com's vast collection of fashionable women's shoes that includes ankle boots, platform pumps, Oxford flats, strappy sandals and many more.

Chunky high heels give classic Mary Jane shoes a twist


Micro Focus International announced that it has completed the acquisition of Relativity Technologies.

Micro Focus completes acquisition of Relativity Technologies


A 22-year-old Warman woman accused of stabbing a five-month-old a baby has been released on bail.

Warman woman accused of stabbing baby out on bail


Actor Jason London was arrested this weekend, but that's just the beginning of the craziness.


It is reported that after booming in 2008 and 2009, the US wind power industry saw growth in new installations slow dramatically in 2010.

US wind power industry saw growth in 2010


A 25-year-old Shreveport man has been sentenced to 83 years at hard labor for a triple shooting and won't be eligible for parole before he's 65 years old.

Shreveport man sentenced to 83 years at hard labor for triple shooting


German business confidence jumped unexpectedly in May, a closely watched survey showed on Wednesday, pointing to dogged resilience by Europe's biggest economy.

German business confidence jumps in May:


SACRAMENTO, Calif. The Sacramento Kings plan to interview former coach Eddie Jordan about a possible return to the club he briefly coached in the late 1990s.

Sacramento Kings to interview Eddie Jordan for possible return to club


Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gillani here Monday said that military operation will be the last option to stem militancy in the Frontier areas.

Military operation to be last option to stem militancy:


A former local resident is facing the death penalty next week, after being convicted of the brutal 1997 murder and robbery of a Dallas County woman.

Former local resident facing death penalty


The Verge is reporting that Google plans on launching a Spotify streaming competitor tomorrow at its I/O Conference.

Google to launch Spotify competitor tomorrow


The North Atlantic Council is visiting KFOR today, Tuesday 4 November 2008.


This season's Amlin Challenge Cup final will be played at the Twickenham Stoop on Friday, 18 May 2012 tournament organisers, ERC, have announced.

Amlin Challenge Cup final to be played at the Twickenham Stoop


Tim Tebow has again strike back with his first NFL match which was held on last Sunday.


Albert Pujols hit his 400th home run in the fourth inning of the St. Louis Cardinals' 11-10 loss to the host Washington Nationals on Thursday, becoming the 47th major league player to reach the milestone.


A 24 year old Co. Galway man has been placed on the Sex Offenders' Register after pleading guilty at Galway District Court to sexually assaulting a childhood friend.

County Galway man placed on Sex Offenders Register


Garmin Ltd. invites shareholders and investors to listen to its second quarter 2009 earnings conference call that will be broadcast over the Internet on Wednesday, August 5, 2009 at 10:30 am

Garmin Ltd. invites you to listen to its second quarter 2009 earnings call


DEFENDING champion Navua bounced back from their early loss to get back into contention in the Fiji Muslim Sports Association soccer championship in Ba yesterday.


A Monticello woman was killed in a head-on crash with a truck early Tuesday, police said.


AC Milan have ruled themselves out of the race to sign Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas, with the Spain international set to join Barcelona instead.

AC Milan out of race to sign Arsenal skipper Cesc Fabregas


Experts say they're encouraged by US Census statistics indicating more black children are living with two parents, the number rising to 40 percent in 2007.

More black children live with two parents


Tamil superstar Rajnikanth turned 61 on Monday as his fans organised special prayers and various welfare activities to mark the birthday of their 'thalaivar'.


An Amber Alert has been issued out of Morrow County, according to an e-mailed press release.


HelloSoft, a VoIP and convergence chip maker, announced the launch of a new IP convergence chip, the HS100, Monday.


Search ramps up for ultralight plane Updated: 10:25, Monday February 4, 2013 More than a dozen planes are continuing the search for an ultralight aircraft that failed to return from a joy flight north of Brisbane.


Information Minister Abul Kalam Azad on Tuesday said Bangladesh wanted to make a cultural exchange deal with Sweden to enhance cultural ties between the two countries.

Bangladesh to make cultural exchange deal with Sweden:


PPJ Enterprise, a leader in proprietary automated health care reimbursement cycle software, online health information digital systems software and practice information management digital system software for health care providers and general businesses worldwide, has announced that its subsidiary, Professional Billing Service, has secured a $21,000,000 workers' comp lien collection contract with a surgery center in the Southern California area.

PPJ Enterprise announces that it has secured a $21,000,000 workers'


A Napa man was arrested Saturday night on suspicion of battery after a fight in a parking lot involving several individuals, Napa Police said Sunday.


Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart have been nominated for the ``Best Kiss'' category in MTV Awards this year.

Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart nominated for Best Kiss


Florida Sen. Bill Nelson plans to endorse Hillary Rodham Clinton, a major gain for the Democratic presidential candidate in a state that's at odds with the national party over its primary date yet remains a swing state in November's general election.


Ford has announced that it has now invested $135 million into its electric vehicles development facility in Dearborn as also has appointed 1,000 new engineers.

Ford invests $135 million in electric vehicles development


FAIRFAX Media has opened key editorial positions to staff in Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra as part of its transformation to an integrated newsroom.


A Conway attorney faces two charges of indecent exposure, after he exposed himself while at his law firm.

Conway attorney charged with indecent exposure


A 43-year-old Lawrence woman was sentenced to 39 months in federal prison for credit card fraud, US Attorney Lanny Welch announced Thursday.


The Los Angeles Dodgers will celebrate the 45th anniversary of The Beatles concert at Dodger Stadium during the team's six-game homestand, which begins tonight.

La Dodgers to celebrate 45th anniversary of Beatles concert during homestand


A lava dome that formed on top of Mount Merapi following its 2010 eruption has collapsed, prompting volcanology officials to issue a warning on Friday of a possible deadly cold lava stream on the mountain slope.

Lava dome on top of Mount Merapi collapses


Bush, who spoke with Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili earlier in the day, also ordered the US military to deliver humanitarian aid to Georgia.


Scholastic Corporation, the global children's publishing, education and media company, announced today that it has commenced a modified ``Dutch Auction'' tender offer to purchase up to $150 million of its common stock at a price not less than $27.00 per share or more than $31.00 per share.

Scholastic Corporation to purchase up to $150 million of stock


Bristol Rovers player-boss Stuart Campbell was left frustrated after his side slipped deeper into the relegation mire following a 1-0 home defeat to high-flying Huddersfield.


South Africa's mobile operator Vodacom has launched its March Madness promotion offering prepaid subscribers 20 percent free airtime when they recharge their account during the month of March.

Vodacom launches March Madness promotion


East London event space and smokehouse, Forman's Fish Island will be given a graffiti makeover this summer as part of contemporary arts festival, Hackney Wicked.

Forman's Fish Island to be given graffiti makeover


Democrat North Carolina Sen. Kay Hagan is opposing a tax cut plan that has won overwhelming support from her colleagues.


Luton Town made FA Cup history with a 1-0 win away to Norwich City at Carrow Road, becoming the first non-league side in 27 years to beat a Premier League side away from home.


Huntingtons have released their new album, Punk Sounds via Amazon.


Selection of names was not itself shocking, but the way Prime Minister Saad Hariri handled the issue when he insisted that the appointments be made by a majority vote of the Cabinet.


Tottenham Hotspur ace Jermain Defoe has vowed to score his 100th goal for the club against AC Milan on Wednesday night.

Jermain Defoe vows to score his 100th goal against AC Milan


Southland monitor farms will continue as planned despite farmers voting against the wool levy proposal that was supposed to fund the programmes.


The Coca-Cola Company today announced Helene D. Gayle, MD, MPH, has been nominated to stand for election to the Company's Board of Directors at its Annual Meeting of Shareowners in April.

Dr. Helene D. Gayle nominated for election to the Coca-Cola Company Board of Directors


Russia said on Friday that it opposes an ``unbalanced'' US-backed UN draft resolution on the Syria crisis because it did not contain a call for a simultaneous halt in violence between the government and rebels.

Russia opposes 'unbalanced' UN draft resolution


A hijacker was shot dead and his accomplice was arrested in Durban's Umlazi area after the car they hijacked crashed into a house, police said on Tuesday.


UAB will hold a press conference today to announce a 10-year multi-media rights extension with ISP Sports.

UAB to announce extension with ISP Sports


Kalin Lucas scored 25 points to help Michigan State hold off hard-charging Oakland, 77-76 in Auburn Hills, Mich., on Saturday.


A Bell County man pleaded guilty Friday morning in Waco's federal district court to possession of child pornography.

Bell County man pleads to possession of child pornography


BRITAIN's biggest independent energy supplier, BizzEnergy, may collapse into administration after struggling to refinance its debts.

BizzEnergy may collapse into administration


In the wake of the Mumbai terror strikes, Railways is strengthening security and has sanctioned Rs 60 crore, as a first step, to provide more arms and latest equipment like close circuit TVs to the Railway Protection Force, Minister of State for Railways R Velu said.


With a workload that is steadily increasing, Chelan County has hired a deputy coroner.


It is reported that China's Sinosteel has turned up the heat on its takeover target Midwest Corporation Ltd. In a letter to Midwest shareholders, Sinosteel said the Midwest options plan is beyond the score of even the most extravagant companies in Australia.


New York lawmakers voted to suspend licenses of young drivers for 60 days when they're caught texting and driving.

Lawmakers vote to suspend licenses for texting and driving


NeuroSearch has completed a sale of the company's laboratory equipment and office furniture amounting to a total of approximately DKK 10 million.

NeuroSearch has completed sale of laboratory equipment and office furniture


Citi said Wednesday that it has launched a next generation algorithmic trading platform for its institutional equity trading clients.

Citi launches next generation Algorithmic trading platform


The US on Wednesday denied it pressured India to go easy on a US company over the 1984 Bhopal gas tragedy in exchange for support on a loan, saying it wanted strong ties with New Delhi.


Reliever Scott Linebrink was activated from the 15-day disabled list on Monday by the White Sox, who made several other moves before opening a three-game series against the Cleveland Indians.


WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama on Tuesday will announce new health insurance benefits for consumers, marking the first 90 days since he signed landmark legislation to expand coverage.

Obama to announce health insurance benefits


A numerous crowd of fishermen gathered to protest against EU fishery reduction measures with respect to fishing.

A numerous crowd of fishermen gather for protest


Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger wears a protective boot for his injured right foot during practice.


Bristol Borough Junior/Senior High School students took a crash course Tuesday in presidential politics to prepare for a mock election.


Some American Red Cross workers in Michigan could strike on Friday in a dispute over contract negotiations.

Some Red Cross workers in Michigan could strike


US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton snapped on a Congolese student over a question mistranslated about her husband's views on foreign policy, saying: ``My husband is not secretary of state, I am.''


Singer/actor Lyle Lovett is set to guest star on ABC's Castle, according to a press release issued by the network.


Dan Aykroyd wants 'Ghostbusters 3' to be ''perfect'' and revealed there is a new writing staff working on the project after the first attempts at a script were underwhelming.

Dan Aykroyd wants Ghostbusters 3 to be 'perfect'


GE Healthcare has reported positive data from studies of a new imaging agent that can be used in the diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease.

GE Healthcare reports positive data for imaging agent


This week, The Hollywood Reporter reveals that Vince Gilligan will direct the series finale, while Anna Gunn and Bryan Cranston preview Breaking Bad's end.


A new equine surgery and sports medicine center is set to open its doors in Lexington, Ky.

New equine surgery center set to open in Lexington


LDK Solar Co., Ltd. , a leading manufacturer of multicrystalline solar wafers, today commented on its current business environment.

LDK Solar comments on current business environment


IK Kim led the US Women's Open after the morning session of the second round Friday.


A 19-year-old Kell man has pleaded guilty in Marion County Court to a charge of aggravated criminal sexual abuse.

Kell man pleads guilty to aggravated criminal sexual abuse


A severe thunderstorm warning has been downgraded to a severe thunderstorm watch for most of northern Ohio.


1 dead, 1 injured in fall through ice on NJ lake One man is dead and another was injured after falling into the icy waters of a private community lake in northern New Jersey where the two were fishing.


Carbonite, the online data backup provider, is proposing an initial public offering of shares of its common stock, as reported on BostInnovation.

Carbonite proposes initial public offering (IPO)


US President Barack Obama has visited the Demilitarized Zone that separates North and South Korea.


Israeli military forces have shot dead a Palestinian man during a raid in the West Bank city of Nablus, according to the Israeli army.


The Defense Ministry has called upon religious groups, academics, experts, the police and the army to set a common view on radicalism, said Minister Purnomo Yusgiantoro.

Defense ministry calls for common view on radicalism


As much as a half inch of rain could fall in the Greenville area today before making way for mostly sunny skies on Thursday, according to the National Weather Service in Greer.


Indian jeera futures, up in early trade on low arrivals, pared gains to end lower on weak domestic demand, analysts said.

India jeera futures pare gains on weak demand


The Titans are inviting fans to LP Field Wednesday and Thursday to pay their respects to slain quarterback Steve McNair.

Titans invite fans to LP Field to pay respects


British driver Lewis Hamilton has signed a three-year deal to drive for Mercedes from 2013, replacing seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher, the firm announced on Friday.

Lewis Hamilton to replace Michael Schumacher:


Carney rejected lucrative offers from both Manly and Penrith to stick with the Raiders in a deal which could be extended for a further two years.


Receiver Dez Bryant had another eventful day.


Girls' Generation's comeback TV special, 'Girls' Generation's Romantic Fantasy', suffered from surprisingly low viewer ratings.

'Girls' Generation's Romantic Fantasy' suffers surprisingly low viewer ratings


It has been proved through various studies that Australian women have a huge obesity rate which rises faster when compared to the other women in the whole world and for the very first time ever, the Aussie women are actually quite close to the obesity level of America.

Obesity rate rises faster for Australian women


Slovakia's Defence Ministry plans to send a two-member military police training team to Afghanistan in September to assist the allies within the ISAF operation, the TASR newswire reported.

Defence Ministry will send a military police training team to Afghanistan


The Indian equities market was trading flat at afternoon trade Thursday amidst volatility in the trading.


AC Milan have conceded that Italy midfielder Gennaro Gattuso may leave the Serie A side in the transfer window despite being offered a contract extension after complaining about a recent shortage of playing time.


Manchester City manager Mark Hughes expects Kolo Toure, pictured here in March 2009, to be fit for next week´s Premier League opener against Blackburn after the Ivory Coast defender was forced out of Saturday´s 2-1 win over Celtic.

Hughes expects Toure to be fit for Premier League opener


British filmmaker Simon Monjack has been buried next to his late wife Brittany Murphy.

Monjack buried next to late wife Brittany Murphy


Former Junior Minister Ivor Callely has made his first Circuit Court appearance on charges related to making bogus mobile phone expense claims.

Ivor Callely makes first Circuit court appearance


Police have confirmed a well-known Hollywood publicist was killed inside her Mercedes-Benz in Beverly Hills early Tuesday morning.

Hollywood publicist killed in Beverly Hills


The music industry has been recently struck by another tragedy as vice-president of Def Jam records, Shakir Stewart, committed suicide Saturday, November 1st.


International branded vendors, domestic handset vendors in China, and Taiwan-based handset makers are readying to compete for CDMA handset orders to be released by China Telecom, which has been granted a license to offer CDMA 2000 services in China, according to industry sources in Taiwan.

Handset vendors and makers readying to compete for CDMA handset orders from China Telecom


SEFTON residents will enjoy the lowest council tax rise in the borough's history after the authority's budget was approved in Southport tonight.

Sefton residents enjoy lowest council tax rise in borough's history


France has strongly condemned the attack on a UN peacekeeper patrol in South Sudan, which claimed the lives of five Indian soldiers and several UN civilian staff, and expressed condolences over the deaths.

France condemns attack on UN peacekeepers


AXA UK has combined its commercial and personal lines broker businesses under the leadership of Amanda Blanc.

AXA UK combines Commercial, personal Lines broker businesses


Germany's Lufthansa will take 80 percent control of BMI British Midland, the British airline said Wednesday -- a move that gives Lufthansa a much greater presence at London's Heathrow Airport.

Lufthansa to take control of BMI British Midland


REUTERS/Chip East Legendary investor Warren Buffett said in an interview aired on Thursday unemployment could hit 11 percent and a second stimulus package might be needed as the economy struggles to recover from recession.

Warren Buffett says second stimulus might be needed


Police National Commissioner General Bheki Cele feels vindicated by the Public Protector report into the Middestad Sanlam Centre lease saga, a spokesperson said on Tuesday.

Cele feels 'vindicated' by Protector's report


``I am eating myself to death,'' she told 2Day FM's Kyle and Jackie O this morning.


The MDC has set next Monday as the deadline for the resolution of all outstanding issues, MDC secretary-general, Hon. Tendai Biti has said.

MDC sets deadline for resolution of outstanding issues


Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan became the first Indian to present a Golden Globe award.

Shah Rukh becomes first Indian to present Golden Globe


Timber and wood products company Weyerhaeuser Co. said Monday it completed the sale of its commercial business to a subsidiary of Atlas Holdings LLC. The deal includes four manufacturing plants focused on the commercial construction market, which are located in Chino, Calif., Hillsboro, Ore., Delaware, Ohio and Stayton, Ore., and 13 sales and engineering offices.

Weyerhaeuser completes sale of commercial business to Atlas Holdings


President Obama has picked Lt. Gen. James R. Clapper Jr. as director of national intelligence, tapping a retired officer with decades of experience to improve coordination of the nation's sprawling spy apparatus amid increasing threats at home and escalating operations abroad.

Obama picks Clapper as director of intelligence


From centuries, Tibetans are religiously spinning prayer wheels to attend good merit and prosperity in the society, there are two kinds of prayer wheels in Tibet and those are hand prayer wheel and attached prayer wheels near by monastery and nunnery walls.

Tibetans spinning prayer wheels to attend good merit and prosperity


comparethemarket.com has retained VCCP to handle its £20m advertising account.


Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, right, welcomes Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, who has arrived in Russia to attend a regional security summit in Yekaterinburg, Russia.


BP called for a change in oil exploration methods and said the besieged company would be at the movement's forefront during a conference call Friday with worried investors.

BP calls for changes in oil exploration methods


FC Kallon has registered its first win in the on-going premier league with an impressive 3-1 win over defending champions, Ports Authority on Thursday at the National Stadium in Freetown.


Kevin Pietersen has revealed he could miss the upcoming Ashes series against Australia because of his problem Achilles injury.


CNN debates a new pill for preventing the spread of HIV, which may soon be approved by the FDA.


London, April 12 Actor-director David Arquette claims his relationship with estranged wife Courteney Cox has never been better and insists he still loves her with all his heart.


Motor cycle prices will go up due to a new excise duty imposed on imports, the Motor Cycle and Spare Parts Importers Association said yesterday.


A soldier allegedly committed suicide by shooting himself with his service weapon at Nagrota area here Wednesday, police said.


Two women from Pakistan's volatile and conservative northwest regions made history on March 30, when they applied to contest the elections for the lower house of parliament.


``After all, we're Hindi film stars. We earn our bread and butter from Bollywood. I'm uncomfortable talking in English..I've always been,'' Akshay said in a statement.


A former executive with the Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority faced a judge.


\``Though I am bound by the AIMPLB\'s decision, I will continue with my efforts to find an amicable solution to the Babri Masjid-Ram Janmbhoomi dispute,\'' Ansari told reporters here.

Will continue efforts for amicable solution:


Hull head coach Richard Agar is facing a possible charge from the Rugby Football League after allegedly confronting referee Thierry Alibert.


The Time magazine released its annual list of the ``Time 100,'' the world's most influential people, on Thursday.

Time magazine releases list of world's most influential people


Releases from the Jamestown Dam were increased to 1,600 cubic feet per second at 8 am today, according to information released by the US Army Corps of Engineers.


Crackdown follows coverage related to president's succession Ugandan police fired tear gas at journalists in the capital Kampala on Tuesday who were protesting against a media crackdown after press reports sparked a rare public debate on who will succeed aging President Yoweri Museveni.

Ugandan police fire tear gas at journalists protesting crackdown


Yep, there is still gold in the hills, valleys and creeks of Cleburne County.


For example, a recent CNN poll expresses the sentiment of 86 percent of those polled that ``government is broken.''


Wests Tigers centre Chris Lawrence has withdrawn from the All Stars match at Skilled Park on February 4 with a shoulder injury.

Chris Lawrence withdraws from All Stars match


The world prices for oil, following the results of the tenders on Thursday went down, Kazakhstan Today agency reports citing RIA RosBusinessConsulting.


Northampton Saints lock Courtney Lawes has signed a new deal to keep him at Franklin's Gardens until at least 2015.

Northampton Saints lock Courtney Lawes signs new deal


Kolkata, Jan 13 West Bengal police chief today said Maoist leader Kishenji would be arrested very soon.


TD Canada Trust has lowered its residential mortgage rates between 0.1 and 0.6 percentage points, bringing the signpost five-year closed mortgage rate down 0.2 points to 5.25 per cent.

TD Canada Trust lowers residential mortgage rates


Tata Group chairman Ratan Tata has congratulated West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on her resounding success in the recently concluded state assembly polls.

Ratan Tata congratulates Mamata Banerjee


Malaysia on Sunday denied that it had been supplying arms to terrorists in the region.

Malaysia denies supplying arms to terrorists


A MAN has been taken to hospital after breathing in smoke when his settee caught fire.

Man taken to hospital after breathing in smoke


Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh will visit Assam today totake the stock of the situation after Thursday''s serial blasts in the state in which 70 people were killed and over 300 injured.


American Marco Sullivan claimed his maiden World Cup win in the Kandahar downhill in Chamonix on Saturday, as he edged Switzerland's Didier Cuche and Slovenia's Andrej Jerman to the top spot.


An Air Arabia plane made an emergency landing at Jinnah International Airport Karachi Sunday around 4 pm after fire broke out in its cargo section.

Air Arabia plane makes emergency landing


Candidate Bradley Byrne conceded defeat to Robert Bentley in the Republican gubernatorial runoff race Tuesday night.


On December 1 st , TripleTree will host a Principals Forum webcast on the convergence of cloud computing and healthcare.

TripleTree to host webcast on convergence of cloud computing and healthcare


Conservative commentator Glenn Beck and tea party champion Sarah Palin appealed Saturday to a vast, predominantly white crowd on the National Mall to help restore traditional American values and honor Martin Luther King's message.


Six soldiers were shot dead by bandits in Anosy region, southeastern Madagascar, last weekend, a statement from the armed force said on Wednesday.

Six soldiers shot dead by bandits in southeastern Madagascar


Special 1 TV, one of the best shows about the beautiful game, will return with new episodes.


AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings Inc., said Wednesday its traffic rose 5.4 percent in February, on a similar uptick in available seats.

AirTran traffic rises 5.4 percent in February


Iran said on Wednesday it would seek an end to sanctions over its nuclear activities at talks with big powers later this month and it sought to turn the tables on its Western foes by accusing France of helping Israel develop ``inhumane nuclear weapons''.


A federal judge has ruled that a Utah company can dispose of foreign nuclear waste at its facility in the western Utah desert.

Federal judge rules that Utah company can dispose of foreign nuclear waste


A new tax rate for Big Spring will end up costing the city money out of their pockets.

New tax rate in Big Spring will end up costing the city


Chrysler said it had filed for bankruptcy protection under Chapter 11 in US bankruptcy court in New York.


Actor Noah Wyle was arrested at a healthcare protest in Washington, DC on Monday, following in the footsteps of his former ER co-star George Clooney, who was also taken into police custody at a recent political rally.

Noah Wyle arrested at protest in Washington


A new political party to be launched Saturday by former and outgoing Liberal Democratic Party members will be named ''Tachiagare Nippon'', former trade minister Takeo Hiranuma, an independent House of Representatives member who will head the party, said Wednesday.

New political party to be named 'Tachiagare Nippon'


The largest US drugstore chain, Walgreen Co., says it is holding off selling genetic testing kits at its stores after the Food and Drug Administration raised concerns with the kits' manufacturer.

Walgreens to hold off selling genetic testing kits


Milwaukee police Chief Ed Flynn said a police officer shot a suspect following observing a drug deal and a chase.

Officer shoots at suspect following drug deal, chase


A Marshall County teacher has pleaded guilty to battery on a special needs student.


Balwant Singh Rajoana, Babbar Khalsa International terrorist on death row for Beant Singh's assassination, shows no remorse for his acts of terrorism.


email Iowa State running back Shontrelle Johnson will miss the Liberty Bowl on Dec. 31 against Tulsa with a knee injury.

Shontrelle Johnson will miss Liberty Bowl with knee injury


A fire in the 2700 block of Colcord destroyed a house Sunday afternoon and left two families homeless.


David Backes has signed a 5 year contract extension with the St. Louis Blues.

David Backes signs extension with Blues ...


The beautiful Padma Lakshmi scored a perfect 10 on Bravo's blue carpet on Wednesday night in New York, putting age, a tumultuous love life and a rather long-drawn public custody battle behind her.


The Yankees agreed Friday to trade maligned pitcher AJ Burnett to Pittsburgh for two minor leaguers, a deal that clears the way New York to add Raul Ibanez.


Hindi film director Raj Kanwar, who launched actors such as Shah Rukh Khan and Priyanka Chopra, passed away due to kidney ailment in Singapore on Friday afternoon.


The quality of Chinese products has greatly improved and consequently, the number of recalls of Chinese products has dropped significantly in the US in recent years, according to a US official.

The quality of Chinese products greatly improved


Jessica Simpson will always care about John Mayer.


A woman was sexually and physically assaulted in Maple Ridge on February 17, and Ridge Meadows RCMP is looking for the man responsible.


St. Louis Rams owner Georgia Frontiere has died, TMZ and NFL Network are reporting.


Marc Anthony has filed for divorce from ``American Idol'' judge Jennifer Lopez in Los Angeles Superior Court, documents show.

Marc Anthony files for divorce from 'American Idol' judge Jennifer Lopez


Megastar Amitabh Bachchan, who is back to hosting the sixth season of the popular game show 'Kaun Banega Crorepati', believes that knowledge is the key to success.

For Amitabh Bachchan, knowledge is key to success


The Eurozone has entered recession, official figures confirmed.


Majlis Speaker Gholam Ali Haddad Adel and his entourage arrived on Tuesday in Cairo to attend a biennial interparliamentary meeting of the Islamic countries.


Michael Feinstein plans a return to Broadway early next year his first appearance there in nearly 20 years.


The Yankees may be moving out of Tampa to Orlando.


Mumbai, Jan 7 Government bond prices declined further due to sustained selling pressure from banks and corporates, and call rate also eased on the overnight call money market in view of ample liquidity in banking system.

Bond prices decline further, call rate eases


FOSTER'S has made the first major sale in its winery asset disposal program, selling an 862 hectare vineyard back to wine industry veteran Bob Oatley, four years after he effectively triggered its purchase.


Former fighter pilot and Ohio native John Glenn and his wife, Annie, will dot the ``i'' Saturday when Ohio State hosts the Midshipmen.

John Glenn will dot the 'i' for Ohio State


Verizon Wireless announced today it has increased wireless broadband capacity on its Rochester -area network.

Verizon Wireless increases Wireless broadband capacity in Rochester area


Ahmedabad, Nov 20 India drew the first cricket Test with Sri Lanka at Motera's Sardar Patel Stadium here Friday.


The last time Mark Martin won a pole at Talladega Superspeedway was during the first Bush Administration.

Mark Martin wins the pole at Talladega Superspeedway


There is still no word on the reported planned expulsion of Acting New Zealand High Commissioner Caroline McDonald.


Foodservice distributor 3663 has launched a new ``softer, warmer'' logo which will begin to appear on packaging, vehicles and promotional literature over the coming months.

Foodservice distributor 3663 launches new logo


During the interrogation by CID sleuths, Raju reportedly admitted that he had used the Satyam money to buy lands across Andhra Pradesh in the hope of making huge profits out of the real estate boom.

Raju uses Satyam money to buy lands across Andhra Pradesh


Ritu Kumar first mainstream fashion designer to win the Padma Shri.


The US Open is increasing singles prize money by 11 per cent this year, with the biggest boosts for players who lose in early rounds.


Meteor has launched its 'Let's Get Christmassy' campaign, which celebrates the well-recognised Irish Christmas.

Meteor launches 'Let's Get Christmassy' campaign


A newly released report from the Fraser Institute shows that median wait time for surgery and therapeutic treatment has increased across Canada in 2010.

Wait times for surgery increasing in Canada


A $35 tablet computer called the Aakash was introduced in India on Wednesday.


Hull centre Kirk Yeaman has been ruled out for six weeks with a broken thumb.


The train sculpture donated to the city in 2003 by acclaimed artist Susan Wilbroe-Fost has reached the end of the line at Lucchesi Park.


Pran Krishan Sikand, popularly known as Pran, the veteran film actor, has been conferred the Dadasaheb Phalke Award for the year 2012.

Veteran film actor Pran conferred the Dadasaheb Phalke Award for the year 2012


Car thieves struck in Pasay City early Saturday, taking thousands of pesos worth of valuables from a lawyer's pick-up.


``Armenia is weak and leaves the impression of a weaker country abroad,'' says Director of the Armenian Center for Strategic and National Investigation Richard Kirakosian.

``Armenia is weak and leaves the impression of a weaker country''


Rocky Mountaineer is introducing its brand new Taste of the West package, which invites guests to awaken all of their senses; combining Canadian culinary delights with some of the most spectacular scenery in the world.

Rocky Mountaineer introduces Taste of the West package:


Curfew was relaxed on Sunday for two hours in riot-hit Kosi Kalan town, where communal violence claimed four lives, as there was no untoward incident since Friday.

Curfew relaxed for two-hour in Kosi Kalan town


Ian Chappell feels that Ricky Ponting should have been suspended instead of just being docked 40 per cent of his match fee.


Sodium phenylbutyrate may improve insulin resistance and β-cell dysfunction caused by prolonged elevation of free fatty acids in obese or overweight individuals, according to research published in the March issue of Diabetes.

Sodium phenylbutyrate improves insulin resistance


Mumbai, Jun 21 India can expect a steady flow of foreign direct investment after a lean period, according to research firm Nomura India.

India can expect steady flow of FDI after lean period:


The Alabama Army National Guard has unveiled a new lightweight helicopter to be used in for drug fighting operations and law enforcement support missions.

Alabama Army National Guard unveils new helicopter


The Florida orange crop dropped by 3 million boxes, based on a December grove survey, which would not have accounted for damage from last week's freezes.

Florida's orange crop drops by 3 million boxes in December


THE New York Times said overnight that it does not plan to close The Boston Globe, a day after its largest union rejected a $US10 million package of concessions aimed at cutting costs at the 137-year-old newspaper.

New York Times does not plan to close Boston Globe


French police arrested about 20 suspected militants in dawn raids on Friday, most of them in the hometown of an extremist who was shot dead by police last week after a killing spree.

French police arrest 20 suspected militants


Sierra Leone's only 100% indigenous oil company, Leone Oil is ready to compete with other Oil companies after opening their first filling station and their office yesterday at Africanus Road, Old Road.

Leone oil ready to compete with other oil companies


Tuesday, the Ardmore soldier who was killed by a roadside bomb in Iraq was laid to rest.


PM Julia Gillard will visit Japan, South Korea and China on her way to the UK for the royal wedding.


He said that he's ``100% this year'' and that is a good thing for this offense.


CHEYENNE, Wyo. - Gov. Dave Freudenthal remains noncommittal about whether he will seek a third term in office, but said Wednesday he will announce a decision, at the latest, after the legislative session that concludes in March.

Freudenthal remains noncommittal about third term


The annual Xiamen International Marathon is likely to move outside the Xiamen Island , upon the completion of a new scenic coastal road in its outlying district of Tong'an this September, Xiamen Economic Daily reported on Monday.

Xiamen International Marathon may move outside Xiamen Island


The Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front has said that it will launch an awareness campaign ``Torch of Peace'' during the London Olympics 2012 to highlight the human rights violations being perpetrated by Indian troops and police personnel in occupied Kashmir.

JKLF to launch awareness campaign during London Olympics


SugarCRM landed a $20 million venture investment round, designed to boost the open source customer relationship management software maker's international expansion, the company said Thursday.

SugarCRM lands $20 million venture round


House Democrats are proposing immigration legislation that would crack down on employers who knowingly hire illegal immigrants.

House Democrats propose immigration legislation


Citigroup says it beat analysts' estimates for first-quarter earnings and revenue thanks to strength in its investment banking business.


The first war crimes tribunal on Monday heard the prosecution explain how Jamaat-e-Islami guru Ghulam Azam had been a 'mastermind' behind atrocities during the 1971 Liberation War.


Grain futures rose Monday on the Chicago Board of Trade, with the dollar index higher, up 0.27 percent.


One Powerball ticket worth $1 million from the March 5 drawing was sold at Turkey Hill, 1199 Prospect Road, Columbia, Lancaster County.

Powerball® ticket worth $1 million sold in Lancaster County


Even as the Sri Lankan government described the Friday night air attack by the LTTE as a ``failed stunt'', the Tigers claimed the two aircraft shot down by the military were on a suicide mission and ``successfully'' carried out attacks on the Sri Lanka Air Force Headquarters and the SLAF base at Katunayaka.


Robert Novak, a conservative political columnist, died at his home in Washington, DC at the age of 78 on Tuesday morning.


With the prospect of saving an estimated $200,000 annually, Dallas officials are looking into closing four of the city's 21 community swimming pools.

Dallas officials may close four city community swimming pools


US auto sales took a beating in September as the nation's worsening economy turned dealer showrooms into ghost towns and major automakers reported sales drops of up to 37 percent Wednesday.


The CPI-ML on Tuesday released a list of 48 candidates for the first three phases of the assembly polls beginning on October 21.


Paul Simon doesn't think he'll ever record with Art Garfunkel again, because he doesn't like to revisit the past.

Paul Simon won't record with Art Garfunkel


An earthquake measuring 4.5 shook outback NSW early on Thursday.


Veteran rock and heavy metal bands Queen, Slayer, Iron Maiden, Pantera and Venom were honored at the 2013 Kerrang!


VICE-PRESIDENT George Kunda has called for creation of more opportunities in communities for economic activities that could enhance the standards of living of the people.

George Kunda calls for more opportunities


A 13-year-old Hyde Park boy had his diabetes kit stolen from a locker at the YMCA in the City of Poughkeepsie today, and city police are saying they'll take the kit ``no questions asked.''


Qantas says one of its planes has safely made an emergency landing in Singapore after one of the aircraft's engines shut down while flying over Indonesia.

Qantas plane makes emergency landing in Singapore


Oil edged up towards $109 on Wednesday, ahead of the release of weekly US stocks data that could send mixed signals, with expectations of higher crude inventories but declining gasoline and distillate stocks.

Oil edges up to $109 ahead of stocks data


Montreal police officers can continue wearing camouflage pants, Quebec's Essential Services Council has decided.

Police officers can wear camouflage pants:


Doctors for Change held its first annual fund-raising luncheon to cap off its spring campaign, ``Prescriptions for a Healthy Houston.''

Doctors for Change holds its first annual luncheon


Mumbai, Sep 20 Actor-director Dinesh Thakur, who appeared as one of the leads in 1974 ``Rajnigandha'', passed away here Thursday, after a prolonged illness.

Dinesh Thakur passes after prolonged illness


Roger Hernandez, who represents Baldwin Park, was arrested on suspicion of DUI in the parking lot of Concord Crowne Plaza Hotel Tuesday.

Assemblyman Roger Hernandez arrested on suspicion of drunk driving


Brightpoint, Inc. announced that its subsidiary Brightpoint Activation Services LLC has entered into an agreement whereby Brightpoint will act as an Online Master Dealer for AT&T.

Brightpoint to act as online Master Dealer for AT&T


Consumer confidence rebounded in April as Americans felt better about the outlook for the economy and their income prospects, according to the The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index.


Texas Observer reporter Abby Rapoport speaks with Libertarian gubernatorial candidate Kathie Glass.

The texas Observer speaks with Kathie Glass


A. Malik has said that it was quite a sad instance that Army was victimizing its own masses rather than cross border enemies.


British electronica artist SBTRKT has announced a US tour that kicks off at SXSW in March and runs through to the Coachella music festival in April.


Two turbaned Sikhs have filed a human rights complaint against International Forest Products, saying a new hard hat policy is preventing them from returning to their jobs at a Delta sawmill.


North Carolina rapper Petey Pablo was sentenced to 35 months in federal prison at a hearing in the US District Court in New Bern, North Carolina, earlier today, according to reports.

Petey Pablo sentenced to 35 months in federal prison


A US military official says the Navy had a close encounter with an Iranian surveillance jet last week in the Gulf of Oman.


Katie Price revealed that she has a ``strange energy''.


Hines Ward dancing with the stars, Tiger Woods and today's top swagger buzz are here for you Bleacher Report fans suffering from a bad case of the Monday's.


For the simple reason that nothing else has worked in Jammu and Kashmir, dialogue has to be given an ample and adequate chance.

Dialogue has to be given adequate chance


Leonard Marsh, the co-founder of the Snapple beverage brand, has died at age 80.

Leonard Marsh, co-founder of Snapple, dies


Cowboys coach Wade Phillips has broken his offseason silence, telling Dallas area press that he likes where the team is headed.


Live Sport Reports India set for easy victory India were well on the way to victory in the third one-day international as the home batsmen made light of England's earlier struggles.


Syrian regime forces killed 11 civilians and wounded 28 others today, after more than 150 people were killed in violence over the weekend, a monitoring group said.


Newman pledges to cut unemployment rate Updated: 11:15, Tuesday January 17, 2012 Campbell Newman has promised a Liberal National Party government will reduce Queensland's unemployment rate to four per cent in six years.


A gunman opened fire on a Detroit bus driver Monday at the corner of Plymouth Road and Fielding Street on the city's west side.


Venus, who turned 33 on Monday, cited an ailing back as the reason she'll miss Wimbledon for the first time in her career.

Venus Williams will miss Wimbledon for the first time in her career


South Sudan on Friday shut down its oil pipeline that runs through Khartoum to the export terminal on the Red Sea coast, worsening tension between the two countries.


British Pop Art pioneer Richard Hamilton, who depicted Tony Blair as a cowboy and designed a Beatles album cover, has died at the age of 89.

Uk Pop artist Richard Hamilton dies at 89


Contact Energy Ltd, the biggest utility on the NZX 50 Index, completed its $351 million capital raising as institutions snapped up a shortfall of shares in its 1-for-9 offer that closed this month.

Contact Energy completes capital raising


US stocks were mixed Tuesday, led higher by energy and pharmaceutical shares but weighed down by the financial and carmaking sectors.


Myanmar charges 6 Muslims with sectarian violence A court in Myanmar has charged six Muslims with murder for their alleged role in an outbreak of sectarian violence that shook the country in March, authorities said Tuesday, as a rights group raised concern over a judicial system that has so far failed to prosecute Buddhists who brutally hunted Muslims down in the streets and torched whole neighborhoods.


Corrupt public officials including criminals would be dealt with equally, fairly and in accordance with the constitution without favour or affection, Mr Martin Amidu, Minister of Attorney General and Justice has warned.

Corrupt public officials will be dealt with - Amidu


The first South Korean astronaut was to blast off into space on Tuesday on a historic mission that officials hope will kick-start the Asian economic giant's manned space programme.

First Korean astronaut to blast off into space


Bollywood's dhak dhak girl Madhuri Dixit, who is back in India to judge a dance reality show, has joined microblogging site Twitter.


HEAVY metal act Slayer have paid tribute to co-founder Jeff Hanneman, who has died of liver failure, aged 49.

Slayer guitarist Jeff Hanneman dies aged 49


Australian shares close mostly flat Updated: 16:32, Tuesday January 22, 2013 The Australian share market closed almost flat despite the good news that the Bank of Japan will take action to stimulate the world's third largest national economy.


The aspiring Russian rugby team lost 18-34 to Canada late on Wednesday in its first game at the Churchill Cup rugby tournament.

Russia loses to Canada in Churchill Cup rugby tournament


Veteran quarterback Brett Favre, who led the Minnesota Vikings to the NFC title game last season, said on Friday he would need surgery on his left ankle to play the coming season and had not ruled out retirement.


A congressman suggested today that Southern California Edison may have violated federal securities laws by withholding from investors information on steam generators at the idled San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station in northern San Diego County.

Congressman suggests Southern California Edison may have violated federal Securities laws


French defense officials say France has agreed to sell Russia an advanced amphibious warship and is considering a Russian request for three more.

France agrees to sell Russia advanced warship


TWO councillors have taken it upon themselves to clear a filthy, rat-infested alleyway after residents' repeated complaints to the council fell on deaf ears.


Finance Secretary John Swinney will next week visit Japan and South Korea to promote Scottish businesses.


WTOP's National Security Correspondent JJ Green reports Iran is ``definitely building a nuclear weapon.''


45 years for NJ man who shot cops during search A man convicted of shooting and wounding several police officers, one of whom lost sight in one eye, during a raid on his southern New Jersey home was sentenced Friday to 45 years in prison.


WASHINGTON - Law enforcement officials say the alleged Christmas Day terrorist will be charged in Detroit with trying to blow up a plane.

Alleged Christmas Day terrorist to be charged


The Minnesota Timberwolves waived forward/guard Josh Howard on Thursday after an MRI revealed a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee.


Maori life expectancy has increased and the health gap between Maori and other New Zealanders is closing, according to one academic.


This afternoon, OJ Simpson was sentenced to 15 years in jail, with the possibility of parole after 9 years.

OJ Simpson sentenced to 15 years in jail.


Hillsboro police are investigating a suspicious device that was found at a landfill, the department reported.

Hillsboro police investigate suspicious device at landfill


The Daily News has learned that rigth tackle Wayne Hunter has agreed to terms on a four-year contract with the Jets.

Wayne Hunter agrees to terms with new york Jets;


Local medical experts have said that one in two deaths in the UAE are caused by cardiovascular diseases and that the first cardio event occurs at around 45, which is 10 to 15 years earlier than the international average of 55 to 60.

One in two deaths in the UAE are caused by cardiovascular diseases


Prominent Placement, a leading Atlanta search engine marketing company, today announced that it has moved to a new office space in the Means Street District in West Midtown Atlanta.

Prominent Placement moves to new office space


After trying to show off some of the moves she perfected on the sets of her superhero film opposite Hrithik Roshan, right in the middle of a street in Paris, she fell flat on her face!


ONE DIRECTION star ZAYN MALIK has rejoined Twitter.com just days after quitting the microblogging website over a barrage of abuse from fellow users.


US President Barack Obama is to hold a press conference in the White House on Wednesday, the White House said.

Obama to hold press conference Wednesday


Israel admits air raid, Assad lashes out Updated: 14:07, Monday February 4, 2013 Israel has implicitly confirmed it staged an air strike on Syria last week as President Bashar al-Assad accused the Jewish state of trying to further destabilise his war-torn country.


Swisscom supports the planned merger of Orange Switzerland and TDC subsidiary Sunrise, according to Swisscom spokesman Josef Huber, confirming comments from Swisscom CEO, which are set to appear in German weekly Die Zeit on 2 June.

Swisscom supports merger between Orange and Sunrise


A Harrisburg man drown Saturday afternoon in a lagoon at the Harrisburg park.

Harrisburg man drowns Saturday afternoon


State revenue collections dropped substantially below last year and the official estimate in February, signaling a further tightening of the state budget.

State revenue collections drop below last year, estimates


The US closed its Syrian embassy and Britain recalled its ambassador to Damascus Monday in a dramatic new Western push to get President Bashar Assad to leave power as diplomatic efforts to resolve one of the deadliest conflicts of the Arab Spring collapsed.


Max Clifford, who represented Vanessa Perroncel in the John Terry allegations, reckons Simon Cowell is the ideal man to help Cheryl Cole get over her split from husband Ashley.

Will Simon Cowell help Cheryl Cole get over the split


Seven-time champions Delhi will open their 2012-13 Ranji Trophy campaign with a game against former champions Uttar Pradesh in Meerut from November 2, as per the reorganised format of the national championship.

Delhi to open Ranji Trophy campaign with Uttar Pradesh


William Jefferson, Louisiana's first Black congressman since Reconstruction, was found guilty on 11 of 16 counts in a high-profile case that attracted national attention after federal investigators recovered $90,000 in cash hidden in a freezer in the congressman's home.

Jefferson found guilty on 11 of 16 counts


Optus to buy Seven's Vividwireless Updated: 14:17, Monday February 20, 2012 The Kerry Stokes-controlled Seven Group Holdings has agreed to sell its wireless broadband business to Singapore Telecommunications's Australian unit Optus for $230 million.


Sweden said Friday that Belarus had expelled its ambassador for ''being too supportive of human rights.

Sweden says Belarus expels its ambassador


McAfee said that it has signed a multi-year, worldwide partnership with personal computer maker Acer.


Abu Dhabi National Takaful Company PSC announced today that it has signed an agreement to establish a joint venture company with Zurich based Zurich Financial Services Group and create a new family takaful business.

Takaful has signed an agreement to establish a joint venture company with Zurich Financial Services Group (Zurich)


Another oil rig has exploded in the Gulf of Mexico, 100 miles off the coast of Louisiana.

Another oil rig explodes in Gulf of Mexico


Gold rose two per cent on Friday after days of liquidation pushed bullion down from record highs this week, as the US Federal Reserve chairman raised hopes that the central bank could consider further stimulus measures to fight high unemployment.


Iran has produced its first batch of uranium yellowcake, the raw material for enrichment, atomic chief Ali Akbar Salehi said on Sunday.


in Taylor Swift won artist of the year at the American Music Awards, nabbing the top trophy for the second time in her young career.


(UKPRwire, Mon Oct 10 2011) Thistle Hotels has released a new breakfast infographic featuring various facts and statistics relating to the most important meal of the day.

Thistle Hotels releases breakfast infographic


Stephen Dank closes Sydney clinic Updated: 15:13, Saturday February 16, 2013 The sports scientist at the centre of the doping scandal has closed his Sydney clinic.


Hundreds of unarmed Hezbollah supporters gathered Tuesday morning in central Beirut, especially in the areas of Bshara Khoury, Ras Al Nabeh, Tayounneh and Zoqaq Blat.

Unarmed Hezbollah supporters gather in Beirut