West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Friday said she has reports that 'a joint conspiracy' has been hatched to eliminate her and some of her colleagues.


Italian poet Andrea Zanzotto, the last survivor of a great generation of 20th-century writers in Italy, died Tuesday at the age of 90 in a hospital in his native Venice region, hospital sources said.


Microsoft has posted record third-quarter revenue that beat the consensus estimate, as business customers begin ``to refresh their desktops and the momentum of Windows 7 continues to be strong,'' the company said.


A Guinean man speaks with police as the military declared a state of emergency in Conakry Wednesday.

Guinea's military declares state of emergency


Joe Martinez played catch Tuesday for the first time since getting nailed in the skull with a comebacker in mid-April.


A 6-year-old kindergarten student in Gillette was struck and killed by a school bus that was carrying students to school Tuesday morning, police said.

Kindergarten student killed by school bus


High water has closed US Highway 81 at Minto, ND, state officials said today.


The event is held annually to raise awareness of suicide, help combat the stigma of mental illness and honor loved ones who have been lost.


A French consul plans to visit Nashville, but right now the big event is cloaked in mystery.


US national team coach Juergen Klinsmann has called up German-based Danny Williams for the friendly international games against Honduras and Ecuador.


Asian stocks rose, extending the benchmark indexā??s biggest weekly gain in a month, as a surprisingly positive increase in pending US home sales lifted confidence in the worldā??s largest economy.


Around 4,500 jobs are coming to West Michigan after the Michigan Economic Growth Authority approved $114 million in tax credits, making the $145 million investments possible.


Alice Cooper has updated his tour schedule with the following upcoming dates:


China plans to impose production controls on melamine, the cheap industrial ingredient at the centre of a milk-contamination scandal, a newspaper said on Friday.

China plans production controls for melamine


How Nokia uses electron microscopes and 3D X-Rays to find out what killed your phone.


Fire, flood or giant calabash... pick your apocalypse Nature's cycles -- day succeeding night, the four seasons -- long fed fears of being plunged into eternal darkness, or an endless winter.


Visteon Corp., the top parts supplier and former subsidiary of Ford Motor Co., has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, dealing yet another blow to the reeling automaker supply base.The Van Buren Township, Mich.-based company filed in US Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware after struggling with plunging revenue and production cuts from its automaker customers.

Visteon files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection


Mukesh Ambani Hosts Party For Sachin Tendulkar for completing 20 years his cricket career

Mukesh Ambani Hosts Party for Sachin Tendulkar


Business secretary Peter Mandelson today approved a £80M loan for Sheffield-based Forgemasters, as part of the government's pledge to invest in the nuclear supply chain.

Mandelson approves £80M loan for Forgemasters


The training camp for the Asia Cup cricket tournament to be held in Sri Lanka will begin tomorrow in Lahore in which four reserve players will also participate besides the 15-man squad.

Training camp for Asia Cup begins tomorrow in Lahore


Almost four weeks after it was attacked by hackers, PlayStation Network is finally back online in the UK, although it'll probably be a while yet before everyone is 100 per cent back to normal.


Integra has announced that they have released their first Blu-ray player, the Integra DBS-6.9.


The biggest insect in the world had been discovered in New Zealand by an American explorer.


President Barack Obama says the US can reduce its budget deficit by closing tax loopholes and making ``smart'' reductions in spending.

Obama says US can reduce deficit by closing tax loopholes, making 'smart' reductions


The average hedge fund was essentially flat in October, according to the Credit Suisse Index Co.


Medtipster, the company behind the new online healthcare search engine and price comparator Medtipster.com, is pleased to announce a new promotion to help Michigan residents save on their prescription costs.

Medtipster announces new promotion to help Michigan residents save on their prescription costs


Families in Crisis -- which two years ago started offering outreach services to veterans facing housing insecurity or homelessness, in addition to its long-standing mission of helping victims of domestic violence -- received a $400,000 grant from the Texas Veterans Commission's Housing4TexasHeroes program on Nov. 22.

Families in Crisis receives $400,000 grant


The Memphis Grizzlies exercised the third-year contract option on swingman Quincy Pondexter Tuesday, keeping him on the team through the 2012-13 season.

Grizzlies exercise contract option for Pondexter


Stevia, a natural sweetener derived from the leaves of a Paraguayan plant Stevia rebaudiana, is heralded as up to 300 times sweeter than sugar.

A natural sweetener derived from the leaves of a Paraguayan plant Stevia rebaudiana


Authorities say a man who was naked stole a fire truck at an apartment complex in South Carolina and sped away, killing a pedestrian who was walking on a sidewalk.


Members of British band Little Mix inspire young girls because of the lyrics of their song, says Leigh-Anne Pinnock.


We show you how to set up Exchange, POP3 and IMAP email on the iPad in this guide.


Kyle Falconer was banned from a pub for driving a motorbike along the bar.


VIENNA, Austria_Nine people were convicted Friday of criminal charges in a major Austrian bank fraud case linked to the collapse of US-based commodities brokerage Refco Inc.


Kenyan Premier League debutants Muhoroni Youth beat host Rangers 1-0 in a league match played Saturday afternoon at the Nyayo national stadium.


Indonesian police said Thursday they were searching for 15 suicide vests prepared by a terrorist cell that carried out an attack on a police mosque last month, wounding 30 people.

Indonesian police search for ``suicide vests''


Slash has recorded a new track with Mary J. Blige and 'Appetite for Destruction' producer Mike Clink.


La Niña is officially back, according to NOAA, and since La Niña contributed to a very wild 2010-2011 winter across the US and Europe, a natural meteorological question is whether the same thing will happen this winter.


A pensioner has gone on a rampage, shooting and seriously injuring two residents at an old age home, before turning the gun on himself.


From the new reports it has been seen that Motorola's Droid are leading the Android devices.


Rail commuters to London are benefitting from house prices that are 60% lower by catching the train rather than living close to their place of work, according to Halifax research.

Rail commuters to London benefit from house prices 60% lower


Republican John Kasich formally named Mary Taylor on Thursday to be his running mate in this year's gubernatorial race.

Kasich names Mary Taylor as running mate


This Friday President Dmitry Medvedev meets United Russia party officials, to take up the nation's updating, the Interfax news agency quotes a party to the consultations as saying.


Many gas pumps in Alaska have a $50 limit.


Thousands of people flocked to the biggest flower festival ever held in the capital city, which opened on the night of Dec. 30 in front of Ly Thai To Statue next to Hoan Kiem Lake.


The latest amended draft of the Maoist constitution in India has certain directives which could make Maoists lose their strong tribal support base in West Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand, Orissa, Chhattisgarh and Andhra Pradesh.


OIL prices fell below US$53 to almost a two-year low on Thursday in Asia as investors, egged on by plummeting stock markets, priced in lower crude demand from a global economic downturn that's shaping up as the worst in decades.


Japan battled a nuclear and humanitarian crisis Friday as engineers worked to restore power to a stricken atomic plant, while the toll of dead and missing from the quake and tsunami topped 16,000.

Japan battles nuclear, humanitarian crisis


Romania is working hard to join Schengen but is not ready to do so yet shows a report conducted by the Romanian Center for European Policies, reports Act Media Daily Bulletin.

Romania is working hard to join Schengen but is not ready to do so yet - report


The Spanish press filled today with praises Lionel Messi, author of two of the three goals of Barcelona against Athletic Bilbao at the final of the Spanish Supercopa.


Met Éireann issued a severe weather warning across Ireland at midnight last night which remains in place.


BC Justice Minister Shirley Bond has reacted to the Maclean's article which ranked Prince George the most crime ridden City in Canada for the 3rd straight year.

Shirley Bond reacts to Maclean's article


Todd Helton has apologized for his recent DUI, calling the drunken driving arrest a ``monumental mistake'' and vowing to get help for his alcohol problems.

Todd Helton apologizes for DUI, vows to get help


Boxford selectmen appointed two new reserve police officers to the Boxford Police Department moments after lifting the hiring freeze to fill the positions of two departing officers.

Boxford appoints two new Police officers


Star Wars creator George Lucas married businesswoman Mellody Hobson on Saturday, June 22, Us Weekly can confirm.


Kia has launched its own YouTube and Facebook pages to meet a growing interest in the brand amongst the denizens of the ``e-sphere'' and to celebrate is offering seven friends the chance to win an amazing experience.


In a stunning rebuke to President Bush, congressional leaders and Wall Street, the House rejected a $700 billion financial bailout package Monday, with a coalition of conservative Republicans and liberal Democrats refusing to grant the government sweeping powers to buy up distressed loans.


A bridegroom and his marriage party left the wedding site without the bride after a dispute arose over observing religious rituals in solemnising the marriage at Likhvad village near here.

Bridegroom leaves without bride after dispute over rituals


Service and policy management technology supplier BroadHop and Emircom have jointly expanded its worldwide partner network.

BroadHop, Emircom to expand worldwide partner network


The Warriors have broken their season ticket holder record as the team announced in a release they have already sold 2,127 season tickets, breaking the old record of 2,126 previously held after the deep run in the playoffs the 2006 Warriors had.

Warriors break season ticket holder record


A Somali man pleaded guilty Tuesday in New York to seizing a US ship in the Indian Ocean last year, but escaped life behind bars after prosecutors dropped a formal piracy charge.

Somali man pleads guilty to seizing US ship


A drunk driver hit a parked car, mounted a kerb and then slammed into a fence in North Bondi, police allege.


SureWest Communications has selected Entiera, a software-as-a-service marketing automation solutions provider, to support integrated multi-channel marketing initiatives.

SureWest selects Entiera to support multi-channel marketing initiatives


Team Anna member Akhil Gogoi broke his fast after nine days at the request of the Gandhian leader, Anna Hazaare but said that his campaign against big dams would continue.


Authorities say a small plane has crashed into a central Florida shopping center, and reports indicated at leasts five people have been injured.

Small plane crashes into Fla. shopping Center


Missouri lawmakers are pushing to allow more digital billboards on the state's roads and highways.

Missouri lawmakers push to allow digital billboards


SANA'A, March 21 -Yemeni-UAE talks were held in Sana'a capital on Sunday over investment opportunities in Yemen.

Yemeni-UAE talks held on investment opportunities in Yemen


Simon Thornton led the way for the Irish hopefuls in the opening round of the European Tour's qualifying school stage two in Spain yesterday.


A designer from Bristol has become an internet sensation after creating a blog called Jim'll Paint It.

Designer from Bristol becomes internet sensation


Liverpool is apparently close to signing Robbie Keane from Tottenham after the Ireland captain had a medical examination with the club.

Liverpool close to signing Keane from Spurs


It's Credit Union day today and Portage's branch is celebrating.


In a brief news release, Sparton said it would close its 110,000-square-foot West Side plant on or around Sept. 30.


LawLink, the first and largest social network exclusively for attorneys, launches the Law Student Social Network.

LawLink launches the law Student social network


Ms Murphy joins Flynn on a freelance basis and will continue her relationship with Therapy Films.


Bank of America Corp will not likely need to raise capital unless it is forced to recognise mortgage losses sooner than expected or is required to boost capital levels faster, an analyst wrote on Monday.

BofA will not likely need to raise capital: analyst


Washington, US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton wants Pakistan to do more to check extremists and has warned of consequences if a terrorist attack is traced back to that country.

Pakistan should do more to check extremists:


easyCruise Life has set sail on its maiden cruise from Piraeus, Athens.

EasyCruise Life sets sail on maiden cruise


Yard ornaments were the target of thieves and vandals recently, Archbold police reports indicate.


No fish kills have been reported in Delaware's Inland Bays this year, according to the state Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control.


After closing out 2009 with their hit single ``Gives You Hell'' as the #1 most played song of the year, The All-American Rejects kick off 2010 with a brand new song for ``Almost Alice,'' the soon to be released CD from Buena Vista Records is inspired by the upcoming Disney Digital 3D film, ALICE IN WONDERLAND.

The All-American Rejects kick-off 2010 with new song for Alice in WONDERLAND


Mr Anand Sharma union minister of commerce & industry in his meeting with Mr Antonio Patriota minister of external relations of Brazil said that India is desirous to forge stronger trade and economic ties with Brazil.

India to forge stronger trade and economic ties with Brazil


Prime Minister of Ukraine Yulia Tymoshenko says that there is no corruption in her team.


Martin McGuinness is to run for president of the Republic of Ireland next month as part of what he called a bid to bring about Irish reunification by peaceful means.

Martin McGuinness to run for president of Ireland


State Sen. Dave Syverson, R-Rockford, announced his re-election bid today at the Boone County Community Building Complex.

State Sen. Dave Syverson announces re-election bid


Two young men who were travelling on a motor bike were shot dead at Suduwelikada in Ambalangoda yesterday morning, police said.


Team Anna today demanded enactment of a stringent law to protect whistleblowers and asked government to ensure adequate security for those fighting against corruption after a 30-year-old IPS officer was brutally killed allegedly by mining mafia in Madhya Pradesh.

Team Anna demands law to protect whistleblowers


Stock indexes closed slightly lower Monday as talks dragged on between Greek political leaders over a fresh cost-cutting package required for the country to get more bailout loans.


(an error occurred while processing this directive)Actress Jennifer Kotwal, who is the latest actress to be linked with Kannada actor Diganth, has dismissed the reports saying she is officially single.


A 63-year-old Surrey man who was employed as a contract maintenance worker for SkyTrain is accused of slashing 480 SkyTrain seats.

Surrey man accused of slashing 480 SkyTrain seats


Rihanna still thinks fondly of Chris Brown and misses him at times.


Chris Kelly did participate in the morning skate, with Claude Julien saying afterwards that the Bruins expect Kelly to make his return to Boston's lineup Monday night against the Hurricanes.

Chris Kelly expected to return for Bruins Monday


History seems to be repeating itself as the hawks who called for the 2003 overthrow of Saddam Hussein are now rattling their sabers for war against Iran.


A Hendersonville man has been indicted on federal charges that he cheated investors in his company out of millions of dollars.

Hendersonville man charged with cheating investors out of millions


Former Steelers center Chuck Cherundolo, pictured in 1942, died Dec. 22 in Florida at age 96.


At 3:00 pm the NFL trade deadline passed.


PINC Research has maintained `Accumulate` on Infosys with a price target of Rs 3,050 as against the current market price of Rs 2,773 in its report dated Dec 27, 2011.


NAOMI House bosses have accused the Government of turning its back on their patients and families.


How India were beaten in 1979 Part 30 February 3, 2011, 9:32 pm by Rex Clementine In the last part of a three piece interview, Sunil Wettimuny, who played in the first two Prudential World Cups, speaks on the planning that was done to beat India in the 1979 World Cup and how it went onto open the eyes at Lord's that the country was good enough to be granted Test status.


Manchester Airport has announced its new £20 million air traffic control tower is now complete and will be operational: ``later this week.''

Manchester Airport's new control tower is complete


Cincinnati City Manager Milton Dohoney Jr. plans to launch a national search for a new police chief in Cincinnati shortly after current Chief James Craig told the Enquirer he plans to take the top cop job in Detroit, his hometown.

Cincinnati will launch another national search for police chief


Qantas has found issues with three more Rolls-Royce jet engines on its grounded Airbus A380 fleet.


Robbie Williams has invited fellow British pop star Lily Allen to go on a UFO watch with him while she's in Los Angeles.

Robbie Williams invites Lily Allen to go on a UFO watch with him


Freshman QB Marcus Mariota said he was nervous before Saturday's spring game, and the record crowd of 44,129 didn't help calm him down.


The county executive race turned negative, with candidates trading charges over sexual harassment and illegal immigration.


RUTHERGLEN police have warned locals to be on the look-out for bogus charity collectors.

Rutherglen police issue warning over bogus collectors


America's teen birthrate fell in 2008, ending a two-year upward trend, the federal government said in a report released Tuesday morning.


Reuters reported that Rwanda has resumed economic co-operation with France and plans to repay a USD 4mn debt over the next three years.

Rwanda resumes economic co-operation with France, to repay USD 4mn debt


Bank of China, in the capacity of the clearing bank for the banking business in the Chinese currency in Hong Kong, said Thursday in a statement that it would launch the Renminbi fiduciary account scheme for participating banks on April 8.

Bank of China (hk) to launch Renminbi fiduciary account scheme


Multi-awarded director Marilou Diaz-Abaya was laid to rest on Saturday morning at the Loyola Memorial Park in Parañaque City.


The San Francisco Giants today announced the club's 2012 regular season promotions schedule, which will feature both new and traditional giveaways and promotions.

San Francisco Giants announce 2012 promotions schedule


V, which is a unique rapid deployment standalone system, that can provide a cost effective covert recording of suspected criminal activity.

A cost-effective covert recording of suspected criminal activity!


Thirteen years after the end of the Kosovo war, international supervision of Kosovo will end later today, even though foreign involvement and supervision in the country is far from being over.

Thirteen years after the end of the war international supervision of Kosovo ends


The College of Business welcomed their students back with the theme of the day ``College of Business Alumni Care.''

College of Business alumni welcome students back


A South Florida company is voluntarily recalling weight loss supplements called ``JaDera'' and ``Xiyouji Qingzhi.''


New Delhi, July 27, 2009: furadan is becoming ineffective in India.

Furadan is becoming ineffective in India


A 27-year-old BPO executive was stabbed to death near Akshardham Metro station in east Delhi, police said on Tuesday.


A TELSTRA employee has claimed Telstra had no internal policies to review ''capped'' exchanges from a list on its website, and that he took steps to have it removed as soon as he discovered it.


Simon Cowell has called Sarah Ferguson a trouper for attending the Variety charity gala, despite her public embarrassment over the scandal.


``Gladiator'' star Russell Crowe was rescued by a US Coast Guard boat at the weekend after getting lost during a kayak trip.


A Colorado man was robbed of his wallet Wednesday night in southwest Cedar Rapids, police said.

Man robbed of wallet in southwest Cedar Rapids


Straight line winds from a thunderstorm are to blame for blowing over a semi in Seward County Thursday evening.

Straight line winds blow over semi in Seward County


A healthy diet is expensive and could make it difficult for Americans to meet new US nutritional guidelines, according to a study published Thursday that says the government should do more to help consumers eat healthier.


This summer, Regis Philbin will be returning to host ``Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?'' for an 11-night event.

Regis Philbin to return to 'Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?'


Holidaymakers planning to drive to the continent this summer should brush up on foreign road rules and check their car insurance deals, Sheilas' Wheels has warned.

Holidaymakers 'should check car insurance deals'


Like Hamlet said, the play is the thing ... at least it is around Calhoun County.


Controversial rock star Ted Nugent will hold a rally for US Senate candidate Tommy Thompson on Thursday in Racine County.

Rock musician Ted Nugent will rally for Tommy Thompson


His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, received Hollywood star Tom Cruise who is in Dubai to shoot 'Mission Impossible - Ghost Protocol'.


The Angeles National Forest is raising its fire danger level from moderate to high on Friday because of the virtual absence of rain so far this year and forest lands full of tall, dry grasses.

Angeles National Forest to raise fire danger to high


A Branson tradition continues Sunday at 5 pm with its 61st lighted nighttime (Adoration) parade with its non-commercial ``Keeping Christ In Christmas'' theme.

Branson tradition continues with 61st Adoration parade


Leighton Meester has announced that she is leaving Gossip Girl, says The Hollywood Reporter.


Cricket is bringing peace to war-ravaged Afghanistan and can further stabilize the country if foreign teams tour, an official said Sunday.

Cricket Games are bringing peace in Afghanistan: official


Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad will use chemical weapons against opposition forces and may have already deployed them, Nawaf Fares, the first Syrian ambassador to defect, told the BBC.


The state is recommending that 22,000 patients get revaccinated after three private clinics found errors in how the vaccines were stored.

State recommends 22,000 get revaccinated


The Walt Disney Company recently posted second-quarter 2011 results that missed the Zacks expectations.


In a statement issued in Ibadan, on Sunday, by its national publicity secretary, Alhaji Lai Moha-mmed, the party said with the demise of the former governor, Nigeria had lost an irrepressible voice of conscience.

Nigeria has lost irrepressible voice of conscience --


Hollywood actress Megan Fox wore a bare minimum for a lingerie ad.

Megan Fox wears bare minimum for lingerie ad


The GPS issue affected the Samsung Galaxy S2 being offered by Vodafone, which recently updated the device.

GPS issue affecting Samsung Galaxy S2 of Vodafone


Rohan Ricketts, formerly of Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur, signed for Toronto FC of Major League Soccer on Friday.


A robber was shot dead and another wounded in a shootout with police in Bryanston, police said yesterday.


Moultrie and Colquitt County law enforcement officers made a variety of arrests Tuesday and Wednesday, according to reports released by their offices Thursday.

Law enforcement makes variety of arrests


Hungary is launching proceedings against Slovakia at the European Commission over that country's refusal to allow President László Sólyom into the country on August 21, government spokesman Domokos Szollár told reporters on Tuesday.

Hungary launches proceedings against Slovakia


Skip to navigation '' Skip to content '' US Australia/Antarctica Iraqi lawmakers vote on US security pact Wednesday Buzz Up IM del.icio.us Yahoo! Bookmarks By CHRISTOPHER TORCHIA and QASSIM ABDUL-ZAHRA, Associated Press Writers Christopher Torchia And Qassim Abdul-zahra, Associated Press Writers -- 1 hr 7 mins ago AP --


Tennessee Governor Phil Bredesen and Economic and Community Development Commissioner Matt Kisber welcomed business and government leaders from the nation of Japan, eight Southeastern US states, as well as two Southern governors and the Japanese Ambassador to the US to Nashville today as the 34 th annual joint meeting of the Southeast US/Japan Association and the Japan/Southeast US Association got underway at Nashville's historic Ryman Auditorium.

Gov. Bredesen welcomes business, government leaders from Japan, Southeast US


A Hollywood version of the cult Millennium crime trilogy by late Swedish author Stieg Larsson will be at least partially shot in Stockholm, the Stockholm Film Commission said on Wednesday.

Cult Millennium crime trilogy to be shot in Stockholm


Studies have suggested that Sustainable Forest Management increase carbon storage in tropical forests with a net effect of 54 tonnes of carbon per hectare.

Sustainable forest management increases carbon storage in tropical forests --


Power generator Macquarie Generation has been accused of manipulating wholesale electricity prices in an effort to recoup losses due to the federal government's carbon tax, according to Fairfax Media.

Macquarie Generation accused of manipulating prices


Sex.com, widely considered to be among the most valuable web addresses in the world, was sold for $13 million by its bankrupt owner, Escom LLC.


The crew of the space shuttle Endeavour is preparing to dock with the International Space Station early Wednesday.

Space shuttle Endeavour to dock with International space Station


News Corp. chief Rupert Murdoch has dropped his $580-million bid to purchase Newsday, his spokeswoman said Saturday.


The extreme volatility that has rocked stock markets since August, and which intensified further last week, is making it difficult for investors to buy and sell many of the country's most popular investment funds.

Market volatility making it difficult for investors to buy and sell some of the most popular investment funds


Many people were injured in traffic accidents occurring in different locations of the country.


St. Kitts and Nevis' Deputy Prime Minister Hon. Sam Condor says this Friday's ``A Night to Remember'' at the Warner Park Stadium is about taking the twin-island Federation to a new level as the governing Labour Party, marks the 14th Anniversary of the election to office.

``A Night to Remember'' marks 14th anniversary


Frank Woodring says it costs him nearly $5 per day just to flush the toilet -- and that's only a slight exaggeration.


Barry George, who was cleared of murdering Jill Dando, today accepted substantial undisclosed libel damages over claims that he was obsessed with TV personalities Cheryl Cole and Kay Burley.


Orono schools switch from oil to natural gas as school officials anticipate rising heating costs this winter.


A former court clerk in Catoosa has pleaded guilty to federal drug charges.

Former court clerk pleads guilty to drug charges


Nationally acclaimed bands and local music acts transformed downtown Youngstown into an outdoor music festival.

Music transforms downtown Youngstown into outdoor festival


An entrance gate was unearthed during archaeological excavations at the ancient city of Rhodiapolis in Kumluca, a town near the popular resort city of Antalya in southern Turkey.

Entrance gate unearthed during excavations at ancient city of Rhodiapolis


Notice regarding new loan issues Aareal Bank AG / New loan issues and their warranties according to § 30e Para. 1, No. 2 of the WpHG (the German Securities Trading Act)


South African bonds remained firm in late trade on Monday, which a trader attributed to the strong rand boosting the market.


Minneapolis coffee service quotes are now available from CoffeeServiceNow.com, the leading provider of quotes for office hospitality services that include water and coffee delivery for businesses recently announced.

Minneapolis coffee service quotes now available from CoffeeServiceNow.com


The daughter of James Ramsey confirmed Friday he died at Person Memorial Hospital in Roxboro at age 81.

Former nc House speaker James Ramsey dies at 81


NEW YORK No agreement has been reached in the Jeremy Piven grievance hearing.

No agreement reached at Piven grievance hearing


Diego Maradona threatened legal action against Argentine football association president Julio Grondona on Saturday as their bitter post-World Cup war of words took another dramatic twist.

Maradona threatens legal action against Grondona


The Somerset Patriots have announced that right-handed pitcher Jason Standridge has been signed by the Philadelphia Phillies and will report to Spring Training with the team.

Somerset Patriots pitcher Jason Standridge signed by Philadelphia Phillies


As per stars US dollar may show strength against Indian rupee in currency market, says Ajay Jain, CEO of Astromoneyguru.

US dollar may show strength against rupee:


An out-of-town Republican judge criticized Hamilton County Prosecutor Joe Deters, calling him ``unprofessional'' in how he handled the issue of whether commissioners could hire private counsel.


A ``vampire'' star that underwent an outburst in 2000 after gulping down part of a companion star looks to be a ticking time bomb:


The redesigned 2013 Lincoln MKZ will start at $36,800, including an $875 destination charge, reflecting a $1,170 price increase over the outgoing model.


Instead of shutting down the project once and for all, HP has announced that they will be contributing webOS to the open source community.

HP to contribute webOS to the open source community


After a 4-hour discussion, Lakeville voters turn down a plan to open a Sysco distribution center in town.

Voters turn away Sysco distribution center


In an email exchange with San Francisco activist Michael Petrelis, playwright Larry Kramer, and New York activists Andy Humm and Allen Roskoff, Bill Clinton's former LGBT adviser Richard Socarides claims he protested against the president's signing of 1996's Defense of Marriage Act both privately and publicly: ``I urged Clinton not to sign DOMA at the time, both publicly and privately.

Richard Socarides claims he publicly 'urged' Clinton not to sign DOMA.


ALMOST a third of teachers have faced a false allegation from a school pupil, according to a new survey.

Third of teachers faced false allegations


A teenage girl was raped after accepting a lift home from a stranger in Rochdale.

Teenage girl raped after accepting lift home


Three people were killed in separate acts of violence in different parts of the metropolis on Friday.

Three killed in separate acts of violence


There is not enough evidence to support suicide screening for all teens and adults, according to the US Preventive Services Task Force.

Not enough evidence to support suicide screening


Stock markets closed lower yesterday as nationalization concerns about US banks grew in the wake of a deal that sees the US government take a bigger stake in struggling banking giant Citigroup.


A former chemistry professor at Arkansas Tech University has been sentenced to 10 years in prison on a charge he stalked a person he believed was a teenage girl on the Internet.


Cousins launch a series of dual language books for eastern european children.

Cousins launch dual language books for children


SecureInfo ® Corporation, a market-proven provider of Information Assurance solutions, today announced the company?s 2009 Information Assurance training curriculum, featuring new classes in the Committee on National Security Systems and the new NIST 800-37 process.

SecureInfo announces 2009 Information Assurance training curriculum


SCOTS are using their cars more than ever before, despite massive efforts aimed at getting motorists on to public transport.

Scots are using their cars more than ever


A former coach and her assistant have been charged with assault for having a player throw a ball at a student during a girls' high school basketball game.


Amtrak trains are operating on a normal schedule between New York City and Boston after service interruptions last Friday that resulted from police activity.


The Chicago Bears elevated LB Patrick Trahan to the active roster from the practice squad and signed DE Aston Whiteside to the practice squad today.


There was no other way to deal with escalating food prices than to increase food production, Agriculture Minister Lulu Xingwana said on Thursday.


Luxury car buyers across the globe will be delighted to hear that the McLaren MP4-12C has entered production.


Cuts are coming to the classroom and students and teacher will feel the impact.


PR NewsChannel, the global newswire created by journalists, announced today that Wide River Winery is the first winner in their new 'Retweet to Win' Twitter contest.

PR NewsChannel announces first winners of 'retweet to win' Twitter contest


A Chinese mining firm has announced plans to build an ultra-modern multi-million Kwacha skills training school to carter for the underprivileged in society in honour of late Betty Kaunda, the wife of first Republican President Kenneth Kaunda.

Chinese mining firm to build ultra-modern skills training school in honour of the late Betty Kaunda


I believe UFC can learn a lot from Strikeforce.


China will soon allow Hong Kong to settle cross-border trade in the Chinese yuan, the central bank governor said Friday, in a move seen as a step towards the greater convertibility of the currency.

China to allow Hong Kong to settle trade in yuan


A LaGrange man accused of forcing his way into the North Ridgeville home of a woman and sexually assaulting her has been indicted on rape, aggravated burglary and domestic violence charges.


HOLLYWOOD A-lister Tom Hanks has revealed that he's an Aston Villa fan, joining several other big names with an allegiance to the claret and blue.


A woman has died after falling into a freezing lake at Pontefract Racecourse, police have said.

Woman dies after falling into a freezing lake


A Georgia youth minister is facing child molestation charges Wednesday after being accused of a sexual relationship with a 15-year old girl, say Oconee County authorities.

Youth minister faces molestation charges


Ranbaxy Laboratories Ltd. said its wholly-owned subsidiary Ranbaxy Pharmaceuticals Inc. had launched an authorized generic version of Caduet in the Us market, as part of an agreement with Pfizer Inc.

Ranbaxy launches authorized generic version of Caduet in the US


Grandstand's Dan Lonergan argues that the Crows are a definite chance of winning their third premiership this season.


Greenwood police say a 27-year-old church volunteer is facing felony charges for having a sexual relationship with a 14-year-old girl.

Church volunteer facing charges for sexual relationship


University of California Berkeley Chancellor Robert J. Birgeneau is stepping down.

Cal Chancellor Robert Birgeneau steps down


Mineral Resources Minister Susan Shabangu is still opposed to the nationalisation of South Africa's mines, even though her party, the ANC, is researching the issue.

Shabangu still opposed to nationalisation


Qantas has launched its new domestic flying experience, with a new domestic food and wine program and the official launch of Next Generation Check-in.


Tributes are flowing in for Director of Health Ivan Toms after he was found dead in his home in the city on Tuesday morning.


Since Anna Kournikova has as many tennis titles as Kate Gosselin, a headline that reads ``Anna Kournikova is a Loser'' is technically not a lie.


A moose family Wednesday afternoon took up residency in Coalition Park at the bottom of Main Street, attracting a steady stream of onlookers and people taking snapshots.

Moose family takes up residency at bottom of Main Street


A Bar Nunn man pleaded not guilty Wednesday to grand larceny and receiving stolen property, charges he faces after authorities say he took more than $9,600 worth of tools from a former employer.

Bar Nunn man pleads not guilty to larceny


Inside centre Giteau on Friday succumbed to a hip injury which he's been carrying ahead of the opening Cook Cup Test with England at Perth's Subiaco Oval.


Syrian forces killed 68 civilians Tuesday as they blitzed the city of Homs and a village in Idlib province, monitors said, as the United States expressed support for a humanitarian ceasefire proposed by the Red Cross.


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Alliant Energy said it plans to build a 600 MW natural gas-fired power plant in Marshalltown, Iowa.

Alliant plans natural gas-fired plant in Iowa


BIDEFORD Strand A are 2009 champion of champions of the North Devon Women's Triples League bowls competition after coming runners-up last year.

Bideford Strand are champion of champions


Best Buy founder Richard Schulze is throwing his support behind the current management, returning as chairman emeritus to the electronics retailer he left in a haze of scandal last year and then tried to buy out.

Best Buy founder Richard Schulze returns as chairman emeritus


A ``hero'' soldier from south east London who died alongside a comrade preventing mass carnage in a crowded marketplace in Afghanistan will be laid to rest following his funeral service.


The same day Novavax Inc. announced it is getting a much-needed capital infusion from an Indian pharmaceutical company, the biotech reported a $36 million loss for 2008.


Crude oil prices found some traction Monday, rising above $89 per barrel despite market-rattling tensions on the Korean Peninsula and a stronger dollar.


India needs smart urbanization policies to change its energy footprint by focusing on integrated housing that will lead to reduced energy consumption as well as transit time, said Mr Jamshyd Godrej, Chairman and Managing Director, Godrej & Boyce, India.

India needs smart urbanization policies:


With the advent of scorching summers sale of adulterated drinks in the city is edging towards peak.

Sale of adulterated drinks, edging towards peak


US top seed Andy Roddick captured his first title of the season today, beating Czech fifth seed Radek Stepanek 7-5 7-5 in the hardcourt tournament in Memphis.

Andy Roddick captures his first title of the season


Schools of the Sacred Heart in Grand Coteau plan to have new high school buildings for the Academy of the Sacred Heart and St. John Berchmans by 2011.


Allied Gold Limited is pleased to announce that it has filed a preliminary short form prospectus in the provinces of British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario and Nova Scotia in connection with a proposed public offering of Allied Gold ordinary shares.

Allied Gold files preliminary prospectus


Webinar participants will leave the session with actionable insights that will help them best prepare for disaster recovery and storage virtualization and ways to improve IT efficiencies.

Disaster recovery and storage virtualization improves IT efficiencies


A worker at the Holcim Inc. cement plant on Security Road was injured Thursday afternoon when a drilling tool fell on him in a quarry where workers have been pumping out water, officials said.

Worker at cement plant injured after drilling tool fell on him


United States Steel Corporation today announced two executive appointments in its corporate risk management and finance organizations that are effective today.

U. S. Steel announces executive appointments in corporate risk management and finance organizations


The Taliban has claimed responsibility for a suicide bombing attack that wounded at least six people near Camp Phoenix, a logistics support base for US forces just outside the Afghan capital.

Taliban claims responsibility for suicide bombing


SHANE Watson starred with bat and ball to carry the Rajasthan Royals to a three-wicket win over Delhi Devils in the Indian Premier League.


``We are pleased to have Zurich, a SIX Swiss - Blue Chip Segment issuer, join OTCQX to maximize visibility with US investors,'' said R. Cromwell Coulson, President and CEO of Pink OTC Markets.

Zurich financial services Ltd joins OTCQX


School began with barely a hitch Tuesday, except for a handful of students who still needed shots or physicals, and one student mistakenly sent home on a bus.


The Commerce Department reported Tuesday that construction spending dropped 0.4% in May, slightly less than had been expected.


While the world's largest economies are busy re-capitalizing and debating the possible second coming of Bretton Woods, Afghans are still grappling with more mundane challenges in the form of droughts, hunger and stabilization of a different nature, the Afghan Ambassador to Canada, Omar Samad has said.

Afghanistan still grappling with mundane challenges''


Butler University has decided to outsource its ticket sales in an effort boost group and season ticket purchases.

Butler University outsources ticket sales


A 66-year-old Dartmouth woman was indicted Friday on charges she stole about $1.2 million from an elderly New Bedford doctor who was in her care.

Dartmouth woman charged with stealing $1.2 million from elderly doctor


She made time to talk to esctoday.com earlier today for a special interview.


Indiana Jones star, Shia LaBeouf has been arrested on suspicion of drink driving after crashing his pick-up truck in Hollywood on Sunday.


A month after brawling with David Haye in a post-fight news conference, Dereck Chisora on Thursday appealed the decision to strip him of his British boxing license.


A controversial diabetes drug, Avandia may lead to higher risk of heart problems, strokes and deaths in older adults.

Diabetes drug may lead to heart problems


The Skagit County Auditor says 65,000 ballots for November 3rd's General Election were mailed yesterday.


As new European regulations come into force, hundreds of herbal medicines, except for a small number of popular products for `mild' illness, will be banned from being sold in Britain next year.

Hundreds of herbal medicines to be banned in UK next year


Sources in the PCB told IANS that Ashraf decided to resign as PCB chief following a meeting of senior Board officials Monday.


The good guys won another one in the fight to keep government open and public records moving toward the public.


Left Front chairman Biman Bose, who attended the swearing-in ceremony of Mamata Banerjee along with other CPI leaders, yesterday claimed the Left parties have always shown political courtesy in the state.

'Left parties have always shown political courtesy'


Tata Steel is planning to raise 10 billion rupees through a dual tranche bond sale, a source with direct knowledge of the deal said on Wednesday.

Tata Steel to raise 10 billion rupees via dual tranche bonds


A gas leak and downed power line tied up traffic on Route 67 for a few hours this morning.

Gas leak, downed line tie up seymour traffic


Apparently South Korean carriers plan to avoid the Nexus S like the plague.


One woman was killed and another woman injured in a car crash in southwest Jefferson County Saturday afternoon.

Woman killed in car crash in southwest Jefferson County


Egyptian doctors staged a protest to demand better pay amid national anger over skyrocketing food prices.


Hip-hop star Kanye West has beaten rap heavyweights Jay-Z, 50 Cent and Snoop Dogg to be named MTV's ``Hottest MC In The Game.''

Kanye West named ``Hottest MC in the Game''


The inmate who walked away from a Willowbank Building work detail Wednesday afternoon is still missing, and Centre County authorities have released his photo.


A deadly outbreak of streptococcal infections that has killed 10 people in Northern Ontario is likely to spread but doesn't pose a widespread threat because it appears to be clustered around distinct groups of people, the province's chief medical officer of health said Thursday.


A six-month citywide moratorium proposed by Mayor Bob Cashell on new bars, tattoo shops and convenience stores was rejected on Wednesday by the Reno City Council, which instead approved a study on how other cities have deal with these issues.

Moratorium on new bars, tattoo shops and convenience stores rejected


Net funds of $253 million flowed into retail managed funds in the December quarter, with KiwiSaver funds and unit trusts making the main gains while group investment funds continued to be out of favour.


Japan and CSKA Moscow midfielder Keisuke Honda, the 2011 Asian Cup's most valuable player, is to join Serie A side Lazio in a €14-million transfer, a Japanese sports daily reported on Sunday.


A Milwaukee man faces a charge of hiding the body of a Chicago man in his garage and stealing money from his wallet.


Marshall has been traded to the Miami Dolphins for a second-round pick that the Broncos will use next Friday in the NFL Draft and another draft pick in 2011.

Brandon Marshall traded to Miami Dolphins


Actress Charlize Theron, who won an Oscar for her role in serial killer movie ``Monster,'' has adopted a baby boy, her spokeswoman said on Wednesday.


The Lee County Sheriff's Office is investigating a report of the sexual abuse of a 3-year-old female at a residence on Lee Road 243 in Smiths Station, Saturday.

Lee County Sheriff's Office investigating report of sexual abuse


Compumod is pleased to announce that it will be representing ZWSOFT's products ZW3D and ZWCAD throughout Australia.

Compumod represents ZW3D and ZWCAD in Australia


Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood, an Obama favorite and the only Republican in the Cabinet, said Tuesday he was planning to leave the administration as soon as a successor is confirmed.

Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood is leaving the administration


Spain's Repsol said yesterday it planned to delist its ordinary shares and American Depositary Shares from the New York Stock Exchange by 4 March.


The TSX Venture Exchange opened at 1,547.87, up 14.96 points from Friday's close.

Tsxv opened at 1,547.87, up 14.96 points


Canadian trucking companies are poised to announce the most takeovers in more than a decade, signaling confidence in the economy's resilience as their US and European peers hold back.

Canadian trucking companies to announce most takeovers in decade; signal confidence in economy's resilience


Stocks to watch on the Australian stock exchange at close on Thursday: down one cent at $1.10 Cattle farmer Australian Agricultural Company is continuing to negotiate the sale of a major piece of land in Queensland after it was passed in at auction.


Wolves boss Mick McCarthy admits he faces a dilemma to replace the suspended Jamie O'Hara on Saturday.

Mick McCarthy facing a dilemma over Jamie O'Hara


Police say a New York man has died after his boat capsized during a regatta on Long Island's Great South Bay.

NY man dies after boat capsizes during regatta


Jonathan Ross has said ``it's nice to be back'' as he returned to radio after his 12-week suspension.


UK baker Warburtons has pulled its bread lines from sale in Tesco stores in central Europe.

Warburtons pulls bread lines from central Europe


In alignment with Department of Defense Anti-Terrorism Force Protection regulations, on September 3rd Naval Base Guam will join Navy installations world wide enforcing a 100% ID check to increase the accountability of who enters Navy installations and housing areas and to ensure the safety of the installations and the people living and working there.

Naval base Guam enforcing 100% ID checks


Bruce Power is pleased to announce it will conduct an Environmental Assessment as it considers building a nuclear generating station in the Haldimand-Norfolk region of southern Ontario.

Bruce Power to conduct environmental assessment for nuclear generating station in Haldimand-Norfolk


NEC Corporation announced today that its compact microwave communications system, PASOLINK, secured the industry's top global market share for 2008, thereby maintaining the system's top global ranking for the second consecutive year.

NEC's compact microwave communications system, PASOLINK, secures top global market share for the second consecutive year


A Maine brewery says it's hooking up with a California winery to expand its sales in that state.

Maine brewery hooks up with California winery


FLIR Systems announced the delivery of its 100,000th commercial-use infrared camera.

FLIR announces delivery of 100,000th infrared camera


The Beijing Paralympic Games are ``the greatest Paralympic Games ever,'' said International Paralympic Committee President Philip Craven at the Games' closing ceremony staged in the National Stadium in northern Beijing on Wednesday night.

'These are the greatest Paralympic Games ever':


For the first time in the network's history, Fox is projected to win the November sweeps -- and win big.


man on police ride-along jumps out of squad car and stomps an opossum to death

Man on police ride-along stomps opossum to death


A team of professional archaeologists, along with volunteers, has discovered a full Roman bath suite, complete with hot baths and a cold plunge pool, in the town of Banding, in the Isle of Wight, UK.

Archaeologists discover full Roman bath suite in the Isle of Wight


Former Mater Dei basketball player Taylor King announced Wednesday that he has transferred to USC.


SAO PAULO -Sao Paulo says it has agreed to sign right back Cicinho on a six-month loan deal from AS Roma.

Sao Paulo signs defender Cicinho on loan from Roma


Roughriders defensive lineman and 'Mayor of Swaggerville' Odell Willis was charged with one count of driving under the influence in Atlanta, the team announced Thursday.

Defensive lineman charged with driving under the influence:


Michael Vick, seen leaving a parole office in Norfolk, Va., last week, has been conditionally reinstated by NFL commissioner Roger Goodell.


DundeeWealth Inc. will pay a special cash dividend of five cents per share to its shareholders next month, double the performance payment that the company made last year.


Scott Parker has helped to ease any lingering doubts regarding his fitness ahead of Euro 2012 by claiming that he is 'ready to go'.


KARACHI Pakistan's disgruntled former captain Shahid Afridi said he wants to make an international comeback on Wednesday, but insisted that certain members of the national team management would first have to leave.


Despite a brace from the rampant Emmanuel Emenike, Celtic still managed to stun their hosts by getting an inspirational 2-3 away victory over Spartak Moscow in the UEFA Champions League.

Despite a brace from the Emmanuel Emenike, Celtic still managed to stun Spartak Moscow


The value of 10 Downing Street has plummeted in value while Gordon Brown has been in residence, new figures suggest.

Value of 10 Downing Street plummets under Gordon Brown


Lalit Modi has demanded the audio and video recordings of all BCCI disciplinary meetings.

Modi demands audio recordings of BCCI meetings


The Sensex is trading higher as some buying was seen in index heavyweights.


It was a dim reminder to put safety first, especially in a school zone after classes are let out.


It took them 45 years to do but they finally got it done, the LA Kings are Stanley Cup champions.

The Los Angeles Kings are Stanley Cup champions


11:10 PM,Oct 22,2010 Rezaul H Laskar Islamabad, Oct 22 Pakistan Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani today for the first time said that former military ruler Pervez Musharraf approved the controversial surveillance flights by US drones which later started targeting terrorists in the country's lawless tribal areas bordering Afghanistan.During an interaction with the Diplomatic Correspondents Association of Pakistan, Gilani indicated that the permission to operate drones inside Pakistan was given by the previous regime of President Pervez Musharraf.The permission had been given ``much earlier'' for reconnaissance and surveillance flights by spy planes and ``it was never given'' for attacks, he said when asked why Pakistan is not seeking an apology for US drone attacks in its volatile tribal belt bordering Afghanistan.Gilani also denied reports that US drones were operating from an airbase at Jacobabad in Sindh province.He reiterated his stance that drone attacks are counter-productive as they undo the work done by his government and the army to separate tribesmen from the Taliban fighters.The drone attacks unite the tribesmen and militants, he said.Earlier, Musharraf, who is currently living in self-imposed exile in London, condemned the surge in US drone strikes late last month.

Musharraf approved surveillance flights by US drones:


Justin Abdelkader was banned 2 games for his hit on Toni Lydman, and if the Ducks defenseman is out for long, it would be a blow to a defense that relies on his steadiness and contributions on the PK, Craig Custance writes.


Symantec, a provider of security, storage and systems management offerings, has enhanced its data protection offering Backup Exec 2010, which through its improved Wizards reduces installation time, has new in-product guidance for optimal Windows data recovery, and provides additional platform support.

Symantec enhances data protection offering Backup Exec 2010


Fannie Mae, the largest US home funding source, on Wednesday said it sold $3 billion of bills at higher interest rates compared to those of the same maturities sold last week.

Fannie Mae sells $3 bln bills at higher rates


The Indian rupee opened at 45.43 per dollar versus 45.36 Friday.


Five dreadlocked prison warders have won an unfair dismissal suit against the department of correctional services, according to a newspaper report on Wednesday.


A married woman was allegedly shot dead by her brother over charges of illicit relation here at Kotli Sadat on Wednesday.

Woman shot dead over 'illicit relations'


Likely GOP presidential candidate Tim Pawlenty on Tuesday applauded House Speaker John Boehner for demanding trillions of dollars in spending cuts in exchange for raising the debt ceiling.

Pawlenty applauds Boehner for demanding trillions in cuts


Russia has offered its latest low-noise fourth generation Amur-1650 class submarines to India, which is on the verge of floating global tenders for an estimated USD 11 billion deal.

Russia offers 'latest' submarines to India


A former Springfield man once sentenced to death for the murder of a Mount Vernon pawnshop owner has died in a Chicago hospital.

Former Springfield man sentenced to death dies at Chicago hospital


The Ambassador of Cuba to Armenia Khuan Valdes Figeroa handed his credentials to the President of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan.

Ambassador of Cuba handed his credentials to President


Prince Albert of Monaco is engaged to marry Charlene Wittstock, a former Olympic swimmer for South Africa, a union that will give this wealthy Mediterranean principality its first crown princess since American Grace Kelly died in 1982.

Prince Albert engaged to marry Charlene Wittstock


Government is determined to maintain a human face in the decongestion of Sodom and Gomorrah in Accra.

Government to maintain human face in decongestion


A social gathering spot for generations of Rockingham County citizens will open to the public again when Mayo River State Park opens Thursday.


A sixth form block at a school in Nottinghamshire has been severely damaged by fire.


Prime Minister Manmohan Singh left here today for Frankfurt on his way back home after concluding a five-day visit during which he attended the high-level segment of the UN General Assembly.


An unemployed man charged with kidnapping and assaulting an Invercargill woman faced more charges, including attempted murder, in Invercargill District Court this morning.

Man charged with kidnapping Invercargill woman


Warning of a ``catastrophe'' that would leave Greeks subsisting on food stamps and the country wallowing in bankruptcy, Greek leaders urged lawmakers on Saturday to pass more painful spending cuts on the eve of a crucial vote to qualify for a massive bailout.

Greek leaders urge lawmakers to pass more painful spending cuts


A hazmat team was called to UPMC Mercy hospital for an oxygen leak early Tuesday morning.


Dassault Systemes a player in 3D and Product Lifecycle Management solution recently introduced the next generation PLM 2.0 on V6 platform at the India User Forum 2008.

Dassault Systemes introduces V6 platform


Skype temporarily disabled its password reset page earlier today following reports of a security threat.

Skype disables password reset page amid security threat


California Gov. Jerry Brown on Wednesday said that he is dropping a plan to sell at least 11 state government buildings to private investors.

Jerry Brown drops plan to sell state buildings


A Four Corners toddler, attacked by a dog at his day care, is back home recovering from serious bite wounds.


Standard Pacific Corp. today announced the proposed public offering by the Company of $200 million aggregate principal amount of senior notes due 2018.

Standard Pacific Corp. announces proposed offering of $200 million of senior notes due 2018


President Barack Obama pledged to end the Clinton-era discriminatory military policy ``Don't Ask -- Don't Tell'' at Saturday's annual banquet of the Human Rights Campaign in Washington.

Obama pledges end of ``Don't Ask Don't Tell''


Blockbuster on Tuesday announced that it has added video game rentals to its mail order DVD rental service.

Blockbuster adds game rentals to Mail order service


Malaysia may close three more popular dive sites in the South China Sea that have been hit by coral bleaching blamed on global warming, an official said on Wednesday.


The central bank said in a separate survey that bankers and businessmen were feeling the pinch of the tight monetary policy.


Quito, Jan 30 Ecuadorian parties and movements are choosing their candidates running in the April 26 general elections.


Oil is still spilling into the Columbia river from a grounded barge near Camas.


Hundreds of Iranians rallied Friday outside the US State Department on the anniversary of a US Federal Court of Appeals ruling in favour of the main Iranian opposition group, the Mujahedin-e Khalq, urging the Obama Administration to revoke the group's status as a Foreign Terrorist Organisation.

Hundreds of Iranians rallied outside US State Department


Honda has been named the most reliable car maker in the UK by warranty experts Warranty Direct.


A METAL recycling firm has been fined £8,000 after a worker's hand was crushed by a machine as he tried to clear a blockage.

Firm fined £8,000 after worker's hand crushed


``I feel very well,'' the lion of the Senate said, adding, ``some days are better than others.''


A former bookkeeper for a Wichita-based chain of radio stations was sentenced to two years in federal prison for embezzling more than $2 million.

Former bookkeeper for kansas radio station sentenced for embezzling more than $2 million


Tesco is aiming to raise more than £10m for Cancer Research UK by making it the retailer's Charity of the Year in 2012.

Tesco aims to raise £10m for cancer Research UK


Use of fish in daily diet lower the risk of psychological diseases in adults, says a study.

Use of fish lowers risk of psychological diseases


THE United States on Wednesday signaled growing caution about military intervention in Libya while it raised fears that Al-Qaeda could gain a foothold if the north African nation descends into chaos.

US signals caution about military intervention in Libya


Researchers in the United States have for the first time shown that time passes faster the higher up you are.


The Braves' Mike Minor stretched his scoreless streak to 14 innings and Baltimore's Tsuyoshi Wada made his delayed debut as Atlanta and an Orioles split squad tied 2-2 in

Minor stretches scoreless streak to 14 innings


American midfielder DaMarcus Beasley has received positive news over a thigh injury and says he could be fit for Rangers' match against Glasgow rival Celtic on Sunday.

Beasley receives positive news over thigh injury


Supermodel Naomi Campbell told a court Thursday how she received a pouch of rough diamonds as a late-night gift she assumed came from Liberia's ex-president Charles Taylor, in the dock for war crimes.

Naomi Campbell admits receiving diamonds gift


Darius Reynaud pulled his hamstring at practice today during a kick return.


VETERANS will be honoured for their bravery this weekend at Leigh Centurions match against York City Knights.

Veterans honoured at Leigh Centurions match


LipoFIT Analytic GmbH, a German developer of new methods for routine assessments of the risk of developing atherosclerosis, has raised €4 million in VC funding.


Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde on Monday said Pakistan has been misleading India on the arrest of Mumbai terror attack mastermind Hafiz Saeed, and added that all his arrests so far have pertained to other matters.

Pakistan misled India on Hafiz Saeed's arrest:


Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin has signed an order on rules of public discussions of federal bills in the Internet, RAPSI reports.

Putin signs order on rules of public discussions of bills in Internet


Stage and cabaret star Karen Mason will join the Broadway company of Hairspray on April 8 as villainous station manager Velma Von Tussle, replacing Mary Birdsong.

Karen Mason to join Hairspray as Velma Von Tussle


First Lady Michelle Obama, who planted a fruit and vegetable garden on the White House lawn in 2009, has released a cookbook filled with healthy recipes that incorporates plenty of fresh, home-grown veggies.

First Lady Michelle Obama releases cookbook:


About 250 anti-seal hunt protesters rallied outside the European Union headquarters in Brussels on Tuesday.

250 anti-seal hunt protesters rally outside EU headquarters in Brussels


UPM has announced it will permanently close down one paper machine at its Rauma mill in Finland and one at its Ettringen mill in Germany by the end of this month.


Supervalu has sold its Bristol Farms chain of upscale supermarkets to a company formed through a partnership with the Bristol Farms management team and Endeavour Capital, an investment firm with experience in grocery and retail businesses.


Robert Pattinson, British actor will be away from Oscar's ceremony 2010, which is going to take place on Sunday.

Robert Pattinson will be away from 'Oscar's ceremony 2010′


Residents in Purbalingga regency, Central Java, have a unique way of celebrating the end of the Ramadan fasting month, or Idul Fitri, that is, by flying homemade plastic balloons tailed with a string of fireworks.

Residents celebrate Idul Fitri by flying balloons


Justin Bieber is set to collaborate with Ke$ha on his new album, it has been reported.

Justin Bieber to collaborate with Ke$ha on new album


Smartsource is launching its largest coupon insert ever in Sunday newspapers around the country.

Largest coupon insert ever in this Sunday's newspaper


APM Terminals is now entering the attractive Russian market in a strategic partnership with the leading Russian transportation group, N-Trans.


Right-handers Drew Hutchison and Dustin McGowan will undergo season-ending surgery on Thursday.

Hutchison, McGowan to undergo surgery Thursday


The bodies of 31-year-old Scott Douglas Hughes of Georgetown and his son, Ethan, have been recovered from Lake Georgetown.


Minnesota Twins lost to Philadelphia Phillies 8-9 in a thrilling encounter at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Wednesday, June 13 in the second game of their three match series of the 2012 Major League Baseball regular season.

Minnesota Twins lose to Philadelphia Phillies 8-9 --


If you haven't yet heard, New York Times center-right columnist David Brooks called conservative pundit Michelle Malkin ``a loon'' over the weekend.


A 25-year-old congenital amputee will attempt to climb 19,000-foot Mount Kilimanjaro without prosthetics early next year, according to Atlanta television station WGCL.

Congenital amputee will attempt to climb Mount Kilimanjaro


Airtel launched mobile services for its customers in Kargil district in Jammu & Kashmir.

Bharti Airtel launches mobile services in Kargil.


Shia LaBeouf misses Megan Fox on the set of 'Transformers 3'.


Delmarva Power has launched an online carbon footprint calculator which helps consumers determine the environmental impact of their personal energy use.

Delmarva Power launches online carbon footprint calculator


ICICI Bank may test Rs 970, says Aditya Agarwal, Sr Derivative Analyst, Way2Wealth.


Retailer Talbots Inc. said Thursday that it signed a deal making Li & Fung Ltd. its exclusive global apparel sourcing agent.

Talbots in deal that makes Li & Fung its exclusive global apparel sourcing agent


Gas supply will be disrupted in some Azerbaijani regions in connection with the repair work, the State Oil Company of Azerbaijan said on Jan. 07.

Gas supply to be disrupted in some Azerbaijani regions


Now to Indonesia where the national space agency has successfully launched a rocket into space.


Crime Scene Investigation star Gary Dourdan has been officially charged with drug possession.

Gary Dourdan charged with drug possession;


A Texas Amber Alert has been issued for a 13-year-old boy from Wimberly.


Spanish police say a convicted Colombian drug baron has been shot dead in a Madrid hospital.

Colombian drug baron shot dead in Madrid hospital


Tropical storm Mirinae, which hit the Philippines as a deadly typhoon at the weekend, killed at least 40 people and left 11 missing in Vietnam, a national disaster official said Tuesday.

Storm 'kills at least 40 people' in Vietnam


Kansas City added another veteran linebacker to its rebuilding roster Monday when it signed free agent Zach Thomas.


South African oil workers at refineries run by Royal Dutch Shell Plc, Chevron Corp. and Sasol Ltd. joined in a weeklong metal industry strike today to demand higher pay.

South African oil workers join strike to demand higher pay


LEBEC, Calif. A water board member in Lebec is accused of using a racial slur in an official email that also implies every one in that ethnic group is dishonest.

Lebec water board member accused of using racial slur


At least 17 people were killed and 16 injured in separate attacks across Iraq on Sunday, police sources said.


FC Dallas announced Friday that star striker Kenny Cooper has transferred to 1860 Munich of the German Bundesliga's 2nd division, pending a medical exam.


Samantha is keeping her finger crosses as Gautham Menon's Neethane En Ponvasantham's release date is approaching.


A remote-controlled bomb targeting a military convoy on Friday killed a civilian and injured two others in northwest Pakistan, security officials said.

Bomb kills civilian in northwest Pakistan


Angie Harmon has returned to small screen with TNT's Rizzoli & Isles.

Angie Harmon returns with Rizzoli & Isles


A common antidepressant may help restore brain function and aid in stroke recovery, a study shows.

Antidepressant may help in stroke recovery


Bank of America will increase its stake in China Construction Bank to 10.75 per cent, the Chinese bank has announced.

Bank of America increases stake in China Construction bank


Records show an arrest warrant was issued for a teen who escaped from an Orange County juvenile facility and now faces drunken driving charges in a Nevada crash that killed five family members.

Warrant was issued for teen in Nevada crash


Four schools in Travnya municipality will be closed over five A/H1N1 flu cases on the proposal of the Regional Inspectorate for Public Health Prevention and Control.

Four schools in Travnya municipality to be closed over A/H1N1 flu cases


Iran today said it would neither accept nor deny Israeli allegation that Tehran was behind the attack on its mission employee here and expressed hope that New Delhi will verify the case and clarify the real position.

Iran neither accepts nor denies allegations:


Calgary police sent out 10 units Monday morning to break up a large street brawl that erupted near a downtown lounge.

Calgary police break up large street brawl


Gold stocks rose in mid-day action Tuesday with shares of Hecla Mining Co. and Tanzanian Royalty Exploration Corp. in focus.


HOUSE building has virtually ground to a halt in South Wales with applications submitted by struggling developers plummeting by up to 99%, new figures have revealed.


Ericsson said fourth-quarter earnings plummeted 82% to 700 million Swedish kronor as customers reduced spending.


Two men were arrested on Wednesday (Sept 12) in connection with the firearm incident at Woody's on August 25th, and both men remain in custody.


A major crackdown has been ordered against illegal job agencies hiring Sabahans to work in Singapore where thousands end up being cheated.

Major crackdown ordered against illegal job agencies


A suspected Nazi war criminal has described how Jews 'screamed like geese' when they were shot during World War II.

'Jews screamed like geese when they were shot during wwii'


Former The Real Housewives of New York star Bethenny Frankel may now be lost in a sea of lies as a new report suggests that her previous story of getting lost in the Atlantic Ocean in September was fabricated.

Bethenny Frankel may have staged being lost at sea


The large item pick up trucks will be making their rounds the next week and a half to take them off your hands.

Large item pick up trucks make their rounds


Jessica Biel is the Internet's most dangerous celebrity, and if she has her way, she will destroy your computer.


Eriksson said it was ``impossible'' to pick a winner between his city rivals Manchester United and Chelsea, who meet in Moscow late on Wednesday.


But in this age of Intelligent Design and the Creationist Museum, Bay Area author, musician, and YouTube vlogger, Edward Current, thinks the evolution controversy has mutated into something entirely unscientific.


The Patriots have signed veteran wide receiver Torry Holt, a seven-time Pro Bowl selection who played last season with Jacksonville.

Patriots sign veteran wide receiver Holt


India deployed troops in West Bengal on Wednesday to tackle an upsurge in Maoist violence after days of clashes between tribal villagers and police.


Friday is the last day to apply for voter registration in order to be eligible to vote in the Feb. 10 Annual School Election for Bartlesville, Skiatook, Tri County Tech Schools, said Washington County Election Board Secretary Yvonne House.

Friday last day to apply for voter registration


Police say a Lee County man has been charged with killing another man's dogs during a dispute.

Lee County man charged with killing another's dogs


Police and the FBI are investigating a bank robbery that happened Monday afternoon in Ventura.


Excelsior Medical Corporation, one of the leading manufacturers of pre-filled catheter flush syringes, today announced that it is donating medical supplies to support the Haiti earthquake relief effort.

Excelsior medical donates medical supplies to support Haiti earthquake relief effort


US Congress has approved a 600-million US dollar border security bill.

US Congress approves border security bill


Kadapa MP YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, who runs media houses with his black money, have no right to comment on Telugu Desam Party president Chandrababu Naidu who played a vital role in development of the state, said TDP politburo member K Yerran Naidu.

Jagan running media houses with black money


India's iconic painter MF Husain, whose decision to accept Qatari citizenship has created a storm in the media, surrendered his Indian passport at the Indian Embassy here yesterday.


Hyderabad MP and National President of All India Majlis Ittehadul Muslimeen, Mr. Asaduddin Owaisi has reached violence-hit Assam with fresh relief supply for camp inmates who are still in lakhs in various districts including Dhubri, Chirang and Kokrajhar.

Owaisi reaches Assam with fresh relief supply


Prestbury is linking up with insurance solution provider Uinsure for buildings and contents and mortgage payment protection insurance.


Next week just as the Colorado legislature reconvenes, a Texas grand jury will be called to decide whether or not to charge Colorado state Sen. Suzanne Williams for causing a head-on collision that left a pregnant woman dead.

Texas grand jury to decide on charges against Sen. Suzanne Williams


Eddie Cibrian's ex, Brandi Glanville, recently called LeAnn Rimes ``highly inappropriate'' on Twitter.

Brandi Glanville calls LeAnn Rimes 'inappropriate' on Twitter


Slowly but so far surely, Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter continues to make strides toward Opening Day.


Brands need to maintain continuity in their communications as consumers don't like changing their minds.

Brands need continuity in communications


After having done Rang De Basanti three years ago, Waheeda Rehman will back on the big screen in Rakeysh Om Prakash Mehra's Dilli 6 early next year.Waheeda was in Mumbai to receive the honour for outstanding contribution to Indian cinema by the Taj Mahal Enlighten Film Society.


A new study from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden shows that cortisone â€`` a hormone used in certain medicines â€`` increases the risk of acute pancreatitis. The results are published in the scientific journal JAMA Internal Medicine. According to the researchers, they suggest that patients treated with cortisone in some forms should be informed of the risks and advised to refrain from alcohol and smoking. Acute pancreatitis is the most common disease of the pancreas and is caused by a sudden inflammation of the pancreas. Most patients recover without complications. However in 15 to 20 per cent of patients the disease develops to a life-threatening condition. The most common causes of the disease are gallstones and high alcohol consumption, but in a quarter of patients the causes are unknown. Previous studies based on individual cases have indicated a link between acute pancreatitis and some medicines, such as preparations containing cortisone. Endogenous cortisone derives from an adrenal hormone and is related to stress and the regulation of the circadian rhythm. The most common form in humans is cortisol. Synthetic cortisone is used to treat a number of medical conditions, such as asthma and autoimmune diseases. The present study is the first systematic study to demonstrate the relationship between medical cortisone and acute pancreatitis. Six thousand patients diagnosed with acute pancreatitis between 2006 and 2008 were compared with 61,000 healthy controls. The results show that people treated with cortisone in tablet form ran a 70 per cent higher risk of developing acute pancreatitis. This connection was observed after three days' medication, substantiating the evidence that the causal factor was the cortisone rather than the treated disease per se. ``However, there was no observable increase in risk for people who used aerosol cortisone, such as asthma inhalers,'' says the study's principal author Dr Omid Sadr-Azodi. ``But people who start a course of cortisone are recommended to refrain from drinking and smoking, which are risk factors for acute pancreatitis.''

Cortisone can increase risk of acute pancreatitis


The city of Vernon has paid millions of dollars in the past decade to private firms connected to relatives of top city officials, it was reported today.

City of Vernon pays millions to private firms connected to relatives of officials


Nairobi is set to host a major African conference covering the challenges and opportunities the horticulture sector faces.


NBC announced Friday that it has canceled the iconic law enforcement drama ``Law & Order,'' while in the same breath disclosing that it has renewed ``Law & Order:


A 28-year-old Alexandria woman told police that she was beaten Sunday morning while she was giving a man a ride, authorities reported.


An association for ex-athletes would be formed soon to receive systematic assistance from the National Athletes Welfare Foundation that started operations in October.

Association for ex-athletes to be formed soon


The International Space Station is hosting sensitive disease research to examine how a microgravity environment affects virulence.

International space Station hosts sensitive disease research


Summerside police are investigating a theft of copper fittings and copper pipe from a building undergoing renovations on Linden Avenue.


Iowa State coach Paul Rhoads says defensive back David Sims has been suspended for the season opener against Northern Illinois.


Verso Paper Corp. today announced that it will take approximately two weeks of downtime at its Bucksport Mill in Maine beginning on September 8, 2008.


The future of the Scottish media is to be the subject of a special hustings, in the run-up to the General Election.

Future of Scottish media to be the subject of special hustings


The Page Fire Department responded to three motor vehicle crashes in a 24-hour period between Oct. 26 and 27.


St Helens comic Johnny Vegas has been granted a quickie divorce from ex-wife Kitty Donnelly.


THE Crewe speedway scene was remembered with a special plaque unveiling at the Kings Arms pub.

Crewe speedway remembered with plaque unveiling


SunCoke Energy has received a job creation tax credit from the Ohio Department of Development for the plant it is building in Middletown.

SunCoke receives job creation tax credit


Wells Fargo CEO John Stumpf said housing prices will continue to go up, and believes the housing industry will help lift the overall economy.

Wells Fargo CEO Stumpf says housing prices to go up


Storage vendor NetApp has agreed to acquire Data Domain, a maker of disk-based backup products, for about US$1.5 billion, the companies announced Wednesday.

NetApp to acquire Data Domain for $1.5 billion


Workplace IT systems are failing to keep pace with changing business needs, or so say more than half of employees.

Workplace IT 'failing to keep up with business needs'


Women shared their stories of struggle and triumph, a selection of artefacts showcased the Sudanese culture, plus there was craft and entertainment.


The Inquisitr reports that Infiniti has finally unveiled its M35h hybrid car after months of expectations.


We knew it was likely, and now a new chapter begins for Oregon football.


After his performance on American Idol Wednesday night, contestant David Cook was rushed to the hospital after suffering from high blood pressure and experiencing heart palpitations.

'American Idol' contestant David Cook rushed to hospital


Mumbai, Jul 2 A youth allegedly killed his father for stealing Rs 500 from him to buy liquor, police said today.


``War Horse,''the hit West End and Broadway show based on the children's novel by Michael Morpurgo and famous for its puppet horses, will be in Chicago for Christmas.

'War Horse' will be in Chicago for Christmas


Carly Zucker, the wife of Chelsea midfielder Joe Cole, has given birth to a baby girl at London's Portland Hospital.


You Know You're Israeli if you spend the last evening before government forces remove you from your legally purchased land by decree of an autistic high court... playing soccer.


One day after traffic started driving over the new Nine Mile Road overpass above I-75, Macomb County officials opened the new Bridgeview bridge over the Clinton River.


Cambodia warned foreign diplomats that it is not appropriate to criticize the government in a letter sent to embassies that noted the Southeast Asian country is not a ``banana republic.''

Cambodia warns foreign diplomats not to criticize


Porn Actress Sunny Leone participating in Reality Show, Sunny Leone's presence became hit among teenagers in India, but parents, teachers and Social workers protested against this

Porn Actress Sunny Leone participating in Reality Show, hit among teenagers


1229 EDT (Dow Jones) - Earlier CME live cattle gains hold on underlying spot-month technical support and April/June bear and June/Aug forward positioning.


A Utica man was charged with felony first-degree sexual abuse Wednesday after officers responded to what was first reported as a fight on Kirkland Avenue, the Utica Police Department said.


TASMANIA'S Police Commissioner Jack Johnston has stepped aside while an investigation is completed into the suspected disclosure of official secrets.

Police Commissioner Jack Johnston steps aside


Sharekhan has recommended `Hold` on Larsen & Toubro with a price target of Rs 1,927 as against the current market price of Rs 1,875 in its report dated Aug. 23, 2010.


A Redding tax preparer pleaded guilty today in federal court to charges she stole $159,000 by filing false income tax claims.

Redding tax preparer pleads guilty to filing false claims


California-based Viralheat, a provider of social Web Analytics solutions, has raised $4.25 million in series A funding.

Viralheat raises $4.25 million in series a funding


TEHRAN -Iran's Supreme National Security Council Secretary Saeed Jalili said threats for pressure and sanction against Iran are ineffective.

Threats for pressures on Iran are ineffective:


The Thai capital Bangkok was braced for more protests on Friday as anti-government Red Shirts vowed to defy a state of emergency and again take to the streets.


Any new iPhone 5 means less for Skyworks when it comes to revenue from parts, according to an analyst from Charter Equity, Edward Snyder.


Twin sisters in Maine, who found about their pregnancies on the same day, gave birth just hours apart at Down East Community Hospital in the town of Machias on Friday.


A better than expected jobs report combined with renewed optimism for improving economies in Europe and Asia helped Wall Street start December with a bang.


Beatlemania has taken hold in Israel as Paul McCartney prepares to play his first-ever concert in the Jewish state, saying he hopes to spread a message of peace in the troubled region.


Three people were hospitalized Friday morning after a wreck on Mt.


A bishop in Kansas City has been charged with failing to report child abuse after lewd images of young girls were found on a priest's laptop, reports the Kansas City Star.

Bishop charged with failing to report abuse


Democratic Missouri Attorney General Chris Koster reports raising more than $890,000 for his re-election campaign during the past three months.

Missouri ag Koster reports raising more than $890,000


Despite the poor performance of many high street retailers the budget shops seem to be bucking the trend.


Historic independent outdoor clothing and equipment retailer W Yeomans collapsed owing unsecured creditors more than £6m, a new report has revealed.

Historic retailer collapsed owing more than £6m


President Obama is calling on Congress to vote on his jobs bill this month.

Obama calls on Congress to vote on jobs bill


American singer-actor Jamie Foxx is writing and producing a star-studded horror series, which will be co-hosted by Stacey Dash, who is reported to be his girlfriend, and actress Denise Richards.br br Foxx and his business partner Deon Taylor will be the executive producers of Night Tales, a horror anthology based on 2008 TV movie Nite Tales:


The Washington University softball team split its doubleheader with NCAA Division-II Maryville University at home on Wednesday.

Softball splits doubleheader against Maryville


Alcohol and marijuana use are climbing in Charlotte high schools, but falling among middle-school students.


On Friday, the House passed a bill to maintain low interest rates on student loans, but the fight is far from over!

House passes bill for low interest student loans, fight far from over


There are claims that workers are being paid to vote for Vladimir Putin in Russia's presidential election.


A crime victim talks about the importance of local magistrates' courts and how, having to travel to an unfamiliar area to give evidence, would have made the experience more ``daunting''.

Crime victim talks about importance of 'local' courts


Bomb case reopened by NSW police Updated: 14:26, Sunday August 26, 2012 Sydney police will brief the public on the reopening of investigations into the 1982 bombings of the Israeli Consulate and a packed club.


Parliament attack convict Afzal Guru should ``pay the price'' for attacking India, union New and Renewable Energy Minister and former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Farooq Abdullah said Saturday.


Reports state that Apple is expected to launch the next-gen 3G iPhone in the middle of June.

Apple expected to launch 3G iPhone in middle of June


MORGAN Stanley has placed a hiring freeze across its business lines for the rest of 2010, with the exception of its wealth management unit.


``I fought growing old in every way,'' Graham, who turns 93 on Monday, writes in the newly-published ``Nearing Home,'' a book that ranges from Scripture quotations about the end of life to brass tacks advice on financial planning.


US Marshals employees in Las Cruces collected Christmas gifts for more than 50 children served by Jard'n de los Ni-os, a community-outreach program for homeless children and their families.


Vice President Joe Biden takes the oath of office in an official swearing-in ceremony at the Naval Observatory.

Vice President Biden takes the oath of office


Researchers on Monday reported that brains of men and women respond differently to items of beauty.

Men and women respond differently to beauty


The US dollar traded at the mid-100 yen level Monday in Tokyo, hitting a two-week low.

Dollar trades at mid-100 yen level in Tokyo


19 Mar, 03:22 - Publisher THQ has said that it could shut down Big Huge Games if a buyer is not found.


Foreign Trade Minister Zafer Çağlayan has said that Turkey and Canada are discussing a potential free trade agreement.

Turkey-Canada discuss free trade agreement


Japan instructed local authorities on Thursday to start screening food for radioactivity after accidents at an earthquake-hit nuclear power plant sparked fears of wider contamination.

Japan to start screening food for radioactivity


German unemployment fell in February in a sign that Europe's biggest economy is returning to growth after a shrinkage.


C. Sivasankaran, Former Aircel promoter has reportedly told the Central Bureau of Investigation, that former telecom minister Dayanidhi Maran had forced him to sell his stake in Aircel-the Malaysia-based Maxis Group.

Maran forced me to sell stake in Aircel:


Booz Allen Hamilton has signed a definitive purchase agreement to sell its state and local government transportation consulting business to CH2M HILL.

Booz Allen Hamilton sells state & local government transportation consulting business


An 18-year-old high school student was struck and killed by a commuter rail train in Belmont.

High school student struck, killed by train


Transit Police on their way to work stumbled upon a pretty big drug and weapons bust.

Transit police stumble upon big drug and weapons bust


Toyota say it is recalling 17,000 Lexus luxury hybrids after testing showed that fuel can spill during a rear end crash.

Toyota to recall 17,000 Lexus hybrid over fuel spills


news agency is reporting that the death certificate for Apple co-founder Steve Jobs shows he died of respiratory arrest linked to the spread of his pancreatic cancer.


SP supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav on Friday cautioned party workers to be wary of those trying to enter the organisation after losing in the last Assembly polls.


A Plainfield man today was sentenced to 90 days in the Somerset County jail for punching his supervisor in the head during a dispute at a Watchung department store.

Plainfield man is sentenced 90 days in jail for punching supervisor at Watchung store


Kim Jong Il, top leader of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, watched a student football match, the Korean Central News Agency reported Saturday.


ABM Mohiuddin Chowdhury, the losing Awami League-backed mayor candidate, has claimed he has been 'robbed' of victory in Thursday's polls which were 'rigged'.


During his emotional sit-down with Larry King last week, Chris Brown said that he ``can't believe'' he assaulted Rihanna last February during a violent incident that Brown doesn't even remember happening.

Chris Brown 'can't believe' he assaulted Rihanna


Seattle police have released a collection of photos of suspected May Day rioters in hopes the public can help identify them.

Seattle police release photos of suspected May Day rioters


An Indian probe landed on the moon on Friday, the Indian Space Research Organisation announced, in a milestone for the country's 45-year-old space programme.


Patterson Hood and the Downtown Rumblers announce a 19-date tour in support of Hood's third solo record.


Google paid tribute to former Beatle John Lennon on Friday by replacing its celebrated logo with a video featuring his classic song Imagine.


The opposition elaborated a list of demands to President of Ukraine Victor Yanukovych and suggested immediate steps for solving urgent problems in Ukraine.

Opposition elaborates list of demands to Yanukovych --


The Middle Township and Avalon police departments will collect unused prescription medications from 10 am-2 pm Saturday, April 28.

Middle, Avalon police to collect unused prescription medications


A 5-month-old pit bull could lose her two front legs if she's not treated by an orthopedic surgeon.


A Morrisville man died in a car crash this morning that Vermont State Police say was apparently linked to alcohol.

Morrisville man dies in crash linked to alcohol


The Australian Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries said total vehicle sales fell 7,187 in April from a year earlier to stand at 74,214.


The City Council on Tuesday night unanimously approved setting up a pharmacy for city employees, though two council members said they had concerns about competing with private firms.

City council approves pharmacy for city employees


World number two Rafa Nadal will lead favourites Spain in next month's Davis Cup final against Argentina.

Nadal will lead Spain in the Davis Cup final


Actress Jennifer Aniston, who shot to fame by playing 'Rachel Green' in the popular US sitcom 'Friends', has confessed that she wishes men were more like dogs.

Jennifer Aniston wishes men were more like dogs!


SAN DIEGO - Jeremy Tyler completed his jump from high school underclassman to pro basketball player on Wednesday when he signed a one-year, $140,000 contract with Maccabi Haifa of the Israeli Premier League.


Massive boulders peeled away from a cliff and buried dozens of homes in an Egyptian shanty town Saturday, killing at least 18 people, authorities said.


The online group buying market has reached $155m in the last quarter, with average transaction amounts on the rise and LivingSocial leading the way.

Online group buying market reaches $155m


A sewage spill in South Pasadena forced officials to close down several beaches in Long Beach, officials say.


Authorities say an Illinois man has drowned in Lake Michigan in southwestern Michigan as high waves sweep the state's western coast.


Gold prices continued to decline at the bullion market during the week under review due to persistent selling by stockists and jewellers amidst bearish trend in global markets.


It has been revealed that 27,000 crimes a year are committed by people out on bail while charged with another offence.

Up to 27,000 crimes a year committed while on bail


The Church at Warhill hosted a dodge ball tournament March 7 to raise money for the church's youth group.

Church at Warhill hosts dodge ball tournament


Arlee Home Fashions has donated 88 pet beds -- and counting -- to the Humane Society of New York.

Arlee donates pet beds to Humane Society of New York


North Korea threatened to launch ``a retaliatory sacred war'' against South Korea on Wednesday, for slandering the North, as the two sides prepared to hold rare talks on their troubled joint tour project in the isolated country.

North Korea threatens to launch retaliatory ``sacred war'' on South Korea


One in four UK resellers are making a loss, according to a report compiled by business analyst Plimsoll.


Malaysian police have detained more than 900 Myanmar nationals in the capital Kuala Lumpur after a series of deadly clashes between Buddhist and Muslim groups.

Malaysian police detain more than 900 Myanmar nationals


Japan and India signed a free trade pact on Wednesday, under which the high-tech nation and the South Asian giant pledged to scrap tariffs on 94 percent of goods within a decade.


BOSTON ― State Street Corp. says it will cut 1,600 to 1,800 jobs, or 6 percent of its global work force, between now and the end of the 2009 first quarter.


A man bit a dog in an Australian beach to save his own dog from being mauled to death.


New bus and taxi fares are expected to be announced by the end of next month, after the proposal was tabled in the Cabinet says the Commercial Vehicles Licencing Board.

New bus, taxi fares expected to be announced next month


Salomon and Martha Moya of Peralta celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on June 3.


Rep. Bruce Braley is calling for an investigation of allegations that Wall Street banks have been defrauding veterans and taxpayers out of millions of dollars by intentionally disguising illegal fees in veteran home financing loans.


South Africa was not moving into a recession, Jeremy Gardiner, director at Investec Asset Management said on Thursday at a media briefing in Johannesburg.


Jason James Steele, 27, and Ashley Nicole Fuentes, 28, are both facing aggravated assault with a deadly weapon charges after police say a road rage incident ended with gunfire and a car crash.


Raje Shwari asks the world if they are ready to join her on her quest to bring South Asian culture to the mainstream forefront with the long-awaited release of her single, cleverly titled `` Ready For Me,'' on BollyHood Records.


Rapper Cory Gunz was arrested on Saturday afternoon, in Bronx, New York, for gun possession.


The Venezuelan oil basket ended the week at USD 105.30 per barrel, the Ministry of Energy and Petroleum reported.

Venezuelan oil basket ends at USD 105.30


Liverpool defender Martin Skrtel will miss most of the rest of the season due to the broken metatarsal he sustained against Unirea Urziceni.

Skrtel to miss most of the rest of the season


A NASCAR driver was killed Wednesday night at Bridgeport Speedway in New Jersey, Yahoo Sports reports June 12.


Students at Michigan State University will soon be packing up and getting ready to move away for summer break, but instead of throwing everything away, there's a new program that is encouraging students to recycle their items, including clothing, non-perishable food, carpet and sofas.


Politics is a reality you cannot avoid; species such as devilish bosses, backbiting colleagues and annoying subordinates will always be omnipresent.


Ben Bishop made 26 saves as the Peoria Rivermen shut out the Toronto Marlies 2-0 in American Hockey League action Saturday.


Harvard professor Dr. Donald Berwick was sworn in today in Boston to be the next chief of Medicare and Medicaid, and will begin duties tomorrow in Washington by diving into the details of how to encourage physicians to adopt systems for electronic medical records.

Harvard professor Berwick sworn in as chief of Medicare and Medicaid


The United States joined Britain and Canada on Monday in slapping new sanctions on Iran to ratchet up pressure on the Islamic Republic to roll back its disputed nuclear program, which the west believes is aimed at developing nuclear weapons.

US joins Britain, Canada in slapping new sanctions on Iran


Former German number one Nicolas Kiefer announced his retirement from tennis on Thursday, saying he wanted to spend more time with his family.


President Serzh Sargsyan congratulated cellist Narek Hakhnazaryan on the occasion of his victory at the XIV International Tchaikovsky Competition in Moscow.

President Sargsyan congratulates Narek Hakhnazaryan on victory


International tourist numbers are forecast to increase 91% over the next two decades to reach 1.8 billion by 2030, according to the newly released UNWTO long-term forecast.

Tourist numbers to increase 91% by 2030 --


AM Best Co. has assigned an issuer credit rating of 'a-' and affirmed the financial strength rating of A- of Transmonde Services Insurance Company Limited.


Maple Leafs GM Brian Burke says he wants to win now with a team that finished 29th out of 30 NHL clubs last year and isn't particularly interested in whether you or I or anyone thinks he's doing it properly.


T. Marzetti Company announced as a precautionary measure that it is voluntarily recalling certain production codes of T. Marzetti Veggie Dips, Oak Lake Chip Dips and Great Value Chip Dips because an ingredient used in the product has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.


Republic of Ireland assistant manager Liam Brady was rushed to hospital on Thursday after falling ill.


Cincinnati Reds manager Dusty Baker was diagnosed with an irregular heartbeat, was underdoing another test Thursday and could return to Cincinnati on Friday.

Cincinnati Reds manager Dusty Baker diagnosed with irregular heartbeat


AP Jan 29, 2013, 01.05AM IST Apple has released a software update for iPhones and iPads that speeds up data downloads on some major overseas telecom networks and a handful of small US carriers.

Apple releases software update for iphone, ipad; to speeds up data downloads


US based OC Tanner, a human resource consulting and services company has renewed its contract with Mahindra Satyam to provide application development services to the US based company.

OC Tanner renews contract with Mahindra Satyam


Colgate Palmolive has declared a third interim dividend for the financial year 2012-13 of Rs 9 per share of Re 1 each.