Swiss stocks were little changed after the Swiss Market Index reached the highest level in more than two months yesterday, while investors awaited tomorrow's central-bank policy meetings.


Chief Election Commissioner Dr. SY Quraishi has said today that stringent measures will be initiated to check money power particularly black money in the ensuing state assembly elections.

Stringent measures to check money power in ensuing assembly elections:


Ritz Camera & Image LLC, which calls itself the largest US chain of specialty camera shops, filed for bankruptcy for the second time in three years after the founding family failed to turn around the 94-year-old retailer.

Ritz Camera files bankruptcy second time in three years


Deutsche Bank announced today it has established an Asian equity strategy team with Ajay Kapur appointed as a Managing Director and Head of Asian Equity Strategy.

Deutsche Bank establishes Asian equity strategy team


A US Army major has pleaded guilty to accepting thousands of dollars in gratuities from contractors while he was in Iraq.

Major pleads guilty to accepting gratuities


US food giant Kraft Foods has opened a biscuit R&D plant in France to make new products for brands including Lu, Oreo and Tuc.


An Arnold man shot by police one year ago yesterday when he refused to allow them to check on the well-being of his wife sued the county in federal court, alleging battery, false imprisonment and the violation of his constitutional rights.


``During the agitation following the gang-rape of a girl in New Delhi, the electronic media has become the police station, the prosecution and even the judge,'' Digvijay said.

Electronic media has become police, prosecution & judge:


Barnum House Museum, west of Grafton on County Road 2, is open for the season, offering teas, tours and special events.

Barnum House offers teas, tours and special events


The rise in food inflation during the last three years has impeded the overall economic growth, even as the country's food grain production rose during this period, an industry chamber has said.

'Rise in food inflation has impeded economic growth'


The Enemy have announced a comprehensive Irish tour, which takes them to The Academy, Dublin;


A British woman is upset that a hospital advised her to have an abortion of a healthy baby who medical officials thought would be born with a rare disease.

British woman upset hospital advised her to have abortion of healthy baby


Republican presidential candidate John McCain said today he would attend the presidential debate tonight with Democratic candidate Barack Obama in Mississippi.

McCain to attend presidential debate tonight


The summer is almost over and parents, you know what that means, it's time to send your kids back to school.


A St. Charles man was sentenced to prison Friday, after a possession of child pornography conviction.


Global messaging provider Clickatell has launched a US small business SMS messaging package to enable US companies to interact with and assist customers via text messages.

Clickatell launches US small business SMS messaging package


Tesco, the supermarket group, has launched a shop on eBay, the auction website, to sell discontinued electronics lines and once-faulty customer returns that have been repaired.


Jason Karmanos, Vice President and Assistant General Manager of the National Hockey League's Carolina Hurricanes, today announced that the team has agreed to terms with defenseman Justin Krueger on a one-year, entry-level contract.

Canes agree to terms with Justin Krueger


French fashion king Yves Saint Laurent died at the age of 71 in his Paris home on Sunday evening after suffering months of declining health.

Fashion king Yves Saint Laurent dies at 71


The US economy gathered speed in the fourth quarter, though a touch below expectations, with the biggest gain in consumer spending in more than four years and strong exports offering the clearest signals yet that a sustainable recovery is under way.


Forrest keen to fire for PM's XI in the absence of Lyon BY COURTNEY REES 31 Jan, 2012 01:00 AM The Prime Minister's XI match has lost one of its biggest drawcards, with Test off-spinner Nathan Lyon ruled out of Friday's match at Manuka Oval with a thigh injury.


South Korea's first astronaut said she and her fellow crew were rescued by startled nomads after their space capsule thudded far off course into the remote steppes of Central Asia earlier this month.


Georgia dairy farmers are struggling with low milk prices and high fuel and feed costs.


A school bus crashed while leaving the Dorney Park amusement park in Lehigh County.


Governor Mark Dayton praised his party leaders Tuesday for their work during the legislative session.


A woman was assaulted early today by an unidentified man she had invited into her home in the 100 block of Elm Street, Carlisle police said.

Woman assaulted by man she invited into her home, Carlisle police say


Air quality in Singapore improved on Saturday after the PSI hit a high on Friday morning.


A Mission Valley parking lot attendant was robbed at gunpoint early Friday, San Diego police said.

Mission Valley parking attendant robbed at gunpoint


It's hard to believe given all the snow and cold, but it's almost time to start removing ice fishing shanties from Wisconsin waters.

Almost time to remove ice fishing shanties from Wisconsin waters


As Americans become more globally aware than ever before, many may wonder, ``Where do Mother's Day flowers come from?''


The US plans to sell six Lakota military helicopters to Thailand worth an estimated $77mn, Pentagon officials said.

US to sell military helicopters to Thailand


Thousands of travelers have been stranded at the Calapan City port since the weekend, with many running out of money and food supplies, after stricter travel measures and a higher than expected number of travelers caused problems for travel between Batangas and Oriental Mindoro.

Thousands of travelers stranded in Calapan port


Manchester City have crushed Norwich 6-1 at Carrow Road to pile the pressure on English Premier League leaders Manchester United.


A WOMAN left her cats to die a ``slow, lingering death'' while she went on holiday because she no longer wanted the ``burden'' of caring for them.


Bachmann, a Minnesota congresswoman, is telling Iowans that she will vote against any measure in Congress to raise the debt ceiling.

Michele Bachmann to vote against raising debt ceiling


FOUR valuable pedigree springer spaniels were stolen from kennels in Woolston, near Church Stretton sometime between 9.30pm on March 25 and 6am on March 26.


Mitt Romney, the former governor of Massachusetts, won Montana's GOP caucus Tuesday, beating both Ron Paul and Arizona Senator John McCain by more than 13 percentage points.


Exmouth police are gearing up to hold a free property marking day in a bid to stamp out crime.

Exmouth police hold free property marking day


PRESIDENT OBAMA is using fraudulent Social Security Number that is what two investigators think.

Obama using fraudulent Social Security Number!


Rupert Murdoch has joined Twitter, attracting tens of thousands of followers within hours of his debut on the microblogging site.


A Newark man accused of sexually assaulting a young girl was indicted Thursday on four counts of rape.

Newark man indicted on four counts of rape


Rep. Barney Frank wrote in a thank you letter to his campaign contributors that he was thinking of new ways to thank them, including ``texting and sexting.''


An outside group supporting Governor Scott Walker made a stop in Eau Claire Thursday night.

Group supporting Walker stops in Eau Claire


German metallers Neaera are currently streaming their entire new album ``Omnicide --

Neaera streaming entire new album ``Omnicide --


Kolkata, Apr 02 An elephant calf, rescued from Dantan in West Midnapore district in an injured condition, died at the Alipore zoo today.


Three Texas Tech Football players underwent surgeries in Lubbock Tuesday from injuries sustained this season.

Three Texas Tech Football players undergo surgery on Tuesday


Celebrities such as Lady Gaga and Leonardo DiCaprio are investing in tech companies as they aim to conquer Silicon Valley.

These celebrities are conquering Silicon Valley


Employment and unemployment trends continue to paint a bleak picture, the Congress of South African Trade Unions said on Monday as it released its June 2011 Naledi report at its four-day central committee meeting at Gallagher Estate in Midrand near Johannesburg.


Disaster survivors to receive one standard of care Faith-based & relief groups settle on principles September 15, 2009 --


Chinese funds and banks are buying Hungarian government bonds and forint-denominated securities and will keep doing so, Hungary's National Development Minister Tamas Fellegi told national news agency MTI on Friday after a visit to Beijing.


Writer Iran expanded its mass trial of opposition supporters Sunday, adding 25 more defendants including a Jewish teenager who are accused of involvement in unrest over the disputed presidential election.

Iran expands mass trial of opposition supporters


City council members Thursday adopted a downtown master plan that has been years in the making, agreeing with supporters that it will be a valuable guide to maintaining downtown's historic integrity, enticing development and attracting tourists.

City council adopts downtown master plan


The day before a stamp was lost in the polling station № 2018 situated in Suzak district of Jalal-Abad oblast that handicapped voting process.

The day before a stamp was lost in the polling station of Jalal-Abad oblast


The US Senate voted unanimously to award Raoul Wallenberg the Congressional Gold Medal, the highest civilian award given by the Congress.

Senate votes to award Wallenberg a Congressional Gold Medal


Some New York lawmakers are calling on President Barack Obama to end the controversial Secure Communities program.

New York lawmakers call for end to Secure Communities program


A series of car bombings have hit the Iraqi cities of Baghdad and Basra on Monday, killing an estimated 48 people.

Car bombings hit the Iraqi cities of Baghdad and Basra


The last Twinkies shipment hit store shelves on Dec. 10, 2012, but there's a catch.

Last Twinkies shipment hits store shelves


Hundreds of people gathered in Cedar Rapids to hear speakers and pray for a better America.

Hundreds in Cedar Rapids pray for better America


Slovenia's top household appliances maker Gorenje plans to cut labour hours in production to 36 a week per employee from 40 starting January 1 due to lower demand caused by the global financial crisis.

Gorenje to cut labour hours on lower demand


Department store chain Bhs has this week introduced a premium lingerie range to 25 stores and online in an attempt to cash in on the growing lingerie sector.


A Redwood City woman was arrested Saturday on grand theft and forgery charges after investigators discovered she had been stealing money from her employers and forging items for the past four years, the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office said.

Woman arrested on grand theft, forgery charges


Open City, a New York literary journal, is closing its doors after 20 years.


A Fredericktown woman died after a crash on Ohio 309 late Friday night, the Ohio Highway Patrol reported.


PARIS -Goldikova has been upset in the Prix de la Foret on the opening day at Longchamp, finishing third behind Varenar in the seven-furlong race on the turf.


In a totally unexpected twist to a case that has gripped many parts of the world, defense attorneys for George Zimmerman, the Florida neighborhood watch captain who fatally shot unarmed teen Trayvon Martin this past February, have withdrawn from the case after Zimmerman directly contacted prosecutors, a TV journalist and set up a website without their knowledge, Reuters is reporting.

Attorneys for George Zimmerman withdraw from case


Ten copper water spouts were stolen from an Orlando elementary school sometime between Thursday and Monday, police said.


Perth boy charged with sex offences Updated: 12:42, Friday April 6, 2012 A boy has been charged with sex offences after handing himself into police following a spate of indecent assaults on women and girls in Mandurah in Western Australia's southwest.


There should be a good neighborliness agreement with Macedonia, Bulgarian President Rosen Plevneliev said in an interview with Bulgarian National Radio.

There should be good neighborliness agreement with Macedonia:


Turkey seizes PKK marijuana stash Updated: 08:33, Sunday December 16, 2012 The Turkish army has seized more than 20 tonnes of marijuana from Kurdish rebels in what authorities say is one of the biggest ever crackdowns on 'terrorist income'.


First Republic Bank, a leading private bank and wealth management company, today announced that Brian McNamee has joined First Republic as Managing Director in San Francisco.


Conductor James Levine is having a second back operation and will miss the rest of New York's Metropolitan Opera season.

James Levine will have second back operation


Simon Dyson of England won the Irish Open presented by Discover Ireland at Killarney Golf & Fishing Club by a single stroke from Australia's Richard Green.


Burnley has signed one-time England international David Nugent on loan from Premier League rival Portsmouth.

Burnley signs Nugent on loan from Portsmouth


An Egyptian lawyer whose arrest in April led to a diplomatic spat between Egypt and the kingdom of Saudi Arabia has been charged with drug smuggling and could face the death penalty, his lawyer told Reuters on Thursday.

Egyptian lawyer charged with drug smuggling, could face death


Students from Verda James and Park elementary schools will celebrate Arbor Day during two tree-planting events today.


The European Union hopes to find a swift solution to Armenian-Azerbaijani Nagorno Karabakh conflict, Head of the EU delegation to Azerbaijan, Ambassador Roland Kobia said at a press conference in Baku on Wednesday.

EU hopes to find swift solution to Nagorno Karabakh conflict


Wachovia noted that on Sunday, Intel updated its processor list pricing, which expanding the upper end of its price range for dual-core performance desktop processors with the introduction of a faster dual-core desktop chip.

Wachovia notes Intel (intc) updated processor list pricing


Today, October 26, 2012, at 2:00pm Governor Nikki Haley issued a press conference in which she disclosed that the South Carolina Internal Revenue Service had been hacked by a foreign hacker.

South Carolina Internal Revenue service hacked


Eastern Europe and Central Asia will likely face an energy crunch unless investments of more than $3 trillion are made over the next 20 years, according to a World Bank report released last week.

Europe and Central Asia may face energy crunch


New Delhi, Jul 2 With several loyalists of BS Yeddyurappa gunning for his head, Karnataka Chief Minister DV Sadananda Gowda today said he would accept any ``direction'' issued to him by the BJP leadership.

``Will accept any direction issued by BJP leadership''


Benton made the early lead stand up in a 3-0 Midland Empire Conference victory on Tuesday at Hyde Park No. 6.


Congressional leaders from both parties are set to meet with President Obama on Friday, according to several senior leadership aides.

Congressional leaders to meet with Obama on Friday


CoreLogic released its October Home Price Index which shows that home prices in the United States continued to slide for the third month in a row.


A man who lost his home after being injured in a fight has won an apartment building from a lawsuit brought against the man who injured him.


The Northern province of Quang Ninh received over 1 million tourists during the first two months of this year, of which around 367,451 people came to see Halong Bay , according to the Provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

Quang Ninh receives over 1 million tourists in first two months of the year


The return of Carlos Boozer is still unclear and he will have third MRI on his injured left knee.


KTBS 3 News has confirmed that a small plane has crashed into an East Texas lake.

Small plane crashes into East Texas lake


Mount Rushmore National Memorial Superintendent Gerard Baker announces a proposed hiking trail system at Mount Rushmore National Memorial.

Mount Rushmore National Memorial announces proposed hiking trail


I think that online education will be the future for colleges.


An analysis has challenged a new report by determining that international terrorism fatalities are rising, not decreasing.

International terrorism fatalities rising, not decreasing


Nicky Hayden says he's ``not expecting miracles'' at Ducati's home race in Italy but does at least think they can do well.


US Senator Gordon Smith picked up four more newspaper endorsements this week from the Hillsboro Argus, the Coos Bay World, the Baker City Herald, and the Blue Mountain Eagle.

Smith picks up more newspaper endorsements


Aeterna Zentaris Inc said on Wednesday that it returned to a fourth-quarter profit, as the Canadian drugmaker benefited from higher licensing fees and lower research expenses.


Harrisonburg police are investigating an early morning shooting near James Madison University.

Harrisonburg police investigate shooting


A Lexington man died yesterday when a pickup hit his car in the intersection of NC 109 and Scenic Way near Thomasville, authorities said today.

Lexington man dies after pickup hits his car


North East beef farmers are going virtual to prepare themselves for any challenges posed by the market in coming years.


The parent company of Reader's Digest has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection for the second time in less than four years, saying it needs to cut its debt so it can keep restructuring.

Parent company of Reader's Digest files for Chapter 11


Adam Gadahn, also called Adam Yahiye Gadahn has released a video on the web asking all Muslims in the country to take up arms against he United States of America.


LogMeIn is demonstrating its ongoing commitment to supporting mobile device users with previews of new innovations for Apple iPhone and Android smartphones at the GSMA Mobile World Congress, in Barcelona, Spain.

LogMeIn demonstrates ongoing commitment to mobile device users with


WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange will run for a Senate seat, a tweet from the infamous website says.


50-year-old man was killed early Friday morning in a single-vehicle rollover crash on US Highway 81, according to the State Patrol.


September has been officially declared National Preparedness Month, a City of Columbia news release stated.

September is National Preparedness Month


Actress Daryl Hannah was arrested outside the White House Tuesday while protesting the Keystone XL oil pipeline expansion project, WRC-TV reported.

Actress Daryl Hannah arrested at White House


In a first, the ANF, Rangers and Sindh police destroyed a poppy crop on 60 acres in Rahu jo Aatho village of Qambar district, said a press statement on Thursday.

In a first, ANF destroys poppy crop on 60 acres


A Waste Management driver who passed out at the wheel crashed his truck in a construction zone on US 64 in Bloomfield early Monday morning, police said.


Javier Zanetti insists Inter Milan will not be looking past tomorrow's Europa League opponents Neftchi as they build towards this weekend's Milan derby.


JAKARTA, Indonesia - Local fishermen on Thursday found the body of an American surfer who went missing last weekend in waters off western Indonesia.

Indonesian fishermen find body of American surfer


Sanford refused to accept its police chief's resignation today despite his handling of the George Zimmerman case, CBS News reports.

Sanford refuses police chief's resignation


Now more organizations are pitching in to help him and his family.


Massachusetts Sen. Scott Brown is refusing to reschedule tonight's debate with Elizabeth Warren, which was canceled due to Hurricane Sandy.

Scott Brown refuses to reschedule debate


Legendary basketball coach John Wooden is resting comfortably at the Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, according to a release from the UCLA athletics department.


Homebase has launched an online gardening community site called 'Get into Gardening' to encourage customers to improve their outdoor space.

Homebase launches online Gardening community site


Saint Laurent Paris, the revamped brand formerly known as Yves Saint Laurent, is coming to King of Prussia Mall.

Saint Laurent is coming to King of Prussia


The Los Angeles Unified School District and its teachers union have reached what is being called a ``historic'' tentative agreement to incorporate student test scores into teacher evaluations for the first time ever, joining Chicago and a growing number of other cities.

Los Angeles Unified School district, teachers union reach 'historic' tentative agreement to incorporate student test scores in teacher evaluations


BUENOS AIRES, Argentina - Former Manchester United and Chelsea midfielder Juan Sebastian Veron says he will delay his retirement with Argentina club Estudiantes for at least six more months.


The pet food recall expands to addition brands that possibly may have Salmonella.


Sublimity shot to prominence when beating previous winners Brave Inca and Hardy Eustace in the 2007 Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham, when trained by John Carr.


Mumford & Sons have placed their upcoming shows on hold after their bass player Ted Dwane was diagnosed with a brain clot on Monday.

Mumford & Sons bass player Ted Dwane diagnosed with brain clot


UPS plans to furlough at least 300 airline pilots, about 11% of the 2,800 pilots employed by the world's largest package shipper.


Amid fears of a collapse in Copenhagen, Indian Minister of State for Environment Jairam Ramesh Thursday said the developed world would be blamed if the climate change talks here fail.

'Developed world to blame if climate talks fail'


Barcelona reached the Copa del Rey quarterfinals on the away-goal rule after drawing 1-1 with Athletic Bilbao on Wednesday.

Barcelona reach Copa del Rey quarterfinals


Hundreds of gay couples have wed in New York after it became the sixth and most populous state in the US to recognise same-sex unions as legal.


On February 17, 2009, visiting Chinese President Hu Jintao met with his Mauritian counterpart Anerood Jugnauth in Port Louis.

Chinese President Hu Jintao meets with Mauritian counterpart Jugnauth


``Social unrest is growing in Kyrgyzstan,'' announced leader of New Forces of Kyrgyzstan movement Taalaybek Esenaliev on today's press conference at 24.kg news agency.

Social unrest is growing in Kyrgyzstan --


THE Victoria Line is suspended this weekend as Transport for London continues work to upgrade the service.


GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy will bring 900 jobs to the Wilmington area over the next five years as it expands its world headquarters in New Hanover County.

Ge Hitachi nuclear Energy to bring 900 jobs to Wilmington


A NASA astronaut sent the first Twitter message from space yesterday.

NASA astronaut sends first tweet from space


Private and public partnerships are benefiting Fort Gordon and other military installations around Georgia during tight budget times.

Public partnerships benefit Fort Gordon, other military installations


A trail of foreign coins and currency led to the arrest of two Springfield men late Sunday, June 27.


Nearly Doubled Funds Raised The Lower East Side Tenement Museum celebrated its 25th anniversary and the 150th anniversary of its historic landmark tenement at 97 Orchard Street with an extraordinary gala event that immersed guests in the vibrant culture of the Lower East Side.

Lower East Side Tenement Museum celebrated with gala event;


A strong quake with a magnitude of 6.7 hit off the Indonesian island of Maluku, seismologists say, but there were no immediate reports of a tsunami or casualties.


An Oak Grove man died in a single-vehicle crash in West Carroll Parish on Wednesday, state police said.


Mercy has opened a clinic in Wentzville as part of its ongoing expansion of facilities to serve patients in St. Charles, Warren and Lincoln counties.


A new research has determined that cosmic whips, which are topological defects in space-time larger than the observable universe, can be detected with the help of gravitational waves.

Cosmic whips may be detected with gravitational waves


Two potential near-misses involving commercial and military aircraft over the Highlands are being investigated.


day Khulna divisional Rabindra theatre festival ended in Kushtia on Saturday night amidst festivity.

Khulna divisional Rabindra Theatre festival ends


The Australian share market has closed at a fresh eight-month high, led by stronger resource stocks and renewed optimism about the Chinese economy.


Likely presidential candidate Mitt Romney hedged Friday on his support for a House Republican budget outline that seeks to reduce spending by cutting federal programs such as Medicare.

Romney hedges on support for GOP budget outline


SANDAG is seeking public volunteers for its Regional Planning Stakeholders Working Group.


Long seen as the enfant terrible of the US indie scene thanks to his erratic behaviour and gushingly excessive lyrical style, Conor Oberst has recently seemed to be straightening himself out, musically at least.


Huawei said it has relocated 350 employees to work on international project over the last three to four months, amid speculations that it is reducing 10% of its work force.

Huawei Technologies relocates 350 employees


Low-cost carrier Jetstar has appointed Ho Yuen Sang as the first chief operating officer of Singapore-based Jetstar Asia.

Jetstar Asia appoints first chief operating officer


President Ollanta Humala, in Geneva as a guest speaker at the International Labour Organisation's general assembly, said Monday that Peru is not criminalizing social protests following recent crackdowns on protests against mining companies.

Humala says Peru not criminalizing social protests


Emmy Rossum has revealed she and Counting Crows frontman Adam Duritz split up two months ago but says they remain on good terms.

Emmy Rossum and Adam Duritz have split up


Multiple Grade 1 winner Country Star, who was scratched from the Santa Maria Handicap on February 14 at Santa Anita Park after acting up in the starting gate, has been retired from racing.


Pakistan all-rounder Shoaib Malik on Friday said that he will rooting for his wife and Indian tennis star Sania Mirza, who will be starting her Olympic campaign on Saturday with women's doubles partner Rushmi Chakravarthi.

Shoaib Malik to root for wife Sania Mirza


Iraq will never be used as a base for attacks against its neighbours, Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari said at a meeting in Damascus on Tuesday with counterpart Walid Muallem, the official Sana news agency reported.

'Iraq will never be used as a base for attacking neighbours'


Elton John has been told that he would be unable to adopt the 14 month old Ukrainian boy called Lev after the Ukrainian government came out publicly to say.


NBC's Lester Holt reported from Afghanistan this morning on ``Today'' and will anchor ``Nightly News'' from there tonight.


Australia, 1-0 up in the three-match series, retained the Frank Worrell Trophy.


After years of denying a relationship, Robert Pattinson confirmed his relationship with Kristen Stewart, according to a report from the Sun on Tuesday.

Robert Pattinson confirms his relationship with Kristen Stewart


Major-league veteran Brad Hawpe, of Boswell High School, will try again this spring to revive his career.


An elderly woman from Massachusetts was killed in a head-on collision on Main Road in Tiverton Sunday afternoon, according to police.


LONDON -Former England fullback Josh Lewsey has come out of retirement to rejoin London Wasps on a short-term contract.

Lewsey comes out of retirement, rejoins Wasps


Randolph town meeting approved borrowing $6 million for water system improvements, including money for the design of a new water treatment plant.

Randolph to borrow $6 million for water improvements


Client-side search engine tyBit, a subsidiary of Web hosting provider AIT, announced on Thursday that it has released the newest beta version of its search application.


We're not close to record temperatures in the Treasure Coast this week, so why does it feel so hot?


Drivers in Nottinghamshire have been warned to take care on the county's roads due to icy conditions.

Drivers in Nottinghamshire warned over icy conditions


AFRICAN champions Zambia will face Uganda in the last round of the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.


Belarus and the Parliamentary Council of Europe, or PACE, are set to continue a constructive dialogue, Belarus' Deputy Chairman of the House of Representatives Viktor Guminsky said Sunday during his meeting with the EU body's rapporteur on Belarus, Sinikka Hurskainen.

Belarus, PACE to continue constructive dialogue


Doha Round should not collapse over issue of special safeguard mechanism in agriculture for developing countries, World Trade Organisation Director General Pascal Lamy told Global Partnership for Development Conference in New Delhi yesterday.


Bristol City returned to the top of the Division Two with a 2-1 win against Hull at Ashton Gate on Saturday.

Bristol City return to the top after win at Hull


Couple 'kept deaf girl in cellar' Updated: 11:03, Friday February 10, 2012 A deaf girl of 10 was trafficked into the UK, repeatedly raped, kept in a cellar and treated as a virtual slave for almost a decade, a court has heard.


A large ice bridge shattered in Antarctica on Saturday, once again raising concerns about the impacts of global warming.


French video-on-demand service Vodeo has started the search for new investors.


Amazon is expected to unveil an Android-powered tablet, called the Kindle-Fire, to rival Apple's iPad.


Azerbaijani Ambassador to Iran Javanshir Akhundov has been today summoned to the Iranian Foreign Ministry, where diplomats handed over a protest note regarding the incident at the Azerbaijani-Iranian border, which resulted in an Iranian border guard was killed, İRİB News reported.

Azerbaijani Ambassador summoned to Iranian Foreign Ministry


Just over a month after being hired and without an official match played under his direction, PAOK Salonica announced Thursday that they had fired Italian coach Mario Beretta.


The right wing media is playing Where's Obama this Veteran's Day.


Syrian authorities on Thursday sent text messages over cellphones nationwide with a message for rebels fighting President Bashar al-Assad's regime: ``Game over.''

Syrian authorities send text messages to rebels


A young woman and her two children were run over by a train in Bhilwara city of Rajasthan today, GRP sources said.


By her own admission, Ólöf Arnalds is a bit of an oddball in her native Iceland, no mean feat considering we're talking about a country whose most famous export is Björk.


Wests Tigers coach Tim Sheens has refused to listen to the growing calls for his head, instead preferring to focus on getting his out-of-sorts side back in the finals race.

Wests Tigers coach Tim Sheens focuses on getting his side back in finals race


ADI and CeTeCancer will collaborate on a research project entitled ``Early Detection and Prevention of Lung Cancer Using Recent Advances in Genomics and Imagen'' using the Onko-Sure™ cancer test kit.

ADI and CeTeCancer collaborate for research project


Lebanese President Michel Suleiman on Saturday told visiting Iranian Vice President Mohammed Reza Tajeddini that Lebanon and Iran should coordinate their stances in the UN Security Council, the country's state-run National News Agency reported.

Lebanon, Iran to coordinate in UN Security Council:


India on Monday launched its first anti-submarine warfare corvette that will boost Navy's fighting capability when commissioned in 2012.

India launches first anti-submarine corvette


Lindsey Wixson helped a new model get over her loneliness at Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week.


Barack Obama raised $32 million for his Democratic presidential nominating campaign in January, a huge haul that aides said will give him the ability to compete in a potentially long and costly race.


With nothing to guide their way, people attempting to walk a straight course through unfamiliar territory really do end up walking in circles, according to a report published online on August 20th in Current Biology, a Cell Press publication.

With nothing to guide their way, people really do walk in circles


AP Photo/Shea Walsh, file A month after surgery in Detroit for an undisclosed ailment, Aretha Franklin says her health is ``superb.''

Aretha Franklin says her health is 'superb'


Muscatine-based furniture maker HNI Corp. reported higher second-quarter sales but a lower profit for the three months ended July 2 because of tighter margins and restructuring costs.


Pop superstar Madonna and ex-husband British director Guy Ritchie attended a Kabbalah service together with their children.

Madonna, Guy Ritchie attend Kabbalah service


India's Under-19 cricket captain Unmukt Chand won his battle with his St Stephen's College today, with Delhi University allowing him to move to the second year and complete his first year exams in the forthcoming semesters, recognising his case as ``rarest of rare''.

Unmukt Chand allowed to move to second year:


Despite propping up the Premier League table going into tonight's visit of Arsenal, Asmir Begovic has urged his Portsmouth team-mates not to feel sorry for themselves.

Asmir Begovic urges Portsmouth not to feel sorry for themselves


US stocks headed for a higher open on Tuesday as oil prices declined and as investors awaited economic figures on inflation at the wholesale level and the housing market.


A police officer was warned on Tuesday that he could face jail after he admitted having sex with a woman while on the late shift and propositioning another woman after she had been arrested.

Police officer faces jail after admitting having sex with woman while on late shift


Jetstar Japan took delivery of its first A320 aircraft in Toulouse ahead of the commencement of commercial operations in Jul-2012.

Jetstar Japan takes delivery of first A320 aircraft


Giants safety Kenny Phillips is still listed as doubtful, but there's a little less doubt about his availability against the Redskins after he made the trip to Washington with the team Sunday.


Medical device maker Medtronic will be cutting about 500 jobs in Minnesota, as part of an overall elimination of approximately 2,000 jobs worldwide.


Hollywood actor Ben Affleck was so enlightened about the media profession while filming his latest movie that he has vowed to treat journalists with more respect.

Ben Affleck vows to treat journalists with more respect


Bill Barrett Corp plans to offer $300m in senior notes due in 2019, with proceeds used to repay outstanding debt under its revolving credit facility, the exploration-production independent said.

Bill Barrett Corp begins offering of $300m in senior notes


A 29-year-old bicyclist was robbed at gunpoint Monday night while riding past a gas station on Madison's east side.


Members of Blue Man Group, at top, use a set of linked PVC pipes as a percussion instrument Wednesday during their 'How To Be A Megastar 2.1' show at The Budweiser Events Center.


London, June 28 Australian pop star Kylie Minogue says the way for a man to win her over is to be good in the kitchen.


Live Sport Reports Morgan shrugs off back complaint Eoin Morgan was passed fit to play as England stuck with a winning team in the second Twenty20 international against New Zealand at Seddon Park.


Jet Airways reversed its decision to sack staff and asked them to return to work from Friday morning, announced its chairman Naresh Goyal at a press conference, reports said.

Jet Airways reverses its decision on sacking staff


Peter Facinelli has filed for divorce from Jennie Garth.


Malaysia has unveiled plans to fingerprint voters to combat fraud in the next elections, under pressure from activists planning a mass rally next month over claims of rampant vote-rigging.

Malaysia to fingerprint voters to combat fraud


Amid growing fears of a real estate bubble, Chinese officials moved Friday to restrain bank lending and put a lid on incipient inflation, a surprise action that shook financial markets around the world on concern that the leading engine of the global economic recovery could be slowing.

Amid fears, China moves to restrain lending


Slumdog Millionaire is not an Indian film and will not help the country.

'Slumdog Millionaire is not an Indian film'


In an effort to shift public opinion about sugar-loaded drinks, Central Valley residents are being urged to rethink their drinks through a campaign launched today at Al Radka Park by California Project LEAN, the Central Valley Health & Nutrition Collaborative, Central California Regional Obesity Prevention Program, Fresno County Department of Public Health and multiple partners.

Valley residents urged to 'Rethink Your drink'


Alinghi have beaten Luna Rossa in the opening race on day five of round robin two of the Louis Vuitton Pacific Series in Auckland.


On Sunday, Prince Harry returned to his home in the UK after completing part of his Nava Air Force training.


A Big Dig contractor and manager pleaded guilty Friday to fraud after allegedly overbilling the project by $300,000.

Big Dig contractor pleads guilty to fraud


DENVER -With his left leg still bothering him, Colorado Avalanche captain Joe Sakic says he won't return this season, leaving his career up in the air.


South Africa on Tuesday protested a ``rush'' by the five veto-wielding Security Council members to adopt new United Nations sanctions against Iran, saying it wants to wait for a report from the UN nuclear agency later this month.

S. Africa protests 'rush' on sanctions against Iran


Array Networks Inc., a leader in application, desktop and cloud service delivery, has launched DesktopDirect for Android, an application enabling full remote desktop access for enterprise users from Android-powered tablets or smartphones.

Array Networks launches DesktopDirect for Android


A girl found unconscious in a Lincoln Park canyon may have been drinking with friends, police said.

Girl found unconscious in canyon may have been drinking


Siri is down for users around the country, hard, with no ETA or fix in sight.


An earthquake measuring 5,4 on the Richter scale struck Ternate, North Maluku, on Friday morning.


A police chase in Grand Prairie ended in a crash on Belt Line Road near Interstate 20.


A public safety spokeswoman says no one was injured when the helicopter crash landed in the water near Upper Capitva early Monday morning.


6 May, 2011, 1529 hrs IST , PTI Yoga guru Baba Ramdev today said political parties were supporting his fast-unto-death against corruption in New Delhi from June 4.

All political parties supporting my fast unto death:


PTT Plc will maintain fuel oil prices until after New Year, to promote travelling during the holiday period.

PTT to maintain fuel prices during holiday period


SACRAMENTO, Calif. California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has declared a drought emergency and is urging local water agencies to reduce use by 20 percent.

Schwarzenegger declares drought emergency


An autopsy has been completed on a popular young hockey player from Windsor, Ont., but it may be months before the exact cause of his sudden death will be known.

Autopsy completed on young hockey player


Former Federal Minister and PML-Q leader, Humayun Akhtar has said that he considers Afghan war as Jihad and they have assisted their Afghan brother in this connection.


Richmond forward Jake King will challenge a striking suspension at the AFL Tribunal on Wednesday night in a bid to play in Saturday's big clash against Melbourne.


``I look at the bigger picture and make it very simple for myself,'' he testified at an Ontario Securities Commission hearing into allegations he misled investors about the reasons for the earnings miss.


In-form jockey Michael Walker says rival So You Think is unbeatable in the Mackinnon Stakes at Flemington but is looking for a good run from his mount Ginga Dude.


North Carolina point guard Ty Lawson was charged with driving while impaired after a traffic stop in downtown Chapel Hill.


Sierra Bancorp , parent of Bank of the Sierra, today announced that it has filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission a Form S-3 Registration Statement utilizing a ``shelf'' registration process, which provides for the offer and sale from time to time of up to $100 million of common stock, preferred stock, warrants to purchase common or preferred stock, or any combination thereof, as described in the registration statement.

Sierra Bancorp files shelf registration statement


SWISS authorities may inject more money into UBS a month after offering the country's largest bank billions of dollars in aid.


No Stu Barnes for Game 1, but he stayed out long after the morning skate messing around with his fellow scratches, and said he felt really good afterward.


Al Harris has signed with the Miami Dolphins, who released former first-round pick Jason Allen.


``Terminator 2'' Actor Edward Furlong on Tuesday was taken to jail after violating a domestic restraining order, entertainment website TMZ.com reported.

Terminator 2 actor Edward Furlong taken to jail after violating restraining order


Pakistan has arrested about 124 activists of a banned militant group blamed for the Mumbai attacks, the Country's Interior Ministry chief said Thursday.

Pakistan arrests 124 activists of group blamed for Mumbai attacks


After being heckled by the Students' Federation of India in the national capital on Tuesday, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday said 'Delhi is unsafe'.


Stanbic Bank has donated medical equipment valued at 5,000 dollars to the Tamale Teaching Hospital.

Stanbic Bank donates medical equipment to Tamale Teaching hospital


Iraqi Premier Nouri Al-Maliki threatens to call early elections if no solution is found to the political crisis.

Iraqi Premier Maliki threatens early elections


White Sox outfielder Carlos Quentin left the team following Sunday's game against the Blue Jays and returned to Chicago for treatment on his left foot.

Quentin returns to Chicago for treatment on foot


A BALLARAT barrister facing perjury and dishonesty charges has had his case moved to Melbourne.

Ballarat barrister's case moved to Melbourne


In an inaugural address of soaring rhetoric tied to sobering reality, Barack Obama called today for an American renewal that moves the country beyond partisan divisions and ideological struggles to restore prosperity at home and peace abroad.


Gov. Rick Scott has signed the death warrant for Oba Chandler, convicted of murdering a woman and her two daughters who were vacationing in Tampa from Ohio in 1989.

Rick Scott signs death warrant for Oba Chandler


Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Qamar Zaman Kaira has said that nation would hear good news soon from President Asif Ali Zardari about the 17th Amendment.


ArvinMeritor has opened a new aftermarket parts distribution center in Cienega de Flores, a suburb of Monterrey, Mexico.


Web hosting software provider Parallels, a company that until recently was known as SWsoft, announced on Thursday that it has released a templates catalog for Parallels Virtuozzo Containers, a library of more than 350 software downloads that can be used to create and manage operating systems and applications running in virtual environments.


Sassy, a ladies boutique owned by Jemma Friedlander was launched in style last Friday as a number of who is who is in the fashion came by to witness the event which was held at the shop premises.


Lloyds TSB announces that it will be increasing rates on its Fixed Rate Cash ISA by up to 1%.

Lloyds TSB increases Fixed rate Cash ISA


Police are investigating the shooting death of an expelled student from Cahokia High School.

Police investigate death of expelled student


Sheffield Wednesday remain in talks with the Co-Operative Bank ahead of a High Court hearing on Wednesday over a winding-up petition issued by HM Revenue & Customs.

Sheffield Wednesday remain in talks ahead of High-Court hearing


New York Yankees righthander Kyle Farnsworth on Saturday was suspended three games for intentionally throwing at Boston's Manny Ramirez earlier this week.


Rashtriya Janata Dal Chief Lalu Prasad Yadav faced revolt within his party on Tuesday when his brother-in-law, Sadhu Yadav, declared that he would contest from a seat left for Ram Vilas Paswan's Lok Janshakti Party.


Fujitsu announced today the launch of a new cloud service for analytical simulations in the area of technical computing called TC Cloud.

Fujitsu launches Cloud service for analytical simulations


A woman was airlifted to hospital earlier this evening after a road accident on B1150 near North Walsham.


A Miles City man who worked at a state juvenile detention center has pleaded guilty in a child pornography case.

Miles City man pleads guilty in pornography case


NC2 Global, a 50/50 commercial truck joint venture between Caterpillar and Navistar has appointed Phil Christman as the new president effective immediately.


Recovery of the minority leader kidnapped from Jacobabad was ordered by Minister for Local Government and Rural Development Abdul Razaq A Tahim on Sunday.


In a 7-to-2 decision Tuesday, the Supreme Court ruled that police do not have to use exact wording when delivering Miranda warnings to criminal suspects.

Supreme Court rules that police can ad lib Miranda warnings


The European Commission has agreed to provide 40.5 million euros in humanitarian aid to Myanmar this year, with some of it aimed at assisting the Rohingya Muslims who are living ``in terrible conditions,'' officials said Tuesday.

European Commission provides 40.5 million euros in aid to Myanmar


State Duma Deputy Andrei Lugovoi, the former KGB officer accused by the British authorities in the fatal poisoning of another ex-KGB man, Alexander Litvinenko, has passed a polygraph test administered in Moscow by British experts.


Gov. Scott Walker was in Hudson Tuesday afternoon to announce new law enforcement initiatives aimed at the protection of children and sexual assault victims as well as funds to collect DNA upon arrest.

Gov. Walker in Hudson to announce law enforcement initiatives


Ed Sheeran will be working for the next nine months without a break, he claims, due to work commitments as he attempts to crack the USA.

Ed Sheeran to work for next nine months without break


As expected the Red Sox have activated Andrew Bailey from the disabled list after the right-hander missed the past three weeks with a strained biceps.

Red Sox activate Andrew Bailey from the disabled list


A record number of customers switched their energy supplier last year in search of a cheaper deal, according to new figures.


Johannesburg, Jul 25 South African President Jacob Zuma has congratulated Pranab Mukherjee on becoming the 13th President of India.

South African President Jacob Zuma congratulates Mukherjee


A teacher was stabbed, allegedly by a student, at a Pilsen elementary school Wednesday afternoon during dismissal, police said.

Teacher stabbed at Pilsen elementary school


Actress Christina Applegate said that she had a double mastectomy three weeks ago following a recent diagnosis with breast cancer, and that she'll undergo reconstructive surgery over the next eight months.

Applegate says she had double mastectomy


AP Sports Writer Michigan State's Draymond Green dunks against Minnesota's Colton Iverson, left, and Justin Cobbs during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2010, in East Lansing, Mich. Minnesota's Ralph Sampson III shoots a hook shot over Michigan State's Tom Herzog during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2010, in East Lansing, Mich. Minnesota's Devoe Joseph puts up a layup in front of Michigan State's Raymar Morgan during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2010, in East Lansing, Mich. EAST LANSING, Mich. Durrell Summers scored all but one of his 13 points in the first half and Kalin Lucas had 11 of his 14 in the second, helping No. 7 Michigan State hold off Minnesota for a 60-53 win on Wednesday night.

No. 7 Michigan State holds off Minnesota 60-53


Swisslog has announced it is expanding its North American management team to support company growth.

Swisslog expands North American management team


A woman's camera was rolling when the Alaska ferry she was on slammed into a seafood processing plant.

Ferry slams into seafood processing plant


When Jersey Shore cast member Vinny Guadagnino was invited to speak at an Ivy League school, the reality star jumped at the chance to help mold young minds.

``Jersey Shore's'' Vinny Guadagnino speaks at Ivy League school


UnitedHealthcare said 24 Idaho customers enrolled in its Medicare plans may have had their identities stolen.

Some UnitedHealthcare customers have identities stolen


TNT has renewed its gritty cop drama ``Southland'' for a 10-episode fifth season.

TNT renews 'Southland' for a fifth season


Under the agreement, Diageo will buy a 27.4% stake in United Spirits for INR 1440 per share, amounting to a total consideration of 660 million pounds, and make a tender offer for the remaining 26%.


New Delhi, May 4 International human rights organisation FIAN has withdrawn all the allegations concerning the Tata group after these were challenged by the Indian conglomerate.

FIAN withdraws all allegations concerning Tata Group


The St. Louis Cardinals are actively shopping versatile righthanded pitcher Kyle McClellan, in part to ease an overcrowded bullpen but also to give the team the financial flexibility to sign a free-agent starting pitcher such as Roy Oswalt, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported.

Cardinals shopping righthander McClellan


Research by Ofcom has found that UK consumers are more likely to be early adopters of new technology than any other country.

UK consumers are the earliest adopters of new technology


Indian shares were trading higher Wednesday, tracking modest gains in regional markets with heavyweight Reliance Industries leading the rise on short-covering.


Barclays Plc said its Chief Executive Bob Diamond had quit with immediate effect following a market-rigging scandal.


On May 21, 2010, FutureFuel Corp. filed a Form 8K with the Securities and Exchange Commission declaring a special cash dividend of $0.20 per share.


Hainan Airlines, China's fourth-largest carrier said on Friday it expected to report a loss for 2008 because of slumping traffic demand and higher fuel prices during much of the year.


Britain has asked airlines worldwide to block American Edward Snowden, who leaked details of US government telephone and internet surveillance programmes from boarding any plane headed for the United Kingdom.

Britain asks airlines worldwide to block US whistleblower Edward Snowden


Technical Analyst, Ashwani Gujral is of the view that Tata Motors has target of Rs 498.


George Clooney has laid into fellow Hollywood stars, saying that acting is not hard work and they should stop moaning.


A growing number of people are turning to knitting in this poor economy, KMBC's Dion Lim reported.


Sudan has withdrawn its candidacy for a seat on the UN Human Rights Council following strong criticism from human rights and pro-democracy groups.

Sudan withdraws candidacy for UN Human Rights Council


REBEKAH BROOKS, former editor of the now-closed News of the World, has resigned from News International.

Rebekah Brooks resigns from News International


A Mosinee man recently sentenced to four years in prison for robbery and making bomb threats in Lincoln County is now accused of similiar crimes in Shawano County.

Mosinee man sentenced for robbery and making bomb threats, now accused of similiar crimes in Shawano County


PT Timah's tin output may fall by 4-10% due to falling prices affecting its supply of ore.

PT Timah tin output to fall by up to 10%


An Iraqi doctor was ``complicit in acts of torture'' as part of Saddam Hussein's regime, a medical tribunal has found.

Iraqi doctor was complicit in torture, tribunal finds


Emma Stone, Ryan Reynolds, and Nicolas Cage talk about their new animated movie The Croods, and much more!

Emma Stone, Ryan Reynolds, & Nicolas Cage talk 'The Croods'!


Theo Walcott has withdrawn from the England squad to face Italy on Wednesday evening after suffering a bruised thigh.


President Nicolas Sarkozy says France will intensify its airstrikes in Libya at the request of opposition forces.


Fabrinet announced today that it has expanded its international business development team with the appointments of Richard Vincent as vice president of North American business development and Greg Reny as senior director of business development.

Fabrinet expands international business development team


How best to get help for tweens whocut I am 12 years old.


The Atlanta Braves have recalled right-hander Cory Gearrin from Triple-A Gwinnett and optioned outfielder Wilkin Ramirez to the same club.

Braves recall Cory Gearrin from Gwinnett


Bank of England rate setter Kate Barker is to step down from the Monetary Policy Committee after nine years, it was announced today.

Bank of England policymaker Kate Barker steps down


She said: ``I want a husband and children.


A convicted sex offender who plans to move to Motu has done his time and has to live somewhere, says Community Probation and Psychological Services central regional manager Heather Mackie.


Tesco, the nation's biggest retailer, announced Tuesday plans to open wholesale grocery stores in India that will supply goods to hypermarkets owned by Indian conglomerate Tata Group.


Yahoo has introduced ``Weekend Edition on Yahoo News,'' a new program offering original video and editorial content sponsored by Buick.


A miscreant was killed while planting a bomb near CD shop at Chato Chowk early Monday.


An East Longmeadow, Mass., man pleaded guilty Monday to insider trading charges stemming from the takeover of Safeco Corp. by Liberty Mutual .

Mass. man pleads guilty to insider trading


The state Board of Education has approved mandatory annexation of the 87-student Lost City school district.

School board approves mandatory annexation of Lost City district


News 4 has confirmed, students at Tombstone High School were evacuated Monday morning after a bomb threat was made.


Music group EMI has put the Beatles' historic Abbey Road studios up for sale, as it struggles to reduce debt, the Financial Times reported on Tuesday.

EMI puts Abbey Road studios up for sale:


Pipeline explosion kills at least 3 in Nigeria A man paddles a canoe through a swamp after an oil pipeline explosion caused by people who tried to steal fuel at Arepo village, just outside Nigeria's commercial capital of Lagos, Jan. 13.


The Oklahoma House has overwhelmingly approved a redistricting plan for the chamber's 101 seats.

Oklahoma House approves redistricting plan


India today said Pakistan should further open up avenues for increasing bilateral trade and eventually accord the Most Favoured Nation status to New Delhi.

Pak should open up avenues to increase bilateral trade:


The BCCI has asked SG, the ball manufacturers, for a clarification regarding the quality of balls supplied during the Ranji Trophy.


Michael Schumacher is confident that he can challenge for victory in the Canadian Grand Prix this weekend.

Schumacher confident he can challenge for victory


The online piracy bill that helped spark this week's unprecedented Internet protests will be redrafted, its lead sponsor in the House of Representatives said Friday.


The original Mad O'Rourke's Pie Factory in Tipton has gone into administration, blaming the recession, it was revealed today.

Original Mad O'Rourke's goes into administration


New Delhi, Dec 11 Light rains and breeze brought back winter chill to the national capital today with day temperature falling by nine degree Celsius from the previous day.

Light rains, breeze bring back winter chill in capital


Rapper Kanye West was booed on the streets of New York during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade last Thursday.

Kanye West booed during Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade.


Microsoft on Monday unveiled Surface, a tablet computer to compete with Apple's iPad.


A British sheep has alerted a woman to cancer.


BET.com is set to premiere the 10-episode digital series ``Buppies'' on Tuesday, November 24th.


The state's official World War II memorial will be built in Royal Oak and, while $3 million is raised to cover the cost, some of its most important building blocks are going on display at the Michigan Military Technical and Historical Society, Eastpointe, starting March 16.

State's official World war II memorial to be built in Royal Oak


Columbia, SC-Two former Gaston town officials have been sentenced to prison for misusing public funds.


European shares closed lower for a third straight day on Wednesday, with financial stocks suffering the most, as investors took profits after a strong run.

European shares close lower for third day


A top official with Iran's most powerful military force - the Revolutionary Guard - says Tehran will ``blow up the heart of Israel'' if the Jewish state or the United States attacked Iran.

Iran to 'blow up the heart of Israel' if attacked


A Pinellas County school crossing guard was injured Wednesday morning after he was clipped by a car in the Seminole area.

A Pinellas County school crossing guard was clipped by a car


Syrian authorities have apologized for shooting down a Turkish military plane earlier today say Turkish news outlets.

Syria apologizes for shooting down Turkish military plane


254 ethnic Kyrgyz received citizenship of Kyrgyzstan, head of the state committee for migration and employment Aigul Ryskulova told at a plenary meeting of the Jogorku Kenesh of Kyrgyzstan, news agency ``Kabar'' reported.


Foreigners bought a net C$13.3 billion of Canadian securities in October, led by purchases of bonds, the federal statistics agency said.

Foreigners buy C$13.3 billion of Canada securities led by bonds


Northern Ireland has the world's highest recorded rates of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, ahead of war-hit regions such as Israel and Lebanon, at a yearly cost to the public purse of around £175 million, according to a major report by University of Ulster psychologists and Omagh-based trauma treatment experts.

Ni has world's highest rate of Post traumatic Stress Disorder


An Alaska man was arrested Sunday for the 1985 murders of an elderly Lewis County, Wash, couple.

Alaska man arrested for 1985 murders of Lewis County couple


The student mobility programme, which is aimed at exposing university students to global and cross-border issues through visits to other countries, will be expanded to all local universities.

Student mobility programme to be expanded to all universities


Russia must reduce its reliance on high oil prices and must press on with modernisation of its economy in the next few years, regardless of who is in charge, President Dmitry Medvedev said on Friday.

Russia must reduce reliance on oil prices- Medvedev


When a 23-year-old Asha Bhosle first met RD Burman in 1956, she was an experienced playback singer, and Burman the teenage son of a legendary composer.


Queensland Health says its responsibility to taxpayers is why they hired a squad to recover overpayments.


World Heart Day is being observed on Sunday to create awareness about taking proper care of heart to avoid various cardiovascular diseases that is considered major killer across the globe.

World heart Day is being observed to create awareness on cardiovascular diseases


I know a lot of people think a lot about Marcus Davis, but I see a lot of holes in his game that I can exploit.

Dan Hardy: ``I see a lot of holes in his game that I can exploit!''


When cameraman-turned-director KV Anand wanted to show some of the most unexplored and beautiful landscapes in Ayan, he opted for Skeleton Coast and Kaokolan in Namibia.

The most unexplored and beautiful landscapes in Ayan, he opted for Skeleton Coast and Kaokolan in Namibia


``The NUM, which has already mobilised for strike action, aims to hit De Beers where it matters this Thursday.''

Union to 'hit De Beers where it matters'


WHITE PLAINS, NY & LOS ANGELES --- Pervasip Corporation, a leading provider of wholesale Voice over Internet Protocol broadband telephone services, today announced that it has secured $1.4 million in debt financing from the sale of secured term notes to an accredited institutional investor.

Pervasip Corporation secures $1.4 million financing


GiftCards.com, a Pittsburgh-based company that has been around for more than a decade and has sold 5 million gift cards, agreed to buy San Francisco startup Giftly to grow out a mobile platform.

GiftCards.com agrees to buy Giftly to grow a mobile platform


BBC America will coproduce a new four-part drama based on the life of James Bond creator Ian Fleming, whose experiences in Naval Intelligence in WWII helped form the iconic character.

BBC America to coproduce drama on James Bond creator Ian Fleming


In a game plagued by bad weather, American Heritage defeated Coral Reef 25-17 in front of 200 fans at Cypress Bay High School.


After getting treatment abroad for the upper jaw she lost for her heroic act, dog hero Kabang is ready to return to the Philippines.

Dog hero Kabang returns to the Philippines


The Hunger Games will likely top the North American box office for the fourth weekend in a row according to early, rough estimates found at Deadline.com.


Mumbai Indians might be through to the play-offs after beating Delhi Daredevils by 32 runs in an Indian Premier League match at Wankhede Stadium on Saturday, but batting star Rohit Sharma said they wouldn't be complacent.


Former FAU quarterback Rusty Smith will work out for New England one day after he and six other Owls took part in the Miami Dolphins local workout day.


Ramadi, Nov 1 Iraq Saturday sent security forces to the Syrian border to prevent Al Qaeda militants from entering into the country, a provincial security source said.

Iraq sends security forces to Syrian border


Informatica Corporation a provider of data integration software, recently announced findings from an Informatica-conducted customer research study looking at the adoption of Integration Competency Centers and their value in driving operational efficiency.

Informatica announces findings from an Informatica customer research study


Plastic antibodies, such as this cluster of particles viewed under a powerful microscope, may fight a wide range of human diseases, including viral infections and allergies.

Plastic antibodies may fight a wide range of human diseases


Lighting changes will make the greatest difference in the appearance of any interior space.


Immediately after Jennifer Lawrence finished celebrating her Oscar win she dyed her hair jet black!

Jennifer Lawrence dyed her hair jet black!


LeAnn Rimes has responded to being called insane by her husband Eddie Cibrian's ex-wife Brandi Glanville.

Leann Rimes responds to being called 'insane' by Brandi Glanville


EDF Energy follows S&SE and British Gas by suspending unsolicited doorstep sales of gas and electricity contracts.


Juniper Networks has introduced a new suite of Ethernet switches, which it says offer impressive operational power and optimum efficiency.

Juniper Networks introduces new switches


Justin Welby, the Eton-educated Bishop of Durham and a former oil executive, is to be named the new Archbishop of Canterbury to succeed Rowan Williams who steps down next month after 10 years in office to take up a position at Cambridge University.

Justin Welby to be named new Archbishop of Canterbury


US existing home sales rose more-than-expected in March, industry data showed on Wednesday.

US existing home sales rise more-than-expected in March


Dog guards its owner's body as it lays under a pile of debris and rubble from the deadly EF-5 Oklahoma tornado that ripped through the suburbs of Moore, OK last Monday.


The London Borough of Brent has launched new identity, created by Brent council's in-house design team.

London Borough of Brent launches new identity


The 31st International Arab Children's Congress kicked off in Abu Dhabi on Sunday under the patronage of Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak, Supreme Chairperson of the Family Development Foundation, and Chairwoman of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood and in the presence of Her Majesty Queen Noor Al Hussein, Founder and Chairwoman of Board of Trustees of King Hussein Foundation.

Arab Children's Congress kicks off in Abu Dhabi


Q. Are there long-term health consequences to swimming in chlorinated pools? fertile ground for infections.

Consequences to swimming in chlorinated pools?


Bangladesh has one of the highest trade barriers in South Asia, the World Bank said on Monday, adding the country could boost its economy more effectively by easing the restrictions.

Bangladesh has one of the highest trade barriers--


Sudha Murthy, wife of Infosys Chief Mentor, NR Narayana Murthy, is acting in a movie for the first time.

Sudha Murthy to act in movie for the first time


A small plane has crashed at the Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve in southern Colorado, but it remains unclear if anyone was injured or killed.

Small plane crashes at Great Sand Dunes National Park; unclear if anyone injured or killed


A Glendale man has pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in the shooting death of his former girlfriend a year ago.

Man pleads guilty in shooting death of former girlfriend


Against the backdrop of the beheading of an Indian soldier on the LoC, Indian President Pranab Mukherjee on Thursday said Pakistan should desist from acts that contribute to ``trust deficit''.

Pakistan should desist from acts contributing to trust deficit:


AP May 30, 2013, 12.01PM IST Franca Rame, an Italian actress and wife of Nobel laureate Dario Fo, died Wednesday at the age of 84 after a long illness.


NJ Transit buses are resuming normal service into New York City after an accident near the Lincoln Tunnel caused problems today.

NJ Transit buses resume service to New York


Terrorists who attacked Mumbai planned to kill 5,000 people, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister RR Patil said.

Terrorists planned to kill 5,000 people:


A woman impaled by a tree branch which crashed onto her car after being brought down by high winds has died.


Hurricane Bill, the first of the 2009 Atlantic season, gathered strength and grew into a dangerous Category 4 storm with sustained winds of up to 135 mph on Wednesday, the US National Hurricane Center said.

Hurricane Bill grows to Category 4 storm


Rosie O'Donnell says she's looking to come back to daytime TV with a show that will be about``laughter and love in the afternoon.''

O'Donnell looking to come back to daytime TV


Facebook is working with a mobile-handset manufacturer, INQ Mobile, on two smartphones that may be carried by AT&T, three people familiar with the matter said.


Veteran Russian rider Denis Menchov has signed up with the Katusha racing team, it said in statement on Monday.

Cyclist Menchov signs with Katusha -- team


The 13th annual Smoky Streak race starts at 9 am Saturday to raise breast cancer awareness and funds for mammograms for underserved women.

Smoky Streak to raise breast cancer awareness


The most recent company to participate in the show was Roto Rooter which deals with plumbing and sewage problems, not the best of jobs to get your hands dirty in of you have a weak heart or a super sensitive olfactory lobe!


Northern Rock has confirmed it will be paying back a £24 billion Bank of England loan by the end of 2010.


An early morning fire completely destroys a local horse barn.


Jive Software issued an update on its FY13 earnings guidance on Tuesday morning.

Jive Software (Jive) issues FY13 earnings guidance


Air India, the nation's flag carrier, has asked banks to defer existing working capital loans that are due for repayment as part of restructuring steps to trim losses, Civil Aviation Minister Praful Patel said Tuesday.


Leaders of faith groups are calling for greater religious respect in the often vociferous health care reform debate.

Leaders call for religious respect in health care reform


Both Nassau and Suffolk county police departments got new top cops this week, although the incoming leaders at each Long Island law enforcement agency are not quite official yet.

Nassau, Suffolk police each get new top cops


An elderly woman was hit by a school bus in South Minneapolis about 3:45 on Friday afternoon.


Ten Kansas schools and districts will share $3.9 million in federal funds to build tornado safe rooms.

Kansas schools to build tornado safe rooms


Prime Minister John Key and his wife Bronagh have dined with the Queen at Windsor Castle in London.


Software giant Adobe has announced that it is cutting 750 jobs, nearly eight percent of the workforce at the US software maker, leaving those in India in relative safety - although no word has been received on the issue yet.


A pizza delivery driver was robbed at gunpoint Tuesday night after he handed over an order in the 100 block of South Grove Street, Ypsilanti police said.

Pizza delivery driver robbed at gunpoint in Ypsilanti


A TEENAGE girl has been indecently assaulted as she waited for a train at Seaton.


VAN hire giant Northgate has reintroduced a dividend for shareholders after a posting strong results.


Victoria Dunlap had 20 points and eight rebounds, and No. 19 Kentucky held South Carolina without a field goal over the final 8 minutes in a 66-48 win on Thursday night.

No. 19 Kentucky holds South Carolina without field goal over final 8 minutes in 66-48 win


Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder on Thursday defended his plan to tax pensions as a way to help pull the state out of its deep financial deficit, while Senate Republicans worked to compile a list of possible alternatives to the proposal.

Gov. Snyder defends plan to tax pensions


India has asked Pakistan to protect minority rights on back of reports of kidnapping, forced conversions and marriages of Hindu girls and killings of Hindu doctors in the neighbouring country.

India asks Pakistan to protect minority rights


ABU DHABI // Every home in Abu Dhabi will have its own unique address in the next 30 months.

Every home in Abu Dhabi to have its own address


Republicans yesterday elected Michael Steele, 50, pictured, as their party's first African-American chairman in a bid to revitalize conservatives after dramatic losses in November's election.

Republicans elect their first African-American chairman


LOS ANGELES & MOSCOW--- Gold Standard Mining Corp. announced today that it intends to seek new mining opportunities in Russia.

Gold Standard mining Corp. seeking new mining opportunities in Russia


Maria Shriver filed papers in a Los Angeles court Friday petitioning for divorce from her husband of 25 years, Arnold Schwarzenegger.


LAFAYETTE, Tenn. President Bush is expected to visit Tennessee on Friday to help comfort victims affected by the devastating string of tornadoes that plowed through the South.

President Bush expected to visit Tennessee Friday


Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia, the state's largest insurer, and SoloHealth®, a leading consumer-driven healthcare technology company, have announced a strategic partnership that gives BCBSGa unique access to SoloHealth's network of health and wellness consumer kiosks for personalized member engagement services and highly targeted new member acquisition programs.

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia & SoloHealth announce strategic partnership


The Peninsula) Cold Stone Creamery, the number one Ice Cream retailer in the USA with 2,250 outlets awarded world wide till date, opened its first outlet in Qatar on August 12 in Hyatt Plaza after success in the UAE and Bahrain.

Cold Stone Creamery opens at Qatar's Hyatt Plaza


Singapore, suffering its deepest recession since independence, will spend S$20.5 billion to help businesses and workers, Finance Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam said today.

Singapore to spend S$20.5 billion to help business, workers


As automakers attempt to recapture their faded glory, what car or truck name do you not want to see bastardized?

What name do you not want to see bastardized?


BNamericas reported that Chilean state copper producer Codelco has created a new firm to enter the molybdenum processing business.

Codelco creates new firm to enter molybdenum business


Indiareit, an real estate fund promoted by Ajay Piramal, has entered into a strategic alliance with multiplex chain Inox, which will invest over Rs 100 crore in Indiareit's domestic unit as a 'value added' investor.

Indiareit enters into strategic alliance with Inox


Movement of foreigners would be regularised and any foreigner/diplomat will be sent back to his station of duty if he was found without legal permit of visit to specific area.

Movement of foreigners to be regularised:


More than a dozen Greenpeace activists are occupying three smokestacks and a crane at an an oil upgrader that's still under construction near Edmonton on Saturday.

A dozen activists occupy three smokestacks and a crane at an oil upgrader outside Edmonton


A public meeting will be held Thursday evening to discuss a new water filtration facility in the Ogden area.

Public meeting to discuss a new water filtration facility in Ogden


The Breakers have won consecutive ANBL championships with a 79-73 victory over the Perth Wildcats at a heaving Vector Arena tonight.


South Africa's presidency says Mr Nelson Mandela has spent a night in the hospital after he was admitted for tests.

Mandela spends night in hospital after being admitted for tests


The world will not end next month as claimed by some in widely circulated emails, a renowned scientist of the Arthur C. Clarke Center said.


The US National Hurricane Centre says Hurricane Sandy is expected to make landfall early this evening American time.

Hurricane Sandy expected to make landfall in US


A deputy constable faces charges after allegedly fondling and harassing a young woman who needed help at the Houston Rodeo.

Deputy constable facing charges for allegedly fondling woman at Houston Rodeo


Samantha Ronson is set to be a bridesmaid for pal Nicole Richie, according to reports.

Samantha Ronson 'to be bridesmaid for Nicole Richie'


DENVER -Colorado Rockies first baseman Todd Helton had surgery on his lower back and is expected to be ready for spring training.


Pakistan captain Younis Khan fondly remembered late coach Bob Woolmer on Wednesday, saying his teachings still help the team even two years after his death.

Pakistan captain Younis Khan remembers late coach Bob Woolmer


CALVIN Klein underwear model turned Oscar-nominated actor, Mark Wahlberg received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame today.

Wahlberg stars on Hollywood Walk of fame


Nobel Laureate JM Coetzee Monday said the future belonged to the imperial and the big languages of the world.

Future belongs to the imperial language:


SNGPL has restored the gas supply to the industries in Faisalabad region after seven days; however, fifty percent industry not yet started their function till Monday evening.

Sngpl restores gas supply to industries after seven days


Champion mare Black Caviar, widely considered the world's greatest sprinter, was retired yesterday after 25 consecutive race wins and will now begin a lucrative breeding career.

Black Caviar is retired after 25 consecutive wins


As per orders of Forest Minister Sartj Singh, now 'Chironji' trees will be allotted to the villagers where forest committees are formed.


After more than 150 years of natural re-growth, forest cover is declining across all six New England states, threatening the region's landscape and chipping away at a natural buffer against global warming.

Forest cover declining across New England


NJ.com users picked this photo as their favorite high school sports big play photo in our October user-submitted photo theme.

Your favorite high school sports big play photo


President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has criticized Saudi Arabia for its military intervention in Yemen.

Ahmadinejad criticizes Saudi military intervention in Yemen


Russian President Dmitry Medvedev on Thursday urged everyone to have respect for courts' independence, ITAR-TASS reported.

Russia's Medvedev urges respect for courts' independence


An Inman man was found dead after his boat capsized on Lake Jocassee Wednesday morning.

Inman man found dead after boat capsizes


Over 3,000 people were killed in South Sudan in brutal massacres last week in an explosion of ethnic violence that forced tens of thousands to flee, the top local official in the affected area said Friday.

Over 3,000 killed in South Sudan massacre: local official


Iranian state television says 13 people were killed in violent clashes between police and what they call``terrorist groups.''

Iran says 13 people killed in violent clashes


Michael Ballack will be definitely missing the World Cup 2010 in South Africa.


One of football's greatest deep threats, Moss ranks among the NFL's best at his position, making him a candidate for the Pro Football Hall of Fame.


A study reported in the Nature journal by a team of polar scientists from France, Australia and the United Kingdom has provided new insights into climate change in the Antarctic Peninsula region and the possible reasons for the collapse of its ice shelves.

Study provides new insights into climate change in Antarctic Peninsula


India could save a whopping US$17bn in the crude oil import bill on account of the plummet in crude oil prices, currently hovering between US$110-120 per barrel after nearly touching US$150 per barrel, stated an ASSOCHAM Eco Pulse Study.

India could save US$17bn in oil import bill:


Indian shares fell in early trade on Wednesday, tailing weak Asian peers and a Wall Street drop overnight, as investors await comments from the US Federal Reserve on prospects for recovery in the world's largest economy.


The Yankees beat the Phillies 7-3 behind great pitching.


Asian stocks fell as China Mobile Ltd. reported worse-than-estimated profit and Temasek Holdings Pte sold shares in Hana Financial Group Inc. The dollar strengthened against 12 of 16 counterparts.

Asian stocks fall on China Mobile profit;


Hundreds of people were at the Capitol Monday to rally against hydrofracking.


LA Times reports Kobe Bryant had significant amount of fluid drained from right knee

Bryant had fluid drained from right knee


The widow of a man who killed a Limon police officer has been sentenced to 19 months in jail, plus three years of parole, for her role in the officer's death.

Widow of man who killed Limon officer sentenced


An Almena man dies in a crash Wednesday morning in Phillips County just west of Phillipsburg.


China opposes all forms of terrorism and strongly condemns recent terrorist attacks in Pakistan, a spokesman for China's Foreign Ministry said on Friday.

China condemns terrorist attacks in Pakistan


Public Relations Minister Laxmikant Sharma has said that rules are being formulated to provide honorarium to senior journalists and a decision to this effect will be taken shortly.

Rules being formulated for honorarium to journalists:


South Korea admitted it threw its Thomas Cup match against England yesterday, plunging the elite tournament into controversy and overshadowing China's continued march towards the title.


A York County woman recently was sentenced to 1 to 3 years in prison for stealing more than $100,000 from her Lancaster employer.

York County woman sentenced for stealing from Lancaster Co. employer


Apple said on July 19 that its net profit more than doubled to $7.31 billion on unprecedented revenue of $28.57 billion in the quarter ending June 25.


The following easy diet changes for fast weight loss teach you how to make the best food alternatives and consume only vitamin-rich ingredients.


Delhi Daredevils captain Virender Sehwag said his teammate and Victorian tearaway Dirk Nannes is the fastest bowler he has ever faced.

Nannes is the fastest bowler I've faced:


Rammstein announced their only US live performance at Madison Square Garden in New York City is scheduled for Saturday, December 11, 2010.


Colonial National Mortgage, a division of Colonial Savings FA and one of the nation's leading originators of residential mortgages, has opened three new retail mortgage branches in the Austin area, bringing the total number of Austin area branches to four.

Colonial National Mortgage opens three new branches in Austin area


Bollywood superstar Salman Khan will watch Aamir Khan's home production Delhi Belly, which hit the screens today.


In an effort to refresh the Twitter.com site, pull users back in from third-party platforms and take a swipe at Facebook, Twitter launched a significant site redesign on Tuesday.

Twitter launches significant site redesign


Rummble has chosen Skyhook Wireless to power location information on its new Windows Phone app. The app will use Skyhook Wireless's Wi-Fi positioning system to help users to discover nearby places.

Rummble chooses Skyhook Wireless for location information


BRITNEY Spears and her ex-husband Kevin Federline are undergoing couple's counseling , National Enquirer magazine reports.

Britney Spears and Kevin Federline undergoing couple's counseling?


The NASA space shuttle training aircraft, once flown by Husband himself, can now call The Texas Air and Space Muesuem here in Amarillo it's home.

NASA aircraft flown by Rick Husband calls Amarillo 'home'


CNN talk show host Larry King has just filed for divorce from his wife Shawn Southwick, the seventh woman to marry him.


Malaysia is the 26th safest place in the world, and the third highest Asian ranked country according to the Global Peace Index, an annual ranking of the world's nations on the basis of how peaceful they are.

Malaysia is 26th safest place in the world


Israeli warplanes have continued pounding the southern Gaza town of Rafah as part of their offensive against Hamas.

Israeli warplanes continue to pound Gaza


A Russian missile experts says that North Korea is capable of building intercontinental ballistic missile.

'N. Korea capable of building ballistic missiles'


Sultry Anushka Shetty, who revealed recently that she is in love, was reportedly spotted partying with none other than actor Naga Chaitanya on New Year's Eve.

Anushka Shetty spotted partying with Naga Chaitanya


A state caseworker accused of offering a woman benefits in exchange for sexual favors might have victimized more women, the Allegheny County District Attorney's Office said Tuesday.

State caseworker accused of offering woman benefits in exchange for sexual favors


A 35 year old businessman from Kharegaon area of Kalva was injured in firing by unidentified assailants last week.


Two women and two children have been found dead after a north Florida house fire.

Two women, two children found dead after fire


Fishbowl will release Fishbowl Inventory 2010 on Oct. 29 sporting a streamlined software interface, customization, and a new Manufacturing Option designed to give small to medium size businesses full assembly and production capabilities seamlessly integrated with QuickBooks.

Fishbowl to release Fishbowl Inventory 2010


A Carrollton, Ky., man has pleaded guilty to robbing banks in Carrollton and in Louisville, Ky.

Carrollton man pleads guilty to robbing banks


A Pine River bus driver has been sentenced after fatally running over a young boy as he exited the bus last spring.


To date, 109 cases of swine flu have been confirmed in Serbia, the Public Health Batut announced on Monday.


Racial tension fears after party death Updated: 08:52, Monday December 3, 2012 Community leaders in the southeast Queensland city of Logan fear racial tension in the area could escalate after a teenager was killed outside a wild house party at the weekend.


Spain is recalling its ambassador from Honduras to protest the coup that ousted President Manuel Zelaya.

Spain recalling ambassador from Honduras


Shaul Mofaz sold his soul to a ``liar,'' as he had repeatedly called Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.


Police have confirmed that the body found floating at the Suva foreshore this morning is of an Indo-fijian man.


Crude prices were mixed in Asia today with markets rattled by worries that a European Union deal on curbing the euro zone's debt crisis was not far-reaching enough, analysts said.


Bulgarian footballer Hristo Stoichkov attacked and hit a Bulgarian photo reporter in Barcelona, BTV informs.

Hristo Stoichkov hits photo reporter in Barcelona


Pakistan has welcomed foreign observers from different countries to show them impartiality in the forthcoming general elections scheduled for May 11.

Pakistan welcomes foreign observers to show impartiality in elections


Morgan Freeman was released from the hospital after recovering from a car crash he was recently involved in.


Devin McCourty has been named AFC special teams player of the week despite a costly fumble for the New England Patriots.

McCourty named AFC special teams player of week


The Indian rupee opened lower at 54.85 per dollar versus 54.77 yesterday.

Indian rupee opens lower at 54.85 per dollar


Boston Red Sox owner John Henry has been fined $500,000 by Major League Baseball for publicly criticizing the sport's revenue sharing rules.

John Henry fined for criticizing revenue-sharing rules


Infosys has announced that it has signed a multi-year Transformation and Business IT services contract with Syngenta AG , one of the world leading agribusiness companies based in Switzerland .

Infosys signs multi-year IT services contract with Syngenta


A Harley Davidson motorcycle valued at $20,000 was among the items taken during a burglary Wednesday in west Salina.

Motorcycle among items taken in burglary


``Some Kyrgyz villages near Sokh enclave imposed emergency rule,'' head of the region Zhenish Razakov told 24.kg news agency.


Quintiles has expanded its capacity in Africa with the opening of an office in Nairobi, Kenya.


Jul 10, 2011, 08.52pm IST PTI Pakistan's former military ruler Pervez Musharraf has over Rs 8 crore in banks and a farmhouse, authorities have informed a court which had declared the ex-president a proclaimed offender.

Pervez Musharraf has Rs 8 crore, farmhouse:


The broking firm says, the rupee may trade on a stronger note.


Five-Time World Champion Jessica Rakoczy arguably one of the most successful and talented boxer's in the women's lightweight division over the past decade is moving down in weight in order to move back up into big fights.

Rakoczy is moving down in order to move back up


A brave Jack Russell dog fought off a mountain lion prowling on his owner's farm.


Outlandish US rocker ADAM LAMBERT has split from his boyfriend - just four months after telling the world he is gay.


Two Live Oak men were involved in a helicopter crash in St. Lucie County around 9 am Saturday morning, according to the St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office.

Two Live Oak men involved in helicopter crash in St. Lucie County


The new zoning code, or Unified Development Ordinance in planner parlance, will not require builders to include affordable housing units in new developments.

New zoning code will not require affordable housing


Ethanol makers are cutting production, and some are temporarily idling plants in the Midwest, as corn prices skyrocket and demand for gasoline falls because people are driving less.


Green tourism has gone from a niche idea to being a mainstream one, according to the Association of British Travel Agents.

Green tourism gone 'from niche idea to mainstream'


Goldman Sachs Group Inc. said Tuesday that quarterly profit fell 40% as a long, slow summer weighed on the trading business of the investment bank.

Goldman Sachs quarterly profit falls 40%


Former two-time WBA heavyweight champion Nikolay Valuev could be returning to the ring in June for what his coach Alexander Zimin calls a ``serious bout,'' according to RIA Novosti.

Valuev could return to the ring in June --


PEABODY ― A wine truck crashed on Route 128 in Peabody at the start of rush hour Friday morning.


Silver prices will continue to rise on economic uncertainty and production declines, says Mitchell Krebs-CEO of Couer d'Alene Mines Corp, the largest silver miner in the United States.


Free agent Deuce McAllister filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection for a Nissan dealership he owns in Mississippi.


Auburn released documents regarding the NCAA's investigation into the recruitment of Cam Newton Friday.

Auburn releases documents regarding investigation


Five people, including the headmaster and two teachers, were arrested in Bihar's Nalanda district after a lizard was found in the mid-day meals served to school children, officials said on Friday.

Five arrested after lizard found in mid-day meal


Just before Chinese President Hu Jintao's arrival to Washington, two leading senators accused China of violating sanctions against Iran and warning President Barack Obama that Congress will go after Chinese companies if the abuses don't stop.

Senators accuse China of violating sanctions against Iran


Barry Edelstein has been named artistic director of The Old Globe, the San Diego theater said Tuesday.

Barry Edelstein named artistic director at Old Globe theater


There's a reason the website ``What would you do if you weren't afraid?'' has caught on like wildfire.


The three-day Women Spring extravaganza concluded here on Sunday with the participation of women from all walks of life to display and buy the products created by craftswomen.


Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade stole the ball and took off for a dunk in transition against the Indiana Pacers during Game 7 of the Eastern Conference finals.

Dwyane Wade steal and dunk in transition:


SANA'A, March 29 - Yemen and China signed on Monday four attached agreements of health cooperation between the two countries for coming two years.

Yemen, China sign four agreements of health cooperation


Spayka cargo transportation company continues performing all of its obligations and is ready to continue cooperation with all the partners, Director General of Spayka OJSC David Ghazarian stated at a press conference today.

Spayka continues performing its obligations


Newly elected US Rep. Adam Kinzinger will hold a town hall meeting tonight in Joliet.

Kinzinger to hold town hall meeting tonight in Joliet


Former Wales captain Michael Owen has been forced to retire from rugby because of injury.

Former Wales captain Michael Owen retires due to injury


MetroPCS, the flat-rate, no-contract wireless service, has expanded coverage into Gainesville and Ocala and expects to create about 50 jobs through 20 authorized service and phone dealers and a corporate store.

MetroPCS expands into Gainesville, Ocala


The organisers of the ISSF World Cup in Dorset have apologised to the Indian shooters for ill-treatment meted out to them by the transport staff.


Friday, the Governor's office said 14 counties will stay under the burn ban once the changes take effect Tuesday.


``Captain Abu Raed,'' a Jordanian drama about a janitor who pretends to be an airline pilot, took the top prize at the 2008 Heartland Film Festival on Saturday night.


Iran's Prosecutor General said Iran is going to free ``considerable number'' of detainees in few days.

Iran to free ``considerable number'' of detainees in few days


Liverpool manager Benitez has given his full support to captain Steven Gerrard after his recent arrest.

Benitez gives support to captain Gerrard


The Red Sox today claimed Twins pitcher Matt Fox on waivers, less than a week after Fox made a strong start for Minnesota in his major league debut.

Red Sox claim Twins pitcher Matt Fox on waivers


Former NBA star Dennis Rodman has been found in contempt of court and ordered to pay $500,000 in back child support to his ex-wife, her attorney said Thursday.

Dennis Rodman ordered to pay $500,000 in back child support


Lindsay Lohan is adamant she's feeling ``great'' and ``happy'' - even though she's facing a possible jail term over allegations she stole a necklace.


Chinese government has begun to seek public opinion on subsidy program for auto replacement, amid a slew of measures to stimulate private spending and curb pollution.

China seeks public opinion on subsidy program for auto replacement


Hull City chairman Adam Pearson has hinted that Phil Brown will be given time to turn the club's fortunes around.


The England team director, Andy Flower, has put faith in James Taylor, hoping that the youngster could solidify the no.6 position following the ruling out of Ravi Bopara due to personal reasons.

Andy Flower puts faith in James Taylor --


Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines Inc. and Google said Monday they will offer free in-flight Wi-Fi to customers on Delta flights equipped with Gogo Inflight Internet service between Nov. 20, 2010 and Jan. 2, 2011.

Delta Air Lines Inc. offering free holiday Wi-Fi


Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg was suspended three games for his role in a bench-clearing incident last Thursday involving his Class A Peoria Chiefs team and Clinton manager Mike Micucci.


Commercial lender CIT Group Inc has hired Nelson Chai, previously at Merrill Lynch & Co Inc, as chief administrative officer and head of strategy.

CIT hires Chai as chief administrative officer


Oil prices fell to fresh one-month lows in Asian trade Tuesday, shadowing equities markets as weak US employment data continued to put a dampener on trader sentiment, analysts said.

Oil falls in Asian trade on weak US employment data


doctor accused of improperly writing drug prescriptions and having sex with his patients was stripped of his medical license Thursday.


NEW YORK Electronic Arts is bringing its popular ``Madden'' football game to Facebook.

Electronic Arts brings 'Madden' to Facebook


In yet another sign that the American economy is facing major problems, Citigroup ``reported a staggering fourth-quarter loss of $9.83 billion on Tuesday and issued a sobering forecast that the housing market and the broader economy still had not bottomed out.''


Chelsea eliminated defending champion Barcelona and reached the Champions League final with a 2-2 tie Tuesday night, winning the semifinal on 3-2 aggregate despite playing most of the game a man short.

Chelsea eliminates defending champion Barcelona to reach Champions League final with 2-2 tie


LSU swamped Arkansas 9-1 in the College World Series Monday night in Omaha, Nebraska.

Lsu swamps Arkansas in College World Series


A propane truck rolled over into a pond in Gilmanton yesterday morning, closing Route 129 for seven hours.


BFi OPTiLAS, Pan-European partner of Precision Photonics, now offers a new range of broadband low dispersion polarizers and super broadband polarizing beamsplitter cubes.

Broadband low dispersion polarizers & super broadband polarizing beamsplitter cubes


If someone told you two months ago that both Paul Blart and Daunte Culpepper would get sequels, you'd check their blood-alcohol content.


A Sri Lankan woman who scammed an insurance company in Bermuda of $76,297 was today jailed for 16 months, the Bermuda Sun reported.

Lankan woman who scammed insurance company jailed for 16 months


With an aim to reach brand-focused and affluent consumers, ready-to-drink coffee illy issimo recently landed distribution in over 14,000 CVS and Walgreens stores throughout the country.

Illy issimo lands distribution in over 14,000 CVS and Walgreens stores


Jubilant FoodWorks surged on Thursday after it announced good Q3 numbers.

Jubilant FoodWorks surges on good Q3 numbers


Microsoft has announced that they would now store user data for a period of six months instead of eighteen related to their Bing search engine.

Microsoft Bing to now store user data for six months


A backcountry skier was lucky to survive an avalanche that dragged him down Mount Superior -- the steep mountain facing Snowbird Resort near Salt Lake City.


Internet job ads rose 1.9% in March Updated: 18:39, Wednesday April 24, 2013 Job ads on the internet rose by 1.9 per cent in March, federal government figures show.


A NELSON communications company will celebrate the successes of its learners during National Apprenticeship Week this week.


SWITZERLAND'S top central banker said on Saturday that a mounting call to limit bankers' pay was 'senseless', as such action could spark an outflow of talent from the sector here.


A Philadelphia Police officer making a routine traffic stop was hit and dragged by a fleeing driver in the city's Olney section Monday evening.

Philadelphia officer hit & dragged by fleeing driver


A man called police Sunday when he found a bone in the crawlspace of his home in north suburban Niles.


Asia stock slip, yen and the US dollar advance as investors expect another week of grim news on corporate earnings.


Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler sued unknown bloggers on Wednesday saying they impersonated him on the Web, writing about the death of his mother and other ``intimate details'' from his life, Reuters reported.


Madhesi Janaadhikar Forum Nepal president Upendra Yadav urged for national consensus according to the people's mandate.


Three teenagers are wanted over a fight in an Oakleigh hotel in which a staff member had his face slashed with a broken bottle.

Three teenagers wanted over fight at Oakleigh hotel


Greece has been paralysed by a national strike which effectively closed the country off from the outside world.


East Baton Rouge Parish Mayor-President Kip Holden says he will run for a third term.


Comments Center fielder Willie Harris is playing all around solid baseball these days.


Your spouse can be more stressful than your boss, says a new poll in Britain.


Sanders has more than lived up to the hype and he's regarded as one of the country's top backs for the 2012 class.


The unbeaten Sharks carry two injury scares into their first overseas game against the fourth-placed Hurricanes in Wellington on Saturday.


The Finance Committee voted against the Madaket wind turbine project Monday afternoon, advising Town Meeting voters to veto the funding appropriation they will consider later this month as warrant article 13.

Finance Committee votes against Madaket wind turbine


Shareholder pressure on major banks is expected to grow after a fall in returns on equity.

Shareholder pressure on banks expected to grow