Reports have been circulating that Watson wants to leave Brown and take courses at Rhodes Island, some say that this change of heart was due to the increased bullying that she's been expiriencing.


On Oct 27, at 1230 AM a Pizza delivery driver was robbed of cash & Pizzas he was delivering in the 300 Block of Mulligan Street in North Bay.


Akshata Deshmukh of Asian Markets Securities is of the view that Bhushan Steel has target of Rs 975.


The 66-year-old Basehor resident accused of soliciting sex acts from elementary school children was announced competent to stand trial Monday afternoon in Leavenworth County District Court.

Resident accused of soliciting sex acts competent for trial


Gov. Bob McDonnell signed a bill to restrict alcohol ads on billboards in certain places following a settlement in January with billboard company Lamar that resulted in the commonwealth lifting a long-standing ban on the ads across the state.

McDonnell signs bill restricting alcohol ads on billboards


A fitness instructor from Cononley has been banned from driving by magistrates under the totting-up procedure.

Fitness instructor is banned from driving


A Vineland man was charged with murder Saturday in connection with the death of his son's mother, according to city police.

Vineland man charged with murder in death of his son's mother


Former basketball coach Ralph Klein, 77, has been hospitalized for two days at Sheba Medical Center at Tel Hashomer, in what hospital officials describe as very serious condition.

Ralph Klein, coaching legend, hospitalized


David Beckham takes away the mask and announces: ``I hope to return to play in Milan''.

Beckham: 'I hope to return to play in Milan'


President Barack Obama and military leaders paid their respects at Dover Air Force Base in Delaware during the dignified transfer of remains of service members killed in an Aug. 6 helicopter crash in Afghanistan.

Obama, military leaders pay respects at Dover Air Force Base


Washington, May 30 An ultra-powerful laser not only doubles the brightness of light bulbs filaments but also slashes their power consumption, according to a new study.

Laser doubles brightness of bulb filaments


Seven-time Cy Young Award winner Roger Clemens pleaded not guilty Monday in Washington, DC on federal charges of perjury, making false statements and obstruction of Congress, the Washington Post reported.


REUTERS/Scott A. Miller By Simon Evans Tiger Woods put himself into 'Masters mode' Sunday, ending weeks of introspective analysis to state confidently and simply that he can win the US Masters for a fifth time next month.


Dominican authorities will pass a water bill to allow for the concession of water services and the handing over of water utilities to private firms to administer finances and operate them.

Dominican authorities to allow concession of water services


Nakul is busy practicing basketball of late, courtesy his forthcoming film to be directed by 'Eeram' fame Arivazhagan.


To shed excess pounds, forget expensive commercial diets or diet pills; most successful dieters lose weight on their own, largely by eating right and exercising regularly, according to a survey by Consumer Reports.

Most successful dieters lose weight on their own


Oil prices rose above $72 a barrel on Wednesday for the first time this month as a falling dollar spurred investors to buy commodities as a hedge against inflation.


News Corp. says that Hulu, its jointly owned free online video site, will start charging fees for access at some point in the future.


Sen. Barack Obama is opening the door to altering his plan to bring home US troops from Iraq in 16 months.

Sen. Obama could alter plans on bringing home troops


All of a sudden, the IPO is back as a legitimate growth option for Australia's best SMEs.


Reddit.com has compiled a list of banned domains that reportedly are secret.


At the Cannes market, Toronto-based Cinemavault has acquired international rights to Sex, Dogz, & Rock N' Roll, an action picture that combines stylized animation and live-action.

Cinemavault acquires Sex, Dogz, & Rock N' Roll


In the same speech in which he announced the death of Attiya Allah, al-Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri claimed responsibility for the capture of a 70-year old American citizen in Pakistan, Warren Weinstein.

Zawahiri claims responsibility for capture of American in Pakistan


Debenhams has extended payment terms to its suppliers as it continues to be hit by unrelenting tough trading on the high street, according to weekend reports.

Debenhams 'extends payment terms to suppliers'


Despite some cloudy skies and drizzle, Lanesborough Elementary School students gathered across the school's front lawn to celebrate its annual Field Day.

Lanesborough Elementary students celebrate Field Day


Deputies are investigating the death of a man who's body was found along the edge of a cornfield in northeast Guilford County.

Body found near cornfield in Guilford County


State-owned bank AIB is to transfer 73 staff from its workplace and collaboration services division to HCL, an IT and software development company, from June 1st.


The Ha Long tourism festival will be held in the northern coastal city of Ha Long, Quang Ninh province from April 29 to May 2.


A Perth Amboy man is charged with the burglary of a Matawan home that occured on May 15.

Perth Amboy man charged with burglary of Matawan home


A PIG farmer in a southern China county has sung to his pigs for 13 years to promote their growth and was dubbed the ``pigs' good friend'' by local villagers.


Police say a woman was grazed by a bullet as she sat in a chair at a Milwaukee beauty salon.

Woman grazed by bullet at Milwaukee beauty salon


A car was sliced in half in New York Monday morning.


A Pulitzer Prize-winning New York Times reporter who lives in the Rochester area has accepted a buyout package from the newspaper.

Pulitzer Prize-winning Times reporter accepts buyout package


DeMarcus Ware played a different sort of hide-and-go-seek on the Cowboys' sideline during Sunday's season opener.


The Nashville Predators have signed free agent defenseman Mike Moore to a 1-year, two-way contract.

Predators sign free agent defenseman Mike Moore


Frank McCourt, who died on Sunday aged 78.


Premiers from Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba are promoting the idea of an energy corridor in the western region of North America.

Premiers promoting idea of energy corridor in western region of North America


The Idaho man accused of slapping a crying 19-month-old boy on a Delta flight will plead not guilty, his attorney said Wednesday.

Man accused of slapping crying boy to plead not guilty


Robins told the Barnsley official site after the game ``We wanted to play Swansea at their own game today and we came off second best but that is the type of football we want to play.

Robins - we wanted to play Swansea at their game


The historic Pier of Puerto Colombia in Atlantico province was destroyed on Saturday by high winds along the northern Colombian coastline, authorities in the region said.

Historic Pier of Puerto Colombia destroyed by high winds


Death Wish director Michael Winner, a British filmmaker, restaurant critic and bon vivant, died on Monday.


A Chicago judge has declared US millionaire adventurer Steve Fossett legally dead, five months after his aircraft disappeared over the Nevada desert.


President Barack Obama said Friday he saw ``glimmers of hope'' that the US economy may be wrestling free of a paralyzing recession, but warned of ``a lot of work'' yet to nurse it back to health.

Obama sees `` glimmers of hope'' in economy


A state board has approved emergency regulations to ensure that medical assistants can continue to give Nevadans flu shots and other vaccinations.


'Wild at Heart' is facing the axe from ITV1 due to falling ratings and the costs associated with filming the show in South Africa.


Ghana's Minister of Environment, Sherry Ayittey says the future of the Kyoto protocol should not be terminated on African soil.

Kyoto protocol must not be terminated on African soil


Former Calgary Flames part-owner Harley Hotchkiss, a Hockey Hall of Famer, died Wednesday.


Cisco today detailed its capital allocation strategy, which includes a quarterly dividend of $0.14 per common share, an increase of 75%.

Cisco details capital allocation strategy


Home Minister P Chidambaram on Friday said that India lives in the ``most difficult neighbourhood'' in the world as terrorism infrastructure in Pakistan has flourished ``as an instrument of state policy''.

India lives in most difficult neighbourhood:


There were tense moments Monday at a Kansas City, Missouri middle school when a seventh grader brought a loaded gun to school.

Seventh grader brings loaded gun to kcmo school


A brush fire that started after 1 pm today has knocked out power to much of Morro Bay.

Fire knocks out power to much of Morro Bay


A Kentucky county is removing the biblical Ten Commandments from its public schools after a complaint from the nation's leading freethought group.

Kentucky county removing Ten Commandments from schools


Tiger Woods is returning to the Deutsche Bank Championship, a tournament he won in 2006 and where he has three other top 10 finishes.

Tiger returning to Deutsche Bank Championship


Dr. Robert Mondavi, dentist in Torrance CA, would like to offer all new patients a special promotion in dental care.

Dr. Robert Mondavi offers new patients special promotion in dental care


The 38-year-old Beckham, who recently won a league title in a fourth country with Paris Saint-Germain, said yesterday he will retire at the end of the season.


Continental has published its annual report, in which it focuses on trust, core values and mega-trends.


One person was killed Monday in a crash involving a pickup truck and a school bus in Grady County, the Oklahoma Highway Patrol confirms.

1 killed in crash involving pickup, school bus in Grady County


A survey shows German investor confidence has fallen in May amid mounting worries over the debt crisis afflicting Europe.


Chief Minister Jagadish Shettar has said that he is in favour of death penalty for rapists.

Shettar favours death penalty for rapists


Libya coach Marcos Paqueta is a happy man to remain in contention for a place at the last eight at the ongoing 2012 Orange Africa Cup of Nations.The Libyans reignited their chances after holding Group A favourites Zambia, to a 2-2 draw on Wednesday at a rain-soaked Estadio de Bata.

Libya coach Paqueta happy to remain in contention


A Brazilian model whose feet and hands were amputated because of an infection has died.


Crude oil prices slumped close to 40 dollars a barrel in trading on Friday as the United States lost a stunning half a million jobs in November, raising prospects of a steep drop in energy demand.


A court insider told Radar Online, ``Chief Deputy District Attorney Arnold Mordkin has previously told Sheen he could be charged with felony menacing, felony assault and misdemeanour criminal mischief. The fact that the arraignment is happening at the District Court is an indication that at least one felony charge will be placed against him -- misdemeanours are handled in County Court.''

Charlie Sheen will be charged with felony


Although they only went public with their relationship last week, Kanye West has already ``dumped'' Kim Kardashian, according to a ``SUPER-WORLD-MEGA EXCLUSIVE'' from MediaTakeOut.

Kanye West already ``dumped'' Kim Kardashian?


Digital payments processor BitPay has closed a $510,000 funding round from a group of well-connected angel investors, including Shakil Khan, Barry Silbert, and Roger Ver.


A Grand Island man was charged this morning with felony motor vehicle homicide for the death of an elderly woman on Wednesday.

Gi man charged with motor vehicle homicide


Matt Kenseth moved into second place in the Sprint Cup standings after finishing 18th at Sunday's race at Talladega.

Kenseth moves to second in Sprint Cup standings


The University of Central Oklahoma's Broadway Tonight Series, in conjunction with the UCO department of musical theater, will present the Oklahoma premiere of the musical ``Sunset Boulevard.''

University of Central Oklahoma presents 'Sunset Boulevard'


St. Lawrence University is suspending club rugby for four years in the aftermath of an off-campus gathering that school officials say included hazing.

St. Lawrence suspends club rugby for four years


Microsoft has sold about 1.4 million Surface tablets,Bloomberg reported on Friday, citing sources who claim knowledge of the company sales.

Microsoft sells 1.4 million Surface tablets


Four candidates are running for the position of Walworth County register of deeds, according to the Walworth County clerk's office for the fall election.

Four candidates running for Walworth County register of deeds


Power supply to Karachi was partially restored yesterday morning after overnight almost complete blackout, as the 500 KV Jamshoro transmission line had tripped unleashing a major breakdown.

Power supply to Karachi restored after blackout


Contract talks with police and fire unions in Flint have officially broken down according to the city's mayor.

Contract talks with police, fire unions in Flint break down


Washington Redskins coach Joe Gibbs has retired after four seasons in his second tenure with the team.


Cheryl Cole has revealed that she ``loves'' Prince Harry and has dreams of marrying him.

Cheryl Cole 'has dreams of marrying Prince Harry'


Activision have hit back at Courtney Love's threat to sue them over their use of her late husband's likeness in the new ``Guitar Hero 5'' game.


American comedian Rosie O'Donnell wrote on her blog Monday that she recently suffered from a heart attack but never called 911.


Spiritual leader and founder of Art of Living Shri Shri Ravi Shanker on Monday said a strong Lokpal Bill was needed to root out corruption in the country.

Strong Lokpal Bill needed to root out corruption:


Peanuts celebrates 60 years with a year long tribute that will culminate on October 2, the ``Birth Date'' of the beloved comic strip.


Palestinian Foreign Affairs Minister Riad al-Maliki said here Thursday that Palestine was willing and ready to engage in peace process with Israel if it could show more of readiness in the process.

Palestine ready to engage in peace process:


A modern greenhouse for producing vegetables was opened in Irigo, as a joint investment of Serbia and The Netherlands.


Norwegian energy firm Statoil on Friday upgraded its recent North Sea oil find, stating it could rate among the largest discoveries on the Norwegian continental shelf.

Norway's Statoil upgrades North Sea oil find


Latvians voted to sack their Parliament in a historic referendum Saturday as the recession-weary country attempts to dismantle a culture of graft existing between politics and business.


Rapper DMX was arrested in Arizona on Tuesday for violating his probation, according to MSNBC.

Rapper DMX arrested for violating probation


THE Vatican moved quickly today to dismiss newspaper reports of a plot to kill the Pope.

Vatican dismisses report of plot to kill the Pope


Gov. Jim Douglas unveils a new memorial dedicated to the men and women from the region who have fought in the war on terror.


Iranian political prisoners on hunger strike have been denied their visiting privileges in prison for the second week in a row.

Iranian prisoners on hunger strike denied visiting privileges


A 29-year-old New Orleans woman has pleaded guilty to mail fraud relating to a fraudulent application she made for help after the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.


Sugar mills in Uttar Pradesh, the second biggest sugar producing state, owe cane farmers about Rs 3,328 crore in dues for the 2011-12 season ending October.

Up sugar mills owe farmers Rs 3,328 crore for 2011-12 season


An international team of researchers has discovered a new class of highly electronegative chemical species called hyperhalogens, which use superhalogens as building blocks around a metal atom.

Researchers discover a new class of highly electronegative chemical species


The Wisconsin DNR is reporting that a plane crash in Wood County on Wednesday afternoon killed a Fox Cities pilot.


The US non-manufacturing sector slowed more than expected in June, but employment prospects improved, according to data released Thursday by the Institute for Supply Management.

US non-manufacturing sector slows in June


ABN Amro reiterates `Sell' rating on Bajaj Auto with a target price of Rs. 705.

Abn Amro reiterates Sell rating on Bajaj Auto


- Sara Lee Corp. will raise prices further to cope with higher ingredient costs that squeezed its profit margins in its second quarter.

Sara Lee to raise prices to cope with cost squeeze


One day after the robots have had their way with us and the zombies have attacked, you'll be glad you have your trusty steam powered iPod charger.


A Bensalem company that provides housekeeping, laundry and food services to health care facilities will pay more than $260,000 in back wages to settle claims it violated federal overtime rules, the US Department of Labor said today.


South Africa's former Formula One world champion Jody Scheckter said yesterday he wanted his son to quit IndyCar racing following the death of Briton Dan Wheldon.

Ex-f1 champ Scheckter wants son to quit IndyCar


Just as NBA star LeBron James is about to announce what team he's playing for, he's now being sued for millions by a man who claims to be the basketball player's biological father, also saying that LeBron and his mom, Gloria James, tampered with DNA evidence.


World-reknowned author and commentator Norman Finkelstein is coming to Victoria to speak on the Israel-Palestine issue, as part of a cross-Canada tour.


Kuwait-based Agility, the Middle East's largest storage and logistics company, has announced that it has purchased all of Spain-based Combalia Transportes Internacionales 1986 SL's transport and warehousing units in Barcelona and Madrid to expand in southern Europe, reported Bloomberg.


Baton Rouge area bicyclists are riding Wednesday night to raise public awareness of bicyclists who have been injured or killed on public roads, including an LSU graduate student who was struck from behind Saturday morning.


Hamas's exiled leader Khalid Mesha'al told an Arab meeting in Doha that it would not accept any ceasefire that did not provide for a full Israeli pullout and the opening of Gaza's borders, including the Rafah crossing with Egypt.

Would not accept any ceasefire that did not provide for a full Israeli pullout


HONEYWELL says it has completed its acquisition of Matrikon, integrating the business with its Process Solutions division.

HONEYWELL completes acquisition of Matrikon


Roma striker Alessio Cerci is reportedly close to joining Fiorentina prior to the transfer window closing.

Roma striker Alessio Cerci close to joining Fiorentina


But what you may not know is that in some cities, it is cheaper to buy a new house than a new car.


In a message, Srinivasan said: ``The nation has lost one of the tallest leaders and that CII is grieved by this great loss to the political leadership of the country.''


Through either Willow TV or ESPN Star Cricket Live Streaming, you can watch England vs. West Indies online live streaming video for live scores, updates, and highlights.

Watch England vs. West Indies online live streaming video:


Tennessee-born singer and songwriter Josiah Leming has signed a publishing and recording deal with Warner Bros. Records.

Josiah Leming signs with Warner Bros. Records


Marcus Morris, the scoring leader for No. 3 Kansas, has lost his starting job after getting kicked out of the last game.


Angelina Jolie and her newborn twins early Saturday left the French hospital where she gave birth, the Fondation Lenval said.


Home appliances old-for-new policy started in last June will be ended at the end of this year.

Home appliances old-for-new policy to be ended


US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will visit India early next month as part of a three-nation Asia tour to consult with the Indian leadership on key regional and global issues including Afghanistan, Pakistan, China and Myanmar.

Hillary Clinton to visit India early next month


19 May, 05:28 - High Voltage Software has revealed that forthcoming Wii-exclusive first-person shooter The Conduit could become a franchise.


Overall flood situation has improved in the country as water levels of the major rivers are falling, reports BSS.


The average new car in the UK is now more fuel efficient than it was 12 years ago, according to a new study.


A pregnant Florida woman was attacked by two pit bulls while on her morning walk, myFOXorlando.com reported Monday.

Pregnant Fla. woman attacked by two pit bulls


A 32-year-old man is facing assault charges as the result of a fight in Charlotteville.


Saranya Mohan, who returned to Malayalam films after a sabbatical with 'Perinoru Makan', is disappointed with her innings in Mollywood.

Saranya Mohan is disappointed with her innings in Mollywood


A Russian secret service unit was responsible for murdering six Western Red Cross nurses in Chechnya in cold blood fourteen years ago rather than Chechen rebels, it has been claimed.

Russian secret service 'murdered six Red Cross nurses'


A helicopter crashed Friday morning while spraying a farm field near Lawn, Lebanon County.


Bode Miller was assured of his second overall World Cup title in four years after his closest challenger decided not to ski one of the season's final two races.


A former Fall River city councillor has pleaded guilty to gambling charges in connection with operations out of two internet cafés in the US state of Massachusetts.

Former city councillor pleads guilty to gambling charges


BENDIGO traders and accommodation providers have welcomed the decision to move the Bendigo Advertiser Gala Parade from Easter Monday to Easter Sunday next year.


Despite certain political ups and downs, the hearts of Iranian and Egyptian people are close, the secretary-general of the World Assembly of Islamic Awakening said on Wednesday.

Hearts of Iranian and Egyptian people are close:


A policeman has been shot dead in Northern Ireland 48 hours after the killing of two British soldiers in an apparent escalation of violence designed to derail the peace process.


Anglo Irish Bank said on Thursday that chairman Sean FitzPatrick had resigned, and it had accepted his resignation.

Anglo Irish Bank chairman FitzPatrick resigns


Canada welcomed Thursday a new Libyan envoy to Ottawa and pledged to resume normal operations at the Canadian embassy in Tripoli as soon as the security situation there had improved.


Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi will have the story of his life made into a film after a Los Angeles film company has bought the rights to his biography.

Barcelona star Lionel Messi to have his life made into a film


Milwaukee police are investigating four shootings that occurred overnight, including one that injured a 14-year-old girl.


Madonna has reportedly impressed a Brazilian politician after she announced that she wants to help young children in the country.

Madonna 'impresses Brazilian politician'


North Korea detained a South Korean at a joint industrial estate in the communist state for allegedly criticizing its political system and encouraging a local worker to defect, officials said Monday.

N Korea detains s Korean at joint industrial estate


James Bond actor Daniel Craig has dressed in drag for a short film about sexual equality made to coincide with International Women's Day.


In an exclusive interview with Judas Priest guitarist KK Downing, he stated that ``There definitely was magic in the air that night'' when asked about the bands first night performance on it's current British Steel US Tour.

Judas Priest guitarist KK Downing ``There definitely was magic in the air that night''


Albert Gonzalez, the Miami man indicted in the nation's two largest identity theft cases, will serve at least 15 years in prison for his role in a scheme to steal more than 40 million credit-card records from retailers.

Miami hacker Gonzalez to serve at least 15 years


Actors Jake Gyllenhaal and Michael Pena were at the crime scene where an alleged gang member was shot by rival gang members in South Los Angeles during an anti-gang event, police said today.

Actors Jake Gyllenhaal and Michael Pena at scene of alleged gang member shooting in South la


it has also started the discussion on whether or not governments should have the ability to block usage of social networks if they believe those tools are being used to spark violence and unrest.

Should governments have the ability to block usage of social networks?


The government on Sunday said the army has already taken strong action in the Sukhna land scam case, insisting that it will not tolerate even a single instance of corruption in the armed forces.

'Will not tolerate corruption in armed forces'


United Nations, Oct 20 UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today said Afghan President Hamid Karzai has assured him that he will ``fully respect'' the constitutional process after fraud investigators threw out nearly a third of his votes from the country's August election.

Will fully respect constitutional process:


Dollar Bank announced on April 30, 2008 that it was decreasing its prime rate from 5.25% to 5.00% effective after the close of business today, April 30, 2008.


Earlier today, Philips announced Q1 2010 earnings.


``I just want to remind you this is not going to be a race like Usain Bolt where we're like 40 yards ahead and we can just start jogging 10 feet before the finish line,'' Obama said of the Jamaican gold medalist known as the fastest man in the world.

Obama: 'this is not going to be a race like Usain Bolt'


Oliver Stone slams 'pig shooting' drills Updated: 13:00, Saturday December 15, 2012 Oscar-winning film-maker Oliver Stone has written to Britain's Ministry of Defence in protest at its 'barbaric and shameful' shooting of live pigs in order to train military surgeons.


Gary Winick, director of Letters to Juliet, Bride Wars and 13 Going on 30, died at age 49 following a long fight with brain cancer.

Gary Winick, director of Letters to Juliet and 13 Going on 30, dies at 49


The Callaway County Sheriff's Department said in a news release that another deer hunter accidentally shot the 67-year-old man from St. Louis in the abdomen Saturday.


``I've decided to retire from international cricket with immediate effect,'' Laxman told a crowded news conference in Hyderabad, which is set to host the first game of a two-test series against New Zealand starting Thursday.

Laxman retires from international cricket


It's a situation which shows that Sarah Palin was right about missile defense.


Actress Lindsay Lohan described her lesbian relationship with DJ Samantha Ronson as ``really scary'' but said in an interview published this week that she still loves Ronson and hopes they will reconcile.

Lindsay Lohan still loves Ronson, hopes to reconcile


Fort Bend Baptist High School graduate Mark Lowe picked up his first save of the year as the Texas Rangers defeated the Kansas City Royals, 5-4, in 11 innings of Major League action.

Fort Bend Baptist hs grad Mark Lowe picks up save for Texas Rangers


Twin bomb scare suspects Hu Tsung-hsien and Chu Ya-tung were detained and held incommunicado by the New Taipei District Court yesterday morning.

Bomb scare suspects detained, held incommunicado


Liquigas-Cannondale phenom Peter Sagan jumped clear in the closing moments to win the 198km first stage of the Tour de France.

Sagan wins the first stage of the Tour de France


Bangladesh made a spirited reply after chasing the leather for the good part of two days in the one-off Test against New Zealand at Seddon Park in Hamilton on Tuesday.


Actor and singer Lee Seung Gi held a fan signing event on October 28th at a Pizza Hut outlet in Hongdae, Seoul to commemorate the '2012 World Hunger Relief'.

Lee Seung Gi holds fan signing event for '2012 World Hunger Relief'


Members of the ``Movement for United Georgia'' Eka Beselia, Gia Tsagareishvili and Gia Tortladze left for Paris today.

Members of ``Movement for United Georgia'' left for Paris


LitArtlantic kicks off tonight in Bethesda with a host of events dedicated to the local arts.


Spanish police said Tuesday they have seized thousands of counterfeit football shirts and other items following complaints by manufacturer Nike and top European clubs Manchester United, Arsenal and Celtic.

Spanish police seize thousands of counterfeit shirts


uSamp, a Los Angeles-based provider of survey panelists and technology for use in market research, has raised $10 million in Series C funding led by OpenView Venture Partners.


Branchless banking in Pakistan has shown an impressive growth in the first quarter of current fiscal year.

Branchless banking shows impressive growth:


The ex-wife of freshman Illinois Republican Rep. Joe Walsh is suing him for $117,437 in unpaid child support for his three children, the Chicago Sun-Times reported Thursday.

Rep. Joe Walsh sued for $117,437 in unpaid child support


An ``incorrect'' flight path could have caused the crash of the Air India Express aircraft from Dubai at Bajpe airport in Mangalore, a senior Airport Authority of India official said.

'Incorrect' flight path could have caused crash:


The UK market turned negative on Friday, reversing from earlier gains that stemmed from firm cues from Asia and a strong rally in the US overnight after a report in The Wall Street Journal said that Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke would act soon to quell investor fear on stimulus tapering.


JEFFERSONVILLE, Ind. Country recording artist Judy Lynn Kelly has died in Indiana at the age of 74.

Country singer Judy Lynn dies in Indiana


Unseasonable weather and a roster of lesser-known players didn't keep tennis fans away from the Fed Cup quarterfinal match between the US and Argentina in Surprise over the weekend.

Weather doesn't keep fans away from Fed Cup


A man threw acid on his estranged wife in West Delhi on Friday after she refused to live with him, Samay sources said.


While it may still be unlikely that Ryan Mathews plays in Week 3, head coach Norv Turner hasn't ruled him out just yet, according to the North County Times.

Turner hasn't ruled Mathews out just yet


Gainesville police arrested a local man accused of robbing another resident at knifepoint last week after the two argued over cash.

Police arrest man accused of robbing resident at knifepoint


Glover's online fans want him to play Peter Parker in the upcoming Spider-Man reboot.

Fans want Donald Glover to play Spider-Man


Former Tar Heel defensive end EJ Wilson signed a four-year contract with the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday.


New Delhi President of the Indian Hockey Federation KPS Gill on Friday hailed Delhi High Court's verdict to set aside government and IOA orders derecognising the sports body in 2008 and alleged that ``personal ambitions'' of a few individuals led to IHF's disbandment.

Personal ambitions led to IHF disbandment:


Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin urged the EU to put pressure on Ukraine to resolve the gas crisis and seek ways to reduce Kiev's ability to block transit, in an interview with Germany's ARD television.

Putin urges EU to pressure Ukraine to resolve gas crisis


THE SONY Xperia P is the latest phone to get Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, with Sony announcing the rollout today.

Sony Xperia P gets Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich


Placer County health officials announced Monday that a Roseville resident has tested positive for West Nile virus, making it the first human case of the illness in the county this year.

Roseville resident tests positive for West Nile


Bond investors face the prospect of ``years in the doldrums'' and are completely unprepared for it, according to Julius Baer Investments.


elmira The pool at Elmira Free Academy will reopen Monday for open swim sessions, pool parties and children's swimming lessons, the school district said.

Pool at Elmira Free Academy will reopen Monday


TWO Diggers have been shot in Afghanistan as they tried to clear an area around an improvised bomb.


Sherman Hemsley, the man who played George Jefferson on The Jeffersons, passed away today.


London, Aug 10 ''Dallas'' star Larry Hagman says that he was heartbroken when Alzheimer''s tore apart his 57-year long marriage.


WREXHAM council tax payers could face the lowest increase in Wales, according to council bosses.

Wrexham council tax payers face lowest increase in Wales


A Zanesville man pleaded guilty to rape in a Muskingum County Common Pleas court today.


Polish riot police stand guard next to an overturned drinks vending machine during clashes with soccer fans before the Group A Euro 2012 soccer match between Poland and Russia in Warsaw June 12, 2012.

Polish riot police stand guard during clashes with soccer fans before Euro 2012 soccer match between POLAND and Russia in Warsaw


Ex-French President Francois Mitterrand warned Margaret Thatcher privately that a reunited Germany might ``make even more ground than Hitler had'' only a few weeks after the fall of the Berlin Wall, newly declassified documents, quoted by Times daily, reveal.


A man has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for molesting twin sisters more than 20 years ago.

Man sentenced for molesting sisters 20 years ago


A MOTHER and father, who organised an epic 24 hour swimathon, have told how their ``world fell apart'' when their six-year-old son was diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.


Traditional healers in Limpopo held a ceremony at the African National Congress's offices in Polokwane on Thursday to pray for former president Nelson Mandela, who is critically ill in a Pretoria hospital.


Reese Witherspoon was hit by a car driven by an 84-year-old woman while jogging in Santa Monica, California, yesterday.


Zulqarnain, who fled to Britain but is now returning home later this week after withdrawing his asylum application, said that after what happened with him, no player will ``report fixing in future''.


A Christmas Carol, adapted by L. Michael Breeze, will be aired on Access Channel 5 of Mayville at 3 and 9 pm starting Saturday and ending Friday, Jan. 9, produced by Chris Burt with assistance from Donald Zenns.


The xx have revealed that they may begin working on a new album this year.


Credit unions have seen their membership triple and their loan portfolios increase five-fold in the past decade, according to a report from the Association of British Credit Unions and the Co-operative Bank .


IBF flyweight king Nonito Donaire Jr. is poised to join Bob Arum's promotional firm Top Rank after becoming a free agent following his departure from the promotional reins of the Gary Shaw Promotions.


Fadi Ibrahim, who survived being shot five times and is facing a conspiracy to murder charge, has been fined for speeding.

Shooting survivor Ibrahim fined for speeding


Vice Chancellor Stephen P. Lamb is retiring from the Chancery Court bench, Gov. Jack Markell announced this afternoon.

Vice Chancellor Lamb retiring from bench


BLUE BELL, Pa., Unisys Corporation announced today that it has completed the previously announced sale of its health information management business to Molina Healthcare, Inc. for $135 million in cash, subject to adjustment.

Unisys completes sale of health information management business


Children's To Go Theatre is now offering acting classes for the spring semester.


Virgin Blue has announced it has rebranded itself as Virgin Australia, at the same time that the airline plans to receive its new delivery of Airbus and Boeing aircrafts; both of these will feature refurbished Business class cabins and amenities.

Virgin Blue rebrands as Virgin Australia


Actress Lindsay Lohan has bailed out of jail where she spent only 15 hours for failing another court-ordered drug test.


A new study has found that treatment with anaemia drug doesnt benefit kidney disease patients who are on dialysis.

Anaemia drug doesnt benefit kidney disease patients


Authorities say a Georgia State Patrol trooper shot and killed a man after chasing him on foot in Newton County.

Trooper shoots and kills man after chasing him in Newton County


Green announced yesterday that he would defend his world title against 34-year-old Siaca from Puerto Rica at the Sydney Entertainment Centre on April 14.


Vienna Police say they believe they've identified the thieves in the Rogers Jewelers robbery from earlier this April.

Police believe they've identified thieves


A 4.5 magnitude earthquake hit north-eastern Sicily and the Aeolian Islands causing rockslides and injuries, according to Italy's National Institute of Geophysics and Vulcanology and the Civil Protection Agency.

Earthquake hits Sicily, Aeolian Islands, causing rockslides


A Phoenix man accused of making multiple false emergency calls about an officer stabbed in the line of duty faces two felony charges after his arrest Monday.

Phoenix man accused of making false emergency calls


Glasgow-based Wood Made Good, the company formed earlier this year to offer customers bespoke but affordable designer furniture, is taking the inside out and bringing the outside in with the launch of a garden furniture range.

Wood Made Good takes the inside out and brings the outside in with launch of garden furniture range


It's a splendid rule - but what if the subject is ``number''?


Sterling fell to a fresh three-week low versus the euro on Thursday and gilts extended gains after UK services PMI came in weaker than expected adding to the gloom on the British economy.

Sterling falls, gilts gain after UK services PMI


And so today, the Times tackles the timely tradition of furnishing college rooms--and they discover that these days if you don't have a chandelier in your dorm room, you're a fucking loser.

If you don't have a chandelier in your dorm room, you're a loser


A Glen Burnie man has been sentenced to 23 years in prison for killing his girlfriend by stabbing her 27 times on New Year's Day in 2010.

Man sentenced to 23 years for killing girlfriend


State Sen. John Bulloch resigned from the Georgia General Assembly Thursday.


The US Labor Department said first-time jobless benefits claims rose by 4,000 to 352,000 in the week that ended last Saturday.


Peterson failed a drug test, putting a May 19 light-welterweight rematch in Las Vegas against former title holder Amir Khan in doubt, a Nevada boxing official said Tuesday, May 8, 2012.


Mankiewicz died Saturday at his home after battling cancer.


The beautiful images were taken by J Henry Fair to highlight the effect of spillages, mining, industrial decay and deforestation in North America.

Images highlight effect of mining and deforestation in North America


GPs have been told to step up data de-duplication efforts after the Audit Commission identified more than 95,000 patients needed removing from GP lists in England and Wales.


Two Prosser brothers were charged Wednesday with stabbing and assaulting a 16-year-old Prosser boy Saturday.

Prosser brothers charged in stabbing, assault


Claudia gave birth to a little girl yesterday at a London hospital and mom and baby are said to be doing just fine.


The greenback surged in Asian trade Wednesday boosted by hopes that the next US president will draw up new measures to stem the financial crisis.


Hibs legend Pat Stanton officially unveiled almost 1000 personalised dark green granite stones placed at the entrance of the Easter Road East Stand before the SPL match against Aberdeen.

Hibs' legend Pat Stanton unveils personalised stones


Just Energy Group Inc. filed notice with the Toronto Stock Exchange today announcing its June dividend.

Just Energy Group Inc. announces June dividend


San Francisco 49ers linebacker Aldon Smith was reportedly one of three people injured during a house party in the East San Jose foothills early Saturday morning.

49ers linebacker Aldon Smith injured in house party


Campus Progress' Erica Williams will moderate ``Who's Left Out? Taking a Critical Look at Online Organizing,'' a panel addressing the question of whether online political and social organizing is indeed reaching under-represented communities, such as young people in inner-cities and rural areas.


Jennifer Lopez has revealed that she initially struggled to bond with her children when they were born.

Jennifer Lopez: 'I struggled to bond with my children'


Robert Pattinson and girlfriend Kristen Stewart are said to be shacking up together in Baton Rouge, Louisiana for the filming of the new Twilight movie, Breaking Dawn.

Robert Pattinson & Kristen Stewart shack up in Baton Rouge


Militants blew up a girls' school on the outskirts of Pakistan's northwestern city of Peshawar on Thursday as the military pressed on with an offensive against the Taliban, police said.


A 66-YEAR-OLD man has been left homeless following a blaze at a house in Colchester.


The Cleveland Browns are lowering season ticket prices in a portion of the Dawg Pound for the upcoming 2012 season.

Browns lowering ticket prices for portion of Dawg Pound


Teen idol Nick Jonas of the pop trio 'Jonas Brothers' is launching a solo career but insists that he is not going to leave the band in the lurch.


Michael Jackson, the late 'King of Pop' was laid to rest at the Forest Lawn Memorial Park last night, in a ceremony attended by his family and a host of celebrity friends.

Michael Jackson laid to rest at Forest Lawn memorial Park


Writer 1 hour, 34 minutes ago Italian police arrested scores of suspected mobsters Tuesday, including three top fugitives believed linked to the gangland-style slaying of six African immigrants near Naples, authorities said.

Italy arrests scores of suspected mobsters


Roger Federer has beaten Robin Soderling at the US Open to reach a 22nd consecutive Grand Slam semifinal.

Roger Federer reaches 22nd consecutive Grand Slam semifinal


A father and four children died Tuesday in an early morning house fire in a community along Lake Huron, officials said.


HALLIBURTON admitted skipping a key cement test before the catastrophic Gulf of Mexico blowout, as the oil services behemoth found itself on Friday in the crosshairs of a US presidential probe.


The six-member panel of eminent doctors, which replaced a tainted Medical Council of India last year, has ''total freedom'' to regulate medical education in the country, Rajya Sabha was informed today.

Doctors' panel has freedom to regulate medical education:


Morgan Stanley executives continued Thursday to weigh several options for the firm, including a combination with Wachovia and an increased investment from China's sovereign wealth fund.

Morgan Stanley executives continue to weigh options


Sinequa, a leading search engine vendor, and ANAIS, specializing in the development and maintenance of IT solutions, announced the signing of a partnership agreement and align their strengths in media and corporate search.

Sinequa and ANAIS announce the signing of a partnership agreement


Maui dolphin--act now or lose a species Victoria University expert Dr Wayne Linklater on measures needed to save the Maui dolphin.


Margaret Whitlam, the wife of former Prime Minister Gough Whitlam and a revered Australian public figure, has died aged 92.


New polls released today show incumbent US Sen. Claire McCaskill leading US Rep. Todd Akin.


A soldier from Maine who served in the National Guard has died in Kuwait, military officials said Wednesday.


A Regina man who's playing hockey at the University of Wisconsin-Stout has been charged in the death of a fellow student.

Regina man charged in death of student in us


A new poll suggests a majority of Waterloo residents want to see a municipal merger question on the fall election ballot.


Chinese shares snapped a four-day rally and fell slightly Tuesday on worries about the world economy, but banking and steel stocks gained.

China shares fall on worries about world economy


Argentine farmers have agreed to grow pulses to meet India' s domestic demand besides offering information on best practices and technologies in the agri sector.

Argentinian farmers to grow pulses to meet India's demand


Greece has raised the stakes in its quest for EU help to tackle its debt crisis, saying it cannot achieve promised deficit cuts if its borrowing costs remain so high and may have to call in the IMF.

Greece raises stakes in quest for EU help


A Canadian judge ruled that a man accused of beheading a fellow bus passenger in 2008 was not criminally responsible for the act because he suffers from a mental illness.

Canadian judge rules man not criminally responsible


Australian captain Ricky Ponting hoped to nurse his injured back through the triangular one-day series against India and Sri Lanka, he said yesterday.

Ponting hopes to nurse his injured back through triangular series


Smart & Final will delay opening its new store in Palm Springs until the fall, when business is brisker for the desert.


The Dollar Index succumbed to profit booking after hitting resistance zone of 79.50; historic resistance zone is seen in the ranges of 79.20 to 80.20 to 81.30 ranges.

Historic resistance zone is seen in the ranges of 79.20 to 80.20 to 81.30 ranges


Legendary coach Joe Paterno could be the next one to fall in the Penn State sex scandal.

Joe Paterno next to fall in Penn State sex scandal


Silicon based technology provider SiliconCore Technology has introduced 1.9mm pitch LED display panel technology for indoor applications.

SiliconCore introduces 1.9mm pitch LED display panel technology


The Cherokee Nation has launched a new website - http://www.CherokeeTourismOK.com - to showcase tribal cultural tourism in northeastern Oklahoma and make it easier for visitors to plan trips and book tours online.

Cherokee Nation launches website for cultural tourism in Oklahoma


Chernobyl, site of the world's worst nuclear disaster, will be officially opened to tourists next year by the Ukrainian government.


Metal prices have taken a major dive over the last few months.


OUTSPOKEN police chief Richard Brunstrom has sparked fresh controversy after it emerged his force spent thousands of pounds on an Eisteddfod chair.

Police chief Richard Brunstrom spends thousands on Eisteddfod chair


Police divers have joined a search for a man feared drowned after a boating accident off NSW south coast.


Katie Price has reportedly been begging her ex-husband Peter Andre for a reunion and anyone who couldn't see that coming must have been blind.

Katie Price begs for Peter Andre reunion


Washington, Sep 20 A strong and credible resolution of the European crisis is in everyone''s interest, US Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner has said adding that the global community through the International Monetary Fund is making an effort in this regard.

''Resolution of European crisis is in everyone''s interest''


A ``strong chemical odor'' reported coming from a room at Motel 6, 2300 S. Caraway Rd., led to a man's arrest on drug charges


A pregnant woman and her unborn baby were killed and another woman injured in a drive-by shooting in Miami Gardens early Tuesday, police said.

Pregnant woman killed in drive-by shooting


Silver futures plummeted on Comex yesterday and finished 2.34% lower at $18.46/oz, as falling new home sales in the US and the Fed stating negative outlook about the US economy due to spreading European debt crisis left negative impacts on silver prices.

Silver futures plummet on fall in home sales


Westboro Baptist Church has announced its plan to picket the Oscars saying the entertainment industry promotes filth, sin, and rebellion against God's commandments.

Westboro Baptist church announces picket at the Oscars


Dalian Haichang striker Dong Fangzhuo has revealed he has no regrets about his forgetful stint at Manchester United.


China vowed yesterday to ramp up its controversial ``patriotic education'' campaign for monks even though the latest deadly protests in Tibetan areas were sparked by deep resentment over its enforcement.

China vows to ramp up its 'patriotic education'


A 42-year-old man was charged with drunk driving during a routine spot check on June 19.


The pound will make modest gains against the dollar and the euro this year but will be held back by the potential drag from rising interest rates on an already weak recovery, a Reuters poll showed on Wednesday.

Pound to make modest gains against dollar, euro


Crave is launching a series of monthly beer pairing dinners.


In what could be a breather for farmers and common people, India's monsoon is likely to be normal with 98 percent of the expected rainfall, Science and Technology Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal said in New Delhi on Tuesday.


Baroness Thatcher will remain in hospital until Monday after breaking her arm in a fall, her spokesman said.


Thieves are targeting catalytic converters and fuel from parked cars, causing hundreds of pounds of damage, the AA has warned.

Thieves target catalytic converters and fuel


``I congratulate Scott Walker on his victory in Wisconsin. Governor Walker has demonstrated over the past year what sound fiscal policies can do to turn an economy around, and I believe that in November voters across the country will demonstrate that they want the same in Washington, DC Last night's results will echo beyond the borders of Wisconsin. Governor Walker has shown that citizens and taxpayers can fight back -- and prevail -- against the runaway government costs imposed by labor bosses. The voters said 'no' to the tired, liberal ideas of yesterday, and 'yes' to fiscal responsibility and a new direction. I look forward to working with Governor Walker to help build a better, brighter future for all Americans.''

Mitt Romney: ``last night's results will echo beyond the borders of Wisconsin''


Midfielder Ben Marshall has indicated he will be staying on loan at Carlisle until the end of the season.


Oscar winner Sandra Bullock has changed her Facebook status from married to single further fueling the divorce rumors.

Sandra Bullock changes her Facebook status from married to single


After totally wiping out jackals from the city zoo, the canine distemper virus is turning fatal for hyenas too.

Canine distemper virus turning fatal for hyenas


Therefore, IMF officials advise the Romanian Government to consider slightly increasing public sector salaries and pensions during 2012, if the budget allows it.

IMF advises Romanian Government to increase salaries and pensions


One of Fairfax County's main men in Congress, Rep. Gerry Connolly, is also a devoted Harry Potter fan from way back, Roll Call revealed Thursday.

Gerry Connolly is a Harry Potter fanatic


The Carolina Panthers have cut Jake Delhomme, just over a year after they gave him a lucrative contract extension only to watch him have his worst season as a pro.

Carolina Panthers cut quarterback Jake Delhomme


Wrestler Sushil Kumar on Wednesday brought further international glory to India by winning the bronze medal at the Beijing Olympics after 56 years.

Wrestler Sushil Kumar wins bronze medal at Beijing Olympics


India is set to become a major scientific player in 20 years, provided there is a favourable environment for innovations and structural and administrative reforms are undertaken, said a vision document released by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Saturday.

'India can become major scientific player in 20 years'


Real Madrid coach Juande Ramos feels he has nothing to prove to Tottenham as he prepares to face Barcelona on Saturday.


``It's good to be back, and the guys, it's nice to see them all.''


Lawyers of the six district courts of Delhi will abstain from work on Monday to protest the city government's decision to increase the number of revenue districts in the Capital from nine to 11.

Lawyers in Delhi to abstain from work on Monday


An 85-year-old California woman mistakenly declared dead by the government said the error cost her thousands of dollars.


A 57-year-old man found lying in the middle of a street was arrested after he allegedly kicked a Burbank police officer Tuesday night.

Man arrested after allegedly kicking Burbank police officer


UNION leaders today hit out at forthcoming hospital job losses, warning against a 'slash and burn' approach to redundancies.


US Democratic Presidential candidate Barack Obama has paid glowing tributes to former Indian army chief Field Marshall Sam Manekshaw, describing him as a ``legendary soldier and an ''inspiration``, a gesture seen as an attempt to woo the Indian-American diaspora to his camp.

Obama pays glowing tribute to Sam Manekshaw


Xtep International Holdings Ltd, a Chinese sports wear producer, intends to open 600 new stores in 2009, despite the tough market conditions, said sources quoting a top company official.

Xtep International Holdings Ltd open 600 stores


A former Chapel Hill resident was sentenced to more than 8 years in prison this week for possessing child pornography.

Former Chapel Hill resident sentenced for child pornography


DAVID Beckham was refused a role in The Simpsons because he wasn't famous enough.

David Beckham refused role in the Simpsons


On the London Metal Exchange, however, copper prices are likely to rise to $3,800 a tonne from the current level of $3,545.

Copper prices are likely to rise to $3,800 a tonne


Neustar, Inc. , a trusted, neutral provider of real-time information and analysis to the Internet, telecommunications, entertainment, advertising and marketing industries, announced today that it will resume its three-year share repurchase program to purchase up to $300 million in value of its Class A common shares.

Neustar resumes share repurchase program


Movies make bad video games, video games make even worse movies, but what about video games making rock stars?


Manchester City flexed their financial muscle again on Friday when they signed Barcelona midfielder Yaya Toure on a five-year deal.


The terrorism trial of a Muslim cleric who regularly praises al-Qaeda's brand of global jihad opened in Indonesia on Thursday amid high security and a surge in sectarian violence that has left three dead.

Bashir terrorism trial opens in Indonesia


An 18-year-old man was killed, and an 18-year-old woman was critically injured in a crash late Tuesday at the southeast edge of Portland, the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office reported.

Man killed, woman critically injured in crash southeast of Portland


AP Photo / Ed Andrieski A massive wildfire is headed toward a Colorado mountain town, and fire managers say the chances of saving it are slim.

Massive wildfire headed toward Colo. mountain town


Chinese and Lao security officials on Wednesday agreed to strengthen security cooperation on the Mekong River to combat transnational crime, according to China's Ministry of Public Security.

China, Laos to strengthen security cooperation on Mekong River


Saudi Arabia has cut two key interest rates by half a percentage point to help boost bank liquidity, state-run Saudi Press Agency said on its website today.


United Continental Holdings announced that it will retain United's Economy Plus seating on United flights and expand the option to Continental aircraft beginning in 2012, the company said in a statement.

United Continental to retain Economy Plus seating


Glenn Beck went on an extremely long-winded rant on his Fox news show Thursday night, calling Glee a ``horror show.''


US giant Kraft Foods yesterday launched a hostile 9.8-billion-pound bid for Cadbury which the British confectioner rejected as ``derisory'' as new takeover action revitalises the business world.

Kraft Foods launches hostile Cadbury bid


Sft delivers £111m of net savings THE Scottish Futures Trust said it has delivered £111million of net savings to infrastructure investment in Scotland in the 2009/10 financial year.


The 114th anniversary of the victory of the Battle of Adwa was celebrated here on Tuesday.

114th anniversary of victory of Battle of Adwa celebrated


Rhode Island Gov. Don Carcieri will deliver his annual State of the State address to lawmakers next month.


A hailstorm hit Mwanza district on Christmas eve, destroying property of 331 families as the government rushed in with relief items and food.

Hailstorm hits Mwanza, destroys property of 331 families


Materialise NV is proud to announce the acquisition of Marcam Engineering GmbH, the leading German developer of software for Additive Manufacturing.

Materialise announces acquisition of Marcam Engineering


Columnist David Broder, who was a fixture on Washington's political landscape, has died, according to The Washington Post.


David Hussey has earned bragging rights over Victorian teammate Cameron White in the latest round of Indian Premier League action.


A worker blinded in one eye after just two days on the job will get $15,000 from his employer, an aluminium joinery repair and maintenance contractor.


A CUBAN political prisoner has died after an 85-day hunger strike to demand better prison conditions, a human rights group said.

Political prisoner dies in hunger strike


Yingli Green Energy Holding Company Limited, one of the world's leading vertically integrated photovoltaic product manufacturers, today announced that it has signed a third polysilicon supply agreement with DC Chemical Co., Ltd. , a leading Korean chemicals producer.

Yingli Green Energy signs third polysilicon supply agreement with DC Chemical


test2wa Exclusive Saturday 28th August 2010 ``Sehwag stands in Lanka's way'' Sri Lanka are the favourites but Virender Sehwag can spoil their party, feels former Indian batsman Sanjay Manjrekar.


Patriarch Maxim of Bulgaria blessed the Christians in St Nedelya Church due to archangel Michael day FOCUS News Agency reporter informed.

Patriarch Maxim of Bulgaria blessed Christians in St Nedelya Church


United Airlines, one of the leading US-based carriers, said Wednesday it will cut an additional 1,000 jobs to reduce overhead costs.


Newcastle United have appointed Alan Pardew as the new manager, confirmed the Premier League club on Thursday.

Newcastle United appoint Pardew as new manager


North Korea said on Wednesday that it would close all land borders with the South from Dec. 1, accusing its neighbour of taking confrontation ``beyond the danger level''.

North Korea says to close land border with South


The dollar rose against the euro and the pound on Monday amid risk aversion after an official report declared that the US economy is in a recession.


Nazareno Malegarie has been added to the Bellator featherweight tournament, completing the eight-man field.

Malegarie added to Bellator featherweight tournament


Britain's Sky News says media executive James Murdoch, under pressure over his role in Britain's tabloid phone hacking scandal, is stepping down as chairman of British Sky Broadcasting.

James Murdoch to step down as chairman of British Sky Broadcasting


Virginia Beach police said a dispute at a club led to a shooting overnight in the 900 block of South Clubhouse Road.


A bench warrant has been issued for Rogers after failing to appear at a court hearing in Saginaw.

Bench warrant issued for ex-lion Charles Rogers


Celsius Holdings, Inc. announced today that Celsius®, the original calorie burning beverage, will soon be available at Marsh Supermarkets, a leading regional food retailer headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Celsius to be available in Marsh Supermarkets


Russian state-controlled Sberbank has postponed the sale of real estate assets formerly owned by local retail chain Alpi , Kommersant daily reported today.

Russian Sberbank postpones sale of assets formerly owned by local retail chain Alpi


Here is an interesting story for you to check out at The Sun today, entitled ``Madonna is a material girl``. This an excerpt of the article: WHILE most stars topped up their all-over tans in tropical destinations during the New Year break, Madonna opted to expose just her eyes on an Alpine ski trip. The singer took her family, including kids Lourdes, Rocco and David Banda as well as her new toy boy, dancer Brahim Zaibat, on a break to the slopes in Switzerland. She kept a low profile by covering as much of her face as possible beneath her balaclava and helmet. Madge has revealed she lent a load of her clothes and antique furniture for the filming of her movie WE The star also handed over loads of her own jewellery to kit out the film, which focuses on the affair between King Edward VIII and American divorc?e Wallis Simpson, featured in The King's Speech. Madonna told Glamour magazine: ``I used some of my own everything in the movie. ``My paintings, my rugs, my chairs, my jewellery. Abbie Cornish wears some of my clothes. ``There were cars constantly going back and forth from my house in London.'' Doubt her pointy bra would have looked quite right among all the period clothing.


Simon Cowell has said that he is ``proud'' that he was able to discover Leona Lewis on The X Factor.


Self-storage real estate investment trust CubeSmart has formed a joint venture with an affiliate of Harrison Street Real Estate Capital LLC. The newly formed business consists of nine self-storage facilities valued at $90 million.

CubeSmart forms joint venture with Harrison Street real estate capital


Thieves stole four pricey diamonds at a Swiss fair in Basel, Switzerland on Wednesday.


Apple Inc, failed to find a place in a latest ranking of top 20 corporate brands in India, though it topped similar surveys in the US and UK.

Apple fails to find place among top brands in India


Ukraine and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization on Monday launched the Sea Breeze 2011 military exercises in South Ukraine's Odessa and Nikolaev regions.

Ukraine, nato launch sea Breeze 2011 military exercises


Japanese cars are the most reliable, according to a study.


THE ARMOURED Štefánik train will travel to the Netherlands where it will be on display for enthusiasts of old train technology.

Štefánik train will travel to Netherlands


Garden centre sales continued to pick up slowly in the week to 21 April after a disastrous March, according to figures supplied to Horticulture Week.


ViaLogy has reported a loss of 2.558m for the half-year to end-September, including 1.43m for amortisation and depreciation.


Disney''s animal comedy 'Beverly Hills Chihuahua' topped the weekend box office after raking in 29 million dollars.

``Beverly Hills Chihuahua'' tops weekend box office


You can now use tiny magnets to clean your blood of pathogens, thus freeing yourself from the kind of septic infection that kills more than 2,00,000 people annually in the US, especially premature newborns and those with weakened immune systems.


Lakeland police surrounded a house near Florida Southern College on Friday afternoon following a call from a woman who said a man pointed a gun at her.

Police surround house near Florida Southern College


Kendrick was a key part of the trade package the Angels offered to the Florida Marlins in hopes of landing Miguel Cabrera.

Kendrick would have been part of trade package


Bangalore, Aug 2 Unlike India's northern, eastern and northeastern power grids which collapsed this week, the state-run Karnataka Power Corp Ltd Thursday said the southern power grid was safe from tripping.


Nasa is poised to launch on Friday a one billion dollar solar-powered spacecraft called Juno on a five-year journey to Jupiter in search of what makes up the solar system's biggest planet.

Nasa poised to launch spacecraft to Jupiter


Former Rep. Stephanie Herseth Sandlin has joined a Washington, DC law firm as part of a team of team of law and policy experts.

Stephanie Herseth Sandlin joins Washington law firm


Alaska State Troopers say four people were killed in a fire near Willow Tuesday morning.


Obama is backing an imperial presidency in Honduras.


Just months after his wife, actress Brittany Murphy, ABC News reports that according to police Monjack was found dead in his Los Angeles home Sunday night.

Brittany Murphy husband simon Monjack found dead at home


A Denver company is now offering clothes that are both fashionable and bulletproof, The Denver Post reports.

These clothes are fashionable, and bulletproof


A Readington man reportedly overturned his vehicle in a crash on Route 31 South at Fulper Place and was arrested for driving while intoxicated and careless driving on May 26.

Readington man who overturned vehicle arrested for driving while intoxicated


* Maruti Suzuki shares rise 3.9 percent after Jefferies upgrades the stock to ``buy'' from ``hold'' and raises its target price to 1,446 rupees from 1,398 rupees

Market eye-Jefferies upgrades Maruti Suzuki to ``buy''


> TORONTO, June 25 /CNW/ - Entertainment One Ltd., the international entertainment content owner and distributor, today announced its results for its first full year of operations as a listed company.

Entertainment One Ltd. announces results for first full year of operations


New Delhi, Nov 2 An emotional Anil Kumble bid adieu to international cricket Sunday saying that his body gave him enough signals to call it a day.

My body gave me enough signals to call it a day:


Policy formation must take into account the ground realities and evidence of how people are reacting to it, said Nandan Nilekani, chairman of the Unique Identification Authority of India.

Policy formation must take into account ground realities:


A Corvallis mom was arrested for DUII and reckless endangering after police say she reportedly admitted to drinking and then driving with her six-year-old son in the vehicle.

Corvallis mom arrested for DUII and reckless endangering


Iran has cut off access to Google search and Gmail in what officials say is a bid to improve cyber security, but which many Iranians fear is the latest way to control their access to the Web.


Canadians are living longer on average than they did a decade ago, with men enjoying the strongest gains and closing the gap on women in life expectancy.


Chase Long Beach will be launching a US tour this fall, beginning with a hometown performance at the Long Beach Marathon in Long Beach, CA on Sunday, October 11.


NEW DELHI, Dec. 23 India is making radical changes in security structure to make it a safer country against terror strikes and it neutralised 12 to 13 Mumbai-type terror strikes this year, Home Minister P Chidambaram said .

India making radical changes in security structure


The cancellation of Dell's 7 inch Android tablet comes a few months after Dell retired the Streak 5, its inch tablet/phone.


Bottom Dollar Food, a discount grocer with expansion efforts under way in the greater Philadelphia market, announced today plans to open eight additional stores in New Jersey.

Bottom Dollar Food announces plans to open eight additional stores in New Jersey


Rick Ross has released his Teflon Don album cover which features him with sunglasses and an all black background.

Rick Ross releases Teflon Don album cover


Mike Cameron was designated for assignment by the Red Sox on Thursday, ending the veteran outfielder's two-year quest to regain his form in Boston.

Mike Cameron designated for assignment by Red Sox


The pioneer of the Prince Edward County wine industry died Wednesday, Oct. 24 in Toronto.

Pioneer of Prince Edward County wine industry dies


Jim Carrey put his putty face to his webcam and professed his undying love to the up-and-coming Emma Stone in this comedy bit.


A soldier was jailed for 28 months today for killing a disabled Plymouth man in a pub car park when he punched him during a row.

Soldier jailed for killing disabled Plymouth man in pub car park


The 2012 Native Hawaiian Justice Task Force met on the Big Island this weekend to discuss its 2010 report entitled ``The Disparate Treatment of Native Hawaiians in the Criminal Justice System.''


Dr. Manning Marable, a prominent African American scholar, educator and activist passed away on Friday at the age of 60.

African American scholar Manning Marable passes


Demand Media, Inc., a leading content and social media company, today announced it will report its fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2010 financial results on February 22, 2011.

Demand Media to announce fourth quarter and fiscal 2010 financial results


Toyota is suspending production at all 12 of its Japan plants for 11 days over February and March, a stoppage of unprecedented scale for the nation's top automaker as it grapples with shrinking global demand.


SeaWorld has been fined $75,000 by the US Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration for three safety violations, including one classified as willful, after one of its animal trainers was killed in February.

SeaWorld fined $75,000 for safety violations


Myanmar's President Thein Sein will visit Britain and France next month, an official said Friday, as the international community continues to embrace his nation's democratic reforms.


Bell Canada and Aliant, its Atlantic regional unit have struck deals to sell non-core businesses as the telecom operator streamlines operations and prepares to become a private company at the end of the year.

Aliant and Bell Canada sell non-core businesses


Austrian Airlines has added ``Celebrate Life in Vienna'' and ``Life Ball'' stickers to its Boeing 767-3Z9 ER OE-LAE.

Austrian Airlines adds ``Celebrate Life in Vienna'' stickers


The lab, a ``one-pot'' method setup, is the fourth meth lab found this week, Blount County Sheriff James L. Berrong said in a news release.


Police seized a package last week containing synthetic marijuana addressed to a 63-year-old Enid man they arrested the day before, during the execution of search warrant.


A 7-year-old Kenyon girl died Monday after choking on food at her home, Kenyon Police Chief Lee Sjolander said.


Forty cannabis plants were seized in Smith's on Monday, according a police spokesman.


JourneyLite of Houston , LLC has received Center of Excellence accreditation by the American College of Surgeons Bariatric Surgery Center Network Program, making it one of only ten such recognized facilities in the state of Texas .

JourneyLite of Houston receives Center of Excellence accreditation


Microsoft Corp. is expected to show a new version of its Internet search engine next week, in a renewed effort by the company to compete against Google Inc., people familiar with the matter say.

Microsoft expected to show new search engine next week


B'Tselem today warned of a grave water shortage this summer in large areas of the West Bank.

B'Tselem warns of grave water shortage in the West Bank


Doncaster manager Dean Saunders has confirmed that a fee has been agreed between the two clubs for striker Billy Sharp.


Expectant actress January Jones has spoken for the first time about her pregnancy, insisting she is feeling ``great'' and looking forward to parenthood.


H1N1 influenza virus or swine flu has claimed 28 lives in Karnataka this year, Health and Family Welfare Minister Aravind Limbavali informed the Legislative Assembly today.

Swine flu claims 28 lives in Karnataka this year


RCMP in Terrace are looking for more details stemming from a Nov. 15 incident in which a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle while crossing Lakelse Ave. at Emerson St. toward the TD bank.


Hollywood legend Elizabeth Taylor has been hospitalized for heart problems, her representatives said Friday.

Elizabeth Taylor hospitalized with heart problems


To use a handicap parking place, Michigan law requires:


London, Oct 30 Actor Dennis Hopper of ``Easy Rider'' fame has been diagnosed with prostate cancer just weeks after he was hospitalised for flu-like symptoms.

Dennis Hopper diagnosed with prostate cancer


Hastie Group directors may have breached their duties following poor strategic, operational and financial management, a creditor's report says.

Hasties directors may have breached duties


LOS ANGELES John Wooden broke his left wrist and collarbone in a fall, leaving the former UCLA basketball coach hospitalized Friday.


Samsung Electronics, the world's largest TV maker, was overtaken by Vizio, a US liquid-crystal display TV maker, in the US LCD TV market last year, a market research firm said Wednesday.

Samsung overtaken by Vizio in US LCD TV market


Sri Lanka has declared its second innings at 57 for one, setting the West Indies 202 runs to win on the last afternoon of the rain-affected second cricket test.

Sri Lanka sets West Indies 202 runs to win


McFly star Tom Fletcher is planning to propose to his longtime girlfriend because he fears she will leave him if he doesn't ask for her hand in marriage.

Tom Fletcher plans to propose to girlfriend


New Orleans Saints wide receiver Devery Henderson was diagnosed with a concussion on Wednesday.

Devery Henderson diagnosed with concussion:


The Supreme Court will hear a housing discrimination case that raises an issue the Obama administration had tried to keep out of the court.

Supreme court to hear housing discrimination case


Winnipeg police have issued a new advisory regarding a scam targeting elderly women in the Polish community.

Police issue advisory over scam targeting elderly women


President Bush demanded that Russia halt its conflict with Georgia on Wednesday, saying the US strongly supports Georgia's territorial integrity and is sending humanitarian supplies to the country.

Bush demands Russia halt conflict with Georgia


Leaders of political parties in Tamil Nadu feel that the Express report on Friday on the suffering of Sri Lankan Tamils in Puthukudiyiruppu gives a real picture about the miserable conditions in the so-called Safe Zone in Lanka.


A STUTTERHEIM farmer and some of his workers have been accused of stock theft from a local township.

Farmer accused of stock theft from township


Microsoft is making the necessary push to buy Skype for a modest $8.5 billion as it wants to recover some ground on its rivals.


FRONTLINE fire services in Bolton could be cut back in a bid to save cash.

Frontline fire services could be cut back


Former world heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali says he is praying for Joe Frazier following the news of his great rival's battle against cancer.


Congressman CA Dutch Ruppersberger hosted a workshop in Timonium, Maryland, to give small businesses a boost in this tough economy.

Ruppersberger hosts workshop to give small business a boost in the this tough economy


Deputies responded Sunday to a Parrish farm where a Black Angus cow had been killed and butchered in a fenced pasture overnight.


A 14-year-old triplet with special needs was deprived of an education for 10 months while her parents fought for the necessary resources to ensure her rightful return from the Department of Education.

Triplet deprived of an Education for 10 months


JRM Racing will start the inaugural Six Hours of Sao Paulo, the fifth round of the FIA World Endurance Championship, from fourth in class and seventh on the grid.

Jrm Racing to start six hours of Sao Paulo from seventh


Brandon Webb will make his first minor league rehab start Sunday with Triple-A Round Rock.

Brandon Webb to make first rehab start Sunday


UConn coach Randy Edsall talks about quarterback Zach Frazer working with the first team during preseason practice on Aug. 5 in Storrs.

Randy Edsall on qb Zach Frazer working with the first team


An autopsy couldn't determine a cause of death for an Elliot Lake man who died in police custody Wednesday.


Fr. Frank Pavone, National Director of Priests for Life, announced today that various pro-abortion groups in the Atlanta area are protesting the Freedom Rides, which will arrive in Atlanta on Saturday to pray at the tomb of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Pro-abortion groups protesting Freedom Rides


A Pittsburgh man is among 34 suspected drug dealers charged today in a street-level sweep in Blair County, according to the state attorney general`s office.

Pittsburgh man among suspected drug dealers charged in Blair


Russia and India on Thursday signed a cooperation agreement for manufacturing military transport aircrafts, officials said.

Russia, India sign agreement on manufacturing military aircrafts


Schalke acquired Netherlands winger Ibrahim Afellay on loan from Barcelona on Friday.

Schalke acquires Afellay on loan from Barca


The Dow broke above 8800 and the Euro hit a $1.4250.


Massey Energy Co. said Tuesday it expects to raise more than $400 million from its previously announced stock sale that will be used to help pay for a recent acquisition.

Massey Energy expects to raise more than $400 million from stock sale


The Rev. Jesse Jackson says Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert sees LeBron James as a ``runaway slave'' and that his comments after the forward decided to join the Miami Heat put the player in danger.

Gilbert sees LeBron as ``runaway slave''


A leading Belgian trade union is planning to take legal action against Ryanair for cabin crew work conditions that it says violate Belgian law.

Belgian union planning legal action against Ryanair


Siptu has today condemned Ibec's call for social welfare cuts in next week's supplementary budget.

Siptu condemns call for social welfare cuts


The East-West Center in Honolulu is hosting a group of young environmental leaders from Southeast Asia studying natural resource management, ecotourism and other issues.

East-West Center hosts environmental leaders


The UK will open a new 'British interests office' in Burma, Foreign Secretary William Hague said on Thursday, after David Cameron made a landmark trip to the former pariah state earlier this month.

UK to open 'British interests office' in Burma


Plexus Holdings is constructing a new assembly and test facility at its premises in Aberdeen.

Plexus constructing new assembly, test facility


Settlers in the West Bank declare the end of a 10-month freeze on building.


Texas and Notre Dame have finalized their four-game series that will begin in 2015, school officials announced Thursday.


Now, Facebook is threatening to sue the Israeli Zuckerberg over a company he created called Like Store, which ``claims to be able to get Facebook 'likes' for official brand pages.''

Facebook threatening to sue Mark Zuckerberg...


The Hang Seng Index closed at 20,906.11 on Tuesday, down 150.82 points or 0.72 per cent.

Hang Seng Index closed at 20,906.11, down 150.82 points


A Hong Kong Catholic priest has called the city's richest man Li Ka-shing a ``devil'', weeks after the tycoon made headlines by pledging to give millions to the poor.

Hong Kong priest calls city's richest man the 'devil'


Wednesday night at 6:45, the Nebraska state capitol building will be turning purple to shed light on a horrible disease.

Nebraska's capitol building is turning purple


An Afghan soldier opened fire on NATO troops, lightly wounding one alliance soldier, the international force in Afghanistan said, the latest in a string of attacks by rogue Afghan forces.


Defence Minister Chaudhry Ahmad Mukhtar has said NATO supply would not be restored free of charge, as our roads and other infrastructure gets damaged.

NATO supply would not be restored free of charge:


I have lived my entire life under military occupation, and I have no memory of a time without struggle.

``I have no memory of a time without struggle''


A possible bottle bomb was found in a Stow mailbox by a Stow Sentry newspaper carrier on Sunday, according to Stow Police.


Three CRPF jawans were killed in an encounter with Naxalites in Chhattisgarh's Dantewada district on Saturday, in the third incident of Maoist violence in the state in as many days.

Three CRPF jawans killed in encounter with Naxals


President Barack Obama is winning praise from many Muslims across the Mideast and elsewhere for his outreach to their religion and its people.


Pirates chased and shot at a US cruise ship with more than 1,000 people on board but failed to hijack the vessel as it sailed along a corridor patrolled by international warships, officials said today.


Audit, tax, and advisory firm KPMG will add 375 jobs to its Tysons Corner, Virginia office.

KPMG adds 375 jobs in Tysons Corner, Virginia


The Taliban have threatened to kill a Pakistani cricket star who has become a major political player if he holds a planned march to their tribal stronghold along the Afghan border to protest US drone attacks.

Taliban threaten to kill Pakistani cricket star


The Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc will be available to buy from Three when it launches in April.

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc to be available on Three


From start to finish, Saturday was a day of missed opportunities.


Watford manager Gianfranco Zola has claimed that he is ``delighted for everybody'' at the club following Saturday's dramatic 3-2 win at Crystal Palace.

Gianfranco Zola: ``i'm delighted for everybody''


US economic growth slowed to an annual rate of just 1.5 percent from April through June, as Americans cut back sharply on spending.


A DUO took and crashed a car that did not belong to them, a court has heard.


In a UK first the British government has approved a carbon accreditation scheme set up to recognise business' efforts to capture and store carbon.

Government approves carbon accreditation scheme


Pittsburgh Steelers center Maurkice Pouncey sat out practice Wednesday but still expects to play in the Super Bowl.

Pouncey sits out practice, still expects to play


The OECD warned Slovenia on Tuesday that solving its severe banking crisis should be the government's top priority and pressed officials to do more to stabilise the eurozone country's economy.

OECD warns Slovenia to solve its banking crisis


A report released Tuesday says construction jobs in Iowa have dropped 19% in the past four years.

Report says construction jobs down in Iowa


The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission says high termination fees imposed by water companies on irragators wanting to sell their allocations is hampering the water trade.


A 41-year-old man found badly beaten on a South San Jose street died today, making him the city's 28th homicide victim of the year, according to authorities.


President Barack Obama marked 20 years of marriage to his wife Michelle on Wednesday with a romantic tweet sent to the First Lady and to his 20 million followers on Twitter.

Barack Obama marks 20 years of marriage with romantic 'tweet'


A Lebanese businessman was kidnapped at gunpoint on late Thursday evening in Batroun, the National News Agency reported on Saturday.

Lebanese businessman kidnapped in Batroun


A second man facing a murder charge stemming from a death on the Kawacatoose First Nation has now appeared in court.

Man facing murder charge appears in court


Pixel Interactive Media Ltd. said it has formed a Vietnamese joint venture, Pixel Media Vietnam, with private group 5th Media JSC.

Pixel Interactive forms Vietnamese joint venture with 5th Media


Shoaib Malik and Mohamed Yousuf shared a record fourth-wicket stand to help Pakistan beat India to reach the semi-finals.


PURE's mission is to search for prognostic proteins - termed biomarkers - for various diseases including cancer, Parkinsons and Alzheimers.

PURE's mission is to search for biomarkers for various diseases


A car salesman who crashed his company car after drinking and driving was banned at Inverness Sheriff Court from driving for two years.


The International Monetary Fund has forecast that inflation would go further high this month and will stay above double digit throughout the financial year.


Plexus Corp. said today that it will close its Ayer manufacturing plant and transfer work to other facilities, primarily in Neenah, Wis., where the company is headquartered.


AUSTRALIA recovered from a poor start to finish the opening day of the first Test against South Africa on 254-5 when bad light stopped play in Johannesburg Thursday.


India and Slovenia today signed three agreements including one on cooperation in the field of education, science and technology.


Macquarie Power & Infrastructure Income Fund today announced it will hold its annual general meeting of unitholders on Tuesday, June 29, 2010 at 10 am ET at One King West Hotel in Toronto, Ontario.

Macquarie Power & Infrastructure Income Fund to hold annual general meeting


The Black Eyed Peas will perform a private concert in China on Tuesday to support the relief efforts for the victims of the recent earthquake.


The US Senate voted Thursday to slap tough new sanctions on Iran, targeting its thirst for gasoline imports in a bid to force Tehran to bow to global pressure to freeze its suspect nuclear programme.

US Senate votes to slap new sanctions on Iran


Tokyo stocks have given up modest gains at the open to close 1.48 per cent lower, weighed down by the Bank of Japan's decision to hold off any major policy moves following a two-day meeting.


Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech has said football can never get rid of foul language, as it has become a part of the game.

Football will never get rid of foul language:


Barcelona president Joan Laporta survived a confidence vote held Sunday brought against him in May by a supporter who was angered by the Spanish club's second straight season without any major title, according to an exit poll.


Secondary schools in England have been flouting the admissions system by charging parents money to secure a place of their choice, the schools secretary admitted today.

Schools caught charging parents to secure places


POLICE could reveal further suspected victims of serial killer Peter Tobin, who buried his victims in his garden, in the coming months.


A Topsfield man was arrested on bomb scare charges early Sunday morning, June 9 after a domestic disturbance call led the police to his Washington Street home where they found a pressure cooker in his possession.


About 45 Los Angeles teachers and their union leaders were arrested Friday after they sat down in a downtown street to protest possible teacher layoffs.

Los Angeles teachers arrested in protest against layoffs


European truck sales plunged by 39 per cent in May compared to the same month a year ago, the European Automobile Manufacturers Association said Wednesday.


Two Queens men were safe Saturday afternoon, after they got lost trying to climb a mountain upstate near Lake Placid.

Queens men safe after getting lost climbing mountain near Lake Placid


Late-term abortionist Kermit Gosnell has been found guilty of first-degree murder in the deaths of three infants born alive, but he was spared the death penalty.

Abortionist Kermit Gosnell spared death penalty


In what they're calling the ``World's Largest Taco Giveaway on Facebook'', Taco Bell is giving away 10 million free tacos to people who ``like'' it on Facebook.

Taco Bell to give away 10 million free tacos via Facebook


Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart have reportedly imposed a ``sex ban,'' when they're at Kristen's mum's house Jules, because they feel uncomfortable getting freaky around the producer.

Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart impose 'sex ban'


That's right, Americans are still couch potatoes - despite the fact that the number of US households with TV sets dropped from 98.9 % to 96.7% for the first time in 20 years.


Breakers general manager Richard Clarke will go against his superstitions and travel to Perth for game two of the Australian basketball league grand final series.

Breakers manager Richard Clarke going against his superstitions


The 2012 Washington Nationals playoff schedule is ready to go after the Nationals clinched the No. 1 seed in the National League with a win on Wednesday.

2012 Washington Nationals playoff schedule ready to go


One person was rescued from an early morning house fire in the town of Greece on Sunday.

One person rescued from early morning fire in Greece


Madison - Voters in Madison are expected to decide tonight whether to put an adult entertainment ordinance on the books - one that could put a stop to a proposed strip club.

Madison Voters to decide on adult entertainment ordinance


Steelers receiver Hines Ward left the second quarter of tonight's AFC Championship Game with a right knee injury, and his return is doubtful.


A Roosevelt man has admitted to shooting a Hempstead village police officer who was looking to question the man about a street robbery in 2011.

Roosevelt man admits shooting police officer


Lauren Goodger and Mark Wright, Essex's most famous on/off couple, have apparently reunited.

Lauren Goodger and Mark Wright: reunited


A witness to a robbery on July 29 admitted his involvement in the crime, according to a Vermilion police report.

Witness to robbery admits involvement in crime


WBGO celebrates 30 years with the annual Champions of Jazz benefit concert honoring nine-time Grammy-Award winner and NEA Jazz Master, Paquito D'Rivera, and the venerable jazz industry authority, Downbeat Magazine, celebrating its 75th anniversary.

WBGO celebrates 30 years with benefit concert


Universiti Malaya has suspended three students for tarnishing its image by desecrating photographs of national leaders.

Universiti Malaya suspends three students


Two West Virginia coal miners were killed in as many days last week, bringing the nation's coal mine fatalities to three in 2013.


Marseille playmaker Hatem Ben Arfa on Monday withdrew from the France squad to play World Cup qualifiers against Austria on September 6 and Serbia on September 10, French team sources said.


Bloomberg is reporting that Dish Network is planning to roll out a nationwide satellite broadband internet service --and promises speeds of between 5 and 15 megabits per second.

Dish Network is planning nationwide satellite broadband


Gas prices are expected to continue decreasing through June, according to AAA, The Auto Club Group.

Gas prices expected to decrease through June


American Idol music director Rickey Minor will be replacing Kevin Eubanks on The Tonight Show.

Rickey Minor to replace Kevin Eubanks on the Tonight Show


Dolly Parton says she's expanding her philanthropic work with children through a partnership with the United Way of America.

Dolly Parton is expanding her philanthropic work with children


SEVEN candidates were officially approved for the upcoming first round of the presidential election scheduled for March 21, the chairman of the Slovak Parliament, Pavol Paška, stated to the TASR newswire.

Seven candidates approved for presidential election


The Department of Defense says two Fort Campbell soldiers died in Iraq on Wednesday from injuries suffered when their vehicle rolled into a canal.


British media reports said George Michael has been arrested after a car crash in London.


Once upon a time, Rayman Origins was in the works for the Wii U, as Ubisoft expected an earlier launch date for the console.


EU leaders poles apart on crunch budget Updated: 12:57, Friday February 8, 2013 European Union leaders are poles apart on the bloc's budget for the rest of the decade with a tense summit opening six hours late amid efforts to reach a compromise.


Keira Knightley was a ``charming bride'' when she got married to James Righton.


HSBC presented a total of 20 pairs of Pazzion shoes to three lucky winners at Pazzion, The Mall in Gadong.

HSBC presents 20 pairs of Pazzion shoes to lucky winners


Nigerian President Yar'Adua will return soon from hospital in Saudi Arabia, the vice president said.

Nigeria's Yar'Adua to return soon from Saudi Arabia:


Sebastian Vettel won the Korean Grand Prix from McLaren's Lewis Hamilton to help Red Bull wrap up a second consecutive constructors' championship.


Former House Majority Leader Tom DeLay has found a new message as he embarks on a new campaign: ``Conservatives can have fun too.''

Tom DeLay: ``Conservatives can have fun too''


Australia has slashed economic growth and budget surplus forecasts due to the global financial crisis, and predicted a rising jobless rate.

Australia slashes growth, surplus forecasts


The Miami-Dade County early voting locations opened Monday, and county residents can vote early through Nov. 2.


Hundreds of Bangladeshi garment factories reopened yesterday under heavy police presence, struggling to meet orders from key western brands after riots by workers forced their closure.


COE premiums fell across the board on Wednesday, as worries over the economy dampened consumer sentiments.


Police suspect foul play in the disappearance of an 83-year-old Gainesville man last seen renting a Jeep at Jacksonville International Airport.

Police suspect foul play in disappearance of Gainesville man


Manchester United midfielder Darren Fletcher has admitted that the club cannot afford to lose their Champions League clash with Basle on Wednesday evening.

Darren Fletcher: 'we cannot afford to lose'


Iran has launched a domestically built destroyer in the Caspian Sea.


LONDON -Portugal winger Cristiano Ronaldo has settled his libel case against a British newspaper that claimed he was putting his recovery from an ankle injury at risk by partying in a Hollywood nightclub.

Ronaldo settles libel case with British newspaper


New York, May 4 Global warming has led to expansion of low-oxygen ``underwater deserts'' in the tropical oceans over the past five decades, which scientists view as a potential threat to marine ecosystems.

Global warming leading to expansion of ``underwater deserts''


N.Kirtskhalia/ Money transfer to Georgia dramatically fell in August due to military actions in the conflict area.

Money transfer to Georgia falls in August


Reco Jeans is a denim brand whose jeans are made with 50% recycled denim.


Veteran American film and television actor Steve Franken has died at the age of 80, his wife said today.


Katie Couric confirmed that she is leaving the ratings-basement CBS Evening News, less than five years after she became the first woman to lead a network TV evening newscast by herself.

Couric confirms she's leaving 'CBS Evening News'


Oasis are set to give away a new Liam Gallagher-penned song, 'I Believe In All', as a free download.


India on Feb 28 joined an elite club of nations capable of building large warships, with the keeling of the indigenous aircraft carrier at the Cochin Shipyard here in Kerala.

India joins club of nations capable of building warships


Paraguay beat Japan 5-3 on penalties following a 0-0 draw to reach the World Cup quarterfinals for the first time in their history on Tuesday.


Christina Romer, chairwoman of the president's Council of Economic Advisers, announced Thursday that she would be leaving the administration.


A securities attorney pleaded guilty Wednesday to defrauding investors in stock manipulation schemes involving 19 different publicly traded companies.

Securities attorney pleads guilty to defrauding investors in stock manipulation schemes


Ottawa Senators assistant general manager Tim Murray said Wednesday night that goaltender Martin Gerber will head back to Ottawa and will be placed on waivers Thursday.

Gerber headed back to Ottawa, will be placed on waivers


Some Noblesville residents had to evacuate their homes early Saturday when a fire erupted in the 15000 block of Destination Drive.

Fire forces Noblesville residents from homes


CHINA'S securities regulator says it will continue to support mergers and acquisitions among listed firms to boost efficiency and profit margins.

Regulator to continue support for mergers


The Bank of Japan cut its economic outlook Wednesday, citing weaker global conditions, while voting unanimously to keep its interest-rate target at 0-0.1%, as expected.


Former US Sen. Jesse Helms, an unyielding champion of the conservative movement who spent three combative and sometimes caustic decades in Congress, where he relished his battles against liberals, communists and occasionally a fellow Republican, died on the Fourth of July.


Pop star George Michael has been sentenced to eight weeks in jail and fined £1250 for driving under the influence of cannabis.

George Michael sentenced to eight weeks in jail


Kinder Morgan plans to buy El Paso Corp. in a $20.7 billion deal that's expected to create America's largest natural gas pipeline operator.

Kinder Morgan plans to buy El Paso Corp. for $20.7 billion


Suicide bombers killed 59 people at a huge arms factory Thursday in one of Pakistan's deadliest terror attacks, adding to turmoil from political squabbling that is threatening to tear apart the ruling coalition now that Pervez Musharraf has quit as president.


THE annual Pride festival in Birmingham is going from pink to green after winning support from the Environment Agency.


A/H1N1 flu vaccine is formally put into production by China's domestic pharmaceuticalcompany Sinovac Biotech Ltd., also known as Beijing Kexing Bioproducts, Sep.3, 2009.


THE sleight of hand magicians strike again!


Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said India will soon become the fastest growing economy, having expanded admirably in the past few years despite the difficult global situation.

India will soon become fastest growing economy:


POLICE will be checking for unlocked doors at homes across Stamford and Bourne, following a spate of household break-ins.


The USS Constitution celebrated its 213th anniversary with a bang today, firing its guns as it made its way through Boston Harbor.

Constitution celebrates 213th anniversary


BP confirmed Monday it intends to remain one of the biggest London 2012 sponsors, despite its problems in the Gulf of Mexico.

BP intends to remain London 2012 sponsor


``Sharp Corporation will begin mass production of new single crystalline solar cells with high conversion efficiency on March 31, 2011 at its solar cell plant in GREEN FRONT SAKAI, located in Sakai City, Osaka Prefecture, Japan.

Sharp to begin mass production of new single crystalline solar cells with high conversion efficiency


The FBI has arrested three Indianapolis police officers named in a federal indictment.


Joran van der Sloot is expected to enter a plea today in Peru on charges that he killed Stephany Flores in a Lima hotel room in 2010.

Joran van der Sloot expected to enter plea:


Seidio has released the first OEM sized extended battery for the Palm Centro and Treo 800w models.

OEM sized extended battery for the Centro, Treo 800w


Tiger Woods won his 17th World Golf Championships event on Sunday, earning a first-place finish at the 2013 WGC-Cadillac Championship.

Tiger Woods wins the 2013 WGC-Cadillac Championship


Panama City police are investigating the sexual battery of an adult female Friday behind an abandoned residence in the 700 block of East 11th Court.


Technology licensing firm Wi-LAN Inc said it settled a patent litigation with German chipmaker Infineon Technologies AG for an undisclosed amount.

Wi-LAN settles patent litigation with Infineon


Teck is bringing back its dividend after nearly a two-year absence, a move that signals the end of the Vancouver-based miner's rockiest period.