Sydney NRL clubs have agreed to review stadium strategies to ensure the big matches are played at the city's marquee venues Allianz and ANZ Stadium.


Venture Capital funding in the solar sector saw 34 deals at deal value of $329 million during the quarter ended March 31, 2012.

Venture Capital funding in the solar sector saw 34 deals at $329 million


A stunned Justin tweeted his gratitude at having met the six-time NBA champion to his 33.4 million Twitter followers: ``Michael Jordan.

Starstruck Justin Bieber meets NBA legend Michael Jordan


The Internal Revenue Service announced it will offer automatic extensions to taxpayers who can't file their returns by April 15.


Iran yesterday announced it halted its limited oil sales to France and Britain in retaliation for a phased EU ban on Iranian oil that is yet to take full effect.


Nebraska State Treasurer Shane Osborn, who is going through a divorce, said Wednesday he won't seek re-election, so he can spend more time with his family.

State Treasurer Osborn won't seek re-election


Danaher Corporation has entered into a definitive merger agreement with Beckman Coulter, Inc. pursuant to which Danaher will acquire Beckman Coulter by making a cash tender offer to acquire all of the outstanding shares of common stock of Beckman Coulter at a purchase price of $83.50 per share, for a total enterprise value of approximately $6,800 million, including debt assumed and net of cash acquired.


Five die in horror 36 hours on Vic roads Updated: 20:38, Monday January 16, 2012 Five people have died on Victorian roads in 36 hours, and police believe alcohol, speed and not wearing seatbelts may have played a part in at least three of the deaths.


On Wednesday, the FDA approved the obesity drug Belviq, in conjunction with a reduced calorie diet and exercise, to treat chronic weight problems.


A new study by UNC researchers finds that an inexpensive set of infection control measures could potentially save many thousands of lives and billions of dollars.

Inexpensive infection control measures could save thousands of lives, billions of dollars


Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe scoffed at fears about his health and said he was ``fit as a fiddle'' as he turned 88 on Tuesday.


After making landfall over mainland Mexico, Norbert weakened Sunday from a hurricane to a tropical storm, weather officials said.


Sony Computer Entertainment America has announced the Sucker Punch developed superhero game inFamous has sold over 1.2 million copies as of October 2009.


Central Coast Mariners have signed North Queensland Fury midfielder Rostyn Griffiths on a two-year deal.

Central Coast Mariners sign up Rostyn Griffiths


The Ontario Superior Court of Justice has dismissed a $14 million lawsuit for damages filed by Romeo Phillion against Ontario's Attorney General, the Ottawa Police Services Board and two former Ottawa police detectives, John McCombie and Stephen Nadori.

Ontario Superior Court of Justice dismisses $14 million lawsuit by Romeo Phillion


Kanata will be getting six new OC Transpo bus shelters thanks to additional money from the stimulus fund.


A Warren Hellman tribute concert is planned for Sunday, Feb. 19, possibly in Golden Gate Park.


As per reports and information from our sources,Asia's share of South Africa's coal exports rose to 61% in January, or 2.8 million tonnes, from 56% the previous month, although total exports dropped sharply.Exporters said that South Africa exported a mammoth 8.1 million tonnes in December as producers rushed to ship the maximum possible before the close of the calendar year, but the amount fell to a more typical 4.5 million exports in January.The main exporters, who also own the country's Richards Bay Coal Terminal, are BHP Billiton, Xstrata, Anglo American and Glencore International.

South Africa's coal exports rose to 61% in January, or 2.8 million tonnes, from 56% the previous month.


NovaDel Pharma Inc. today announced that it has received a $500,000 milestone payment from Akrimax Pharmaceuticals.

NovaDel Pharma Inc. receives $500,000 milestone payment


Carbon Energy has inked a conventional coal resource of 1.2 billion tonnes in its wholly owned Surat Basin tenements, that was larger than expected.

Carbon Energy inks conventional coal resource of 1.2 billion tonnes in Surat Basin


Robert Hallock Mac cloner Psystar has settled with Apple in California for $2.7m, but the fight ain't over yet!


Dear Katrina, How does a top athlete think?


Eurozone manufacturing recovery lost further momentum and moved closer to stagnation in July, survey results from Markit Economics revealed Monday.

Eurozone manufacturing recovery loses momentum in July


About 20 of the dogs seized in July from a Pearlington home are available for adoption at the Hancock County Animal Shelter in Kiln

About 20 dogs seized in July from Pearlington home available for adoption


AN Air New Zealand passenger jet has plunged into the Mediterranean Sea off France, killing at least two people.

Air New Zealand jet plunges into Mediterranean Sea


Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Ramin Mehmanparast has warned that the planned US missile system in Europe is a threat to the Middle East security.

'US missile system is a threat to the Middle East security'


A bear took a car for a joyride after breaking in to steal a sandwich.


Automaker Toyota has resumed all operations in China, after protests over a territorial dispute caused disruptions for Japanese businesses across the country.

Toyota resumes operations in China after protests


The Los Angeles County coroner's office has ruled that actor Corey Haim died from pneumonia complications and that drugs found in his system were not a factor in his death.

Corey Haim died of pneumonia complications


Ringo Starr is set for a very special honor to mark his upcoming 70th birthday the gold-plated drum he bashed on The Beatles' 1964 US tour is to become a museum item in New York.

Ringo Starr's drum to become museum item in New York


Fujitsu Ltd. said Tuesday it will launch a new cloud computing service in October in Japan to help manufacturers cut costs in the development of new products such as in the field of designing.

Fujitsu to launch cloud computing service for manufacturers


By Chip Brian, SmarTrend Analytics Team SmarTrend's candlestick pattern scanner has detected a bearish engulfing pattern for shares of EZchip Semiconductor since the stock closed below $19.39.

SmarTrend's candlestick scanner detects bearish engulfing pattern for EZchip Semiconductor (ezch)


Authorities have seized over 25,000 marijuana plants during a 3-day eradication in York, Chester, Lancaster and Fairfield counties last week.

Authorities seize over 25,000 marijuana plants


British No.1 Andy Murray has said he is not risking his Wimbledon and Olympic dream by playing through the pain in the French Open.

Not risking my Wimbledon, Olympic dream by playing in pain:


Ko revealed that he had received news from Wong that the team was planning to film their new flick in Johor.

Clifton Ko and Raymond Wong to film in Johor


Comic-Con International, the annual comic book and pop-culture convention that's become one of Hollywood's biggest showcase events of the year, announced today that it will remain in San Diego ``for the foreseeable future.''

Comic-Con will remain in San Diego 'for the foreseeable future'


A soldier has been cited for shooting and killing his neighbor's pet dog Tuesday, police said.

Soldier cited for shooting and killing neighbor's dog


A 45 year old factory owner was found dead in his unit in Khalid Park Shafiqabad on Sunday.


Adobe Systems Inc. cut its fiscal fourth-quarter earnings guidance, based on lower-than-expected revenue, and said it plans to cut 600 jobs, or about 9% of its world-wide work force.


WOLFSBURG, Germany -Freiburg midfielder Daniel Caligiuri has signed a four-year contract with Bundesliga rival Wolfsburg from next season.

Freiburg's Caligiuri signs for Wolfsburg


Hertha Berlin coach Otto Rehhagel admits he was shocked by the crowd trouble which marred his side's relegation play-off at Fortuna Dusseldorf.


BIG IRON enterprise storage hardware, software and services vendor EMC announced Tuesday that it's buying Iomega for $213 million or $3.85 per share.


The Nationals will acquire LHP Gio Gonzalez from the A's in exchange for prospects AJ Cole, Derek Norris, Brad Peacock and Tom Milone, according to Keith Law of ESPN.


President-elect Barack Obama arrived Sunday evening in the Washington area, 16 days before being sworn into office, reported the Washington Post after leaving his home town of Chicago.


A man is dead after running into a glass door at his South Side Woodlawn neighborhood home while being chased by police officers Monday night.


The French Jockeys Association says a 21-year-old apprentice jockey has died after falling during a race.

Apprentice jockey dies after fall in race


Petrol prices are expected to come down with the rate of crude declining in the international market, finance minister Pranab Mukherjee said Saturday.


An Appleton family escaped a house fire Thursday morning, thanks to a city police officer.


A Seaside man pleaded guilty Thursday to raping a woman during a home invasion early Sept. 24, 2007.


McCormick said it expects 2008 profit excluding restructuring charges to rise between 8 percent and 10 percent, implying earnings of about $1.87 to $1.91 per share.


Three NATO soldiers were killed in southern Afghanistan on Tuesday, the military said, bringing to 596 the number of foreign troops to die in the Afghan conflict so far this year.

Three NATO soldiers killed in Afghanistan


One of two Titanic memorial cruises arrived Thursday in Halifax - a city that played an important role in the story of the ill-fated ship.

Titanic memorial cruise arrives in Halifax


Italy's Enel is offering Russian gas export monopoly Gazprom a minority stake in an Italian power plant as reciprocity for gas supplies to OGK-5, Enel's chief executive said.

Enel offers Gazprom stake in power plant:


A 67-year-old Austrian woman slept in a bed with the mummified corpse of her 85-year-old companion for 10 months because she didn't want people to know that he had died, police said on Wednesday.


The election agent of Nungba INC candidate, John Pamei in a release has clarified that the workers of MSCP and NPF were trying to sabotage the re-polls by pelting stones at the polling stations.


James Bond movie Skyfall has raked in 100 million yuan since its release Jan 21 in China.

'Skyfall' rakes in 100 million yuan in China


WDW Magic is reporting that the construction walls are going up in Fantasyland as first stages of massive expansion construction begins.


An Omaha firefighter fell through the floor while battling a fire at a vacant house near North 31st and Charles streets.


Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Qamar-uz-Zaman Kaira on Wednesday underlined that the Cabinet approved imposition of 25% regulatory duty on import of maize thus the said step by the Government will restore confidence of local farmers in the production of maize.

Cabinet approves imposition of 25% regulatory duty on import of maize:


Bank of America will pay $11.6 billion to the government mortgage agency Fannie Mae to settle claims resulting from mortgage-backed investments that soured during the housing crash.


The rand broke through the R7.60/$ on Friday morning on stop losses after the currency failed to weaken last night despite the weak Dow.


Lee Ryan has revealed that back in the Blue days he and Duncan James would have threesomes.

Lee Ryan and Duncan James had threesomes


A state of emergency has been declared in Lambton County as rescuers continue to search for hundreds of stranded motorists along Highway 402, amid a winter storm that has paralyzed Sarnia-Lambton.

State of emergency declared for Lambton County


World Series MVP Edgar Renteria has asked that a celebration in his honor be called off in his home country, with the money donated to Colombia flood victims.


Asian economies including China, India and his own country have recovered fairly well from global meltdown as compared to the economies of the developed countries, the South Korean President Lee Myung-bak said.


Nikon has introduced its D700 digital SLR camera featuring 12.1 mega pixels FX-format CMOS sensor that measures 23.9 x 36mm.


The Palestinian prime minister has dissolved his Cabinet - in a new gesture that appears to be inspired by unrest rocking the Arab world.

Palestinian prime minister dissolves Cabinet


ALMATY, Kazakhstan Kazakhstan offered Monday to host an international nuclear fuel bank, and Iran's leader said he supported the idea.

Kazakhstan offers to host nuclear fuel bank


Steve Walsh has admitted that he got it wrong in his Super14 match between the Waratahs and Brumbies and called for rugby to follow the NFL by using two refs.


Rita Ora has branded The Voice judge will.i.am as a genius following their recent collaboration.


A DRUG dealer who almost mowed down two police officers and had a fake firearm in his car has been jailed for five years.


POLICE are appealing for witnesses to a road traffic accident which saw a car lose control and end up on its roof.


Citizens for European Development of Bulgaria /CEDB/ organizes concert entitled ``Lets prove Bulgaria can!'' on May 24 at 11.00 am in Sofia's quarter Mladost-3 /park before municipality/, party's press office informs.

CEDB organizes concert entitled ``Lets prove Bulgaria can!''


Bebo.com, the once high-flying social network now embroiled in an investor lawsuit, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy as it seeks to reorganize, according to a statement issued by its court-appointed receiver.


Luxoft, a global provider of high-end software application and product development services to clients such as Deutsche Bank, Boeing, IBM, UBS and others, today announced it has opened a new delivery center in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

Luxoft opens delivery center in Vietnam:


A quarter of health visitors in England fear that ``another Victoria Climbié'' could happen in their NHS trust, new research from Unite, the country's largest trade union, revealed today.

Health visitors fear ``another Victoria Climbié''


The Deftones are left with a ''hole in their lives'' following the death of bassist Chi Cheng, who passed away on Saturday after being in a ''partially conscious state'' since his car crash in 2008.

Deftones left with 'hole in their lives' after death of Chi Cheng


AN irate mob, weekend, in Warri, Delta state, lynched a suspected bandit, who snatched workers' salary from a staff of a private company.

Mob lynch bandit for snatching workers' salary


Jason Dunford struck his third gold at at the FINA World swimming series in Tokyo yesterday.


The AL Manager of the year race is pretty much a group of three men.


Britain will talk to Hezbollah, the country's Foreign Minister in charge of the Middle East announced.


Pakistani-origin American national David Coleman Headley, charged with criminal conspiracy in the Mumbai terror attacks, had misrepresented facts while applying for an India visa, the FBI has charged.

Headley misrepresented facts while applying for India visa:


A police officer was seriously injured in a crash in Irvington, New York.

Police officer seriously injured in crash


Florida State has just given BYU a bad loss and essentially ruined any chance of it sneaking into a BCS bowl game.


Mayo Clinic researchers have discovered two mutations responsible for a devastating neurological condition they first identified 15 years ago.

Researchers discover two mutations responsible for neurological condition


Venezuela will train peasant militias that work with soldiers as tensions rise with landowners after a spate of shootings of small farmers, including two attempts on one man's life this year.

Venezuela to train peasant militias after spate of shootings of small farmers


Former Hawaii child star Bruno Mars was arrested in Las Vegas early Sunday, according to a report by the Las Vegas Review-Journal.


Twitter has acquired mobile security company Whisper Systems for an undisclosed amount, both companies have confirmed.


A six-hour SWAT standoff ended peacefully on Tuesday.


Robert Redford, 73, opened his Sundance Film Festival yesterday in Park City, Utah.

Robert Redford opens Sundance Film festival;


A Ukrainian prosecutor on Friday announced widened charges against former prime minister Yulia Tymoshenko, as she was set for another meeting with state interrogators.

Ukraine prosecutor announces widened charges against Tymoshenko


Israeli leaders are praising former Cuban President Fidel Castro for supporting Israel in a series of interviews Israeli President Shimon Peres' office says Peres sent Castro a personal letter Saturday thanking him for his remarks.


The rupee fell 0.5% to 48.52 levels against the dollar at 12 noon on speculation of foreign funds continuing to pull out monies from the stock market.


tractor dealership that this month had a $5.8 million default judgment entered against it has filed for bankruptcy.


Former England captain and commentator Tony Greig has been diagnosed with lung cancer.


More artefacts still in the hands of National Archaeological Anthropological Museum have to be returned to St. Maarten based on a request from local government, according to resident Archaeologist Dr. Jay Haviser.

More artefacts still to be returned to St. Maarten


The different factors affecting the microbial quality of shellfish is therefore analysed in a study by Carlos Campos, Ron Lee, Simon Kershaw, Owen Morgan of Cefas and John Crowther, David Kay for Centre for Research into Environment and Health.

Factors affecting the microbial quality of shellfish


Headphones are expected to be a hot gift this year, according to Consumer Reports holiday poll.


Yuvraj Singh has been diagnosed with cancer and is currently undergoing chemotherapy in the United States of America.


Geoff Hoon will stand down as an MP at the coming general election, the former defence secretary has today confirmed.

Former defence secretary geoff Hoon to stand down as MP


The Hickory and Grove City track and field teams dominated on Saturday afternoon at the City of Hermitage Invitational.

Hickory, Grove City dominate at Hermitage Invitational


The Gorkha Janamukti Morcha on Wednesday claimed that the Centre has not rejected its demand for tripartite talks on Gorkhaland and has been asked to approach the West Bengal government for a three-way discussion.

Centre has not rejected demand for tripartite talks:


Coast Guard Academy, which exploded for 61 points last week to win its first game of the season, visits Fitchburg State today in a New England Football Conference Bogan Division game.

Coast Guard visits Fitchburg State today


Miami plastic surgeon by the name of Dr. Orlando Llorente has been charged with attempted murder and kidnapping of his ex-girlfriend.

Miami plastic surgeon charged with attempted murder, kidnapping


Emma Thompson, an Oscar-winning actress and screenwriter, says she suffers from ``occasional mild depression,'' and she knows she's not alone.

Emma Thompson says she suffers from ``occasional mild depression''


A promise that the natural therapist who treated a woman for a lesion on her head despite knowing the condition was beyond her ability to treat, will be held to account.

Natural therapist will be held to account


The Browns have hired former Browns offensive coordinator Rob Chudzinski as their 14th fulltime head coach, a source told The Plain Dealer tonight.

Cleveland Browns hire Rob Chudzinski as head coach


As first reported on TVGuide.com, ABC has ordered a third season of its reality series EXTREME MAKEOVER:

ABC orders third season of Extreme Makeover:


Singapore researchers at the Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology have discovered how to turn carbon dioxide into methanol....

Singapore discovers how to turn carbon dioxide into methanol!


Matthew Newton has been arrested in Miami overnight, on charges of trespassing on a property after a warning was given and resisting police.


Eason is to launch its e-reader later this year, the Irish bookseller has revealed, as it unveiled its revamped flagship Cork store.


LONDON - England allrounder Andrew Flintoff is still on course to recover fully from knee surgery despite the complication of a minor deep vein thrombosis.

Flintoff on course to recover despite complication


Monash University researchers have found how obesity leads to type 2 diabetes a finding that could lead to the design of a drug to prevent the disease.


We're pleased to share the news that EA's E3 press conference will be broadcast live this year on Spike TV.

E3 press conference to be broadcast on Spike TV


Sussex County will be holding a poster contest that is open to all children.


KARACHI Governor, State Bank of Pakistan, Syed Salim Raza has said that the Government and the SBP are committed to maintaining macroeconomic stability and long term economic growth in the country.

Government and the SBP are committed to maintaining macroeconomic stability and long-term economic growth


Swiss drug giant Roche has abandoned its hostile takeover bid for gene sequencing firm Illumina.

Roche abandons its hostile takeover bid for Illumina


Twitter said that it mistakenly reset the passwords of ``a large number'' of its more than 140 million active users while conducting routine security screening to identify accounts that may have been compromised.

Twitter mistakenly resets passwords of large number of users


JOMIC established district liaison committees in April this year and is set to take the committees to all provinces in the country in its fight against politically motivated violence.

JOMIC establishes district liaison committees


In a virtual snub to Veselin Topalov, who had criticised him for taking the help of two former world champions ahead of the successful defence of the world crown, Indian chess icon Viswanathan Anand Monday said he would continue to take the help of big players if that helped his game.

Will continue to take help of big players:


A Detroit lakes man is now charged with criminal vehicular homicide for the death of an Otter Tail County driver.

Detroit lakes man charged with criminal vehicular homicide


Singer John Legend has to reschedule his rescheduled concert at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, officials said Thursday.

Singer John Legend reschedules his concert


Global oil prices extended gains above $72 in Asian trade Wednesday mainly after reports of decline in US crude stocks.


While it may offer little consolation to the Government, Ireland and the UK are the two countries that have led the way for the rest of Europe in sorting out chronic banking problems.

Ireland and UK have led the way in sorting out chronic banking problems


Vauxhall are offering to pay the VAT for their customers who buy before the end of November.


Copper prices surged more than 3 per cent to 13-month highs on Wednesday, reaching above $3 per pound in New York, as the dollar weakened and BHP Billiton declared force majeure at the world's fourth-largest copper mine.


A TAXI driver was punched in the face after he picked up two men in Grimsby on Saturday.


Hypercholesterolemia Partnering 2007-2012 provides understanding and access to the hypercholesterolemia partnering deals and agreements entered into by the worlds leading healthcare companies.


The European Commission published progress reports Tuesday on Bulgaria and Romania in the field of judiciary and interior affairs.

EC publishes progress reports on Bulgaria, Romania


An Israeli soldier was sentenced to prison for posing for a photo showing him pointing a loaded weapon at a blindfolded and handcuffed Palestinian prisoner.

Israeli soldier sentenced to prison over photos


Unemployment rates fell in all 88 Ohio counties in March, according to the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services.

Unemployment rates fall in all 88 Ohio counties


Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley announced today he will not run for re-election in 2011.

Mayor Daley will not run for re-election in 2011


New Castle County police say a 20-year-old man was hospitalized after being shot near Newark.

Man hospitalized after being shot near Newark


China is funding a bid to buy Liverpool Football Club, as Beijing seeks to extend its rapidly growing global influence into the world of British sport, reports said today.


The Basilica Block Party usually attracts around 15,000 daily attendees, which is how many RSVPs the boycott page attracted before being taken down.

Basilica Block party boycott page is taken down


Today, eight of Iranian presidential candidates started debates on live television, IRIB News reported live.

Eight Iranian candidates start debates on live television


US Representative Charles Rangel of New York, already disciplined for breaking House rules for accepting travel paid by companies, faces new charges he violated ethics rules.

Rangel to face charges of violating ethics rules


PAS deputy president Mohamad Sabu was charged in a Sessions Court here Wednesday with criminal defamation against policemen and their families, who were attacked by communist guerillas in the Bukit Kepong tragedy in Johor.

Mat Sabu charged with criminal defamation


The Crafar family has been ordered to pay $50,000 as security for costs in four weeks if they want to continue with an injunction to block the sale of their farms by receiver Korda Mentha.


The bad injury news keeps coming for Alabama, as Nick Saban said today in his press conference that DJ Fluker suffered a groin injury against South Carolina, and that he would miss at least one week with the injury.


Former Olympic and Canadian sprint champion Donovan Bailey has been charged with drunken driving.

Donovan Bailey charged with drunken driving


Superstar Rihanna has arrived in Sydney as part of her 'Last Girl On Earth' Australia tour.


Michael Jackson will be buried wearing one of his signature white gloves, it's been revealed.US celebrity website TMZ reports that Jacko's sister La Toya has chosen a white leather glove embellished with Swarovski crystals.Apparently, the late star's stylish Michael Bush informed his glove maker Gaspar Gloves when he went to their Los Angeles headquarters to pick up 20 green gloves made for Jackson's dancers.

Michael Jackson will be buried wearing one white glove


Magglio Ordonez has re-signed with the Detroit Tigers for one year and $10 million, according to a person familiar with the negotiations.

Magglio Ordonez re-signs with Tigers for one year


Metro Police are is getting a $50,000 donation from the Consumer Electronics Association to buy greener vehicles for its convention center area command.

Metro Police getting $50,000 donation for greener vehicles


A new report released by the House Energy and Commerce Committee reveals Obamacare will increase health insurance premiums by an average of nearly 100 percent.

Obamacare to increase premiums nearly 100 percent


Chelsea and Barcelona advanced to the Champions League semifinals with separate draws Tuesday and will face each in the next round.

Chelsea and Barcelona advanced to the Champions league semifinals with...


Robin Gibb received a standing ovation last night as he returned to the stage for the first time following his cancer battle.


Former world champion Katie Mactier is making a comeback to track cycling ahead of the 2012 London Olympics.


30 Seconds To Mars have made the first video ever shot 200 miles north of the Arctic Circle.

30 Seconds to Mars make video over Arctic Circle


Yahoo! Inc., a leading global Internet company, today announced that it has amended the Company's bylaws to extend the deadline for nominating directors to Yahoo!'s board from March 14th to 10 days following the public announcement of the date for Yahoo!'s 2008 annual meeting of stockholders.

Yahoo! extends deadline for nominating directors to board


Two men had to be rescued off the coast of Napier this morning after their boat broke down during a fishing trip.

Two men rescued after boat breaks down during fishing trip


Nigerian cement manufacturer Dangote plans to invest $100 million to build a cement factory in Cameroon, local media cited the group as saying on Monday.

Dangote to invest $100 million in Cameroon


The Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh will inaugurate the 43rd session of Indian Labour Conference on 23rd November 2010 at Vigyan Bhawan New Delhi in the presence of Union Minister of Labour & Employment Shri Mallikarjun Kharge.

Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh to inaugurate 43rd Session of Indian Labour Conference on 23rd November 2010


Denver-based Mocapay, which develops a mobile payment system used for gift cards, loyalty programs, and marketing, said Wednesday afternoon that it has raised $3.0M in funding.


The pub where dad of two Tracy McConnell died following a brawl will get a new name and family friendly new image, a licensing committee has been told.


``I am very excited about the arrival of our daughter,'' Yao Ming said in a statement released to Fox 26 Sports.


The Sanders County Coroner's Office reports that a 17-year-old female foreign exchange student of Plains High School died in a snowmobile accident on Sunday night in Plains.

Foreign exchange student dies in snowmobile accident


Credit Suisse is opening a branch in Bahrain as it seeks to win more business in the fast-growing Middle East region, Switzerland's second-largest bank by assets said yesterday.


Summer camps will be held for Overseas Vietnamese children from July 21-24 in Ho Chi Minh City and the southern provinces of Binh Duong and Ba Ria-Vung Tau.

Summer camps to be held for Overseas Vietnamese children


NY based Barnes & Noble launched PubIt yesterday, a new service aimed at helping independent and self-publishers distribute their works digitally via BN.com and the Barnes & Noble eBookstore.


Former Spice Girls star Emma Bunton was devastated when she received the news that her boyfriend's father died on Christmas Day.

Emma Bunton devastated when boyfriend`s father died on Christmas Day


Actors are beating the credit crunch and are affording a luxury four star working holiday entertaining Dacorum theatre goers in the Pendley Shakespeare Festival.


A Melbourne man found dead in a pool of blood in his backyard was known to police.

Man found dead in backyard known to police


A 59-year-old man was found stabbed to death in his Honea Path home early Wednesday, Abbeville County Sheriff Charles Goodwin said.


Actor Mark Wahlberg is all set to adapt the TV series 'Entourage' into a film and says it will be ``90 minutes of craziness''.

Wahlberg set to adapt TV series 'Entourage' into film


Google plans to begin rolling out on Tuesday a new e-mail prioritizing feature in Gmail to address e-mail information overload.

Google to roll out e-mail prioritizing feature in Gmail


Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Kyle Kendrick and Stephenie LaGrossa are married!

Kyle Kendrick, Stephenie LaGrossa married!


A controversial new Arizona immigration law was challenged for the first time in court here Thursday, at the start of one of seven suits brought against the heavily-criticized policy.

Arizona immigration law challenged in court


TWO women have reportedly been eaten by lions near a national park in northern Mozambique, bringing the number of people killed by wild cats in the region to 16 in six months.


The New Zealand IT services spend is set to hit $2.75billion this year despite the global meltdown, an IDC report has revealed.


Bank of America refinance mortgage rates have been very attractive for the entire month of March 2011 and that has not changed on March 22.

Bank of America refinance mortgage rates --


Though previously exclusive to the PC, Far Cry 2 is now slated to hit both the Xbox 360 and the PlayStation 3.

Far Cry 2 hitting Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3


Freshman US Rep. Vicky Hartzler on Saturday delivered the weekly Republican radio address, a national forum intended to be a counterweight to the weekly address from President Barack Obama.

Hartzler delivers weekly GOP radio address


Indian federal gilt yields remained steady on Wednesday ahead of comfortable cash conditions that offset inflation concerns fueled by high crude oil prices.


Political author, activist and social historian Howard Zinn died Wednesday of a heart attack, while traveling to Santa Monica, California, according to his daughter, Myla Kabat-Zinn.


Julia Law, a paralegal found dead in the apartment of her high-powered attorney boyfriend and boss, may have died of natural or accidental causes.


The Office for National Statistics has confirmed that UK census data collected in March is safe and has not been hacked.


BIG BROTHER posted its best Sunday premiere ever in viewers and adults 18-49 while winning its time period in all key ratings measures, according to Nielsen preliminary live plus same day ratings for July 10.

``BIG BROTHER'' posts its best SUNDAY premiere ever in viewers and adults 18-49


In a shocking incident, a money lender took away a borrower's wife in Vaddepally village of Yedapally mandal as the latter failed to repay the loan.


Students at Virginia's community colleges will see tuition and fees increase by $6 per credit hour, meaning a student taking 30 credit hours will pay 7.5 percent more than the previous school year.

Vccs tuition to increase $6 per credit hour


The mother of the love rival of suspended crime intelligence boss Richard Mdluli blames herself for her son's death, an inquest court heard on Wednesday.


Paul Drayson admitted he was thrilled to have lived the dream of competing in the Le Mans 24 Hours, despite the Drayson Racing Aston Martin V8 Vantage failing to make it to the finish of the La Sarthe classic.


MK Dons v AFC Wimbledon arghhh I can't wait!!


THE killer of landscape architect Joanna Yeates remains on the loose, police said last night, warning women not to walk home alone after dark.

Killer of landscape architect Joanna Yeates remains on the loose


'Top Gear' has set a new world record by completing the first double loop-the-loop on a motorbike.


The Open at St Andrews could deliver an £80m benefit for the Scottish economy, according to First Minister Alex Salmond.

The Open at St Andrews 'could deliver £80m to Scotland'


``The nightmare of Bulgaria's incumbent cabinet is that in May 2012 Bulgaria must pay 500 million levs to a French bank from which the former cabinet took a loan for Belene NPP,'' Bulgaria's PM Borissov stated in the town of Parvomay.

In 2012, Bulgaria must pay 500 million levs to a French bank from which the former cabinet took a loan for Belene NPP


Ursuline Academy in Blue Ash is proud to announce the 2009 ``Women of the Years.''

Ursuline Academy announces 2009 ``Women of the Years''


Students take an average of £4,000 worth of possessions to university, according to research from Endsleigh.

Students take £4,000 worth of possessions to university


New York state lawmakers voted on Wednes-day against legalizing gay marriage, dashing gay rights activists' hopes it would become the sixth US state to allow same-sex couples to wed.

New York state lawmakers vote against gay marriage


Online home improvement marketplace BidMyCrib.com filed a lawsuit on Dec. 6 against Groupon that alleges the daily deals company altered its merchant agreement without notifying the merchant or soliciting consent to the changes.

Groupon alleged to have altered merchant agreement


Pratt & Whitney is expected to officially announce Thursday that it will add 230 jobs at its manufacturing plant in northwestern Palm Beach County.


Swisher talked his way back into the Yankees' lineup on Saturday after missing a game with flu-like symptoms that included a severe head cold.


The sanctions would also include a travel ban on senior Syrian officials and a halt to commercial flights to the country, according to the Arab League document seen by Reuters yesterday.

The sanctions would include a travel ban on senior Syrian officials and a halt to commercial flights to the country


US stocks advanced, helped by a 3.3% rebound by the Standard & Poor's 500 Index, after speculation the US government will boost spending on technology overshadowed concern a bailout of carmakers won't bring the nation out of a recession.


Afghan Taliban leader Mullah Omar is based in Pakistan and everyone knows it, French Foreign Minister Bernard Kouchner says, calling on Islamabad to do more to help end the conflict.


The Netherlands leads the latest FIFA rankings, ending World Cup winner Spain's 13-month reign at the top.


A 23-year-old Bethlehem man admitted Tuesday he shot his sister's ex-boyfriend twice in December 2006.


A dentist who opened all the buttons on his assistant's tunic to check the quality of the material had his indecent assault conviction dismissed on appeal today.


Unknown gunmen have shot dead a female doctor in the southern province of Kandahar, a health official said.


The new welcome center, just off I-80, reopened, about 24 hours after it was abruptly closed because of what was called a 'plumbing problem'.


The one-time Michigan transfer performed well enough in his one season in Waco that he's taking his game to the next level, declaring for the NBA draft.


The Prime Minister gave a short statement on the latest situation in Egypt today, as he arrived at a one-day summit in Brussels to discuss energy, the Eurozone and Egypt.

The Prime Minister gives a statement on the situation in Egypt as he arrives in Brussels


On Thursday, Donna Summer, the ``Queen of Disco,'' passed away in Florida after a long illness.

Donna Summer, the 'Queen of disco', has passed away


The Town Council last month passed a $57.9 million budget for the 2008-09 fiscal year that calls for a relatively mild 2.8 percent tax increase for homeowners.


CIOs will increasingly have to share their control of IT budgets with marketing departments as customer relationship management software is becoming critical to customer retention.

CIOs will have to share control of IT budgets


Few companies have a social CRM strategy or established metrics to measure its effect on hard business results.


Seminal vesicle biopsies in the staging of prostate cancer are controversial.


As the first snows fall in the mountains of Jammu and Kashmir , tempers are also cooling after a summer of violence that saw more than 100 people die in street protests.


Tustin residents Josephine Lyons and Paul Cooper will star as Cinderella and the Prince this weekend in a production of Rogers and Hammerstein's ``Cinderella.''


Packers' nose tackle Ryan Pickett will test his injured hamstring at practice Friday -- and if all goes well, he's expected to play at Pittsburgh on Sunday.

Green bay nose tackle Ryan Pickett will test his injured hamstring at practice


This as Manila Water Company Inc. said today water rate hikes would have to wait until February as it looks forward to the decision of the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System for the possible granting of the extension of its contracts with water concessionaries.


Rancho Cucamonga businessman Russ Warner, who is running in the new 40th State Assembly District, criticized incumbent Assemblyman Mike Morrell on Wednesday in the wake of a news report about legislators spending on taxpayer-financed mail.

Assembly candidate Russ Warner criticizes incumbent Mike Morrell


Newlywed Reese Witherspoon is sporting a soft cast.


Argentine coup leader Emilio Eduardo Massera has died aged 85, after suffering for years from dementia and a heart condition that left him too weak to be tried for crimes against humanity.


Guangdong provincial government has initiated a new program for poverty alleviation which aims to help 700,000 farming households out of poverty in three years.

Guangdong initiates new program for poverty alleviation


A teen robbery suspect is back on the streets despite an e-mail writing campaign started by DC police.

Teen robbery suspect is back on the street


New surveillance photos are showing a clearer picture of the two people connected to a murder at the MCM Elegante Hotel in Odessa.

New surveillance photos show clearer picture of people connected to murder


Twitter has changed the face of the music industry for the better, according to rapper Snoop Dogg, who credits the micro-blog for sustaining his presence in the business, reports All Twitter.


Dennis Ross, veteran diplomat and special adviser for the Persian Gulf and Southwest Asia, is leaving the White House in December, The New York Times reported.


A business partner of former lobbyist Jack Abramoff was sentenced to 20 months in prison and ordered to pay more than $20 million in restitution for his role in a public corruption and fraud conspiracy, the US Department of Justice said.

Abramoff business partner sentenced to prison, to pay $20 million in restitution


``We have written to Satyam board that KPMG cannot be appointed auditor for Saytam as they are not our members. We expect the board will consider the issue at its meeting tomorrow,'' ICAI president Ved Jain told mediapersons here.

KPMG cannot be appointed auditor for Saytam:


Google is documenting Iraq's national museum and will post photographs of its ancient treasures on the Internet early next year, Google chief Eric Schmidt announced Tuesday.


SBS's ``Star King'' celebrated its 200th episode today, and revealed that they had over 3,600 guests on their show thus far.

``Star King'' celebrates its 200th episode


Apr 16, 2011, 04.40pm IST PTI Concerned over judiciary's image coming under a cloud in the wake of corruption charges, Chief Justice SH Kapadia on Sarurday said there was a need for ``clean man in black robe'' and asked the political class not to protect corrupt judges.


China has said it plans to send its second woman astronaut into space on the country's fifth manned mission in 2013 to fine tune the docking technologies of its space station being built to rival Russia's Mir.

China plans to send second woman astronaut into space in 2013


A delivery woman was robbed early Thursday at knifepoint in the downtown area, police said.


Former basketball star Dennis Rodman was temporarily detained in Germany for allegedly skipping out on a ?3,400 hotel bill for a post-game party, a prosecution official said Monday.

Dennis Rodman temporarily detained in Germany


Legendary actress Jane Fonda has spilled her hatred for accused Ponzi scheme king Bernie Madoff in her blog, saying that she wants to 'shake him till his teeth fall out.

Jane Fonda spills her hatred for Bernie Madoff


Channel 4 is to boost its UK-originated programming budget by about £50m in 2012, as the broadcaster struggles to address a fall of almost 10% in the amount of viewing by 16- to 34- year-olds it can offer to advertisers on its flagship network.

Channel 4 to boost programming budget by £50m in 2012


Commissioner Bud Selig refused to discuss the Dodgers' divorce drama today, even as the ownership of one of baseball's high-profile teams hangs in the balance of what promises to be a bitter and lengthy court fight.

Commissioner Bud Selig refuses to discuss mccourts divorce


May 22, Citing the reason to be the low rating of the show, Campbell Brown the CNN news anchor quit from the CNN's ``Campbell Brown''.


A Sibley police officer under fire for the past few months by some community members who accused him of harassment and selective enforcement has resigned.


OMG!!!! i don't know what the big deal is about sarah spending lots of money on clothes! grrrrls like sarah and me need clothes b/c we totally have to look hot to be popular.


The Humboldt County Commissioners have responded to the federal lawsuit launched last month by Jungo Land & Investments.

Commissioners respond to federal lawsuit


HIBS star Filipe Morais has been charged with assault following an alleged casino bust-up.

Hibs star Filipe Morais charged with assault


Military brides to-be are being offered free wedding gowns this week courtesy a group called ``Brides Across America.''


KIRK Reynoldson will play for Dalby in a big boost for the club and the Diehards are hopeful of securing another former NRL player for the upcoming TRL season.


HarperCollins announced today that Love will be writing a memoir, due next fall, which will detail her life and also, of course, ``set the record straight''.


Gov. Jim Doyle will lead a November trade mission to Israel focusing on life sciences, water technology and agriculture, the Department of Commerce announced Wednesday.


Yesterday two dead bodies were found at a house in the Cheetham Hill area of Greater Manchester, a baby's and a toddler's.


Lok Sabha MP Shashi Tharoor has arrived in Lahore with his wife Sunanda Pushkar on a personal visit, a media report said Tuesday.


Movie icon Elizabeth Taylor allegedly slept with President Ronald Reagan when she was a teenager and enjoyed three-way sex with President John F. Kennedy and actor Robert Stack, according to an explosive new biography.

Elizabeth Taylor slept with Ronald Reagan, John F. Kennedy?


A Lincolnton Middle School teacher died Friday at the hospital after falling ill at school, Interim Superintendent Elaine Jenkins said.

Teacher dies after falling ill at school


The English Super League is set to be expanded from 12 to 14 clubs from next season, the Rugby Football League has confirmed.


Halifax-based Seamark, a unit of Matrix Asset Management Inc., has entered into a deal whereby it will acquire the assets of LeeSide Capital Management Inc., co-founded by Robert McKim, George Loughery and Donald Wishart.

Seamark to acquire assets of LeeSide Capital


The RoomStore Inc., the last vestige of former home-furnishings giant Heilig-Meyers Co., filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Monday amid declining sales and mounting debt.

The RoomStore files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy


Country Music Hall of Fame member Bill Anderson is continuing his Canadian concert tour with a sold-out show taking place Saturday at the Casino Nova Scotia in Halifax, Nova Scotia.


Scientists claim they have found vital clues which suggest that the first modern humans settled in Arabia on their way from the Horn of Africa to the rest of the world.


Christian Churches of Damascus announced that celebrations of Easter for this year will be restricted to prayers and religious rituals in light of the exceptional conditions Syria is passing through and in honor of the martyrs and victims who passed away during the events.

Christian Churches: celebrations of Easter will be restricted to prayers


New passenger air service from Macon to Atlanta remains in a holding pattern while airline officials look for space at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, Macon officials said today.

New passenger air service from Macon remains in holding pattern


Union Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde on Saturday said vital clues have been obtained on the recent 'fidayeen' attack in Srinagar in which five CRPF jawans were killed.

Vital clues obtained in fidayeen attack:


The Chicago Blackhawks announced today the team's 2009 preseason schedule, which consists of four games against National Hockey League opponents and two matchups in Zurich, Switzerland.

Chicago Blackhawks announce 2009 preseason schedule


Chrysler Group announced it is recalling approximately 25,000 Dodge Caliber and Jeep Compass cars in the US and 10,000 cars in other countries.


I know I've given up every other year, but... this year will be different.''


Devan Downey scored 18 points to help South Carolina defeat Longwood 88-58 on Tuesday night and snap a two-game losing streak.


Washington Nationals right fielder Bryce Harper holds a football as part of a drill as he waits to chase a fly ball during a spring training baseball workout Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2011, in Viera, Fla. Top draft pick Bryce Harper is to make his spring training debut Monday when the Washington Nationals visit the New York Mets in Port St. Lucie for their spring training opener.

Harper to make spring training debut Monday


Isle of Capri Casinos was among yesterdays top performing stocks in the casino and gaming industry.

Isle of Capri Casinos (Isle) among top performing stocks


Microsoft has withdrawn a Windows 2000 Server security patch released on 13 April to fix a flaw in Windows Media Services.

Microsoft withdraws security patch for Windows Media Services


Antimicrobial treatment of acute otitis media may be helpful in children, according to the results of 2 randomized controlled trials reported in the January 12 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine.


Most of the CA members have refused to go to remote districts for the collection of public opinion for the new constitution.

CA members refuse to go to remote districts


A Jonesborough man survived the 9/11 attacks in his office in the Pentagon.

Jonesborough man survives 9/11 attacks in Pentagon


The supervisory board of VimpelCom Ltd. plans to consider a merger with the telecommunications investment company Weather Investments before the end of 2010, VimpelCom Ltd. CEO Alexander Izosimov said today.

VimpelCom Ltd. to consider merger with Weather Investments


Fujitsu has announced two new Zero Client models: the Zero Client DZ22-2 and the Zero Client DZ19-2, providing more choices and flexibility that make it easier than ever for companies to integrate Zero Clients into their existing infrastructure.

Fujitsu announces new Zero Client models


A games industry analyst has heaped pressure on Microsoft, saying the Xbox 360 has ``lost significant momentum'' to its console rivals.


NASHVILLE, Tenn. - New state vehicles are hitting the road to help rural areas get job training.

New vehicles to help rural areas with job training


THE future looks bright for Livingston if their under-19 team is anything to go by.


Bond girl Gemma Arterton showed off her big nose in stills from new flick, Tamara Drewe.


Laura Ashley Hall, serving a 10-year sentence for evidence tampering in the mutilation of a West Campus murder victim, was denied parole in a recent review by the Board of Pardons and Parole.


Republican candidate Jon Huntsman, the former Utah governor and US Ambassador to China, has dropped out of the presidential race.

Jon Huntsman drops out of the presidential race


Just got this quick note in from Namco Bandai that Splatterhouse has gone gold.


Through the first two weeks of Organized Team Activities, Glenn Dorsey has been enjoying his ``fresh start'' in San Francisco.


USCIS has released its new E-Verify User Manuals for Employers, Employer E-Verify Agents, and Federal Contractors.

Uscis releases new E-Verify User manuals


http://www.euronews.com/ A man has been arrested after three people were shot dead in a village in southern Switzerland.

Man arrested after three shot dead in Switzerland


Australia leads other Asian Pacific countries in adopting cloud computing.

Australia leads in adopting cloud computing


ING Group ING Group announced today that it has completed the share buyback programme started on 4 June 2007.


Rafael Nadal has limped out of the Australian tennis Open, wrecking his bid to hold all four Grand Slam titles concurrently.


Vice President Jejomar C. Binay has invited Pope Francis to visit the Philippines during the 51st International Eucharistic Congress which will be held in 2016.

Binay invites Pope Francis to visit Philippines


Child prodigy Jackie Evancho is set to release her debut album this week.

Jackie Evancho set to release debut album


Two Missouri House members had to be restrained from each other during heated debate on the state budget.


After an extremely fabulous week, Chris Jericho attended a party at The Roxy in Hollywood, California on Thursday, April 21st, 2011.


The European Central Bank moved aggressively to head off a recession and credit crunch in the euro area Thursday, cutting its benchmark interest rate for the second month in a row and taking unprecedented steps to expand emergency funding to cash-starved banks.

European central bank moves to head off credit crunch


Ingredients & flavours firm Kerry Group said it achieved good organic revenue and margin growth for the year despite tough cost pressures.


Palmerston North firefighters could be striking again next week if negotiations do not go to plan.


Open Office 3.2.0 Final has been released and is currently distributed to mirror ftp servers worldwide to ensure a smooth delivery once the release notifications will be added to the project's homepage.


Once again Birmingham is ranked among the nation's most crime-ravaged cities, making the FBI Top 10 lists in violent crime, property crime and homicides.

Birmingham makes FBI Top 10 lists in violent crime, property crime and homicides


Mumbai, May 4 Indian rock band Euphoria launched their latest single ``CU Later'' in two languages --


New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu said what the city has is a ``culture of violence.''

Landrieu: 'we have a culture of violence'


President Jacob Zuma sought the moral high ground at the ANC's elective conference in Mangaung on Sunday, lecturing on violence, corruption, and bribery.


Pima County has reopened its trails and trailheads that allow access to the Coronado National Forest.


Labour federation Cosatu and affiliated labour unions declare dispute after public service wage talks fail.

Cosatu declares dispute over public service wage


Candidates selected for the post of teachers held a peaceful protest on the second consecutive day on Thursday at the office of district education officer Harbhajan Ram.


Vulnerable young offenders in Wandsworth are not being properly assessed for risk of harm, and have no idea what to expect when they go to court, inspectors have found.

Vulnerable young offenders 'not properly assessed'


Wendell Sailor today has been named in the NRL Indigenous All Stars side to play early next year in what will be the final curtain call for the retiring Dragons star.

Wendell Sailor named in Indigenous All Stars side


Cheerios is standing by an ad featuring a biracial family extolling the ``heart health'' benefits of the General Mills cereal, despite remarks on YouTube that forced the disabling of commenting.

Cheerios stands by ad featuring biracial family


A Minnesota woman was injured in a wreck Sunday morning on Mo.


INVESTMENT manager Brewin Dolphin has sold its Newcastle-based corporate pensions business as it steps up investment in its individual private client operation.

Brewin Dolphin sells its corporate pensions business


It's time again to play America's fave new game, ``Overrated, Underrated or Rated.''


Young Jeezy recently had his upcoming ``Thug Motivation 103'' album pushed back to the Christmas / Holiday season.

Young Jeezy's Thug Motivation 103 pushed


Four Greenville police officers have resigned after an internal investigation escalated to a probe by the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division and FBI.

Police officers resign amidst investigation


The Kangaroo Express, 1308 Atkinson St., was robbed early Monday morning, the latest in a series of robberies and attempted robberies occurring here.


``'It is always about the money!' for me, and you are hoping that I will use my dictatorial powers to get your money back for you, again proving that 'It is always about the money!' with you, too!


One of the most delightful and talented vocalists of our time, Kristin Chenoweth, will ring in the new year at Walt Disney Concert Hall with two performances that will include hits from her albums and TV appearances, her many years on Broadway, as well as other classic songs, for a memorable evening of song and celebration.

Kristin Chenoweth rings in the new year at Walt Disney Concert Hall


In order to save on cost as it serves the community, the Museum will shorten its Friday hours to be 10 am to 5 pm effective immediately.


The US House of Representatives cleared a bill which would give the US Food and Drug Administration authority to regulate tobacco products.

US House of Representatives clears bill to regulate tobacco products


Swan River has declared a local state of emergency and issued a flood warning for the Swan river.


New Delhi, Aug 18 Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today rubbished criticism from developed nations that India was not doing enough to combat global warming, saying it fully recognised the importance of the issue.

India doing enough to combat global warming:


A St. Mary Central Catholic School teacher and coach faces sexual battery charges for allegedly having sex with a high school student.


Former ``Family Ties'' actor Brian Bonsall has been sentenced to two years probation after pleading guilty to charges connected to a fight with a friend last year in Colorado...

'Family Ties' actor Bonsall sentenced to probation


Tony Brown will join the Highlanders in Pretoria ahead of Sunday morning's Super Rugby match against the Bulls.

Tony Brown to join Highlanders in Pretoria


He delayed the confirmation of Hillary Tompkins, nominated by Obama to be Interior's solicitor, before the Senate Energy Committee, complaining she had not answered his questions about whether the department has the power to create new wilderness study areas and its position on the Utah Wilderness Settlement Agreement.


Man jailed for facebook revenge Updated: 10:41, Sunday April 22, 2012 A man has been sentenced to six months jail, in the first social-networking conviction in Australian history.


FAM Real Estate Investment Trust announced today that it has filed a final prospectus for its initial public offering of 5,880,000 units with the securities commissions of each of the provinces and territories in Canada.

Fam real estate investment Trust files final prospectus for initial public Offering


Shanghai copper edged up yesterday, as market sentiment was supported by Chinese economic data that met the expectations of investors, who see prices staying strong despite weak spot market performance.

Copper edges up; supported by China data


An Okotoks man is facing drug charges after police caught him with an ounce of marijuana Monday.


Indiana University President Michael A. McRobbie, Vice President for International Affairs David Zaret and Professor Sumit Ganguly, the Rabindranath Tagore Chair in Indian Cultures and Civilizations, will visit India for an 11-day trip beginning Aug. 27.

IU President Michael a McRobbie to visit India


Lily Allen has had a miscarriage, a source close to the British singer told Reuters on Friday.


LIONEL MESSI has extended his lucrative Barcelona deal by two years to tie himself to the club until 2018.

Lionel Messi extends lucrative Barcelona deal until 2018


President Asif Ali Zardari Wednesday said the PPP remains strong and committed to defend democracy, will complete its term and foil the attempts of political actors to de-rail the system.

PPP to remain strong, complete its term:


Paul Weller and his wife Hannah have welcomed twin sons Bowie and John Paul to the world.

Paul Weller welcomes twins Bowie and John Paul


Mobile Giving Foundation has reported that mobile users in the US market have donated more than USD 10 million for the Haiti relief fund through SMS.

Mobile users in usa have donated USD 10 million plus through SMS!


THE principal of Fundukhaliphe High School in Nongoma, KwaZulu-Natal, was yesterday denied bail by the local magistrate's court and referred back to hospital where he was allegedly admitted for asthma.


The Brazilian government will create a state-run insurance company in order to provide guarantee for infrastructure projects, the local newspaper O Estado de Sao Paulo reported in its Tuesday edition.

Brazil's government to create insurance company - report


Farmers across the region welcomed Tuesday's timely rainfall and have their fingers crossed for further autumn rain to follow.


The EBRD is supporting the further development of the Albanian road network and boosting economic integration in the country with a €53 million sovereign loan to co-finance the construction of two bypass roads in south-western Albania.

EBRD supports the further development of the Albanian road network with a €53 million loan


Goal line technology is edging ever closer after the FA Chief Executive confirmed that it could be used as early as next season in the Premier League.


Chinese hackers seen as increasingly professional Beijing hotly denies accusations of official involvement in massive cyberattacks against foreign targets, insinuating such activity is the work of rogues.


Nearly one in seven IFAs are looking to sell their businesses this year as worries about the economic outlook and the Financial Services Authority's Retail Distribution Review hit home, according to the survey from MetLife Europe.

Independent financial advisers look to sell


Fruity peddler of broken iPhones, Apple is leaning on a kid for doing what it can't manage -- making a white iPhone 4.

Apple leans on kid for doing what it can't


Tony Sparano has fired from his job as coach of the Miami Dolphins on Monday.

Head coach Tony Sparano fired from Miami Dolphins


Turkish troops have launched a ground incursion across the border into Iraq in pursuit of separatist Kurdish rebels, the military said today -- a move that dramatically escalates Turkey's conflict with the militants.


Frank Bendick's team of Jim Gibson and Dick West scattered 2,019 pins to capture first place in senior bowling on Friday.


No criminal charges will be brought in the death of an Alabama inmate whose family is suing the state over his treatment in prison.


Orion is set to lose six part-time employees as a result of its after-hours contract ending with the Christchurch City Council next month.


Saline County Appraiser Rod Broberg told county commissioners Tuesday that overall county property valuations are expected to stay flat in 2013.


World-renowned French filmmaker Jean-Jacques Annaud has announced that he will direct Wolf Totem, an adaptation of the best-selling Chinese novel.

Jean-Jacques Annaud to direct Wolf Totem


The BBC correspondent in Iran, Jon Leyne, has been ordered to leave the country within 24 hours, the Fars news agency reported Sunday.

BBC correspondent in Iran ordered to leave:


THE Americas and the Third World are living in a complicated era, Cuban foreign relations minister Bruno Rodriquez has said.

Americas, Third World are living in complicated era --


All emergency services calls in Bulgaria now go through the special number 112, meaning that the country finally has come into line with European Union requirements, Bulgarian National Television said.

All emergency services calls in Bulgaria now through number 112


The folklore train will depart for Khorezm region and the Republic of Karakalpakstan on April 30 since the railway station in Tashkent, reported the Ministry of Culture and Sports of Uzbekistan.

Folklore train to depart for Khorezm region


Alexis Arguello, who fought in one of boxing's most classic brawls and reigned supreme at 130 pounds, was found dead at his home early yesterday.


BRAZILIAN officials say an Air France jet has made an emergency landing due to a bomb threat.

Air France jet makes emergency landing due to bomb threat


Liverpool may go French to boost their defence after missing out on Blackburn Rovers defender Phil Jones.

Liverpool may go French after missing out on Jones


Olympic 10,000 metres champion Kenenisa Bekele will miss the world indoor championships next month despite setting a world best over two miles in Birmingham, England, last weekend.

Bekele to miss world indoor championships


Puerto Rican financial services company Popular Inc. on Thursday said its board slashed its quarterly dividend 75 percent, to 2 cents, from 8 cents last year.

Popular slashes dividend by 75 percent to 2 cents


A fifth Tibetan has been sentenced to death on charges relating to arson on March 14 in Lhasa, according to a report in the official press on April 21.


A winter storm watch has been issued for the Lansing area for late tonight through Saturday evening, according to the National Weather Service.

Winter storm watch issued for Lansing area


John McCain is set to unveil new economic proposals aimed at middle-class taxpayers Tuesday.


On Saturday night, TELUS and its team members will support Earth Hour 2012 by turning out the lights for 60 minutes, urging Canadians to take part and continue to discover new ways of protecting our environment.


An Olathe bank is closed after suffering a failure.


An ethnic Greek mayor in Albania has been charged for removing road signs in his area and demanding they include Greek place names, officials said on Thursday.

Ethnic Greek mayor charged over removing road signs


Shah Rukh Khan, who is facing the Shiv Sena's ire for saying that he favoured Pakistani players' inclusion in the Indian Premier League, says he is ``sad'' his comments are being misconstrued as being against a group.

Srk 'sad' his comments are being misconstrued


NBC has ordered five new shows in advance of the network's upfront presentation on Monday in New York, and details on each of the shows have already surfaced online at TV.com.


US births apparently have declined for a third year in a row, probably because of the weak economy.


The Countryside Alliance has launched its rural manifesto, calling on politicians to back British farmers and food producers.

Countryside alliance launches rural manifesto


Charges are pending against a 31-year-old man after a car accident in St. Lunaire-Griquet early Thursday morning.

Charges are pending after a car accident in St. Lunaire-Griquet


LIUNA -- the Laborers' International Union of North America -- will have a major presence in Denver next week during the Democratic Convention.

Laborers' Union to have a major presence in Denver for next week's Democratic Convention


A 40-year-old Duluth man died Saturday in an ATV accident in the Whiteface Reservoir Area.


Knoxville residents showed their support Tuesday for two men killed on the Henley Bridge construction project.

Residents show support for those killed on Henley Bridge


Nina Ricci are launching limited editions of their Nina and L'Air du Temps fragrances:

Nina Ricci launch limited edition fragrances


Data search technology giant Autonomy has signed up another major global bank as a customer.


A brush fire causes concern in a Palm Bay neighborhood on Monday evening.


WikiLeaks, an international website dedicated to having confidential sources submit highly sensitive documents, is accusing the US government of spying on them.

WikiLeaks accuses US government of spying on them


Well, now is the time to winterize your car to get the best performance out of it during winter weather.


A VFL footballer will fight multiple rape charges over an incident which allegedly also involved two Collingwood AFL players on the night the Magpies won the premiership.


World markets resumed their slide Monday, with Japan's Nikkei stock index falling to a 26-year low, as government rescue measures failed to ease fears of a prolonged global recession.


Real Madrid winger Cristiano Ronaldo demonstrated his best Incredible Hulk impression after scoring the last goal in his teams 4-2 win over Almeria on Saturday.

Ronaldo demonstrates his best Incredible Hulk impression against Almeria


Post-Rock Dublin based Halves are set to release their debut album 'It Goes, It Goes ' this Autumn with a scheduled release date now set for October 29th.


Alert), ``Tips on How Mobile Technology Can Fuel a Better Work-Life Balance,'' says that work spills into bathroom time for more than half of Americans and into the bedroom for almost 25 percent.


Iraq has bought 250,000 tonnes of wheat from the United States, Australia and Ukraine, which is enough to cover its needs in 2011, Waleed al- Hilow, Iraq's deputy trade minister, told Reuters on Saturday.


Cargill Inc. said Monday it has resumed ground turkey production at an Arkansas plant that was the source of a major salmonella outbreak earlier this year.

Cargill resumes ground turkey production at Arkansas plant


Molycorp Inc. on Wednesday announced it would sell as much as $345 million in stock and in notes to help finance both general company operations and development of its mine in Mountain Pass, Calif. The stock component would start at a base of $200 million, with an option to go as high as $230 million if the trio of Wall Street underwriters find enough demand among investors.

Molycorp to sell $345 million in stock and notes


LONDON England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff announced Wednesday that he will retire from test cricket after the Ashes series against Australia because of his ongoing struggle with injuries.


COURTENEY Cox suffered seven agonizing miscarriages as she and her estranged husband David Arquette desperately tried for another baby.

Courteney Cox 'suffered seven miscarriages'


Weight-conscious young women are skipping meals so they can drink alcohol and not pick up weight in a phenomenon called ``Drunkorexia'', US researchers said.


Cocktail consumption is set to grow by over 10% in the next two years, as 76% of on-trade outlets report equal or increased cocktail sales year-on-year.

Cocktail consumption to grow by over 10% in two years


A violent Polish sex offender deemed too dangerous to stay in Canada has avoided deportation for eight years by refusing to sign travel documents, The Vancouver Sun has learned.


Georgians who fail a drug test while trying to get a job could lose their unemployment benefits under a new policy being quietly implemented by the state's Labor Department.

Georgians who fail drug test could lose unemployment benefits


US stock futures remain higher after Fed minutes released early US stock futures remained higher even after minutes from the Federal Reserve's last meeting showed some policymakers saw quantitative easing efforts tapering around midyear if the unemployment picture improves.


The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Iraq, Mr. Hoshyar Zebari visited the NATO Headquarters on 11 May 2012 and met with NATO Deputy Secretary General Ambassador Alexander Vershbow.

Minister of Foreign Affairs of Iraq visits NATO Headquarters


A five car crash late Thursday night on highway 99 killed three people, injures three more.


Dancer and actor Javed Jaffrey, who tasted success as a producer with Inshallah, Kashmir, says he now plans to direct a film and that it will happen soon.


The College Board has recognized MDC as the recipient of the CollegeKeys Compact 2010 Innovation Award for its Learning Outcomes initiative.


The 10th-ranked Wisconsin volleyball team rebounded from their first loss of the season with a 3-0 win over Cal State Fullerton in the final round of the UNLV Invitational.


PMLiVE has launched its healthcare glossary, with over 800 terms related to the health and pharmaceutical market.


The militant Sri Rama Sena has said it would go ahead with its threat to disrupt Valentine's Day celebrations despite Chief Minister BSYeddyurappa's warning that police would take stern action against those taking law into their own hands.

Sri Rama Sena to disrupt Valentine's day celebrations


A woman who left her boyfriend's house in Enfield after an argument Tuesday was found dead in a car Thursday, submerged in a Halifax County pond, Rocky Mount police and family members said Friday.

Woman found dead in car submerged in Halifax County pond


Now, a new study by researchers at The Miriam Hospital, in conjunction with The Montréal Heart Institute, University of Montréal and McGill University, reveals there may be genetic variations that contribute to depression in heart disease patients.

Genetic variations may contribute to depression in heart disease patients


A suspect package from Yemen found in Britain could have exploded and brought a plane down.


Country singer Mindy McCready has been found dead in the United States after an apparent suicide.


Writer JG Ballard, best known for the autobiographical novel Empire Of The Sun, which drew on his childhood detention in a Japanese prison camp in China, has died.

Empire of the Sun author JG Ballard dies


Mexican scientists have developed a miniature drone helicopter that is equipped with artificial vision and can follow a moving target, detect fires and support search and rescue operations, the Research and Advanced Studies Center, or Cinvestav, said Thursday.

Mexican scientists develop miniature drone helicopter


A tiny injured kitten the Marin Humane Society rescued from Highway 101 in June has found a new home in Terra Linda.

Kitten rescued from Highway 101 in June finds new home in Terra Linda


eXpresso Corporation's flagship eXpresso hosted online spreadsheet service is now available to Salesforce.com users via the Salesforce.com AppExchange.

EXpresso hosted spreadsheet service now available from Salesforce.com


Singer Christina Aguilera picks up her son Max from preschool in Brentwood.

Christina Aguilera picking up Max from preschool


Software product development services Persistent Systems today announced that it has appointed Boeing India President Dinesh Keskar on its Board as an independent director.

Persistent Systems appoints Keskar as independent Director


Little-known Australian William Clarke won the second stage of cycling's Tour Down Under on Wednesday, defying the peleton in one of the boldest individual breakaways in the history of the World Tour event.


A hackers group known as 'Anonymous' has released a series demands to the Mexican government and bus companies in order to halt a planned December 10th cyber attack.

Hackers group releases demands to Mexican government, bus companies


Smart has big plans to increase car sales in the US, and it begins with offering the cheapest electric car on the market, the Smart ForTwo Electric Drive, which will start at $25,000 before the $7,500 Federal Tax Credit.

Smart ForTwo electric Drive will start at $25,000, before Tax credits


FORMER Gold Coast Mayor Ron Clarke has bowed out of politics but with no regrets after losing in his bid to be an independent in the State seat of Broadwater.


MJC students took a First Place Team win in the College Bowl along with other triumphs.


The Wall Street Journal launched a WikiLeaks rival called ``SafeHouse'' on Thursday, calling for online submissions to help uncover fraud and abuse in business and politics.

Wall Street Journal launches WikiLeaks rival


Chennai region outperforms the rest of the country yet again in the Class XII CBSE board exams by securing a pass percentage of 91.83% The pass rate has increased from last year's 90.59%.

Chennai region outperforms in Class XII board exams


Teachers face much tougher inspections of their lessons amid concerns that thousands of school staff are not up to the job, Ofsted has announced.


A small plane crashed this weekend into Lake Lucille near Wasilla and sank.


TMZ.com is reporting that Vegas casino mogul Steve Wynn has sued ``Girls Gone Wild'' producer Joe Francis for slander.


Pakistan's Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar on Thursday called again for an apology for a Nato cross-border strike, which killed two dozen of Pakistan's soldiers last year, before it considers reopening supply routes to foreign troops in Afghanistan.

Hina Rabbani Khar calls again for apology for Nato strike


woman assaulted by man who broke into her home captures attacker's image on cell phone

Woman captures attacker's image on cell phone


India scored 387-4, the fourth-highest fourth innings total in test history and the highest in Asia, to wallop England in the first test of a two-match series.


Greek Allianz Group posted considerable financial results for Q2 of 2011, the Novinar daily informs.

Allianz Group posts considerable results in Q2 of 2011


The main reason of Larsson joining Sunderland was the manager Steve Bruce.


Air India Ltd has been directed by a consumer forum here to pay Rs 50,000 as compensation to a woman flier for causing her inconvenience by not loading her luggage in a flight from New Delhi to Abu Dhabi in 2007.

Air India directed to pay Rs 50,000 compensation to flier


Former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick has been ordered back to court.


A pediatric neurosurgeon says a tumour he removed from the brain of a US infant contained a tiny foot and other partially-formed body parts.


Palmer supports LNP despite suspension Updated: 14:46, Tuesday November 13, 2012 Billionaire mining magnate Clive Palmer says he's continuing to provide all the financial support he can to the Liberal National Party despite being suspended.


Angry farmers brought two cows to Tokyo where they shouted and punched the air Tuesday in a protest to demand compensation for products contaminated by radiation spewing from Japan's crippled nuclear plant.

Angry farmers bring cows to Tokyo in protest


An American national has been allegedly kidnapped in eastern Pakistani city of Lahore, said police on Saturday.

An American national allegedly kidnapped in Pakistan


Just as we expected, Apple has successfully claimed ownership of the iPhone5.com domain name after filing a complaint with the World Intellectual Property Organization earlier this month to have the domain transferred from its existing owner.

Apple claims ownership of iPhone5.com domain


Trade show truss displays are evaluated at Midland Display based on cost, ease of set up, flexibility, options, reconfigure ability and overall value.

Trade show truss evaluated at Midland Display


The Royal New Zealand Ballet have gone Gaga with a choreographic tribute to the pop star which has become a YouTube hit.


There is no criminal conduct regarding human remains found on a mine dump in rural McKinley, the St. Louis County Sheriff's Office reported today.

No criminal conduct regarding human remains found in rural McKinley


Thailand's Thongchai Jaidee, winner of last month's Wales Open, and Richard Sterne of South Africa have qualified for the British Open at Royal Lytham.

Thongchai Jaidee and Richard Sterne qualify for British Open


Puzzles the giraffe, one of the Philadelphia zoo's most beloved animals, has died.


Like a passenger trying to fly economy, carrying too much baggage and unable to afford the extra baggage fees at check in, Sarah Palin is withdrawing her nomination for the Republican office of Vice-president of the United States, cuzz no way that McCain plane is going to get off the ground.


The Legislature passed Brewer's $8.8 billion state budget and Medicaid expansion after months of stalled negotiations, tense debates and political maneuvering from both sides.

Arizona Legislature passes Medicaid expansion


Singapore Airlines has announced it would withdraw its service from Amritsar from February 4.

Singapore Airline to withdraw its services from Amritsar


The UC Davis Graduate School of Management will become the first University of California school to offer a master's degree in professional accountancy--a response to major changes in educational requirements and the resulting need for improved training of certified public accountants in California.

UC Davis Graduate School of Management to offer master of professional accountancy


A group of Tibetan monks has defied Beijing by protesting during a government-controlled visit by foreign journalists to Tibet.

Tibetan monks defy Beijing, protest during visit by foreign journalists


Police in Lackawanna shot and killed a suspected drug dealer at a Noco gas station at Grant and Abbott Thursday night.

Police shoot, kill suspected drug dealer


Keira Knightley has moved to France to be closer to her boyfriend.


In a vehicle inspection conducted by the Motor Vehicles Department, 18 motorists were booked in the city for driving without licence on Tuesday night.


The sevenweek long annual Amaranath yatra is concluding today, with holy mace of Lord Shiva reaching the shrine from Panchtarni.


Deloitte announced it is expanding its cloud computing services practice, by adding such capabilities as business model development, solution delivery and talent management.

Deloitte expands cloud computing practice


Edmund Hillary, who climbed to international fame as the first person to conquer Everest, the world's highest mountain, died on Friday aged 88.


language radio station in Nazareth that women were ``the new secret weapon'' in use against the ``thieving enemy.''


Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney reportedly spent time with Wisconsin Rep. Paul Ryan during his latest visit to Capitol Hill.


US officials say 2 warships moving toward Libya The Pentagon ordered two warships to the Libyan coast in the aftermath of the attack in Benghazi that killed the US ambassador and three others, US officials said Wednesday.


Unknown Worlds' Natural Selection 2 -- the multiplayer shooter charting the never-ending conflict between big old aliens and silly soldiers -- has sold 144,000 copies in its first week on sale, netting the developer $1 million in the process.

Natural Selection 2 sells 144,000 copies in first week on sale


After just five blissful months, Carey Mulligan and her folk singing boyfriend Marcus Mumford are engaged.

Carey Mulligan and folk star beau Marcus Mumford engaged


Eurozone still ready to help Cyprus Updated: 12:12, Wednesday March 20, 2013 Eurozone finance ministers say they still stand ready to help Cyprus after the island's parliament voted down a debt bailout accord which included an unprecedented bank deposit levy.


Lindsay Lohan is being investigated for allegedly stealing a $2,500 necklace from a Venice, California store.

Lindsay Lohan investigated for stealing necklace


With its intercity passenger rail equipment nearing an average age of 26 years, Amtrak today is issuing an updated fleet strategy plan that analyzes the company's need to replace its existing conventional and high-speed fleet and manage capacity to meet the forecasted growth in ridership across its national network.

Amtrak issues updated fleet strategy plan


Comedian Rhod Gilbert has donated his five-figure fee from a sell-out gig in Reading to a local cancer centre.

Rhod Gilbert donates fee to cancer centre


As West Virginia's mathematics standards for schools evolve, area educators are learning new ways of teaching math in the classroom.


In fact, it's so big that one firm in the US focuses exclusively on anti-counterfeiting, and a similar firm already exists in Canada.


Writer JG Ballard, best known for the autobiographical novel Empire of the Sun, which drew on his childhood detention in a Japanese prison camp in China, died Sunday, his agent said.


Nasarawa United have been banished to Calabar for their next three home matches and fined a total of N400 000 by the Organising and Disciplinary Committee of the NFL.


Servisair, a new Angolan airline, is due to start operating Wednesday with a flight between the cities of Luanda and Lubango in Huíla province, the company said in a statement published in Luanda Monday.

New Angolan airlines starts operating Wednesday


Vibrant growth in Germany helped the euro zone's services sector expand faster in January despite growing weakness elsewhere in the bloc, early findings from a business survey showed on Monday.

Euro zone services sector expands in January


Glenmark Pharmaceuticals said on Monday it is planning to submit new drug application in the US for Crofelemer used in the treatment of HIV-associated diarrhoea.

Glenmark planning to submit new drug application


Pre-tax losses have widened by more than a quarter at Bath Rugby, the club's latest accounts have revealed.


Nearly half of nurses have considered quitting their job because they're struggling to treat patients in a way they believe is morally right, according to a survey.


A Florence woman who used to be an inmate at Leath Correctional Institution pleaded guilty Monday to federal student financial aid fraud and felony mail fraud, US Attorney Bill Nettles said.


The US Nuclear Regulatory Commission says it will increase oversight of the Three Mile Island nuclear power plant in central Pennsylvania to ensure that safety equipment is protected from severe flooding.

NRC increasing oversight of Three Mile Island nuclear plant


Taliban militants attacked and captured a remote town from the Afghan government overnight, taking captive the district's government leader and eight police, militants and officials said Friday.

Taliban militants capture remote town from Afghan government


One Canadian soldier was killed after an improvised explosive device detonated during a foot patrol, about 15 kilometres southwest of Kandahar City, in the Panjwayi District, at approximately 6:30 am Kandahar time on 6 June 2010.

One Canadian soldier killed by improvised explosive device


Otago rugby coaches have named 24 players to play in a pre season fixture against Wellington this Friday.

24 players to play in pre season fixture against Wellington


A day after he clinched the Democratic presidential nomination, Sen. Barack Obama said Wednesday that he expected an organized Republican attack on his integrity and patriotism because ``it's very hard for them to talk about where they want to take the country.''

Obama expects gop to attack his patriotism


PTI / New Delhi November 27, 2012, 14:05 Banking on the hope that their saturated air traffic rights would soon be expanded, Bahrain carrier Gulf Air plans to fly to three more cities in India, taking the total destinations here to seven, as it experienced high traffic growth on the India-Gulf sector.


The new Bharatiya Janata Party president Nitin Gadkari has said he was new to national politics, but was confident of running the party on the back foot.


Zimbabwe placed security forces on full alert ahead of Saturday's poll to quash any violence and will not allow candidates to declare themselves winners before official results, police chief Augustine Chihuri said on Friday.

Zimbabwe places security forces on full alert


It was mayhem at the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange yesterday, which recorded losses in equities on speculative selling pressure following adverse conditions in the global economy.

ADX records losses on speculative selling


Two sisters were on Saturday run over by a train near Karpoori Gram Railway Station in Bihar's Samstipur district while another girl was injured, police said.


Syrian security forces opened fire on hundreds of protesters on the outskirts of the capital yesterday as thousands of people joined demonstrations across the country calling for an end to President Bashar Al Assad's regime, witnesses and activists said.

Security forces fire on hundreds of protesters


Appcelerator has secured $4.1 million in Series A funding, led by Storm Ventures.


Most UK stocks dropped as concern mounted that some European countries will default on their debt, weakening financial shares including Royal Bank of Scotland Group Plc.


Prime Minister Ehud Olmert on Tuesday decried the ``deliberate and insufferable'' discrimination of Arabs at the hands of the Israeli establishment during an appearance before a Knesset panel in Jerusalem.

Olmert decries 'deliberate and insufferable' discrimination of Arabs


Pakistan still owes Rs.300 crore to India, which is being carried every year as a liability in the budget account.


A university student has successfully won a stalking order against her own parents, who installed software to monitor her computer and telephone.

University student wins stalking order against own parents


``I don't know how these guys come up with these ideas. Let me make a very simple proposition: rape is rape. It is a crime,'' Obama said on NBC's late show, taped Wednesday.


The FBI is investigating an incident in Holyoke where a 24year-old female teacher at the Maurice Donahue Elementary Schoolhas allegedly run off with her 15 year-old male student.


Three people have been arrested over an alleged plot to blackmail Coleen Rooney, it has emerged.

Three arrested over plot to blackmail Coleen Rooney


A Brownsville couple has been arrested on charges of child neglect and battery.

Couple arrested on charges of child neglect


Vogues Editor-in-Chief Anna Wintour once told media mogul Oprah Winfrey to lose weight before posing on the cover of 1998s Vogue issue.

Anna Wintour once told Oprah Winfrey to lose weight


US cable company Liberty Global is preparing a takeover offer for Germany's Kabel Deutschland, German magazine Manager Magazin reported.

Liberty Global preparing offer for Kabel Deutschland - report


This video What are the advantages of using an IFA? is from the series Independent Financial Advisers

What are the advantages of using an IFA?:


Avago Technologies has launched a Fast Ethernet transceiver that provides data transmissions over plastic optical fibre.

Avago launches Fast Ethernet transceiver


Research in Motion has restored BlackBerry services in Europe, the Middle East and Africa almost 24 hours after a server crash left users struggling to access their email and BlackBerry Messenger.

Research in Motion restores BlackBerry services after server crash


Kolkata, May 28 Heavy casualties were feared when 13 coaches of a Mumbai-bound express train derailed after a blast on the railway lines and fell on the down line where it was hit by a goods train in the early hours today in West Midnapore district.

13 coaches of express train derail after blast


An Ozark woman has pleaded guilty to fraud connected with a half-million-dollar mortgage scheme, according to the US Attorney's office.

Ozark woman pleads guilty to fraud in mortgage scheme


A Bristol drug dealer has been forced to sell his sports car and jet ski to pay for his involvement in illegal activity.

Bristol drug dealer forced to sell sports car and jet ski


Andean villagers shout slogans next to the El Perol Lagoon during a visit by facilitators to the local leaders of the areas affected by Newmont Mining's Conga project in the Andean region of Cajamarca, July 18, 2012.

Andean villagers shout slogans during a visit by facilitators to areas affected by the Conga project in Cajamarca


The Palm Springs International Film Festival announced 210 films in its 2009 lineup Friday, including one starring two Golden Globe nominees for the opening night gala and another written by a UCR assistant professor.

Palm Springs International film festival announces lineup


A state advocacy group has sued the state over funding cuts to programs for people with mental disabilities.


Reality TV star Alex Reid has insisted that he is still ``very much in love'' with Katie Price, according to a report.

Alex Reid is 'very much in love' with Katie Price


Everton have dumped holders Chelsea out of the FA Cup after winning a dramatic penalty shootout at Stamford Bridge.


A Canadian woman is missing and presumed kidnapped in Nigeria, a spokeswoman for Foreign Affairs said Friday.

Canadian woman 'presumed kidnapped' in Nigeria


Amman, May 29 Israeli forces arrested Sunday Five Palestinians in Beit Ummar north of Hebron in the West Bank.


Spaniard Fernando Verdasco defeated Stanislas Wawrinka of Switzerland 6-3, 6-3 on Friday to reach the Mexican Open final.


In the wake of the cancellation of its print Shojo Beat manga fan magazine, manga and anime publisher Viz Media will launch IKKI, a new online magazine venture that will be used as promotional vehicle and to launch new works and to solicit feedback on whether to release some titles in print.

Viz Media launches IKKI, new online magazine venture


The new Government of Niue wants the island to generate more revenue including efforts to foster the tourism sector.

New Government in Niue wants island to generate more revenue


RUSTENBURG, South Africa -Ghana has moved its World Cup base from the Roode Vallei Hotel in Pretoria to Sun City in Rustenburg because of ``unresolved technical issues.

Ghana moves World Cup base to Rustenburg


Apple has ordered 15 million new iPhone 5 Smartphones, with the new model tipped to be launched in September.

Apple orders 15 million iPhone 5 Smartphones


The transmission of two leading Pakistani news channels was stopped Monday in Karachi and several other cities of Sindh province but no government department has taken responsibility for the closure.

Transmission of two Pakistani channels stopped in Karachi


The Olympic Torch will be taken down a zip wire from the top of the Tyne Bridge by ex-SAS man Bear Grylls.

Olympic Torch to be taken down a zip wire


Police say former Somerset captain and renowned cricket writer and broadcaster Peter Roebuck has committed suicide at a hotel in Cape Town where he was covering the South Africa-Australia test series.


CONMED Corporation announced today that it expects to report third quarter 2010 financial results before the market opens on Thursday, October 28, 2010, and will also hold a conference call live over the Internet at 10:00 am Eastern Time that same day.

Conmed Corporation to announce third quarter 2010 financial results


German mobile services provider Solomo is cutting the cost of calls to German mobile networks from EUR 0.14 to EUR 0.12 per minute with immediate effect.

Solomo cuts cost of calls to German mobile networks


Actor Ranveer Singh, 27, lost his cool with an air hostess on a flight to Kolkata, reports celebrity blog pinkvilla.


Works Minister Jack Warner says T&T is drowning in bureaucracy and should be run like a business to get things done quickly.


Austin Trout defeated Miguel Cotto in order to retain his WBA junior middleweight title.


Top seeded Serena Williams has bowed out of French Open after losing her quarterfinals match to Samantha Stosur of Australia.


Officials in Guilford County are investigating the discovery of skeletal remains at a location off Hicone Road Tuesday.

Officials investigate discovery of skeletal remains


Three more deaths linked to swine flu have been reported in Minnesota, bringing the total number of deaths since April to six.

Three more deaths linked to swine flu in Minnesota


A new Internet addiction clinic opened its doors as a private London hospital for the first time this week.

Internet addiction clinic opens in London


Emirates has launched a new global brand platform and direction, themed ``Hello Tomorrow'' as the airline embarks on an integrated marketing communications campaign, with a new brand promise.

Emirates launches new global brand platform


Louis Gossett Jr. has joined the cast of ``Dog Jack'', the highly anticipated Civil war story about a runaway slave boy and his dog.

Louis Gossett Jr. joins cast of ``Dog Jack''


State Street Corporation has launched a Collateral Tracking service that helps asset managers and owners accurately assess and manage counterparty risk.

State Street launches collateral tracking service


Private equity firm EQT Partners is buying German publisher Springer Science and Business Media for a reported USD3.4bn.

EQT Partners buys Springer Science and Business Media


The St Louis Rams made Oklahoma quarterback Sam Bradford top pick in last night's NFL draft.

St Louis Rams make Sam Bradford top pick in NFL draft


A promoter wants to see MMA in Saint John.A promoter wants to see MMA in Saint John.


OPEC's reference crude oil basket price rose to $109.09 a barrel on Thursday from $108.83 the previous day, OPEC said on Friday.

OPEC basket price rose to $109.09 on Thursday


BAKERSFIELD, Calif. Neurofeedback, also called EEG Biofeedback, is a learning strategy that enables a person to alter their own brain waves.


A Nacogdoches man, who was a former DPS trooper and son of a deceased well-known community leader, died Tuesday night after being thrown from his motorcycle in a wreck, according to a Nacogdoches Police spokesman.

Nacogdoches man dies from being thrown from motorcycle


The Sony Entertainment Network, known to PlayStation users as ``PSN,'' is down for scheduled maintenance today.

PlayStation Network down for scheduled maintenance today


Enel Green Power, which is active in the development and management of energy generation from renewable sources, has announced that it has placed its Valdihuelo wind farm in Spain into service.

Enel Green Power places Valdihuelo wind farm into service


Some 30,000 Israelis gathered for the annual flag march through eastern Jerusalem in honor of Jerusalem Day.

30,000 Israelis march through eastern Jerusalem


Nuance Communications, Inc. today announced that it acquired Webmedx, the #1 KLAS-ranked transcription services provider.


LOS ANGELES, Calif. A woman survived a 65 kilometre ride while clinging to the hood of a minivan that was being driven by her husband, California police say.

Woman survives 65 kilometre ride while clinging to minivan in California


The parents of Sophie Toscan du Plantier have said they are beginning to doubt the Irish justice system because of the failure to prosecute anyone in connection with the murder of their daughter at her west Cork holiday home 16 years ago.

Parents of Sophie Toscan du Plantier say they doubt Irish justice system


Helena Bonham Carter and Dominic West are to play Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton in a new biopic being produced by the BBC.

Helena Bonham Carter and Dominic West to play Taylor and Burton


Graduation ceremonies are taking place across Southern Oregon and Northern California this weekend.

Graduation ceremonies to take place this weekend


Verizon Communications added Puerto Rico-based television network, WAPA America, to its FiOS TV lineup this week.

Verizon adds Puerto Rico's ``WAPA America'' to FiOS TV lineup


Peshawar, 7 September 2011, Taliban has release the video of kidnapped children of Bajur Agency and demand from government that they terminate the peace force in area.

Taliban release the video of kidnapped children


Manchester City youngster Abdisalam Ibrahim admits it's a thrill to be working every day with hero Patrick Vieira.

Man City youngster Abdisalam Ibrahim thrilled to be working with Vieira


The US dollar ended higher against rupee at Rs. 45.08/09 per dollar but the Pound Sterling turned lower at Rs. 72.93/95 per pound at the close of the Interbank Foreign Exchange Market in Mumbai on Tuesday.


A fire ripped through a Richmond restaurant this morning causing traffic chaos in the town centre.


Former Sen. Charles H. Percy, a former Foreign Relations Committee chairman whose moderate Republican views put him at odds with conservatives including former President Richard Nixon, died Saturday in Washington.


Actress Jennifer Aniston reportedly sent flowers to Angelina Jolie to congratulate her on her directorial debut ``In the Land of Blood and Honey''.

Aniston sends flowers to Angelina Jolie!


Toys R Us Inc said it will hire 45,000 seasonal employees across the United States to cope with the upcoming holiday season.

Toys R Us to hire 45,000 seasonal employees across Us