A spokesman of the Hamas military wing warned Tuesday night that IDF soldier Gilad Schalit will become a second Ron Arad if the stalemate on discussions regarding his release continues.

Hamas warns Gilad Schalit will become the second Ron Arad


The handlers say the baby elephant ran away from the circus because he refused to take a shower.


Nintendo has confirmed today that the Nintendo DSi which will be releasing in Japan in November and North America/Canada later next year will be region locked.


Canadian stocks tumbled nearly 300 points Thursday to a more than two-month low as the market digested disappointing news that the Fed may wind down some stimulus measures later this year.


PASADENA, Calif. On his upcoming NBC comedy, Michael J. Fox will play a newscaster who had quit his job due to Parkinson's Disease but returns to work in the show's first episode because a new medical regimen has helped him control many of the disease's symptoms.


Patrick Swayze, who has battled pancreatic cancer for the last year, checked into a hospital with pneumonia, A&E Network officials said Friday in a surprise announcement.

Patrick Swayze checks into hospital with pneumonia


A rally in BP shares helped push up European markets for the fifth straight day on Monday.

Rally in BP shares helps push up European markets


Newman, Adler inducted into Rock Hall of Fame Randy Newman is now a hall of famer.

Newman, Adler inducted into Rock hall of Fame


An El Nino continues to develop in the Pacific Ocean with sea temperatures above average, but other weather indicators are fluctuating, Australia's weather bureau said on Wednesday in its latest report.


A man whose body was found Saturday on the bleachers of a playing field in Greenfield died of blunt force trauma to the head and torso.


The Virgin Racing team was officially launched here yesteday, where it was confirmed that one of the sport's four new entrants, the LDC backed Manor Grand Prix, has teamed up with Sir Richard Branson's Virgin -- to mount a serious challenge in one of the world's most prestigious sports --


The Times Group, a media company which publishes The Daily Times, Malawi News, weekend Times and The Sunday Times among other things, on Thursday launched an HIV and Aids workplace policy to fight the pandemic in the company.

Times Group launches HIV/Aids workplace policy


The hurricane Paula will not affect Costa Rica, says the Instituto Meteorológico Nacional - the national weather service.


The Augustana College wrestling team is ranked No. 2 in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Preason Coaches Poll, the NSIC released today.

Augustana ranked No. 2 in NSIC wrestling Preseason Coaches Poll


Ecuador granted asylum Thursday to WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, placing the Latin American country squarely in a diplomatic showdown with Britain and the United States.


Britain is set to reopen airports in Scotland, northern England, and Northern Ireland on Tuesday.


The Boston College softball team dropped an ACC doubleheader on Saturday afternoon to No. 18 Florida State by the scores of 4-0 and 6-0 at the Seminole Softball Complex in Tallahassee, Fla.

Softball drops doubleheader to no 18 Florida State


A fire ripped through the parsonage of the Calvary Baptist Church on Birch Avenue in South Pittsburg on Monday night.


Sharjah, May 25 Air Arabia, the largest low-cost carrier in the Middle East, has launched a flight to Abha in Saudi Arabia from the airlines' main hub in Sharjah.

Air Arabia launches flight to Abha in Saudi Arabia


Benjani Mwaruwari will complete his move to Bidvest Wits on a renewable one-year-deal next week after cutting ties with Chippa United.

Benjani Mwaruwari will complete his move to Bidvest Wits next week


President Barack Obama warned of ``serious issues'' over the disputed Afghan elections and said North Korea's Kim Jong-Il seemed ``healthy and in control,'' in a media blitz Sunday ahead of a week of international summitry.

Obama warns of 'serious issues' in Afghan election


A woman has been arrested and bailed in connection with a New Year's Day stabbing.

Woman arrested in connection with stabbing


Andy Murray admitted that even with a confidence-boosting Olympic gold medal, he was nagged by doubts ahead of his US Open final triumph on Monday after having lost four prior Grand Slam finals.


Ian Bell will be fit for the third and final Test of England's series against Pakistan in the UAE.


Former Serbian Army Chief of the General Staff Gen. Zdravko Ponoš has officially retired from active professional service.


Australian newspaper Hearld Sun are reporting that Dannii and Kris are ``believed to have separated.''

Dannii Minogue and Kris Smith ``believed to have separated''


Maine wardens have stepped up patrols of the state's lakes and rivers for the Fourth of July weekend.


``WE will play in Croke Park this year,'' was the defiant message from Mickey Ned O'Sullivan minutes after his side were cruelly dumped out of the Munster senior football championship after two late Cork goals.


India on Thursday said Pakistan has not taken enough steps to control the menace of terrorism, which is out to harm it.

India says Pakistan has not taken enough steps to control terrorism


On Friday, Dutch Bros Coffee celebrated 20 years in business.


Police in Manchester are preparing for visitors to come to the city to celebrate the Muslim religious holiday, Eid-ul-Adha.

Police in Manchester are preparing for the Muslim religious holiday, Eid-ul-Adha.


Investigators said the priest who was shot dead in Moscow late on Thursday was most likely killed for religious reasons.

Investigators say priest killed for religious reasons


A new grocery store opened their doors in Odessa on Thursday and they are aiming to set themselves apart from the pack.


Helen Flanagan and Nadine Dorries take part in the first I'm a Celebrity eating challenge on tonight's episode of the jungle reality show.


Sanofi Pasteur, the vaccines division of Sanofi, announced that its tetravalent dengue vaccine candidate demonstrated proof of efficacy against dengue, a threat to almost 3 billion people, in the world's first ever dengue efficacy trial conducted in Thailand, with excellent safety.

Sanofi Pasteur's dengue vaccine demonstrates proof of efficacy


Jessica Simpson has confirmed her second pregnancy with a FABULOUS picture of her current daughter sitting in front of a sign that reads ``Big Sis.''

Jessica simpson confirms second pregnancy!!


Math Genius Computes in Blink of an Eye from the 20/20 ``SuperHumans!''

Math Genius Computes in the Blink of an Eye


The Detroit Lions signed fullback Moran Norris and cut running back Marcus Thomas on Thursday.


Today, Governor John Kitzhaber announced his budget plan.


The chances of the first McCain-Obama debate taking place as scheduled may be improving.


After Egypt's biggest day of anti-government protests, President Hosni Mubarak has announced he will step down at the next election in September.


Microsoft has just released the official Bing app for iPad on the App Store, making it the first Microsoft app for the iPad.


Paulina Aguirre says that her 2012 Latin Grammy nomination in the Christian Music category for her album ``Rompe el Silencio'' is a blessing for her native Ecuador.

Paulina Aguirre says Latin Grammy nomination a blessing for Ecuador


A study claims that female porn stars have higher self-esteem and better quality of life than other women.

'Female porn stars have better quality of life'


An uncomfortable week under the spotlight has taken its toll on a vulnerable-looking pound across the board.

Uncomfortable week under the spotlight takes its toll on the pound


The nonprofit group Friends of Ballona Wetlands is hosting an open house from 1 to 3 pm April 10 at the state-owned reserve just south of Marina del Rey.

Friends of Ballona Wetlands to host open house


Former high-level officials for Presidents Barack Obama and George W. Bush agree that any changes to the secondary mortgage market to drive private capital back into housing must be gradual.

Changes to secondary market must be gradual


It will be holding auditions for the 2012 season on Saturday, May 12, 19 and 26 at the HUGE Improve Theatre in Minneapolis.

Renaissance Festival to hold auditions for 2012 season


US money market funds continue to shift their lending away from European banks.


11 gold and 1 coal mines were tendered in Kyrgyzstan, informs Geology and Mineral Resources State Agency.

11 gold and 1 coal mines tendered in Kyrgyzstan


Boston Properties, Inc., a real estate investment trust, announced today the 2010 tax treatment of its distributions as described below.

Boston Properties announces 2010 tax treatment of its distributions


South Africa's ruling ANC on Monday called for political tolerance after a number of its supporters, including a member of parliament, were attacked in the volatile KwaZulu-Natal province.


ARSENAL HAVE rejected a formal bid from Barcelona for Cesc Fabregas and told the Catalan club they will not enter into negotiation for the midfielder.


WASHINGTON Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee, said inflation posed a major challenge to the Indian economy and projected that the rate of inflation is going to be more than 6.5 per cent this year.


Business believes the economy is firmly stuck in second gear with a new survey showing only a modest improvement in conditions.


Tonight at the Farmington Sports Complex, they'll have a chance to prove who's the best team in San Juan County when BHS faces PV in a late-season non-district contest.


A senior Canadian military commander has recommended Captain Robert Semrau be discharged from the army.


An auto driver who returned a lost gold chain to its owner was honoured by Sathsang.


Online jewelry retail Blue Nile Inc. said Tuesday that CEO Diane Irvine has resigned, effective Friday.

Jewelry retailer Blue Nile says CEO resigning


The third heat wave of the season is expected to begin today in the Wilmington and Philadelphia metro areas, the National Weather Service said.


Central European shares closed higher in thin trade as major stocks like OTP Bank, Pekao, TPSA, and Erste rallied late in the day after positive data in the US boosted equities.

Central European shares close up on OTP, Pekao, TPSA;


Justin's, engaged in the organic and all-natural nut butter category, has announced a national distribution agreement with Whole Foods Market for its new line of all-natural chocolate flavors.

Justin's announces distribution agreement with Whole Foods Market


While in conversation with an industry source based in Indonesia, a polymerupdate team member was informed that a partner is being sought by state owned oil and gas company Pertamina for construction of a 200,000 mt/year PP processing unit at its Balongan refinery in West Java.

Partner sought by Pertamina for construction of PP unit


Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Kassim Osgood jumped out of a second-floor window Tuesday night after being held at gunpoint.

Jaguars receiver Kassim Osgood jumps out window after being held at gunpoint


LONDON Everton held Manchester United to a 1-1 tie Saturday in another setback for the defending champions as they try to catch the Premier League leaders.

Man u held to 1-1 tie by Everton in Premier league


Music mogul Simon Cowell has confirmed he is dating Carmen Electra following months of speculation about their relationship.

Simon Cowell - Simon Cowell is dating Carmen Electra


18 treated after contact with rabid raccoon in RI Eighteen people are now being treated for possible rabies exposure after coming into contact with a baby raccoon in Coventry that later tested positive for the disease.


After the war of words over the credit issue in blockbuster 3 Idiots, author Chetan Bhagat has today apologised to actor Aamir Khan and the filmmakers, saying he would like to put a lid on the controversy and ``move on''.


Dirk Nowitzki said yesterday that Dwyane Wade and LeBron James were ``a little childish, a little ignorant'' in a video that appears to show them mocking the Mavericks star's recent illness.

Nowitzki says Wade, James 'childish ... ignorant'


Israeli tank fire killed two Palestinian men in the Gaza Strip on Sunday, Palestinian medical sources said, with one of them identified as an Islamist militant.

Israel tank fire kills two Palestinians in Gaza


Tech mahindra has entered into a strategic global alliance with Microsoft Corporation to address its system integration requirements for the deployment of microsoft`s mediaroom internet protocol television and multi-media software platform, reports Economic Times.

Tech Mahindra enters into strategic alliance with Microsoft Corp.


``For the entire year of 2012, I will paint a new image of fatherhood every day,'' he said.

'I will paint a new image of fatherhood every day':


A senior Palestinian official revealed on Wednesday that the United States informed the Palestinian leadership that it wants to hold separate peace talks with Israel and the Palestinians.

US to hold separate peace talks with Israel, Palestinians


In a frank debate Friday with White House war adviser Douglas Lute, Ambassador Sherry Rehman said the drone attacks succeeded in damaging al Qaeda but are now only serving to recruit new militants.

Drone attacks serving to recruit new militants:


Rapper Flo Rida celebrated his birthday at Cameo Theater on October 5, 2008 in Miami Beach, Florida.


Helmut Kohl has admitted that he 'acted like a dictator' to bring the euro into Germany to replace the beloved D-Mark.

'I acted like a dictator to bring in the euro':


Protesters shook their shoes at the US Embassy in London on Friday in a show of support for a jailed Iraqi journalist who threw his shoes at President George W. Bush during a news conference in Iraq.Up to 50 demonstrators, some carrying shoes mounted on sticks, protested the arrest of journalist Muntadhar al-Zeidi and called for his release.

Protesters shake shoes at US Embassy in London


Library of Congress, the largest library in the world by shelf space, holding the largest number of books, released an iOS application last week providing information about the Library as well as virtual tour functionality.

Library of Congress releases iOS application


Syrian forces have fired at pro-democracy protesters after Ramadan prayers across the country, witnesses and activists have said.

Syrian forces fire at protesters after prayers


New data shows that the US infant mortality rate has dropped down 12 percent from 2005, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, which released the information.


Singer-turned-actor Seo In Guk will be taking a temporary break from MBC's 'I Live Alone'.

Seo In Guk to take a break from 'I Live Alone'


Aegis Group announced this week that it acquired Clownfish and would integrate it into Aegis' Isobar operations, MediaPost reports.


Light Tape® has been used to create a unique display on the entrance to Foster Court, at University College London.

Light Tape creates a unique display at University college London


An NHS doctor accused of attempted car bombings in London and at Glasgow Airport has admitted that according to English law he is a terrorist.


Nokia Lumia 900 price has been cut almost by half to just $50.


Pranab Mukherjee will be sworn in as the country's 13th President on Wednesday at a special ceremony in the Central Hall of Parliament.

Pranab Mukherjee to be sworn-in as 13th President on Wednesday


Malaysian Chinese are not migrants as they have been loyal as Malaysian citizens to the country for the past three to five generations, Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak said in Kula Lumpur on Sunday.


Credit rating agency, CARE has assigned A+ rating to the proposed Nonconvertible debenture issue of Tata Teleservices *.

CARE assigns `A+` rating to Tata Teleservices


At the third meeting of the national salvation government, Prime Minister Dr. Kamal El Ganzouri said on 4/1/2012 that the cabinet has agreed on the amendments of the presidential election law adding these amendments have been referred to the SCAF for approval.

Cabinet agrees on amendments of presidential election law


Credit Suisse has cut its target price for Nufarm after the failure of Sinochem's bid for the company.


Rep. Nathan Deal is resigning from Congress to concentrate on the Georgia governor's race.


Lucy Spraggan has been forced to take down her self-penned song 'Last Night ' from iTunes by 'X Factor' bosses.


Her ``little monsters'' have made it so Lady Gaga beats Justin Bieber to 1 billion YouTube views!


SANCHEZ Watt has returned to Arsenal after his month-long loan spell with Southend United expired.

Sanchez Watt returns to Arsenal from Southend United


The Phantoms have signed veteran goalie Scott Munroe for a second tour of duty with the team.

Phantoms sign veteran goaltender Scott Munroe


The IEC is facing a logistical nightmare, as voters are now taking to the polls in any voting district, instead of where they registered to vote.


Commonwealth Games ( Images ) Organising Committee chairman Suresh Kalmadi ( Images ), who is under the scanner of the CBI, on Thursday refused to talk about the Queen's Baton Relay controversy and said he has not been summoned by the CBI back home in India ( Images ).


THE driver of a truck is facing multiple charges after fleeing police and crashing into a stationary vehicle.


Apparently a compact version of the Independent newspaper, which is simply being called i, has launched as an app for the Apple iPad.

A compact version of the Independent newspaper launches for iPad


A man was arrested for an alleged rape and now being held on more charges discovered after his arrest.


Former Brazil goalkeeper and coach Emerson Leao quit as coach of Santos on Tuesday, ending his third stint at Pele's former club after only five months.

Leao quits as coach of Santos after five months


On Wednesday night at the State Capitol, outgoing Republican Sen. Andrew Roraback was honored by state legislators for his 17 years of public service to the people of Litchfield County.

Roraback honored by state legislators for public service


Hamburg - A senior Iranian ayatollah called Friday for the formation of a new United Nations after the UN Security Council passed new sanctions against Iran over its nuclear programmes.

Iranian ayatollah calls for formation of new UN


Senior US District Judge Anthony A. Alaimo died this morning at Southeast Georgia Health System's Brunswick hospital where he had been admitted this week.


Zend Technologies, a Cupertino, Calif.-based provider of software for developing and deploying PHP applications, has raised $9 million in new VC funding.


A LOWESTOFT nightspot had to be closed by police after trouble flared, it emerged this week.


Shares of Reynolds American Inc. booked a new 52 week high today by trading above $58.6, traders are definitely monitoring Reynolds' price action to see if this move attracts further buying into the stock.


THE Aussie dollar is trading higher today after the Italian Government announced new austerity measures to overcome its crippling debt.


BT Wholesale is moving to withdraw its IP Stream and Datastream products and entering talks with the industry regarding the future of SDSL, according to a blog posting by Timico chief technology officer Trefor Davies.

BT Wholesale to withdraw IP Stream, Datastream products


French software group Atos Origin is considering buying RBS WorldPay, an electronic payments unit of part-nationalised Royal Bank of Scotland, Le Figaro newspaper reported on Wednesday.

Atos Origin considering buying RBS WorldPay - report


A second Joey Ramone posthumous album, based on demos and songs written by the late musician, is being released in May.

Second Joey Ramone posthumous album being released


A federal judge on Wednesday declined to dismiss an indictment in a judicial bribery case against powerful attorney Richard ``Dickie'' Scruggs and two others.

Judge declines to dismiss indictment in bribery case


Well-wishers have received word that state Rep. Tamara Grigsby has regained consciousness in a Wisconsin hospital.


On January 5, 2010, the Article 29 Working Party published an opinion dated December 1, 2009, finding that Israeli data protection law largely provides an ``adequate level of data protection'' under the European Union Data Protection Directive 95/46.

Article 29 Working Party finds that Israeli data protection law provides ``adequate protection''


A Manchester women pleaded not guilty on Tuesday to 14 counts of embezzlement for allegedly issuing herself several extra paychecks while working as a bookkeeper for the Village Country Inn.

Manchester woman pleads not guilty to embezzlement


Orange County lawmakers voted overwhelmingly Thursday to hire attorneys for their continuing budget battle with County Executive Ed Diana, which may be bound for court.

Orange county lawmakers oks hiring attorneys for budget


Two Fair Lawn students who were seniors from the Bergen County Academies in Hackensack recently completed their Senior Experience at The Valley Hospital in Ridgewood, an internship program that provides learning opportunities beyond the school campus.

Two Fair Lawn students complete Senior Experience at the Valley Hospital


PLANS to transform Belfast Harbour into a European renewables hub have taken another step forward with the arrival in the port of the Pacific Orca offshore installation vessel.

Plans to transform Harbour take another step forward


Crosslink Capital, a leading venture capital and growth equity firm, today announced the promotions of Eric Chin and Isabelle Fymat to General Partner.

Crosslink Capital announces promotions to General Partner


A Little Falls man Tuesday was accused of assault during a domestic dispute that occurred earlier that day.

Little Falls man accused of assault during domestic dispute


Skin cancer is a growing problem, having claimed the lives of six men and two women in 2009, according to Consultant Dermatologist Lawrence Scerri.


Apple has launched a new iMac and a new Mac Mini as well as updating its Mac Pro product line.


An invasive weed commonly called bastard cabbage is blotting out large swaths of wildflowers in some areas across Texas, including the state's beloved bluebonnets.


A homemade bomb killed a US soldier in southern Afghanistan on Thursday, as Afghan leaders and Western backers met in London to map the future of the troubled nation.


Martial-arts giants Jackie Chan and Jet Li formed such a close bond on new film The Forbidden Kingdom, they're already planning a second movie collaboration.

Jackie Chan and Jet Li plan second collaboration


China, seeking to gain influence in the Indian Ocean, has reportedly increased its aid to Sri Lanka dramatically since 2005, a US Congressional report has said.

China gains influence in Sri Lanka, Congressional report says


Country star Kellie Pickler took time out from her busy schedule on Tuesday to volunteer at a food bank in Tennessee.


Vice President Mohammad Hamid Ansari will leave on a five-day visit to Turkey from today.

Vice President Ansari to leave for Turkey today


Saba Capital Management LP, the $2.2 billion hedge fund run by Boaz Weinstein, is wagering that Greece can withstand a fiscal crisis that triggered riots and roiled global debt markets.

Saba Capital is wagering that Greece can withstand a fiscal crisis


The lawyers of the district courts will abstain from judicial work to observe Sharadkalin Mahanavmi on Saturday.


A councillor with the Village of Pemberton is alleging voting irregularities in a board election for the Pemberton Valley Dyking District.

Councillor alleges voting irregularities


Oil fell towards $41 a barrel on Thursday, pressured by more gloomy data on the state of the economy in top energy consumer the United States.


Former cyclist Lance Armstrong said Wednesday that he has been formally charged with doping by the US Anti-Doping Agency.


Kate Bosworth Teams Up With Her Boyfriend For JewelMint Sometimes two people in a romantic relationship make the best creative collaborators, especially in the fashion world.

Kate Bosworth Teams up with her boyfriend for JewelMint


Chongqing Railway Container Terminal, one of the 18 key railway logistics terminals in China, started operation on Dec. 28, according to sources from the Chengdu Railway Bureau.

Chongqing Railway Container terminal starts operation


A MELBOURNE priest, the subject of a ''mishandled'' internal Catholic Church inquiry, has been charged with sexual assault.


One of the largest shopping center the South Caucasus is burning at the suburbs of Tbilisi.

Shopping center is burning at the suburbs of Tbilisi


Dwayne Roloson will make his third straight start for the Lightning on Saturday when they take on the Senators, according to the Tampa Tribune.


In a sudden change of heart, North Korea called Thursday for talks with South Korea about reopening a shuttered industrial park and restarting tourist exchanges and reunions of separated families.

North Korea calls for talks with South Korea about industrial park


A Port St. Lucie tow truck driver has been accused of stealing three vehicles from the Stuart area and selling them at salvage yards, according to several affidavits released Thursday by the Martin County Sheriff's Office.

Tow truck driver accused of stealing vehicles to sell at salvage yards


Now actress and mother-of-one Sarah Michelle Gellar has told that she doesn't own weight scales in her home.


GCap Media is closing two of its DAB digital radio stations and has removed one from digital satellite.


MEXICO CITY - A Mexican judge ordered 16 police officers to remain detained for 40 days pending an investigation into their alleged involvement with the Zetas drug gang in a region where authorities have found a series of mass graves, prosecutors announced Monday.

Mexico judge orders 16 police detained for 40 days


``Nothing we haven't seen before. Doubled me a lot. Doubled Wes a lot. They just put it to us.''


A preliminary hearing that had been scheduled for today for four teens who are accused of second-degree murder in the death of Robert Unselt has been postponed.


Kelly Brook has been secretly meeting up with her ex-boyfriend Danny Cipriani for the last six weeks.

Kelly Brook secretly meeting up with ex Danny Cipriani


A construction worker died when an iron beam fell on him at the site of an under construction building at Banosree in the capital Sunday.

Construction worker dies as iron beam falls on him


Natural Resources Minister Christian Paradis and the NDP's Pat Martin verbally duked it out Thursday over asbestos.

Paradis, ndper duke it out over asbestos.


Bangladesh are unlikely to tour Pakistan in January due to security concerns, despite making a commitment to do so at an International Cricket Council meeting in October.


The Knights of Columbus, 175 N. 11th St., will serve a stuffed pork chop dinner from 5 to 7 pm Wednesday, Sept. 21.

Knights of Columbus to serve pork chop dinner


London , Mar 3 A UK flooring major has opened an office in Chennai to cater to growing construction projects in south India.

UK flooring major opens office in Chennai


Middle-income boomers are delaying retirement by an average of five years, a report released Tuesday by the Bankers Life and Casualty Company Center for a Secure Retirement found.

Boomers delay retirement on average five years


The air temperature will go down in Yerevan:16-18 degrees is expected at night, 30-33 degrees in the daytime, and 25-27 degrees in the evening.


Washington's City Council reviewed an energy management implementation plan that's expected to reduce its electric bill and those of Washington Electric Utilities customers.

City council reviews energy-management plan


Sunrise Senior Living Inc. said Monday that it has amended its credit line in order to provide additional time to negotiate the terms of a 12th amendment that would address remaining issues.

Sunrise Senior Living amends credit line >srz


A Danville man shot two of five dogs attacking his dog on Wilson Road in Danville Friday afternoon, Danville police said.


Land Securities says it continues to make good progress with further development lettings and a strong operational performance across the investment portfolio.

Land Securities continues to make good progress


A Mauston man was charged this week with a single count of second-degree sexual assault for an alleged relationship with an underage girl.


Joe Marler has revealed that he is ``buzzing'' about making his England Test debut against South Africa on Saturday.

Joe Marler ``buzzing'' over England debut


Ugandan police raided two newspaper offices and two radio stations Monday, after reports of a falling out among army generals over whether the president's son is to succeed him.

Ugandan police raid two newspapers, radio stations


``I am today announcing my retirement as state senator. I am submitting my resignation effective January 15, 2011. This will allow the Board of County Commissioners to appoint a successor to serve in the forthcoming 2011 Nevada Legislative session,`` Sen. Raggio announced in a statement.

State Senator Bill Raggio announces retirement


Deputies say they've arrested a man who tried to buy several cars with fraudulent checks from the Federal Bank of Georgia.

Deputies say man tried to buy cars with fraudulent checks


A Rural Fire Service volunteer has been committed for trial on arson charges over a string of blazes in Sydney.

RFS volunteer has been committed for trial on arson charges


Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi has confirmed he will not run for office in the country's next elections after agreeing to resign once key economic reforms have been approved.

Berlusconi will not run in next election


NEXCOM have launched a powerful new fan-less industrial computer system which is specifically targeted at graphic intensive applications such as video streaming, image processing, visual inspection and face/feature recognition.

Fan-less Industrial Computer system is targeted at graphic intensive applications


Nova Scotia is proposing beefed up penalties for street racing and drivers who use a hand-held cellphone.

Nova Scotia to beef up penalties for street racing


Gov. Bob McDonnell signed the final caboose budget for Fiscal Year 2012 on Friday and plans to sign the Fiscal Year 2013-2014 budget in the next few days.


Amidst giants like iPhone 3G S and Palm Pre, Samsung's Jet smartphone has managed to mark a milestone with 2 million pre-orders in just 7 days.

Samsung Jet smartphone marks a milestone with 2 million pre-orders


West bank bound lanes on the Huey P. Long Bridge in Jefferson Parish are closed until 5 am on Monday while workers place girders for wider lanes.

Some lanes on Huey P. Long Bridge closed


A winter storm watch for Yarmouth County and other parts of the region and province has been upgraded to a snowfall warning.

Winter storm watch upgraded to snowfall warning


Randy Pausch, the charismatic young college professor who chronicled his battle with pancreatic cancer in a remarkable speech widely-known as the ``Last Lecture,'' has died.


Islamist militants armed with rockets and grenades attacked a Pakistani police station before dawn on Wednesday, killing two officers and wounding seven others, police said.

Militant attack on Pakistan police station kills two


Animal rescuers took 161 cats from a Springs home Tuesday after persuading the owner to part with her many pets.

Rescuers take 161 cats from Springs' home


Jet Airways is seeing higher load factor in last 3 days due to fare cuts, reports CNBC-TV18 quoting sources.

Jet Airways saw higher load factor in last 3 days due to fare cuts


The legal year officially opened for Grand Bahama yesterday with a traditional march and church service at the Pro-Cathedral of Christ the King.


Ecuador granted political asylum to Julian Assange on Thursday, ratcheting up tension in a standoff with Britain which has warned it could revoke the diplomatic status of Quito's embassy in London to allow the extradition of the WikiLeaks founder.

Ecuador grants political asylum to Julian Assange


A Kansas man has been found dead after a fatal ATV accident, a Douglas County sheriff's department spokeswoman told KAKE News Sunday.

Kansas man found dead after fatal ATV accident


Rwanda celebrated its 15th Liberation Day during the week, remembering the day when the murderous regime of hard line Hutus came crashing down upon the final onslaught of the Rwandan Patriotic Front-led at the time by none other than President Paul Kagame.


A Guilford County deputy was involved in a shootout with a wanted suspect early Saturday morning.

Guilford Co. deputy involved in shootout with wanted suspect


Researchers found that secondhand smoke kills 42,000 nonsmokers every year -- including 900 infants.

Secondhand smoke kills 42,000 every year


In a gruesome incident, a man burnt his wife and two children alive in Jharkhand's Palamau district after a quarrel over his illicit relations, police said Saturday.


More than half of American adults play computer games and one in five play every day, according to a survey by the Pew Internet & American Life Project.

More than half of US adults play computer games


Machine orders in Japan rose 20.1% in December compared with a drop by 11.3% in November, and it came higher than analysts' estimates of 8.0%.

Machine orders in Japan rose in December


China unexpectedly raised reserve requirements for six large commercial banks by 50 basis points on a temporary basis, Reuters reported Monday citing unidentified sources.

China unexpectedly raises reserve requirement for six large banks:


After spending five years in captivity, Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit on Tuesday returned home following a prisoner swap deal with Hamas.


West Midlands Police have appealed directly to anyone responsible for Nicola Payne's disappearance 21 years to come forward and help with the investigation.

Police appeal to those responsible for Nicola Payne's disappearance


In a sworn affadavit to be filed in federal court in Minnesota next month as part of the players' antitrust lawsuit against the NFL, New York Giants defensive end Osi Umenyiora spells out why he has wanted out of New York.


Porcedda has officially put Bologna up for sale after failing to cover unpaid wages, threatening the club with bankruptcy.


Statistics South Africa has begun recruiting 160,000 people who will make sure that every home is visited between 10 October and 31 October in the 2011 Census.

Every home to be visited for 2011 Census


Flight Centre, the global travel agent, is planning to review its UK media account estimated to be worth £500,000.

Flight Centre to review UK media account


Lalit Modi's legal counsel Mehmood Abdi today alleged that the Enforcement Directorate, in recommending the revocation of the former Indian Premier League chairman's passport, was just passing the buck to the passport authorities.

Enforcement Directorate is passing the buck to passport authorities:


``Pregnant women are smug. Everyone knows it, nobody says it, because they're pregnant!''


Royal DSM NV, the global Life Sciences and Materials Sciences company headquartered in the Netherlands, today introduces two bio-based performance materials for the automotive industry, in response to customers' increasing demand for sustainable products.

DSM introduces bio-based performance materials for automotive industry


Erfurt, Germany based metal band Macbeth, are streaming the new track ``Gladiator.''


The new Advance Auto Parts is open from 7:30 am to 9 pm Monday through Saturday and 9 am to 6 pm on Sunday.


Putnam County is getting worldwide exposure via the web site of the Putnam County Development Authority.

Putnam County getting worldwide exposure


The Walt Disney Company will be teaming up with First Lady Michelle Obama to develop her ``Let's Move'' campaign which promotes healthy lifestyles and nutrition.

Walt Disney Company to team up with First Lady Michelle Obama


The JSE remained firm by noon on Monday still supported by strong commodity stocks and taking direction from world markets which were firm after the Dow closed in positive territory on Friday.


Actress Angelina Jolie lost her bid to have a plagiarism case against her dismissed Wednesday.

Angelina Jolie loses bid against plagiarism case


Infoblox Inc. , a leader in automated network control, today announced the pricing of its initial public offering of 7,500,000 shares of its common stock at a price to the public of $16.00 per share.

Infoblox announces pricing of initial public offering


PepsiCo may be lining up a potential successor to CEO Indra Nooyi, bringing back a former executive to head its biggest moneymaking unit and naming an insider to the newly created role of president.

PepsiCo lining up potential successors to Nooyi


Canadian pop sensation Justin Bieber has wear a gas mask, while he was shopping in London to skip from his fans on Monday 25th February.

Justin Bieber wearing gas mask, while shopping


Honda unveils the 2013 Accord coupe concept car at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit on Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2011.

Honda unveils 2013 Accord coupe concept car


Avalanche climbing party located Updated: 05:46, Sunday January 20, 2013 A party of six climbers caught in an avalanche in Glencoe in the Scottish Highlands have all been located, police say.


Symantec has unveiled what it calls ``the first comprehensive data loss prevention'' solution for tablet computers.

Symantec unveils data loss prevention solution for tablets


A settlement has been reached in a lawsuit by Kim Kardashian that claimed Old Navy violated her publicity rights when it used a lookalike in an ad for the clothing store.

Settlement reached in lawsuit between Old Navy and Kim Kardashian over ad


Gov. Sean Parnell on Wednesday proposed a spending limit of nearly $6.8 billion in unrestricted general funds for next fiscal year -- more than $1 billion less than in the current year.

Parnell proposes spending limit for next year


Tennis player Dinara Safina says she is taking an indefinite break from tennis in the hope of recovering from chronic back pain.


San Lorenzo goalkeeper Pablo Migliore has been arrested by the Argentine police as part of an ongoing investigation of a supposed homicide cover up.

San Lorenzo goalkeeper Migliore arrested


AP , 01.06.11, 06:13 AM EST AT&T Inc. will start selling the previous-generation iPhone - the iPhone 3GS - for $49 starting Friday to customers who buy the smart phone with a two-year service contract and data plan.

AT&T to start selling iPhone 3GS for $49


BAHRAIN has been left in the dark as the largest global initiative to highlight climate change gets underway around the world tomorrow.


TWO PEOPLE WERE shot dead at a French nightclub in the early hours of this morning in what police say was an attack carried out in revenge for being ejected from the club.


President Pervez Musharraf appealed for national unity as unofficial returns showed the opposition taking commanding leads early today in parliamentary elections aimed at bolstering democracy and calming political strife.


``I think about Mitt Romney and how he's a great dad and how he's in love with his wife. What's there not to like?'' she said.

Mia Love on Mitt Romney: 'what's there not to like?'


04/22/13 The new week has seen new gains for Europe on economic data.


Normality has returned to the Bureau of Standards following recent reports that unionised workers were restive.

Normality returns to Bureau of Standards


An Arab League observer has quit the mission, slamming Syria for a series of alleged war crimes.

Arab League observer quits, slams Syria war crimes


The US Nuclear Regulatory Commission is investigating procedures at Wolf Creek nuclear plant in eastern Kansas after a recent lightning strike.

Nuclear Regulatory commission investigating Wolf Creek nuclear plant after lightning strike


Temperatures in Taipei hit a high for the year of 38.3 degrees Celsius yesterday and are expected to remain high at least until July 13 as Taiwan remains under the influence of a Pacific high-pressure system, the Central Weather Bureau said.

Temperatures in Taipei hit 38.3 degrees Celsius


Schering-Plough Corp. said that it plans to cut 20 percent of its US sales force by October 1 as part of a previously disclosed restructuring plan.

Schering-Plough to cut 20 percent of US sales force as part of restructuring plan


Toronto, April 19 Canada is to open new trade offices in Kolkata and Hyderabad and appoint more trade commissioners to deepen economic relations with India.

Canada to open trade offices in Kolkata, Hyderabad


But Webb, mayor from 1991 to 2003, is not scheduled to speak at the DNC next week .


Auction giant Manheim will open a new super-centre site in January at Bruntingthorpe in Leicestershire, just off junction 20 of the M1.


A youth worker determined to make a difference by giving children an alternative to gang crime has set up a football club and academy.


Clippers forward Blake Griffin injured his left knee during a Team USA scrimmage and is returning to Los Angeles to be examined by team doctors, according to Yahoo!

Griffin injures knee during team USA scrimmage


Sam Williams, the former Detroit Lions defensive end and ``Fearsome Foursome'' member of the Los Angeles Rams, has died.

Former Detroit Lions defender sam Williams dies


A barn with a number of farm animals inside near Tigerton was damaged Saturday night in a fire, according to the Shawano County Sheriff's Department.


Yes, it's the 2010 FIFA World Cup Final and just now, the Netherlands vs Spain live stream has started in various sports streaming channels and networks.

Netherlands vs Spain live stream has started:


The government has received a total of 1,683 suggestions regarding the local council reform since consultations started last May.

Government receives 1,683 suggestions on local councils reform


Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati has blamed the central government for the Maoist violence in the country and said the problem would hit her state too if New Delhi's ``apathy'' continued.

Mayawati blames central government for Maoist violence


Clarett, who scored the winning touchdown for the Buckeyes in the 2002 national championship game, has filed a motion asking a judge to release him.


At least 33 fans were injured Saturday during a NASCAR race when a car flew into the fence at Daytona International Speedway, hurling a tire and large pieces of debris into the stands.


Recently at a press conference in London, Salman spoke about his health and his upcoming films.

Salman khan speaks about his health and his upcoming films


Most Asian stocks fell, led by commodity and finance companies, after raw-material prices declined and Aiful Corp. forecast a full-year loss.


Now, an unnamed White House official claims abstinence education still qualified for federal funding under the president's proposed budget.

White House official claims abstinence education could still qualify for funding


Cork women are living significantly longer than their male counterparts according to new figures released by the Central Statistics Office.


The internal memo pasted below, sent to the Gawker staff from their chief technology officer Thomas Plunkett, reveals that the Gawker Hacker disaster happened in large part due to a lack of preparation and commitment by the media giant's tech team.


THE Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh will visit Gateshead International Stadium as part of their Jubilee tour.

Queen to visit Gateshead International Stadium in Jubilee tour


Actor Christopher Cazenove, best known for his role in the television series Dynasty, has died from septicaemia.


He told MTV News US: ``They tried to force me into a situation, I'm not sure if it was the label, but somebody tried to force me into a situation and drop the album June 9.

Drake: ``they tried to force me into a situation...''


A security officer at Redner's Market, 550 N. Seventh Ave., was injured when he was assaulted by the brother of a juvenile shoplifting suspect, city police said.


But the MJC has denied ``ducking and diving'' the issue and accused Patta of laying siege to its offices in Athlone.


At the Intel Developer Forum in San Francisco today, Intel promised that future Android releases would be optimised for Intel hardware;

Future Android releases will be optimised for Intel


BHP Billiton says it will run a tighter iron ore business as demand begins to slow.


Olympic Games, Rio de Janeiro raised on Monday the five-ring Olympic flag for the first time.


Groupon has finally launched its China site at GaoPeng.com, following weeks of reports and speculation on how the US company was going to enter the country's...

Groupon launches China site at GaoPeng.com


A UK doctor who sparked a scare about the safety of measles, mumps and rubella vaccines has been accused of fixing research to link the injections to autism.


Social betting games developer Crowdpark has launched what it claims to be the first dedicated football betting game on Facebook.

Crowdpark launches football betting game on Facebook


Australian scientists announced the discovery of a new species of freshwater fish on Tuesday, two decades after it was sighted in a disused uranium mine in the outback Northern Territory.

Scientists announce discovery of new species


The rand remained on the back foot in midday trade today after being knocked by disappointing economic data on Friday but was off the morning's worst levels as the dollar slipped on concerns over the impact Hurricane Gustav is likely to have on oil prices.


An El Mirage man walked into a Phoenix police station and admitted to killing his girlfriend, police said.

El Mirage man walks into police station, admits to killing girlfriend


An engineer from a government concern has been accused of demanding favours, including gifts, from a private company to part with crucial details about the bidders for the Doha Expressway project.

Engineer accused of demanding 'favours' from private company


Iran officially started production of two new missiles on Saturday, state radio said.

Iran starts production of two new missiles


Coty's winning fragrances were: ``This year's FiFi Awards was a phenomenal night for Coty.

FiFi awards is a phenomenal night for Coty


A 21-year-old woman has died in a boating accident on a private lake in eastern Nebraska.

Woman dies in boating accident on private lake


Kanye West is said to have told his pals that he hopes his baby with Kim Kardashian is a boy.


A 66-year-old school teacher has been charged with making sexual advances towards a pupil.

Teacher charged with sexual advances towards pupil


New Delhi, Mar 30 With military operation against LTTE appearing to near an end, India has asked Sri Lanka to take steps towards ``credible devolution'' of powers to Tamil-dominated northern region.

India asks Lanka to take steps towards 'credible devolution'


Service delivery protests must be completely eliminated by 2014, says Co-operative Governance Minister Sicelo Shiceka.


OTE , Greece's largest telecom group and partly owned by Deutsche Telekom , may sue Siemens for damages over alleged overcharging, German newspaper Sueddeutsche Zeitung reported.


Florida Coach Urban Meyer apologized to the reporter he berated earlier this week for publishing a quotation by one of his players.


Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani announced that GCC Foreign Affairs Ministers will tomorrow hold a consultative meeting in Cairo, ahead of the meeting of the Arab Foreign Ministers' Council, which will be devoted to the Syrian developments.

GCC Foreign Ministers to hold consultative meeting


Russia is planning to increase the number of space launches by more than 50% in 2011, Federal Space Agency head Anatoly Perminov said at a meeting on Monday.

Russia to increase number of space launches in 2011


Qatar Airways will unveil its new Boeing 787 Dreamliner for the first time at the world's largest aerospace event, Farnborough International Air Show, taking place in the UK between July 9 and 15.

Qatar Airways to unveil new Boeing 787 Dreamliner


A Thurmont, Md., man was seriously injured Thursday morning in a two-vehicle crash on US 15 in Frederick, Maryland State Police said in a news release.


New Delhi, Sep 3 Arvind Kejriwal, Prashant Bhushan and four other leaders of India Against Corruption today accused police of harassing their supporters who participated in the August 26 protest against coal block allocation.

Kejriwal, Bhushan accuse police of harassing supporters


A tribal farmer was trampled to death by a wild elephant in a remote village in Burgur forest region of the district, police said Wednesday.

Tribal farmer trampled to death by wild elephant


The British bank BlackRock has divested from Lev Leviev settlement projects on West Bank.


Xsteroids, which offers extensive information on the role of steroids in bodybuilding, has launched a Discussion Forum, where one can discuss everything about bodybuilding and anabolic steroids.


An Auckland high school groundsman will appear in court on Friday charged with stealing cellphones, iPods and cash out of students' bags while they were in gym class.

Groundsman to appear in court for stealing from students


There are reports in Italy that Raffaele Palladino may stay at Juventus after all, as he will be needed for next season's Champions League preliminary round.


Social Democratic Party of Kyrgyzstan and Respublica faction proceeded to the second round of negotiations to establish a coalition, Farid Niyazov, spokesman of the Social-Democrats told 24.kg news agency.

SDPK and Respublica factions proceed to another round of negotiations


Hottie Tila Tequila has decided to become a surrogate mother for her brother.

Hottie Tila Tequila becomes surrogate mother


More comfort and convenience in the thriving Ottawa community TD Canada Trust today officially opened its newest open concept branch in Stittsville.

TD Canada Trust opens new branch in Stittsville


In yet another case of farmer suicide, a 37-year-old debt-ridden farmer allegedly committed suicide at a village in Nashik district of Maharashtra, police said on Friday.


India on Monday announced $450 million in development aid to neighbouring Afghanistan, and both countries vowed to fight terrorism.

India announces $450 million aid to Afghanistan


The first Guantanamo detainee to be tried in a civilian court has been sentenced to life in prison.

Gitmo detainee sentenced to life in prison


As tweeted by Dog Days manga illustrator Fujima Takuya during FlonyaFestival 2012, a Dog Days event held last night in Tokyo, it was announced that the anime Dog Days will be getting a 3rd anime season in the future.


it could be two years before big banks begin to give back stolen interest rate cuts worth $8 billion, the Herald Sun reports.

Two years before big banks begin to give back interest rate cuts


Stockton police are investigating the city's 32nd homicide this year after a fatal shooting on Tuesday.

Stockton police investigating city's 32nd homicide this year


Hillsborough Commissioner Kevin White has lost a key alibi in his defense against a sexual discrimination lawsuit brought by a former aide.

Hillsborough commissioner Kevin White loses alibi in sexual discrimination lawsuit


Air India on Monday sacked 30 more of its striking pilots, taking the number of pilots who have lost jobs so far up to 101.


Neotel has officially moved its head office in Gauteng.


A motorist has been convicted of reckless driving that caused the death of a Nepali pedestrian on April 11 last year in Shahaniya.


When Premier Campbell Newman announced her resignation on Friday, which was due to health and family reasons, Ms Bates was absent and has not spoken to the media since.


Now Sanjay himself has rubbished all rumours about being dropped from the Munnabhai franchise and has clarified that he will definitely be playing the character in the next part of the series.

Sanjay Dutt rubbishes rumours about being dropped from Munnabhai


At the age of 22 years and ten months, Latvala became the youngest driver ever to win a WRC race.

Jari-Matti Latvala becomes youngest driver to win WRC race


The JK govt plans to establish 10 hatcheries in the state as part of efforts to boost the economy and generate employment opportunities for unemployed youth in the state.


Primary principals say $8k not enough Updated: 15:55, Tuesday February 19, 2013 Primary school principals fear base funding of eight-thousand-dollars per student won't be enough to improve education standards in line with federal government expectations.


Last week saw several successful drugs hauls in Andalucía, including one ton of cannabis which was confiscated in a Guardia Civil operation on a beach in El Ejido last Saturday.


The Cabinet has set the stage for the first referendum to amend the new Constitution after arguing that the provision for a third of Members of Parliament to be from one gender is not attainable.

Cabinet sets stage for another referendum


Lewis Hamilton has warned McLaren he won't wait forever for the team to give him a title-winning car.


Sky Deutschland will launch ESPN America HD on October 27, bringing the total number of HD channels on the German satellite DTH platform to 11.

Sky Deutschland launches ESPN America HD


Rawalpindi Police have arrested 42 outlaws including eight gamblers and seven suspected dacoits from various areas of the city and seized 1485 grams charas, 49 bottles of liquor, three pistols 30 bor with 17 rounds, fireworks items and stolen wood worth Rs 480,000 from them.


Warm temperatures continue for your Tuesday, as high pressure continues to dominate our weather in the southwest.


Andy Murray stumbled into the last 16 of the Sony Open in Miami after overcoming a determined display from Grigor Dimitrov.


A drug dealer watched his friend die after giving him heroin, a court was told yesterday.


Johnny Depp surprised fans by showing up unannounced at a special screening of 'The Lone Ranger' for members of the Comanche Nation in Lawton, Oklahoma, on Friday night.


Anna's Linens, a specialty retailer of home furnishings, has announced expansion plans for 2011.

Anna's Linens announces expansion plans for 2011


University of South Florida WR Jessie Hester, whose school-record 22 consecutive games with a catch were snapped last week, may not make the trip to Western Kentucky.


Shawn Colvin, the Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter, is working on a memoir, ``A Few Small Repairs,'' named for her best-known album and tentatively scheduled to come out in the fall 2009.According to HarperCollins, the book ``will finally allow all of the fans that have followed her career over the past 19 years to further connect with her on a personal level that only a book could allow.''


Heelys Inc. said it has received a NASDAQ staff deficiency letter that it no longer complies wth NASDAQ's audit committee requirement.

Heelys receives NASDAQ deficiency letter


US telecommunications giant Verizon said it would cut 8,000 jobs in 2009 to reduce costs during the economic slowdown.


In an attempt to expand its reach across Africa, Etihad Airways said on Thursday it has signed a strategic commercial partnership agreement with Kenya Airways, the national flag carrier of Kenya.

Etihad Airways signs strategic partnership with Kenya Airways


Milk prices received by Wisconsin farmers are expected to drop $1.70 in September to $20.90 per hundredweight, according to a monthly report issued Friday afternoon.


Modern day MMO The Secret World has been delayed by two weeks, developer Funcom has announced.


Thousands of grieving supporters and family today bade a tearful adieu to Union minister Vilasrao Deshmukh whose mortal remains were consigned to flames at his native Babhalgaon village from where he began his political journey as an obscure sarpanch four decades ago.

Thousands bid tearful adieu to Vilasrao Deshmukh


About half of the Occupy Nashville protesters that were encamped on the Capitol complex for nearly five months have removed their tents.

Some Occupy Nashville protesters remove tents


Designer, Karl Lagerfeld, has just launched his anticipated online collection.


ICN Resources Limited announces that as per a previously announced amended Option Agreement with Seabridge Gold Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Seabridge Gold Corporation, ICN will issue 1,750,000 common shares to Seabridge at a price of $0.30 per share in lieu of making the final cash payment of CDN $525,000 for the 100% purchase of the Hog Ranch property located in northwestern Nevada.

ICN issues shares to Seabridge Gold Inc.


Casey Anthony has filed for bankruptcy protection in Florida.


Meghalaya, which is embroiled in a boundary dispute with Assam, has set up two additional police outposts in West Khasi Hills, adjacent to Kamrup district of Assam.


Gorgeous Bollywood actor and the co-owner of Indian Premiere League franchisee Rajasthan Royals, Shilpa Shetty gave birth to a baby boy at a Mumbai hospital early Monday, May 21.


President Barack Obama said there are ``still too many bad actors'' in the world trying to get their hands on nuclear material, which could result in a terror attack that kills large numbers of people.

'Bad actors' trying to get nuclear material:


Angelina Jolie has had a double mastectomy after learning she is a carrier of the BRCA1 gene.


Robert and Christine Wade of Olney will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with a reception on Saturday, May 22.


Deutsche Bank upgraded Indian utilities sector to ``neutral'' from ``underweight'' based on strong end-user demand and policy initiatives.

Deutsche Bank upgrades Indian utilities sector


Guillermo del Toro is directing ``The Hobbit'' and its sequel, New Line Cinema announced Thursday.

Guillermo del Toro to direct 'the Hobbit' and sequel


Sonam Kapoor was named brand ambassador of the year at the NDTV Good Times Gadget Guru Awards 2011.

Sonam Kapoor named brand ambassador of the year


The Reserve Bank of Australia has hinted the official interest rate is likely to stay the same over December.

Interest rate 'likely to stay the same in December'


Forest Laboratories has agreed a deal with Blue Ash Therapeutics to acquire global rights to a novel antiarrhythmic agent called azimilide.

Forest Laboratories acquires rights to antiarrhythmic agent


Tekmira Pharmaceuticals Corporation, together with collaborators at The University of Texas Medical Branch, has received a $2.4 million worth grant from National Institutes of Health to support research to develop RNAi therapeutics to treat Ebola and Marburg hemorrhagic fever viral infections using Tekmira's lipid nanoparticle delivery technology.

Tekmira Pharmaceuticals receives $2.4 million grant from National Institutes of Health


Governor Paul LePage is threatening to veto every bill sent to him unless the Legislature approves his proposal to repay the 39 hospitals in the state.


TechCrunch notes that Apple has finally gotten around to trying to acquire the ipods.com domain name, fully nine years after the domain was registered by another entity.

Apple finally trying to acquire 'ipods.com' domain name


Armed Maoists, including female cadres, set a country liquor brewing unit afire in Kadogacha village of Mandosil gram panchayat bordering Chhattisgarh under Paikmal police limits late on Sunday.


Carlos Tevez has branded Sir Alex Ferguson a ``liar'' - and vowed Premier League revenge on the Manchester United manager.

Carlos Tevez brands Fergie a 'liar' and vows revenge


Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke Thursday signaled an explicit willingness to use monetary policy to combat unemployment, stressing that the Fed would not be ``premature in removing accommodation, even after the unemployment rate moves down decisively.''

Bernanke signals explicit willingness to combat unemployment


Ezra Shaw/Getty Images The Oakland Athletics finalized a two-year, $6.5 million contract with the Japanese shortstop Hiroyuki Nakajima.

Athletics finalize contract with Japanese shortstop Hiroyuki Nakajima


Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes are getting a divorce, her lawyer has told a US magazine.

Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes 'to divorce'


ArtistAloud.com, a digital music platform for independent artists, has launched its ``Best from the Best'' offer that allows consumers to download four of their favorite songs for just Rs 20.

ArtistAloud.com launches its 'Best from the Best' offer


Rubber prices on the Malaysian rubber market are expected to remained stable this week amid a tight raw material supply, dealers said.


Unemployment benefits have cost the federal and state governments $520 billion over the past five years, another indication that the cost to create jobs may be less than to sustain incomes for those who do not have them.

Unemployment benefits cost $520 billion in five years


The cold wave will continue for a few more nights.


Television presenter Gráinne Seoige has joined the new 'Daybreak' team in the UK, as Features Editor.


Two squirrels soak up sun on a pine tree near Tryon Palace.


The official logo for Super Bowl XLVI was unveiled Thursday by the Indianapolis Super Bowl Host Committee.

Official logo for Super Bowl XLVI unveiled


South Korea is all set to complete a ``standard design'' for a new type of mid-size fission reactor unit by the end of this year as part of its efforts to lead the global atomic energy market, the government said on Monday.

South Korea to complete design of new mid-size reactor


A Corrie favourite is set to be dramatically killed off in the Christmas storyline, according to reports.


A young army officer from Mumbai has reportedly gone missing from New Delhi in mysterious circumstances.


After all the posturing and the reports that an announcement was imminent, it now appears that Tim Floyd is staying at USC.


``Six million Iranians are seeking job,'' Fars News Agency reported quoted Secretary of Expediency Council Mohsen Rezaie as saying.


Honeywell and Opower announced plans to jointly develop energy management tools to help consumers cut their energy and expenses.

Honeywell and Opower to develop energy management tools (hon)


The 216th edition of the Merseyside derby takes place Saturday at Goodison Park, where Dalglish leads Liverpool against their arch rivals Everton.

216th Merseyside derby takes place Saturday


HESPERIA, Calif. A man from the Southern California city of Hesperia was killed in Afghanistan while working as a civilian employee of the Department of Defense, military officials said.

Hesperia, Calif., man killed in Afghanistan


In ``long walk to freedom'', the exceptional autobiography of Nelson Mandela, he narrows the significance of the multiracial participation in South Africa's elections to the opportunity it affords the country: ``freedom to be free''.


The number of premature births in this country has risen 20 percent in the last 20 years and doctors don't know why.


A self-styled Maoist sub-zonal commander, wanted in Orissa and Jharkhand, was arrested on Sunday from Jharkhand's Simdega district, police said.


Two South Africans were arrested on an abandoned floating dock with suspected radioactive material on board off the coast of Mozambique during the week end, state media reported on Sunday.


It has been revealled that Madonna flies with a private chef to cook her macrobiotic meals in the air.


The NTSB says it will release its interim report Thursday morning at at 11 am EST, on its battery investigation into Boeing's 787 Dreamliner.


With adoption of the bill on prolongation of the President and parliament's authority, Ilham Aliyev just tries to secure himself, according to Stepan Safaryan, head of Heritage parliamentary group.


Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin said, ``We will get through'' the current economic problems the nation faces during a visit to The Villages in Lake County Sunday afternoon.

Palin: 'we will get through' current economic problems


The agitated unsuccessful applicants of Golden Son Limited staged demonstration in front of the company office and the Securities and Exchange Commission Tuesday demanding quick solution of their refund warrants of its Initial Public Offering.

Unsuccessful applicants stage demonstration


Redken is voluntarily recalling about 1 million cans of spray mousse foam because the containers may rupture.

Redken recalls 1 million cans of Spray Mousse Foam


Former tennis prodigy Jennifer Capriati was recovering Monday from an accidental overdose of prescribed medication, a family rep said.

Tennis star Jennifer Capriati recovering from ``accidental'' overdose


A Mongrel Mob gang prospect was today found guilty of murdering a Central Hawke's Bay agricultural contractor who was stabbed three times in a scuffle near a rural tavern early last year.


Tony® Award-winning production designer Derek McLane will serve as designer for the 85th Academy Awards® telecast, show producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron announced today.

Derek McLane to serve as designer for 85th Academy Awards


Aloha Petroleum Ltd. donated nearly $20,000 to the American Red Cross, Hawaii Chapter to support the agency's disaster relief efforts in American Samoa, the Philippines and Indonesia, the company reported.


One of the most popular topics on the radio show from listeners is how to save money in today's depressed economy.


House Speaker Joe Straus says Texas needs more than tax cuts in order to thrive and says investments in education, infrastructure and water sources are also needed.


Despite denials from Facebook, more industry insiders are expecting a Facebook phone.

More insiders are expecting a Facebook phone


Quarterback Kerry Collins starts for the second time in three games when the Tennessee Titans face the Miami Dolphins.

Kerry Collins starts for Tennessee Titans


SUNDERLAND midfielder Teemu Tainio has joined Birmingham City on loan until the end of the season.


Usher has said that he is still ``very disappointed'' at his mother's decision not to attend his 2007 wedding.

Usher still ``disappointed'' with mother


Plum Creek officials acknowledged Monday that they mistakenly logged part of a deer wintering area in Indian Stream Township but are now taking steps to address the issue.

Plum Creek admits mistakenly logging in deer wintering area


Business Journal Daily reports that Traficant told a business networking group in Youngstown, Ohio yesterday that ``I'm going to run for Congress.''

Jim Traficant: ``I'm going to run for Congress''


Sri Lanka will register its official protest against UNHRC Chief Navi Pillay, based on the role she and her team played in following the US-backed resolution at the 19 th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council held in Geneva in March this year.

Sri Lanka to protest against UNHRC Chief Navi Pillay


US-based energy firm ConocoPhillips has signed a production sharing contract with Petrobangla, covering two blocks in the deepwater area of the Bay of Bengal.

ConocoPhillips signs production sharing contract with Petrobangla


Four suspected car burglars who allegedly preyed on harried mothers are behind bars today after police nabbed them near a local elementary school, police said.


Within hours, the Obama campaign struck back at Clinton's perceived penchant for secrecy, and by evening had Mississippi surrogates accusing her of making ``derogatory comments'' about the South.


An asbestos scare closed a Hay River high school almost all of last week.


Trek World Racing rider Aaron Gwin has won the 2012 World Cup overall with one round left to race!


A major structure fire in South Los Angeles Wednesday sent one firefighter to the hospital and destroyed a local business owner's furniture company.The 20,000 sqare-foot single story commercial building went up in flames in a matter of minutes.

Structure fire sends firefighter to hospital


Air pollution can soar when temperatures drop, as the UK's recent inclement weather has shown.

Air pollution 'can soar when temperatures drop'


A Chillicothe man was sentenced to 65 years in prison after being found guilty of several drug charges.


India's army, the world's fourth largest, faces a dire shortage of officers because the booming private sector is recruiting the best talent, and may have to consider conscription, its chief said.


Jenny McCarthy is set to host a talk show on VH1 in the late summer or fall of this year.

Jenny McCarthy set to host a talk show on VH1


A pet carrier containing two, 6 week old puppies was abandoned in front of a church earlier this month.


Ghaziabad, March 24 A 14-year-old girl was gang raped by three men here Sunday.


The New York Times has published a generally favorable profile of Archbishop Timothy Dolan, highlighting the gregarious nature of the city's new Catholic leader.

New York Times profiles Archbishop Dolan


Belgian cycling star Tom Boonen will be taking part in the Tour de Pologne after crashing out of the Tour de France on 7 July.


The Kauai police commission plans to file a complaint in court to ask for judgment on who has the authority to supervise and discipline the police chief.

Kauai police commission to file complaint in court


US daredevil Nik Wallenda became the first man to cross the Grand Canyon on a tightrope Sunday, completing his latest record-breaking feat in just under 23 minutes.

Nik Wallenda crosses Grand Canyon on tightrope


Administrators say the Las Vegas Monorail might seek Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in an effort to restructure bond debt.

Las Vegas Monorail may seek bankruptcy protection


Mogadishu Islamist militants Al-Shabab on Wednesday noon reportedly executed two young men in Baidao town in northern Mogadishu, witnesses told Allvoices.

Al-Shabab executes two men in Baidao town


Russian presidential hopeful Dmitry Medvedev has won the national election, election officials say.


State education officials say school districts in the state can apply for $35 million in federal stimulus bill bonds to help them raise funds for a variety of construction and rehabilitation projects.

School districts can apply for stimulus bill Bonds


Dr. Earl Wood, inventor of the high-altitude pressure suit worn by pilots and astronauts, has died in Rochester, Minn. He was 97.


Washington, June 23 The US called for an immediate end to political violence in Zimbabwe on Sunday, following an announcement by the African country's opposition that its was withdrawing from upcoming runoff elections.

US calls for end to violence in Zimbabwe


After 24 years of being a biennial event, Sukma may be held annually, beginning next year.


The Port of Vancouver, British Columbia, said it will expand its GPS pilot program as part of its 'smart fleet' trucking strategy.

Port of Vancouver expands GPS pilot program


It paints a ``grim picture'' of an overstretched military in which numerous battalions are not up to strength, equipment projects are over budget by hundreds of millions, and thousands of overworked soldiers are leaving the Services.

Thousands of 'overworked' soldiers leaving the Service


Wolves chief executive Jez Moxey has called for tougher sanctions on big clubs who think they are 'above the rules'.


Iggy Pop will perform a tribute to Madonna at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony next week.


CBA has appointed Annabel Spring as its new head of wealth management.

CBA appoints new head of wealth management


Madison County supervisors hired Mike Espy, a former congressman and US secretary of agriculture, to serve as board attorney starting July 1.

Supervisors hire Mike Espy as board attorney


Oregon House Democrat David Wu resigned from office Tuesday, saying he will step down after the debt ceiling crisis is resolved.


-James Franco has split from his long-term girlfriend.


http://www.digtriad.com/video/1526895488001/1/Sofia-Vergara-and-Sharon-Stone-to-Play-Lovers http://cdn.newslook.com/7c/7c2a07c4ab324363813ed56073e42e5b/images/frame_0000.jpg Sofia Vergara and Sharon Stone to Play Lovers Sofia Vergara and Sharon Stone are set to appear as lovers in their next film.

Sofia Vergara and Sharon Stone to Play lovers


US Sen. Jeff Merkley will hold town hall meetings in Clatsop and Tillamook counties this weekend.


Nokia Corp. will get billions of dollars from Microsoft Corp. to ditch its current smart-phone software in favor of Windows Phone 7, Nokia CEO Stephen Elop said Sunday, in a defense of the deal.


NATO mortar rounds killed two Afghan civilians during a clash with insurgents in eastern Afghanistan, while a bomb blast killed a NATO service member in the south, the international military coalition said Friday.

NATO mortar rounds kill Afghan civilians


Malcolm Naden has been charged with the murder of a woman at Dubbo, in western NSW in 2005.


Republican John McCain picked Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin as his surprise choice for running mate on Friday, adding a political unknown to the presidential ticket who could help him appeal to women voters.


Fifth-seeded Ivan Ljubicic could withdraw from his second-round match Thursday at the Croatia Open due to back problems.

Ivan Ljubicic could withdraw from Croatia Open due to back problems


Lebanese protesters closed two major roads in northern Lebanon today to prevent fuel tankers from crossing into Syria, Lebanon's state-run news agency and security officials said.

Lebanese prevent tankers from crossing into Syria


Senate Republicans on Monday blocked a move to open debate on the so-called Buffett Rule, ensuring that a measure pressed for months by President Obama and Senate Democrats to ensure that the superrich pay a tax rate of at least 30 percent will not come to a decisive vote.

In Senate, Republicans block debate on 'Buffett Rule'


Item girl Rakhi Sawant claims she has been cheated in Bollywood and now wants to strengthen her foothold on the small screen.


Two-time Oscar winner Hilary Swank underwent surgery to remove a benign tumour, People magazine reported, quoting her manager.

Hilary Swank undergoes surgery: benign tumour


Officials on Friday issued a voluntary evacuation order for low-lying areas of downtown Des Moines and other neighborhoods bordering the river.

Voluntary evacuations ordered for downtown Des Moines


The BC Lions added import linebacker Mike Johnson to their practice roster, the team announced Wednesday morning.


Hollywood actress Katie Holmes reportedly spends $25,000 every month buying clothes for daughter Suri.

Katie Holmes' spends $25,000 a month on daughter


A Fremont man was shot and killed early this morning during a standoff with Sandusky County Sheriff deputies at 3445 Tiffin Road.

Fremont man shot and killed after standoff


London shop releases Christmas toy list Updated: 05:19, Friday June 29, 2012 Children will be pretending to be Mods on scooters and poking virtual monsters in the eye, according to one of the world's largest toy shops.


US communication holding company AT&T on 27 May announced plans to upgrade its 3G network in order to provide faster mobile broadband speeds.


Paris Hilton is all smiles as she poses for her police mugshot following her arrest on cocaine charges in Las Vegas.

Paris Hilton is all smiles for police mugshot


What the bleep do we know that we don't know that we know? may be telling you something about that other person.

What the bleep do you know that you don't know you know?


Petroleum dealers in Malindi have defied a government directive to lower the prices of petroleum products by ten shillings.


Continental and United Airlines announced merger plans, Monday, and together will form the world's largest airline.


Former world rally champion Colin McRae was not a show off and was a careful pilot, a fatal accident inquiry heard.

Copter crash rally ace Colin McRae was ``no show off'', inquiry hears


Queen's Park Oval, the mecca of Caribbean cricket where Indians like Sachin Tendulkar and Sunil Gavaskar have created history, now has a cricket museum with a section devoted to master of the willow Brian Lara.

Queen's Park Oval now has a cricket museum


Hilary Duff has said that she feels pressure to lose weight after giving birth last month.

Hilary Duff feels pressure to lose weight after birth


NYSE Euronext announced that Deutsche Boerse AG has notified the Company that Deutsche Boerse shareholders have approved the proposed combination with NYSE Euronext.

Deutsche Boerse shareholders approve proposed combination with NYSE Euronext


White led a crew of young receivers, many of them reserves, in MSU's 25-24 win against Wisconsin, making the Spartans' passing success even more remarkable considering who was and wasn't on the field.

Blair White leads all receivers in win over Wisconsin


Pedro Schwartz, professor of economics at San Pablo University in Madrid, told the Today programme that the Spanish government had ``reacted late'' to the banking crisis.

Spain's government 'reacting late' on banking crisis


Investigators are trying to determine what caused an SUV to crash into two Chandler homes.


Marsh & McLennan Companies has appointed Daniel Glaser as new group president and chief operating officer, a newly created position.


A man is guilty of strangling his girlfriend just hours after getting out of jail for beating her up.

Man guilty of strangling girlfriend after getting out of jail


A batch of 855 pilgrims on Monday left Jammu for the shrine of Amarnath in south Kashmir Himalayas.

Batch of 855 pilgrims leave for Amarnath


US Cellular today announced it will start offering the Samsung Galaxy S II Android smartphone with a 4.5`` Super AMOLED Plus display.

US Cellular to offer the Samsung Galaxy S II Android smartphone


Disney-branded Princess lipstick and lip gloss packs marketed to girls at Dollarama stores across the country were recalled on Monday after Health Canada found excessive levels of lead in the decorative sticker glued on the external cap.

Lipstick and lip gloss recalled by Health Canada


Cazorla has agreed to personal terms with Arsenal and now awaits the Gunners finalizing the deal with Spanish side Malaga, ESPN Soccernet reports.

Santi Cazorla agrees to terms with Arsenal


Inter goalkeeper Julio Cesar is backing fellow Brazilian Nelson Dida to bounce back to his best at AC Milan.

Inter's Julio Cesar backing Dida to bounce back at AC Milan


Top American lawmakers have strongly condemned the Russian attacks on neighbouring Georgia but ruled out the idea of getting Moscow out of the Group of Eight as suggested by the presumptive Republican nominee Senator John McCain.

American lawmakers condemn Russian attacks on Georgia


A 14-year-old skateboarder was taken to hospital with suspected concussion after crashing in to a car on Sixth Street East in Courtenay.

Skateboarder taken to hospital after crashing into car


Private equity firm Onex Corp. says it has agreed to acquire the remaining 75 per cent interest of US in-home care firm ResCare that it doesn't already own for US$340 million.

Onex to acquire remaining 75 per cent of ResCare for US$340 million


Two collisions in the Minden area on Friday afternoon sent people to hospital with injuries.


PubliCola is looking for a smart, hungry intern to help us chase stories in Olympia and City Hall, file public records requests, research campaign-finance documents, and contribute occasional stories to the site.


The US Coast Guard Auxiliary is offering free vessel safety checks to keep boats safe on the lake this summer.

Coast Guard Auxiliary offers safety checks


Two bodies were found inside a Marysville motel room.


Southern Steel need consistency of effort as well as variation in tactics if they want to beat Central Pulse in today's trans-Tasman netball league clash in Palmerston North, says captain Jodi Brown.

Southern Steel needs consistency against Pulse


Thomson and First Choice are doubling capacity from Leeds/Bradford airport next summer with four new destinations.

Thomson to double capacity from Leeds Bradford


AN experienced pair of Furness rugby league veterans became Kiwis for the day as they turned out for New Zealand masters side at Leigh.


A 29 year-old Nigerian man has been found guilty of raping a woman in a Dublin apartment after a night out.


Rapper Tech N9ne has released the official music video for ``URALYA''.


Ubisoft is shooting for a 90+ score with its upcoming Assassin's Creed:

Ubisoft shooting for 90+ with Assassin's Creed:


Online arcade Top Jogos Online hits one million game plays and is rapidly becoming one of the fastest growing websites on the internet.


Vice President Hamid Ansari today greeted the nation on the joyous occasion of Diwali.

Vice President Ansari greets nation on Diwali


Former Southern Miss star linebacker Gerald McRath will sign autographs from 4-8 pm today at Buffalo Wild Wings in Hattiesburg.


``I knew him well enough to know that I didn't like him,'' said Rachael's daughter Amber Griswold.

'I knew him well enough to know that I didn't like him'


Bulgarians are voting Sunday, January 27, 2013, in their first national referendum in the nation's democratic history after the end of the communist regime in 1989.

Bulgaria votes in its first national referendum after 1989


Small caps are poised for a higher opening this morning, riding a wave that kicked off after Tuesday's close when the market embraced earnings news from giant chip maker Intel Corporation.


Casey Anthony may have to take the stand in her own trial to detail alleged abuse and other assertions Anthony's attorney mentioned in opening statements.


Former Republican US Vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin stepped down as Alaska governor on Sunday with ethics probes, mounting legal bills and markedly lower popularity clouding her political future.


Royal Enfield, the maker of Bullet motorcycles in the country and a unit of Eicher Motors Ltd, is planning to set up a new facility.


A 21 year old Taita woman has been charged in relation to the death of a newborn baby girl, found in the backyard of a Taita property last Monday.

Woman charged in relation to death of newborn baby girl


Former Australian all-rounder Andrew Symonds, one of the game's highly talented but maverick players, on Thursday announced his retirement from all forms of professional cricket, bringing an end to a career marked by controversies and disciplinary breaches.

Symonds announces retirement from all forms of cricket


While most male celebs start with a men's scent, the Biebs is launching a women's fragrance in June called Someday by Justin Bieber.

Justin Bieber launching women's fragrance


American actress Candace Cameron Bure, who played the character of DJ Tanner in 'Full House', has revealed that she likes to bring her strong Christian values to showbiz.

Candace Cameron Bure likes to bring her Christian values to showbiz


NASA has developed a contest to raise students' awareness of technology transfer efforts and how NASA technologies contribute to our everyday lives.

NASA develops contest to raise students' awareness of technology


Germany's Software AG said it will buy IT consultancy group IDS Scheer for almost 500 million euros in what will be the first major corporate takeover in Germany this year.


Authorities say a Missouri inmate is facing a federal charge of threatening to kill President Barack Obama after writing a threatening letter from prison.

Inmate charged with threatening to kill Obama


A leading public school headmistress has warned that social networking sites and celebrities are creating a generation of ``mean girls''.

Social networking creating generation of 'mean girls'


Hard disc drive manufacturer Seagate Technology is to invest £120 million in its Springtown plant in Londonderry.

Seagate invests £120 million in Londonderry


Heat players were universal in their support and praise for Collins, including Mike Miller, who played with him on the Memphis Grizzlies during the 2007-08 season.


Stocks rose on Wall Street today after China cut its benchmark lending rate in another bid to boost its slowing economy, but an early rally faded after Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke gave no signal of immediate action to prop up the US economy.

Stocks rise on Wall Street after China cuts rate


The British charities will face some £3 billion cuts in their budget over the next five years due to coalition government's austerity measures.

British charities to face £3 billion cut


A grand jury has indicted a Crookston man on three counts of first degree murder involving criminal sexual conduct.

Grand jury indicts Crookston man for first degree murder


Casino revenue at US-based operator MGM Resorts International fell six per cent in the second quarter of the 2010, compared with the previous year.


Three members of a family were electrocuted when a high-tension wire fell near their house in Uttar Pradesh's Fatehgarh area on Friday, police said.


The Cleveland Indians crushed by the Tampa Bay Rays 0-6 in the fourth and final game of their four-match regular series encounter on Thursday, July 19 at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg.

Cleveland Indians crushed by Tampa Bay Rays 0-6 --


An official source at the Syrian Foreign Ministry said Monday that Syria recognizes the state of Palestine on the lines of 1967 with East Jerusalem as its capital on the basis of preserving the legitimate Palestinian rights.

Syria recognizes state of Palestine with East Jerusalem as capital


Vodafone has brought a unique and delightful experience for its customers with Vodafone SuperFan contest at IPL 2013.

Vodafone brings 'unique experience' for customers


Luke Dahlhaus, a big hit with youngsters at Melton South primary, has signed with the Western Bulldogs until 2015.

Luke Dahlhaus signs with Bulldogs until 2015


Lord's could stage neutral Test matches and matches in the proposed Twenty20 Champions League to assist the MCC in fund raising as it plans to spend up to £200 million to redevelop the ground ahead of its bicentenary in 2014.


Softbank Mobile Corp. said Monday it will introduce special discounts for students attending educational institutions from elementary schools to universities on Feb. 1, aiming to grab a greater market share in an age segment where the company has fallen behind.

Softbank Mobile to introduce discounts for students


The father of missing toddler Ayla Reynolds, has broken his silence, saying that he has told the police everything.


Ford Motor Co. of Canada Ltd. was fined $850,000 yesterday for violations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act after two workers were killed in separate incidents.

Ford Motor Co. fined after workers killed


Baldwin was thrown off an American Airlines plane at Los Angeles International Airport on Tuesday afternoon, causing the flight to New York to be delayed.

Alec Baldwin thrown off American Airlines plane


BART workers will strike Monday morning, union leaders announced Thursday after the transit agency's board voted to unilaterally impose a contract on its second largest union.


Norfolk Admirals General Manager Mike Butters announced today that the Admirals have reduced their roster to 25 players.


Berney Office Solutions will consolidate its local operations into a new office-warehouse in Montgomery Industrial Park early next year, according to a local developer.


Voters across Derry went to the polls yesterday to elect three MEPs to the European Parliament.


State police said a woman was killed after she ran onto Highway 34 on Saturday morning.


Sweed said he's about five weeks away from a full recovery and will be ready for the 2011 season.


Imerja, a Bolton-based IT services provider, has won a transPennine deal worth £750,000 over three years.


Buyout values in the UK have bounced back in 2010, suggesting improved leverage conditions.


The ruler of the UAE emirate of Ras al-Khaimah has died, official reports say.

Ruler of UAE emirate of Ras al-Khaimah dies


A report on Armenian successful brands will be published in September, Maeutica Armenia head, organizer of the ``Brands and Business'' International Conference Haykuhi Taksildaryan said at a press conference on Friday.

Report on Armenian successful brands to be published


Mumbai, Nov 24 The rupee strengthened by 21 paise to 52.14 against the US dollar in early trade Thursday.

Rupee strengthens by 21 paise against US dollar in early trade


Indian federal bond yields are seen opening flat to slightly lower on Wednesday, with a drop in short-end US Treasury yields helping calm nerves though uncertainties about the government's borrowing plan remain.


Schalke forward, Klaas-Jan Huntelaar, has stated that he hopes to win the DFB Pokal final against MSV Duisburg on Saturday and end the season with silverware.

Schalke striker Klaas-Jan Huntelaar hoping to win the German Cup and end the season with silverware


The upcoming legislative election has already been tainted by money politics, fueled by the fierce competition among the hundreds of thousands of candidates.Far ahead of the official political campaign period, scheduled to start March 9, both political parties and their candidates have used numerous tactics including advertisements, seminars, informal gatherings, billboards and road banners to campaign.

Legislative election tainted by money politics


Offensive lineman Robert Gallery is signing a contract with the Seattle Seahawks.

Robert Gallery signs with Seattle Seahawks


With products for Mixed race hair, Afro and European hair types along with a popular Mum & Baby skin care range -- the Hairoine is making waves in the natural beauty market.

The Hairoine is making waves in the natural beauty market


The budget session of Odisha assembly begining tomorrow is likely to be stormy as the ruling BJD will raise the proposed Mineral Resource Rent Tax issue and the opposition Congress is determined to attack the government on the series of rape cases and recent hooch tragedy.

Budget session of Odisha assembly likely to be stormy


Niagara Region has maintained its ``AA'' stable credit rating, with a stable outlook, as a result of ``Niagara's strong liquidity and moderate debt burden'' according to a report released yesterday by the bond rating agency, Standard and Poor's.

Niagara Region maintains ``AA'' stable credit rating


Newly pregnant Myleene Klass has told how she was propositioned by a married A-lister during an LA lunch and asked to sign a 'sex contract', in shocking new revelations.

Myleene Klass: 'I was propositioned by a married A-lister'


The police were called to a peaceful protest in front of the Banff Mineral Springs Hospital Monday, where expectant mothers, fathers and young children marched against the closure of the obstetrics department.


The Hiram College softball team resumed its North Coast Athletic Conference schedule this afternoon and earned a two-game split against Wittenberg University in a doubleheader at Betty Dillahunt Field in Springfield.

Softball earns split against Wittenberg University


Fortescue Metals remains ``very confident'' operating in China after the Stern Hu case but some experts are concerned about the superpower's muddy legal system.


Freshman US Rep. Joe Walsh, R-Ill., announced at the Cubby Bear in Chicago that he would run in the 8th District


Mandela, who turns 95 next month, was whisked to a Pretoria hospital in the early hours of Saturday for his fourth hospital stay in seven months.


A woman from Great Falls survived a rollover near MacDonald Pass on Thursday.

Woman survives rollover at MacDonald Pass


RUPERT Murdoch has met the family of murdered schoolgirl Milly Dowler to apologise for the hacking of her mobile phone by the News of the World.

Rupert Murdoch meets Milly Dowler family


Police today appealed for witnesses to an incident in which a takeaway delivery driver was assaulted and robbed in Shrewsbury.

Takeaway driver assaulted and robbed in Shrewsbury


A) of the College of Arts and Letters of the University of the Philippines Diliman will hold speech workshops for kids, teens, and professionals on weekdays from April 15-26.


A man dressed as pirate who was shot by an Omaha police officer has been arrested.


BMW ORACLE Racing today announced its core sailing team for the 33rd America's Cup.

BMW ORACLE Racing announces core sailing team


A gold mine in eastern Cuba will ``soon'' reopen, Deputy Basic Industries Minister IvÃ¡n MartÃnez said, according to official media.


A fire that began at an auto parts store has destroyed a Columbia strip mall and caused an estimated $6.5 million in damage to stores and their inventory.

A fire that began at an auto parts store destroys a strip mall


25 de junio de 2013, 10:18Rome, Jun 25 Former Italian prime minister Emilio Colombo died at the age of 93.

Former Italian prime minister Emilio Colombo dies


The Jays have traded for Rajai Davis from the Oakland A's.


Premier Anna Bligh has called an emergency cabinet meeting to help deal with Queensland's flood crisis.


Official Knox County deed records are now available online, according to the Knox County Register of Deeds' office.

Knox County deed records available online


Crude futures approached US$120 a barrel Tuesday on the weak US dollar and supply concerns.

Crude approaches US$120 on weak dollar, supply concerns


Michael Madsen was arrested and taken into custody on felony charges of child endangerment with cruelty to a child following a row with one of his sons.

Michael Madsen - Michael Madsen arrested


Hyundai Motor Company, a leading South Korean auto maker is eying at increasing sourcing components from India for its global operations.

Hyundai eying to increase sourcing components from India


A skier was reported buried in an avalanche just east of Vail on Saturday, the same area where a skier was killed Jan. 4.


While the snowman was overseas he took a few minutes to show us what it's like when Young Jeezy takes over Paris.


DISGRACED CYCLIST LANCE Armstrong should reveal everything about his doping to Oprah Winfrey, says British Cycling president Brian Cookson.

LANCE Armstrong must 'reveal everything,' says Cookson


Kim Kardashian is not the mystery millionaire trying to buy her famous sex tape to take it off the market, according to US reports.

Kim Kardashian not trying to buy her sex tape


Archaeologists have discovered an intact ancient iron ore mine in South America, which shows how civilizations before the Inca Empire were mining this valuable ore.

Archaeologists discover ancient iron ore mine in South America


Danger on the roof, a garage collapse crushes 3 cars in Springfield.


John Edwards, a two-time candidate for the Democratic presidential nomination and a former US senator from North Carolina, was indicted today on charges of conspiracy and false statements and campaign law violations.

John Edwards indicted for conspiracy, false statements


The Netherlands, Japan, Australia and South Korea became the first nations to qualify for next year's World Cup, joining host South Africa in the 32-nation field.

Netherlands, Japan, Australia, South Korea qualify


A NEW rape campaign which aims to challenge the public's understanding of consent is being launched today.


Less Tanzanian tea was sold at the Mombasa auction last month compared with the previous month.

Less Tanzanian tea sold at Mombasa auction


Norwich are still searching for their first Barclays Premier League win after West Ham battled to a 0-0 draw at Carrow Road.


Boston Red Sox outfielder Mike Cameron may be staying in Portland for the rest of the week, while teammate Jacoby Ellsbury is not sure if his rehab assignment is over.


At first a census of the coroners islandwide will be conducted under this programme.

A census on coroners' islandwide will be conducted.


Simply Biz has bucked the recent downward trend within the mortgage market, increasing its new mortgage business by 20 per cent in the first three months of 2008.

Simply Biz increases mortgage business 20 per cent


A local court has issued a summons against Bollyood actor Sanjay Dutt directing him to appear before it on March 22 in a case relating to alleged objectionable remarks against Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati.

Up court issues summons against Sanjay Dutt


Brick Brewing Company announced that they are installing a new canning line in their Kitchener facility that will be operational May 1st.

Brick Brewing Company installs new canning line


The new iPhone 4s arrived in Spain on Friday morning with Telefonica and Vodafone stores opening their respective Madrid stores in Gran Via and calle Goya at 00:01.


Julia Robert wouldn't rule out having plastic surgery, but hopes she wouldn't need to go under the surgeon's knife.

Julia Roberts would have plastic surgery


The Baysox were swept by the New Britain Rock Cats in a doubleheader Friday evening.


Westfield London has been targeted by a gang of robbers who stole hundreds of thousands of pounds worth of jewellery.

Westfield London targeted by gang of robbers


Pablo Larrazabal, who won the French Open title as a qualifier, was named rookie of the year by the PGA European Tour on Wednesday.


Bloomberg reports that Oil rose from the lowest level in a week after the US economy grew more than previously estimated in the third quarter.

Crude Oil rises from lowest level in a week


Rafael Nadal will miss up to four weeks of competition with a knee injury that forced him to quit in the third set of his Australian Open quarterfinal against Andy Murray.

Nadal to miss four weeks of competition with knee injury


CONTROVERSIAL changes to alleviate the Parking problem at the Great Western Hospital have been put on hold until May.


Lil Wayne going solo in NYC jail; heads to punitive segregation for music player i...


Khloe Kardashian got to meet President Barack Obama today!


President Barack Obama said today that ``putting the economy into overdrive'' is a top priority, even as a new poll showed the public giving him poor marks in this area.

Obama: 'putting the economy into overdrive' a top priority


ST. LOUIS -The St. Louis Cardinals have scheduled a midday news conference amid reports that Tony La Russa will return for a 15th season as manager, and possibly bring Mark McGwire as hitting coach.

Cardinals schedule midday news conference


A tropical storm warning has been issued for Connecticut as Hurricane Earl approaches the area.

Tropical storm warning issued for Connecticut


Apple has released Final Cut Pro X, the latest version of its professional video-editing software.


London, April 6 Singer George Michael has revealed he has written a song about his near death experience.

George Michael writes song about death experience


Military officials say a female sailor has been found dead at Fort Myer, but there are very few details about what happened.