The Phoenix RoadRunners of the ECHL, an affiliate of the San Jose Sharks and the Worcester Sharks, have announced that goaltender Cody Rudkowsky has been loaned to Grand Rapids of the American Hockey League.


WNBA players Candice Wiggins and Maya Moore, who play for the hometown Minnesota Lynx, threw out ceremonial first pitches prior to the Twins' game against the Brewers on Saturday.


WSOP November Nine finalist, Antoine Saout, has joined Everest Poker as part of their team of professionals.


US drone strikes killed up to six militants in Pakistan's tribal belt yesterday, targeting the extremist Haqqani network and a compound harbouring foreign fighters, officials said.

US drone strikes kill up to six militants in tribal belt


Two pedestrians were struck by a car Tuesday afternoon in Hampton, NH, after the driver lost control and veered onto the sidewalk, Hampton police said in a statement.

Two pedestrians struck by car in Hampton, NH


The love note, emblazoned across her grey top, read: 'When we have each other, we have everything.

'When we have each other, we have everything':


Tiger Woods' paid his alleged 'prime' mistress and enabler, Rachel Uchitel, a whopping $$10 million for her continued discretion.

Tiger Woods paid 'prime' mistress Rachel Uchitel $$10 million!


National news Warning after betting shop murder A 55-year-old man who was murdered at a betting shop has been named by police as they warned the public not to approach a suspect they are hunting.


Three Unicoi County residents were indicted on charges of TennCare fraud for allegedly selling prescription drugs paid for with TennCare health insurance benefits, the state Office of the Inspector General announced Tuesday.

Three Unicoi Co. residents charged with TennCare fraud


Lt. Col. Ephrem Setako, a former senior Rwandan army officer, appears before the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda in Arusha, Tanzania A United Nations war crimes court sentenced a former Rwandan officer to 25 years in prison Thursday for his role in the 1994 genocide.

Rwandan officer sentenced to 25 years in prison for genocide


IBM and The Carphone Warehouse, Europe's leading independent retailer of mobile phones and services, today announced a multi-year information technology infrastructure services agreement.

IBM and the Carphone Warehouse announce multi-year information technology services agreement


Four crude country bombs were found at an abandoned house within the Peroorkada Police Station limits here on Saturday.


Rob Lowe says his celebrity sex tape was ``the greatest thing that ever happened to me''.


The third awareness course on drug risks, which targets social specialists at schools of English speaking communities, concluded here recently.


General Motors said yesterday it will invest about $2bn in 17 US plants, including a facility here that makes transmissions for small cars, as the automaker shifts from recovery mode to investing in future products.


Two high-ranking IMPD officers involved in a violent altercation with a state trooper are now countersuing.

IMPD officers involved in violent altercation countersue


Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson on Thursday prescribed some tough new medicine for Wall Street to try to ensure that the current fever of market turmoil is not repeated.

Paulson prescribes tough medicine for Wall Street


Terrorist attacks in Afghanistan appear to be getting bolder in recent days.

Terrorist attacks in Afghanistan get bolder


Global miner Anglo American said on Friday that net profits almost doubled to $US4.0 billion in the first half of the year, when it was boosted by higher commodity prices.


December 3, 2009 This weekend, Christmas arrives in Johnstown in a big way -- the Christmas parade, arrival of Santa's house, Santa's special mailbox, Downtown for the Holidays and the Walk to Bethlehem.


Boeing Co. said that it rolled out its first factory-complete Next-Generation 737 at the production rate of 35 airplanes a month on December 4.

Boeing rolls out first 737 at production rate of 35 airplanes a month


A suspected arson fire leaves a family homeless.


HURRICANE Irene pounded the Bahamas on Thursday, punishing the nation of small islands with heavy rain and powerful wind as it barrels toward the populous US east coast.


Union law minister M Veerappa Moily said a road map for judicial reforms would be ready by September 30.

Road map for judicial reforms to be ready by sept 30:


University of Cincinnati experiments published in the November issue of Environmental Pollution show that rabbit's food decreases estrogen levels in wastewater.

Rabbit food decreases estrogen levels in wastewater


In yet another case on poll-related Naxal violence, a Congress leader was killed by Naxalites in the Dantewada district of Chhattisgarh.


New Plymouth police have concerns about a woman's safety after she was allegedly attacked on a city street this month but has not been seen since.


A 15-year-old DeKalb County student was shot outside of McNair High School Tuesday afternoon.

DeKalb student shot outside McNair High School


President Fatmir Sejdiu of Kosovo, which declared its independence from Serbia in 2008, has suggested that Kosovo could apply for UN membership in 2011.

Kosovo to apply for UN membership in 2011


The water level at seven dams in Selangor, Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya is dwindling as they were greatly affectedby the warm weather and dry spell for the past two months.


It is official, bourbon production has returned to Maysville and Mason County with the opening of The Old Pogue Distillery.


Joan Tower--hailed by ``The New Yorker'' magazine as ``one of the most successful woman composers of all time''--will be visiting Ithaca College as part of the Enduring Masters series on Tuesday, Feb. 5.

Composer Joan Tower to visit Ithaca College


A car rear-ended a sprayer and started on fire on US Business Highway 2 in East Grand Forks Wednesday afternoon, according to the State Patrol.

Car rear-ends sprayer in East Grand Forks


GEORGE Osborne last night used a keynote speech to the City of London to announce that nationalised bank Northern Rock is to be sold off.


The Sun on Sunday will be launched ``very soon'' and staff suspended pending police inquiries into illegal payments are welcome to return to work, Rupert Murdoch has told anxious News International staff at a face-to-face meeting in London.

Sun on Sunday launch very soon - Rupert Murdoch


Cancun, Dec 7 Two Indian rag pickers took their protest against loss of livelihood to rubbish-guzzling incinerators to Cancun, seeking a role in the Global Climate Fund as they underlined the importance of recycling to combat rapid climate change.

Rag pickers take protest against loss of livelihood to Cancun


PAP Minister without portfolio and NTUC Secretary-General Lim Swee Say said he hopes to ``see a continuous steady increase in the median wage for workers over the next 10 years,'' according to a report by Channel News Asia.

Lim Swee Say ``hopes'' to see continuous increase in median wages for workers


Maldives opposition leader Mohamed Nasheed has ``done a Julian Assange'', said WikiLeaks on Twitter after the former president took refuge at the Indian High Commission in Male.

Nasheed has done a Julian Assange, says WikiLeaks


Spain said Monday its banks will need E20 billion in new capital to meet new reserve requirements aimed at strengthening their finances.


A New Jersey resident with Down syndrome who has won acclaim for his athletic accomplishments recently won an essay contest sponsored by a Lithia-based nonprofit.

New Jersey resident with Down syndrome wins essay contest


The Gathering Place reached a milestone on Dec. 31 with 200,000 meals served since it opened in September 2003.


The euro extended gains versus the dollar and Japanese yen to hit global session highs on Monday after European Central Bank policymaker Jens Weidmann dismissed talk of intervening to weaken the euro.

Euro extends gains vs dollar and yen to hit session high


The bill seeks to give schools an annual performance grade.


The Hampton police headquarters was briefly evacuated last night after a concerned citizen brought a suspicious package to the building.

Hampton police headquarters briefly evacuated for suspicious package


Wisma Putra will set up two branch offices in Sabah and Sarawak to provide consular services.

Wisma Putra setting up offices in Sabah, Sarawak


Mississippi coast casinos could start reopening Thursday evening, with Hurricane Isaac having done little physical damage to the engine of the coast's tourism industry.

Some Miss. coast casinos could reopen Thursday


THE Reverend Ian Paisley led dozens of people yesterday in a protest against the first state papal visit to Britain.

Paisley leads dozens in protest over papal visit


Diplomatic intrigue surrounds an American from Homeland Security whose New Zealand border protection report was put on ice seven months after he arrived in this country.


President Asif Ali Zardari on Thursday inaugurated a series of development projects for Punjab to ensure uplift in agriculture, education and industries sectors.

Zardari inaugurates development projects in Punjab


This weekend's X Factor will have a Lady GaGa vs Queen theme, it has been confirmed.

'X Factor' to have Lady GaGa vs Queen theme


George Osborne received a much-needed boost yesterday after figures showed the recession may finally be coming to an end.

George Osborne boosted as figures show recession may about to end


President Obama declared the swine flu outbreak a national emergency, giving his health chief the power to let hospitals move emergency rooms offsite to speed treatment and protect noninfected patients.

Obama declares swine flu a national emergency


Samsung Fascinate release date has finally been confirmed by Verizon.

Samsung Fascinate release date confirmed


Battlefield 1943 has broken the record for the fastest-selling ``day one'' and ``week one'' download-only game for both XBL and PSN.


Uzbekistan plans to attract more than 2 million foreign tourists annually by 2015, as reported in materials of national tourism authority Uzbekturizm released at the 17th Tashkent International Tourism Fair ``Silk Way Tourism''.

Uzbekistan to attract more than 2 million foreign tourists annually by 2015


Morocco could scrap a disputed statutory rape law that favours the perpetrator, excusing them from jail if they marry their victims, the justice ministry said yesterday.


Former Golden Girls star Betty White is aiming to top the bestsellers list with two new books, according to reports.

Betty White to top bestsellers list with two new books?


Typhoon Talas has slammed into western Japan bringing heavy rain & leaving at least one person dead.


The outgoing NHS boss in England, Sir David Nicholson, has said that ``becoming the story'' after the publication of the Francis report contributed to his decision to retire.

NHS England chief Sir David Nicholson 'became the story'


A Snohomish man is being accused of sexually assaulting the daughter he and his wife adopted after she was removed from what is described as a ``polygamous clan'' in Utah.

Snohomish man accused of assaulting adopted daughter


CBSSports.com announced today it is opening its fantasy sports platform to third-party developers, allowing them to create free and premium league-specific apps.

CBSSports.com opens fantasy sports platform to developers


Today is Flag Day, but many Americans have no clue what Flag Day is, who celebrates it and how.


Inflation fell to 11.44 per cent for the week ending October 4 due to decline in oil prices and manufactured goods.


Andrew Lees, Microsoft's dude in charge of mobile phone software told the NY Times in so many words what you can expect from Windows Mobile 6.5 at Mobile World Congress next month.

What you can expect from Windows Mobile 6.5 next month


Jennifer Aniston and John Mayer have allegedly decided to ``cool off'' their romance after a series of arguments about the actress's 40th birthday.

Jennifer Aniston and John Mayer ``cool off'' romance


Minnesota Wild goalie Josh Harding will miss most, if not all, of the season after tearing ligaments in his right knee.


A Bangladeshi court on Wednesday indicted 430 people in connection with a 2009 deadly mutiny among border guards.

Bangladesh indicts 430 people in connection with 2009 mutiny


The iconic Girl Guide biscuits are undergoing testing after complaints that this year's batch is not up to standard.


Internet services have been halted across Syria, in what appears to be the second shutdown in six months.


Pakistan and India have signed three trade agreements after their talks in Islamabad.


Four workers died after inhaling poisonous gas in a well in Sector 128 Asgarpur Jehangirpur area of Gautam Buddha Nagar district on Friday.

Four workers die after inhaling poisonous gas in well


Israeli air, sea and ground forces continue to surround populated areas of the Gaza Strip, and the Gaza and North Gaza Governorates remain isolated from the rest of the territory, according to a UN report in Gaza.

Gaza and north Gaza Governorates remain isolated from the rest of the territory:


Italian airline Alitalia said on Thursday it had suspended flights to Libya's capital Tripoli indefinitely for security reasons.


Actor Noah Wyle was arrested at a healthcare protest in Washington, DC on Monday, following in the footsteps of his former 'ER' co-star George Clooney, who also taken into police custody at a recent political rally.

Noah Wyle arrested at protest in Washington


Plains All American Pipeline, LP announced today that it has completed its previously announced underwritten public offering of common units representing limited partner interests.

Plains All American Pipeline, LP completes public offering of common units


Katt Williams has gotten himself in a lot of hot water this year, but by far the most bizarre behavior from the comedian was when he slapped a Target employee earlier this month.

Katt Williams defends slapping Target employee


Stocks rose on hopes of more economic stimulus from the Fed. Minutes showed that Federal Reserve officials discussed a variety of options to bolster the economy at its Aug. 9 meeting, including buying more Treasury bonds.


A Kentucky town may adopt a curfew for juveniles in an effort to slow crime.


Barack Obama is calling for a national day of service to take place on Jan. 19, the federal holiday for the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday and the day preceding Mr. Obama's inauguration as president.


Russia and China urged North Korea on Wednesday to return to the negotiating table on the fate of its rogue nuclear programs -- an unusual joint appeal from two Security Council members who have resisted more punitive US measures against Pyongyang.


UCB has acquired Lectus Therapeutics's key pharmaceutical assets today via a licence and acquisition agreement.

UCB : acquires Lectus Therapeutics'' key pharmaceutical assets


Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit today stressed on the need for skill development among women, which she said would instill confidence in them.

Sheila Dikshit stresses on skill development among women


Nicole Scherzinger and Lewis Hamilton are rumoured to be engaged, as the Pussycat Dolls star has been spotted sporting a shiny new ring.

Nicole Scherzinger and Lewis Hamilton engaged?


Lady Gaga admits she could be single forever - because she won't put a man before her career.


JESSICA Watson has sailed into her home port of Mooloolaba to a warm and enthusiastic reception, under clear blue skies and with a stiff 15 to 20 knot wind in her sails.


Syria's extraordinary archaeological heritage has fallen prey to the fighting ravaging the country for more than 18 months, with destruction, theft and systematic looting on the rise.

Archaeological Heritage falls prey to fighting


Iceland is likely to start whaling again this summer in a move certain to draw the ire of conservationists, the BBC said on its website on Thursday.


YORKSHIRE-based supermarket chain Morrisons is to create 5,000 jobs across its nationwide network of stores.


Chinese dissident Fang Lizhi dies at 76 Updated: 15:33, Sunday April 8, 2012 Astrophysicist Fang Lizhi, who fled China after the 1989 military crackdown on the pro-democracy movement, has died in the US at the age of 76.


Singer Lily Allen, who married on Saturday, announced at her wedding to Sam Cooper that she was 12 weeks pregnant.


Ever since the January earthquake in Haiti, the border patrol in Vermont has seen a dramatic increase in Haitian immigrants trying to cross the border illegally from Canada.

Dramatic increase in Haitian immigrants trying to cross border from Canada


GUERNSEY has nothing to hide with its offshore finance activities, according to the Treasury minister.


General Motors Co. on Wednesday filed a initial public offering with the Securities and Exchange Commission to reduce the US to a minority investor, the company said in a statement.

General Motors files for initial public offering


State officials are testing more water wells in the Fort Lupton area after hearing from residents who want to know if they're in danger of the same problem that caused a neighbor's tap water to catch fire.

State officials test more water wells in Fort Lupton area


Live Sport Reports UEFA cuts prices for Wembley final UEFA has cut the price of the cheapest tickets for the Champions League final at Wembley compared with two years ago.


One of the world's leading physicists, Stephen Hawking says aliens do exist but humans should stay away from them.

Aliens do exist but humans should stay away:


India raised its 2013 wheat export limit by 500,000 tonnes from a year ago on hopes for a bumper harvest and said it would pay its farmers 5.1 percent more for purchases of the grain, contrary to expectations, due to higher input costs.


Copa Airlines, a subsidiary of Copa Holdings, SA , has taken delivery of its 14th Embraer 190 aircraft.

Copa Airlines takes delivery of Embraer aircraft


Mitt Romney jumped ahead in early returns from the New Hampshire primary Tuesday night, eager to add to the previous week's first-place finish in the Iowa caucuses and cement himself as the man to beat for the Republican presidential nomination.

Mitt Romney jumps ahead in early returns in New Hampshire


Dallas Cowboys rookie wide receiver Dez Bryant injured his left ankle at Friday's practice and is listed as probable for Sunday's game against the Indianapolis Colts.

Dez Bryant injures left ankle at practice


Curfew has been lifted in district Swat, Swat media center said.


Four statewide officials who were elected in November will be sworn in Friday by Gov. John Kitzhaber at the Capitol.


These dramatic CCTV pictures, released yesterday, show how a raider smashed a jewellery shop window with a sledgehammer as an armed accomplice kept watch.

CCTV shows raider smash window with sledgehammer


``When you're at our scale, it's not about beating the guy up,'' says Irwin Gotlieb, GroupM's global CEO.


SC schools superintendent Jim Rex will tour a model charter school and serve on a childhood obesity panel when he attends next week's Democratic National Convention.

Rex to tour charter school, serve on obesity panel


Michael Kiwanuka announces a run of US tour dates this June, kicking off in Atlanta, GA on June 9.

Michael Kiwanuka announces US tour dates for June


Three parks built as part of developing tourism in the city's major tourist destinations at a total cost of Rs.2.13 crore were thrown open to public use on Wednesday.


Barack Obama says his controversial former pastor was stuck in a ``time warp'' and suggests he would have left his Chicago church had Rev. Jeremiah Wright Jr. not retired.

Obama says pastor was in a ``time warp,'' suggests he would have left church


Rhode Island plans to construct a third bridge over the Pawtucket River to carry traffic while repairs are performed on the two existing side-by-side bridges.

Rhode Island plans third bridge over Pawtucket River


UKTV, the digital TV broadcaster, has signed its first ever product placement deal with Brightsolid-owned Findmypast.co.uk, for a new commission.


Overall happiness and satisfaction with life tend to increase with age, but a person's well-being depends on when he or she was born, US researchers say.


UCF students are set to vote on an emergency alcohol policy.


A Fresh & Easy grocery store slated for Milpas Street survived a last-minute appeal by its next-door neighbor and got the final green light Tuesday by the Santa Barbara City Council.


Israel has agreed to transfer to the Palestinians cash it withheld after the rival Palestinian factions signed a unity pact.


In yet another incident, the Sri Lankan navy today opened fire at an Indian fishing trawler at mid sea.

Lankan navy opens fire on Indian fishing trawler


TAM is going to offer direct flights from São Paulo to Bariloche, Argentina, between July 3 and August 10.

TAM to offer direct flights to Bariloche


An elderly woman was struck and killed by an oncoming train shortly before dawn Friday.


An elderly couple was robbed outside of the Spofford Post office Wednesday afternoon.

Elderly couple robbed outside Spofford post office


Bank of America Corp has decided to sell its credit card business in Canada to TD Bank Group as a part of plan by the largest US bank to shed assets and rebuild its capital base, Economic Times reported.

Bank of America Corp to sell credit card business to TD Bank Group


Lieutenant Governor Gavin Newsom is buying a new home in Marin County and that has some raising questions about his future political aspirations.

Lt. Gov. Newsom buying new home in Marin County


Amir Khan could face Floyd Mayweather next year, according to the chief executive of Golden Boy Promotions.


Medical gloves and condoms maker Ansell has launched a share buyback after announcing a 15 per cent fall in first half net profit.


Macau will soon start importing food supplies from Anhui province, according to the Macau government.

Macau to start importing food from Anhui:


Former NFL defensive lineman Dana Stubblefield pleaded guilty today to lying to investigators in the BALCO steroids case, making him the first football player charged in the long-running federal investigation.

Stubblefield pleads guilty in BALCO case


Georgia is in favor of deepening trade and economic cooperation with Ukraine, Georgia's Ambassador to Ukraine Grigol Katamadze said on Channel 5 in the evening of August 6.

Georgia favors deepening trade and economic cooperation with Ukraine


Heavyweight Robert Helenius, 19-0, is again sidelined with a hand injury and according to news from boxen.com, Sauerland´s website, Helenius must rest his right hand for six weeks.

Robert Helenius is again sidelined with a hand injury


Ronnie O'Sullivan has been getting light relief from his preparation for the Pukka Pies UK Championship following the progress of White on TV's I'm A Celebrity show.


Cameron Diaz has revealed that she 'loves men more than anything', but believes that they need a woman who will 'challenge' them.

Cameron Diaz 'loves men more than anything'


An Oswego County man faces 22 years to life in prison when he's sentenced next month for trying to kill a state trooper last summer.


Lindsay Lohan pleaded no contest Wednesday to a misdemeanor theft charge involving a stolen necklace, the Los Angeles Times reports.

Lindsay Lohan pleads no contest to misdemeanor theft charge


A 16-year-old Peoria boy admitted Friday that he sexually assaulted his younger sister for several years.

Boy admits to sexually assaulting younger sister


While speaking with Access Hollywood, Logan Lerman revealed that he is in talks with Sony to star in their planned Spider-Man reboot.


Former pop star Kerry Katona has been declared bankrupt after failing to settle a tax bill.


Sao Paulo yesterday gave a heroes' welcome to its beloved Corinthians on their return home from their 1-0 weekend victory over European Champions Chelsea in the Club World Cup in Japan.

Sao Paulo gives heroes' welcome to Corinthians


Trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange and the TSX Venture Exchange have opened normally Thursday, in the wake of Wednesday's shutdown of both exchanges due to data problems.

Toronto Stock Exchange opens normally Thursday


Petrobras announces that with the start up of platform Cidade de São Paulo, on January 5th, it has initiated the commercial production of Sapinhoá field, located in block BM-S-9, in the pre-salt of Santos Basin.

Petrobras starts commercial production at Sapinhoá field, in pre-salt of Santos Basin


The NASL not only announced their new league commissioner this morning in David Downs, but have now revealed a new look website and their new logo and word mark logo as well.

North American Soccer League reveals new ``NASL'' logos


Taiwan stocks rose 0.11 percent on Wednesday, with Apple Inc supplier Hon Hai Precision Industry gaining 4.6 percent after a deal with Sharp Corp that will make it the largest shareholder in the Japanese electronics company.


Gregory Isenor, P.Geo., President and CEO of Merrex Gold Inc. announces that Merrex has terminated two non-core property options.


Liberty Mutual Group has opened its fourth branch in China, with the company announcing Dec. 12 that its new branch in Guangdong has opened for business.

Liberty Mutual opens fourth branch in China


Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday said he would ask his government for a new freeze on settlement building if the Palestinians agreed to recognise Israel as the Jewish state.

Netanyahu: 'new freeze if Palestinians recognise Jewish state'


A former cancer patient from Sheffield is set to take part in a charity Dragon Boat Regatta for the ninth time next week, to raise money for the hospital that treated her.

Former cancer patient set for Dragon Boat Regatta


``Georgia and the United States share a dynamic relationship with India, and I am encouraged by the new global business opportunities for both countries that will result from this summit,'' Perdue said yesterday at the inaugural USA India Business Summit held in Atlanta.

Georgia shares dynamic relationship with India:


Several Azerbaijani citizens have left Japan, Azerbaijani ambassador to Japan Azer Huseyn told APA.


Electronics giant Sony is to cut 8,000 jobs worldwide in a bid to reduce costs.


London: 'Gossip Girl' star Blake Lively says she pretends to be screen icon Marilyn Monroe when she walks the red carpet to help radiate an ``incredible aura of self-confidence''.


The employment of ``good tactics'' from lenders has helped to reduce mortgage arrears, one expert has stated.

'Good tactics' from lenders helped to reduce mortgage arrears


Hornets F Jason Smith suspended two games for flagrant foul on Blake Griffin.


A Ventura man was killed early Saturday morning when his motorcycle crashed into the guardrail on Highway 101 between Johnson Drive and Victoria Avenue.


Firefighters from several area departments spent the evening battling a warehouse fire in O'Fallon, Missouri.

Firefighters battle warehouse fire in O'Fallon, Missouri


Three major Polish chemical companies Kędzierzyn Nitric Plant, Ciech and Tarnów Nitric Plant are to be sold in one package to an investor or consortium of investors, Puls Biznesu daily newspaper finds out.

Three Polish chemical companies to be sold in one package


Japan on Thursday hanged three death-row inmates in its first executions since 2010, reigniting the debate over capital punishment in one of the world's richest countries.

Japan hangs three in first execution since 2010


Comic book adventure Iron Man proved its mettle at the North America box office and topped expectations, kicking off the summer movie season with estimated weekend ticket sales of $100.75 million US and marking a commercial rebound for its star, Robert Downey Jr.

Iron Man proves its mettle at box office


ELK GROVE, Calif. A bicyclist was struck and killed by a vehicle Tuesday morning in Elk Grove, police said.

Bicyclist struck, killed by vehicle in Elk Grove


The US Afghanistan commander general David Petraeus is to be made new head of the CIA, security sources said.

General David Petraeus to be new head of CIA


Tony Hawk files for divorce from his third wife, Lhotse Merriam!


Vice President Joe Biden is visiting North Carolina to help raise money for the Democratic Party.

Vice President Biden visiting nc to raise money for Democrats


Appleby hit golf's magic number Sunday, shooting a 59 to win the Greenbrier Classic.


BC-JFK Memorabilia,0190 Documents relating to JFK assassination revealed for 1st time in decades Eds:

Documents relating to JFK assassination revealed for 1st time in...


The St. Louis Blues re-signed defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk to a multiyear contract, a day after holding onto forward Patrik Berglund with a 1-year deal.


Iran is exhibiting works by female artists as part of the programs marking the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad's daughter, Fatemeh, in Tehran.


Mike Myers can relate to Shrek because he also feels unworthy to live ``happily ever after''.


Experts at an interactive session Friday said that hand washing can avert impacts of poor hygienic conditions and save lives of millions of infants.

'Hand washing can save millions of infants'


British engineering company Mabey and Johnson Limited has pleaded guilty to corruption and breaching United Nations sanctions in the Westminster Magistrates' Court.


Roger Federer begins his first trial run with coach Paul Annacone this week, the Swiss marshalling his forces a day prior to a Toronto Masters clash with Juan Ignacio Chela on Tuesday.


``It was a great show,'' Boaz Mayor Tim Walker said.


A Shell Knob woman was injured Sunday in a single-vehicle crash east of Cassville in Barry County.


Nitish Kumar today instigated a state-wide Mahadalit radio scheme intended for scheduled castes and scheduled tribes.Bihar chief minister commenced on this scheme by the welfare department in consideration to Bihar Mahadalit Vikas mission.

Nitish instigates Mahadalit radio scheme for scheduled castes


I asked the question yesterday: what does Microsoft do well?


PARIS - Marseille will look to carry the momentum from its League Cup win into the French league when it hosts Lens on Sunday.

Marseille looks to carry momentum into league


A late-night fire Monday downtown Las Vegas destroyed a guest house and a motor home, and left one firefighter injured.

Fire downtown destroys guest house, motor home


Former world number one Lindsay Davenport has given birth to a baby girl, her agent said on Sunday.


The windows and entrances of a chocolate store is sealed to prevent looting in the Argentine patagonian city of San Carlos de Bariloche December 20, 2012.

The windows and entrances of a chocolate store is sealed to prevent looting in San Carlos de Bariloche


Actress Kate Winslet and her husband Director Sam Mendes have amicably split.


Mahesh Babu and Anushka Shetty starrer Khaleja has got U/A certificate from the censor board.

Mahesh Babu's Khaleja gets U/A certificate


ESPN has yanked fantasy football leagues with anti-Semitic names from its website after a complaint from the Simon Wiesenthal Center.

ESPN yanks fantasy leagues with anti-Semitic names


At least 129 pets, among dogs, cats and monkies were vaccinated against rabies in Lwena city, eastern Moxico province, from January to February this year, Angop learnt.


The Ammannsville schools reunion was held on Saturday, Oct. 6 at the Ammannsville KJT Hall.


Varna airport will resume operation of flights and passenger services tomorrow after an extended overhaul of its runway, airport operator Fraport Twin Star Airport Management informed today.

Varna airport resumes operation tomorrow


``Recently I was diagnosed with stage 4 prostate cancer. Although I was shocked and stunned by the news, I feel fortunate that it was detected early and, according to my extraordinary team of doctors, the prognosis is positive for a full recovery.''

Actor Ryan O'Neal diagnosed with stage 4 prostate cancer


In occupied Kashmir, veteran Kashmiri Hurriyet leader, Syed Ali Gilani while rejecting the appointment of a team of three interlocutors, said that India was not serious in resolving the Kashmir dispute.

India not serious in resolving Kashmir dispute:


Classical Chinese dance will come to life in DuPage Children's Museum's next Tiny Great Performance on Saturday, January 14.

Classical Chinese dance comes to life at DuPage Children's Museum


The 1st Cavalry Division will replace the 101st Airborne Division next year in Afghanistan, the first time the ``First Team'' division has deployed to the newest front in the Global War on Terror.

1st Cavalry Division to replace 101st Airborne in Afghanistan


A Mountain Home woman was injured Sunday afternoon in a one-vehicle accident just north of Marshall, according to Cpl. Justin S. Ricketts, Arkansas State Police.

Mountain Home woman injured in Sunday accident


New jobless claims jumped far more than expected last week in an already dismal labor market.


Russia will seek repatriation of a Russian businessman due to be extradited from Thailand to the US on arms trafficking charges, Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Friday.


Paris and Nicky Hilton have adopted a stray cat from Art Basel in Miami, who they have named Soho.


National news Banksy mural withdrawn from auction A Banksy mural at the centre of a controversial auction was withdrawn from sale at the 11th hour.


Freddie Mac, the No. 2 US home funding company, on Monday said it sold $3.5 billion of reference bills at higher rates and mixed demand compared with the most recent sales of similar maturities.

Freddie Mac sells $3.5 bln bills at higher rates


While nothing is yet official, the Marlins apparently have ``at least a tentative deal'' in place that will make Bobby Valentine the team's newest manager, this according to Sports Illustrated's Jon Heyman.

Marlins have 'tentative deal' in place with Bobby Valentine


First Clover Leaf Financial Corp. announced today that its Board of Directors has authorized a stock repurchase program pursuant to which the Company intends to repurchase up to 10% of its issued and outstanding shares, or up to approximately 924,480 shares.

First Clover Leaf Financial Corp. announces stock repurchase program


Gore, whose 2006 documentary ``An Inconvenient Truth'' won an Academy Award, joins just two others in receiving an honorary doctorate from UT-Knoxville.

Former vice President Gore to receive honorary doctorate


Republican Roy Brown says he will cut property taxes if elected governor and would have reduced overall rates by $300 million if he had been in control of the last state budget.

Brown says he'll cut property taxes if elected


They may look like Barbie's kidneys, but these chunks of custom molded, medical grade silicone are the best $75 I've ever spent on motorcycle gear.

The best $75 I've ever spent on motorcycle gear


The Jazz Corner, Hilton Head Island's premier Jazz Club, is celebrating it's 10th anniversary with 10 concert weekends throughout the year saluting the history of Jazz.


'Modern Family' get stuck in elevator Updated: 14:39, Sunday March 3, 2013 'Modern Family' got trapped in an elevator together for an hour on Friday while on their way down to a charity event in a hotel but were eventually freed by fire fighters Actress Julie Bowen, Eric Stonestreet and Jesse Tyler Ferguson, were relieved after being rescued by fire fighters from the Kansas City Fire Department after being stuck for an hour with a number of other people in the confined space.


Newman denies starving Labor of funds Updated: 14:17, Thursday June 21, 2012 The Queensland premier has denied he's trying to starve the Labor party of funds for political reasons.


Rapper Ja Rule has been released from prison and transferred to another lockdown facility, where he'll serve out the remainder of a tax evasion charge.

Ja Rule - Ja Rule released from prison, transferred to another facility


Spanish operator Vodafone has started pre-sales of the Samsung Galaxy S4 smartphone in Spain.

Vodafone starts pre-sales of Samsung Galaxy S4 in Spain


Kelly Ripa has reportedly joked that she and husband Mark Consuelos are the ``coolest parents ever''.

Kelly Ripa: 'we're coolest parents ever'


SWAZIBANK officially launched its employee wellness programme on Sunday during the institution's family day at Matsapha Correctional Services.


The Fennville basketball team plays tonight for the district title a week after losing star player Wes Leonard.

Fennville basketball team plays for district title


``India is the world''s largest arms importer,'' according to new data on international arms transfers published today by Stockholm International Peace Research Institute.


The college offers us many opportunities and each day we are doing something different.

'The college offers us many opportunities'


China has raised fuel prices for the second time in three months as it looks to offset a jump in global crude costs.

China raised fuel prices for the second time in three months


Young adults, hit disproportionately hard in the current recession, are asking Congress for targeted aid to help them recover.


A local police department is working to help crime victims, and Wednesday the acting Flint police chief met with community partners on how to improve that help.

Police department working to help crime victims


Bad boy Colin Farrell turned tender when he discussed his son's rare diagnosis of Angelman Syndrome on The Ellen DeGeneres Show.

Colin Farrell discusses son's rare diagnosis


Police have confirmed that Wino -- who was just returned to the UK from an extended holiday in the Caribbean -- reported to a police station yesterday morning where she was questioned and charged with common assault.


``Today domestic markets are likely to open marginally positive as Asian markets are trading higher on the back of better earnings report by banks and retailers,`` says Hem Securities.

Market likely to open marginally positive:


IntrinsiQ, the expert source of oncology insight, today launches IntelliDose 3.8, creating an intuitive new user experience to manage and track increasingly complex chemotherapy regimens.


Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Regional Development Mladjan Dinkic stated that at its session the government adopted 223 recommendations for abolishing harmful bureaucratic regulations that will help to save €64.3 million a year.

Government adopts 223 recommendations for abolishing harmful regulations


Hugo Barra, global vice president of Android, said Google's Nexus 7 tablet should arrive in Brazil in 2013.


One of the country's largest lenders, The Bank of America has slashed the interest rates of all its mortgage loans, except Re-financing options.

Bank of America slashing interest rates for all its mortgage loans


Martin Luther King III, who is touring India to retrace his father Martin Luther King Jr and mother Correta Scott King's ``pilgrimage'' to India in 1959, will visit Sabarmati Ashram and Gujarat Vidyapeeth on Friday.

Martin Luther King III to visit Sabarmati Ashram


American Airlines' parent company AMR Corp. filed for bankruptcy protection Tuesday to unload massive debt acquired by years of soaring fuel prices and labor costs.


Three people were trapped inside cars after a multi-car collision in Melbourne's south-east overnight.


Signals will be given for each violation that is detected, said the executive director of the State Agriculture Fund Kalina Ilieva during the check up in the Fund, which has been underway since the morning, FOCUS News Agency reporter informed.


Hernando County commissioners answered the call to ensure that county jobs are available only to legal workers by adopting E-verify and IMAGE at their May 11 meeting.


A North Myrtle Beach man was sentenced to 20 years imprisonment for manufacturing marijuana Wednesday, said US Attorney Bill Nettles.

North Myrtle Beach man sentenced to 20 years for manufacturing marijuana


The weekend Lotto jackpot is heading for €3m after last night's draw failed to produce a winner.


The Treasury could be £217m worse off this year thanks to its recent alcohol duty hikes, the Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers warned today.

Treasury could be £217m worse off due to alcohol duty hikes


Three Pakistan cricketers are being questioned again by police over claims mistakes were made on purpose in last week's Test match against England.

Pakistan cricketers being questioned again by police


Though Priyanka Chopra, is in twelve different avatars in the film What's Your Raashee?, she still manages to discover the thirteenth avatar in herself.

Priyanka Chopra discovers thirteenth avatar


A North Chicago man pleaded not guilty to gun and drug charges at an arraignment hearing Thursday.

Man pleads not guilty to gun, drug charges


A SCOUT hut built entirely by kindhearted volunteers which survived a massive fire has celebrated its 50th anniversary.

Scout hut built by volunteers celebrates 50th anniversary.


UDO has released a new music video for 'heavy Rain,`` which comes off latest album ''Steelhammer.


Mark Wilson won his second PGA Tour event of 2011, coming through a playoff against fellow American Jason Dufner to win the Waste Management Phoenix Open at TPC Scottsdale in Arizona.

Mark Wilson wins Waste Management Phoenix Open


Clifton and Dorothy Glover celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Memorial Day weekend with their family.

Glovers celebrate 50th wedding anniversary


Winn Elementary School has ranked in the 99th percentile of all Michigan public schools according to the Michigan Department of Education's annual top-to-bottom list.

Winn Elementary school ranks in 99th percentile of Michigan public schools


Pakistan and Turkey Tuesday agreed on early implementation of the joint projects, encouraging private sector of the two countries and creating facilitative trade mechanisms and opportunities for the businessmen to fully utilize the true trade potential and further deepen bilateral commercial and investment ties.

Pakistan, Turkey agree on early implementation of joint projects


Quaker Chemical Corporationannounced on Friday it has acquired DA Stuart's US aluminum hot rolling oil business from Houghton International, including the rights to sell the product portfolio internationally.

Quaker Chemical acquires DA Stuart's US aluminum hot rolling oil business


The Miami Dolphins are gearing up marketing for the 2010 season by planning the first open-house practice at Sun Life Stadium in four years.


The Japan Coast Guard said Sunday that Japan has concluded the search and rescue operation for missing Chinese sailors on a sunken cargo ship as their chances of surviving were very slim.

Japan concludes rescue operation for Chinese sailors aboard sunken cargo ship


INTEREST rates will stay low until 2014 to prevent inflation from plummeting, according to an influential think tank.


A POLL of young Australians has shown they're often ill informed on sexual health, and how being drunk or horny can be an excuse for not using protection.


A middle school student was allegedly sexually assaulted on the way to school this morning.

Middle school student allegedly sexually assaulted


Importantly, it tells you how to prepare for heavy rains and how to deal with the aftermath of flood events.


Hezbollah fighters began withdrawing from Beirut on Saturday after the Lebanese army overturned government measures against the group, witnesses said.

Hezbollah fighters start withdrawing from Beirut


Brussels - Belgium on Saturday commemorated the 25th anniversary of the Heysel tragedy in which 39 mainly Italian football supporters died in connection with fan violence ahead of the European Champions Cup final.

Belgium commemorates 25th anniversary of Heysel tragedy


West Fraser Timber Co will idle production indefinitely at its Quesnel, British Columbia, finger joint mill because of weak market conditions, a company official said on Thursday.

West Fraser to idle Quesnel finger joint mill


NEW YORK ― Grammy-winning singer Natalie Cole has been diagnosed with hepatitis C, her publicist said in a statement Wednesday.


A 25-year-old Charleston man died early Sunday in a one-vehicle wreck in Colleton County.


Four new plaintiffs joined the McCullom Lake brain cancer lawsuits Wednesday, including the older sister of a McHenry County Board member seeking outside help in investigating the alleged cancer cluster.

Four plaintiffs join McCullom Lake lawsuits


Which explains why, despite earlier rumors suggesting otherwise, Aguilera will return as a coach on NBC's breakout hit, The Voice.

Christina Aguilera returning to coach on 'The Voice'


A former Washington state TV anchor had to be rescued from a raging river.

Former TV anchor rescued from raging river


Overall, the Predators reassigned five players to Milwaukee of the American Hockey League -- defensemen Alexander Sulzer and Nolan Yonkman, as well as forwards Triston Grant, Peter Olvecky and Cal O'Reilly.

Predators reassign Alexander Sulzer and Cal O'Reilly


Telecom major BSNL has chalked out a plan to replace the PCOs with new generation VCOs.


Pork producer Smithfield Foods Inc. is opening a restaurant showcasing its products in its namesake headquarters town.

Pork producer Smithfield Foods to open restaurant


A city police officer is suspended without pay as Internal Affairs detectives investigate how he lost his department-issued service weapon, officials said.


A Sturgis man arrested outside Rushmore Plaza Civic Center during a hockey game is suing Rapid City, two city police officers and one highway patrol trooper, claiming they violated his Constitutional rights.

Man arrested outside hockey game sues Rapid city


Italian builder Impregilo said a court in Naples had ruled to unfreeze assets sequestered during an inquiry into waste management contracts in the Campania region, sending its stock sharply up on Friday.


``Well I've been told very recently, Anderson, that the birth certificate is missing,'' Trump told CNN's Anderson Cooper Monday.

Trump: 'I've been told the birth certificate is missing'


AICC General Secretary Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday broke the security cordon and mingled with people on his way back from a madrasa during his five-day visit to western Uttar Pradesh.


Reportedly depressed after being turned down by his girlfriend, a nursing student on Friday allegedly committed suicide in his room near Royan Circle, in Central police limits.


Two Russian diplomats have been ordered to leave the Czech Republic on suspicion of having spied, the idnes.cz internet newspaper reported Tuesday.

Two Russian diplomats ordered to leave Czech Republic


The Yankees outrighted righty Kevin Whelan to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Wednesday.

Yankees have outrighted rhp Kevin Whelan to Triple-a


``What came first, the music or the misery?'' he wonders to himself, as he surveys a record collection built on broken hearts.


Train robber Ronnie Biggs has been taken to hospital with pneumonia from his prison cell in Norwich, Sky News sources say.


Jacksonville Jaguars safety Gerald Sensabaugh signed his tender offer, the club announced today.

Jaguars safety Gerald Sensabaugh signs tender offer


Van Halen will be performing live at the Scottrade Center in Atlantic City , New Jersey on March 30 at 7:30 pm.

Van Halen to perform live at the Scottrade Center March 30


Japanese pop star Noriko Sakai was turned over to prosecutors Monday, two days after her arrest on drug charges shattered the singer-actor's wholesome image.

Japan's pop star Sakai turned over to prosecutors


Adrian Ernest Bayley has pleaded guilty to the murder of Melbourne woman Jill Meagher

Adrian Bayley pleads guilty to murder of Jill Meagher


Social activist Arvind Kejriwal and his followers would protest before the Parliament Street police station on Monday against what they alleged harassment of India Against Corruption members by the cops since their Aug 26 stir.

Kejriwal to protest before police station


Prince Harry poked fun at Prince William, by putting a mask of his older brother over his face, while being very goofy, as he took part in a mile-long fun-run in Brazil.

Prince Harry pokes fun of brother William


Peavy returns, pitches White Sox past Mets 6-3 Jake Peavy pitched three-hit ball in his return from a balky back, Alejandro De Aza had a leadoff homer and the Chicago White Sox beat the New York Mets 6-3 on Wednesday night to split their two-game interleague series.


Jagan, who appeared before the CBI amid high drama and strict security arrangements on Friday, also denied any business links with Gali Janardhan Reddy and his company.


New Zealand's Nathan McCullum has left the Sri Lanka Premier League early, according to the tournament's organisers.

Nathan McCullum leaves Sri Lanka Premier League


THE CLEM7 toll road is going up for sale, with receivers to the collapsed operator of the road, which uses a tunnel under the Brisbane River, calling for expressions of interest.

CLEM7 toll road up for sale as receivers call for expressions of interest


A plane crash leaves three dead in Livingston Parish.


The US Postal Service plans to offer employee buyouts, hoping to eliminate about 7,500 administrative and executive jobs.

US Postal Service to offer employee buyouts


Azerbaijan-based Azerdemiryolbank plans to boost its mortgage loan portfolio by 6-fold to $12 million within a year.

Azerdemiryolbank to boost mortgage loan portfolio


OJ Simpson has been sentenced to 15 years in jail.


Randy Moss arrived in Nashville on Sunday night, but the newest Titan eluded a handful of reporters waiting for him at Signature Flight terminal at Nashville International Airport.


India will open two new consulates in the United States possibly this year, in Atlanta and Seattle.

India to open two new consulates in the us


The World Bank meets here Sunday as rising food prices spark deadly unrest in developing countries, underscoring the urgency of getting food aid to desperate people.

World Bank to meet as rising food prices spark unrest


IT solutions provider ProKarma announced yesterday that it has opened a new delivery centre in Chennai, India.

ProKarma opens new delivery centre in India


Denny Hamlin ended a 50-race winless skid on Monday, holding off Juan Pablo Montoya over the final riveting laps at Pocono Raceway to win the Pennsylvania 500 before choking up with grief in Victory Lane.

Denny Hamlin ends winless skid at Pocono Raceway


Ex-US Rep. Heather Wilson is headed to Sudan and Kenya ``as part of a democracy-building and security mission tomorrow,'' the Albuquerque Journal's Michael Coleman reported.


Phoenix Coyotes General Manager Don Maloney announced that center Martin Hanzal had successful back surgery to repair a herniated disk Thursday in Los Angeles.


Left-hander Eric Stults will pitch for the Dodgers on Tuesday in a B game against the Chicago White Sox, kicking off what figures to be one of the more interesting competitions of camp.

Eric Stults to pitch for Dodgers Tuesday


New Jersey Devils defenseman Matt Corrente will be sidelined with a broken left hand.

Devils defenseman Matt Corrente breaks left hand


India may launch at least 30 earth observation satellites over the next one decade, according to a government official at the Department of Space.

India to launch 30 earth observation satellites in next decade


The current cess imposed on petrol and diesel to finance road projects is likely to stay at least for the next two decades.

Cess on petrol, diesel to Finance road projects to stay


Sarawak plans to set up a central tourism wholesaler to assist small and medium tour operators in the state, especially those in rural areas and lacking financial resources to market themselves.

Sarawak plans to set up central tourism wholesaler


Japanese auto giant Toyota plans to start Corolla production at its Turkey plant, Toyota's distributor in Turkey said.

Toyota to start Corolla production in Turkey


A military delegation led by Minister of Defence General Phung Quang Thanh on February 18 left Hanoi for official visits to Laos, Cambodia and Thailand.

Military delegation visits Laos, Cambodia, Thailand


Loudoun County public schools will close an hour early today, officials announced, citing ``a forecast of inclement weather.''


THE Seven Network has won the TV ratings battle for the third year running, but Network Ten boasts the highest rating TV events of the year, thanks to MasterChef Australia and the AFL grand final.

Seven Network wins the TV ratings but Network Ten boasts the highest rating TV events


The online banner advertisement market in India would grow at 40 per cent to reach Rs350 crore by 2008-09 from its current size of Rs235 crore (2007-08) according to the Internet and Mobile Association (IAMAI) and IMRB study titled ''Online Banner Advertisement in India'' released today.

Online banner advertisement to grow by 40 per cent in 2008-09


JK Rowling said she contemplated suicide as she suffered from depression before her rise to success, according to an interview with a student journalist.The Harry Potter author said she had suicidal thoughts in her mid-20s, when she was a single mother and struggling to establish a literary career.

Rowling says she had `suicidal thoughts'


UCLA scientists have said that the ability to tolerate aggression is partly genetic.

Ability to tolerate aggression is partly genetic:


Some businesses say coaching is their 'secret weapon' when it comes to the war for talent, just as the trend is being embraced widely by companies across Canada.

Coaching is 'secret weapon' in war for talent


Harsh Chhaya, who was seen in Madhur Bhandarkar's Corporate, will play a gay fashion designer in his next movie titled Fashion.


A bar attendant in her 20s was raped and robbed early yesterday morning in an attack in Oshapwa Location in the Ohangwena Region, police sources said.


Indian shares extended losses to more than 2% in Tuesday afternoon trade, amid subdued Asian equities as Irish debt troubles drove investors away from risky assets.


Middleweight Martial Arts champion Anderson Silva announced Monday that he's taking a break from fighting, and doesn't plan to return until late 2013.


Agra: ``Anna Hazare will fast again if the Lokpal bill is not passed in the winter session of Parliament,'' warned Team Anna member Arvind Kejriwal here Saturday.

Anna to fast again if bill not passed this session:


BALTIMORE Mayoral candidates are working to get out the vote ahead of this week's primary election.


The mother accused of leaving her two young children in a hot, stuffy car for nearly four hours in Farmington on Aug. 24 waived her right to a preliminary hearing Wednesday and now faces trial.


Brilliant bowling by Shabhaz Nadeem helped Jharkhand beat Gujarat by 159 runs and lift the coveted Vijay Hazare Trophy at the Holkar stadium on Wednesday.

Jharkhand beat Gujarat to lift Vijay Hazare Trophy


Infiniti has announced prices for its first diesel model, a variant of the FX SUV.

Infiniti announces pricing for its first diesel model


The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz on Tuesday decided that it would join the legal fraternity if lawyers took to the streets to press for the reinstatement of the sacked judges including Iftikhar Chaudhry.


Morgan Stanley will hire 50 or more private bankers in Charlotte this year to work with its financial advisers at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney.


Bharath's Enga Veetu Pillai has overnight become Thambikku Indha Ooru, with a change of producers!

Enga Veetu Pillai becomes Thambikku Indha Ooru!


IndyCar star Danica Patrick finished sixth in her stock car debut at Daytona International Speedway.

Danica Patrick finishes sixth in stock-car debut


New Delhi, Aug 31 Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader Sushma Swaraj Monday met expelled leader Jaswant Singh at his residence here.


Nigeria was the first African team to arrive in South Africa for the World Cup Wednesday, landing in the Indian Ocean port city of Durban which proclaims itself as the 'warmest place to be for the World Cup.

Nigeria is first African team to arrive for World Cup


Markets continued to trade firm in afternoon trades with buying seen in capital goods, power and banking shares.


National Housing Bank is examining issue on tightening housing loan norms, reports CNBC-TV18.

Nhb examining issue on tightening housing loan norms


Chief selector Dilip Vengsarkar today wanted Mike Procter to be hauled up by the ICC for bungling the incident involving India's Harbhajan Singh and Andrew Symonds during last month's Sydney Test.

Vengsarkar wants Procter to be hauled up by ICC


Hollywood actor Jean-Claude Van Damme is OK after suffering a minor heart attack while filming his new film ``Weapon'' in New Orleans.

Jean-Claude Van Damme suffers minor heart attack


Former Charlton Athletic winger Lloyd Sam admits Luke Rodgers convinced him about taking a chance with trials at New York Red Bulls .

Lloyd Sam admits Luke Rodgers convinced him about New York Red Bulls


The Leadbitter Group has completed the construction of new student accommodation at Oxford Brookes University's Harcourt Hill campus.

Leadbitter completes construction of student accommodation


The online dating site eHarmony is moving its headquarters, and 250 jobs, from Pasadena to Santa Monica.

EHarmony moving from Pasadena to Santa Monica


Scientists at the Wuhan University in central China, have developed genetically modified rice that can be grown in fields and produces a specific human blood protein called Human Serum Albumin which is often given to people who have suffered massive blood loss.

Scientists develop genetically modified rice that produces a human blood protein


NEW YORK '' The amusement park company Six Flags is seeking Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, saying it needs to reorganize and shed $1.8 billion of debt.

Six Flags seeks Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection


The nationally recognized Budweiser Clydesdales will visit Fort Benning on December 16th from 4 to 6 pm in the parking lot of the old Post Exchange.

Budweiser Clydesdales to visit Fort Benning


TripAdvisor has acquired leading mobile flight resource GateGuru, to complement its existing SeatGuru and TripAdvisor Flights products.


From Representative Ken Paxton Mid-term elections are quickly approaching.


I received some stock years ago when a mutual insurance company converted into a stock company.

When mutuals convert into stock companies


ANZ Banking Group Ltd says it has no material exposure to Dubai World, the debt-laden key holding company of the Dubai Government.


Huawei reveals 'fastest smartphone in the world' Huawei, a Chinese company that recently became the world's third-largest maker of smartphones, calls its new flagship product ``the fastest smartphone in the world'' and wants to use it to expand global awareness of its brand.


The Cure are planning a new greatest hits tour in which they will play three albums in their entirety.


Shimla, April 11 The Rohtang Pass, the crucial road link between Manali in Kullu district and Keylong in Lahaul and Spiti district in Himachal Pradesh, would be re-opened for vehicular traffic this week, an official said Sunday.

Rohtang Pass to be re-opened for traffic this week


Islamabad, Dec 31 Pakistan''s anti-terrorism law needs to be improved because thousands of terrorists apprehended by law enforcement agencies were bailed out in courts and again indulged in terrorist activities, Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani said today.

Pakistan''s anti-terrorism law needs to be improved:


The Ontario Provincial Police homicide investigation into the deaths of Carolyn CARROLL, 44, of Wahnapitae and Mark Anthony COMEAU, 46, of Coniston continues to move forward.


Toronto, May 11 Restless legs syndrome tends to run in families, and the siblings of those who are severely affected seem to have a greater risk of developing the disease, says a new report.


British Prime Minister Gordon Brown is seeking to ban 100 percent mortgages as part of his efforts to save the country's banking system, sources say.

Brown seeks to ban '100 percent' mortgages


The 187th British soldier is killed in Afghanistan since the beginning of the conflict, amid calls for forces to keep up their work in the country..

Another British soldier is killed in Afghanistan


On Monday, US retail chain Best Buy began selling Apple's iPhone 3G handset.

Best Buy begins selling iPhone 3G handsets


TEACHERS walked out of a primary school on strike this week after claims that staff had been ``bullied'' and were being put under ``dangerous'' levels of stress.


The Hunger Games topped the Box Office once again this week, with the debuts of Wrath Of The Titans and Mirror, Mirror coming in 2nd and 3rd, respectively.


Kolkata, April 7 Trinamool Congress MP Kabir Suman Wednesday said he would not resign from the Lok Sabha or the party for the time being in deference to his mentor and writer Mahasweta Devi's wishes, but said Mamata Banerjee was not the 'leader of my conscience'.


Spanish cyclist Roberto Heras has been retroactively cleared of a two-year doping ban imposed in 2006.

Cyclist Roberto Heras cleared of doping ban


SunGard today announced that it has acquired Swedish financial technology consulting services firm Mindwell.


Childcarriers.com, retailers of front baby carriers, baby backpacks and hiking products and accessories for babies and toddlers, recently announced holiday sales prices on Kelty child carriers and a large selection of other brands on the company's site.

Childcarriers.com announces holiday sales on Kelty child carriers


Dhaka stocks continued to rally for the third straight session Wednesday, led by leasing, life insurers and energy.


Indian spiritual guru Sri Sathya Sai Baba, revered by millions of followers as a living god, died Sunday in a hospital in southern India.


Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez seem to be really trying hard not to break up, being spotted yet again on a date together late on Wednesday.

Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez spotted on another date together


Within two months following the $35 million growth funding investment from Index Ventures, Bestofmedia Group has acquired Computing.Net, a leading source of high tech information and technical support for IT professionals, developers, tech enthusiasts and consumers.

Bestofmedia Group acquires Computing.Net


On Wednesday the Spanish airline Iberia canceled more than 100 flights including those to Moscow because of a strike by pilots.


Vuvuzelas, World Cup musical instruments, have been banned from Wimbledon by the All England Club, the organisers have said.

Vuvuzelas banned from Wimbledon by All England Club


SINGAPORE Airlines , the world's most valuable airline, said on Tuesday it will cut fuel surcharges on its short and medium-haul flights from Wednesday.


After two years without an increase in benefits, 55 million Social Security recipients are finally getting a raise next year.


28 de junio de 2012, 13:07Beijing, Jun 28 Brazil defeated China 3-1 today in the second day of women´s volleyball Grand Prix finals in Ningbo City, led by Turkey with six points, followed by the United States.

Brazil defeats China 3-1 in volleyball Grand Prix


The South African mining industry needed much more regulatory certainty, greater efficiencies and improved safety, Gold Fields nonexecutive chairperson Cheryl Carolus said on Thursday.

Mining needs more regulatory certainty, efficiency, safety --


A male Iowa State student is accused of using his cell phone camera in a women's restroom, but investigators say they didn't immediately find any photos or video on the student's I-phone.

Iowa State student accused of using cell phone camera in woman's restroom


Four people were rescued after a boat overturned on the Taieri River mouth in south Otago this morning.


AN ANCIENT Drogheda boundary stone that had been removed from its spot on the Ballymakenny Road has returned to its rightful location.

Boundary stone returned to its rightful location


Ida Maria has announced her first UK headline tour.


A MOBILE police station will be operating in Hale and Bowdon throughout the Jewish festivals this month to help deter anti-Semitism.

Mobile police station in Hale to deter anti-Semitism


Deputies say burglars broke into Bonner school over the weekend.


The Swedish police, which has taken a hardline against online piracy, is now accused of copyright infringement for copying and using thousands of images from the Internet without permission.

Swedish police accused of copyright infringement


Agilent Technologies Inc. introduced the EDA industry's fastest signal integrity circuit simulator for multigigabit, high-speed data link design.

Agilent introduces industry's fastest signal integrity circuit Simulator


The Arkansas flood pictures showed scenes of destruction in the Albert Pike campground which suffered a reported 17 deaths and dozens missing after heavy rains.

Arkansas flood pictures show scenes of destruction


Bharti Airtel plans to launch its 4G services in Bangalore within 30 days, an executive said, after the country's largest mobile phone carrier launched the service in Kolkata earlier on Tuesday.

Bharti Airtel to launch 4G in Bangalore within 30 days


In another possible signal of a spring slowdown, construction workers' confidence declined in March, according to government data released Tuesday.

Construction-worker confidence declines in March


Syncsort, a global leader in extreme performance data integration and data protection software, has switched from Salesforce.com to Microsoft Dynamics CRM.


A 25-year-old married woman committed suicide at Sathangadu on Monday and her father lodged a complaint suspecting his daughter was tortured for dowry.


On Tuesday Russian President Dmitry Medvedev began an official visit to Slovakia.


A five-year-old British boy has died after he was buried by a snowplough in a Spanish ski resort.

British boy dies after being buried by snowplough


The Soon Come riddim is another positive, conscious and uplifting riddim from JahLight Records.


Key UPA ally Trinamul Congress today strongly opposed the Lokpal Bill, asserting that it seeks to encroach upon the authority of states and weaken the country's federal structure.

Trinamul Congress strongly opposes Lokpal Bill


Nato is pressing Russia to bolster the US-led war effort in Afghanistan before a meeting between the cold war-era foes in Portugal next month.

Nato presses Russia to bolster war effort


Rope crews rescued three hikers from a ledge in Clark's Gully after they became stuck there Thursday.


Facebook is letting app developers charge subscription fees, in addition to existing one-time payments, for games and other applications on its site.

Facebook to let developers charge subscriptions


Kobe Bryant and wife Vanessa have called off their divorce and are staying together.

Kobe Bryant, wife Vanessa call off their divorce


A comprehensive national policy for overseas Pakistanis, to provide them with maximum incentives and protect their rights abroad, is being finalised, said a senior official.

National policy for overseas Pakistanis being finalised


Two security guards were killed in a blast outside the US embassy in Ankara Friday, local television reported, amid speculation it was a suicide attack.

Two guards killed in blast outside US embassy in Ankara


Newsday > News > World Japan's cat cafes hit with new curfew Published:


Swisher Hygiene Inc., a leading provider of essential hygiene and sanitation products and services, today announced that it has acquired Q Linen Service, Inc., a South Florida-based linen services company.


Will and Jada Smith have issued a statement confirming they are still together after a report surfaced on Tuesday suggesting their 13-year marriage had come to an end.

Will Smith & Jada pinkett Smith: 'we are still together'


Officials say firefighters are battling a brush fire in Baker County in the city of Glen St. Mary.

Firefighters battle brush fire in Baker County


The animal right activists have targeted the animal tests at UBC-Okanagan which will begin in September.

Animal rights activists target animal tests at UBC-Okanagan


After announcing on her twitter that she had split with her boyfriend of two years Thom Evans, Kelly Brook was spotted at the Setai Hotel in Miami in a bikini.

Kelly Brook splits with boyfriend of two years


Nancy K. Pearson will read poems from her award-winning book, Two Minutes of Light on Saturday at Rock Point Books at 7 pm There will be a book signing after the event.

Nancy Pearson reads from Two Minutes of Light Saturday


WWE Superstar MVP has posted the following message on his Twitter page, in which he addresses rumors about him being unhappy in WWE and his overall status with the company...

MVP addresses rumors about his WWE status


``I am strong, and will not be defeated by what I am going through,`` he told Zimbabwe Coalition Crisis which was among scores of visitors who visited Machisa at the cramped Harare remand prison.


A motorcyclist escaped serious injury Saturday when he collided with a black bear that unexpectedly ran across a northwestern New Jersey highway.

Motorcyclist collides with bear on NJ highway


With good monsoon raising the hopes of better agriculture output, the government today said that farm sector would drive the revival of Indian economy, currently reeling under the impact of the global financial meltdown.


``We don't know many things upon which we can count on unequivocally, but we can count upon this: no one in history has ever paid taxes upon business not done. Taxes are paid on business done; on deals consummated; on sales made and delivered; on hours worked and billed.''


A high level Indian business delegation would visit Bangladesh early next month, Bangladesh's Industry Minister Dilip Barua said in Kolkata on Friday.

Indian business delegation to visit Bangladesh


Rapper Lil Wayne was arrested on three felony drug charges early Wednesday after federal agents said they found illegal drugs including cocaine on his charter bus at a checkpoint in southwestern Arizona.

Rap artist Lil Wayne arrested on felony drug charges


Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi said on Saturday that terrorists wanted to destroy the fabric of democracy and called upon the people to support Congress and reject communal and divisive forces.

Terrorists want to destroy fabric of democracy:


US stocks wavered in early trade on Thursday as oil prices remained near $100-a-barrel due to ongoing political tensions in Libya.


Smoke from a 100 acre prescribed burn at the head of Swakayne Canyon prompted a number of calls to KPQ and emergency officials.


Manu Ginobili leaves the game against the Boston Celtics with a thigh contusion.

Manu Ginobili leaves game -- thigh contusion


Mexico has advised its citizens to avoid travel to China due to strict health measures being taken against Mexicans during the swine flu outbreak.

Mexico advises citizens to avoid travel to China


The world oil market could be set for a lengthy slowdown, the International Energy Agency said on Wednesday, signalling a sharp shift in the climate which pushed the oil price to 100 US dollars last month.

World oil market could be set for lengthy slowdown:


China staunchly defended its efforts to protect intellectual property rights yesterday, urging Washington to take into account its difficulties as a developing country in tackling copyright breaches.

China defends efforts to protect intellectual property rights


Exxon Mobil Corporation today announced an agreement that will significantly increase its production acreage in the prolific Bakken oil shale region in the US states of North Dakota and Montana.

ExxonMobil to increase production and acreage in Bakken oil shale region


Watch Cardinals linebacker Stewart Bradley celebrate a sack in the Hall of Fame game versus the New Orleans Saints by doing the Carlton dance.

Arizona Cardinals linebacker Stewart Bradley celebrates a sack


Juan Angel Albin scored two goals and set up the other Saturday as Getafe beat Real Madrid 3-1 to leave the two-time defending Spanish champion under further pressure coupled with fresh injury worries.

Albin scores two, sets up another as Getafe beats Real Madrid 3-1


Simon Gagne, left wing, was traded by the Los Angeles Kings back to his former team, the Philadelphia Flyers yesterday for a conditional draft choice.

Simon Gagne traded back to Philadelphia Flyers


Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama has said that he is a son of India.


Phil Blackmar won his first Champions Tour title Sunday, birdieing 5 of his first six holes en route to a 7-under 64 and a one-stroke victory over Jay Haas, Tom Kite and Andy Bean in the AT&T Championship.

Blackmar wins first Champions Tour title


A Manipuri documentary film Loktak and its people by Kanglei Movies World was released today at the BJP Office, Nityaipat Chuthek.


Several brush fires and motor vehicle accidents were reported to Meigs 911 over the weekend, followed by a two-car accident on East Main Street in Pomeroy yesterday which tied up traffic for a time.


Two major pharmacy chains have agreed to translate prescription drug instructions into customers' primary languages in more than 2,000 stores across New York.

Pharmacies agree to translate drug instructions


A Malaysian Muslim group began a boycott of top US products yesterday as protesters demanded a halt to the Gaza conflict amid growing anger in the Muslim world over Israel's 14-day offensive.

Malaysian group boycotts top US products


GPs are now charging as much as €65 for a consultation, a new poll has found.


Japanese fast fashion retailer Uniqlo has unveiled tennis player Novak Djokovic as its global brand ambassador.

Uniqlo unveils Novak Djokovic as brand ambassador


Saints beat writer Mike Triplette speculates that Marques Colston will get ``more into the flow'' of the offense moving forward, but won't necessarily re-assume his duties as the Saints' No. 1 receiver.


The Indians activated outfielder Johnny Damon today from the paternity list and sent catcher Luke Carlin to Triple-A Columbus.


Famous US astronaut Buzz Aldrin has filed for divorce from his third wife, according to his publicist.

US astronaut Buzz Aldrin files for divorce


One of Slovenia's most popular actors ever, Zlatko Sugman, died at his home in Ljubljana on Tuesday morning, aged 76.


A Palestinian Authority official at the center of a sex scandal has been suspended, the government said Sunday.

Palestinian Authority official suspended


FRANCE announced on Tuesday it would close its military base in ex-colony Senegal and pull out all but 300 of its 1,200 troops there in a shift towards helping local African forces provide their own security.


Middlesea Insurance plc has launched a new advertising campaign focusing on the close and loyal relationship between the Company's customers and the quality of its leading products.

Middlesea Insurance launches new advertising campaign


An 18th Fort Collins church burglary was reported Wednesday morning, according to the Fort Collins police incident report log.

18th church burglary reported in Fort Collins


Atlanta, Oct 15 The lead singer of the 1970 soul group, The Chairmen of the Board, General Norman Johnson has died at the age of 67 years.

General Norman Johnson dies at the age of 67 years


Orc Software, the leading global provider of technology for advanced derivatives trading and connectivity, today announced that it has opened a new development center in Chicago, Illinois.

Orc Software opens development center in Chicago


The biggest retail chain in the USA, Wal Mart, brought a limit to rice sales.


PPP Secretary General Jehangir Badr said all political powers, especially the PPP, faced danger.


The new $2.3 billion ''heartland'' bank, headquartered in Christchurch, plans to list on the NZX in February next year following a formal merger on January 1.


Israel Corp, the conglomerate controlled by billionaire Idan Ofer, said on Wednesday that it planned to split itself into two companies, and that it might seek a foreign listing for its non-chemicals businesses.

Israel Corp plans to split into two companies


Barclays Plc is cutting at least 70 jobs in Asian investment banking as part of a global strategic review started by Chief Executive Antony Jenkins, sources familiar with the matter told Reuters on Thursday.

Barclays to cut at least 70 jobs in Asia investment banking: sources


NATO said it had drawn up plans to defend Turkey if necessary should the war in Syria spill over their border again.


Linear Technology has introduced the LT4320, an ideal diode bridge controller for 9V to 72V systems that replaces each of the four diodes in a full-wave bridge rectifier with a low-loss N-channel MOSFET to reduce power dissipation and increase available voltage.

Linear Technology introduces ideal diode bridge controller for 9V to 72V systems


The gorgeous Tyra Banks has joined IMG once again.


A man was found shot dead inside a car in the suburban Kanjurmarg on early on Saturday, police said.


Chicago, IL - Bulls guard Larry Hughes will presumably miss six weeks with a dislocated right shoulder following an MRI exam, according to a report in the Chicago Tribune on Thursday.


Sanaa/Taiz - Yemeni forces loyal to President Ali Abdullah Saleh opened fire on protesters in the southern city of Taiz on Sunday, killing at least six people and wounding 120, hospital sources said.

Yemeni forces fire on protesters in Taiz


CREDIT UNIONS across the country are to offer electronic payment services to their members as part of the biggest change to the movement in decades.

Credit unions to offer electronic payment services


A former teacher pleads guilty to charges relating to sex with a student.


On Thursday, Charles Taylor, the former president of Liberia, became the first head of state convicted of war crimes by an international court since German naval commander Karl Dönitz faced judgment at the Nuremberg trials.


Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher reunited for dinner in London on Thursday.

Mila Kunis, Ashton Kutcher reunite in London


Newsom signed the city's $6.6 billion budget at a City Hall ceremony Tuesday morning attended by several supervisors and other city officials involved in the lengthy, and at times publicly contentious, budget process over the past several weeks.


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Doctors treating British reality television star Jade Goody for cancer have told her she has only months to live, her publicist Max Clifford said on Saturday.


A developer bulldozed an area containing endangered butterfly habitat on San Bruno Mountain last week, catching city officials off-guard and enraging environmentalists who plan to file a lawsuit to prevent the company from preparing the land for homes to be built.

Developer bulldozes butterfly habitat on San Bruno Mountain


A man tattoos his pit bull and faces criticism over his actions today.


LyondellBasell said late on Thursday that it plans to raise $3.25 billion in debt, including an offering of senior secured notes, as the chemical company charts its course to emerge out of bankruptcy.


Kaka, one of the more prominent players in international football today, has been transferred to Real Madrid.


Prince George's County schools are improving at a rate faster than the rest of the state, US Secretary of Education Arne Duncan said Wednesday at a back-to-school rally for teachers in Upper Marlboro.

US Secretary of education rallies teachers in Upper Marlboro


The Wisconsin Senate passed a resolution Thursday, ordering the arrests of 14 Democratic senators who fled the state to avoid voting on Gov. Scott Walker's budget bill, foxnews.com is reporting.

Wisconsin Senate passes resolution to...


A KIMBERLEY woman was robbed on Main Road, Watnall at around 5.20pm on Wednesday November 19.


Greenlight Capital has decided to file a case against Apple in an effort to release stockpiling cash of $137bn to shareholders, while restricting the iPhone maker from issuing a new high-yielding class of shares.

Greenlight Capital to file case against Apple


The Drama Desk-winning a cappella group, Toxic Audio, will perform a free three-hour concert at Columbus Circle, Tuesday, September 23 from 11 am to 2 pm.

Toxic Audio to perform free concert at Columbus Circle September 23


The Planning Commission today said that the economy could do better than 7.6% growth for this fiscal as projected by the Reserve Bank of India in its half-yearly monetary policy review.


The prosecution rested its case Friday morning in the securities fraud trial of St. George businessman William Hammons, with expert witness testimony about how investment monies were used by the Ogden-based company Hammons is accused of working with.


SRK performed with Katrina Kaif for the first time and raised eyeballs when he kissed her.


AUSTRALIAN batsman Michael Hussey admits he was enjoying the 'battle' with Andrew Flintoff before eventually being sent back by the Lancashire paceman.

Mike Hussey enjoyed the battle with Andrew Flintoff


The Governor with author and others after releasing a book Roots A collection of Zeliang folktales in Kohima on October 10.

Governor releases a collection of folktales


RR Donnelley & Sons Company announced that it has been awarded a multi-year print management agreement by Scotiabank that renews and expands the companies' relationship.

RR Donnelley awarded multi-year agreement by Scotiabank


The MWL, in this regard, called on the UNSC and international organizations to provide the needed protection to the Mosque against the Israeli practices in accordance with international laws and conventions.

Muslim world League calls for protection of the Aqsa Mosque


NAMIBIA took an unbeatable lead in their T20 cricket series against Kenya when they won both their matches at the WHS field on Sunday, to take a 4-0 lead in the 8-match series.

Namibia take unbeatable lead in T20 cricket series


Oscar-winning actress Angelina Jolie has given birth in France to twins fathered by actor Brad Pitt, bringing the Hollywood couple's brood to six children, according to the celebrity television program ''Entertainment Tonight.


Kelly Brook turns the pavement into her own personal runway as she leaves her London home on Wednesday.

Kelly Brook turns pavement into personal runway


However, their votes are not to be based only on ``the wishes of the people.''


The number of private high school students who are behind in their tuition payments tripled between March and December last year, a survey has revealed.

Number of high school students behind in tuition payments triples


Antelope Island on the Great Salt Lake is hosting a hot air balloon and kite festival this weekend.


Halladay threw from flat ground without any problems on Tuesday before Toronto's game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park.


``Babylon Five'' star Michael O'Hare died at the age of 60 after suffering a heart attack, officials said.


The exodus to the provinces continued yesterday with thousands of public and private sector workers jamming bus terminals, airports and seaports in their bid to observe Good Friday, Black Saturday and Easter Sunday with their families and relatives in keeping with the Catholic tradition.


A devastated Andrea McLean revealed last weekend that her second marriage has failed, however, skeptical critics have accused her of cashing in on her divorce, thanks to the bad timed release of her book, Confessions Of A Good Girl.

Andrea McLean accused of cashing in on divorce


Luca Toni has revealed that he contemplated retirement after Italy's poor showing at Euro 2008.


Former CIA director Leon Panetta violated security rules by revealing the name of the commander of the Osama bin Laden raid in the presence of a Hollywood screenwriter, according to a draft report by Pentagon investigators.


A ``fake'' Kate Middleton cover for Marie Claire magazine in South Africa has left readers confused, and angry.

Fake Kate Middleton cover leaves readers angry


Sunderland striker Nicklas Bendtner was banned from driving for 56 days and fined £660 after admitting speeding at almost 104mph in his Porsche.


Protesters in Libya and Egypt stormed US diplomatic missions Tuesday on the 11th anniversary of the 9-11 terrorist attacks.

Protesters in Libya, Egypt storm US diplomatic missions


Britain has the ``resources and resolve'' to succeed in Afghanistan, the Government has insisted after 10 years of war in the country, the Loughborough News reported Sunday.This week marks a decade since the US and UK launched the campaign known as Operation Enduring Freedom in the aftermath of the 9/11 terror attacks.And the British administration is offering a cautiously optimistic assessment, while acknowledging that mistakes have been made.A Foreign Office spokesman said: ``Progress over 10 years has been uneven. At times, the international community lacked a cohesive plan and adequate resources to respond to an insurgency more resilient and adaptable than anticipated.''

Britain has 'resources and resolve to succeed'


The annual Amarnath yatra is all set to begin on Sunday when the first batch of pilgrims will leave early morning for the cave shrine in South Kashmir Himalayas from the basecamp here amid tight security.


Greek lawmakers are preparing to vote Wednesday on new austerity measures required for another infusion of bailout funding from the European Union, as a public workers' strike is in its second day.

Greek lawmakers to vote on new austerity measures


RIVERSIDE, Calif. Junior guard Josh Akognon scored 30 points to lead Cal State Fullerton to a 77-47 victory over UC Riverside on Monday night.

Akognon's 30 points leads Cal State Fullerton to 77-47 victory over UC Riverside


Primus Telecommunications Group Inc. said late Sunday that it agreed to sell its Australian operations to M2 Telecommunications Group Ltd. for about 192.4 million Australian dollars.

Primus telecom sells Australian operations


Allstate Corp., the largest publicly traded US home and auto insurer, plans to sell $1 billion of 5- and 10-year senior unsecured debt as soon as today, according to a person familiar with the offering.


Gold jumped more than 2 percent on Monday after a rebound above $1,400 ignited technical buying, but sentiment was shaky as steady outflows from exchange-traded funds trimmed their bullion holdings to the lowest in three years.

Gold jumps more than 2 percent on technical buying


Communist Laos is set to open a stock market Tuesday, hoping it will attract capital to its largest enterprises and thus boost the economy of one of the world's poorest nations.


MusicRevolution.com, an innovative online marketplace for production music, today announced the launch of its discussion forum for production music.

MusicRevolution.com announces launch of discussion forum for production music


Jeff Fisher says he and the Tennessee Titans have reached a point where it is ``time to move on'' and part ways with each other after 16 full seasons.


Groupon is changing its privacy policies to offer more deals based on location.


Wine marketplace and community site Vinfolio has raised $4.5 million in a first round of funding led by Panorama Capital.

Wine marketplace Vinfolio raises $4.5 million in first round


Registration continues for the upcoming ``I Walk Because ICARE,'' three-mile walk to benefit Dunklin County cancer patients.

Registration continues for 'I walk Because ICARE'


Keeneland Association, the world's largest Thoroughbred auction company and world-class race course located in Lexington, KY, has announced a strategic partnership with leading European e-gaming operator Stan James and its Oregon-licensed and regulated pari-mutuel horse racing brand Racing2Day.com.

Keeneland announces partnership with Stan James and Racing2Day.com


Spurs guard Tony Parker will play in Game 4 of the NBA Finals after his availability was in doubt because of a mild right hamstring strain.

Spurs point guard Tony Parker to play in Game 4


Kannada actor Darshan admitted to the Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Chest Diseases continues to suffer from wheezing problem and even broncho spasm on Monday.

Darshan continues to suffer from wheezing


Wages, sentiment data vindicate rate cut Updated: 18:31, Wednesday May 16, 2012 Steady wages growth, stagnation in lending and consumer confidence toward the gloomy end of the scale add up to a vindication of last week's big interest rate cut.


Olympic downhill champion Lindsey Vonn says she is taking a break from World Cup skiing to regain strength after being hospitalized last month with a stomach infection.

Lindsey Vonn says she'll 'take a break' from World Cup skiing


Britain's defence budget will be cut by less than 10 percent over the next four years after officials reached an agreement late Friday on the outline of a sweeping review of the country's armed forces.

Defence budget to be cut by less than 10 percent


Less than two weeks after a devastating earthquake left much of the country's capital in rubble, a second earthquake striked Haiti on Wednesday.


Lights are being installed along a dark road where a teenager was hit by a car and killed.


The number of Scottish firms failing in the first quarter of 2013 fell by 62.9% compared with the same quarter in 2012 and by 22.7% compared with the fourth quarter of 2012 according to analysis of the latest figures by leading accountancy and business advisory firm, BDO LLP.


A MILLION trees have been planted at Altcar training camp since Major Bill Hunter took over as Commandant.

MILLION trees planted at Altcar training camp


Ray Harryhausen, the visual-effects legend famed for his stop-motion work on such films as Mighty Joe Young, The 7th Voyage of Sinbad and Jason and the Argonauts, passed away this morning in London.


N.Kirtskhalia/ Georgia will appoint four new ambassadors, country's Parliament said.


The Allegheny County bomb squad was called out when a suspicious device was spotted in Glassport Friday night.

Bomb squad called out for suspicious device


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Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner said Friday he is ``quite confident'' China will strengthen its currency.

Geithner ``quite confident'' China will strengthen currency


KCOP, the Fox-owned MyNetworkTV affiliate in Los Angeles, is launching a 7 pm newscast next week.

Kcop in Los Angeles launching 7 pm newscast


But deciding who offers the best public cloud storage system is a tricky task, as we shall shortly see.

Who offers the best public cloud storage system?


CBS News chief foreign correspondent Lara Logan returned to ``60 Minutes'' tonight, if only in the show's open.


Officials say an eighth victim has died from the gas line explosion that consumed a Northern California neighborhood earlier this month.

Eighth victim dies from gas line explosion


Billy Ray Cyrus has signed on to play this summer at WE Fest near Detroit Lakes.

Billy Ray Cyrus signs to play at WE Fest


LYNN-Police are still investigating a Christmas Eve shooting at 23 Atlantic St. which left them searching for a black male with a goattee who fled on foot in the direction of Nahant Street.

Police investigate Christmas Eve shooting


The City of Payette council passed two ordinances during it regular council meeting Monday as Payette City Hall.


Tropical Storm Leslie is moving slowly in the Atlantic toward Bermuda and could become a hurricane soon.

Tropical Storm Leslie could become hurricane


A man is charged with manslaughter after a toddler was struck and killed in her family's Clay County driveway.

Man charged after toddler struck, killed


The Yavapai County Sheriff's Office announced Tuesday that a Chino Valley man has been recently arrested for having sex with a minor.

Chino Valley man arrested for having sex with a minor


Water and sediment sampling by the Department of Natural Resources continues at several areas across Iowa, including Mason City.


CHICAGO ― President-elect Barack Obama will resign his US Senate seat effective Sunday, according to a statement released Thursday afternoon.

Obama resigning from Senate effective Sunday


A Vermont state trooper shot and killed a burglary suspect Monday in the northwestern part of the state.


Cheektowaga Police say a tip from a News 4 viewer helped them catch another suspected scammer caught on camera.


The Brockton High School boys tennis team continued its winning ways with an impressive 4-1 home victory over Dartmouth in a non-league clash Friday afternoon.

Brockton High boys tennis team continues its winning ways


Local women will be honored for their contributions to the community in a variety of areas.

Women honored for contributions to our community


A Berkeley contractor caught in a sting operation last year has pleaded guilty to stealing from a customer and failing to obtain a contractor's registration.

Contractor pleads guilty of steal from customers


Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko on Saturday dropped her legal case challenging the election of rival Viktor Yanukovich as president, saying the court could not be trusted to reach a fair verdict.

Tymoshenko drops legal challenge on election


Saudi authorities have released about 13 Yemeni fishermen after being detained for a week, Interior Ministry said on Monday.

Saudi authorities release 13 Yemeni fishermen


The quadruple amputee has made history by swimming intercontinental straits linking Oceania, Asia, Europe, America and Africa.

Quadruple amputee swims every intercontinental strait


Blackstone Group said on Friday it will buy power producer Dynegy Inc for $543 million in cash and sell four of its power plants to NRG Energy in the latest shake-up in the hard-hit power industry.

Blackstone to buy Dynegy, sell plants to NRG Energy


Leinster have been handed a boost after Cian Healy signed a new two-year deal with the Irish Rugby Football Union.


Liberty rallied for three runs in the top of the seventh inning to nip Parkland 3-2 in a battle of Lehigh Valley Conference division leaders Friday at South Whitehall Township.


Pharmaceutical firm Aeterna Zentaris Inc. said Friday it has reached an agreement to sell 5.3 million common shares for proceeds of US$10 million.

Aeterna Zentaris sells 5.3 million shares for proceeds of US$10 million


ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -Yankees left-hander Andy Pettitte is set to rejoin the rotation on Sunday.


For the second time in three days, a bear was spotted in Washington County, this time by a King City resident.

Another bear spotted in Washington County


UK unemployment has fallen for the first time since the autumn with number of people looking for work declining by 17,000.

UK unemployment falls for the first time since autumn


Amtrak is rolling out its latest Spring Ahead promotion meaning Amtrak Guest Rewards® members can earn even more points towards free travel and other rewards.


Kingfisher Airlines, India's only Five Star airline rated by Skytrax, announced the launch of its direct flights from Pune to Goa from 01-Jul-2009.

Kingfisher Airlines launches direct flights from Pune to Goa


Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar did not give any weight on Monday to RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat's recent statement that he was performing far better than his Gujarat counterpart Narendra Modi.

Nitish gives no weight to bhagwat`s statement on him


Venezuela cuts contact with a top US diplomat over accusations that Washington is plotting to destabilize the country.

Venezuela cuts contact with top US diplomat


Bristol Palin will win Dancing With the Stars and here is the break down of how she can do it.


Stuart Baxter has called for a showpiece derby between Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates at the FNB Stadium on Saturday to display the best side of South African football.


Heavy rains lashed Mumbai on Saturday affecting road traffic in several parts of the city.


Amid speculation of engineering giant L&T's bid to take over Satyam Computer, market regulator Sebi today said anyone can approach it to seek relaxation in the open offer pricing norms.

Anyone can seek relaxation in open offer pricing:


Justin Bieber was forced to change hotels during his stay in Paris after safety concerns were raised over the hoards of fans gathered outside.


The game Wheelman starring Vin Diesel has hit game stores today Wheelman a cross promotion with Midway games and published by Ubisoft.


Five Veterans were inducted into the Hillcrest court of honor Thursday morning.

Five veterans inducted to court of honor


Nitin Gadkari, 52, appears set to become the next BJP President replacing Rajnath Singh in what is being projected as a generational change for the main opposition party.

Nitin Gadkari appears set to become next BJP president


Team Anna member Akhil Gogoi was discharged on Monday from hospital, where he had been admitted after being allegedly attacked by miscreants on Friday, while he claimed that he had been forcibly evicted from there.


Pioneer Hi-Bred, a DuPont business, announced plans for a new research center in Ithaca.

Pioneer Hi-Bred plans research center in Ithaca


The Swedish weather service SMHI on Monday warned of more local thunder storms and lightning in parts of central Sweden, the day after two people were killed by lightning.

Swedish weather service warns of lightning, day after two killed


A van plows into a woman waiting at a bus stop in Riviera Beach, pinning her between the vehicle and a building.

Van plows into woman waiting at bus stop


Poland has extradited to Germany a suspected Israeli agent wanted in connection with the killing of a Hamas commander in Dubai, officials say.


Roberto Mancini was on Monday night allowed to limp on as Manchester City manager, with the club heading towards their dreaded scenario of him taking charge of the team for Tuesday evening's match at Reading as a virtual dead man walking.

Roberto Mancini limps on as Manchester City manager


Stocks ended mostly flat after expectations that a tax-cut package will pass the Senate kept them higher for much of the day.


Wunderlich research analysts began coverage for shares of F5 Networks in a research note issued to investors on Thursday.

Wunderlich analysts begin coverage on F5 Networks (nasdaq: ffiv)


Guns N' Roses guitarist Slash -- real name Saul Hudson -- filed for divorce from his wife Perla Ferrar at the LA County Superior Court, according to TMZ.