Mumbai, Aug 28 The Directorate General of Hydrocarbon today said that shale gas exploration acreages in the country will be available from next year.

Shale gas exploration acreages to be available from next year


Defense lawyers said during a hearing Friday that Brooks may admit his guilt to a lesser charge, but they didn't specify which one.


Egypt will hold the parliamentary elections in September, a military official said Monday.

Egypt to hold parliamentary elections in September


France has warned rebels in Chad that it could intervene if they continue to threaten the capital, N'Djamena.


As part of its cost-cutting plans, Britain may sell off one of its new two-billion-pound aircraft carriers to India which has lodged a firm expression of interest, a media report said today.

Britain may sell aircraft carrier to India:


The latest research by IDC reports that Samsung has sold more feature phones in Europe than Nokia.

Samsung sell more feature phones than Nokia


President Obama has approved the use of armed drones over Libya, Defense Secretary Robert Gates announced Thursday.


New Astana signing, Roman Kreuziger, looks set to focus his 2011 efforts on the recently unveiled Giro d'Italia.

New Astana signing, Roman Kreuziger, focused on 2011 Giro d'Italia


Clearwater Paper in Lewiston is seeking concessions from its two largest unions even though the company had a profit of $182 million in 2009.

Clearwater Paper seeks concessions from unions


A 35-year old Montenegrin and her two fellow passengers, 38-year old Slovenian and her 5-year old child, died in a traffic accident in the SW region of Primorsko around 3 PM on Sunday.

Montenegrin and two fellow passengers die in traffic accident


Maria Shriver recalls her mother as both a ``fearless warrior for the voiceless'' who could make politicians quake, and a trailblazing woman who smoked Cuban cigars and played tackle football.

Shriver recalled as 'warrior for voiceless'


The mortgage broker industry will continue to grow in the coming years and is expected to be worth $1.9 billion by 2017-18.

Mortgage broker industry will continue to grow


Nebraska voters have approved a ban on government-sponsored affirmative action.

Neb. voters approve ban on affirmative action


A young woman was shot on Saturday afternoon in a street in Zwelihle after an argument with two men.


Former International Fight League featherweight champion and recent World Extreme Cagefighting signee Wagnney Fabiano has agreed to meet Fredson Paixao, not Urijah Faber, at WEC 40.

Wagnney Fabiano to meet Fredson Paixao, not Urijah Faber, at WEC 40


The PSP has reclaimed the top spot on the Japanese chart from the Nintendo 3DS.


But less than a week after his re-release into the Southern Ocean, the Emperor Penguin known as Happy Feet has vanished without a trace.

Emperor Penguin ``Happy Feet'' vanishes without a trace


A New Hampshire woman who was known as Granny D and walked across the country a decade ago to publicize the need for campaign finance reform has died.


Russia and Ukraine backed off from their energy war today, promising to start resending Russian gas over Ukrainian pipelines to European Union customers shivering through a widespread cold snap.

Russia and Ukraine back off energy war, ...


Wisconsin Congressman Paul Ryan plans to tour his southeastern Wisconsin district to talk about federal policy issues.

Wis. Congressman Paul Ryan to tour his district


Flood damage to agricultural infrastructure and land caused by the recent heavy rains may be worse than expected, agricultural body TAU SA said.


GOC of Army's Red Shield Division, Maj Gen DS Hooda inaugurated an embroidery cum vocational training centre at Noney today.


Three British soldiers have been killed in southern Afghanistan, taking the total UK death toll in the troubled country to 199.


It is alleged the 23-year-old male constable, who is attached to a command within the South West Metropolitan Region, indecently assaulted the woman at 8pm on September 19.


Canadian metals producers may delay launching takeover bids until the current market turmoil has subsided, but analysts say there is still demand for further acquisitions in the sector despite weaker stocks and tight credit conditions.

Metals producers may delay takeover bids


Two human skulls were found near a new grave in a Bridgeport, Conn., cemetery, police said.

Skulls found near new grave in Connecticut


He's starred in so many gay-adjacent films, it's no wonder a scruffy and black-rimmed Stanley Tucci is coming out as an American for Marriage Equality.

Stanley Tucci is an American for Marriage Equality


Susana di Palma, internationally acclaimed flamenco dancer and choreographer, will perform at Carleton College on Wednesday, Oct. 20 at 8 pm in the Severance Great Hall.

Internationally acclaimed flamenco dancer and choreographer to perform at Carleton


One German NATO soldier was killed and three injured in Afghanistan Tuesday after a convoy was bombed in northern Afghanistan.


Severe thunderstorms packing potential tornadoes and brief downpours swept across Alabama on Sunday afternoon, with no major damages reported.

Severe thunderstorm sweeps across Alabama


New Delhi, Nov 21 Two unidentified armed motorcycle-borne men shot dead an accountant and injured another person today before escaping with a bag containing documents in north-west Delhi.

Armed men shoot dead accountant, injure another


Yash Raj Films on Tuesday said it had no plans to approach Tamil superstar Rajinikanth for its next production 'Dhoom 3'.

No plans to approach rajini for 'Dhoom 3':


Oglethorpe University is keeping its accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and is no longer on ``warning'' for past financial problems.

Oglethorpe University keeps accreditation


In a landmark victory on Sunday, Laura Chinchilla was elected as the first woman president of Costa Rica.

Laura Chinchilla elected first woman President of Costa Rica


In Uttar Pradesh, security forces conducted flag march today in curfew hit areas as confidence measure among common men in Bareilly city.

Up security forces conducts flag march in curfew hit areas


Singapore needs to continually rationalise and simplify its tax incentives regime to ensure its continued relevance in attracting investment, said Ernst & Young Solutions on Thursday.

S'pore should continually rationalise and simplify tax incentives to attract investments:


The Guardian reported that Apple is ``actively investigating'' the Lodsys patent infringement claims.

Apple ``actively investigating'' Lodsys patent infringement claims


The milk shed development programme being implemented by the Dairy Development Department will now be available to the beneficiaries of the Attapadi block.


Louisville police say they've charged two UPS employees with stealing gift cards from parcel shipments.

Louisville police say two UPS employees stole gift cards


Back in January, Mashable reported that Pinterest had become a top traffic referrer for many e-commerce sites, joining the ranks of Facebook and Twitter.

Pinterest could become an e-commerce site


A 17-year-old girl from Bridgwater is having her head shaved at a charity gig this weekend.

Bridgwater girl to have head shaved for charity


Household Needs Assessments registration is being held from 9 am to 5 pm today and Friday at Olive House, 1902 Main St., next to the Armour building in Alexandria.


Pope Benedict XVI said that his successor John Paul II had supernatural qualities, while speaking at a mass in St Peter's Square to mark the third anniversary of the latter's death.

Pope Benedict says John Paul II had 'supernatural qualities'


Creighton coach Greg McDermott says a bus driver transporting the Bluejays to the Greensboro Coliseum on Sunday had an apparent heart attack on the way to the game.


A vehicle caught fire on the seventh floor of a Norfolk parking garage this morning.

Vehicle catches fire in Norfolk parking garage


A WOMAN detective has been found murdered in dense woodland near her home, it was revealed last night.


YOUNGSTERS from in and around Ledbury had their artistic talents rewarded this week when prizes were given out to the winners of the Ledbury in Bloom art poster competition.


Covanta Energy Corporation, a world leader in sustainable waste management and renewable energy, today announced a new agreement with the City of Waterbury for sustainable waste management services.

Covanta Energy announces new agreement with the City of Waterbury for sustainable waste management services


THE public inquiry into the hotly debated Hunts Grove development is to be shorter than expected.


Kirk helps New Mexico stay unbeaten Alex Kirk scored 11 of his 12 points in the second half and No. 18 New Mexico overcame a sluggish start to beat Valparaiso 65-52 on Saturday night.


DC United has acquired veteran Canadian playmaker Dwayne De Rosario from the New York Red Bulls in exchange for midfielder Dax McCarty.

DC United acquires Dwayne De Rosario from Red Bulls for Dax McCarty


Beam Inc. , a leading global premium spirits company, today announced that it has completed the acquisition of the fast-growing Pinnacle Vodka and Calico Jack rum brands from privately-held White Rock Distilleries.

Beam completes acquisition of Pinnacle Vodka


British Labour MP Andrew Dismore, Vice-Chair of Friends of Cyprus Group is paying a visit to Cyprus, accompanied by the group's coordinator Mary Southcott.


A new trial has been ordered for two Winnipeg police officers accused of perjury.

New trial ordered for officers accused of perjury


In an editorial in the May 2010 issue of the journal The Lancet Infectious Diseases, Tulane University malaria researchers urge action to eliminate malaria from Hispaniola, the last island in the Caribbean where the disease occurs regularly.

Tulane University researchers urge action to eliminate malaria from Hispaniola


Oil slipped below $83 a barrel on Thursday, pulling back from a 15-month high a day earlier, as signs of tighter monetary policy in China sparked concerns about demand in the engine room of commodity consumption growth.


Sir Paul McCartney has claimed that it was he, and not John Lennon, who politicised the Beatles.


A boat carrying around 40 people has sunk off the remote Cocos Islands in the Indian Ocean, with possibly only 15 people rescued, Australian officials and local media said today.

Boat with 40 people sinks near remote Cocos Islands


Dr Conrad Murray, who was convicted of the involuntary manslaughter of Michael Jackson, has been asked to return his medical license to the California Medical Board, according to an official.

Conrad Murray asked to return medical license


Iran confiscates Buddha statues from shops An Iranian newspaper is reporting that government authorities are confiscating Buddha statues from shops in Tehran to stop the promotion of Buddhism in the country.


The Baton Relay for the Commonwealth Games 2010 to be hosted by India at Delhi would pass through the cities of Hisar, Rohtak and Kurukshetra of Haryana from September 26 to September 30, 2010 before entering Delhi on October 1, for the opening of Commonwealth Games on October 3, 2010.

Baton Relay for Commonwealth Games 2010 hosted by India


Six people were arrested on drug charges thanks to information from the IMAGE Drug Task Force, according to the Noble County Sheriff's Department.


Comedian Vice Ganda welcomed the cameras of Umagang Kay Ganda on his weekly show ``Gandang Gabi Vice!'' where he admitted that he's now in a relationship.

Vice Ganda admits he's in a relationship


Despite the fragile economic recovery and subdued consumer sentiment in many countries, global retail markets have rebounded strongly during the last year according to global real estate services giant Cushman & Wakefield.


Union minister and National Conference leader Farooq Abdullah today said mistakes committed in the past led to the exodus of Kashmiri Hindus from Jammu & Kashmir as also to the prevailing political uncertainty in the state.

Mistakes led to exodus of Kashmiri Hindus:


Baroness Susan Greenfield says she believes that her sacking as director of the Royal Institution earlier this year was ``unfair''.

Greenfield says her sacking was 'unfair'


Justice Asif Saeed Khan Khosa of Supreme Court has observed courts be not pushed to wall.


Authorities in Lafayette County said Thursday that a man's headless body was found northeast of Concordia.

Man's headless body found near Concordia


Cable & Wireless has made an audacious approach to its smaller rival Thus as it seeks to consolidate the UK telecoms market.

Cable & Wireless makes audacious approach for rival Thus


US President Barack Obama says he's saddened by a New York shooting in which 13 people were killed..

Barack Obama saddened by New York shooting


The Congress on Sunday said it was holding talks with PMK in order to retain the party as UPA constituent in the Lok Sabha polls.


American International Group Inc. said Tuesday that it is accelerating its separation from AIU Holdings Inc. in preparation of the potential sale of a minority stake in the business, which may include a public offering of shares.

AIG to accelerate separation of AIU Holdings Inc.


Utility crews are working hard to restore the power in Connecticut.


Small business sales beat expectations Updated: 14:07, Thursday January 26, 2012 Sales by small businesses over the all-important Christmas period were better than expected in year-on-year terms, but calendar 2011 figures were less impressive amid subdued market conditions.


But Cameron Diaz and her New York Yankee's slugger boyfriend Alex Rodriguez, aka A-Rod, were finally pictured together for the first time, working out at a hotel gym.

Cameron Diaz and Alex Rodriguez pictured together for the first time... working out at the gym


A WOMAN has died after being hit by a train at Hampden Park railway station.


Jack LaLanne, who is often referred to as ``The Godfather of Fitness,'' died Sunday, Jan. 23, from respiratory failure at the age of 96.


Senator Barbara Boxer, touting the Nelson ``compromise'' abortion language and confronted with Planned Parenthood's opposition to the bill, claims that ``not all the choice groups oppose this bill.''

Boxer: ``not all the choice groups oppose this bill''


How much rain has to fall, and for how long, to cause the Green River to flood?

How much rain will cause Green river to flood?


The Maori flag has not been adopted by this country but by the few who seek Maori sovereignty.

Maori flag has not been adopted by the country


A humble and emotional Kwame Kilpatrick pleaded for the forgiveness of city residents and family members during a prime-time televised speech Wednesday that ended a week of seclusion for the one-time ``Hip-Hop Mayor,'' whose racy text messages to a top aide recently came to light and threaten his political future.


Mumbai, March 9 Filmmaker Tigmanshu Dhulia says the presence of Irrfan in his films leads him to write extraordinary stuff as he knows the actor can pull off anything.

Irrfan leads me to write extraordinary stuff:


Small businesses are feeling especially pessimistic following the election, indicating that tough economic times may be on the horizon.

Small businesses pessimistic following the election


Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Ryan Howard asked for US$18 million in salary arbitration Tuesday, the third-highest figure submitted since the process began in 1974.

Phillies first baseman Ryan Howard asks for US$18 million in arbitration


Five†suspected thugs were shot dead in separate robbery attempts in Nairobi in the fight against crime and weapons found on them.

Five suspected thugs shot dead in Nairobi


Even as valuations in Europe and the US have fallen in recent years, Chinese companies are focusing on domestic consolidation to build market share rather than buying overseas assets, according to a survey released by Bank of America Merrill Lynch Tuesday.

Chinese companies focused on domestic consolidation


16 Apr, 03:16 - Sony has trademarked the name Starhawk, hinting that the Warhawk series will go into space.


Plans to build a two-storey extension in the garden of a property in Five Fields Lane, Castle Drive, have been dismissed as 'unneighbourly'.


It is time to end the adult war on children so that all of the other violence that emerges from this cause can end too.


Bolivian villagers bury suspected killer alive Villagers in Bolivia's southern highlands buried a man alive in the grave of the woman he is suspected of having raped and murdered, an official said Thursday.


Freddie Mac today announced changes in its senior management and organization that will enable the company to help stabilize the housing finance system and position it to take advantage of business opportunities in the market over the longer term.

Freddie Mac announces changes in management and organization


American tennis player Sam Querrey will miss the rest of the ATP season after crashing through a glass table that he tried to sit on at the Thailand Open.


Bank of America will close its Fresno call center in August, leaving potentially hundreds unemployed.Bank of America plans to close its Fresno call center in August 2013, leaving potentially hundreds of people facing unemployment.

Bank of America to close Fresno call center


``Bhupathi and I are still getting adjusted to each other. We are learning from our strengths and weaknesses. Yes it does take a while before we strike a right chord,'' Bopanna said.


Postal voting by Malaysian voters residing in foreign countries proceeded smoothly on Sunday without any hitches, said Election Commission secretary Datuk Kamaruddin Mohamed Baria.

Postal voting in foreign countries proceeds smoothly


The father of a man found shot dead in Chadderton, Greater Manchester, has spoken about his ``great loss''.


North Dakota farmers are wrapping up the small grains harvest and turning their focus to row crops.

Nd farmers wrapping up small grains harvest


Wastequip has launched a new website featuring a cleaner design, bolder graphics and an easy-to-navigate interface.


The South Carolina governor, who also admitted meeting his lover more times than he had previously claimed, told The Associated Press in emotional interviews that he ``crossed lines'' with a handful of other women during 20 years of marriage.


LOS ANGELES The Golf Channel removed Jim Gray from its coverage of the Northern Trust Open on Friday for his handling of Dustin Johnson's penalty for nearly missing his tee time.


Therefore, this week Gordon Brown was able to tell the dolphin bothering community that he has 50 days to save the world and must get on immediately with wearing his underpants outside his trousers.


Aspen will offer free downtown parking for the next two Saturdays in an effort to entice shoppers to the retail core.

Aspen offers free downtown parking for two Saturdays


A pedestrian was hit by a car and killed Saturday morning in Adams County, police said.


Penrith Nepean United, fresh off a confidence-inspiring midweek 5-4 victory against Rockdale City in the Tiger Turf Cup, started off the round 16 Telechoice Premier League game looking solid but knew they had their work cut out for them.

Penrith Nepean United with work cut out for them


It seems to me that the pithy digs at President Obama are distracting this collection of small government advocates from the fact that the presidency is in fact too big for one man.

The presidency is ``too big for one man''


The Sidekick brand is still alive, reportedly, Samsung and T-Mobile official announced a new Android phone, the Sidekick 4G.

Samsung and T-Mobile official announced the Sidekick 4G


Anton Volchenkov told reporters on Thursday that he expects to play in Game 2 on Friday night in Pittsburgh, after leaving Game 1 with a head injury.


New Australian signing Phil Hughes says he wants to score a ``mountain of runs'' while with Worcestershire.


AC Milan playmaker Andrea Pirlo will make his first start for the club since December in the Italian Cup semi-final, first leg against Palermo at the San Siro on Wednesday, coach Massimiliano Allegri said.

Pirlo to make first start since December


Public health officers have reported that two county kids have been diagnosed with pertussis, which is commonly known as whooping cough.

Two county kids diagnosed with pertussis


THE largest ever Big Brother house has been revealed today ahead of the ninth series of the reality show.


The Azerbaijani security forces have arrested 38 people in Ganja, Iranian news website Ghafghaz.ir reported, citing Azerbaijan's online newspaper Fakt Xeber.

Azerbaijani security forces arrest 38 people in Ganja


Dee Brown scored 20 points on 8 of 16 shooting and Bowling Green defeated Florida International 67-62 on Monday night.

Bowling Green defeats Florida International 67-62


Premier Inn is to launch a £9m advertising campaign later this month highlighting its new identity, the budget hotel group announced today.

Premier Inn to launch £9m advertising campaign


Priscilla Presley thinks 'The Simpsons' should be banned because ''it's not good for kids''.

Priscilla Presley thinks the Simpsons should be banned


Wells Fargo & Co., San Francisco, is freezing its cash balance pension plan, making it one of the largest employers to do so.


Hindu community has demanded of the government to legislate Hindu marriage registration law as non-registration of marriage has resulted in many domestic, social and psychological problems for Hindu community.

Hindu community demands Hindu marriage registration law


The rand gained for the first time in three days, rebounding from the biggest one-day slump in six months, as some metal prices rallied and investors gauged the currency's decline was overdone.

Rand rebounds from biggest slump in six months as metals rally


Kathy Ireland has been named as the richest model in the world after amassing a wealth estimated at some $350 million according to wealth aggregator Forbes.

Kathy Ireland - Kathy Ireland named richest model in the world


Mayer's 'human' relationship Updated: 12:46, Tuesday February 12, 2013 John Mayer says his relationship with Katy Perry feels 'very human'.


Fifa voted to go ahead with its presidential election on Wednesday after the world soccer governing body's Congress rejected a proposal from the English FA that it should be postponed.


Crewmembers aboard the Q4000 vessel extract the damaged blowout preventer from the Deepwater Horizon oil rig from the Gulf of Mexico in this handout photograph taken on September 4, 2010 and released on September 5.

Crewmembers extract damaged blowout preventer


Petrol price in Macedonia will hike with MKD 1 as of Tuesday while the price of the diesel will remain, Macedonian A1 television informed.

Petrol price in Macedonia to hike as of Tuesday


China Telecom announced the launch of its trial commercial 3G services in selected provinces of the country namely Shanghai and Jiangsu with the initial target segment comprising of the service provider's broadband users.

China Telecom launches trial commercial 3G services in selected provinces


*Shonda Rhimes, creator of Grey's Anatomy, confirmed that she adopted a little girl in February through a domestic adoption.

Shonda Rhimes adopts another little girl


Occupy May Day went global on Tuesday, as demonstrations stretched from California to New York and from Europe to the Caribbean.


National news Briton faces death over Bali drugs The Government said it strongly objects to the death penalty imposed on a British woman who trafficked drugs into Indonesia.


France coach Laurent Blanc will drop all 23 World Cup players for his first match next month as collective punishment for the team's embarrassing fiasco in South Africa.

France coach Blanc drops all 23 World Cup players


BHP Billiton Ltd said on Tuesday it was gradually restarting operations at its Yandi iron ore mine in Australia following the death of a worker last week.

BHP says gradually restarting Yandi iron ore mine


ACTING police commissioner Walter Kola said investigation into the allege corruption in the RIPEL and Lands commissions of Inquiries are progressing well.

Investigation into alleged corruptions progressing


Luxury car manufacturer Rolls-Royce is to expand its Sussex plant in a development worth £10 million, reports Car and Van News.


Portland police are investigating a Southeast Portland shooting that left one man with head injuries.

Portland police investigate Southeast Portland shooting


Xstrata is to expand its coking coal operations in Canada's British Columbia with the purchase of assets from Talisman Energy for $500m, in the latest sign of demand for the commodity used in steelmaking.

Xstrata to expand coking coal operations


Dubai has inaugurated the world's tallest twisted tower built at a cost of $US272 million, setting yet another record for skyscrapers and other engineering marvels.

Dubai inaugurates world's tallest 'twisted' tower


Brent crude oil slipped to $103 per barrel on Monday as an uncertain outlook for growth in the world's two largest oil consumers, the United States and China, encouraged commodities markets to consolidate.


22 Oct, 2010 2304hrs IST PTI Pakistan Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani on Friday for the first time said that former military ruler Pervez Musharraf approved the controversial surveillance flights by US drones which later started targeting terrorists in the country's lawless tribal areas bordering Afghanistan.

Musharraf approved surveillance flights by US drones:


A private research group says the US service sector contracted in July as new orders decreased and prices rose, stifling growth for truckers, retailers and insurers.The Institute for Supply Management, a trade group of purchasing executives, said Tuesday its reading of the service sector was 49.5 in July, up from 48.2 in June.


Wal-Mart has decided to follow in the footsteps of Target, announcing on Thursday that it will stop carrying Amazon Kindle products in its stores after inventory is depleted and pending orders are filled.

Wal-Mart to stop carrying Amazon Kindle products


The House has narrowly passed a Democratic surveillance bill that denies legal immunity to telecommunications companies.


US stocks slide on Greece, US worries Updated: 09:58, Wednesday November 14, 2012 US stocks have taken a dive in opening trade amid worries about Greece's debt crisis and a US fiscal cliff of spending cuts and tax hikes expected to drag the economy into recession.


CNA Financial Corporation today announced fourth quarter 2011 results, which included net operating income of $191 million, or $0.71 per common share, and net income of $190 million, or $0.70 per common share.

Cna Financial announces fourth quarter 2011 results:


External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee is likely to visit Nepal after the new dispensation assumes charge.


The Office of Fair Trading is today apologising to supermarket chain Morrisons and agreeing to pay £100,000 damages after the retailer was wrongly identified in a price-fixing probe.

Office of Fair Trading apologises to supermarket chain Morrisons


If you're worried about the growing problem of identity theft, Friday is ``free shred day'' in Lexington.


President Asif Ali Zardari's father Hakim Ali Zardari was hospitalised on Wednesday when he suffered brain haemorrhage.


A former Hancock County road manager and his wife pleaded not guilty in federal court today.

Former Hancock road manager, wife plead not guilty


Republic Airways Holdings, which operates feeder flights for major airlines, said Monday that passenger miles rose 12.3 percent in July, but the gain wasn't enough to offset a surge in capacity.

Republic Airways passenger miles rise 12.3 percent


- The Baltimore Ravens made several roster moves on Thursday, including placing wide receiver Demetrius Williams on injured reserve.


Fanno Creek will have to wait a year to meander more than it already does.


Sanofi-aventis announced on January 24 that it has extended its tender offer for all outstanding shares of common stock of Genzyme Corporation at $69.00 per share, net to the seller in cash, without interest and less any required withholding taxes.

Sanofi-aventis extends tender offer for all outstanding shares of Genzyme


You should have explained why we have the electoral college vote.


The Security Council today voted to end the United Nations peacekeeping mission in Chad and the Central African Republic by the end of the year, with a military withdrawal starting this week, after the Government requested the move despite concerns that it could impair aid to some 430,000 people.

Security Council votes to end UN mission in Chad and Central African Republic


A University of Houston student is recovering from a shark bite on her upper leg as she stood in waist-deep water.

University of Houston student recovers from shark bite


An 18-year-old Wilmington woman was charged with felony child abuse after a 4-month-old baby went to the emergency room with fractures and internal injuries, according to the New Hanover County Sheriff's Office.

Wilmington woman charged with felony child abuse


A Palestinian man was shot and killed after he used a construction vehicle to slam into several cars and a bus in downtown Jerusalem on Tuesday.

Palestinian man killed after using construction vehicle


Police are seeking the public's assistance after a body was discovered in a wooded area of Deep River Friday, March 14.


Most men do not realize that erectile dysfunction is a warning sign of potential cardiovascular disease, a US expert warns.


New Delhi, June 4 Controversial Bangladeshi writer Taslima Nasreen feels that her life is under threat from ``fundamentalist forces'' but says she will continue to write despite attacks on her.


The Kalixa prepaid card has a new payment partner, Ukash, making it easier to for cardholders to top up their card.

The Kalixa card has a new payment partner


Japanese researchers recently found that high levels of the proteins survivin and aurora-B may be associated with disease progression in myelodysplastic syndromes.

High levels of survivin and aurora-B may be associated with disease progression in MDS


Just before the release of the film Aamir Khan has virtually disappeared into thin air!


Traffic operations along the South Africa's major highways have been beefed up ahead of the festive season, the Roads Traffic Management Corporation has announced.


Virginia fired Al Groh after nine seasons at his alma mater Sunday, ending a tenure marked by his inability to beat rival Virginia Tech.


Sri Lanka has recalled veteran batsman Thilan Samaraweera into an expanded test squad to tour South Africa after having initially ignored him for a second straight series.

Sri Lanka recalls Thilan Samaraweera in expanded squad to tour South Africa ...


Maradona lashed out at World Cup referee Hector Baldassi on Friday, accusing his countryman of a terrible performance in the round of 16 match between Spain and Portugal.


President Barack Obama urged the full US Senate to pass a new strategic nuclear arms control treaty with Russia after lawmakers in a Senate panel approved the pact on Thursday.

Obama urges Senate to pass arms treaty with Russia


History should not be interpreted based on one's own convenience, let alone distorted for political gain, state legislative assembly speaker Datuk Seri Salleh Tun Said Keruak said.

History should not be interpreted based on convenience --


Scientists at the European Organization for Nuclear Research say they have measured tiny subatomic particles traveling faster than light.


Killer Whales or Orca's have to be charged with murder in future when they kill.

Killer Whales to be charged with murder in future


The National Park Service ranks Missouri near the top among states in use of state and federal tax credits to renovate historic buildings.


A former Rossville youth minister and coach was sentenced to 15 years in prison for abusing a teenage boy.


Spaniard Rafael Nadal reached his fourth straight Monte Carlo Masters final with a 6-3 6-2 win over Russian fourth seed Nikolay Davydenko on Saturday.

Nadal reaches fourth straight Monte Carlo final


A red alert has been sounded in north Telangana and Andhra-Orissa Border in the wake of the death in an encounter of Maoist Central Committee leader Mallojula Koteswara Rao alias Kishenji in West Bengal on Thursday.


Council tax bills have more than doubled since Labour came to power in 1997, the Conservatives said today.

Council tax bills 'have more than doubled' under Labour


Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola was admitted to hospital overnight for treatment on his back problem.


Chloe shared, ``I just booked a huge project last night. You're gonna die when you find out, it's huge! It's big and it's crazy and it involves some really cool actors. And it's HUGE.''

Chloe moretz just booked a 'huge project'


Suicide numbers were down in 2008 compared to previous years, but numbers for 2009 won't be released for a while, a state official said.

Suicide numbers down compared to previous years


US pay-TV provider Dish Network is offering 200 national HD channels to its subscribers.

Dish Network offers 200 national HD channels


Montreal-based gold-miner Semafo has increased its proven and probable gold reserves by 90%, the firm said on Monday.


No charges will be filed in the death of a 17-year-old Wolverine man killed in a car/pedestrian accident on Jan. 22, prosecutors say.


Wilson was first in line dark and early this morning as he waited for the grand opening of the new Nordstrom Rack at Carolina Pavilion in Charlotte.

Wilson is first in line at the grand opening of the new Nordstrom Rack


In what is occurring at an alarming frequency, another motorist was targeted in an attack by Arabs in the Binyamin region of Shomron, on Tuesday, 27 Tishrei.

Another motorist targeted in Binyamin region of Shomron


Reggie Jackson has been banned indefinitely by the New York Yankees after he made disparaging comments about Alex Rodriguez published in last week's edition of Sports Illustrated.


A Canadian woman gave birth in a restaurant restroom Tuesday with the help of two employees, the restaurant's manager said.

Canadian woman gives birth in restaurant


Annual inflation in the West African CFA zone was reported to be down to 0.2% deflation y/y by the end of July according to West Africa 's BCEA central bank.

Annual inflation in the West African CFA zone down according to central bank:


A man was shot and killed in the parking lot of Mr. Biggs early Friday morning following a rap concert, and another man was later arrested after a car chase.


Smeltz, the former Phoenix player, was the A-League's golden boot winner and player of the year last season and showed he still had the golden touch as he pulled the trigger off a corner with just minutes remaining to deliver victory for the fledging club.


The Senate Wednesday overwhelmingly passed a sweeping tax package that would save millions of Americans thousands of dollars in higher taxes while also reducing their Social Security taxes and extending jobless benefits.


The Maple Leafs are giving away free tickets to the season opener in order to thank fans for their patience during the lockout.


A minor league baseball team changed a Tim Tebow promotion after receiving a cease and desist e-mail from the University of Florida.


Societe Generale SA, France's second-largest bank by market capitalization, said Monday it will reorganize its corporate and investment bank to adapt to Europe's new regulatory and financial environment.

Societe Generale reorganizes corporate and investment bank


Sanjeev Agarwal, CEO, Dynamix Research & Capital Management is of the view that NTPC has resistance at around Rs 150.


Black Caviar won a thrilling Diamond Jubilee Stakes at Royal Ascot by a short head to extend her unbeaten record to 22 races in her first run outside her native Australia.


Evan Bourne made his return on ECW tonight with a successful returning match against Jamie Noble.


Tornado warning passes as thousands lose power on Long Island Heavy rain and strong blasts of wind pelted Long Island Tuesday night as Nassau and Suffolk counties were slammed by a powerful storm.


Portland police hoped surveillance photos released Sunday would help find a missing man.

Police hope photos help find missing man


Scottrade, a leading branch-supported online investment firm, announces the opening of its first Staten Island, NY branch office.

Scottrade announces opening of its first Staten Island, NY branch office


Foreign Minister Vuk Jeremić is in New York today where he is attending a UN ministerial conference.


Los Angeles soul band Fitz & the Tantrums make their Aspen debut Sunday, June 5 at Belly Up Aspen.


American Idol winner, Jordin Sparks, and Jason Derulo are now an item as they confirm that they are dating.

Jordin Sparks and Jason Derulo are an item


China on Monday put into place a new smoking ban that will apply to all public indoor spaces including restaurants and bars, the state-run Xinhua news agency reported.


FORMER Wallabies assistant coach Scott Johnson is to return to Wales after being appointed the Ospreys' director of coaching.


A Santa Maria man is in stable condition after being stabbed while walking down the street.

Santa Maria man in stable condition after being stabbed


A pizza delivery driver was robbed at gunpoint this week after he stopped to help someone.

Pizza delivery driver robbed at gunpoint


Belgian Jerome D'Ambrosio will replace the suspended Romain Grosjean for Lotus at the Italian Grand Prix this weekend.

Jerome D'Ambrosio to replace Romain Grosjean for Lotus


A 12 year old boy taking a snowmobile for a test run was killed by a hit and run driver in the town of Madrid.

12 year old killed by hit and run driver in Madrid


Big Ben is an iconic London building, but it could eventually be for sale in order to raise money for the House of Commons.


Pierro fights back to win Todman Updated: 16:12, Saturday March 24, 2012 Pierro continued on his winning way towards the Golden Slipper with a fighting victory over Epaulette in the Group Two Todman Stakes.


Command & Conquer from Victory Games will be entering closed beta this summer, and this is the perfect time to start getting your applications in if you're looking to get into it.

Command & Conquer will be entering closed beta this summer


As investigations continue into the former State Security apparatus, the ex-minister of interior, Mahmoud Wagdy, denied any knowledge that instructions were given to destroy some of the State Security files.

Ex-minister of interior denies knowledge of instructions to destroy State Security files


Huskies football fans still will be able to ride Metro buses to games this season after the University of Washington reached an agreement with a private bus system.

Huskies fans can still ride Metro to games


Thailand, Asia's biggest sugar exporter, has sold 12,600 tonnes of white sugar to India, industry officials said on Tuesday.

Thailand sells 12,600 tonnes white sugar to India


For someone who had made such strong remarks against homosexuality earlier this week, Republican gubernatorial candidate Carl Paladino didn't seem to mind collecting rent from two Buffalo gay bars.

Carl Paladino collected rent from two Buffalo gay bars


Isaac weakened to tropical storm strength Wednesday but still posed life-threatening hazards from storm surge and inland flooding, US forecasters said.


Aberdeen Emerging Markets Telecommunications Fund, Inc., a closed-end equity fund, announced today its performance data and portfolio composition as of August 31, 2010.

Aberdeen Emerging Markets Telecommunications Fund, Inc. announces performance data and portfolio composition


Irish and European stocks continued their rally today but showed signs of slowing down as the European Central Bank warned about intensifying risks to recovery, while Wall Street awaited details of President Obama and Fed chairman Ben Bernanke's plans for the US economy.


India and Turkey have agreed to take their bilateral trade beyond the $5 billion target by 2012, buoyed by a strong growth in the business activity.

India and Turkey agree on bilateral trade beyond the $5 billion target by 2012


Chinese stocks in Shanghai and Shenzhen tumbled as trading resumed for the first time after a week-long National Day holiday.

Chinese stocks tumble as trading resumes after holidays


President Barack Obama, accompanied by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, announces a new comprehensive new strategy for Afghanistan and Pakistan, at the White House in Washington, 27 Mar 2009U.S.

Obama announces new strategy for Afghanistan


A woman was arrested at Liverpool's John Lennon Airport in northwest England after trying to check in her dead husband for an EasyJet Plc flight to Berlin.

Woman arrested after trying to check-in dead husband for flight


Britain is fast becoming Europes bankruptcy tourism hotspot, with many cash-strapped foreigners travelling to the country to go bankrupt - then returning home debt-free.

Britain fast becoming Europes bankruptcy tourism hotspot


A Russian Proton-M rocket was launched into space Wednesday with two new communication satellites, the RIA Novosti news agency reported.

Russia launches two new communication satellites


In his most recent Monday morning quarterback column, Sports Illustrated's Peter King explored whether the Super Bowl champion Baltimore Ravens would actually give the Browns and other quarterback-hungry teams a chance to steal Joe Flacco.

Would Ravens give Browns, other teams chance to steal qb Joe Flacco?


Dr. Hermann Scheer, once called by Time magazine as a Hero for the Green Century, died unexpectedly Thursday night in Berlin.

Hermann Scheer dies unexpectedly Thursday night


Greece raised badly needed cash with a bond issue Thursday, passing a key test of its ability to avoid a disastrous debt default and dig out of a financial crisis that has shaken the European Union.


A long-time leader in sustainable travel practices, Kimpton's Hotel Monaco Portland adds another notch to its proverbial green belt with two electric car charging stations.

Hotel Monaco Portland adds electric car charging station


BACKSPIN, who was set to run at the Cheltenham Festival for trainer Jonjo O'Neill and owner JP McManus, has died after suffering a suspected heart attack in his box on Tuesday night.

Backspin dies after suspected heart attack


A former Monte Vista High School baseball coach was ordered to stand trial on three felony counts related to his handling of team funds from 2005 to 2007.


Agriculture Minister Shri Sharad Pawar today announced that, as per the latest crop estimates, the foodgrain production in 2010-11 reached a record level of 241.6 million tonnes.

Foodgrain production reaches record 241.6 million tonnes


Apple Day Spa & Salon in Honesdale will re-open for spa services, Wednesday, after Saturday's fire temporarily closed the business.

Apple Day spa re-opening for spa services Wednesday


Aviva has received first-round bid approaches for its US arm from US-based private equity houses as well as financial services group Guggenheim Partners, people with knowledge of the matter said.


The American Red Cross has launched a new hurricane app, designed specifically for people who live in areas affected by hurricanes.

American Red Cross launches hurricane app


The Dutch star of 1974's Emmanuelle, Sylvia Kristel, who is credited by some as being the world's first true porn star, died on Wednesday night at the age of 60 after a long battle with lung and throat cancer.

Sylvia Kristel, star of 'Emmanuelle,' dies at age 60


The Australian share market is set to open higher after BP announced its $US20billion compensation deal.


Dan Roundfield, an NBA veteran who had three consecutive All-Star seasons, drowned off the Caribbean island of Aruba while helping his wife as she struggled in rough water.


Ilocos Sur Rep. Ronald Singson will likely file the first bill in the incoming 15th Congress in the House of Representatives.

Singson may file first bill in 15th Congress


Animal Kingdom, ridden by Joel Rosario for Team Valor, won the $10 million Dubai World Cup by two lengths at the synthetic Meydan track on Saturday.


Brock Lesnar claims he has learned lessons from his defeat to Frank Mir and is looking to prove the point against Heath Herring at UFC 87 on Saturday.


Graphic-design software giant Adobe has announced that it has shut down its North American operations for one week in an effort to cut costs and save money.

Adobe shuts down us operations for a week


Lewis Hamilton has accused Fernando Alonso of sour grapes as their bitter rivalry resurfaced following Sunday's contentious European Grand Prix.

Lewis Hamilton accuses Fernando Alonso of 'sour grapes'


David Beckham said Tuesday that it's possible he could return to Major League Soccer next season after his five-year contract with the Los Angeles Galaxy expires.

Beckham may return for another MLS season


Illegal drugs are being sent to inmates at a women's prison in Wakefield in the post, it has been disclosed.

Illegal drugs sent to women's prison in Wakefield by post


Ministry of Housing Construction and Engineering says construction work of the Katukeliyawa housing scheme in the Anuradhapura district is near completion at present.

Construction work of Katukeliyawa housing scheme is near completion.


13 comments Maldives has been ranked as the 45th best place to be a mother among 80 developing nations compared in international NGO Save the Children's 13th State of the World's Mothers report.

Maldives ranks 45th best place to be a mother among developing nations


AMD said Tuesday that it will split off its manufacturing operations in a deal with the Advanced Technology Investment Company of Abu Dhabi.


All 50 districts in Bangkok are now at risk of flooding after a sluice gate in Khlong Sam Wa has been lifted to a metre, Mr Thirachon said.

All 50 districts in Bangkok are 'at risk'


Singapore needs to transform itself into a ``whole brain'' economy, said Minister in the Prime Minister's Office, Lim Swee Say.

S'pore needs to transform itself into a ``whole brain economy''


The Maharashtra Navnirman Sena on Tuesday said its chief Raj Thackeray, who is facing possible arrest for making provocative statements against north Indians, will not seek anticipatory bail.

Raj Thackeray not to seek anticipatory bail:


North Africa could emerge as a new ``theatre of jihad'' with the handful of remaining top al Qaeda leaders shifting their base from Pakistan and Afghanistan to countries like Libya, top British officials have warned.

North Africa May emerge as new 'theatre of jihad'


Authorities say an Olympia police officer shot and killed a man after the officer was threatened.


Many local students made the dean's list at Grand Valley State University for the winter 2012 semester.

Local students make dean's list at Grand Valley State


Singer Olly Murs recently granted a wish to a very special little blind girl in the UK who suffers from a rare condition called Septo-Optic Dysplasia.


The 907th amendment of the US congress toward Azerbaijan should be repealed, co-chair of the US Congress Working Group on Azerbaijan, Congressman from Texas Solomon Ortiz told Trend News.

907th amendment on Azerbaijan should be repealed:


A Washington Township , NJ, man recently sentenced on child endangerment charges was arrested Friday for allegedly contacting the 14-year-old victim, meaning he could face state prison time, according to court records.

Washington Township, NJ, man sentenced on child endangerment charge arrested for allegedly contacting victim


A local business woman is shipping 10,000 bottles of water to Japan to assist the victims of the tsunami and earthquake.

Local woman shipping 10,000 bottles of water to Japan


K Balajee, who had essayed character roles of hero as well as villain with equal aplomb and was a contemporary of legendary South Indian actors Sivaji Ganesan and Gemini Ganesan, died here today after a brief illness.


A MOTHER falsely claimed nearly £11,000 in benefits by failing to tell the authorities that she was living with her husband, a court heard.


The US called Saturday on North Korea to avoid ``provocative words,'' after Pyongyang threatened a nuclear response to new US sanctions and joint US-South Korean naval exercises.

US calls on North Korea to avoid 'provocative words'


An airport security official says a cargo plane has crashed at the end of a runway while trying to take off at Brussels airport.

Cargo plane crashes trying to take off at Brussels airport


Opelika police are investigating the discovery of a child's skull, found this morning at a trailer park in the city.

Opelika police investigate discovery of child's skull


BJP investor Cell Punjab State Chief advocate Sukhminderpal Singh Grewal,namberdar have served notices to district Commissioners all over Punjab under Section 166 of IPC and Section 80 of CPC for recovering unconstitutional and illegal additional 3% Stamp Duty from ``Class-II'', ``Class-III'' Municipalities and Nagar Panchayats in their revenue districts violating Indian Stamp Act.

Punjab State Chief serves notices to all district Commissioners in Punjab


The microwave radiation emanating from cellphones can damage brains and other sense organs of human beings.

Radiation from cellphones can damage brains:


Colonial BancGroup Inc. has become the biggest bank failure of 2009 and bring the total number of bank failures to 80.

Colonial BancGroup becomes biggest bank failure of 2009


Just what is it about Westfield, asks Catherine Neilan?


UN calls for asteroid defence body Updated: 07:45, Thursday February 21, 2013 The United Nations has called for the formation of an international network to monitor the threat posed by asteroids and other near-Earth objects.


The most downloaded singles in UK history: one billion tracks sold Find out which is the UK's biggest seller The UK digital market has officially sold over a billion downloads as of 8 April 2013, according to official chart figures.


The winds of youthful change are blowing along CFL sidelines and having a ripple effect in some front offices as the 2012 regular season approaches.

Winds of youthful change blowing along CFL sidelines


A survey has found that Cape Town and Johannesburg are the top two cities on service delivery, notes a report on the News24 site.

Cape Town, Johannesburg tops on service delivery


Russia renewed yesterday its condemnation of Nato's crusader aggression on Libya that resulted in killing and injuring more Libyans.

Russia renews condemnation of Nato's crusader aggression on Libya.


US actor John Forsythe, who was most famous for his portrayal of manipulative oil tycoon Blake Carrington in the 1980s soap opera Dynasty, has died aged 92 after a battle with cancer, according to a family statement.


Turkey and Armenia have signed a historic peace agreement ending a century of hostility -- hostility that stemmed from the World War One mass killing of Armenians by Ottoman forces.

Turkey and Armenia sign historic peace agreement


Andy Carroll has told Liverpool he wants to stay at Anfield rather than be sent out on loan or sold off in a cut-price deal.

Carroll tells Liverpool he wants to stay


Gambari expressed frustration, in an interview published in Al Sahafa newspaper on Monday, over the Abdul Wahid faction of Sudan Liberation Movement rejecting all political initiatives to resolve the crisis in Darfur.


AP-FBNVikings Notebook,0123 Vikings take Georgia CB Asher Allen in 3rd round Eds:


Coronation Street will be moving from its current Manchester location to a 7.7 acre site at Trafford Wharf on Salford Quays, as the Manchester set is too small for the soap's desired expansion.


JERUSALEM, Gaza militants fired two rockets into Israel early Tuesday without causing injuries, the army said.

Gaza militants fire two rockets into Israel: army


Credit rating service Standard & Poor's upgraded its corporate credit rating for drug distributor AmerisourceBergen Friday, based on the company's modest risk profile and prospects for growth.

S&p upgrades credit rating for Amerisourcebergen


Four prolific graffiti vandals will be sentenced for a two-year campaign against railways around the South East.


A Raleigh man is accused of stealing his sister's identity to take out loans and credit cards, running up thousands of dollars in debt in her name.

Raleigh man accused of stealing sister's identity


Anglo-Swiss mining giant Xstrata PLC dropped its US$10bn bid for British rival Lonmin PLC today, saying the turmoil on the financial markets makes a takeover of the world's No. 3 platinum producer too risky.

Xstrata drops bid for platinum miner Lonmin


State Police say a 62-year-old man has frozen to death in McDowell County.


The Privy Council has quashed Kirk Gordon's murder conviction and instead substituted a conviction for manslaughter, remitting his case to the Belize Court of Appeal for sentencing at its next session in October.

Privy Council quashes Kirk Gordon's murder conviction


Police confirm the body found Thursday at Ancarrow's boat landing in Richmond is that of a missing Chesterfield store owner.

Body found is that of Chesterfield store owner


The death toll from super typhoon 'Juan' rose to 17 on Wednesday while estimated damage to agriculture, fisheries, and infrastructure rose to around P5 billion, reports from various government agencies said.

Death toll from 'Juan' rises to 17, damage to P5 billion


Turkish Kurd militants threatened on Thursday to turn all Kurdish populated areas into a ``war zone'' if Turkish troops entered Syria, a sign the Kurdistan Workers Party which has allies in Syria may be taking sides in the conflict there.

Kurd militants threaten Turkey if it enters Syria


Oracle updated NetBeans to version 6.9 today.


Dexter Morgan will be putting a lot more people on his table: ``Dexter'' has been renewed for a sixth season.


Sam Fisher and Adam Schneider will both undergo surgery tomorrow in anticipation for a ``taxing'' preseason ahead.


TOP comic John Bishop returned to his old Runcorn school and gave teenage comedians some tips.

John Bishop gives teenage comedians some tips


In keeping with its goal of environmental sustainability, Niagara Region will participate in Earth Hour on March 27.

Niagara Region to participate in Earth Hour


An Enterprise man faces second-degree arson and other charges stemming from a vehicle fire reported at Montgomery Wholesale Florist at 11:26 pm Monday.


Iran on Tuesday denied reports that it had appointed a new Ambassador to Egypt, but stressed that Tehran was deeply interested in restoring diplomatic relations between the two nations after a gap of more than 30 years.

Iran denies appointing new Ambassador to Egypt


Authorities say an eastern Idaho man died after being electrocuted while climbing a power pole at an Idaho Falls public park.

Idaho Falls man electrocuted while climbing power pole


DENVER -New Orleans Hornets center Tyson Chandler was sidelined for Game 5 against Denver on Wednesday night with a swollen left ankle.

Chandler sidelined for game 5 on Wednesday night


News Corporation boss Rupert Murdoch has filed for divorce from his wife Wendi Deng after 14 years of marriage, the company has confirmed.

Rupert Murdoch files for divorce from Wendi Deng


China has strived to protect human rights of all social groups while honoring its National Human Rights Action Plan.

China protects human rights of all social groups


WCCO TV anchor Don Shelby officially announced his retirement Wednesday morning from a job he has held for more than 30 years.


Kia has officially announced car recalls of its newest Sorento while Ford is being investigated for spontaneous shattering glass for its Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner models.


China is planning to seek more private investment in an apparent bid to balance its path to economic recovery, which so far has relied heavily on government spending, state media said Thursday.

China to seek more private investment: state media


While claiming it gained support from a key ally-india-in its effort to go for a resolution against Sri Lanka, US expressed fear that Sri Lanka might fail to take credible steps towards the accountability factor.


On Tuesday, December 29, 2009, the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission announced that Outback Steakhouse agreed to pay $19 million to settle a class action lawsuit alleging sex discrimination against thousands of women at hundreds of corporately-owned restaurants.

Outback Steakhouse agrees to pay $19 million to settle sex discrimination


As Americans prepare their tax returns, Goodwill Industries is offering free tax preparation services to low-income workers, people with disabilities and other taxpayers in more than 40 communities across the United States.

Goodwill Industries offering free tax preparation services;


The United States on Wednesday imposed sanctions on an Iranian general from the elite Qods force as well as three Iraqis living in exile in Syria and Iran for fomenting violence in Iraq.


Two Kelowna beaches will remain closed at least until Wednesday morning following a chemical spill into Okanagan Lake.

Kelowna beaches closed following chemical spill in Okanagan Lake


Troubled Britney Spears has reportedly won back ex-husband Kevin Federline after buying him a $150,000 watch.

Britney Spears ``wins back'' Kevin Federline with a watch


A synagogue has been granted planning permission to extend an eruv to allow the Jewish community carry out activities during the Sabbath.

Synagogue granted permission to extend eruv


Lea Michele was spotted on Glee set wearing a football suit for the Super Bowl episode!

Glee star lea Michele spotted on football suit


European shares rose in early trade on Thursday, tracking gains in Japan, and after China denied a report it was looking to cut its holdings of euro zone sovereign debt.


Gold dipped by Rs580 to Rs19,670 per 10 grams on Friday, despite the dollar's sharp rise against the local currency in an attempt to remain in tune with the plunging international bullion market.


McClatchy says it started a $1.15 billion private debt exchange offer Thursday as the nation's third-largest newspaper publisher tries to reduce approximately $2 billion in debt and improve its balance sheet.

McClatchy starts private debt exchange offer


BOSTON Boston Celtics forward Glen Davis will miss a week with a left knee injury.


Authorities say a 47-year-old Jones County man died in a motorcycle accident on Old Highway 15 in the Glade community south of Laurel.

A Jones County man dies in a motorcycle accident


British Energy Group said it has received at least two offers for the company and sources close to the deal said these include offers from EdF and Iberdrola SA. Suez, another rumoured bidder, on Friday morning denied making an offer.

British Energy receives at least two offers for company;


Kingston police caught a man in the midst of allegedly breaking into a church and laid more than 50 charges in connection to numerous recent break-ins.

Police catch man in midst of allegedly breaking into church


A dedication ceremony was held Wednesday for the ``Surfing Madonna'' mosaic, which has a new home at a cafe in Encinitas.

Dedication ceremony held for 'Surfing Madonna' mosaic


An armed man took hostages on Tuesday morning at a school complex just south of Paris, according to police officials.

Armed man takes hostages at school near Paris


Pope Benedict XVI has held his last scheduled public mass as pontiff.


THE coming national and provincial elections were unlikely to be delayed by the outcome of a Constitutional Court hearing on the right of South Africans living overseas to vote, the Independent Electoral Commission said yesterday.


A motorcyclist riding an off-road-type motorcycle on a sidewalk in Auburn was seriously injured Thursday when he collided with a pickup truck that was turning into a driveway.

Motorcyclist seriously injured after colliding with pickup truck


Russian oil major LUKoil is interested in seeking exploration licenses in Iraq, Chief Executive Officer Vagit Alekperov said during a meeting with Iraqi Oil Minister Abdul Kareem al-Luaibi on 15 June in Moscow.

LUKoil seeks exploration licenses in Iraq


US President Barack Obama said Friday that US economic recovery was moving ``in the right direction,'' after the latest job market report showed that the nation's unemployment rate edged down to the lowest level since February 2009, Xinhua informed.

Obama says US economic recovery in right direction


The ``modest'' number of submissions received by members of the public, staff and organisations has prompted the Otago-Southland District Health Boards chief executive to say the merger is well supported.


Edwin M. Lee will be elected Mayor of San Francisco after vote tallies released by the city's Elections Department Wednesday afternoon showed the career bureaucrat gaining an insurmountable lead over second-choice candidate Supervisor John Avalos.


A never before seen portrait by Picasso is to go on display in London prior to being sold at auction in New York, where it is predicted to fetch £16m.

Never before seen Picasso goes on display in London


South African President Jacob Zuma arrived in Tripoli on Monday for talks with Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, a meeting some hope could help find a solution to the violence in the country.

South African President Zuma arrives in Tripoli


Three Tasmanian yachts are contesting the annual Melbourne to Stanley Yacht Race, the tough 152 nautical mile race across Bass Strait, to be sailed this coming weekend.

Three Tasmanian yachts to contest Melbourne to Stanley Yacht race


ANKARA, Turkey Turkey has closed its airspace to some Israeli military flights following a deadly raid on a Gaza-bound aid ship, the Turkish prime minister and officials said Monday.

Turkey closes airspace to some Israeli flights


Sarod maestro Ustad Amjad Ali Khan feels that the classical music is facing a lot of ``cultural aggression'' in India and it is a miracle that the young generation is still interested in preserving the tradition.

Classical music facing cultural aggression


A father waiting at the El Dorado County Fairgrounds tells KCRA 3 that he's relieved that his son is safe.


Green Boiler Technologies will expand operations at its Danville facility, creating 27 new, full-time jobs and investing $365,000 in Kentucky.

Green Boiler to expand operations in Danville, create 27 jobs


UAE telecoms operator Etisalat is planning a special midnight launch of the iPhone 5 in the UAE on December 13, in a move similar to Apple stores worldwide.

UAE's Etisalat plans midnight launch of iPhone 5


Betterfly, a website that matches people who want to learn, look and feel better with the people -- not companies -- who offer these services, announced today that it has secured a Series A round of capital funding from Lightbank, the Chicago-based investment vehicle created by Groupon founders Eric Lefkofsky and Brad Keywell.

Betterfly secures Series a funding from Lightbank


Oracle is expanding its presence in the oil and gas industry with several new customers, over the past several quarters, that have chosen Oracle Applications to manage their asset management, accounting, human capital management and planning and strategy functions.

Oracle expands presence in oil and gas industry


2degrees today launches its first 'Senior' phone which is specifically designed to provide simplicity, safety and peace of mind for those in their golden years.


Rain or a chance of rain should continue to be in the forecast into the weekend.


Former Rajasthan minister Mahipal Maderna, arrested in connection with the abduction of auxiliary nurse midwife Bhanwari Devi, was on Sunday shifted to New Delhi from Jodhpur.


Ingersoll-Rand said today it has agreed to sell a 60% stake in its Hussmann refrigerated display case business to private equity firm Clayton Dubilier & Rice for cash proceeds of $370 million.

Ingersoll-Rand sells stake in Hussmann business


The Ecuadorian Constituent Assembly is defending a defined concept of sovereignty, which is the foundation of the future Constitution.

Ecuadorian Constituent Assembly defends sovereignty


The General Services Administration is freezing federal travel per diem rates for fiscal year 2013, the agency announced Tuesday.

General Services Administration freezes federal travel rates


Shakira, now of The Voice fame, says that not too long ago she considered getting a boob job as well as other plastic surgery.

Shakira says she considered getting a boob job


A Headland man has been charged with first-degree burglary after he allegedly forced his way into the home of an ex-girlfriend and assaulted her.

Headland man charged in assault on ex-girlfriend


The government of Cyprus will present a comprehensive plan to reduce its budget deficit ahead of the next round of talks on securing a bailout package, the country's finance minister said Monday.


Work is continuing on the cleanup at the site of a train derailment near Milton on Jan. 3.

Work continues on cleanup at site of train derailment


Many Walmart workers rely on food stamps and other government aid programs to meet their basic needs as the giant retailer holds on to its minimum wage policy, warns a new study.


US Border Patrol agents in the El Paso area seized more than 770 of pounds of marijuana during the New Year's Day holiday period, officials said Wednesday.

US Border Patrol agents in El Paso seize 770 pounds of marijuana


Instead of taking that cruise, you could save a lot of money by sailing on 'Brand X.' Would you like me to check the price and availability?


After remaining net sellers for more than two months, equity MFs have turned active buyers, especially in the past week.


Germany is demanding the Israeli occupation government to act and stop its illegal settlement activities in the occupied Palestinian territories, and said that there an urgent need to halt settlement construction to give the peace process a chance to advance.

Germany demands Israeli government to stop its illegal settlement activities


San Francisco gasoline strengthened against futures for a second day as Chevron Corp. 's El Segundo refinery worked to start units after a power failure and ConocoPhillips ' Wilmington plant shut a reformer.

San Francisco gasoline strengthens a second day on refinery work


A BID to reduce the speed limit to 40mph on a road which has been a notorious accident blackspot looks likely to fail.

BID to reduce speed limit likely to fail


Taiwan's economy is expanding at a stable pace, reported the Council for Economic Planning and Development yesterday.


frame to the UPA government in the Centre, one of its alliance partners PMK founder S Ramadoss today said India should take the Sri Lankan issue to the United Nations within two days to bring in peace in the neighbouring country.

India should take the issue to United Nations within two days --


With three more children hailing from Kushinagar succumbing to encephalitis here today, the toll due to the deadly brain fever has reached 481 since January this year in eastern districts of Uttar Pradesh.

Three more succumb to encephalitis, toll reaches 481


Retailers are putting green into their blueprints across the country, racing to gain awareness with consumers and to lower operating costs.

Retailers putting green into their blueprints


Sally Pearson has sent a clear statement to her 100m hurdles rivals after a devastating heat victory to start her gold medal campaign at the athletics World Championships.

Sally Pearson sends a clear statement to her 100m hurdles rivals after a devastating heat victory


The Indian rupee today improved further by 12 paise to 47.35 against the US currency in morning trade as dollar weakened against other major currencies.

Rupee improves further by 12 paise vs $ in morning trade


The journalist who led the way in exposing Lance Armstrong as a drugs cheat says he would accept an apology from the disgraced cyclist.

Journalist David Walsh accepts apology from disgraced cyclist Lance Armstrong


Moldova canceled a decree on creating Soviet Occupation Day at the request of the ruling coalition, Moldovan Democratic Party leader Marian Lupu said, RIA Novosti reports.

Moldova cancels decree on Soviet Occupation Day


what does it take to make the Maple Leafs? -- down to its simplest answer: ``You pick the best players that you have,'' said Wilson.


The Minnesota Vikings 16th annual Ride For Life motorcycle rally benefitting the Vikings Children's Fund will take place on Saturday, July 10.

Minnesota Vikings ride for Life motorcycle rally


Alliance Boots has struck a deal with Carrefour that will see it develop the grocer's global beauty operation.

Alliance Boots strikes deal with Carrefour


Forecasters say Hurricane Ike has strengthened to a dangerous Category 4 storm in the Atlantic with maximum sustained winds near 135 mph.

Hurricane Ike strengthens to Category 4 storm


Brazilian carrier GOL Linhas Aereas Inteligentes SA announced today that it has developed its own programme for managing aircraft maintenance waste at its operational bases.

GOL develops programme for managing aircraft maintenance waste


A Luverne, MN man is back in jail after violating a protection order while he was out on bail.

Luverne, MN man back in jail for violating protection order


Prosecutors on Monday announced that the United States entered a $50.6 million settlement agreement with Motors Liquidation Company, formerly known as General Motors Corporation over environmental liabilities.

US enters $50.6 million settlement agreement with General Motors over environmental liabilities


Bank Negara cut its benchmark interest rate by a record 75 basis points yesterday and also reduced the statutory reserve requirement in a move to lower borrowing costs.

Bank Negara cuts interest rate to lower borrowing costs


The Smashing Pumpkins are planning on celebrating their debut album Gish with a box set and a tour, according to a new post on their Web site.

Smashing Pumpkins will celebrate their debut album ``Gish'' with box set & tour


Gov.-elect Neil Abercrombie won't attend a Colorado seminar for new governors because his mother-in-law is ill. Spokesman Jim McCoy said Thursday that Abercrombie needs to give his mother-in-law his immediate attention.

Abercrombie won't attend seminar for new governors


Dollar General Corporation today announced certain senior management changes as part of its refocused operating plan.

Dollar General Corporation announces management changes


A diver in distress was taken to Bay Medical Center earlier today and remains in serious condition.


Tori Spelling has reportedly denied that she is anorexic and has admitted that there is pressure in Hollywood to look thin.

Tori Spelling: 'there's pressure to look thin'


The City of Spokane is sending 116 layoff notices today, including to 65 employees of the police department and 13 in the fire department.


A female pedestrian was struck by a car in Fairhaven and seriously injured Saturday evening, according to police.

Female pedestrian struck by car, seriously injured


Former Commonwealth Games Organising Committee chief Suresh Kalmadi was Wednesday sent to 14 days judicial custody by a special Central Bureau of Investigation court here.

Kalmadi sent to 14 days judicial custody


Suncor Energy of Canada is to buy rival Petro-Canada for C$19.6bn, in an agreed all-share deal that will create North America's fifth biggest oil and gas producer and accelerate consolidation in the Alberta oil sands.

Suncor buys rival Petro-Canada for C$19.6bn


President Mahmoud Abbas will receive his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, in Bethlehem on June 26, said Palestinian ambassador to Russia Fayed Mustafa on Monday.

Abbas to receive Russian president Putin in Bethlehem


The United Nations warned that cancer cases and deaths are expected to double by 2030, with developed countries having more cancer-related cases than poorer nations.

Cancer cases, deaths to double by 2030 --


The magazine reports the 22-year-old orders a beer and says, ``It's almost like I subconsciously don't want to work anymore so I'm trying to ruin my career'' and jokes, ``I'm pregnant!''

Jennifer lawrence jokes ``I'm pregnant!''


A famous female singer was killed as part of a Mexican gangs warning to society that they will not tolerate anyone that goes against them.


A man identified as the father of a kidnapped French family speaks in a purported Boko Haram recording obtained by AFP on Monday, seeming to read from a statement pleading for the French ambassador to work for their release.

Man identified as father of kidnapped French family speaks in recording


A DOG handler, currently serving in Afghanistan, is looking forward to returning to his Great Sankey home.

Dog handler looking forward to returning home


SF Mayor Edwin M. Lee on Thursday signed San Francisco's first-ever two-year balanced budget for Fiscal Year 2012-13 and 2013-14 after the Board of Supervisors unanimously approved it yesterday.

Sf Mayor Lee signs San Francisco's balanced budget for Fiscal year 2012-13 & 2013-14


Village police arrested four individuals following a car chase in Andrew County.


icipe has entered into a partnership with TWAS, the Academy of Sciences for the Developing World, which is the world's pre-eminent academy of sciences dedicated to the promotion of science in the South.


``The proposal to cut senior doctor staffing at Queenstown's Lakes District Hospital by 25% is based on a non-existent review,'' said Mr Ian Powell, Executive Director of the Association of Salaried Medical Specialists, today.

Proposal to cut doctor staffing based on ``non-existent review''


Camilla Williams, the singer believed to be the first African-American woman to appear with a major US opera company, has died at age 92.

Opera singer camilla Williams dies at 92


``However, bank customers may not benefit nearly as much as they think if the OFT wins its arguments in court.

Bank customers may not benefit if the OFT wins its arguments in court


She describes how she recovered from being molested -- and offers sage advice to others dealing with this trauma.


There is a call from Opposition Leader Basdeo Panday for government to direct more funds towards the education system.

There is a call from Opposition Leader Basdeo Panday.


Maira Kalman believes that wonderful things happen when your brain is empty, and I agree.

'Wonderful things happen when your brain is empty'


After constant rumous flying around, Snooki is supposedly to be confirmed to joining the next season of Dancing With the Stars.

Snooki to be confirmed for 'Dancing With the stars'


A Nagpur-based doctor has been booked by police for allegedly demanding Rs50 lakh dowry before his marriage for pursuing a higher medical course.

Doctor booked for demanding Rs50 lakh dowry


A trial date has been set for the former astronaut charged with driving from Houston to Orlando to confront a romantic rival.


The Reds activated lefty reliever Aroldis Chapman from the 15-day disabled list and optioned lefty reliever Jeremy Horst to Triple-A Louisville on Friday.

Reds activate Chapman from disabled list


Tripoli, April 9 Libya has released 90 suspected radical Islamists with ties to the terrorist network Al Qaeda and Osama bin Laden, with the intention of convincing them to support a modern Libyan state.

Libya releases 90 Islamists with ties to al Qaeda


Cleric Abu Qatada, who has been described as Osama bin Laden's right-hand man in Europe, is to be released on bail in the next 24 hours.

Cleric Abu Qatada to be released on bail


GPS signals are being routinely jammed by devices that can be bought online for little money.


The Laois Offaly count has concluded, returning 2 Fine Gael TDs, 2 Fianna Fail TDs and one Sinn Fein TD.


As part of their aspirations to develop the skills and abilities of the Iraqi people, Asiacell â€`` the largest private Iraqi company and the first and only mobile telecommunications company to provide coverage for all of Iraq â€`` celebrated the graduates of a telecom training course that was recently conducted for students in the engineering faculty in the Salah El Deen University.

Asiacell celebrates with graduates of telecom training course


An illegal immigrant to the UK branded a 'one man crime wave' has been jailed for two years for a string of new offences - just a year after winning £17 360 compensation for being unlawfully detained while awaiting deportation, says a report in the Daily Mail.

Illegal immigrant in UK branded 'one man crime wave'


LV= has entered the race to buy enhanced annuity provider MGM Advantage, according to The Sunday Times.


Niagara Falls base to test mass casualty response Military, state and local first responders are staging a mass casualty training exercise at the Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station.


Informatica Cloud's latest update adds data masking and workflow, and sports a new level of data quality and MDM support.

Informatica Cloud adds data masking, workflow;


The progressive jackpot at 3D online casino WinADay.com is about to top $100,000.

Jackpot at 3D casino has topped $100,000 --


Yet again, BMC Software won a new order from the US Navy.


Double Open champion Padraig Harrington led from the front as Europe began their quest for a fourth straight Ryder Cup victory at Valhalla.


State Minister for Interior Tasnim Ahmed Qureshi in unequivocal terms has said that no compromise would be made on country's sovereignty and territorial integrity, adding that, time is not so far when the government with the help masses would flush out terrorists and extremists from the country.

No compromise to be made on country's sovereignty:


Well, Clemens can't spell the words ``douchebag'' or ``lawsuits,'' uses the word ``rocket'' in his e-mail address, and signed electronic missives with his uniform number, 22.


The second air quality advisory of the year was issued Monday morning because of high levels of fine particulate matter in Prince George.


Local government Barbara Follett predicts a 16 year low for council tax increase next year Published 26 November 2009 English councils will get a four per cent funding increase for next year thanks to the government's continued commitment to high quality services even in a time of constrained public expenditure, confirmed Local Government Minister Barbara Follett today.


Manchester United defender Chris Smalling has signed a new five-year deal at Old Trafford.

Manchester United defender Chris Smalling signs new deal


It's just what this doctor ordered - a daily 11-mile run towork and back then a marathon.


Two area businesses will be included on the Russell 3000 Index when Russell Investments reconstitutes its list of global equity indexes on June 26.

Area businesses to be included on Russell 3000 Index


Two 18-month-old babies had been dead at least a week when their bodies were found in their Sunnybank Hills home last night.


Cameco Corp., the world's second- largest uranium producer, said power utilities in China are continuing to stockpile uranium, making them the market's single-largest group of buyers.

Cameco says utilities in China stockpiling uranium


Joe Garagiola ends broadcast career after 58 years Be it down on a baseball field or up in the broadcast booth, whether he was pinch-hitting for Johnny Carson or looking at pooches, Joe Garagiola could always tell a story.


Didier Drogba is ``definitely not out'' of the World Cup at this stage and is awaiting the verdict of the Ivory Coast medical team.


Katy Perry has announced her 'California Dream' world tour, her largest to date.

Katy Perry announces California Dream tour


Liverpool FC midfielder Lucas Leiva insists he wants to stay at Anfield despite speculation linking him with a summer move to Italy.

Liverpool FC midfielder Lucas Leiva wants to stay


A Memphis police spokeswoman says a Bartlett narcotics detective fatally shot a Memphis man while attempting to serve a warrant.


Credit Suisse Securities LLC has agreed to buy back $79 million of auction rate securities from Colorado investors who struggled to sell them after the market for them froze.

Credit Suisse to buy back $79 million in auction rate securities from Colorado investors


A 30-year-old reserve police officer shoots and kills a suspected burglar.

Police officer shoots and kills suspected burglar


iMedicor today announced it has signed an agreement with Dallas-based Access Pharmaceuticals for the North American commercial launch of MuGard, its FDA-approved oral wound rinse for the management of oral mucositis and stomatitis caused by radiotherapy and/or chemotherapy.

IMedicor signs agreement with Access Pharmaceuticals for the North American commercial launch of MuGard


A new Gallup poll released Tuesday showed that Americans are beginning to regain faith in stocks and mutual funds as the best long-term investments.

Poll shows Americans beginning to regain faith in stocks


Stocks of 3 joint stock companies were sold at the 489th auction held by Azerbaijan State Property Management Agency on November 25.


Gov. Matt Blunt says he simply lost his sense of mission.


Images of HTC Droid Incredible 2 with Verizon logo has been leaked in the market from the famous blog for Android, AndroidSpin.

Images of HTC Droid Incredible 2 Verizon leaked


Online retail company Amazon is set to expand in London to help bolster their delivery business.


Mumbai, Oct 1 The Indian rupee extended gains against the US dollar to 29 paise in early trade on the Interbank Foreign Exchange today amid a rally in domestic equities.

Rupee extends gains against dollar to 29 paise in early trade


As a leader in bringing exclusive distribution lines to consumers, Macy's will roll out four new fashion brands and two home line expansions this spring.

Macy's to roll out four new fashion brands


A day of sailing took a scary turn for a Westfield man, his friend and five-year old son, after their catamaran sail boat capsized.

Day of sailing takes scary turn for Westfield man


A tree trimmer helped save himself on Monday when his truck suddenly caught on fire while he was working about 25 feet in the air.


Premier Wen Jiabao said in his report to the top legislature on Monday that China will ``safely and effectively'' develop nuclear power, marking the first time the issue has been addressed in a government work report.

China to ``safely and effectively'' develop nuclear power


The voice of Smurfette has died aged 96 last week.


India successfully tested its indigenously-built multi-barrel rocket launcher 'Pinaka' from a defence base in Odisha for the second consecutive day Friday, an official said.

India tests multi-barrel rocket launcher for second day


A 500-pound black bear killed chickens inside a coop after it wandered around a northern San Luis Obispo neighborhood early Wednesday morning.

Black bear kills chickens in northern San Luis Obispo neighborhood


LAST year we asked you to find Britain's most ripped wrinkly, and nominate your gym bunny grandparents for the Cravendale Gran Slam awards.


Chevron Corp. said Friday its fourth-quarter profit fell 37 percent as higher crude prices led to huge losses in its refining business.


Green and gold on one side, black and gold on the other, football fans pack local bars cheering their teams to victory.


The business figure of retail trade dropped by 17.3% in June compared to the same period of 2008, as a result of the significant drop of fuel and food sales, the National Statistics Institute informs.


Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit, who was admitted to a private hospital here following high fever and viral infection, is recovering well and her condition is stable.

Dikshit recovering well, condition stable:


Someone was shot while sitting in a car, in a driveway on Hill Street.


A Costco Wholesale employee has filed a $50 million lawsuit against the company in San Diego, claiming Costco violated wage and hour laws in California.

Costco employee files $50 million lawsuit


Malone's on the River has lost its alcohol license following a St. Patrick's celebration crackdown on underage drinking.


CPNI, a provider of mobile commerce solutions, has announced that its Phone Authorized Transfer mobile payment messaging hub platform is now available in Serbia.

CPNI announces mobile payment messaging hub in Serbia


University of Rochester in the US has unveiled a new $60 million research building called Saunders Research Building at its Medical Center, designed by Philadelphia-based architects Francis Cauffman.

University of Rochester unveils $60 million Saunders Research building


POLICE swooped on 92 kids in Inverclyde this weekend in a dramatic bid to tackle youth disorder.


``I'm glad we're back to our winning ways,'' he said.


Adrian Morley will tomorrow be named England skipper for the Four Nations tournament which starts against New Zealand in Wellington on October 23.

Adrian Morley to be named England skipper


Thousands of New Zealanders have missed out on salary payments overnight because of a computer fault.


Two US Marshals and a St. Louis Metropolitan Police officer were shot at a home in the 3100 block of Osage in south St. Louis, according to St. Louis police.

2 US Marshals, police officer shot at home in St. Louis


UK shop price inflation rose 1.1 per cent in January according to the BRC Nielsen Shop Price Index.


No proposal of State Bank of India to raise funds through public offer is pending and the government is committed to keep public sector banks adequately capitalised, Minister of State for Finance Namo Narain Meena said on Wednesday.

No proposal of SBI to raise funds via fpo pending:


Harvey Geller, lyricist and music journalist who worked as a sales exec for Daily Variety and served as West Coast editor of Cash Box magazine, died March 12 in Tarzana, Calif., after a brief illness.


Eden Hazard has insisted that he will cope with the pressure of playing for European champions Chelsea.


``The visit in Rome was successful. We had many useful meetings and Bulgaria received very high appraisals,'' Bulgarian PM Boyko Borisov said in BNT's morning show The Day is Starting.

The visit in Rome was successful, with many useful meetings:


A MAN aged 23 was battered to death, allegedly by two co-workers, in a drunken brawl near Dutywa yesterday morning, police said.


The trade deficit narrowed significantly in July as exports climbed to the highest level in nearly two years, reflecting big gains in sales of US-made airplanes and other manufactured goods while imports declined.


The number of young Americans who are living without credit cards has doubled since the recession, according to new research.

Number of young Americans without credit cards doubles


Where should the levers of power lie between the judiciary and law enforcement agencies.


Mississippi State sophomore forward Renardo Sidney has been suspended one game after an outburst at practice Monday in Hawaii, a school spokesman confirmed to ESPN.com on Tuesday.


Joseph Gordon-Levitt turned out to support activists at the Occupy Wall Street camp in New York on Tuesday morning after learning of the police raid of the site.

Joseph Gordon-Levitt supporting activists


Hawthorn midfielder Luke Hodge had his past catch up with him today after he was hit with a two-game suspension by the AFL match review panel.


The rumor is that Hollywood hotty Kim Kardashian and football star Cristiano Ronaldo's are dating.

Kim Kardashian and Cristiano Ronaldo dating?


A Palmer, Tenn., man pleaded guilty on Tuesday to producing child pornography, according to a news release.

Palmer, Tenn., man pleads guilty to producing child pornography


JAZZ and soul singer Terry Callier has died, aged 67.


The Janesville Jets will host the Twin City Northern Lights in an exhibition hockey game Friday night.


Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources said on Wednesday the government will reduce oil imports as import costs is increasing.


US Sen. Arlen Specter, R-Pa., is hitting the road the week before the Republican National Convention, scheduling eight town hall meetings in southwestern and central Pennsylvania.


TOTTENHAM Hotspur captain Ledley King has been released on bail after being arrested for alleged assault outside a London nightclub in the early hours of Sunday morning, British media reported.


Texas Rangers rookie Robbie Ross was wearing the wrong colored jersey while warming up in the bullpen.


A military police investigation has been launched after a soldier was allegedly subjected to a sex attack by three servicemen at an Army base.


The recent tragedy of a missing teen reminds swimmers to be cautious when cooling off in local rivers.


Kochi, Oct 19 Union Minister KV Thomas, today said the Mullaperiyar issue over which Kerala and Tamil Nadu were locked in a war of words, should be tackled with care and caution.

Mullaperiyar issue should be tackled with care:


Viswanathan Anand of India has retained his world chess title by winning with black against Bulgarian challenger Veselin Topalov.


Gwinnett County authorities say a man and his 8-year-old son were killed in a house fire near Dacula.


After losing back-to-back games, the Longhorns begin their bye week.


Encana is doubling its offer of a cash reward to help solve the Dawson Creek pipeline bombings.


A Sioux Falls man accused of having sex with a 15-year-old girl whose friend was selling cookie dough for a school fundraiser pleaded not guilty to rape on Tuesday.

Sioux Falls man pleads not guilty to rape


On December 28, 2010, Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev met with visiting Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi at the presidential palace in Astana.

Kazakh President Nazarbayev meets with Yang Jiechi


AROUND £200m will be reinvested across the North West by water supplier United Utilities to benefit customers and the environment.

£200m to be reinvested across the North West by United Utilities


Fiona Apple was reportedly arrested in Texas on Wednesday after hashish was found on her tour bus.


Rebekah Brooks sent an effusive text message to David Cameron on the eve of his 2009 party conference speech, telling him: ``Professionally, we're definitely in this together!'' and signing off: ``Yes he Cam!''

Rebekah Brooks texted David Cameron: 'we're definitely in this together!'


The West Bengal government admitted on Tuesday that intelligence failure led to the biggest-ever Maoist attack in the state, as it declared that joint operation by the combined forces against the Maoists will not be suspended.

'Intelligence failure led to Maoist attack'


Actress/dancer Lisa Niemi is convinced that her late husband Patrick Swayze is back from the dead to watch over her.

Lisa Niemi convinced Patrick Swayze back from the dead


Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel recently confirmed they've split.

Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel split:


NEWARK, NJ -Former Seton Hall basketball coach Bobby Gonzalez pleaded not guilty Wednesday to shoplifting a satchel at an upscale shopping mall last month.

Seton Hall ex-coach Gonzalez pleads not guilty


There is no question that Greece should leave the euro: the country can't hope to overcome its problems until it prices its way back into the market.


India on Tuesday said it is working to a form a ``rainbow coalition'' among 153-WTO member countries in an endeavour to get a break through for reaching a Doha trade deal.

India to work for 'rainbow coalition' at WTO


President Obama will wrap up his three-day bus tour of the Midwest on Wednesday with two stops in his home state of Illinois.


The voice recorder from the Ornge air ambulance helicopter that crashed in northern Ontario early Friday has been recovered, the Transportation Safety Board said Saturday.

Voice recorder from Ornge helicopter crash recovered


Levi Johnston is set to bare all in his upcoming spread in Playgirl magazine.

Levi Johnston to bare all in Playgirl magazine


Israelis support flotilla raid, Gaza blockade, Netanyahu and Ashkenazi, poll finds.


A Tomah man was hospitalized in critical condition, after he fell from a bluff near Stoddard in southwest Wisconsin.

Tomah man hospitalized after fall from bluff


Chinese truck maker Beiqi Foton is to set up a wholly-owned subsidiary in Russia as part of its overseas expansion efforts, the company said on Thursday.

Beiqi Foton to set up subsidiary in Russia


Manchester United delivered an early blow to title rivals Chelsea with a 3-1 victory over the Premier League champions in the Community Shield at Wembley yesterday.

United deliver early blow to title rivals Chelsea


Anglo-Australian miner BHP Billiton hasn't given up on its hostile takeover bid for fertilizer producer PotashCorp and will continue to talk with the federal government despite its rejection of the offer as not of net benefit to Canada.

BHP hasn't given up takeover bid for PotashCorp


Immigrants will have to earn the right to claim benefits under new UK Government proposals.

Immigrants must earn the right to claim benefits


A farmworker suffered severe facial injuries after falling 16ft through a shed roof in Cornwall.

Farmworker suffered severe injuries in fall


Christmas is a time for giving and what better way is there to share the Christmas spirit than by donating to a Charity of your choice.


Science Applications International Corporation (NYSE: SAI) announced today it was awarded a prime contract by the US Department of Homeland Security to provide tactical and mission critical communications services to the DHS community.

SAIC awarded contract by Department of Homeland Security


German company Volkswagen says it is on track to finalise the takeover of car manufacturer Porsche.


Purdue shooting guard DJ Byrd was arrested Thursday night on charges of public intoxication, according to West Lafayette police records examined by the university student paper The Exponent.

Purdue guard DJ Byrd arrested for public intoxication


The Dow Jones industrial average tumbled another 348 points today amid growing fears that the government's financial rescue plan might not be enough to ward off a recession.

Dow Jones tumbled another 348 points today


Public schools in Virginia Beach received a $2.5 million grant to support military-connected students and their families, as well as fund math and science education.


United Stationers Inc. reported first quarter 2008 results, including sales growth of 5%, earnings per share of $0.88 and $45.2 million in adjusted operating cash flow.

United Stationers reports first quarter 2008 results


President Obama delivered his highly-debated back-to-school speech to students across the country Tuesday.


Three members of a family, including a 16-year-old girl, were killed in Noida in Uttar Pradesh during the wee hours of Friday, police said.


Amnesty International has demanded immediate release of a teenager from south Kashmir's Anantnag district who was re-arrested by the police after court quashed his Public Safety Act on June 10.

Amnesty International demands release of Anantnag teenager


What was unusual about this wedding was that the bridegroom sang the Pilipino song ``Ikaw'' while his bride walked down the aisle towards the altar, with her mother and brother.


An elderly man in Hamilton County has died after falling into a brush fire Friday morning.


Davy Jones, star of The Monkees, died of a heart attack, according to autopsy results released Thursday.

Davy Jones died of heart attack, according to autopsy


Two suspicious fires that burnt through bushland in Perth are being investigated by the arson squad.


A 29-YEAR-OLD woman was taken to hospital suffering from head injuries after being hit by a bus.

Woman taken to hospital after being hit by a bus


Aleco, one of the largest manufacturer in the United States of impact doors, strip doors and flexible barrier products for light to heavy duty industrial, commercial, institutional and food service applications, announces that its new ImpacDor catalog is now available.

Aleco announces impacdors catalog now available


Vietnam will use Japanese bullet train technology in a 56-billion-dollar national railway link with Japanese companies in line for multi-billion dollar contracts.

Vietnam to use Japanese bullet train technology


Twin and triplet babies are five times more likely to die within their first year of life than single babies, the latest data from the Office for National Statistics shows.

Twins and triplets five times more likely to die within first year


Three Occupy Sydney protesters have been charged after allegedly refusing to move away from the Reserve Bank of Australia.


Four girl scout camps in Eastern Iowa will stay open after all.


Lawyers in the northern states, including the capital, on Monday went on a day-long strike in the district courts demanding withdrawal of the proposed changes in the CrPC that gives police the discretion to arrest the accused in an offence punishable upto 7 year jail term.


Ocean City police reported the arrests between Feb. 24 and March 11.


March 13, 2013 Yani Tseng is trying to recapture a youthful enthusiasm, searching for the balance of fun and precision that carried her to the top spot in women's golf.

Yani Tseng trying to recapture youthful enthusiasm


A 26-year-old Boston firefighter who served in Iraq was killed along with a lifelong friend early today in a car crash in Quincy while returning home from the Patriots (team stats) game.


Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych has said he is against the rushed implementation of the judicial reform.

Yanukovych against rushed implementation of judicial reform


Ghana stands to gain immensely from the trips made by President John Evans Atta Mills to the United States of America and Venezuela recently, the Foreign Minister, Alhaji Mohammed Mumuni, has said.


DOWNING Street insisted Gordon Brown would not let Britain's automotive industry die, as carmakers prepared for a summit with Business Secretary Lord Mandelson.

Gordon Brown will not let automotive industry die


A Vancleave man was in the Jackson County jail Monday, charged with one count of sexual battery, Jackson County Sheriff Mike Byrd said.

Vancleave man charged with sexual battery


A Yorktown man remained in jail today, accused of stealing from a former employer.

Man accused of stealing from former employer


A baker who refused to make a wedding cake for a lesbian couple before allegedly calling them ``abominations unto the Lord'' is under investigation.

Baker refuses to make wedding cake for lesbian couple