The US 90 bridges over waterways at the Mississippi state line will be closed Tuesday morning as surveyors work to gauge elevations in the area and crews conduct repairs on the West Pearl River Bridge.

US 90 bridges into Mississippi to be closed Tuesday morning


A working paper on Ucits regulation has found no conclusive evidence that less regulated hedge funds outperform alternative Ucits funds on a risk adjusted basis, even though they find some cross-sectional evidence.

No conclusive evidence that less regulated funds outperform Ucits funds


TONIGHT'S the night Marist Brothers host Casino in the final round of the Northern Rivers Regional Rugby League season and everything goes on the line.


Ryan Hayes scored twice as the Plymouth Whalers upset the Windsor Spitfires 4-3 in Ontario Hockey League action Saturday night.

Hayes scores twice as Plymouth Whalers upset Windsor Spitfires 4-3


Sri Lanka Tillakaratne Dilshan will lead Sri Lanka in Zimbabwe in the absence of Kumar Sangakkara and Mahela Jayawardene, both of whom have been rested for the triangular series also involving India.


A beach in Guernsey has failed water quality tests, the latest publication of the Good Beach Guide has revealed.


Bank of America said today it swung back into profit in the third quarter, following a series of losses, as it sold off non-core assets and built up its balance sheet.

Bank of America swings into profit in third quarter


A Glassboro man was charged Monday morning with sexually assaulting a minor and showing the victim alleged obscene images.

Glassboro man charged with sexually assaulting minor


``Life of Pi was a long and a memorable journey. Different stories are woven together in the film, which can be seen from different angles. '' Actor Irrfan Khan shared his experience at a press conference inGoa.

``Life of Pi'' was long and memorable journey:


The Boston Red Sox (team stats) recalled left-hander Fabio Castro from Triple-A Pawtucket before Tuesday night's game against Torotno and optioned right-hander Scott Atchison to the minors.

Red Sox recall lhp Fabio Castro, option rhp Scott Atchison


Tonight Sweden won against San Marino with 5-0.


It has been claimed that Jesus once healed ten leopards, and so can add animal faith healing to his already impressive superhero's CV.


Recent statistics from the cinemas has revealed that 'KISS AND TELL' the movie by star actress Monalisa Chinda and prolific producer, Emem Isong is ranked the fifth most watched Nollywood movie ever to hit the cinemas; following the trail of movies like; 'Ije', 'Figurine', 'Anchor Baby' and 'Tango with Me'.

'Kiss and Tell' ranked the fifth most watched Nollywood movie to hit the cinemas


Tennessee visit is over, none of the UM recruits committed Sam Montgomery, Marcus Hall, Dequinta Jones ... as you can imagine, the visit didn't make the decision easier for anyone.

Tennessee visit is over ... the UM recruits?


Hot sexy siren Katrina Kaif and co-actor Ranbir Kapoor who has been rumored to split last year says that they are still dating.

Katrina Kaif and Ranbir Kapoor is dating


A suspected bank robber nicknamed the ``baby blue bandit'' was arrested on Sunday, 10TV News reported.


We should not think about our personal aspirations and not work for mere political aims, says parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa.

We should not work for mere political aims, says Namal Rajapaksa


``The Indian market is likely to open negative on the back of negative Asian cues. The Sensex has supports at 17,390 and 17,270 and resistances at 17,560 and 17,710. The Nifty has supports at 5,210 and 5,190 and resistances at 5,270 and 5,290,`` said stock broker ICICI Securities while commenting on the market outlook.

Sensex has supports at 17,390 and 17,270:


An image of an exhausted US soldier in a bunker in Afghanistan by Britain's Tim Hetherington for Vanity Fair magazine won the top World Press Photo prize for news photography yesterday.

Image of US soldier wins World Press Photo prize


A Patten Street man surrendered to authorities after breaking into a Kenton-Galion Road West house and holding a woman at knifepoint early Tuesday morning.

Man surrenders after holding woman at knifepoint


Dave Trembley, running his first Spring Training as a big league manager, is having the time of his life in a camp overlooked by the mainstream media.


Scientists have captured a ``super prawn'' in waters more than four miles deep off New Zealand.


Rihanna has ``come a long way'' according to Ne-Yo who says the 'Only Girl in The World' singer has: ``Grown as an artist and she has grown into a beautiful young woman.


NBC currently ranks #1 for the night among ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox in adults 18-49 with the #1 and #2 shows of the night on those networks in 18-49.

NBC ranks #1 for the night in adults 18-49


NATO has refused to recognize presidential elections in Abkhazia, NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen said on Saturday, RIA Novosti reports.

NATO refuses to recognize presidential elections in Abkhazia


Nano fever has gripped Haldwani, the small town of UttaraKhand.People in large numbers are flocking to Tata showroom at Haldwani to have a glimpse of the world''s cheapest car Tata ''Nano''.


Police say a Clearfield man was arrested after two human skulls were found in a shed over the weekend.

Clearfield man arrested over human skulls found in shed


Warren Buffett will invest $5 billion in Bank of America, stepping in to shore up the largest US bank in the same way he helped prop up Goldman Sachs and General Electric during the financial crisis.

Warren Buffett invests $5 billion in bank of America


Legendary music producer Phil Spector Phil Spector was Friday sentenced to 19 years in jail after his conviction for the 2003 killing of a B-movie actress after a night of heavy drinking.

Music producer Phil Spector sentenced to 19 years in jail


Three punters and six safeties were among 16 players worked out by the Cowboys on Friday in effort to manage injuries for Sunday's game against the Ravens as well as to look at future options, owner Jerry Jones said.

Three punters, six safeties among 16 players worked out by Cowboys;


The police whistle is returning to Cambridge after thirty years.


In 2010, traffic fatalities in California declined to their lowest level since 1944, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Traffic fatalities at lowest level since 1944


Jockey John Velazquez agreed to pay a $10,000 fine to the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission to settle the complaint filed against him in the Life At Ten case regarding the mare's participation in the 2010 Breeders' Cup Ladies Classic (gr.


The northbound and southbound lanes of South Capitol Street have reopened after high standing water from heavy overnight rains closed a portion of the roadway Thursday morning.

Northbound and southbound South Capitol Street reopened


Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid formally endorsed Barack Obama on Friday, calling the Illinois senator a ``once in a generation'' leader.


Exactly 47 days after the apex court directed Punjab to expedite the trial of former Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee president Bibi Jagir Kaur, who is facing charges of killing of her daughter, the complainant turned hostile.


Robert Pattinson refused to bare all for his new movie, telling director David Cronenberg it ''wouldn't happen''.

Robert Pattinson refused to bare all for movie


A Singapore doctor who performed the autopsy on an Indian gang-rape victim testified via videolink today in the trial of five men accused of her murder, a defence lawyer said.


SOUTH BEND, Ind. -Notre Dame football players were pelted by snowballs from fans sitting in the student section during their game against Syracuse on Saturday.


Nancy Pelosi, by saying ``Impeachment is off the table,'' obstructed the will of the people.

Nancy Pelosi, you are obstructing the will of the people


Clear Channel Radio says it's seeing record audience levels for its digital properties, as the combined audience for all properties now numbers 22 million, according to Omniture.

Clear Channel sees record digital audience


Sunderland players Lee Cattermole and Nicklas Bendtner have been arrested following an incident in Newcastle city centre earlier this month.

Sunderland players Lee Cattermole and Nicklas Bendtner arrested


A San Angelo couple was arrested Saturday on charges of sexual assault against a 17-year-old girl, according to a Tom Green County grand jury indictment passed in June in the 51st District Court.

San Angelo couple charged with sexual assault


Emergency birth control pills would have to be offered to rape victims and the same drugs would be easier to get for any woman under a bill being discussed by a House committee.

Emergency birth control may be offered to rape victims


Former frontman of The Czars, John Grant has announced his second solo album, 'Pale Green Ghosts', the follow-up to his 2010 debut 'The Queen Of Denmark'.


Former Greek sprint star Katerina Thanou made her first appearance in court on Tuesday in a perjury trial stemming from one of the biggest scandals of the Athens 2004 Olympics.

Thanou makes first appearance in perjury trial


The ZigBee alliance would be competing with the Bluetooth to get devices into the short range radio market.

Zigbee alliance would be competing with the Bluetooth


Tennesseans are bracing for stormy weather including strong winds and possibly snow showers.


Shain Gandee, the star of the MTV show buck wild, was among three men found dead in a vehicle Monday in the Sissonville area of West Virginia -- about 31 hours after he and his uncle, David, had been reported missing.


A growing number of private colleges and universities are cutting tuition costs to boost enrollment.


A Smithfield man pled guilty to a second-degree sexual assault charge in Providence Superior Court on Monday Oct. 22.


Katie Price has reportedly spent the weekend at a hotel with ex-husband Alex Reid.

Price 'spends weekend in hotel with Reid'


Virginia public health officials say immunization rates for children and adolescents have significantly improved for most vaccines.

Virginia health officials say immunization improving


Two subway cars derailed Sunday in Manhattan, forcing more than 400 passengers to leave the tunnel on a second train, officials said.


A 56-year-old woman is dead following a one-vehicle crash on a Staten Island highway late Wednesday.

Woman is dead in crash on a Staten Island highway


Jane Skinner, the wife of NFL commissioner Roger Goodell will be leaving Fox News.


Guilford shot 897 and won its 11th ODAC men's golf title Tuesday at the Bay Creek Resort in Cape Charles, Va.


The All Blacks will pay Tonga plenty of respect when the two sides raise the curtain on the Rugby World Cup in Auckland on Friday night.

All Blacks to pay Tonga plenty of respect


NBC Wednesday announced its midseason schedule which includes several series premieres, specials and Super Bowl XLIII.


Los Angeles Lakers head coach Mike Brown finalized the core of the Lakers coaching staff last Friday, tabbing Chuck Person and Quin Snyder to join former NBA head coach John Kuester as Brown's right-hand men to start the 2011-2012 NBA season, whenever that may be.

Mike Brown finalizes Lakers coaching staff.


Air China Ltd, the country's second-largest commercial airline, on Wednesday said it plans to launch a direct flight linking Beijing and Lhasa starting on July 10, the China Daily reported.

Air China launches direct flight linking Beijing and Lhasa


SmarTrend's candlestick pattern scanner has detected a bullish engulfing pattern for shares of Affiliated Computer Services since the stock closed above $0.00.

SmarTrend's candlestick scanner detects bullish engulfing pattern for Affiliated Computer Services (acs)


Public sector lender Central Bank of India was planning a Rs 2,500-crore rights issue in the January-March quarter, the bank's top boss said today.

Central bank of India plans rights issue


A reserve Pottawatomie County sheriff deputy was remembered as a guy who could fix just about anything by those that knew him.

Pottawatomie County deputy remembered as 'fix-it' guy


Commodities finish lower as both gold and crude oil futures ended in the red.


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

Personal ambitions led to IHF disbandment


The US Congress has cleared a $662 billion defense bill and will send the measure to President Barack Obama for his signature.

Congress clears $662 billion defense bill


A Belleville school was placed under ``secure conditions'' earlier this week after a man approached students saying he had lost his puppy, The Intelligencer has learned.

Belleville school placed under ``secure conditions'' after man approached students


European Championship runner-up Germany scored twice in the second half to beat Belgium 2-0 in a friendly Wednesday.


As the free agency deadline fast approaches, the Wings seem to be getting closer to locking up two of their three unrestricted free agents.

Wings get closer to locking up two of their free agents


Robert Guerrero beat Andre Berto by unanimous decision to retain his WBC interim welterweight championship belt on Saturday in Ontario, Calif., and he called out Floyd Mayweather Jr. following his win.

Robert Guerrero calls out Floyd Mayweather after win


AP-Iran-US Navy Navy official says radio threat in Gulf may have been coincidental MANAMA, Bahrain The commander of one of the US warships that was swarmed by Iranian boats is saying a critical part of the Persian Gulf confrontation may have been a coincidence.

Navy official says radio threat in Gulf may have been coincidental...


Sex and the City star Cynthia Nixon publically announced her engagement to her girlfriend of five years, Christine Marinoni, at a gay marriage rally in New York City last Sunday.


Isfahan and Tehran will be hosting a Japanese cultural festival over the next few days to showcase the traditional art of Japan.

Isfahan and Tehran to host Japanese cultural festival


Credit Suisse upgraded AU Optronics from Neutral to Outperform with a NT$33 price target.

Credit Suisse upgrades AU Optronics (AUO) to Outperform


Property investors have been returning to the buy-to-let market in larger numbers since the spring, with many landlords refinancing to fund the expansion of their portfolios.


Katrina Kaif's decision to do two Yash Raj Films with the warring Khans - Salman and Shah Rukh - has raised eyebrows, but the actress is unperturbed and argues there are no camps in Bollywood.


The Eagles were granted permission to interview Seahawks defensive coordinator Gus Bradley and Colts offensive coordinator Bruce Arians for their vacant head-coaching position.

Eagles granted permission to interview Bradley, Arians


It is being reported that Lion King actress Shannon Tavarez has died after a lengthy battle with leukemia.

Lion King actress Shannon Tavarez dies from leukemia


Former Mexico coach Ricardo La Volpe has taken charge of Monterrey, promising to cease hostilities with national team boss Hugo Sanchez.


Investigators on Tuesday charged Audreyona Ashley Washington, 20, and Lamar D. Simmons, 22, both of Charleston, with filing a false police report and attempt to sell and conspiracy to sell narcotics, said Charles Francis, public information officer.


Triple Crown contender Big Brown returned to the Belmont Park track on Tuesday, jogging 1 1/2 miles a day after a crack in his left front hoof was repaired.

Triple Crown contender Big Brown returns to track


A controversial scheme to expand a science park could create 500 jobs over the next five years.

Controversial scheme could create 500 jobs


A former Vermont slaughterhouse worker accused of abusing calves en route to slaughter pleaded guilty Thursday to animal cruelty and will be sentenced to 30 days on a work crew.

Slaughterhouse worker pleads guilty to cruelty


Hours before they face the Denver Nuggets at TD Garden Sunday, the Celtics recalled rookie center Fab Melo from their NBDL team, the Maine Red Claws.

Celtics recall Fab Melo from Maine Red Claws


Rev. Larry Snyder, President and CEO of Catholic Charities USA responds to the Administration's announcement on religious freedom and believes this is a step in the right direction:

Rev. Larry Snyder believes that this is a step in the right direction


Mercury Marine said August 17 that it will move its MerCruiser engine and drive assembly operations from Stillwater, Okla., to its headquarters facility in Fond du Lac, Wis.

Mercury Marine to move all MerCruiser assembly operations to Wisconsin


A Galway man was killed on Sunday when his motorbike crashed into a bridge.


When the news of Amy Winehouse's death hit, I couldn't help but thinking of how she'd told me that, in 10 years, she'd be ``dead in a ditch, on fire.''

Amy Winehouse: 'I'll be dead in a ditch, on fire'


A Tennessee woman was injured today in a water skiing accident at Table Rock Lake in Stone County, the Missouri Water Patrol said.

Tennessee woman injured while water skiing on Table Rock Lake


Apparently, the internet is still growing at a record pace, spam is on the rise again and more than 2700 websites hosting malware are going online every day.


CNN has fired Rick Sanchez following his controversial comments on the radio show ``Stand Up With Pete Dominick.''


Actor Sanjay Dutt will surrender before a designated TADA court here Thursday in the 1993 Mumbai blasts case after the court allowed him today to withdraw his application seeking to give himself up before Yerwada jail authorities in Pune.

Sanjay Dutt to surrender at TADA court Thursday


Actor Russell Brand was injured in a car accident that occurred on Monday morning.


Southampton footballer Nathan Dyer was today sentenced to 60 hours community service for a burglary of a nightclub staffroom during which cash and mobile phones were stolen.

Southampton footballer Nathan Dyer sentenced to 60 hours community service for burglary


A 24-year-old East Granby man died Tuesday after the snowmobile he was riding crashed into a tractor trailer in Waverly, NY, state police said.

East Granby man dies after snowmobile crash


A Nova Scotia man charged in a standoff with police that ended after he shot himself in the stomach has been sentenced to two years in a federal prison.

Nova Scotia man charged in standoff sentenced to two years in prison


Environment Canada warned of dense fog patches that developed in parts of southern Ontario before sunrise Wednesday morning.

Environment Canada warns of dense fog patches


A 20-year-old Massachusetts woman died in a car accident in Rensselaer County Tuesday morning, the Rensselaer County Sheriff's Office said.

Woman dies in car accident in Rensselaer County


Mountain China Resorts Limited, is pleased to announce that in furtherance to its news releases dated December 15, 2011 and September 16, 2011, it has closed the non-brokered private placement of 105,700,000 common shares, priced at $0.18 per Share for gross proceeds of $19,026,000.

Mountain China announces closing of private placement


Two men were killed Saturday morning when their small plane crashed about a half-mile west of Titusville Airport.

Two men killed in plane crash near Titusville Airport


Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin on Tuesday said he was disappointed by a two-game suspension issued for a hit on Chicago's Brian Campbell.


Tokyo shares opened 0.46 percent lower on Monday after fresh concerns about eurozone financial stability emerged, with the euro falling against other major currencies.


SCHOOLGROUND knife and weapon attacks have doubled in 10 years and are as common as bar-room stabbings and glassings.

Schoolground knife and weapon attacks have doubled in 10 years


Over the period of one year as at October 2011, the number of people classified as gainfully occupied increased by 2,370 while the registered unemployed decreased by 158.


BJP on Wednesday welcomed the victory of ``democratic forces'' in Pakistan and expected the new rulers to work for a ``negotiated and peaceful'' settlement of issues with India and take steps to stem cross-border terrorism.

BJP welcomes victory of democratic forces in Pakistan


Ryder Cup hopeful Peter Hanson led the charge for a spot on the European team as he and fellow Swede Fredrik Widmark shared the lead at the halfway stage of the Czech Open here on Friday.


NINE bodies have been found hanging off a bridge in Mexican with an apparent message from a drug gang.


Opera Hamilton says it is pulling out of Hamilton Place next season because Hamilton Entertainment and Convention Facilities Inc. charges too much for rent.

Opera Hamilton pulling out of Hamilton Place


The government would soon build two shelters in Accra and Kumasi to accommodate victims of human trafficking, Madam Hawawu Boya Gariba, Deputy Minister of Women and Children's Affairs disclosed on Tuesday.

Government to build shelters for victims of human trafficking


Vancouver Canucks President and General Manager Mike Gillis announced today that the Canucks have recalled centre Yan Stastny from the Manitoba Moose of the AHL.


Now is the time to prepare for the heat waves, heavy rains and droughts that climate change will bring, a noted climate researcher told Congress.

Now is the time to prepare for climate change


Ehud Olmert, Israel's prime minister, has denied wrongdoing over allegations that he took bribes worth hundreds of thousands of pounds from an American businessman, saying he would resign only if he was indicted.


Former secretary of State Colin Powell endorsed Democrat Barack Obama for president Sunday, calling him a ``transformational figure.''


Fewer than 30 percent of large organizations will block employee access to social media sites by 2014, compared with 50 percent in 2010, according to Gartner.

Fewer than 30 percent of large organizations will block social media by 2014:


The bodies of four women were today recovered from an abandoned bus at Rajendra bridge near Simaria village in Bihar's Begusarai district, police said.

Bodies of four women recovered from a bus


Dothan-based Movie Gallery Inc., the nation's second largest video-rental chain, said it expects to emerge from bankruptcy protection early in the second quarter.

Movie Gallery may emerge from bankruptcy


The Atlanta Braves made several roster moves on Tuesday, including recalling outfielder Nate McLouth from Triple-A Gwinnett.


One Turkish soldier was killed and two others were injured in clashes with Kurdish rebels in southeast Turkey, Anatolia news agency reported Sunday.

Turkish soldier killed in clashes with Kurdish rebels


REUTERS/Phil Noble A Manchester City fan who ran on to the pitch to confront Rio Ferdinand during a heated derby with Manchester United was banned from football matches for three years by a magistrates court on Friday.

City fan who confronted Ferdinand banned for three years


A primary school deputy head has been sacked after she and a teaching assistant carried a boy of six into school when he refused to leave the playground.

Deputy head sacked for carrying boy into school


``The Hills'' star Heidi Montag has filed for divorce from her estranged husband Spencer Pratt.


Rob Lowe is being courted to replace Charlie Sheen on Two and a Half Men.

Rob Lowe might be replacing Charlie Sheen


BERLIN - German industrial orders fell an unexpectedly sharp 3.4 percent during December, due mainly to a large drop in demand for capital goods from non-eurozone countries, the Economy Ministry reported Monday.

German industrial orders fall in December


The Palestinian Authority's Minister of Planning and Development announced Monday the government's ``national readiness to establish an independent Palestinian state during September.''

Palestinian Authority announces 'national readiness to establish an independent Palestinian state during September'


Knicks rookie Danilo Gallinari might be ready to return to practice this week, as he recovers from a bulging disc in his back.

Gallinari could return to practice this week


South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford is heading to Europe on a trade mission.

Governor Mark Sanford is heading to Europe


Irish Senator Kieran Phelan has died suddenly at the age of 60.

Irish Senator Kieran Phelan dies at age 60


Jenny Owen Youngs has come out as a ``super gay'' human being and has written a lengthy letter to family, friends, and fans.

Jenny Owen Youngs comes out as ``super gay'';


Former Boogie Down Productions rapper Ms. Melodie has died.


UK business applications software provider, COA Solutions Ltd., has today reported strong profitable growth for its half-year results ending 30 September 2008.

UK business applications software provider reports strong profitable growth


The women's expedition team of the army including two from Rajasthan, Major Neha Bhatnagar and Captain Deepika Rathore are very close to reaching the Mt Everest.

Women's expedition team close to reaching Mt Everest


Former Great Britain rugby league hooker Terry Newton was found dead at his home from a suspected suicide.


It just shows that hard work and dedication pays off as I know they are now working towards apprenticeship qualifications that will give them even more experience to help them achieve their chosen career paths.

'It just shows that hard work and dedication pays off'


Telkom faces a skills crisis after granting more than 1500 voluntary severance packages to experienced workers, Solidarity said on Wednesday.


The US announced that it will hold a major auction of oil and gas leases in the US Gulf of Mexico.

US to hold major auction of oil and gas leases


Samajwadi Party leader and father of suspected militant Mohammad Saif, who was arrested by Delhi Police after an encounter in the national capital yesterday, claimed his son was innocent and demanded a thorough probe before any punishment is meted out to him.


Gold futures prices rose Rs 93 or 0.33 per cent to Rs 27,914 per 10 grams today, as speculators created fresh positions on the back of a firming trend overseas and rising demand in the domestic spot market.

Gold futures rises to Rs 27,914 per 10 grams


Pfizer Inc has halted patient enrollment in a late-stage lung cancer trial of its experimental drug, figitumumab, the drugmaker said on Friday.

Pfizer halts enrollment in lung cancer trial


Former Bank of Japan governor Masaru Hayami, who introduced the country's zero interest-rate policy, has died at age 84, news reports said on Sunday.

Former bank of Japan chief Hayami dies at age 84: report


The Tamil Nadu government has hiked fixed deposits for girl children under the girl child protection scheme from the existing Rs 22,200 to Rs 50,000.

Tamil Nadu government hikes fixed deposits for girl child


The Licensing Agency, Roads and Transport Authority is now offering distinguished number plates for motorbikes comprising 8000 four and five-digit plates obtainable through multiple selling outlets such as RTA portal, customer service centers, service providers and auto dealers.

Licensing Agency offers distinguished plates for motorbikes


Irish Prime Minister Brian Cowen has survived a secret confidence vote on his leadership, securing his position as leader of the Fianna Fail party.

Irish premier Brian Cowen survives confidence vote


An American Airlines Inc. 767-300 Boeing jet made an emergency landing Tuesday morning in Iceland after fumes surfaced in the cabin.

American Airlines jet makes emergency landing in Iceland


The UN climate talks agree a legal deal on global warming.


After courting controversy over his 'slap for corruption' remarks, Anna Hazare on Friday distanced himself from it saying that he has never advocated violence and accused section of politicians of conspiring to brand him as a ``big criminal''.


The USS Carl Vinson is heading to Haiti to assist in relief efforts from the powerful earthquake that struck the Caribbean nation.


Match.com recently launched a new dating site DownToEarth.com.


Broadband solutions provider 2Wire has more than one reason to celebrate, as the company has turned ten and announced the shipment of its 20 millionth HomePortal intelligent gateway.


LITTLE ROCK, Ark. A man dies in police custody around 9 pm Sunday.


BCCI fined over unfair IPL contracts Updated: 05:46, Saturday February 9, 2013 The Board of Control for Cricket in India has been fined $A9.58 million by the government in relation to Indian Premier League contracts.


Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff says International Co-operation Minister Bev Oda ``has got to go'' for misleading Canadians over an altered document that denied funding to a church-backed aid group.


The Panthers suspended Smith for two regular season games for his assault, can't call it anything else, on teammate Ken Lucas, a cornerback.


The Federal Reserve said today it see signs the recession is easing and that the economic outlook has ``improved modestly'' since last month.


Univision was the #3 broadcast network in primetime among Adults 18-49, out-delivering ABC and for the fourth consecutive week out-delivered CBS.

Univision was the #3 broadcast network in primetime in Adults 18-49 for the week


Consumer confidence in Hungary improved slightly in March, but only because fewer households expected a further deterioration on the employment market, the latest measure of sentiment by Ecostat shows.

Consumer confidence improves slightly in March


Blackrock Commodities Income Investment Trust has declared a second special dividend of 0.52p per ordinary share.

Blackrock Commodities income declares special dividend


A meteorologist has said that the heavy rain moving through the south west of England will affect most of the UK.


High court lawyers struck work on Tuesday to protest the ``unlawful'' arrest of a murder accused from the Beleghata ``premises'' of a colleague.


THE Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs yesterday said Singapore Muslims can be both religious and patriotic at the same time, and indeed have been working with their fellow Singaporeans to integrate and help in the nation-building process.


The Baltimore Orioles and the Bowie Baysox announce today that Orioles righty Koji Uehara will join the Baysox for a Major League rehab assignment starting today.


UNITED NATIONS ― Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad says capitalism is facing defeat and is calling for an overhaul of the ``undemocratic and unjust'' global decision-making bodies.

Ahmadinejad says capitalism faces defeat


A suspicious package with no return address that was received at an Overland Park abortion clinic Wednesday has been determined by police to be safe.

Suspicious package determined to be safe


AT&T Inc. today announced the availability of AT&T Business in a Box, a service that leverages the power of Internet Protocol communications to simplify IT operations for smaller and midsize businesses and branch offices of large businesses.

AT&T announces availability of AT&T Business in a Box


Legendary European trotter Järvsöfaks reached the 200 win mark this past weekend at Sweden's Umåker racetrack.


Jorge Lorenzo paid homage to the Beatles after leaving no doubt that he has a ticket to ride all the way to the MotoGP title this season.


Academy Award screenwriter Roger Avary was sentenced on Tuesday to one year in jail for a fatal traffic accident in Southern California that occurred 2008.

Roger Avary sentenced to one year in jail


New England has signed Colombian forward Jose Moreno on loan from Colombian power Once Caldes.

New England signs Colombian forward Jose Moreno on loan


The future of Cromer's annual folk festival looks secure for the future - but would be even safer if one major sponsor was to come on board.


Viagra, the blockbuster anti-impotence pill for men, appears to help some women, a new study has found.


Gurgaon, the millennium city, which is fast turning into a jungle of concrete with few green pastures, will now have a biodiversity park right in the lap of the Aravalli hills where one can feel the essence of nature.

Gurgaon to have biodiversity park in the lap of the Aravalli hills


A cleaner has admitted that he stole Dh800 from an employee at the Ruler's Court, a court heard on Tuesday.


South Korea, Asia's fourth largest economy, posted a record current account surplus in the first half of this year, AFP reported Wednesday, quoting a central bank report.

S. Korea posts record current account surplus


TELSTRA chief executive Sol Trujillo today confirmed would leave the company in June and return to the US.


Playboy model Holly Madison and Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak were booted from the ``Dancing With the Stars'' ballroom Tuesday during the ABC show's first midseason double elimination.

Holly Madison and Steve Wozniak were booted from the ``dancing With the Stars''


Robbie Williams has married girlfriend Ayda Field in a private ceremony at his Beverly Hills mansion.

Robbie Williams marries Ayda Field at his Beverly Hills mansion


As the House and the Senate work to compromise on the final revisions of the health care reform bill, President Obama spoke to America Saturday morning, promising immediate results from health care reform.

Obama promises immediate results from health care reform


Samsung has launched a series of GALAXY smartphones which will run on Android 2.2 OS operating system thereby giving users a smarter user experience.

Samsung launches a series of Galaxy smartphones


It now appears that the chief executive of E.On, Paul Golby, said that coal plants are vital back up for the UK's energy needs.

E.On says coal plants are vital for back up


A group of global weather experts on Friday predicted a normal monsoon for South Asia this year though a map released with the forecast indicates likelihood of below-normal rainfall in India's north-western and some southern states.

Weather experts predict normal monsoon for South Asia


A FAMILY of four were rescued from an inflatable boat in The Solent today.


Veteran actor and the youngest of the Kapoor brothers, Shashi Kapoor underwent cataract surgery at a Mumbai hospital on Friday.

Shashi Kapoor undergoes cataract surgery


COUNCIL chiefs in Nottinghamshire say they have no plans to turn off street lights overnight to save money.


CHAMPION Rafael Nadal pulled out of Wimbledon yesterday after losing his battle to recover from a knee injury.


The effect of the determination is that pension funds can no longer rely on some of the normal technical grounds in order to reject the non-member's claim to his/her portion of the divorce benefit in divorce matters in view of the Financial Services Laws General Amendment Act No 22 of 2008.

Pension funds can no longer rely on technical grounds to reject the non-member's claim


IDF soldier dismissed from a commanders' course after refusing to participate in an ambush to catch ``price tag'' vandals.

Soldier dismissed for refusing to ambush 'price tag' vandals


Khloe Kardashian is set to host The X Factor USA together with actor Mario Lopez.

Khloe Kardashian set to host X Factor USA


The 89th and 90th Iowa Heartland Habitat for Humanity homes will be dedicated Oct. 23 in Cedar Falls and Oct. 29 in Parkersburg.


Swedish goregrind legends GENERAL SURGERY will release a brand new seven-inch EP entitled ``Like An Ever Flying Limb'' this fall via Relapse Records.


Because of a reporter's error, Radcliff's proposed property tax rates listed in Friday's edition of The News-Enterprise were inaccurate.


Northwest Airlines Corp. says it lost $377 million in the second quarter as fuel expenses continue to rise sharply.

Northwest loses $377 million in second quarter


Nice Systems issued an update on its FY13 earnings guidance on Wednesday morning.

Nice Systems (Nice) issues FY13 earnings guidance


We will be upgrading the website on the evening of Thursday 27th May in order to make sure we have the systems in place to continue to provide a great service.

We are upgrading the website this evening


A New Zealand soldier has been abducted on the Israel-Syria border in the Golan Heights.

New Zealand soldier abducted on the Golan Heights


(HD videos below) Malaysia Airlines today became a full member of the oneworld airline alliance.

Malaysia Airlines becomes full member of oneworld


The Navy SEAL who killed Osama bin Laden broke his silence Monday, recounting in an interview the three bullets he pumped into the Al-Qaeda leader and the financial anxiety he now faces as an unemployed civilian.

Navy SEAL who killed Bin Laden breaks silence


The earpiece ban at the Tour de France was overturned Thursday, and riders will again be able to race with electronic radio equipment.


Netanyahu coalition gambit appears to backfire Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's decision to bring a dovish rival into his cabinet appears to be backfiring.


Teachers of maths, English and other subjects in schools across the UK should not be allowed to set the curriculum for their pupils, it has been argued.


Rumor is that Firefox will be coming to the PlayStation 3.


The pipeline going west should go to Prince Rupert, not to Kitimat.


A man in his 20s has died after being shot in the head, police said.


A former union leader says he and others took $150,000 in bribes for labor peace from contractors.

Former union leader admits taking bribes


Akshay Kumar has found a fan in director Rituparno Ghosh who feels his acting skills go unnoticed and says he is the most underrated actor in Bollywood.


A 27-year-old Kingston man has been charged with stealing women's underwear to satisfy his obsession with them, state police said.

Kingston man charged with stealing women's underwear


Mark Ronson has spoken about his work on the third Kaiser Chiefs album, confirming that he is producing it.

Mark Ronson speaks about Kaiser Chiefs album


President Barack Obama is condemning in the ''strongest possible terms'' an attack on the US consulate in Libya that killed four Americans, including the American ambassador.

Obama condemns attack on US consulate in Libya


Man knocked out by falling mattress in Manhattan A college freshman is back on his feet, a day after getting knocked unconscious by a falling futon mattress in lower Manhattan.


NASA wants to grab a small asteroid and tow it into orbit around the moon, as part of a long-range plan towards establishing permanent manned outposts in space, according to US senator Bill Nelson.

NASA wants to tow an asteroid to the moon:


Taiwan has lifted a long-standing ban on Chinese investment in its stock and futures exchanges, a move aimed at helping transform the island's market into a regional financial services centre.


Anorexia nervosa and unplanned pregnancy may go together, not to mention induced abortion, a new study by the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and the Norwegian Institute of Public Health seems to show.


British lightweight Gavin Rees has admitted that he is targeting another world title shot, should he come out on top against Anthony Crolla.


Volunteer firefighters will be socially protected after the federal law On Voluntary Firefighting Service is adopted, Emergency Situations Deputy Minister Vladimir Puchkov said.

Volunteer firefighters will be socially protected --


Fairfax County police say a Reston woman who disappeared with her two sons last week has been charged with felony parental abduction in a warrant.


Six NATO oil tankers were destroyed in various parts of the country on Thursday.


Penguins rookie forward Tyler Kennedy is out indefinitely with mononucleosis and will miss Saturday's NHL YoungStars game in Atlanta.

Penguins rookie forward Tyler Kennedy out with mononucleosis


Russia may raise oil export duty on its benchmark Urals blend by $40 from December 1 to $271-273 per metric ton from the current $231.2 per ton, a Finance Ministry official said on Wednesday.Alexander Sakovich, head of the ministry's consolidated analysis department, said the average price of Russian oil was $76.08 per barrel from October 15 to November 10.


40 year old Modern Family actress Sofia Vergara has claimed that she often gets mistaken for her 19 year old sons sister and she loves it.

Sofia Vergara gets mistaken for her sons sister and she loves it


A 16-year-old Bainbridge girl drowned Tuesday in the Susquehanna River after a strong current pulled her under the water, state police said.


Governor Bobby Jindal meets with Senator John McCain at his ranch in Arizona.


NATO and Afghan forces have killed a former Guantanamo detainee who returned to Afghanistan to become a key al-Qaida ally, international officials said Saturday.

NATO, Afghan forces kill former Guantanamo detainee in Afghanistan


The Obama administration plans to tighten the nation's financial regulatory system, including stricter federal rules for hedge funds, credit rating agencies and mortgage brokers, the New York Times reported in Sunday editions.

Obama plans to tighten nation's financial regulatory system


On Monday news surfaced that Oswalt will head to one of the Phillies minor league clubs for a rehab start Thursday.


After 11 days of deliberations, jurors at the Rod Blagojevich corruption trial said they have reached unanimous agreement on only two counts in the case and have yet to deliberate on 11 wire fraud charges against the former governor, the judge announced in court Thursday.

After 11 days, jurors have yet to deliberate on 11 wire fraud charges


Persian Gulf billet buyers have rejected the latest CIS billet offers as they cover their needs from local suppliers, market participants told...

Persian Gulf billet buyers reject CIS offers


VATICAN CITY - The Vatican has finally made peace with the Beatles, saying their drug use, ``dissolute'' lives and even the claim that the band was bigger than Jesus are all in the past-while their music lives on.


Frozen food and seafood giant the Findus Group has appointed Jola Gillespie to its newly created CIO role.

Frozen food giant Findus creates CIO role


When it comes to what to do during a recession, Bob Prechter has plenty to say.


Global oil demand growth will fall next year below already very weak levels of 2012 due to a slowdown in economic activity, the West's energy watchdog said yesterday.

Global oil demand growth to fall next year


Netflix reported that it has 10 million subscribers, after adding more than 600,000 customers since the beginning of the year.


Michael Vick put family pets in rings with pit bulls and thought it was funny watching the trained killers injure or kill the helpless dogs, a witness told federal investigators during the dogfighting investigation that brought Vick down.

Vick put family pets in ring against pit bulls


Logan River flooding has left parts of a northern Utah golf course under water and looking for a financial lifeboat.

Flooding leaves northern Utah golf course under water


``For today`s trade, Nifty is likely to trade in the range between 5,430 & 5,480 in the upper side and 5,360 & 5,330 in the lower side,`` said the broking house Indira Securities.

Nifty may trade in range of 5,430 & 5,480:


Russ Baker's ``Family of Secrets'' establishes that everything we thought we knew about US history of the last fifty years is wrong.

``Everything you thought you knew is wrong''


Edmonton police are warning the public about a violent offender who has just been released from custody.

Police warn public about violent offender


The United States launched a renewable energy initiative to boost biofuel production to create jobs, lessen the effects of climate change and wean the country off oil imports, an official said.


CNN will air interviews with Michelle Obama and Ann Romney ahead of the first presidential debate in Denver, Colorado, Wednesday.

CNN to air interviews with Michelle Obama, Ann Romney ahead of first debate


Steven Maeda has inked a premium two-script deal with ABC Studios.


Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee said on Sunday he ``would have made a fine president,'' but added that he ``was at peace'' with his decision not to run for the White House in 2012.

Huckabee 'I would have made a fine president'


A British woman was killed in a carjacking while she and her husband were on honeymoon in Cape Town, South African government officials said today.


Finland's Kimi Räikkönen won the season-opening Australian Formula One Grand Prix for Lotus on Sunday, taking the race from Ferrari's Fernando Alonso and Red Bull world champion Sebastian Vettel at Albert Park in Melbourne.

Raikkonen wins Australian Formula One Grand Prix


In an interview with PEOPLE, Keanu Reeves remembered Patrick Swayze from his experience of working alongside the late actor in the 1991 movie ``Point Break.''


Scientists have realised dinosaurs were much smaller than we thought, after they discovered a mathematical mix-up in how they are measured.

Dinosaurs were much smaller than we thought


Stephen Nichols could be leaving the soap where he has starred for the past three years, meaning fans of The Young and the Restless may soon have to say goodbye to Tucker McCall.


Conan O'Brien will host his first episode of ``The Tonight Show'' Monday night, replacing Jay Leno at the helm of the beloved NBC late-night talk show.

Conan O'Brien to host first ``Tonight show'' Monday


The United States Justice Department expressed concern Monday about whether new Texas redistricting plans for four US House seats comply with the 1965 Voting Rights Act, which protects the interests of minority voters.

Justice Department expresses concern over Texas redistricting plan


It seems to me that all those low approval ratings of the folks we send to Washington to tend to our nation's business are well earned.

Those low approval ratings are well earned


An arson fire in the 800 block of Wall Street remains under investigation, said Port Huron Fire Capt. Mark White.


Their on-field face-offs were among the most exhilarating sights in international cricket and as Australian speedster Brett Lee drew curtains on his injury-ravaged career, senior Indian batsman Sachin Tendulkar paid tribute to him saying that it was a ``joy'' to pad up against the pacer.

Sachin Tendulkar pays tribute to Brett Lee


Oregon Gov. Ted Kulongoski has declared a drought emergency in Klamath County and asked the federal government for a disaster determination that would bring more federal aid to farmers and ranchers.

Kulongoski declares drought emergency in Klamath County


Terminally ill star Jade Goody was thrilled that new husband Jack Tweed was allowed to stay with her in hospital last night after her operation.

Jade Goody Jack Tweed allowed to stay in hospital


Health insurer Aetna will buy the Medicare supplement business of Genworth Financial for about $290 million.


Doctors were baffled when a British man told them, ``I can hear my eyeballs moving.''


Blake Edwards, the writer and director whose films included ``Breakfast at Tiffany's,'' ``The Pink Panther,'' ``10,'' and ``Victor/Victoria,'' died last night at age 88 from complications of pneumonia.


He is such a picky shopper, like myself, and I love trying to guess what things he would love or hate.


Bruce Cockburn has cancelled his Canadian tour due to illness.


The US military says that four soldiers were killed in Baghdad on the eve of the American withdrawal from Iraq's cities.

US military says four soldiers killed in Baghdad


The FBI has assembled a new squad to investigate corruption among judges and legislators in Georgia, though the top federal agent in the state is being tightlipped about what cases are developing.

FBI squad to investigate corruption among judges, legislators


Mosquitoes infected with West Nile Virus were found near Tornillo.


THREE Ballarat men missing at sea overnight in the Corio Bay have been found in Cerlewis, near Geelong.


Carleton College has named five faculty members to endowed professorships: professor of political science Barbara Allen, professor of linguistics Michael Flynn, professor of history Susannah Ottaway, professor of music Ronald Rodman, and professor of classics Chico Zimmerman.

Carleton names five faculty members to endowed professorships


A 20-year-old Minot man led police on a car chase through northwest Minot late last night.


Good Luck Charlie star Bridgit Mendler sings 'How to Believe' in the music video from the upcoming movie Tinker Bell and the Great Fairy Rescue, coming to DVD and Blu-ray September 21, 2010.

Bridgit Mendler 'How to Believe' music video from Tinker Bell and the Great Fairy Rescue


A 40-year-old Two Rivers man was charged Friday in Manitowoc County Circuit Court with two felony counts of second-degree sexual assault of an intoxicated woman and 12 felony counts of taking nude photos of her without her consent.

Two Rivers man charged with sexual assault


AP file photo Chinua Achebe, the internationally celebrated Nigerian author, statesman and dissident, has died at age 82.

Chinua Achebe, celebrated Nigerian novelist, dies


Australian premier Julia Gillard must set an international example and tackle China on human rights rather than sidestepping the issue in favor of improving trade ties, Human Rights Watch said Saturday.


Treasuries fell, with the difference between 2- and 30-year yields widening to almost a record, as US manufacturing unexpectedly accelerated last month at the fastest pace in more than six years.

Treasuries fall as US manufacturing unexpectedly accelerates


New Scarlets forwards coach Robin McBryde insists he can handle the extra workload placed on him after he agreed to combine his current role with Wales with a new adventure in the Magners League.


Singer Pete Doherty has been arrested in Germany after allegedly throwing a bottle at a parked car window.


Police are investigating how a man was severely burned in west Tulsa.


Britney Spears is reportedly bringing her own pillows when she stays at top London hotel The Dorchester.


By Jennifer Viegas Skin biopsies have determined that many whales are now suffering from severe sunburns.


You watch Columbus Blue Jackets vs Philadelphia Flyers live stream Online video coverage or in CBS at 5:00 pm EST. National Hockey League 2010 game is between Philadelphia Flyers vs Columbus Blue Jackets live stream that is scheduled this January 18, 2010 from Justin TV, Ustream TV and Sopcast that for the National Hockey League 2010.

Columbus Blue Jackets vs Philadelphia Flyers live stream online


A spate of reports are suggesting that Lucio, the Brazilian defender, is set to join Manchester City for a fee in the region of £7m.


The parents of Denver Broncos running backs coach Eric Studesville died in an undisclosed accident Tuesday, according to the team.

Parents of Broncos assistant Eric Studesville die in accident


New Delhi, July 23 President Pratibha Patil will address the nation tomorrow on the eve of demitting office.


The Michael Jackson will has had details revealed, and it turns out that father Joe Jackson has been left out of the Michael Jackson will.

Joe Jackson left out of the Michael Jackson will


Five girls in the care of the BC children's ministry have been selling sex on Craigslist, police say.

Five girls in care have been selling sex on Craigslist, police say


Former Over the Rainbow judge, Barry Humphries is to retire his iconic character, Dame Edna Everage, AFP reports.

Barry Humphries to retire Dame Edna Everage


The commodity currencies, AUD, NZD, and CAD are sliding sharply in early US session.


IPL franchise Mumbai Indians today started the online ticket sales for their home matches of the sixth edition of the Indian Premier League.

Mumbai Indians start online ticket sales of home matches


Bollywood director Dibakar Banerjee, whose joyous, bumpy crime caper ``Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye!'' was announced the best popular film at the 56th National Film Awards Saturday, says that it is a happy moment not just for him but for his entire team.


On Wednesday, Colorado became the eighth state to set up a health insurance exchange for people shopping for lower rates, a federal requirement under healthcare reform, according to a Bloomberg Businessweek report.

Colorado becomes eighth state to set up health exchange


Acting prosecutions boss Mokotedi Mpshe did not trust the Scorpions to hold back on the execution of a warrant for the arrest of police chief Jackie Selebi, justice department DG Menzi Simelane said today.


The FTSE 100 rose 21 points this morning in early trading on a financial and mining stocks rally.


London, Jan 21 Pop diva Kylie Minogue has confessed she fancies women, but also clarified that she has never had a lesbian relationship with any.


American Bonanza Gold Corp. announces that it has purchased a cone crusher for the Copperstone gold mine in Arizona.

American Bonanza purchases cone crusher for the Copperstone gold mine


THE abuse of women, whether physically or otherwise, is a serious issue for the management of any organisation because it may impact negatively on a company's bottom line, experts say.

Abuse may impact companies' bottom line, experts say


A union has been accused of ruining thousands of holidays after baggage handlers and other workers at some of Britain's biggest airports, including Stansted, vowed to go on strike in a pay row.

Union accused of ruining thousands of holidays


A Regina woman says the level of care at a seniors home is dangerously inadequate and says there have been cases of residents falling or being left on toilets for hours.

Regina woman says care at seniors home dangerously inadequate


Currently on tour with Them Crooked Vultures Queens Of The Stone Age main man Josh Homme has just announced that he will be reviving his Rekords Rekords label, where he previously released the Desert Sessions albums and Eagles Of Death Metal.


Vancouver Canucks President and General Manager Mike Gillis announced today that the Canucks have re-signed right winger Jannik Hansen.


Top FARC commander ``Mono Jojoy'' was killed by Colombian state forces.


Oil prices rose to nearly R758 a barrel yesterday in Asia after Libyan rebels said they won't produce crude for at least a month as they repair fields damaged in fighting.


Our government has gone insane at our expense.


A Palestinian teenager has been shot dead in the southern West Bank city of Hebron, after Israeli security forces stationed at a checkpoint opened fire on him.

Palestinian teenager shot dead in West Bank


Republican state Rep. Stacey Campfield of Knoxville says he parked his car up on the Tennessee Capitol sidewalk with the hazard lights blinking because he was late for the House floor session.

Republican Rep. Stacey Campfield says he parked on Capitol sidewalk because he was late


Jharkhand surprised defending champion Chandigarh 5-1 in the tier I preliminaries of the National junior under-19 football tournament for the Dr. BC Roy Trophy at Siliguri, according to information received here.


The US ambassador to Mexico, who wrote a cable that questioned how Mexico coordinates the war against drug traffickers, has resigned.


A tourist yacht and its crew of seven has been hijacked by Somali pirates near the Seychelles islands off Africa's east coast, officials said Thursday.The Indian Ocean Explorer had dropped off its contingent of tourists before it was seized, said Kirk Green, director of Aquatours, the London-based tour operator that books diving tours on the luxury yacht.Green said he was told of the hijacking Wednesday by the British Navy and thought the boat had been taken then.

Yacht hijacked by pirates near Seychelles islands


India and Africa today sought to enhance co-operation in agriculture to help form a sustainable food security system.

India, Africa to enhance co-operation in agriculture


Abkhazian government chairman Malkhaz Akishbaia and head of South Ossetian provisional administration Dmitry Sanakoev will hold press conference in Geneva today.

Malkhaz Akishbaia and Dmitry Sanakoev to hold press conference in Geneva today


Maxi Rodriguez has urged Atletico Madrid to keep hold of their star players this summer and says that he is ready to fight for a place in the team.

Maxi Rodriguez urges Atletico Madrid to keep hold of star players


Royal Bank of Canada said fourth- quarter profit unexpectedly fell, missing analysts' expectations for the fifth-straight period, while smaller rival Bank of Nova Scotia reported earnings that topped estimates.


Technical Analyst, Mitesh Thacker of miteshthacker.com is of the view that Idea Cellular has target of Rs 65.


Malaysian palm oil exports declined 19.47 per cent to 1.21 million tonnes in December compared with November's offake of 1.501 million tonnes, the Malaysian Palm Oil Board announced Monday.

Palm oil exports decline 19.47 per cent in December


Hands Like Glass has announced an upcoming February 2011 West Coast tour with Rosaline and San Francisco band As Artifacts.

Hands Like Glass announce 2011 tour with Rosaline and As Artifacts


Helen Mirren considered breaking her own leg in a desperate effort to get out of her first fully frontal nude film scene.

Helen Mirren considered breaking her leg to get out of nude scene


Deepika Padukone is all set to perform on her hit numbers like Tumhi ho bandho and Balam pichkaari at the upcoming 14th IIFA awards in Macau this July.

Deepika Padukone to perform at IIFA awards in Macau


Cardinal Sean P. O'Malley, head of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Boston, will ordain five priests Saturday, the archdiocese said.

Cardinal O'Malley to ordain five priests


The fourth and final suspect in a deadly South Bend shooting turned himself in to police.

Final suspect in deadly shooting turns himself in


A 14-year-old Illinois boy was in custody Saturday after shooting his mother with a handgun, the News-Gazette reported.


Credit card network Visa Inc said on Wednesday that quarterly earnings rose 41 percent as fee revenue from international transactions rose.


AktaBank will buy back 5% of its own shares from its sole shareholder, Center-Agro-Trade LLC.

Aktabank to buy back 5% of own shares from sole shareholder


AUSTRALIA'S first Asian-born cabinet minster believes racism in Australia is confined to a minority of people with extreme views.


Smurfit-Stone Container Corp., the largest producer of cardboard box materials in North America, on Monday filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as it looked to restructure a heavy debt amid a credit freeze.

Smurfit-Stone Container files for bankruptcy


Manchester United's Portuguese striker Ronaldo is still dreaming of Real Madrid, despite his club's total opposition to his leaving, Spanish sports daily AS reported today.


Rain and thundershowers in certain parts of the capital brought respite from the sweltering heat for Delhiites on Friday.


Sabah thrashed Melaka 4-1 in their President Cup encounter at the Stadium Tun Fatimah in Melaka on Monday afternoon.


The United States is setting aside 200,000 square miles (518,000 sq. kilometers) in the state of Alaska and off its coast as ``critical habitat'' for polar bears, an action that could add restrictions to future offshore drilling for oil and gas.

Us sets aside 'critical habitat' for polar bear


Australia risks being left behind the emerging low pollution economy as the UN climate conference deal in Cancun cements a multi-billion dollar industry, campaigners say.

Australia left behind after climate deal


Peter Andre has apparently asked his new girlfriend, Elen Rivas, to move in with him.


Oil major BP accused its Russian partners of staging a boardroom coup at their 50-50 Russian oil joint venture TNK-BP on Wednesday as the two sides prepared to re-enter negotiations on the future of the company.

BP accuses TNK-BP Russian partners of staging coup


The San Sebastian film festival opened Thursday in the northern Spanish coastal resort, with The Other Man by British director Richard Eyre launching the nine-day event.

San Sebastian film festival opens in spain


A Beijing court has rejected an appeal by artist and government critic Ai Weiwei against a more than $2 million fine for tax evasion.

Beijing court rejects appeal from artist Ai Weiwei


Russia is celebrating Easter, the most important and joyful feast for Christians, when the Church commemorates the Resurrection of Jesus Christ.


A Dallas police cruiser caught fire Tuesday morning during rush hour on I-30 near Highway 80.

Dallas police cruiser catches fire during rush hour


A Toledo hospital has suspended its kidney transplant program after a kidney removed by surgeons from a living donor was ruined before it could be transplanted.

Hospital suspends kidney-transplant program


Russia has imposed a ban on ships similar to the sunken Bulgaria riverboat until the causes of the tragedy are established, Transport Minister Igor Levitin said on Sunday.

Russia imposes ban on ships similar to sunken Bulgaria riverboat


Magen David Adom has opened a bank account to collect money for helping the earthquake victims in Haiti.

Magen David Adom opens bank account to collect money for Haiti


Egypt ranks as a medium development country, coming 101 out of 169 countries on the human development index, the United Nations Development Program report released on Thursday said.

Egypt ranks 101 in the human development report


During an appearance on the 'Ellen DeGeneres Show', he said: ``I just sort of lost my head for a little while.


Indianapolis International Airport was named the 2012 best airport in North America by Airports Council International's annual Airport Service Quality awards.

Indianapolis International airport named best airport in North America


Dong Energy has sold 15% of the Svane and Solsort licenses in the Danish sector of the North Sea to VNG Danmark, a subsidiary of VNG Norge, which is, in turn, a subsidiary of VNG-Verbundnetz Gas.

Dong Energy sells 15% of Svane and Solsort licenses


Kels asked in the comment section what I think the ideal Rockies lineup would be.


MTV has announced that Katy Perry will perform at the 19th annual MTV Movie Awards, set to air live on Sunday, June 6 at 9 PM Eastern Time.

Katy Perry to perform at MTV Movie Awards


A crash on SR 25 South near West Point in Tippecanoe County injures several people.


News International, publisher of the Sun and the Times, is to cut 110 jobs.


NYSE Euronext Inc said yesterday that it plans to sell a ``significant'' stake in its NYSE Amex options unit to seven Wall Street brokers.

NYSE Euronext to sell stake in options unit


Authorities said the skull found in a wooded area in Caldwell County three months ago will undergo more forensic testing.

Skull found in Caldwell will undergo more testing


In another move to encourage sellers to offer free shipping, eBay has added functionality to its automated Shipping Calculator so that sellers can offer ``Free Shipping.''

EBay adds functionality to shipping Calculator


With just days to go before Independence Day, an eastern Missouri fireworks display goes up in spectacular flames.


A middle school student on a bicycle was hit by a vehicle this morning in Port Orange, authorities said.

Middle school student on bicycle hit by vehicle in Port Orange


Former President Bill Clinton said if faced with default, he would single-handedly raise the debt ceiling using the 14th Amendment and he'd do it ``without hesitation, and force the courts to stop me.''

Bill Clinton says he'd raise the debt ceiling using 14th Amendment


Saudi Arabia said on Wednesday it had arrested 44 militants who planned to carry out attacks and seized weapons and remote electronic detonators.


A woman accused of dragging an Orlando police bike patrol officer in downtown this weekend remains in jail this morning.

Woman accused of dragging officer remains in jail


Election Commissioner, Mahinda Deshapriya says the Police had ignored his orders issued just before election day and soon after the deadline for campaigning had ended.


``He is a fabulous actor. He plays a senior advertising professional in a small boutique ad agency in the film,'' Nag, whose film was screened at the ongoing 12th Mumbai Film Festival, told IANS here.

Rituparno Ghosh is a fabulous actor: director Sanjoy Nag


The number of serious threats, including death threats, against members of Congress jumped in the past three months during the heated debate over the new health care law.

Serious threats against those in Congress jumped in past three months


A NORTH pilot last night told of his amazing survival after landing a plane that was plunging towards water 10 miles from land.


Singer Dannii Minogue took an embarrassing tumble after losing her footing on some steps.


Tehreek-e-Insaaf chairman Imran Khan said Pakistan needs change, as the present system will not impart education and employment to the youth, report said on Sunday.


Kolkata, Jan 4 Legendary Rabindra Sangeet exponent Suchitra Mitra was cremated at the Keoratala crematorium in south Kolkata on Tuesday.


A woman in her mid 20s was treated for smoke inhalation after her chip pan caught fire.

Woman treated for smoke inhalation after chip pan fire


Phil Goff confirms he is stepping down as the Labour Party leader.


Mark Webber was left lamenting a wrong tyre call during the Hungarian Grand Prix, after finishing a distant fifth in the race.

Mark Webber laments wrong tyre call during Hungarian grand prix


With people across the region reaching for their suitcases and getting ready for the peak holiday travel season, Visa shares its top five holiday money management tips to help people to travel smart.

Visa shares top five holiday money management tips to travel smart


BJP president Rajnath Singh on Saturday met Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray, who is undergoing treatment at suburban Lilavati hospital here.


A 22-year-old Greenville man has been charged with making obscene phone calls to three victims.

Greenville man charged with making obscene phone calls


Although American Idol fans saw Tim Urban on the Idol Gives Back episode on Wednesday, Urban had no clue that Idol would give back to him in an unfortunate way.


The number of new mortgage loans issued during the second quarter rose on a year-on year basis, the first time this has happened since early 2006.


Australian rider Matthew Goss won the ninth stage of the Tour of Italy on Monday, a 187 kilometres ride from Frosinone to here, recording his country's third success in the race this year.

Australia's Goss wins ninth stage of the Tour of Italy


A WARRINGTON doctor has won a prestigious award after he developed a new model for hospital provision.


The prices of cooking oil and ghee were increased by Rs61 per kg on Monday.

Prices of cooking oil, ghee up by Rs61 per kg


Former Gold Medal Travel boss Wayne Pearce has been named as CEO of Oman Air.


An IMF mission will visit Ireland after the general election on Febuary 25 to discuss the status of a €85 billion IMF/EU loan programme, an IMF spokeswoman said yesterday.


A 32-year-old Odessa man and Odessa Fire/Rescue firefighter was died Saturday morning after a fatal Interstate 20 rollover.

Odessa firefighter dies in morning rollover


Diamondbacks closer Chad Qualls dislocated his left kneecap while attempting to field a line drive on the final play of the game Sunday and landed awkwardly on the knee.


Olympic champ Scott Hamilton underwent brain surgery Wednesday to remove the recurrence of a benign tumor near his pituitary gland, which first appeared in 2004.

Ice skater Scott Hamilton undergoes brain surgery


China should raise benchmark deposit rates as a defensive move to stabilise inflation expectations, a central bank adviser said in comments published on Wednesday.


DC United has acquired centerback Brandon McDonald from the San Jose Earthquakes in exchange for allocation money, the club announced on Monday.


Nick Watney won the PGA Tour's Buick Invitational at Torrey Pines following a four under 68 to give him a final-hole victory over John Rollins.

Nick Watney wins Buick Invitational at Torrey Pines


Russell and Helen Stewart of Paden City celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Aug. 2.


Four teenaged girls drowned during while immersing an idol in Uttar Pradesh's Auraiya district Tuesday, police said.


Government controlled agricultural exporting company Agrexco is seeking a debt settlement after losing €33 million in 2010, which resulted in a shareholders' equity deficit of €13 million.


Sears Canada Inc. announced today that it has lowered regular prices on over 5,000 items, an initiative to offer Canadians better value every day across every department in every store.

Sears Canada lowers prices on over 5,000 items


The US and South Korea have reached an agreement on a free trade deal sought by the Obama administration to boost American exports and create tens of thousands of US jobs in the largest trade pact in more than a decade.

US, South Korea reach agreement on free trade deal


Amy Winehouse makes a move from music into movies.


The Air Transport Association of America has said that it fully supports an industry ``call to action'' to address airline safety and pilot training.

ATA supports ``call to action'' for airline safety and pilot training


A genetic analysis of human skin has revealed what makes us look old, say American scientists.

Genetic analysis reveals what makes us look old


A church was attacked Monday in Malaysia - the eighth such incident in a fortnight - as it sought to launch a damage control exercise by telling foreign envoys that the attacks were aberrations and not representative of the tradition of the Muslim-majority multi-racial nation.


The group said that since its interim management statement on 11 November the forward order book has continued to improve.

TClarke forward order book continues to improve


An AT&T employee was found beaten in his car in Gladstone.


Cisco announced Thursday that it plans to acquire network analytics company Truviso for an undisclosed amount, in an effort to help users hone operational efficiencies.

Cisco to acquire real-time network analytics firm Truviso


Walmart is announcing a new holiday price match guarantee program.

Walmart announces new price match guarantee


US SECRETARY of State Hillary Clinton arrived in Mumbai on Friday night, on a four-day visit to India during which she is expected to push her country's nuclear agenda as part of her diplomatic efforts to pursue the US-India civil nuclear deal and re-pledge that the Obama administration stands by the Manmohan Singh in its fight against terrorism.


President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni over the weekend launched the mother and child health passport for use to record all the services given to pregnant mothers.

President Museveni launches health passport


Microsoft Corp. said that for the release of the newest operating system Windows 8, it will buy Perceptive Pixel Inc., a producer of large touch-screen display that is capable of being used by several people at once.


At a recent seminar in St. Cloud, MN, a farm couple stated, ``My ag lender is worth 100 basis points.''

``My ag lender is worth 100 basis points''


A team of researchers under the direction of Dr. Jeffrey Teckman in the Department of Pediatrics at St. Louis University, have demonstrated that oxidative stress occurs in a genetic model of alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency.

Oxidative stress occurs in genetic models of alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency


Tata Motors will reduce the prices of its small cars and commercial vehicles, in view of the reduction of excise duties announced in the Union Budget.

Tata Motors to reduce prices of small cars and commercial vehicles


Dish Network announced Wednesday that it will hire 60 additional customer service specialists at its call center location in Phoenix.


Saudi Arabia will build the world's tallest tower in Jidda, after Prince Alwaleed bin Talal--the prince with big stakes in Citigroup and News Corp.--signed a $1.23 billion construction deal with the Bin Laden Group.


Morgan filed for bankruptcy in federal court in Nashville, Tennessee, on Wednesday, listing her estimated liabilities ranging between $1 million to $10 million.

Country singer lorrie Morgan files for bankruptcy


The Australian market ended the trading session Tuesday in positive territory, led by mining stocks on speculation that China will not tighten its monetary policy moves to curb economic growth.

Australian market ends in positive territory


Woori Bank, South Korea's No. 2 lender by assets, said Thursday it has set up a wholly-owned subsidiary in Russia to help expand its overseas network.


Israel has launched a ground incursion into the Gaza Strip with its troops entering the south of the long-blockaded coastal sliver.

Israel launches ground incursion into Gaza strip


Jessica Alba got caught in a ''sandstorm'' while hiking off her baby weight with her friend.


Seven Georgia prison guards were arrested Monday on charges of beating an inmate, inflicting injuries so severe that the prisoner was in the hospital for ``an extended period of time,'' according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.

Seven prison guards arrested on charges of beating inmate


A woman walked free from court yesterday after a jury decided a death crash caused by an insecure bed tied to her car roof was an accident.

Death crash caused by insecure bed tied to car roof was 'accident'


Competition for the Macau gaming dollar is heating up with licensed companies looking to expand their operations, especially in the coveted Cotai Strip area.

Competition for Macau gaming dollar is heating up


A man has been charged over a string of violent assaults on women, including one who was with her baby, in Sydney's west.


Cuban athlete Dayron Robles recorded 7:33 seconds, bettering his national record last night to establish his new supremacy in the Americas.

Cuban athlete Dayron Robles recorded 7:33 seconds, his new supremacy in the Americas.


The University of Mobile has announced a 4 percent enrollment increase for the fall semester, compared to fall 2007.

University of Mobile announces enrollment increase


It's now less than a week before the primary and THREE separate polls say Sen. Arlen Specter and Rep. Joe Sestak are in a dead heat going into this final leg of the race.


The Government is doing everything it can to drive growth in the UK economy, the Prime Minister has said.

Government 'doing everything to drive growth'


A convicted drug smuggler will have to stay in custody while he appeals.

Drug smuggler to stay in custody during appeal


Sanjay Dutt and Maanyata Dutt are soon going to be proud parents to a baby which is eagerly awaited by the couple.

Sanjay Dutt and Maanyata are soon going to be parents


Civil Aviation Authorities have put on display lists of daily wages employees on all the airports across the country in compliance with directives of Supreme Court.

Civil Aviation Authorities put on display lists of daily wages employees on all airports


and that's what happened at the New York premier of Sarah Jessica Parker's latest film 'I don't know how she does it.


Anti-vehicle bollards and barriers will be deployed in certain areas of New York's Times Square this year.

Anti-vehicle bollards to be deployed in Times Square


The Amarillo Parks & Recreation Department, in cooperation with the Texas Forest Service and the League of Women's Voters celebrated Arbor Day in Amarillo on today at Forest Hill Elementary School Park.

Amarillo Parks and Recreation to celebrate Arbor Day


The European Union says Serbia could become a candidate for EU membership by the end of February if it meets conditions, including continuing talks with Kosovo.


Pop star Lady Gaga has confessed she is obsessed with unicorns because of their 'magical' powers.


Police believe a Crystal Falls Township woman was killed in a house fire that happened early Thursday morning.


Swedish based truck manufacturer Scania will host their fifth annual transport conference to discuss a number if issues in the industry on January 26th.

Scania to host annual transport conference


JoAnne Kloppenburg is expected to announce whether she plans to challenge the recount results in her state Supreme Court race against Justice David Prosser.

Kloppenburg to announce whether she plans to challenge recount results


Baltimore Ravens Pro Bowl fullback Le'Ron McClain sprained his left ankle while blocking on a kickoff return and didn't return.


The Army Corps of Engineers wants to consult Native Hawaiian groups before deciding to grant aquatic and watershed permits for projects such as a new pier or dam.

Army Corps of Engineers wants to consult Native Hawaiians


Danger Mouse and The Shins' frontman James Mercer have combined to form supergroup Broken Bells, who are set to conquer the UK charts.

Danger Mouse and James Mercer combine to form Broken Bells


A new study has revealed that anti-depressants may act as potential saviours against HIV/AIDS by enhancing the immune function of natural killer cells.

Anti-depressants may act as potential saviours against HIV/AIDS


Skip to navigation '' Skip to content '' US US Video FBI says Ohio man threatened to bomb airports Buzz Up IM del.icio.us Yahoo! Bookmarks By DAN SEWELL, Associated Press Writer Dan Sewell, Associated Press Writer -- 19 mins ago


WASHINGTON President Barack Obama plans to meet with a dozen European leaders next week in Prague, where he will sign a nuclear arms treaty with Russia.

Obama to meet with European leaders next week


Level 3 Communications, Inc. today announced that it will initiate a workforce reduction of approximately 450 employees inNorth America, approximately 8 percent of its total employee base.


South Africa will be looking to restore self belief, when they open their tour of the Caribbean with back-to-back Twenty20 Internationals against West Indies on Wednesday and Thursday at the Vivian Richards Cricket Ground here.

South Africa looking to restore self belief


COOTAMUNDRA created history when the Bulldogs stunned Gundagai 20-8 in the Weissel Cup grand final at Equex Centre yesterday.


Royal DSM NV, the global Life Sciences and Materials Sciences company headquartered in the Netherlands, and Novomer Inc., based in Waltham, today announce that they have signed an agreement to jointly develop a revolutionary coating resin using carbon dioxide as a raw material.

DSM to jointly develop a coating resin using carbon dioxide as a raw material


A second round of explosions is planned to be set off in central Hanford today.

Second round of explosions set for today


CASH, prescription drugs, a computer and safe stolen from various Hervey Bay businesses were found in a Point Vernon home yesterday.


Terminally ill actress Valerie Harper reunites with her co-stars from 'The Mary Tyler Moore Show,' to tape an episode of Betty White's hit comedy, ``Hot in Cleveland.''


Police say a Lousiana man with a criminal record decapitated and dismembered his special needs son over the kitchen sink.

Man decapitates, dismembers special needs son


Vivendi SA said Tuesday its net profit slipped 3 percent in the first half as the economic slowdown hit earnings at its core Music and mobile Telecommunications businesses.

Vivendi net profit slips 3 percent in first half


As expected, Greg Meidel has been named president of Twentieth Television, announced Jack Abernethy, CEO of Fox TV Stations on Aug. 3.

Greg Meidel named president of Twentieth Television


President Hugo Chavez says he may meet with the president of Venezuela's largest food producer - even as he has threatened to expropriate the company's plants.

Chavez mulls meeting with largest food producer


The American-born radical cleric Anwar al-Awlaki, a major al Qaeda figure who US officials say inspired several terror plots against the US, was killed overnight in Yemen in a CIA drone strike, US and Yemeni officials told ABC News.

Al Qaeda's Anwar al-Awlaki killed in CIA drone strike


A DRUG dealer jailed for eight years for supplying class A drugs has been ordered to hand over £150,000.

Drug dealer ordered to hand back £150,000


Under the permanent pump connection scheme, 4798 connections have been given to farmers till the month of September this year.


A Cedar City flight school that was shuttered in March has filed for bankruptcy amid allegations that it had improperly charged students thousands in up-front tuition.

Cedar City flight school files for bankruptcy


David Arquette partied with three young female British tourists in Los Angeles on Friday night.

David Arquette parties with British tourists


Supervalu is eliminating about 600 jobs in Minnesota, mostly by slashing 38 percent of its headquarters workforce just days after completing the sale of its four largest grocery chains.

Supervalu eliminates 600 jobs in Minnesota


Conservative party senators have abruptly killed a climate change bill originally introduced by the NDP and passed by the House of Commons.

Conservative senators kill climate change bill


SouthPeak Games announced today that Velvet Assassin for the Xbox 360 and Windows PC has gone gold and will be shipping next week.


Emaar Hospitality Group and Visa International have launched a 4 for 3 summer promotion which allows guests to enjoy benefits at different establishments when using Visa International.

Emaar Hospitality and Visa International launch 4 for 3 promotion


Switzerland retail sales for the year ending in December rose to 4.7% from the revised prior reading of -0.1% from 0.6%.


People often ask me, ``When is it appropriate to use data virtualization versus a more traditional form of data integration?''


Advocacy groups in Upshur County were at Thursday's county commission meeting to raise awareness about sexual assault and child abuse.

Advocacy groups in Upshur county raise awareness about child abuse


Influential Italian TV producer Carlo Bixio, whose Publispei company for decades drove ratings with some of the country's most popular shows, including the Sanremo Song Festival and smash hit series ``I Cesaroni,'' died suddenly of undisclosed causes in a Milan hotel room on March 1.


``We are an island in a sea of derelict buildings and a once vibrant part of the city centre is now a ghost town,'' said Simon Bower of Pollards, which has premises in Charles Street.

'We're an island in a sea of derelict buildings'


SGN today announced the launch of the first multi-platform mobile game allowing iPhone and Android users to compete live against one another.

SGN launches game allowing iPhone and Android users to compete


Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels has been sworn into office for his second term.


Ashton Kutcher has revealed radical plans to pirate the first 13 minutes of his new movie Killers by shooting inside its big premiere.

Ashton Kutcher plans to pirate first 13 minutes of new movie Killers


CBS has given a pilot greenlight to ``Team Spitz,'' a comedy pilot starring ex-``Daily Show'' correspondent Rob Riggle, while ``Scrubs'' alum Sarah Chalke is back at ABC.


A closely watched index shows home prices posted their first quarterly increase in three years, signaling the housing market has turned a corner.


Everymove.com, a leading real estate portal that offers innovative Web 2.0 capabilities, announces home moving market advertising opportunities on its new Web site.

Everymove.com offers home moving market advertising opportunities


Rafael Nadal has been fined $2,000 by Wimbledon officials for receiving coaching during his third-round match.


Total private sector credit grew in July, but missed expectations, according to the Reserve Bank of Australia.


During the first six months of 2009, police received 35,849 reports of bicycle theft, meaning eight bikes were stolen every hour.


San Diego will remain home to Comic-Con for the next five years.


Warner Music is pulling videos from the popular online-video sharing site ``YouTube.''


Under the terms of the one year agreement, Sunwin will provide marketing support and technical staff to support Hunan Fuhui's sales efforts within the province.

Sunwin to provide marketing support and technical staff to support Hunan Fuhui's sales efforts


On June 19 th , the wives of the Israeli and Japanese Ambassadors to Washington, Mrs. Sally Oren and Mrs. Yoriko Fujisaki, visited IsraAID programs in Japan's Tohoku region which was devastated by the last year's Tsunami.

Wives of Israeli and Japanese Ambassadors to Washington visit IsraAID


A Powell man is facing vehicular homicide charges in the death of a passenger.

Powell man faces vehicular homicide charges


A FORMER senior civil servant with strong links to Backwell was knighted in the New Year's honours list.


IZMIR, Turkey ― Lithuania rallied from an 18-point second-half deficit to beat Spain 76-73 Tuesday in a game between the two Group D favorites at the basketball world championship.

Lithuania rallies to beat Spain 76-73 at worlds


The game times have been set for the second round of the Georgia High School Association baseball playoffs.

Game times set for second round of baseball playoffs


Hayden Christensen and Djimon Hounsou will star in Mandrake, the adaptation of Lee Falk's comic strip ``Mandrake the Magician.''


AN Essex couple have won BBC Two reality show The Restaurant after triumphing in the final show on Wednesday night.


US experts said that holding early presidential elections is the best solution to the Yemeni crisis, as a Gulf source told Alriyadh newspaper on Wednesday that the GCC-brokered plan for an orderly power transition in Yemen was not modified.

US expert says early elections ``best solution to Yemen crisis'' --


Kosciusko County is getting its first ever limitless park, a park for everyone of all ages and abilities.

Kosciusko County getting its first 'limitless park'


North Korea has shown off its new battle tank after the US and South Korea launched the latest round of war games in the region, Sky News reported Tuesday.


Brighton High School celebrated its Prom on Saturday at Crystal Gardens Banquet Center in Howell.


The number of parking tickets being issued is on the rise.


Gordon Brown has denied threatening to ``destroy'' News International during a phone call to Rupert Murdoch after The Sun switched its allegiance to the Conservatives.

Brown denies threatening to 'destroy' News International


MovieInsure.com, a website owned and managed by Brilliant Insurance Services , is now providing Film, Movie, and Production insurance in Ohio .

MovieInsure.com is now providing film, movie, and production insurance in Ohio


SkyWest Inc said on Wednesday that it will buy rival ExpressJet Holdings Inc, a deal that would make the combined carrier a top provider of regional flights to the largest airlines in the world.


London, May 24 The Doha Round of talks under WTO for a global trade deal is heading for failure unless developing countries like India plays a leadership role, Peter Sutherland, co-chair of the high-level Trade Experts Group said today.

Doha Round of talks heading for failure:


The rand retained its firmer tone in late trade on Monday amid strong commodities prices and a weaker US dollar.


Serbia stands firmly by Republika Srpska and will not allow anyone to blackmail the Serb people in RS, and will especially not allow RS to be pressured through Serbia, Serbian Prime Minister Ivica Dacic said Saturday.

Serbia stands firmly by Republika Srpska --


Senate Minority Whip John Cornyn said Thursday that Congress will raise the debt ceiling, making him the latest in a series of top-level Republicans who have stepped back from the threatened debt ceiling standoff.

John Cornyn: 'we will raise the debt ceiling'


Stereophonics frontman Kelly Jones has recorded a tribute song to Gary Speed, which will be played at the football star's funeral.

Stereophonics star Kelly Jones records tribute song to Gary Speed


At least 25 babies in Britain have died while sleeping with an adult on a sofa over the past two years, new figures show.

25 babies died while sleeping with adults on sofa


Conway schools reported a smooth first day of classes on Wednesday.


Frontier provides basic residential services for rates from $9.60-$19.65* for flat rate service.


Democrat Jack Conway has challenged Republican Rand Paul to a series of debates in Kentucky's US Senate race.

Conway challenges Paul to series of debates


While the Jennings, Lake Arthur and Elton football teams have most of the parish's attention tonight as they enter the first round of the state football playoffs, area hardwood action continues, as well, for non-football playing schools.


Anzacs to remember the Afghan dead Updated: 17:49, Tuesday April 24, 2012 The eight Australian soldiers killed in Afghanistan in the past year will serve as a poignant reminder of Australia's continuing war sacrifice on Wednesday's 97th Anzac Day.


He innovatively narrated a love story, where he said that his veins were in love with each other and they came so close to each other that they were giving a bad time to Salman.

Salman Khan narrates the love story of his veins


Traders owing allegiance to the Kerala Vyapari Vyavasayi Ekopana Samithi staged a dharna in front of the Vyduthi Bhavan office here on Thursday to protest against the hike in power tariff , meter charges and other expenses.


Sportsnet.ca has learned from multiple sources that TFC has hired Kevin Payne as its new club president.


The Queen has arrived in Slovenia at the start of a four-day state visit to central Europe.


At the end of October, EA warned on profits and announced plans to cut between 500 and 600 jobs.


UK Prime Minister David Cameron has reportedly auctioned off a meeting with Justin Bieber for close to $15,000 -- all in the name of raising money for his future election campaigns.

UK Prime Minister David Cameron auctions off Justin Bieber for $15,000


Before you can understand how to treat bronchitis, you have to know what bronchitis is.


Dennis Hopper is on his deathbed according to information from a court filing in his divorce case with estranged wife Victoria Duffy.


The romantic comedy ``Think Like A Man'' topped the North American box office for the second weekend in a row, industry figures showed Monday.

'Think Like a Man' tops N. america box office


The 7th foundation day of India Northeast Tribal Community Welfare Society, Notun Bosti Dimapur was held on April 9 at its office.


Waste Management is suing the city of Jacksonville, claiming it is violating its contract at the Trail Ridge Landfill.


Bolivia is not planning to break its diplomatic ties with Peru despite the difficult moment both countries are facing, said the Bolivian vice Chancellor, Hugo Fernández.

Bolivia not planning to break diplomatic ties with Peru


The National Guard celebrated its 375th birthday Tuesday with state officials announcing a new suicide prevention smartphone app for Tennessee soldiers.

State officials announcing a new suicide prevention smartphone app for soldiers


Girlfriends Films has donated $1,000 to Planned Parenthood on behalf of performer and director Melissa Monet who is the first performer selected by the studio in its new monthly format for the charity program.

Girlfriends Films donates $1,000 to Planned Parenthood


Some Taliban figures are ready to negotiate a comprehensive peace deal involving a long-term US military presence in Afghanistan, but will not accept Hamid Karzai 's government, the Guardian reported on Monday.

Some Taliban figures ready to negotiate peace deal: report


Lindsey Vonn won a World Cup super-combined event Friday to extend her lead in the overall standings over second-place Tina Maze.

Vonn wins World Cup super-combined event


Elton John, who recently left Twenty-First Artists, the management company he co-founded in 1999, has formed a new music company called the Rocket Music Entertainment Group.


Anti-government protesters have taken to the streets of Yemen, calling for an end to the rule of President Ali Abdallah Saleh, who has been in power since 1978.

Anti-government protesters take to the streets of Yemen


Solid corneal dermoids, regardless of placement on the cornea, may be associated with amblyopia, even after surgical intervention to remove the tumor, according to a study.

Corneal dermoids may be associated with amblyopia, even after surgical intervention


NY woman killed 33 dogs in arson fire, cops say A 62-year-old New York woman has been charged with arson and animal cruelty after police say she started a fire in the basement of her upstate home, killing 33 dogs she kept there.

Ny woman killed 33 dogs in arson fire, cops say


Foreign investment in Canadian securities slowed in October with non-residents adding C$2.0 billion to their holdings, compared with an average acquisition of $9.2 billion over the previous three months, Statistics Canada said.

Foreign investment in Canadian securities slows in October


A Spring Grove teen faces arson charges after police allege he set fire to a tractor-trailer full of straw in Penn Township.


A zoo keeper has been treated with hypothermia after diving into a penguin enclosure at Melbourne Zoo.


The Dark Angel star Jessica Alba and her family touched down overseas at Narita airport in Tokyo, Japan on Saturday.

Jessica Alba & family touch down in Japan


2K Games, the publisher of the critically acclaimed BioShock and Borderlands, announced today that Spec Ops:


GE Capital is selling its A$5 billion Australia and New Zealand mortgages books to Pepper Homeloans as concerns rise over a softening of the Australian housing market and rising cost of funds.

GE Capital sells $5 billion Australia mortgage book


AUSTRALIAN Prime Minister Kevin Rudd arrived in Japan on Tuesday on a one-day visit for talks on global nuclear arms reduction, climate change and other issues.


The Supreme Court on Friday suspended the National Assembly membership of Farahnaz Ispahani, the spouse of Pakistan's former ambassador to the US Husain Haqqani, for holding dual nationality, ruling that foreigners had no right to represent the people of Pakistan and decide the issues of national importance.

Foreigners have no right to represent pakistanis:


Rick Santorum & Mitt Romney discuss Health Care, ObamaCare and RomneyCare.


Iain Stewart MP MP Iain Stewart has welcomed the launch of a single non-emergency 101 number which the public can use to access the police when they need them.

MP Iain Stewart welcomes launch of single non-emergency 101 number


ShoeCartel.com, US's premier online shoe comparison portal has announced the addition of over 15000 shoes for ShoeSteal.com and Shoes.com on their website.

ShoeCartel.com announces the addition of over 15000 shoes for ShoeSteal.com and Shoes.com


The bodies of four fallen Indiana soldiers were returned to the US on Sunday.

Bodies of fallen Indiana soldiers return to US


New Delhi, Aug 23 India can develop world's cheapest nuclear reactors with an amount of US $ 1700 per unit for a 700 MW reactor when compared to an average US $ 2,500 and US $ 3,000 in the world, said Minister of State in the Prime Minister's Office V. Narayanasamy on Thursday.

India can develop cheapest nuclear reactors:


Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid said the Senate will vote on two versions of a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution.

Senate to vote on two versions of balanced budget amendment


Warba celebrate its 100th birthday Saturday with a day full of festivities.


Susan Boyle will perform for the Pope during his visit to Scotland later this year, a report has confirmed.

Susan Boyle will perform for the Pope's visit to Scotland


The Senate voted Thursday to renew the Violence Against Women Act, as Republicans moved to dispense with the issue and blunt attacks from Democrats who have accused the GOP of waging a ``War on Women.''

Senate renews Violence Against Women Act


BJP has announced the list of new office bearers with a blend of youth and experience.

Bjp announces list of new office bearers


New pace sensation Suranga Lakmal gave Sri Lanka and the Pallekelle International Stadium a dream start on the opening day of the rain curtailed third and final Test match against the West Indies which commenced yesterday.


As per the recent data compiled from the industry by the Information and Broadcasting Ministry, over 85% of Phase II digitization has been achieved.

85% Phase II digitisation has been achieved :


Three Indonesian burglars armed with machetes were shot dead after they broke into a house in Bukit Keramat, Mentakab near here early yesterday.


During a visit to Tampa on Friday, US Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack said immigration reform and food prices for Americans are linked.


This usually happens when a hobby eventually became a business.


Sarawak-based public listed company Shin Yang Shipping Corporation Bhd is taking steps to aggressively build high value vessels such as offshore supply vessels to meet the requirement of the niche markets from the oil and gas industry for the domestic market.

Shin Yang taking steps to meet the requirement from the oil and gas industry


The United Nations Children's Fund representative to Iran said that AIDS is not prevalent in Iran.


Duke Energy said Tuesday it will close a Florida nuclear power plant after botched repairs and use $835 million from an insurance settlement to refund consumers forced to pay for higher-cost replacement power.

Duke Energy to close Florida nuclear plant


Actress HAYLEY ATWELL snubbed a modelling career when she was younger over fears she would be ``very restless'' in the profession.


Nigel Brennan says he's humbled by those who helped secure his release from Somali kidnappers.


Michael Jackson, who took to the stage as a child star and went on to set the world dancing to the thumping rhythms of his music for decades, died late last night SA time, TMZ website reported.


TomTom NV said Tuesday it swung to a fourth-quarter net loss on lower sales and a TeleAtlas impairment charge, announced further cost cuts and cautioned that under certain conditions it could breach its loan covenants.


Chris Martin often feels like an 'idiot' at home as he is the only member of the household who doesn't speak Spanish.


The US stocks fell sharply on Wednesday after weaker manufacturing data from China and a gloomier growth outlook from the Federal Reserve heightened fears of a lackluster global economic recovery.


Former PSV keeper and Netherlands international Jan van Beveren has died at the age of 63 in Houston.

Former PSV & Netherlands goalkeeper Jan van Beveren dies


A 29-year-old Mississauga man faces numerous charges including human trafficking after a York Region police investigation led officers to several women forced into prostitution in Toronto and Mississauga.

Mississauga man charged with human trafficking