Tottenham Hotspur are tracking Polish goalkeeper Sebastian Przyrowski as Harry Redknapp looks to improve his ``naive'' defence.


who is set to reprise her role as Charlotte York Goldenblatt in 'Sex and the City 2' - admits she sometimes regrets not having a family, but also has occasions where she is relieved not to have extra responsibilities.

Kristin davis sometimes regrets not having family


A grand jury has indicted a local homeless man on four felony counts of contributing to the delinquency of a minor -- after a judge ruled in June there was not sufficient evidence to prosecute him on the same charges.


Turkmenistan will launch a new gas pipeline to Iran in this year to diversify exports, Turkmen state media said.

Turkmenistan to launch new gas pipeline to Iran


Scarlett Johansson dating Kieran Culkin or reviving past friendship?

Scarlett Johansson dating Kieran Culkin ?


China called the Dalai Lama a ''wolf in monk's robes'' Wednesday and said it was locked in a ''life--and--death battle'' with his supporters after protests marking the biggest challenge to Chinese rule in Tibet in almost two decades.


OGE Energy Corp. will form a joint venture that combines its natural gas pipleline operations with those owned by Energy Transfer Partners LP.

OGE Energy, energe Transfer to combine pipleline operations


Authorities say a 19-year-old surfer was bitten by shark at Crescent Beach.


US Defense Secretary Robert Gates arrived yesterday Guam, ahead of an Asian tour featuring an annual regional security conference in Singapore.

US defense secretary Robert Gates arrives on Guam


The advertising website ``Craigslist'' has agreed to drop its controversial ``Erotic Services'' category.

Craigslist agrees to drop controversial category


Jack LaLanne, one of the most well known fitness and health gurus, died at his California home on Sunday at the age of 96 due to complications from pneumonia.


Moscow, June 22 Czech striker Milan Baros has retired from international football, national team spokesman Jaroslav Kolar said Friday.

Czech striker Baros retires from international football


A father and son have been accused of stealing diesel fuel from a gas station in Brevard County.

Father, son accused of stealing diesel fuel


ESPN launched a beta version of their website, unveiling a much cleaner and more efficient version of The Worldwide Leader's web presence.


Europe may not be able to sustain all its proposed gas supply pipelines but will need to build at least some soon to ensure security of supply in the latter half of this decade.


College presidents from Duke, Dartmouth, and Ohio State are asking government to lower the drinking age to 18 from 21, saying the current law encourages dangerous binge drinking on campus.


Record label EMI is suing online music website Bluebeat.com for selling Beatles songs without permission.

EMI suing online music website for selling Beatles songs


project manager of South Pars phases 15&16 at Pars Oil & Gas Co. said: ``So far, SP phases 15 & 16 project has made over 66% total physical headway,'' reported the news agency of Iran oil ministry.


Business conditions fell significantly in October, following a sharp slow down in activity in the construction and retail sector.


Paul Taylor Dance Company opened its new season on Tuesday night with a gala at City Center.


Rare seabirds are struggling to breed successfully on a Hampshire reserve, according to the RSPB.


PTI / London June 28, 2012, 15:06 R&B star Rihanna took a sightseeing tour of London after being evacuated from the Corintha Hotel where a fire broke out in the lift shaft.

Rihanna takes sightseeing tour of London


MORE smokers in the North-East are using the NHS to quit than anywhere else in the country Figures from the NHS Information Centre revealed that 22,325 people quit smoking successfully with NHS Stop Smoking Services in the North-East during 2008/09.


We have been for sometime suggesting that its time to buy on declines .


Portugal on Wednesday sold 750 million euros of government bonds at auction, news reports said.

Portugal sells 750 million euros of bonds: reports


Leam Richardson has said ahead of the Bristol Rovers' game that he'd much rather be in our position than that of five other teams.


A woman set on fire in San Francisco on Sunday reportedly had a loud argument with her boyfriend before he doused her with gasoline.


Comic David Walliams has told Heat magazine subscription holders that he wants to get married again, only five months after tying the knot.

David Walliams 'wants to get married again'


Tokyo stocks rose slightly Monday as buying in financial stocks and exporter shares followed from growing optimism about the US economy and the dollar's stability.


Berlin German Finance Minister Peer Steinbrueck said on Tuesday that Germany is now in a recession as a result of the global economic crisis.

Germany is in recession due to global economic crisis :


Ireland is still a good place to invest and can compete globally despite the country's recent rejection of the Lisbon Treaty and stalling economic growth, Irish Prime Minister Brian Cowen told CNBC.


Japan stocks rose in early Wednesday trading, with many currency-sensitive shares higher despite gains for the yen, with investors looking ahead of the Bank of Japan's policy decision due later in the day.


POLAND says it has closed its embassy in Syria and evacuated its diplomats because of the deteriorating security situation in Damascus.


Former Rep. Jesse L. Jackson Jr. of Illinois was charged Friday to conspiring with an unnamed person to illegally spend campaign funds.

Jesse Jackson Jr. charged with illegally spending campaign funds


The Mid-Ohio Valley Health Department held it's first flu shot clinic on Thursday at Parkersburg City Park Pavilion.


``It really goes after the jugular; it's in your face, going for your throat; it's murderous,'' says Jeffrey Meek, who plays Mack.


The Defense Department said an Army sergeant from Madera has died in Iraq.


Northern Ireland move to second in Group 3 with a comfortable victory against San Marino thanks to goals from Gareth McAuley, Grant McCann and Chris Brunt.


The 84-year-old stage and screen veteran was forced to pull out of his new career-retrospective musical - ``Dick Van Dyke - Step in Time!


Gold closed slightly lower as traders pondered the latest government moves in the battle to combat the credit crisis.


Ypsilanti police are investigating a peeping incident this morning at a North Congress Street home, a police incident log said.

Ypsilanti police investigate peeping incident


Hall of Fame Inductee Danny ``Little Red'' Lopez will head to Canastota from his home on the West Coast to attend festivities planned for the 24th Annual Hall of Fame Induction Weekend, June 6-9th.

Danny ``Little Red'' Lopez headed to Canastota


In a new research, computer scientists from University of California, San Diego, are creating a network of environmental sensors that will help people avoid air pollution hot spots by tracking their exact location.

Network of environmental sensors will help people avoid air pollution hot spots


GoodData is a business intelligence company that has raised $22 million in Series D funding from TOTVS Ventures.

Business intelligence company GoodData raises $22 million


One person is missing after a vessel sunk 45 miles south of The Lizard.


More than 200 saplings of different varieties were planted in the camp area to promote greenery and pollution free environment.


A local woman competed in the same triathlon that her husband died doing last year, raising money for a good cause along the way on Sunday.

Woman competes in triathlon husband died doing


Our new series aims to explain how to really look after your period property.


Historic City News editor Michael Gold announced that an editorial board will convene on Friday morning, July 20, to interview candidates competing for seats in, or including, St Johns County if their name appears on the upcoming August 24 Primary Election ballot.


``Madonna joins Twitter for one day only to answer fan questions and celebrate the release of her MDNA album.


``Hazare is my spiritual friend....those speaking against Hazare and his team these days are the ones who are either corrupt or encourage corruption,'' Ramdev told reporters here.


Maria Sharapova fought back from a set down to beat Sabine Lisicki and reach the Australian Open quarter-finals.


Dwyane Wade, Miami Heat star, surprises fan at Florida prom When a South Florida high school senior asked Miami Heat star Dwyane Wade to her prom, she knew it was a long shot.


Robert Pattinson calls Edward Cullen jealous and petty in this interview with Robert Pattinson.


Google has asked Australian small businesses 'What are you working for?' and the results are as varied as the businesses themselves.


Wayne Rooney has gone on the offensive today, claiming that he is not a diver and is 'honest player'.


Singer Lhasa de Sela, 37, has died of breast cancer, a statement on her website confirmed.


Zmags introduced CommercePro, a merchandising and intelligence platform specifically optimized for e-commerce.


TARA REID was married in Greece this weekend.


Manchester United are being linked with the pacey Chilean winger Alexis Sanchez, nicknamed El Nino Maravilla with Sir Alex Ferguson suggesting he is ``an interesting project''.

Manchester United linked with Chilean ``wonder boy''


Confidence in the housing market has fallen, with many Kiwis believing now is the wrong time to buy a house.


Two men were stabbed and a third punched in the face as they left a banquet hall early Saturday.

Two stabbed, one punched while leaving banquet hall


IronCAD, LLC, the leading provider of design productivity solutions, and NEi Software today announced the immediate availability of NEi Nastran for IronCAD, a powerful finite element analysis solution designed to run inside of the user interface of IRONCAD and INOVATE.

IronCAD and NEi Software announce ``NEi Nastran for IronCAD''


23:05 Former Springbok flyhalf Derick Hougaard is set to miss virtually the rest of the English rugby season after rupturing an Achilles tendon.


Fabolous has revealed that he hopes to release his new album Loso's Way 2 this summer.

Fabolous hopes to release ``Loso's Way 2'' this summer


Chennai, Nov 18 Tamil superstar Rajnikant has decided to head his own fan club association, its current head Sudhakar said here Tuesday.

Rajnikant to head own fan club association


Dutch secondary school teachers should at least have a masters degree and follow continual retraining in order to improve standards, the education advisory council says in a new report.

Secondary school teachers should have masters degrees: council


A former bank teller has been sentenced to a year in prison, convicted of supplying withdrawal information that led to an elderly customer being robbed.


SM Prime Holdings, Inc., which operates the Philippines' largest network of shopping malls, said it will open its fourth shopping mall in China on Friday.

SM Prime to open fourth shopping mall in China


Writer Senate Democrats have retreated from adding new privacy protections to the nation's primary counterterrorism law, as Republicans refused to lend support and portrayed the majority as willing to harm terror investigations.

Democrats retreat on new privacy protections


Actress Jill Halfpenny will be joining the cast of ITV drama Wild at Heart it has been revealed.

Jill Halfpenny joins the cast of Wild at Heart!


A Speonk man has been accused of severely beating a woman with a pool stick, metal pipe and a stool for several hours last month.


US deaths in Iraq fell in October to their lowest monthly level of the war, matching the record low of 13 fatalities suffered in July.


Saudi Arabia came from behind in Abu Dhabi to defeat UAE 2-1 in their 2010 World Cup qualifier on Wednesday night.

Saudi Arabia come from behind against UAE


United Airlines has announced that it will launch a third daily round-trip flight from Redmond, Oregano to San Francisco beginning November 4, 2010.

United Airlines to launch flight to San Francisco


The market correction affecting home prices and sales in the Saskatoon region continued in October, says a report showing residential sales dropped by 23 per cent compared to last year.


Despite a steep drop in the mainland stock market recently, China South Locomotive & Rolling Stock is tipped to have a strong trading debut in Shanghai on Monday, helped by its low initial offering price.

China South Locomotive tipped for strong debut


State Sen. Dan Patrick, the conservative talk radio host turned legislator, said Tuesday that he would seek reelection.


Asian markets continued the global stock market rally, following yesterday's unveiling of the ECB's bond buying plans, with some indices up 3.8%.


Somali gunmen kidnapped two Libyan diplomats in Mogadishu's busy Bakara market Saturday, a driver for the two men said.

Somali gunmen kidnap two Libyan diplomats


The Heat will have their championship parade Monday, and city officials say fans will not be allowed to carry backpacks.

Heat will have championship parade Monday


Cal Poly Pomona committed major violations in its women's and men's basketball program, according to findings by the NCAA Division II Committee on Infractions.


Czech director Otakar Vavra, who built up his oeuvre under Nazi occupation and the communist regime, but was revered as a true original, died in a Prague hospital Thursday, where he was recovering from a neck injury.


MQM's Parliamentary Leader in Sindh Assembly, Syed Sardar Ahmed has said that Sales tax on goods is the right of Provinces and not the Center while sales Tax on services is being recovered by Centre illegally.

Sales tax on goods is right of provinces:


Valentino Rossi says he still needs time to adapt to the Bridgestone tyres following his switch from Michelin rubber.

Rossi needs time to adapt to Bridgestone


The Seattle Seahawks will travel to Tampa Bay to face the Buccaneers in this week 7 NFL picks matchup.

Seattle Seahawks vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers NFL picks


RYAN Seacrest says his former American Idol costar, Simon Cowell, was ``jealous'' of his success.

Ryan Seacrest: 'Simon Cowell is jealous of me!'


Tim Lincecum wins a duel of aces with Roy Halladay, giving up only three runs and striking out eight over seven solid innings


Dr. Anwar Nasim, Patron, Green Emergency Forum and Adviser COMSTECH, has said that the environmental pollution, in Pakistan, has increased to an alarming extent.

'Environmental pollution increased to an alarming extent'


I really needed to work on my book because there's like a billion people in China who don't know that Life is Heald, but then I saw the following headline:


I'm often asked when is the best time of the year to buy or sell a home?

When's the best time to buy or sell a home?


Colombia on Monday confirmed two more deaths of A/H1N1 flu, bringing the country's death toll to four.

Colombia confirms two more deaths of a/H1N1 flu


Julianne Hough returned to `` Dancing with the Stars,'' the show that made her famous, Tuesday and showed she hasn't lost a step.

Julianne Hough returns to 'Dancing with the Stars';


Van Johnson, a film actor whose affable charm and boyish good looks helped turn him into a major Hollywood star during World War II, died Friday at age 92.


Sweetwater, the third-largest music instrument and pro audio retailer in the world, has been awarded LEED Platinum certification by the US Green Building Council.

Sweetwater awarded LEED® Platinum certification


Finnish glass processing machine maker Glaston said in a statement Wednesday it would cut 50 jobs in Finland as part of 400 job cuts across the world.


Dutch group CSM, the world's largest bakery products supplier, on Thursday said it would cut 500 jobs as high raw material costs hit third-quarter profit, and warned it did not expect any improvement in the rest of this year.

Food firm CSM cuts 500 jobs as high costs hit profits


Two Leachville women were killed in a two vehicle accident early Wednesday, Nov. 24, at the intersection of Arkansas Highways 119 and 18.


Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke told Congress today that the fragile economy still needs government stimulus spending to strengthen the recovery and help reduce unemployment.


I'M A Celebrity's Katie Price has been branded ``cruel'' by ex-boyfriend Alex Reid's mother after she publicly dumped him.


President Obama said he has a ``grudging admiration'' for the way Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell's managed to hold Senate Republicans together to oppose Democrats' agenda over the last year and a half.

Obama says he has 'grudging admiration' for Mitch McConnell


Sources claim that Veena has been finalised for the fourth season of 'Swayamvar' on Imagine TV, where contestants perform tasks and woo the hop ....

Veena finalised for fourth season of 'Swayamvar'?


What you don't hear very often is how thin provisioning can reduce the cost of failure.

Thin provisioning reduces the cost of failure


The Tamil Tigers' cornered chief Velupillai Prabhakaran cannot escape from Sri Lanka, and even if he were to do so it would amount to his 'political death', a former confidant said Monday.

'Prabhakaran cannot escape from Sri Lanka'


Eurocopter delivered the first of six EC145s ordered to date by the Kazakh Ministries of Defense and Emergencies.

Eurocopter delivers the first of six EC145s...


It is being reported that WWE wrestlers Chris Jericho and Gregory Helms have been arrested for fighting inside a taxi cab in Crescent Springs, Kentucky.

Chris Jericho and Gregory Helms arrested for fighting inside taxi cab


Police are investigating the death of a couple who was found in their home on Rangerville Road Monday evening.


Pennsylvania is readying for Round 2 of the federal Race to the Top grant competition to fuel school reform.

Pennsylvania readies for round 2 of Race to the Top grant competition


DHL has announced it is set to transfer its sea freight containers from road to rail to reduce its carbon emissions by approximately 365 tons per year.

Dhl transfers sea freight containers from road to rail


Prime Minister's special envoy says India and China are bound to compete in the search for scarce energy resources but there is also room for cooperation as bilateral ties warm .

``India and China are bound to compete in the search for scarce energy resources''


The Philippines on Friday launched a ``fun'' tourism campaign, more than a year after canning a campaign widely criticized for its boring slogan and a website that could be confused with a porn site.

Philippines launches ``fun'' tourism campaign


Bradley Cooper has revealed that he ``loves'' therapy, as it has helped him to ``grow as a person''.


The Braves dealt infielder Willy Aybar to Tampa Bay in a three-player trade that brought left-handed pitcher Jeff Ridgway to Atlanta.


Slovakia's Daniela Hantuchova is back at one of her favourite venues this week to defend her Pacific Life Open title at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden.

Desert fan Hantuchova back to defend Indian Wells title


By WSBT News1 Comedy Central says former President Bill Clinton will visit ``The Daily Show with Jon Stewart'' on Thursday.

Bill Clinton visiting 'The Daily Show' on Thursday


European stocks were little changed as gains by food and health-care companies offset declines by banks and basic-resources producers.


The rupee posted its biggest weekly fall in 14 months on Friday as mounting fears of a euro zone debt crisis spooked markets and fuelled a bout of global risk aversion hurting most emerging market currencies.

Rupee posts biggest weekly fall in 14 months


John Kerry was sworn in as US secretary of state Wednesday at a ceremony in Washington, having officially taken over from Hillary Clinton earlier this week.Duration: 00:37

John Kerry sworn in as secretary of state


Baltimore County police said that they had to use a Taser on a man suspected of stabbing a woman who lived on his block.


1/31/2008 12:22:59 AM A suicide car bomb attack targeting an army vehicle killed one person and injured two others in the Afghan capital, Kabul, interior ministry officials said on Thursday.

Suicide car bomb targeting army vehicle kills one in Afghanistan's Kabul ()


A former state trooper was indicted Wednesday on charges of theft by a public servant, according to a news release from the Kleberg County District Attorney's Office.

Former trooper indicted on a charge of theft


Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers, Vancouver, reached and exceeded $5 billion in online equipment sales on October 6 at an unreserved public auction at its auction site in Hartford, Conn.

Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers exceeds $5 billion in online equipment sales


Life settlement company Life Partners Holdings Inc, which has been accused of accounting fraud by the US Securities and Exchange Commission, said its Chief Financial Officer David Martin resigned to pursue another employment opportunity.


Police are appealing for public assistance following a break and enter and an attempted indecent assault on the State's far north coast yesterday.

Appeal for public assistance following attempted indecent assault --


Walgreens had April sales of $5.78 billion, a decrease of 3.7 percent from $6.0 billion for the same month in fiscal 2011.

Walgreens April sales decrease 3.7 percent


JOSE MARIA OLAZABAL is considering a pilgrimage with the Ryder Cup to the final resting place of his best friend Seve Ballesteros.

Jose Maria Olazabal considers pilgrimage to final resting place of Seve


Kannur, April 21 Finance Minster P. Chidambaram said it is inflationary expectation that is causing price rise in the country and the government has taken all steps to bring down prices.

Inflationary expectation causing price rise:


President Asif Ali Zardari will return to Pakistan on Friday from a trip to Dubai, the foreign ministry spokesman said on Thursday, as tension between the civilian government and military grew.

President Zardari to return to Pakistan - foreign ministry


A labor union representing maintenance workers and other Lorain County workers will file an unfair labor practices complaint against the county commissioners today, a union official said.

Union to file unfair labor practices complaint against commissioners


Rotorua MP Todd McClay is challenging gangs to prove they don't intimidate or harm society and to come forward and say why they shouldn't be covered by his ban.

MP challenges gangs to prove they don't intimidate


If fellow workers seem groggier or grumpier than usual in the mornings, they are probably losing sleep over the global financial crisis, according to research.


Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak will visit Singapore for two days from Sunday for a retreat with Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong.

Malaysian PM Najib Razak to visit Singapore


ULFA adviser and senior leader of the insurgent group Bhimkanta Buragohain was granted bail by the court of district and sessions judge in Sonitpur today.


Winehouse finally agreed to go to rehab after footage of her allegedly smoking crack cocaine surfaced on the internet.


An Australian zoo was evacuated on Sunday when an orangutan escaped after using a branch to scale an electric fence around her enclosure, zoo officials said.

Australian zoo evacuated after orangutan escape


Average credit card interest rates have remained constant between the 14th-21st of September on 146 Australian credit card offers.

Credit card interest rates remain constant


Cigarette makers have raised prices yet again as they continue to adjust to shrinking demand for their products.


Joshua Rosenthal, founder and primary teacher of the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, spoke at SNAP! in Boulder, Colo. on Sept. 25.


RAK Airways announced that it has started operating flights from Ras Al Khaimah to Chittagong, its second destination in Bangladesh, from Saturday.

RAK Airways starts flights to Chittagong


Capital FM yesterday launched its branded Subway train in Glasgow, which will be used for the next year.

Capital FM launches branded Subway train


Honduras has the highest murder rate in Central America, according to a report from the office of the country's commissioner for human rights, Ramon Custodio.

Honduras has highest murder rate in Central America


A Kissimmee man was arrested this week and charged with trafficking cocaine after authorities said they found 29.2 grams of cocaine in his vehicle during a traffic stop.

Kissimmee man charged with trafficking cocaine


A consolidated version of a cybercrime bill will be filed this week, a state prosecutor has told INQUIRER.net.

Consolidated cybercrime bill to be filed this week


Cloudy skies and the occasional slightest of drizzles greeted the arriving Belmont Stakes crowd on Saturday in Elmont, New York.


AP News Alert Canada's aboriginal affairs minister has resigned after improperly advocating to a tax court on behalf of a constituent he represents in Parliament.

Canada's aboriginal affairs minister resigns


With the Winter Olympic torch run coming through Timmins on New Year's Day, the O'Neill family built a ``snowmade'' monument in honour of the special event.

Family builds monument in honour of special event


TONGA'S official Foreign Reserves held by the National Reserve Bank of Tonga for March rose by $2 million pa'anga to $155.5 million due to an official grant from the Asian Development Bank.


JustFabulous has raised $33 million in a first round of capital to build out its subscription e-commerce business, which is an old trend that's coming back into vogue like a pair of skinny jeans with ankle zippers.


Accuride, a US-based manufacturer of commercial vehicle components, is planning to reduce its fixed costs and increase efficiencies through phase two restructuring initiatives including the consolidation of its aluminum wheel facilities and redeployment of equipment in its component businesses.

Accuride plans to reduce fixed costs and increase efficiencies


Oil prices rose in Asian trade yesterday as traders capitalised on a weakening US dollar, analysts said.


SACRAMENTO, Calif. Prosecutors have dropped murder charges against a Sacramento man after a home video showed that he killed in self-defense.

Prosecutors drop murder charges through home video


Crude oil prices fell to a three month low as weather forecasters predicted that a storm in the Gulf of Mexico would miss offshore production facilities, according to Bloomberg.


Hip-hop star Jay-Z has criticised Oasis mastermind Noel Gallagher for predicting his appearance at last weekend's Glastonbury festival would be unsuccessful.


Garth Brooks is being honored this Sunday by a behind-the-scenes music industry group.


Minister of Police Affairs, Adamu Waziri, on Wednesday in Abuja admitted that the Police Force was corrupt, even as the chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Mrs Farida Waziri, disclosed that over 400 corruption cases were pending in courts, with 50 of them being high profile cases.


Osteoporosis, fractures and death have all been linked to early menopause in a new study, but researchers say the links ``remain speculative'' in the research out of Sweden.

Osteoporosis, fractures and death linked to early menopause


NORTH Wales police chief Richard Brunstrom joined Jeremy Vine yesterday afternoon to co-host his Radio 2 show.

Richard Brunstrom on the Jeremy Vine show


VICTORIA'S only Independent MP, Craig Ingram, has conceded defeat to the National Party in the regional electorate of Gippsland East.


The euro fell to more than a decade low against the yen as European finance ministers clashed about expanding the capacity of the European Financial Stability Facility.


The F-15 fighter jet that crashed off Oahu Friday was in one piece when it hit the water.

Fighter jet in one piece before hitting water


Thales unveiled its lightweight F90 5.56 mm assault rifle for the Australian Army at the Eurosatory trade show which opened June 11.

Thales unveils lightweight F90 assault rifle


AM Best Co. has placed the financial strength rating of A- and issuer credit rating of ``a-'' of MEEMIC Insurance Company under review with positive implications.

AM Best places ratings of MEEMIC Insurance Company under review with positive implications


A study by market research firm Harris Interactive shows that 1 in 4 car owners consider buying a hybrid vehicle, compared to last year.


Canada's physical activity guidelines are getting a makeover, reflecting a ``more is better'' approach to fitness by emphasizing the need for both vigorous and strengthening activities in the lives of youngsters, adults and seniors.

Physical activity guidelines get a makeover


The Warriors kicked off their season in Elgin with a 1-0 win over Larkin High School on Tuesday.


Robert Kubica was unhappy after losing third place in the championship following a Brazilian Grand Prix where the Pole said he and BMW Sauber made too many mistakes.


Australia-based insurance giant AMP is railing against the Australian Federal government tinkering with superannuation.

AMP rails against Australian government tinkering with superannuation


NASA says it has discovered millions of tonnes of water on the moon `` enough to support future missions, and even life.

NASA discovers millions of tonnes of water on moon


A Moravia woman is accused of setting fire to her own house earlier this month, troopers said.

Moravia woman accused of setting fire to her own house


Bahraini foreign ministry warned Thursday its citizens against traveling to Lebanon due to `` deteriorating security situation.''

Bahrain warns citizens against traveling to Lebanon


Hurricane Earl has weakened to a Category 1 hurricane and is on track for the Northeast, with top sustained winds near 85 mph, the National Weather Service reported Friday morning.


San Luis Obispo police officers are riding in style, in a new 2008 Dodge Charger patrol car.

San Luis Obispo police ride in style in new patrol cars


Three people were run over by a speeding train near Akurdi late on Monday night.


Stock markets showed some signs of stabilization Friday, with shares in Europe opening higher and futures signaling gains on Wall Street, despite persistent investor anxiety that governments of developed economies around the world were not doing enough to stimulate growth.

Stock markets show some signs of stabilization


York and Kittery police early Wednesday morning apprehended a burglary suspect in woods off Route 1 in York and are asking the public for assistance in the case.

York, Kittery police apprehend burglary suspect


A Southern Pines man, who deputies say was running a large-scale drug operation, was charged with a federal drug crime Thursday.

Southern Pines man charged with drug crime


St. James Theatre, a new 312 seat Off West End venue in Victoria, built on the site of the former Westminster Theatre, has announced its first season.

St James Theatre a new 312 seat Off West End venue in Victoria announces its first season


TALES of island transport will be the talk of the town this Saturday as the Western Isles Transport Preservation Group hold an open day in Stornoway Town Hall.


The Columbus Blue Jackets have acquired the exclusive negotiating rights to defenseman James Wisniewski from the Montreal Canadiens for a conditional draft pick, according to the Columbus Dispatch.

Columbus acquires negotiating rights for defenseman James Wisniewski


Chelsea Clinton began work at NBC News on Monday, the second daughter of a former president at the network.


Azerbaijan and Turkey have discussed cooperation in the defence industry, the Azerbaijani Ministry of Defence Industry told Trend today.

Azerbaijan, Turkey discuss cooperation in Defence Industry


Laconia, NH is considering removing vending machines from city property to save on energy consumption, according to The Citizen of Laconia.

Laconia, NH considers removing vending machines to save energy


Points of Grace led most of the way to upset a quality field Saturday at Woodbine in the $312,700 Dance Smartly, a nine-furlong race for fillies and mares.


Jammu, Oct 8 Father of Wasim Akram, a Jammu and Kashmir resident under National Investigation Agency remand in connection with the Sep 7 Delhi High Court blast, Saturday said his son is innocent and he has 'faith in the investigating agency'.


A press release delivered around 5 this morning said Ted Kennedy will undergo brain surgery at Duke University at 9 this morning.

Ted Kennedy to undergo brain surgery this morning


Phoenix police did not specifically audit kidnapping statistics in the past, contradicting several statements and interviews made to the media, public and city officials.

Phoenix police did not audit kidnapping statistics


A friend in the adoption community recently shared her adoption scam experience with me on Adoption Under One Roof's website.

Another friend in the adoption community scammed!


Courtney Love is being sued for defamation by a fashion designer who says the rocker threatened her life and lied about her online.


A school superintendent in Maricopa County has withdrawn his request to have his governing board let him retire in April and then immediately rehire him under a third-party company.

School superintendent in Maricopa County withdraws request to let him retire, then rehire him


Liberty Property Trust will host a conference call on October 27, 12009 at 1:00 PM to discuss their third quarter 2009 financial results.

Liberty Property Trust to host a conference call discussing


The Hang Seng Index closed at 15,046.95 on Monday, up 288.56 points or 2 per cent.

Hang Seng Index closed at 15,046.95, up 288.56 points


In his role as a darling of the high-riding national Republican Party, Gov. Chris Christie will appear on NBC's ``Meet the Press'' on Sunday to discuss what's next for the GOP as it takes control of Congress and prepares fore the 2012 presidential election.

Gov. Chris Christie to appear on ``Meet the Press''


Five of the six people killed in a fiery crash near Los Alamos Thursday night were foreign national students attending schools in the Bay Area, according to the California Highway Patrol.

Five of six killed in crash near Los Alamos were foreign students from Bay Area


Rumors are springing up that Phil Hellmuth may be leaving UB for undisclosed reasons.


in UFC News Jorge Santiago has been released by the UFC.


Seattle-based Recreational Equipment Inc. announced plans last August to open a store at the Tucson Mall this spring.

Outdoor-gear retailer REI postpones opening of store


Burger King Holdings Inc. announced today that management will present at two investor conferences.

Burger King Holdings Inc. to present at two investor conferences


Related topics Pop Culture Top News Kelly Clarkson Brandon Blackstock ``American Idol'' star Kelly Clarkson is engaged to Brandon Blackstock, the sinnger announced via Twitter on Dec. 15.

'American Idol' star Kelly Clarkson engaged to Brandon Blackstock


Dominion Finance Holdings, whose finance company is in receivership, said today it would co-operate with any Securities Commission investigation about its market disclosure.

Dominion Finance says will co-operate with any investigation


Defense contractor Raytheon Co. said Monday it chose Downey, Calif., as the location for its new public safety regional technology center.

Raytheon chooses Downey, Calif., for public safety regional technology center


ACTOR Steve Bisley's ex-wife told police she had ringing in her ears after he pushed her head up against a wall, a court has heard.

Sea Patrol star Steve Bisley 'pushed ex-wife against wall'


Jon Gosselin says he regrets hurting girlfriend Hailey Glassman, who has been thrust into the public spotlight thanks to the reality father's nasty divorce with estranged wife Kate.

Jon Gosselin regrets hurting girlfriend Hailey Glassman


PETA wants to adopt a Virginia rest stop along I-80 near Troutville.


PEA and bean weevil notching is present on winter bean plants and activity is likely to increase as temperatures rise.

Pea and bean weevil notching activity likely to increase


One Pakistani soldier was injured in a suspected Taliban attack in northwestern tribal region, local media reported on Monday.

Pakistani soldier injured in attack in tribal region


Lindsay Lohan will be hosting Saturday Night Live to promote her latest...

Lindsay Lohan to host Saturday Night Live


Montreal police, in a bid to speed up contract talks, are ending months of pressure tactics in which they wore camouflage pants and red caps much to the chagrin of city hall.


Lieutenant General Tommy Franks, who led the invasions of Iraq and Afghanistan during his time as head of US Central Command, once announced, ``We don't do body counts.''


HATTERS winger Andy Drury has finally completed his protracted move to Championship side Ipswich Town on transfer deadline day.


Former Wildcat, Olympic Gold Medalist, Ex-Celebrity Apprentice Jenny Finch has announced she will retire from softball.


BitTorrent traffic increased by 40% in North America over the past half-year, according to new data published by the Canadian broadband management company Sandvine.

BitTorrent traffic increases 40% in North America


Newt Gingrich, who has vowed to maintain his long-shot presidential candidacy until August, told presumptive Republican nominee Mitt Romney on Wednesday that he will suspend his campaign next week.


Captain Niko Kovac headed Croatia to a 1-0 victory over Moldova in their penultimate warm-up game before next month's European Championships.


The baby giraffe stood staring at us, as we stared at it from our van.


British-Indian actor Dev Patel, who starred in Oscar winning film 'Slumdog Millionaire', could in all probability star in the Hindi remake of Tamil movie 'Nadodigal'.

Dev Patel to star in Hindi remake of `Nadodigal`


Doctors For You, a social organisation of doctors, has launched a relief operation in Bihar in association with Indian Railways and Youth For Equality.

Doctors For You launches relief operations in Bihar


A campaign against smoking in social housing will be heard by the BC human rights tribunal.

Campaign against smoking in social housing to be heard


US Vice-President Joe Biden has said Pakistan has been an ``unreliable ally'' of the US in the war against terror and asserted that it was in their interest to cooperate more.


European businesses are coping with a strong euro and would do fine even if the single currency strengthened to $1.60, the head of one of Europe's biggest business groups told a Finnish magazine.


Two north country hospitals received incentives from Excellus BlueCross BlueShield for quality improvements the facilities made in 2010.

Hospitals receive incentives for improvements


A North Braddock woman whose 3-year-old twin boys died in a house fire after she left them home alone waived her preliminary hearing today on manslaughter and related charges.

North Braddock woman whose twins died in fire waives preliminary hearing


AFTER this week's release of his Dr Dee opera record, Damon Albarn is already busy crafting a proper solo album.


A West Fairview man faces various charges after police said he impersonated a police officer in order to get into a resident's home.

West Fairview man faces charges after impersonating police officer


London, June 17: 'Gladiator' star Russell Crowe is set to star in a remake of American television series 'The Equalizer' in the role that had been made famous by English actor Edward Woodward.

Russell Crowe to star in remake of 'the Equalizer'


Rift in Sri Lanka's main opposition party deepens Sajith Premadasa accused of conspiring to oust Karu Jayasuriya from politic:

Sajith Premadasa accused of conspiring to oust Karu Jayasuriya from politic ...


The Sensex has recovered partially from the day's low of 14,715, and is now down 143 points at 14,802.


Poorna Jagannathan, who made her Bollywood debut with Delhi Belly, finds Deepika Padukone as one of the most stylish actresses in the Hindi film industry.

Poorna Jagannathan find Deepika Padukone as most stylish


Police are calling the death of a woman found Friday in a Denver apartment ``suspicious'' and are waiting for an autopsy to determine cause of death.

Police call death of woman found in apartment ``suspicious.''


Humana Inc. said Monday it has been named as a defendant in a purported class action lawsuit claiming the health insurer provided certain retirement plan participants with misleading information, among other things.

Humana named in purported class action lawsuits


who did plenty to hurt themselves with six errors that helped Chicago beat Pittsburgh 7-2 Wednesday night.


The downtown Halifax restaurant launches new lunch menu featuring the best of Nova Scotia cuisine.


One Direction's Harry Styles is not dating US singer Lily Halpern, his spokesperson has said.

Harry Styles 'not dating' US singer Lily Halpern


UK house prices rose 0.3 percent in May from the prior month, data from the Nationwide Building Society showed Friday.


Ceradyne Inc., which makes ceramic products for the defense and other industries, said Monday it received a multimillion-dollar order for vehicle armor components from Israel's Plasan Sasa Ltd. The parts for the MRAP All Terrain Vehicle will be produced in Ceradyne's armor assembly plant in Irvine, Calif., Ceradyne said.

Ceradyne receives order for armor components


Alaska has overtaken California as the most expensive state for gasoline, the Automobile Club of Southern California said Friday.

Alaska overtakes California as most expensive state for gasoline


The Orioles today announced that they have acquired OF JAI MILLER from the Oakland Athletics in exchange for cash considerations and have also traded INF BRANDON SNYDER to the Texas Rangers in exchange for cash considerations.

Orioles acquire of JAI Miller from Oakland Athletics


'' and sadly, although key people are adamant about continuing oil drilling, the persons whose oil, if any more is found, do not even know what is seismic testing.


The European Commission held the first meeting of business, consumer and legal practitioners' groups today to discuss European contract law.

European Commission to discuss European contract law


A Kashmiri boy, aged 16, attempted to outrage the modesty of a young woman outside a prominent five star resort in Sinquerim on Friday.

Kashmiri boy attempts to outrage modesty of woman


Firefighters battled a fire at a apartment building on Burcale Road in Horry County Friday night.

Firefighters battled fire at apartment building in Horry County


US airlines are fighting the prospect of sharply higher passenger security fees that could be part of any government deficit-reduction plan.

US airlines fight prospect of higher security fees


It will be mainly sunny and warm in Bulgaria on Monday with maximum temperatures about 24°C-25°C in Eastern Bulgaria and up to 31°C-32°C in western regions, Hristo Hristov, a weather forecaster on duty in National Institute for Meteorology and Hydrology, told FOCUS News Agency.


President Barack Obama has released copies of his federal tax return, showing he and First Lady Michelle Obama paid about $855,000 in federal tax.


The Texas Rangers exited federal bankruptcy protection on Thursday, little more than 12 hours after Hall of Fame pitcher Nolan Ryan'sgroup bought the team at a marathon auction.

Texas Rangers exit bankruptcy protection


A former Texas high school teacher was convicted Friday after having sex with five 18-year-old students at her home.

Texas teacher convicted after sex with five students


North Shore Leisure's Birkenhead pool will be closed for four weeks from 12 March to 9 April for painting and refurbishing.

Birkenhead pool closed for four weeks -- painting and refurbishing


Sinitta has revealed that Simon Cowell initially thought the intruder that broke into his plush West London pad last Saturday, was her.

Sinitta: ``Simon Cowell thought intruder was me!''


Ferrari driver Felipe Massa has said that he is feeling very positive about their 2013 car and is aiming to attain competitive results in this year's championship.

Ferrari driver Felipe Massa feels positive about 2013 car --


Henrik Lundqvist won the team MVP award for the sixth straight year in a landslide vote by the New York chapter of the Professional Hockey Writers Association.


Indian shares rallied 2.2 percent on Tuesday to their highest close in a month, on expectations easing inflation pressure will pave the way for the central bank to begin unwinding tight monetary policy this month.


A drug bust led to an even bigger one with a Lake County deputy arrested after he was caught inside a suspected drug house, police said Friday.

Drug bust leads to Lake County deputy arrest


An Offaly native is taking his sister to court over a Will leaving a farm at Walsh Park birr to her.


BookFresh, the San Mateo-based startup company that offers an online appointment scheduling technology for small businesses, announced that despite the tough economic climate, it has secured $500K in additional seed funding to help support its rapidly growing business.

BookFresh secures $500K in additional seed funding


THE number of Mozambicans fleeing xenophobic violence in SA through the Ressano Garcia border post has decreased in the past two days, Orlando Cossa, head of immigration services said today at the border.

Number of Mozambicans fleeing SA decreases


In Monday night's regular Board of Education Meeting, the 2011 valedictorian and salutatorian were announced for Swainsboro High School and Emanuel County Institute.

2011 Valedictorian and Salutatorian announced


Gov. Mary Fallin has signed into law a measure that will allow veterans to have a special emblem on their Oklahoma driver's licenses.

Veterans to have special emblem on their driver's licenses


SandRidge Energy on Thursday reported a net loss of $91.2 million for the quarter that ended June 30.

SandRidge Energy reports net loss for quarter


Germany sent Patriot missiles to Turkey on Tuesday as part of NATO's efforts to protect its ally against possible attacks from the territory of war-torn Syria.

Germany sends Patriot missiles to Turkey


Union Pacific said its fourth-quarter profit jumped 35 percent because the railroad operator spent less on fuel, improved productivity and increased some shipping prices.


The deputy minister of Education for Educative Reform, Pinda Simão, Sunday in Luanda said that the School Snack Programme, which has been instituted to help reduce school dropouts and failure, is estimated at USD 90 million/year.

School snack estimated at USD 90 million/year


Famous German group ``Boney M'' postponed its concert in Azerbaijan, which was scheduled for August 28, because of health problems of Boney M's 61-year old member Bobby Farrel, organizer of the concert Studio 2 Night Club & Resort told APA.


New Zealand shares fell, led by Nuplex Industries, after the specialty chemicals maker said charges to consolidate its operations would dent 2013 profit.


- Paris -- 20 October 2009 -Further to the announcement made today by its customer Arcandor to liquidate its subsidiary Primando/Quelle, Atos Origin indicates that around 250 employees are currently working for the client Primondo/Quelle representing a revenue of EUR 45 million for the first nine months of 2009.

Atos Origin indicates around 250 employees currently working for the client Primondo/Quelle


CKE Restaurants, Inc., owner of Carl's Jr. and Hardee's quick-service restaurant chains, and Thomas H. Lee Partners today announced that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement under which THL will acquire CKE for approximately $928 million, including the assumption of approximately $309 million of net debt.

Thomas H. Lee Partners to acquire CKE Restaurants


US REPRESENTATIVE Gabrielle Giffords, who was shot in the head during a shooting spree in Tucson a year ago, said yesterday that she will step down this week from the US Congress to focus on her recovery.

Giffords to step down to focus on her recovery


RALEIGH, NC - Former Olympian Antonio Pettigrew, a sprinter stripped of a gold medal after admitting to doping, was found dead in the backseat of his locked car early Tuesday.

Former Olympian Antonio Pettigrew found dead


Alitalia said yesterday it has filed for bankruptcy protection, taking the first step in a plan to restructure and downsize Italy's failing national carrier.

Alitalia files for bankruptcy protection


AMERIGROUP Corporation has been named one of America's Best Places to Work In Healthcare -- and the best among the country's health insurers -- in a survey conducted by Modern Healthcare magazine.

AMERIGROUP Corporation named one of best Places to work in Healthcare


India wheat futures ended a tad lower on Wednesday as better winter crop prospects outweighed gains from festive demand, analysts said.

India wheat futures tad down on crop prospects


A man has been struck and killed by a freight train in Plainfield.

Man struck and killed by train in Plainfield


Amanpour, 53, who was born in London to a British dad and an Iranian mother, made waves in April 2010, when she left CNN after 27 years to take over the ABC show from George Stephanopoulos who had migrated to Good Morning America.


A man who was apparently squatting at a vacant house was arrested Thursday and accused of burglarizing the home, including using hundreds of dollars worth of electricity without permission.

Man apparently squatting at vacant house arrested


The massive effort to vaccinate children for the H1N1 virus in South Carolina public schools continues.

Efforts to vaccinate children for the H1N1 virus continues


President Obama will sit down with Arizona Governor Jan Brewer after the Arizona law was signed in April that allows police to ask for immigration status.

President Obama sit down with Arizona Governor Jan Brewer


Fiji and Japan have blown the Pacific Nations Cup wide open with impressive wins over Samoa and Tonga respectively in the second round of games, in the Fijian capital Suva.

Fiji, Japan blow Pacific Nations Cup open with wins


More than 36 million pounds of fresh and frozen ground turkey are being voluntarily recalled by food giant Cargill because of the possibility of salmonella contamination.

More than 36 million pounds of ground turkey recalled


President John Mahama has described his almost five months in office as ``turbulent and a baptism of fire''.

Mahama describes his five months in office as turbulent


Most media outlets are reporting that Manchester United midfielder Darron Gibson will sign for Everton today.


Electricity will cost more for the upcoming quarter, starting April.


Natural gas fueling tanks at a Pierce Transit facility in Lakewood exploded Monday afternoon, sending a large fireball into the sky but causing no injuries.


British motor racing legend Sir Jackie Stewart was hospitalised on Wednesday after complaining of chest pains while on a flight to London, a report said.


Grand Ayatollah Hossein Ali Montazeri, a fierce critic of Iran's hard-line leadership who denounced June's disputed election as fraudulent, has died at the age of 87.


The international Red Cross warned on Tuesday that a rainy season peaking in mid-May would spark ``minor disasters'' in Haiti, where 1.3 million people remain homeless after January's deadly quake.

Rainy season to spark 'minor disasters' for Haiti


The Jazz Festival said Nobs, a native of Montreux, died Thursday Jan. 10, 2013 after sustaining injuries from a fall while cross-country skiing in nearby Caux-sur-Montreux on Christmas Eve.

Montreux Jazz festival founder Claude Nobs dies


QIAGEN launches ScreenGel software for convenient DNA fragment and RNA analysis with the QIAxcel® multicapillary gel electrophoresis systems.

Qiagen launches ScreenGel software for QIAxcel® multicapillary gel electrophoresis systems


In a first-of-its-kind initiative in the country, the Tamil Nadu government would introduce 'regenerative medicine' in veterinary care and would set up a research centre capitalising on stem cells.

Tamil Nadu to introduce regenerative medicine in veterinary care


Congress general secretary Digvijay Singh on Wednesday indicated that the government could force-feed members of Team Anna if they continue their indefinite fast in support of their demand for a strong anti-graft Jan Lokpal bill.


A sentencing date has been set for Minnesota businessman Tom Petters, who was convicted of orchestrating a $3.65 billion Ponzi scheme.


A new study shows that bitter melon helps to prevent breast cancer in women.

Bitter melon helps to prevent breast cancer


Flowers from Colombia are grown in blood, according to a small delegation from that country asking Canadians to think twice about the origin of flowers they buy for Valentine's Day.


The city of Carson will salute Black History Month on Friday with an evening of nonstop performances.

Carson to salute Black History Month on Friday


The latest buzz in technology is that RIM has introduced an ECG app called ``Telemedicine'' on BlackBerry mobile phones for doctors to check electrocardiogram and heart reports instantly.

RIM introduces ECG apps on mobile phones


A McKinleyville man, 74, died after his boat overturned in the surf north of the Humboldt Bay jetties Tuesday.


Anti-arms group Smash EDO say it has a ``moral duty'' to protest in the city even though its ``summer of resistance'' will hit the Queen's Jubilee celebrations.


Miami quarterback Jacory Harris has been medically cleared to play this week against South Floirda.


Quarterback Marc Bulger endorsed Jim Haslett today for the St. Louis Rams' coaching job.


Latin American stocks fell sharply as part of a global sell off following the downgrade of the United States' credit rating and the debt crises afflicting some European countries.


Vietnam devalued its currency Friday by 8.5 percent as the Communist-ruled country fights double-digit inflation and a widening trade deficit.

Vietnam devalues currency by 8.5 percent


Scientists say a massive 1,200 square mile dead zone growing in the Chesapeake Bay may be one of the Bay's five worst ever.

Dead zone in Chesapeake Bay is one of the worst ever


A well-known local country music singer was critically injured in an accident at Lake Manawa over the weekend.


South Korean car giant Hyundai Motor said it is considering shifting production of one of its premium models to Europe from India.

Hyundai considers shifting some production from India


``We don't require a Budget,'' says DNA Money Editor R. Jagannathan.


Congressman Mike Rogers once again invited Cherokee County citizens to visit his local mobile office hours in the area, and visit with one of his staff members with their concerns.

Congressman Rogers invite citizens to offices


A TRAWLER boat smashed into a wall at Whitehaven harbour during the early hours of Sunday morning, prompting a rescue operation.


European media condemned the EU's 'shambolic' Greek crisis management and fretted the region was pouring money down an endless drain by giving aid to discredited political leaders in Athens.

Media condemns 'shambolic' crisis management


The Hang Seng Index closed at 21,137.43 on Tuesday, up 25.31 points or 0.12 per cent.

Hang Seng Index closed at 21,137.43, up 25.31 points


Hungarian airline Malev said on Monday its financing was no longer sustainable as of the end of January.

Malev says financing no longer sustainable


Yesteryear actress Raakhee Gulzar, who did popular films like 'Daag', 'Kabhi Kabhie' and 'Trishul' with Yash Chopra, says he had a lyrical approach towards filmmaking.

Yash Chopra had lyrical approach to filmmaking


Gilroy, Calif.-One Shell gas station located off of highway 152 at Pacheco Pass Road in Gilroy was shut down on Monday after several cars stalled the night before after filling up on gas there.

Gilroy gas station shut down after several cars stall after filling up


Despite speculation that she may be in a ``delicate condition'' after being rushed to the hospital due to nausea and a severe headache, Disney star Selena Gomez is most definitely NOT pregnant.


Deputy speaker of Madhya Pradesh State assembly Harvansh Singh died of cardiac arrest at Seoni district early morning on Tuesday.

Madhya Pradesh assembly deputy speaker Harvansh Singh dies of cardiac arrest


We find it a little hard to believe but teen star Justin Bieber insists he's just a ``regular 16-year-old kid.''


The US will launch a new effort to capture or kill Osama Bin Laden, who is believed to be hiding along the mountainous borders of Afghanistan and Pakistan, US National Security Adviser James Jones said on Sunday.

US to launch new effort to capture Osama:


The suspect in the botched Times Square bombing told investigators that he had other targets in New York City, CBS News reports.

Times Square bombing suspect had other targets


Microsoft really is watching us all from above and even has a new way of doing so, thanks to this week's release of the UltraCam Falcon, a camera dedicated to aerial photography.

Microsoft really is watching us from above


President Pratibha Devisingh Patil here on Sunday paid homage to the victims of the Auschwitz concentration camp, where at Nazi forces killed least 1.1 million Jews during World War II.

President Patil pays homage to the victims of the Auschwitz concentration camp


NBA betting picks have the Heat listed as 1.5-point favorites against the Hawks while the game's total is sitting at 189.


Turkish military said on Tuesday that Greek jets intercepted Turkish jets twice over the Aegean Sea.

Greek jets intercept Turkish jets over Aegean


Collingwood and the AFL are on a collision course over allegations umpire Scott McLaren pushed Pies star Shane O'Bree during Friday night's game.

Claims umpire Scott McLaren pushed collingood star Shane O'Bree


The non-profit International Game Developers Association said this week that it elected Gordon Bellamy, senior producer of emerging media at yU+co as its new chairman.

IGDA elects Gordon Bellamy as new chairman


``I think we're the best team in our conference,'' Urlacher told the Albuquerque Journal.

Brian Urlacher: ``we're the best team in our conference''


Former Croatian prime minister, Ivo Sanader, wanted in connection with an anti-corruption probe, was arrested in Austria on Friday.

Former Croatian prime minister Ivo Sanader arrested


American International Group, the US insurance giant that received a massive government bailout to avert a collapse last year, announced on Tuesday that it had agreed to sell its Taiwan life insurance unit to a Hong Kong investor group for $2.15 billion.


THE Brumby Government's fines, fees and charges take will soar at least $250 million under its controversial automatic indexation policy.


Former Minnesota Gov. Jesse Ventura has endorsed a Sept. 11 conspiracy theorist for a congressional seat.

Jesse Ventura endorses conspiracy theorist


A Barron County man is charged after apparently using a cell phone tower for target practice.

Man charged for using cell phone tower as target practice


British authorities decided Thursday to grant a temporary reprieve to an Iranian gay teenager who faces execution for his sexual orientation if he is returned to his home country.

Britain granted temporary reprieve to Iranian gay teenager


Lana Del Rey will perform on American Idol this week, along with Demi Lovato and Daughtry.

Lana Del Rey to perform on American Idol this week


Senator Saxby Chambliss said he will run again for the US Senate.


Nevertheless, Camp Blanding, just up the road from Marion County, has been training soldiers since 1941.

Camp Blanding has been training soldiers since 1941


With tax revenue holding up despite the recession, the Italian government is set to grant tax breaks to companies that reinvest any profit in their business, a government official said Monday.

Italy government set to grant tax breaks to companies


Maybe that is why my career graph has been slightly strange,'' Tulip told PTI.The 29-year-old actress debuted with a big banner film like 'Mere Yaar Ki Shaadi Hai' in 2002 and went on to deliver a powerhouse performance in 'Matrubhoomi', a film highlighting the position of women in society.


Conn. company fined after worker injured A masonry company has been fined more than $6,000 after a man lost eight fingers in an accident in February.


The Town Council is scheduled to meet tonight at 7:30 at Town Hall.


It is reported that South Korean steel giant POSCO has aimed to reduce costs and enhance efficiency in response to the global economic crisis.

POSCO aims to reduce costs and enhance efficiency


Paris Hilton and River Viiperi return to Los Angeles, California, after a romantic break in Mexico.

Paris Hilton and River Viiperi return from Mexico


Glu has released its latest Guitar Hero game onto the Android Market.


Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban and coach Rick Carlisle were fined by the NBA on Friday for their actions after becoming upset with the officiating during a game earlier in the week.

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban, coach Rick Carlisle fined by NBA


College basketball 'is brutal to watch right now' There is dribbling, lots of dribbling, in college basketball these days.


Rangoon factory workers ended their sit-in strike on Wednesday evening after negotiations with their employers.


A meeting of NCP legislature party authorised president Sharad Pawar to name the new leader here today, who would be Maharashtra's deputy chief minister.

NCP legislature party authorises Pawar to name leader


It is Russia which feels and understands the urgency and delicacy of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict better than any of the OSCE Minsk Group co-chairing states, said Russian Ambassador to Azerbaijan.

Russia understands urgency and delicacy of Nagorno-Karabakh conflict - Ambassador


MONTREAL, QUEBEC Matamec Explorations Inc. announces that it is presently negotiating with the Lender the reimbursement of two unsecured debentures, one issued on March 21st 2007, the other issued on March 31st 2008.

Matamec is presently negotiating the reimbursement of two unsecured debentures


St. Thérèse of Lisieux's relics arrived to England by the Euro-tunnel on Tuesday afternoon, beginning a month-long visit to the United Kingdom.

Thérèse of Lisieux relics arrive to England


Charter schools in Pennsylvania are a growth industry funded by taxpayers.

A growth industry funded by taxpayers...


``I think the US and India increasingly are natural allies.


Marlins shortstop Hanley Ramirez, after taking another day to think about his dispute with manager Fredi Gonzalez, now says he will apologize to his team.

Marlins' Ramirez now says he'll apologize


Fargo dropped off the ``drunkest city'' list for 2011, according the latest Daily Beast report, which is in its second year of analyzing the drunkest cities in the US In 2010, Fargo was in the No. 2 spot.


Strong thunderstorms are expected to impact portions of Bamberg and Orangeburg counties through 5:30 pm, according to the National Weather Service.

Strong thunderstorms expected in Bamberg, Orangeburg counties


A new review article published in the journal Drug and Alcohol Review assesses the extent to which alcohol plays a causal role in sexual assault perpetration.

New review article assesses alcohol's causal role in sexual assault perpetration


Zayo Group, a provider of bandwidth infrastructure and carrier neutral colocation services, announced two internal leadership changes within its Zayo Bandwidth and zColo business units.

Zayo announces leadership changes at Zayo Bandwidth and zColo


Colombian firm Comcel, owned by America Movil, added 795,000 users in Q1, up 52.7 percent from a year-earlier, taking its total to 23.1 million subscribers at the end of the quarter.


AP , 01.15.11, 12:11 AM EST Colorado center Ryan O'Reilly was taken off the ice on a stretcher early in the second period Friday night against Minnesota after losing his balance and crashing headfirst into the boards.

Avalanche's O'Reilly taken off ice on stretcher


Katie Couric speaks with CBS News chief foreign affairs correspondent Lara Logan about reports the Taliban has the upper hand in the ongoing war.


Local democrats gathered at Barack Obama's Medford campaign office Saturday to rally the support of undecided voters.

Local democrats gather to rally undecided voters


Bay Colony Golf Club Assistant PGA Professional Trevor Johnson has been named the 2010 South Florida PGA Assistant Professional of the Year.

Trevor Johnson named South Florida PGA Assistant Professional of the year


Two US senators are planning to introduce an amendment that could reinstate the recently suspended tuition assistance programs.

Amendment could reinstate tuition assistance program


British actor Kate Winslet won her first Oscar on Sunday for her portrayal of a German woman with a secret Nazi past in the romantic drama The Reader.


For the hundreds who gathered outside house number C-33 on H Road in Mahanagar since early Wednesday morning, it was a homecoming that none have ever wished to be a part of.


Long Island punk outfit State Lines have premiered a brand new song entitled ``Win Free''.


Huntsville Emergency Medical Services says a 37-year-old Huntsville man has drowned in the Tennessee River near Lacey's Spring.Don Webster, chief operations officer for HEMSI, says the man, whose was swimming on Sunday at Sunnyside Landing in the Talucah area when he went under.Webster says other swimmers pulled the ma...

Huntsville man drowns in Tennessee River


Former Yankee Chuck Knoblauch is being subpoenaed by a congressional committee investigating steroids in baseball after he failed to respond to an invitation to give a deposition.


Huge cooling towers razed to the ground Updated: 11:39, Tuesday March 13, 2012 Three enormous cooling towers have been razed to the ground in a series of controlled explosions in southern England.


DC Comics has canceled Northlanders, Brian Wood's well-regarded Vertigo series set during the Viking Age.


Tom Cruise has bird poo facials Updated: 04:17, Thursday June 28, 2012 Tom Cruise has bird poo facials.


Gov. Matt Blunt signs a bill designed to help military children and spouses transition among schools.


Woody Allen has started filming ``Fading Gigolo,'' director John Turturro's movie starring the ``Manhattan'' director and sexy leading ladies Sofía Vergara, Sharon Stone and Johnny Depp's ex Vanessa Paradis.


Argentine forward Lionel Messi said on Wednesday that he will be part of the Argentine soccer national team to compete in the Beijing Olympic Games without waiting for the appeal.

Messi to be part of the Argentine soccer team


Former Wisconsin Governor Lee Sherman Dreyfus died at his home in Waukesha Wednesday night.


Colombia drew investment pledges of more than $1 billion on Tuesday from energy companies bidding at an auction of some 200 oil blocks in the Andean nation, officials said.

Colombia drew investment pledges of $1 billion at an auction of some 200 oil blocks


It's a Southern tradition to stop for funeral processions, but with our growing population is it safe?

Should you stop for funeral processions?


American electric automaker Tesla said it is suing the BBC's hit motoring show Top Gear for allegedly faking a race between its electric sports car and a petrol-driven Lotus Elise.


On both the national and local levels, women are earning more degrees than men.


After three years in Germany, former Halifax Mooseheads star Brandon Reid is heading back to Switzerland.


The Australian share market is expected to open stronger today after Wall Street reacted positively to the Federal Reserve's half a point interest rate cut and European markets posted strong gains.


Rocmec announces that it has closed a private placement consisting of 2,825,000 flow-through shares at a price of $0.12 per FT share and a private placement of 7,316,665 units at a price of $0.12 per unit for gross proceeds of $1,217,000.


Taylor worked out for coach Tony Sparano, general manager Jeff Ireland and offensive coordinator Brian Daboll.

Tyrod Taylor worked out for Tony Sparano, Jeff Ireland, Brian Daboll


He must be either a raving lunatic or a complete idiot, at least so far as I can see.


CollectPlus, the parcel delivery and collection service, has reached a new milestone with the delivery of its 10 millionth parcel since its foundation in 2009.

CollectPlus service reaches new milestone with delivery of 10 millionth parcel


Former President Bill Clinton flew to North Korea late Monday to negotiate the release of two American journalists who have been sentenced to 12 years of hard labor, South Korean media reported.

Bill Clinton in N. Korea to negotiate the release of journalists


Business is looking up at Eastman Chemical Co. which on Tuesday raised its first quarter earnings forecast to $2 per share.

Eastman Chemical raises earnings forecast


A 23-year-old Tipperary man has pleaded not guilty at the Central Criminal Court to murdering his father with a spade last year.

Tipperary man pleads not guilty to murder of father


First Lady Michelle Obama praised the Nashville Public Library for its outreach to youth Friday at the 2010 National Medals for Museum and Library Service ceremony at the White House.

Michelle Obama praises Nashville Public Library at ceremony


Toyota announced a voluntary safety recall of 2.17 million US vehicles, saying that faulty carpeting and matting could affect their accelerator pedals.


NEW YORK Alexei Cherepanov, a 19-year-old first-round NHL draft pick of the New York Rangers, died during a Continental Hockey League game in Russia on Monday.


Ford Performance Racing will expand to four cars in 2013 with REC owner Charlie Schwerkolt joining the fold for next season.

Ford Performance Racing to expand in 2013


AUSTIN, Texas Former US House Majority Leader Tom DeLay has been sentenced to three years in prison Monday for his role in a scheme to illegally funnel corporate money to Texas candidates in 2002.

Tom DeLay sentenced to three years in prison


uBreakiFix has opened a new repair location in the Forum shopping center in Fort Myers, FL.

UBreakiFix opens new repair location in Fort Myers, FL


Green Bay Packers middle linebacker Nick Barnett suffered a torn knee ligament in Sunday's loss to the Minnesota Vikings and is out for the season.


US mobile network Alltel Wireless has launched a user-generated mobile slideshow application called MyShow.

Alltel launches mobile slideshow application


In the aftermath of the shutdown of Wikileaks.org by a court order issued at the request of Swiss Bank Julius Baer, Wikileaks has called for the boycott of registrar eNom.

Wikileaks calls for boycott of domain registrar eNom


Governor Deval Patrick is giving himself and state lawmakers high marks for their work.

Gov. Patrick gives himself, lawmakers high marks


The Nicolas Batum fantasy basketball value seems ready to climb this season with the Portland Trail Blazers.

Nicolas Batum fantasy basketball value ready to climb?


Australian opener Matthew Hayden announced his retirement from all representative cricket on Tuesday after a 17-year first-class career and 103 Test matches.


UAE launched a national nutrition strategy to help fight obesity and its related complications and may force fast food groups to inform people what exactly they are eating.

UAE launches national nutrition strategy


Electric cars could lead an increase in carbon emissions, a green lobby group has claimed.

Electric cars 'could increase carbon emissions'


Access Bank Plc, one of Africa's pre-eminent financial institutions, is set to formally begin operations in Ghana later this month to provide innovative and customer-centric banking services.

Access Bank to begin operations in Ghana


Debbie Rowe has reached out to Jessica Simpson following the loss of her beloved Malti-poo Daisy.

Debbie Rowe reaches out to Jessica Simpson


Dealers in the UAE are planning to slash consumer prices this year as part of a collective initiative in response to government pleas to ease the financial burden on the public and curb costs, an official was reported on Monday as saying.


Vermont's courthouses may close to the public a half day a week under a new round of budget cuts approved by lawmakers.


Russia has confirmed 35 A/H1N1 flu cases, the country's chief sanitary official Gennady Onishchenko said on Thursday.


Cholet Investments' audited net asset value fell to £266,392 at then end of September - down from £1,556,858 a year ago.

Cholet Investments net asset value falls


``IF YOU decide to engage in a dialogue with your creditors, if you want to do a restructuring, you don't want to do an Argentina.''


Stoke City signed defender Danny Collins from Sunderland for 2.75 million pounds on Tuesday.


Megastar Beyonce Knowles will be touring North America in the summer, to promote her latest record, I Am ...

Beyonce to tour North America in the summer


(USPRwire, Wed May 20 2009) The retro pet rock is born.


External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee in a joint briefing with his American counterpart Condoleezza Rice, said on Wednesday that India would act decisively to protect its territorial integrity, adding that the deadly attacks on Mumbai were carried from inside Pakistan.

Deadly attacks on Mumbai were carried from inside Pakistan:


Local cement prices are not likely to go down anytime soon with the commodity closely tracking the upward price movement of coal in the world market.


The Sioux Falls Skyforce announced today that they will host a community blood drive on Friday, Jan. 2 from 12-6 pm at the Sioux Falls Arena.


I am an environmentalist and a protester;


REUTERS/Fred Prouser - T-Mobile US Inc agreed to buy wireless spectrum covering the Mississippi Valley region from US Cellular Corp for about $308 million in cash.

T-Mobile buys wireless spectrum from US Cellular for $308 million


Welfare fraud cases totaling nearly $26,000 have been sent to the Mesa County District Attorney for review.

Welfare fraud cases sent to District Attorney


President Pratibha Patil today said the UPA government will accord ``highest priority'' to the welfare of minorities and set up an Equal Opportunity Commission.

UPA will accord highest priority to welfare of minorities:


City bug crews will once again attempt to spray for cankerworms in parts of St. Boniface and St. Vital, beginning tonight at 10 pm


Chivas USA midfielder Sacha Kljestan will spend a week training in Scotland with Celtic.

Chivas USA star Sacha Kljestan trains with Celtic


HealthSouth Corp. reported a net loss for the second quarter after paying a hefty charge as part of a settlement from a class-action lawsuit related to the accounting fraud that occurred during former CEO Richard Scrushy's term.


Only five weeks after giving birth to her second child, Kourtney Kardashian has made her first postpartum appearance and wow does she look good.

Kourtney Kardashian makes her first postpartum appearance


``How Chicago Reinvented Comedy in Time for the Sixties,'' a multimedia presentation by playwright and theater historian Jeffrey Sweet, will take center stage at the Victory Gardens Biograph Theater Saturday.


The much awaited ``test'' of the November lows is here for the Dow Jones Industrials Average.


Minister for Trade and Investment, Lord Digby Jones has visited a Coatbridge company to hear about its success.

Lord Digby Jones visits Coatbridge company


StatoilHydro submitted a new plan for the development and operation of the Troll field today, 27 June, to ensure the long-term management of the oil and gas reserves in Norway's largest gas field.

StatoilHydro submits new plan for the development and operation of the Troll field


JSW Steel's Joint Managing Director and the group Chief Financial Officer, Seshagiri Rao, strongly denied sale of US operations in the present scenario.


The food and trade company Agrokor issued successfully a EUR 400mn Eurobonds.

Food group Agrokor issues EUR 400mn Eurobonds.


Actors Scarlett Johansson and Ryan Reynolds wed in Canada this weekend, People magazine reported Sunday.


Commissioner Ibrahim Sorie Kamara of the Domestic Tax Department under the NRA, has stated that the fiscal regime workshop for oil exploration is vital for national development, as it will provide the gateway for adequate revenue collection on oil exploration.

Fiscal regime on oil exploration is vital --


Egypt shortened its curfew time to 7 pm to 6 am starting on Saturday from 5 pm to 7 am, state television said Friday.


Qualcomm has shown off their latest mobile processor roadmap, and it appears your phones are going to get a lot more powerful, and soon.

Qualcomm shows off mobile processor roadmap


Avs center Paul Stastny made up for his costly penalty off the opening faceoff with a skilled redirection goal that tied it at 1-1 early in the second period.


BNamericas reported that Brazilian energy holding group CPFL Energia will invest BRR 1 billion in power distribution in 2010.

CPFL to invest BRR 1 billion in power distribution in 2010


Italian government bond yields rose and European shares fell on Wednesday as the country's debt auction saw weaker demand and higher borrowing costs compared with previous auctions.

Italian yields rise, shares fall after debt auction


Chemical maker Rohm and Haas said Friday its primary materials business will raise prices on some chemicals, effective July 1, because of higher energy and raw-material costs.

Rohm and Haas to raise prices on some chemicals


Doctors treating Paraguay soccer player Salvador Cabanas say he has spoken to family members, the best sign of a possible recovery since he was shot in the head Monday in a Mexico City bar.


Right-hander Kip Wells has been activated from the 15-day disabled list by the Washington Nationals, who optioned right-hander Jason Bergmann to triple-A Syracuse.

Right-hander Kip Wells activated by Washington Nationals


Boaters are reminded to 'stay under the limit' as they head out onto waterways across the State for New Year's Eve celebrations.

Boaters reminded to 'stay under the limit'


China will continue with its fiscal stimulus measures as it remains too early for China to carry out an exit strategy, Chinese Minister of Commerce Chen Deming said on Friday ahead of the commencement of the US-China Strategic and Economic Dialogue in Beijing.


Police say an Opelika man was stabbed two times in the head Friday night by his girlfriend.


The 14 billion dollar auto bailout plan has collapsed in the Senate just minutes ago, after the UAW refused to accept Republican Senators demands for wage and benefit cuts.

14 billion dollar bailout collapses in the Senate


The UK and France have reopened their embassies in Yemen, after they were closed earlier this week in response to a possible al-Qaeda threat, reports BBC.

UK and France reopen their embassies in Yemen


Former Temple guard Dionte Christmas went undrafted in last night's NBA Draft, though he was projected by many to fall somewhere in the second round.


The Minister of Education, Mr. Alex Tettey-Enyo, has stated that tertiary education in the country would have to be made more attractive and competitive, if it is to contribute meaningfully to the socio-economic development of the country.

Tertiary education should be made attractive & competitive


One of the world's largest shipping lines, MSC, is investing in a new terminal at Port 2000 in Le Havre - all aimed at making the port a major hub in Europe.


A Bermudian fire officer is being held on drug and immigration charges in the US.

Bermudian fire officer held on drugs charges in US


Arvind Krishna, the budding actor of It's My Love Story and Rishi fame, is getting engaged to Deepika on August 1.


Russia and the Vatican have agreed to establish full diplomatic relations the Kremlin announced Thursday after President Dmitry Medvedev met Pope Benedict XVI.

Russia and the Vatican to establish full diplomatic relations


Some 39 per cent of mobile subscribers in the country have more than one number, according to a recent Telecommunications Regulatory Commission study, which attributed the trend to promotions and competitive prices offered by telecom companies, coverage-related issues and quality of service.

39 per cent of mobile subscribers have more than one number - study


Ogier gives Volkswagen maiden rally win Updated: 08:35, Monday February 11, 2013 Frenchman Sebastien Ogier gave Volkswagen their first world championship victory on Sunday when he won the Rally of Sweden.


Bolivia formally recognized Palestine as an independent state Wednesday, following the lead of its neighbors Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay earlier this month.

Bolivia recognizes Palestine as an independent state


-The Seattle Seahawks signed former Pro Bowl kicker Olindo Mare to replace departed free agent Josh Brown on Thursday.

Seahawks sign veteran k Olindo Mare to replace Josh Brown


Mike Harcourt-- supports controversial plans for a new Skytrain line to UBC, but he admits numerous details have to be ironed out.

Harcourt supports controversial plans for new Skytrain line to UBC


Rick Santorum endorsed Mitt Romney for president Monday in an open letter to Romney posted on the former Pennsylvania senator's website.


Banco Santander has opened a branch in Singapore to support Singaporean and other regional companies in their trade and investment activities in Santander's home markets in Latin America and Europe, and clients from those regions in Asia-Pacific.

Banco Santander opens branch in Singapore


Christian Dior is launching a new perfume 'Escale a Pondichery' at the Dune Eco Beach Hotel, Puduchery today.


Texas employers can learn about the signs and symptoms of drug impairment among workers at an inaugural program being held at Sam Houston State University June 14.

Texas employers can learn about signs, symptoms of drug impairment at shsu inaugural program


Qtel is focused on maximizing value for its stakeholders in 2010 and beyond.


The Downtown Sheraton Hotel on Canal Street will undergo major renovations to attract more city and convention business.

Downtown Sheraton to undergo major renovations


Several news sources say that Noel was traded to the Philadelphia 76ers for Jrue Holiday and a first round pick next year.

Nerlens Noel traded to Philadelphia 76ers


Ancestry.com, a leading family history resource website, hired MSLGroup to handle consumer PR and social media following a multiple-round RFP process that began in the Fall of 2010.


Australian dollar continues to rise Updated: 17:18, Friday February 15, 2013 The Australian dollar continued its move higher after a rally in the yen helped push the US dollar lower.


Deutsche Bank has moved to cut 900 jobs across its global markets division by the end of the year in response to losses in structured credit and proprietary trading in the third quarter, becoming the second major bank to disclose substantial staff reductions this week.

Deutsche to cut 900 jobs by the end of the year


CBS Corp. announced May 31 it has wholly acquired TV Guide Digital, which includes TVGuide.com and TV Guide Mobile.

CBS Corp. wholly acquires TV Guide Digital


A hunter who shot his mate, resulting in the friend having his arm amputated has pleaded guilty to using a firearm causing injury.


Independent wrestler Nick Gage has turned himself in to New Jersey law enforcement authorities in regards to his alleged robbery of a PNC bank in Collingswood, New Jersey, according to PWInsider.


The Technology Strategy Board, the UK's innovation agency, is to provide the initial £1 million prize money for a new 'grand innovation challenge' set by the Prime Minister.

Technology Strategy Board provides £1 million prize for new 'grand challenge'


The US Supreme Court announced today that it will hear a Utah dispute that centers on the display of religious symbols on public property.

Supreme court to hear dispute over religious symbols on public property


Gov. Scott Walker is receiving a hero's welcome from his cabinet in his first meeting with them after winning a historic recall election.

Walker receives hero's welcome from cabinet


Fire rescue officials say a Tampa woman has died in a house fire.


New restaurant jobs could soon be created in east Yorkshire as the owners of a former bar have unveiled plans to expand their business.

Restaurant jobs to be created in east Yorkshire?


When White House press corps reporters asked Jay Carney why President Obama had not released an official statement commemorating Easter, the press secretary laughed at them and mocked their line of ``important questions.''

Why no Obama statement commemorating Easter?


British Prime Minister Gordon Brown has condemned Wednesday's terrorist attacks in Mumbai, saying Britain stands ``solidly behind'' India and offering all help to combat the terrorists.


Restaurant chain Tim Hortons Inc , which recently outlined plans to address the concerns of activist investor Highfields Capital, now faces pressure from another activist investor.

Tim Hortons faces pressure from another activist investor


Mila Kunis, star of Friends with Benefits, has Heterochromia.


English champions Manchester City are once again fearing the probability of landing into another group of death in Champions League group stage similar to last year.

Manchester City fears landing into another group of death in champions League


Leicester boss Ian Holloway is looking for a repeat of the Barnsley performance when Sheffield Wednesday visit the Walkers Stadium.


Three insurgents of Kanglei Yawol Kann Lup have been arrested by police commandos during search operations at different places in Manipur, police said on Sunday.

Three insurgents arrested during search operation


Gearbox designer Torotrak narrowed pre-tax losses for the year as turnover jumped 25% as it continues to make progress towards full commercialisation of its technology and business.


Rixon, who played key role in turning Stephen Fleming into one of the most respected captains of New Zealand, feels Clarke will also turn out to be champion leader.

Clarke will also turn out to be champion leader:


Andre Dawson was elected to the Hall of Fame today in his ninth try, while Bert Blyleven and Roberto Alomar fell just short of earning baseball's highest honor.

Andre Dawson elected to baseball Hall of Fame;


A 24-year-old woman died after she was hit by a vehicle Thursday afternoon in Palatine.

Woman dies after being hit by vehicle in Palatine


Union membership in Australia has remained steady at 18 per cent of the workforce, the Australian Bureau of Statistics says.


Vale Inco (NYSE:RIO) will resume its exploration for uranium in southeastern New Brunswick next week by drilling at an undisclosed site 20 kilometres from Moncton, NB, a company official said Thursday.

Inco to resume exploration for uranium in New Brunswick


A company backed by the Permira funds announced that it will acquire BakerCorp, provider of equipment rental systems for liquid and solid containment applications in North America, for $960 million.

Company backed by Permira funds to acquire BakerCorp


President Bush has just signed the ``Stimulus Package'' bill today.


TONY Smith hailed the 'remarkable' Ben Westwood after his 80-minute performance during Wolves' Challenge Cup quarter-final victory over Bradford Bulls.


San Francisco Giants crushed the Los Angeles Dodgers 8-4 in the final game of their three-match regular series encounter on Wednesday, August 22 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.

San Francisco Giants crush Los Angeles Dodgers 8-4 --


Miley Cyrus is engaged to Liam Hemsworth and they are officially planning to be married!


The British scientists who created sperm in a lab has expressed hope that even the dead will be able to have children.


Valencia coach Ernesto Valverde has praised Paris Saint-Germain star Lucas Moura ahead of the two sides Champions League clash this week.

Valencia coach Ernesto Valverde praises psg star Lucas Moura


South Korea has declared itself free of bird flu after the country suffered its worst outbreak of the disease earlier this year, officials said on Sunday.

South Korea declares itself free of bird flu


Manufacturing equipment maker Gerber Scientific Inc. said Thursday it will sell its Gerber Coburn ophthalmic lens processing business to Coburn Technologies Inc. for $21 million.

Gerber Scientific sells ophthalmic lens business


Former international batsman Richie Richardson has been named the new West Indies team manager, the West Indies Cricket Board said on Saturday.

Richardson named new West Indies team manager


Bulgarian chess player Veselin Topalov will play white in the first game of chess against Viswanathan Anand, which will take place on Saturday, April 24, FOCUS News Agency.

Bulgarian chess player Veselin Topalov will play white against Viswanathan Anand


KPIT Cummins a global IT consulting and product engineering partner to manufacturing corporations has extended its AUTOSAR solution for AUTOSAR 4.0.3 which includes, basic software stack and new comprehensive AUTOSAR Tool Platform based tool chain for Electronic Control Unit configuration.


A newspaper vendor was killed in Brakpan on the East Rand on Thursday when the trailer of a passing truck hit him, paramedics said.


Australian environmental services company CO2 Group Limited will expand into New Zealand in June this year, the company's first overseas venture.


A day after the party's disastrous performance in the recent Assembly elections, Congress president Sonia Gandhi today put in a rare public appearance to send out a message to demoralised cadres that all is not lost and that they should ``pull their socks up'' for the next round of battle later this year.


FORMER NSW government ministers Eddie Obeid and Ian Macdonald have been expelled from Labor for bringing the party into disrepute.

Eddie Obeid and Ian Macdonald have been expelled from the ALP.


People Helping People of Hernando will serve free meals to people in need from 4 to 6 pm today at the Hernando County Senior Citizens Club, 7925 Rhanbuoy Road.

People Helping People of Hernando to serve free meals to People in need


I was amused when I read a news item on Egypt warning Eritrea tyrant Isias Afewarki over flood of Eritrean migrants posted on the website of the Israeli news agency Ma'an today.

Egypt warns Eritrea over flood of migrants!


Colombo, Aug 4 Five soldiers and 31 rebels were killed in northern Sri Lanka, military officials said Monday, as a nine-day truce declared by Tamil rebels but rejected by the government was drawing to an end.

Five soldiers, 31 rebels killed in Sri Lanka


Prime Minister Vladimir Putin has proposed forming a Eurasian Union of former Soviet nations, saying that the bloc could become a major global player to rival America, Asia, and the European Union.

Vladimir Putin proposes 'Eurasian Union'


Crown Princess Mary may have to resort to pickled herring on toast for breakfast, after news that Vegemite and Marmite have been banned in Denmark because they contain added vitamins.


Natasha Trethewey, 46, an English and creative writing professor at Emory University in Atlanta, will be named the 19th poet laureate Thursday.


British punk rocker Billy Idol is writing his memoir and promises not to hold back on the details about drugs, booze and women.


A Zanesville woman was released from a Columbus hospital Monday after a three-car crash Sept. 12 at the intersection of Ohio 16 and Marne Road.

Woman released from hospital after crash


Louis Walsh has been cleared of sexual assault charges!


Concession caterer Couture has taken over the catering at Pinewood Studios, the home of the James Bond franchise, after Kudos Hospitality terminated its contract four months early.

Couture takes over catering at Pinewood studios


Newark is canceling its city council election in April because no one filed to challenge the incumbents.


Cabot Oil & Gas Corp. said Friday it has sold 75 miles of gathering pipeline and two compressor stations in Pennsylvania to a subsidiary of Williams Partners LP for $150 million.

Cabot Oil & Gas sells pipeline and compressor stations in Pennsylvania for $150 million


SAN DIEGO -Left tackle Tra Thomas retired on Saturday, leaving the San Diego Chargers woefully thin at a crucial position due to Marcus McNeill's holdout.


A St. Paul man pleaded not guilty Monday to a first-degree drug charge stemming from an August traffic stop.

St. Paul man pleads not guilty to drug charge


APA-Lusaka Zambia's manufacturing sector has shown signs of recovery in the last quarter of 2009, according to the Zambia Association of Manufacturers president Dev Babber.

Zambia's manufacturing sector shows signs of recovery


Hundreds of firefighters are battling a fast-growing wildfire that is threatening homes and wineries in California's Napa Valley.

Wildfire threatens homes, wineries in Napa Valley


Singapore stocks may open higher on Friday on grounds that accelerated factory activity in the US Midwest in June and a temporary solution to Greece's debt woes could generate investor confidence at the start of a new quarter.


Europe may avoid a recession this year and there were reasons to be more upbeat about prospects for the region, South Africa's Business Day newspaper quoted International Monetary Fund head Christine Lagarde as saying.


The announcement by APN comes soon after Mr O'Reilly resigned as head of Independent News & Media, ending four decades of control of the Irish and South African newspaper company by the O'Reilly family.


Nicole Kidman has been replaced by Selena Gomez in an upcoming movie Monte Carlo.

Nicole Kidman replaced by Selena Gomez in Monte Carlo


A municipal corporator from Harwara ward, Deepak Kushwaha, was injured today in a crude bomb attack in Dhoomanganj area of the city.


Dutch league champion FC Twente has signed United States international defender Oguchi Onyewu on loan from AC Milan for the remainder of the season.

Twente signs us defender Onyewu on loan from Milan


Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to bat Sunday against Ireland in a Super 8 match in the Twenty20 World Cup.

Sri Lanka wins toss, bats against Ireland


UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has expressed certainty that the UN will be able to rely on Bulgarian business as a partner in achieving common values, FOCUS News Agency reported.

UN Secretary General expresses certainty UN will be able to rely on Bulgarian business


A storm that rolled through the area early this morning dropped about 2 inches of rain and also brought along high winds.


President Asif Ali Zardari has said that government was ensuring all-out efforts for carrying out developmental projects.

Government ensuring efforts for developmental projects:


The Broncos made yet another roster move today, announcing that they have been awarded wide receiver CJ Jones off of waivers from the Kansas City Chiefs.

Denver Broncos awarded wr CJ Jones off waivers


One youth was shot and killed and three others hospitalized Friday night in a gang-related shooting at a house party on Detroit Boulevard, Sacramento police said today.

One killed, three hospitalized after Friday night shooting


Former President APJ Abdul Kalam will visit Ankola in August to participate in a book release ceremony, Pikale Felicitation Committee Secretary Sanju Nayak has said.


The price of gasoline is rising across Oklahoma and AAA Oklahoma says the cost is expected to continue its upward trend.

Price of gasoline rising across Oklahoma


A dangerous dog hearing for the boxer pointer cross accused of attacking a woman and her 2-year-old son got underway at the Calgary Courts Centre Wednesday.


On Wednesday night Sheen reportedly checked into a rehab facility but his representative spoke to Access Hollywood saying ``Charlie Sheen is not headed for rehab''.


US auto maker Chrysler is planning to recall about 630,000 vehicles worldwide, over various issues in different models.

Chrysler to recall about 630,000 vehicles worldwide


Metro Manila Development chairman Bayani Fernando is set to announce his political plans tomorrow at the induction of newly-elected officers of a local consulting group in Greenhills, San Juan City.

Fernando to announce political plans tomorrow


Waterloo police are investigating a suspicious death after a 30-year-old man was found dead at the Junkmen-Knoebel Center, 1014 W. Fourth St.

Waterloo police investigate suspicious death


QuakeCon 2012, a four-day celebration of games and the people who play them, begins today and will run through Sunday, August 5 at the Hilton Anatole Hotel in Dallas, TX.


Electrolux plans to open a Midwest regional distribution center in Minooka for its North American major appliances business, replacing its existing facility in Plainfield, Ind.

Electrolux to open distribution center in Minooka


US Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense Evelyn Farkas on Tuesday informed Serbia's First Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Aleksandar Vucic that the United States will not withdraw its contingent from KFOR until conditions allow it.

Us will not withdraw its contingent from KFOR


A ``party atmosphere'' filled an Edmonton shopping centre on Sunday during an Olympic-style closing ceremony.

'Party atmosphere' fills Edmonton shopping centre


A man was killed Thursday evening when he was struck by a CSX train near Elkridge, Howard County police said.

Man killed after being struck by CSX train


A Lexington convenience store owner pleaded guilty in federal court this week to charges that he sold synthetic marijuana.

Lexington store owner pleads guilty to selling synthetic marijuana


A former Colorado Springs funeral home owner sent to prison for stealing money from clients was denied parole Wednesday.


PWInsider.com is reporting that Booker T is returning to WWE as a wrestler and announcer.

Booker T returning as wrestler and announcer


Actor Sean Penn has arrived in Haiti as part of a mercy mission led by former US presidential candidate John Edwards.


Ambassador of Pakistan to Paris, Shafkat Saeed has said that Pakistani textile products have great potential of finding more space in European markets.

Textile products have great potential of finding more space in European market:


After the successful launch of currency futures, interest rates futures are expected to be launched shortly, said Sebi executive director, RK Nair on December 5, while inaugurating the MCX-SX website in Hindi and Gujarati for currency derivatives, reports Business Standard.

Interest rate futures to be launched shortly


More Muslims identify themselves with being British than the rest of the population and most have far more confidence in institutions, according to a new survey.

More Muslims identify themselves as British than rest of population