BlackRock unit iShares today will launch a local currency bond ETF focused on the emerging markets, bringing it into a market carved out by WisdomTree and Van Eck a bit more than a year ago.

IShares launches local currency Bond ETF


Singer Bobby Brown, the ex-husband of the late Whitney Houston, pleaded not guilty Monday to charges stemming from his March arrest for driving under the influence.


Hudson fine, Venters hurt as Braves top Tigers Tim Hudson is ready to start on opening day for the Atlanta Braves.


The UN food agency on Monday said that more than 1.6 million Zimbabwean people will need food aid after a poor cereal harvest this year in the East African country, APA reports quoting Xinhua.

1.6 million zimbabweans to need food aid:


A Dane County circuit judge has upheld Wisconsin's domestic partnership registry, saying it does not violate the state's ban on gay marriage.

Judge upholds domestic partnership registry


India TV wishes Nehra for World Cup For more content go to http://http://www.indiatvnews.com/video/ Follow us on facebook at https://www.facebook.com/indiatvnws Follow us on twitter at https://twitter.com/indiatvnews


At the Wonderful Wednesdays night at 1, Café Bar, the ladies couldn't have asked for more.


Body found after blood curdling screams Updated: 14:20, Friday September 7, 2012 Blood curdling screams were heard coming from a home in NSW's Blue Mountains just minutes before detectives discovered a man's body inside.


In her weekly radio address, Gov. Jennifer M. Granholm Friday said that the federal recovery money Michigan will receive from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act signed by President Barack Obama will create all kinds of jobs for all kinds of people.

Federal recovery money will create all kinds of jobs


Australia's Mathew Goggin won the Wichita Open on Sunday for his second Nationwide Tour title of the year and fourth overall, birdieing the final hole for a 2-under 69 and a one-stroke victory over Kyle Thompson.

Mathew Goggin wins Wichita Open for second Nationwide Tour title of the year


British boxing champion Ricky Hatton is set to be a dad again, just months after completing a stint in rehab.


Pregis Corp.'s Hexacomb® business unit is announcing a price increase on all grades and sizes of its product line, effective with all shipments on or after March 1, 2010.

Hexacomb® business unit announces price increase


France midfielder Franck Ribery, pictured in August 2011, said Thursday he could see out his career at Bayern Munich after insisting life is good in Bavaria under coach Jupp Heynckes.


Nurse Jackie co-creator Liz Brixius has signed an overall deal with Universal Television.

Liz Brixius signs deal with Universal TV


I am a 22-year-old young woman and my boss makes advances at me.


Pakistan's economy requires immediate reforms to overcome the challenges because more delay in initiating much-needed sector-specific reforms would further aggravate the situation.

'Economy requires immediate reforms to overcome challenges'


Sam Katz is set to return as mayor of Winnipeg, according to unofficial election results, beating out Judy Wasylycia-Leis.


MAPLE CITY, Mich. - A rehabilitated bald eagle is being released into the wild in Leelanau County.


Sen. Catherine Ceips came out swinging at a candidate forum Thursday,criticizing her opponent for a ``negative, nasty mudslinging campaign'' then quoted a black state Supreme Court justice's likening political nonprofits to ``the new face of the Klan.''

Ceips comes out swinging at candidate forum


The Pittsburgh Penguins traded Wilkes-Barre/Scranton leading scorer Tim Brent and bid farewell to defenseman Ryan Lannon on Thursday.


A tornado touched down Sunday, May 3 in the city of Willard in Box Elder County uprooting trees and tearing off siding on homes.


Gold and silver prices have remained in red in mid-day trading as the dollar continues to strengthen.


British model Kelly Brook will be giving fans quite an eyeful when she strips on stage in Calendar Girls.

Kelly Brook strips on stage for Calendar Girls


Europe is starting to take control of its public deficits, but it remains to be seen how effective its measures will be, European Central Bank Governing Council member Luc Coene said in an interview aired on Saturday.

Europe starting to take control of deficits:


Two men were stabbed in West El Paso, and it doesn't appear anyone will be arrested for the crime.


Greyson was able to meet Lady Gaga after one of her concerts this week, tweeting, ``I met @LadyGaga! She was so kind, gave me some great advice and put on an amazing show!!''


An Owasso toddler who nearly drowned back in June is now home from a Tulsa hospital.

Owasso toddler who nearly drowned home from hospital


Man dies after Vic domestic fight Updated: 19:44, Thursday March 15, 2012 A man has died in hospital from head injuries following an altercation at a home in Melbourne's southeast.


Services topped the medals tally at the National Games here winning a total 162 medals, including 70 golds.

Services top medals tally in National Games


Merkel gave a teddy bear to Sarkozy as a gift to his newborn daughter, a kind gesture tendered amid a no-holds-barred EU summit in Brussels Sunday.

Merkel gives teddy bear gift for Sarkozy's daughter


She Be Wild has charged along the rail to win the $2 million Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies by three-quarters of a length.

She Be Wild wins Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies


India today welcomed the end to political crisis in Pakistan and hoped that government in Islamabad would be stable so that it can devote attention to fighting terrorism.

India welcomes end to political crisis in Pakistan


Tollywood Mega Power Star Ram Charan Tej, who is currently busy shooting for Yevadu, is going to join with Koratala Siva of latest Blockbuster Mirchi fame.


Israel wants to ban the use of Holocaust imagery and Nazi epithets from public discourse, according to a bill facing parliament on Wednesday.

Israel wants to ban use of Holocaust imagery, Nazi epithets


German industrial output slumped again in October, falling a much worse-than-expected 2.1%from September, economy ministry figures showed on Dec. 5.


CANTON A man accused of taking money from co-workers in a fake car sale was arrested Thursday at a state prison while serving time on a theft conviction from another county.

Man accused of taking money from co-workers in fake car sale


More than 400 young women from across the state learned about career opportunities in agriculture Friday at the Women Changing the Face of Agriculture conference in Champaign.

Young women learn about career opportunities in agriculture


The Chicago White Sox have announced that right-handed pitcher Deunte Heath, who was originally scheduled to start tonight's game for the Charlotte Knights, was recalled to Chicago earlier today.

Deunte Heath recalled by Chicago White Sox


Brazilian steelmaker CSN has announced that it is planning to buy cement assets in Latin America to strengthen its position, despite its failure to purchase Portuguese cement maker Cimpor early this year.

CSN to buy cement assets in Latin America


SAS Group have decided to reduce surcharges with 3 EUR on Domestic, intrascandinavian and European flights.


Qantas nearly triples profit Updated: 13:13, Thursday February 21, 2013 Qantas has nearly tripled its first half profit as it benefits from recent cost cutting and changes to its structure.


Oil prices hovered above $74 a barrel Monday, supported by strong economic growth in Japan but held in check by a stronger dollar.


Kevin Pietersen embraces the toughest challenge of a career already packed with incident and controversy when he leads England against his native South Africa in the fourth test at the Oval on Thursday.


Senior pro-freedom and Hurriyat Conference leaders today said that mainstream politicians were carrying out a pro-India propaganda under the garb of electoral politics in Jammu and Kashmir.

Mainstream politicians carrying out pro-India propaganda:


For the first time in three years, United Way of Onslow County not only met but exceeded its fundraising campaign goal.


Gap Inc. reported earnings after the bell today that beat street estimates.


It's all too easy to take an isolated incident and embellish it to play upon our global fear of terrorism ... or reinforce our sub-conscious suspicion of those who are different and just don't seem to belong.


12 terrorists were arrested by British police in early morning raids Monday.

12 terrorists arrested by British police


A team of firefighters had to be called out to rescue a toddler who had got her foot stuck in a potty.


One person was seriously injured this morning in a two-vehicle wreck on Highway 167 North just outside the Enterprise city limits.


DNS Made Easy, an IP anycast managed DNS service provider, has announced a major expansion of their global IP anycast network with the addition of over 100 name servers at six new locations worldwide.

DNS Made Easy announces expansion of global IP anycast network


A Pakistan International Airlines flight, PK-788, carrying Pir Sahib Pagara's body has landed in Karachi, Geo News reported.

Flight carrying Pagara's body lands in Karachi


Microsoft is really keen on taking revenge against Google after the search company tipped off the European antitrust regulators over its browser ballot, so the software giant is now trying to get Google Maps banned in Germany.

Microsoft trying to get Google Maps banned in Germany


He has been admitted to the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., where he is being evaluated for depression and gastrointestinal ailments, according to a statement released by the renowned clinic.

Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. admitted to Mayo clinic


Dragons NRL duo to undergo scans Updated: 11:23, Tuesday May 15, 2012 St George Illawarra pair Michael Weyman and Nathan Fien will undergo scans today on knee injuries they sustained during the Dragons' 13-12 golden point loss to Penrith last night.


A forklift accident destroys wine...and lots of it.


Oracle has released new security updates, patching as much as 57 vulnerabilities across its product portfolio, the company announced.


The report said that this is the fourth time when Shweta lodged a complaint against Raja.

Shweta Tiwari lodges complaint against Raja Chaudhary!


An Orleans County man is facing charges for allegedly leading police on a wild boat chase along Lake Ontario.


A teenager has been charged with setting fire to an unconscious man's trousers with a candle and causing third-degree burns to his groin.

Teenager charged with setting fire to man's groin


Control room has been set up in Malir, area of Karachi, to review security arrangements of the processions in connection with Eid Milad-un-Nabi on 12th Rabbi-ul-Awwal.

Eid Milad ul Nabi control room set up in Malir to review security arrangements


Ryan Hamilton tied a school record with three interceptions, scored a touchdown on an interception return and saved a score with a goal-line tackle to help Vanderbilt beat Ole Miss 23-17 on Saturday.


Rogue traders and unroadworthy vehicles were targeted in Marple and Hazel Grove during a Greater Manchester-wide 'day of action' on July 1st.

Rogue traders and vehicles targeted in 'day of action'


``International Labour Organisation states that women are at an increased risk of becoming disabled, throughout their lives due to neglect in healthcare, poor workplace conditions and gender-based violence,'' the city-based Association for Women and Disabilities said quoting an ILO 2001 census, the Association said that there were nearly 93 lakh women with disabilities in India, while a 2007 World Bank study has estimated the number at four crore.

Women at increased risk of becoming disabled


WASHINGTON President Barack Obama will make a push for more transportation spending on Wednesday.

Obama to push for transportation spending


Whirlpool Corp. is set to officially open its new office campus in Benton Harbor.

Whirlpool to open office campus in Benton Harbor


After recently acquiring a contract to serve the region, American Medical Response said it's going to lay off 11 employees.


Police said O'Byrne, a 23-year-old rookie, was accused of stealing a woman's purse.


Kiwi slips with no fiscal cliff deal Updated: 08:10, Friday December 21, 2012 The New Zealand dollar fell amid concern time is running out for politicians in Washington to avert the fiscal cliff and help prevent the world's biggest economy falling into recession.


I believe this is the Cubs year to win a World Series?


Congressman John Shimkus voted against the financial bailout for a second time in a week, although the measure did pass.

Shimkus votes ``no'' on financial bailout;


The world governing body for track and field, IAAF, published the list of finalists from which to choose the best athletes of the year.

IAAF publishes the list to choose athletes of the year


A judge has found Atlantic Beach in contempt of court for not making payments to settle two lawsuits.

Judge finds Atlantic Beach in contempt of court


Nostrils flared as Ford recounted, for at least a second time, how the Cowboys let this one slip away, 63-62, Thursday in the quarterfinals of the Big 12 Tournament.


US stocks have slipped in opening trade, as eurozone worries appeared to offset some positive data on the US economy.


Sony Corp said it cut the price of its older video game console, the PlayStation 2, by 23 percent to $99.99, effective April 1.

Sony cuts price of PlayStation 2 to $99.99


Tomas Kopecky may require surgery to repair the damage done to his face in Game 4 on Thursday.


Exchange rate of the Kuwaiti dinar stabilized to KD 0.274 per dollar, and went down against the euro, recording KD 0.389, the Central Bank of Kuwait said on Monday.

Kuwaiti dinar stabilizes to 0.274 per dollar


Shot fired during attempted robbery Updated: 09:51, Wednesday January 16, 2013 A shot has been fired into a service station during an attempted robbery on NSW's south coast.


The UK's largest airport, Heathrow, will install facial recognition scanners by September for international and domestic passengers to prevent illegal immigration in the country.

Heathrow to install facial recognition scanners


Tata Steel has proposed to set up a project to convert coal to liquid fuel in Orissa in collaboration with South Africa-based Sasol Synfuels International Limited.


Cardinal caught the eye when the horses were exercised here on Thursday morning.


Washington became the first state to ban toxic asphalt sealants made from industrial waste after concerns that they could contribute to long-term cancer risks.

Washington state becomes first to ban toxic asphalt sealants


The best tourist hot spot on the planet is probably New York City, after all the Big Apple is the dubbed the Capital of The World.

The best tourist spot on the planet is probably New York City


Australian billionaire James Packer, 40, and his wife, model and singer Erica Baxter Packer, 30, are expecting their first child in June.

Australian billionaire James Packer and wife expecting first child


Shimla The anti-hail guns installed at three locations in the apple belt of Jubbal-Kotkhai in Shimla district were test fired for the first time on Tuesday, said Project Director of Horticulture Technology Mission SC Dhiman.


Japanese cartoon character Hello Kitty has recently celebrated her 35th birthday and to celebrate the occasion, Sanrio and Coveroo have teamed up to release a limited edition mobile phone cover featuring the character herself in a range of different colours.


Wildlife officials believe a duck virus may be killing ducks near downtown St. Petersburg.


Australian Open champion Kim Clijsters advanced to the semifinals of the Brisbane International with a 6-3, 6-2 win over Iveta Benesova on Thursday.

Clijsters advances to semifinals at Brisbane International


Yellowstone County has been placed under a rabies quarantine after the potentially fatal viral disease showed up in a horse in Worden.

Yellowstone County placed under rabies quarantine


Frbiz.com, one of China's leading B2B search platforms, analyzes the decline in iron ore prices.

Frbiz.com analyzes the decline in iron ore prices


Italy broke ranks with Nato allies on Wednesday, calling for an immediate halt to hostilities in Libya to allow humanitarian aid to reach the civilian population.

Italy calls for halt to hostilities in Libya


Pakistan Muslim League leader, Chaudhry Nisar on Thursday said significant changes are expected to happen on political scenario over next 24 to 48 hours.

Significant changes are expected to happen on political scenario over next 24 to 48 hours:


The Big Bang Theory star Melissa Rauch has promised that the upcoming season finale will be ``super emotional''.

'Big Bang Theory' star Melissa Rauch: 'finale is super emotional'


iSuppli lowered its 2008 chip industry and electronics equipment growth forecasts due to the slowing US economy.

ISuppli lowers 2008 chip industry growth forecast


Jet Airways and Cathay Pacific have entered into a reciprocal frequent flyer programme partnership which comes into effect as of May 1.

Jet Airways and Cathay Pacific enter into frequent flyer programme partnership


Charlotte Church's ex fiance Gavin Henson is planning to find a girlfriend through a new reality show.

Gavin Henson to find girlfriend on reality show


Charlie Sheen was sacked from his starring role on 'Two and A Half Men' because he was so addicted to cocaine, programme makers feared he might die, according to the producer Chuck Lorre.

Charlie Sheen was sacked from Two and a half Men 'because he might have died'


In a 10-year deal, Medtronic will offer the Prostiva RF prostate treatment from Urologix, according to a Urologix news release.

Medtronic to offer Prostiva prostate treatment from Urologix


The Venezuelan government approved a 25 percent increase in official bus fares nationwide in suburban and interurban routes, in a joint resolution of the Ministry of Trade and the Ministry of Transport and Communications, dated May 2 and published in the extraordinary Official Gazette Nº 6,023.

Venezuelan government approves 25 percent increase in bus fares


Over 10 million people in the country are faced by starvation following the failure of the short rains.


Deutsche Telekom subsidiary and hosting services provider Strato has updated the iOS app for the HiDrive cloud-based online storage service.

Strato updates iOS app for HiDrive cloud storage service


NSTAR, a Boston-based energy delivery company with 1.4 million gas and electricity customers in Massachusetts, reported earnings of $87.6 million, or $0.82 per common share, for the third quarter of 2009, compared with $85.8 million, or $0.80 per share reported for the same period in 2008.


The United Nations nuclear watchdog said on Monday it had received an invitation from North Korea to visit, three years after its inspectors were expelled from the reclusive Asian state for the second time.

UN nuclear watchdog says it received North Korea invitation


An Israeli soldier lost his leg in a mortar attack from Gaza on an Israeli army base.


he's writing a screenplay based on the true life story of a troubled American football team.


Regular viewers of TUAW TV Live know what a HUGE Lady Gaga fan I am, so when I saw this story I jumped on the chance of bringing you the latest news about the ``Queen of Pop.'' And this time news is Apple-related; instead of wearing a meat dress, Lady Gaga is releasing her next album Artpop as an iPhone and iPad app.

Lady Gaga to release album as iPhone, iPad app


BIG Pictures maiden Tamil production Yaavarum Nalam has completed 50 days at the box office with a total gross of Rs 11 crore in the domestic market with expected lifetime gross of Rs 12 crore.


Some offshore oil rigs in Newfoundland are being evacuated as a precautionary measure before Hurricane Igor's expected arrival.


Mike Leach publicly humiliated his players after Washington State lost to Utah 49-6 Saturday in Salt Lake City.

Should Leach publicly humiliate his players?


Dereck Chisora, who challenges WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko on February 18 in Munich, Germany, has called former WBA heavyweight champion David Haye a laughingstock.

Dereck Chisora calls David Haye a laughingstock


The $858 billion tax bill negotiated by President Obama and the GOP heads to the House today after clearing its first obstacle in the legislative gauntlet--the Senate--by a 81-19 vote.


Moorhead and Clay County officials will recycle the sand from mountains of sandbags used in the flood fight.

Moorhead, Clay county officials will recycle sand from sandbags


The police communication network has been restored following a fibre optic cable failure which affected about 130 police stations around the country this afternoon.


Epson, the digital imaging and printing solutions provider, has unveiled its first A3+ capable office inkjet printer.

Epson unveils its first A3+ capable inkjet printer


A copper thief managed to elude police, but he had to leave his loot behind Tuesday night.


Maharashtra government was directed by the Bombay High Court on 24 April 2013 to release water into the Jayakwadi dam from the reservoirs upstream.

Maharashtra government was directed to release water into the Jayakwadi dam


Commerzbank AG, Germany's second- biggest bank, sold the former Dresdner Bank building in Frankfurt to a group led by IVG Immobilien AG.

Commerzbank sells former Dresdner bank building in Frankfurt


Colorado Avalanche forward Ryan O'Reilly has a shoulder injury after crashing headfirst into the boards in a game against the Minnesota Wild on Friday night.


A new $8,000 federal tax credit for first-time home buyers has helped boost home sales in Callaway County, says Joan Morris, broker at Davis Realty in Fulton.

Tax credit boosts home sales in Callaway County


Andy Roddick won his first title of 2009 and the 27th of his career, beating Czech Radek Stepanek 7-5, 7-5 in the finals of the Regions Morgan Keegan Championships.


Why didn't Chicago Board of Education President Michael Scott leave a suicide note? ``In many instances, a note apologizing to family and loved ones is left behind by a suicide victim,'' said a top cop source.


- Massachusetts Senator Ted Kennedy was released from Massachusetts General Hospital on Wednesday morning to return to his Cape Cod home.

Senator Ted Kennedy released from Hospital


STRUGGLING retailers could take years to recover from a spending slowdown because customers are addicted to discounts.

Retailers could take years to recover because customers addicted to discounts


Tia Mowry talks motherhood ahead of her reality TV show with sister Tamera Mowry premiering this evening on the style network at 9pm.

Tia Mowry talks motherhood ahead of reality TV show


Michelin will build an $870 million truck tire plant in southern India in the coming two to three years, according to a memorandum of understanding signed by Michelin and officials for the Tamil Nadu state government.

Michelin to build truck tire plant in India


Six concept cars created by design house Bertone for Lamborghini, Lancia and Chevrolet will be auctioned next month on the orders of an Italian bankruptcy court.


The long-awaited ``Marvel's The Avengers'' premieres at midnight today at Telshor 12 and Cineport 10 in Las Cruces.

``Marvel's The Avengers'' premieres today in Las Cruces


Soybean futures continued to trade lower on account of losses in soybean futures at Chicago Board Of Trade ahead of long holiday and arrival pressure also provided support to bears.


``For daily purpose, trend deciding level is 5,150. If Nifty shows strength above 5,150 levels, then rally to 5,225/5,300/5,350 may be seen. If Nifty does not show strength above 5,150 levels then selling pressure till 5,100/5,070/5,025 may also be seen,`` said Puneet Kinra, senior research analyst, Bonanza Portfolio.

Trend deciding level for Nifty is 5,150:


Erdogan said Turkey had made commitments to protect rights of Armenian people, however, he added that Turkey would also defend rights of Azerbaijan.

Erdogan says Turkey will defend rights of Azerbaijan


A Nicholls student died Sunday, Nov. 8 at Tulane Medical Center after a five-year battle with Leukemia.

Nicholls student dies after battle with Leukemia


From the great city of Montevideo comes news that a dead coyote will get you $10.


External Affairs Mr Pranab Mukherjee has said that India will confront terrorism with courage and fortitude, and that nobody should think that India is helpless and cannot tackle the problem.

India will confront terrorism with courage and fortitude:


Private equity firm Resilience Capital Partners in Cleveland has agreed to acquire CR Brands Inc., a maker of branded and private label household cleaning and laundry products, from Juggernaut Capital Partners of Washington, DC, for an undisclosed price.

Resilience Capital Partners to acquire household products maker CR Brands Inc.


URGENT roadworks were started yesterday by Wyong Shire Council at Elizabeth Bay Drive, Lake Munmorah.


Sen. Jim Inhofe says he has made peace with John McCain, the presumptive Republican presidential nominee, whom Inhofe has sparred with in the past over global warming and other issues.


European incubator Seedcamp has announced a partnership with Facebook that'll provide product, technical and design support to startups, as well as sponsorship for Seedcamp.

Seedcamp announces partnership with Facebook


Private life insurer Bharti Axa Life Insurance will soon launch two new products, one a traditional participating retirement plan and the other a child protection plan, to tap the potential offered by these segments.

Bharti Axa life to launch two new products


Comments Oconee County Commissioners meet, 7 o'clock tonight at the Oconee County Courthouse in Watkinsville.


Former Louisiana Rep. Billy Tauzin will announce today that he will be leaving his job as president of the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America, the drug industry trade group.

Tauzin to leave as president of trade group


The new Mini of Loveland auto dealer will break ground on its new showroom from 10 am to noon Aug. 26 at the Motorplex at Centerra, I-25 and Crossroads Boulevard.


Telecom operator Uninor said it will close its Mumbai operations from midnight following the Supreme Court order.

Uninor to close down Mumbai operations from midnight


Maxam Nutraceutics will donate proceeds of its Web site product sales to several autism organizations as chosen by its customers through April 30 in honor of Autism Society of America's naming April as National Autism Awareness Month.


Around 1,000 pro-reform Iranians gathered in a central Tehran square on Monday, witnesses said, shortly after the elite Revolutionary Guards warned they would crack down on any election-related unrest.

Pro-reform Iranians gather in Tehran square: witnesses


Josh Cooper reports from today's morning skate that Martin Erat has been placed on Injured Reserve by the Nashville Predators.


Seven people were exposed to a suspicious white powder in a US federal building in downtown Manhattan on Wednesday, authorities said.

Seven exposed to white powder ny federal building


Rajasthan Royals beat Kolkata Knight Riders after a super over in their Indian Premier League match at Newlands on Thursday.

Rajasthan Royals beat Kolkata Knight Riders - super over


DENVER Houston Astros Ty Wigginton strained his left groin running out a ground ball in the first inning against Colorado on Saturday night.


The United Nations says up to 1.5 million Syrians are now in need of humanitarian assistance as it warns of a deteriorating situation in Syria and activists report fresh clashes.

UN: 1.5 million in Syria need humanitarian assistance


The shekel continued to strengthen against the dollar in morning inter-bank trading today.


INTERNET marketing company Geekdom has flagged a major restructure but denies speculation it will shut up shop.


The Serbian government on Thursday adopted a decree, increasing milk premiums from RSD 1.5 RSD 4 per liter.


Businesses are slow to adapt to the changing security environment, according to a major report.

Businesses slow to adapt to changing security environment


India court finds man guilty of 2010 bakery blast A court in India on Monday convicted a man of murder for a bomb blast that killed 17 people three years ago at a popular bakery in western India.


RIA CONNECT ASM01 spring contact is a single pole, vibration resistant SMD that allows for a solderless termination.


A breast cancer vaccine has shown promising results in mice, according to a study by researchers at Cleveland Clinic's Lerner Research Institute.

Breast cancer vaccine shows promising results


The City Council on Tuesday night approved a $70,000 shade tarp despite No votes from Deborah Scott and Jack Benson.

City Council approves $70,000 shade tarp


A SYSTEM failure cut off communication to 50 nuclear intercontinental ballistic missiles in Wyoming over the weekend, The Atlantic reported Tuesday.

SYSTEM failure cut off communication to 50 ballistic missiles in Wyoming


On October 6, major notebook companies including Samsung Electronics and LG Electronics predicted that by 2010, 16:9 aspect ratio will dominate the display market, so major sizes of TV will be shifted from 15.4 inch to 15.6 inch.


USA ― If you thought you could help a ministry save one million people with as little as $2.35, would you give it?


AUNG San Suu Kyi has taken the oath of office to become an official member of Burma's parliament.


How Soldiers Die In Battle, Michael Stephenson describes how soldiers fight and die, how those who have lived deal with the experience of combat, and what it reveals about warfare and human nature.


InNexus Biotechnology Inc. announced in a press release that it has received patent grants in Germany, Spain, France, Great Britain and Italy further expanding patent protection of its DXL technology in Europe.

InNexus Biotechnology receives patent grants in Europe


03:03 PM,Mar 19,2012 Chandigarh, Mar 19 Newly appointed Congress Legislature Party leader in Punjab, Sunil Jakhar, today said his party will play the role of a responsible opposition while keeping the interests of the state's people in their mind.

Cong will play role of a responsible opposition:


A Wilkes restaurant was probably totaled in a fire early Thursday morning, a blaze battled by three fire departments.


NEW YORK -New York Times correspondent Anthony Shadid, a two-time Pulitzer Prize winner whose dispatches captured untold stories from Baghdad under ``shock and awe'' bombing to Libya wracked by civil war, died Thursday of an apparent asthma attack in Syria while reporting on the uprising against its president.

Times correspondent Anthony Shadid dies in Syria


Kasilof biathlete Jay Hakkinen took 91st place in the 10-kilometer sprint at the World Championships in Ruhpolding, Germany, on Saturday.

Hakkinen takes 91st at World Championships


Middle East sovereign ratings should 'stay the course' this year given an improving global economy and growing investor confidence but Iran's nuclear programme could pose a risk, Moody's said on Wednesday.

Me sovereign ratings to 'stay the course'


European shares fell sharply early on Wednesday, tracking steep falls in Wall Street and Asia, on escalating worries about the global economy, following a raft of weak data, and the spread of the euro zone sovereign debt crisis to Italy.


Around 100 Indian fishermen have been detained by Sri Lankan police who claim they strayed into the country's waters and were doing `` illegal'' fishing, sources said.

Around 100 Indian fishermen detained in Sri lanka


Shah Rukh Khan says he had gone into a depression mode but is now back and full of energy.


Munroe, NY: `` I almost died from fentanyl in the Duragesic patch,'' says Vito.


The bollywood bombshell Katrina Kaif is excited about her new movie ' New York ' and she says that she never keeps high expectations from the movies that she does just before its release and it's ultimately the audience whom she let decide.

I never keep high expectations from my movies:


Confederate soldiers remembered at service Saturday.


The US Coast Guard towed a disabled fishing vessel to safety in Westport, Wash., Sunday.

Coast Guard tows vessel to safety in Westport


New Delhi, Jan 7 New and Renewable Energy Minister Farooq Abdullah today said he would ask leading developers to adopt green buildings in their future construction activities to help minimise the effects of green house gas emissions.

Abdullah to ask developers to adopt green buildings


Former Middleweight Champion Kelly ``The Ghost'' Pavlik will make his return to the ring this December, when he faces off Julio Cesar Chavez Jr.


At least 22 people were missing as a trawler capsized early yesterday in a river in Bangladesh's southeastern Chandpur district, police said.


AN estate agents has temporarily closed two of its offices in Radcliffe and Ramsbottom due to the current market downturn Rayson Wilshaw says it had to streamline its business in reaction to the difficult market conditions, but continues to operate from its three other offices in Bury town centre, Holcombe Brook and Edgworth.

Estate agent closes offices due to market downturn


The Obama administration has said it would `work really hard` to strengthen ties with New Delhi as part of a strategic set of priorities, saying India is very important to the United States as the world`s largest democracy.


A search party in central Pennsylvania has resumed looking for a missing pastor.


A man was treated for smoke inhalation after a chip pan fire in his Banbury home.

Man treated for smoke inhalation after pan fire


The Panaji municipal garden, also known as Jardim de Garcia da Orta, will be restored to its former glory by October.

Panaji garden to be restored by October:


MRRT to be voted on next week Updated: 19:19, Friday March 16, 2012 The government's much-disputed mining tax on coal and iron ore profits is likely to pass the upper house early next week.


A domestic violence agency is defending the police amid concerns that delays in following up child abuse cases may be more widespread than previously thought.


The world-famous Samaria Gorge on the southern Aegean island of Crete, one of the longest gorges in Europe, opens to visitors for the 2010 season on Saturday.

Samaria gorge opens for 2010 season on Saturday


One NPA candidate wants the sale of dogs and puppies to be banned from all Vancouver pet stores.

NPA candidate wants sale of dogs banned in Vancouver pet stores


``Schools will open in Greece on Friday according to schedule, but we should be ready to close them if it is deemed necessary,'' Health Minister Dimitris Avramopoulos stated on Thursday after a relevant national committee convened to examine the issue.


Great Britain are guaranteed gold in the men's individual sprint after Anthony Kappes and Neil Fachie both made it through to the final.

Great Britain guaranteed gold in men's individual sprint


An undersea creature swims near the site of the Macondo well in the Gulf of Mexico, in this image captured from a BP live video feed August 30, 2010.

Undersea creature swims, in image captured


Officials reported Thursday a pro-Taliban militant group of 200 attacked a Pakistani military checkpost.

Militant group attacks military checkpost


A Pakistani court today issued an arrest warrant for Maulana Fazlullah, the chief of the Taliban in the Sway valley, and directed police to produce him before it by June 7 in connection with a host of cases including those related to attacks on security personnel.

Pakistani court issues arrest warrant for Maulana Fazlullah


The Israeli cabinet has approved an oath of loyalty to Israel as a ``Jewish and democratic state'' - an oath that non-Jews wanting to become citizens would have to use.


Moscow airports operate according actual weather conditions because of the smog from wildfires, a spokesman for the Russian air transport agency Rosaviatsiya said on Saturday.

Moscow airports operate according actual weather conditions over smog


Liberal leader Stephane Dion said on Tuesday he was considering forcing an election, which would end the minority Conservative government, but timing was important.

Dion says considering forcing an election


Ricky Gervais has admitted he gets bored really quickly and can't help messing about on set.


Twenty-five tribal honey harvesters were imparted training in scientific methods for honey collection, processing, and value addition at Bangarammapeta village in Kasipatnam gram panchayat of Anantagiri mandal in the district on Monday.

Tribal honey harvesters imparted training in scientific collection


In a March 10 story by The Associated Press, current Portland small forward Gerald Wallace called his trade to the Trail Blazers a ``stab in the back'' and a ``slap in the face.''

Blazers' Gerald Wallace called trade to Portland a 'stab in the back' and 'slap in the face'


Maruti Suzuki, the country's largest car maker, Wednesday said it will recall 13,157 diesel engine cars across its three top selling models - Swift Dzire, Swift and Ritz, to replace suspected faulty parts.

Maruti Suzuki recalls 13,157 diesel cars


On Wednesday, Nov. 9 at 2 pm, the City will participate in a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System.

City to participate in nationwide test of emergency Alert System


UEFA president Michel Platini will visit Poland and Ukraine in July to check on their preparations for co-hosting the 2012 European Championship, according to AP.

UEFA boss Platini to visit Poland, Ukraine in July


A Lodi man was shot and killed on Central Avenue early Thursday morning, marking the city's first homicide of 2012.


On Thursday, web based group coupon company Groupon announced plans to go public.

Online coupon company Groupon goes public


Employers should be honest with their staff about how well they are coping in the current economic climate.


US discount brokerage Charles Schwab Corp said on Monday it would cut about 100 jobs immediately and more in the future to reduce annual expenses by up to 8 percent.

Schwab to cut 100 jobs to reduce expenses


Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars will take to stage at the 'MTV European Music Awards', on November 6 in Belfast.

Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars to take to stage at MTV emas


A state supreme court justice is expected to resign because of an affadavit he signed.


Rain occurred at a few places in Kerala and at isolated places in Lakshadweep.


Former player Cris Carter said this on ESPN: ``We're in love with Peyton Manning too much.''

'We're in love with Peyton Manning too much'


A 19-year-old man on probation in Napa County was arrested Wednesday in Vallejo during a probation search when police allegedly found ammunition in his possession, according to the American Canyon Police Department.

Man arrested in Vallejo during probation search


South Carolina Senior Safety DJ Swearinger makes a huge hit on a Arkansas receiver, which is negated by a penalty, then he gets revenge by getting a 69 yard PICK 6.

DJ Swearinger makes huge hit and then gets a PICK 6!


A woman suicide bomber killed 35 people, including women and children, and wounded 65 others on a religious march near the Kadhimiyah shrine in northern Baghdad on Sunday, a government official said.


PROVINCES increased their spending by R14.2billion for the year ending March 31, with the bulk going to education, health, public works, roads and transport, the Treasury said yesterday.


Richard Leigh will play at Charles and Myrtle's Coffeehouse on Saturday at 8 pm The coffeehouse is located inside Christ Unity Church at 105 McBrien Road.

Richard Leigh plays at Charles and Myrtle's Saturday


WTI oil prices dipped below $77 a barrel in trading on Friday as the latest set of US jobs data showed another increase.

Wti oil price dips as US jobs data shows increase


``We are being thrown into a race by the federal government and, 'Start running.


President Barrack Obama appeared on the Daily Show with John Stewart last night in an attempt to drum up the youth vote for next week's mid-term elections.


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Wal-Mart Stores here said it has hired Daniel Trujillo as senior vice president and chief compliance officer for its international division, a new position.


Gold, which hovers near record high of $1,813.79 an ounce, looks cheap to Asian buyers if it compares with nominal income growth there, Nomura says in a note.


Milton Bradley has been designated for assignment from the Seattle Mariners on May 9, and the franchise made a big move in a new direction.

Milton Bradley designated for assignment by Seattle Mariners:


Private equity firm Apollo Global Management is in talks to buy US packaging maker Pactiv Corp in a leveraged deal, the Wall Street Journal said, citing people familiar with the situation.

Private equity firm Apollo in talks to buy Pactiv Corp:


The Cabinet is to make a decision regarding job cuts and wage freezes when it goes on retreat this weekend.

Cabinet to make decision on job cuts/wage freezes


India on Wednesday asked its loss-making national carrier to cut costs and warned that the government would recruit new directors for the board of Air India to help its revival.

India asks national carrier to cut costs


MIDDLESBROUGH, England -Middlesbrough appointed Gordon Strachan as manager Monday to spearhead the team's attempt to return to the Premier League.

Middlesbrough appoints Gordon Strachan as manager


The economy grew sluggishly in recent weeks with scant inflation pressures, and employers were reluctant to hire or invest amid economic and policy uncertainties, the Federal Reserve said on Wednesday.

Economy grew sluggishly in recent weeks:


West Ham were relegated from the English Premier League after squandering a 2-0 lead in a 3-2 defeat away to fellow strugglers Wigan overnight.

West Ham relegated after squandering 2-0 lead


Evangelist Oral Roberts, who became one of America's most successful and controversial television preachers with claims of faith healing and unusual money-raising tactics, died on Tuesday at the age of 91.


Former French Prime Minister Dominique de Villepin says he is running for president as an independent candidate.

Former French pm Dominique de Villepin to run for president


State Senator Mike Flood of Norfolk will visit Broken Bow with the League of Nebraska Municipalities.

State Senator Mike Flood to visit Broken Bow


A man who was shot and seriously wounded when he tried to rob a Kansas City, Kan., convenience store has pleaded guilty to a federal firearms charge, US Attorney Barry Grissom said today.

Man wounded while robbing store pleads guilty to federal firearms charge


All the roads in Metro Atlanta are open today.


You know he may wish that he had Jessie's girl, but Rick Springfield got probation!


By Kelly Thesier / MLB.com The Twins cut ties with right-handed pitcher Juan Rincon as expected on Thursday, offering him an outright assignment to Triple-A Rochester.


The city council approved plans Monday evening to build a new commercial complex north of Mountain Home.

City council approves new commercial complex


SWIMMER Amy Smith admits she's finally banished her Beijing 2008 demons after ensuring she won't miss out on London 2012, claiming an individual spot at the Olympics is an added bonus.


LOCAL fruit and vegetable producers are being 'pummelled out of business' by big supermarkets.

Producers 'pummelled' by big supermarkets


Turkish State Minister & Deputy Prime Minister Ali Babacan met with executives of banks in Ankara.

Turkish Minister Babacan meets with executives of banks


The market capitalisation of equities at the Nigerian Stock Exchange, on Wednesday, hits N8.3 trillion as investors rally banks' stocks.

Market capitalisation hits N8.3 trillion


AT&T Inc. said it was buying T-Mobile USA from Deutsche Telekom AG for $39 billion in cash and stock, a move that would create the nation's largest wireless carrier and shift the competitive landscape of the US industry.


With that in mind, we thought we'd share some tips for using Google Earth on mobile devices.

Tips for using Google Earth on mobile devices


European stocks rose as investors poured money into equities on the first trading day of the second half of the year, spurred by hope that the European Central Bank and the Bank of England will act to bolster economic growth later this week.


Minister for Information and Broadcasting Qamar Zaman Kaira on Sunday said general elections would be held on time and those propagating against the popularity of Pakistan People's Party should see the results of by-elections.


TV actress Mahi Vij of 'Laagi Tujhse Lagan' fame, talks about her family plans about having kids.She loves kids and would like to have 5 kids and play with them all day.

Tv actress Mahi Vij talks about her family plans and kids


Bangladesh stepped up checking on Burmese cross-border trading and passenger boats in a move to stop narcotic trafficking from Burma, according to the Burmese traders.

Bangladesh steps up checks on Burmese cross-border boats


The White House on Wednesday dismissed the reported Iranian threat to send naval ships near the United States, saying such maneuver exceeds the limits of the Islamic republic's capability.


The breast screening programme has been extended to Gozo, while, in Malta, a second mammography machine will be purchased to increase the screening rate, Health Minister Josseph Cassar said today.

Breast screening programme extended to Gozo


President Barack Obama will press Congress to approve 250 dollar stimulus payments to seniors, veterans and the disabled, the White House said Friday amid persistent worries about the US economic recovery.

Obama to press for stimulus payments for seniors


Families all around the country are reuniting for Thanksgiving.


Economists are warning that the higher wage settlements in the mining industry will fuel inflation and lead to job losses.

Higher wage settlements will fuel inflation and lead to job losses


A Fort Campbell soldier suspected in a murder on Thursday night is now in police custody.

Fort Campbell soldier suspected in murder


SmarTrend's candlestick pattern scanner has detected a bullish engulfing pattern for shares of News Corp since the stock closed above $13.54.

Smartrend's candlestick scanner detects bullish engulfing pattern for News Corp (nwsa)


Sydney, Feb 27 Michael Clarke says he is paid to play cricket for Australia and wouldn't change a thing about his life as he is enjoying both his game as well as life outside of it.

I wouldn't change a thing about my life:


Liberty Global has announced that, following shareholder approvals, regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions, it has completed the previously announced acquisition of UK cable network operator Virgin Media in a stock and cash merger valued at approximately USD 24 billion.

Liberty Global completes acquisition of Virgin Media


Pakistan left-arm fast bowler Wahab Riaz has said he is relieved to be back in the Test squad for the series against England, after an unexplained six-month break from international cricket.

Wahab Riaz relieved to be back after unexplained break


Veteran Anthony Herrera will start in place of John Sullivan at center for the Vikings in tonight's preseason game against Seattle.


I'm A Celebrity's female stars usually make their debut bikini outings, soaping down their nubile bodies while remaining apparently indifferent to the male interest they are inciting, just like Myleene Klass in 2006.


``It's not for us to resolve political issues,'' Yano told soldiers, in his visit to the 303rd Infantry Brigade headquarters in Brgy.


European stocks slipped Tuesday, after a disappointing Spanish Treasury auction highlighted the country's economic fragility and downbeat US economic data hurt sentiment.


New Delhi, Dec 20 Finance Minister P. Chidambaram was Thursday conferred with ``best administrator in India'' award for his contribution in pushing up the economic reforms and strengthening the internal security system when he held the home portfolio.

Chidambaram conferred with 'best administrator' award


Goldman Sachs says Reliance Industries can potentially become a $100 billion stock by fiscal 2017 from its current market capitalization of around $46.6 billion.

Reliance can become a $100-billion stock:


The PGA Tour said Friday that AT&T would take over as title sponsor of the Nelson in 2015, the year after the title contract of HP expires.

AT&T to take over as title sponsor of Byron Nelson


DENVER Barack Obama says he's looking forward to hearing his wife Michelle speak tomorrow on the opening night of the Democratic National Convention in Denver.


A Kansas man who led officers on a highway chase before being shot by a state trooper in a church doorway has pleaded guilty to multiple charges.

Kansas man who led officers on chase pleads guilty


Martin Landau drops ''everything'' to work with Tim Burton because he enjoys teaming up with the 'Frankenweenie' director so much.

Martin Landau drops 'everything' to work with Tim Burton


The Green Bay Packers say Brett Favre is will address the media Thursday.


Due to not match with its designation, 1,192 minimarts will be relocated to business area in accordance with 2011-2030 Jakarta Bylaw Spatial Plan.


A prominent church leader told thousands of churchgoers who joined the Palm Sunday procession in a church in Vienna, Austria that Filipinos excel because of their values.


Labour MSP Peter Peacock has announced that he will stand down at the coming Scottish elections.


A Florida man has accused Phillies reliever JC Romero of assaulting him after Thursday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays in St. Petersburg, Fla.


JSM Music, the commercial music production giant responsible for thousands of commercials for some of the world's biggest brands, is going 'Global.


Comments Nebraska coach Bo Pelini has confirmed the reorganization of his coaching staff, making Tim Beck his offensive coordinator and announcing four new assistants.

Pelini confirms reorganization of his staff


The Indian Air Force on Saturday received the first batch of four Cheetal helicopters from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited in Barrackpore, West Bengal.

IAF receives four Cheetal helicopters from Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd.


India and China must widen their options for energy availability and develop viable strategies for energy security, Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh said to...

India, China must develop viable strategies for energy security


Quad/Graphics Inc. said that it is expanding its work for OfficeMax Inc. under a renewal of its retail insert and catalog printing deal with the office products retailer.

Quad/Graphics expands work for OfficeMax


Trolex, the specialist manufacturer of gas detection, machine condition monitoring, environmental control and gas recovery monitoring, has launched a new website in line with its new corporate branding.


Cazenove Capital has confirmed the Cazenove absolute UK dynamic fund, managed by Paul Marriage, will reopen today to new subscriptions.

Cazenove absolute UK dynamic fund reopens


CJ Wilson picks off BJ Upton at first base in the first inning


At 9:43 pm, Silver Lake Fire Department and Silver Lake Rescue units are responding to a call for an investigation at Cogswell Drive and Lake Street, Silver Lake.

Units responding for investigation in Silver Lake


A building fell on a car after the car drove into the building in South Bend.


Former Oklahoma State quarterback Brandon Weeden was selected No. 22 overall by the Cleveland Browns, the team's second offensive pick of the night after selecting Trent Richardson No. 3 in the draft.

Oklahoma State's Brandon Weeden selected by Cleveland Browns


Kurt Warner and Ray Lewis are staying with their respective teams, confident that they can still win another Super Bowl.


The South Korea government websites have been hit with cyber attacks, which have prompted cyber security officials to issue an alert.

South Korean websites hit with cyber attacks


St. Johns County has issued a burn ban notice on most outdoor burning, including fireworks, until Jan. 4, according to a St. Johns County Fire Rescue report.


A new Malaria tablet, called Coartem, will be introduced in Solomon Islands this year by the Ministry of Health and Medical Services.

New Malaria tablets introduced in Solomon Islands


Three housemates have been banned from nominating Sam next week, after Big Brother played footage of conversations about choosing the newcomer for eviction.

Three housemates banned from nominating Sam


Virginia has allocated $1 billion of $4.8 billion in federal stimulus money to 250 infrastructure projects.

Virginia allocates $1 billion for infrastructure projects


The Supreme Court issued a notice for the transfer of the Nitish Katara murder case outside Uttar Pradesh today.

Supreme Court issues notice for transfer of Nitish Katara case


Bromsgrove police, with partners, carried out an operation targeting scrap metal thieves.

Bromsgrove police operation targets scrap metal thieves


Veteran actor Raghuvaran passed away in a hospital in Chennai on Wednesday morning following a brief illness.


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

NFL player Stubblefield pleads guilty in steroids case


EUROPEAN stocks wilted overnight, dragged lower by persistent jitters over European public finances, while the under-siege euro firmed after Hungary vowed to rein in its spending deficit.


Eurozone will have short recession Updated: 10:22, Thursday January 12, 2012 The eurozone will tumble into a brief recession for two quarters at the end of 2011 and early 2012, according to forecasts published jointly on Wednesday by leading French, German and Italian economic institutes.


Georgia National Guard soldiers in the Augusta-based 877th Engineering Company will be featured Sunday in a new documentary on CNN about veterans finding work.

Georgia National Guard soldiers to be featured in documentary


Global stock markets steadied Thursday after their five-day tumble, heartened by central bank moves to loosen the credit crunch with lower interest rates and more direct bank support.


Standard Chartered says investors representing 98.5 percent of its shares have signed up for its $5.3 billion rights issue, which will increase the Asia-focused bank's capital ahead of tougher global rules.

Standard Chartered investors sign up for rights issue


A Fort Worth police officer was charged with intoxication manslaughter Monday in connection with an early-morning wreck that left a mother dead, police said.

Police officer charged with intoxication manslaughter


Food distribution to families affected by the crop failure that hit The Gambia in the 2011 cropping season has ended in three regions of the country.


Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho said on Friday that he was happy to have a headache over whether to field Karim Benzema or Gonzalo Higuain in Saturday's derby with Atletico Madrid.


Goran Hadzic has declined to enter a plea at the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia.


In a completely new approach in the recent number one bestselling self-help book, 'The True Dynamics of Life', Mike Robinson explains that there are three main traps in humanity which bind each person to the suffering and chaos on the planet.

There are three traps in humanity binding people to suffering


A former PWD Hydrologist Faga Finiasi was today handed a suspended sentence after he had pleaded guilty to official corruption.

Former PWD Hydrologist handed suspended sentence


By Christine Thomasos , Christian Post Reporter Dwight Howard, the 27-year-old NBA center who is a free agent after this season, refuses to watch the NBA finals.

Dwight Howard refuses to watch NBA finals 2013


Asian shares were mixed Monday with gold stocks leading in Sydney as the precious metal hit another record high, but chatter about potential capital raisings in Tokyo weighing on some key stocks there.


As the swine flu outbreak worsened, some cruise lines began cancelling stops in Mexican ports while tourists mulling trips to Mexico quickly changed plans.

Cruise lines cancel stops in Mexican ports


Warehouse retailer Sam's Club said today that it is testing an online program to offer small business loans.

Sam's Club to offer small business loans


President Obama on Thursday signed his first bill into law, a measure eliminating limits on when a person can file a compensation discrimination complaint.


A strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6 struck eastern Turkey on Monday, killing 57 people as it knocked down stone or mud-brick houses and minarets in at least six villages, the government said.


During Sony's Keynote yesterday at E3, President and CEO Jack Trenton mentioned the interesting fact that their in-home network, Playstation Network has hit 50 million unique users.

Playstation network hits 50 million users


Libya is keeping its exchange rate unchanged, a senior central bank official said on Tuesday, denying media reports it planned to strengthen its dinar currency.


Big Brother 11 got off to a huge start on it's premiere night, ruling the ratings for all key deomographics.


Three youths from north India, who tried to fly on a single air ticket, landed in the police net on Tuesday.

Three caught trying to fly on single ticket


On Tuesday night, the Civitan Baseball League hosted a barbeque for the visiting Bend, Oregon, South Little League baseball players.

Civitan hosts a barbeque for Oregon champions


Queen to sign rights charter Updated: 11:30, Monday March 11, 2013 The Queen will sign a charter calling for an end to discrimination across the 54 Commonwealth nations, Buckingham Palace says.


Singer and ``X-Factor'' judge Cheryl Cole and her football husband Ashley Cole are getting divorced, Wonderwall is reporting.


In a bid to mollify its ally, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today said Congress alliance with DMK has stood the test of time and would continue.

Congress alliance with DMK will continue:


Russian airline Aeroflot has ordered eight Boeing 777s worth a total of about $2.2 billion, at list prices.


Everybody knows the old CSRS system is better than FERS.


Shahrukh Khan, his wife Gauri Khan and two children Aryan and Suhana got to meet pop sensation Shakira during the FIFA world cup in South Africa.


Luke Fickell will serve as interim head coach for the 2011-2012 football season.

Luke Fickell to serve as interim for 2011-2012


Jyske Bank A/S Company Announcement Jyske Bank raises interest rate Jyske Bank has decided to raise its interest rate on variable-rate loans by up to 0.25%.


Olivia Wilde, who stars in DreamWorks' summer event film ``Cowboys & Aliens,'' has just been cast in ``Welcome to People.''

Olivia Wilde cast in 'Welcome to People'


A PAEDOPHILE whose home became a 'honeypot' for children has been jailed for eight months for downloading 1,000 pornographic images of children.


Kate, Duchess of Cambridge, is reportedly on vacation with her family on a private Caribbean island called Mustique.

Kate Middleton reportedly vacationing with family on private Caribbean island


What Nashville country couple was just called scorching red 'hot' even by Hollywood standards?

Country couple called 'hot' by Hollywood standards


Tesoro Corporation today announced that it will add approximately 290 retail stations to its existing portfolio of nearly 1,200 stations through separate purchase and lease agreements with SUPERVALU, Inc. and Thrifty Oil Co., respectively.

Tesoro to add approximately 290 retail stations


A nationwide strike called by 11 major trade unions to protest increasing prices, privatisation and other issues Tuesday crippled life in Left-ruled Tripura.


Online video platform Dailymotion has launched new versions of its iOS and Android mobile apps.

Dailymotion launches new iOS and Android apps


FOSTER carers with a combined total of 360 years' caring experience will be honoured at County Hall in Exeter at a special event to mark the national Foster Care Fortnight, which starts tomorrow.


Chinese authorities are investigating Apple for violations in its customer service, after state-run media ran reports critical of the company's warranty policies in the country.

Chinese authorities investigating Apple for violations in customer service


Another woman came forward Tuesday to claim that she had struggled to fend off the unwanted attentions of Dominique Strauss-Kahn, the chief of the International Monetary Fund.


FRANCE will invest one billion euros in future nuclear power development while boosting research into security, President Nicolas Sarkozy said today.

France to invest one billion euros in nuclear power development


Dutch public broadcaster NOS has unveiled its new mobile services, which feature a mobile website and application for handsets to access a variety of video and information services.


Authorities said a woman who was seven-and-a-half months pregnant and the fetus she was carrying died Tuesday following a rollover crash on Interstate 94 in Detroit.

Woman, fetus die following rollover crash


Chicago teachers went on strike Monday for the first time in 25 years after their union and district officials failed to reach a contract agreement despite intense weekend negotiations that the union said were productive but still failed to adequately address issues such as job security and teacher evaluations.


The school announced today that freshman Kelsey Bone has decided to transfer.

Usc women's basketball star Kelsey Bone to transfer


President Nicolas Sarkozy has denied an allegation by the former head of French nuclear group Areva that he had sought to sell a nuclear reactor to Libyan leader Muammar Gadafy until mid-2010.


Thousands of Texas teachers will spend summer break searching for jobs as lawmakers continue to disagree on public education spending.

Teachers spend summer break searching for jobs


New Stoke signing John Carew is determined to impress with the aim of winning a permanent deal with the Potters.


16:21 PDT Concord, Calif. Police say a Southern California state lawmaker was legally drunk when officers arrested him on suspicion of driving under the influence last month in Concord.

Police: state lawmaker legally drunk when arrested


US President Barack Obama has proposed a $3.8 trillion budget brimming with populist tax hikes on the rich and jobs spending designed to outflank Republicans as he seeks a second term.

Barack Obama proposes $3.8 trillion budget


Patriarch Bartholomew strongly hopes the theological school of Halki, of the Orthodox Church, and that the academy, which the Turkish government closed in 1971, will be re-opened.

Patriarch Bartholomew hopes theological school of Halki will be reopened


FIVE chefs were charged with corruptly accepting bribes from a seafood supplier in return for engaging his firm to supply seafood products to their establishments.

Five chefs charged with accepting bribes from supplier


Unlike Rudy Gay, free-agent forward David Lee kept his word and visited the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday.

Free-agent forward David Lee visits Minnesota Timberwolves


On June 11 the Rotary Club of Brampton is celebrating its 70th anniversary.

Rotary Club celebrating 70th anniversary


The Fukushima nuclear reactors will be stable within ``6 to 9 months'', TEPCO forecasts.

Fukushima reactors stable in ``6 to 9 months''


The tazia immersion processions passed off peacefully amidst heavy police security in the city on Thursday night.


Just five weeks after taking office, a Tunkhannock Township supervisor resigned Monday after questions over his township residency surfaced.

Tunkhannock supervisor resigns over questions about residency


R&B hitmaker Rihanna, is not dating Colin Farrell after her split from baseball star Matt Kemp.


Wigan Athletic owner Dave Whelan says he wont stand in Antonio Valencia`s way if he wants to join Manchester United but he also says that the correct fee must be agreed between the two clubs before any deal can go ahead.


Six-time Pro Bowl fullback Mike Alstott announced his retirement after 12 seasons Thursday, saying goodbye to the NFL during a tearful news conference in a meeting room where the Buccaneers played a highlight film of some of his most memorable plays.


A police dog handler has been found dead in East Lothian.


T-Mobile declared its HSPA+ network to be ``4G'' today, claiming that it has the nation's largest 4G network.


A new bus service from Town Hall to Gandhipuram via the Air Force Administrative College in the city was flagged off on Sunday.


Canada's current account deficit hit a record in the third quarter as imports rose and exports weakened.


Texas A&M President Elsa Murano resigned the day before a meeting of school regents to discuss her job.


Quarterback Stephen Garcia will miss at least a week of practice due to a sprained right ankle.

Garcia to miss a week with a sprained ankle


Australian prosecutors on Friday said they would pursue 12 outstanding criminal charges, including two of manslaughter, against Indian-origin surgeon Jayant Patel, days after a court found the American not guilty for the death of an elderly patient.

Australia prosecutors to pursue 12 charges against Jayant Patel


Officials survey the damage Monday, June 6, 2011 as several cars from an 85-car Canadian Pacific Railway freight train dangle from a trestle over the North Fork of the Crow River after derailing in Paynesville, Minn. A total of eight cars derailed.


Sonnet has released the Simply Fast, a FireWire 400 to FireWire 800 adapter.

Sonnet releases FireWire 400 to 800 adapter


However, modern advancements in orthodontics now give you several options, even as an adult, to correct issues with your bite that can affect both the appearance and health of your smile.


Police say 53 Sri Lankan asylum seekers are refusing to leave their ship after it ran out of fuel and was towed to a port in western Indonesia.

Sri Lankan asylum seekers refuse to leave ship


Two new polls show Ron Paul taking the lead in Iowa ahead of the Jan. 3 caucuses.


Newman won't say who else could lead Updated: 16:53, Friday February 10, 2012 Liberal National Party leader Campbell Newman has again refused to speculate who will be Queensland's premier if his party wins government but he fails to win the seat of Ashgrove in the March 24 state election.


A Farmington police officer has quit after an alleged domestic violence incident involving his police officer girlfriend.

Farmington officer quits amid domestic violence


``I am not in favour of blanket ban on plastics as the industry provides massive employment to people.

I am not in favour of blanket ban on plastics:


Cincinnati Police are conducting a drug investigation at a house in Sedamsville.

Police conducting drug investigation in Sedamsville


Morphotek, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Eisai, has opened a new pilot manufacturing plant in Exton, Pennsylvania, US, for the production of biological-based therapeutics to help accelerate early-stage clinical trials.

Morphotek opens new manufacturing plant in us


Female fronted metal band Arity has released debut EP ``Physics Fall Apart.''

Arity releases debut EP ``Physics Fall Apart''


Zinc supplements, taken in large enough doses, can reduce by up to 42% the duration of a cold, according to a study by researchers at Helsinki University in Finland.

Zinc supplements can reduce by up to 42% the duration of a cold


Egypt is planning to build the biggest car tyre factory in the Middle East at a cost of 600 million Egyptian pounds, the state news agency MENA quoted an industry executive as saying on Saturday.

Egypt to build biggest car tyre factory in mideast


Twilight hottie Ashley Greene has obviously be spending a lot of time with her 'well behaved' beau Joe Jonas...she's decided she definitely wants to be a role model.


This week, Caterpillar launched a new corporate website, caterpillar.com, the source for information on strategy, sustainability, innovation, community involvement and social responsibility, as well as investor information and career opportunities.


Police in Newton, Sussex County, are warning residents about a bizarre telephone scam conducted by people who identify themselves as FBI agent and demand money from their would-be victims.

Police warning residents of telephone scam


In his report today, IDS effectively gives ``permission'' for a smaller marriage tax cut than the £3.2 billion model he once envisioned, by setting out the options for a scaled-back allowance....

Iain duncan smith gives ``permission'' for smaller marriage tax cut


InJet, a private jet services provider, has launched the innovative Touch 10 jet card program, which gives customers the ability to sample ten hours of InJet`s services without a large capital outlay.

InJet launches the innovative Touch 10 jet card program


84 Lumber opened the doors on a location in South Fayette, the first time it has opened a new store in six years.


THE founders of folk rock, Fairport Convention, are set to return to Wirral as part of their new album and semi-acoustic tour.

'Founders of folk rock' set for return to Wirral


Yes Bank can touch Rs 320, says Rakesh Gandhi, Senior Technical Analyst, LKP.


Ole Miss linebacker Denzel Nkemdiche was named a Freshman All-American by the Football Writers Association of America on Monday.

Ole Miss' Denzel Nkemdiche named Freshman All-America


Pop sensation Lady Gaga has revealed she was chubby in her younger days and had the nickname ``Big Boobs McGee''.

Lady Gaga reveals she was a chubby youngster


Simon Cowell doesn't regret not signing JLS to his record label, after they came runner-up on last year's X Factor contest.


Foreign troops killed two Afghan civilians in restive southern Kandahar city on Thursday, a police detective said, days after the publication of gruesome photos of the body of an unarmed teenager murdered by US soldiers nearby.

Foreign troops kill Afghan civilians in Kandahar: police


A baby boy was treated for smoke inhalation following a suspected arson attack on a house.


The Canadian economy surged to the strongest growth in eight months in November, regaining momentum lost when it stalled at the end of last summer.


KRTV in Great Falls is celebrating 50 years of broadcasting, and we want to include the entire KRTV community!


An Anna woman was sentenced to prison Tuesday in federal court here for her role in a methamphetamine manufacturing conspiracy.

Anna woman sentenced for role in methamphetamine conspiracy


A British tourist group got acquainted on Sunday with the historical and antique sites in Aden such as the Aden Cisterns, Seirah Castle, antiquity museum and Aden port tourist curb.

British tourist group gets acquainted with historical sites in Aden


I joked today on my podcast that like avoiding buying 'blood diamonds' consumers maybe should avoid 'Patent lawsuit phones' to teach companies a lesson that they are tired of lawsuits and product bans.

Like ``blood diamonds'' should consumers avoid ``patent lawsuit phones?''


Batsman Ian Bell will not play in the forthcoming England`s Test series against Pakistan .

Bell not to play in Test series against Pakistan


Titans quarterback Vince Young will not be on the Titans roster next season, accourding to a statement from Titans owner on Wednesday evening.

Vince Young will not be on Titans roster next season


RBH has created a new campaign for the Highcross shopping and entertainment centre in Leicester.

RBH creates new campaign for Highcross shopping centre


Residents of a small New Hampshire town voted to rename a recreational water hole called Jew Pond.


I don't know, my personal hygiene - it's so disgusting!''


actress Veena Malik said recently that she would be willing to pose nude in Playboy for $1 million, enraging more than a few Muslim extremists.

Veena Malik to pose nude in Playboy for $1 million?


Guwahati, April 2 Three paramilitary troopers were killed and four injured in an ambush by tribal militants Saturday in the election-bound Assam, officials said.

Three troopers killed in ambush in Assam


Malaysia is on track to achieve US$180 billion worth of investment in the services sector, as outlined under the Third Industrial Master Plan, International Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Rafidah Aziz said today.

Malaysia on track to achieve US$180 billion investment in services


A Democratic state senator from Stevens Point says she will run to replace US Rep. David Obey.

Democratic state senator will run to replace Obey


Rare and out-of-print books specialist AbeBooks is to acquire Zvab.com, the online marketplace for German rare antiquarian books.


Superbreak has announced the winner of its Dream Break competition, which asked the public to describe their ideal dream break to be in with a chance of winning a GBP1000 prize fund.

Superbreak announce winner of Dream break competition


Robbie Williams has invited Lily Allen to hunt UFOs with him.

Robbie Williams, Lily Allen to hunt UFOs


LONDON, April 22, -Discarded pace bowler Sajid Mahmood has been given a chance to resurrect his English fortunes when he was named in the England Lions Squad to play the West Indies in a four-day match at Derby starting April 30.

Sajid Mahmood to play against the West Indies


A 35-year-old Wilmington man charged with firearm, drug and traffic offenses was in the New Hanover County jail in lieu of $50,000 bond Sunday after a six-block-long police chase Saturday night.

Wilmington man charged with firearm, drug offenses after police chase


A new street in Poplar has been named in memory of a tireless housing and peace campaigner.

New street named in memory of housing and peace campaigner


KeyBanc analyst says, ``We reiterate our BUY rating on FMC Corporation despite a modest cut to our 2010 outlook, considering that the Company: 1) should see an inflection point in volumes during 1Q10; 2) maintains good potential for healthy earnings growth in the year ahead; 3) has a high quality and largely defensive portfolio of businesses; 4) maintains solid long-term earnings power; and 5) remains attractive on a valuation basis.

Keybanc reiterates a 'BUY' on FMC Corporation (FMC);


A Saudi woman was detained for driving Wednesday in the western Saudi city of Jeddah.


Although the host Faribault Falcons were the only other team in the meet from the Big Nine Conference, the Austin boys still dominated the field on Tuesday.


An arrest was made in a February burglary that occurred on County Road 33.


Anaheim Ducks right wing Devante Smith-Pelly suffered a broken bone in his left foot Monday while playing for Canada at the IIHF World Junior Championship, knocking him out of the rest of the tournament.

Devante Smith-Pelly breaks bone in left foot


Foreclosure bargains continued to fuel soaring Bay Area home sales in February as the median sales price dipped below $300,000 for the first time since late 1999.

Foreclosures continue to fuel Bay Area home sales


Germany's Ifo economics institute on Tuesday raised its German economic outlook based on rising exports and planned tax cuts.

Germany's Ifo institute raises German economic outlook;


A strike called by a group of separatists demanding return of bodies of Parliament attack convict Mohammad Afzal Guru and JKLF founder Mohammad Maqbool Bhat evoked little response in Kashmir Valley Thursday.

Strike evokes little response in Kashmir Valley


Pharmacological Company ``Aversi'' does not confirm information about pretended increase of prices after giving medicament vouchers to pensioners.


Transhuman has released a new music video for ``Our Last Days,'' which was filmed, edited, and directed by Tinbot Media.


For the first time in decades, price tags no longer are required on most retail items in Michigan stores.


Formula 1 engine supplier Cosworth has put itself up for sale after relinquishing hopes of floating on the stock market.


Rescue crews are trying to free a woman trapped in a car that went off the road, hit a tree and crashed into the deck of a home at 26533 County Road 10.


A US drone strike has killed eight people in northwestern Pakistan, the latest in a series of drone attacks.


OKI Data Americas, which markets its products under the OKI Printing Solutions brand, today announced the reorganization of its management team intended to optimize communications between OKI Data Americas and parent company OKI Data Corporation in Tokyo, Japan.

OKI Data announces reorganization of Management Team


File photo / Thinkstock Two serious boat crashes have sparked a warning for boaties to be ``ultra-vigilant'' when towing thrill-seekers on the water.


Reuters reported that Indonesia, a major global producer of raw materials, has put on hold talks to impose an export tax for coal and base metals, but still expects to introduce the charge later in 2012.

Indonesia puts on hold talks to impose an export tax for coal


It's official, each of the Nickelodeon stars now has a Cody Simpson doll in their possession!

The Nickelodeon stars all have Cody Simpson dolls!


United States Democratic presidential contender Barack Obama arrived in Afghanistan on Saturday, on a tour including Iraq and Germany aimed at proving he can lead on security and foreign policy.

US presidential hopeful Obama arrives in Afghanistan


Football star Thierry Henry met Nicolas Sarkozy at the Elysee palace on Thursday as the president demanded answers over the French team's humiliating exit from the World Cup.

Thierry Henry meets Nicolas Sarkozy as president demands answers


Nivea is apologizing for an ad that many people considered to be racist.


European shares extended gains on Thursday, with banks rising further after the European Banking Authority said it was reviewing bank capital positions and there will be no new round of stress tests.

European shares extend gains as banks rise further


Islamabad Pakistan possessed up to 110 nuclear weapons and spent a whopping USD 2.2 billion on its atomic arsenal last year, claims a report by an international NGO, prompting Islamabad to call it ``highly exaggerated''.

'Pak possesses up to 110 nuclear weapons'


Delta Petroleum Corporation, an independent oil and gas company, today announced the close of the previously approved strategic investment by the Tracinda Corporation.

Delta Petroleum Corporation announces close of strategic investment by Tracinda


Former United States President Jimmy Carter said Monday that his Carter Center will observe elections in Nepal, although opposition parties are threatening to disrupt the vote and the government has been unable to set a date.

Former us President Jimmy Carter says his Center will observe elections in Nepal


Actress Eva Mendes has confessed that she's a girls' girl, despite acting in a number of action filled films.


An eighth-grade social studies teacher at St. James Middle School charged with sexual misconduct with a 13-year-old girl has been released from jail this evening, officials said.

Teacher charged with sexual misconduct released from jail


Alberto Contador has revealed that he has asked Saxo Bank-Sungard team boss Bjarne Riis to sign another climber with next year's Tour de France in mind.


Among other things, he jokingly started a rumor that Rep. Michele Bachmann was born in Canada.


China on Thursday blamed France for a deep row over Tibet that has led to the unprecedented scrapping of a summit with European leaders.


Panaji, Nov 28 Goa is not an ideal place to shoot a film because the technology required to make a technically good movie is not available here, acclaimed producer Tapan Biswas says.


Two senior Southampton Village Police officers were promoted and a third officer was assigned to the detective division following an executive session of the Village Board on Thursday night.

Southampton Village Police officers promoted


CanAlaska Uranium Ltd. has started drilling at its Fond du Lac project as part of a summer program.

Canalaska begins drilling at Fond du Lac project


Rupert Murdoch's News Corp said it is considering splitting into two publicly traded companies, sending its shares up 6 percent as investors bet the troubled publishing business will be spun out of the more lucrative entertainment arm.

News Corp considering splitting into two:


Provider of external storage products Western Digital will launch global games network PlayJam on WD TV Live media players.

Western Digital to launch PlayJam on media players


Share prices on Bursa Malaysia closed lower across the board today on extended selling pressure in heavyweights and lower liners as investors took the cue from Wall Street's decline last Friday, dealers said.


Liverpool striker Luis Suarez was charged with violent conduct by the FA on Monday after his shocking bite on Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic.


A woman and her two children were found hanging at their house at Vidyamanya Nagar in Tavarekere on Tuesday evening.


State Rep. Matt Baker today announced grant awards for Bradford and Tioga counties from the County Conservation Partnerships Program, administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.

Baker announces grant awards for Bradford, Tioga counties


BUENOS AIRES, Argentina -Former Manchester United and Chelsea midfielder Juan Sebastian Veron says he will delay his retirement with Argentina club Estudiantes for at least six more months.


Pharmaceutical company Corcept Therapeutics Inc. Friday said it has submitted a New Drug Application or NDA for the use of Corlux in Cushing's Syndrome to the US Food and Drug Administration or FDA.

Corcept Therapeutics submits NDA for the use of Corlux in Cushing's Syndrome


NVIDIA has lowered the price on their updated 3D Vision wireless glasses kit to $149, $50 less than the original price.

Nvidia updated 3D Vision wireless glasses kit - $50 less


Rio Ferdinand reportedly sparked a White House security alert after a series of posts on Twitter.

Rio Ferdinand sparks White House security alert


Younus Khan, under whose leadership Pakistan won the Twenty20 World Cup this year, said he wants to win the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy or the 2011 World Cup during his tenure as captain.

I want to win Champions Trophy or 2011 World Cup:


WORLD surfing's governing body has admitted Kelly Slater was prematurely crowned world champion in San Francisco this week because they made a rankings calculation blunder.

Kelly Slater prematurely crowned world champion


Thousands of confidential Boy Scout ``perversion files'' were released Thursday by order of an Oregon court.


TNA star James Storm announced he suffered a groin injury while refereeing the tag match between Bad Influence and Austin Aries & Bobby Roode.


Jersey Shore star DJ Pauly D is kicking off his Canadian tour tonight with a performance in Ontario.


Susan Smith, the Union County mother sentenced to life in prison for killing her two sons by rolling her car into a lake, is asking for a new trial.


A section of Forbes Avenue will be closed until about 2 pm, according to a Clarksville Gas and Water news release.


Chapman Tripp - Feltex decision will provide some comfort to directors The District Court finding of not guilty in the Feltex director case will provide some welcome and timely comfort to directors who acquit their duties honestly and diligently, Chapman Tripp Partner Roger Wallis said today.

Chapman Tripp > Feltex decision will provide some comfort to directors


A US soldier was killed Monday morning during a training exercise at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright in Alberta, Canadian army officials say.


MCA is confident that the Barisan Nasional can recapture most of the parliamentary and state seats currently held by the DAP, in the coming 12th general election.

MCA confident Barisan Nasional can recapture seats from DAP


A stowaway cat on a New Zealand train injured the driver so badly that a replacement driver had to be called in, disrupting rail services.


Whitney Houston is being sued by her stepmother over her late father's life insurance policy.


Managua Mayor Alexis Arguello, a three-time world boxing champion, was found dead at his home today, his Sandinista Party's Radio Ya said.


NVIDIA today announced that it will host its annual Financial Analyst Day at its headquarters in Santa Clara, Calif. on June 16, 2009 from 10:00 AM to approximately 4:00 PM Pacific Time.


It's back to school Wednesday for the city's 1.1 million public school students who got to enjoy an extra day of summer vacation this year.

It's back to school for city's 1.1 million students


Taliban insurgents beheaded 17 Afghans in a rebel-controlled area of southern Afghanistan, officials said Monday, and two NATO troops were killed by an Afghan soldier in the eastern part of the country.


AP review shows new Ill. gov. often paid own way AP Photo CX105 By JOHN O'CONNOR AP Political Writer SPRINGFIELD, Ill. An Associated Press review of Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn's travel records shows Quinn regularly paid his own expenses instead of charging taxpayers over his six years as lieutenant governor.

AP review shows new Ill. Gov. often paid own way


A female Hong Kong journalist was assaulted by the Beijing security staff on Dec. 10 while following the story of Chinese rights activist Zhao Lianhai, the founder of the small and informal rights group ``Kidney Stone Babies.''

Hong Kong journalist assaulted in Beijing


An awareness educational course on the dangers of HIV infection started Monday in Aden governorate.

Awareness course on dangers of AIDS started


Breast cancer growth varies not only with tumor type, but also with women's age, showing significantly fast growth in younger women.

Breast cancer growth varies with women's age


Two Little Falls men are accused of assault in separate incidents, Little Falls police said Wednesday.

Little Falls men accused of assault in separate incidents


One of the four major tournaments in pro golf, the US Open, starts today at the Torrey Pines golf course in San Diego.


Russell Brand has run through his guide to being a rock star, at the premiere of movie Rock of Ages.

Russell Brand's guide to being a rock star


Thieves struck 12 vehicles in the southwest area of Alamogordo on Wednesday night and police believe the burglaries are related.


Canadian stocks on Thursday scored their first gain in seven sessions, getting a break from concerns about Europe's banking and fiscal situation and earnings from Sun Life Financial Corp., Canadian Tire Corp. and Cineplex Inc.

Canada stocks score first gain in seven sessions


However, as manager Jim Hagan lamented afterwards: ``We just didn't defend well enough.


Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi has informed the National Assembly Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs that a mechanism was being evolved to prevent entry of illegal migrants from Nigeria on fake visas.

Mechanism being evolved to prevent entry of illegal migrants from Nigeria


A 24-year-old Riverbank woman was arrested on suspicion of drunken driving after her crashed into a utility pole and overturned on a rural road in Calaveras County Sunday afternoon, the California Highway Patrol reported Tuesday.

Riverbank woman arrested on suspicion of drunken driving


``Business is Warfare'', scheduled for February 24 at 2:30 pm, is one of the featured plenary sessions to take place the during the Nation of Islam's international Saviours' Day Convention.


Hip-hop star Usher has revealed that he wants Pippa Middleton to front his new range of lingerie.


Public prosecutors investigating election corruption involving Seoul's education chief Kwak No-hyun said Monday they had secured statements that Kwak had promised to pay off a rival candidate during last year's election campaign.


The government has just recently warned that the asylum system does face chaos due to delays in the payment of legal aid.

Asylum system faces chaos due to delays in payment of legal aid


``Indonesia is interested in investing in the oil and gas sectors. The Indonesian government has a positive view of the invitation,'' from East Timor to invest in several sectors, said Teuku Faizasyah, international relations spokesman for the Indonesian President.

Indonesia interested in investing in oil and gas in East Timor


Chelsea Football Club will play in the Russian Railways Cup, a pre-season tournament, in Russia this summer against Lokomotiv Moscow, the hosts, as well as AC Milan and Sevilla.


Barack Obama has accepted the Democratic presidential nomination, offering details on some of the changes he plans to implement if he wins the White House.


Actress Anne Hathaway was ``devastated'' when she suffered a wardrobe malfunction at the premiere of her latest movie Les Miserables .

Anne Hathaway devastated by wardrobe malfunction


Two Daytona Beach police officers who were acquitted on charges of vandalizing a trailer home have been fired.


The Southern Nevada Health District says a 71-year-old New York woman has died from H1N1 in Las Vegas.


A Birmingham war hero has had a road in the city named after him to recognise his services in World War II.


Toyota Motor Corp. says it intends to recall 138,000 Lexus vehicles in the United States to fix faulty engines in the latest quality problem at the world's No. 1 automaker.

Toyota to recall 138,000 Lexus vehicles in us


Lindsay Lohan has sparked rumors that she dumped girlfriend Samantha Ronson in favor of a romance with actor Sean Penn.

Lindsay Lohan dumps sam Ronson for Sean Penn


Army cross country will travel to Ithaca, NY, on Friday to face Cornell and Binghamton in a triangular meet at the Big Red's Moakley Course.

Cross country travels to Ithaca to face Cornell and Binghamton


Iker Casillas, the rock behind Spain's Euro 2008 and 2010 World Cup triumphs, is set to equal the country's appearances record when the world champions visit England for a friendly on Saturday.

Casillas set to equal the country's appearances record


All the industrial units operating on gas or generating their own power by using gas will remain closed on Sundays on the assurance of the government that it will provide full pressure of gas to industries from Monday to Saturday.

Industrial units operating on gas to remain closed on Sundays


The Mavericks are following Terry's lead and announced Friday that they will raffle off a championship ring, with all proceeds going to the Mavs foundation.

Mavericks to raffle off another championship ring


Royal Challengers Bangalore have been fined for maintaining a slow over rate during last night's Airtel Champions League Twenty20 match against Mumbai Indians at Kingsmead Stadium in Durban.

Royal Challengers Bangalore fined for slow over rate


A serious crash in Southeast Baltimore sends six people to the hospital including three children.


US housing starts and building permits dropped to record lows in January, data showed on Wednesday, as builders shelved construction plans to try to clear a glut of unsold houses caused by a slump in demand.


Muzaffarnagar, Jan 10 An undertrial prisoner has died under mysterious circumstances in the district jail here and a magisterial inquiry has been ordered into his death, police said today.

Undertrial prisoner dies under mysterious circumstances


The CBI on Monday submited its status report in the 2G spectrum scam to the Supreme Court.


A NEW £3m maritime centre has opened its doors after seven years of planning and preparation.


Two American journalists have been detained in North Korea, South Korea's YTN television reported Thursday.


On Monday it was announced that about 100 clothing factories in the suburbs of Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh, had been shut down indefinitely.

Clothing factories shut down indefinitely


Internet Capital Group, Inc. Karen Greene, 610-727-6900 ir@internetcapital.com Internet Capital Group, Inc. announces that it has increased its ownership in core partner company, StarCite, Inc., through acquisitions of shares from existing StarCite investors and participation in a $15 million round of financing.

Internet capital Group increases ownership in StarCite


Kyrgyz troops opened fire on anti-government protesters on Wednesday outside the offices where President Kurmanbek Bakiyev was sheltering from clashes that have killed dozens of people, a witness said.

Kyrgyzstan troops open fire on protesters


Eastern India including the north-eastern states are becoming a hotspot for women traffickers like never before, warns a study.

Eastern India becoming hotspot for women traffickers:


Mitt Romney, who courted conservative Republican primary voters with hard-line opposition to illegal immigration, took a first step Thursday toward trying to soften his image among skeptical Hispanic voters -- pledging to speak in a ``civil and resolute manner'' and that he would loosen some restrictions on the flow of legal foreign workers.

Mitt Romney tries to soften image among Hispanic voters


An 11-year-old girl, studying in Class 5, died after allegedly being hit by her class teacher with a duster in West Bengal's Burdwan district, police said on Friday.

Girl dies after being hit by teacher with duster


Indiana US Senator Richard Lugar said Monday that he will push for a renewal of the assault weapons ban.

Sen. Richard Lugar pushes for assault weapons ban


US President Barack Obama congratulated Prince Charles on his son's wedding during at meeting at the White House on Wednesday.

Obama congratulates prince Charles on son's wedding


Emma Roberts was best dressed at the People's Choice Awards 2011 - or so said Steven Cojokaru on Entertainment Tonight.

Emma Roberts best dressed at People's Choice Awards 2011


The US dollar traded in the upper 99 yen range early Tuesday in Tokyo.

Dollar trades in upper 99 yen range in Tokyo


AN AHMADI man was stabbed to death by an enraged Muslim in Pakistan on Monday, just days after gun, grenade and suicide attacks on the minority sect killed more than 80 people, police said.


Turkish State Minister for foreign trade Zafer Caglayan and an accompanying delegation will visit Canada to boost low commercial relations.

Turkish State Minister Caglayan to visit Canada


The San Diego Padres today announced they have agreed to terms with seven players on minor league contracts each with an invitation to Major League spring training, including outfielder Travis Buck, right-handed pitchers Sean O'Sullivan, Jason Ray and Daniel Stange, infielder Gregorio Petit and catchers Rene Rivera and Eddy Rodriguez.

Padres agree to terms with seven players on minor league contracts with invitations to Major league spring training


Essex skipper Mark Pettini has assured he will be fit for the new season after undergoing a groin operation.


CARDIFF City boss Dave Jones has told unsettled striker Ross McCormack to ``knuckle down and get on with it'' as the Bluebirds prepare for the big Championship kick-off.

Cardiff boss Jones tells McCormack to 'knuckle down'


NVIDIA is considering introducing its first true external notebook graphics, a company executive says.

NVIDIA considering external notebook graphics


As he suggested would be the case during the 2010 season, Adrian Beltre has declined his $10 million player option for '11 with the Red Sox, instead electing free agency.


City boss Bryan Gunn said he felt let down by his players during yesterday's capitulation at Charlton.


Kelly Benefit Strategies is sponsoring BikeJam 2008, the Mid-Atlantic's largest cycling festival, on Saturday, May 24, at Patterson Park in Baltimore, Md.

Kelly Benefit Strategies sponsors BikeJam 2008


Memorial Day is right around the corner as area celebrations get under way this week.


Word of a patch for Tecmo Bowl Throwback has now been squashed with Tecmo coming out to state that they will now not be providing one.

No patch coming for Tecmo Bowl Throwback


IRU's New Eurasian Land Transport Initiative will launch, on 16 September 2008, in Tashkent, freight deliveries from Central Asia and Western China to Europe and Turkey and demonstrate that the Silk Road is now open for business by road transport.


CHAPEL HILL, NC Tyler Zeller had 25 points and nine rebounds to help No. 5 North Carolina beat No. 19 Virginia 70-52 on Saturday.

No. 5 North Carolina beats No. 19 Virginia 70-52


Infosys Technologies Ltd , India's second-largest outsourcing firm, said on Wednesday it was looking for acquisitions in Japan.

Infosys looking for acquisitions in Japan:


Cheap holidays specialist Packyourbags.com features new Thomas Cook flights from Bournemouth to Turkey and Greece.

Packyourbags.com features new flights from Bournemouth


Ross will not be able to play for Jefferson the rest of this season, meaning that his high school career likely is finished.

Terrence Ross's high school career likely finished


Microsoft said on Wednesday it is giving free software to startups around the world to encourage them to develop products that span the Web, PCs and phones.

Microsoft giving free software to startups


The Dallas City Council is poised to adopt a new budget Wednesday that differs little from the current one.

Dallas City Council poised to adopt a new budget