Live racing returned to Ocean Downs, the historic racetrack turned casino on Route 589 in Berlin, last weekend after essentially the first missed season in six decades last year while the Maryland's second slots venue was being constructed.


A Prosecution's witness, a former Marketing Officer of the Supreme Procurement Agency, who authored an Architect/ Engineers Certificate in respect of renovation works at the Ministry of Information and National Orientation in 2008, had indicated that he had lost trust in his boss, for denying the document when he appeared before the Bureau of National Investigations.


Lubrizol Corp., a specialty chemical manufacturer, cut its 2008 profit guidance Friday, citing reduced demand in the weakening economy, and will report pretax restructuring and impairment charges for 2008.

Lubrizol cuts 2008 guidance, citing reduced demand


It's a welcome treat for those facing those Christmas bills - GST rebate cheques are out today.


Briton Mark Cavendish has been accused of using racist language against some of the host riders at the Tour de France, according to L'Equipe newspaper Wednesday.

Cavendish accused of using racist language:


By David Millward, Transport Editor Speculators accused of forcing up petrol prices.


As part of National Recreational Sports and Fitness Day, Saginaw Valley State University attempted to set a new world record for Zumba dancing today.


Wild horses couldn't keep us from reporting on this new exercise routine...why exercise when you can prancercise?

' Why exercise when you can Prancercise ? '


Capitals star left wing Alex Ovechkin will return to Washington early this week to prepare for a shortened 2012-13 season, according to his IMG agent, David Abrutyn.

Alex Ovechkin to return to Washington early this week


A Pittsburgh man has been charged with auto theft, forgery and passing bad checks after Greenwood Chevrolet on Mahoning Avenue reported that the man used an altered money order to buy a car.


Shrien Dewani, a Bristol businessman, whose wife Anni Hindocha, 28, was murdered in an apparent carjacking last month, was held last night on suspicion of conspiring to murder his wife, the Metropolitan police said.

Shrien Dewani held on suspicion of conspiring to murder wife


Despite a weak close on Wall Street overnight, the Australian stock market is trading higher on Friday with investors indulging in selective buying in some blue chip stocks from materials, utilities, consumer staples and financials sections.


Police investigations in the Kohand gas container explosion case have zeroed in on the conniving role of certain officials of the Indian Oil Corporation at the Panipat refinery.

Investigations in Kohand gas container explosion case zeroed in


Apple released a press release today containing Steve Jobs' email to his employees, where he states that that he will be taking a medical leave from Apple to focus on his health.

Steve Jobs takes medical leave from Apple


Jimmy Kimmel, who was evacuated from an island in French Polynesia due to tsunami warnings earlier today, is safe and sound.

Jimmy Kimmel evacuated from island after tsunami warning


By way of reaching out to Ontario lawyers and other legal profession stakeholders, LawPRO has launched a new Facebook page.


It is not safe to walk ride bike or drive in Porterville.


Al Jazira take on Qatar's Umm-Salal in opening fixtures of the revamped AFC Champions League at the Mohammed bin Zayed Stadium on Wednesday evening.


At least four suspected militants were gunned down by the security forces and police commandos at two separate places tonight.


CA Technologies today announced that it will host a conference call and webcast at 5 pm ET on Thursday, May 10, 2012 to discuss its fourth quarter and full fiscal year 2012 financial results, which ended on March 31, 2012.

CA Technologies announces conference call and webcast of fourth quarter and full fiscal year 2012 results


Students at a Colombian cooking school have created a 'love dessert' made with passion fruit and Viagra.

Students creates 'love dessert' with Viagra


Fashion fans are being invited to indulge their passion at The Heart.

Fashion fans invited to indulge their passion


The Future is Now! is co-directed by Calgary native Gary Burns, who made two good satiric features --


NEW YORK, Jan. 9 Crude oil prices closed lower Wednesday on the New York Mercantile Exchange as traders considered an eighth straight week of declining US crude inventories.


The baby polar bear, nicknamed ``Luna'', is now calling Buffalo home.


VTB Capital reiterated their buy rating on shares of Eurasian Natural Resources Corp in a research report sent to investors on Wednesday morning.

Vtb Capital reiterates buy on Eurasian Natural Resources Corp (ENRC)


The slain cardiologist Dr Said Jamal Hussain Shah was laid to rest at his native village here Sunday.


US wireless communication services provider Verizon Wireless and mobile business applications developer Actsoft Inc announced on Wednesday a joint marketing relationship that makes Actsoft's suite of GPS-based business management applications available to the operator's customers.

Verizon Wireless and Actsoft announce joint marketing relationship


Today Georgia Congressman Paul Broun took the bait, announcing that he will introduce a constitutional amendment to ban same-sex marriage:

Congressman Broun to introduce constitutional amendment to ban same-sex marriages


A West Odessa man pleaded guilty Tuesday to indecency with a child just hours before he was scheduled to go to trial.


School officials are closing school early because of the snowstorm that has blanketed the northwest corner since early this morning.

Schools closing early because of snowstorm


A World War II-era plane crashed at a West Virginia air show and burst into flames on Saturday.

World War II-era plane crashes at West Virginia air show


Labasa Police are investigating an incident whereby a student is alleging that she was assaulted by her teacher.

Student alleges she was assaulted by teacher


Australian captain Michael Clarke has vowed not to repeat the mistakes committed during the controversial 2008 Sydney test against India when the World Champions tour down-under for a four-match series in December.


CLEVELAND Cavaliers star LeBron James had a benign growth removed from his right jaw during a five-hour procedure at the Cleveland Clinic on Tuesday.

LeBron James has benign growth removed from jaw


Abuesi, July 6, GNA 97 Tragedy struck Abuesi, a coastal town in the Shama district, when a father and his two children and their father perished in a fire outbreak.

Father and two children perish in fire outbreak


Tokyo-Toshiba Corporation today announced that it will reshape its mobile phone production system in order to promote effective utilization of overseas outsourcing.

Toshiba announces reshaping of mobile phones production


Developers Diversified Realty Corporation today announced the tax allocations of 2010 dividend distributions on its common shares and three series of preferred shares.

Developers Diversified Realty announces tax allocations of 2010 dividend distributions


The globe may be warming, but the political climate for moving Australia to a lower emission economy seems colder by the day.

The globe may be warming, but the political climate seems colder by the day.


Tata Motors, today, announced a host of benefits on the Tata Nano, as it deepens its customer reach-out initiatives to expand open sales of the car across the country.

Tata Motors announces host of benefits on Tata Nano


In the January issue of VIBE, the perennially lovelorn Taylor Swift said that she loves romance but she craves independence.

Taylor Swift says she loves romance but craves independence


Hollywood actress Sienna Miller will soon be turned into a doll identical to her ''GI Joe:


Islamic banks, those that follow the laws of Islam, suffered less than conventional banks during the international financial crisis that hit the world in late 2008.


A TRAINING college will stage a 1940s garden party tomorrow to celebrate its 70th anniversary.


The Turkish Lira, fixed income and equity markets were amongst the best performing assets in the world during 2010.

Turkish Lira amongst the best performing assets in the world during 2010.


For the third time in the last five years, the Bills special teams unit led the NFL.


Coke and Pepsi are changing their secret recipes in the US to avoid putting a warning label on their drinks.


FORMER royal butler Paul Burrell spoke exclusively to The Chronicle after jetting in from his Florida home to catch up with friends and family.

Former royal butler Paul Burrell speaks exclusively to the Chronicle


Opposition would have $9b deficit - govt Updated: 10:52, Monday March 19, 2012 The federal government has gone on the offensive over the opposition's budget plans, with Finance Minister Penny Wong saying the Coalition will plunge Australia into debt With the federal budget just seven weeks away, Labor's assault has been met with treasury spokesman Joe Hockey's insistence that the the coalition can make savings by cutting government duplication.


Telekomunikacja Polska has issued PLN315.5m of short term bonds to subsidiaries in the past two days.

Telekomunikacja Polska issues bonds to subsidiaries


World Cup host South Africa beat Jamaica 2-0 in a friendly on second-half goals from Surprise Moriri and Siyabonga Nomvete.


Iowa City police responded to a report of a suspicious person near Lucas Elementary on Thursday afternoon.


The Springs Fire that burned through 44 square miles in the Santa Monica mountains is now 85 percent contained.


The Glanbrook animal control position is going out to tender.


INDIANAPOLIS Peyton Manning says he has no plans to retire and that his recovery from neck surgery is on schedule.


Odd Future rapper Left Brain slapped a female photographer during the group's set at a recent music festival.

Odd Future rapper Left Brain slaps female photographer


Moody's warned on US AAA rating given the looming budgetary issues.


A 20-year-old woman who police believe deliberately crashed a car on the afternoon of Feb. 25 during an argument with her boyfriend was indicted on four counts of attempted murder last week.

Woman indicted on four counts of attempted murder


World oil prices remained below $78 a barrel in Asian trade Tuesday ahead of a crucial US Energy department data.


Liverpool have confirmed that central defender Martin Skrtel suffered a broken metatarsal in the 3-1 Europa League victory over Unirea Urziceni on Thursday evening.


One person was airlifted to a Duluth hospital after suffering burns in a fire that destroyed a Hibbing home on Sunday morning.

One person airlifted to Duluth with burns after fire destroys Hibbing home


Cyprus income tax receipts tumbled by 14% year-on-year to EUR 1.84 bln in 2009 from EUR 2.15 bln in 2008, according to the Inland Revenue Department, creating a gap of EUR 310.5 mln.

Cyprus income tax receipts tumble 14% in 2009


Newcastle Emlyn 2 Croesyceiliog 1 Emlyn stayed firmly on course for promotion to the MacWhirter Welsh league top flight with a hard-earned but deserved win against opponents who have four games in hand but are now eleven points behind.


An East Alton couple is charged with child endangerment after their three young children got hold of a bottle of Vicoden.

East Alton couple charged with child endangerment


Photos Courtesy of State Theatre``Jesus Christ Superstar'' returns to the State Theatre in Easton for three shows April 17 and 18.

'Jesus Christ Superstar' returns to the State Theatre in Easton for three shows


Toronto-Dominion Bank, Canada's second-largest bank, will meet global capital requirements without issuing stock, Chief Executive Officer Edmund Clark said.

Td bank will meet capital requirements without issuing stock


President Evo Morales reaffirmed his commitment to the process of change in Bolivia and the establishment of a plurinational state.

Evo Morales reaffirms commitment to change in Bolivia


Japan plans to dump 11,500 tonnes of radioactive water at sea to free up storage space at its crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant for more highly contaminated water, the plant's operator said Monday.

Japan to dump 11,500 tonnes of radioactive water at sea


Sen. Barack Obama is pushing for a second round of tax rebate checks, saying the nation's economy needs additional stimulus.

Obama pushes second round of tax rebate checks


Amrat, the fastest growing local beverage brand in Pakistan, has gained immense popularity among consumers.


Right-handed reliever Octavio Dotel rejected the salary arbitration offer from the Rockies at Tuesday night's deadline, thus remaining a free agent.

Dotel rejects arbitration offer from Rockies


A Tennessee state trooper pulled over a Suburban on I-75 in McMinn County and reportedly found 600 pounds of marijuana.


In the rural area of Knox County, Kentucky a house fire killed 5 children and 2 adults Saturday morning.

Kentucky house fire kills 5 children, 2 adults


In a dramatic dawn raid, a police officer emerged to inform waiting paparazzi that Susan Boyle does indeed have a criminal record.


A number of major airlines rolled back a weekend fare increase Monday, the first time in more than half a dozen attempts that a widespread price increase failed to take hold across the struggling industry.

Major airlines roll back weekend fare increase


The Red Hot Chili Peppers, a free-spirited band that combined elements of punk and funk into hit songs, have been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Red Hot Chili Peppers, combining punk and funk, inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.


Petrol prices could reach a record high of £1.20 a litre in the next few weeks -- and that's before the Government adds 3p in fuel duty and VAT onto the cost.


The gender of the remains was male, said Col. Ben Kenney of the sheriff's office.


Texas Rangers catcher Yorvit Torrealba struck a home plate umpire in the face after striking out in a Venezuelan League game on Friday.


A South Coffeyville man critically injured in a May car crash has died, bringing to three the number of fatalities in the accident.


A Minnesota bill aimed at preventing some foreclosures will get its first look in a Minnesota Senate panel Tuesday.

Bill aimed at preventing some foreclosures gets a look at on Tuesday


New Zealand cricketer Jesse Ryder has regained consciousness and is talking to friends and family as he recovers from an alleged assault in Christchurch earlier this week, his manager said yesterday.


Three people were wounded early on Sunday morning in an Israeli air strike on Gaza, medical sources said, hours after another strike injured one man.

4 wounded in Israeli air strikes on Gaza:


The newly-introduced imports permits for honey, honeybees' products and honey equipment would cost E10.

Import permits for honey, honeybee products to cost E10


US investment banking boutique Evercore Partners, best known to the UK market as a 50% stakeholder in passives specialist Evercore Pan Asset, has acquired key assets from Neuberger Berman.

Evercore acquires assets from Neuberger Berman


Brown, the state's top law enforcer and former governor, has raised $9.8 million for two Oakland charter schools that he helped launch while mayor of the Bay Area city: the Oakland School for the Arts and Oakland Military Institute.

Jerry Brown raises $9.8 million for two Oakland charter schools


A former Des Moines police officer accused of using excessive force during a 2008 traffic stop is appealing his termination.

Former Des Moines officer appeals termination


School is back in session, so the men and women of the Rutherford County Sheriff's Office urge everyone to drive safely in our school zones and around public school buses.


The British Queen literally broke down following her husband Prince Philip's ''brutal'' behaviour towards her after she refused to take his surname of Mountbatten, a new biography has revealed.

Queen broke down over Prince Philip's 'brutal' behaviour


In Kyrgyzstan, 55.7 percent of the total number of voters have voted at the referendum as of 6 pm, the Central Committee on Elections and Referendum informs.

55.7 percent of total number of voters vote at referendum as of 6 pm


DC United forward Jaime Moreno underwent successful sports hernia surgery on his right abdominal wall on Saturday, the Major League Soccer club announced on Monday.

United's Moreno undergoes successful hernia surgery


Nissan Motor Co recalled Infiniti G35 sedans and coupes affecting as many as 134,000 cars due to a connector that could cause airbags not to deploy during a crash, US regulators said Tuesday.

Nissan recalls Infiniti G35 sedans, coupes


PLO Executive Committee member Hanan Ashrawi urged the EU to save the two state solution before Israeli policies destroy all 'chances for peace'.

Ashrawi urges EU to save two state solution


Asian stock markets are mostly trading higher on Tuesday, with investors indulging in some selective buying amid optimism about the global economy.


Peter Graves, who starred in TV's Mission Impossible, and later spoofed his persona in the Airplane comedies, died in Los Angeles on Sunday.

Mission impossible star Peter Graves dies


The City of Greater Sudbury has apologized to a local family following a tragic car fire in which municipal firefighters failed to notice the driver's body inside the vehicle.

City of Greater Sudbury apologizes to family


Singapore Airlines has appointed TradeDoubler, the digital performance marketing company, to exclusively manage its affiliate programme in the UK and Ireland.

TradeDoubler to manage Singapore Airlines' affiliate programme


Microsoft Corporation chairman, co-founder, and former CEO Bill Gates is now the richest man in the world again, according to Bloomberg.

Microsoft Corporation (msft) chairman Bill Gates is now the richest man in the world again


Peaceful protests, demanding higher wages, more jobs and an end to corruption, among other things, have spread to other parts of Oman since Friday, according to reports reaching here.

Peaceful protests spread to other parts of Oman


Kashmir Solidarity Day was observed in Malaysia to express solidarity with the Kashmiris of Indian occupied Kashmir and to call upon the international community to play its active role towards peaceful resolution of the Kashmir dispute.

Kashmir Solidarity Day observed in Malaysia


China set the strongest yuan exchange rate in years on Monday after Beijing came under renewed pressure at a G20 summit.


Mark Mobius is leading a return of fund managers to India as the nation's biggest banks say demand for cars and homes will help them ride out a global recession.

Mobius leads return of fund managers to India


In case you have been living under a rock, the newest American Idol was crowned last night in a two-hour, over-the-top season-ender.


The city of Myrtle Beach and the Myrtle Beach Police Department are facing a discrimination lawsuit.

Myrtle Beach faces discrimination lawsuit


Dozens of dogs boarded a Missouri bus bound for New York on Wednesday.


A summit of translators was held at the Center for Organizing Translation and Publication yesterday afternoon.


Sandy Springs City Councilman John Paulson will host a community meeting on June 21 to discuss a project to improve the Mt.

District 1 Councilman John Paulson to host community meeting


In occupied Kashmir, the Chairman of All parties Hurriyet Conference, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq has said that Kashmiris are destined to achieve freedom from Indian bondage as they are rendering unparallel sacrifices for the purpose.

Kashmiris destined to achieve freedom from india:


Amazon.com Inc. said it will try and cut down on the amount of packaging materials that some of its products are shipped with in an effort to make packages more easy to open and more environmentally friendly.

Amazon.com trying to cut down on packaging


The state assembly in Massachusetts enacted an anti-bullying law on Thursday.

Massachusetts enacts an anti-bullying law


Tennessee coach Phillip Fulmer says he'll consider other options at quarterback and other offensive positions after what he called an unacceptable performance in the Vols' 14-12 loss at Auburn.

Fulmer to consider other options at quarterback


Angelina Jolie provoked scorn and admiration in equal measure when she poached Brad Pitt from 'Friends' actress Jennifer Aniston, to whom he was married at the time.

Angelina poached Pitt from Jennifer Aniston


Nelly Furtado has said that the Spanish she uses on her new album helps her express her emotions better than English.

Furtado: 'Spanish helps express emotion'


Asian stocks swung between gains and losses as advances among consumer-related shares overshadowed declines by technology and electronics companies.

Asian stocks swing between gains, losses;


Naomi Campbell has reached a settlement with her former maid, who accused Campbell of hitting her and calling her names.

Naomi Campbell reaches settlement with former maid


Australian troops are likely to stay in Afghanistan beyond 2014, defence force head Angus Houston says.


A new Einstein Bros. Bagels is set to celebrate its grand opening Jan. 12 with ``The First 100 Breakfast Giveaway.''

New Einstein Bros. to celebrate grand opening


Emraan Hashmi, who essayed the role of a don loosely inspired by Dawood Ebrahim in `Once Upon A Time in Mumbaai`, was offered to play alleged serial killer Charles Sobhraj but the actor turned it down.

Emraan Hashmi offered to play Charles Sobhraj


Germany-based luxury product brand Porsche Design is planning to open its second store in India, in Mumbai via franchise route, confirms company official.

Porsche Design plans second store in India


Brad Keselowski will return to the Nationwide Series this week at Atlanta Motor Speedway after missing the past four races.


Another Fargo man has died at the WE Fest country music festival near Detroit Lakes, Minn.


Police in Moose Jaw are warning football fans in the city to be aware of potential ticket scams on the internet.

Police warn football fans about ticket scams


All About The Idea has appointed Nick Southall, who has experience working with Nickelodeon, as associate director to grow its consumer PR, communications and events.

All About the Idea appoints associate director


Upper Darby High School presents ``the perfect date show,'' ``Almost, Maine'' by John Cariani.

Upper Darby High School presents 'Almost, Maine'


Rowan University will celebrate Black History Month with a host of on-campus events.


Bond has been set for a Howard County man accused of raping a child in Big Spring two years ago.

Bond set for Howard County man accused of raping a child


Spain and Switzerland will send observers to the parliamentary elections in Ukraine due on October 28, 2012.

Spain, Switzerland to send observers to elections in Ukraine


Three young men were arrested yesterday on suspicion of murder in the 2006 fatal freeway shooting of a 17-year-old high school student, police said.

Three men arrested in fatal freeway shooting


Australia Prime Minister Julia Gillard arrived in Auckland on Tuesday on her first official visit to New Zealand.

Gillard arrives in Auckland on first official visit to New Zealand


A legislative committee Thursday approved introduction of a bill that would include sexual orientation and gender identity in state anti-discrimination laws.

Bill would include sexual orientation and gender identity in state anti-discrimination laws


Zimbabwe will import about 350,000 tonnes of wheat this year to cover a deficit, following lower plantings of the cereal due to lack of finance and shortages of fertilizer and electricity, state media said on Tuesday.

Zimbabwe to import 350,000 tonnes of wheat


Rice procurement in the kharif marketing season 2010-11 has crossed the mark of 341 lakh tonne.


Singapore police arrested 21 Malaysians for staging a protest related to the Malaysian elections at the tourist icon Merlion Park on Saturday afternoon.

Singapore police arrest 21 Malaysians for protest over Malaysian elections


Two powerful blasts in quick succession rocked the Syrian capital early on Thursday, May 10, sending plumes of smoke billowing into the sky and rattling windows of buildings, AFP reported.


Samuel L. Jackson Surrenders to the N-word and Accepts His Designated 'Place'...

Samuel L. Jackson Surrenders to the n-word...


But there is a disaster waiting to happen that could more than set back this timetable for the lifting of the sanction.


British Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne, said that as the country planned to narrow its budget deficit, the UK should evade any tax reductions, reported Arab News.


AMSilk, a spin-off of the Technische Universitaet Muenchen, has produced the world's first artificial silk fiber that is entirely made of recombinant spider silk proteins.

The world's first artificial silk fiber made of recombinant spider silk proteins


San Jose, CA There is a long running debate on the effectiveness of free spells, but now expert spell casters from JO Magick and Spells explain that free spells are as effective as paid spells.

Expert spell casters explain that free spells are as effective as paid spells


UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Friday appointed a former Dutch minister to head the new peacekeeping mission in Mali.

Former Dutch minister to head new peacekeeping mission in Mali


Former NFL star Terrell Owens has made child support payments that he owed to the mother of his 7-year-old daughter, avoiding the threat of jail time.


Epic Games has launched its official online store, enabling fans to purchase specially designed merchandise and apparel based on the company's brands and characters.

Epic Games launches official online store


A Florida State University student was killed and another injured in an accidental shooting in an off-campus apartment.

Florida State student killed in accidental shooting


Richmond police are investigating a fatal shooting early today in the 1800 block of East Main Street.

Richmond police investigate fatal shooting


GettyImages Bill Clinton has joined the US bid.


Mayor of London Boris Johnson poked fun at Business Secretary Vince Cable, suggesting the Liberal Democrat minister could use a new cable car over the Thames to better contemplate the importance of the City.

Boris Johnson pokes fun at Business Secretary Vince Cable


John Key announced NZ's greenhouse gas emissions reduction target for 2020.


US President-elect Barack Obama faces a potential hornet's nest in the Middle East when he takes over January 20, experts have warned in a report prepared by a coalition of think tanks.

Obama faces a 'hornet's nest' in the Middle East:


The 100-year-old Emory Crawford Long Hospital in Atlanta changed its name to Emory University Hospital Midtown.

Emory Crawford Long Hospital changes name


A new trial has been ordered in a sexual discrimination lawsuit against Tyson Foods Inc. The ruling published Wednesday by the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals overturns a $600,000 judgment that Springdale-based Tyson was ordered to pay Retha Weems after a federal jury agreed with Weems' discrimination claim.

New trial ordered in lawsuit against Tyson Foods


Academy Award-winning actress Halle Berry is engaged to marry her French beau Olivier Martinez, The Miami Herald reports.

Halle Berry engaged to French beau Olivier Martinez


TSA agents confiscated a pregnant woman's insulin at Denver International Airport, prompting her and her husband to file a formal complaint with the agency, reports ABC 7 News.

TSA agents confiscate pregnant woman's insulin


Greenburgh supervisor wants gun show canceled Greenburgh Supervisor Paul Feiner is petitioning for the annual gun show at the Westchester County Center to be canceled.


Daymond Langkow is back at practice with Calgary and will play Tuesday against the Devils.

Langkow back at practice - to play Tuesday


There are now more cellphones in the US than the actual number of people, CTIA has announced.

There are now more cellphones in the US than Americans


Earlier this week, Billboard announced their 2013 Music Awards finalists, and lo and behold a couple of EDM favorites were mentioned on the list.

Billboard announces 2013 music finalists


AussieHost.com, one of Australia's favourite web hosts, has launched an affiliate program to reward customers and partners who recommend AussieHost to friends, family and online.

AussieHost.com launches affiliate program


Italy's Alessia Filippi won the women's 1500m freestyle world title on Tuesday with a time of 15min 44.93sec.

Filippi wins women's 1500m freestyle world title


ReportLinker has launched a new report, ``Payment Cards in China,'' providing statistics on China's market size, competitor market shares and forecasts.

ReportLinker launches 'payment cards in China'


Activists gathered Saturday near the Kentucky River in Clark County to call for stronger enforcement of the federal Clean Water Act.

Activists call for stronger enforcement of Clean water Act


Algeria and Kuwait signed six co-operation agreements on 20 April, during the second day of President Abdelaziz Bouteflika's visit to the Gulf.

Algeria and Kuwait sign six co-operation agreements


Forward Luke Harangody is withdrawing from the NBA draft and returning to Notre Dame for his senior season.

Harangody withdraws from draft, returns to Notre Dame


Minister Moshe Kahlon is considering forming a new political party and running in the upcoming elections after a poll showed he would get 20 Knesset seats if he entered the race, Ynet and Yedioth Ahronoth reported Wednesday.

Kahlon considers forming new political party


Thousands of people, some dressed in oil worker jumpsuits, protested a Mexican energy reform proposal yesterday that leftists say is a veiled attempt to privatize the cherished state industry.


Tottenham striker Jermain Defoe was ``unlawfully'' arrested today on suspicion of driving while disqualified, his lawyer said.


Toyota have confirmed they will contest the top category at next year's Le Mans 24 Hours using a newly-developed hybrid prototype.


Foreign investments in Philippine stocks and government securities recover in January after investors became optimistic over the ``inauguration of a new US president`` and the country's single-digit inflation rate.

Foreign investments in stocks recover in January


Besides noting that for once, the big boys were having as much trouble scaring up capital as they were, he stated his support for the minority tax certificate and enforcement to combat No Urban and No Hispanic dictates.


Legendary singer-songwriter and guitarist Mark Knopfler will hit the road for a North American tour in support of his current solo album, Get Lucky, this spring.

Mark Knopfler hits the road for North American tour in support of current solo album, Get Lucky, in


The death toll from China's floods rose to more than 1,100 yesterday, with another 600 people still missing.


Pakistani-origin American national David Coleman Headley, charged with criminal conspiracy in the Mumbai terror attacks, had misrepresented facts while applying for an Indian visa, the FBI has charged.

Headley misrepresented facts while applying for Indian visa


Justice Minister Judith Collins is being accused of cronyism for appointing National MP Jackie Blue as the next Equal Employment Opportunities Commissioner.


A western Colorado couple say a boulder tumbled out of a gully and knocked their SUV it into a river, but they escaped with only scrapes and bruises.

Colorado couple says boulder knocks their SUV into river; they escape with scrapes, bruises


Leo Kirch, who built a German media empire that collapsed in a spectacular bankruptcy nearly a decade ago, has died.


Sales of Windows 7 and a recovering economy boosted Microsoft to a record quarter, with the company on Thursday reporting fiscal second-quarter revenue of $19.02 billion.

Windows 7 boosts Microsoft to record quarter


APA-London Africa now has 300 million mobile phone subscribers with a penetration rate fast approaching 30 percent, according to the latest marketers' assessment unveiled on Thursday in London.

Africa has 300 million mobile phone subscribers


LPGA Golfer Erica Blasberg was found dead in her Nevada Home on Monday.


US Rep. Chip Pickering, R-Flora, has filed for divorce from his wife, Leisha.

Us Rep. Chip Pickering files for divorce


The Hollywood Reporter says that Adam Sandler and Andy Samberg are in talks to star in I Hate You Dad, a comedy at Columbia Pictures that Sandler's Happy Madison banner is producing.

Sandler and Samberg to star in I Hate You dad


In the latest San Diego Explained, our Scott Lewis and NBC 7 San Diego's Catherine Garcia tackle why gas prices are often so high here and where your money is going.


A small plane sputtered and crashed in flames into a Florida shopping center Monday evening, injuring at least five people as frightened shoppers rushed from the building, authorities and reports said.

Small plane crashes into Fla. shopping center


The US Constitution has become a popular document to read in Washington and beyond, thanks in part to the rise of the Tea Party movement, The Hill reports.


John, 56, revealed to Star the baby's name and said that Kelly, 48, is due to give birth in three weeks.


Ben Roethlisberger practiced Monday with the Pittsburgh Steelers, with several players saying they were warned that misconduct will not be tolerated.

Roethlisberger practices with Steelers; players warned misconduct will not be tolerated


Genelia, who forays into the Malayalam film industry with 'Urumi', warns her fans not to expect to see her in a bubbly, chirpy role in the film .


A tropical storm warning was issued for Bermuda on Saturday as Hurricane Bertha neared the mid-Atlantic British colony, the US National Hurricane Center said.

Tropical storm warning issued for Bermuda


Brazil manager Mano Menezes has criticised Chelsea defender David Luiz for lack of concentration against Bosnia-Herzegovina as the former World Cup winners managed a 2-1 victory.

Brazil coach Mano Menezes criticises Chelsea's David Luiz


US working gas in storage rose to 2,783bn cu ft in the week ending 5 August.


The Hartford issued the following statement in response to today's Schedule 13D filing by shareholder Paulson & Co. Inc.: ``We recognize there are potential benefits to a separation of the P&C and life companies, including those outlined by Paulson & Co. Inc. While there are challenges to successfully executing a separation, we welcome Paulson's views and look forward to continued dialogue with him and other shareholders.


AP writer The reports are the latest evidence the languishing American economy remains stuck in low gear.


Earlier this month, the Codex Alimentarius Commission adopted guidelines allowing the labelling of genetically modified food products at its annual Codex summit in Geneva, Switzerland.

The Codex Alimentarius Commission adopts guidelines for the labelling of genetically modified foods


RYAN and Sophie are the two most popular baby names in Co Louth, according to the latest figures from the Central Statistics Office.

Ryan and Sophie are the most popular names in Co Louth


Tel Aviv, May 21 Israel has proposed a US naval blockade on Iran to stop Tehran from moving ahead with its uranium enrichment programme, Haaretz daily said Wednesday.


Two snatch thieves were beaten up by the public after they robbed a woman of her gold chain at a pedestrian bridge near Pasar Borong Pandan here.

Snatch thieves beaten up after robbing a woman


Michelle Wie found herself in deep water, literally and figuratively, on Sunday when she accidently violated a golf rule.


Tickets for the eighth annual St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway are available at all Kerns Schools Federal Credit Union branches, Hancock Fabrics, Urner's, Pro's Ranch Markets, or by calling 1-800-385-9134.

Tickets for St. Jude Dream Home are available


Congresswoman Mazie Hirono returned home today from a trip to Iraq and Afghanistan.

Hirono returns home from Iraq and Afghanistan


KATIE Holmes has reportedly hired a confidence coach to help get her back on her feet after her split from movie megastar Tom Cruise.


Karachi Port has announced that since November 2012, when it received its first 13 meter deep draft vessel, it has successfully handled 12 more deep draft vessels in the same draft depth range.


``We can say that it was a successful year from the economic point of view,'' the Minister said, noting that 5% GDP growth is expected by the end of the year.

5% GDP growth expected by the end of the year


Beijing will start building two more subway lines this year in an effort to ease traffic congestion.


US housing starts fell at a faster rate than expected in May from the previous month, official data showed on Wednesday.

US housing starts fall faster than expected


High-speed ferry services between Ireland and Britain have been slowed by 16 minutes to save fuel.


Rep. Anthony Weiner insists he won't resign from Congress and plans to get back to work on behalf of his New York district.

Embattled Rep. Weiner insists he won't resign


Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf today left for Europe tour to meet with dignitaries in Britain, France, Belgium and at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.


The Pittsburgh Penguins have re-signed forward Matt Cooke to a three-year contract, the team announced Tuesday.


A star winner has emerged in the Access Bank's sponsored ``Fly 'n' Win'' promo at the final draw which took place in Lagos at the weekend.

Star winner emerges in Access Bank ``fly 'n' Win'' promo


A man accused of beating his dog with a hammer in an attempt to kill him pleaded not guilty to the crime in court Monday.

Man accused of beating dog with hammer pleads not guilty


Shoaib Malik and Sania Mirza married this week a few days earlier than planned.

Shoaib Malik and Sania Mirza married this week:


The Orange girls swim team held off rival Chagrin Falls as the Lions won a Division II sectional swim title this weekend at Lakewood High School.

Orange girls swim team holds off rival Chagrin Falls to win Division II sectional title


A WOMAN lost her unborn baby after she was prescribed a powerful acne drug not suitable for mothers-to-be.

WOMAN loses baby after being prescribed acne drug


During its earnings report today Sprint announced that it sold 2.2 million iPhones last quarter, but still posted a loss of $1.32 billion.

Sprint sold 2.2 million iPhones last quarter, still posted a loss


Rapper Lil Wayne is back from his ``vacation'', as he is calling it, on Riker's Island and performing in his I'm Still Music Tour.


A DRUNKEN woman threatened to kill her husband during a New Year's Day row, a court heard this week.


Democratic candidate for governor Tom Barrett is campaigning in western Wisconsin as Republicans gather for their annual state convention in Green Bay.

Democrat Barrett campaigning in western Wisconsin while Republicans gather in Green Bay


Oil stayed above $129 a barrel in Asian trade on Wednesday, driven by concerns over tight global supplies amid strong demand.


Newsday > Opinion Three big jobs for Cuomo to fill Originally published:


Ashley Greene has joined The Weinstein Company comedy Butter.

Twilight star ashley Greene joins butter


A Huber Heights man was shot twice after an altercation Saturday night, Jan. 2, at 8-Balls & Wings, a sports bar at 4515 Salem Avenue.

Huber Heights man shot twice outside sports bar


Three players were sent off as Ecuador beat Chile 1-0 in an ugly foul-ridden World Cup qualifier to revive their chances of qualifying for South Africa.


A new pear that looks like an apple but tastes like a nashi pear has been released, and it's expected to boost pipfruit exports from New Zealand.

It looks like an apple but tastes like a pear...


Third-party logistics firm Saddle Creek Corp. said it acquired logistics firm ServiceCraft Logistics, Buena Park, Calif.


The Washington Redskins announced today that they have signed veteran free agent offensive tackle Tony Pashos.


In an exclusive interview with Barkha Dutt, Foreign Minister Pranab Mukherjee said, Sharad Pawar always gives mixed signals but we have no reason to believe that he will ditch us.


Iran will export electricity to Pakistan in the near future, Iranian Ambassador Mashallah Shakiri said on Wednesday.


Tibet expects to receive three million domestic and foreign tourists in 2009, said an official with the regional tourism administration on Saturday.

Tibet to receive three million tourists in 2009


Benihana Inc., operator of the nation's largest chain of Japanese theme and sushi restaurants, has reported financial results for its twelve-week fiscal second quarter 2012, ended October 9, 2011.

Benihana reports results for second quarter 2012


Hollywood actor Ben Affleck accidentally taught his three-year-old daughter to swear in German and it ``turned into a total nightmare'' for him.


The West Indies have set Australia a victory target of 192 in the opening Test, after they were dismissed at lunch for 148 on today's fifth and final day at Kensington Oval in Barbados.

West Indies set Australia victory target of 192


Erin Andrews naked peep hole photos were posted online this week by a website titled ``The Dirty.''

Erin Andrews naked peep hole photos posted online by the Dirty


Superb Internet Corp celebrates its 16th anniversary of providing high-quality services in 2012.

Superb Internet Corp celebrates 16th anniversary


US Treasury Assistant Secretary Anthony Ryan said on Monday there were signs that market liquidity was starting to return but it won't happen overnight and requires greater investor caution in future.In prepared remarks to a liquidity conference in New York sponsored by the World Research Group, Ryan said benchmark spreads were narrowing and issues of asset-backed commercial paper was rising.


Scholars Make Dollars is hosting a benefit event for Cody High School this Friday at New Dodge Lounge.


Republican presidential hopeful Ron Paul will make a campaign stop today in St. Cloud.

GOP presidential hopeful Paul to stop in St. Cloud


The company said Wednesday that Modern Warfare 2 grossed an estimated US$550 million worldwide in its first five days to set an all-time entertainment industry record, eclipsing Hollywood's biggest blockbusters.


UNDER-FIRE Ipswich Town manager Jim Magilton today angrily walked out of a press conference at Portman Road.


ITV is set to sell Friends Reunited to DC Thomson, the Dundee-based publisher, for £25m -- less than four years after the broadcaster bought the social network for £170m -- in a deal that could be announced as soon as Thursday.

Itv to sell Friends Reunited to DC Thomson


The Hillsborough Aviation Authority board voted 3-1 to continue with the controversial demolition of a $4 million building owned by Tampa International Airport.

Hillsborough Aviation board votes to continue with controversial demolition


Dr Pepper Snapple Group Inc. has used information from its Facebook fan page to improve its marketing messages, according to a feature article in The Wall Street Journal on social media.

Dr Pepper Snapple Group Inc. uses Facebook fan page to improve its marketing


Park Slope, never missing an opportunity to do something arguably questionable and decidedly ridiculous, is at it again.


Target has launched permanent community recycling stations in all of its 1,740 stores to kick-off a month-long celebration of the 40th anniversary of Earth Day this month.

Target launches recycling stations in all stores


Jammu, Apr 18 A policeman was washed away in flash floods in Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir, police said today.


Around 150,000 public sector insurance employees will strike work Tuesday, protesting against the government's move to amend the Insurance Act and the General Insurance Business Act.

Public sector Insurance employees to strike work


Crude oil prices rose on the New York Mercantile Exchange Wednesday, with investors concerned about a Dec. 17 producers' meeting.


Personal injury insurance referral fees will be banned, the Government said today.

Personal injury referral fees to be banned


Two man allegedly abducted a 45-year-old from his home in Hatton Vale, west of Brisbane, last night.


Thailand extended emergency rule today over the capital and a quarter of the country for another three months, granting police broad powers to detain suspects for 30 days without charge in an extension of laws implemented earlier this spring amid the nation's worst political violence in decades.


Kazakhstan, Almaty, Feb. 26 /Trend News, R. Mashadihasanli/ The Khojali Genocide victims were commemorated upon initiative of the Association of Azerbaijanis in Kazakhstan in Fatmayi mosque in Almaty.

Khojali Genocide victims commemorated in Kazakhstan


Former Bosnian Serb army commander Ratko Mladic has told his son he did not order the Srebrenica massacre in 1995.

Mladic denies ordering Srebrenica massacre


The Holy See and Botswana have established diplomatic relations, bringing the number of nations with which the Holy See has relations to 173.

Holy See and Botswana establish relations


In a recent interview with Q Magazine, Kings of Leon frontman Caleb Followill admitted that he has, in the past, struggled with anorexia.

Kings of Leon's Caleb Followill admits to struggling with anorexia


Two Sutton dinner ladies are to feature in a national cook book this autumn, after helping to create healthier meals for primary school pupils.

Sutton dinner ladies to feature in national cook book


With the announcement of assembly polls in Maharashtra imminent, senior Congress leader and Defence Minister AK Antony and NCP chief Sharad Pawar are likely to meet in the next couple of days, UPA sources said tonight, amid uncertainty over seat sharing between the ruling allies.

AK Antony and Sharad Pawar likely to meet


Chris Wondolowski scored his first two goals since May to help San Jose tie Vancouver 2-2 on Wednesday night.


Sky Go, the multi-platform live and on-demand TV service introduced by Sky last year, has today launched on many Android smartphones.


Saudi forces battled Yemeni rebels for a fifth straight day on Saturday as medics said seven Saudis and an unknown number of rebels had been killed.

Saudi forces battle Yemeni rebels for fifth straight day


Labor remains committed to auto industry Updated: 16:51, Monday April 8, 2013 Holden job losses are disappointing but the federal government remains committed to the automotive sector, acting industry minister Gary Gray says.


A South Coffeyville man drowned Friday evening in Copan Lake, according to reports from the Oklahoma Highway Patrol.

South Coffeyville man drowns at Copan Lake


Minneapolis-based Graco will cut about 25 jobs at its Sioux Falls site on the city's north side, the company announced Wednesday.


A man described as an acquaintance of the victim was charged Tuesday with first-degree murder in the beating death of a Granite City woman.

Man charged with murdering Granite City woman


He is an active guy looking for an adult home where Adventure is the name of the game.


Marion Cotillard won the Oscar for best actress on Sunday at the 80th annual Academy Awards in Los Angeles.

Marion Cotillard wins best actress Oscar


The group of linguists has chosen ``subprime'' as 2007's Word of the Year at their annual convention in Chicago.

Linguists choose 'subprime' as 2007 Word of the Year


The Vatican has overhauled its list of mortal sins, adding several more to cope with the age of globalisation.


Paris Jackson is demanding to speak directly with her grandmother Katherine Jackson, who has left Los Angeles to stay with her daughter Rebbie in Arizona.

Paris Jackson demands to speak with Katherine Jackson


A fake bishop managed to sneak into a pre-conclave meeting of cardinals at the Vatican on Monday.

Fake bishop sneaks into pre-conclave meeting at Vatican


Japanese publisher Capcom has filed a US trademark for the title Remember Me.


A BRITISH man glued himself to a prison in northern England to protest against a gangster's detention.


And he nearly did but for two bad luck experiences who knows what would have happened.


President Barack Obama chimed in on quarterback Michael Vick telling him to slide to avoid getting injured.

President Barack Obama tells Michael Vick ``to slide''


US Sen. Hillary Clinton will campaign for Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama in Aurora on Friday, Obama's campaign announced Wednesday.

Hillary Clinton to campaign for Obama in Aurora on Friday


12News HD has learned that Country Singer and Vidor resident Billie Jo Spears has passed away.

Country Singer and Vidor resident Billie Jo Spears passes away


Nirmal Bang is of the view that with Indosolar's strong order book and government's support the outlook looks positive in the long run.

Indosolar's outlook looks positive in long run:


Oil settled above US$49 a barrel this morning, slightly up on the day on news that Federal Reserve officials still see a grim economic outlook.


US Representative Barney Frank formally introduced the Employment Nondiscrimination Act into Congress on Wednesday with 111 co-sponsors.

Rep. Barney Frank introduces employment nondiscrimination Act


``I will get married hopefully by the end of this year... because I am busy doing 'Heroine' and I have to finish the film first.

I will get married by the end of this year:


Ashton Kutcher will play Steve Jobs, the late, visionary founder of Apple, in Jobs, a new independent biopic to be directed by Joshua Michael Stern, Variety reported Sunday.

Ashton Kutcher to play Steve Jobs in biopic


Rafael Nadal is considered by many to be the greatest clay court player of all time, having won an incredible six French Opens and 35 ATP titles on the surface, but what is it that makes him the ``King of Clay``?

What makes Rafael Nadal the ``King of clay''?


The number of mortgage approvals for house purchases fell in September for the first time in six months, according to official figures released today.


A man in his 60s was airlifted to hospital after falling from the roof of his shed in Sedgley.

Man airlifted to hospital after falling from shed


EDUCATION is being neglected by the local authority, according to members of a council watchdog.


American pop singer Nick Lachey has in an interview wished his ex-wife singer Jessica Simpson all the best, and also stated that there is no planned reunion between them.

Nick Lachey wishes ex-wife Jessica Simpson the best


Masdar, Abu Dhabi's renewable energy company, and the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development launched a 6-megawatt, eight-turbine wind farm in the Republic of Seychelles.

Masdar launches wind farm in Republic of Seychelles


It doesn't seem to be that way for Kirk Gibson, who returns to Detroit as manager of the Arizona Diamondbacks in a three-game series against the Tigers.


Brussels, Jan 30 NATO may have to play a bigger role in the Arctic as the melting of the ice cap would create security and environment challenges, a top official said.

NATO may have to play bigger role in Arctic: official


``After a great deal of thought, I have decided the time is right to retire from international football,'' he said.

Rio ferdinand retires from international football


Pakistani troops on Monday pressed their offensive against the Taliban in the northwest Swat district, closing in on a key town after pushing into a strategic valley, officials said.


``Wii Fit will sell 3 million to 4 million in the US if they market aggressively,'' Pachter told the New York Post.

Wii Fit to sell 3 to 4 million in the US


They hosted 150 children, their families and teachers from Sandy Hook Elementary School at Saturday night's game.

Knicks host 150 children from Sandy Hook Elementary school


Aurizon wins Whitehaven haulage contract Updated: 19:32, Friday December 28, 2012 Aurizon, the company formerly known as QR National, says it has won a new coal haulage contract with Whitehaven Coal.


Australia and India are both hoping history will repeat itself and allow them to conjure a win out of nothing on the last day of the fourth and final test.

Australia and India hoping history repeats itself


Singer Simon Le Bon has spoken out about his 'scary' throat problems that forced him to cancel several shows.

Simon Le Bon speaks out about `scary` throat problems


Manic Street Preachers are planning to take a break for a few years before launching a ``final surge, bassist Nicky Wire has said.

Manic Street Preachers planning break before 'final surge'


China always takes ASEAN and its member countries as reliable brothers, partners and neighbors, and China hails greater unity, stability and development of ASEAN and supports its more active role in regional and international affairs, former Chinese State Councilor Tang Jiaxuan said here Friday.

China takes ASEAN as reliable brothers, partners and neighbors:


An investigation by the Wall Street Journal has revealed that a large number of smart phone apps share user data without asking permission.


Macro economic experts have painted the bleakest picture of the UK debt crisis yet as it predicts the economic slump will last much of this decade.

Experts paint bleakest picture of UK debt crisis yet


Banking on its associations with Tatas, Italian auto major Fiat is hoping that Tatas will share the technology of Jaguar and Land Rover after acquiring the two global brands from the US major Ford, British media reports.

Fiat hopes Tatas will share jlr technology


An Idaho couple married 76 years died 16 hours apart at a retirement center.

Couple, married 76 years, die 16 hours apart


Army and paramilitary troops in occupied Kashmir will take a back seat to police in ensuring law and order in the region, Home Minister P. Chidambaram said on Wednesday.


Tennessee again saw improved tax collections in March, a sign of continued economic progress despite risks in the short and long term.


Sony reported a second-straight quarterly loss as the stronger yen pushed the company further behind Samsung in television sales and the global recession drove down demand for video-game machines.


A minor girl was crushed to death by a private bus carrying Central Industrial Security Force personnel in suburban Kurla this evening, police said.


State officials say the unemployment rate in Illinois declined again in December to 9.3 percent -- its lowest level since March 2009.

Unemployment rate in Illinois declined in December


Venezuela says it has captured Colombian spies and says it will soon produce evidence.

Venezuela says it captured Colombian spies


Aristide is to end seven years in exile in South Africa and return to Haiti Thursday, three days ahead of a presidential run-off election, a source told AFP.

Aristide to return to Haiti Thursday: source


The search is continuing for missing hunter 37 year old Devon Smith from Douglas Flat.


China urged an immediate ceasefire in the Gaza Strip on Thursday, calling on Israel to halt military operations there and for Hamas to stop missile fires, in Beijing's most forthright comments yet on the crisis.


A local angler had a crummy long weekend when fishing gear was stolen from his boat.


Will Ferrell and Steve Carell will team on ``Swear to God'', a Warner Bros comedy from director Justin Theroux.

Will Ferrell and Steve Carell to Swear to God


-Kelsey Grammer was rushed to hospital in New York yesterday.


Norman has amended his financial disclosures for the last three years.


Amnesty International today denied charges levelled against it by its NRI official of putting the human rights of Al-Qaeda terror suspects above those of their victims.

Amnesty International denies charges levelled by NRI


``I can only say that we are living in dark days,'' he said.


A 42-year-old man died Wednesday night following a fight at a Mountain View mobile home, police reported.


HUDDERSFIELD Giants are facing an anxious wait over the fitness of top prop Keith Mason.

Huddersfield Giants face anxious wait over Keith Mason


Typhoon Parma slammed into the already storm-battered Philippines on Saturday afternoon, forcing tens of thousands of people to flee their homes for safer shelter.


Dan Mavraides hit four free throws in the last 28 seconds in leading Princeton to a 59-56 victory over Penn as each team ended its season.

Mavraides' free throws lead Princeton to victory


Pakistan is a strong nation and could face all difficulties with unity and courage, said Sindh Governor Dr Ishratul Ibad Khan while talking to a delegation of the students from University of Sindh, Jamshoro that called him at the Governor's House on Thursday.

'Pakistan can face all difficulties with unity, courage'


China says no progress was made at recent Tibet talks with representatives of the Dalai Lama.

China says no progress made in Tibet talks


A clumsy robber in Croatia set himself on fire when trying to rob an exchange office.


The President of Kazakhstan opened the monument to Mustafa Kemal Ataturk in Astana, Kazakhstan Today agency reports.

President opened monument to Mustafa Kemal Ataturk in Astana


Jordan Baker had 15 points and seven rebounds to lead Pepperdine to a 63-56 victory against Hawaii on Saturday night.

Baker has 15 points to lead Pepperdine to 63-56 victory against Hawaii


A former Water Supervisor for Nadroga/Navosa charged with false pretense and abuse of office has been acquitted by the Sigatoka Magistrates Court.


ICM has signed Aubrey Graham, otherwise known as Drake, the fast-rising, Grammy-nominated hip-hop artist whose ``Best I Ever Had'' single hit No. 1 on the Billboard Rap Charts and No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 -- all without having been signed to a label.


Iraqi security forces imposed intense security measures in Baghdad on Tuesday to protect polling centers days ahead of elections on March 7.


13 March 2013 Kiwis Pay Significantly More than Aussies in Default Fees New Zealand customers pay substantially more than their Aussie counterparts for bank default fees.

Kiwis pay Significantly more than Aussies in default fees


Chief Minister Punjab Mian Shahbaz Sharif said on Monday that president Zardari steps proved devastating for the country.

Zardari's steps proved devastating for the country:


Teachers and friends rallied behind a Coconut Creek High School student facing a deportation dilemma.

Teachers and friends rally behind student facing deportation


George Lopez has apologized to Kirstie Alley for comparing her to a pig in a recent ``Lopez Tonight'' bit.

George Lopez sorry he compared Kirstie Alley to a pig


Gov. Chris Christie fired state education commissioner Bret Schundler this morning after Schundler refused to resign in the wake of the controversy over the state's loss of up to $400 million in federal school funding, an official briefed on the situation said.

Gov. Chris Christie fires nj schools chief Bret Schundler


St. Vincent de Paul will be distributing fans on Wednesday and Thursday as part of its Summer Fan and Air Conditioner Drive.


Former Bafana Bafana star Bryce Moon has been found guilty of culpable homicide in the Randburg Magistrate's Court, it was reported on Friday.


Israeli Defence Minister Ehud Barak yesterday said Israel is ready to cede Arab areas in eastern Jerusalem to a future Palestinian state.


The European executive threw its weight behind empowering new watchdogs to rein in financial speculators on Monday, and dealt a blow to French and German hopes of a permanent EU-wide ban on some forms of trading.


He was a baby-faced 14-year-old when he became one fifth of boy band N'Sync but has gone on to have an amazing pop career since he went solo in 2002 and he's just returned to the charts for the first time in five years with 'Suit & Tie' featuring Jay-Z. Today, Justin Timberlake turns 32 years old and we take a look at some of the best music videos from his career - and here's our Top Five!


Turkish Finance Minister Kemal Unakitan arrived in Vienna, Austria on Thursday evening on a two-day formal visit.

Finance Minister Unakitan arrives in Vienna


SPRINTER Patrick Johnson is to appeal against his non-selection in Australia's athletics team for the Beijing Olympics.


British consumer price inflation rose last month at its fastest annual pace since May, propelled by fuel prices.


Tata Communications on Thursday said it has entered the cloud computing space by launching virtualisation solutions.

Tata Communications launches virtualisation solutions


Former Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee feels that LK Advani has been ``misunderstood'' and become a ``victim'' of the dichotomy between his image of a hardliner and reality.


National news Jury sees last living images of Tia The last images of murdered schoolgirl Tia Sharp alive have been shown to a jury, as the panel heard how she ``idolised'' her alleged killer.

National news jury sees last living images of Tia


Veterans worried about budget cuts took their concerns to US Senator Rand Paul today, pointing out that there's already a backlog of a million veterans trying to get service-connected disability pay.


Johannesburg Philharmonic Orchestra - The new Johannesburg Philharmonic Orchestra symphony season began with an all-Slav programme, all popular works, though one does not hear the Borodin symphonies very often in South Africa.


New Delhi, Mar 9 Vice-President Hamid Ansari''s wife Salma Ansari, who made her maiden visit to Tihar Prisons today, said it has completely changed her idea about jails.

Salma Ansari makes maiden visit to Tihar


BP Plc has reached an estimated $7.8 billion deal with businesses suing over the massive 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill, the company said on Friday, but the oil giant still faces claims by the US government, Gulf states and drilling partners.


Hollywood actor Rhys Ifans has said that he has no regrets as far as his split from Sienna Miller is concerned, as it made him learn the valuable lesson of staying away from high profile relationships.

Split from Miller made Rhys Ifans learn a valuable lesson


A Day after the custodial death of High Court advocate SK Awasthi, agitated lawyers ransacked a courtroom, reportedly of Justice BS Chauhan who had sentenced Awasthi to one-month imprisonment in a contempt case.


US EPA, in a recently released report, said that hazardous emissions from 9 major industrial sectors have fallen sharply in recent years, despite rising production and value in most of those industries.


``Eastern Partnership, which opens new horizons for South Caucasus countries, is one of the EU's most important initiatives,'' Serge Smessov said.

Eastern Partnership opens new horizons for South Caucasus


Greece raised 1.625 bn euros in three-month debt on Tuesday at 4.20%, a slightly lower rate than during its last comparable operation, the national debt management agency says

Greece raises 1.625 bn eurosat lower rate


Former federal cabinet minister David Emerson says natural resources, including Alberta's oilsands, will continue to drive wealth creation in Canada.

Former cabinet minister David Emerson says resources will drive wealth creation


Actress Zsa Zsa Gabor broke her hip after falling out of bed, her husband told CNN early Sunday.

Zsa Zsa Gabor breaks hip in fall from bed


Former Alliance Party Leader Sean Neeson is to stand down from the assembly at the next election.


A controversial window display featuring drugs paraphernalia sparked debate at last month's meeting of Forfar Community Council.


Supermarket giants have begun a Christmas fuel price war that will see customers spending in-store to save money at the pumps.


Fausto Sarli, one of Italy's leading high fashion designers, known for his artisan touch and elegant gowns, has died at 83.

High fashion designer fausto Sarli dies at 83


VENICE Women are being urged to go topless at Venice Beach Saturday as part of a supposed equal rights protest.

Women urged to go topless for Venice Beach protest


Gannett Co. shares were down 8.3% at $13.85 in early morning trading Friday, one of the biggest declines among S&P 500 companies, as investors were unmoved by second-quarter results that revealed its best newspaper advertising results in three years.


Chinese refinery giant Sinopec is urging the Beijing government to tighten corruption laws and ``severely punish'' lawbreaking foreign businesses.

China's Sinopec urges tightening of corruption laws


A city man admitted Wednesday he used the Internet to send obscene material to a minor.


Local legislators addressed senior citizens' concerns Wednesday during a rally in Lansing.


The New York Post is reporting that G-Dep has turned himself for a murder that he committed 17 years ago.


Stewart Nozette, a space scientist who was deeply involved in many of the nation's most highly classified technology programs, pleaded guilty to attempted espionage for providing classified information to an undercover FBI agent posing as an Israeli intelligence officer.

Scientist stewart Nozette pleads guilty to attempted espionage


Jordan, real name Katie Price, and boyfriend Alex Reid could be hosting a new TV show together according to press reports.


Stories and Stitches book discussion group will meet at 10 am March 25 in the community room of Bucyrus Public Library to discuss the book, ``Miss Julia's School of Beauty,'' by Ann B. Ross.


A fund manager whose wealth has been decimated by the credit crunch lost a bid to scrap his £11m divorce deal, in a case that was being closely followed across the City.

Fund manager loses bid to scrap divorce deal


Ranbaxy has announced that its chief executive officer and managing director Dr Atul Sobti is to step down from the positions later this month.

Ranbaxy chief executive officer to step down


Nexthink®, the leading provider of real-time: monitoring and analytics for IT Infrastructure from the end-user perspective, announced today that it is expanding its presence in Asia through the recruitment of partners in India.

Nexthink expands presence in Asia through partners


Rebekah Brooks, former chief executive of News Corp's British newspaper arm News International, was released on bail early on Monday after being questioned over the phone-hacking scandal, the Metropolitan police said in a statement on Monday.


She landed at LAX around 7:20 pm on Saturday, May 22, but was suppose to be back in Southern California on Thursday for court and Judge Marsha Revel issued an arrest warrant when she didn't show up.

Lindsay Lohan is back in Southern California


The western Australian city of Perth has been established as one of the world's top five geothermal cities, Australia's top science institution CSIRO said Tuesday.

Perth established as one of world's top five geothermal cities


The city police booked more than 300 protesting clerks for breaching law and violating section 144 here on Thursday.


The South Korean stock market is trading modestly higher on Tuesday with investors indulging in some hectic buying in technology and banking stocks.


Six Palestinian children have been hospitalized in Brussels after their evacuation from the Gaza Strip, where they were injured in the Israeli offensive, the Belgian Foreign Ministry said Thursday.

Six Palestinian children hospitalized in Brussels


Ruben Tejada hit his first major league homer and drove in five runs, Ike Davis also connected and the Mets erupted for 21 hits and pounded the Chicago Cubs 18-5 Sunday to avoid a weekend sweep.


Colorado Rockies manager Jim Tracy, in Florida for the winter meetings, collapsed early Tuesday morning and was taken to a local hospital.

Rockies manager Tracy collapses, taken to hospital


Jim Crane meets with ticket holders at Minute Maid Park, allowing them to take batting practice.


May 5, 2009... ilumisys reports that Dana Point Harbor, California has installed several of its LED Light tubes at Dana Warf with the help of ilumisys' channel partner IHN corp. IHN Corp also reportedly helped install ilumisys LED light tubes at Vintage Marina Partner's Embarcadero Marina.

Dana Point Harbor installs ilumisys LED light tubes


The Vancouver Whitecaps have signed midfielder Matt Watson, reuniting him with new head coach Martin Rennie.


Burnley boss Owen Coyle blanked the media after their 2-1 FA Cup win over MK Dons.

Burnley boss Coyle blanks media after Cup win


Four years later, mobile campaigning is here to stay.


A coroner has praised lifeboat crews who fought in vain to save three people who died after their boat capsized in heavy seas.


A light aircraft has crashed into a Volvo XC60 on an airdrome in London and the passengers of the Swedish vehicle have lived to tell the story.

Light aircraft crashes into Volvo XC60 on London Airport


McLean will host No. 6 Hayfield in a first round game this Friday night at 7:30.


Neighborhood watch volunteer George Zimmerman, 28, who is accused of killing Trayvon Martin, 17 after following the teen and failing to follow instructions from a 911 dispatcher, has had his $150,000 bond revoked on Friday.


Thai troops fired bullets and tear gas at anti-government protesters rioting near the US and Japanese embassies Friday as an army push to clear the streets sparked clashes that have killed two and turned central Bangkok into a virtual war zone.


Britain's manufacturers are looking beyond economic gloom to future growth, according to the manufacturers' organisation, the EEF.

Manufacturers look beyond the economic gloom to future growth


Jennifer Lopez recently opened up about her divorce from ex Marc Anthony to Katie Couric on her new show Katie, according to UsMagazine.com.

Jennifer Lopez opens up about divorcing Marc Anthony


A new poll suggests a majority of Canadians believe the country is paying too high a price in blood and treasure for its involvement in Afghanistan.

Majority of Canadians believe the country is paying too high a price in blood and treasure


Employees across corporate India are expected to get a lower average salary hike in 2012 compared to last year as companies are grappling with sluggish economic activities, says a survey.

Employees in India may get lower salary hike in 2012:


Lily Collins has revealed she can't wait to ''kick some butt'' as Snow White in the movie version of the classic fairytale but promised it won't be drastically different to the story.


AP-MNSmoking Ban Loophole,0169 Virginia bar raises the curtain on smoking ban loophole Eds:

Virginia bar raises the curtain on smoking ban loophole...


Volatile Australian all-rounder Andrew Symonds has been warned he is on his last chance as an international cricketer after his latest disciplinary breach.

Australian all-rounder cricketer Symonds warned


But ESPN may find impressive viewer engagement scores for some ads now running on ESPN360.com, a site that streams live sports events.


The Buffalo Bills on Tuesday introduced Chan Gailey as their new head coach.

Bills introduce Chan Gailey as new head coach


Beijing, Aug 25 Two Russian men, who were arrested by Chinese police at a land border in northern China''s Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region in June, are facing charges for smuggling bear paws into China.

Two Russians to be charged for smuggling bear paws into China


Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko has said that the adoption of laws by the parliament has demonstrated the existence of a parliamentary coalition.

Tymoshenko: adoption of laws by parliament demonstrates existence of parliamentary coalition


Williams joins ABC's ``Desperate Housewives'' as a regular this fall.


An Estherville man has been charged with 50 counts of sexual exploitation of a minor after police they searched his home and found photos and videos of children engaged in sex.

Estherville man charged with 50 counts of sexual exploitation


London-based specialist short and medium-term finance company, Drawbridge Finance, is offering a second charge exclusive on short and medium-term residential and buy-to let-loans through five key partners.

Drawbridge Finance offers second charge exclusive


Lack of demand for personal computers meant Lenovo turned in a first quarter net loss of $16.01 million compared to a profit of $110.5 million in the same period a year before.


Networth recommended a BUY on Reliance Communications with a price target of Rs 804.

Networth recommends a BUY on Reliance Communications


A Champaign mother has been charged with helping her 13-year-old daughter fight another girl at a middle school.

Mother charged with helping daughter fight at school


Wade Phillips, head coach of the Dallas Cowboys, was fired today but he actually quit and Jerry Jones just went public first to stroke his own ego.


A New Forest pony has been put down after a hit and run incident in Hampshire.

New Forest pony put down after hit and run


The Huffington Post confirmed that Scott Lobdell would be writing Superman this September, confirming the rumor first leaked by Rich ``Scoopy Doo'' Johnston back in September.


Jennifer Lopez has splashed out $50,000 on a home gym to help her lose her baby weight.

Jennifer Lopez splashes out $50,000 on a home gym


16:20 GMT, July 2, 2010 Yesterday the Netherlands assumed command of Standing NATO Maritime Group 2.

The Netherlands assumes command of Standing NATO Maritime Group 2


Tri-CAP is offering free walk-in tax preparation help at three different sites.


India has offered a USD 100 million line of credit to Syria in a bid to bolster Indian participation in the western Asian nation's development, President Pratibha Patil announced here on Saturday.


All eyes were on Earl Sweatshirt, who made his SXSW debut during several showcases in Austin, Texas, over the past week.


At least 12 people have died from swine flu in Hong Kong in less than a month, the territory's health authority said Thursday, after the latest death from the disease.

12 people died from swine flu in Hong Kong within a month


Philadelphia rapper Beanie Sigel is facing new criminal charges for alleged tax fraud.

Philly rapper Beanie Sigel charged with tax fraud


Actor Robert Pattinson is reportedly not ready to fall in love again after his ex-girlfriend Kristen Stewart cheated on him with director Rupert Sanders.


Influential US jazz trumpeter Donald Byrd, who performed alongside the likes of Sonny Rollins, Thelonious Monk and Herbie Hancock, has died aged 80.


Washington, Nov 30 Researchers have found that women tend to shy away from their fathers during ovulation.

Women shy away from fathers during ovulation


Nick Clegg has said that the Welfare system in the United Kingdom is broken, and that the coalition government aims to put it right.

Nick Clegg - our welfare system is broken


US manufacturer Orbital Sciences launched its first Antares rocket Sunday, paving the way for a demonstration flight to the International Space Station within months, AFP reports.

Orbital Sciences launches Antares rocket


BRAVE lifeboat crews from Brixham rescued more than 100 people at sea last year, making the station the fourth busiest in the South West.


He has faced consistent mechanical issues in his HRT car but Narain Karthikeyan, the only Indian racing in Formula One, says despite problems he has proved that he has the speed to deserve a better place on the grid.

I have the speed to deserve a better place:


WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange will be meeting up with the British police for talks over rape allegations that emerged from Sweden.

Wikileaks chief Julian Assange to meet police over rape allegations


Adventures by Disney has announced that it is expanding its catalog of travel itineraries for 2014 with new options to Europe and several tours specifically created for the teen traveler.

Adventures by Disney announces new options for Europe and beyond


India is looking to sell 500 MW of electricity to Pakistan by establishing a transmission link between the two countries.

India looking to sell 500 MW electricity to Pakistan


Daniel Day-Lewis won best actor Golden Globe on Sunday for his title role in Steven Spielberg's presidential drama ``Lincoln.''


Taipei, Jan. 5 Fewer Chinese tourists are expected to travel to Taiwan during the Lunar New Year, compared to last year, due to higher airfares and hotel rates, local tourism industry source said Wednesday.

Fewer Chinese tourists expected during Lunar New year


Jewish groups are consecutively roaming al-Aqsa Mosque compound in Jerusalem's Old City on Thursday, accompanied by Israeli police.


ZEN Studios today announced that they have released Rocky & Bullwinkle has been released on the Xbox LIVE Arcade.

Rocky & Bullwinkle released on the Xbox LIVE Arcade


Piper Jaffray downgrades MIPS Technologies from Buy to Neutral and lowers its price target from $8 to $3.70.

Piper Jaffray downgrades MIPS Technologies (MIPS) to Neutral


Two elderly brothers were found dead at their home after a postal worker reported their mail was piling up, police said Friday.


President Goodluck Jonathan yesterday, convened a special security meeting with all Security Chiefs in attendance to tackle the serious security challenges posed by the menace of Boko Haram.

Jonathan convenes special security meeting


ANZ shares hit record highs as it lifted its dividend and posted a $3 billion-plus half year profit.


Colombo, Sep 27 India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni indicated Thursday that he would be going in with five bowlers against Australia in the crucial Super Eights match of the World Twenty20 slated for Thursday.


NEW South Wales police will waive fines indefinitely as they fight a State Government wage proposal that will remove protections for injured officers.


David Beckham last night admitted he is running out of time to win his 100th cap next month against France in Paris.

David Beckham admits he's running out of time to win 100th cap


IT major Wipro and diversified group Siemens will exit the National Stock Exchange's benchmark index Nifty on April 1.


DEAD BY SUNRISE, the new band fronted by LINKIN PARK's Chester Bennington, performed the song ``Crawl Back In'' on ABC-TV's ``Jimmy Kimmel Live!'' on Wednesday, October 21.

DEAD BY SUNRISE performs on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!';


WINSTON-SALEM, NC Former President Jimmy Carter is imploring Baptists to unite despite a range of theological disputes that have split the denomination.


All severe thunderstorm warnings in Central New York have ended.


The female wolf in a New Mexico-based pack was found dead earlier this month, and the pack's male wolf could not be located with radio telemetry equipment last week.


CEO of Premiere Global Services Inc. Boland T Jones sells 100,000 shares of PGI on 08/13/2009 at an average price of $10.01 a share.

Premiere Global Services Inc. (PGI) CEO Boland T Jones sells 100,000 shares


Visteon Corp., the Van Buren Township, Mich., auto-parts supplier, narrowed its third-quarter net loss on 18% lower sales.


A total solar eclipse has crossed the South Pacific, with thousands of tourists and scientists gathered on Chile's Easter Island to witness it.

Total solar eclipse crosses south Pacific


``I don't know if he is alive or dead, only god would know if the information that I recieved about him is true. I don't think even the government knows where he lives,'' Peiris told court.


The Railway employees affiliated to NCR Men's Union protested at Allahabad Junction on Thursday.

Railway employees protest at Allahabad Junction


The Pope this evening encouraged Malta to continue to stand up for the indissolubility of marriage as a natural institution as well as a sacramental one.

Pope encourages Malta to continue to stand up for 'indissolubility of marriage'


Tuesday, US Bank opened its first office on the East Coast providing Small Business Administration guaranteed loans in six Mid-Atlantic states.

US Bank opens first office on the East Coast


London, Dec 9 Singer-actress Beyonce has donated her pay cheque from her latest movie to a rehab centre.

Beyonce donated her pay cheque to rehab centre


Mumbai, Jan 21 In an important judgement, the Bombay High Court has held that a couple with an adopted child can adopt a second child of the same sex and there was no provision in law which imposes restriction on this.

Couples can adopt second child of same sex:


As Christians around the country gathered yesterday to celebrate Easter, a group of islanders were reminded that for every one, including those in the most difficult of situations, there's still hope in the Lord.


Corruption is theft from the poor, SA Communist Party secretary general Blade Nzimande said today.


Two Spokane drug dealers were sentenced to prison Tuesday in Okanogan for the stabbing death of a pregnant woman at Tonasket in what prosecutors call a plot by a jealous wife.

Two sentenced in stabbing death at Tonasket


ESSENDON ruckman David Hille is recovering from minor surgery after being stung by a stingray last week.

Essendon ruckman David Hille has been stung by stingray


Mahindra Satyam, erstwhile Satyam Computer Services Ltd., said on Friday that it had deployed a new cloud based managed services platform, 'Enlighta Deliver', to help its clients optimize service delivery performance and service levels.

Mahindra Satyam deploys cloud-based managed it services


Pensacola Museum of Art administrative manager resigns after a conflict with the museum's director.


Microsoft is already ratcheting up competition with Sony and Nintendo for the end-of-year holiday buying season, announcing that it is dropping prices across the board on its Xbox 360 video game consoles...and making the price of its entry level unit even lower than the Nintendo Wii.


Wisconsin clinched a spot in the Big Ten championship game with its 62-14 win over Indiana on Saturday.

Wisconsin clinches spot in Big Ten championship


Chelsea expect to sign Brazilian forward Robinho from Real Madrid in the next 48 hours, Sky Sports News quoted chief executive Peter Kenyon as saying on Wednesday.

Chelsea expect to sign Robinho within 48 hours


British officials urged Zimbabwe to comply with global diamond trade regulations and said most of the finest stones are being smuggled out of its rich Marange fields.

Uk urges Zimbabwe to comply with diamond regulations


THE dollar has opened stronger as the US currency weakened after a leading rating's agency downgraded the outlook for three leading American investment banks overnight.


The Southern Connecticut State University women's soccer team will return home to Jess Dow Field for two games this week.

Women's soccer returns home for two games this week


US retailer Michaels Stores is recalling 7,600 silver tree tealight candle holders due to a fire hazard, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said.


Roger Federer pulled out of the Japan Open and Shanghai ATP Masters 1000 on Friday, citing the need to rest after a physically challenging year.

Federer pulls out of Japan Open, Shanghai Masters


WROCLAW, Poland -Injured Czech captain Tomas Rosicky is set to resume full training and be available for the Czech Republic's opening game at the European Championship.

Czech captain Rosicky to resume training


US tycoon Warren Buffett announced he has early-stage prostate cancer, and indicated he had no intention of stepping down as head of his investment firm Berkshire Hathaway.


ACCC revokes interim approval as coal companies miss deadline The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has decided to revoke interim authorisation which was granted in July to allow the applicants to phase in the implementation of a long term solution to ongoing capacity constraints in the Hunter Valley coal chain.


UK SMEs are failing to take advantage of available funding despite a significant lending gap, which the Centre for Economics and Business Research estimates at £28 billion, new research shows.

SMEs failing to take advantage of available funding


The number of flood victims in Pahang remained at 29 people this morning, although the water level at a flood assessment point in one of the districts in the State recorded an increase.

Number of flood victims in Pahang remain at 29


US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton says she worries ``all the time'' about Somalia , which is largely controlled by armed Islamic insurgents.


Y&R announced today that Y&R is launching a new global technology marketing practice named Tech.YR.

Y&R launches new global technology marketing practice


Taipei, Dec. 7 Taiwan has recently launched a new app service for medical travel that provides handy information on tourist attractions and healthcare facilities around the country, a move expected to expand its market of medical tourism.

Taiwan launches app service for medical travel


Swedish amateur Robert Karlsson showed namesake and 2008 European number one Robert Karlsson the way by shooting a five-under-par 67 for a share of the lead at the Scandinavian Masters today.

Karlsson shows namesake the way at Scandinavian Masters


He does all those activities which are basically performed by small children and Big B says that he gets most of those inspirations from his grandchildren as how to enact the role of a child.

Big B gets inspiration from his grandchildren


Boeing Co. said Sunday it has completed the contractual delivery of the first 787 Dreamliner aircraft.

Boeing completes contractual delivery of first 787 Dreamliner


Indiana's farmland owners will pay higher property taxes in 2014 on the heels of an increase in the base rate for assessed land value, Purdue Extension agricultural economist Larry DeBoer says.

Farmland owners to pay higher property taxes in 2014


The ring that triggered rumors Halle Berry is engaged is NOT an engagement ring, and sources connected to the couple tell us ... as of last week, Halle and Olivier Martinez were not engaged.

Halle Berry it's not an engagement ring!


An appeals court in Warsaw has ruled that Jarosław Kaczyński must apologise publicly to press giant Agora, owner of daily Gazeta Wyborcza and radio station TOK FM.


The presidents of Armenia and Azerbaijan agreed to swap war prisoners and exchange bodies of the killed soldiers in clashes, Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said Wednesday after the meeting over the Nagorny Karabakh conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan.

Armenia, Azerbaijan agree to swap war prisoners:


BURBANK, Calif. Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment announces the highly anticipated launch of Scribblenauts in stores across North America today for the Nintendo DS and compatible with Nintendo DSi.

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment launches Scribblenauts


JAPAN and Australia are set to sign a defence logistics deal next month in a bid to strengthen security ties despite a row over Japan's annual whale hunts, a report said on Sunday.


Associa, North America's largest community association management firm, proudly announces the appointment of Paul Brownlee as Director of Corporate Sales.

Associa announces director of Corporate sales


Azerbaijan and Israel shared the spoils in their opening FIFA World Cup Brazil 2014™ qualifier in Baku tonight.


German Chancellor Angela Merkel has unveiled a comprehensive stimulus plan that would place government money in roads, schools and railways as well as provide tax relief opportunities as a means of breathing air into Germany's struggling economy.

German Chancellor Angela Merkel unveils stimulus plan


Cavaliers guard Kyrie Irving is receiving the NBA Rookie of the Year award this morning at Cleveland Clinic Courts in Independence.

Kyrie Irving receives NBA Rookie of the year award:


Friendly's Restaurants recently announced its company-wide campaign raised more than $680,000 for Easter Seals, a leading non-profit provider of services for individuals with autism, developmental disabilities, physical and mental disabilities, and other special needs.

Friendly's Restaurants raise more than $680,000 for Easter Seals


American Idol has confirmed that next week's theme will be songs from the 21st century.

'American Idol' confirms next week's theme


Former ``Seinfeld'' writer-producer Larry Charles, who went on to direct the ``Borat'' and ``Bruno'' movies, is returning to NBC with a semi-scripted project.

``Seinfeld'' veteran Larry Charles returns to NBC


Pittsburgh police said surveillance video helped lead them to an arrest in a Bloomfield bank robbery last Wednesday.

Surveillance video leads to arrest in Bloomfield bank robbery


Authorities say metal thieves are suspected of stealing 41 lightning rods from the parking deck of a hospital in Athens.

Metal thieves steal 41 lightning rods from parking deck of hospital in Athens


I am sorry to say that none of the 457 Hobby Lobby stores will be open Thanksgiving Day.

What stores ARE open ON Thanksgiving Day?


'PASSWORD' has topped a worst passwords of 2011 list compiled by a software firm.


The International Monetary Fund said Thursday it has approved a 17-month standby loan of $15.7 billion for Hungary, whose citizens are facing financial problems after the fall of the country's currency last month.


At least five people were injured when a crane collapsed today at a construction site in Miami, media outlets report.

Crane collapses at construction site in Miami


A sexually abused teenager accidentally killed herself as her tormentor cycled past, an inquest concluded today.

Sexually abused teenager accidentally killed herself


Crawley Town have signed forward Gary Alexander on loan from Brentford until the end of the season.

Crawley Town sign forward Gary Alexander from Brentford


A planned federal resources rent tax is an ''unwelcome intrusion'' into the state's responsibility, representatives of the West Australian government have told a Senate inquiry hearing.

Resources rent tax 'unwelcome intrusion'


Oilfield services company Baker Hughes Inc said Monday that it would buy peer BJ Services Co for $5.5 billion in a move to take on sector giants Halliburton Co and Schlumberger Ltd .

Baker Hughes to buy BJ Services for $5.5 billion


Pope Resources announced today a quarterly distribution of 25 cents per unit, effective for unitholders of record on May 5, 2011 and payable on May 19, 2011.

Pope Resources announces quarterly distribution


Senate Minority Leader Malcolm Smith, left, said this morning that ``it was stupid'' to joke with lobbyists last week in Ulster County that his Democratic conference is like an IPO and that lobbyists should invest now to get in cheap before Democrats win the majority.


IOC welcomed six new members including the Crown Prince of Denmark HRH Frederik on board here on Friday at the 121st IOC Session.


St. Vincent de Paul is installing a solar hot water system at the Mary Skinner Apartments in Eugene.

St. Vincent de Paul installs solar hot water system


Brad Pitt at a press conference early this morning admitted that just before the conference that he offically came out of the closet.


A fifth of English Football League clubs are in 'financial distress', according to a new report released by Port Vale administrators Begbies Traynor.

Fifth of English Football League clubs are in 'financial distress' - report


Share prices on Bursa Malaysia are expected to be steadier next week, backed by selective buying in key blue chips as well as lower liners, dealers said.


The Hartford has cut nearly 270 jobs in its investment products division nationwide, reflecting a slowdown in variable annuity sales and the company's decision to shrink the problematic business.


HEARING aid battery manufacturer Rayovac has invested an extra £1m in the North East as it steps up production of its new, mercury-free range.

Rayovac invests an extra £1m in the North East


Raja Bell has traveled to Los Angeles this week to meet with Kobe Bryant about the possibility of joining the Lakers.

Bell travels to Los Angeles to meet with Kobe


A 30-year-old Macon man was knocked unconscious and robbed Wednesday night while walking on Vineville Avenue near Forsyth Street, police said.


I thank the columnist for pointing out that banks have no money of their own.


South Carolina voters nominated a black Republican state lawmaker for an open congressional seat on Tuesday, rejecting one of the state's legendary political names.

South Carolina voters nominate black Republican for congressional seat


Zambia, Africa's largest copper producer is concerned at the increased exploitation of manganese in Luapula, north Eastern part of the country by people who are mining the product using prospecting licenses.

Zambia concerned to increase exploitation of manganese in Luapula


Lewis Hamilton expects McLaren to be competitive in the inaugural Indian Grand Prix next weekend.


The birth of the Brangelina twins has caused so much frenzy among media outlets that new dad Brad Pitt has had to threaten legal action against 'surreptitiously' taken pictures.


Nouriel Roubini, the New York University professor who predicted the credit crisis, said China and other emerging markets risk a ``hard landing'' as they start raising interest rates to fight inflation.

China, emerging markets risk hard landing:


Israel is suffering its worst drought in a decade and will have to stop pumping from one of its main sources of drinking water, the Sea of Galilee, by the end of the summer, an official said Wednesday.


Chana futures recovered on Tuesday due to short covering on the previous fall.


``Puss in Boots'' beat out ``Tower Heist'' and ``Harold & Kumar'' on their premiere weekends at the box office.

``Puss in Boots'' beats out ``Tower Heist'' and ``Harold & Kumar''


CareCapital has agreed to sell its German property portfolio to NorthWest Value Partners, a privately-owned real estate investor based in Toronto, Canada.

Carecapital sells German property portfolio


Alassane Ouattara was inaugurated as president of Ivory Coast Saturday, in a ceremony most Ivorians hope will put a decade of conflict and instability behind them and mend a once prosperous economy.


The annual District in Bloom competition organised by the council will go ahead this year despite the hosepipe ban.

District in Bloom competition to go ahead despite hosepipe ban


Harare - Zimbabwe elections chief has resigned ahead of crucial polls in 2013 citing ill health, local media reported on Wednesday.


Nicki Minaj is leaving American Idol after just one season on the show, according to reports out this week.


Sara Lee Corporation ranked as a top employer for military talent, according to GI Jobs' eighth annual list recognizing the nation's top Military Friendly Employers.

Sara Lee ranked among top Employers of military talent


Bacardi is selling its first euro bonds in four years as the average yield investors demand to hold investment-grade corporate debt approaches the highest in three-and-a-half months.


Lebanese troops backed by tanks tightened security around government buildings in Beirut, as the political rift between the country's rivaling factions deepened.

Lebanese troops backed by tanks tighten security around government buildings in Beirut


Swiss drug developer Roche boosted its hostile tender offer for biotechnology pioneer Genentech Inc. to US$93 per share Friday, raising the total offer value to $45.7 billion, after its initial offer failed to pick up much support from shareholders.


In 2012, one precious life was lost in a fatal accident every 2.5 days on different killer stretches.


NATO aircraft destroyed on Friday two Scud missiles around Bani Walid, one of the last towns still controlled by Moammar Qaddafi loyalists, the military alliance said.

NATO destroys two Scud missiles near Bani Walid


September was the second warmest month in 130 years of recordkeeping, just behind 2005, the US said Thursday.

September was second warmest in 130 years:


Already-relegated Wigan bowed out of the Premier League with a 2-2 draw against Aston Villa at the DW Stadium.

Wigan bow out with draw against Aston Villa


After 20 months of diligent study and practice, Flight Lieutenant William Wales has graduated as a search and rescue pilot.

Prince William graduates as search and rescue pilot


A 21-year-old North Sydney man who pleaded guilty Monday to possessing child pornography and drug trafficking charges has been sentenced to two years in a federal prison.


Two British soldiers were killed in a Taliban attack in southern Afghanistan on Thursday, the Ministry of Defence said.

Two British soldiers killed in Afghanistan


Governor Jim Gibbons says he welcomes any ideas from the student body as to how to help balance the budget.

Governor Gibbons welcomes ideas on how to balance the budget


Kate Hudson is planning to move to England to be with her Muse... http://bit.ly/9Fc9yq - about 2 hours ago CarolRalefeta Kate Hudson has met a new guy&they have been 2gether for a month!


The security forces have killed 8 more terrorists in on-going operations in Khyber Agency and South Waziristan.


Less than two weeks after he announced he would not run for Massachusetts' open US Senate seat, former Senator Scott Brown, R-Mass., has officially joined Fox News as a contributor.

Scott Brown joins Fox News as contributor


Associated PressRed Sox centerfielder Mike Cameron will begin a rehab stint in Pawtucket Monday.

Mike Cameron will begin rehab stint in Pawtucket Monday


Freddie Roach will be featured on HBO's Emmy award winning series Real Sports with Bryant Gumble, which debuts on HBO Tuesday, July 21, at 10 pm ET/PT.


Curry County sheriff's deputies are seeking a Chaves County man in their investigation into the death of a man whose body was found in a ditch east of Clovis.


After 'going missing' in the mid 1970s, the oldest drag racing trophy in Europe has been found.

Oldest drag racing trophy in Europe found


The Food and Drug Administration said Friday it approved Onglyza to treat Type 2 diabetes.

FDA approves Onglyza for Type 2 diabetes


The Sydney monorail will complete it's last lap this Sunday before it is torn down to make way for a new convention centre at Darling Harbour.


Gore, one of the most prominent figures in the US Democratic party and known around the world for his push to combat climate change, publicly backed Obama for the first time at a huge rally in Detroit.


Polytechnic education is the engine of every developing economy, Mr. Caesar Kale, the Deputy Upper West Regional Minister, has said.

Polytechnic education is the engine of every economy


Derek Purcell proposes to Sarah, and gets an assist from Sarah's daughter Natalie.


MINNEAPOLIS The Star Tribune is asking a bankruptcy judge to cancel its contract with its 116-member printer's union and impose new terms that would save the struggling newspaper $3.5 million a year.

'Star Tribune' asks judge to cancel contract with printer's union


Sri Lanka have knocked India out of the World Twenty20 with a five-wicket victory in their final Super Eight match.

Sri Lanka knock India out of World Twenty20