Sudanese police have detained an unprecedented 63 journalists for several hours and instructed them to go to court for protesting against draconian censorship, reporters and a lawyer said.


Defence Minister AK Antony on Tuesday said infiltration attempts into Kashmir from across the border were increasing with ``conscious, calculated attempts'' to push more terrorists into the valley.

Infiltration attempts into Kashmir increasing:


The CEO of Teteatenpon Prayer Center and also the Assembly Member for Amanase South Electoral Area Apostle Addo Agyekum has indicated that 2013 will be a year of hardship and a trying time.


SkyCross, a global wireless company providing antenna-centric RF solutions, today announced that its antennas are embedded in award-winning wireless earphones by Sennheiser, a world leader in microphone technology, radio-frequency and infrared sound transmission, headphone technology, and active noise-cancellation.

SkyCross antennas embedded in wireless earphones


Democratic solution to the Kurdish problem is a chance for solution of the problem;

Democratic solution to Kurdish problem is chance:


He is the first Cardinal of the Syro-Malankara rite of the Catholic Church.


Michael Whitaker hit top form at the weekend when he won the €350,000 Rolex Grand Prix at the World Equestrian Festival, CHIO Aachen 2012 in masterful style.

Michael Whitaker wins €350,000 Grand Prix


A major earthquake has struck southwestern Pakistan, according to the US Geological Survey.

Major earthquake strikes southwestern Pakistan


Kakha Kukava, one of the leaders of the Conservative Pry, does not rule out cooperation with the new opposition party, presentation of which is to be held tomorrow .

Kakha Kukava not ruling out cooperation with new opposition party


Bedouin and other Israeli Arabs are trying to drive Jewish farmers out of Israel.

Arabs try to drive Jewish farmers out of Israel


European construction output rose the most in three months in June, led by a rebound in Spain.

Europe construction rises most in three months


A businessman implicated in the Constituency Allowance Scandal pleaded guilty in court Friday morning.


Jennifer Lopez says she won't give up her raunchy stage performances just because she is a mother.

Jennifer Lopez won`t give up raunchy stage performances


The latest episode in the American Chemical Society's award-winning ``Global Challenges/Chemistry Solutions'' podcast series discusses the discovery that household washing machines seem to be a major source of so-called ``microplastic'' pollution -- bits of polyester and acrylic smaller than the head of a pin -- that researchers now have detected on ocean shorelines worldwide.

Household washing machines seem to be a major source of microplastic pollution


Only one party had submitted proposals to develop apartment complexes in Hulhumale, according to the Housing Development Cooperation.


Um Jung Hwa and Hwang Jung Min posted a picture that shows them crying in celebration of their new movie, 'Dancing Queen', exceeding 2 million viewers.

Um Jung Hwa and Hwang Jung Min cries in celebration of 'Dancing Queen' exceeding 2 million viewers


A Manitoba social worker says she ``probably could'' have done more to check on a girl whose death is now the subject of a public inquiry.

Manitoba social worker says she 'probably could' have done more to check on girl


A new and updated Google Maps is back on the iPhone, following a three-month absence after it was removed as a pre-installed app from iOS 6 and customers were forced to use Apple's own brand of mapping technology.


Skin cancers may one day literally be ``sniffed out'' say researchers who used a chemical analyser on basal cell tumours, the most common form of the disease.


The US current account trade deficit widened in the fourth quarter, reflecting an improving economy, but the imbalance for all of 2009 fell to the lowest point in eight years.

US trade deficit widens in fourth quarter


Several sites celebrated the Fourth of July with patriotic parties and plenty of red, white and blue.


More protests are expected in Libya Friday, anti-government forces call for a new push to oust long-time leader Moammar Gadhafi.


Industrial body ASSOCHAM has estimated economic losses to the tune of Rs 30,000 crore per year due to bad condition of roads.

ASSOCHAM estimates losses of Rs 30,000 crore per year due to bad roads


Cubs second baseman Darwin Barney was named NL Rookie of the Month for April.


Atomic Energy Organization of Iran Director Fereydoun Abbasi announced on Tuesday that an Iranian operator will take over the Bushehr nuclear power plant in six months.

Iranian operator to take over Bushehr plant


Ryan Freel told a Cincinnati Enquirer reporter that he was unhappy with his playing time this season.


Tbilisi and Florence concluded a memorandum signed by Tbilisi City Hall's head of social and cultural service Mamuka Katsarava and a representative of the Romualdo Del Bianco Foundation.


German business confidence rose for a 10th consecutive month in January as Europe's biggest economy recovers steadily from a sharp recession, a leading survey showed Tuesday.

German business confidence rises in January


A doctor was facing a two-day Medical Council inquiry into allegations of professional misconduct over the care of patients.


India launches satellites with France Updated: 13:26, Tuesday February 26, 2013 India has successfully launched a satellite jointly built with France, along with six foreign satellites, in a single mission.


Trail Blazers assistant coach Monty Williams will interview for the Minnesota Timberwolves head coaching position, perhaps as early as this weekend, Williams said Wednesday.

Blazers assistant Monty Williams to interview for Timberwolves head coaching position


Aston Villa manager Gerard Houllier will be discharged from hospital in the next 24 hours, eight days after being admitted with a heart problem, the club have confirmed.


One worker is dead and 15 other people injured after a pedestrian bridge under construction collapsed near the entrance of the Atlanta Botanical Garden.

One dead and 15 injured in pedestrian bridge collapse


A boy who stole a car ``to go looking for girls'' has faced Bundaberg Magistrates Court.

Boy steals car 'to go looking for girls'


ADELE is on doctors' orders not to speak or sing for a whole month after a stubborn bout of laryngitis refused to clear up.

Adele ordered not to speak or sing for a month


The Cowboys have interest in Green Bay cornerback Jarrett Bush and are attempting to set up a visit.


Muamba's recovery from a cardiac arrest that saw his heart stop beating for 78 minutes has stunned doctors, but it is still uncertain whether he could play again.


Brewers manager Ron Roenicke said there is a chance that right-hander Shaun Marcum could miss his first start of the regular season, depending on how he responds after returning to action after suffering shoulder inflammation.


Stanford hired Greg Roman as its new offensive line coach, one week after Chris Dalman resigned the position.


Pink has confirmed that she will be releasing 'Just Give Me a Reason' as the third single from her No. 1 album, 'The Truth About Love.

Pink to release 'Just Give Me a Reason' as third single


The Indian rupee dropped further by 43 paise to Rs 45.40 against the American currency in early trade today on persistent dollar demand from banks and importers in view of dollar gains overseas amid weak equity markets.

Rupee drops further by 43 paise vs dollar


GLASGOW, Scotland -Falkirk reached the Scottish Cup final for the first time in 12 years Sunday with a 2-0 win over Dunfermline.

Falkirk reaches Scottish Cup final with 2-0 win


MasterChef and Junior MasterChef judge, George Calombaris was thrilled to hear he would be cooking for David Beckham.

Masterchef George Calombaris cooks for master footballer David Beckham


Television celebrity Bob Barker has come to the rescue of five chimpanzees in Texas who need a permanent home by donating $230,000 to Chimp Haven to begin building bedrooms and a habitat for them.


Europe inched closer Wednesday to establishing a European banking union for the Continent's largest lenders after the German cabinet approved legislation that would grant to the European Central Bank oversight of such institutions.

Europe inches closer to establishing a banking union


India bio-diversity portal, an initiative to conserve bio-diversity information, was launched on Monday by Sam Pitroda, chairman of the National Knowledge Commission.


A small earthquake centered in Venice Beach has rattled the western Los Angeles area.

Small earthquake rattles western Los Angeles


Pan song ``Wake Up'' by Edwin Pouchet and Alvin Daniell and sung by Denyse Plummer, and ``How We Coming'' composed by Brian ``Bean'' Griffith and Alvin Daniell, with vocals by Eunice Peters, seems to be the two most popular choices of pan songs for Carnival 2011 thus far.


The Prime Minister has said Parliament will be recalled on Thursday after overnight rioting across the country.


It's not too late to mail back your 2010 Census form, and if confusion over how to answer the questions is what is stopping you from filling it out and mailing it back, or if you haven't received a form, the US Census Bureau can help.


Paramore have been forced to cancel tonight's show in Salt Lake City, UT due to vocalist Hayley Williams still being sick.

Paramore cancel tonight's show in Salt Lake City


A Fernley football player admitted Wednesday he lied about being recruited by the University of California and other major Division-I programs.

Fernley player admits lying about being recruited


WORLD 200m butterfly silver medallist Ellen Gandy has announced she is to switch allegiance and compete for Australia.

Ellen Gandy switches allegiance to Australia


Bollywood actor turned politician Sanjay Dutt is ready to celebrate his birthday in rain.

Sanjay Dutt to celebrate his birthday in rain!


The singer thanked her co-panellists and made an emotional declaration to fans saying: 'You've made me what I am today'.


Indian superstar Amitabh Bachchan has praised BR Chopra describing him as a Bollywood pillar.

Amitabh Bachchan praises BR Chopra as a Bollywood pillar


Base metals have closed mixed on the LME with copper down 0.4 per cent, but lead, alumina and tin finish higher.


Deutsche Bank upgrades NYSE Euronext from Hold to Buy and raises their price target to $86, following solid Q1 results.

Deutsche Bank upgrades NYSE Euronext (NYX) to Buy


The experts have also warned that Australians should be cautious of any mobile phone 'gimmicks' promising to reduce radiation exposure, saying that mobile phone cancer links have been 'overblown'.


Peekskill Police are seeking witnesses to an early morning stabbing of a 20-year-old city man on Washington Street.

Peekskill police seek witnesses to stabbing


BERLIN Troubled German lender Hypo Real Estate Holding AG says it plans to cut about 1,000 jobs by 2013 more than half its current work force.


The Nikkan Sports newspaper reported that One Piece Film Z earned 3.1 billion yen in the 10 days since it opened on December 15, selling a total of 2.6 million tickets.

One Piece film Z earns 3.1 billion yen in 10 days


Two separate accidents claimed the lives of two persons, including a medical representative, on Saturday morning.


Residents on both side of Islamabad Expressway are ignoring overhead bridges, risking their own lives besides creating problems for motorists on this busy thoroughfare.


With Toews sidelined, the Blackhawks need their core players to step up more now than ever.


Lipsticks and lip glosses contain lead, cadmium, chromium, aluminum, and five other toxic metals, some are at levels that could raise potential health concerns, according to a new US study.

Lipsticks and lip glosses contain toxic metals


``Memphis,'' a new rock 'n' roll musical with a score by Bon Jovi's David Bryan that has received several regional productions, will play Broadway in the fall.


New Delhi, Nov 1 Indian cyclists, who recently got brand new bikes before the Commonwealth Games, will be competing in the upcoming Asian Games without the services of a full-time mechanic.

Indian cyclists to compete at Asian Games without mechanics


Jan Hatzius of Goldman Sachs said the FOMC was more hawkish than we had expected.


ARSENE WENGER admits he is having sleepless nights as Arsenal's season threatens to go into meltdown - before it has even started.

Arsene Wenger is having sleepless nights


She expressed his regret on the incidents occurred in the contact line: ``We want to achieve peace as soon as possible. We will propose a new approach for the settlement of the conflict in Paris meeting. The problem must be settled.''

Hillary clinton: ``We will propose a new approach for the settlement of the conflict in Paris meeting''


A 28-year-old Gardendale man today turned himself in to authorities in Georgia on a charge of furnishing pornographic material to a minor.

Gardendale man charged with furnishing pornographic material to a minor


On Saturday, Gladys Knight is lending her talents to Amtrak and appearing at Union Station as part of ``National Train Day,'' an annual event celebrating rail transit.

Gladys Knight to appear at Union station


Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards has had laser eye surgery to save his failing vision.


Iran's intelligence agents mounted a ``complicated'' cross-border operation and freed an Iranian diplomat kidnapped in 2008 by gunmen in northwestern Pakistan, state television reported Tuesday.

Iranian agents free diplomat kidnapped in Pakistan


Another 16 people are being interviewed this morning as potential jurors for the trial of Anthony Sowell, in the second full day of narrowing down a field of 200 to those who will actually sit in judgment of the accused serial killer.


Semiconductor company Texas Instruments has launched an advanced IP phone platform called the TNETV107x family that enables IP phone manufacturers to deliver enhanced service to the user.

Texas Instruments launches IP phone platform


A prominent Cambodian journalist who worked for a pro-opposition newspaper was shot dead Friday along with his son in the capital Phnom Penh.


Matthew McConaughey plays the character of Dallas in the movie ``Magic Mike'' and has admitted that he found stripping to be a drug.

Matthew McConaughey calls stripping a drug


Crude oil prices jumped overnight on the New York Mercantile Exchange Friday, a day after OPEC left production quotas unchanged.


Justin Timberlake has released the official music video for ``Mirrors'', the second single off his recently released third studio album, The 20/20 Experience!

Justin Timberlake releases official music video for 'Mirrors'


A former Hollywood private investigator and an entertainment lawyer were convicted Friday of wiretapping and conspiracy charges for bugging the phones of a Los Angeles billionaire's ex-wife during a child support dispute.

Former Hollywood private investigator convicted of wiretapping


A SOUTH Tyneside band will be in musical heaven when they share the stage with rock and roll legend Chuck Berry this weekend.

Band to share stage with legend Chuck Berry


Tatvasoft is Microsoft certified Gold partner and offers customized Microsoft Sharepoint development services.

Tatvasoft offers customized Microsoft Sharepoint development services


Chennai, Oct 17 Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi said Friday night that India could certainly intervene in Sri Lanka to alleviate the sufferings of Tamil minorities there, in the same way it did in then East Pakistan in 1971.


Katatonia has announced several special 20th anniversary North American shows, in celebration of two decades of gloom and doom from the world-renowned progressive metal titan, says a press release.

Katatonia announce 20th anniversary shows


A motorcyclist suffered fractures earlier today when he lost control of his motorcycle and crashed into four cars.


Michelle Obama and daughters Sasha and Malia attended a Beyonce concert in Atlantic City on Saturday night, Celebuzz has confirmed.

Michelle Obama, daughters attend Beyonce concert


Hyundai has launched its Ramadan offer in Oman.


Macau ． November 24, 2011- 3Macau, the Macau mobile telecommunications division of Hutchison Telecommunications Hong Kong Holdings Limited, today announced it will offer iPhone 4S to customers in Macau beginning this Friday, November 25.

3Macau to offer iPhone 4S in Macau on November 25


The Shanghai World Expo will start trial operation on April 20 with the participation of about 70 percent of the pavilions, the organizer said on March 31 Tuesday.

Shanghai World Expo to start trial operation


John Barry, the English film score composer best known for his Bond music has died aged 77.


A FAVERSHAM primary school is planning to build new classrooms with pupil numbers set to rise by a third.

Faversham school to build new classrooms as pupil numbers rise


Rock legend Carlos Santana proposed to his girlfriend/acclaimed drummer Cindy Blackman onstage during his show on Friday night at Midwest Bank Amphitheatre in Tinley Park, IL.

Carlos Santana proposes to girlfriend/drummer Cindy Blackman onstage


On Friday, the third of six former corrections officers at North Branch Correctional Institute in Cumberland was found guilty of assault.

Former corrections officer found guilty of assault


A High Court judge has been accused by a prominent lawyer of hastening the deaths of 25 pensioners by ordering the closure of their care homes.

High court judge accused of hastening deaths of 25 pensioners


As drought conditions continue to worsen across Oklahoma, Governor Mary Fallin has issued an Executive Proclamation banning outdoor burning for much of the state.

Governor Fallin issues ban on outdoor burning


Wales and Lions fly-half Stephen Jones has confirmed that he's leaving his club side, the Scarlets, at the end of the season, to move to London Wasps.


The SA state should choose trade liberalisation as a policy rather than protectionism, trade expert Peter Draper from the SA Institute for International Affairs told an Institute for Security Studies seminar on SA's economic development challenges on Thursday.


CITIGROUP Inc said on Monday it plans to cut about 50,000 jobs as souring economies and global credit conditions cause the US bank with the farthest reach worldwide to retrench.


Oil steadied above $72 a barrel today, taking a breather after a rise of more than 2 per cent the previous day after data showed that US crude oil inventories fell much more than expected.


A clinical study funded by Abbott Laboratories has concluded that the side effects of Meridia, a weight loss drug, may increase the risk of heart attack and stroke.

Side effects of Meridia increases risk of heart attack:


The search continues for a murder suspect wanted in connection with last Thursday's stabbing death of Jeremy R. Quinn, 25, of Ashland.


Fans were just getting excited after finding out that Alexander Skarsgard and Ellen Page were dating, but now new rumors say that they are just friends.

Alexander Skarsgard and Ellen Page dating:


AN ABANDONED house in Wincheap is causing a stink among neighbours as trespassers wreak havoc and rubbish in the garden continues to pile up.

House in Wincheap causes a stink as trespassers wreak havoc


State Rep. Jeff Brandes, R-St. Petersburg, filed to run for the Florida Senate on Friday, setting up a potentially bruising primary that could pit him against either Rep. Jim Frishe, R-St. Petersburg, or Sen. Jack Latvala, R-Clearwater.

State Rep. Jeff Brandes files to run for Florida Senate


Qtel launched the BlackBerry Curve 8900, bringing the latest Smartphone capability in a stylish, compact design to business and consumer users in Qatar.


Finance Minister P. Chidambaram's reported remark that one cannot have situation of ``an affluent promoter and a sick company'' was perplexing, to say the least.

Can we have an affluent promoter and a sick company? - yes


Crate & Barrel is closing its Perimeter Mall store on June 8, leaving only two locations in Atlanta:

Crate & Barrel closing Perimeter Mall store


The Palestinians were on Monday admitted to UNESCO as full members in a vote at the UN cultural body's general assembly in Paris.

Palestinians admitted to UNESCO as full member


TWO men who have lost 29 stone between them after radical surgery want to set up a local support group to help other people who may need help before or after operations to lose weight.


An Indian sailor, who died in a gas leak aboard a warship in Port Blair, was cremated with military honours here on Sunday.

Indian sailor cremated with military honours


George Zimmerman, the man charged with killing Florida teen Trayvon Martin was released from jail overnight on $150,000 bail.


Radcliffe, 21, who is back to chasing girls after his split from long-term girlfriend, actress Laura O'Toole, also admitted that he finds dating to be quite nerve-racking as it is not something he is used to.


Game 6 of the World Series has been postponed because of a rainy forecast in St. Louis.


Baltimore County will preserve 38 acres of publicly owned forested land in Perry Hall, which officials say is the largest preservation of open green space in that community in more than a decade.

Baltimore County to preserve 38 acres in Perry Hall


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British businessman Christopher Tappin has said he looks forward to returning home after being sentenced to 33 months in prison by a court in the US.

Christopher Tappin 'looking forward' to returning home


Music composer GV Prakash is all thrilled to work with veteran lyricist Vairamuthu.


The military is turning a landfill into renewable energy in a unique way!


NYC based socialsklz:-) tools to thrive in the modern world announces the launch of its fun, interactive after-school program called clubsocialsklz:-) beginning this September in Manhattan and Park Slope, Brooklyn.

Socialsklz :-) tools to thrive in the modern world launches clubsocialsklz :-)


Just 28 days after it was introduced, Apple sold its one millionth iPad.


WITH her relationship with PENELOPE CRUZ's brother EDUARDO more on and off than a light switch, EVA LONGORIA has admitted that she is ``the worst dater ever''.

Eva LONGORIA admits she's 'worst dater ever'


A Jefferson man is facing charges for allegedly helping an inmate escape from a prison in Buford.

Jefferson man charged with helping inmate escape


Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies said BEE legislation needs to be amended to tackle fronting head on.

'Legislation needs to be amended to tackle fronting'


Sprouts Farmers Market has announced it will be coming to Flagstaff in late 2013, which could mean more options for healthy foods, but more competition for local stores.

Sprouts Farmers Market coming to Flagstaff


Attorney General Eric Holder will visit Bermuda next week to talk with the island nation's leaders, The Royal Gazette reported.


UK construction activity grew 2.2 per cent in July and fell less sharply than previously thought in the second quarter, data showed yesterday, adding to signs the economy is slowly edging out of recession.


AP / Barcelona says defender Eric Abidal will be hospitalized for three to four days to undergo tests on his liver transplant.

Barcelona defender Eric Abidal hospitalized for tests on liver transplant


Los Angeles, Aug 5 Actor Morgan Freeman has been injured in a car crash in Mississippi, the Los Angeles Times reported Monday.


A PRIMARY school will remain closed for a second day after its car park and playground flooded overnight.

Primary school will close for second day


Lisbon, Portugal based black/death metal act Enclavement has posted a new song online for streaming.


BOSTON Dunkin' Donuts, America's favorite every-day, all-day stop for coffee and baked goods, today announced that it has renewed its sponsorship agreement with the 17-time World Champion Boston Celtics.

Dunkin'' Donuts renews sponsorship of Boston Celtics


REPUBLICAN White House hopeful John McCain today defended his running mate Sarah Palin amid growing criticism of the vice-presidential nominee, telling supporters ``she's going to be my partner in Washington''.


The European gas market is undergoing a transformation now, European energy expert Alexandr Rahr said.

Europe's gas market undergoes transformation


Owen Wilson has reportedly been spotted buying a ``huge'' bong from a California smoke shop.


Greetings card retailer Clintons has opened its first distribution centre in a bid to ``significantly'' improve margins.

Clintons opens first distribution centre


Director Barry Sonnenfeld, whose ``Men in Black 3`` recently hit theatres, says Justin Bieber is perfect to play an alien. Just like the first two movies, the third film in the franchise also featured a host of celebrity cameos including the 18-year-old pop pop sensation, who played an extraterrestrial being, reported Ace Showbiz.


The Hollywood veteran actor, Anthony Hopkins is allegedly in talks to star in the New Line Cinema's upcoming serial killer thriller flick 'Solace'.


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Mr Roland Busch has been appointed the new head of strategy at Siemens, effective May 1st 2008.

Mr Roland Busch is new head of strategy at


CVS/pharmacy, the nation's leading retail pharmacy, and MinuteClinic, the largest retail health care clinic in the US, announced today a commitment to flu prevention with the goal of delivering one million flu vaccinations this year.

CVS/pharmacy and MinuteClinic announce commitment to flu prevention with goal of delivering one million vaccinations


Jason Motte not cleared to throw, might need surgery St. Louis Cardinals closer Jason Motte faces reconstructive elbow surgery if his condition doesn't improve in the next three weeks or so.


Florida teachers are upset with a new state evaluation system that they say is unfair, untested and produces bogus conclusions about performance.

Florida teachers upset with new evaluation system


IBM today announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire FilesX, a privately held storage software company based in Newton, Mass., and Haifa, Israel, that specializes in continuous data protection and nearly instant data and application recovery software for enterprises and remote/branch offices.


John Roberts, who loves sultry redheads, live in New York with our AM Extra.


Cuban pop group Buena Fe will perform on February 22 in the US city of Miami, to promote the new album, Dial, director and lead singer Israel Rojas said in this capital today.


Alex Marvez of FOXSports.com reports that Cribbs was released from the hospital this morning after receiving treatment for the symptoms of a concussion.


Doors open out onto a passageway inside the Libyan desert oasis town of Ghadames, a designated UNESCO World Heritage site, April 20, 2013.


After a brief hiatus, veteran filmmaker Bharathiraja is back to weave his magic on screen.


Sean Penn pleaded no contest to vandalism today, effectively ending a case in which the Oscar-winning actor was videotaped kicking a celebrity photographer.

Sean Penn pleads no contest to vandalism


The global carbon market shrank for the first time in 2010, snapping five years of growth as a lack of clarity about the future climate framework hurt investment in the hottest year on record, a World Bank report showed.

Carbon market shrinks for first time in hottest year on record


A fair worker's leg was severed by a roller coaster north of San Francisco Wednesday.

Fair worker's leg severed by roller coaster


The United Nations Security Council met on Sunday for the fourth time in less than three days to discuss the crisis in Georgia.

Security Council meet to discuss crisis in Georgia


Orla Kiely is set to open her first ever US store this September in New York City's trendy SoHo.

Orla Kiely opens her first ever US store


Manchester City confirmed Friday that they have signed striker Edin Dzeko from Wolfsburg for 27 million pounds.


Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa served an ultimatum on the LTTE on Monday to either ``free'' the citizens stranded in the war zone in the north by January 1 or face a formal ban by the government.


A Fox News host apologized Monday to Canadians in the face of widespread outrage over comments he and his guests made on a late-night talk show.

Fox News host apologizes in face of outrage


Baku will host a conference of CIS and Baltic States railway administrations from October 27 to November 4, said Nadir Azmammadov, Press Secretary of Azerbaijan State Railways Company.

Baku to host a conference of CIS and Baltic States railway administrations


Sri Rama Sene founder Pramod Muthalik on Sunday said he would defy any ban on his entry to the dakshina Kannada district by the administration in the wake of the January 24 attack on a pub here by Sene activists.


Advisor to Prime Minister on Industries and Production Manzoor Ahmad Wattoo has denied of having any task to derail Punjab government, adding that Asif Ali Zardari is serious in his intention to amend 17th Amendment from the Constitution.

Zardari serious about amending 17th Amendment:


Bank of America refinance mortgage rates are currently around 4.6% at the beginning of May 2011 as the 10 year treasury rate yield remains well below its 50 day moving average.

Bank of America refinance mortgage rates --


Font Sizes The US Air Force says a bus and private vehicle have collided at a New Jersey military base, injuring 14 service members.

Vehicles collide at nj military base, injuring 14


Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi left hospital on Thursday, having begun to recover from the severe facial wounds that he suffered in a violent weekend attack.


What does it mean to be both British and Jewish and how has this identity evolved over hundreds of years of Jewish settlement in the UK?

What does it mean to be both British and Jewish?


SRK, who had undergone a major shoulder surgery a couple of years ago, had hurt himself late last year while shooting for an action scene in Dulha Mil Gaya .


Immigrants are squatting in Edgware's ``secret slum'' in conditions ``no human being should have to live in''.


Senior Congress leader and former Kerala chief minister K Karunakaran was discharged from hospital on Thursday evening, family sources said.


Illinois Governor Pat Quinn is proposing $500 million in new state taxes.

Quinn proposes $500 million in new taxes


Vicor Corporation today reported its financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2010.

Vicor Corporation reports results for the quarter and year ended


PML-N MNA Tehmina Daultana here on Monday said the PPP and the PML-N-led coalition would ensure the independence of judiciary, supremacy of parliament and the freedom of media to transform the country into a social welfare state.

``Coalition to ensure independence of judiciary''


Transmeta has announced that, with the assistance of its independent financial advisors Piper Jaffray & Co., it has initiated a process to seek a potential sale of the company.

Transmeta initiates process to seek sale of the Company


A Winston-Salem police officer and another man were injured in a crash Monday morning at the intersection of University Parkway and Home Road.

Winston-Salem police officer injured in crash


Two suicide bombers blasted two security centers in central Damascus Friday, leaving about 30 people dead and over 100 others injured, a senior local official told Xinhua.

Two suicide bombers blast security centers in Damascus, leaving 30 dead, over 100 injured


Natalie Cassidy's ex-fiance has been banned from contacting her for two years.

Natalie Cassidy's ex-fiance banned from contact


Rockers Eve To Adam have released a new song entitled ``Straitjacket Supermodel'', which comes from the band's upcoming as-of-yet untitled sophomore album.

Eve to Adam release new song ``Straitjacket Supermodel''


Ajay Devgan has iterated what many of the staunch fans of Salman Khan already hold: that Salman has the best body in the industry.

Salman Khan has the best body in the industry:


At a press conference in Ankara on Tuesday Sinan Samil Sam received the European championship belt that he had won by majority decision against Paolo Vidoz on July 4th.

Sinan Samil Sam receives European championship belt


Sexy actress, Jessica Alba is now pregnant with her second child with husband, Cash Warren.

Jessica Alba is pregnant with second child


Amid escalating protests in Indian Kashmir, Bollywood is set to step into highly sensitive territory with a promise to tell the story of violence in the region ``as never seen before'' on the big screen.

Bollywood set to step into highly sensitive territory


A Reno man is being held on $100,000 cash-only bail, accused of kidnapping two women and sexually assaulting one of them Saturday morning.

Man accused of kidnapping two women, sexually assaulting one, Saturday morning


Police dogs should be considered civil servants and any acts of violence against them therefore merits the same punishment as attacks on human police officers, Norway's Supreme Court ruled.


BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. Fox says Mariah Carey is joining ``American Idol'' as a new judge.

Mariah Carey joins 'American Idol' as new judge


Pakistan Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani has said that Pakistan didn't want tension in the region, adding that the evidences received from India were being investigated.

Evidences received from India were being investigated:


A Florida congressman is proposing a bill that would ban Chinese drywall from being imported into the United States.

South Florida congressman proposes bill to ban Chinese drywall


Travelzoo Inc. , a global Internet media company, today surpassed 25 million subscribers worldwide.

Travelzoo surpasses 25 million subscribers worldwide


The Saunders County attorney has agreed to pay a $2,000 civil penalty for misuse of public office for personal gain.

Saunders County attorney to pay civil penalty


Tel Aviv, Feb 18 The Israeli army arrested 80 Palestinians on the Gaza Strip Monday to submit them to interrogation, the information office of the armed institution confirmed.


The Patriots let go of wideout Taylor Price on Saturday to make room for offensive lineman Nick McDonald.


Sonoma County will pay the Danielli family $1.48 million for a conservation easement over its 165-acre property that sits across Highway 12 from the Oakmont subdivision.

County pays $1.48 million for conservation easement


Chris Martin has revealed that he thinks Lady Gaga is a better song writer than himself.

Chris Martin: ``Lady Gaga is a better writer than me''


Turkey appointed a new commander-in-chief of land forces after several top army leaders resigned on July 29, local media reported.

Turkey appoints new commander-in-chief of land forces


Colin Powell, speaking at the City College of New York in Harlem yesterday, urged Congress to expand the GI Bill, saying vets returning from Iraq and Afghanistan deserve the same chance to get an education that their grandparents did after returning from World War II.

Colin Powell urges Congress to expand GI Bill


Member of executive board of household goods manufacturer Vestel Levent Hatay states that local household goods market shrank 13% y/y in H1.

Household goods market shrinks 13%y/y in H1.


Daryl Guppy, Founder & Director, Guppytraders.com is of the view that Reliance Industries has support at Rs 1900-2000.


matsh sends word that PayPal has frozen the assets of wikileaks.org.

PayPal freezes the assets of wikileaks.org


Aerosmith lead singer Steven Tyler said on Thursday that he was sober when he fell in the shower in his Paraguay hotel room earlier this week.


Japan will ease restrictions on granting tourist visas to Chinese, beginning July 1, in an attempt to increase Chinese travelers to Japan, government officials said Monday.

Japan to ease restrictions on granting tourist visas to Chinese


Huffington Post Politics recently released a report stating the Westboro Baptist Church has announced it will protest the funeral of recently deceased actress, Elizabeth Taylor.

Westboro Baptist to protest at the funeral of Elizabeth Taylor...


*Grammy-nominated R&B artist Trey Songz and ``Private Practice'' star Taye Diggs have joined Paula Patton, Derek Luke and Djimon Hounsou in the cast of ``Baggage Claim,'' Fox Searchlight's adaptation of a novel written by David E. Talbert.

Trey Songz, Taye Diggs join cast of 'Baggage Claim'


A 59-year-old Randle man was airlifted to Harborview Medical Center for surgery Wednesday afternoon when he accidentally shot himself in the right knee with a mole trap.

Randle man accidentally shoots himself with mole trap


< !(CDATA(In a tweet by Jeff Wilson of the Fort Worth Star Telegram, Wilson reports that Texas Rangers third baseman Brian Barden has opted out of his contract and has become a free agent. This news comes just one day after learning that the 30 year old Barden had been selected as a starter for the AAA Pacific Coast League All Star Game. Barden is ...


Forty-two-year-old Richard Klementovich, a Clifton, NJ police officer and Gulf War veteran, is charged with multiple counts of attempted criminal homicide following a daylong standoff on Sunday at his estranged wife's home on Bittersweet Drive in Doylestown Township.

New jersey police officer charged with multiple counts of attempted homicide


Heavy black smoke and flames could be seen in south Springfield because of a house fire near Weaver Road and National Place.


The mayor of Springfield, Ill., was found dead in his home on Tuesday after failing to show up for a court-ordered appearance in a pending estate case.

Mayor of Springfield, Ill., found dead at home


The pre-Budget report must not hide tax rises and spending cuts, according to a leading thinkthank.

Pre-Budget report ' must not hide tax rises'


SHIPOWNERS face an annual $80bn funding gap for newbuildings and secondhand ship purchases as traditional lending banks cut their exposure to the volatile maritime sector.


A group of female ski jumpers will appeal a court decision that prevents them from competing at next year's Winter Olympics.

Female ski jumpers to appeal court decision


Advocates of a ghost sign trail in Queens are already garnering kudos - and valuable advice - from experts who helped restore fading ads across the country.

Advocates of ghost sign trail in Queens garnering kudos from experts


Marlin Firearms Co., a Connecticut gun manufacturer founded in 1870, will close its North Haven plant and lay off the employees, according to a source within the company.

Marlin Firearms Co. to close North Haven plant


Monsanto Co. plans to sell its hybrid sunflower seed business to competitor Syngenta for $160 million.

Monsanto to sell sunflower seed business


TOTTENHAM will play Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates in July on a preseason tour to South Africa.

Spurs to play Chiefs and Pirates on preseason tour


Copper jumped the most in 11 months after an earthquake in Chile cut production in the worldâ??s biggest producer.


A 10-year-old boy was hit by a jet ski in the Willamette River over the weekend.


A 33-year-old convicted sex offender was arrested Tuesday afternoon on suspicion of raping two women in Vista and kidnapping one of them.

Sex offender arrested on suspicion of raping two women in Vista


A Senate bill that would remove school districts from the formal subdivision approval process is on its way to the governor's office.

Senate bill would remove school districts from subdivision approval process


PAKISTAN AND India have promised to work together to tackle terrorism.

Pakistan and India promise to tackle terrorism


Maruti Suzuki India today reopened its Manesar plant amid heavy security, a month after a lockout was declared due to the violence in which one senior company official was killed and 100 others injured.

Maruti Suzuki reopens Manesar plant amid heavy security


Frank Lampard will start the new season in a Chelsea shirt, insists Blues chief executive Peter Kenyon.

Lampard 'will' start season with Chelsea


In the wake of the recent events regarding Lamont Peterson's failed drug test, Golden Boy Promotions has moved forward to reverse Khan vs. Peterson decision.

Golden Boy Promotions moving forward to reverse Khan vs. Peterson decision --


A group of visiting American lawmakers Tuesday said they are not in Pakistan to lobby on President Pervez Musharraf or the deposed Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry.

US lawmakers say they are not lobbying for President Musharraf


The Coral release a new single 'Walking In the Winter' on 22nd November to tie in with their previously announced UK dates.


Police are looking for the public's help in finding a man suspected of breaking into a Temecula home and attempting to sexually assault a woman homeowner.

Police looking for help in finding man who broke into a home and assaulted the homeowner


A Lewis County grand jury indicted 15 individuals recently on charges ranging from flagrant non-support to burglary.


Taipei, May 1 Less than 1 percent of Taiwanese citizens had failed to pick up their government-issued shopping vouchers as of the April 30 collection deadline, the state-owned Chunghwa Post Co.

Less than 1 percent fail to pick up shopping vouchers


In a multi-site study, Oregon Health and Science University Cancer Institute researchers have found that a drug called ipilimumab, also known as MDX-010, works to stimulate the body's own immune system to fight prostate cancer.

Ipilimumab works to stimulate the body's own immune system to fight prostate cancer


International Christian ministry, Samaritan's Purse, has opened a new disaster relief headquarters in Wilkesboro.

Samaritan's Purse opens Disaster Relief headquarters in Wilkesboro


Rain hampered the fourth round matches of the Under 23 Inter-Provincial cricket tournament which was played in Colombo and the suburb.


Cameron Newton threw two touchdown passes and accounted for 206 total yards to help No. 21 Auburn beat Mississippi State 17-14 last night in the Southeastern Conference opener for both teams.

No. 21 Auburn beats Mississippi State 17-14


Iranian warships entered the Mediterranean Sea after crossing the Suez Canal on Saturday to show Tehran's ``might'' to regional countries, the navy commander said, amid simmering tensions with Israel.


New Delhi Donald Duck, one of the favorite Disney cartoon characters, is all set to turn 77 on Thursday.


Growth funds took a pounding in the September quarter with the news going from bad to worse for Australian investors, according to major ratings house, Morningstar.


Morgan Tsvangirai cannot attend Zimbabwe crisis talks due to travel document delays, officials say.


Pop star Justin Beiber was recently attacked by a fan while performing in Dubai.

Justin Beiber attacked while performing in Dubai


Michael Jackson, the sensationally gifted child star who rose to become the ''King of Pop'' and the biggest celebrity in the world only to fall from his throne in a freakish series of scandals, died on Thursday.


Militaries are engaged in collecting votes for the RPA in Armenia though the political leadership has stated for a number of times that the army does not interfere with politics, APA reports quoting ``Lragir'' newspaper.

Militaries engaged in collecting votes for the RPA in Armenia


With Boyd Gordon ailing, the Washington Capitals recalled centerman Keith Aucoin from the Hershey Bears Thursday.

Washington Capitals recall Keith Aucoin from Hershey Bears


So I wanted to pose the question to you, our dear readers...exactly how much data do you really use in a given month.


Interest rates were little changed in the bond market Friday, capping off a week of big fluctuations as the government sold $82 billion in new debt.

Interest rates little changed in bond market


Samsung Galaxy Note 2 may come with a 13 MP camera on board, along with a 5.5-inch screen, reports added.

Samsung Galaxy Note 2 may come with 13 MP camera


Russia and Argentina have agreed to develop cooperation in all areas, Nikolai Patrushev, the visiting Secretary of Russia's Security Council said here Tuesday.

Russia, Argentina agree on cooperation in all areas


A WOMAN was stabbed in the neck with a lead pencil on Grafton's Prince St on Monday afternoon.


Minnesota Vikings fullback Jerome Felton apologized on Wednesday after being arrested for DUI last weekend.


United States has called on all parties in the Middle East to take meaningful steps and begin negotiations so as to achieve the goal of two-State solution to the Israeli-Palestine conflict in the region.

US calls on all parties in Middle East to begin negotiations


A US based NGO named ``United Sikhs'' has condemned two unrelated brutal killings of Sikhs in Pakistan -- the beheading by militants of the father of eight children, Mohinder Singh, 40, and the brutal murder of a 40 year old Sikh Canadian woman, Rajvinder Kaur Gill.

United Sikhs condemned the two brutal killings of Sikhs in Pakistan


A truck hit a railroad bridge on West Genesee Street in Syracuse for the second time in less than a week.


ACORN, a national organization whose mission included registering and turning out low-income voters and those who are members of minority groups, announced Tuesday that it was filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy.


Sheffield United match winner Mark Yeates claimed that his goal on Tuesday was extra special, but it's the result that counts.


Nine to Twelve, the longest-running GLBT bowling league in the suburbs, will start its 31st season Saturday, Sept. 19, at River Rand Bowl, 191 S. River, Des Plaines, 9 pm-12 am


The 578 metres long Katheri Bagh rail overbridge, constructed over level crossing No 81 D, was opened for public on Thursday.


Angry Birds will be made into a movie, it has been revealed.


COURTENEY Cox says Cougar Town has been her ``saving grace'' following her split from husband David Arquette.

Courteney Cox: 'Cougar Town is my saving grace'


Altar Boyz, the new musical comedy is now playing at the Long Wharf Theatre in New Haven.

Altar Boyz now playing at the Long Wharf Theatre


An anti-terrorism trial continues in Melbourne today with one of the accused's lawyer making the case for his client's bail.


GlaxoSmithKline PLC, a research-based pharmaceutical and healthcare company, said Thursday that it has made the decision not to pursue further worldwide development of Simplirix Herpes Simplex Vaccine, an experimental vaccine intended to prevent genital herpes disease in women.

Glaxosmithkline not to pursue further worldwide development of Simplirix


Eight cars were set on fire in Harlem at 4:30 am early Tuesday morning.


Volkswagen unit Audi is in talks to buy Italian motorcycle maker Ducati, sources familiar with the matter told Reuters on Tuesday.

Audi in talks to buy motorcycle maker Ducati: sources


Internet company Yahoo! Inc. has said it will appeal a Belgian court decision that fined it euro55,000 for alleged noncooperation in a judicial case.


Simon Cowell has ''a lot to learn about ladies,'' and has been seeking advice on how to text his girlfriend from boy band One Direction.

Simon Cowell has 'a lot to learn about ladies'


Unistal Systems Pvt. Ltd., one of the leading names in data care and recovery products, services and training today announced the launch and availability of comprehensive 'Quick Recovery' solutions for the MS Exchange Server.

Unistal launches comprehensive 'Quick Recovery' solutions for MS Exchange Server


Iraq voiced Sunday fears that its youth football team might deliberately be poisoned in Yemen, calling for transparent clarifications on the matter by the Yemeni government.

Iraq fears team deliberately poisoned in Yemen


The Bureau of Labor Statistics announced today that the overall Consumer Price Index dropped in April by 0.4 percent on a seasonally adjusted basis.


A tangled web of deceit and cheating was unravelled yesterday as the trial of Leon David Fallow accused of the death of Darnell Leslie continued.


Pakistan Chief of Army Staff, General Ashfaq Kayani, has said that the Army has a full range of counter-insurgency training facilities, and added and that it does not require any foreign training to tackle militancy.

Pak Army does not require foreign training:


After the acquisition of Direct 2 Drive, GameFly has announced that it has launched the open beta stage of its PC digital distribution service.

GameFly launches beta stage of distribution service


Three Buena Vista residents escaped injury in the two vehicle crash Monday on Trout Creek Pass in which Carrie Scislowicz, 31 of Longmont, died.


A huge solar flare erupted from the sun Thursday, streaming radiation toward Earth.


The 36-year-old Calzaghe, who is unbeaten in 45 professional fights during a 15-year career, injured his hand Sunday in training, his lawyer told The Associated Press.


US stock futures tumbled Monday amid a rout in global stocks after Standard & Poor's downgraded the US credit rating for the first time.


Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao has pledged to support a stable euro and ease trade ties with Europe as he moved to smooth over past tensions ahead of a key summit in Brussels.


Whoever breached the 'pre-election silence' would be referred to concerned authorities, Information Minister Sheikh Mohammad Al-Abdullah Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah said Saturday.

Whoever breaches ''pre-election silence'' would be referred to concerned


``I personally think Ajay is the most versatile actor that we have today.


A brushfire in a remote part of southeastern San Diego County has burned more than 200 acres, although no structures are threatened, fire officials said Thursday afternoon.

Brushfire in remote part of San Diego County burns 200 acres


Associated Press Writer= WASHINGTON â€'' Declaring that the financial system was ``starting to heal,'' Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner said Wednesday that major banks had raised $56 billion since stress tests showed several in need of more capital â€'' a sign of emerging investor confidence.

Geithner says major banks have raised $56 billion


Megastar Chiranjeevi and his brother-in-law Allu Aravind congratulated Dr D Ramanaidu after the latter's name was announced for Padma Bhushan award.

Megastar Chiranjeevi congratulates Ramanaidu


Eastman Chemical Co. has formally pledged to reduce energy intensity 25 percent over a 10-year period in partnership with the US Department of Energy.

Eastman Chemical pledges to reduce energy


Days of Japan are taking place in the northern Bulgarian town of Byala Cherkva, Antoaneta Marcheva, acting mayor of the town, told FOCUS --

Days of Japan take place in bulgaria's Byala Cherkva


RIM stock gets a boost from favorable sentiment on the handset maker's new phones, Nokia's betting big that new designs will help it gets its mojo back, the world of social 'discovery' instead of social networking, and, Larry Page struggles to find footing his first few months as Google's CEO.


A case has been registered against the Congress nominee from Sirsaganj Assembly seat after his supporters allegedly indulged in brick-batting and chased away a team led by a government official, who objected to putting up of flags and banners here.

Case registered against Congress nominee


Former finance minister Pranab Mukherjee was elected Indian president on July 22 after votes from national and state lawmakers were counted in the race for the mainly ceremonial post.

Veteran dealmaker Mukherjee elected Indian president


Rumors are prevalent all over the web that a businessman from Qatar, Wissam Al Mana is possibly going to get engaged with Janet Jackson.

Wissam Al Mana to get engaged with Janet Jackson


The Canadian dollar opened at 82.16 cents US this morning, up 0.45 of a cent from Thursday's close.

Canadian dollar opens at 82.16 cents US, up 0.45 of a cent


Fiat India has decided to expand its dealer network by adding 10 new dealers to its network by this year end to take the count to 110 from 100 currently.


About 150 people, who live in South Charlotte neighborhoods including Selwyn Farms, Hunter's Run, Stone Orchard, and Colonial Village, met with police behind closed doors for about two hours.

South Charlotte neighborhoods meet with police behind closed doors


A man is accused of assaulting a Rockingham County deputy with a pool stick during an arrest.

Man accused of assaulting deputy with pool stick


The recent drupa highlighted the fact that inkjet technology is moving forward at a substantial pace and that the manufacturers of inkjet printers and presses are making good use of this new technology to bring new products to market.


Three Seward fishermen were rescued off a beach in the Valdez Narrows today after their fishing vessel grounded, according to the US Coast Guard.


A 63-year-old pilot died yesterday afternoon after a mid-air collision with a second plane.


A charity event is being organised to raise awareness of an allergic condition which claimed the life of a boy one day before his 13th birthday.

Charity event organised to raise awareness of allergic condition


Boston Magazine has highlighted five new Somerville restaurants--some opened recently, some are opening soon--in the publication's February New Restaurants Preview issue, according to an announcement from the magazine.

Boston Magazine highlights five new Somerville restaurants


WELLINGTON South Africa took control of a weather-disrupted opening day in the third Test against hosts New Zealand, compiling 136-2 on Friday on a wicket expected to favour the bowlers.


A diabetic hospital worker was sacked for drinking a small carton of orange juice meant for a patient when she suddenly felt faint.

Diabetic hospital worker sacked for drinking carton of orange juice when she felt faint


Family and friends held a car wash in Phoenix, trying to raise money for the funeral of Sophia Zamora.

Family trying to raise money for funeral


South African-born author Bryce Courtenay, who wrote about the struggles of life in Australia and South Africa, died at his home in Canberra, his publisher said on Friday, just two weeks after his latest novel was published.


Compass Group, one of the world's leading foodservice management companies, and First Data, a global leader in electronic commerce and payments processing, are introducing a new, tiered consumer loyalty program at participating corporate cafйs and dining centers.

Compass Group and First Data introduce new consumer loyalty program


At least three securitymen were killed today in a landmine blast triggered by Maoists near a culvert at Uchila village in Bihar's Gaya district.

Three securitymen killed in landmine blast


It turns out 2012 was officially the hottest year on record for the continental United States, according the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.


Voters approved the town's $25.4 million budget for the 2010-2011 fiscal year by a vote of 334-278 in Thursday's referendum.


Bobby Thomson, whose ``Shot heard round the world'' is arguably the greatest homer run in baseball history died at the age of 86 Monday night.


The Defense Department overpaid a billionaire oilman by as much as $200 million on several military contracts valued at nearly $2.7 billion, an internal audit has found.

Pentagon overpaid billionaire oilman by up to $200 million, audit finds


Halesi, a touristic site in east of the country, now also features in the website.


A CARRUM Downs man, jailed last week for a three-month drug-fuelled crime spree in locations including Tyabb, will be eligible for parole in eight months.

Carrum Downs man jailed over crime spree


Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has been charged with violent conduct following an incident during the weekend Premier League game against Hull City, the Football Association said on its website.


Boeing Co posted a larger quarterly profit on Wednesday, topping analyst forecasts, on strong commercial and military sales, and the company raised its earnings forecast for the full year.


The Australia batsman Mike Hussey and the spinner Nathan Hauritz have both been ruled out of the World Cup.

Australia's Mike Hussey and Nathan Hauritz ruled out of World Cup


Robin Gibb was making a ``bucket list'' before he fell into a coma.


Egypt's deputy justice minister says ousted President Hosni Mubarak will be brought to Cairo for his trial on charges of corruption and ordering the killings of protesters.

Mubarak to be brought to Cairo for trial


On Tuesday John Legend dropped a new single called ``The Beginning'' via Twitter.

John Legend drops new single 'the Beginning'


Indian boy Sandeep Sejwal bettered his National record by clocking 1min 01.20sec in the 100m breaststroke event on the first day of the FINA World swimming championships here.


Egypt reported two new cases of H1N1 virus in Cairo and Alexandria , raising the number of cases in the country to ten, news agencies reported citing spokesman of the Egyptian health ministry, Abdulrahman Shaheen.

Egypt reports two new cases of H1N1 virus.


Deutsche Telekom's venture capital division T-Venture has acquired a stake in German telemonitoring services provider Bodytel.

Deutsche Telekom acquires stake in Bodytel


Belgian banking and insurance group KBC has canceled the sale of its private equity business because offers were too low after nearing the halfway mark of its asset sale program.

KBC cancels sale of private Equity business


Adult Swim said it would launch five new series along with two specials over the next programming year, and would acquire animated Fox series Bobâ€™s Burgers to help bolster its schedule.


Craigslist has officially closed the adult services section of its website, after much publicized criticism.

Craigslist closes adult services section of website


A station wagon crashed into a guardrail and went down an embankment, killing three young children, state police said Sunday.

Station wagon crashes, killing three children


UNCW officials issued a voluntary evacuation beginning at noon Friday, August 26 due to the recent shift of Hurricane Irene.


President Asif Ali Zardari has said that the present government has waged war against terrorism not by US dictation and it is the war of 16 billion people and Pakistan himself facing such terrorism.


Fitch Ratings has downgraded its outlook for Southern Co., one of the nation's largest electricity distributors, blaming the shaky economic recovery and the risk of some large projects its subsidiaries are taking on.

Fitch downgrades outlook on Southern Co.


Cuban foreign minister slams US Updated: 13:38, Tuesday October 2, 2012 Cuba's foreign minister has told the UN General Assembly that the United States is keeping Cuba on its list of states that sponsor terrorism to justify its embargo on the Caribbean nation.


WASHINGTONAll-Star shortstop Miguel Tejada has been charged with lying to Congress about an ex-teammate's use of steroids, the latest baseball player to get caught up in a web of cheating and juicing that has stained the sport.


Nigeria was exploring cooperation possibilities with Bogor city, West Java province in the sectors of culture, communications, trade, and investment.

Nigeria explores cooperation possibilities with Bogor city


In his first interview since the US Anti-Doping Agency disciplined him with a lifetime ban from pro cycling and vacated his seven Tour de France titles, Lance Armstrong said, ``Nobody needs to cry for me.''

Lance Armstrong says, 'Nobody needs to cry for me'


American Airlines on Thursday announced that it has launched its codeshare relationship with Air Berlin, which was initially announced in July.

American Airlines launches codeshare relationship with Air Berlin


BJP leader LK Advani today defended his oft-repeated criticism of Manmohan Singh being the ``weakest'' Prime Minister, saying he was only ``calling spade a spade''.


Sources confirm to ET that longtime Hollywood power couple Harrison Ford and Calista Flockhart are engaged to be married!

Harrison Ford & Calista Flockhart engaged


by Laurent Lozano* US President George W. Bush arrived in the United Arab Emirates yesterday for a visit in which he was set to reach out to ordinary Iranians across the Gulf in a new swipe at the Tehran government.Bush was to deliver a keynote speech in the Emirati capital Abu Dhabi telling Iranians, for whom the UAE is their main trading partner, that there is a better alternative to the current regime, his spokeswoman Dana Perino told reporters.

Bush to reach out to Iranians from across the Gulf


Jennifer Morrison was inspired by working with ''sexy'' Hugh Laurie.

Jennifer Morrison was inspired by Hugh Laurie


October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and education is the key.

October is breast cancer awareness Month:


Litchfield, Illinois, teachers are set to vote Tuesday on a new contract that will keep them in the classroom.

Litchfield teachers to vote on new contract


Thomas Fitzgerald has been sworn in as the next chief justice of the Illinois Supreme Court.


Pakistan Tehrik-i-Insaaf chief Imran Khan, speaking at the ongoing Pakistan-India trade forum, said the time has come for Pakistan to renew its ties with India.


Greek yogurt is being touted by nutrition experts as the next best thing in the food health industry.

Greek yogurt touted by nutrition experts


ALL schools that participated in the McDonald's All Schools Championship have at least one or two outstanding athletes that were nominated yesterday, according to Northern Marianas Athletics' Robin Sapong Eugenio.


The dollar slipped on Thursday as oil prices rose past $119, even after the number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits dropped.


AT&T Inc., the world's largest telecom company, is moving its corporate headquarters from San Antonio to Dallas.

AT&T moving headquarters from San Antonio to Dallas


A red flag fire warning has been issued starting Monday in Ventura County mountains due to predicted gusty winds, high temperatures and low humidity, officials said.

Red flag fire warning issued in Ventura County


Authorities has said that the body of an infant allegedly abducted by her father and thrown from a bridge may have been found on the banks of a river in New Jersey.

Body of infant abducted by her father and thrown from a bridge found in New Jersey


Los Angeles developer Rick Caruso and former Dodgers manager Joe Torre have withdrawn a joint bid to buy the Dodgers.

Rick Caruso, Joe Torre withdraw bid to buy Dodgers


A man jumped to his death from the Hambantota hospital today, the Hambantota police said.


Screenwriter John Michael Hayes, nominated for Academy Awards for the classic Alfred Hitchcock film ``Rear Window'' and for ``Peyton Place,'' has died at age 89.


A school bus crashed with an empty tanker truck in St. Paul this morning.

School bus crashes with tanker in St. Paul


Sindh Information Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon said Pakistan People's Party offered numerous sacrifices for democratic rights and progress of the country.

'PPP offered numerous sacrifices for democratic rights'


``It's important that India and Africa stick together.


Cuba is to liberate 52 political prisoners, of the group of 75 that were condemned in 2003, who would be able to leave the country, the Cuban Catholic Church informed via a communiqué.

Cuba is to liberate 52 political prisoners, Catholic Church


IMEC, in collaboration with JSR Corporation, realized a simplified process using only one etch step to reduce the cost of double patterning.

Simplified process to reduce cost of double patterning


ET reported that Hinduja Foundries is planning to come out with a INR 125 crore rights issue even as the country's largest casting maker is facing delay in its proposed plant at Toopran in Andhra Pradesh.

Hinduja Foundries to come out with rights issue


HCA today announced the completion of the sale of Palmyra Medical Center in Albany, Ga.

HCA announces completion of sale of Palmyra Medical Center


The network attached storage market is expected to see continued growth in the coming years as home network users demand extra storage space.

Network attached storage market to see continued growth


A 58-year-old oil truck driver was taken to hospital with minor injuries after a single-vehicle collision in Crapaud Tuesday morning.


The Vancouver Canucks, the NHL affiliate of the Manitoba Moose, announced they have re-assigned goaltender defenceman Nathan McIver to the Moose.


Reportedly, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has been labelled as a failed actress by a Kashmiri digest's editorial on Sunday.

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan- a failed actress?


People reports that former Full House actress Jodie Sweetin got engaged Tuesday night in Los Angeles.

Former 'Full House' star Jodie Sweetin engaged


An Amber Alert was issued Saturday for a 5-year-old Temecula girl, after her mother was shot and the child kidnapped by the girl's father, a sheriff's investigator said.


Former Party of Five star Jeremy London has insisted that his recent kidnapping was real.

Jeremy London insists kidnapping was real


As the economy rebounds, first-time homebuyers and those looking to move up in the world of real estate have numerous options for neighborhoods, including Los Angeles' Highland Park, which was recently named the hautest new neighborhood of 2013.

Highland Park named hautest new neighborhood of 2013


ZIMBABWE'S manufacturing sector is poised for growth on the back of a firming South African Rand which is expected to subdue demand for imports despite driving year-on-year inflation, an independent research has shown.


The news that ZZ Top were to play Bluesfest was leaked early through the band's record label website.


17 Jun, 19:38 - Michelle Pfeiffer has revealed that she secured her role in Scarface by making Al Pacino bleed during a screen test.

Michelle Pfeiffer 'made Al Pacino bleed'


The minister also sent the status quo reports on all the 75 irrigation projects taken up by the government as part of Jalayagnam to the PRP founder-president and advised the actor-turned-politician to study before coming to a debate.

Minister sends status report on 75 projects


Alcoa has reached a tentative labor agreement with the United Steelworkers on a new, four-year contract covering 5,400 workers at 10 manufacturing locations nationwide, according to a release from the company.

Alcoa reaches agreement with United Steelworkers


Brian Moynihan, CEO of Bank of America, who replaced former BofA CEO Ken Lewis earlier this month, believes Bank of America and other Wall Street banking giants do not need to be broken up to protect the global economy from another financial crisis.


Downtime, Yuma's country and classic rock band, will open for country star John Michael Montgomery Oct. 15 at the Cocopah Casino.

Downtime to open for John Michael Montgomery


RCMP fear a three-year-old Sparwood boy was abducted Wednesday by a man with a lengthy criminal record.


The Arkansas state Senate voted Tuesday to defund Planned Parenthood, a move that would effectively end a high school sex education program if the bill ultimately became law, the Huffington Post reported.

Arkansas Senate votes to defund Planned Parenthood


The ``Crack of Dawn'' Restaurant in South Hadley was destroyed in a fire Monday night.


Austin police are investigating a fatal hit and run accident that happened around 10 pm Friday night near Decker Lane.

Austin police investigate fatal hit and run


The Australian market ended Thursday's trading session in negative territory, in a broad-based selling across the market amid lack of fresh economic data and/or corporate news.

Australian market ends in negative territory;


Amtrak trains passing through the Battle Creek area and elsewhere in Michigan have set new ridership records, the rail service announced Thursday.


A young property tycoon from Edinburgh has been charged with ten fraud and money laundering offences, thought to be worth £1.8 million.

Young property tycoon charged with fraud and money laundering


A pan-European financial supervision architecture will come into being next year after the European Parliament gave its final approval to the new framework on Wednesday with a majority vote.

Pan-European financial supervision architecture to come into being next year


British Olympic athletes must sign a new clause in their contracts prohibiting politically sensitive remarks or gestures during the Beijing Games.

British Olympic athletes must sign a new clause in their contracts...


While there can be a lot of debate about the fate of Ray Gricar, the former district attorney of Centre County, it can be stated beyond question that, at this point of time, he is absolutely alive, legally.


Patton Boggs has reportedly laid off both lawyers and staffers in a move that one partner described as ``rightsizing.''

Patton Boggs is reportedly laying off lawyers and staffers


New video footage released this week by the Tohoko Regional Bureau Ministry of Transport shows the aftermath of Japan's 9.0 magnitude earthquake at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant just 40 minutes after it struck.

New video shows aftermath of earthquake in Japan


Yadkin Valley Financial Corporation, the holding company for Yadkin Valley Bank and Trust Company, announced that net income for the second quarter 2010 was $285,000.

Yadkin Valley financial Corporation announces second quarter 2010


Crews are battling wildfires that have burned hundreds of acres in two sparsely populated areas of the north-central Upper Peninsula.


Tata Steel Europe, needs investment and it can be planned only after economic situation in Europe improves, group chief Ratan Tata said here today.


ANC leaders in KZN said on Sunday that it would closely examine DA allegations that more than R1 million of tax payers' money was used for the ruling party's election rally in Pietermaritzburg six months ago.


Syria, along with more than 100 countries, celebrates World Heart Day on 29 September of every year, with the aim of raising awareness of the risk factors of heart disease and stroke, for cardiovascular diseases are the world's largest killers, claiming 17.3 million lives a year.


Casey Stoner wrapped up the MotoGP world title with victory in his home event at Phillip Island.


A new round of fierce fighting in southern Yemen killed 10 soldiers and 26 militants, military officials said Monday, the latest battle in a government campaign to retake territory from al-Qaida-linked fighters.

Fierce fighting in southern Yemen kills 10 soldiers


Capital One, reporting a growing number of loans gone bad, said yesterday that it was pulling back on its lending activities as it enters a highly uncertain year.


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Greek MPs have passed a deeply resented austerity bill that has led to violent protests on the streets of Athens, despite some dissent from one Socialist MP.


The European Parliament is expected to vote in early February for a new resolution on Kosovo.

European Parliament to vote new resolution on Kosovo


A Jeep flipped on its side during rush hour on W. Wendover Avenue Thursday afternoon.


Crystal Cruises is launching an iPhone app to help travelers share customer postcard images of their journeys via social media, email and even traditional US Postal Service mail.


Two 10th Mountain Division soldiers were killed in Afghanistan, July 5, the Department of Defense announced.

Two 10th Mountain Division soldiers killed in Afghanistan


The Delaware Department of Health and Social Services has announced a decline in cancer incidence and mortality rates.

Department of Health and Social Services announces decline in cancer rates


It's estimated that one in every 36 £1 coins is fake.


Billion Toyota in Sioux Falls has received the replacement parts for the recalled Toyotas and is beginning to make repairs for customers.

Billion Toyota receives replacement parts


Elektron Technology's revenues rose by 29% to £64.3m in the year to the end of January.


In East Jakarta alone, as much as 253 police officers are deployed to secure UN in senior high schools, vocational schools, Madrasah/Aliyah Islamic schools, as well as special schools for disabled people until the exam finished on Thursday.

Police officers deployed to secure UN in schools


Los Angeles, CA Sources close to God have informed us that Michael Jackson, AKA 'The Gloved One', is actually alive and well and living as his alter ego, Pee Wee Herman.

Michael Jackson is alive and well and living as his alter ego, Pee Wee Herman


Noam Murro has been signed by 20th Century Fox to direct Die Hard 5, reports claim.


As per reports and information from our sources, THE Stars are aligning for a second LNG project to be kick started in January with Santos poised to make a final decision on the Gladstone liquefied natural gas project, after selling a stake in the project and signing a $US120 billion sales off-take deal.Santos has also flagged a $500 million equity raising to help pay for its share of the $US16 billion project, which will be among the first to utilise Queensland's massive coal seam gas reserves, piping it from the Surat Basin through the Banana Shire to the port city.

LNG project to be kick started in January with Santos poised to make a final decision on the Gladstone liquefied natural gas..


Debenhams has confirmed that it has completed the refinancing of its borrowing facilities, with the signing of a new £650m credit facility.


Former Gujarat minister Amit Shah, an accused in Soharabuddin Sheikh and Tulsi Prajapati fake encounter cases, has won Naranpura seat defeating his nearest Congress rival Jitu B Patel by a margin of 63,335 votes.

Modi aide Amit Shah wins from Naranpura seat


Sanford plans to spend more than $81,600 on new playground equipment at Bentley Wilson Park, a neighborhood children's area tucked in a residential spot off Orange Avenue.

Sanford will spend more than $81,600 for new playground equipment


'Twilight' co-stars Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart have moved into a hotel penthouse suite together in Canada.

Robert Pattinson an Kristen Stewart move in together


Despite that, he's expected to announce he will enter the 2013 NFL draft.


State health officials hope to learn this week whether deer are the source of an E. coli outbreak in northwestern Oregon linked to fresh strawberries.


A pub manager fears a long-running water leak could cause damage to his pub.


Pepper futures market witnessed a sharp fall in the prices during the week despite a squeezed supply position.


The new Bishop of Croydon supports women in the clergy, but believes homosexual marriage is wrong.


Marietta, GA, November 05, 2010 --- USA Payment Solutions announced today that the company will pursue an ``Interchange Only'' pricing strategy with both new business customers and existing clients.

USA Payment Solutions announces ``Interchange Only'' pricing strategy


Tourism Malaysia concluded its roadshow to Kuwait and Qatar on Tuesday, whetting the appetite of the Arabs with tourism products ranging from ecotourism, shopping, food and urban life to Ramadan and honeymoon packages.

Tourism Malaysia concludes roadshow to Kuwait and Qatar


RNCOS' released a report titled ``Booming Financial Sector in Vietnam '', which provides extensive research and objective analysis of the growing Financial Sector in Vietnam, its product quality, and the services it provide.

Rncos releases report on Booming financial Sector in Vietnam


Fire crews have contained a wildfire near Liberty Lake that at one point was threatening to spread quickly.

Crews contain wildfire near Liberty Lake


Pakistan on Monday summoned a senior US diplomat to protest against a drone strike that killed four militants in the tribal belt bordering Afghanistan.

Pak summons US diplomat to protest drone strike


Kate Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge, celebrated her 30th birthday with a glowing complexion.

Kate Middleton celebrates 30th birthday with glowing complexion


Two east Ventura County residents were arrested Thursday in Carpinteria after a high-speed chase on Highway 101 and other Santa Barbara County roads, authorities said Friday.

Two Ventura County residents arrested after chase in Santa Barbara County


Batsman David Hussey will replace injured Australia vice captain Michael Clarke at the Champions Trophy in South Africa, team officials said on Thursday.

David Hussey to replace Clarke at Champions Trophy


Prime Minister Lawrence Gonzi warns the electorate to ``choose carefully'' when deciding on which party should govern the country.

Gonzi warns electorate to 'choose carefully'


The Medina County Fall Foliage Tour Committee is accepting applications until March 31 from farms and other agribusinesses to be considered as stops or points of interest on this year's tour.

Medina County Fall Foliage tour accepting applications


Australian rider Chris Vermeulen is looking at improving on his sixth place finish last start when he competes at this weekend's Italian Moto GP.


Greg Giraldo died on Wednesday after being hospitalized for a prescription drug overdose four days earlier.

Greg Giraldo dies after being hospitalized for drug overdose


Iran will give a devastating response to any attack on the country, its defence minister was quoted as saying on Sunday.

Iran to give devastating response to any attack


Bayern Munich winger Arjen Robben, who has only just returned from a five-week injury lay-off, underwent groin surgery on Friday and will be out for 10 days, the Bundesliga leaders said.

Bayern Munich's Robben has groin surgery


UK manufacturing orders fell in the three months to October, while output was flat, the CBI, Britain's leading business lobby group, said today.

UK manufacturing orders fell in the three months to October;


One of the top questions I get from students is, ``how do I schedule a PowerShell script?''


The number of Americans spending their final days of their life in hospitals, trying the best treatments to breathe for few more days, is continuously increasing.

Number of Americans spending their final days in hospitals increasing


Hazel Blears apologised yesterday for the timing of her Cabinet walkout as she faced a battle to hang on to her seat.


President Barack Obama says he expects a positive response from his diplomatic outreach to Iran on stopping its nuclear program by the end of the year.


The Hang Seng Index closed at 15,750.91 on Monday, up 149.64 points or 0.96 per cent.

Hang Seng Index closed at 15,750.91, up 149.64 points


New Delhi, Jan 4 CNG price in national capital Delhi was on Friday hiked by Rs 1.55 per kg to Rs 39.90 due to higher input cost.

CNG price in indian capital Delhi hiked to Rs 39.90


Former US Congressman William Jefferson, who was caught with $90,000 in cash in his freezer, was convicted on Wednesday on multiple charges of bribery and money laundering.

Rep. Jefferson convicted on multiple charges


Today, Ubisoft announced that Prince of Persia Classic will be releasing on the PlayStation Network on October 23, 2008.

Ubisoft announces Prince of Persia Classic for PlayStation Network


Bank of Singapore is focusing on its existing markets despite the private bank recently getting approval to operate in London.

Bank of Singapore focusing on existing markets


The National Weather Service has issued a winter blizzard warning, in effect from Tuesday, Feb. 28 at noon to Wednesday, Feb. 29 at 6 pm

National Weather Service issues winter blizzard warning


A multi-agency gang sweep Saturday netted 31 arrests for a variety of offenses including drugs and parole and probation violations, San Bernardino County Sheriff's Hesperia station officials said.


Chipmaker Intel Corp. beat analysts' expectations today with the release of its third-quarter results than.


In the backdrop of violent protests over power crisis in his parliamentary constituency, Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi will visit Amethi tomorrow.


Intelius is expanding operations in Bothell, with room to accommodate as many as 140 workers at the North Creek Campus facility.


The All Blacks are ready to fight fire with fire in Saturday's Bledisloe Cup showdown with the Wallabies in Tokyo, with selectors recalling destructive number eight Rodney So'oialo for the ground-breaking Test.


A Ugandan gay rights activist who late last year was pictured and named in a homophobic tabloid has been murdered at his home outside Kampala, his lawyer told AFP Thursday.


As the February 12, 2010 release date of The Wolfman draws near, Universal Pictures has unleashed a new poster for The Wolfman, a remake of the classic Wolfman, starring Benicio del Toro, Anthony Hopkins, and Emily Blunt.

Universal unleashes new poster for the Wolfman


US Defense Secretary Leon Panetta has said Israeli is becoming increasingly isolated following the recent popular uprisings in the Middle East and North Africa.


International law firm Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer has bolstered its US litigation practice with the addition of three new partners.

Freshfields bolsters US litigation practice


The start of June marks the beginning of hurricane season, the six-month period lasting through the final day of November when storms brew over the oceans and are most likely to grow into fierce systems.

June marks beginning of hurricane season


An Illinois woman says she got a shock but escaped injury when she found a black widow spider in bag of grapes.

Woman finds black widow in bag of grapes


Teemu Selanne became the 18th player in NHL history to score 600 goals, scoring 34 seconds into the second period during a power play in the Anaheim Ducks' 5-2 victory over the Colorado Avalanche on Sunday night.

Teemu Selanne becomes 18th to score 600 goals


Former Penn State football coach Joe Paterno died Sunday at age 85.


A 6.9 earthquake hit the Gulf of California in Northern Mexico on Thursday, causing chaos but no reports of serious damage or injury.

6.9 earthquake hits Gulf of California, Northern Mexico


Federal energy regulators have approved a proposal for a liquefied natural gas terminal near Baltimore, despite a request this week from Maryland's congressional delegation that the decision be delayed until President-elect Barack Obama takes office.

Regulators approve liquefied natural gas terminal


Scientists claim that zebrafish can help explain how aggressive human skin cancer, melanoma, grows and spreads.

Zebrafish may help explain how skin cancer spreads


JK govt does not need to pay any compensation to NHPC for Salal and Uri power projects: civil society.

'No need to pay compensation to NHPC for power projects'


RYAN Giggs faces jail over the gagging order he got to cover up an affair with glamour girl Imogen Thomas.


A Turkish state minister accompanied by a delegation of businessmen left the capital Ankara for Syria.


A Danish sailboat with a family of five and two crew members aboard has been seized by pirates in the Indian Ocean, Danish officials said on Monday.

Danish sailboat seized by pirates in Indian Ocean


L'Oreal is paying Cheryl Cole to fly to Cannes film festival on Sunday for only two and a half hours.

L'Oreal paying for Cheryl Cole to fly to Cannes


Priscilla Presley, former wife of Elvis Presley to whom she was married from 1967 to 1973 and is best known for starring in the ``Naked Gun'' films as for playing Jenna Wade in TV's ``Dallas,'' is to make her London stage debut in a Christmas pantomime.

Priscilla Presley to make London stage debut in Christmas pantomime


Police in the US city of Detroit were combing through computer and cell phone records, seeking clues to the killer -- or killers -- of four young women found dead in the trunks of cars.

Four us women found dead in trunks of cars


Sarawak will focus on infrastructure development, especially within the Sarawak Corridior of Renewable Energy, based on 20-year expansion plan.

Sarawak to focus on infrastructure development


San Diego State slipped and slid its way to its first bowl victory in more than 40 years, defeating Navy 35-14 in a muddy Poinsettia Bowl on Thursday night.

San Diego State defeats Navy in muddy Poinsettia Bowl


Eli Lilly and Company is planning to open a diabetes research center in Shanghai, China in the second half of 2011.

Lilly to open diabetes research center in China


Travelers will get limited access to the town of Eagle at the end of the Taylor Highway this week, according to the Alaska Department of Transportation.

Travelers to get limited access to Eagle across Taylor Highway


ADTRAN announces a new array of NetVanta switches designed to address a variety of SMB applications and provide a wealth of new benefits including higher density, Gigabit Power over Ethernet, power conservation, wireless controller capabilities and a new limited lifetime warranty.

ADTRAN announces new array of NetVanta switches


Washington, Sep 3 Former New York mayor Rudy Giuliani Tuesday defended John McCain's pick of little-known Alaska Governor Sarah Palin as his running mate, arguing that she brought ``balance'' to the Republican ticket and was ready to lead the country if called upon.Giuliani, himself once considered a frontrunner for the Republican Party nomination, told broadcaster CNN that Palin brings domestic policy expertise that would complement McCain's long military and foreign policy credentials.

Palin brings ``balance'' to Republican ticket:


LOS ANGELES - Silas Redd is already fitting in at USC despite having only practiced with the Trojans for two days.


Sabah is 100 per cent safe, said the Navy Regional Two Commander, First Admiral Datuk Anuwi Hassan, yesterday.


Chicago-born singer-songwriter Terry Callier, who collaborated with Massive Attack and Beth Orton, has died at the age of 67.

Terry Callier, us soul jazz singer, dies at 67


A private tutor faces a jail term after admitting in court that she stole thousands of dollars worth of designer Chanel items from her wealthy Hong Kong employer, a news report said Tuesday.

Tutor admits to stealing designer items from Hong Kong employer


The Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs Abdou Colley has informed Parliamentarians that the government has no immediate plans to reduce pump price of fuel.

Will government reduce the price of fuel?


MAA, an apartment-only real estate investment trust, has recently completed a debt offering of $175 million worth of senior unsecured notes to increase its liquidity.


Pop legend Michael Jackson has denied that he is seriously ill and needs a lung transplant, slamming his biographer's claims to be a complete fabrication.


Women are typically paid 10pc less than men, with the figure rising to almost double that for the over 50s, official figures have revealed.


Sarah Palin is ready to run for president in 2012 ``if there is nobody else to do it,'' Entertainment Tonight quoted the former Republican vice presidential candidate and Tea Party favourite as saying in an interview.

Palin ready to run for president in 2012


Taiwan share prices closed 0.48 percent higher yesterday as the local currency strengthened against the US dollar, dealers said.

Taiwan share prices close up 0.48 percent


Despite rumours that Harry Styles and Caroline Flack have been dating since October last year, he says he's single.


Sony Corporation has appointed George Bailey to the newly created position of Senior Vice President, Corporate Executive and Chief Transformation Officer, effective June 1, 2009.


A Maltese military patrol boat rescued 76 migrants from a boat in distress some 120 km southeast of the Mediterranean island on Wednesday.


Oil prices fell to near $71 a barrel Friday, giving up part of the previous day's big gains, as the US dollar rebounded -- making commodities more expensive for investors.


A man drowned in Cross Lake Friday after hitting his head and falling into the water.


A new study has found that fast-spreading parasite species can force sex change and induce virgin births in insects by shutting down immune systems of their victims.

Parasites can force sex change and induce virgin births in insects


West Brom midfielder James Morrison today urged the Baggies to ``get in the faces'' of Tottenham in a bid to recreate last season's upsets against the big guns.

James Morrison urges West Brom to 'get in the faces' of Tottenham


Three British soldiers were killed in Afghanistan on Tuesday when their vehicle was hit by an improvised explosive device, the Ministry of Defence in London said yesterday.

Three British soldiers killed in Afghanistan


John McCain emphatically denied a romantic relationship with a female telecommunications lobbyist on Thursday and said a report by The New York Times suggesting favoritism for her clients is ''not true.


In the summer of 2010 we were involved in a trial against the City of New York that was hard fought over many liability issues that have become a virtual battleground in recent years.

We were involved in a trial against the City of New York


Jeff Bridges and Colin Farrell took over a Toby Keith show to shoot live concert footage for their new movie ``Crazy Heart.''

Jeff Bridges & Colin Farrell took over Toby Keith show for concert footage


A 40-year-old man has been jailed for life for murdering his partner in Birmingham.


Asda has become the latest company to close its final salary pension scheme to existing workers after its deficit almost doubled in just nine months.


It is not a matter of cutting services but rather dealing with the cause of the high cost of providing those services, namely labour costs.


Bank of America Corp. said Wednesday it raised US$5.9 billion through the conversion of preferred shares for common stock as part its plan to bolster its capital base.


Soul legend Aretha Franklin says she feels ``great'' and is ``piddling around the house'' as she follows doctors orders to rest at home after surgery two weeks ago.


Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton has said that he is not expecting an easy weekend in Silverstone, but hopefully looking forward to perform well with an updated car.

Lewis Hamilton says he is not expecting an easy weekend in Silverstone --


Australian police charged two men with looting homes burned during bushfires that ravaged the southeastern state of Victoria almost three weeks ago, in the first such cases since the blazes.

Australian police charge two with looting homes after bushfire


Businessmen fleeing the violence in the Mexican border state of Tamaulipas have invested about $16 million in Texas in recent months, Federation of Chambers of Commerce of Tamaulipas State, or Fecanaco, vice president for border affairs Julio Almanza Armas said.

Businessmen from Mexican border state invest $16 million in Texas


Candover Investments has agreed to sell energy consultancy firm Wood Mackenzie to Charterhouse Capital Partners for £553m including debt.

Candover agrees to sell consultancy firm Wood Mackenzie for £553m


Toronto has signed Kleiza to a four year, $20 million offer sheet, according to Marc Spears at Yahoo.

Toronto signs Linas Kleiza to an offer sheet


US singer Chris Brown is said to be working with British boyband JLS on their second album.

Chris Brown working with JLS on their second album


Former all-Big Ten safety Brett Greenwood, a three-year starter for the Iowa Hawkeyes, is in intensive care after he collapsed following a workout on Friday.

Former hawkeye Brett Greenwood in intensive care after collapsing


THE Voice will head to Aberdeen as part of a UK live tour of the hugely popular TV talent show.

The Voice heads to Aberdeen as part of UK tour


Russia is building a new missile to respond to the US missile defense system in Europe, the country's strategic missile troop commander said.


Banks across the board are reportedly going slow on the credit card businesses in tier-I and tier-II cities owing to a quantum jump in default cases during the last six months.


A fuel crisis has hit Tripura as fuel that comes to the state from Assam has been disrupt due rail connectivity cutoff for over five days.


A 23-year-old Hunting Park man was charged today with shining a high-powered laser at a police helicopter Wednesday night, blinding the two officers inside, police said.

Man charged with shining laser at police helicopter


A Mount Dora police officer has been cleared of any wrongdoing in the March shooting of a drug suspect.

Mount Dora police officer cleared in shooting of drug suspect


Presidential hopeful Rick Santorum suspended his presidential campaign Tuesday, despite earlier indications that official events would resume after his daughter Bella was allowed to return home from the hospital.


Wells Fargo & Co. is donating about $4,000 in cash to several regional nonprofits on behalf of its own employees who have volunteered time.

Wells Fargo donates to regional nonprofits


Democrat Senator Ron Wyden joins the Rand Paul filibuster of John Brennan's nomination as director of the CIA.

Sen. Ron Wyden joins Rand Paul filibuster:


MeadWestvaco Corporation announced it has completed the sale of its global media and entertainment packaging business to Atlas Holdings LLC for $68 million in cash, subject to post-closing adjustments.

Mwv completes sale of media and entertainment packaging business


Bradford City have been ``removed'' from the FA Cup by the Football Association after they fielded an ineligible player in their second-round tie against Brentford.


Kerry Katona has reportedly split from her husband Mark Croft for the third time this year.


Jessie J talks to Lenny Henry as she prepares to shave her head live on TV for Red Nose Day 2013.


Argus Research has downgraded shares of Boston Scientific from Buy to Hold this afternoon.

Argus downgrades Boston Scientific (BSX) to Hold


Global growth will resume in 2010, driven largely by the world's emerging economies, The Conference Board reported on Tuesday.Advanced economies' share of world GDP has fallen from two-thirds in 2000 to below 50 percent today and will hit one-third by 2016, according to the inaugural 2010 edition of The Conference Board Global Economic Outlook.


Pakistan is fighting the war on terror in its own interest and the government will never negotiate with militants, Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani said on Monday.

Pakistan fighting war on terror in own interest:


Although it hasn't really caused the same type of furor that recent casting announcements have caused, it has actually been revealed that Scarlett Johansson will be replacing Samantha Morton in Spike Jonze's 'Her'.

Scarlett Johansson replaces Samantha Morton in 'her'


The Academy of Christ the King Senior High School situated in the heart of Cape Coast is to be relocated from its present location to Abura near Cape Coast.

Academy of Christ the King to be relocated at Abura


MLive.com Detroit Lions receiver Calvin Johnson will not participate in this year's Pro Bowl, according to the NFL.

Detroit Lions receiver Calvin Johnson will not participate in NFL Pro Bowl


Former Colombian hostage Clara Rojas, who was released Thursday by the Colombian Revolutionary Armed Forces, Friday said she tried to escape together with former presidential candidate Ingrid Betancourt, but they got lost in the jungle.

Clara Rojas says she tried try to escape with Betancourt


The EC reports that 45% of all Europeans would like to be their own boss if they could.

45% of Europeans would like to be their own boss


Digium and Yealink announce an interoperability partnership and certification of the Yealink SIP-T2x series IP phones.

Digium and Yealink announce interoperability partnership


AP Economics Writers American businesses and consumers are giving the economy a boost by spending more, but the troubled housing market remains an obstacle, new data show.

Businesses and consumers give economy boost


Weather bureau Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration on Thursday said tropical storm ``Dindo'' has retained its strength and continues to move towards extreme Northern Luzon.


Police are appealing for information following the theft of a post cover from the tennis club on Holyhill Road, Enniskillen.

Police appeal for information after theft from tennis club


Optus today said it would launch a new satellite from French Guiana on August 22 and that its customer base was being boosted by iPhone and other smartphone subscriptions.


THE SEARCH is on for the best shop front in Stroud after civic leaders launched a public poll.

SEARCH is on for best shop front in Stroud


Three Dickinson residents facing drug charges all have their preliminary hearings scheduled for 2 pm on June 2, 2008.

Three Dickinson residents face drug charges


The Kenyan Parliament was Wednesday morning forced to adjourn its sitting after a record 10 minutes of business, due to lack of quorum.

Parliament adjourns in a record 10 minutes


``I'm innocent and have done no wrong,'' Sreesanth said in a statement released through his lawyer.


President Asif Ali Zardari said on Friday that former Punjab governor Salmaan Taseer will be long remembered for upholding the cause of minorities and for fighting against the forces of bigotry and obscurantism.


Amy Winehouse ... charged with assault after an incident at London's End of Summer Ball in September.


Two bushfires have broken out in eastern Victoria as heatwave forecasts raise fears of a horror fire season.


Red Sox GM Ben Cherington announces a blockbuster trade that sends Adrian Gonzalez, Carl Crawford and Josh Beckett to the Dodgers


Johnson & Johnson issued a massive recall of over-the-counter drugs including Tylenol, Motrin and St Joseph's aspirin because of a moldy smell that has made people sick.

Johnson & Johnson issues massive recall of Tylenol