Maoist sympathiser Chhatradhar Mahato, currently in jail, filed nomination on Tuesday for contesting as an independent candidate from the Jhargram assembly constituency, with support from intellectuals such as writer Maheswata Devi.


The Missouri Department of Mental Health is preparing to cut its acute care services as part of the proposed budget cuts made this week by members of the State Senate.

Missouri Department of Mental Health to cut acute care services


Due to the declining salt production in Rembang, businessmen are importing salt from Australia.


Paramedics say a nine-year-old boy is ``lucky to be alive'' after falling 20ft on to a Kidderminster roadside.


A head-on collision Wednesday morning on state Route 11 backed up traffic for miles between the 224 and Mahoning Avenue exits.


On the HCM City Stock Exchange, the VN-Index sank below the 500 points to close Monday at 498.1, posting a loss of 0.44 per cent over Friday's close.


A TEAM of Nailsea School pupils took to the airwaves in Bristol to broadcast a show on the community station, BCfm.


At 13:59 hours IST, the Nifty slipped further on the back of fall in heavyweights.


Pakistan army has claimed that two top pro-Taliban leaders have been shot dead in the North Western Frontier Province of the country.


Mountain View, California-based Google announced today in the Official Google Mobile Blog that Google Maps for Mobile is now used by 100 million individuals per month to get directions, find places and more.

Google Maps for Mobile now used by 100 million individuals every month


Police have named a murder victim who died of head injuries after being attacked in his own home.


Two men were killed in a rollover accident in northwest Houston, officials said.

Two killed in rollover accident in northwest Houston


Women hit by Ferrari have surgery Updated: 11:29, Wednesday January 18, 2012 Two women have undergone surgery after an out-of-control Ferrari crashed into them in Sydney's west.


A new contemporary gallery opened in Wells this weekend to showcase the work of Norfolk artists alongside nationally-renowned names.


09:20 PM Telecom firm Uninor on Tuesday moved the Supreme Court against the TRAI recommendations for auctioning spectrum licences cancelled by it, saying the move was designed to favour old players in the sector.

Uninor moves Supreme court against TRAI recommendations


In Arizona, a massive dust storm caused a series of car crashes on I-10, killing three people near Casa Grande, which is between Phoenix and Tuscon.


In response to the invitation of Pope Benedict XVI to Catholics everywhere, St. John's University will celebrate The Year of St. Paul to mark the 2000th anniversary of the birth of the Apostle to the Gentiles.

St. John's University celebrates the Year of St. Paul


Pop star Lily Allen was today in hospital battling blood poisoning just days after suffering her second miscarriage, her spokesman confirmed.

Lily Allen in hospital battling blood poisoning after miscarriage


Governor Jerry Brown released his first budget Monday, and, as expected, it includes huge cuts and tax extensions.


Regal Beloit Corp. said Friday that it has completed the acquisition of the RAM motor business previously owned by Schneider Electric.

Regal Beloit completes acquisition of Ram motor business


A woman who was arrested for pulling a knife on a loss prevention officer earlier this year is at it again.

Woman arrested after pulling out knife, again


THE jailed Pussy Riot punks, Nadezhda Tolokonnikova and Maria Alyokhina have arrived at prison camps in remote Russian regions, a defence lawyer says.


General Motors said its worldwide sales fell 10.8 percent in 2008, ending its 77-year claim as the world's largest automaker.

GM's sales fall, ending claim as world's largest automaker


Speaker Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks this morning in Johnstown, Pennsylvania at the funeral of Congressman John Murtha, Chairman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, who died last week.

Pelosi remarks at the funeral of Congressman John Murtha


US Sen. Joe Biden had little presence in California during the Democratic presidential primary campaign, suggesting he may need to re-introduce himself to voters as Barack Obama's vice presidential running mate.


A 17-YEAR-OLD Caboolture man has been arrested over the savage stabbing of a Sunshine Coast father one week ago.


Chennai Super Kings captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni heaved a sigh of relief after his side's thrilling 18-run victory over Delhi Daredevils on Saturday but said they have to capitalise on the good starts if they want to continue the winning momentum in the Indian Premier League.


Deezer yesterday announced a strategic partnership with Artrocker which will see it provide free streaming audio via the music magazine's website.


A massive team of responders is in Milwaukee to help with the jet fuel leaking from a 2-mile pipeline at Mitchell International Airport.

Responders in Milwaukee to help with jet fuel leak


A Hillsdale woman pleaded guilty Thursday to filing a false tax return and admitted she concealed more than $750,000 in an offshore account set up by her father with USB AG, the Swiss banking giant.

Hillsdale woman admits concealing $750,000 in an offshore account


Bikie colours ban swings into action Updated: 10:48, Saturday April 28, 2012 Sydney police have spent the night patrolling Kings Cross, as a ban on bikies wearing their club colours took effect.


The US airline cost index, produced by the Air Transport Association, reveals that costs are continuing to decline for the US airline industry for the third consecutive quarter.

Costs continue to decline for US airlines


Coroners in Leeds are appealing for the relatives of a Pudsey man to come forward.

Appeal for relatives of a Pudsey man to come forward


Hedge fund firm Man Group has agreed a deal to buy rival GLG Partners giving it a much needed boost in efforts to break the US and creating a new giant in an industry reshaping after the financial crisis.


A former Omaha fire chief has been arrested on a misdemeanor charge of domestic violence.

Former Omaha fire chief charged with domestic violence


FUMING Ellie Goulding lashed out at UK border officials yesterday after her American DJ/producer boyfriend Skrillex was detained upon landing at London's Heathrow Airport.

Ellie Goulding lashes out at UK border officials


A suicide car bomber targeted a US consulate vehicle in Pakistan on Monday, in an attack officials said killed four, but there were conflicting accounts of whether Americans were among the dead.


The famous Marcana stadium may be forced to close its doors following the World Cup in Brazil next year.


Mat Jackson says he is keen to hit the ground running when the new Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship season gets underway at Brands Hatch this weekend.


AP India and Australia will discuss student attacks, trade, terror during the visit of the Australian Foreign Minister Stephen Smith's three-day visit to India.

India, Australia to discuss student attacks, trade, terror


Boxing gloves signed by local boxer Jesse Brinkley are being raffled off to benefit victims of domestic violence.

Boxing glove raffle benefits victims of Domestic Violence


Gunshots were fired at the Pentagon early Tuesday but did not penetrate the building or cause any injuries, a Pentagon spokesman told Fox News.

Gunshots fired at the Pentagon - FoxNews.com


Two new polls on Sunday pointed to an indecisive result in Britain's upcoming election, with one suggesting the Labour Party would emerge as the biggest party and the other giving the edge to the Conservatives.

Two new polls point to indecisive result


The NHL and its locked-out players are to return to the bargaining table Friday.

NHL and players return to the table Friday


Wisconsin farmers are planting and producing more winter wheat this year as prices continue to rise.

Wisconsin farmers producing more winter wheat


Olympic gold medalist and former San Jose State sprinter Ronnie Ray Smith died Sunday at a hospice in Los Angeles, former college teammate Kirk Clayton said.

Olympic gold medalist Ronnie Ray Smith dies


The number of mobile phone users in the world will exceed the adult population by 2014.

Mobile phone users to exceed adult population


email Crime victims got an honorable tribute in Valdosta Thursday from the community during National Crime Victim's Rights Week.


The Seahawks on Tuesday acquired receiver Keary Colbert from the Denver Broncos for a late-round draft pick.

Seahawks acquire wr Colbert from Broncos


Burlesque star Christina Aguilera has filed for divorce seeking to end her five-year marriage to music executive Jordan Bratman, reports say.


Forward Trevor Ariza on Friday exercised his option to remain with the Los Angeles Lakers.

Trevor Ariza exercises option to remain with Lakers


LSI Corporation today announced an innovative blueprint for an asymmetrical multicore architecture targeted at mobile networks based on the company's proven family of networking silicon and software.

LSI announces innovative blueprint for multicore architecture in mobile networks


A 200-year-old section of quay wall beside Ringsend bridge, Dublin, and which had been earmarked for reconstruction, collapsed into the river Dodder yesterday.

Quay wall near Ringsend bridge collapses into river Dodder


Australian singer Jimmy Little has died peacefully at his home in Dubbo aged 75.


The White House threatened on Tuesday to veto a defence bill, fiercely objecting to provisions limiting President Barack Obama's authority to reduce the nation's nuclear arsenal and decide the fate of terror suspects.

White House threatens to veto defence bill


An ailing elderly woman in Orissa's Rourkela town lay next to her dead son's body for over four days before the police recovered the corpse.

Woman lies near son's body for over four days


A Hampton man is being held on $25,000 bond after police said he choked and threatened to kill a police dog.

Man chokes, threatens to kill police dog


'OC' star Mischa Barton, who is known for her string of high profile relationships, has admitted that she feels 'great' being single.

Mischa Barton feels ``great'' being single


The Affordable Care Act extended the Money Follows the Person demonstration grant program through 2016, giving states further options to transition Medicaid beneficiaries living in institutions back to the community.


Chicago is working to close the digital divide between rich and poor neighborhoods.


An innovative project at a Wenatchee fish hatchery is reusing water and raising healthier fish for release into the wild.

Project at Wenatchee fish hatchery reuses water


German bunds headed for a second weekly gain amid concern euro-area finance ministers meeting in Copenhagen to discuss increasing bailout funds for troubled member states will struggle to contain the region's debt crisis.

Bunds head for second weekly gain before Finance ministers meet


A total of 122 bodies of victims killed in Volga ship tragedy have been found, local regional emergencies department told Itar-Tass today.

Bodies of all victims killed in Volga ship tragedy found


The Indian rupee fell to near a one-week low against the US dollar Monday due to heavy dollar buying by crude oil and gold importers to settle month-end bills.


Sydney Excited to get a break in the Australian one-day team at the expense of an out-of-form Brad Haddin, young wicketkeeper Matthew Wade today said he would aim to make it tough for the selectors to drop him.

Will make it tough for selectors to drop me:


Authorities say they have fixed an ammonia leak that sickened workers at a Fresno winery, but the area remains cordoned off.

Ammonia leak sickens workers atfresno winery


Federal and state investigators were trying to determine what caused a tank barge to explode on the Mississippi River near Sunshine.

Tank barge explodes on Mississippi River at Sunshine


Cee Lo Green has quit as Rihanna's opening act on her Loud tour over fears his busy schedule will affect his performances.


Irakli Okruashvili, former Minister of Defense of Georgia, might be put in a hospital due to state of health, which worsened because of hunger strike.

Okruashvili might be put in hospital due to state of health


The state Senate voted 37-0 Wednesday to approve legislation that will allow cities and counties to borrow the money they owe in property tax to the state.

California Senate approves legislation to allow cities to borrow money owed to the state


It revealed that 39% of United fans think that Vidic should be allowed to leave the club this summer.

39% of United fans think Vidic should be allowed to leave


It is being reported that Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg has been named TIME Person of the Year.

Mark Zuckerberg named time Person of the Year


SINGAPORE - Oil prices rose to near $100 a barrel Friday in Asia as the US dollar weakened, making commodities such as crude cheaper for investors with other currencies.

Oil rises to near $100 as US dollar weakens


RUBY-THROATED hummingbirds are migrating to North America weeks earlier than in decades past, and research indicates that higher temperatures in their winter habitat may be the reason.


The Senate issued a strong, bipartisan rebuke to President Bush on energy policy Tuesday morning, voting 97-1 in favor of a measure to suspend oil shipments to the strategic petroleum reserve, despite the White House's objections to the provision.


Palfinger has confirmed its preliminary results for 2010 with revenue up 29 percent and a healthy return to profitability.


A £60million aerodynamics centre aimed at encouraging innovation in aircraft design is to open next year in the UK.

£60million aerodynamics centre to open in UK


Meat giant Cargill is recalling 36 million pounds of turkey after a government hunt for the source of a salmonella outbreak that has killed one person in California and sickened dozens more.

Cargill recalling 36 million pounds of turkey in salmonella outbreak


The Consulate-General of the People's Republic of China in Mumbai said on Saturday that all the Chinese delegations have left Mumbai safely.

All Chinese delegations leave Mumbai safely


Kosovo marks independence five years on Updated: 08:30, Monday February 18, 2013 Kosovo's president has insisted its independence is an 'irrefutable reality' as the impoverished territory marked five years since it broke away from Serbia.


France stumbled in their opening Euro 2008 game as Romania held Raymond Domenech's favourites to a goalless draw, a result that will put a totally new complexion on Group C. Romania, beaten by France in their opening match of Euro 96, were able to stifle a largely muted Gallic attack to emerge with a priceless point in their fight to survive the group of death that includes world champions Italy and Euro 1988 winners Holland.


Benghazi and Tripoli may reach a compromise, Russia`s leader Dmitry Medvedev said during a press-conference after his talks with German Chancellor Angela Merkel in Hannover.

Benghazi and Tripoli may reach compromise --


L'Wren Scott launched her first scent, and we can imagine the designer's signature blend of sexy/sleek in the form of a fierce fragrance.


On Wednesday, April 4, the Miami Heat beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 98-93 to extend their home win streak to 17 games, making it the longest home winning streak in the NBA this season.

Miami Heat extend their home win streak to 17


The lady Rebels golf team qualified for the state tournament with a second-place finish in the region tournament Monday at Okefenokee Country Club.

Lady Rebels qualify for state tournament


Barty gets Hobart tennis wildcard Updated: 15:45, Friday December 28, 2012 Rising Australian tennis star Ashleigh Barty will contest the Hobart International for a second time after being awarded a wildcard.


Keith Olbermann is to return to the air Tuesday after being suspended without pay for contributing 7,200 dollars to three Democratic candidates running in last week's congressional elections.

Keith Olbermann to return to air Tuesday


A southwest Missouri man was sentenced to eight years in prison for setting arson fires at truck stops across six states.

Missouri man sentenced for arson fires at truck stops


Macau casino magnate Stanley Ho has undergone surgery in hospital, his spokesman said Tuesday, after reports of his health condition earlier sent shares in his casino firm SJM Holdings tumbling.

Macau gaming tycoon Stanley Ho undergoes surgery


A man fires several shots at a Milwaukee gas station clerk, and the whole thing is caught on camera.


UK stocks were little changed, with the benchmark FTSE 100 Index trading near a seven-week high, as gains by bank shares offset a slide at WPP Plc.


A study published in the October issue of the American Journal of Nursing found that young women who learn they have BRCA1 and BRCA2 gene mutations felt differently about options for relationships, treatment, childbearing and careers.

Young women with BRCA mutations feel differently about options for relationships, careers


The Center City Development Corp. reported Wednesday during the monthly board of directors meeting that five businesses are ``severely delinquent'' in repayment of $242,421.33 in development loans given by CCDC.

Businesses are delinquent on repayment of loans


A Vancouver man convicted of sexual assault in both Ontario and BC has now been declared a dangerous offender.

Vancouver man declared dangerous offender


A New Rochelle woman was convicted in Westchester County court on Monday on charges of tampering with physical evidence in the first degree, resisting arrest and obstructing governmental administration.

Woman convicted on tampering with evidence


The Renault-Nissan Alliance has announced it will invest US$160 million in Korea to meet anticipated demand for new vehicles and to grow its Renault Samsung Motors brand.

Renault-Nissan to invest $160 million in Korea


He wasn't personally asked, but Dallas Mavericks point guard Jason Kidd has some sage advice for former Utah Jazz point guard Deron Williams.

Jason Kidd has some sage advice for Deron Williams


The Bank of England moved closer to raising interest rates on Wednesday, as minutes showed that three policymakers voted earlier this month to hike borrowing costs due to concerns over high inflation.

Bank of England moves towards raising rates


A sellout crowd of 8,306 was on hand for a pregame celebration that honored all of the World Cup players, including the magicJack's Hope Solo, Megan Rapinoe and Shannon Boxx, who were not in attendance.


Seminole County school board voted Tuesday night to close a special needs school that helps students with severe emotional and behavioral problems.

Seminole Co. votes to close special needs school


A science project at a southern Arizona school sparked a 15-acre wildfire and led to the school's evacuation.


Music enthusiast and Chief Executive Officer of Choppyz Entertainment Company, George Oluwaseun Ederard, has said that the Nigerian music has come of age.


A Montebello officer injured in a solo motorcycle crash remains in critical condition at a hospital.


ipercast, the leading European specialist in secure content management and delivery for the Web and mobile devices has announced a strategic partnership with Absolute Radio.

Ipercast announces partnership with Absolute Radio


With John Jerry still out of practice with the illness that forced him to miss last week's game against the Jets, the Miami Dolphins have promoted second-year guard Ray Feinga from the practice squad to the active roster.

Miami Dolphins promote guard Ray Feinga from practice squad


Fire destroyed a vacant North Side house Sunday night while spreading to an adjacent residence.


An early-morning fire Tuesday destroyed two barns, two silos and killed eight calves in Dubuque County.

Fire destroys barn and silos, kills calves


A 43-year-old woman has changed her plea to guilty, admitting that she stole money from the northwest Iowa city of Storm Lake.

Woman admits stealing from Iowa city of Storm Lake


Total investment in Iran increased by 20 per cent within the past year, Iran.ru reports.

Investment in Iran increased by 20 per cent


Columnist Margie Peterson says, ``Vouchers would erode our common denominator.''


Titans head coach Jeff Fisher will host his ninth annual coaching clinic on June 17 at Baptist Sports Park.


Six Fargo businesses failed tobacco compliance checks Monday.


Northrop Grumman Corp. says it will lay off 750 workers, most of them in southern California.


Cahill helps Diamondbacks beat Dodgers 9-2 Trevor Cahill drove in Arizona's first two runs with his first major league triple and pitched seven solid innings to lead the Diamondbacks to a 9-2 victory over the sliding Los Angeles Dodgers on Monday night.


Gandhinagar, Mar 22 Gujarat Chief minister Narendra Modi today said the US need not preach India on human rights in the wake of its concerns on this issue in his state as reflected in leaked diplomatic cables from an American Consul.

US should not preach India on human rights:


Yet another mountain lion sighting has been reported to the York County Sheriff's Department.


Senator Robert Byrd, the nation's longest-serving senator, was released from the hospital Thursday after being treated for an infection, according to his office.


Forecasters say Dolly has become a hurricane and is heading toward southern Texas and northeastern Mexico.


Center fielder Coco Crisp was placed on the bereavement list Monday by the Royals and he will miss the team's three-game series at Tampa Bay.


Bulgaria may start exporting wine and foods to Vietnam.


JERUSALEM Israel says it is holding indirect peace talks with Syria mediated by Turkey.

Israel says it is holding peace talks with Syria


New digital speed cameras spread across Israel's highways began issuing tickets on Sunday, after a month-long dry run.

New digital speed cameras begin issuing tickets


LAS VEGAS Undefeated Andre Berto successfully defended his WBC welterweight title, stopping Freddy Hernandez at 2:07 of the first round Saturday night.


In his first substantial statement since his arrest on corruption charges last week, Blagojevich says he will fight until he takes his ``last breath.''


TEHRAN, Feb. 17 -Tehran is monitoring the US developments and thinks inside the framework of mutual respect and fair engagement, said Foreign Ministry Spokesman Hassan Qashqavi on Tuesday among and audience of university students.


A Pittsburg man was arrested early Thursday after a police chase that originated in Frontenac and ended in Pittsburg.


A man found injured in a what police at first thought was a car accident near Lake Ashburton Sunday night had been shot in head, city police said this morning.

Man found injured in car accident had been shot


Bulgaria property prices have finally stabilised, while the volume of transactions has begun to increase, according to various estate agents in Bulgaria.


Prime Minister John Key has paid tribute to businessman Lloyd Morrison, who died this morning in Seattle.


It is, instead, our patriotic duty to go North to shop.


THE Clarets eagerly-awaited derby clash with Blackburn Rovers is to be shown live on Sky Sports.

Burnley fc clash at Rovers to be shown live on Sky


Syria will be suspended from the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation on Wednesday for its violent suppression of a 17-month uprising, a diplomat said on Monday before a two-day OIC summit in Mecca.

Syria to be suspended from Organisation of Islamic Cooperation


Ryanair shareholders have approved at $15 billion deal to purchase 175 Boeing aircraft in what its chief executive described as the biggest ever capital purchase by an Irish company.

Ryanair shareholders approve Boeing aircraft purchase


A federal grand jury has indicted a 36-year-old Anchorage man on charges of drug distribution plus illegal possession of guns.

Federal grand jury indicts Anchorage man


World champion triathlete Paula Findlay has withdrawn from Sunday's ITU race because of an injury.

Paula Findlay withdraws from ITU race due to injury


Sharman Joshi was all in praises for Aamir Khan and has expressed his wish to work with him again.


Carlos Quentin expects to be ready to go this spring after surgery last October on the rotator cuff and labrum of his non-throwing shoulder.


Detroit Tigers righthanded pitcher Armando Galarraga was named the Tigers Rookie of the Year by the Detroit Sports Broadcasters' Association Monday.

Galarraga named Tigers rookie of the Year


The warning comes following recent research which revealed that lenders' continuing to cut their solicitor panels was the number one concern for conveyancing firms.

Lenders continue to cut solicitor panels


Pregnant woman hit by car in New Braunfels on Sunday night.


The National Weather Service in suburban St. Louis has confirmed that three tornadoes touched down during storms Friday in eastern Missouri and southern Illinois.

National Weather Service confirms tornadoes in Missouri, Illinois


Gary Barlow wants to sign The X Factor's Diana Vickers, and told the contestant that he will snap her up if Simon Cowell doesn't.


Researchers in the Neuroscience and Reproductive Biology section at the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine conducted a study to determine the transgenerational effects of cannabinoid exposure in adolescent female rats.

Study determines transgenerational effects of cannabinoid exposure in adolescent female rats


Cardiff council leader Rodney Berman has lost his seat after two recounts in the Plasnewydd ward.

Cardiff council leader Rodney Berman loses his seat


The Highway Patrol is reporting icy roads and patches of black ice on rural roads in Gaston County.

Highway Patrol reporting icy roads in Gaston County


Lindsay Lohan looks absolutely stunning as she makes her red carpet return in a sexy low-cut ivory slip dress for the Lifetime premiere of ``Liz & Dick''.

Lindsay Lohan looks stunning in premiere of ``Liz & Dick''


Taipei, April 21 Hon Hai Group denied Saturday that Apple Inc. has returned 5 million iPhones produced at Hon Hai's plants in China because of faulty appearance or malfunctions.

Hon Hai denies Apple has returned 5 million iPhones


100-person team of Dubai Pearl, the $4 billion mixed-use real estate development located in the heart of Dubai Technology and Media Free Zone, donated $500,000 to amfAR at its second annual Cinema Against AIDS gala in Dubai.


Manly rugby league fullback Brett Stewart, who is accused of sexually assaulting a teenage girl, will face a committal hearing today.


A wildfire in Las Animas County flared up again Tuesday more than three weeks after it had been fully contained.

Wildfire flares up after being contained


Iran's Ambassador to Baku Mohsen Pakaein says Syria has inflicted heavy damage on terrorists over the past two decades, urging the international community to appreciate the Arab state's fight against organized terrorism.

Syria inflicted heavy damage on terrorists:


Facebook just held a press conference in which it announced an ambitious new project.

Facebook announces ambitious new project


The last World War II barrack at Fort Knox is being restored as a way to preserve history and pay tribute to the memories of soldiers who lived in the facilities.

Wwii barrack at Fort Knox being restored


Crane Co., a diversified manufacturer of highly engineered industrial products, reported that third quarter 2011 earnings per diluted share increased 27% to $0.89 compared to $0.70 in the third quarter of 2010.

Crane Co. reports third quarter earnings increased 27%


Legendary baseball player Harmon Killebrew lost his battle with esophageal cancer on Tuesday.

Harmon Killebrew loses battle with cancer


Britney Spears had to cancel a family party with her sons this weekend.

Britney Spears cancels party with her sons


It seems like forever since our favorite shows wrapped up last May, so after a long summer of reruns, it's always nice when the fall season begins.


Bobby Murcer, a five-time All-Star outfielder who spent nearly four decades with the New York Yankees as a player, executive and announcer, has died.


Jungheinrich is set to launch its new tow tractor this summer, which can move trailers weighing up to seven tonnes.


Ok, been asked by an enthusiastic supporter of the youths and reserves to makes sure that people are aware that the reserve team are back at Barnet after a winter of behind closed doors winter home fixtures at Arsenal's Training Ground (boo!


Prime Minister Stephen Harper says he won't hike taxes or cut spending to deal with the country's ballooning debt.


Rachael Ray and her Emmy-award winning talk show revisited Wilmington on Wednesday, one year after her ``Thanksgiving on Main Street'' special showcased the economic uncertainties here.


As he was allegedly sexually attacking a maid in a New York City Hotel, he asked of her, ``Don't you know who I am?''

Strauss-Kahn to maid: ``Don't you know who I am?''


A federal judge has thrown out a civil rights lawsuit filed by the firefighters union, its ex-president and three present and former Fire Department deputy chiefs who claimed that ex-Chief Peter Buonome harassed and violated their civil rights for years and the town failed to stop it.

Judge throws out civil rights lawsuit filed by firefighters


A Tucson mother admitted before a Pima County Superior Court judge that she starved her baby.


Inflation could hit 5 per cent by the end of the year, well outside the Reserve Bank's target range of 1-3 per cent, but it has decided to remain sitting on its hands.


His spokeswoman said today: ``Danny died peacefully in his sleep just before midnight last night after a short illness - his beloved companion Annie Galbraith was with him at their home in Kent.''


Three women remained trapped under debris on Wednesday several hours after a roof collapsed in a food-distribution warehouse northwest of Montreal.

Three women remain trapped under debris after roof collapses near Montreal


Amcor has almost doubled full year profit as the packaging manufacturer expects to achieve more cost benefits from its takeover of the Alcan Packaging business.


A former Madison County deputy clerk has been sentenced to two years in prison and 10 years of probation a week after she pleaded guilty to two counts of felony theft.

Former Madison county deputy clerk sentenced


A house caught fire in Walker on Tuesday night, but no one was hurt, according to authorities.


Hawke's Bay sweltered under record temperatures yesterday, with the mercury officially reaching 37degC in Wairoa, 36.7degC in Hastings and 35.8degC in Napier.

Hawke's Bay swelters in record temperatures


-- iomart has opened a new data center facility, it was announced recently.


Salt Lake County prosecutors have moved to dismiss the state case against Brian David Mitchell, who was sentenced in federal court last month to life in prison for kidnapping and sexually assaulting Elizabeth Smart.

Prosecutors move to dismiss state case against Mitchell


SABC has lost yet another board member, just weeks after the four replacement board members were appointed.


Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark cruised into the quarterfinals of the Korea Open on Thursday by beating Caroline Garcia of France, 6-2, 6-3.

Wozniacki cruises into quarterfinals of Korea Open


A former NFL lineman who committed suicide in a national wildlife refuge in Oregon was facing sex abuse charges.

Former NFL lineman faced sex abuse charges


GREEN-FINGERED youngsters showed off their gardening skills during an open morning at their centre on Monday.

Youngsters show off their gardening skills


http://www.firstcoastnews.com/video/1662495026001/1/Mila-Kunis-and-Clive-Owen-Look-Cozy-Together-at-the-Park http://cdn.newslook.com/4c/4c16378925a109b55aa00a78c7946125/images/frame_0001.jpg Mila Kunis and Clive Owen Look Cozy Together at the Park Mila Kunis and Clive Owen look every inch the happy couple enjoying a day at the park - but it's only a scene for their new film.

Mila Kunis and Clive Owen look Cozy Together at the park


As Congress prepares to return to work, USAction affiliates and partner organizations are participating in at least 102 rallies and other events in 20 states in support of quality, affordable health care with a public health insurance option.

USAction affiliates to participate in rallies in support of affordable health care


Argentine farmers have ended a week-long strike but vowed to lobby Congress to cut the soy export taxes that have fueled a bitter year-long conflict with the government.


Chelsea and Manchester City transfer target Maicon has dropped a strong hint that he sees his future in Italy with current club Inter Milan.


After posting strong gains in the two previous sessions, electronic storage stocks are giving back some ground in morning trading on Monday.

Electronic storage stocks giving back some ground in morning trading


Ford said on Monday that it would sell 300 million common shares and use part of the proceeds to pay off its healthcare obligations to the United Auto Workers under the terms of a recently concluded deal with the union.


Phil Blackmar won his first Champions Tour title Sunday, with birdies on five of his first six holes en route to a 7-under 64 and a one-stroke victory over Jay Haas, Tom Kite and Andy Bean in the AT&T Championship.

Blackmar wins first Champions Tour title


New Delhi, The government is hopeful of meeting the 5.3 percent fiscal deficit target in the current financial year despite a poor response to the second generation spectrum auction, Finance Minister P. Chidambram said Friday.

Government hopeful of meeting fiscal deficit target


A remembrance of Lillian Wagner will be held on Sunday, Feb. 26, from 1 until 3 pm in the Cuba Senior Center.


Lettings agents have been accused of breaking the law by not revealing their fees to renters.

Lettings agents 'breaking the law' by not revealing fees


Swiss-based STMicroelectronics says it is negotiating ``exit options'' from ST-Ericsson, its joint venture with Swedish telecommunications company Ericsson.

STMicroelectronics to exit Ericsson joint venture


It has been reported that President Obama stopped by police headquarters in New York City Thursday to tip his hat to the police officers working on the Times Square bomb plot.

President Obama stops to tip his hat to police officers working on Times Square bomb plot


The Transport Minister wants the integrity commission to speed up its probe into the award education grants under the last Peoples National Movement government.

Transport Minister wants integrity commission sped up


The Government has agreed to put £1 billion into a new UK business bank which will be created specifically to help fund small to medium sized businesses.

Government agrees to new UK business bank


Munich - Bayern Munich chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has accused the German football federation of making serious mistakes in their negotiations with national coach Joachim Loew.

Rummenigge accuses German football federation of serious mistakes


Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari on Friday formally invited Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to visit Pakistan to bolster bilateral ties and also make a trip to his ancestral village in Punjab province on the occasion of Guru Nanak's birth anniversary.

Asif Ali Zardari formally invites Manmohan Singh to visit Pakistan


Three new genetic links to colorectal cancer have been identified using a large genome-wide study of more than 28,000 individuals.

New genetic links to colorectal cancer identified


The Christmas rally continued as overseas markets were higher overnight and US futures were also in the green as the open approached.


Composer Abhishek Ray of 'Paan Singh Tomar' and 'Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster' fame was recently in Kolkata to record a song with Usha Uthup.

Composer Abhishek Ray records a song with Usha Uthup


Notre Dame linebacker Manti Te'o has won the Maxwell Award, given to the nation's most outstanding player, as Wisconsin's Montee Ball got a national nod as the outstanding running back.

Notre Dame's Manti Te'o wins Maxwell Award


Manchester United took over the Premier League lead at the end of a round of games for the first time since Oct. 15, beating West Bromwich Albion 2-0 Sunday on a pair of goals by Wayne Rooney as Manchester City lost 1-0 at Swansea.

Manchester United takes Premier league lead


Frank Ocean wants Chris Brown prosecuted over that Sunday night brawl in a West Los Angeles parking lot.

Frank Ocean wants Chris Brown prosecuted for brawl


Rapper Joe Budden has been released on bail following an arrest in New York City on Thursday night.

Joe Budden - Joe Budden released on bail


Every weekend on Financial Tides I try to cut through all the headlines and sound bites that just confuse the heck out of me to step back and figure out what really happened in the past week and decide what to do in the next week.


Emirates NBD, a leading bank in the region, announced today that it has won the 'Best Corporate Card' award at the Smart Card Awards Middle East 2013, for the second consecutive year, further building on its success as best corporate card provider for 2012.

Emirates NBD wins 'Best corporate Card' award for second consecutive year


However, with the global financial crisis now abating, 2010 is predicted as the most appropriate year for tourism activities.

2010 is predicted as appropriate for tourism activities


Soha Ali Khan, who will soon be seen in the sequel to director Tigmanshu Dhulia's 2011 hit Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster, has revealed that her character meets a tragic end in the film.

Soha Ali Khan's character meets a tragic end


The city of Scottsdale is losing police officers for other jobs that offer better pay and benefits.

Scottsdale losing police officers because of pay, benefits


German stocks closed little changed after the nation's benchmark DAX Index posted four straight weeks of losses, as declines in utilities offset gains by chemicals shares.


Washington Redskins Insider Chris Russell tweets that Ryan Torain will start the Redskins final preseason game.


A so-called heat burst caused temperatures to briefly soar in southern Nebraska.


A former East Prairie, Mo., church pastor was sentenced to 11 years in prison after pleading guilty to child molestation charges.

Former East Prairie pastor sentenced to 11 years


Liam Neeson shuns method acting, and doesn't understand the acclaim stars such as Daniel Day Lewis and Robert De Niro receive for their roles.


SCOTTISH soccer league referees have voted to go on strike next weekend following heavy criticism of their recent performances from clubs.

Scottish soccer referees vote to strike over criticism


TWO primary schools could be moved to a new site in Oakham as part of a major education improvement plan.


Today's network administration tip tells how to not be a shamefully bad time server abuser, but rather a good responsible netizen, and keep the correct time as well.

How to not be a shamefully bad time server abuser


The rupee recovered part of its early losses but still ended three paise weaker at 47.74/75 against the US currency on Tuesday amid a bounce back in domestic stocks and the dollar's retreat overseas.


Japan has detected abnormal levels of radioactivity in milk and spinach in areas near a stricken nuclear plant, but the foods pose no immediate threat to humans, government spokesman Yukio Edano said Saturday.

Japan detects abnormal radioactivity in milk, spinach


ANGLIA Ruskin University is inviting its former psychology students back to its hallowed halls of learning for a lecture and social event.

Anglia Ruskin University invites former psychology students back for lecture


Northern Rock is to be nationalised as a temporary measure, Chancellor Alistair Darling has said.


Skype confirmed on Monday that a system bug is sending private instant messages to the wrong recipients, according to a tweet sent from the company's account.

Skype confirms bug sends messages to wrong recipients


Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama, at an event in Ohio, outlined his education plan, saying learning was ignored by the Bush administration.


Former Chief Minister Punjab, Dost Muhammad Khosa resigned from the PML-N on Friday.


Pop legend Michael Jackson was secretly dating his children's nanny before his death, says the singer's personal photographer.

Jackson was dating his children's nanny:


Three members of a family in Yellareddipet in Nirmal mandal committed suicide on Saturday apparently owing to uncertainty over the marriage a daughter.


Miami-based Carnival Corp., the world's largest cruise operator, says it will eliminate its $9 per day fuel surcharge on 2010 sailings, though it will then raise overall prices for those voyages.

Carnival will eliminate fuel surcharge on 2010 sailings


Colonel P. Bakshi, father of 22-year-old woman who has been booked for allegedly posting abusive comments on Chandigarh traffic police's Facebook page, today hoped the matter will be resolved, maintaining that his daughter was anguished over police not taking concrete action following theft of her vehicle.

Woman booked for posting abusive comments


Murray has moved up one spot to fourth in the world rankings despite suffering the biggest slump of his career.

Andy Murray moves up to fourth in world rankings


KEVIN Rudd discussed an array of global issues in a conversation today with presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama.

Kevin Rudd discusses global issues with Barack Obama


9 Jul, 21:32 - Medium star Patricia Arquette has reportedly called off her divorce from actor Thomas Jane.


Those are two sure signs of spring at Ellis Park, which reopens today for simulcasting and, on July 2, will bring horse racing back to the Tri-State three days a week for 10 weekends, concluding once again on Labor Day.


Eisner-Award winning artist Francesco Francavilla will be drawing Hawkeye #10.


Spring wild turkey hunting opens in all 88 Ohio counties on Monday, April 21, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife.

Spring wild turkey hunting opens April 21


A bail violation hearing for a Barrington teen charged with murder is scheduled to happen Friday afternoon.

Bail violation hearing for Barrington teen charged with murder


Upstate Democratic Congressman Maurice Hinchey will announce he will retire at the end of his term this year.

Democratic Congressman Maurice Hinchey to retire


Jenny McCarthy has confirmed that she is dating NFL Star Brian Urlacher.

Jenny McCarthy dating NFL Star Brian Urlacher


The St. Louis Rams have selected Georgia linebacker Alec Ogletree with the 30th overall pick in the NFL draft and their second in the first round.

St.Louis Rams select Alec Ogletree with 30th pick


Indian writer Aravind Adiga has won the 2008 Booker Prize, one of the world's most prestigious literary awards, for his debut novel ``The White Tiger``.


Bharti Enterprises has unveiled its new brand identity with a new logo and a vision to become ``India's finest conglomerate'' by 2020.

Bharti Enterprises unveils new brand identity


London, Sept 1 ''Twilight'' star Robert Pattinson bought a new acoustic guitar for a tramp on the street after seeing him play a battered old one.


The Cassiopeia A supernova remnant seen expanding over the course of seven years.


The Foreign Ministry of Vietnam held a political consultation with its Norwegian counterpart in Hanoi on April 17 to boost relations between the two countries.

Foreign Ministry of Vietnam holds consultation with Norway


Former us secretary Colin Powell used his presence at the annual West Indian American day carnival in Brooklyn NY to pay tribute to the many west Indians who have to come to the shores of America.

Former us secretary Colin Powell pay tribute to west Indians


FOXBOROUGH, Mass. The New England Patriots say they don't have any comment on published reports that tight end Rob Gronkowski has an infection in his broken arm that could keep him out into the season.

Patriots won't comment on reported Gronkowski infection


After featuring in supernatural thriller ``Dangerous Ishhq'', comeback-actress Karisma Kapoor now wants to try her acting skills in comedy once again.

Karisma Kapoor wants to try comedy once again


Applications are invited for admission to the General Nursing courses which will commence in October at the 14 Nursing schools under the Health Department and the Nursing school for SC/ST students at Ashramam in Kollam.

Applications invited for General Nursing course


George Zimmerman has been revealed to be a racist bully in the workplace, thanks to the character testimony against him by a former coworker.

George Zimmerman revealed to be a racist bully in the workplace?


Arizona Sen. John McCain clinched the Republican presidential nomination Tuesday, mustering enough support across the nation to become the party's candidate for the November election.

McCain clinches Republican presidential nomination


It will be very interesting to see what happens in the coming days as this will greatly affect Wells Fargo refinance mortgage rates as they could push 30 year fixed rates strongly in one direction.


The credit crunch will last for up to two more years, the boss of Barclays bank believes.

'Credit crunch to last for two more years'


Confirmation that Breastcheck will be rolled out in Donegal in September has been widely welcomed.

Breastcheck to be rolled out in September


National marijuana activists meeting in Portland believe they are on the verge of ending the drug's prohibition.


Graham Thorpe believes England can compete with world champions Pakistan in next week's WorldCall T-20 Challenge presented by Bank Alfalah at Dubai Sports City.

Thorpe believes England can compete with Pakistan


The ruling Pakistan People's Party's coalition partner Pakistan Muslim League has decided that it will rejoin the Cabinet on reinstatement of deposed judges as per the Murree declaration.


Reed Business Information announced today that it has sold Library Journal and School Library Journal to Ohio-based Media Source Inc. The sale includes both the print and online properties associated with the two titles.

Rbi sells Library Journal and School Library Journal to Media Source Inc.


Economic and social activities were again disrupted in Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital, yesterday when repentant militants protested alleged non-payment of allowances promised them by the Federal Government's amnesty committee.

Repentant militants protest non-payment of allowances


Toshiba announced today that it is launching a new line of SD memory cards this year.

Toshiba launching new line of memory cards


Newport Centre Mall in Downtown Jersey City was evacuated at 11:45 this morning because of a suspicious package, a Jersey Journal editor who is at mall reports.

Newport Centre mall in Downtown Jersey City evacuated for suspicious package


Aircel, a joint venture between Malaysia's Maxis Communications and Apollo Hospital Enterprise, is all set to launch its GSM services in Delhi on March 18.


An Australian company has teamed up with German audio giant Blaupunkt to launch the world's first internet radio for cars.

Aussie company launches world's first internet radio for cars


A felony arrest was made by the Hillsboro Police Department following a burglary at 2:58 am Sunday, August 2.


Police are investigating an armed robbery at a convenience store in Moncton early Monday morning.

Police investigate armed robbery in Moncton


Hurricane Isaac has hit the Gulf Coast of the US bringing torrential rain, very strong winds and a significant storm surge, causing flooding and leaving hundreds of thousands of homes without power.


The reusable RFID wristband is available with various standard chips such as EM4102, EM4001, Hitag-S, or mifare family, I-Code, TI 256, etc.


A California man has been sentenced to four years in prison for smuggling $3 million worth of opium that was concealed in hollow wooden picture frames.


The public school system needs your input.


World No. 4 Andy Murray and 16-time Grand Slam champion Roger Federer qualified for the ATP World Tour Finals this week after their recent wins at the US Open.

Andy Murray, Roger Federer qualify for World Tour Finals


A 43-year-old woman has been charged with child sex offences following the investigation into paedophiles Vanessa George and Colin Blanchard.


A Gray man faces charges of impersonating an officer after a Cumberland County Sheriff's deputy spotted his blue 2003 Crown Victoria police interceptor, with ``K-9 Unit'' decals in the windows.

Gray man charged with impersonating an officer


Cardiff City are yet again looking at a possible deal to bring Welsh defender James Collins back to his former club from West Ham United.


BJP has decided to give preference to youths and women during the selection of the candidates for the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections from Gujarat, party office-bearers said.


A holy mass has been organized at the Church of Nativity in Bethlehem to bless Sri Lanka and Sri Lanka President Mahinda Rajapakse on his 66th birthday.

Holy Mass to bless Sri Lanka and Sri Lanka President Mahinda Rajapakse on his 66th birthday


FBI questions execs of bankrupt Calif. solar company that got $500 million in federal loans By The Associated Press FREMONT, Calif. ' Federal agents visited the homes of three executives of California solar panel manufacturer Solyndra on the same day the company was raided.

Fbi questions execs of bankrupt solar company


On February 7, 2011, FutureFuel Corp. filed a Form 8K with the Securities and Exchange Commission declaring a special cash dividend of $0.10 per share.


A man's body was found in Longview Lake just off Raytown Road late Tuesday morning.


NOAA has charged 2 dive charter businesses owners in Pensacola, Fl.


A Waynesboro man identified in court documents as a pastor is scheduled to appear in court Tuesday on indecent assault charges.

Waynesboro man to appear in court on indecent assault charges


Syrian security forces opened fire on protesters on Friday north of Damascus and in the south of the country, killing at least nine people, a witness and a human rights activist said.


Despite British Foreign Secretary David Miliband's confession that Britain will only remove its illegal economic sanctions on Zimbabwe at the MDC-T's request, the MDC-T is unwilling and unable to have sanctions lifted.

MDC-T unwilling and unable to have sanctions lifted


Mequon police are looking for a hit and run driver, perhaps driving a black SUV with front end damage.


THE captain of a holiday jet bound for Liverpool issued a Mayday call after incorrect warning messages came on in the cockpit.

Captain of a holiday jet bound for Liverpool issues Mayday call


Mbombela hair salon owners are crying foul over street hairdressers whom they accuse of ``stealing'' their customers.


Mumbai, Aug 12 Infrastructure finance company, IDFC, today said it is not interested in applying for a banking licence even after the apex bank RBI started a discussion on the issue yesterday.


Apple is in the process of cutting hardware and software products from its retail stores to make room for other services, reports The Loop.

Apple (aapl) cutting some products from retail stores


Sri Lanka's Cabinet Spokesman and the Mass Media and Information Minister Anura Priyadarshana Yapa says the country's Opposition has completely forgotten its responsibility towards the country's citizens as well as to their party supporters.

The Opposition has forgotten its responsibility towards the country --


Team captain Brody Eldridge is expected to play for No. 13 Oklahoma this week despite having a broken pinkie finger on his right hand.

Eldridge expected to play with broken finger


It now accounts for one out of three international voice minutes, according to a research report from Telegeography cited by GigaOm's Om Malik.

Skype now accounts for one in three international voice minutes


The No. 5 nationally ranked Southern Connecticut State University baseball team defeated the College of Saint Rose 8-4 to claim their 20th straight win on the season.

No 5 nationally ranked baseball defeat Saint Rose 8-4 to claim 20th straight win on the season


Cattle producers, keen to rebuild their productivity base after years of drought, have been advised to carefully plan restocking to maximise the return on their investments.


Bollywood icon Amitabh Bachchan is mulling sending a legal notice to telecom firm Bharti Airtel alleging that the company violated copyrights in using his photo and voice without authorisation.

Amitabh Bachchan may send legal notice to Airtel


Taste of First Street will return to Benicia from 6 to 9 pm Tuesday, organizers announced.

Taste of First Street returns to Benicia


JOCKEY Stephane Pasquier returns to the saddle from injury on Thursday when he will ride at the Deauville seaside track of Clairefontaine.

Pasquier returns from injury on Thursday


Historical data suggest that art markets decline 6-12 months after a financial crash.

Art markets decline after financial crash


A shocking finding suggested that secret drug trials were conducted on Indian children and patients with learning disabilities.

Secret drug trials conducted on Indian children


In what appears to have been a planned attack, a 26-year-old man was stabbed Wednesday night.


Scientists count 'tagged' whitebait species - a case of catch me if you can!


Top Glove Corporation Bhd aims to increase its revenue to RM5 billion in the next five years in sync with its plan to boost efficiency, its chairman Tan Sri Lim Wee Chai said Tuesday.

Top Glove aims to increase revenue to RM5 billion


Via ESPN Dallas: ``It was by far the best statistical line Lamar Odom has had in a Dallas Mavericks uniform. 'This is still ugly for me,' Odom said after his 15-point, five-rebound, two-steal night in the Mavs' 98-89 win Wednesday over the Suns. 'I'm used to really playing at a high level. I could really help this team. There are so many plays, so many plays, basketball plays. I'll just keep working and working and working until I get to that level that I'm used to playing at.' Odom's awful start with the Mavericks hasn't lowered the standards for the reigning Sixth Man of the Year. He certainly isn't going to be satisfied by one decent performance, but it certainly represents progress for Odom. This is a dude who entered the night with a sub-.200 shooting percentage, so the fact that he went 6-of-12 from the floor was a giant leap for the ex-Laker.''


Actress Eva Longoria is reportedly dating New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez, NY Post reports.

Eva Longoria dating New York Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez?


At a forum this week at the Kaiser Family Foundation, several speakers agreed that efforts underway to better integrate Medicare and Medicaid benefits bring great promise but also great risk for the nine million low-income people who rely on both programs to meet their health and long term care needs.


Taipei, May 2 A university in central Taiwan was accused Wednesday of exploiting teachers by taking advantage of a one-year contract scheme, which a lawmaker said had forced a teacher in her eighth month of pregnancy to bring forward her delivery date in order to renew her one-year employment contract.

University accused of exploiting teachers


Jill Biden, wife of Vice President Joe Biden, will speak at a campaign event in Minneapolis on Friday, the Obama-Biden campaign announced Tuesday, Sept. 11.

Jill Biden to speak in Minneapolis on Friday


Former Sen. George Mitchell is preparing to return to the Middle East next week to try to break the impasse in peace talks.

Mitchell prepares to return to Middle East


The 59-year-old grandfather of a 14-month-old boy left inside his SUV June 10 for nearly 5 1/2 hours with the heat index reaching 103 degrees was charged Monday with involuntary manslaughter.

Grandfather charged with involuntary manslaughter


The Certified Automotive Parts Association Executive Director Jack Gillis announced that CAPA is establishing a new certification standard to address the quality of aftermarket cooling parts.

CAPA to establish new certification standard for aftermarket cooling parts


Radio One, Inc. announced that it has completed the acquisition of the assets of radio station WPRS-FM, located in the Washington, DC market, for approximately $38.0 million in cash.

Radio One completes acquisition of WPRS-FM


James Corden is heading to the big screen to play opera singer Paul Potts who was discovered on Britain's Got Talent.


Breezy conditions persisted in South Florida Monday, with winds between 10 and 20 mph and stronger gusts are forecasted through the afternoon.

Breezy conditions persist in South Florida


There are reports Marouane Fellaini offered himself to Juventus, but they were not interested in the Everton star.


District 33 state Rep. Solomon Ortiz Jr. won a second term Tuesday night, beating Republican challenger Raul Torres and Libertarian Justin Garrett.


A Lantana man accused of scamming a woman out of more than $200,000 is in jail today, held on $8,000 bail.

Lantana man accused of scamming woman out of more than $200,000


Jim Mone, File Vince Flynn, a best-selling author of political thriller novels, has died at age 47 after a two-year battle with prostate cancer.

Best-selling author Vince Flynn dies at age 47


Department store owner Myer Holdings Ltd says it expects profit to fall by as much as 10 per cent in the current fiscal year, after more than doubling its full year profit for fiscal 2011.


The Florida Senate has passed the controversial Sunrail bill 27-10.


Usain Bolt and Allyson Felix have been named the male and female athletes of the year.

Usain Bolt and Allyson Felix named athletes of the year


Eight Bangladeshi workers, convicted of taking part in an armed robbery at a warehouse and killing its security guard, were executed in Riyadh on Friday.


The Toronto Maple Leafs recalled forward Joey Crabb from the AHL's Toronto Marlies on Tuesday.


Media critic Howard Kurtz warned CNN on Friday that ``to many people'' it looks like the media has a massive double standard in its campaign coverage of Mitt Romney and Barack Obama.


The Rangers traded forwards Scott Gomez and Tom Pyatt and defenseman Mike Busto to the Montreal Canadiens for forward Chris Higgins and defensemen Ryan McDonagh and Pavel Valentenko Tuesday.

Rangers trade Scott Gomez to Montreal Canadiens for Chris Higgins


Gulf Air will help in the evacuation of 82 Indians stranded in Libya after they arrive in Cairo to head to Bahrain for another stop over before returning home.

Gulf Air to help in evacuation of Indians in Libya


Gazprom's oil producing arm, Gazprom Neft, has posted a 1Q 2010 net profit of $727 million under US GAAP.

Gazprom Neft posts 1Q 2010 net profit of $727 million


3M Co. is cutting its worldwide work force by another 1,200 jobs, or 1.5 percent, because of the global economic slump.


HUNDREDS of passengers were left stranded last night amid fears a low-fare airline had gone bust.


Reuters News Service, 30 April 2008 ) - British pay-TV firm BSkyB added 56 000 net new customers in the third quarter, in line with forecasts, and said it was on track for the full year.


Ecuador granted political asylum to Julian Assange today, ratcheting up tension in a standoff with Britain which has warned it could revoke the diplomatic status of Quito's embassy in London to allow the extradition of the WikiLeaks founder.

Ecuador grants political asylum to Julian Assange


State Police said a Delaware man has been charged with raping a mentally challenged 15-year-old Caroline County girl and fathering her child.

Man charged with raping mentally challenged girl


UCLA and St John's Health Center of Santa Monica are merging, LALATE can exclusively report tonight.

UCLA, St John's Health Center are merging:


A GOVERNMENT minister has defended raiding a regeneration fund in South Yorkshire to pay for one of Gordon Brown's key policies.


Los Angeles, July 16 Elizabeth Banks is all set to be the new Tinker Bell.


The US Attorney's Office says a Bloomfield man pleaded guilty Tuesday in Albuquerque to committing eight bank robberies in 2008 -- three in New Mexico, three in Arizona and two in Colorado.

Bloomfield man pleads guilty to eight Bank robberies


What could possibly be in (Romney's) old tax returns that is worse than creating the impression he has something to hide?


Harris Teeter of will open its newest DC-area store in Tysons Corner on Jan. 13.

Harris Teeter will open in Tysons Corner


Security was on Sunday stepped in and around India Gate, the war memorial which attracts thousands on Sundays, with police restricting entry into the area.


An ethnic Tibetan monk set fire to himself in southwestern China yesterday, an overseas Tibetan rights group said, in the latest reported incident of an extreme form of anti-Chinese protest.


A hotel maid who accuses ex-International Monetary Fund boss Dominique Strauss-Kahn of sexual assault has sued him over what she calls a ``violent and sadistic'' attack in an upscale suite that left her life ``in shambles''.


The UN General Assembly reprimanded Syria for its use of heavy weaponry against its civilians in a largely symbolic vote that comes as relief agencies warn of a growing humanitarian catastrophe inside the Arab country.


Washington Mutual, Inc. today announced that the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware has approved the Disclosure Statement filed in connection with the Company's proposed Plan of Reorganization, subject to WMI filing the final version of the Disclosure Statement with the Bankruptcy Court .

Bankruptcy Court approves Washington Mutual, Inc. Disclosure Statement


Louisiana soldiers arrived in New Orleans on Friday in anticipation of Hurricane Gustav.


John James has told housemates that the stress of nominations is getting to him, and that he feels ``like a dog''.


Severe storms hit Carbondale Tuesday night.


A 22-year-old Maywood man was struck and killed by a Chicago-bound Amtrak train Saturday in Downers Grove.

Man killed by Amtrak train in Downers Grove


Former Pakistani fast bowler Waqar Younis has predicted that Aussie bower Mitchell Johnson will eventually leave Wasim Akram behind to become Test crickets most successful left-arm fast bowler.


First United Methodist Church of Lubbock will present a patriotic vesper concert Thursday evening in honor of Independence Day.

First United Methodist church Lubbock to present patriotic concert Thursday evening


Conseco has reported that it is seeking an amendment to its senior credit facility.

Conseco seeks amendment to senior credit facility


Armor is investing €14 million in a pilot OPV production line in La Chevrolière, western France in partnership with a French consortium.


Art organisation Betlegeuse is launching a nationwide art competition which will culminate in an exhibition scheduled to hold on September 25.


The dollar on Friday hit its highest against the yen for more than two years, as yen-selling sentiment remained strong after Japan's new prime minister vowed to push for aggressive monetary easing.


San Jose, California-based auction website, eBay, on Wednesday, posted dismal fourth quarter earnings, which showed 31 present fall, which resulted in dropping its shares down nearly 6 percent.

EBay posts dismal fourth quarter earnings


Toyota has extended a massive recall to Canada, suggesting owners remove problematic floor mats that could jam the accelerator and cause it to stick at high speeds.


Results of the GeparQuinto study, randomized Phase III efficacy data on the use of bevacizumab plus chemotherapy to treat women with early breast cancer will be presented at the 33rd Annual CTRC-AACR San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium.

Phase III efficacy data on bevacizumab plus chemotherapy in early breast cancer to be presented


VILLAGERS are protesting at a caste system imposed by local government in the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region where some are allocated less land acquisition money and benefits.


Former Sen. George McGovern has been released from Avera McKennan Hospital and University Health Center, the hospital reported in a statement.


PIERRE, SD A Pierre man was sentenced to 26 months in federal prison for his part in a fraud and bribery scandal at Crow Creek Tribal Schools.


Premier international airline of India, Jet Airways, recently launched 'Companion free' scheme for its premiere passengers traveling to Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand.

Jet Airways launches 'Companion free' scheme


65 people were rescued in the disaster zone in Azerbaijan over the past week, said the official website of the Ministry of Emergency Situations, APA reports.


VALENTINO ROSSI will end his Ducati hell by returning to Yamaha on a two-year deal.


The 12th annual march honoring Martin Luther King Jr. on Washington Street in Hoboken, Friday, Jan. 14, 2010.

12th annual march honoring Martin Luther King Jr. in Hoboken


Cheryl Cole performed a secret 35-minute gig just hours after appearing on The X Factor and was paid £220,000.


Northwest Airlines Corp. said Wednesday it will cut 2,500 jobs because of high oil prices, and will begin charging $15 to check a single piece of luggage and as much as $100 to redeem a frequent-flier award ticket.


What has happened to the gifted director Atom Egoyan, who gave us such terrific films in the 1990s as ``Exotica'' and ``The Sweet Hereafter?''

What has happened to the gifted director Atom Egoyan?


The overall threat level for Indonesia has been lowered, but the Australian government continues to warn travellers of the risk of a terrorism attack.


easyJet, the UK's largest and best value airline, is today launching three new winter routes from Manchester Airport.

EasyJet launches three new winter routes from Manchester


InfoCision in Huntington is hosting an employee health fair and employment open house from 11 am to 3 pm, Wednesday, April 23.

InfoCision to host health fair and open house


BJP leader Gopinath Munde, whose elder brother is all set to join the NCP, on Wednesday said that senior NCP leader and Maharashtra deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar was ``breaking up'' his house.


The company will be cutting 15,000 jobs and shutting down 27 plants worldwide.


La Crosse police say a 20-year-old woman fatally shot Monday was killed by someone inside her apartment.


Australian inflation reached 0.2% in July from the previous month, according to the TD Securities - Melbourne Institute monthly survey.

Australian inflation reaches 0.2% in July: survey


The Galaxy on Monday officially announced that it has acquired Irish international forward Robbie Keane from Tottenham Hotspur of the English Premier League.

Galaxy acquires Irish international striker Robbie Keane


The United States said on Monday it will open dialogue with Myanmar aimed at improving relations but insisted it would keep sanctions and keep pressing the military regime on democracy.


The collapse of a garment factory building in Bangladesh has killed nearly 100 and injured many more, signaling continued safety standard problems for the industry in the country.

Collapse at factory building in Bangladesh kills nearly 100


ZIMBABWEANS should unite and fight sanctions be-cause they do not affect the Government or targeted individuals, but the entire population, Cuban Ambassador to Zimbabwe Cosme Espinosa has said.

Zimbabweans should unite to fight sanctions:


Treasure Beach won the Irish Derby by three-quarters of a length on Sunday, adding more racing disappointment for Queen Elizabeth II. The 5-4 favorite Carlton House, owned by the British monarch, finished fourth in the 1 1/2-mile race at The Curragh.


Former Guantanamo Bay inmate David Hicks is unlikely to profit from the sales of a book about his experiences, the attorney-general's department says.

David Hicks unlikely to profit from book


Demonstrators take part in an anti-airport protest march in Nantes, western France, November 24, 2012.


Vic hoarder's house gutted by fire Updated: 21:48, Monday March 11, 2013 An elderly man is safe but his Melbourne home, which was full of hoarded bric-a-brac, has been completely destroyed in a fierce fire.


Senior BJP leader Murli Manohar Joshi on Sunday alleged there was a possibility that the recent flopped spectrum sale was ``deliberately manipulated'' to show that the CAG's calculation of presumptive loss of Rs. 1.76 lakh crore to the exchequer was erroneous.


Vandals again torch a Jewish religious object Police say another mezuzah has been torched in Brooklyn.


AOL has launched three iPhone OS applications including AIM, a messaging service;


Armenian Armed Forces broke ceasefire in several directions.


Media conglomerate Tribune Co. filed for bankruptcy protection today, as the owner of the Chicago Tribune, the Los Angeles Times, the Chicago Cubs and other properties tries to deal with $13 billion in debt.


With veteran Phil Dawson skipping the team's voluntary workouts in an apparent contract dispute, the Browns signed Suisham, who spent last season with Dallas and Washington.

Browns sign former cowboys kicker shaun Suisham


The education sector union NZEI Te Riu Roa is disappointed by comments from the new Education Minister which show the government is rushing full speed ahead with charter schools.

Government rushing full speed ahead on charter schools


Former left-arm spinner and handy lower order batsman Bapu Nadkarni said that former India skipper Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi, who died in the capital today due to lung infection, was ``a much misunderstood man'' during his playing days because of his aloofness.


European stocks dropped for a third week in four as the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank lowered economic-growth forecasts and companies predicted their earnings will miss estimates.

Europe stocks drop for third week in four


In her fourth, Various Pets Alive and Dead, she examines the economic crisis of 2008 from the perspective of opposing camps: ex-hippies and capitalists.

Various Pets Alive and Dead, by marina Lewycka


The United Development Party disclosed Thursday that its true loyalty is to its constituents and not to the government coalition bloc leader, the Democratic Party.


Chris Brown has been charged with two felonies, including assault and making criminal threats by the Los Angeles County District Attorney's office, reports the Associated Press.


Walnut Ridge Baptist Academy has announced it will formally change its name to Waterloo Christian School, effective immediately.

Walnut Ridge Baptist Academy changes name


A Doncaster director has gone 'back to the floor' and spent a day in a repairs call centre -- speaking to tenants and organising the necessary repairs to their homes.

Doncaster director goes back to the floor


Actress Jiah Khan, who committed suicide by hanging herself at her Juhu residence, was on Wednesday laid to rest at Santa Cruz graveyard here.


AECOM Technology Corporation , a leading provider of professional technical and management support services for government and commercial clients around the world, announced today that it has acquired Tishman Construction Corp., a leading provider of construction management services in the United States and the United Arab Emirates, in a US$245-million transaction.

AECOM acquires Tishman construction Corp.


A FORMER carer stole money from two vulnerable elderly people she used to look after.

FORMER carer stole from vulnerable elderly


President Pranab Mukherjee will undertake a three-day visit to Assam and Nagaland from today.

President Mukherjee to visit Assam today


Saroja Devi, considered a living legend of Bharatanatyam dance, feels modern Indian dances lack devotion and are mere ``exercises of the body, but not of the mind''.


Hernando city officials unanimously approved a grading, soil erosion, and sedimentation ordinance Tuesday after weeks of study and discussion about the need for such an ordinance that has lasted for years.


The historic Bing Crosby estate at 10500 Camarillo St. in Toluca Lake has been sold after a year on the market, according to redfin.com.

Historic Bing Crosby estate in Toluca Lake is sold


Rhode Island Gov. Lincoln Chafee says he wants to hear ideas for improving the state's economy from local business leaders.

Chafee wants to hear from local businesses


Clooney, a long time political activist, was arrested and handcuffed while protesting country's blockage of food and aid from entering the Nuba Mountains area of the country, and the treatment of the Sudanese people.

George Clooney arrested and handcuffed during protest


Conservation wardens and boat patrol officers plan to step up enforcement of drunken boating this weekend in Wisconsin.

Wardens, officers to step up enforcement of drunken boating this weekend


Gas delivery to Moldova and Transdniestria has resumed in full, the Moldovan government told the media on Tuesday.

Gas delivery to Moldova, Transdniestria resumes in full -- government


Bob McDonnell has accepted Republican nomination for governor, telling delegates at the state GOP convention in Richmond that he would focus on helping turn around the economy.

McDonnell accepts GOP nomination for governor


Not sure of the extent of it at this point, but some East Coast contacts have heard that Mavericks' forward Tim Thomas has suffered a knee injury while playing in a pick-up game.


A mother and her infant daughter died after a crash near Antigo last Friday afternoon.

Mother and infant daughter die after crash


Gellar, 34, returns to primetime television in Ringer, and now she reveals she will return to daytime on All My Children.

Sarah Michelle Gellar is returning to 'All My Children'


WASHINGTON Nissan Motor Co. is recalling more than 240,000 trucks in 20 cold weather states to fix a problem that could prevent front air bags from deploying in a crash.

Nissan recalling more than 240,000 trucks


EXPRESS/FILE Pakistan on Tuesday said that it would welcome foreign election observers after completion of due formalities.


Up to 35 contract loggers on the BC coast are having their loans called now that Nanaimo financier Forest & Marine Group has gone into receivership.

Contract loggers face having loans called


PM Lee mentioned that Singaporeans cannot be complacent.


Former NFL Pro Bowl wide receiver Chad Ochocinco signed with the Miami Dolphins on Monday, four days after being released by the New England Patriots.

Wide receiver Ochocinco signs with Dolphins


Saunders, Mariners beat skidding White Sox 4-2 Raul Ibanez hit a two-run homer and Joe Saunders pitched into the seventh inning to lead the Seattle Mariners over the slumping Chicago White Sox 4-2 on Monday night.


Abuja, April 13 About 70,000 newborns in Nigeria are HIV positive, a top government official of the west African nation has revealed.


Consumer Confidence index, the monthly survey that shows Americans' confidence in the economy rose only slightly in October from September.

Consumer confidence index rises in October


GERMANY is pushing for Eurozone countries to have legal debt caps in the region's ``fiscal compact'', a final draft of which is expected to emerge from an EU summit tonight.


Cisco has unveiled trading fabric that is completely optimized for the financial markets industry.

Cisco unveils trading fabric optimized for financial industry


Midwest Airlines will seasonally return to Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood on December 17 from Milwaukee.

Midwest Airlines to return to Fort Lauderdale


United Nations, Sep 15 The UNSC has expressed deep concern over a series of attacks against Western embassies across the Arab world over a film deemed offensive to Islam, even as a top UN official asked people not to give publicity to the ``malicious and deliberately provocative'' movie.

UNSC expresses concern over attacks on Western embassies


Through twitter, Microsoft announced its plan to open a retail store in Costa Mesa, California, followed by San Diego and Mission Viejo, Microsoft says the new stores will open in the spring.

Microsoft will open retail store in Costa Mesa, California


Former Davis Cup player Premjit Lall on Wednesday passed away at his residence in Kolkata after a prolonged illness.


An extortionist demanded Tk 10,000 from a UNESCO official by repeated phone calls on Saturday, threatening dire consequences if the sum was not paid, a UNESCO statement said.

Extortionist demands Tk 10,000 from UNESCO official


World Bank President Robert Zoellick says global food prices have hit 'dangerous levels' that could contribute to political instability, push millions of people into poverty and raise the cost of groceries.


Chelsea captain John Terry has backed plans for the club to move away from Stamford Bridge.

Terry backs plans to move from Stamford Bridge


Six people have died in separate road crashes in the Irish Republic since Sunday afternoon.

Six die in road crashes in Irish Republic


A 63-year-old man has died after falling into a south Derbyshire canal, police have confirmed.


All segments of society should join hands for the rehabilitation of the flood victims as thousands of helpless families are still waiting for help, said Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry President, Shahzad Ali Malik, on Friday.

Society should join hands for rehabilitation of flood victims:


Healthy eating guidelines are exactly that, guidelines to eat healthy foods.


The rand was range bound in thin early morning trade on Tuesday as a lack of data releases kept the rand looking to the euro for direction.


Cardinals first baseman Albert Pujols will catch when President Barack Obama throws the ceremonial first pitch at the All-Star game Tuesday.


Palestinians throw molotov cocktails at Israeli soldiers, not seen, during clashes at the Qalandia checkpoint, between Jerusalem and Ramallah, West Bank, September 23, 2011.

Palestinians throw molotov cocktails at Israeli soldiers during clashes at Qalandia checkpoint, West Bank


Reuters Photo British comic Russell Brand filed for divorce Friday to end his marriage to US pop star Katy Perry 14 months after the pair were wed in India.

Russell Brand files for divorce from Katy Perry


US banks with Wall Street operations are bracing for a slump in trading profits this year after the third quarter got off to a poor start, with global economic uncertainty and Europe's sovereign debt woes leading to a slowdown in market activity in July.


Even though many feel that the economy is getting better it is still the case that no credit check payday loans continue to gain in popularity.

No credit check payday loans continue to gain in popularity --


Ratatat will make their Montana debut June 3 at the Wilma Theater in Missoula.


Poundland, the biggest single price retailer in Europe, is to take over a former Woolworths store in Farnborough town centre.


yekeen nurudeen writes on the involvement of the judiciary in the nation's democratic experience and concludes that aggrieved Nigerians can still hang on to the Judiciary.


Four food outlets have had their operating licences revoked with effect from Friday, for passing beef off as mutton last year.

Four food outlets' licences revoked for passing beef off as mutton


Mötley Crüe and Live Nation are being sued for copyright infringement regarding an image used on band merch sold online.


11/10/11 KARACHI, In a bid to prepare for the SAFF Championship, Pakistan football team will tour Thailand in the last week of next month.


South Korea said Saturday it is reviewing a North Korean proposal for talks on a troubled joint industrial complex where the North is holding a South Korean man, amid rising tensions over the North's recent rocket launch and its expulsion of nuclear monitors.

North Korea holds South Korean man amid rising tensions


The Blackfoot board of trustees was reorganized during its July Thursday and those people discussed teaching the Shoshone language, both at Fort Hall and in the district.


Hawker Beechcraft machinists have just approved a second contract offer by 77%.

Hawker Beechcraft machinists approve contract


A 43-year-old man from Gzira was critically injured this afternoon when he fell a height of two storeys while doing construction work, the police said.


Sopranos star James Gandolfini is said to have been caught on tape allegedly threatening a paparazzo.

James Gandolfini caught on tape threatening paparazzo


The Treasury Department will auction $55 billion in notes and bonds next week in its quarterly refunding auctions, the government said Wednesday.

Treasury to auction $55 billion in notes, bonds next week


Surveillance video captures the crime but Foley Police still need your help identifying the criminal.


The FTSE 100 index of leading shares closed up 0.56 per cent on Tuesday, at 5,864 as stocks rallied on better than expected economic figures.


Anti-corruption inter-agency council has been set up to upgrade already existing national anti-corruption strategy and action plan.


Transport Minister Sibusiso Ndebele on Tuesday called for driving licences to be seized as well as suspended and/or cancelled in light of the deaths occurring on SA's roads, currently over 800.


October 05, 2011 New Statue of Woodrow Wilson Unveiled in Czech Republic VOA News A replacement statue honoring former US President Woodrow Wilson was unveiled in the Czech Republic's capital Wednesday, nearly 70 years after Nazis destroyed the original during World War II. The first statue of Wilson was erected in front of Prague's Central Station in 1928.

New statue of Woodrow Wilson unveiled in Czech Republic


Guilford students experienced a mock crash meant to promote safe driving during the upcoming prom season.


SkyWi is not going out of business inNew Mexico contrary to a press release issued by the New Mexico Public Regulation Commission today.

SkyWi is not going out of business in New Mexico


The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, one of the largest mutual life insurers and a leading provider of employee benefits , today announced the acquisition of MasterCare DENTS which expands its dental preferred provider organization network in the Southwest and strengthens Guardian's dental network of more than 79,000 dentists at over 181,000 locations.


Bolton midfielder Fabrice Muamba, whose heart stopped for 78 minutes after he collapsed during a live televised match, will receive an Honorary Doctorate later on Friday.


A forest fire burning out of control in western Sweden has destroyed at least 4 square miles of land, firefighters said Sunday.

Forest fire burns out of control in Sweden


A drainage district formed to deal with flood-prone farm land has disbanded itself at the request of local governments, who argued landowners didn't file the proper paperwork.


A state of emergency continues in Little Valley in Cattaraugus County Friday.

State of emergency continues in Little Valley


AN INTERSTATE truck driver faced Melbourne Magistrates Court yesterday charged with the murder of a low-level drug dealer in Cranbourne late last month.


Italian government bond yields plunged to their lowest level in over a month after France and Germany agreed to push changes to the European Union's treaty and as investors reacted positively to the Italian government's new austerity measures.


particles moving faster than light, violating Einstein's ultimate speed limit -- a scientist leading the European experiment that made the discovery calmly explained it to a standing-room-only crowd at CERN, the giant particle accelerator straddling the Swiss-French border.


Vail Resorts Inc. says it has acquired Northstar-at-Tahoe Resort in California in a deal worth $63 million.

Vail Resorts acquires Northstar-at-Tahoe in Calif.


The Hindu reported that NMDC is setting up a 0.36 million tonnes a year mini beneficiation plant at a cost of INR 150 crore to process low grade iron ores.

NMDC setting up plant to process low grade iron ores


As of noon Monday, 164 school districts have submitted negotiated teacher and principal evaluation agreements to his office for review.

School districts submit negotiated evaluation agreements


``Indian markets are expected to open higher tracking positive Asian markets. Auto and cement stocks will be in focus as companies from these two sectors start unveiling monthly sales data from today. Nifty has support 5,250 & resistance 5,345,`` said Mehta Equities.


Strictly Come Dancing judge Alesha Dixon has been dropped from her record label following poor sales of her last album.

Alesha Dixon is dropped by her record label?


Musician Savannah Outen performs her song 'I Like Boys' in the ClevverTV studio.


Conservation Week last week saw a group of visiting students roll up their sleeves and get well and truly stuck in, planting in excess of 300 trees around the Kaikoura district.


An East Naples man died Monday when his kayak overturned on this residential lake bounded by Duchess and Berkeley drives in the Queens Park neighborhood.

East Naples man dies after kayak overturns in residential lake


PEOPLE power won the day after councillors turned down plans to convert the Dodford Inn into a dwelling house today.


The Boston Celtics have waived forward Darius Miles, who missed the past two seasons with knee injuries and who was suspended without pay for 10 games this season for violating the NBA's anti-drug program.


Radovan Karadzic lodged a last-minute appeal against his transfer to the UN war crimes tribunal in The Hague where he is to be tried for his role in Bosnia's 1992-1995 war, a newspaper reported.


Wayne Rooney can expect to discover on Monday whether he will face disciplinary action for his swearing into a television camera as he celebrated his hat-trick at West Ham United.


A Greer man has been arrested following an undercover Internet sting conducted by the Mauldin Police Department.


Michael Phelps won the 200m backstroke at the Santa Clara Grand Prix on Saturday as former world record-holder Ryan Lochte skipped the final to focus on the 400m medley.


A stranger picked up a family's $211 bill at Walmart a few day before Christmas, surprising a sick grandmother with the kind and anonymous gesture.

Stranger picks up family's $211 bill at Walmart before Christmas


Syria and Lebanon agreed Wednesday to establish full diplomatic ties for the first time in a step toward easing tensions between the two countries that have fueled Lebanon's turmoil.

Syria, Lebanon establish diplomatic ties


American open-water swimmer Fran Crippen likely died so suddenly that he didn't have time to remove his goggles during a 10-kilometer race, a UAE swimming official said Tuesday.


Burundi sent 1000 more ``green berets'' to Somalia; now the mission consists of 4,400 officers.

Burundi sends 1000 ``green berets'' to Somalia


Air New Zealand carried 16.4 percent fewer long haul passengers in August from a year ago and on some routes the fall in demand was 24.1 percent.

Air NZ carries fewer long haul passengers


A Pakistani Islamist militant leader was shot dead Wednesday by a gunman in a tribal area bordering Afghanistan, security officials said.

Pakistan militant leader shot dead: officials


River Murray irrigation allocations have increased from 24 per cent to 31pc following an improvement in the volume of water available to South Australia.


FRANKFURT -Franck Ribery has delayed a decision on his future and says if he left Bayern Munich it would be to go to Spain and nowhere else.


The Toronto Raptors announced Monday they have recalled rookie forward-centre Nathan Jawai from the Idaho Stampede of the NBA Development League.


Olivier Award winner Benedict Cumberbatch has joined the cast of the film version of Tracy Letts' Pulitzer Prize-winning play August:

Olivier winner Benedict Cumberbatch joins cast of August:


Tata Motors today said it has cut production in both the passenger and commercial vehicle segments in order to align its output with market demand.

Tata Motors cuts production to align with market demand


Stocks snapped their winning streak Thursday as investors took a breather after bidding up stocks to new highs for the year earlier in the week.


ANOTHER two British soldiers have died in southern Afghanistan, taking the death toll to nine in nine days.


It is known that acidic beverages like sodas and citric juices like grapefruit and orange juice can damage teeth.


Dead body of a small baby was found in a train in Madhya Pradesh.

Dead body of a small baby found in train


President Putin has denounced the murder of the US ambassador in Libya and stressed the responsibility of the new leaders of the Arab countries for the security of diplomats.

President Putin denounces murder of US ambassador in Libya


One.Tel founder Jodee Rich says he would prefer a mediated settlement with James Packer.


Roger Federer has won his 13th Grand Slam crown and fifth consecutive US Open final.


Actress Lori Petty was arrested on suspicion of felony drunk driving and booked into the Van Nuys jail early this morning.

Actress Lori Petty arrested for drunk driving


After most of the rest of Joburg switched off their lights to celebrate Earth Hour, the Lions failed to put the boot into the Hurricanes in their Vodacom Super 14 match at Coca-Cola Park last night.

Lions fail to put the boot into Hurricanes


At the invitation of the government of the Republic of China, a multi-party delegation of Spanish parliamentarians will visit Taiwan on August 8-12, 2011.

A multi-party delegation of Spanish parliamentarians visits the Republic of China (Taiwan)


The European Union won the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday for its contribution towards uniting the continent and promoting peace in the last few decades.


WESTERN Force coach John Mitchell is facing a player revolt at the Perth-based Super 14 outfit, with three seasons to run on his contract.


The US Department of Energy said on Wednesday that US stimulus money for advanced battery and electric vehicle grants has been matched at least dollar for dollar.

US stimulus money for advanced battery and electric vehicle grants matched


KCRA 3's Rich Ibarra says a judge is expected to rule today whether three farm labor contractors will face trial in connection with a worker's death.


Bahrain is looking at India in a 'big way' and Kerala as a gateway, Kamal Bin Ahmed Mohamed, Transport Minister of the Gulf nation, said here today.


The Kookaburras just avoided a first ever loss to Belgium in the opening match of their three-game hockey Test series in Canberra.


Elton John has reportedly been approached to replace Simon Cowell on American Idol.

Elton John to replace Simon Cowell on American Idol


Ivanir joins Philip Seymour Hoffman, Catherine Keener and Christopher Walken for ``Quartet,'' from writer-director Yaron Zilberman.


The Cal Poly women's basketball team was routed at Pepperdine on Monday afternoon, falling 80-45 in Malibu.


Authorities confirm another asylum seeker boat has capsized north of Christmas Island, with an estimated 150 people onboard.

Asylum boat capsizes north of Christmas Island


HEAVY D, the self-proclaimed ``overweight lover'' of hip-hop who became one of rap's top hit-makers has died aged 44.


Elite also recognized Newman as being a top agent in less than a year ``in this crazy real estate market. He has done very well,'' says Karen Bradshaw, principal broker.


Indian Railways posted a 5.26% increase in earnings in the first quarter of the ongoing financial year.

Railways post 5.26% increase in earnings


Police are investigating the drowning death of a 13-year-old girl on the state's Central Coast.


In the high tech age of internet connections and mobile devices better health is now only a few key strokes away.

Better health is only a few key strokes away


President Barack Obama on Wednesday defended Atty.


Media solutions group Mediamark has launched Lab42, an in-house creative agency.


Indian negotiators and IAEA officials will meet shortly in Vienna to iron out the differences in readying the 'agreed text' on India-specific safeguards which is crucial to operationalise the Indo-US nuclear deal.

Indian negotiators, IAEA official to meet


A Zanesville man was sentenced to 27 months in prison for not paying his child support and ordered to pay $43,898.25 in arrearages, according to the Muskingum County Prosecutor's Office.


Leading logistics company DHL is now offering cross-border road freight services for its customers in Malaysia, Thailand and Singapore.

DHL now offers cross-border road freight services


Springsteen, who is married to singer Patti Scialfa, was accused by Arthur Kelly of Red Bank, New Jersey, of having an affair with his wife, Ann Kelly, in papers filed in Monmouth County Superior Court.


Employer group health insurance plans for small businesses can be quite beneficial both for employers as well as employees.

Employer group health insurance plans for small businesses--


The death toll from a fire at an abandoned South African gold mine rose to at least 61 on Tuesday, making it the country's worst such disaster in recent memory at an illicit mine, Reuters informs.

Death toll at South African gold mine rises to 61


India has beaten New Zealand in the 3rd ODI which was being played at Vadodara, and eventually clinched the series 3-0.

India beats New Zealand in the 3rd ODI to clinch series


Republican candidate Jon Huntsman said on Monday he was suspending his presidential campaign and would endorse front-runner Mitt Romney.

Huntsman suspends campaign, endorses Romney


Rapid City police say a dog sitter was arrested after he refused to return the woman's pet and threatened law enforcement officers.

Dog sitter arrested after refusing to return pet


The Centre has asked West Bengal government to immediately amend a law that grants political prisoners status to Maoists in the state.

Centre asks West Bengal to amend law granting political prisoner status to Maoists


Containers are seen inside the Kwai Chung container terminal, which is operated by Hong Kong International Terminals Ltd., in Hong Kong April 10, 2013.

Containers are seen inside the Kwai Chung container terminal in Hong Kong


New mom Jamie Lynn Spears is reportedly not taking care of herself as she deals with the stress of caring for her 2-month-old baby daughter and worries over rumors that her fiancé Casey Aldridge cheated.

Jamie Lynn Spears not taking care of herself, stressed over


Cartoonist Aseem Trivedi was on Sunday arrested for allegedly posting ``ugly and obscene'' content on his web portal.


Pre-monsoon showers on Friday lashed most parts of Mewat region and the annual rains are expected to reach Rajasthan within a week, a Met official said.

Pre-monsoon showers lash parts of Mewat region


A MAN who denies being involved in criminal activity has claimed that he is the victim of a police campaign of harassment against his family.


Paul McCartney's son James says that the sons of the original Beatles members could form their own band.

The sons of the Beatles could form their own band


US President Obama slams his Republican foes for stalling a bill to spur job creation.


The Hang Seng Index closed at 17,475.84 on Wednesday, down 68.19 points or 0.39 per cent.

Hang Seng Index closed at 17,475.84, down 68.19 points


Two youths committed suicide here on Saturday.


Player from both the AmaZulu and the Mamelodi Sundowns camps rued their missed chances after the two teams played to a 0-0 draw in an Absa Premiership match at the Moses Mabhida Stadium on Sunday afternoon.


common question that is asked when someone is interested in a cruise is, ``What is the best cruise line?''.


Qatar Foundation has gone live with the SWIFT global electronic payment system, making it the first non-bank in Qatar and the first not-for-profit organisation in the world to join the network.

Qatar Foundation goes live with SWIFT system


Air NZ ranks amongst world's safest airlines Air New Zealand, the national carrier, is reviewing its flights from Japan after a decline in the yen made flights here more expensive, crimping demand.


STOCKS closed higher yesterday after a quiet, pre-holiday session that turned the S&P 500 index positive for the year.


Global coffee prices may surge early next year as tighter bank lending in top robusta producer Vietnam chokes off cash to exporters, cutting supply and pushing up premiums even as the harvest rolls in.


A 68-year-old Bindura farmer who allegedly raped his 51-year-old employee was on Thursday granted US$50 bail at the High court.


Hollywood beauty Scarlett Johansson who is best known for her roles in movies like 'The Horse Whisperer' and Ghost World has revealed that her wedding to Ryan Reynolds was like conducting a 'drug deal'.

Scarlett Johansson reveals her wedding was like a drug deal


In a statement to news media, Simon Cowell says that he is loving his new hair style since he quit or was forced out of American Idol.


A small explosive device was detonated in a San Mateo business district this morning, according to the San Mateo police.

Small explosive device detonated near San Mateo business district


Paul, Idaho Parents are outraged over a crosswalk in Paul; students are crossing a highway with high traffic and speeders.


The petition drive to end term limits for legislators and create a part-time Legislature has been suspended far short of the goal of more than 400,000 signatures.


Groves captured a bronze medal in the women's 1,500-metre event, as the world showdown kicked off.


The Dalai Lama has reportedly fallen ill and all his engagements for the next three weeks have been cancelled.


My Tiger is now a Yankee after Tuesday's trade sent Curtis Granderson to New York.


Neville Neville, the father of former England footballers Gary and Phil, is set to be charged with sexual assault, prosecutors have announced.

Neville Neville -- father of footballers Gary and Phil -- charged with sexual assault


This new year, economists are expecting inflation to finally ease but add that transport costs and wage pressures may keep prices sticky for a while longer.

Economists expect s'pore inflation to ease


AP-8th SportsMinute Boston unloads Manny...


An explosion at a North Carolina chemical plant Saturday ignited a fire and forced the evacuation of some 750 people, an official said.

Explosion at North Carolina chemical plant forces evacuations


As we launch a campaign to stop south London money paying for a park in north London, here is what Lee Valley says in response...


She's living on her own, married to Hank Baskett, is pregnant with her first child, and is now writing her own memoir!