Newly Oscar-nominated Bradley Cooper is set to star as Lance Armstrong in JJ Abrams's forthcoming biopic of the shamed cyclist who cheated his way to seven Tour de France titles.

Bradley Cooper to star as Lance Armstrong in forthcoming biopic


Katie Price has said that she would never date a rapist or someone in the pornography industry.


Less than two months after her sudden retirement, Justine Henin isn't completely ruling out a return to tennis.

Henin isn't completely ruling out return


France midfielder Abou Diaby has called for patience as his side prepare to face Luxembourg in Metz tomorrow night.


``With sadness in my heart, I've decided not to return to #IDOL,'' she Twittered Tuesday.


IBM Corp. said that it is expanding a program that sends employee teams to developing countries to assist local organizations on projects that involve business, social or technology issues.

IBM expanding program in developing countries


Cyprus provides an ideal environment for UK companies to grow and expand their business activities, Minister of Commerce, Industry and Tourism Antonis Paschalides has said.

Cyprus 'provides an ideal environment for UK companies'


30 Seconds To Mars have today announced that they, in partnership with VyRT and Ustream, will be selling tickets to the first ever virtual concert, or as they've described it, a ``Virtual Social Concert Experience,'' in recognition of the band's 300th show.

30 Seconds to Mars announce first ever virtual concert


UK parcel carrier Parceline is rebranding itself as DPD, the name used by its European sister companies and international network.


BJP is heading towards a simple majority in Karnataka as votes are being counted.

BJP heading towards simple majority in Karnataka


``4,986,296 voters will participate in the Azerbaijani presidential elections in October this year,'' said chairman of the Central Election Commission Mazahir Panahov at the commission's meeting today, APA reports.

4,986,296 voters to participate in Azerbaijani presidential elections


REUTERS/Jessica Rinaldi By Michelle Nichols First lady Michelle Obama beat out heads of state, chief executives and celebrities to rank as the world's most powerful woman in Forbes magazine's annual listing on Wednesday.

Michelle Obama ranked world's most powerful woman


A new private Christian high school will open today inside Valley Church at 2940 Interstate 70-Business Loop.


A senior White House aide says President Barack Obama will not change the current US policy toward Taiwan and China.

Obama will not change US policy toward Taiwan, China


Russia has shut off all its gas supplies to Europe through Ukraine -- the latest move in a pricing dispute that has reduced or halted fuel deliveries to a dozen countries during a winter cold snap.


Petrol could hit a record £1.60 for unleaded and £1.65 for diesel, according to Retail Motor Industry Federation estimates.


COLUMBIA, SC Former college football coach Jim Carlen, who served West Virginia, Texas Tech and South Carolina, has died.

Former college football coach Jim Carlen dies


United Concordia , administrator of the TRICARE Dental Program, is now offering online dental-themed jigsaw puzzles.

United Concordia offers online jigsaw puzzles


Yankton emergency responders had a busy weekend, mobilizing for two rollover accidents and a camper fire in Nebraska.


Economist Jeffrey Sachs spoke to Occupy Wall Street protesters at Zuccotti Park on October 7, 2011.

Jeffrey Sachs speaks to Occupy Wall Street


One of the four men accused of beating another man outside a Warner Robins club early this morning was also injured, police said.

Four men accused of beating another man outside Warner Robins club


A local political group, dubbed ``The Heart of Illinois 9/12 Project,'' will host a Tazewell County candidates forum at 7 pm Jan. 26 at the Fondulac Park Administration Building in East Peoria.


Man with HIV charged over sex Updated: 14:16, Wednesday March 13, 2013 A man with HIV has been charged after having unprotected sex with a woman in Queensland, and police fear others may have been exposed.


France and the Isle of Man signed a tax accord Thursday which the small British dependency said was a sign that it shouldn't be lumped with disreputable tax havens which are under mounting pressure.


``The situation in Yemen is a top concern,'' Clinton told reporters at Foggy Bottom headquarters of the State Department in a joint media availability with Prime Minister of Qatar, Sheikh Hamad Bin Jassim Bin Jabr Al-Thani.


World No. 1 Roger Federer got back into his old routine with a 6-3, 6-4 defeat of France's Gael Monfils to reach the Monte Carlo Masters quarter finals on Thursday.


TEIGNMOUTH partied hard as it welcomed home its rock sons Muse to make a dream come true as they played two sell-out gigs on home turf.


Director Mysskin, whose superhero movie Mugamoodi is shaping up well, is flying to the Czech Republic with his crew and the music composer K for the film's music.


AP Mar 14, 2013, 06.35PM IST The US current account trade deficit narrowed in the final three months of 2012.

US current account trade deficit narrows


Charl Schwartzel became the third South African to defend a European tour event when he won the Joburg Open at Royal Johannesburg and Kensington on Sunday.


CSI, featuring guest star Taylor Swift, delivered nearly 21 million viewers, according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for Thursday, March 5.

``CSI,'' featuring guest star Taylor Swift, delivers nearly 21 million viewers


``Captain'' Lou Albano, who became one of the most recognized professional wrestlers of the 1980s after appearing in Cyndi Lauper's ``Girls Just Want to Have Fun'' music video, died Wednesday.


THE Singapore Flyer has been placed under receivership a mere five years after the attraction first opened, but will continue business as usual in the meantime.

Singapore Flyer placed under receivership


Oklahoma City police say a man was found dead inside a convenience store on the city's northwest side.

Man found dead inside a convenience store


The Dark Knight is nearing the $1 billion dollar mark, with a grand total of $997,535,317 in box office receipts.


So far this year, at least 18 people have committed suicide in America's national parks this year, from the swamplands of the Everglades and the beaches of Cape Cod to the rain-soaked forests of Olympic National Park and the bleak expanse of the Mojave Desert.

18 people committed suicide in national parks this year


The Forum for Democratic Change president, Dr Kizza Besigye, announced last evening that he had formed a pressure group to champion change in the country.


Economic restructuring is of ``utmost priority'', Education Minister Heng Swee Keat said today.

Economic restructuring is of ``utmost priority'':


Rogers Wireless, a subsidiary of Rogers Communications, has launched three new handsets, the Samsung Propel, Samsung Gravity and LG Neon, for the Canadian market.

Rogers Wireless launches three new handsets


HNI was downgraded by research analysts at Sidoti from a ``buy'' rating to a ``neutral'' rating in a report issued on Monday.

HNI (HNI) downgraded by Sidoti to ``neutral''


Full-back Brown, 26, was last capped in 2008 on the ill-fated tour to New Zealand, when his involvement with the national side ended ignominiously with a £1,000 fine for staying out all night and missing a physio session following the Test defeat in Auckland.


iPhone manufacturer Apple ranks highest in overall customer satisfaction among business wireless smartphone users, according to the JD Power and Associates 2008 Business Wireless Smartphone Customer Satisfaction StudySM released today.

Apple ranks highest in wireless customer satisfaction


New Zealander Michael Campbell, yet to make a halfway cut this year because of shoulder trouble, withdrew from The Open on the 12th hole of his second round at Turnberry.


A 66-year-old Fond du Lac man was injured when he crashed his car into an Oshkosh Corp. military vehicle Tuesday afternoon.

Fond du Lac injured after crashing into Oshkosh Corp. military vehicle


George Soros, the billionaire investor and philanthropist, will give $100 million to Human Rights Watch to help the group expand globally, marking the biggest gift he has made and by far the largest the organization has received, The New York Times reported Sept. 6.

Soros giving $100 million to Human Rights Watch


Several migratory birds, including endangered flamingoes, were found dead at Sakkarakottai tank near here.

Several migratory birds found dead at Sakkarakottai tank


A winter weather advisory has been issued for 9 am to 9 pm Wednesday, for Murray, Cottonwood, Nobles, Jackson, Pipestone and Rock counties, as well as Lyon County and other parts of the Tri-state area.


The first Industrial Automation North America trade show has completely sold out of exhibitor space.

Industrial Automation North America show sells out exhibitor space


Swedish rockers The Wannadies have finally called it quits, seven years after the release of their last album.

Swedish rockers the Wannadies call it quits


Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker has requested federal disaster assistance for 10 southern Wisconsin counties as a result of a blizzard that hit the area in February.


'Countdown' numbers expert Rachel Riley has joined 'The Gadget Show' as a presenter alongside Pollyanna Woodward and Jason Bradbury.


High-scoring Milwaukee point guard Mo Williams is headed to Cleveland to become James' new backcourt mate as part of a three-team trade involving Milwaukee and Oklahoma City.


Alicia Keys will perform live at the People's Choice Awards show in Los Angeles, CBS said.

Alicia Keys to perform at People's Choice Awards show


Los Angeles, Dec 22 Brody Jenner has split with Jayde Nicole.


Boart Longyear Ltd says it expects a stronger business performance in 2010, but remains cautious given the global economic environment, after falling to a full-year loss for 2009.

Boart Longyear expects stronger performance in 2010


Circles close to her say she has been learning Tamil from a teacher and is very regular to the 'tuition classes'.


US secretary-of-state designate Hillary Clinton has promised Israeli Prime Minsiter Ehud Olmert that she would work for Middle East peace as the next top US diplomat, Olmert's office said Saturday.

Hillary Clinton promises Olmert to work for Middle East peace


ANTI-knife crime campaigners will be joining a day and night of action in Clacton to promote community safety.

Anti-knife campaigners join day of action in Clacton


Oscar Pistorius reported to South African authorities on Monday under bail terms in the murder case against him, said a spokeswoman for the Olympic athlete.

Oscar Pistorius reports to authorities under bail terms


Georgia is ready to reestablish bilateral relations with Russia, the Georgian economics minister said Wednesday.

Georgia ready to reestablish relations with Russia - minister


An elderly police officer was shot dead by unidentified gunmen in South Kashmir's Pulwama district shortly after Friday prayers which created panic in the area.

Police officer shot dead in South Kashmir


A Turkish medical delegation landed in the Gaza Strip on Sunday after crossing the Rafah border terminal.

Turkish medical delegation lands in Gaza


FILTRONIC, the wireless communications and electronic defence equipment firm, today revealed that its chief executive was stepping down and that several offers had been made for its defence business.

Filtronic's chief executive to step down


Former mayor of Jaleshwor Municipality, Balkrishna Dhakal, committed suicide by consuming poison last night, confirmed the District Police Office, Mahottari.


Next chief executive Simon Wolfson is to share his £2.4m bonus out among staff as a gesture of ``thanks and appreciation''.


The Lil Wayne concert has been cancelled for the second time in Rochester.


A vintage one rupee coin fetched a whopping Rs220,000 at a numismatics auction in Bangalore.

Vintage one rupee coin fetches Rs220,000


Cindy Sizemore, wife of political activist Bill Sizemore could testify against Bill in their tax evasion case.

Cindy Sizemore could testify against Bill


A year after the Bush administration said it had abandoned its harshest interrogation methods, CIA operatives used severe sleep deprivation tactics against a terror detainee in late 2007, keeping him awake for six straight days with permission from government lawyers.

CIA operatives used severe sleep deprivation tactics against terror detainee


Yemen released 460 northern Shiite rebel prisoners on Thursday following Qatari mediation, the rebels and security officials said.


A Hogansburg woman pleaded guilty Thursday to first-degree vehicular manslaughter, admitting she struck and killed Tyson Arquette as he walked along St. Regis Road on Jan. 15.

Hogansburg woman pleads guilty to vehicular manslaughter


A 39--year--old man has been charged with making a bomb hoax call to the police on July 7.

Man charged with making bomb hoax call to police


Madonna has announced plans to build 10 new schools in Malawi with a new partner after mismanagement forced the pop star to scrap her first project there last year.

Madonna plans 10 schools in Malawi - with new partner


SOFTWARE developer AppSense has replaced its chief executive amid reports of investor unease and its planned IPO in New York is on the rocks.The Daresbury and New York-based pioneer of virtualisation software has appointed Scott Arnold as its new CEO after the sudden departure of American Darron Antill after two years in the role.Mr Arnold.


The lawyers of the Allahabad high court on Monday boycotted judicial work to protest against the killing of three lawyers in Lakhimpur Khiri clash.


The man struck and killed by a Caltrain in Burlingame was identified Saturday as Micahel Sullivan.

Man killed by a Caltrain in Burlingame identified


Olympic champion Viktoria Rebensburg of Germany won her second straight World Cup giant slalom Saturday, while overall leader Lindsey Vonn had a blazing final run to finish second.


Four men have been arrested for stealing from cars in parking garages in the Flemingdon Park neighbourhood.

Four arrested for stealing from cars in parking garages


The Syrian community in Italy denounced the terrorist attacks that took place in Damascus on Friday, condemning the crimes and vandalism perpetrated by armed terrorist groups targeting Syria's security.

Syrian community in Italy denounces terrorist attacks in Damascus


Sophie Ellis Bextor, daughter of Blue Peter presenter Janet Ellis, gets teased by Sean Hughes - hilarity from BBC worldwide.


Australian wages grew around four per cent, on average, last financial year, a private sector survey shows.

Aust wages grew by four per cent: survey


The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for 10 Maryland counties.

National Weather Service issues tornado watch


President Michel Sleiman discussed latest domestic and regional developments with Kataeb Party leader Amin Gemayel on Thursday, the National News Agency reported.

Sleiman discusses developments with Gemayel


``In Kyrgyzstan, a general credit portfolio of microcredit companies amounts to almost KGS 16 B,'' Vice Prime Minister Dzhoomart Otorbayev stated at today's panel discussion ``Responsible crediting in the Kyrgyz Republic''.

In Kyrgyzstan, a general credit portfolio of microcredit companies amounts to almost KGS 16 B --


Two reeling German banks tapped state funds for billions of euros in aid Friday, dpa reported.

Two German banks tap state funds for aid


The man calling himself ``Proprietor Mutt'' says the white supremacist group he advertised with flyers was a hoax he perpetrated to encourage people to ``speak out.''

Man says white supremacist group a ``hoax''


Ryan Johansen scored twice to lead the Portland Winterhawks to a 6-3 win over the Prince George Cougars in WHL action Tuesday night.

Ryan Johansen scores twice to lead Winterhawks to 6-3 win over Cougars


Immigrant families in Los Angeles of the United States started Monday an interstate bus tour to push for national immigration reform focusing on family reunion.

Immigrant families in US start interstate tour to push for immigration reform


The global economic crisis may delay the implementation of a green economy in some countries, said a senior UN official yesterday.

Global economic crisis may delay implementation of green economy:


The Sainsbury Laboratory, a major new plant science research centre in Cambridge by architects Stanton Williams, has won the coveted RIBA Stirling Prize 2012 for the best building of the year.

The Sainsbury Laboratory in Cambridge wins the RIBA Stirling Prize 2012


Former Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner is joining the Council of Foreign Relations as a distinguished fellow, according to a tweet by Richard Haas, the president of the think tank.

Geithner to join Council on Foreign Relations


Country crooner Randy Travis was arrested early Monday morning in Sanger, Texas, on a public intoxication charge.

Randy Travis arrested for public intoxication


``We've heard from two independent sources that RIM is planning on announcing only one handset at BlackBerry World next week, the BlackBerry Bold Touch.

RIM announcing one handset at BlackBerry World?


LINDSAY Davenport won't be rushed to take a decision about her tennis future after a frustrating third-round exit from the US Open.


A 13-year-old Iowa cat has been infected with swine flu, veterinary and federal officials said, and it is believed to be the first case of the H1N1 virus in a feline.


ST. PAUL, Minn. ― The future of the Taste of Minnesota may be in limbo.

Future of Taste of Minnesota may be in limbo


India has become the first country in the world to successfully breed critically endangered slender-billed vultures in captivity.

India first country to successfully breed vultures in captivity


Republic of Ireland boss Giovanni Trapattoni has denied suffering a stroke and insists he is recovering well following surgery.


Chennai, April 30 A leading orthopaedic hospital here Wednesday launched a new 'Joint for Life' technology that provides joint replacement equipment that will last a lifetime.

Chennai hospital launches ``joint for life'' technology


Scientists are using a yacht to deploy ocean-monitoring robots in the Indian Ocean for the first time.

Scientists deploy robots in Indian ocean


Dubai, the second-biggest emirate in the United Arab Emirates, has overcome its financial challenges and could issue debt if it wanted, said the head of Dubai's Supreme Fiscal Policy Committee.

Dubai has overcome its financial challenges:


Egnyte, a Mountain View, Calif.-based provider of on-demand file server solutions, has raised $6 million in Series A funding.


MADRID -Barcelona has won the Spanish league title for the first time in three years.


Bristol Palin, the oldest daughter of former Alaskan Governor Sarah Palin, will appear in an episode of the ABC Family drama The Secret Life of the American Teenager, the network announced Feb. 23.

Bristol Palin to appear on 'Secret Life of the American Teenager'


``GoldenEye 64'' for the Nintendo 64, first released in 1997, has been voted the sixth best videogame of all time by an extensive survey carried out by Game.co.uk.

`GoldenEye 64` voted sixth best videogame of all time


US President Barack Obama defended his Afghanistan policy Wednesday, as the central Asian nation is embroiled in anti-American unrests stemming from inappropriate handling of religious material by US soldiers.


Alaska Airlines said it will cut capacity by eight per cent this winter and slash up to 1,000 jobs, as high fuel costs and a weak economy provide a ``one-two punch'' to the carrier's bottom line.


A Hickory police officer shot and seriously injured a suspect after a chase through residential neighborhoods late Saturday, according to the department.


Six hundred residents in the northeast remain in the dark, after a police car hit a power pole on Monday evening.

Hundreds remain in the dark after police car hits power pole


TMZ.com is reporting that Hemsley died of lung cancer , after the medical examiner's report was released, which cited the cause of death as superior vena cava syndrome caused by a cancerous mass in the lung.


With hopes to boost the company's position as a low cost mobile services provider, Wal-Mart plans to offer its own cellphone plan.


Industrial activity is ramping up in the Rockmart area with movement on existing industry expansion and ongoing discussions about land purchases.


Swedes are drinking less alcohol than before.


ABC and CBS have both bought dramas from ``The Ghost Whisperer'' producers Ian Sander and Kim Moses and their Sander/Moses Productions, reports Deadline.com.

ABC and CBS both buy dramas from 'Ghost Whisperer' producers


Central Washington will begin the new season ranked No. 22 in the nation For the fourth consecutive year, and the fifth time in its tenure as a NCAA Division II member, the Central Washington University football team is ranked in the American Football Coaches Association Division II pre-season top 25, as was announced Monday.

Central Washington begins new season ranked No. 22


In the midst of an economic crisis that's sparked massive layoffs, new research by a U of T professor shows that even optimists get the blues when facing a pink slip.

Even optimists get the blues when pink-slipped


Cardinal Health has spun off its medical products division creating a nearly $4bn medical products company called CareFusion.

Cardinal Health spins off medical division


Long a world leader in alternate energy sources such as ethanol and bio-diesel, Petrobras announced today that its first complete wind farm, a complex of four separate installations in the Northeastern state of Rio Grande do Norte, has now come on line, eight months ahead of schedule.


Chinese authorities have determined rockers Oasis are ``unsuitable'' to play in China and scheduled concerts in Beijing and Shanghai have been cancelled due to the band's licenses to play being revoked.

Oasis ``unsuitable'' for China and concerts are cancelled


A leading global automotive company is creating 300 new jobs at a new multi-million pound manufacturing facility in Sunderland.

Global company creates 300 new jobs in Sunderland


Janet Jackson will pay tribute to her brother Michael at this year's VMAs.


Bollywood actress Bipasha Basu said Sunday viewers will get to see the ``real Bipasha'' in her upcoming film 'Jodi Breakers'.

You`ll get to see real me in `Jodi Breakers`:


Employees evacuated an El Dorado County Walmart store Tuesday after a suspicious message turned up inside an employee lounge, according to deputies.


A newborn baby was found in a plastic bag on Friday morning at Moletsane, Soweto, police said.


A malfunctioning terrarium heater sparked a blaze Thursday that destroyed a Southwest Portland home and caused $1.1 million in damage.

Heater sparked blaze that caused $1.1 million in damage


The euro erased gains versus the dollar on Thursday after an IMF report said the European Central Bank should keep euro zone interest rates low for some time.

Euro erases gains versus dollar after IMF report


Newsday > Opinion An official must uphold the law Originally published:


Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett said Wednesday he will press to raise water rates, partly to help the city with its fiscal problems.

Barrett says he will press to raise water rates


THE short end of the South African bond curve drooped in midday trade on Friday despite a firmer rand and an 89 cents per litre cut in the retail petrol price, which will be implemented on July 4.


The UK economy would be damaged by a breakup of the euro zone, but businesses shouldn΄t panic, UK Business Secretary Vince Cable said Thursday.

``UK economy would be damaged by a breakup of the euro zone''


Interstate 90 eastbound, between Wallace and Lookout Pass, has been closed by Idaho State Police due to slide-offs, spin offs, stuck vehicles and jack-knifed tractor trailers in adverse road conditions.


After staying in Chicago overnight for observation, John Carlson and Marcus Trufant are headed back to Seattle.

John Carlson, Marcus Trufant heading back to Seattle


Pantaloon Retail, the country's largest listed retailer,raised Rs 500 crore by selling 15.8 million equity shares to investors at Rs 316 apiece, the company said in a statement to exchanges today.


The Schmallenberg virus, which causes cows and sheep to give birth to deformed or stillborn offspring, could be making a comeback, tests have shown.

Schmallenberg virus could be making a comeback


Sharper Image Corp. and catalog retailer Lillian Vernon Corp. filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy Wednesday after struggling with declining sales.

Sharper Image files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy


Smartphone physicals becoming real possibility It's not a ``Star Trek'' tricorder, but by hooking a variety of gadgets onto a smartphone you could almost get a complete physical -- without the paper gown or even a visit to the doctor's office.


Cameron said he plans a TV special for National Geographic and a 3-D theatrical release on the Deepsea Challenger missions, which included his seven-mile descent to the ocean's deepest point in the Mariana Trench in the western Pacific.

James Cameron plans 3d film on Deepsea Challenger missions


Ten US banks need to raise almost $75bn in additional funds to survive a further major slump in the economy, the US central bank has said, after carrying out ``stress tests'' on 19 of the country's biggest banks.


News International is to sell its Wapping site in east London, the newspaper publisher has said.

News International to sell Wapping site, publisher says


Olympic gold medalist Evan Lysacek has decided not to compete at the upcoming world championships in Torino next month, according to Icenetwork.

Lysacek will not compete at world championships;


Sim only deals are the most beneficial offers.


MKHULU Masithela Zitha of Efosini has said he would now die peacefully following the assistance from the Anti Crime Club.


Braun, who won the National League MVP this year, has tested positive for performance enhancing drugs.

MVP Ryan Braun tests positive for performance enhancing drugs


It was entitled ``It's Halftime In America'', and it was truly a great ad.


Millipore Corporation, a leading provider of technologies, tools and services for the global life science industry, today announced that it will webcast its Annual Shareholder Meeting on Tuesday, May 12, 2009, beginning at 10:00 am Eastern Time.

Millipore to webcast Annual Shareholder Meeting


Apple might unveil iPhone5 Wednesday After weeks of speculation, anticipation and a dose of hype, Apple is holding an event Wednesday during which it's widely expected to announce the iPhone5.


Three times, former Gov. Rod Blagojevich vetoed legislation to let semis go 65 mph on Illinois rural interstates.


Forecasters say an ice storm warning for parts of North Dakota is giving way to snow.


Italian cuisine is ranked as the nation's favourite when dining out, while traditional British food still tops the menu for home cooking, according to the How Britain Eats 2011 Report.


The 49ers claimed offensive tackle Kirk Barton from the Miami Dolphins earlier today, placing Shawntae Spencer on injured reserve to make space on the 53-man roster.


Haile Gebrselassie has been hailed as the ``Usain Bolt of distance running'' and urged to rethink his decision to quit.

Haile Gebrselassie urged to rethink his decision to quit


Hurricane Issac made landfall in Louisiana late Tuesday, according to the National Hurricane Center.


Linkin Park has announced plans to release a new song, ``Blackbirds,'' through its mobile game app ``Linkin Park 8-Bit Rebellion!''

Linkin Park to release new song through mobile game app


On August 12, 2010, the MOFCOM held a press conference toward anti-monopoly matters.


Ashley Tisdale showed off a new shorter do as she left a Beverly Hills, CA hair salon on July 8, 2010.


Metier, The PPM Company, today announced Blackbaud as a new customer.

Metier announces Blackbaud as a new customer


TORONTO Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt won the Laureus World Sportsman of the Year award on Wednesday for his record-breaking performance in the Beijing Olympics.


Rich brats playing havoc in nightclubs was back in the limelight last Saturday night when a simple accident ended up in blood splattering fisticuffs.


LeBron James chose superstar help over the comforts of home and is heading for Miami because he wants to win a championship with Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh.


Indian Railways have posted 13.87% growth in its revenue to Rs 57,863.90 crore during April-December this fiscal.

Indian Railways post 13.87% growth in revenue


The Bank of Japan said it agreed with the US Federal Reserve to swap dollars and yen as part of a joint action by five major central banks.

Bank of Japan agrees with Federal Reserve to swap dollars, yen


Associated Press Rafael Nadal rallied past David Ferrer 4-6, 7-6, 6-0 Friday in the quarterfinals of the Madrid Open, maintaining his bid to reach a seventh straight final since returning from a knee injury.


Afghan Ambassador to Pakistan Mohammad Umer Daudzai called on Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar here on Thursday and discussed bilateral issues with her.Besides bilateral issues, the foreign minister and the Afghan Ambassador also discussed issues of mutual interest, including the follow-up of the Prime Minister Raja Pervaiz Ashraf's recent visit to Kabul.


The BSE Sensex fell 0.37 percent on Thursday, in the second consecutive day of decline as investors locked profits on expiry of monthly derivatives amid concerns about high oil prices.


TUI Travel said it has received an approach from majority owner TUI AG that may result in the two companies being combined.

TUI Travel says received approach from TUI AG


Information Resources, a Chicago company that tracks the sale of beer and other grocery products, said craft beer sales rose 16.7 percent from $493 million in 2006 to $575 million in 2007, marking the second straight year of double-digit increases.


Q How can mobile coupons be used to drive footfall and bring customers back to the high street?

How can mobile coupons be used to drive footfall?


Jolen claims that the whitening face wash is made from whitening ingredients, which nourish and revitalize the complexion.


``The court does not understand the statements made in the Kurdish language'' - this is what was registered in the minutes of the eighth hearing of the trial regarding the Union of Kurdistan Communities/Turkey Assembly in Mardin.

``The court did not understand the statements in Kurdish''


Steve Ballmer recently said that Microsoft is not interested in building and selling its own phone.


The Dutch company Zapaday today launches an open news agenda and public calendar.


COLUMBUS, Ohio -Veteran Columbus Crew defender Ezra Hendrickson retired on Thursday, ending a 14-year professional career that included three MLS Cup titles.


Ashlee Simpson and Pete Wentz will wed on Saturday, according to the latest US reports.


A 33-year-old Milledgeville man was convicted of murder Thursday on the two-year anniversary of the date his victim was found dead in his home, according to the Ocmulgee District Attorney's Office.


A protester yells slogans during a march in front of the Japanese consulate in Shanghai August 16, 2012.The protesters were demanding the release of detained activists after they landed on the disputed islands called Senkaku in Japan, or Diaoyu in China.

A protester yells slogans during a march in front of the Japanese consulate in Shanghai.


A Dutch Catholic priest has been allowed to retain a formal relationship with a woman after a deadline for an appeal against the union expired, Dutch media reported Wednesday.

Dutch priest allowed to retain formal relationship with woman


REDWOOD SHORES, Calif. Imperva ® , the Data Security leader, today announced that it will integrate the Imperva SecureSphere Data Security Suite with Microsoft Forefront code name ``Stirling.''

Imperva integrates SecureSphere with Microsoft Forefront ``Stirling''


The World Gold Council is delighted to note that the Central Bank of Sri Lanka has announced that it is buying gold to diversify its reserves.

Central Bank of Sri Lanka buys gold to diversify its reserves


Jewish and Arab youths will compete together in the Israeli Arab village of Tamra on Thursday in the semi-final competition for Lego robotics construction.

Jewish and Arab youth to compete on Lego robotic construction


Russia's Sberbank has bought a 25% stake in the Russian Auction House, the bank said in a report obtained by PRIME-TASS on Tuesday.

Sberbank buys 25% stake in Russian Auction House


BenQ has reported that it grew sales by almost 30% in Saudi Arabia in the first half of 2008.


Katy Perry has climbed a volcano, taken up meditation and got ``stuff out of her chakras''.


Thirty-six years after construction began under the shah, Iran finally opened its first nuclear power plant at a ceremony on Saturday.

Iran opens its first nuclear power plant


European retail sales unexpectedly remained unchanged in March as rising unemployment discouraged consumer demand.


Israel says it will continue building in east Jerusalem despite pressure from the US to end construction in areas the Palestinians claim for their future state.A statement from Benjamin Netanyahu's office Friday said ``the prime minister's position is that there is no change in Israeli policy on Jerusalem.''

Israel to continue building in east Jerusalem


Insurer Genworth Financial Inc said on Monday it would sell its tax and accounting adviser unit to Cetera Financial Group for an undisclosed sum to focus on its key asset management businesses and improve its financials.

Genworth to sell tax and accounting adviser unit


State police confirmed this afternoon that three juveniles escaped last night from a juvenile detention center in Embreeville.


The Morehead State softball team struggled on Sunday, dropping a 4-0 game to Fordham before falling 8-0 to Longwood at Captains Field on the campus on Christopher Newport University.


A Dallas woman has taken her job search to a billboard over North Central Expressway.

Dallas woman takes job search to billboard


Apple's iPhone has dropped to second place in US smartphone sales for the first quarter of 2009, behind Research in Motion's Blackberry Curve.

IPhone drops to second place in US smartphone sales


The new new exhibit chronicling Presley's influence on pop music performers has opened at Graceland in Memphis.

The exhibit has opened at Graceland in Memphis


Consumer products maker Newell Rubbermaid Inc. said Thursday it will pay a quarterly cash dividend of 8 cents per share of common stock.

Newell Rubbermaid to pay quarterly cash dividend


WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange was granted bail on Thursday by the High Court in London which rejected an appeal against him being released under stringent conditions.

Wikileaks founder Julian Assange granted bail


The NSCN on Wednesday said the ongoing reconciliation process should be honoured and the opportunities it provides should be availed by every political party for a political solution to the Naga problem through negotiations with the Centre.


A US Airways flight from Paris to Charlotte, NC, has been diverted to Maine because of a ``security issue.''

Flight diverted to Maine for 'security issue'


It has long been said that exercise can prolong your life, but a new study says basic movements such as gripping, getting up from chairs, walking speed and standing balance are directly connected with our mortality.

Basic movement connected with mortality:


Former prime minister Ehud Olmert withdrew his petition Wednesday to postpone hearings in three graft cases against him, following a recommendation from High Court judges.

Olmert withdraws petition to postpone hearings in graft cases


Broadcort, a clearing division of Bank of America Merrill Lynch, has expanded its clearing and execution business for institutional broker-dealers by attracting more than a dozen new clients in the second half of 2009, and six additional new clients already in 2010.

Broadcort expands clearing and execution business


Indian and Afghan leaders will discuss this week closer cooperation in the fight against the Taliban.

India, Afghanistan to discuss closer cooperation


The City Council of Rockland, Maine this week blocked an effort to limit the number of big cruise ships that visit the town.

City Council of Rockland, Maine blocks effort to limit cruise ships


A Chippewa Falls man was found guilty Tuesday of sexually assaulting a 13-year-old baby sitter after a night of heavy drinking in September 2009.

Chippewa Falls man guilty of sexually assaulting baby sitter


A pub in East Sussex has introduced an 'honesty pint' which allows customers to serve their own drink and place money in a box.


Broadlook Technologies, the leader in lead generation and recruiting software solutions, today announced a new partnership with InfusionCRM, the ultimate software solution for sales and marketing automation for small businesses.

Broadlook Technologies announces partnership with InfusionCRM


Palestinian officials are aiming to attract $1.5 billion in investments next month, part of an effort to develop the economy as a step toward building an independent state.

Palestinians aim to attract $1.5 billion investment


The University of Rhode Island ended a lockdown after about 2½ hours Thursday, and said despite reports of an active shooter on its campus in rural South Kingstown, an investigation revealed there was no gun or active shooter at any time.

University of Rhode Island ends lockdown;


A 50-year-old Marshall, Texas man has been sentenced to federal prison for child pornography violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced US Attorney John M. Bales today.

Marshall man sentenced for child pornography violations


So it appears that Roman Polanski bail granted in Switzerland has become a reality.


CNN is reformatting ``Parker Spitzer'' as an ensemble program with Eliot Spitzer - and without Kathleen Parker, who has been his co-host for the last four months.

CNN reformats 'Parker Spitzer' without Kathleen Parker


Liberty Media Corp. will pay $220.7 million to settle or exchange two swap contracts, saying recent drops in the company's bond prices let the investors who bought the swaps demand repayment.

Liberty media to pay $220.7 million on swap contracts.


He is on a thanking mission and met his fans at a theatre in Madurai on the 50th day of Maanja Velu.


US President Barack Obama congratulated Iraq over the weekend for holding provincial elections.

Obama congratulates Iraq on provincial elections


Slovenia, the country whose credit score is the highest in east Europe and on a par with Spain, plans to sell government bonds to secure financing before a possible increase in borrowing costs.


The Snake River Correctional Institution was placed Thursday on modified lockdown after multiple inmate disturbances occurred in the late afternoon.

Snake River Correctional institution placed on modified lockdown


Bob Irwin, father of the late Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin, has joined forces with the RSPCA on two new conservation projects.


The Nokia Lumia 900 was due to go on sale here in the UK next week, with the handset due to launch on Monday the 14th of May, well it looks like one mobile retailer has decided to sell Nokia's new Lumia Windows Phone device a little early.


KindMind writes ``IBM, in partnership with International Broadband Electric Communications, appears to be bringing back powerline broadband back from the dead.


Oasis guitarist Noel Gallagher has revealed that he doesn't remember anything that took place between 1994 and 1998, arguably the band's most successful years.

Oasis' Noel Gallagher: 'i don't remember anything between 1994 and 1998'


Oman India Investment Fund, a joint initiative of the Omanese and Indian governments, plans to launch the $100-million fund soon.

Oman India Investment fund to launch soon


Cuban-born bassist, band leader and mambo pioneer Israel ``Cachao'' Lopez died on Saturday in Miami, media reports said.

Mambo pioneer Israel ``Cachao'' Lopez dies


Volkswagen unveiled its ``CrossBlue'' SUV at the 2013 North American International Auto Show on January 14, 2012.

Volkswagen unveils ``CrossBlue'' concept SUV at the 2013 detroit Auto Show


As a way to celebrate Earth Day in a Franciscan manner, St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Triangle is presenting ``Brother Earth Day'' at the parish on Sunday, April 21.

St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church presents Brother Earth Day


While 'Jannat 2' and 'Raaz 3' are already in the making, 'Aashiqui 2' is all set to go on floors as well while plans are being put together for 'Jism 2' and 'Murder 3'.

'Aashiqui 2' is all set to go on floors:


Aerospace company Kaman Corp. said Friday it filed a shelf registration statement with federal regulators to raise up to $200 million through the sale of equity, debt or other types of securities.

Kaman files statement to raise up to $200 million


Railroad improvements are planned across Idaho this year as the industry rebounds from an economic lull.


The Stutsman County Sheriff's office says three people were injured in a collision and rollover north of Jamestown about 10 o'clock Wednesday night.

Three injured in collision near Jamestown


Manitoba chiefs are calling for a six-month boycott of Air Canada over an internal memo they say incites hatred against aboriginals by linking them to crime.


Tony Mowbray has accused Rangers of playing ``negative football'' in the wake of Celtic's 4-0 thrashing at St Mirren.

Mowbray accuses Rangers of playing 'negative' football


Canadian telco MTS Allstream has added seven new multicultural channels to its IPTV service 'MTS TV', offering programming in seven different languages including Hindi, Polish, Spanish, Russian, German, Mandarin and Italian.

MTS Allstream adds seven new multicultural channels


His Majesty King Mohammed VI today inaugurated the new Renault-Nissan Alliance plant in Tangier, Morocco, at a special ceremony attended by Carlos Ghosn, Chairman of Renault and Nissan.

His Majesty King Mohammed VI inaugurates new Renault-Nissan Alliance plant in Tangier


Tennessee Titans receiver Kenny Britt caught a much-needed legal break when his Felony charge of Theft by Deception was downgraded to a misdemeanor, The Jersey Journal reported.

Tennessee Titans'' Kenny Britt catches legal break


A former Bryan County Sheriff's Lieutenant pled guilty, Tuesday, in federal court, to using a Taser to assault a detainee.

Former Bryan County Sheriff's Lieutenant pleads guilty in federal court


The director of Congo's Virunga Park says rangers who fled fighting between rebels and soldiers are returning to protect its endangered mountain gorillas.


Former Philippine President Gloria Arroyo has been arrested in her hospital room on electoral fraud charges, the latest in a high-profile case heightened by the former leader's attempt to leave the country for medical treatment.

Former Philippine leader Gloria Arroyo arrested


Taylor Momsen has found another thing to be surly and rebel against: she has discovered that she is a 'product' of the entertainment industry.


Bob Dylan is releasing his first Christmas album and will donate the royalties to charity.


Zhaikmunai plans to start selling gas in the summer as a strong cash position at the end of 2009 allows the company to finance all its capital expenditures this year.

Zhaikmunai plans to start selling gas in summer.


A US Airways flight from Maui to Phoenix diverted to Honolulu after crew members noticed a problem with one of the plane's pressurization and air conditioning kits.


A Van Nuys man pleaded guilty Friday in the death of a 66-year-old pedestrian when he blacked out while driving in Palm Springs.


AZ Alkmaar maintained their winning streak in the Dutch league, beating Willem II 3-1 on Saturday.


A Bone Gap, Ill., man was sentenced Tuesday to 40 years in prison for sexually assaulting two children under age 13.

Bone Gap, Ill., man sentenced to 40 years for assaulting children


Glasgow-based engineering company Weir Group has said it can double its profits over the next five years.


Smoking takes away 14.5 years from a woman's life, according to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists that is trying to motivate women to work towards quitting the habit of smoking.

Smoking takes 14.5 years off a woman's life


The UN will set up a top-level task force to tackle the global food crisis, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said Tuesday.

UN to set up task force for global food crisis


PTI May 24, 2013, 06.18PM IST Prime Minister-elect Nawaz Sharif today said Pakistan wants to resolve all outstanding issues with India through dialogue.

Pakistan to resolve all issues with India through dialogue:


From April 2012 P&O Cruises will be introducing a new tipping scheme, which means that a daily rate of £3.10 per person will be automatically added to your on board account on a daily basis.

P&O Cruises introduce new tipping scheme


The Swedish central bank held its key interest rate at 2.0 percent on Wednesday, halting a string of increases since July 2010 as the world's deepening financial crisis affects Sweden's economy, it said.


Brian Friedman has reportedly revealed that he told Katie Waissel to audition for The X Factor when he saw her perform years ago.


Prince Charles and Camilla react as their car is attacked during student protests in London.


Ratko Mladic, the former Bosnian Serb general arrested last week on genocide charges, may be extradited to the Hague tribunal in the next four days, say Serbian officials.

Ratko Mladic could be extradited to the Hague 'within days'


Lucknow The door-to-door garbage collection scheme of the Lucknow Municipal Corporation kicked off in Gomti Nagar area on Wednesday.


Former US President Jimmy Carter was rushed to a Cleveland, Ohio hospital on late Tuesday morning after falling ill on a plane, officials said.

Former US President Jimmy Carter rushed to Cleveland hospital


A judge has ruled an Omaha man will stand trial for a deadly shooting outside a Family Dollar Store.

Omaha man to stand trial for deadly shooting


Well, if you think avoiding cold calls and persistent telemarketers are annoying enough as it is already, spare a thought for this poor guy who had his ex-girlfriend call him a whopping 65,000 times in the past year.

Ex-girlfriend called 65,000 times in a year


AP Photo GFX811, NY4C A tropical storm warning has been issued for parts of Florida as a newly formed depression swirled about 90 miles off the coast.

Tropical storm warning issued for parts of Fla.


British group claims US has a fleet of prison ships A director from the group Reprieve says the US government has held suspects on a number of ships to keep them ``as far as possible from the prying eyes of the media and lawyers.''

British group claims US has prison ships


ArthroCare Corp. announced today that a review being conducted by the Audit Committee has identified certain improper practices in the insurance billing and healthcare compliance practices associated with the Company's Spine Business Unit.

ArthroCare announces review of insurance billing practices;


Singapore Airlines is to launch direct Airbus A380 flights between Singapore and Melbourne, Australia on 29 September 2009.

Singapore Airlines to launch Airbus A380 flights to Melbourne


Former Indonesian dictator Suharto has died.


A simple argument led to the fatal shooting of a 20-year-old Augsburg College student outside a community center in Minneapolis last month, according to charges made public Monday against a 16-year-old.

Argument led to fatal shooting of Augsburg student


The house fire that claimed the life of Christchurch-raised aspiring actor Eitan Djiji was so hot it melted the firefighters' helmets.

Fire so hot it melted firefighters helmets


A House subcommittee today killed a bipartisan redistricting plan over the objections of the business community.

House Committee kills redistricting plan


``As I always say, it's a fresh start. Plenty of people had told me (that) Sydney is a happy hunting ground but it's not about what the stats say; it's always about what you are doing on that particular day (...) So it's not about what has happened in the series but we will definitely look to win the Perth game,'' said Dhoni after India's drubbing by an innings and 68 runs at Sydney.

We will definitely look to win at Perth:


Villagers clashed Sunday with local police at a sugarcane plantation field in Takalar regency, South Sulawesi belongs to the State Plantation Company XIV, wounding 10 people involved in the brawl.

Villagers clash with police in South Sulawesi


A coalition of conservation groups sued the federal government Tuesday over its approval of oil spill response plans for an Arctic Ocean drilling program.

Conservation groups sue over government approval of oil spill plans for Arctic drilling


The Utah National Guard is set to honor three bulldozer operators for bravery for cutting firebreaks that protected homes from the 6-square-mile Camp Williams wildfire.

Utah National Guard to honor bulldozer operators


The annual Goodfellows campaign, a cooperative effort of West Central Community Action and the Denison Bulletin and Review, is beginning.


While at the lake, she announced a new bill that will give local communities more control over shoreline management.


Europe needs to open up further to Chinese investment which would substantially help solve the eurozone debt crisis, a senior researcher from China's top economic planning authorities said here Tuesday.

Europe needs to open up further to Chinese investment to solve debt crisis:


Samsung has extended its lead over Apple in smartphones, in part because its new Galaxy phones came out before Apple updated its iPhone, research group IDC said.


For the second straight quarter, Northwest Natural Gas Co. will pay shareholders a 41.5 cent quarterly dividend, as the company strives for its 55th straight year of increasing dividend payments to shareholders.


A 31-year-old Summerville man is charged with armed robbery in connection with the Monday morning hold-up of a dry-cleaning business on Dorchester Road, authorities said.


The two police officers involved in the fatal shooting of a suicidal man who reportedly confronted police with a rifle have been identified as Detective Matthew Galbreath and Patrol Officer Jason Justus.

Officers involved in fatal shooting identified


Nepal will accord top priority to its ties with India and China and review all agreements signed in the past with various friendly nations, according to a key policy document of the Maoists-led government unveiled on Wednesday.

Nepal to accord top priority to ties with India, China


Two Binghamton women are facing felony drug charges after being arrested Monday following separate investigations into the sale of crack cocaine, according to the Broome County Special Investigations Unit Task Force.


Crews planned heavy air attacks Thursday at daybreak to halt the spread of a Southern California wildfire that has chewed through more than 25 square miles of bone dry brush, threatening hundreds of homes as well as a multimillion dollar agriculture industry and valuable oil production fields.


Chairman of the Prime Minister's Economic Advisory Council C. Rangarajan has said that the global economic crisis would improve in about a month's time.

Global economic crisis will improve in a month's time:


Bunsen burner inventor Robert Bunsen would have turned 200 today and Google has marked the milestone with an animated Doodle showing a set of laboratory equipment burning away.


A NATO spokesman said on Tuesday that the anti-Gaddafi forces had made ``significant advances'' on several fronts, however, situations on the ground still remained ``very dynamic''.

NATO says anti-Gaddafi forces make ``significant advances''


TIPTON St John racing star Harry Tincknell has followed in the footsteps of Grand Prix legend Ayrton Senna, in the same month that the acclaimed documentary on the Brazilian F1 driver's life has made its silver screen debut.

Tincknell follows in the footsteps of Grand Prix legend Ayrton Senna.


Hulu, the free American TV site, may begin charging for its content, according to Jonathan Miller, News Corp's chief digital officer.


Proposal of the All Pakistan High Court Bar Associations to lock courtrooms is not acceptable and would not be approved in the All Pakistan Lawyers Convention on July 19 in Lahore, the Pakistan Bar Council said on Sunday.

``Proposal to lock courtrooms not acceptable''


And while the 15th-ranked Badgers threw away a potential shot at the national championship with back-to-back road losses in October, Wilson still got his wish.


Back To The Future star Christopher Lloyd is the latest star to play 'humbug' onstage as Ebenezer Scrooge in an all-star version of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol.

Christopher Lloyd to play Ebenezer Scrooge


A Vidalia man has been accused of printing counterfeit money on his home computer, then using the fake $10 and $20 bills in illegal drug deals.

Vidalia man accused of printing counterfeit bills


On Thursday the butter sculpture was unveiled at the 2008 Farm Show.


Press row in Smokies Park will be named ``Nick Gates Press Row'' in recognition of Gates' diligent coverage of minor-league baseball.


Pitchfork is reporting that Nine Inch Nails is officially back and plans on touring extensively beginning this summer and extending well into 2014.


Helen Alfredsson shot a 7-under 65 on Sunday to win the Grand China Air tournament, beating Yani Tseng by three strokes for her second victory of the season.

Alfredsson wins Grand China Air tournament


A 10-year-old Dunbar Township boy was honored by Monarch VFD for his heroic actions, which saved his family from a house fire earlier this year.

Dunbar Township boy honored for heroic actions


The RSS feed for the Erika Bolstad section on McClatchyDC.com has moved here as part of an upgrade to improve service.


French oil major Total raised its dividend for the first time since 2008, betting that its cash pile and pipeline of new oil and gas projects will support the payout in future.


Technology and consumer discretionary stocks tumbled on Monday as investors fretted about signs of weakness in the economy that are likely to put a halt to the stock market's run this summer.

Technology, consumer discretionary stocks tumble


Kansas regulators have indefinitely suspended the medical license of a Manhattan doctor linked to drug overdoses among active-duty Fort Riley soldiers and their families.

Kansas suspends license of doctor linked to overdoses


Facebook games maker Zynga said its profit and revenue fell in the June quarter, as the company did not release any new Facebook games in the period, according to a regulatory filing on Wednesday.

Zynga's profit falls in June quarter -- filing


Lindsay Lohan has been ordered to appear in a Beverly Hills court on Friday for a progress report in her two DUI cases, a court spokeswoman confirms.

Lindsay Lohan ordered to appear in a Beverly Hills court for a report in her two DUI cases


Raiders cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha was talking about playing for the Jets while in Miami for the Pro Bowl this past weekend.


Online music retailer eMusic has hired Adam Klein as its new CEO.


Washington, Feb 24 US President Barack Obama is likely to name a former Washington state governor to be the commerce secretary, a media report said.

Obama to name former Washington governor as commerce secretary


Peter Delmas made 26 saves in his season debut as the Hamilton Bulldogs defeated the Toronto Marlies 2-1 on Sunday in the American Hockey League.

Peter Delmas makes 26 saves as Hamilton Bulldogs down Toronto Marlies 2-1


Gardendale celebrated Veterans Day with a wreath laying ceremony at Veterans Memorial Park in Gardendale, Sunday, Nov. 11.


Criminal charges were dropped this morning against a Royal Oak man accused of injuring Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson and his driver in an August car crash.

Criminal charges dropped against man who injured L. Brooks Patterson in car crash


Dmitry Orlov has been cleared for contact, a ``significant'' step in his recovery process, Hershey Bears coach Mark French said, but the Washington Capitals defenseman likely won't play in a game anytime soon.


``In India, The NSE Nifty is expected to start in a narrow range and will try to target 6,022 in the morning. The market is likely to consolidate around this level, wherein if sustain above this level, more positive momentum is expected which may take it towards the major resistance at 6,055. The critical support level for today is at 5,976 below which the sentiment is expected to favour the bears. Lower to this, supports for the day are seen at 5,952 followed by major support at 5,928,`` said the brokerage house JRG Securities.

Critical support level for today is at 5,976:


11:03 PM,Mar 07,2012 Chennai/Kochi, Mar 7 Kerala Police today framed charges against three crew members of the Singapore flagged cargo ship, suspected to have been involved in the March 1 hit-and-run sea mishap off Kerala coast that left three Indian fishermen dead.

Kerala Police frames charges against three crew members


US Vice President Dick Cheney landed in Ukraine on Thursday on a visit aimed at demonstrating support for Ukraine's increasingly fragile pro-Western leadership.


A New Limerick man was killed yesterday in an explosion and fire in a storage building he was working in.


India and Afghanistan failed to agree on transit fee for gas passing through Afghan territory under the USD 7.6-billion Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India pipeline project, officials said today.

India,Afghanistan fail to agree on transit fee


Attorney General Buddy Caldwell reminds citizens and businesses that Louisiana price gouging laws are in effect following the state of emergency declaration from Governor Bobby Jindal as a result of conditions created by Tropical Storm Isaac.

Price gouging law in effect following state of emergency declaration


Weak naphtha cracker margins are expected to gradually improve into 2012, following a drop in Q4-2011, as per Bernstein Research reported in ICIS.

Weak naphtha cracker margins to gradually improve into 2012


Tim Prendergast treated his T13 800 m qualifier as the second to last chance he'll get to perform in front of eighty thousand people, stopping the clock at 1:58.21 and qualifying third fastest for tomorrows final.


Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard left Tuesday night's game against the Detroit Pistons with an apparent shoulder injury.

Dwight Howard leaves with shoulder injury


The mayor says he will continue to welcome electronic music events to Edmonton, despite safety concerns at one particular event outlined in a police report to be presented to city councillors on Monday.

Mayor welcomes electronic music events, despite safety concerns


POUNDBURY residents are being left out of the loop by current bus circuits operating in Dorchester, councillors were told.

Poundbury ``left out of loop'' by bus circuits


Sprint Nextel will launch the HTC Arrive, the first CDMA version of a Windows Phone 7 device from Microsoft.

Sprint launches HTC Arrive, first CDMA Windows Phone 7 device


The Lynx beat San Antonio 62-60 Thursday night at Target Center.


The shekel continues to strengthen against the dollar, as the dollar weakens on global markets, and following this week's interest rate hike by the Bank of Israel.

Shekel continues to strengthen against dollar


A general strike called by Portuguese unions against austerity measures imposed by international finance capital practically shut down Portugal last Thursday.


Machida has accepted the fight, and is awaiting acceptance from Ortiz, who is expected to accept.

Lyoto Machida accepts fight against Tito Ortiz


Two decomposing bodies were found in a shoplot here last night with the hands tied behind their backs.


Former US President Bill Clinton has formally nominated Barack Obama as the Democratic Party's Presidential candidate, making a passionate plea to his countrymen to vote in his favour, saying the incumbent was cool on the outside but ``burns for America'' inside.


Area thrifts will be getting a new regulator because of recently enacted financial services reform legislation.


Halle Berry has reportedly split from Gabriel Aubry who is in relationship from four years.

Halle Berry split from boyfriend Gabriel Aubry


At its annual conference devoted to software, Apple on Monday unveiled a new iPhone, offered up a discounted version of the current model and slashed prices on its MacBook laptop line while upgrading them.


Burlington police said a pizza delivery driver was robbed and assaulted while making a delivery late Saturday.


Weezer frontman Rivers Cuomo will be collaborating with Best Coast's Bethany Cosentino, according to reports.

Weezer's Rivers Cuomo to collaborate with Bethany Cosentino


A 32-year-old man has been lynched by a mob in Katavi after accusing him of being a thief.


DreamWorks Studios has acquired the rights to the book, ``War Horse,'' it was announced today by DreamWorks partners Stacey Snider and Steven Spielberg.

DreamWorks Studios acquires rights of the book ``War Horse''


Marco Andretti, Team RC Cola Chevrolet, No. 26 won his second career IndyCar pole position today for the season-ending MAVTV 500.

Andretti won the pole position at MAVTV 500


The city and four of its unions have reached tentative agreements on new contracts, which would bring the remaining number of expired contracts to ten.

City, unions reach tentative agreements on contracts


Tonto Village is covered in about 10 inches of snow and a lot of ice!

Village is covered with 10 inches of snow


The extensive raga and tala systems of Indian music makes it exemplary and incomparable with any other musical system of the world, Tamil Nadu Governor Surjit Singh Barnala has said.

Raga, tala systems of Indian music makes it exemplary


Minister of Tourism and Entertainment, the Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeill yesterday gave a resounding report on the sector, which indicates that the tourism industry continues to flourish despite the many challenges it faces.

Tourism industry continues to flourish despite the challenges --


IBM is in talks to buy Sun Microsystems in a move that could bolster the technology giant against rivals in the high-end computer server and software markets, sources with knowledge of the matter said.

IBM in talks to buy Sun Microsystems - sources


Gabrielle Giffords led a crowd in the Pledge of Allegiance, her words ringing out across a cold Tucson night in a rare public appearance Sunday evening at a candlelight vigil one year after surviving a deadly shooting.

Giffords leads crowd in pledge of Allegiance


UK air pollution demands are set to be taken to the Supreme Court after lawyers acting on behalf of ClientEarth made a legal challenge to the UK government to cut levels of lethal nitrogen dioxide to within European Commission limits.

UK air pollution demands taken to Supreme Court


Wichita Falls Sen. Craig Estes was elected president pro tempore of the Texas Senate on Monday, a post in which he will head the affairs of state when the governor and the lieutenant governor are out of state.

Estes elected president pro tem of Texas Senate


A 43-year-old woman claims she became victim of a road bully after the car she was driving accidently knocked the rear of another car driven by a man in Ampang, near here last week.


Red Hat has announced that it has begun beta testing its new virtualisation products.

Red Hat tests new virtualisation products


Breakfast presenter Adil Ray is leaving BBC Asian Network and will be replaced by drive-time's Tommy Sandhu.


Tiffany & Co. today announced plans to open a new store in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, in fall of 2009.

Tiffany & Co. to open a store in Amsterdam, the Netherlands


President Basescu's mother, Elena Basescu passed away on Monday, around 2:30 PM, the President's brother Mircea Basescu said, according to cugetliber.ro.


Scotland coach Andy Robinson was left ruing ``30 seconds of madness'' that saw his side concede a late converted Argentinian try that handed Los Pumas a 13-12 victory.


True Blood is the newest HBO series, set to make its big premiere this Sunday night, packing plenty of bite.

True blood, the new HBO series that packs a bite


Danbury industrial gas distributor Praxair, Inc. announced Thursday it acquired an Indiana carbon dioxide plant to better serve the Midwest market.

Praxair acquires Indiana carbon dioxide plant


US Rep. Thomas M. Davis III, a Northern Virginia Republican once seen as a contender for a US Senate seat, announced Wednesday he will retire from Congress at the end of his term this year.

Republican congressman tom Davis retiring


DAVID Cameron is to lead a charge of Westminster Cabinet ministers to Scotland in a fight to save the United Kingdom in what is already being dubbed the Battle for Britain.

Cameron to lead charge of ministers to Scotland


Former South Korean President Roh Moo-Hyun died on Saturday after falling into a ravine while climbing a mountain, Yonhap news agency said.

South Korean President Roh Moo-Hyun died:-


Turkish and Moroccan parents whose children are still living in their country of origin are to receive less child benefits.

Turkish and Moroccan parents to receive less benefits


President Barack Obama delivered the commencement speech for The Ohio State University graduating class of 2013 Sunday.

Obama delivers commencement speech at the Ohio State University


Missouri Governor Matt Blunt announced Tuesday he will not run for re-election this year.

Missouri Gov. Blunt will not run for re-election


A Brooklyn school dean was accused of trying to extort a hedge fund out of $4 million by claiming he could prevent a federal inmate from telling investigators about alleged insider trades by the unidentified fund.

Brooklyn school dean accused of extorting hedge fund


Two West Allis police officers have been shot and injured by a suspect who was tracked to a home after he fled a traffic stop.


During a book launch event, SRK called himself an 'idiot' who dared to play the same role of Devdas that was earlier played by legendary actor Dilip Kumar.


The BSE benchmark Sensex ended 61 points lower, led by energy giant RIL, on weak global cues, despite the Indian economy growing at the fastest pace in nearly three years.


General Growth Properties Inc., the second largest US mall owner, filed for bankruptcy protection on Thursday in one of the biggest real estate failures in US history.

General Growth files for bankruptcy protection


A Salt Lake City man was charged after he attacked his uncle with a baseball bat, sending him to the hospital with a fractured skull.

Man charged in attacking uncle with baseball bat


A Manu Ginobili injury update is bad news for the San Antonio Spurs vs. New Orleans Hornets game on Wednesday night.

Manu Ginobili injury updated for San Antonio Spurs vs. New Orleans Hornets


She said: ``We do have our fantasy sex partners, though --


President Barack Obama said Tuesday the threat of nuclear weapons remains a potent challenge for the globe to confront, telling foreign leaders that ``the security of the world depends on the actions that we take.''

Obama says threat of nuclear weapons remains


Folk legend Liam Clancy has died, aged 74, his manager said.


A CELEBRATION is being held to mark the official opening of a new cycle track that links Lincoln to Saxilby.

CELEBRATION to mark the opening of cycle track


Tori Amos has ended her partnership with Epic Records in order to become an independent artist, her manager has said.

Tori Amos ends partnership with Epic Records


The Indian navy sank a suspected pirate ``mother ship'' and chased two attack boats into the night, officials said Wednesday, as the owners of a seized Saudi supertanker negotiated for the release of their vessel and its cargo of two million barrels of crude.


DEPUTY MINISTER ESCAPES DEATH AT THE HANDS OF URSULA & HER DRIVER By Aaron Okyere The Driver & Vehicle Licensing Authority, needs to invite both Ursula Owusu and her driver for examination before they cause a major accident on Ghana's roads thereby sending innocent people to their premature deaths.


In a move to become a major player in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery, health care products company Johnson & Johnson said Monday it will buy cosmetic-product and breast-implant maker Mentor Corp. for $1.07 billion.


DGCA chief Bharat Bhushan finalized the financial surveillance report on December 28, 2011, which says it was unsafe for cash-strapped Kingfisher Airlines to fly and should be wound up.

Unsafe for Kingfisher airlines to fly, should wind up:


Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Jacoby Jones is the newest contestant to join TV's ``Dancing With the Stars.''

Ravens wide receiver Jacoby Jones joins Dancing With the Stars


Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said the Malay community in Singapore has made tremendous progress over the past three decades.

Malay community made 'tremendous progress':


The number of cattle in Korea hit a record high in June and is expected to grow for a couple of years, helping stabilize beef prices, the government said yesterday.


Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly on Friday passed 23 demands for grants of the supplementary budget for financial year 2011-12, when all the opposition legislators withdrew their cut motions on the second consecutive day of the death of their colleague, Ziad Durrani, son of the former chief minister and leader of the opposition, Akram Durrani.

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly passes 23 demands


Daily News A Bismarck man was killed Friday morning in a rollover accident south of Fargo in Richland County.


A homeless man was found stabbed to death early this morning in Bristol Township, Pa.


A boil water advisory has been issued Wednesday, April 20, for the Hebbardsville area after a utility crew hit a main water line of the Henderson County Water District.

Boil water advisory issued for Hebbardsville area


Minister for Kashmir Affairs and Northern Areas, Qamar Zaman Kaira Monday said that government will continue to support Kashmiri people politically, morally and diplomatically till the resolution of Kashmir issue according to Kashmifis aspirations.

Government to support kashmiris morally,diplomatically:


January 15, 2013 With Inauguration Day approaching, President Obama is reshaping his Cabinet and White House staff for his second term.

Obama reshapes Cabinet for a second term


Five people were injured when Sunni Muslims clashed with police after being prevented from taking out a procession on the occasion of Milad-un-Nabi here Tuesday, the authorities said.

Five injured as Sunnis clash with police


Amy Winehouse's father recently told the Home Affairs Committee during a discussion of the cocaine trade that Amy has been drug free for a year.

Amy Winehouse has been drug free for a year


City officials said that changes are coming to an east Charlotte intersection after a teen was struck and killed two weeks ago.

City officials say changes coming to intersection after teen struck, killed


Hamilton police are investigating after a man was shot in the foot at a city home Monday.

Police investigate after man shot in foot


The newly appointed Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, Prince Salman bin Abdul Aziz Al-Saud has said that Saudi Arabia considers Pakistani people as very dear brothers and highly values the contribution made by Pakistani community towards development and progress of Saudi Arabia.

Saudi Arabia values contribution of Pakistani community:


A British newspaper has reported that a group of eminent economists have apologised to Queen Elizabeth II for failing to predict the financial crisis.

Economists apologise to Queen Elizabeth II


A city police officer was charged with rape Thursday and put on unpaid leave, police said.


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Video: 90% of all drowning victims aren't wearing life jackets


The honourable chief makes a great mistake by failing to realise that all cultures and races started off in the ``dark ages''.


Waste Connections Inc. said on Tuesday that it will raise its dividend to 9 cents per share, to be paid on Nov. 16 to shareholders of record Nov. 2.


With his directorial debut Taare Zameen Par having earned praise from the public and critics alike, Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan says that he wants to direct all kinds of films.


Turkish giants Galatasaray have sacked coach Gheorghe Hagi, the club confirmed in a statement on Friday.


Overall, Mayo Clinic fell $133 million short of its 2008 financial goal.


IKEA has announced that it is entering the consumer technology market after striking a deal with China-based TCL Multimedia.


England's Australian head coach Tony Smith has become a British citizen.


A youth consultant has been arrested on suspicion of internet-related sexual offences following an investigation by Sky News.

Youth consultant arrested over sexual offences


Crook to quit Federal politics Updated: 18:33, Wednesday April 10, 2013 West Australian Nationals MP, Tony Crook, is to quit Federal Parliament after just one term.


The federal government announced Monday it is issuing a new order to suspend deepwater drilling in the Gulf of Mexico and off the coast of California until as late as November 30.

Government issuing new order suspending deepwater drilling


A Stanford student about to enter his last year of studies was reported missing by his parents after correspondence from him stopped six days ago while traveling in Malaysia.

Stanford student reported missing while traveling in Malaysia


ROSH HA'AYIN, Israel---Partner Communications Company Ltd., a leading Israeli communications operator, announces the results of the Extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders, that was held on April 11, 2013 at Partner's offices in Rosh Ha'ayin, Israel.

Partner communications announces the results of the Extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders


Amidst criticism of judicial activism, the Supreme Court today asserted that sky is the limit for exercising its extraordinary Constitutional powers to pass any order in the interest of justice, even if it means bypassing statutory provisions.


Tom Brady has restructured his contract to help the New England Patriots remain a championship caliber team in the past.


Hip-Hop legend Nas will co-headline and curate Movement, a brand new music festival for Australia in April.

Nas to curate Movement festival in Australia


PATTAYA, Thailand Lorena Ochoa won the Honda LPGA Thailand on Sunday for her 25th career title, easily overcoming an early deficit and pulling away for a three-stroke victory in her first event of the season.


Lindsay Lohan has been released from an LA hospital after her car crash earlier today.

Lindsay Lohan released from hospital after car crash


More than 1,000 cannabis plants, estimated to be worth about £400,000 have been seized in a series of raids in Taunton.

More than 1,000 cannabis plants are seized in Taunton


Lithuania and Iceland will strengthen the bilateral legal cooperation by exchanging experience in the activities of imprisonment, civil registry offices, bailiffs and notaries.

Lithuania and Iceland strengthened bilateral legal cooperation


Real estate company LHI will soon launch construction on its Chmielna 25 office and retail project in downtown Warsaw.

LHI to launch Chmielna 25 project in Warsaw


A 23-year-old Mattawa man was shot by Mattawa police officers after he allegedly attempted to run them over when they responded to a disturbance, authorities said.

Mattawa man shot by police after attempting to run them over


The Atlanta Falcons announced that they have signed veteran journeyman QB Luke McCown to their roster.

Atlanta Falcons sign veteran QB Luke McCown


Crude oil prices rebounded slightly Wednesday morning, climbing toward $107 per barrel after two days of losses on the New York Mercantile Exchange.


BASTAD, Sweden -Top-seeded Fernando Verdasco has reached the quarterfinals of the Swedish Open, saving a match point late in the third set before beating Daniel Koellerer 6-7, 6-2, 7-5.

Verdasco reaches quarterfinals at Swedish Open


The dollar turned slightly lower against the euro and a basket of major currencies in midday trading Wednesday as traders adjusted positions ahead of the Federal Reserve meeting in a couple hours.


Former LSU basketball player Collis Temple Jr. of Baton Rouge is closing a New Orleans group home where a 16-year-old lived when he was shot to death in May.


The University of Tennessee Health Science Center has reported it will lay off 200 workers beginning Jan. 7, according a recent filing with the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development.


The Agency for Refinancing Residential Loans set up with the support of the National Bank of Ukraine plans to issue UAH500m in bonds before the end of June, head of the agency Sergey Volkov told Ukrainian News.

Agency for Refinancing Residential Loans to issue UAH500m in bonds


Raymond Davis, a former CIA contractor who killed two Pakistanis in January 2011, was held guilty and sent to jail for two years on Friday for assaulting a Colorado man named Jeff Maes.

Raymond Davis sent to jail for two years


The Newcastle United striker Andy Carroll has been charged with assaulting a teenage girl, police said today.

Andy Carroll charged with assaulting a teenage girl


PARTS of the Sussex coastline will disappear within the next 20 years, according to a map produced by the Environment Agency.

Some of Sussex coastline to disappear in 20 years


No port, Southport will lobby the commissioners during their regular meeting Monday night.

No port, Southport to lobby commissioners


A motorcyclist from Port Orchard died Saturday evening in a three-vehicle crash on Highway 3 north of Belfair.

Motorcyclist dies in crash north Belfair


The military says a Marine jet crash near a base in eastern North Carolina has killed the pilot.


Edward G. Rendell, who left elected office last week after serving two terms as Governor of Pennsylvania, will rejoin Ballard Spahr as a partner in the Philadelphia office, firm Chair Arthur Makadon announced today.

Governor edward G. Rendell rejoins Ballard Spahr


Elisabeth Hasselbeck of ``The View'' and her husband, Tim, had a baby boy on Sunday in New York City.


Elmhurst College will present alumni merit awards to three graduates on Oct. 15 who ``made exemplary contributions to society and to Elmhurst College,'' the college said.

Elmhurst College to present alumni merit awards


Five record low temperatures have been registered in Bulgaria on Friday, the National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology told FOCUS News Agency.

Five record low temperatures registered in Bulgaria on Friday


The three remaining charges against Stephen Fray, the man who took passengers onboard a CanJet flight hostage in April, were yesterday dropped when the case was mentioned in the Montego Bay Resident Magistrates Court.

Remaining charges against Stephen Fray dropped


Cabinet maker American Woodmark Corp announced in March that it was closing the oldest of its three plants in Moorefield, W.Va., due to the continued housing slump.


I've thought that Sophia might be potty trained for about a month or two now, but I've been afraid to blog about it in fear that I would jinx myself and she would start going all over the house.


A ninth body was found Friday morning at the charred site of a Christmas Eve massacre where a recently divorced man dressed as Santa shot indiscriminately at partygoers and destroyed his former in-laws' house with a homemade device that sprayed flammable liquid.


Nokia and Skype have announced at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona that they have reached an agreement whereby Skype will be integrated into some Nokia handsets.


A Somerset County man is facing murder charges after police said he killed a Westmoreland County man on Thursday.

Somerset County man faces murder charges


For the second consecutive season the No. 16 Northwest Missouri State men's tennis team came to an end in the first round of the NCAA Tournament falling to No. 6 Abilene Christian, 5-0 Tuesday at the Eager Tennis Center.

Northwest Missouri State's men's tennis falls to Abilene Christian


Two US soldiers have been killed in a roadside bomb blast in southern Afghanistan, bringing to six the number of Americans killed in one day.

Two US soldiers killed in southern Afghanistan


Jose Canseco was held for nearly 10 hours by immigration authorities after agents said they stopped the former baseball star with a fertility drug as he returned from Mexico, his lawyer said Friday.


A Tyler man died after crashing into a tree in Cherokee County over the weekend.


Crude oil prices remained relatively unchanged from last week with oil closing Friday at $99.49 a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange--16 cents less than last week.

Oil prices remain relatively unchanged from last week


A Martinsburg man was wounded Tuesday in a shooting in the 600 block of South Queen Street, Martinsburg Police said in a news release.


Japanese communications firm Softbank will buy the Fukuoka Yahoo! Japan Dome.


Smart card specialist Sagem Orga has launched a native client for Celltick's LiveScreen Media application.

Sagem Orga launches native client for Celltick's LiveScreen


Prince Philip put his foot in it whilst visiting an army barracks by asking a young Navy sea cadet is she had worked in a strip club.


Lockheed Martin today delivered the second of three fully modernized developmental test C-5M aircraft to the US Air Force.

Lockheed Martin delivers C-5M Super Galaxy to...


Syria, watchful of Israel's nationwide emergency drill, announced Wednesday it would be holding a home front emergency drill of its own in the coming days.


Asia-focused bank Standard Chartered reported record profits of $5.15 billion following a 13% jump in 2009.

Standard Chartered reports record profits


``Indian rupee may give up its yesterday`s advance as against the dollar following the Fed`s policy statement that helped the dollar to rally overnight. With the start of Asian session, Euro continues to slip against the dollar as it had strengthened broadly against its all major counterparts after the Fed offered a nod to expectations that it would continue with its stimulus plan, leading to stronger growth for the US economy. Fed`s policy statement warned of `insufficient` economic growth and signaled low interest rate for an extended period. However US treasuries sank and DJIA rises to 2-year closing highs on a strong retail sales report and firm commitment from the Fed to support the economy. However, as traders are in mood to unwind their positions as the year comes to an end, the movement had been very choppy. Expected range for the day is 44.90-45.20 ,`` notes brokerage house Anagram.

Indian rupee may give up its yesterday`s advance:


A federal judge has dismissed a racial discrimination lawsuit filed by a former Kalamazoo Public Safety officer.

Judge dismisses lawsuit by former officer


The Green Bay Packers will receive their Super Bowl championship rings tonight in a private ceremony at Lambeau Field.

Packers to receive Super Bowl rings tonight in a private ceremony


Mobile service provider BSNL is planning to set up video conferencing centers at 200 locations in 2013.

BSNL to set up video conferencing centers at 200 locations in 2013


Broadcaster ITN has relaunched its website, describing the new site as a 'video-rich news portal' that uses responsive design to suit whichever screen the visitor is using.


Britney Spears left a hospital Saturday where she was admitted following a confrontation at her home, which ended in a fit of hysterics by the troubled pop star, several media outlets reported.


The Muslim Brotherhood has confirmed that it will call for and participate in a million man march, set to take place in Tahrir Square and all major centres of protest in Egypt, to address what they describe as a ``circumventing of the will of the people and an aggression against the sovereignty of the people.''

Muslim Brotherhood calls for million man march


Two new summer clubs for girls and new summer scouts centres will be set up in the country, the Minister of Culture, HE Hamad bin Abdul Aziz Al Kuwari, has said.


The HRT team will skip the first Barcelona test in order to focus on being ready with its new car for the second and final test there.


Gap has acquired Intermix for $130 million in cash, Women's Wear Daily reports.


The Most Rev. Samuel J. Aquila, bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Fargo, will lead the Stations of the Cross at 10:30 am Friday outside the Red River Women's Clinic, 512 1st Ave. N., Fargo.

Bishop Aquila to lead Stations of the Cross


TORONTO -Mats Sundin and Nik Antropov, the Maple Leafs top scorers, will miss Toronto's game Tuesday at the Islanders because of injuries.

Maple Leafs' Sundin and Antropov to miss game against islander


Scott Brown announced Monday that he is joining Nixon Peabody LLP as a counsel in its Boston office.


AN ARTS and crafts weekend will be held in Burnham this month, kicking off a full seafront programme of events.

Arts and crafts weekend to be held in Burnham


A NASA team has successfully demonstrated a prototype tsunami prediction system that will help researchers gauge large earthquakes and estimates the size of resulting tsunamis accurately.

NASA successfully demonstrates prototype tsunami prediction system


Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan is to receive an honorary doctorate from an Australian university later this week, two years after he originally turned the offer down.


A British woman has been arrested on suspicion of murder after five children died in a house fire.

Uk woman arrested after five children die in fire


Radiocrafts has appoints Glyn as new distributor in Germany, Switzerland, Austria and the BeNeLux area.

Radiocrafts appoints Glyn as new distributor


A BUNDABERG weightlifter has lost his license for five months after he was caught drink driving last month.


US Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison said in a radio interview that she expects to step down from the Senate around October or November to battle fellow Republican Rick Perry for governor.


Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad flashed the victory sign and said Iran had done nothing to warrant enmity from its enemies after he arrived in Cuba on Wednesday amid heightened international tensions.

Ahmadinejad says Iran has done nothing to warrant enmity


In a statement released Thursday, Marathon Oil announced it will spin off it's refining and market business.

Marathon Oil will spin off refining business


Next Jump, a start-up company based in New York, could become the next big thing in e-commerce, according to a recent profile in The New York Times.

Next Jump, the next big thing in e-commerce?


A former Louisville metro police officer convicted of raping a woman at gunpoint was back in court Thursday.

Former police officer convicted of raping woman back in court


Outside linebacker Jarvis Moss sustained a broken bone in his left hand during practice Friday morning, a source told me.


Local, state and federal officials have opened a Disaster Recovery Center at the St. Lucie County Logistics Center, 3855 South US 1 to help residents recover from Tropical Storm Fay.


The Sri Lanka Freedom Party condoles on the demise of former Minister and Deputy Minister of Defence, General Anuruddha Ratwatte.

The Sri Lanka Freedom Party condoles on the demise of General Anuruddha Ratwatte.


Serbia took a considerable step towards its EU membership, Serbian newspaper Vecernje Novosti reads.

Serbia took a considerable step towards the EU


Mobile app developer Snaptu is getting acquired by Facebook for an undisclosed amount of money.


A Columbus man died early Friday morning after he crashed his vehicle into a tree.


A day of performance was held at the Arts Educational School in Tring to remember its founders.


German energy concern Eon is looking into the possibility of cutting up to 11,000 jobs worldwide, the company announced from its Dusseldorf headquarters on Wednesday.

German energy company Eon looking to cut 11,000 jobs worldwide


It looks like the new Nokia Lumia 800 Windows Phone smartphone may already be a hit for Nokia, in France as least, as according to the Windows Phone Blog, the Nokia Lumia 800 has topped the sales charts in France for the first week with the retailer PhoneHouse, which is the Carphone Warehouse here in the UK.

Nokia Lumia 800 tops sales charts in France


In the wake of the global financial crisis, Ontario has taken a bold step to lead the way on sustainable investment of pension funds.

Ontario leads on sustainable investment of pension funds


Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Yu Myung-hwan will visit China at the invitation of Yang Jiechi, Minister of Foreign Affairs of China from March 20 to 22.


Kanpur, Nov 13 Condemning former RSS Chief KS Sudarshan''s controversial remarks against UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi, Union Minister Shriprakash Jaiswal today said RSS poses a threat to the unity and its hatred policy was responsible for most of the communal riots in the country.


Due to the tremendous response from customers, WeRaiseIt will be extending the ``special offer'' 12 months of free event service fees through the months of March and April 2012.


Share prices ended mixed today as continued gains in selected heavyweights such as Sime Darby and Maybank helped to boost major indices, dealers said.


Workplace asthma costs the UK at least £100 million a year, and may be as high as £135 million, reveals research published online in Thorax.

Workplace asthma costs UK at least £100 million a year


The National Weather Service has issued an urban and small stream flood advisory for northern Flathead County, in effect until 1:15 pm Wednesday.

National Weather Service issues flood advisory for northern Flathead County


One World Trade Center has reached the 20th floor equivalent level, bringing the tower to 200 feet above street level, Port Authority announced on Wednesday.

One World Trade Center reaches the 20th floor equivalent


Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann announced earlier today that he will be running for re-election this fall.


A Dayton pastor who has been hospitalized since a car crash in November celebrated 50 years in the pulpit on Sunday.

Dayton pastor celebrates 50 years in pulpit


A 25-year-old Dutch woman is suspected of having killed her four babies and hiding the corpses in the attic of her parents' house, the police said Friday in a press release, Xinhua reports.

Dutch woman suspected of killing her four babies


Former West Bengal chief minister Jyoti Basu, hospitalised after an attack of pneumonia, was still critical but doctors attending him Wednesday evening said his condition has slightly improved.

Jyoti Basu critical, but condition slightly improves


The senior center got a makeover Thursday, courtesy of the local Lowe's home improvement store.


Chrysler Group LLC announced Tuesday that Dodge will pull out of NASCAR at the end of the 2012 season.


Indian shares rallied on Friday led by gains in private lenders after ICICI Bank posted strong earnings, with broader sentiment bolstered by higher Asian shares after the ECB signalled resolve to tackle the euro zone's debt crisis.


12:38 Ice Hockey betting for the 2011 All-Star game is sure to have some changes, according to sources.

Ice hockey betting for 2011 All-Star game


Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione, one of the largest intellectual property law firms in the United States is pleased that the Supreme Court has granted the certiorari petition in Bilski v. Doll.

Supreme Court grants certiorari petition in Bilski v. Doll


Congratulations to ``Victorious'' star Ariana Grande who reached 800,000 followers on Twitter yesterday!

Ariana Grande reaches 800,000 followers on Twitter


A new research has predicted that floods will become commonplace by the year 2080, especially across the UK.


Wuhan Iron and Steel Corp. raised its September steel product prices on August 5 with a 800 yuan per ton increase for hot-rolled and cold-rolled steel products; 700 yuan per ton more for rolled plate and galvanized steel; and 1,100 yuan to 1,600 yuan per ton increase for silicon steel.

WISCO raises September steel product prices


NBA All-Star Carmelo Anthony was arrested early Monday on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol, hours after his worst game of the season.

Anthony arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence


Japan has hanged two inmates convicted of murder, its fourth and fifth executions this year.

Japan hangs two inmates convicted of murder


India and New Zealand have agreed to increase cooperation in agriculture and sort out issues relating to bio-security at the earliest.

India, New Zealand to increase cooperation in agriculture


GUNMEN have killed 15 Philippine fishermen and wounded three others in a sea attack by suspected local rivals, the military said today.


An old adage of presidential politics is that the nominee with the best hair usually wins.


The New York Yankees took a commanding 3-1 lead in the best-of-seven World Series by beating the Philadelphia Phillies 7-4 on Sunday.

Yankees take commanding 3-1 lead in World Series


Attorney General Michael Mukasey collapsed during a speech Thursday night.The 67-year-old Mukasey was rushed to George Washington University Hospital, where his condition was not immediately known.


The CFA is urging residents in the area of the Harrietville bushfire to remain vigilant despite rainy weather.


Signs will mark the spots where three people died in traffic crashes in South Dakota last year.

Signs mark spots where three died in crashes in South Dakota


The Irish Postmasters' Union says post offices across the country are under renewed threat of closure.

Post offices under renewed threat of closure


The US index of leading economic indicators rose 0.5 percent in February, climbing for the third consecutive month, the Conference Board said Thursday.


Canadian tour operator Transat AT Tuesday postponed flights to Mexico until June 1 because of a swine flu outbreak.


Part of a historic wall is in danger of collapsing for the second time in three years.


Google has acquired the popular Sparrow email client for OS X and iOS.


Mexican Laura Sanchez won a bronze medal Sunday in the women's individual three-meter springboard diving at the London 2012 Olympic Games, finishing just behind China's Wu Minxia and He Zi.


Metinvest an international vertically integrated mining and metals company has summed up the consolidated efforts of enterprises in terms of social investment.

Metinvest sums up consolidated efforts of enterprise


Los Angeles, Jan 4 Rob Kardashian has admitted on Sunday night's episode of Keeping up With the Kardashians that he cheated on Adrienne Bailon.

Rob Kardashian cheated on Adrienne Bailon


More people could be looking to switch gas tariffs soon as it has been revealed the new smart meters save an average of just £23 a year.


North Korea said on Monday it had staged a ``successful'' underground nuclear weapons test which was more powerful than its previous test of an atomic bomb almost three years ago.

North Korea stages ``successful'' nuclear test


Asda is overhauling its online customer magazine this month as it looks to assert its offline supermarket magazine dominance in the digital space.


House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi is coming to Orlando on Monday to answer questions on what Democrats think of the Republican budget proposal and how it would affect Medicare, according to a brief release sent today.


A top UN official, Vijay Nambiar, met with Sri Lankan leaders yesterday to discuss efforts to free tens of thousands of people trapped by the raging civil war amid reports that 4,500 civilians have been killed in fighting over the past three months.


Siemens intends to reward its employees for their outstanding performance during the financial and economic crisis with a one-time special payment.

Siemens AG to reward employees for performance during the economic crisis


VITARICH CORP., a listed producer and wholesaler of poultry and animal products, slipped back in the red last year, without the gain made from the reduction of its debts due to the approval of its rehabilitation plan in 2007.


House Democratic leaders in a July 11 letter requested that the Government Accountability Office conduct a review of the Medicare recovery audit contractor program that led to the recovery of $694 million in Medicare overpayments to hospitals and other health care providers between 2005 and March, CQ HealthBeat reports.

House democrats request Government Accountability Office review of Medicare recovery audit contractor program


The Asian automotive market in the US grew at a faster pace than the overall automotive market in 2010, according to Polk.

Asian-American automotive market grew in 2010, according to Polk


In the latest episode of Wall Street drama, the Republicans have come up with a proposal, pointing towards the consumer protection bureau by making some of the rules approved by few of those top banking regulators.


Bangladesh will move its clocks one hour forward from midnight for the first time to use more daylight time and save electricity.

Bangladesh to move clocks one hour forward


Stocks closed higher Wednesday for the first day this week as rising oil prices offset worries about the global economic recovery.


The controversial Vice-Chancellor of Mangosuthu University of Technology, Aaron Ndlovu, could face criminal charges in addition to an internal disciplinary hearing scheduled to start later in July, notes a report on the IoL site.

Vice-Chancellor may face criminal charges


Senate approves NDIS legislation Updated: 21:43, Wednesday March 20, 2013 The Senate has given the federal government the go-ahead to set up the National Disability Insurance Scheme, including launch sites that will begin in July.


Brit army vet jailed for mosque attack Updated: 06:53, Friday August 31, 2012 A British army veteran has been jailed for hanging a severed pig's head from a mosque and daubing the building with offensive graffiti.


The Green Party has filed enough petition signatures to be recognized as an official political party in the state of Arizona.

Green Party files petition to be recognized in state