Brazilian miner Vale said on Thursday it has moved most of its iron ore sales to quarterly contracts, a major blow to the traditional benchmark system by a company that was once its staunchest defender.

Vale says most iron sales under quarterly contracts


A city man was injured in a fall from the Murray Street railway overpass early Saturday.


Forecasters say Dolores has weakened to a tropical depression over the Pacific Ocean and is expected to lose even more strength into the evening.

Dolores weakens to tropical depression in Pacific


A military cadet from the UK has died in hospital following a skydiving accident in California.


Despite her high profile return to the show, rumours are flying that Gemma Bissix is already set to leave EastEnders.


Lucy Shuker has reached her second Australian Open doubles final as she recorded a straight sets wins with Dutch partner Marjolein Buis at Melbourne Park.

Shuker reaches Australian Open doubles final


The Fall are working on a ``Greek heavy metal'' album, according to frontman Mark E Smith.

The Fall working on 'Greek heavy metal' album


Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty made the violence plaguing Canada's biggest city front-and-centre in the federal election campaign by calling for an outright ban on handguns.

McGuinty calls for outright ban on handguns


Tourists are staying away from Egypt, two months after the start of a popular revolution that ousted long-time President Hosni Mubarak, dealing another blow to a nation already staggered by inefficiency, corruption and poverty.

Tourists staying away from Egypt two months after start of revolution


US PRESIDENT George W. Bush on Sunday took his final bow on the stage of global summitry after drawing praise from world leaders and, sometimes, pointed farewells at his 'forced retirement' party.


Jon Bon Jovi turns 50 today, and that portrait in his attic is probably a right state by now.


Police in southern Michigan say a 4-year-old boy has apparently drowned in a backyard swimming pool.


Social networking website Facebook has been blocked in Egypt amid anti-government protests, a day after Twitter was blocked, a representative of Harvard University's Herdict Web monitoring center said on Wednesday.


An Abilene man is accused of robbing a Kansas City area bank.


A national health care proponent believes spending caps on catastrophic expenses would save Oregonians some $424 million in out-of-pocket medical costs.


PALERMO, Sicily -Palermo fired coach Walter Zenga on Monday and hired Delio Rossi as a replacement, a day after a 1-1 draw with Sicilian rival Catania.


A retired Eureka College professor has left a legacy for his students that includes a scholarship and the lobby of a residence hall for which ground was broken Friday.


Savannah Mayor Otis Johnson will give his annual State of the City Address tonight at the first town hall meeting of the year.

Mayor Otis Johnson to give State of the city address


``I am not a judge, and I do not pass judgment over judicial cases,'' Ahmadinejad said in an interview with ABC News' George Stephanopoulos.


Home loan growth is likely to slow in 2010 after a surge in 2009 led by first-home buyers, as interest rate rises make borrowing less attractive.


US media study shows impact of cutbacks Updated: 12:42, Tuesday March 19, 2013 Years of newsroom cutbacks have had a demonstrable impact on the quality of digital, newspaper and television news and in how consumers view that work, a US study has found.


Samsung's much anticipated smartphone, the Samsung Galaxy SIII, will be available to pre-order on Three from 4th May.

Samsung Galaxy SIII -- available to pre-order on Three from 4th May


The Ravens have hired former Broncos defensive coordinator Don Martindale as their ILB coach, the club announced Thursday.


Indian American astronaut Sunita Williams, who holds the record of the longest spaceflight for female space travellers, will head for the stars once again in June 2012.

Sunita Williams headed for the stars again


Lehman Brothers expects global growth to slow, but not to tank.


A Chicago developer known for innovative, architectural design is spending $15 million to build a new apartment complex near the University Village at Ball State University.

Chicago developer builds new apartments near University Village


Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the following appointments and nominations to senior positions within the state government.

Governor Cuomo announces appointments and nominations


Honda, who exited F1 in 2008, could yet return to F1 but only if rule changes prove to be attractive.


General Electric plans to cut 950 jobs at a locomotive plant in Erie, Pa., wiping out most of the site's recent employment growth, as it shifts some production to a lower-cost Texas factory.

GE to cut 950 jobs at locomotive plant in Erie, Pa..


We had a family seder last night, as we do each Passover, and we recited the hope of 'next year in Jerusalem' and the children asked the 'four questions' and we drank the wine and we enumerated the plagues and we dipped the parsley in the salt water and ate the matzo with bitter herbs and thanked God for our 'deliverance' or rather for the deliverance of our ancestors from Egypt - and then we 'partook of the repast', a huge 5 course meal, and we sang the songs of Pesach and we basked in the knowledge that we were continuing a tradition that goes back many centuries - and we felt good.


NEW vehicle sales plunged 30,1% to 38 143 units year-on-year last month as deteriorating consumer confidence and price increases add to the strain of higher interest rates.


The Orlando Sentinel is reporting that professional golfer Tiger Woods was seriously injured in a car accident early this morning, the Florida Highway Patrol reported.


Tellabs Inc., which makes mobile network infrastructure equipment, said today that it is cutting about 530 positions, including at its Naperville headquarters, and will close four research-and-development centers.

Tellabs cuts 530, including at Naperville headquarters


GOOGLE is buying the Frommer's travel guidebooks, the Web search giant's latest move to amass a trove of content that could help its push into the local commerce market.

Google buys up Frommer's travel guidebooks


The NSW North Coast town of Lennox Head is likely to qualify for disaster relief funds after a tornado struck its residents on Thursday, the premier says.


Microsoft has announced plans to open several ``specialty'' retail stores, described on the company's Facebook page as ``scaled-down Microsoft retail stores that carry a curated selection of the best products Microsoft has to offer.''

Microsoft plans ``specialty'' retail stores


In the face of mounting attacks, Microsoft is offering administrators and developers advice on preventing SQL injection..

Microsoft offers advice on SQL injection


Although project completions rose slightly, privately owned housing starts fell 18.9 percent the month, the department reported Tuesday.

Housing starts fell 18.9 percent in month


New Zealand all-rounder Jacob Oram said he might pull-out of the multi-million dollar IPL if his nagging Achilles tendon injury prevents from participating in the domestic State Championship final starting April 6.


The USD suffered a slight setback as yesterday's final GDP figure was revised downwards from 2.4% to 1.8% which temporarily halted the advance down through the EUR/USD 1.30 territory.

USD suffers slight setback as GDP figure is revised downwards


Kites the much waited movie, produced by Rakesh Roshan would be released in May this year.


Elizabeth Taylor was set to open a jewelry store in Beverly Hills this weekend but the star was struck sick.

Elizabeth Taylor to open jewelry store in Beverly Hills


AsiaUniversalBank, in which the National Bank of Kyrgyzstan has imposed temporary shutdown mode, will continue serving physical persons, informed the acting Deputy Chairman of the NBKR Abdymalik Myrzaev at the press conference on Monday.

Asiauniversalbank to continue serving physical persons


The rand ended off its best level in quiet afternoon trade on Monday as the euro gave up Friday's gains and slipped below the US$1.33 per dollar level.


Adam and TJ play the first hour of Torchlight II and come away very satisfied with the game.

Adam & TJ play the first hour of Torchlight II


The SP College will soon offer teaching Human Genetics and a specialized laboratory will be established for the subject.


* US stock index futures pointed to a higher open on Wall Street on Monday, with futures for the S&P 500, the Dow Jones and the Nasdaq 100 up 1.0-1.3 percent.


To effectively reorganize Peru's prison system and the National Penitentiary Institute, it is indispensable that Peru privatize its prisons, affirmed the country's Minister of Justice, Rosario Fernández.


New York hospitals are bracing for steep cuts in federal funding for medical research and doctor training, as President Bush seeks to increase defense spending and to stimulate the economy with the budget he will release today.

Hospitals bracing for steep cuts in funding


The biggest Italian bank, UniCredit, posted on Friday a 2012 net profit of 865 million euros, as it bounced back from a loss of 9.2 billion euros one year earlier.

UniCredit posts 2012 profit of 865 million euros


Full subway service has resumed to Kennedy station in Scarborough after a train derailment early Monday turned away commuters for more than a day.

Full subway service resumes at Kennedy station


Pakistan One Day International skipper Misbah-ul-Haq has comparatively better T20 International record than Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni.

Misbah-ul-Haq has better T20 record than ms Dhoni


Around the start of September 2012, Ford Motor Company will hit a workforce milestone inside South Africa.

Ford hits a workforce milestone in South Africa


Family man Mark Wahlberg says he makes time not just for one date night a week, but two.

Mark Wahlberg makes time for date nights


Google +1's have arrived on display ads according to Google.


A jazz brunch Saturday will launch a college scholarship fund drive named for Barbara Howard Reece, a Monfort Heights singer, businesswoman, wife and mother who died Dec. 28 at age 57 after battling breast cancer, multiple sclerosis and diabetes.


A Scottsdale man arrested on drug charges was found dead in a city jail cell early Sunday.

Scottsdale man found dead in city jail cell


MTSU volleyball has been placed on two years probation by the NCAA for illegal participation of a student-athlete who previously played for a professional European team.


Best-selling author James Herbert, who wrote the horror classic The Rats, has died aged 69, according to BBC News.

Best-selling author James Herbert dies at 69


Whitehall Jewelers Holdings, citing the economic downturn and credit crunch, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, according to BankruptcyData.com.

Whitehall Jewelers files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy


Power was restored to 40 Visalia homes and a traffic light at the intersection of Woodland Street and Tulare Avenue early this morning, Southern California Edison officials said.

Power restored to Visalia homes, traffic light


Kelly Rowland has suggested that she would be happy to join the X Factor judging panel.


Los Angeles - R&B singer Chris Brown was Thursday charged with assault and making criminal threats, following a highly publicized fight with his popstar girlfriend Rihanna.

Singer Chris Brown charged with assault, making threats


Kim Clijsters, the Belgium star, is just two wins away to achieve the world no.1, overtaking the top seeded Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark.

Kim Clijsters two wins away from world no.1


Barack Obama introduced Sen. Joe Biden of Delaware as his running mate Saturday, hailing him as a ``leader who is ready to step in and be president.''

Obama introduces running mate, Joe Biden


Secretary of State Hilary Clinton says Defense Secretary Robert Gates is the best partner and leader America could ask for as the United States faces the ``responsibility history has placed upon us.''

Hillary Clinton says Robert Gates is best partner and leader America could ask for


Apple introduced iPad mini, a completely new iPad design that is 23 percent thinner and 53 percent lighter than the third generation iPad.


Viva Bahrain, official partner of Manchester United, announced the launch of the Manchester United SMS service alongside the ``Win a Trip'' campaign.

Viva Bahrain launches Manchester United SMS service


Jennifer Lopez gets busy on the floor in a super swingin' video premiere featuring Pitbull.


Cereplast Inc., an El Segundo-based maker of biodegradable plastics, said it opened a European headquarters in Bnen, Germany, to support the company's expansion into the European market.

Cereplast opens European headquarters in Germany


Audrina Patridge turns 27 today, and to celebrate the brunette bombshell's birthday, we've pulled 27 of her sexiest shots.


In what sounds like a beer drinker's dream, seven people were trapped inside a British pub for nine days by a ferocious snowstorm and 16-foot snow drifts, the Mail on Sunday reported.

Seven people trapped inside British pub for nine days


I love junk email: its desperation, its naiveté, its brazenness.


Former Notre Dame quarterback Gunner Kiel has enrolled at Cincinnati, where he'll have to sit out next season under NCAA transfer rules.

Former Notre Dame qb Gunner Kiel enrolls at Cincinnati, has to sit out a season


Italian food group Parmalat has settled all pending disputes with UBS, a global provider of financial services.


Gorham sterling silver ``Plymouth'' pattern tea set including large tray 113.0 ozt, 24 1/2`` x 18''.

Gorham sterling ``Plymouth'' tea set w/ tray


Dan Aykroyd, who is best known for battling spooks and jamming as a Blues brother, is coming to Fort Bragg to promote his latest venture:


This year, any regular Joe with dough could party like -- and with -- a rock star, movie star or reality TV star on New Year's Eve.

You could party with a rock star on New year's Eve


Pro Wrestler Zack Ryder has written a terrible, terrible song called ``Hoeski.''


Volunteers are wanted to help older folk dance, do yoga, crafts, sing, Tai Chi and operate computers in Uckfield, Heathfield, Forest Row and Crowborough.


Newsday > Sports > Football > Giants Jimmy Kennedy suspended four games Published:


Rural communities in Lincolnshire are at risk of missing out on job opportunities and being cut off from services because of the decline in local transport services, a study says.

Rural communities in Lincolnshire 'at risk of being cut off'


Aspirin use is associated with a significantly decreased risk of prostate cancer, with the greatest reduction in risk found with daily use of low doses of the drug, according to researchers.

Aspirin use may decrease prostate cancer risk


Greece can survive until mid-November to receive the next tranche of bailout loans, Finance Minister Evangelso Venizelos said Tuesday, as hundreds of protesters continued their blockade of six ministries in response to austerity measures.

Greece can survive until mid-November for bailout loans


Verizon Wireless' UK partner, Vodafone, recently announced that it will give the BlackBerry Storm to users for free if they sign up for new contracts.

Will Verizon Wireless give away the BlackBerry Storm for free?


Azhar Ali helped Pakistan take a firm grip of the third Test by scoring a Test-best 92 not out before England was reduced to 6-1 at stumps on the second day at The Oval Thursday, with captain Andrew Strauss the man out.


Thе national credit card delinquency rate rose 0.71% іn thе third quarter, thе first time ѕіnсе thе fourth quarter οf 2009, according tο credit monitoring agency TransUnion.


Police say an urn containing the remains of a woman's 2-year-old son was stolen from her car at a Colorado Springs hotel.

Urn stolen from car at Colorado Springs hotel


National news Olympic stars honoured by Queen A host of Britain's Olympic stars have been honoured by the Queen for their stunning achievements at the London 2012 Games.


Unilever, one of the world's largest consumer goods companies, today announced that it will be closing its manufacturing plant in City of Industry, CA and shifting production to other company facilities in the US.

Unilever to close manufacturing plant in City of Industry, CA


The Business Software Alliance, the leading advocate for the global software industry, announced in a press release that Compuware Corporation has joined BSA as a member of its policy council.

Compuware joins the Business software Alliance


State Rep. Darren Soto, D-Orlando, said today that he will introduce a ``foreclosure bill of rights'' to try to slow the rising tide of home foreclosures statewide.

State Rep. Darren Soto to introduce 'foreclosure bill of rights'


The PanYu 30-1 gas field has begun production, according to CNOOC.


Leonardo DiCaprio has been granted a restraining order against a woman who claims to be carrying his baby.

Leonardo DiCaprio granted restraining order


The LA Times reports that the number of potential jurors who request hardship exemptions has skyrocketed in the last year.

Jurors requesting hardship exemptions has skyrocketed


``Medal of Honor'' just got more exciting after officials announced 7 US Navy SEALs will be punished for helping the video game's developers with confidential information about secret missions.

US Navy SEALs punished for helping with a video game


Two leopard skins were allegedly seized Wednesday from a person in Dehradun, the capital of Uttarakhand.


A man was beaten and then run over by a car in Grand Forks Thursday, but no arrests have been made.

Man beaten, run over in Grand Forks Thursday


Susan Rice has said that the US will continue to support the Syrian people.

US will continue supporting Syrian people:


Share prices on Bursa Malaysia opened firmer in early trade today led by gains on Wall Street last week, a dealer said.


Governor Haley Barbour declared a state of emergency following the tornadoes and severe weather that struck parts of north Mississippi, including Alcorn, DeSoto, and Lafayette Counties.


Apparently Hugh Hefner, 85, had a threesome with Crystal Harris on the night they met.

Hugh Hefner had a threesome with Crystal Harris


Manchester United defender Evra is braced for a hostile reception in what will be a highly charged FA Cup fourth-round tie -- his first return to Anfield since his 'racist remarks' row with Luis Suarez during October's Premier League clash.

Manchester United defender Patrice Evra is braced for a hostile reception at Anfield


The National Social Security Fund for unorganized sector workers is to be set up with an initial allocation of Rs. 1000 crore.

National Social Security fund for unorganized sector workers set up


STANTON, Calif. A 19-year-old Anaheim woman was arrested today for allegedly dumping her newborn baby in a trash bin next to a Mexican restaurant in Stanton.

Woman arrested for allegedly dumping baby in bin


Ukrainian Prime Minister Mykola Azarov is on a visit to the Republic of Austria to attend the 7th Vienna Economic Forum.

Prime Minister Mykola Azarov visiting Austria


On April 9, 2008, Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao held talks with Kazakh Prime Minister Karim Masimov at the Great Hall of the People.

Premier Wen Jiabao holds talks with Kazakh Prime Minister Masimov


A 21-year-old Bozeman man has been charged with robbery and negligent vehicular assault for allegedly stealing a car and injuring two women in the process.


Kenny Dalglish was sacked as Liverpool manager on Wednesday, the English Premier League club confirmed.


the ranch house plans Levit style which dominated the suburban neighborhood ethos of the 1950′s and 1960′s have attained the cutoff age for listing in the National Register of Historic places; and historians of architecture accordingly have been scrutinizing ranch houses with an eye to placing them in their proper historical context.


Mumbai, Apr 27 Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi on Friday said he would undertake a tour of Maharashtra to pep up grassroots cadre and help them prepare for the 2014 assembly elections.


US Border Patrol agents arrested an illegal alien with an extensive criminal history, including a conviction of conspiracy to possess and distribute more than 400 grams of cocaine, according to a statement from the agency.


A young woman has suffered a sex attack as she walked along a street in Glasgow, police said.


Tobacco enriches and corrupts in the dry, sun-drenched northern Philippines, where family fortunes as well as political empires are built on the golden leaf.

Tobacco enriches, corrupts northern Philippines


THE Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe Governor Dr Gideon Gono says the central bank will continue to look at withdrawal limits with a view of increasing them.

Central bank to look into withdrawal limits:


Drew Mitchell has confirmed he will leave the Western Force at the end of the Super 14 season to join the NSW Waratahs.


The US Military said 15 Somali pirates suspected of killing four American hostages on a yacht could stand trial in the United States.

15 Somali pirates could stand trial in US


Watford chief executive Julian Winter has reiterated the Vicarage Road pitch will not be relaid this summer and the time scale could depend on how negotiations with Saracens progress.


Economist Diane Lim Rogers explains what a government shutdown would mean for the economic recovery.

What a government shutdown means for the economic recovery


The Sycamore Fire on Tonto National Forest may have been started by a motorist after his luggage caught fire, said Bart Graves, a spokesman for the Arizona Department of Public Safety.

Sycamore fire may have been started by motorist's luggage


Saudi Arabia and France are in plans to sign a civil nuclear cooperation agreement which could lead to the sale of French atomic energy technology to the Gulf kingdom.

Saudi Arabia, France to sign nuclear cooperation agreement


Provincial bonds could soon be used to build group homes and help increase accommodations for Alberta's seniors.

Provincial bonds could be used to build accommodations for seniors


Malema claims Zuma hates President Robert Mugabe and his party Zanu-PF because of their support for former South African president Thabo Mbeki.


Verizon has notified the state that it will permanently lay off 814 employees at its Bellevue call center by June 30.


Comic book legend Stan Lee has set up three projects at Disney, which houses his production shingle POW!


Western Australian Premier Colin Barnett still plans to raise royalty rates paid by BHP Billiton and Rio Tinto despite the federal government's proposed new super tax on miners.


LeAnn Rimes and Eddie Cibrian are still loving it up; who would have thought Rimes and Cibrian would still be a couple?


Bobcats forward Gerald Wallace had a successful practice on Monday and expects to play in Wednesday's game against the Mavericks.

Gerald Wallace expects to play Wednesday


Name suppression has been lifted on the 79 year old man who walked free from court today because mild dementia means he's unfit to stand trial.


The recent bollywood buzz has it that Kareena replaces Mallika in sequel of Pyaar Ke side effects.


The mercurial Los Angeles Lakers forward formerly known as Ron Artest officially became Metta World Peace on Friday when a Los Angeles Superior Court Commissioner approved the name change.

Lakers forward Ron Artest becomes Metta World Peace


Civil disobedience in Port Said entered the fifth day on Thursday, with popular movements calling for escalations.

Civil disobedience in Port Said enters fifth day, with escalations


Newt Gingrich says he paid 31 percent of his income in taxes for 2010, more than double the 15 percent that Mitt Romney says he paid.

Newt Gingrich says he paid 31 percent in income taxes in 2010


``The Green Bay Packers have signed P Chris Bryan. The signing was announced Tuesday byExecutive Vice President, General Manager and Director of Football Operations Ted Thompson.


Justin Bieber reportedly bought out an entire flower shop for rumored girlfriend Selena Gomez.

Justin Bieber buys out flower shop for Selena Gomez


National police commissioner General Bheki Cele is not going to leave the SAPS until his ``job is done'', he said in an interview with the Sunday Independent.


Tyler Colvin advances to second on the throwing error by Juan Gutierrez


Three people, including a child, were injured Friday morning when a school bus crashed into a telephone pole.


The Green Bay Packers were in need of a running back and Cedric Benson was in need of a team that wanted him, so the two got together when the Packers signed Benson to a contract, the team announced Sunday.


Dunst banned a writer from the set of her new movie after he allegedly criticized her acting ability, according to WENN.


A local psychologist is writing a book for a competition aimed at helping people to overcome mental illness and find spirituality.


Co-Chairman PPPP, Asif Ali Zardari has taken strict notice of the unannounced power outage followed by the protest demonstration by masses and directed the government to find solution of the problem within 48 hours.

Zardari takes strict notice of unannounced Power outage


A Vanuatu journalist who was arrested for publishing an allegedly seditious statement about the government on the internet has been released from custody.

Vanuatu journalist released from custody


THE Cowley-built Mini continued its Latin American success story in the first half of 2010, with 1,207 cars sold, compared with 520 the previous year.

Mini continues Latin American success story


American Greetings Corporation today announced a quarterly cash dividend of 15 cents per share to be paid on July 16, 2012 to shareholders of record at the close of business on July 5, 2012.

American Greetings announces quarterly dividend


Catherine Tate is returning to this season of The Office to resume her role as Nellie Bertram.

Catherine Tate returning to 'the Office'


A car crashed into a city bus Friday evening, killing the driver of the vehicle at the scene.


My Bible tells me how God showed He will not be mocked.


Champaign police are investigating an armed robbery at the Mobile Super Pantry located at 1511 N. Prospect Avenue.


Ludacris is the latest rapper to join the headphone business.


The Assembly beat off competition from London venues, such as the Shepherd's Bush Empire and the Lexington, to win the award, which is voted for by members of the music industry.

Assembly beats off competition from London venues for award


Morgan Stanley plans to cut 1,600 jobs in its investment banking unit, roughly 6% of staff in that unit, with employees being informed about job losses beginning this week, a person familiar with the matter said on Wednesday.

Morgan Stanley to cut 1,600 jobs in investment banking:


Center Brendan Haywood sprained his right wrist during drills this morning at practice and was wearing a brace when he returned to watch the end of the workout.


Early whales gave birth - and probably rested and mated - on land, according to a study published on Wednesday that examined 47.5 million-year-old fossils discovered in Pakistan.


Logitech today announced a Webcam specifically tailored to Macs.


``The era of hit-and-run is over. Possible beginners of any threat against Iran should notice that Iran reserves the right to determine the scale and scope of response to any threat,'' Hejazi said.

Iran reserves right to determine response to any threat:


MJ Partners Self Storage Group of Chicago sold a 50 percent interest in the newly built Elmhurst Self Storage in Elmhurst , Ill. The transaction values the facility at $8.2 million, or about $100 per square foot, through an investment by a local private family that is new to the self-storage industry.

Mj Partners sells interest in Elmhurst Self Storage


A baby gorilla is being raised by human surrogates at Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Gardens.


Molecular Insight Pharmaceuticals, a biopharmaceutical company discovering and developing targeted therapeutic and imaging radiopharmaceuticals for use in oncology, has received a 10th extension of its waiver agreement with its bond holders, allowing debt restructuring discussions to continue.

Molecular Insight receives 10th extension of waiver agreement with bond holders


For the first time in its program's history, the Navy ice hockey team is headed to the National Championship.

Navy ice hockey team heads to National Championship


A hunter who shot and killed a woman while she was at a campsite near Turangi at Labour weekend has pleaded guilty to manslaughter.


A flash flood warning remains in force for low-lying areas in the Western parts of the main islands as the weather office predicts more occasional heavy rainfall throughout today.


A MAN pulled a gun on a teenager at an Aberdeen supermarket because he suspected the boy had vandalised his car, a court heard.

MAN pulled gun on teenager at Aberdeen supermarket


I will fight for our state's coal industry, the backbone of our economy.

'I will fight for our state's coal industry'


After a string of disappointing debuts, the IPO market showed signs of life on Thursday, with shares of four newly public companies each shooting up more than 20 percent in their first day of trading.


Actress Jessica Alba, 26, was photographed leaving her Beverly Hills, CA home today.

Jessica Alba photographed leaving her home


Mario Balotelli will not be leaving Manchester City in the January transfer window despite discussions over a return to Italy with AC Milan.

Mario Balotelli will not leave Manchester City in January


Czech people have named Turkey as the best destination in a survey carried out by a tourism magazine, Turkey's Culture & Tourism Ministry said on Thursday.

Czech people name Turkey as best destination


They made offers to left winger Zach Parise and defenseman Ryan Suter on Sunday, the first day of the free-agency period.


The Cardinals placed linebacker Joey Porter on injured reserve and elevated linebacker Brandon Williams from the practice squad to the active roster.

Cardinals place Joey Porter on injured reserve


UCF quarterback Jeff Godfrey was arrested by campus police on Saturday night for driving on a suspended license.


The National Taxpayers Union predicts millions of unintended taxpayers will be hit by the medicare payroll tax that is in the House-passed health reform package because the levy is not indexed for inflation.

Millions of unintended taxpayers hit by medicare tax


The German based company, WITT, has revised its modular electronic gas mixing and dosing systems to incorporate Mass Flow Controller Technology.

WITT revises modular electronic gas mixing and dosing systems


Abbott Laboratories have issued a voluntarily recall for Similac, a powdered infant formula.

Abbott Laboratories issues recall for Similac infant formula.


Encino native Sally Ride died Monday after a 17-month battle with pancreatic cancer.


An Iraqi interpreter was killed and US soldiers were wounded Tuesday in an attack on a police station in northern Iraq, the US military said.

Interpreter killed, US soldiers wounded in Iraq


For a few of us, it's a mad, mad, ``Mad Men'' world.


A new study published in the journal Nature Geoscience shows that the average earthquake turns water into gold when the intense pressure vaporizes the liquid, leaving the precious metal behind attached to deposits of the mineral quartz.


Telstra cuts 648 jobs from Sensis Updated: 13:56, Thursday February 21, 2013 Telstra will cut 648 jobs from its Sensis division which runs Yellow Pages, White Pages and Trading Post.


UK regional airline Eastern Airways will be flying the flag for Britain this summer, as one of its aircraft has been unveiled in patriotic Union Jack livery.

Eastern Airways flying the flag for Britain with patriotic livery


The federal government claims Opposition Leader Tony Abbott may have misled parliament when he said he'd read statements about BHP's Olympic Dam delay.


The tide has turned on poor health service delivery in the Free State after a year-long extensive recruitment drive for qualified health managers, Free State premier Ace Magashule said.


A new state park in Vermilion Parish that hasn't been able to open because of a state budget shortfall may be getting a second chance.


A couple siphoning gas from a Salvation Army van caught fire when it suddenly erupted in flames in Washington state.

Couple siphoning gas catch fire in Washington state


A disappointing three-match series against Sri Lanka saw Sachin Tendulkar dropping to his lowest Test ranking in 15 years as he slumped to 23rd position in the ICC Test rankings issued today.

Tendulkar drops to lowest Test ranking in 15 years


Stocks finished mixed Friday, leaving all the major indexes with their first weekly loss since early May.


HSBC in Bangladesh on Thursday opened a new retail banking branch at Banani in Dhaka.


CE Gatchalian has won this years Dayne Ogilvie Prize for LGBT Emerging Writers.


Iran and North Korea have signed a scientific and technological cooperation agreement.

Iran, North Korea sign scientific agreement


Salaries of teachers will be increased under the guidance of the Ministry of Education and the court ruling based on materials submitted by the representatives of the Teachers' Unions in the case number SCFR 282/2008.


Chief Rabbi Yona Metzger is visiting in Albania towards addressing the needs of the remaining 100s of Jews in that country.


Governor David A. Paterson signed 83 bills into law including legislation that will increase consumer protection by requiring the disclosure of rebates on purchases to consumers, and prohibit the manufacture and sale of products containing bisphenol A. The bills signed also include a new law that will allow victims of bias-related violence to take legal action against a perpetrator, and protect the lawful possession of hypodermic syringes, among several others.

Governor Paterson signs 83 bills into law


THE SEARCH starts today for the companies in the North East that can show they are truly the best in business.


Though gang-related assaults, robberies and other crimes have cropped up in recent years in Bismarck, gang activity seems to have slowed down this summer.


The Commission has closed its investigation into an alleged misuse of the patent system after German pharmaceutical company Boehringer Ingelheim and Spanish pharmaceutical company Almirall reached a voluntary settlement agreement.

Commission closes investigation into Boehringer Ingelheim


The FNM government has had to make some difficult, but necessary decisions in the country's best interest, according to FNM chairman Carl Bethel.

Government made 'difficult decisions in the country's best interests'


A 19-year-old motorcyclist from Merkel remained in critical condition Monday morning after he was injured in an accident in Abilene Sunday.

Motorcyclist remains in critical condition after accident


An independent national report shows that the number of doctors in BC increased by 5.4 per cent in 2009 over 2008, marking the highest single-year increase in the number of physicians in 30 years.


Oil prices spiked to a record $117.40 a barrel after a Japanese oil tanker was attacked in Middle Eastern waters, off the east coast of Yemen.

Oil prices spike to record $117.40 a barrel


Minister for environment and forest, Jairam Ramesh, on Tuesday said the country's research, based on the Himalayan ecosystem, is 'inadequate'.

Research based on Himalayan ecosystem is inadequate:


Hyderabad, Aug 21 Telugu superstar Chiranjeevi will celebrate his 53rd birthday Friday in his new avatar of a politician.

Chiranjeevi to celebrate 53rd birthday in new avatar


ZURICH -Qatar has asked FIFA to take a ``bold gamble'' by taking the World Cup to the Middle East for the first time in 2022.

Qatar asks FIFA to take 'gamble' on World Cup


The US has eased the visa application process for eligible Indians wishing to visit the country.


A Denver-based property appraiser was ordered to pay a civil penalty in a lawsuit involving a Muskingum County property.

Property appraiser ordered to pay civil penalty in lawsuit


Former Japan defender Naoki Matsuda has died aged 34 two days after suffering a heart attack during training, FIFA have confirmed.


Espanyol had to see off late interest from Newcastle United to land Getafe striker Juan Albin.

Espanyol see off Newcastle to land Getafe striker Juan Albin


Telvent, the IT company for a sustainable and secure world, announced today it will provide a new aviation information system at Antwerp airport for Belgocontrol, the autonomous public company in charge of the safety of air traffic in the civil airspace for which the Belgian State is responsible.

Telvent to provide aviation information systems for Belgocontrol


A judge has just ruled that psychiatric assessments of Jared loughner should not be videotaped.

Judge rules loughner can not be videotaped


A Portland day care worker was arrested earlier this month for child sex abuse and detectives feared there could be more possible victims.

Day care worker arrested for child sex abuse


TWO boys were assaulted in separate attacks by the same man just streets away from each other.


Watch brand Breitling will open its first retail store in New York City on Dec. 26, the company confirmed to JCK.


A Delhi Township man is accused of hiding a dismembered body, possibly in or near his home.


A Miami-Dade cop shot and killed a family dog in Northwest Miami-Dade County after he claims the dog attacked him.


THE IRISH Film Institute will add a third cinema as part of a major redevelopment of its premises on Eustace Street in Dublin's Temple Bar area.

Irish Film institute to add third cinema


A 29-year-old man died after falling off a building in San Marcelino, Manila.


After many long hours of deliberation, the cabinet authorized the lateral budget cut to government ministries on Thursday.


SOUTH London Healthcare NHS Trust is to be put in special measures as Health Secretary Andrew Lansley seeks to turn around its dire finances.

South London Healthcare NHS trust put in special measures


The South Korean stock market is trading flat after opening higher on Thursday as investors searched for direction amid a lack of fresh cues.


A hit and run driver is on the run Tuesday morning after crashing into a fire hydrant in Golden Hill.

Driver runs off after crashing into fire hydrant


EVERTON have been cut from 16-1 to 14-1 with Coral to win the Capital One Cup as a result of being drawn at home against League One outfit Leyton Orient in the second round.


The US Senate voted Tuesday to approve its $838 billion economic stimulus plan, with three moderate Republicans joining the Democratic majority to overcome GOP attempts to block the legislation.

US Senate approves $838 billion economic stimulus plan


Britain's Pakistani-origin Communities Minister Shahid Malik has claimed more than 1,000 pounds too much for council tax on his second home expenses, a report said on Tuesday.

'Malik claimed over 1,000 pounds too much for council tax'


A 49-year-old Kell man has been arrested on drug charges.


In a shocking incident, a mentally challenged girl was allegedly raped by a doctor in east Delhi, police said on Tuesday.

Mentally challenged girl raped by doctor in Delhi


With a significant increase in sales, Kia Motors is planning to invest $100 million in the US to boost up their production to meet the increasing market demand.

Kia Motors plans to invest $100 million in the US


Morgantown city officials and developers with Platinum Properties LLC broke ground Monday on a new event center.

Morgantown breaks ground on new event center


PTI Mar 7, 2013, 01.25PM IST Country's leading bourse BSE has said it received 266 investor complaints against 219 companies in February this year.

BSE receives 266 investor complaints in February


American Andy Roddick has withdrawn from the Paris Masters, which starts Sunday, organizers said Friday.


A fourth victim has come forward in the child sex scandal against former private school administrator, Robert Reinhardt.

Fourth victim comes forward in sex scandal


NASCAR has an opportunity to rebuild its fan base after some fickle folks left during the recession.

NASCAR has an opportunity to rebuild its base.


Oppenheimer is out with its report today on RPM International, downgrading RPM to Underperform from Perform.

Oppenheimer downgrades RPM International to Underperform


Gabrielle Union has revealed that she and Dwyane Wade may start having children within the next five years, but says she is not ready just yet.

Gabrielle Union: 'Dwyane Wade and i may have children within five years'


Sina Corp, China's largest Internet portal, has no immediate plans to list its microblog operations, its chief said on Wednesday.

SINA has no immediate plan to list microblog operations:


Oracle has demanded SAP pay $2.3 billion in damages for the theft of its intellectual property conducted by the now-defunct SAP subsidiary TomorrowNow.

Oracle demands $2.3 billion in damages from SAP


Crime in Bristol has fallen to its lowest level in more than 20 years, reflecting a national downward trend and allaying fears that crime may be fuelled by the recession.

Crime in Bristol falls to lowest level in 20 years


St. John's Catholic Church in Andrew conducted its final Mass at the church on July 9.

St. John's Catholic Church conducts its final Mass


Vadodara, Dec 13 Two peahens were today found dead along the railway track near Vishwamitri here, Forest Department officials said.

Two peahens found dead along railway track


ITALY has expelled a Tunisian jailed on terrorism charges, defying a ruling of the European Court of Justice by sending him back to his country, where he fears he could face torture, his lawyer said.


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


Committee of the Toronto Stock Exchange that the TSX has suspended trading of the Company's shares of common stock effective prior to today's open of trading.


New York Senator Hillary Clinton is said to have agreed to accept the post of Secretary of State, according to Saturday's edition of the New York Times.

Hillary Clinton is said to accept post as Secretary of State


Bulldozer driver dies after being pinned against water truck at Consol mine in W.Va.

Bulldozer driver dies at Consol mine in W.Va.


Jamia Millia Islamia University has announced the sale of admission forms for the upcoming academic year.

Jamia Millia Islamia announces sale of admission forms


A current special survey by the ifo institute in Munich showed that German industry increased its competitiveness more than the EU as a whole.

German industry increases competitiveness


Yohji Yamamoto opened the doors to its bright white new Paris flagship, situated at 4 Rue Cambon.


The Senate voted 70-30 Thursday to reappoint Bernanke amid criticism of his judgment ahead of the financial crisis and his support for massive Wall Street bailouts.


Two new commissioners were sworn in Tuesday when the Washington County Board of County Commissioners met for their November meeting.


Prosecutors say Chris Brown is expected in a Los Angeles court Thursday, despite that they have yet to file charges.


Some hotels within driving distance of St. Louis are offering to help fill up your gas tank.

Some hotels offer to help fill your gas tank


- The Houston Rockets announced Tuesday afternoon that center Yao Ming will miss the rest of the season with a stress fracture in his left foot.

Yao to miss rest of season with stress fracture


Brett Favre says he has no new meetings scheduled with the NFL and is unaware of when the league will conclude its investigation into allegations that he sent inappropriate messages and photos to a female New York Jets

Favre says no meeting scheduled with NFL


Recruiters reported a record fall in job appointments and the first drop in wages for five years in October, industry group the Recruitment and Employment Confederation said in a survey published with accountants KPMG on Wednesday.


Zimbabwe is now out of control, ANC president Jacob Zuma told a conference in Johannesburg on Tuesday.


Under attack for poor showing of Reliance Power at the stock market after its listing on Monday last, Anil Ambani group on Sunday announced to consider free bonus shares for investors in the company and hit out at rivals for hammering down the shares of all the group companies.

Anil Ambani for free bonus shares for investors, hits at rivals for hammering down shares


Hurricane Sandy released 11 billion gallons of sewage from East Coast treatment plants into bodies of water from Washington, DC, to Connecticut.

Hurricane Sandy released billions of gallons of sewage


After Prince Harry was snapped nude while partying in Las Vegas, a British columnist has called for him to be stripped of his Royal title.


At a reorganization meeting Tuesday night, the West Mifflin school board voted to appoint the firm Dodaro, Matta & Cambest as its new solicitor just five months after voting to fire the firm.

West Mifflin school board appoints solicitor


The brief roar for a having a live tiger mascot at University of Missouri football games has faded to a whimper.

Roar for live tiger mascot at mizzou fades


It is no accident that few in Trinidad and Tobago knew who Lalonde Gordon was before he showed up in the London 2012 Olympic heats on August 4 for the first of a string of performances that led the quarter-miler to double Olympic bronze.


Marks & Spencer said on Wednesday it will hold a second 20 percent-off pre-Christmas sale on Thursday.

Marks & Spencer to hold second pre-Christmas sale


Planned Parenthood of South Central New York, Inc. will mark World AIDS Day by offering free confidential rapid HIV testing and counseling on Thursday, December 1st at the following locations and times:

Planned Parenthood to mark World AIDS Day with free confidential rapid HIV testing on December 1st


Danny Gokey, the American singer who became popular through ``American Idol'', announced his engagement with model girlfriend Leyicet Peralta this Sunday.

Danny Gokey announces his engagement with Leyicet Peralta


Angola will celebrate on Saturday for the first time the anniversary of the 1988 battle of Cuito Cuanavale which changed the region's political landscape, accelerating the independence of Namibia and the fall of apartheid in South Africa.


The Arab League today suspended Syria until President Bashar al-Assad implements an Arab deal to end violence against protesters, and called for sanctions and transition talks with the opposition.


Four days after a bitter split on the issue of forming a party, Arvind Kejriwal today expressed hope that Anna Hazare will be back with his group in another ``three-four months'' if it can work honestly in politics.

Anna will be back with us if we work honestly:


Maurice Clarett, the former Ohio State football rusher who lead the team to a National Championship in 2002, has signed with the Omaha Nighthawks football team.

Maurice Clarett signs with Omaha Nighthawks


The New Taiwan dollar rose 0.5 percent yesterday to NT$33.03 against the greenback as exporters continued to trade US dollars for the local currency in keeping with a tradition normally seen before Lunar New Year, dealers said.


Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker James Harrison has issued an apology for his comments in the upcoming August issue of Men's Journal.


Selena Gomez spotted doing intense stake out action in new 1st 'Getaway' action movie pic. Recently, this new photo from Selena Gomez's new action flick ``Getaway,'' showed up online,and features her getting involved in some high intense stakeout action with her co-star Ethan Hawke.


Opsona Therapeutics, a Dublin, Ireland-based developer of therapeutic and preventative approaches to autoimmune and inflammatory diseases, has raised €18 million in Series B funding.


The CCP recently waived its library entrance fee so the public can provide free access to its library collection, facilities and services, and in a way contribute to the government's mass education.


Small cities between 20,000 and 50,000 residents are losing their appeal to the demographic of those seeking wholesome neighborhoods, a stable economy and affordable living.


Gold will reach $10,000 an ounce, or so says investment manager Shayne McGuire.


James Franco has withdrawn from a previously announced Broadway revival of Tennessee Williams' Sweet Bird of Youth, according to a report in The New York Times.

James Franco withdraws from Broadway revival of Sweet Bird of Youth


A new study of Australia's family business sector has revealed women are still struggling to break into family-owned firms, with just 11% of family businesses owned by women and sons five times more likely to become CEO than daughters.

Women still struggling to break into family business:


A man with a knife robbed a Newport News mini-mart late Thursday.

Man with knife robs Newport News mini-mart


Two mariners are dead and three rescued after two outrigger canoes capsized in rough seas in Tumon Bay, Monday.

Two dead, three rescued after two outrigger canoes capsize in rough seas


Iran has hanged three men convicted of murder and drug trafficking in the central city of Isfahan, the government newspaper Iran reported on Sunday.

Iran hangs three for murder, drug trafficking


BskyB has renewed its confidence in chairman James Murdoch, the son of media tycoon Rupert Murdoch.

BSkyB renews confidence in chairman James Murdoch


Work has begun on the Adomi Bridge at Atimpoku in the Eastern Region at a cost of twelve-point-five million Euros.


A 19-year-old Winfield man led two Udall police officers on a very short foot chase Thursday afternoon.

Winfield man leads Udall officers on foot chase


Two Elvis classics, Elvis Country and Love Letters from Elvis, have been re-issued in a deluxe two-disc package from RCA/Legacy.


Governor Baldacci is pledging his support to Maine's independent truckers, still struggling from last year's fuel price increases and the weak economy.


Shah Mahmood Qureshi faces 'serious disciplinary action', Pakistan's ruling PPP said here after the former foreign minister disclosed that the US had 'forced' him to confirm diplomatic immunity for Raymond Davis, who shot dead two people in Lahore.


``Sami is a mentally weak athlete and he can't take pressure,'' Akhtar said.


Three Morehouse College athletes have been accused of rape and other charges from an alleged assault in March.

Three Morehouse College athletes accused of rape


A man was stabbed in the armpit by a woman in San Francisco's Bayview District early this morning after he had asked her to quiet down, police said.

Man stabbed in armpit after asking woman to quiet down


Bloomberg reported Singapore Diamond Exchange Pte Ltd said it expects diamond prices to rebound as mining companies struggle to keep pace with demand.

Singapore Diamond Exchange expects Diamond prices to rebound


Rihanna, who recently wowed London with a secret gig, paid tribute to her British fans after she landed in Los Angeles.

Rihanna paid tribute to her British fans


A nuclear Iran would destabilise the Middle East as countries in the region would be pushed towards acquiring atomic weapons on the same lines Pakistan did after India, a top US military official said today.

Nuclear Iran would destabilise Middle East:


Gov. Mike Easley today announced that 60 Learn and Earn high schools are opening across the state this fall to serve nearly 7,000 students in 53 counties.

Gov. Easley announces 60 Learn and Earn schools open for fall


Pulp and paper machine builder implements safety system to help protect workers and simplify machine design.

Machine builder safety system protects workers, simplifies design


A food bank in central Pennsylvania is seeing a greater need this year than past years.


The government spokesman isn't apologizing for saying race still matters in post-apartheid South Africa, even though his pronouncements on mixed-race South Africans have competed in the headlines with his statements on policy.

Government spokesman says race matters in post-apartheid South Africa


Jersey Shore girls want a piece of love-rat Wayne Rooney despite his tarnished image.


Gray praised his side's professional performance in the 4-2 triumph against their League Two opponents and credited Burnley's attacking mentality and work-rate.

Stuart Gray praises professional performance


Online social network Hi5 announced on Monday that it has acquired PixVerse, the provider of a Flash-based, no-download virtual world platform for social networks.


Barclaycard is scrapping its flagship loyalty points scheme 'Freedom' after just two years, giving customers just two months to spend all of their reward points.

Barclaycard scraps loyalty points scheme


The support from the Filipino community continues for the 13-year-old Filipina student who is suffering from lymph nodes cancer.


Almost half of all public sector staff are actively seeking work in the private sector or facing redundancy, new research reveals.

Half of public sector staff seeking work in private sector


SAN'A, Yemen - A Yemeni security official says three German women hostages have been found dead, their bodies mutilated.

Yemeni official says three German women hostages found dead


Two brothers were shot dead by unidentified assailants at their house in Kashmiri Colony in Bahadurgarh town, located on the Delhi-Haryana border on Friday night.


``There is a need of reference prices for the medicines in Bulgaria, which to serve as starting point for future negotiations between the producers and traders, ie from the reference price to downward position,'' said Plamen Tsekov, who was nominated by the ruling party for a new director of the National Health Insurance Find, FOCUS News Agency reporter informs.

There is a need of reference prices for medicines:


DELIO Rossi quit as Lazio coach on Monday after deciding he did not have the full backing of the Rome club.


Singer Cheryl Cole is set to release her new autobiography on the same day as X Factor co-star Dannii Minogue.

Cheryl Cole to release autobiography on same day as Dannii Minogue


A man wearing an Afghan army uniform shot dead two NATO soldiers in eastern Afghanistan, the International Security Assistance Force said in a statement.

Man wearing Afghan army uniform shoots dead two NATO soldiers


BRIC nations are no longer emerging markets as they have become growth markets for world economy, Goldman Sachs Asset Management Chairman Jim O'Neill said.


Iconic TV character Gene Hunt is swapping his Quattro for a golf cart as part of Sport Relief.

Gene Hunt swaps Quattro for golf cart as part of Sport Relief


Cybercriminals are taking advantage of small businesses, which have become ``low-hanging fruit,'' officials said during a discussion Monday hosted by the US Chamber of Commerce.

Cybercriminals take advantage of small businesses


Getac, a leading innovator and manufacturer of rugged computers that meet the demands of field-based applications, announced today that its complete line of rugged notebook computers and tablet PCs are fully compatible with Microsoft's long-awaited Windows 7 Operating System.

Getac announces complete line of rugged notebooks and tablet PCs are fully


Apple has started production of its latest iPad and talk of front facing cameras and a lighter design is everywhere.


Ryan Seacrest was taking a swim in the ocean over the weekend when he was bitten by a shark, he said on his KIIS-FM radio show Monday.


The Assisted Living Community where an elderly woman was found dead has released a statement about the incident.


The Flint school board is considering opening its own charter school years of losing students, and the state funding they represent, to charter schools.

Flint school board considers opening charter school


LOS ANGELES, Calif. Demi Lovato is leaving ``Sonny With a Chance,'' the Disney Channel TV series that made her a star.

Demi Lovato leaving 'Sonny with a Chance'


On Feb. 17 it was announced that the recently reunited Black Sabbath have canceled their upcoming summer 2012 reunion tour due to guitarist Tony Iommi's battle with lymphoma.

Black Sabbath cancels summer 2012 reunion tour


Trina Solar more than doubled its net income to $38.7m in the second quarter, compared to $18.6m in the corresponding period last year.

Trina Solar more than doubles net income in the second quarter


In his 2009 CBA lecture, Australian Broadcasting Corporation managing director Mark Scott explains why public broadcasting matters more than ever.

Why public broadcasting matters more than ever


Joe Arpaio, the controversial law enforcement official spearheading much of the immigration debate in Arizona, says he will endorse Governor Rick Perry for the Republican nominee in the 2012 presidential campaign.


After a fortnight-long wait, numerous rounds of negotiations, lashing from the opposition parties, speculations and public resentment, the new Democratic Front government would be sworn in on Saturday -- with Congress and NCP inking a portfolio-sharing deal.

New government to be sworn in on Saturday


We are hearing today that Google Maps Navigation, the free satnav service, could be coming to the Apple iPhone.

Google Maps Navigation coming to iPhone?


Paul McCartney will announce new concerts in Rio de Janeiro and Chile in addition to the show announced officially today for Lima, Peru, a source with knowledge of the situation has told Beatles Examiner.

Paul McCartney to announce new concerts in Rio, Chile


Nepal lost 1-0 to India in a competitive match of Group A of the South Asian Football Federation Championship at the Bangabandhu Stadium in Dhaka, Bangladesh on Monday.


Hain was brought back in a reshuffle by Prime Minister Gordon Brown after the resignation of six ministers in a week.


A Saturday off from classes turned into a nightmarish experience for three MBA students who went for shopping at the Mehrauli Sarai market whereSaturday's blast took place.

Saturday off turns nightmarish for three MBA students


There are numerous rumors circulating the internet about the fact that Oprah removes her sixth toe on a Sunday.


A woman rushed to hospital this morning with facial burns was trying to light a gas bottle when it blew up in her face.

Woman rushed to hospital with facial burns


Khidmah, an Abu Dhabi based Property Services company is proud to announce its participation in Earth Hour for the 4th consecutive year.

Khidmah announces its participation in Earth Hour


How can a father raise a happy, well-adjusted daughter in today's increasingly toxic world?

How can a father raise a happy daughter?


The US State Department on Friday announced that the Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Kurt Campbell will travel to Japan and South Korea next week.

US State Department Assistant Secretary Campbell to travel to Japan and South Korea next week


Honda Motor Co. issued two separate recalls for its Acura TL sedan Friday to address potential fires under the hood and fix problems with the windshield wiper motor.

Honda issues 2 us recalls for Acura TL sedans


The Turkish President Abdullah Gül received Wednesday Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki in Ankara.

Turkish President Gül receives Iraqi Prime Minister Maliki


A 20-year-old woman has been indecently assaulted while waiting at a Perth bus stop.

Wa woman assaulted while waiting for a bus


The White House made history in two ways Friday, when it announced Jeremy Bernard as its new social secretary -- the first man and the first openly gay person to fill that role.

White House makes history with new social secretary (washn)


The death of a transient man found behind a San Carlos Park home was ruled a homicide by the Lee County Sheriff's Office on Tuesday.

Death of transient found in San Carlos Park ruled homicide


Oklahoma State has set a school record for season football ticket sales this year.

Oklahoma State sets record for season ticket sales


A Yachats woman faces criminal charges for reportedly feeding black bears near her home on Yachats River Road from August 2006 through August 2008.


Rochester police were investigating a shooting on the city's east side Saturday, but aren't sure where it took place.

Police investigate a shooting on the city's east side


Britain's biggest mall owner, Liberty International, said Wednesday that the UK retail market had stabilised and prospects for unit Capital Shopping Centres' assets were encouraging.

Liberty International says UK retail market has stabilised


But rates are likely to bounce of their lows in the next report.


CME Group, the world's largest and most diverse derivatives marketplace, today announced the launch of trading and clearing services for seven new options contracts on underlying futures strips for natural gas, crude oil, electricity and coal.

CME Group announces the launch of new options contracts on futures strips for natural gas, crude oil, electricity and coal


China has put on the market state pork reserves to stabilize prices and ensure adequate supplies during the upcoming New Year Festival, an unnamed official with the Ministry of Commerce said Friday.

China puts on market pork reserves to ensure adequate supplies


Chattisgarh has promised Karnataka an extra 100 MW in the next six months in addition to the 200 MW being supplied to enable the state tide over acute power crisis, Chief Minister DV Sadananda Gowda said on Sunday.

Chhattisgarh has promised 100 MW in next six months:


Apple COO Tim Cook revealed yesterday at the Goldman Sachs annual tech conference in San Francisco that the iPad will be sold throughout Best Buy stores and other retail partners.


The US Food and Drug Administration announced that it has approved vaccines for the 2010-2011 influenza season in the United States.

FDA approves vaccines for the 2010-2011 influenza season


Per the Santa Fe School District, Santa Fe schools are releasing early due to weather.

Santa Fe schools release early due to weather


A 46 year old man has been charged with indecent behaviour and is due to appear at Lisburn Magistrates court on 30th August following an incident at the Giants Ring near Edenderry.


A Buckley woman accused of shooting her boyfriend to death last week pleaded not guilty to a murder charge Thursday in Pierce County Superior Court.

Buckley woman accused of shooting boyfriend to death pleads not guilty


France has declared that it will recognize a free and independent Palestinian state based on borders before the 1967 war, becoming the first European nation to do so.

France 'will recognize' Palestinian state


Automotive dealers have been selling more used or secondhand vehicles than new ones as consumers tighten their belts due to the recession.

Dealers selling more used vehicles than new ones


INGLEWOOD, Calif. -Awesome Gem has upset defending champion Rail Trip to win the $500,000 Hollywood Gold Cup.

Awesome Gem upsets Rail Trip in Hollywood Gold Cup


WNC teens are gearing up for the big night, prom 2008.


The US Federal Reserve has begun to inject cash into the US economy under its controversial QE2 program.


The Coasters lead singer Carl Gardner has died aged 83, it has been announced on the band's website.


St. Norbert College, the No. 1-ranked Division III men's hockey team according to USCHO.com, faces No. 5 Norwich in the Frozen Four at 1:30 pm Saturday in Lake Placid, NY

St. Norbert faces Norwich in Frozen Four


After Tuesday's election, Maryland and Virginia will return to paper ballots, scraping or phasing out electronic voting machines that were once considered state of the art.

Md., Virginia will return to paper ballots


A three-alarm fire destroyed a house in Montgomery County this afternoon.


Former major leaguer Jose Canseco told Congress in a sworn affidavit that he has never seen Roger Clemens with steroids or human growth hormone.

Canseco's never saw Clemens with steroids


Former All Black Sonny Bill Williams will return to his rugby league roots next year after signing a one-year deal to play for the Sydney Roosters in Australia's National Rugby League.

Sonny Bill Williams returns to rugby league


A St. Louis woman was charged Wednesday in the fatal stabbing last weekend of a man inside his home.

St. Louis woman charged in fatal stabbing


On its site today, Google announced that they purchased dining and entertainment guide Zagat for an undisclosed amount.

Google purchases entertainment/dining review company Zagat


BJP leader Nitin Gadkari took potshots at the Congress on Friday saying that December 29 was the worst day for Parliament in the history of Indian democracy.


A Spokane couple married for 72 years celebrated their anniversary Saturday and shared secrets to make a marriage work.


Pakistan has received aid commitments of US $ 1467.96 million from various countries and donor organizations for the flood-affected people till Sept 24.

Pakistan receives aid commitments of US $ 1467.96 million


Levon Resources announced Tuesday its first bulk tonnage NI 43-101 compliant resource report from its Cordero project in the Chihuahua province of Mexico, defining multiple silver, gold, zinc, and lead deposits.

Levon announces first bulk tonnage resource from Cordero project


Pakistani model-actress Veena Malik has come out in support of homosexuality and she says that it should not be considered as a social taboo.

Bollywood actress Veena Malik supports homosexuality


CGGVeritas and PetroVietnam Technical Services Corp. have formed a joint venture to create TRSC CGGVeritas Geohysical Survey Co. Ltd. to deliver 2D and 3D marine seismic acquisition services to the region.


The leaders of Mammoth Lakes, California, voted on Monday to approve a bankruptcy filing for the ski resort town, just days after Stockton, California, became the most populous US city to turn to bankruptcy court for protection from its creditors.

Mammoth Lakes, California, approves bankruptcy filing


A DECOMPOSED body covered in silt was found under a bridge at Boyland, north of Canungra, yesterday.


Former Tennessee senator, actor and 2008 presidential candidate Fred Thompson will replace political rabble rouser Bill O'Reilly on the radio airwaves.

Former presidential candidate Thompson to replace O'Reilly on radio


Two persons were arrested in connection with lynching of a man, said to be mentally challenged, in Odisha's Malkangiri district, the police said on Sunday.

Two arrested in connection with lynching


Speaker National Assembly, Dr. Fehmida Mirza has said that parliamentarians represented the will of the people of Pakistan and they needed a strong support base for research and capacity building for better legislation and strengthening of democratic institutions.

Parliamentarians represent will of people:


China yesterday marked the fifth anniversary of the Sichuan earthquake that killed more than 80,000, but some said questions remained over the thousands of children who died as their schools collapsed.

China marks fifth anniversary of Sichuan earthquake


WFTV has confirmed that autopsy results show 17-year-old Trayvon Martin had injuries to his knuckles when he died.

Autopsy results show Trayvon Martin had injuries to his knuckles


Xlibris, the self-publishing services provider, announced today the release of Collateral Damage:


USD/CHF weakened overnight putting it in a position to break back to a retracement zone at 1.0371 to 1.0334.


POLICE are investigating an alleged hit and run at Salisbury Rd near the Ipswich Showgrounds at 3.25pm yesterday.


Greece declared a state of emergency on the northern Aegean island of Samos on Monday as a wildfire was burning out of control, forcing the evacuation of hotels.

Greece declares state of emergency on Samos after wildfires


Google yesterday launched a global science fair by inviting students around the world to present ideas that could change the world and perhaps become the next Ada Lovelace.


David Aardsma expects to be activated Tuesday Righthanded reliever David Aardsma, signed with an eye toward 2013 as he spent much of the last year recovering from Tommy John surgery, is with the team here and said he expects to be activated Tuesday.


Bolton midfielder Fabrice Muamba still faces ``a long period of recovery'' after his on-field cardiac arrest despite a surprisingly strong improvement since his collapse, his family said Friday.


A man suspected of trying to force his way into a home rammed a police car and fled before being arrested today in Longview, police said.

Man rams police car before being arrested


Arkansas fired basketball coach John Pelphrey on Sunday and called a news conference to discuss the future of the program.


A CARER at a sheltered housing complex stole money from several residents until she was snared by a police operation, a court heard yesterday.


Atlanta is losing its signature Rosewood hotel, the Mansion on Peachtree, and gaining Mandarin Oriental when the hotel changes management in May of this year.

Atlanta loses a Rosewood, gains a Mandarin Oriental


A DOCTOR used an ultrasound probe ''like it was a sex toy'' and had a delighted expression on his face as he fondled a female patient's genitals, a court has been told.


Lend Lease Group, Australia's largest property developer, swung to a full-year net profit on the absence of heavy writedowns that marred its previous result.


US forces have begun to shift away from their front-line war-fighting posture in Iraq, but political and security conditions are unlikely to allow for large troop reductions until after 2009, analysts say, Reuters reports.

US forces begin to shift posture in Iraq: analysts


Neurodegenerative diseases, in particular PD, may share common pathogenic mechanisms with some cancers, according to the study background.

Parkinson disease may share common pathogenic mechanisms with some cancers


Researchers affiliated with the VITamins And Lifestyle cohort Study have reported that use of individual beta-carotene, retinol, or lutein supplements is linked with an increased risk of lung cancer.

Beta-carotene, retinol, and lutein supplements may increase risk of lung cancer


Dell says that demand for its products is ``stabilising'' and that it expects to report a sequential increase in revenue for its second fiscal quarter, which ends July 31.

Dell says demand for products is stabilising


Aloha Airlines shut down its cargo division Monday because its primary lender decided not to provide further financing.Aloha carries 85 percent of the state's interisland air cargo, including all mail to and from Maui and the Big Island.

Aloha Airlines shutting down cargo division


The situation in Syria dominated the agenda of the UNRWA advisory commission's meetings on Sunday, with the agency warning that the Palestinian refugees in Syria are about to become an ``imperilled'' community.

Palestinian refugees in Syria becoming 'an imperilled community' --


Not too long ago, it was announced that Scottish Power was going to help out the job market.


The US war in Iraq was an ``enormous war crime'' that ``completely destroyed'' that country, says Paul Craig Roberts, a former assistant secretary of the US Treasury.

US war in Iraq was an 'enormous war crime'


Ferrari has announced it is set to break with industry tradition and will launch its new Grand Tourer sportscar online.

Ferrari will launch new Grand Tourer online


Aluminum producer Vimetco is cutting its production in China and Romania, and has suspended any further capex spending for its China projects.

Vimetco cuts production in China and Romania


Separate attacks killed six people four policemen and two labourers north of Baghdad on Saturday, the latest in a spate of deadly violence in Iraq that has stoked fears of a return to full-blown sectarian war.


QPR boss Jim Magilton said his side lacked a cutting edge today as they lost 2-0 against Swansea City at the Liberty Stadium.


Scientists are spawning snook in captivity and releasing them back into the wild.


Georgia auto travel this summer is expected to increase by 15 percent from a year ago, as stable gas prices and a stressful economy lead families to visit the beach, historic cities and theme parks to ``recharge,'' AAA data show.

Georgia auto travel expected to increase


Occupy protesters have begun breaking camp in Des Moines, ahead of the city's deadline.

Occupy protesters begin breaking up camp in Des Moines


The Popular Campaign for the Release of Marwan Barghouthi and All Political Prisoners, issued a press release denouncing these policies, which it deems illegal, and stating that Barghouthi was forced back into solitary confinement after he called on the Palestinian people to step-up their nonviolent resistance activities against the occupation and its illegal settlements.

Barghouthi forced back into solitary confinement


IBM today announced that Vineyard Vines, a mid-sized lifestyle brand and retailer of preppy clothing, is using IBM technology to bridge the gap between its various shopping channels while providing customers with a more targeted and personalized shopping experience based on their purchasing history and preferences.


Calif. Senator Alex Padilla today announced his candidacy for the office of California Secretary of State with a formal statement.

State Senator Alex Padilla announces candidacy for California Secretary of State


A GARDA arrested over the theft of €9,000 from a Garda station has been released without charge.

Garda arrested over theft of €9,000 is released without charge


British royal Prince Harry is planning to take ex-girlfriend Chelsy Davy to a paradise isle to see if they can revive their romance, it has emerged.

Prince Harry planning to take ex Chelsy Davy to paradise isle'


A Massachusetts police officer has been suspended after leaving his gun in a courthouse bathroom, the Boston Herald reports.

Massachusetts Police officer suspended after leaving gun in courthouse bathroom


Average retail gasoline prices in Ohio have risen 5.5 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.64/g Sunday.


South Korean shares fell on Friday as investors booked profits from the latest two-day rally, with a surprise interest rate cut by China outweighed by disappointment over the lack of clear signals on additional US stimulus measures.


On Thames, Britain will get a new deep-sea super port to be built at a cost of £400m.


Bigg Boss 3 contestant and German model Claudia Ciesla feels Akshay Kumar rocks in his upcoming film Khiladi 786.

Akshay Kumar is rocking in ``Khiladi 786'':


US Defense Secretary Robert Gates said the US military will review its use of air power in Afghanistan to try to reduce civilian casualties following the recent outcry by the Kabul government over deadly US strikes in western Afghanistan.

Military to review use of air power in Afghanistan


Dual-listed insurer Old Mutual led the bloodbath, losing more than 10% by 5pm.


Tri-State Transit Authority has been awarded a $2.6 million grant for its facility and fleet in Huntington, according to a news release.

Tri-state Transit Authority awarded $2.6 million


Australia will host the next Commonwealth summit in October 2011, Prime Minister Kevin Rudd said today.


Bruno Mars has been charged with cocaine possession after being arrested in Las Vegas last month.

Bruno Mars charged with cocaine possession


One person was killed and another injured when a light plane used for spraying pesticide over plantations crashed in southern Philippines late on Wednesday, police said on Thursday.Bonifacio Cabansag, 42, a traffic control personnel for banana firm Dole Philippines died after being hit by the company's spray aircraft as it landed on an airstrip in ... ...

One killed as light plane crashes in southern Philippines


A FIREFIGHTER was charged with manslaughter yesterday after a farmer was trampled to death by cows allegedly startled by a fire engine.

Firefighter is charged with manslaughter


Opposition DMDK members were today evicted en masse from the Tamil Nadu Assembly after they came to blows with a rebel MLA, who had last year called on Chief Minister Jayalalithaa much to the chagrin of the party leadership.

DMDK members evicted from Tamil Nadu Assembly


An international tribunal set up by the Security Council under Chapter VII of the United Nations Charter authorizing the use of force is among several options to prosecute pirates operating off the Somali coast laid out by Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon in a new report made public today.

Options for prosecuting pirates operating off Somali coast


Jeremy Jarmon has tested positive for an NCAA banned substance and his career at Kentucky is over.

Jarmon tests positive for a NCAA banned substance


The German Police have recovered several stolen works of art. The loot is estimated at €1.6 million and features works by Pablo Picasso, Wassily Kandinsky, Otto Dix, Max Beckmann and other European masters, revealed the French Press Agency.


Reality TV star Kim Kardashian admits she's back ``on the market'' and is looking for a husband.


EARL Scruggs, the Grammy Award-winning musician whose innovative bluegrass banjo work was heard in the theme music to the television sitcom ``The Beverly Hillbillies'' and the movie ``Bonnie and Clyde,'' died March 28 at a hospital in Nashville.


Kyra Sedgwick isn't holding back: ``I love Obama,'' she proclaimed to Piers Morgan.


DEK has expanded its relationship with Scanditron to now also include representation in Finland.

DEK expands relationship with Scanditron


A raging storm that swept across Manipur valley last night left a trail of destruction.


Vietnam will use Japanese bullet train technology in a US$56 billion national railway link, an official said Thursday, with Japanese companies in line for multi-billion dollar contracts.

Vietnam to use Japanese bullet train technology in US$56 billion railway


Prime minister Manmohan Singh today ruled out any roll back in petrol and diesel prices, saying the economy has the capacity to absorb the increase without triggering inflationary pressure.

Manmohan Singh rules out roll back of petrol and diesel prices


US Sen. Edward M. Kennedy has a malignant brain tumor, doctors treating him at Massachusetts General Hospital said Tuesday.


In a first for a Canadian health charity, the Canadian Lung Association will live blog the 2010 federal budget.

Canadian Lung Association to live blog 2010 federal budget


Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Thursday called for ``crippling sanctions'' against Iran to stop its disputed nuclear work, on a solemn visit to Berlin marked by Holocaust remembrance.

Netanyahu calls for ``crippling sanctions'' vs Iran


Brad Keselowski clinched the Nationwide season title by finishing third at Texas Motor Speedway on Saturday, giving owner Roger Penske his first championship in one of NASCAR's national series.

Brad Keselowski clinches Nationwide series title


Several cars in a freight train derailed in eastern New Orleans late Monday afternoon near Hayne Boulevard.

Freight train derails in eastern New Orleans


It was extremely important that work be done in the remaining short period.

Work should be done in remaining short period:


A 30-year-old Aston man was killed in a one-car crash on I-95 in Delaware late Wednesday, police said.

Aston man killed in crash on I-95 in Del.


CBA analysts have downgraded ad market growth forecasts for the sixth time this year, suggesting the widespread expectations of a speedy recovery in the second half of the year may be premature.

CBA downgrades ad market growth forecast


Babcock & Brown Ltd., once Australia's No. 2 investment bank, will be liquidated after creditors voted Monday to wind up the company six months after it was placed into administration for failing to repay debts.


Tata Coffee has target at around Rs 1630-1640 levels, as the chart structure of the stock is extremely positive, very strong higher top higher bottom, strong consolidation and today it is up 4-4.5 percent, says Shardul Kulkarni of Angel Broking.

Tata Coffee has target around Rs 1630-1640:


Penn National Gaming, Inc. announced today it has completed the purchase of 123 acres at the site of the former General Motors/Delphi Automotive plant located on the west side of Columbus on Georgesville Road near the intersection of West Broad Street.

Penn National gaming completes purchase of former General Motors


Serbia is ready to complete cooperation with the Hague Tribunal, war crime prosecutor Vladimir Vukcevic assessed, emphasizing that we must do that for our sake primarily.

Serbia ready to complete cooperation with the Tribunal


The second longest-serving sitting state Supreme Court chief justice in the United States, Ohio Supreme Court Chief Justice Thomas Moyer died at age of 70 on Friday.

Ohio Supreme Court chief justice Thomas Moyer died on Friday


Martin Lawrence has filed for divorce, citing 'irreconcilable differences'.


THR Editorial Director Janice Min is featured on 'Nightline' talking about William and Kate's power to sell magazines.

Thr Editorial Director Janice Min featured on 'Nightline'


Malaria vivax should no longer be considered as being less severe than malaria falciparum as a study reveals that incompletely eradicated Plasmodium vivax parasites that invade the liver can cause malignant malaria.

P. vivax parasites can cause malignant malaria:


A STAGE school principal has paid tribute to ``the incredibly talented'' Amy Winehouse, after the news of her death.

Stage school principal pays tribute to former student, Amy Winehouse


France has offered to send a battalion of troops to eastern Afghanistan, a Nato spokesman at the alliance's summit in Bucharest has confirmed.


Caroline Wozniacki, currently the top-ranked tennis player in the world, advanced to the next round of the Australian Open.

Caroline Wozniacki advances in Australian Open


Venezuelan consumer prices rose 1.7 percent in April, surging ahead despite government efforts to tame inflation in the oil-rich country.Consumer prices increased by 8.9 percent in the first four months of 2008, Central Bank figures released Tuesday show.

Venezuelan prices rise 1.7 percent in April


Borough council took the next step in moving forward with financing for capital improvements, unanimously voting 7-0 to adopt an ordinance for the issuance of about $23,270,000 in general obligation bonds.

Borough council takes next step in moving forward with financing


India will produce 124 million tonnes of steel by 2011-12 for countering its increasing domestic demand, said Ram Vilas Paswan, the Minister for Steel, Chemicals and Fertilisers.

India will produce 124 tonnes of steel by 2011


A Vancouver Police Constable has been charged with assault after he allegedly struck a prisoner in a patrol wagon last year.

Vancouver Police Constable charged with assault


Officials say 23-year-old Holly Springs man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison on federal drug and gun charges.

Holly Springs man sentenced to 10 years in prison on drug, gun charges


WALLABIES coach Robbie Deans has defended out-of-form five-eighth Quade Cooper in the aftermath of Australia's exit from the World Cup.

Wallabies coach Robbie Deans defends playmaker Quade Cooper


ATLANTA ― Grammy-winning country singer Carrie Underwood has married NHL player Mike Fisher at a resort in Georgia.

Carrie Underwood marries hockey player Mike Fisher


A 52-year-old man has been found guilty of murdering a Sarasota art gallery owner.

Man found guilty of murdering art gallery owner


A mango exhibition held for the first time at Jamnagar in Gujarat showcasing 50 varieties of the fruit attracted visitors in large numbers.

Mango exhibition in Jamnagar attracts visitors in large numbers


US aerospace giant Boeing expects to deliver between 460 and 470 planes this year, a German newspaper cited chief executive officer Jim McNerney saying in an interview to appear Sunday.

Boeing expects to deliver 460-470 planes this year: newspaper


US automaker Chrysler, which has partnered with Italian Fiat as part of its bankruptcy plan, is considering producing Fiat 500 subcompact cars at its plant in Mexico, according to reportson Monday.


Researchers at the Johns Hopkins Malaria Research Institute have developed a new method for studying the complex molecular workings of Anopheles albimanus, an important but less studied spreader of human malaria.

Researchers develop new method to study complex Molecular workings of Anopheles albimanus


Spoof band Spinal Tap have announced a ``world tour'' consisting of a single June date at London's Wembley Arena.


Israeli soldiers shot and killed a 21-year-old Palestinian woman near the West Bank city of Hebron on Wednesday and wounded another local youth, Palestinian medics said.

Israeli soldiers kill Palestinian woman in West Bank


The FBI has reportedly foiled a plot to kill US president Barack Obama with a deadly X-ray weapon.

FBI foils plot to kill Obama with X-ray weapon


A large sinkhole has developed on Highway 49 south of Grass Valley, shutting down part of the roadway.

Sinkhole develops on Highway 49 near Grass Valley


Global Resource Corporation, a developer of a patent-pending microwave technology and machinery for a range of applications, today provided additional details regarding the company's joint development agreement with Schlumberger Limited, the world's leading supplier of technology, integrated project management and information solutions to customers working in the oil and gas industry worldwide.

Global Resource Corporation provides additional details regarding joint development agreement with Schlumberger


Seattle won each of its seven postseason games for its second WNBA title.


This is just the beginning of changes to health care.


A former Emporium fire chief was memorialized with a procession of emergency vehicles through the community on Wednesday.


The US Senate on Thursday failed to reach a deal on a controversial multi-billion-dollar bailout for the beleaguered auto industry due to a disagreement over wage cuts, senators said.


An Astoria man accused of killing his fiancée could face the death penalty in Oregon if he's convicted on a new charge of aggravated murder.


Federal Interior Minister A. Rehman Malik has reiterated that Pakistan will continue its war till the elimination of terrorism, as Pakistan has been playing a ``frontline role'' to curb the terrorism menace from the World.

Pak will continue its war till elimination of terrorism:


Former world champion woman boxer Aruna Mishra on Friday said five-time world champion MC Mary Kom, who qualified for the London Olympics, has a fair chance of winning a medal for the country.


Dozens of Iranian opposition supporters were arrested yesterday while taking part in a banned rally in Tehran to support events in Egypt and Tunisia, an Iranian opposition website said.

Opposition supporters 'arrested in Iran'


Pakistani Christians burned tyres and rallied for justice on Thursday, a day after Islamist militants assassinated a Catholic government minister who had braved death threats to speak out in their defence.The government, which has been accused of appeasing hardliners, vowed to tackle the threat, but officials routinely make such promises after high-profile attacks and questions remain over its will to counter militants once supported by the state.Shahbaz Bhatti, 42, was gunned down in the capital, Islamabad, apparently because he had urged Pakistan to reform harsh laws that impose the death penalty for insulting Islam.


President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan has ordered the release of 873 prisoners serving terms in various prisons on the occasion of the Holy Month of Ramadan.


A special Knesset committee headed by MK Ze'ev Elkin gave the approval Wednesday for a debate on the Golan referendum bill to go forward.


Interpol vocalist Paul Banks will release a second solo album in 2012 under his pseudonym Julian Plenti, following his 2009 solo debut Julian Plenti is...

Interpol's Paul Banks to release second solo album


HUNDREDS of litres of diesel has been stolen from vehicles in Pendle in a spate of thefts.

Hundreds of litres of diesel stolen in Pendle


A Des Moines man who was arrested for driving while intoxicated apparently took his dog's pills by mistake.


Petersfield Town's miserable start to the season continued on Saturday when they were beaten by a Stockbridge side who celebrated picking up their first league points of the season during their trip to Love Lane.

Petersfield Town's miserable start to season continues


Chennai, March 23 The Netherlands-based 17-billion-euro global staffing solutions company Randstad Holding has completed restructuring its Indian operations, officials said.

Randstad completes restructuring Indian operations


Southaven Mayor Greg Davis, who announced in January that he was not seeking a fifth term, did an about-face and filed for re-election as an Independent Friday afternoon.

Southaven mayor Greg Davis files for re-election


Anne Hathaway ''lived on hummus and radishes'' to slim down for her role in 'Les Miserables'.

Anne Hathaway lived on hummus and radishes


TEHRAN, Iconic Esteghlal midfielder Mojtaba Jabbari has been sidelined for several weeks with knee problems, the football club confirmed on Saturday.

Mojtaba Jabbari sidelined for several weeks


Athletic Bilbao are joint fifth in the Spanish Liga after thrashing Almeria 4-1 on Sunday.

Bilbao joint fifth after thrashing Almeria


A California judge has dismissed a fraud claim brought by Oracle against Hewlett-Packard in the bitter legal battle between the two companies over the Itanium platform.

California judge dismisses fraud claim brought by Oracle against Hewlett-Packard


A new health facility in Grand Rapids was literally unwrapped on Christmas Eve


-Raspberry Miss, a 2-year-old filly, died Monday following a collision with another horse at Churchill Downs.

Filly dies following collision at Churchill Downs


Popular online slots games like Cleopatra slot and Monopoly slot are now available online without the need to visit an online casino.

Popular slots games are now available without the need to visit an online casino


The number of loan approvals for house purchase increased marginally in July, by 1.5%, to 49,239, according to data from the Bank of England.

Loan approvals for house purchase up marginally in July


A well-known statue of Mr. Fourth of July that sits in downtown Rockford was vandalized overnight.


China posted its first trade deficit in six years in March even as the yuan stayed pegged to the US dollar, aiding government efforts to play down the currency's role in global economic imbalances.


UNICEF makes a shocking revelation that on an average, 13 children die every hour in India's Rajasthan before their first birthday.


A 31-year-old Mount Pleasant man was sentenced on Tuesday to prison time for an assault that occurred on the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Reservation.


The euro clawed its way back above 1.22 dollars on Tuesday, as dealers shrugged off news that Moody's had slashed Greece's sovereign rating to 'junk' status.


Rewari, July 26 A minor girl was abducted and gangraped by four persons from Bahala village near Kosli here, police said today.


US president Barack Obama has said given a chance he would like to have dinner with Mahatma Gandhi, whom he considered a real hero.

Obama says he would like to have dinner with Mahatma Gandhi


Aetna's entire concierge customer service call center model, serviced by the Aetna High Point, NC, and New Albany, OH, offices, earned the certification under the JD Power and Associates 2011 Call Center Certification Program.

Aetna earns JD Power and Associates 2011 call center certification


More than 100 businesses and organisations in central and central highland regions gathered at a conference in Da Nang on July 30 to share experience in applying digital signature.

Businesses share experience in applying digital signature


India and Bhutan on Monday signed a Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement for the avoidance of double taxation and for the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income.

India, Bhutan sign double taxation avoidance agreement


Former Boston Celtics player Chris Herren is coming to Danvers to speak at Danvers High School on Thursday, Dec. 6 at 9:30 am Herren will also be speaking to the Tri-Town Council and some student-athletes at 3:30 pm, also on Dec. 6.

Former nba player Chris Herren to speak at Danvers High School Dec. 6


Tips to avoid being driven to distraction gives you some good ideas of how to stay safe while on the road.


The second annual Taste of Waynedale netted more than $7,500 for Community Harvest Food Bank.

Taste of Waynedale nets more than $7,500 for Community Harvest


After receiving appreciation from a special court which convicted gunmen Ajmal Kasab in the 26/11 terror attack case on Monday, 11-year-old Devika Rotawan, who was disabled by the bullets fired by Amir Ajmal Kasab, said he must get death penalty and deserves no mercy.


``Harry Perry is right, Science and Mathematics have no religion, and there are difficulties with terminology, but I think that bringing up our children with more knowledge of the contributions to humanity that our different cultures have enabled would help bring us together and serve to counter the divisive effect of over-emphasis on religious identity.

Science and Mathematics have no religion.


The local unemployment rate took a significant dip in September, with the jobless figures falling to their lowest levels of the year.


KIDNAPPERS released an elderly and ill Greek shipping magnate early today, eight days after they snatched him at gunpoint in a seaside suburb of Athens.


Americans say China, not the US, is the worldâ??s top economic power, reflecting a shift in attitudes after the global financial crisis, a poll found.

Americans say China is top economic power


Fox on Friday renewed Glee for two more seasons, meaning it will air at least six in total, through May 2015.


WASHINGTON -Alex Ovechkin left practice early Tuesday, but the reigning NHL MVP is expected to play in the Washington Capitals' season opener Friday at Atlanta.

Ovechkin leaves practice; expected to play Friday


Stock market rebounds from worst day of year US stocks rose Tuesday, with the Standard & Poor's 500 Index rebounding from its biggest drop since November, as housing starts and earnings from Coca-Cola Co. to Johnson & Johnson topped estimates.


Australia coach Robbie Deans has made five changes to his Wallabies team for Saturday's Bledisloe Cup match against New Zealand in Hong Kong.


Vidyartha defeated traditional rivals Ananda by 26 points to 19 in their annual rugby encounter to regain the William Gopallawa trophy at the Police Park yesterday.

Vidyartha defeat Ananda to regain trophy


Now, his campaign is saying that Perry may skip some of the debates in the future.


MOSCOW - Veteran goaltender Dominik Hasek has signed a one-year deal with Spartak Moscow to play in the nascent Kontinental Hockey League.


A Sikorsky helicopter burst into flames after it crashed into a building in El Segundo Sunday morning, the Federal Aviation Administration said.

Helicopter bursts into flames after crashing into building


Club members aged 8 to 18 are needed for the Bucks County Cooperative Extension and the 4-H animal science programs: horse, rabbit and cavy/guinea pig, goat, sheep, poultry, beef, dairy and dog.


Michael Albasini won the fourth stage of the Tour of Basque Country on Thursday and defending champion Alberto Contador maintained the overall lead.

Michael Albasini wins fourth stage of Tour of Basque Country


The Joe Paterno statue was removed Sunday morning from its pedestal outside Beaver Stadium, and it will be stored in an unnamed ``secure location,'' Penn State president Rodney Erickson announced.


Apple CEO Tim Cook recently visited the manufacturing site of the company's biggest vendors, Foxconn in Zhengzhou, China.

Apple CEO Tim Cook visits Foxconn in China --


People think that political parties across the spectrum need clearer policies for older people, new research suggests.

Political parties 'need clearer policies on older people'


Zahira College clinched the 'Roger Rodrigo' Rugby Sevens beating last year champions Trinity College by 21 points to 14 after extra time in their inter schools Rugby Sevens tournament worked off at the Wonderers ground Sharjah, Dubai recently.

Zahira College clinches 'Roger Rodrigo' Rugby Sevens


A 39-year-old woman in Gulu who weighed 300kg is dead.


The final question in this series is: ``What is your plan to help those living in poverty in Oakville?''


Bank Audi reported Thursday a 4.5 percent increase in net earnings in the first quarter of 2012, with earnings reaching $94.5 million.

Bank Audi reports 4.5 percent increase in net earnings


A cancer patient finds a way to pay it forward to the organization that's been helping his family through tough times.


MediaCorp publication TODAY will launch a new weekly newspaper this weekend in partnership with The New York Times.

TODAY launches weekly newspaper with the New York Times


``Release Me'' singer Engelbert Humperdinck is being eyed to be the new judge on the American Idol.

Engelbert Humperdinck to judge on the American Idol


Emma Watson said she gets really star struck around celebrities and 'couldn't speak' when she met Matt Damon.

Emma Watson got star struck when she met Matt Damon


On Saturday, the spot rubber ended firm and the market strengthened on covering purchases during the later half of the session following a firm closing on the NMCE.


BNN has launched a new mobile portal, with cross-platfrom functionality and full video-on-demand services.


The Yemeni army killed more than 140 Shi'ite rebels during fierce fighting in the rugged mountainous city of Saada in northern Yemen on Sunday, a military official said, after the failure of a truce offered by the government.


Sir Alex Ferguson insisted Manchester United will not pay a heavy price for failing to score an away goal against Marseille, despite admitting to being worried by the danger posed by the French champions in next month's second-leg at Old Trafford.

Sir Alex Ferguson insists Manchester United will not pay price for failing to score against Marseille


Sudarshan Sukhani, s2analytics.com is of the view that Tata Consultancy Services, Axis Bank and ICICI Bank will be an outperformer.

TCS, Axis Bank, ICICI Bank will be an outperformer: