Kolkata, Sep 27 Forward Bloc, a key ally of state's ruling Left Front government, today threatened to pull out its four ministers from the Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee-ministry if the directive to renew the licence of German wholesale giant Metro Cash & Carry was not withdrawn by September 30.

Forward Bloc threatens to pull out ministers


Gas prices go up when the value of the US dollar goes down.


A man, who has not been identified, was found drowned in a PG&E canal around noon yesterday.


Julian Assange, the founder of WikiLeaks, will see his own autobiography published tomorrow despite his own attempts to suppress its publication.

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange autobiography out tomorrow


``After much thought and careful consideration, I have advised Cricket Australia of my decision to retire from international Twenty20 cricket,'' said Ponting, currently down under following his country's Ashes defeat but set to return for the final four matches of the ongoing NatWest Series in England.

Ricky Ponting retires from international Twenty20 cricket


French operator SFR has published its sustainable development report for 2011.

SFR publishes sustainable development report


Lawrence Gonzi has insisted that he will contest the next election as the Nationalist Party's leader and that he is ``absolutely not'' thinking of stepping down.

'I will contest the next election' - Gonzi


Australian business confidence climbed sharply in December as local firms were encouraged by signs of recovery in the world economy, a non-government survey published Tuesday showed.

Australian business confidence climbs in December


South Africa will seek to end a five-match losing streak when they meet England in the first one-day international at the Wanderers Stadium on Friday.


Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback has signed an executive reorganization order to abolish the state Parole Board and transfer its duties to the state Department of Corrections.

Brownback signs order to abolish parole board


The banking sector in Malaysia will continue to perform well next year despite the uncertain global economic outlook, especially in Europe and US, says AmBank Group chairman, Tan Sri Azman Hashim.

Banking sector to perform well next year:


Zamfara State Coordinator of the National Directorate of Employment, Alhaji Muhammad Alhassan, said based on a report by the National Bureau of Statistics, 23 million able bodied Nigerians are unemployed.


Malta snooker champion Alex Borg of Juventutis Domus club, Zejtun won the second ranking tournament of the season organized by the Malta Billiards and Snooker Association which came to an end at Pinto Band Club, Qormi, when he beat Simon Zammit of Jesmond Sporting Club, Hamrun 6-2 in the final.


Bengals linebacker Rey Maualuga is looking to help out a less fortunate family during the holidays.

Maualuga looking to help during the holidays


Port Townsend, Washington-based Intellicheck Mobilisa, a provider of wireless technology for the government, military, and commercial market, reported its results Tursday, saying it had a net loss of nearly $33M due to a goodwill impairment charge.


MAL Brough faces a police investigation into allegations he encouraged Peter Slipper's staff to leak sensitive diaries in a ``political conspiracy'' to bring down the Government.


Time Warner Cable is planning an expansion in Charlotte that will bring 200 new jobs to the area.


The Romanian film ``The survivor'' by film marker Serzh Nikolayesku will be demonstrated within the framework of the European film festival in Baku.

Romanian film to be demonstrated within European film festival in Baku


The Washington Independent is reporting that Reid's announced that he has a rough draft of an energy bill that could be introduced in a couple of week.


Ed Thompson, the brother of former Gov. Tommy Thompson, says he has pancreatic cancer but will continue his campaign for the state Senate.

Ed Thompson has cancer, will continue campaign


BS reported that Uttar Pradesh has planned to double its power generation capacity in 2012 by adding over 4,000 MW of power.

UP plans to double power generation capacity in 2012


Taylor Swift is not planning on getting back together with her ex-boyfriend John Mayer, it has been revealed.

Taylor Swift not getting back together with ex-boyfriend John Mayer


British Airways announced it is exploring a potential merger with the Australian flag-carrier Qantas Airways.

British Airways exploring potential merger with Qantas


At the request of Republican supervisors candidate Carl Stevenson, the Upper Milford supervisors agreed on June 16 to attach an itemized bill list to each meeting agenda.

Upper Milford supervisors will attach itemized bill list to agendas


Rock guitarist Ronnie Montrose who formed his own band and performed with some of rock's heavy hitters, passed away on Saturday at his home in Millbrae, California after battling prostate cancer for five years.


French and Malian troops have recaptured the key Malian towns of Diabaly and Douentza from rebels.

French, Malian troops recapture key towns


Because would-be crab pickers haven't been able to get temporary visas, many crab processing plants in Dorchester County are expected to stay closed when the season opens on April 1.

Some crab processing plants to stay closed


Etawah, Mar 13 A 22-year-old mute youth was allegedly beaten to death over a dispute here, officials said here today.


Boston Red Sox righthander Curt Schilling threw 25 pitches off a mound for the first time this season Wednesday.


Beady Eye rocker Liam Gallagher admitted he still takes drugs bit tries ''not to'' because ''there's no good stuff out there''.

Liam Gallagher - Liam Gallagher still takes drugs


Ghana striker Prince Tagoe says he has joined Serbian giants Partizan Belgrade to enable him get regular playing time.

Prince Tagoe joined Partizan Belgrade for regular playing time


Washington, Jan 28 NASA would push for new frontiers in the 21st century that shall foster new industries, create jobs, pioneer technology innovation and inspire a new generation of explorers through education, US President Barack Obama has said.

NASA to push for new frontiers in 21st century:


Reunion Arena officially closed Monday, the Dallas City Council having voted unanimously last week to shutter the cash-bleeding facility.


Nicki Minaj recently spoke about the fact that she dreams about Simon Cowell!


After seven years of planning, a new Catholic high school will open its doors to students Thursday morning.


Southeastern University, a 130-year-old private college in Southwest DC, is on the verge of losing its accreditation and has been asked to facilitate the transfer of existing students to other schools.

Southeastern University may lose accreditation


CHERYL Cole is to tell Jonathan Ross all about her marriage split in a Princess Diana-style TV interview.

Cheryl Cole to tell all to Jonathan Ross


City council members in Burley are negotiating a new lease with the JR Simplot Company for an old facility in Heyburn.

Burley to negotiate new lease with Simplot Company


Sears Holdings Corp., the Hoffmann Estates, Ill., parent of Sears and Kmart stores, swung to a third-quarter net loss from a year-earlier profit on 8.3% lower total sales and 9% lower domestic same-store sales.

Sears Holdings swings to loss on 8.3% lower sales


Austrian racer Alex Wurz is returning to Williams as a driver mentor for Brazilian Bruno Senna and Venezuelan Pastor Maldonado, the Formula One team announced on Monday.

Wurz returns to Williams as driver mentor


The Partnership at Drugfree.org has been awarded a grant of more than $50,000 from the Denver, Colorado-based Daniels Fund.

The Partnership at Drugfree.org awarded grant from Daniels Fund to


The Israeli air force has shot down an unidentified drone after it crossed into southern Israel.


A woman was critically injured Friday afternoon when she fell from the bed of a pickup truck, Metro Police said.

Woman critically injured in fall from pickup truck


Double-amputee sprinter Oscar Pistorius achieved a career goal by qualifying for the world track championships last week, fulfilling a five-year-long quest to compete at the highest level against able-bodied athletes.

Double-amputee runner Oscar Pistorius qualifies for worlds


Auction house Christie's says a rare Andy Warhol portrait of Hollywood screen legend Elizabeth Taylor has sold for $10 million in London.

Warhol portrait of Liz Taylor sold for $10 million


I can explain why so many Americans are angry about President Obama and dislike or hate him with passion, and why it has little to do with his actions and policies.


The Minnesota Wild beat the Nashville Predators in a shootout at Nationwide Arena by a final score of 2-1.

Minnesota Wild beat Nashville Predators in shootout 2-1


The US economy unexpectedly shed jobs in September for a fourth straight month as government payrolls fell and private hiring was less than expected, hardening expectations of further Federal Reserve action to spur the recovery.


Caterpillar Inc on Monday announced cost cutting measures in response to economic uncertainty.

Caterpillar announces cost cutting measures


School boards should maximise school assets to raise the income they need to operate an efficient education plant, Insurance Executive and Chairman of the Board of Jamaica College, R. Danny Williams, said, recently, asserting that, ``Some schools have resources that, if fully utilised, could shore-up shortfalls from tuition and subventions.''


Diageo plc. said chief executive Paul Walsh sold 39,148 ordinary shares on Aug. 29 at 10.01 pounds each and now holds 644,225 shares in the company.

Diageo ceo Paul Walsh sells 39,148 shares at 10.01 pounds each


Angelina Jolie has been working on a script for a movie about Afghanistan but she doesn't yet have the ``confidence'' to put it into production.

Angelina Jolie working on script about Afghanistan


The Oilers have traded defenceman Shawn Belle to the Colorado Avalanche for fellow D-man Kevin Montgomery.

The Oilers have traded defenceman Shawn Belle.


China will send more peacekeepers to the Darfur region in Sudan at the request of the UN.

China to send more peacekeepers to Darfur


Human genetic diversity in Asia has been mapped for the first time by a group of over 90 scientists from the Human Genome Organisation's Pan-Asian SNP Consortium.

Genetic diversity in Asia mapped for the first time


In today's ``Movers & Shakers,'' Bloomberg's Betty Liu reports that Jim Chanos, Kynikos Associates president and founder, remains bearish on China despite new economic data.

Chanos remains bearish on China despite new data


Washington - US President Barack Obama Sunday condemned the murder of an abortion doctor who was shot down inside a Wichita, Kansas, church earlier in the day.

Obama condemns murder of abortion doctor


Fiat has announced it plans to produce 300,000 cars in Russia per year, after a deal to manufacture vehicles through a local company fell through.

Fiat plans to produce 300,000 cars in Russia


Sources are claiming that young French actress Berenice Marlohe has been cast in the new 007 movie as the next Bond Girl opposite Daniel Craig.


Police are appealing for witnesses after a woman was injured during a robbery in Waterloo on Saturday evening.

Police appeal after woman injured in robbery - Waterloo


There is a growing pension divide in Canada.


Crews rescue a bicyclist who fell 150 feet down a cliff in Harrison Hills Park in Harrison Township.

Crews rescue bicyclist who fell over cliff


``I want a boy every day. Yes I do. I love them,`` the busy mom tells OK! ''We're so fortunate, and I don't ever want to push that envelope. You think, 'I have three healthy, great kids, and I'm so lucky' that I would be scared to have more. But I would be willing to take the risk. I do want a boy.''

Jennie Garth: ``I want a boy every day''


Musician-actor Ben Lee reportedly washed the feet of his mother and his bride actress Ione Skye's mother during his recent traditional Hindu wedding ceremony in Malaikodi village near Chennai in south India.


An 11-year-old girl, studying in Class 5, died after allegedly being hit by her class teacher with a duster in West Bengal's Burdwan district, police said Friday.

Girl dies after being hit by teacher with duster


A Miami police officer was shot Tuesday night at a local apartment complex.


Angry Tibetans protested in a tense area of southwestern China on the country's National Day after a Tibetan flag and a photo of the Dalai Lama were torn down, a news report said Sunday.


Actor Ryan O'Neal has been diagnosed with prostate cancer.


YouTube might be considering adding subscription content to its streaming platform, in a bid to attract video from larger media corporations.


The dollar fell close to a record low against the yen on Wednesday, pressured by Japanese exporters and stop-loss selling, but later pared losses in choppy trade as traders grew wary of possible yen-selling intervention.

Dollar fell close to a record low against yen


A Jewish occupier killed a Palestinian in the West Bank city of Hebron on Wednesday, Palestinian security sources have said.


An American Eagle Airlines plane was forced to land at Stewart Airport Friday morning following engine problems, a company spokeswoman said.


Xyratex Ltd, a leading provider of enterprise class data storage subsystems and storage process technology, announced today that it has expanded its product portfolio to include Hard Disk Drive recording head slider and head gimbal assembly automation and metrology equipment.


MILWAUKEE Milwaukee-based garbage hauler Veolia is selling its solid waste division.


6.15pm Widdecombe adds flavour to pasta ad Watch the Giovanni Rana fresh pasta ad Tweet this Mark Sweney MediaGuardian , Monday 1 October


``The wing of the plane looked like a barbecue,'' said Santos, who was informed about the smoke by his wife sitting next to the window.


A Streaky Bay jet ski operator has been warned to stay at least 200 metres from a nesting site for endangered osprey in Scearcy Bay.


New site hierarchies display in search results Google usually shows a green web address, or URL, at the bottom of each search result to let you know where you're headed.


Glasgow Rangers football club has gone into administration and been docked 10 points.

Glasgow Rangers fc goes into administration


French filmmaker Claude Chabrol, one the pioneers of the French New Wave movement, has died at 80, Paris deputy mayor Christophe Girard confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter on Sunday.


Russian-British oil producer TNK-BP has posted a 1H 2011 net income of $4.54 billion billion under US GAAP.

TNK-BP posts 1H 2011 net income of $4.54 billion


XOJET announced that it achieved over 55% year-over-year growth in on-fleet flight hours during the first half of 2012.

XOJET achieves growth in first half of 2012


Chris Jericho made his return to WWE on tonight's RAW Supershow from Memphis, Tennessee.

Chris Jericho returns to WWE on tonight's RAW Supershow


Wells Fargo, the fourth largest US bank by assets, will pay up to $16 million to compensate deaf customers denied over the phone banking services in violation of the Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Wells Fargo to pay $16 million to compensate deaf customers denied services


By Max Walker Cedar Rapids police are investigating a burglary that happened just before midnight on Tuesday.

Cedar Rapids police investigate burglary


Air Canada today announced that effective immediately it will introduce a four per cent commission for Canadian travel agents to sell Tango fares for all flights operated within Canada by Air Canada, Jazz and its commercial partners.

Air Canada introduces commission for Canadian travel agents;


Tiger Woods has been fined by the European Tour for spiting on a golf course at the Dubai Desert Classic on Sunday.

Tiger Woods fined for spitting on golf course


Desperate Housewives star Eva Longoria Parker wants to marry her husband Tony Parker again because her memory of their first wedding is so hazy.


The sale of cigarettes in packets of less than 20 sticks will be prohibited effective June 1 next year.

Sale of cigarettes in packets of less than 20 prohibited


Chicago police said they shot and wounded a man Sunday night on the Near West Side.

Chicago police shoot man on Near West Side


Chilliwack firefighters saved a home on Sherlaw Road from a chicken barn fire that broke out late Monday night.

Firefighters save home from chicken barn fire


Hereford United striker Stuart Fleetwood has sensationally left the club to sign for Blue Square Bet side Luton Town on a two year deal.

Hereford United striker Stuart Fleetwood signs for Luton Town


Core PC games need big budget investment to succeed, and StarCraft II is proof, says RTS legend Chris Taylor.

PC games need investment to succeed - Taylor


Florence + the Machine are working on a dance music side project, inspired by the recent remix of her track 'Spectrum' by Calvin Harris.

Florence + the Machine working on dance side project


Former Minnesota Governor Jesse Ventura is suing the Department of Homeland Security and the Transportation Security Administration, saying full body scans and pat downs at airport checkpoints are violating his rights.

Jesse Ventura sues over body scans and pat downs


GENERAL PETRAEUS has promised that he would eat breakfast before he begins work.


Three tornados touched down north of Calgary within hours of each other; funnel clouds helped to fuel the fear.


LOCAL train users say they are fed up with delays and cancellations of services beween the Malvern area and London.


But today, Miles finally had enough and kicked the blue chip quarterback off the team for good.


Chris Brown lost a bid to delay a preliminary hearing in his assault case, which his attorney argued should wait for a related California Supreme Court decision.


Petronas is keen to work with Norwegian oil and gas companies to leverage on their expertise in deepwater exploration, said newly-appointed president and chief executive officer Datuk Shamsul Azhar Abbas.

Petronas keen to work with Norwegian oil companies


A Prince George lawyer has been hired to fill a new position at city hall.

Lawyer hired for new position at city hall


Rajasthan has declared drought in 5 districts while Karnataka has done so in 142 talukas, Parliament was informed on Tuesday.

Rajasthan declares drought in 5 districts;


Cian Healy has been cited for allegedly biting Brett Sheehan during this morning's clash in Perth between the British & Irish Lions and the Western Force.


Gallus has appointed Georg Riescher as head of research and development for its label business.

Gallus appoints head of research and development


He took to Twitter to poke a little fun at the age difference between himself and his fiancé, Ashley Hebert.

JP Rosenbaum pokes fun at age difference


Yabaton, a Japanese pork cutlet restaurant chain, has settled with a South Korean restaurant over trademark violation dispute, President Takayuki Suzuki said Thursday.

Japan cutlet chain settles with S. Korean restaurant


Radical feminist Mary Daly, the iconoclastic theologian who proclaimed, ``I hate the Bible,'' and retired from Boston College rather than allow men to take her classes, has died.

Daly, Boston College feminist theology prof, dies


The Golden State Warriors signed forward Rob Kurz on Sunday night, transferring guard Monta Ellis to the suspended list to make room.

Golden State Warriors sign forward Rob Kurz


A cold front brings heavy clouds and light snow to Estes Park on Monday morning.


Apple Inc has been sued by iPhone customers in at least three complaints related to antenna problems on its newest model.


TWINKLE Twinkle Little Star is still the most popular lullaby despite new research which claims that pop songs are being favoured by parents to sing their babies to sleep.

Twinkle Twinkle Little Star is most popular lullaby


Members of ``Field Marshal Hussein Tantawi,'' a group consisting of official and police guards, try to ride a military police vehicle after a funeral for soldiers who were killed during an attack at a checkpoint along the Sinai border with Israel by unknown gunmen, at the tomb of the late President Anwar al-Sadat and the Unknown Soldier monument in Cairo August 7, 2012.

Members of ``Field Marshal Hussein Tantawi'' try to ride a military police vehicle after a funeral for soldiers in Cairo


A late-term abortion doctor has been shot dead at church in the United States.


Purple Leads, one of the nation's top lead generation companies, is offering top quality debt settlement leads to all of its clients.

Purple Leads offering top quality debt settlement Leads


CHINA called for emergency talks on resolving a crisis on the Korean Peninsula yesterday, and South Korea and Japan said they would study the proposal.


A Somerset child molester who blames his crimes on a lifelong rebellious streak was unable to convince a judge to sentence him to less than 30 to 60 years in prison.

Somerset molester blames lifelong rebellious streak


Noel Gallagher feels ''let down'' by Ed Sheeran and Mumford and Sons.

Noel Gallagher let down by Mumford and Sons


Two people were killed and one seriously injured early Friday morning in a one-vehicle accident about five miles west of Presho.

Two killed, one seriously injured in accident near Presho


Gold may have been manipulated like the London interbank rate or Libor over a long time frame, Ned Naylor-Leyland, investment director at Cheviot, told CNBC.

Gold may have been manipulated like Libor:


Charges have been dropped against a Canadian soldier in the shooting death of a colleague in Afghanistan two years ago.


After getting pulled from his UFC 137 title fight against welterweight champ Georges St-Pierre on Wednesday afternoon, Nick Diaz finally emerged from seclusion and released a brief video to explain his whereabouts ... sort of.

Nick Diaz finally emerges from seclusion (video)


A flash flood warning was issued Tuesday afternoon in the Henderson and southeast Las Vegas area.

Flash flood warning issued in Henderson area


Swiss Re reported net income of CHF 0.6 billion for the second quarter of 2008 despite the continuing challenging financial market environment.

Swiss Re reports net income of CHF 0.6 billion in the second quarter 2008


Flounders, eels and dabs are the main catches, with the occasion whiting also being landed.

Flounders, eels and dabs are main catches


The University of Alabama soccer team will host No. 15 South Carolina today at 1 pm at the Alabama Soccer Stadium.


Chelsea defender Ryan Bertrand has claimed that his year keeps getting better after he scored his second goal for the club in Tuesday's Capital One Cup victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers.

Ryan Bertrand: 'this year keeps getting better for me'


Instead they let a road win slip away, losing 14-13 in overtime.


Pahrump, NV -- 1,969 marijuana plants with a street value of about $5.7 million were seized at 2 grow houses in Pahrump on Monday.

1,969 marijuana plants seized at 2 grow houses in Pahrump


A massive fire broke out due to ammonia leakage in an ice factory in Kolkata on Monday.


The constitutional amendment proposal strengthens the participatory and protagonic democracy, explained the member of the United Socialist Party of Venezuela, Jesse Chacón, to those who oppose to the amendment claiming it is a step backwards.

Amendment strengthens participatory and protagonic democracy


US Sen. Mark Kirk, R-Ill., says he's endorsing Mitt Romney for president.


French pharmaceutical giant Sanofi-Aventis said on Monday it had extended its bid for US biotechnology group Genzyme without improving the offer after an initial deadline expired.


Six laptops containing information about 20,000 patients have been stolen from an NHS hospital in south London.


President Barack Obama is honoring fallen police officers on Saturday.


The European Union has showed political partiality in the negotiation process with Turkey and has taken political decisions as often not observing requirements of the Union, said Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, Yeni Safak newspaper informed.

EU shows political partiality in negotiation process with Turkey:


It's a how-to video that explains, rather poorly we might add, how to dress punk.


after the revelation that he sent sexually explicit messages to male congressional pages, publicly addressed the scandal Tuesday during a radio talk show that he will be hosting each week.

Former congressman mark Foley addresses scandal on radio show


Oshkosh police are investigating a home invasion after a couple woke up to find a stranger in their residence early Thursday morning.


At least eight school children drowned when a boat capsized in a river in southern India, police said.

Eight children drown after boat capsizes


The man who claims Wilkes-Barre police used excessive force to arrest him was formally charged Thursday with resisting arrest and disorderly conduct.


A special 'settlement master' has been named in Capitol v Thomas, says Ray Beckerman on Recording Industry vs The People.


Scotty McCreery, who won season 10 of ``American Idol,'' fell off the stage during a recent concert in New York as seen in online videos, including one that he shared with his fans.


The Vatican is digging in after gay marriage initiatives scored big wins this week in the US and Europe, vowing to never stop insisting that marriage can only be between a man and a woman.

Vatican digs in after gay marriage initiatives win


Pakistani police rescued 45 students found chained in the basement during a raid late on Monday on an Islamic seminary in the southern port city of Karachi, police said.

Pakistan police rescue 45 students chained in seminary


Weekly jobless claims surged to the highest level in seven years, durable- goods orders took a bigger- than-expected tumble and new-home sales plunged to the slowest pace in 17 years, according to government data released Thursday.

Jobless claims at highest level in seven years


An explosion hit a Kenyan security forces vehicle on Friday, wounding three, a day after the first serious clash between Kenyan soldiers and Somali militants inside the neighbouring nation, medics and police said.

Explosion hits Kenyan security forces vehicle


The MobileStore, the one stop mobile solution retail chain of multi-brand and multi-service telecom outlets, on the occasion of the launch of their 1000 th store celebrations, announced a special Scratch & Win offer, wherein customers get an Assured Gift worth Rs 10,000.

The MobileStore announces special Scratch & Win offer


Many young British Muslims feel demonised by the police and the media and say they have come under pressure to prove their loyalty since the Sept 11 attacks and the 2005 London bombings, a study has found.

Young British Muslims feel demonised by police, media


Cowan seeks Test turnaround v Windies Updated: 14:03, Thursday April 19, 2012 Ed Cowan has built his Test career so far on his patience at the crease but the Tasmanian knows the patience of selectors might be starting to wear thin.


Brendan Shanahan has joined the NHL front office less than a month after ending a 21-year career as one of the league's most prolific scorers.

Brendan Shanahan joins NHL's front office


Former high school friends have pleaded guilty to insider trading in illegal trades worth more than $250,000.


1400 hrs Symantec has launched its cloud security platform that will be available to channel partners in the second half of the year.

Symantec launches cloud security platform


SAN JOSE, Calif. Lauri Korpikoski scored a shootout goal to give the Phoenix Coyotes a 1-0 shootout win over the San Jose Sharks on Monday night.

Korpikoski scores to give the Coyotes a shootout win over the Sharks


An 18-year-old man who allegedly stabbed another man following an argument over beer was arrested in Sharpeville on Saturday afternoon, police said.


Toyota Motor Corp. said it intended to recall 138 000 Lexus vehicles in the United States to fix faulty engines in the latest quality problem to afflict the world's No. 1 automaker.

Toyota to recall 138 000 Lexus vehicles in us


A South Carolina man has died after he was crushed by a crane in Georgetown.


The Los Angeles Lakers say Bryant saw a neurologist on Tuesday and he diagnosed the concussion.


OneSteel Ltd has posted a sharp rise in interim profit and flagged a modest lift in annual earnings, despite expectations the global economic crisis will continue to weaken steel demand.


The Solaris project in Vail, Colorado, will celebrate its ``topping out'' Friday when the last beam of structural steel is hoisted into place.

Solaris in Vail celebrates 'topping out' Friday


Hockey Hall of Famer Guy Lafleur was acquitted by the Quebec Court of Appeal on Tuesday of giving contradictory testimony at his son's bail hearing.

Guy Lafleur acquitted of giving contradictory testimony at son's bail hearing


Sylvester Stallone, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jean-Claude Van Damme, Dolph Lundgren and Jason Statham came together for the UK premiere of their latest action flick, The Expendables 2.

Sylvester Stallone, Arnold Schwarzenegger come together


Suicide has been ruled in the death of a woman found hanging from a tree branch in this southeastern Louisiana town, authorities said.

Suicide ruled in death of woman found hanging


McCready, 37, and her boyfriend, music producer boyfriend David Wilson, welcomed their son Zayne on Monday morning.


Casey was named honorary chair of this year's event, which benefits the Employment Opportunity and Training Center of Northeastern Pennsylvania.


Royal Jordanian and Gulf Air entered into a full codeshare agreement to offer passengers 11-weekly flights between Amman, Jordan and Manama, Bahrain.

Royal Jordanian and Gulf Air enter full codeshare


A Mountain Lion has been captured in Reynolds County, in south central Missouri, near the Johnson Shut Ins.

Mountain Lion captured in south central Missouri


Credit Expert Maxine Sweet explains how you can build a good credit report for yourself.


Carlo Ancelotti has insisted he will still be manager of Chelsea next season even if the club fail to win the Premier League title.

Carlo Ancelotti insists he will be at Chelsea next season


BRITNEY Spears told her sons she was ``white trash'' -- her ex-bodyguard claims in his harassment lawsuit against her.

Britney Spears told sons she was white trash!


Banning sugary beverages and junk foods at schools may help prevent childhood obesity, according to a San Francisco State University study.

Banning junk foods at schools may help prevent childhood obesity


Arcana Studios, an award winning comic book publisher and transmedia producer, is proud to announce that Harper Collins is to release a new printing of The Clockwork Girl, the amazing creation of Sean Patrick O'Reilly and Kevin Hanna, this July.

Harper Collins to release new printing of the Clockwork Girl


After a long waiting, white Samsung Galaxy S II finally starts selling in European market, and today the foreign media first got the phone.

White Samsung Galaxy S II starts selling in European market


CHELSEA captain John Terry says he will be 'haunted forever' by his Moscow penalty miss that cost the club the chance of winning the Champions League.


Nashville police said country singer Mindy McCready has been hospitalized after an apparent suicide attempt.

McCready hospitalized after suicide attempt


General Motors said Monday that it will add a third shift to its assembly plant in Flint, Mich., generating 750 jobs for the plant that makes Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra heavy-duty pickups.

GM says it will add third-shift in Flint


John Abraham, who finished last season with more sacks than any active player in the NFL, will visit the Seattle Seahawks.


Thousands of South Africans gather in Nelson Mandela Square in Sandton, Johannesburg to sing happy birthday to Nelson Mandela.

South Africans sing happy birthday to Nelson Mandela


The Sensex opened positive on mixed global cues ahead of derivatives expiry scheduled on Thursday.


Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has arrived in Shiraz, capital of the southern Iranian province of Fars.


China has acquired a space tracking station in Australia, its first such facility in a close United States ally, a report said today.

China acquires space tracking station in Australia


A recent fuel leakage at Wied Dalam, consisting of 31 metric tonnes of Jet A1 fuel, used for the refueling of airplanes, and a seperate oil spill at the Grand Harbour are being investigated.


16.2.2012 Advocate PA Ahmed, Special Prosecutor in the controversial Palmolein case in which Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy was allegedly involved, resigned from the post, here today.

Special Prosecutor in Palmolein case resigns


Zimbabwe's Defence Minister says army generals are not obliged to salute Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai despite the power sharing agreement with President Robert Mugabe.

Generals 'not obliged' to salute Tsvangirai


Veteran infielder Casey Blake said Tuesday he has officially decided to retire after 13 seasons in the major leagues.


Calmer winds on Friday are helping crews in central Alberta as they continue to battle a brush fire that has been burning since Wednesday and has now grown to 2,500 hectares.


Bilaterals.com has reported that Nigeria and Ghana are to hold a business summit in October 2008 in order to promote bilateral trade and investment.

Nigeria & Ghana to promote bilateral trade and investment


The Hall executive committee voted unanimously this week to suspend Hewitt indefinitely after an outside investigation deemed credible the allegations of multiple women who said they were abused by Hewitt while he was coaching them decades ago, Hall CEO Mark Stenning told The Associated Press on Thursday.


The average Thanksgiving meal in 2009 weighed in at 2,225 calories per serving, a 5 percent increase from last year's feast.

Average Thanksgiving meal weighed in at 2,225 calories


Lord Mandelson has been kicked out of ``the gang'' for revealing Labour secrets in his memoirs, says a former minister.

Lord Mandelson 'has been kicked out of gang for revealing Labour secrets'


Sudan's President has vowed revenge for any attacks by South Sudan against the north's territory.

Sudan President vows revenge against South Sudan


Phone company CenturyLink Inc. said today it agreed to buy Savvis Inc. for $2.5 billion in cash and stock, just days after it completed the acquisition of rival Qwest Communications International Inc.

CenturyLink to buy Savvis for $2.5 billion


Overall, the budget looks quite positive this time and we are optimistic to see the growth in Tier II & Tier 3 cities of India, with Rs. 18,000 crores proposed by the government to be spent on rural development.


Skip to navigation '' Skip to content '' US Australia/Antarctica Mexican congress approves widening police powers Buzz Up IM del.icio.us Yahoo! Bookmarks By MARK STEVENSON, Associated Press Writer Mark Stevenson, Associated Press Writer -- 2 mins ago


Former Australian opener Justin Langer believes that current opener Phillip Hughes will come up trumps during the Ashes series that gets underway from Wednesday.

Hughes will come up trumps in Ashes series:


TTR Sotheby's International Realty today announced its 2012 sales in the Mid-Atlantic increased 51% over 2011 to more than $1.258 billion.

TTR Sotheby's International Realty announces 2012 sales of $1.258 billion


Mumbai, Feb 24 Recharger, the leading information resource for the document printing industry aftermarket, will open new avenues for businessmen at the inaugural ReIndia Expo to be held here in March 2008.

Recharger to open avenues for businessmen


Saint Paul's College today was denied accreditation -- a move that could force the liberal arts college in Lawrenceville to close.

Saint Paul's College denied accreditation


A new study conducted by www.myprotein.com, Europe's leading online sports nutrition brand, has found that Britons are collectively carrying around 24 million stone in unwanted excess weight; with the average Briton looking to lose '11 pounds' in order to achieve what they would deem to be an 'ideal weight.

Britons carrying 24 million stone in unwanted weight


Pollution from factories and mines is putting the health of 125 million people at risk worldwide and is as dangerous in the developing world as malaria or tuberculosis, according to a report by two environmental advocacy groups.

Industrial Pollution puts millions of people at risk


The Hawks fell flat Friday night at the United Center as the Nashville Predators recorded a 4-1 victory before a crowd of 20,887.


A DETERMINED young Harlow girl has received the highest Cub Scout award after completing all but two of the possible 33 Activity Badges.

Harlow girl receives highest Cub Scout award


It is reported that the ASEAN steel industry is expected to attract industry giants from Japan and China to invest as it offers lower operating cost and a sizeable market.

ASEAN steel industry to attract industry giants from Japan and China


Devin Joint's tip-in with four seconds left, his only basket, gave South Carolina State a 62-60 upset of Delaware State Thursday night.

South Carolina State upsets Delaware State


Cato has signed a negotiated plea agreement and is expected to plead guilty to the charge of attempted robbery with a deadly weapon, a class B felony.


BHP Billiton suspended all its iron ore mining in Australia on Friday, shutting a third of the country`s production after the second mine worker death in the past 10 days, raising broader safety concerns in its mines.

Bhpb suspends iron ore mining in Australia after death


The Senate has confirmed President Obama's nomination of James B. Smith, of New Hampshire, to be Ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, according to the Congressional Record.

Senate confirms nomination for Ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia


Cook County Commissioner William Beavers was indicted today on federal tax charges for allegedly obstructing the Internal Revenue Service and failing to report, and pay taxes on, all of his income.

Cook county commissioner William Beavers indicted on federal tax charges


65 percent of the participants in an opinion poll conducted in Tamil Nadu this month by Centre for Public Studies of the Loyola College in Chennai said that an independent Tamil Eelam is the appropriate permanent solution for the question of Tamils in the island of Sri Lanka.


Top Gear bosses should race Alan Dale on to the show, as he's desperate to beat Simon Cowell.

Top Gear guest Alan Dale desperate to beat Simon Cowell


1 day ago Mitt Romney is a grandfather again, and he has a surrogate to thank.


A Painesdale man accused of sexually molesting a young relative was in Houghton County District Court for a preliminary hearing Friday.


Dr. R. Glenn Hubbard discusses the causes of the financial crisis and what to expect in the next year as the economy recovers.

Business alum Glenn Hubbard discusses us financial crisis


In a stunning improvement in children&aposs health, far fewer kids have high lead levels than 20 years ago, new government research reports a testament to aggressive efforts to get lead out of paint, water and soil.

Fewer kids have high lead levels than 20 years ago


Tori Spelling hopes baby is a boy Updated: 14:25, Tuesday April 10, 2012 The former '90210' actress, who already has son Liam, five, and daughters Stella, three, and Hattie, five months, with husband Dean McDermott , says she would like another son to give Liam a play mate.


Continental Airlines Inc. told its employees Thursday that it plans to cut its work force by 3,000 workers and trim its flights by 8.3% by the end of this year to reduce expenses in the face of rising fuel costs.

Continental Airlines to cut 3,000 workers


MARTINEZ, Calif. A power outage at a refinery in Martinez is sending a large plume of black smoke into the air.

Outage at refinery sending smoke into the air


Clare defender Pat Vaughan has undergone surgery to repair a long standing hip injury and is preparing for a long road back to fitness.


Madrid - Spain on Tuesday gave its backing to the relaunched Israeli-Palestinian peace talks and called for an ``independent, democratic and viable'' Palestinian state.

Spain calls for independent Palestinian state


Prince Philip is making ``good progress'' as he recovers in hospital from a heart procedure, Buckingham Palace says.


A winter storm warning has been issued for roughly along and north of the Highway 20 corridor for after midnight tonight through Friday afternoon.


``Having considerable carryover stocks of grain, there is no reason to raise the bread prices,'' the head of government stressed.


A man was found dead over the weekend in a northeast Houston field, KPRC Local 2 reported.


The Scot said: ``It's now about determination, motivation, passion and want and, by God, do we want it.''

'It's now about determination, motivation, passion'


Radio One is due to resume broadcasting programmes today, after a week spent off the air in protest at a proposal it be sold.


Islanders Jessica Ramseyer and Olivia Kane helped the Bellevue Blast 12U team win the state tournament in Pasco in early July.

Bellevue Blast wins state tournament in Pasco


A Newport News police officer shot and killed a pit bull after it killed another dog and acted aggressively toward police.

Newport News officer shoots, kills pit bull


More than 1,000 volunteers from the Charlotte, NC-based Premier Inc. healthcare alliance donated over 4,000 hours of community service on November 3 at 38 locations across the Charlotte region.

More than 1,000 volunteers from the Charlotte donate over 4,000 hours of community service


HP has announced that they've completed acquisition of Palm, which they had bought in April for $1.2 billion or $5.70 per share in cash.


Charter Communications, Inc. today announced that it will launch EPIX, a multiplatform premium entertainment channel, video-on-demand and online service to customers during May.


SANZAR's attempts to establish a consistent, fair and open citing system took a massive step backwards on Monday when All Black midfielder Sonny Bill Williams escaped punishment for a dangerous and high tackle on Sharks No8 Ryan Kankowski during Sunday's match between the Sharks and Crusaders.


The latest NHS 111 figures do not give a full picture of the system's performance, the chair of the British Medical Association's GP committee said today.

NHS 111 figures 'do not give full picture' of system


Speculation has been renewed that Prince William and Kate Middleton will marry, possibly as soon as next year.

Prince William and Kate Middleton: will they marry?


HP releases eco-friendly printers, £5m grant for ink-jet research, and Intel debuts text-to-speech e-reader.


In Hungary, one of the countries hardest hit by the global financial crisis, most believe that the worst is yet to come, with the economy on the rack and facing more pain from severe austerity measures.


Richard Johnson made sure he kept on the right side of his new family with a barnstorming ride for father-in-law Noel Chance at Folkestone.


President Asif Ali Zardari has said that Pakistan is capable of dealing with terrorism.

Pakistan is capable for dealing with terrorism:


Irrigators along the River Murray in South Australia will get more water following recent rain in the Murray-Darling Basin.


Pakistan has dismantled the nuclear black market network and no individual associated with it enjoys any official status or has access to any strategic facility, the Foreign Office said on Saturday.

Pakistan has dismantled nuclear black market:


Nine NATO soldiers have been killed in Afghanistan in militant attacks and a helicopter crash, the force says.

Nine NATO soldiers killed in Afghanistan


Sage Ridge Ranch, a 104-acre ranch with its own citrus grove and vineyard overlooking the Carmel Valley, will sell at auction Saturday, Sept. 19, with Albert Burney Auction Company : http://www.albertburney.com/ managing the sale.

Ranch with citrus grove and vineyard to sell at auction


New Delhi, Jan 13 Stating that there had been no change in the India-China border, Defence Minister AK Antony Wednesday dismissed reports of China grabbing Indian territory and said there was just a difference in 'perception'.

Antony dismisses reports of China grabbing Indian territory


BHP Billiton Ltd said that it plans to begin work on the USD 1.34 billion IndoMet coal project in Indonesia within weeks, a move that would open up a new mining province to help meet booming Asian demand for steelmaking raw materials.

Bhpb to begin work on IndoMet coal project


Credit card purchases rose by 8.2% in fixed prices in 2010, after rising 4.2% in 2009 and 6% in 2008, the Central Bureau of Statistics reported today.


An Egyptian court ruled on Tuesday that the Talaat Mostafa Group land contract for its Madinaty project was valid, the firm's lawyer said.

Egypt court rules Talaat Mostafa land contract valid


Adelaide's new $1.8 billion desalination plant may be left in ``standby mode'' in the future with the city to rely on cheaper water from the Murray and local reservoirs.

Desalination plant to be left on standby


Royal trainer Nicky Henderson returned to action on Sunday after a three-month ban with a solitary runner at the new Ffos Las track in Wales.


Dick's Last Resort, a chain with barbecue and live music, is coming to the Inner Harbor, according to the company's website.

Dick's Last Resort coming to Inner Harbor


A San Jose couple who performed face lifts, lip plumps and tummy tucks have pleaded guilty to practicing medicine without a license, after their surgeries left some of the patients with scars and other problems.

San Jose couple plead guilty to practicing medicine without a license


President Asif Ali Zardari assured the PML-N chief, Nawaz Sharif, that the election date would be announced during the upcoming session of the National Assembly which he had convened on January 21.

Election date to be announced in na session


A DWI checkpoint set up on Sunshine Street netted a dozen arrests, reported Capt. Randy Gipson of the Greene County Sheriff's Department.


About 5 pm Wednesday, Owens Cross Roads police busted a meth lab at a home on Byrd Circle.


Tonight, Congress will be shut down between Palm Beach Lakes Blvd. and Okeechobee Blvd. The closure begins at 9 pm tonight and will end at 5 am


Kim, who is still very much a mystery to the outside world, made the latest cover of TIME magazine.


South Korean KJ Choi sank a birdie putt worth two skins and 270,000 dollars at the final hole Sunday to win the 2008 Skins Game.


Five masked gunmen held up a casino in the French city of Lyon early on Sunday and made off with tens of thousands of euros, police said.


Progress Software Corporation, a provider of application infrastructure software to develop, deploy, integrate and manage business applications, has appointed Richard D. Reidy as the company's new president and chief executive officer.

Progress Software Corporation appoints new president and chief executive officer


Premier Jean Charest says he wants to make $2 billion available to Quebec businesses to help them through the global credit crisis.

Charest wants to make $2 billion available to businesses during crisis


Israeli researchers have discovered a biological way to diagnose schizophrenia that affects about 1 percent of the world's population, local Ha'aretz daily reported on Tuesday.

Israeli researchers discover biological way to diagnose schizophrenia


Israel is preparing to expel 120 mostly European activists jailed after arriving on flights as part of a pro-Palestinian protest.


A Center, Texas, couple now living in Elgin, Texas, has been indicted and charged with health care fraud violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced US Attorney John M. Bales today.

Etx couple charged with health care fraud violations


Financial spread betting is constantly evolving, and traders should be evolving with it.


A former teacher is being sentenced today on child pornography charges.


Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Minister for Labour and Manpower Sher Azam Wazir has ordered probe into the illegal allotments in labour colonies of the industrial estates and recruitments in schools set up for workers' children.

Kp minister orders probe into allotments of labour colonies


``We work with Pat Fields on our show. She's an icon and she buys shoes at Payless. She buys clothing at H & M. I mean, you don't need to spend a lot of money, you just have to be creative with what you do have.''


Scotland's first dementia strategy will improve care and support for sufferers, Public Health Minister Shona Robison has pledged.


JFE Steel announced that the firm enhanced technology service system for oil well steel pipe in collaboration with Marubeni Itochu Steel.

JFE Steel enhances technology service system for oil well pipe


A La Crosse man arrested in Onalaska for allegedly selling crack cocaine is indicted on federal drug charges.

La Crosse man indicted on federal drug charges


He and his Street Team are hosting a panel dedicated to uniting artists, bloggers and writers, political activists, professors, and fans in an examination of hip hop.


A 22-year-old girl and her father were allegedly thrashed by policemen when they sought action against some persons who teased the girl and passed vulgar comments in full public view in Tarn Taran district.


Indy Lights champion Tristan Vautier will make his IndyCar test debut with Schmidt Hamilton at Sebring on Thursday.


Peru, Colombia, and Chile will formally merge their stock markets Today.

Peru, Colombia, and Chile merge stock markets


TSYS has launched a new division to provide turnkey credit card programs for regional and community banks and credit unions.

TSYS launches credit card program for regional and community banks


Industry-tracker NPD reported Monday that US videogame sales showed a ``modest increase'' in September, breaking a six-month losing streak.


Sinead wore a pink floral dress at the Little White Chapel where she got hitched in front of 2 witnesses.


Consumer prices rose less than expected in May and posted the steepest annual drop in 59 years, according to government data released Wednesday, fresh evidence that the recession is keeping inflation in check.Low prices will make it easier for the Federal Reserve at its meeting next week to keep a key short-term interest rate near zero, where it has been since December.

Consumer prices rise less than expected in May


WASHINGTON ― Rearview cameras could become more common in future cars and trucks under rules proposed by the government Friday to address concerns about drivers unintentionally backing over children.

Rearview cameras could become more common in cars


Australia's road race world champion Cadel Evans looks set to sign for American team BMC according to Belgian newspaper Het Nieuwsblad on Sunday.


Debt-ridden carrier Mexicana airline is halting all operations as of midnight Friday as it seeks to restructure costs, Mexico's transportation secretary said.


Opposition Leader Malcolm Turnbull is expected to announce a frontbench reshuffle to help restore voter confidence following the bungled handling of the OzCar affair.

Turnbull expected to announce frontbench reshuffle


Environment Minister Claude Bechard has checked out of Hotel Dieu hospital in Quebec City after undergoing surgery for a form of intestinal cancer.

Environment minister Claude Bechard checks out of


A 49-year-old man carried home a mortar round in his back pack, police said, before he called them to safely collect it.


Petco will officially open its doors on Monday at Towers Shopping Center in Roanoke.


Dublin, June 26 A new study says that weight loss can help obese, middle-aged, pre-diabetic males boost low testosterone levels by almost 50 percent.

Weight loss helps boost low testosterone levels


Sir Alex Ferguson says Manchester United may spend big in the summer in order to strengthen their squad in the right areas.


REUTERS/Toby Melville Britain's biggest drugmaker GlaxoSmithKline said on Thursday it had filed for European approval of its new once-weekly diabetes drug albiglutide, as tries to gain a foothold in a crowded market.

GlaxoSmithKline files for European approval of diabetes drug albiglutide


ITV has commissioned its longest ever run of Taggart, ordering ten one-hour episodes of the Scottish detective drama from its production company SMG Productions.

ITV commissions its longest ever run of Taggart episodes


Hungary is keen to strengthen trade relations with India and hopes to expand its bilateral business to about $ 1 billion by next year.

Hungary keen on trade relations with India


American Express Co. is sponsoring its second ``Unstaged'' concert series, which kicks off March 23 with Duran Duran performing at the Mayan Theatre in Los Angeles...

Amex sponsoring second 'Unstaged' concert series


Russian engineering company Novaem plans to buy a number of engineering assets in Russia and abroad, Novaem CEO Vitaly Chernomor said at a news conference Tuesday.

Novaem plans to buy engineering assets in Russia, abroad


She is one feisty actress who has portrayed the bold women of today and has done justice to all the characters she has played so far.


Harvard University is investigating over 125 undergraduate students in a mass copying scandal, it is believed that these students have mutually helped each other on a take-home exam.

Harvard University investigates 125 undergraduates in mass copying scandal


Around 200 migrants are missing off the Tunisian coast after an operation to rescue some 800 people aboard a small ship that ran aground on a sandbank, the official news agency TAP reported Thursday.


Sudarshan Sukhani of s2analytics.com feels that United Spirits may go below Rs 500.


Japan scrambled fighter planes Wednesday to intercept Russian bombers on a training exercise over the Sea of Japan, Russian news agencies reported, quoting a senior Russian air force official.

Japan fighters intercept Russian bombers


A brush fire in Martin County grows to 450 acres but isn't posing a threat to any homes.


Auto workshops operating in residential areas of the federal capital are irking residents of the nearby areas.


Zac Efron, who started early for his birthday celebrations, and Vanessa Hudgens were seen as they watched the Vancouver Giants hockey game on October 16.

Zac Efron & Vanessa Hudgens watched a hockey game


Mumbai A highway police website, connected to Google Map to enable citizens to access traffic updates on the move, was launched on Friday.


The German prosecutor responsible for his case says Magnotta will not be fighting extradition and could be in Canada within a week.

Luka rocco Magnotta will not fight extradition to Canada


The right to education act will not interfere with madrasas, Human Resource Development Minister Kapil Sibal asserted Sunday.

'Right to education act will not interfere with madrasas'


Stocks are opening mixed on a weak reading of business sentiment.


The Rays are installing AstroTurf into Tropicana Field for the 2011 season


Baghdad was inaugurated as the 2013 Arab Capital of Culture on Saturday 23 March, the latest in a series of steps which officials hope will put Iraq back on the map after decades of conflict.

Baghdad inaugurated as 2013 Arab Capital of Culture


A Williston man pleaded not guilty to assault and terrorizing charges in Northwest District Court Thursday morning.


A former district councillor who was to stand for the new Wiltshire Council has been thrown out of the Tory party after being arrested in connection with a child pornography investigation.


The Washington Capitals have assigned forward Alexandre Giroux to the Hershey Bears of the American Hockey League, vice president and general manager George McPhee announced today.

Washington Capitals assign Alexandre Giroux to Hershey Bears


The EU has expressed interest in increasing exports of marsh frogs from Georgia to Europe.

EU interested in increasing exports of frogs from Georgia


The Endocrine Society has released a new clinical practice guideline for the prevention and treatment of pediatric obesity.

Endocrine Society releases clinical practice guideline on pediatric obesity


Madonna decided to hit the town with Justin Timberlake after they performed together in Manhattan this week.


The euro held firm against the US dollar in Asia on Friday after surging on investor relief over a deal between European leaders hailed as a major step towards resolving the eurozone debt crisis.


French automobile major Renault would focus on India as the country would be among top three passenger car markets by 2020, a top company official said today.


Lady Gaga revealed another private detail about her younger days wherein she admitted she suffered from bulimia.

Lady Gaga revealed suffering from bulimia


Wikileaks founder Julian Assange has been granted asylum by Ecuador, which could allow the Wikileaks founder to avoid extradition to Sweden.

Julian Assange granted asylum by Ecuador


Mike Smith will ride Kentucky Derby winner Mine That Bird in the $750,000 West Virginia Derby on August 1 and in the $1 million Shadwell Travers on August 29.

Mike Smith to ride Kentucky Derby winner


More then 30 people were seriously injured when the bus coming from Gawadar, Balochistan to Karachi overturned on national Highway on Tuesday.

More then 30 people injured as bus overturns on national Highway


Black Eyed Peas vocalist Fergie says that she is ``grateful'' for finding fame and being able to turn her life around from being addicted to drugs when younger.


Police seek witnesses of fatal bus crash Updated: 09:30, Thursday May 3, 2012 Investigations are continuing this morning into the death of a Sydney mother who was hit by a bus in the city's northwest yesterday afternoon while carrying her baby.


An Anoka-Hennepin alternative school is seeing some of its highest attendance rates since it opened.

Anoka-Hennepin alternative school sees High attendance rates


Before the dust of misbehaving with a woman in a Gas Relief Hospital settle down, a doctor of another Gas Relief Hospital has been accused to misbehaving with two women patients today.

Another doctor misbehaves with woman patient


Their ongoing mission: to explore new ways of working together; to seek out new efficiencies; to boldly go where no councils have gone before.

Our mission -- to boldly go where no councils have gone before


When Ritu Kumar showcased her bridal couture collection recently, there was action on the ramp and a lot off it too.

Ritu Kumar showcased her bridal collection


Japan midfielder Junichi Inamoto will return to the J-League with Kawasaki Frontale after falling out of favor at French side Stade Rennes.

Japan's Junichi Inamoto to return to J-League


Newmont Mining Corp. says it is cutting 38 positions in Nevada because of the economy.

Newmont Mining cuts 38 positions in Nevada


Taliban-fighting soldiers are set for celebrity status with the launch of a multi-million-dollar glossy television drama hailing army victories over militants.


Felony charges of forgery have been filed against a Ludlow man who is accused of altering two checks.


Several streets have been blocked off in downtown Milwaukee where police say they're investigating a possible explosive.

Milwaukee police investigate possible explosive


A Bakersfield man has died in Washington, DC, and police there are investigating whether a beating and robbery that happened hours earlier played a role in his death.


Pete Postlethwaite, one of Britain's best-loved actors, has died at the age of 64 after a long battle with cancer.


British Columbia Finance Minister Kevin Falcon is quitting his cabinet post and won't run in May's election.

BC finance minister Kevin Falcon quits post


London , Feb 11 London will have an`` Olympic university''after the 2012 edition of the games are over, a bid to secure a long-term legacy for the 9.3 billion pounds being spent on the event.

London to have 'Olympic university' after 2012 games


US factory orders fell 0.8 percent in June, twice the drop economists expected, the US Census Bureau reported Wednesday.


Haslam named three former judges and two other attorneys to handle an appeal filed by former Democratic gubernatorial candidate and Nashville lawyer John Jay Hooker that challenges the makeup of the Court of Criminal Appeals.

Haslam named three former judges and two other attorneys to handle an appeal ...


COUNCIL work crews are cleaning up after a paint spill on the main highway through Warwick this morning.


Fernando Torres is set start for Chelsea in their Champions League clash against Genk at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday night.

Fernando Torres set to start for Chelsea against Genk


By the by, Giorgio rode the subway up to the Bronx to visit with children at a school benefiting from his donation.


Saturday's baseball camp for Montgomery Central High School players is canceled, according to officials at the high school.


A chemical tanker caught fire on Saturday at 11.30 am following an explosion that occurred at the deck of the tanker.


Top Chinese companies are investing in Israeli technology to help boost their growth and development.

Chinese companies invest in Israeli technology


Stoke City captain Ryan Shawcross is not for sale according to Stoke Manager Tony Pulis.


Bob Dylan did not make political waves during his first appearance in China.

Bob Dylan makes first appearance in China


Fans across Africa mourned the death of African-American singer Whitney Houston on Monday, as radio stations, restaurants and bars played tributes to the 48-year-old, who died at the weekend in Los Angeles.


Beijing, Mar 1 China is expected to send its second woman astronaut into space this year on-board the Shenzhou-10, the country's new manned spacecraft, which should be launched sometime between June and August.

China to send second woman astronaut into space this year


President Barack Obama says the US will stand by long-time ally Japan as it recovers from last week's earthquake and tsunami and the nuclear crisis that those twin disasters spawned.


An Asian elephant rescued more than 30 years ago from a camp in Thailand has died at a local zoo.

Elephant rescued from Thailand dies at Zoo


Technology and consumer electronics retailer Best Buy Co Inc is planning to acquire digital music service provider Napster Inc for $121 million in cash.

Electronics retailer Best Buy to acquire Napster


Jaiprakash Associates can touch Rs 98, says Anu Jain, IIFL Private Wealth Management.


Texas A&M defensive coordinator Joe Kines announced that he is retiring following a coaching career that spans four decades.

Texas A&M defensive coordinator Joe Kines retires


ULFA on Monday expelled the top three leaders of its elite 28 battalion, who had announced a unilateral ceasefire with the government, and termed their decision as ``unlawful''.

ULFA expels three leaders of 28 battalion


A family was displaced Sunday morning after an apartment fire in Chambersburg, said Franklin Fire Co. Chief Mark Trace.


Fairfax Media has appointed Greg Hywood as its chief executive, following the resignation of Brian McCarthy late last year.


Tyler Murray scored 26 points, and Wagner defeated Robert Morris 83-78 in overtime Thursday night.

Wagner defeats Robert Morris, 83-78, in overtime


Argentina centre Gonzalo Tiesi will miss the rest of the Rugby World Cup after suffering knee ligament damage in the Pumas' 13-9 defeat to England.

Argentina's Gonzalo Tiesi to miss rest of Rugby World Cup


Swiss stocks rose for a third day, led by Actelion Ltd. and Swiss Reinsurance Co., on continued expectation that central banks will keep monetary stimulus to spur growth and avert gains in national currencies.


The Obama administration is challenging Alabama's new immigration law that allows police to detain people they suspect of being illegal immigrants after a traffic stop.

Administration challenges Alabama immigration law


The Keeping Up with the Kardashians star said that she forgot to take birth control pill, which lead her to pregnancy.

Kourtney Kardashian forgot to take my pill


Tornado warnings have ended in Alberta, including ones issued earlier for Edmonton and areas south and east of the city.


From March 19 to March 21 the 2010 Milk Mustache Mobile ``Milk the Moment'' Tour will be stopping in Lexington to help celebrate those special moments that families share around the dinner table and show moms that serving milk at dinnertime is an easy, and affordable, way to help make sure their families get the nutrition they need.

2010 Milk Mustache Mobile ``Milk the Moment'' tour


For his newly revamped Countdown on Current TV, Keith Olbermann has landed director Michael Moore and comedian Richard Lewis as regular contributors along with documentary filmmaker Ken Burns who will be adding his opinion to the new Olbermann show.

Keith Olbermann lands Michael Moore, Richard Lewis


Barack Obama holds a small but winning edge in battleground states heading into the final, frantic day of campaigning in the US presidential election, with his advisers expressing confidence the president will be re-elected.


Sen. Olympia Snowe says a standby public option that would come into play if the private insurance market fails to provide affordable coverage could bridge the partisan gap that threatens to derail President Barack Obama's health care reform.

Snowe: standby public option could bridge gap


A man was struck and killed by an Amtrak train Monday evening in Bristol Township's Croydon section, officials said.


South Korean household income rose for an 11th straight quarter from a year earlier even as economic growth cooled amid Europe's debt crisis.

South Korea household income rises for 11th straight quarter


Sherman Hemsley, the actor who made the irascible, bigoted George Jefferson of ``The Jeffersons'' one of television's most memorable characters and a symbol for urban upward mobility, has died.


Flintoff hopes to be back in action by March, but he said: ``There is a possibility I may not play again.


The Chattanooga jury heard George Thomas' taped police interrogation as he described seeing Channon Christian and Chris Newsom in January 2007.

Jury hears George Thomas' taped interrogation


The Michigan Department of Community Health recently launched a new Medicaid enrollment system that allows providers to enroll and update data quickly and efficiently.

Michigan Department of Community Health launches new Medicaid system


Bhaichung Bhutia 'signed' a year's contract with East Bengal and vowed to play for the club till he hangs his boots.


Amid a debate on whether foreign law firms should be allowed entry, government has said minds should not be shut to ``big ideas'' and asserted that fears of Indian lawyers would be addressed before taking a decision.


Noble Corporation today reported first quarter 2009 earnings of $414 million, or $1.58 per diluted share, versus $384 million, or $1.42 per diluted share, for the first quarter of last year.

Noble Corporation reports first quarter earnings of $1.58 per share


Three Wilson teenagers accused in a hazing incident are expected to be arraigned on reduced charges Tuesday night.


Maxxis has signed Deegan to a sponsorship deal, and the ten-time X Game medalist couldn't be happier.


Two journalists held over seven months by the Taliban in Pakistan endured death threats before they escaped by tricking guards and dropping down a 20-foot wall with a rope, according to one of the former captives.

Journalists endured death threats before escape


Washington The US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will pay visit to Berlin, Singapore and Manila.

Hillary Clinton to pay visit to Berlin, Singapore, Manila


Yuma, AZ August 5th- A dog is brutally murdered at a local school.


Three local cashiers were arrested Friday for selling beer to minors in Inwood and Island Park.

Three cashiers arrested for selling beer to minors


One of many key decisions the Mariners will face this off-season is what they want to do with Jose Lopez.


TESCO is to step up expansion in the US after it surprised the City by predicting the Fresh & Easy chain would make its first profits in the year to 2013, earlier than expected.


Georgia Tech coach Paul Hewitt had sharp words for his critics as the rollover clause in his contract has kicked in for another year.

Georgia Tech's Hewitt has sharp words for critics


Mardi Gras has come a long way since '78 Updated: 00:47, Sunday March 3, 2013 Fireworks, glittering transvestites and a sprinkling of popstars lit up Sydney's Mardi Gras but the loudest cheers were saved for the festival's founding cast.


A gun was confiscated at Serra Catholic High School in McKeesport on Thursday.

Gun confiscated at Serra Catholic High school


Pakistan on Monday received another batch of four F-16 fighter jets from the United States, marking the completion of a package of US delivery since 2005.

Pakistan receives four F-16 fighter jets


RISMEDIA, Sept. 19, 2008-Nationwide housing starts declined 6.2% in August as home builders continued to cut back on new construction in order to scale back their inventories and help pave the way for housing market recovery, according to figures released by the US Commerce Department this week.


Drivers who park their vehicles on the Upper Iweka road in Onitsha, will soon begin to pay parking fees, according to the Commissioner for Environment, Dr Ifedi Okwenna.


Firefighters continued to battle a brush fire in Carp well into Sunday evening, and were expected to remain overnight to monitor the situation.

Firefighters battling brush fire in Carp


WestJet and Air Canada said they flew fuller planes in November as strong passenger demand soaked up additional capacity.

WestJet, Air Canada fly fuller planes in November


Women have always relied on good old dad or their other half to fix their cars, but new research by Unipart Automotive has revealed that four in ten men are as clueless as women when it comes to car maintenance.

Men as clueless as women when it comes to car maintenance


As the first New York senator in nearly 40 years to serve on the Senate Agriculture Committee, Gillibrand says she has a plan to help dairy farmers now and in coming years.

Gillibrand has plan to help dairy farmers


Five US lawmakers from South Florida will travel to Haiti to discuss hurricane preparation, immigration policy and security issues with Haitian President Rene Preval.


``It was beyond whatever I could have imagined,'' said Ms. Williams after watching Shen Yun at the Performing Arts Center at the SUNY Purchase College on Sunday Aug. 2.

'It was beyond whatever I could have imagined'


A Disaster Recovery Center operated by the state of Nebraska, the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the US Small Business Administration, opens at 1 pm Friday in South Sioux City to assist those affected by recent flooding.

Disaster Recovery Center to open in South Sioux City


PPL Electric Utilities announced on Friday that the generation price it passes on to customers who don't choose an electricity supplier will drop in early 2011.

PPL Electric Utilities generation price to drop for early 2011


Karlie Kloss says short hair can be sexy Updated: 16:59, Saturday March 16, 2013 Victoria's Secret model Karlie Kloss is the first angel to have short hair.


CBRE has launched its 2013 urban photography competition, inviting entries for images depicting cities at work.

CBRE launches urban photography competition


KANSAS CITY, MO Missouri Secretary of State Robin Carnahan is issuing an order prohibiting most investment advisors from calling themselves ``senior specialists.''

Carnahan prohibits investment advisors from calling themselves 'senior specialists'


British Airways has agreed to buy French airline L'Avion for £54m in an extension of its OpenSkies service.

British Airways agrees to buy French airline L'Avion


Presidenjt Umaru Yar'Adua will not be attending the United Nations annual General Assembly and the Climate Change summits starting on Tuesday, September 22 in New York.

Yar'Adua will not attend UN General Assembly --


A FATHER has been jailed for four months after breaching a restraining order and flouting court orders.

FATHER is jailed for breaching restraining order


homeless woman has been charged with felony child abuse and neglect after Bismarck authorities say her teenage son could not find her or the van they were living in for about seven hours.


Bulldogs halfback Trent Hodkinson is set to miss two weeks after he was charged with dangerous contact by the NRL's match review committee today.


A BRITISH soldier has been shot dead while on patrol in southern Afghanistan, the UK Ministry of Defence says.

British soldier shot dead in Afghanistan


Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Democratic Leaders, and Members of Congress held a press availability this morning in the Capitol with tribal leaders to highlight the benefits of health insurance reform to the Native American community.

Nancy Pelosi highlights the benefits of health insurance reform


Karl Malden, the Academy Award-winning actor, Wednesday died 97 of natural causes at his Brentwood home in Los Angeles.


EA has officially announced Dead Space 2 for you to speculate over until they release more information.


In an effort to help Democratic challenger Jim Martin defeat Republican incumbent Saxby Chambliss in Georgia's Senate race, President-elect Barack Obama recorded a radio ad supporting Martin.

President-elect Obama records radio ad for senatorial candidate Jim Martin


Juan Martín del Potro announced he pulled out of the Madrid Masters 1,000 due to a problem in his hip.


A woman was found dead during an early morning apartment fire in Midlothian Monday that also forced occupants of two other apartments into temporary shelter.


Canada advanced to the men's 1-2 Page playoff game with a 8-3 win over China on Thursday at the world junior curling championships.

Canada advances to world jr. curling ...


India-based online travel company MakeMyTrip known as Gurgaon purchased Ticketvala.com that is considered to be an online bus ticket company.


A man accused of killing a Newport Beach doctor pleaded not guilty to murder Friday in Orange County Superior Court.

Man accused of killing Newport Beach doctor pleads not guilty


On the last day that training camp practices were open to the public, first-round pick Dre Kirkpatrick took part in his first practice since the June mandatory minicamp.


ODST, I'm wondering what's next for the highly successful Halo franchise, which has helped make Xbox 360 itself a success over many years.


Ben Crane withdrew just prior to his start in the first round of the AT&T Classic.

Ben Crane withdraws from the AT&T Classic


First Lady Michelle Obama met with former South African President Nelson Mandela in Johannesburg on Tuesday in a private meeting at his home.

Michelle Obama meets with Nelson Mandela


``We will let him get the century and then we will speak about it.


A compound found in red wine and grape skin, known to stave off heart attacks, also halts breast cancer in its tracks.

Compound found in red wine can halt breast cancer


ABERAVON AM Dr Brian Gibbons has visited the neighbourhood policing team in the Upper Afan Valley to see the work they are doing.

AM Brian Gibbons visits the neighbourhood policing team


Another Katter's Australian Party candidate has been accused of homophobia after tweeting 'I wouldn't let a gay person teach my children and I'm not afraid to say it'.

Another Katter's Australian Party candidate accused of homophobia


Legendary cricketer and former West Indian captain Brian Lara has said that he has never seen the best bowler like Wasim Akram.

I have never seen the best bowler like Wasim Akram:


Grihapravesh, the mega property extravaganza, showcasing the finest home options in Bhubaneswar, has evoked tremendous response from investors and home-seekers.


Pilgrim's Pride Corp., the nation's largest chicken producer, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Monday, a move some analysts had predicted given the company's sagging debt load and volatile feed prices.The Pittsburg, Texas-based company sought the bankruptcy protection in a filing with the US Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas on Monday, saying that as of Sept. 27 it had $$3.75 billion in assets and $$2.72 billion in debts.Company spokesman Ray Atkinson said Pilgrim's

Pilgrim's Pride files for bankruptcy protection


DESPITE a resilient second half performance, Bridgwater Town suffered a 1-0 defeat to promotion hopefuls Hungerford Town, writes Mark Hollidge.

Bridgwater Town suffer 1-0 defeat to Hungerford Town


Finland is ready to cooperate with Russia on child protection issues but sees no need to set up bilateral structures on the issue, Finnish President Tarja Halonen said on Wednesday.

Finland ready to cooperate with Russia on child protection issues


THE Hong Kong government says British candy maker Cadbury is recalling its Chinese-made chocolates as a precaution.


After signing a letter of intent in September, Conifex has solidified a purchase agreement with a pair of logistics companies.


Mohan Raghavan, 47, director of 'TD Dasan Std VIB' passed away at a private hospital at Annamanada on Tuesday following a cardiac arrest.


Oil prices hit a record high 107.85 dollars on Monday as the White House announced that US Vice President Dick Cheney will head to OPEC kingpin Saudi Arabia next week to seek increased production.


Fraud accused Sir Allen Stanford has been hospitalised in the United States with an extremely high pulse rate and an irregular heart rhythm.


The syndicated home improvement show ``THE MONEY PIT'' has launched a 24/7 home improvement radio channel on TUNEIN, the streaming service on the Web and mobile devices.

'The Money Pit' launches 24/7 channel on TUNEIN


Footballer Ashley Cole reportedly rowed with wife Cheryl about Black Eyed Peas star Will.I.Am before they split.

Ashley Cole `rowed` with wife Cheryl about Black Eyed Peas star Will.I.Am


Ewen Macdonald has been sentenced to five years jail for a spate of crimes committed before his brother-in-law Scott Guy was shot dead.

Ewen Macdonald sentenced to five years jail


Former US President Bill Clinton got back to work on Friday on Haiti relief a day after a successful heart procedure at a New York hospital to open a blocked artery to his heart that caused him chest discomfort.

Clinton back at work on Haiti after heart procedure


New York, - Industrial manufacturer Honeywell International Inc. said Tuesday it is opening an office in Baghdad to make equipment for Iraq's oil and gas industry and plans to open other offices in the country over the next few years.


Anil, sources say, called up Akshaye and really blasted him on the phone for not promoting his home production in which Akshaye is a hero.


A Chesapeake night club under fire for being a haven for crime and complaints surrendered its liquor license on Wednesday.


The first nasty inkling that even the King of Pop can stir the racial divide came with the Mt.

Even the King of Pop stirs racial divide


``The West Nile at this moment is much, much worse than is being publicized.

West Nile virus ``much worse than publicized''


A gang of youths threw fireworks at cars in an Aberdeen supermarket car park on a busy night for the city's fire crews.


On Saturday night, ``COPS'' began its 23rd season by airing its 800th episode.


A Springfield woman was charged with aggravated battery to a police officer for allegedly kicking at and spitting on an officer who was responding to a reported retail theft.


No more rumors, Olive Garden is set to open in Grand Island on Dec. 19 this year.


US-based automobile manufacturer General Motors, or GM, has appointed Christopher Perry as its new vice president of Chevrolet marketing.

GM appoints new vice president of Chevrolet marketing


The World Bank has warned that world poverty is much greater than previously thought.


A serious political subject was preparing itself for elections since United People's Party would go to next parliamentary elections, President of UPP Maria Kapon declared on a press conference, FOCUS News Agency informs.

Serious political subject preparing for elections


Southwest Airlines Co. on Thursday registered to issue 12 million more shares for use in an incentive plan for employees, directors and advisers.

Southwest Airlines to issue 12 million shares


Internet service provider Virgin Media has announced that it has joined up with record label Universal in order to offer subscribers unlimited music downloads for a monthly fee.

Virgin Media and Universal to offer unlimited music downloads


CIBC raised more than $7.2 million , including a $2.8 million corporate donation, for United Way in 2009.

CIBC raises more than $7.2 million for United Way in 2009


Gloves and condoms maker Ansell Ltd has upgraded its full year earnings guidance after a recovery.


France has recalled its ambassador to Mali after he reportedly fell out with French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius, a diplomatic source in the west African nation told AFP on Thursday.


The St. Louis Cardinals eased infielder Khalil Greene back into competition Thursday, activating him from a stint on the 15-day disabled list for social anxiety disorder but leaving him out of the lineup against the Detroit Tigers.

St. Louis Cardinals activate infielder Khalil Greene from disabled list


The Brazilian real opened stronger against the US dollar Monday on continued foreign investment inflows directed toward the fixed-income market.

Brazil's real opens stronger on foreign investment inflows


Ricardo Carvalho has revealed he is set to remain at Stamford Bridge amidst speculation he was on the way out.


Microsoft apparently is buying Yammer, the corporate social media platform, for $1.2 billion.


into Redskins 360 With the Redskins floundering at 2-5, cornerback DeAngelo Hall hopes to cry after his return to Atlanta on Sunday.


Indian Cricketer, Praveen Kumar married with Sapna Choudhary on November 18 in Meerut.

Cricketer Praveen Kumar married with Sapna


Pop superstar Madonna dazzled football fans and more than 100 million television viewers on Sunday when she performed during the Super Bowl halftime show.

Madonna dazzles during Super Bowl halftime show


IBM has introduced a new network intelligence analytics appliance to help communications services providers, or CSPs, analyze up to petabytes of customer and network data.

IBM introduces new network intelligence analytics appliance


The mother of a Vancouver teenager killed in a weekend stabbing is pleading for witnesses to tell police who took her son away from her.

Mother of teenager killed in weekend stabbing pleading for witnesses


In her first interview with CNN post marriage Sania Mirza said ``I was marrying a person, not a Pakistani, people try to make it political but we were very clear that we

I was marrying a person, not a Pakistani:


A 24-year-old woman today accused four persons of making an obscene MMS involving her and blackmailing by demanding money.

Woman accuses four persons of making obscene MMS


Peter Bethune, conservationist and anti-whaling campaigner, has received a suspended sentence by a Japanese court and has returned to New Zealand.

Peter Bethune receives suspended sentence


Yes Bank, on Monday said that it has successfully raised Rs 364 crore from Rabobank.

Yes Bank raises Rs 364-crore from Rabobank


New figures recently released by the Mortgage Bankers Association shows the foreclosure rate at a record high.

Mortgage Bankers Association shows foreclosure rate at a record high


A 24-year-old man is in a serious but stable condition in hospital after being hit by a car in Inverness.

Man in serious condition after being hit by car in Inverness


President Obama met with President Dilma Rousseff of Brazil today to discuss the bilateral relationship between the two countries.

President Obama meets with President Rousseff of Brazil


A day after taking over the charge of Pune Muncipal Corporation in the new term, the ruling NCP-Congress alliance said that the civic body would felicitate cricketer Sachin Tendulkar over his achievement of 100 centuries in international cricket.

Civic body to felicitate Sachin Tendulkar


The Celtics will open the 2009-10 season against LeBron James and the Cavaliers in Cleveland on Oct. 27, then return home the following night for their home opener against the Charlotte Bobcats.

Celtics to open season against LeBron James in Cleveland


LionsXII midfielder Firdaus Kasman has been fined $10,000 for violating the team's code of conduct.

LionsXII midfielder Firdaus Kasman fined $10,000


Dealer Strategic Planning Inc., which operates the DSP-20 group for tire dealers, has expanded its Web site to market to potential members.

Dealer Strategic Planning expands Web site


FOUR aid workers including a British woman were kidnapped in Afghanistan as election officials ordered recounts in seven provinces after last week's parliamentary vote, raising further concerns of misconduct and fraud during the polls.


Jacqui Naylor, widely regarded as one of the Bay Area's best jazz-pop vocalists, is the subject of a new documentary film.

Jacqui Naylor is subject of new documentary film


Mark Teixeira is confident the New York Yankees can overcome key injuries likely to impact the team through the first month of the regular season.

Teixeira confident Yankees can overcome injuries


McBride, who played for the Hoops between June 1965 and November 1968, passed away at Glasgow Royal Infirmary having suffered a suspected stroke at the weekend, Celtic confirmed on Thursday morning.


Survey work in the Posco project areas has been postponed because of a misunderstanding between the district administration and United Action Committee.


Industrial output dropped by 20.1% y/y in workday adjusted terms in May after the 19.2% y/y fall a month ago and against 19.8% y/y drop under the preliminary estimates, the statistical office data shows.

Industrial output drops 20.1% y/y in May.


The US dollar stood at AR$4.31/AR$4.355 today, gaining half a cent from the previous price at the close business yesterday at Buenos Aires exchange houses.


Everton captain Phil Neville is in line to join the England U21 coaching staff for this summer's Euros.

Everton skipper Neville to join England U21 coaching staff


This morning, the Census Bureau reported that retail sales climbed in April, good news for business and more evidence of a present, if slow-growing, self-sustaining recovery.


A 9.11-mile walk to remember the victims and heroes of 9/11 will begin at 9 am Saturday at Tulare Union High School, 755 E. Tulare Ave., Tulare.

'A walk to remember' Saturday at Tulare Union High school


4 Tennessee rallies from 3rd-worst half ever, beats Vanderbilt 65-57 for 15th straight win

No 4 Tennessee rallies, beats Vanderbilt 65-57


The International Cricket Council today announced that former Australia bowler Glenn McGrath will be inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame on January 4, 2013 during the lunch interval of the third Test match between Australia and Sri Lanka in Sydney.

Glenn McGrath to be inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame


British insurer Aviva said it had temprarily frozen withdrawals from one of its property funds, blaming the increasing length of time it is taking to sell property assets.

Aviva freezes withdrawals from property fund


People demonstrate in solidarity with the protests against the Newmont Mining project in the region of Cajamarca, in downtown Lima July 4, 2012.

People demonstrate in solidarity with protests against Newmont Mining project, in downtown Lima


A Palmyra man saved a woman?s life when he pulled her badly injured body from her burning car Thursday morning after she lost control and hit a tree, according to police.


Sri Lanka announced Tuesday it would raise defence spending by six percent in 2011 -- broadly in line with annual hikes announced during the government's war with Tamil rebels.

Sri Lanka raises defence spending by six percent


UNICEF joins with millions of people around the world in mourning the loss of a truly remarkable woman, Eunice Kennedy Shriver, who dedicated her life to bring new hope and opportunity to children around the world who live with disabilities.

Unicef mourns the loss of Eunice Kennedy Shriver


Two First Great Western trains with up to 300 people onboard came within 13 seconds of crashing into each other near Didcot, a report has revealed.


Best Buy will start selling the iPhone on Sept. 7, becoming first US chain to do so outside of Apple's and AT&T's own stores.


JPMorgan Chase & Co., the largest US bank by assets, will cut 9,200 Washington Mutual Inc. jobs nationwide as it acquires the Seattle-based lender, a spokesman said.

JPMorgan Chase to cut 9,200 Washington Mutual jobs nationwide


Teen Top held the group's first cruise ship fan meeting on March 17.


Police in the Chinese captial have warned women not to wear miniskirts, hot pants or other skimpy clothing on buses and subways during the hot summer in order to avoid sexual harassment, Chinese media reported on Wednesday.

Police warn women against wearing miniskirts


Norwegian gas exports to Europe dropped further between Monday and Tuesday morning as maintenance work reduced flows both to Britain and continental Europe.

Norway gas-exports to Europe drop on maintenance


COLOMBIAN President Alvaro Uribe has contracted the H1N1 swine flu virus and is being treated by doctors, government spokesman Cesar Velasquez said.

President Alvaro Uribe contracts swine flu


Michael Turner was allegedly involved in a domestic dispute with the mother of his child Monday night, but police didn't file charges.


Red Robin Gourmet Burgers has announced that it will open a new Red Robin restaurant in Lincoln, California on February 23, 2009.

Red Robin to open new restaurant in California


An Indianapolis man has pleaded guilty to shooting his pregnant ex-girlfriend in the back.

Man pleads guilty to shooting ex-girlfriend


The Chrysler 300C will be back on the Chinese car market late this month, price is expected to start around 500.000 yuan.

Chrysler 300C will be back in China late this month


A soldier from Attleboro is in desperate need of a kidney donor.


China's first hang gliding man successfully flew over Jiaozhou Bay in Qingdao, a coastal city of Shandong province, on July 7, 2012.

Hang gliding man flies over Jiaozhou Bay


Some victims of the London 7/7 bombings died in ``agony'' because restrictive rules prevented rescuers from reaching them sooner, an inquest heard today.

Victims 'died in agony because of restrictive rules'


Captain America 2 casting female lead Updated: 22:30, Monday August 20, 2012 A shortlist for the female lead in 'Captain America:


Sercel has launched a new generation of UNITE, its industry-leading cableless acquisition system, as well as a new geophone sensor, the SG-5.

Sercel launches new-generation UNITE cableless system


-Peter Andre is going on ``the caveman diet''.


Volunteers from Leeds Met are headed out to India next month, as they prepare to help communities affected by HIV.


Real estate major Unitech plans to raise over Rs 700 crore this fiscal by selling commercial assets, including hotels, as part of its exercise to retire some of its debt.

Unitech to raise over Rs 700 cr this fiscal


The Rackspace Cloud, the cloud computing division of Rackspace Hosting announced on Wednesday it has launched its new partner program for resellers and affiliates.

The Rackspace Cloud launches partner program


Boston Scientific was downgraded today by analysts at Morgan Stanley and the stock is now at $5.41, up $0.11 on volume of 7,448,012 shares traded.

Boston Scientific (BSX) downgraded by Morgan Stanley


Steel imports increased by 7 percent to 2.62 million tons in April, from 2.45 million tons in March, according to the American Iron and Steel Institute.

Steel imports increased 7 percent in April


Australia won the toss and elected to bat against India in a CB Series cricket one-day international here today.


Iran´s plan for a ``clean internet'' will cut off millions of its citizens from the rest of the Web by mandating that ``ll Internet Service Providers should only present National Internet by August,'' Taghipour said.


A Mohave Valley solar project that was rejected by the county's planning and zoning commission in October goes before the board of supervisors today.


The US does not expect to send ground troops into Syria under any circumstances, Barack Obama has said.


``I'm scared of Facebook,'' Prince Faisal Bin Abdullah, Minister of Education, has admitted.


Apple announced a new Mac Pro on Tuesday that features up to 12 CPU cores for up to a 50 percent performance improvement over its predecessor.

Apple announces new Mac Pro with up to 12 cores


London: 'Rehab' singer Amy Winehouse has decided to take up golf in a bid to distract herself from booze and drugs.

Amy Winehouse takes up golf to distract herself from booze, drugs


Small teams currently ruling IndyCar Series There's parity in IndyCar?


Salida youth wrestlers hosted their home tournament as part of their six-meet season Saturday at Andreas Field House.

Salida youth wrestlers host home tournament


Chris Greenacre insists there is no extra pressure on the Wellington Phoenix whenever they play away from home.

Greenacre insists no extra pressure on Wellington Phoenix


Saudi Arabian oil company Aramco is reviewing its $9bn Manifa oil field project and Saipem SpA, a major contractor, has been told not to take on any more commitments for it, the Italian company said on Friday.


Today, Apple released the 3G iPhone in 21 more countries all over the world, a move that has increased its potential market with 78 percent.


At the present time we are saying Bank of America refinance mortgage rates around 4.75% for the 30 year fixed mortgage on March 9, 2011.

Bank of America refinance mortgage rates --


Oakland, Calif.-based Kaiser Permanente has laid off 84 employees from its Southern California region, according to a report from The Sun.

Kaiser Permanente lays off 84 employees in Southern California


Actress Heather Locklear was released Friday from a hospital after she was treated in the intensive care unit for an unknown ailment.

Actress Heather Locklear released from hospital


Michael Jackson's doctor, found guilty of manslaughter on Monday, no longer has a medical license in Nevada, the Nevada Board of Medical Examiners confirmed Tuesday.

Michael Jackson's doctor no longer licensed in Nevada


Luis Suarez will not be investigated for an apparent stamp on Zenit defender Tomas Hubocan in Liverpool's clash with the Russians in the Europa League last week.

Suarez will not be investigated for stamp


New simulations indicate that the crust of neutron stars is 10 billion times stronger than steel.

Crust of neutron stars 10 billion times stronger than steel


Israel is to reopen its Wellington embassy seven years after it was closed due to ministry budget cuts, New Zealand media reported on Thursday.


Now he says that TNA isn't ready for him, and is asking the Bubba Army for support...

Bubba the Love Sponge says tna isn't ready for him


Credit Suisse has created an investment strategies and solutions group in its asset management division, which will help clients develop investment solutions from across their full range of product offerings.

Credit Suisse creates investment strategies and solutions group


US Rep. Maxine Waters, D-Calif., denied any wrongdoing Friday in her dealings with a bank where her husband is an investor.


Mercedes have decided not to appeal against the 20-second penalty imposed against Michael Schumacher following the Monaco Grand Prix.


Eva Longoria carries the Jill Milan Art Deco Clutch to the ``Desperate Housewives'' wrap party in Hollywood April 29, 2012.

Eva Longoria carries Jill Milan to ``Desperate Housewives'' wrap party


US states backed legalizing marijuana for recreational use, allowing gay marriage and rejected a call to ban public funding for abortions, in a swathe of state-wide ballots Tuesday, AFP reported.

US states legalize marijuana, gay marriage


Adaptive Planning has added team collaboration and the sharing of best practices to the latest version of its business performance management software.


PSA Peugeot Citroen said it may build cars in India with General Motors, its new global alliance partner, effectively scrapping a planned 650 million euro investment in its own factory.

Peugeot Citroen says may build cars in India with GM


EMKA is offering a wide range of cabinet hardware in stainless steel, including hinges, handles and specialist locking systems, which are suitable for use in both corrosive and hygiene critical environments.

EMKA offers wide range of cabinet hardware in stainless steel


A Swedish man stimulates his own breasts with a pump every three hours in an attempt to produce milk.

Swedish man stimulates own breasts in attempt to produce milk!


Kelly Osbourne has left a Miami hospital after being treated for a head injury that made her a bit loopy.

Kelly Osbourne leaves Miami hospital after head injury


London: `Schindler`s List` star Liam Neeson has been named the Irish Man of the Year.


Spokane County has started issuing layoff notices to some workers.


Callidus Software Inc., the leader in Sales Performance Management, today announced that it has repurchased $20 million aggregate principal amount of its 4.75% Convertible Senior Notes due 2016 at an aggregate purchase price of approximately $18.3 million through privately negotiated transactions.

Callidus Software announces repurchase of $20 million of convertible Senior notes


Britain will pull all of its diplomatic staff out of Iran, Reuters reported on Wednesday.

Britain to pull all diplomatic staff out of Iran


Katie Holmes will play Jacqueline Kennedy in a TV mini-series based on the life of revered US President John F. Kennedy, producers said on Wednesday.

Katie Holmes to play Jacqueline Kennedy on TV


Indian PM mr Singh said that the economy needs to grow at 9-10 pc rate to move forward and the problem of unemployment calls for industialisation of the country.

India needs to grow at 9-10 pc rate to move forward and the problem of unemployment


Six people were jailed on felony charges since Tuesday, according to booking records at the Western Regional Jail.


Hey, times are tough - but the Royal Mail is reminding people they still can only use stamps once.