Zoetis Inc. announced it intends to file a Registration Statement on Form S-4 with the Securities and Exchange Commission today in connection with the proposed exchange offer announced by Pfizer Inc. .


Bayer MaterialScience, one of the world's largest polymer companies focused on the production of advanced polymer materials and the development of innovative solutions for products used in daily life, has successfully completed large-scale testing of its breakthrough gas phase phosgenation technology at its new world-scale facility in its production site in Shanghai, China.

Bayer MaterialScience completes testing of gas phase phosgenation technology


A Vancouver man has been shot in Mexico after being kidnapped and forced to fight another man, Global News reports.

Vancouver man shot in Mexico after being forced to fight


After a three-year hiatus, IceFest is returning to downtown Hamilton where 130 sculptures will line the streets.


Google Inc. apologized to First Lady Michelle Obama due to a racially offensive image that appeared first when searching for her.

Google apologizes to first lady Michelle Obama


The effects of the December ice storms on our forests, considered by many to be the worst in our area in decades, are still being felt.

Effects of the December ice storms still being felt


Syrians continued to protest against President Bashar al-Assad's regime, despite a bloody government crackdown in Hama and other cities.

Syrians continue protests despite crackdown


World champion Ramy Ashour won a seventh successive title on Thursday when he won the Kuwait Cup, beating England's world number four James Willstrop, 6-11, 11-8, 11-3, 11-3.


Indiana Democrats are returning to the House floor after staying away since last Wednesday.


Thomas Cook today launched five new partner outlets expanding its reach across the country.

Thomas Cook launches five new partner outlets


Some of our Pentecostal and Charismatic Christian brothers and sisters would answer with certainty and confidence, ``of course, there are witches in the Bible''.


WA floods declared a natural disaster Updated: 06:18, Thursday January 3, 2013 The rains and flooding which deluged Western Australia's southern region before Christmas have officially been declared a natural disaster, making communities eligible for federal and state money to help fix the damage.


The US presidential election battle between President Barack Obama and Republican nominee Mitt Romney has been one of the most interesting and hard fought in recent memory, a University of Canterbury expert said today.

US presidential election hardest fought in recent memory


His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, hosted this evening a dinner banquet at Suwaihan area in honour of the visiting Turkish President, Abdullah Gul and his wife.

Mohammed bin Zayed hosts dinner banquet in honour of Gul


Wildlife smugglers tried to mail 15 Australian geckos to Europe in hollowed-out books and photo frames, the Customs Service said Tuesday.Most of the leaf-tail geckos were found dead from lack of air, food and water when the parcels were opened by Australia Post, said a statement from the Customs Service.


Gov. Mitch Daniels is asking public employees across the state to give up any pay raises next year.

Gov. Daniels asks public employees to give up pay raises


The state House has passed a supplemental transportation budget with $57 million in new spending over the next year on freeway projects, transit, the state patrol and the ferry system.

State House passes supplemental transportation budget


With the new fall television season creeping around the corner, HBO released a couple new posters promoting the second seasons of both Bored to Death and Eastbound & Down.

New posters for the second seasons of Bored to Death and Eastbound & Down


Joe Root has been awarded an England increment contract for 2012-13, after making his debut in all forms of cricket during the past 12 months.

Joe Root awarded increment contract for 2012-13


German business confidence unexpectedly increased for a fourth month in August to a three- year high, suggesting the economy may not lose as much momentum as some economists forecast after expanding at a record pace in the second quarter.

German business confidence unexpectedly increases


Phoenix cheekily, lovingly ratchet up the melodrama in their brand new video for ``Entertainment,'' the first single from their long-awaited record, Bankrupt!

Phoenix ratchet up melodrama in 'Entertainment'


The Wisconsin Cheeseman® of Sun Prairie, Wis. is recalling cheese log/cheese ball products in conjunction with the recall initiated by Parkers Farm, Inc. on January 15, 2010.

The Wisconsin Cheeseman recalls cheese products


Manchester City forward Mario Balotelli has admitted that he has held talks over a return to Italy with AC Milan and his former club Inter.

Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli admits talks with AC Milan & Inter


Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard says he is not guilty of assault charges in connection with a nightclub brawl.


Southwest Airlines continued its gradual integration of AirTran flights this week, announcing it has taken over service to several cities that had been served by AirTran up until Sunday.

Southwest Airlines continues integration of AirTran flights


Microsoft announced their first Halo title for Windows Phone 8, Windows 8 and Windows RT. Co-developed by 343 Industries, Halo:


CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa ― A 45-year-old Parkersburg man convicted of alcohol and battery crimes has pleaded guilty to federal firearms charges.

Iowa man pleads guilty to federal firearms charges


Naughty America has announced the launch of Satellite tours for their top-converting niche-branded sites, offering affiliates a better way to target niche audiences and surfers.

Naughty America launches satellite tours


Despite the meeting, Mercury said it has no expectations of resuming negotiations and intends to stand by it's final offer.


Home health provider Amedisys Inc. said Monday it acquired an Alabama hospice agency from Bluewater Healthcare Inc.

Amedisys acquires Alabama hospice agency


A 63-year-old woman was struck by a car and killed while out exercising this morning in Jensen Beach.

Woman struck while exercising this morning


Randy Moss says he's sorry things didn't work out with in Minnesota and that he isn't upset with the Vikings or coach Brad Childress for waiving him.

Moss says he is sorry it didn't work in Minnesota


A Russian icebreaker vessel set out on a two-month expedition to the Arctic Ocean to study an icy ridge, officials said.

Russian icebreaker sets out for expedition


Madurai, Feb 16 Two notorious rowdies were shot dead by police in an encounter when they attacked the latter during a vehicle check here today, police said.


Heidi Montag opens up about getting plastic surgery in the upcoming September issue of Playboy magazine.

Heidi Montag opens up about plastic surgery


Patterson resident David Rivera, a 2-1-1 specialist for the United Way of Stanislaus County's information and referral hot line, wants local folks to be aware that new enrollment may end for the Healthy Families insurance program.

Enrollment may end for insurance program


The Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 has finally passed through the FCC and simultaneous given us more hope that the device could actually launch stateside possibly in time for the holidays.

Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 passes through the FCC


Presidential candidate Miroslav Tudjman strongly opposes the latest proposal of President Stjepan Mesic for removal of all Catholic crosses from state offices.

Miroslav Tudjman strongly opposed to removal of crosses from state offices


These pictures will make you ask 'Why did the duck cross the road?'


Royal Marines from 40 Commando have begun deploying to Afghanistan for a six-month tour of duty.

Royal Marines from 40 Commando deployed to Afghanistan


Delta Airlines will restore a second daily flight to Atlanta to its Stewart International Airport service schedule beginning Feb. 13.

Delta to restore second daily flight to Atlanta


SOUTH Korea should prepare for reunification with North Korea, the minister for cross-border relations said on Tuesday, calling Pyongyang's shelling attack the 'worst choice' the regime had ever made.

S.Korea should prepare for reunification


Niagara police have identified a 35-year-old woman found dead in a St. Catharines rooming house Friday.


A Big Spring man is behind bars after being accused of sexually assaulting a child.

Big Spring man accused of sexually assaulting a child


A Marine stationed at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island was arrested Wednesday and charged with third-degree criminal sexual conduct.

Marine charged with criminal sexual conduct


Sheen wanted to take a moment to set the record straight, saying in an E Online exclusive, ``Both parties have known the score for over a year. In no way has this been a hasty or negligent eleventh hour surprise.''


Sunlight is a rich source of vitamin D which helps to keep diseases at bay.


NEW YORK CIT Group Inc., a major lender to small and midsize businesses that struggled under mounting losses and tight credit availability, amended its debt restructuring offer to enlist more bondholder support for the plan.

CIT Group amends debt restructuring offer


Canadian employers shed jobs for the first time since March last month as the goods-producing side of the economy reduced head count.

Canada sheds jobs for first time since March


Houston Rockets first round draft pick Royce White has now refused the assignment to play for the Rockets D-league affiliate franchise in another setback to his return to action.

Royce White refuses D-league assignment:


From ESPN: ``Terry wants to see a (lockout) resolution quickly not only so he and the Mavs can return to the court as the defending champions but also so he can begin his own negotiation. Terry, who turned 34 last week, is entering his eighth season in Dallas and the final year of his contract. After winning the championship in June, Terry playfully carved out a spot in the American Airlines Center rafters where the franchise can hang his No. 31, alongside Dirk Nowitzki's No. 41. Terry has repeatedly said he wants to retire with the franchise. On Tuesday he said his preference is to sign an extension during the season and avoid becoming a free agent next summer. Terry said he and his agent, Dan Fegan, did not have talks with the Mavs during the limited negotiating window after winning the title and up until the lockout on July 1 when league business ceased. 'I'll just put it in big, bold letters, 'I want to retire a Maverick, period. Big period,' Terry said. 'So, whatever we have to do, whenever this thing gets back started, I'm sure we'll be able to do something to make that happen. It's definitely something I would love to see happen.'''

Jason Terry: 'I want to retire a Maverick'


The telecom tribunal delivered a split verdict on Tuesday on a petition by some mobile phone firms challenging an order asking them to stop offering 3G services through roaming agreements in areas where they didn't win spectrum in a 2010 auction.


Healthways issued an update on its FY13 earnings guidance on Thursday morning.

Healthways (hway) issues FY13 earnings guidance


HAYLEY Westenra, who finishes her UK tour at the Pavilion Theatre in Bournemouth tonight, has performed in front of presidents, prime ministers and maestros.

Hayley Westenra finishes her UK tour tonight


St. Louis -based Wind Capital Group has hired George Knapp as its new general counsel.

Wind Capital Group hires general counsel


Australia have some injury worries ahead of this week's fourth Ashes Test at Headingley with series leading runscorer Michael Clarke suffering a stomach strain.

Australia vice-captain Michael Clarke suffers stomach strain


New Delhi, Aug 4, 2009: 3.2 patch notes are set to be released within days.

3.2 patch notes to be released within days


Deftones will return to the stage in April to play their first show since a Nov. 3 car accident in Santa Clara, Calif. left bassist Chi Cheng in a coma.


Arnold Schwarzenegger or The Terminator failed in one of the missions for which he came to India - he could not visit the Taj Mahal.

Arnold Schwarzenegger fails to visit Taj Mahal


Turkey plans to launch domestic gun production that will meet international standards, the Secretary of the Defence Industry at Turkish National Defence Ministry Murad Bayar said, Anadolu agency reported.

Turkey to launch domestic gun production


Humanitarian aid train on Tuesday left Turkey for Pakistan on Tuesday to heal the wounds of the flood disaster.


Danish stoner metal band Plow is streaming it's entire new four-song EP ``Bicentennial Picnic'' online.


AP-MT-XGRWyoming Envy,0119 How do you solve a problem like Wyoming?


Barisan Nasional will perform better if a general election is called now, as compared to the March 8 polls last year, said a Merdeka Centre director.

'Bn will perform better if Elections are called now'


Famous Punjabi singer Daler Mehndi met Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari here last evening, and presented him the ownership rights of one of his albums.

Daler Mehndi meets pak President Zardari


(HD video below) Air Astana has increased the frequency of its flights between Almaty and Delhi.

Air Astana increases flights between Almaty and Delhi


Treasuries extended gains after a government report showed initial jobless claims unexpectedly rose last week, encouraging demand for government debt.

Treasuries extend gains as jobless claims unexpectedly rise


The organisers of Miss Nottingham are looking for female entrants aged 17-24 to enter Nottingham's most prestigious and exciting model search.

Organisers of Miss Nottingham looking for female entrants


Cyberstalking charges against four teenagers have been dropped by the State Attorney's Office, according to a court document filed this month.


Notorious Venezuelan militant cell leader Carlos the Jackal has gone on trial in Paris, accused of carrying out four deadly bombings in France that killed 11 people and wounded almost 150.


JOHN Hopoate has moved on from a controversial rugby league career, winning the Australian heavyweight boxing title on the Gold Coast.

John Hopoate wins Australian heavyweight title


Singer Robin Thicke has released his cover of the Whitney Houston song 'Exhale'.

Robin Thicke covers Whitney Houston's 'Exhale'


Benton - A local elementary school may change its name to honor a soldier killed during the Vietnam War.


Secretary General, Jamaat e Islami, Liaqat Baloch, has said that a uniform education policy, in complete harmony with the country's ideology, could greatly help in forging national unity by sinking the sectarian, regional and ethnic differences.

Uniform education policy to help forge unity:


``We played against a Malian team which was very strong. Coming into this game, we observe each other and we knew it will be tough but we took advantage of the opportunities we had.''

``We took advantage of the opportunities we had'' --


The parents of a man accused in aa triple homicide question how the Waukesha police handled their son.

Parents of man accused in triple homicide question Waukesha police


Bob Dylan will be honored with the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Barack Obama.


State Sen. Pat Kreitlow will be holding listening sessions in Chippewa Falls and Eau Claire on Thursday, April 30.

Kreitlow to hold listening session in Chippewa Falls


A coolant leak at the Comcast facility sent workers into the street in the middle of their day.

Coolant leak sends workers into the street


The flavor of beer alone, without the effects of alcohol, is enough to trigger dopamine release in men, according to a study from Indiana University School of Medicine.

Flavor of beer triggers dopamine release


Overweight girls in their late teens were twice as likely as their normal-weight peers to report having a lot of acne in a large new survey of Norwegian teenagers that did not find the same link in boys.

Overweight girls in their late teens, twice as likely to have lot of acne


England has won the toss and will bowl against Australia in the third one-day international at Old Trafford.


Fans of Taylor Swift were given an extra big treat last night when Justin Bieber joined her on stage!

Justin Bieber joins Taylor Swift on stage


Hideo Kojima has revealed a Metal Gear Solid-themed Nintendo 3DS with a teaser image, below.

Kojima reveals Metal Gear Solid-themed Nintendo 3DS


Pretoria - Uruguay striker Diego Forlan was named man of the match after his brace of goals help send South Africa to the bottom of Group A in the World Cup on Wednesday.


Oil prices rose above $50 a barrel yesterday in Asia as investors gained some confidence from reports that US President-elect Barack Obama, has chosen an economic team to tackle what could be the worst slowdown in decades.


Actor Christopher Lee, who has appeared in movies such as ``Lord of the Rings,'' ``The Wicker Man,'' and ``Star Wars,'' has announced he will be releasing a symphonic metal album under the title ``Charlemagne.''

Christopher Lee to release symphonic metal album


India is set to be a key market for Japanese major Hitachi Ltd with its announcement of the country being fifth key management area.

India is set to be a key market for Japanese major Hitachi Ltd.


Furious over 2 consecutive days of Jehadi attacks, Dr Pravin Togadiya, International General Secretary of VHP said, ``It is a matter of grave concern of all Hindus in India & the world that Jehadi Terrorism & government appeasement of those involved in Jehadi terrorism may destroy India very very soon. In 24 hours there were 25 blasts in India - 8 in the IT city Bangalore & 17 in a growing commercial hub Ahmedabad.

Terrorism and appeasement of those involved will destroy India:


Now, Tabu has been roped in to play mother to Irfan Khan in the film 'Life of Pi' directed by Hollywood director Ang Lee.


In a real-life ``Jaws'' incident, a surfer was killed in a shark attack Tuesday morning off the Santa Barbara County coast in California.

Surfer killed in shark attack off California


Carla Bruni, the pop singer and the girlfriend of French President Nicolas Sarkozy, will not accompany him on his visit to India this week because they are not married, the daily Liberation reported on Tuesday.

Carla Bruni not accompanying Sarkozy to India


Charlie Spoonhour, former Saint Louis University and Missouri State basketball coach died at his home in Chapel Hill, NC, Wednesday at age 72.

Former slu basketball coach charlie Spoonhour dies at 72


USC reported 11 secondary violation from July to December of 2008 in its summary to the NCAA.

USC reports 11 secondary violations to NCAA


LONDON -Luis Suarez apologized Sunday for snubbing Patrice Evra in a pre-match handshake as Liverpool publicly condemned the striker for the first time in a long-running racism row that has tarnished the name of one of England's biggest clubs.

Suarez apologizes for snubbing Evra handshake


Police are appealing for a vital witness to come forward after a cyclist was seriously injured at Barden.

Police appeal for witness after cyclist is injured


Cleveland Indians defeated by the Minnesota Twins 4-6 in the second game of their three-match regular series encounter on Wednesday, September 19 at Progressive Field in Cleveland.

Cleveland Indians defeated by Minnesota Twins 4-6 --


German luxury car manufacturer Audi today reported a 66 per cent jump on its sales in November.

Audi reports 66 per cent jump in sales in November


A US Department of Justice official plans to visit a Menominee Indian wellness center that benefited from federal stimulus money.

US Justice Department official to visit Menominee wellness center


French car maker Renault SA said Friday that it will cut down its production volumes to reduce inventory levels.


Israeli immigration authorities say they have detained dozens of African migrants as part of a new operation to deport illegal immigrants.

Israeli authorities detain dozens of African migrants


Torrent Power has signed turnkey EPC contracts with Siemens AG, Germany and Siemens, India for UNOSUGEN and for the greenfield DGEN Project at Dahej SEZ on 02 July 2010.

Torrent Power signs turnkey EPC contracts with Siemens AG, Germany & Siemens, India


Academic and film consultant Dr. Jack Shaheen is taking Hollywood to task for its bigscreen portrayal of Arabs with the publication of ``Guilty:


US import and export price declines slowed in December, the Labor Department's Bureau of Labor Statistics sad Friday.

Import-export declines slowed in December


Tel Aviv University has refused to host the first Wagner concert in Israel since the state's foundation on the grounds that it would ``deeply hurt the feelings'' of the public, including Holocaust survivors.

Tel Aviv university refuses to host Wagner concert


Grains closed lower on the Chicago Board of Trade Wednesday, jostled by general market uncertainty and a stronger dollar.


Crude oil prices held under $95 per barrel Tuesday in a week in which influential news is expected Thursday and Friday.


A homeless man has been crushed to death in a bin lorry, police said today.

Homeless man crushed to death in bin lorry


A 14-year-old boy will appear in court today on a charge of aggravated assault after a man was attacked Sunday in Dartmouth.

Boy to appear in court after man attacked in Dartmouth


We asked some local leaders and members of the nonprofit community what they are most thankful for this Thanksgiving season.


UK Chancellor Darling says central banks must aid financial system through turmoil and said ``we all have a duty'' to maintain the integrity of the financial system.

Uk Chancellor alistair Darling says central banks must aid financial system


12 new Hands Across Eau Claire sculptures were unveiled Monday at the Eau Claire Express game.

New hands Across Eau Claire sculptures unveiled


An Egyptian couple has named their newborn baby 'Facebook' to commemorate the site's role in the unprecedented uprising in the North African country.


Veteran Senator Edward Kennedy was laid to rest alongside his slain brothers at a Virginia cemetery as the countrymen mourned the demise of the patriarch of America's most famous political family, eulogised as the 'greatest legislator of our time' by President Barack Obama.

Edward Kennedy laid to rest near slain brothers


Telecom Corp of New Zealand Ltd. Thursday called for a trading halt in its shares pending a material announcement.

Telecom nz calls for trading halt pending announcement


A Yonkers man Tuesday pled guilty to two counts of robbery in the first degree and one count of burglary in the second degree in connection with incidents almost one year ago.


A WELL-KNOWN property developer has been found dead at his home in Co Dublin.


The Mackenzie River ice crossing at Fort Providence officially closed for the season Apr. 11, after restricting smaller vehicles two days before.


It now seems that British Airways has joined the fight with American Airlines and Qantas to try and save Japan Airlines from bankruptcy.

British Airways joins the fight to save Japan Airlines


Clerks at four area convenience stores were cited for underage tobacco sales between July 2011 and June of this year, according to a state report released Monday.


BUDAPEST, Hungary - Officials say the world's first Israeli cultural institute will be opening in Budapest.

Israeli cultural institute to open in Budapest


HAVANA, Cuba, May 19 The literacy campaign continues advancing in Bolivia with the Cuban method 'Yo si puedo'.

Literacy campaign advances in Bolivia with Cuban method


Electricity North West has announced an essential maintenance work for an electricity pylon in Chadderton, which will involve the replacement of its steel arms.

Electricity North West announces maintenance work for pylon in Chadderton


Young Tiger Junior NTR's new film 'Rachcha' launched on 17th of this month has created sensation on the opening day itself.

Junior NTR's Rachcha creates sensation on the opening day


European stock markets open in negative territory, on the wake of Asian stocks, after having climbed for 2 days.

European stock markets open down in the wake of asia


ENGLAND team manager Martin Johnson hopes to give every member of his 44-man squad a start during the upcoming five-match tour of Australia and New Zealand.

England manager Martin Johnson hopes to give every member of squad a start in Australia and New Zealand


Neverblue, a premier global lead generation network, announced the launch of its new mobile marketing division, Neverblue Mobile.

Neverblue launches new mobile marketing division:


A Grand Forks man accused of shooting a TV with a .44 Magnum handgun pleaded not guilty in Grand Forks County Court on Wednesday.

Grand Forks man, accused of shooting TV with handgun, pleads not guilty


After reaching the Section 5 semifinals for the first time in school history, the Woodbury boys lacrosse team's season came to an end with an 11-1 loss to No. 2-ranked Blake on Tuesday, May 31, in Hopkins.


With the UPSC civil services scheduled to be held in October, Vatsala Shrangi finds out why the world of bureaucrats still holds a charm for the Indian youth

Why the world of bureaucrats still holds a charm for the Indian youth


A CREWMAN who collapsed on a fishing boat and never regained consciousness was poisoned by carbon monoxide, a report into his death has found.


Nicole Kidman might be headed for retirement in the hopes of having more kids.


The Jaguars announced Friday morning that they have re-signed offensive tackle Guy Whimper to an undisclosed contract extension.

Jaguars re-sign offensive tackle guy Whimper


Fonciere Paris France SA's largest shareholder, Cofitem-Cofimur SA, raised its bid for the office landlord by 10 percent after the first offer was rejected last month.

Fonciere Paris France's largest shareholder raises offer


Snoop Dogg has plans to release a children's book series, titled Where's the Cheese.


Indian communications and IT minister Kapil Sibal has unveiled the framework of a new telecommunication policy which would usher in reforms such as audits of spectrum usage, de-linking of spectrum allocation and licences, and changes in merger and acquisition guidelines, reports The Times of India.

India unveils framework for new telecommunication policy


Attorney General Mukasey collapsed and lost consciousness during speech in Washington, the AP reported.

Attorney General Mukasey collapses during speech


Three British soldiers serving in a NATO-led international military force were killed by a roadside bomb in southern Afghanistan, officials said Monday.

Three British soldiers killed in southern Afghanistan


Hemang Jani, Senior Vice President of Sharekhan is of the view that Reliance Industries has target of Rs 1700.

Reliance Industries has target of Rs 1700:


A baby was hit with bear spray yesterday, and a Winnipeg woman has been detained in custody as a result.


Snow fell in the metro area Sunday afternoon, but the wet flakes aren't expected to stick until tonight.


The House passed a second economic stimulus bill Thursday, the day before February's employment numbers are scheduled to come out.


Former Republican presidential candidate John McCain has an affinity for craps, according to Randall Lane's new book 'The Zeroes:

Senator McCain has an affinity for craps!


BRITISH rapper Dizzee Rascal wants to be the first ever black James Bond, the News of the World revealed Sunday.

Rapper Dizzee Rascal wants to be first black James Bond


Emily Blunt's marriage to John Krasinski is her 'priority', especially when her work takes her to the other side of the world.

Emily Blunt - Emily Blunt's marriage is her priority


New Delhi, May 25 To strengthen relations with navies in the east, India has sent four of its warships on eastward deployment for over a month to countries such as Australia, Indonesia, Singapore and Malaysia.

India sends four warships on eastward deployment


Director and researcher of Foreign Economic Research Institute from China's National Development and Reform Commission Mr. Zhang Yansheng recently points out that there are four factors leading China to become the world's biggest victim of trade protectionism, including international factors, as well as domestic factors.

Four factors lead China to become world's biggest victim of trade protectionism


Government officials are working to find continued funding for lifeguard coverage on beaches just beyond Fenwick Island's boundaries.

Officials work to find funding for lifeguards


Oprah Winfrey has offered U2 front man Bono his own show on her new network OWN.


New Delhi, April 30 The Central Bureau of Investigation Tuesday said the probe agency is part of the government system and needs to consult and take opinions ``on certain occasions''.

We are part of a system, need to consult:


The South Asian Regional conference on climate change kicked off in Lalitpur on Friday to chart out common views on the ways to lessen the impact of climate change in the agriculture sector of the region.

Regional conference on climate change kicks off


Business conditions worsened in April, unwinding the gradual improvement in activity of the past few months, a survey shows.


Lars Boom of the Netherlands won the Paris-Nice prologue Sunday ahead of German rider Jens Voigt and Levi Leipheimer of the United States.


NTPC Ltd announced that it has provided Web access to environmental data from its 20 power stations to the Central Pollution Control Board.

NTPC provides web access for environmental data


Weight loss markedly improves obstructive sleep apnea in obese patients with type 2 diabetes, according to study findings published in the Archives of Internal Medicine for September 28.

Weight loss improves sleep apnea in obese patients with diabetes


The South African government has failed on its ambitious land reform target of transferring 30 percent of white-owned land to black farmers, Land Reform Minister Gugile Nkwinti said on Monday.

South African government fails on land reform target


I leave for one day and all hell breaks loose.


The Vatican has warned bishops worldwide against ``deviant'' behaviour by a small traditionalist Austrian movement that promotes devotion to angels, in a letter made public Thursday.

Vatican warns bishops against traditionalist movement


Drilling contractor Patterson-UTI Inc said it exited the drilling and completion fluid services business through the sale of the assets of its unit Ambar Lone Star Fluid Services to National Oilwell Varco LP.

Patterson-UTI exits drilling & completion fluid service


Actor Prateik is reportedly set to turn designer for a leading denim brand and design an exclusive range for them.

Prateik to turn designer for denim brand?


Steel major Tata Steel is not selling its South African unit, a top company official said in Kolkata on Wednesday.


BASF has signed a contract with EuroChem, Moscow, Russia, to sell its fertilizer activities in Antwerp, Belgium.

BASF signs contract to sell fertilizer activities in Antwerp, Belgium


A deliberate change of strategy and excellent clock management helped Huntington rally to beat Minden, 26-20, on Friday night.


President Barack Obama said on Wednesday he was extending existing US sanctions on Zimbabwe for one year, on the grounds that the deep political crisis gripping the country remained unresolved.

Obama extends sanctions on Zimbabwe for one year


Spokesman Jesse Jacobs says Byrd died peacefully at about 3 am Monday at Inova Hospital in Fairfax, Va.


On Wednesday, a group called ``end the fed'' held a rally on Fairway Street in Altoona.

Group calls for the end of the Federal Reserve


Spanish police say they have recovered artworks including pieces by Picasso, Colombian artist Fernando Botero and Spanish sculptor Eduardo Chillida that was stolen from a Madrid warehouse.

Spanish police recover artworks including a Picasso and a Botero stolen from warehouse


Penguins center Evgeni Malkin suffered an undisclosed injury on Sunday when he was hit with a shot off the stick of teammate Kris Letang.


Telecom company, Bharat Sanchar Nigam on Tuesday said that it would auction spare bandwidth in its network through online tenders in a couple of weeks.

BSNL to auction bandwidth through online tenders


After 71 years in operation, the Larsen meat-packing plant will close in April, throwing 280 people out of work and dealing a devastating blow to the Berwick area.


REALITY TV star Richard Hatch is accused of violating probation on his tax-evasion sentence, which he received for failing to pay taxes on his US$1 million prize from the first season of Survivor.


Italian consumer prices climbed in March on rising energy costs, leading to a higher inflation rate as the economy recovers from its worst recession in six decades.


A firefighter walks through rubble of the twin towers of the World Trade Center as a US flag hangs from a traffic light post on September, 11 2001 in New York.

Firefighter walks through rubble of twin towers ...


With each passing day, the contest for the prestigious Mayor post is hotting up among the three political parties - Congress, Telugu Desam and Majilis Ittehadul-e-Muslimeen.


Kristy McNichol, best know for her roles on the hit comedies ``Family'' and ``Empty Nest,'' has come out publicly as a lesbian.


Kyrgyzstan will become the first country to work on Card of labor migrant project together with Russia, InfoRos reported.

Kyrgyzstan as first to work on Card of labor migrant project


Emergency crews worked Sunday night to pull an injured East Bay Regional Park District officer out of a ravine in Alamo.

Emergency crews work to pull injured officer out of ravine in Alamo


Russia on Friday signed a long-awaited contract with France worth over a billion euros to buy two French warships that has alarmed ex-Soviet neighbours and the United States.

Russia signs contract for two French warships


Stock futures fell slightly Tuesday morning, pointing to a lower opening on Wall Street as investors await word on which banks might be able to repay government loans and as a Supreme Court justice issued a halt to Chrysler's pending sale.The government is expected to announce as early as Tuesday morning which of the nation's largest banks can repay government bailout loans provided to the sector last fall.

Stock futures point toward lower opening


Butterfly swimmer Nick D'Arcy, convicted of assault following a barroom fight last year, will be allowed to compete for Australia after August, the sport's national governing body said Thursday.

Butterfly swimmer Nick D'Arcy to be allowed to compete for Australia


North Carolina Gov. Beverly Perdue and Secretary of Commerce Keith Crisco will visit the Duke Kunshan University campus site Saturday, Oct. 22, as part of their trade mission to China and Japan.

Perdue, Crisco to visit Duke Kunshan University site


Nakheel, the real estate arm of Dubai World, has commenced development work on the Veneto phase of the Waterfront, and sales for the project are expected to begin by end of the month.

Nakheel commences development work on Veneto phase of Waterfront


The former political prisoner compared Azerbaijani prisons with medieval caves and called the prison workers ``cruel and exploiters''.

Fatullayev compared Azerbaijani prisons with medieval caves


A pilot survived the crash of his ultralight plane on takeoff from a rural Oregon airport.


Sonia Sotomayor made history Saturday when she was sworn in as America's first Hispanic Supreme Court justice.

Sonia Sotomayor sworn in as us Supreme court justice


The Organic Trade Association, headquartered in Greenfield, Massachusetts, has opened its first Washington, DC, office in the Hall of the States at 444 North Capitol Street, NW.

The organic trade association opens its first DC office


The Federal Reserve delivered a vote of confidence in the economy Wednesday, saying it would slow the pace of an emergency rescue program as the recession appears to be ending.

Fed delivers vote of confidence on the economy


At around 1.45pm on Tuesday, January 17, a crash took place on Reservoir Road, Elburton involving a marked police vehicle and a car.


The weather will be variably cloudy on Thursday morning with mist and fog patches over southern Ghana.


WebTrends, a leading provider of Web analytics and online marketing solutions, announced the second edition of its Work Smarter webcasts, a series that is designed to help marketing professionals understand the new skills required to be successful today.

WebTrends announces second edition of work Smarter webcasts


Jennifer Aniston says Angelina Jolie was out of line when she spilled details about her relationship with Brad Pitt on the set of the ``Mr. & Mrs. Smith'' film.


UK Minister for International Development Alan Duncan arrived in Kathmandu Wednesday afternoon on a two-day visit.


Sony Ericsson, the company responsible for the handsets that Sony and Ericsson together produce, stated they sold a massive 100 million handsets in 2007.

Sony Ericsson sells 100 million handsets in 2007


The Cowboys play at Denver on Wednesday night.


Marietta city employees, including members of city council, will begin paying 15 percent of their health insurance premiums at the end of this month, according to an ordinance approved during Thursday's regular council meeting.

Marietta city employees to pay 15 percent of insurance premiums


Even in the unpredictable, anything-goes world of March Madness, this is a Final Four nobody saw coming.


Ubisoft has today announced that Assassin's Creed 3 will be featuring a series first Co-op, something many gamers have been eagerly asking for since the first title.

Assassin's Creed 3 will feature series first co-op


Romanian trade unions plan to stage a one-day general strike in the public sector in early June to protest against government plans to cut wages and pensions to comply with a 20 billion euro IMF-led aid deal.

Romania unions plan general strike in June


York and Kittery police early Wednesday morning apprehended a burglary suspect in the woods off Route 1 in York and are asking the public for assistance in the case.

York, Kittery police apprehend burglary suspect off Route 1


The Cleveland Indians have signed 8th overall pick Francisco Lindor, according to Paul Hoynes of The Plain Dealer.


The Producers star, Matthew Broderick, is currently recovering from routine back surgery prior to preparing for his newest role on Broadway.

Matthew Broderick recovers from back surgery


Grouply has added a new set of customization and branding features to its service.

Grouply adds customization and branding features


Babyshambles star Pete Doherty is reforming his former band The Libertines with old partner Carl Barat.


Jet Airways has expanded its existing codeshare agreement with Brussels Airlines to include Paris and Manchester, UK, via its European hub in Brussels, Belgium, effective October 26, 2008.

Jet Airways expands codeshare agreement with Brussels Airlines


Hanuman Jayanti was celebrated at various Hanuman temples on Friday across the country.

Hanuman Jayanti celebrated across country


American Idol season 3 winner Fantasia Barrino gave birth to a baby boy name Dallas Zavier Barrino Tuesday at Presbyterian Hospital in North Carolina, her rep confirms to Us Weekly.


Midway Games has admitted it could default on its debts, as Sumner Redstone's move to sell majority stake triggers potential repayments amounting to USD 240 million.


Gary is planning a large memorial service for favorite son Michael Jackson and has hope his body will lie in state there, Mayor Rudy Clay said this morning.

Gary plans memorial service for Michael Jackson


The Ministry of Public Security stated that cars will be sold nationwide with license plates attached in future, which will enable car buyers to complete all required procedures at one service window, Chinanews.cn reported yesterday.

Cars to be sold with license plates attached


Apple has gained the 8th spot on the Interbrand top 100 global brands list after moving up 10 places since last year.

Apple gains spot on Interbrand top 100 global brands list


(SAN FRANCISCO) Google Inc agreed to pay to license retailer ratings from online rating service STELLAService as the world's largest Internet search company steps up competition with e-commerce giant Amazon.com Inc .

Google to license retailer ratings from STELLAService


Kolkata, Sep 24 Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee today announced that she would lead a party demonstration at Jantar Mantar in Delhi on October 1 to urge the Centre to withdraw ``anti-people'' decisions on FDI in retail, cap on subsidised LPG and diesel price hike.

Mamata to lead party demonstration in Delhi on oct 1


The Irish construction sector contracted again during May, and in more bad news for the industry, the pace of decline quickened in the month.

Irish construction sector contracts again


A transformer fire inside a Cathedral City mobile home park has left about a dozen people without power, possibly through the night, Southern California Edison spokesman Steve Conroy said.

Transformer fire leaves a dozen without power


India jeera futures ended higher on Tuesday on bargain buying, analysts said.

India jeera ends higher on bargain buying


Josh Stamer, a Sutherland, Iowa, native and former University of South Dakota standout, has signed with the Tennessee Titans as an unrestricted free agent.


Technology group Andritz has taken full control at tidal energy developer Hammerfest Strøm AS increasing its stake from 33.3% to 55.4%.


New Delhi, Feb 16 Experimental Chitrangada Singh loves 1970s style and says she is excited that it is making a come back on the fashion scene.


A Marine killed Tuesday night in a single-car crash on the H-3 Freeway near the Mokapu Boulevard overpass was identified today as Pfc.

Marine killed in kaneohe crash identified


With the tax filing deadline fast approaching, Comptroller Peter Franchot will host an online chat with Maryland taxpayers.

Franchot to host online chat for taxpayers


Missouri Secretary of State Robin Carnahan announces a multi-billion-dollar agreement with Wachovia Corp.

Carnahan to announce agreement with Wachovia


Dutch chip equipment maker ASML is buying US group Cymer in a $2.5 billion deal in a bid to develop new extreme ultraviolet semiconductor lithography.


The President of the Republic of Armenia, Chairman of the National Security Council Serzh Sargsyan invited today a meeting of the National Security Council.

Armenia - President Serzh Sargsyan invited a meeting of the National security Council


For the first time, more Americans than not favor legalizing marijuana, a bombshell Pew Research Center survey showed Thursday.

More Americans favor legalizing marijuana:


SAN DIEGO - Illumina urged its shareholders Monday to reject a sweetened buyout offer from the Swiss drugmaker Roche, saying that the $6.5 billion deal still undervalues the California maker of genetic analysis instruments.

Illumina urges shareholders to reject buyout


While addressing a Jirga comprising of elders here in Swat, Chief of the Army Staff General Ashfaq Pervez Kiyani went on to say that Swat operation will continue till its logical end tooth and nail.

Swat operation to continue till its logical end:


An 84-year-old Shropshire pensioner has been praised by police for her courage in tackling a burglar she discovered in her home.

Shropshire pensioner praised for tackling burglar


Morodo is pleased today to be able to support all Nokia S40 handsets with VoIP calling.

Morodo supports all Nokia S40 handsets with VoIP calling


A MAN in his 60s was found dead on the landing of a block of flats in Whitby's Haggersgate on Friday afternoon.


Wichita police are investigating a possible child abduction after officers say someone called police saying they saw a child and adult arguing in the area near Wichita and Clark in south Wichita.


The wife of disgraced Chinese politician Bo Xilai went on trial Thursday accused of murdering a British businessman, in one of China's highest-profile prosecutions in decades.

Wife of Bo Xilai goes on trial for murder


Bimbo Bakeries was fined $230,535 for 20 violations of state safety and health laws at three of its plants around the state, including Escondido, a state agency announced Thursday.


The Toronto Blue Jays have recalled catcher JP Arencibia from Triple-A Las Vegas and reinstated left-handed pitcher David Purcey from the 15-day disabled list.


Former Ohio State wide receiver Duron Carter committed to transfer to Alabama on Saturday, his father, Cris Carter, said.


A three-year-old girl died after part of her bowel was severed in an attack by her father, a court has heard.

Girl died 'after bowel severed during attack'


Cook County Commissioner Tony Peraica, in a battle to retain his west suburban seat, filed a federal wrongful arrest lawsuit against police and officials in McCook -- home turf to chief rival Jeff Tobolski, who is mayor of the tiny village.

Tony Peraica files wrongful arrest lawsuit


Newly elected Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal alias 'Prachanda' met several police chiefs and delegation of Indian leaders this morning.

Prachanda meets police chiefs, Indian leaders


Petty Officer Nick Ameen tells Florida Today that the body of a 72-year-old man was found Friday aboard a recreational boat found drifting 8 miles off Sebastian Inlet.

Body found aboard boat drifting off Sebastian Inlet


Pictures of Christian Bale romancing Freida Pinto on a beach are all over the web.

Christian Bale romances Freida Pinto on a beach!


The composite interest rate fell to 0.27% at the end of April from 0.29% at the end of March, the Monetary Authority says.


FLIGHTS to and from Birmingham International Airport were suspended today after a plane over-ran the runway as it touched down.


Speakers at a seminar have underlined the need for enhancing regional trade among the South Asian countries, saying that the region is rich in resources and yet it is facing significant stress and shortage in water, food and energy sectors.

Speakers for enhancing regional trade among South Asian countries


More than 200 mini national flags were distributed to the water transportation sector yesterday at the Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah Yayasan Jetty in the capital.

200 mini flags distributed to water transportation sector


Indian pacer S. Sreesanth on Friday tested positive for swine flu.


Pakistan and India will consider starting trade through Khokrapar-Munabao route during the meeting of their commerce ministers in Islamabad today as the two sides give final touches to agreements on liberalisation of business visas and allowing banking operations.


Last night he committed suicide, today it was announced he's going to work for the White House.


Wisconsin state Senator Van Wanggaard has requested a recount of this month's recall election.


Eagle Boys Pizza will open one new store every 19 hours during the last eight days of the financial year, capping off 12 months of strong store growth and sales.


It seems Kristen Stewart is not pregnant after all as a new source has come forward to assert that a Star story purporting that the actress is pregnant is '100 % NOT TRUE.


European Commissions Director for Asia and DG External Relations James Moran has said that EU countries would do more to mitigate adverse effects of financial crisis on Pakistan.

EU to mitigate effects of financial crisis on Pakistan


India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni has said England deserved the series win after the fourth and final cricket Test ended in a drab draw here Monday.


Moscow's Serbsky Institute, notorious for its ``treatment'' of Soviet dissidents in the past, is warning Russians against inactivity over the long winter holidays, arguing that more than two or three days of total inactivity will have the most doleful consequences for individuals and the society in which they live.

Serbsky Institute warns Russians against inactivity over the holidays


Chicago Bulls rookie Joakim Noah was benched for Sunday's game against the Atlanta Hawks - by his teammates.

Chicago rookie Joakim Noah benched by teammates


Virginia has taken control of 312 acres of the 565-acre site around Fort Monroe in Hampton.

Virginia takes control of 312 acres at fort Monroe


A precautionary boil water advisory issued Tuesday for the Bear Creek area has been lifted, according to ONWASA officials.


Former Democratic US Rep. Brad Ellsworth says he won't run for Indiana governor - or any other office - next year.

Former US Rep. Ellsworth won't run Indiana governor


Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson says the administration is looking for more ways to tap a $700 billion financial rescue program and will consult with Congress and the incoming Obama administration.

Paulson says administration looking for more ways to tap $700 billion financial rescue program


Former First Lady Betty Ford, the widow of President Gerald Ford, died Friday evening at the age of 93.

Former First Lady, Betty Ford, dies at 93


Protests in Noordgesig, near Soweto, were reaching an ``explosive point'' on Friday, the National Association for the Advancement of Affected People said.


On January 9, 2009, the Canadian Federal Minister of Finance released a Discussion Paper on federally regulated private pensions entitled ``Strengthening the Legislative and Regulatory Framework for Private Pension Plans Subject to the Pension Benefits Standards Act, 1985''.

Canadian federal Minister of Finance releases Discussion Paper on private pensions


Former Bosnian Serb military chief General Ratko Mladic has enters a Yugoslav war crimes tribunal courtroom for his arraignment on an 11-count war crimes indictment.

Ratko Mladic enters war crimes courtroom


Food prices in Scotland have hit a record high and are rising faster than the rest of the UK, the latest figures released have revealed.


An Amish family from Chariton County, Missouri was involved in a fatal crash on its way to a wedding in Wisconsin.


Facebook filed to raise a targeted $5 billion in a hotly anticipated initial public offering on Wednesday, setting the stage for Silicon Valley's largest-ever IPO.

Facebook files for $5 billion initial public offering


The Maoists blew up a railway track in Latehar district of Jharkhand on Monday.According to the police,activists of the banned Communist Party of India blew up the railway track between Kumundi and Hehegada railway station.The Ranchi-New Delhi Rajdhani Express,fortunately had a close shave.Railway services on this route were affected for nearly four hours but services have resumed after repair works.

Maoists blow up railway track in Jharkhand


The Milan stock market made gains this afternoon as the FTSE MIB was up 0.27% and the All Share gained 0.18% as it followed Wall Street into positive territory.

Milan stock market makes gain this afternoon


Bieber will use his social media army, reportedly comprised of 30 million Twitter followers and 48 million Facebook fans, to help promote the SpendSmart prepaid debit card.

Justin Bieber promotes prepaid debit card


Icelandic experimental pop artist, Sin Fang Bous, aka Sindri Mar Sigfusson, is making his North American touring debut in late October with friends and collaborators Múm in support of his solo debut, ``Clangour''.

Sin Fang Bous makes North American touring debut with Múm


FIREFIGHTERS rescued two four month old babies locked in a car in a Suffolk village last night.


The fasting lady, Irom Sharmila today said, none of the candidates in the fray to the Lok Sabha elections are not of her choice.


Last week, the Federal Reserve revealed that US households posted the first quarterly gain in almost two years, mostly attributable to increasing home and stock prices, the Washington Post reports.


Bet365 has a superb streaming service that will be showing the Kashima Antlers v FC Tokyo game live from 14 August 2010.


Class act and Indian middle order batsman Virat Kohli has been nominated for ICC------s cricketer of the year award.

Virat Kohli nominated for ICC cricketer of the year award


Alibaba Group, China's largest e-commerce company, said Saturday it will invest 3 million US dollars to help US college students in e-commerce job creation.

Alibaba to help US students in e-commerce job creation


Drivers faced long delays in both directions along the A27 at Falmer this morning as police negotiated with a man on the wrong side of the bridge barrier.

Drivers faced long delays on the A27 at Falmer


``Nifty Future again tanked more than 100 points broke down its last double bottom area around 4,725 level. It ended with a hanging man kind of candle which is a bearish indication. Nifty closed in bearish territory but looking at some indicator we can see some bullish divergence in short term chart. Considering overall scenario we can`t rule possibility of bounce back however falling pace is strong so bottom reversal is difficult to predict. Next round of movement is largely uncertain ahead of global market scenario so it is difficult to take a definite call at this juncture. We recommend traders to trade with cautious approach however long term investors may start bottom fishing in selective stock for good return over the long period,`` said RK Global Research.

Long-term investors may start bottom fishing:


Controversial Bangladeshi writer Taslima Nasreen, whose visa is set to expire on February 17, should be allowed to stay in India, senior BJP leader Murli Manohar Joshi has said.

Taslima should be allowed to stay in India:


Gregg Williams has apologized for his role in a bounty program that rewarded players for injuring opponents while he was with the New Orleans Saints.

Gregg Williams apologizes for role in bounties


A Saudi woman journalist has been sentenced to 60 lashes for her involvement in the LBC program ``Bold Red Line'' aired in mid-July, Suleiman Al-Jumaie, the lawyer representing Mazen Abdul Jawad, the prime offender in the case, told Arab News on Saturday.

Saudi woman journalist sentenced to 60 lashes


ACTOR Nicolas Cage once took magic mushrooms with his pet cat ... and became convinced they were brothers.


Maruti Suzuki to launch new Swift in September?maruti, hundai india, zapoznanstva bg, aparat aer conditionat 12000 btu, tata manza Zigwheels is reporting that Suzuki will launch the new Suzuki Swift this September.


A 22-year-old South Dakota man has pleaded guilty to a charge of larceny.

South Dakota man pleads guilty to larceny


With no answer for Arkansas pitcher Mike Bolsinger, Ole Miss lost to the Razorbacks 7-0 on Sunday afternoon at Oxford-University Stadium.


Vodafone and O2 have identified that they both need to improve the 3G coverage to customers in Hull, so they are able to access high-speed mobile broadband services that will allow them to use a wide range of services offered by smartphones and tablets.

'We need to improve the coverage for customers'


ABERDEEN, Scotland Rhys Pugh, Steven Brown, James Byrne and Paul Cutler helped Britain and Ireland take a 7-5 lead over the United States in the Walker Cup, winning consecutive matches Saturday.

Britain & Ireland take 7-5 lead at Walker Cup


BET will launch a new cable channel in its effort to attract middle-aged African-Americans.


A hot air balloon made a crash landing in the middle of Recker and Queen Creek Rds Thursday afternoon, hitting a light pole as it came down.


Bill Emerson has released Eclipse, his seventh solo album and fourth Banjo Instrumental Album release.

Banjo master Bill Emerson releases Eclipse


Soccer ace David Beckham says his pregnant wife Victoria is doing ``great'' and the entire family is ``very excited''.


Republic Services Inc. on Thursday declared a regular quarterly dividend of 19 cents per share.

Republic Services declares regular dividend


The University of Chicago saw a record number of applicants to the school this application cycle.

University of Chicago sees record number of applicants


A driver was robbed at gunpoint after a man entered his car Tuesday afternoon.


Anschutz says sports company no longer for sale AEG, the company that owns the NHL's Los Angeles Kings and the Staples Center, is no longer for sale, its billionaire owner Philip Anschutz said Thursday.


A post mortem has found that actor James Gandolfini died of a heart attack, with no evidence of substance abuse or foul play, a family friend said.


A woman was found guilty today of murdering her mother and dumping her body in a stream.


Below-par Netherlands were held to a 1-1 draw by Tunisia in their international friendly on Wednesday after Jamel Saihi cancelled out Klaas Jan Huntelaar's strike.


The Agriculture Department is allowing widespread planting of genetically modified alfalfa, attempting to bring to a close a lengthy legal and regulatory process in which organic producers attempted to curtail the use of the modified crop.

Usda will allow planting of genetically modified alfalfa


The Punjab government has ordered closure of 473 private schools after they failed to implement norms of the right to education act, a minister said Wednesday.

Punjab orders closure of 473 private schools


Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford underwent shoulder surgery Friday, a procedure that noted surgeon Dr. James Andrews termed successful.

Detroit Lions' Matthew Stafford undergoes shoulder surgery


Bow Wow has signed to Cash Money Records, revealed the young rapper via his Twitter page.


Taranaki lead Waikato 28-14 at halftime in an Air NZ Cup rugby match in Hamilton tonight.


Big Lots is recalling about 70,500 portable space heaters and portable oscillating space heaters because the heaters can overheat and melt, posing a fire or electric shock hazard.


The League of United Latin American Citizens -- a founding member of the Campaign for High School Equity, a leading coalition of civil rights organizations striving for stronger education policies -- said ``enough is enough'' last month during a town hall meeting.


In a recent interview, Meredith Whitney stated that she sees a double dip in housing as banks are starting to sell homes that they had been holding and attempting to modify.

Meredith Whitney sees double dip in housing --


A Chinese military naval vessel arrived on Monday in the port of Aden for a several-day good will visit.

Chinese military naval vessel arrives in Aden


Fabio Capello is to miss his son's wedding in order to oversee England's friendly international with Spain, the Football Association confirmed on Wednesday.


Skip to navigation '' Skip to content '' US Va Tech tops BC 30-12, wins 2nd straight ACC title Buzz Up IM del.icio.us Yahoo! Bookmarks By FRED GOODALL, AP Sports Writer Fred Goodall, Ap Sports Writer -- 12 mins ago AP --


South Sudanese security services released today two journalists arrested since 18 days ago without charges, one of the two detainees Peter Ngor Arol Garang told Sudan Tribune just after his release.

South Sudan releases two journalists without charges


Comedy Central has announced that First Lady Michelle Obama will appear on ``The Daily Show with Jon Stewart'' on Tuesday, May 29.

First Lady Michelle Obama to appear on 'the Daily Show'


THE first instructor course of Advance Cardiac Life Support, organised by the College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan in collaboration with the American Heart Association, has concluded at the CPSP Lahore Regional Centre.


Greek party leaders supporting the coalition government on Sunday said they failed to reach an agreement on a new multi-billion euro debt deal and will continue talks on Monday.

Greece party leaders fail to reach agreement on debt deal


Premier Dalton McGuinty was in Hong Kong Thursday to announce 75 new international scholarships for foreign PHD students.

McGuinty announces 75 new scholarships for foreign PHD students


Parsippany firefighters extinguished a fast-moving blaze early this morning -- the second brush fire in the past three days, police said.

Parsippany firefighters extinguish brush fire


Former South Carolina governor Mark Sanford has won the special election for the state's first congressional seat.

Former sc governor Mark Sanford wins special election


Even after losing Mark Teixeira to the free-spending New York Yankees, the Los Angeles Angels don't plan to pursue slugger Manny Ramirez (stats).

Angels don't plan to pursue Manny Ramirez


Police are executing a search warrant at the downtown Denver bathhouse that's been tied to the ex-Arapahoe County sheriff embroiled in a sex-for-meth scandal.

Police executing search warrant at bathhouse


Seven Dunfermline schoolkids have been stranded in Cologne since Sunday after their flights home were grounded due to the arctic freeze.

Dunfermline schoolkids stranded in Cologne


The TSX Venture Exchange closed on Wednesday at 1,594.35, down 33.03 points.

Tsxv closed at 1,594.35, down 33.03 points


This year I'm especially enthused 'cause the Pennsylvania rodent has proclaimed that Spring will come early this year!


India recorded the highest rise in natural gas output worldwide in 2009 after Reliance Industries' eastern offshore KG-D6 field came into production, reports PTI.


A dead iguana was reported at Wylie Park Wednesday, though Aberdeen's animal control officer didn't get a look at the animal.


The Indian rupee opened at 44.44 per dollar versus 44.33 yesterday.


Model Liz Hurley has said her former lover Hugh Grant is still her 'number one'.

Liz Hurley: `Hugh Grant is still my number one`


The European Union welcomes the parliamentary and presidential approval of the Kyrgyz law on accession to the 1989 Second Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights on the abolition of the death penalty on 11 February 2010.

Eu welcomes the parliamentary and presidential approval of the Kyrgyz law


The USA plans to deploy another radar in Japan to keep an eye on missile launches, the Japanese NHK TV and radio company said Tuesday.

US plans to deploy another radar in Japan


Trish Rock, THE Nail Salon Success Coach, shows Nail Technicians how they can have a Nail Salon that clients want to come back to time and time again, in the 3rd FREE TRAINING video in her series of 5.

A Nail Salon that clients want to come back to?


Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. announced today that it received a contract from LCL Bank to provide project and construction management services to implement LCL's Visibility Program in France.

Jacobs receives contract from LCL For project management services


New Orleans Saints owner Tom Benson met with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell Tuesday to discuss Saints related issues.

Saints owner Tom Benson meets with Commissioner Goodell


Oil steadied above $114 a barrel on Monday, pausing from previous session's 5.4 percent decline, despite a rising dollar and diminishing supply concerns as Tropical Storm Fay crossed over land.

Oil steadies above $114 despite rising dollar


America's first full face transplant patient, Dallas Wiens, appeared in public for the first time after his 15-hour operation at Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, alongside the medical team that carried out the procedure.

Full face transplant patient appears in public for the first time


State-run oil company Petróleos de Venezuela and US drilling company Helmerich & Payne continued on Tuesday negotiations to settle Pdvsa debts and to reactivate the operations of two rigs located in Monagas state, east Venezuela, which have been halted since late January.

Pdvsa and Helmerich & Payne continue negotiations


Kate Middleton playing ping pong and basketball in Scotland.


India and Israel must jointly counter the menace of international terrorism, said visiting External Affairs Minister SM Krishna after calling on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu here.

India, Israel must jointly counter menace of international terrorism:


A study led by the University of Kentucky researcher Elaine Wittenberg-Lyles found that hospice family caregivers are ``second order patients'' themselves and require their own unique care needs.

Hospice family caregivers require unique care needs


Jobs are back with a bang in India, proving it to be the most optimistic nation in terms of hiring plans.


Like-for-like fashion sales dropped 3.4% in May as retailers held fewer promotions and faced tough comparisons with last year.


China confirmed yesterday that Japanese Prime Minister Taro Aso will visit Beijing next week, amid a diplomatic spat over his offering to a controversial war shrine.


In what is believed to be an attempt at foiling the demonstrations scheduled for July 7 in some Southern provinces, security authorities arrested early Thursday some Southern Mobility leaders in Aden and other provinces.

Authorities arrest Southern Mobility leaders;


The hotel maid, who accused former IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn of sexually assaulting her,has now sued him in a New York state court seeking damages for a ``violent and sadistic attack'' that humiliated and degraded her.


Britain's biggest burrito has been created measuring 65ft.


For a race billed as ``UniF1ed'', it was appropriate that the Bahrain Grand Prix went ahead without disruption at Bahrain International Circuit.

Bahrain Grand prix goes off without disruption


Werder Bremen and Schalke 04 on Wednesday qualified for next season's Champions League as Bremen won 1-0 at fourth-placed SV Hamburg.

Werder Bremen and Schalke 04 qualify for Champions League


Politico is launching a free, quarterly magazine featuring past content from Politico Pro, its subscription-based site.

Politico launches free, quarterly magazine


Algerian authorities on Wednesday launched a population census in the north African country, which will take some two weeks and is carried out every 10 years, the national statistics office said.


Sheikh Rehana has said the law and the truth had triumphed in an instant reaction to Wednesday's High Court verdict on the extortion case's legality.


Former Minnesota governor Tim Pawlenty took a pass on slamming former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney.

Tim Pawlenty passes on slamming Mitt Romney


American Apparel Inc. said Friday that it had a received a letter from the New York Stock Exchange that granted the troubled Los Angeles company a Nov. 15 extension to file its quarterly report.

American Apparel receives extension to file quarterly report


Commodity prices fell across the board Friday as concerns about global demand overshadowed the possibility that Greece could avoid a default on its debt.


Iran has started building strategic underground oil tanks with a capacity of storing up to 10 million barrels of oil.

Iran started building underground oil tanks


Thunderstorms are forecast for north Arkansas on Thursday afternoon, and isolated storms could be severe, the National Weather Service has said.

Thunderstorms forecast for north Arkansas


Lt. Gov. Diane Denish today endorsed Hillary Rodham Clinton in the presidential race, saying Clinton will make the best president and is best prepared to win in November.

Lt. Gov. Denish endorses Hillary Clinton


Middle schools in Sudbury and Great Cornard look set to close their doors to pupils following am announcement from education chiefs.


For the second year in a row, one Cheyenne man is playing Santa Clause to make a difference for the less fortunate this Christmas.


About 3,000 fans and friends paid tribute to soul singer Isaac Hayes on Monday at a memorial service filled with speeches, musical performances, photos and video clips.

Friends, fans pay tribute to Isaac Hayes


The controversial judge, James Pickles, has died aged 85, it has been confirmed by his son.


Opposition finance spokesman Andrew Robb says he stands by coalition costings and claims of a black hole relate to a difference of opinion over calculations.


Joe Paterno waited a day or more to report sexual abuse allegations to Penn State administrators because he ``didn't want to interfere with their weekends.''

Paterno waited day before reporting abuse allegations


Brisbane faces its worst floods since 1893 as rivers swollen with heavy rain race toward Australiaâ??s third-largest city, triggering evacuations.

Brisbane faces worst flood since 1893 amid evacuation


RESIDENTS living in the north east of Peterborough can help police set crime priorities at a police panel meeting this month.


The Euro rally overnight stopped short of taking out the previous main top at 1.2453 and turning the main trend up.

Euro rally stops short of main top at 1.2453


Greek police defused two parcel bombs found on two men arrested after a separate parcel bomb exploded in an Athens suburb today, slightly injuring a woman.


Italian mobile operator Wind has launched new postpaid offerings for the spring.


Ryne Duren, an all-star pitcher known for a 100 mile-an-hour fastball, occasional wildness and Coke-bottle glasses that created a most intimidating presence on the mound, has died at his winter home in Florida.


The Raiders fired coach Lane Kiffin on Tuesday just four games into his second season.


Ford may have to stand down up to 1800 workers at two plants in Victoria if a dispute involving a car parts maker cannot be resolved.

Ford may have to stand down 1800 workers


The chair of the Cape Breton-Victoria Regional School Board says the fate of its school liaison officers could be known as early as next week.

Fate of school liaison officers could be known next week


Banks expect to tighten terms on credit cards in response to a new law that aims to protect consumers from sudden rate hikes, the Federal Reserve said Monday.

Banks expected to tighten terms on credit cards


Reality TV star Khloe Kardashian loses her $850,000 engagement ring in an upcoming episode of Keeping Up With The Kardashians.

Khloe Kardashian loses $850,000 engagement ring


San Diego-based MeLLmo, a developer of iPhone applications for viewing business data, said today that it has raised $4M in a second round of angel funding.


The following are five things you probably didn't know about Dante's Inferno.

Five things you didn't know about 'Dante's Inferno'


Wells Fargo & Company, a community-based financial services company, has appointed Tim Sloan as chief administrative officer.

Wells Fargo appoints chief administrative officer


D3Publisher of America today announced that Dark Sector, an action-thriller developed by Digital Extremes for the Xbox 360 and Playstation 3, has gone gold ahead of its US Launch on March 25, 2008.


Minnesota headed toward a government shutdown at 12:01 am Friday as Democratic Gov. Mark Dayton and Republican lawmakers appeared unlikely to reach a compromise on closing the state's $5 billion budget gap.


Participants to the first housing conference in southern Cunene Province on Monday recommended the adoption of land reserve policies for the success of the government housing programme.

Housing conference recommends adoption of land reserve policies


Two near-simultaneous explosions hit government offices Thursday in the eastern Chinese city of Fuzhou in Jiangxi province, state media said.

Two explosions hit government offices in Chinese city


Google announced yesterday that it is considering pulling out of China completely after it says if experienced a ``sophisticated cyber attack on it's corporate infrastructure''.


Meghalaya, which witnessed a controversial confidence vote in the Assembly, was on Thursday brought under the Central rule and the state Assembly put under suspended animation.


AP Sports Writer Top-ranked Roger Federer lost to Julien Benneteau of France 3-6, 7-6, 6-4 in the second round of the Paris Masters on Wednesday, continuing his miserable run at the indoor event.

Federer loses in second round of Paris Masters


For the first time in over a month, Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Matt Kemp played competitive baseball on Tuesday night, beginning his minor league rehab assignment with the Class A Rancho Cucamonga Quakes.

Matt Kemp begins minor league rehab assignment


An Army carry team moves a transfer case containing the remains of Cpl. Loren M. Buffalo, Friday, March 11, 2011 at Dover Air Force Base, Del. According to the Department of Defense, Buffalo, 20, of Mountain Pine, Ark., died March 9, 2011 in Kandahar province of wounds sustained when enemy forces attacked his unit with an improvised explosive device.

Army carry team moves transfer case containing ...


Mitt Romney has won the Kentucky Republican presidential primary, inching closer to the GOP nomination for president.

Mitt Romney wins Kentucky Republican presidential primary


Romania imported over 38,000 tonnes chocolate, in 2011, with 16 percent more than in 2010, while the exports were almost five times less, namely 8,000 tonnes, read data the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.Romania's chocolate imports amounted to 111 million euros, in 2011 compared to 97.5 million euros paid for 33,000 tonnes chocolate, in 2010.According to MADR figures, Romania's chocolate exports totaled 30.1 million euros for ...

Romania imports over 38,000 tonnes chocolate, while exports are five times less, in 2011


Semiconductor company STMicroelectronics announced on Tuesday the OpenWorld design contest, which aims to promote the development of technologies for human-assistance applications.

STMicroelectronics announces OpenWorld design contest


Oscar-winning actor Karl Malden, best known for roles in films like ``A Streetcar Named Desire'' and ``On the Waterfront'' and the TV series ``The Streets of San Francisco,'' died on Wednesday at age 97, his agent said.


Diageo PLC, maker of various wines, Smirnoff Vodka and Guinness stout beer, plans to cut jobs at its US wine division, The Wall Street Journal reported.


A couple charged with failing to provide enough food for their horses in Wyoming's Park County have pleaded not guilty to animal cruelty.


To address such concerns, a report by the US Institute of Medicine released on Tuesday suggests that all payments by drug and medical devices companies to doctors, scientists and patient groups in the US be posted publicly online.

Payments to doctors 'should be posted online'


Goodfellows of Washington County will begin taking applications Monday for this year's Christmas drive.

Goodfellows to begin taking applications Monday


Intel, Santa Clara, Calif., has been assigned a patent developed by four co-inventors for a ``method and system to facilitate configuration of a hardware device in a platform.''

Intel assigned patent for method and system to facilitate configuration of a hardware device in a platform


China has agreed to expedite the delivery of 50 fighter jets to Pakistan, a Pakistani government minister confirmed on Friday, as Islamabad tries to deepen ties with Beijing as an alternative to increasingly fragile relations with the United States.

China to expedite delivery of 50 fighter jets to Pakistan


The Ottawa Hospital is partnering with Canadian Blood Services to be the first national public cord blood collection site.

Ottawa Hospital to be first national cord blood collection site


President Obama nominated Senator Kerry for Secretary of State on Friday, December 21, 2012.

Obama nominates Kerry for Secretary of State


Spain has begun to celebrate the annual Three Kings Day, a holiday dedicated to the three noblemen who marked the birth of Jesus Christ.


Elton John, Mumford & Sons to pay tribute to Levon Helm at Grammys Elton John and Mumford & Sons will hit the Grammys stage to pay tribute to Levon Helm.


Tea prices at auctions across the country have risen on increased demand and reduced supply of the commodity.


The Plain Dealer, Ohio's largest newspaper, yesterday endorsed Republican John McCain and Democrat Barack Obama as the nominees for president, saying both are their party's most electable candidate in November and the most likely to unite Americans.

Cleveland Plain Dealer endorses McCain--


Like most cities and towns in Rhode Island, Warwick faces major budget problems.


Prince William has arrived in the Falklands amid simmering tensions between Britain and Argentina over the disputed islands.


Shameless star David Threlfall will play legendary comedian Tommy Cooper in an upcoming ITV drama.

Shameless star David Threlfall to play Tommy Cooper in ITV drama


On January 26, Michael Jackson will be immortalized at Grauman's Chinese Theater by having his three children, Paris, Prince and Blanket, dip his sequined glove and shoes in cement.

Michael Jackson to be immortalized at Grauman's Chinese Theater:


Manulife Financial Corp., Canada's largest insurer, posted a record quarterly loss after equity markets declined and interest rates fell.

Manulife posts record loss on equity market decline


To provide this growing base of loyal customers more choices in organic and natural home textiles Coyuchi introduces a new line of wearables inspired by nature.


Labor force data, produced by the US Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics and released today by the Department of Workforce Services, show Arkansas' seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased one-tenth of a percentage point from 7.2 percent in April to 7.3 percent in May.

Arkansas' unemployment rate increases to 7.3 percent


The Pro Bowl this coming January will be played in Hawaii, according to NFL.com.


Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin addressed criticisms of his increasingly authoritarian leadership on Friday at a party congress being watched for signs he intends to reclaim the presidency next year.

Putin addresses criticism at party congress


House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi says embattled New York Rep. Anthony Weiner, who has been under pressure to resign, will make an announcement Thursday.

House democratic Leader Pelosi says embattled Rep. Weiner to make announcement Thursday


A Long Island golfer reportedly attacked two men for slowing him down.

Golfer attacks two men for slowing him down


The top Republican in the Illinois Senate is expected to recover from what is being called a minor stroke, but he might not make it back to Springfield for the November veto session.

Senate Republican Leader might not make veto session


Kohl's Department Stores said it entered into a partnership with Narciso Rodriguez, who will be the first designer for the retailer's new limited-edition collection concept called DesigNation featuring fashions based on international inspiration from different premier designers.

Kohl's Department Stores enters into partnership with Narciso Rodriguez


A 55-year-old businessman was shot at allegedly by four robbers when he resisted their attempt to loot cash from his shop at Paharganj here, police said today.


Mr Sarkozy, 53, and Ms Bruni, 40, have had a whirlwind courtship: they married less than three months after they reportedly first met, and less than four months after Sarkozy divorced his second wife, Cécilia.


A HARROGATE primary school escaped major damage when a fire broke out in Ripon Road on Tuesday night.


Goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer made a string of saves help Fulham hold Newcastle to a 0-0 draw Saturday in the Premier League.

Fulham holds Newcastle to 0-0 draw in premiership


Consumer products group PZ Cussons has agreed to sell its local Polish home care brands in a deal worth £46.6m.

PZ Cussons to sell Polish home care brands


Russia has intensified attacks on Georgia on Monday, ignoring appeals for a ceasefire.


State Department spokesman PJ Crowley resigned Sunday after criticizing the military for its treatment of the Army private accused to leaking cables to the website WikiLeaks.


With a week remaining before the Republican primary in the Charleston County Council District 1 race, the four GOP candidates fielded questions Tuesday at a debate sponsored by the Charleston Tea Party.


Oscar De La Hoya of Golden Boy Promotions wants Juan Diaz to fight Ricky Hatton, according to the boxing news site Fight Hype.


Passenger car sales continued to decline in August as rising interest rates and spiraling fuel costs forced consumers to postpone purchases.


Vikas Sethi, MD of Sethi Finmart is of the view that Opto Circuits has target of Rs 500.


A Smithville High School student may face suspension for writing three names in a ``death notebook.''

Student faces suspension for death notebook


Philips, the Dutch electronics company, has issued a profit warning.


Former Democratic senator and presidential candidate John Edwards is facing possible criminal charges over alleged violations of campaign finance laws.

John Edwards facing possible criminal charges


I think the teachers have been modest with their request for increment of their remuneration.

Teachers have been modest with their request


Cam Newton has won the Heisman Trophy after a season in which he played brilliantly but was also the focus of an NCAA investigation.


Lohan has pulled out of her 20/20 interview, which was scheduled to air on Nov. 16, TVGuide.com has confirmed.

Lindsay Lohan pulls out of 20/20 interview


Missouri lawmakers on both sides of the aisle say they would love to stop bullying in Missouri schools.


Among wireless devices, smartphones account for 60% of the traffic to premium mobile sites, according to a new study by mobile ad network Quattro Wireless.

Smartphones account for 60% of traffic to mobile sites


Union Home Minister P Chidambaram on Wednesday said that terror threat to India has not declined.

Chidambaram says terror threat to India has not declined


Bayern Munich president Uli Hoeness is being investigated for possible tax evasion after declaring an off-shore account in Switzerland, it was reported on Saturday.

Bayern boss Uli Hoeness investigated for tax evasion


Maria Sharapova won seven straight games during one stretch but let a late lead slip away Wednesday and lost to Gisela Dulko, 6-2, 3-6, 6-4 in the second round at Wimbledon.

Maria Sharapova loses to Gisela Dulko at Wimbledon


One of the worlds most celebrated and renowned violinists, Anne-Sophie Mutter will perform at the McCallum Theatre in Palm Desert, California, on Wednesday, April 9, at 8:00pm.

Anne-Sophie Mutter to perform at McCallum Theatre


Moana MACKEY List MP based in Gisborne Phil TWYFORD Transport Spokesperson 2 September 2012 MEDIA STATEMENT What is happening with our rail line?


Keith Richards has been voted favourite Rolling Stones member in a poll conducted by a site.

Keith Richards voted favourite Rolling Stones member


SYRIAN troops have fired on fleeing residents, killing at least one person in the port city of Latakia where military operations to root out protests against President Bashar Assad's autocratic regime are in the third day, witnesses and activists say.


WALES' onshore wind energy targets are on course to be missed ``significantly'' this year, it was warned yesterday.


Sarah Palin made a surprise appearance on ``The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien'' tonight -- and turned the tables on actor William Shatner.

Palin makes surprise appearance on 'Tonight Show'


Q Where can I buy wide wardrobes with sliding doors?


Yarmouth area cricketers stole the show at the the 40th anniversary Lucas Fettes Norfolk Cricket League presentation dinner at the Mercure Hotel, Norwich.


History buffs may be disappointed to hear it, but a parachute found in a park near Amboy, Wash., last week likely didn't belong to DB Cooper.

Parachute likely didn't belong to DB Cooper


The Cribs have confirmed details of a one off warm up show before the festival season begins.


Silver prices continued to rule firm for the third consecutive day on the bullion market here today on persistent industrial demand on the back of higher overseas advices.

Silver continues to rule firm for the third day


The Pakistani cricketer who fled Dubai amid match-fixing allegations has applied for asylum in the UK.


Goldman Sachs is upgrading shares of Demand Media to Buy with a $21 price target on shares.


The 24-year-old woman who allegedly put her newborn daughter into a Redondo Beach trash can says she didn't know she was pregnant until she arrived at a house party when she began to have cramps and had a baby in one of the bedrooms, according to the Daily News.

She says she didn't know she was pregnant


A study of British men and women has concluded that techies make the best lovers.


Former opposition leader Malcolm Turnbull insists he is a team player following accusations he was disrespectful of a Coalition colleague.


Iraqi police say a homicide bomber has struck a funeral for a Sunni policeman north of Baghdad, killing at least 15 people and wounding eight.

Homicide bomber strikes funeral north of Baghdad, killing at least 15


The Buccaneers remained in pole position to retain their crown, carrying a two-point lead with four games left in the campaign.


A press note from ``Federal Government of Nagaland'' today has stated that ``there is only one NNC and FGN'' and there is no such group as ``non-Accordists.''


Mumbai , Oct 16 Charges against Bollywood actor Shiney Ahuja, accused of raping his domestic maid at his residence in June this year, will be framed by a sessions court here after Diwali.

Charges against Shiney to be framed after Diwali


Indonesia, Southeast Asia's largest sugar consumer, is to issue import permits for 260,000 tonnes of raw sugar, an agriculture ministry official said on Wednesday, as the country looks to increase stock levels for next year.

Indonesia to import 260,000 tonnes of raw sugar


Field Report has announced a new headlining tour in support of their self-titled debut.


NCP chief Sharad Pawar said that there was an urgent need to curb price rise.


Vicars will give sex tips to newlyweds in a bid to halt the rising divorce rate.


Protesters rushed to the Capitol after Senate votes on Budget Repair Bill.

Protesters rush Capitol after Senate vote


ITV has acquired a controlling stake of reality production company High Noon Entertainment, the UK-based TV network announced Monday.

ITV acquires controlling stake in High Noon Entertainment


Channel 4 is to revive ``Celebrity Big Brother'', which was taken off-air following a race row involving Bollywood star Shilpa Shetty, it said on Wednesday.

Channel 4 to revive Celebrity Big Brother


A Fruitland man who beat a 32-year-old man to death last year has pleaded guilty to a federal involuntary manslaughter charge.

Fruitland man pleads guilty to manslaughter charge


After several leaks over the past few months Samsung has officially revealed the NX2000 mirrorless interchangeable lens camera.

Samsung officially reveals NX2000 mirrorless camera


Verizon Wireless made significant improvements in customers' satisfaction with customer service calls in 2012, according to the latest study on phone-based customer service quality conducted by Vocal Laboratories Inc..

Verizon Wireless makes significant improvements in customer service in 2012


Ankur feels that some stories are best told through songs or movies and that is exactly what he does.

Stories are best told through songs and movies:


Now she's bringing her cheerful signature tag -- ``Morning, sunshine!'' to country music.

Robin Meade brings ``Morning sunshine'' to country music


ExxonMobil hosted a technical seminar on the fundamentals of carbonate stimulation and applications to the North Field for employees at Qatar Petroleum and Qatargas.


Indian rupee is likely to rise in early session of the trade as some profit taking in dollar and exporters selling of dollar in Asia, indicates some recovery in investors confidence after global markets have stabilized, said the brokerage house Anagram.

Indian rupee is likely to rise in early session:


Philippine banks are adequately capitalized amid a global financial crisis, the central bank said yesterday.

``Philippine banks adequately capitalized''


Two area teachers will be honored Wednesday for being selected as teachers of the year in Region 18, one of 20 education service centers in Texas.


Katy Perry covers InStyle Magazine and gets a whopping 10-page editorial inside the pages of the October 2011 issue.


British energy giant BP has appointed Carl-Henric Svanberg, current chief executive of Swedish telecoms giant Ericsson, as the group's new chairman from 2010.

British energy giant BP appoints new chairman


Mechel OAO announces the transfer of its ordinary registered book-entry shares listed on the RTS stock exchange onto the A2-level quotation list.

Mechel announces transfer of its shares onto


The Cleveland Browns opening-season game versus the Philadelphia Eagles will not be aired locally on Toledo-area television.


A barn has been destroyed by fire in Maribel, but authorities say the calves stored there got out in time and no one from the 10 rural fire departments called out to fight the blaze were injured.


Sindh Information Minister Shazia Marri has said that the rights of Sindh journalists would be protected at any cost.

Rights of journalists will be protected:


Three European scientists will share this year's Nobel Prize for Medicine, for identifying two deadly sexually transmitted viruses, the Nobel committee announced Monday.

European scientists share Nobel prize for Medicine


Research firm Nomura has said it expects inflation in India to remain elevated at around 9% till November, before moderating to around 6.8% by end of the current financial year.

Inflation to remain at around 9% till November:


A Glen Burnie native was killed in southern Afghanistan Tuesday when a roadside bomb exploded next to his Humvee, Army officials said Thursday.

Glen Burnie native killed in Afghanistan


Voters in Brighton elected two new members to the City Council on Tuesday.

Brighton elects two new members to city council.


Gold prices ended flat on Friday, but posted their biggest weekly gains since early January following Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke's reiteration that there was further scope of central bank providing additional monetary easing while the news that the European Central Bank was setting a specific bond yields range target for struggling currency union's economies boosted investors' confidence on the yellow metal.

Gold prices end flat but post biggest weekly gains since January


A woman was killed and her husband seriously injured when hit by an SUV while crossing a Fond du Lac street.

Woman killed, husband injured when hit while crossing Fond du Lac street


A Milwaukee sausage company is issuing a national recall of beef sticks because they may contain foreign material.


Outokumpu supports higher education and research by donating million euros to Aalto University.

Outokumpu donates million euros to Aalto University


But the automaker is far from healthy, and its CEO says Chrysler has more tough work ahead as it tries to make a profit and pay off government loans.


Actress Jenny McCarthy said she thinks she and boyfriend Jim Carrey will make great grandparents when Jim's daughter Jane gives birth in March.

Jenny McCarthy thinks she and boyfriend Jim Carrey will make great grandparents


US Representative Denny Rehberg is dropping his lawsuit against the city of Billings for a 2008 wildfire that damaged up to 1,000 acres on the Rehberg Ranch Subdivision west of the Billings airport.

Rehberg drops lawsuit against city of Billings


Bow Wow has been ordered to pay over $11k in child support despite his claims he doesn't earn enough.

Bow Wow ordered to pay over $11k in child support


Jaguars running back Maurice Jones-Drew said Tuesday on his radio show on SiriusXM that his comments about the Jaguars draft were taken out of context.

Maurice Jones-Drew says his comments about the Jaguars draft were taken out of context


Fishermen in the south complain of the use of illegal fishing methods by racketeers.

Fishermen complain of illegal fishing methods


MINISTER FOR Energy Eamon Ryan is likely to seek a partial break up of Bord Gáis in a move that could see the State-owned company face competition in the domestic natural gas market.

Ryan likely to seek partial break up of Bord Gáis


The Glee Project returns for a second series, with Glee star Lea Michele mentors contestants.

The Glee Project returns for second series


Long known to help prevent birth defects, folic acid may also help prevent premature births, new research suggests.

Folic acid may help prevent premature birth


``The Snowman,'' a stage show based on the best-selling children's book by English author Raymond Briggs published in 1978, is finally coming to town for the first time.


Wayne County Executive Robert Ficano will give his annual State of the County address Feb. 12 at the Village Theater at Cherry Hill in Canton's Cherry Hill Village.

Ficano to give State of the County at Village Theater


Wednesday, June 9, 2010 What is India up to? ``The big brother attitude of the Indians was clear at the carnival.


Los Angeles police say the son of actors Ryan O'Neal and Farrah Fawcett has been arrested on a drug charge just months after he and his father were charged with drug possession.

Son of Ryan O'Neal arrested on drug charge


Two new elements have been officially added to the periodic table after a three-year review by the governing bodies of chemistry and physics.

Two new elements added to the periodic table


It's off to round two in the OMHA Playdowns for the Colborne Atoms.


A pedestrian has died after a car crash in Rhos-on-Sea.


NORAD is planning an exercise this week in the Washington region to enhance its skills and test a warning system.

NORAD plans exercise in Washington region


Long Beach based indie band Pebaluna has released their soulful new album, Carny Life, today!


``Dhanush is a wonderful colleague and I must say he is a no non-sense actor.


Apple remains the most valuable global brand worth $185 billion, according to the BrandZ top 100 ranking of leading brands.

Apple remains most valuable global brand


A bill that would lift travel restrictions for US citizens to Cuba passed its first legislative hurdle in a congressional committee Wednesday.

Bill to lift travel restrictions to Cuba passes first hurdle


The rain has eased at ANZ Stadium ahead of the NRL grand final on Sunday afternoon.


Credit Answers has launched an updated online debt management system which will enable its clients to more effectively manage their finances.

Credit Answers launches updated online debt management system


FASHION designer Wayne Cooper was visibly upset when he arrived at court today to face his domestic assault charges, where he told media he does ``love'' his wife and children.


It's never easy to watch someone you love struggle, but Lea is turning to her parents to keep her spirits up while Cory is in rehab.

Lea Michele turns to her parents while Cory Monteith's in rehab


Zerhouni, who has led the National Institutes of Health since his confirmation in May 2002, will step down at the end of October, he told reporters on a conference call.

National Institutes of Health director Zerhouni stepping down


Forecasts for the Maritimes issued by Environment Canada at 16:00 ast Friday 1 March 2013.

Forecast for the Maritimes issued by Environment Canada


Gay marriage likely to impact primaries Primary voters headed to the polls Thursday in New York, where controversy over legalization of gay marriage last year and an unusual number of vacancies has upped the stakes.


A child pornography investigation has led to five arrests on various charges in Sawyer County.

Child pornography investigation leads to five arrests


Professional video editing, music creation and optical disc authoring offerings provider Sony Creative Software plans to acquire Blu-ray Disc creation tools developer NetBlender.

Sony Creative Software to acquire NetBlender


Ben Franklin Transit officials are challenging an $8,000 fine for allegedly violating Washington's stormwater pollution rules.

Ben Franklin Transit officials to challenge fine


Singer Janet Jackson paid tribute today to former child star Gary Coleman, the pint-sized child star of 1970s TV sitcom Diff'rent Strokes, who died following a brain haemorrhage.

Janet Jackson pays tribute to child actor Coleman


The 14 year-old school girl at the center of the sex molestation scandal in the village of Hartashen has finally started talking about the alleged incident to a police investigator and a psychologist.

14 year-old school girl starts talking about incident


Saudi Crown Prince Nayef has died in a hospital outside the kingdom, the Saudi Royal Family says.


Future Group-owned clothing retailer Pantaloon has posted financial results for its first quarter ended September 2011.The company's consolidated net sales were INR3,180.26 crore compared with INR2,750.76 crore in the comparable period last year, an increase of 15.61%.

Pantaloon posts financial results for first quarter


CBS will shift Tom Selleck's ``Blue Bloods'' to the higher profile Wednesday at 10 pm time slot for four weeks in January and give new romantic comedy ``Mad Love'' the post-``How I Met Your Mother'' slot beginning February.


WHO welcomes the proclamation by the UN General Assembly of the first ``Decade of Action for Road Safety 2011-2020'' which seeks to halt the increasing trends in road traffic deaths and injuries worldwide.

Decade of Action for road Safety seeks to halt increasing trends in road traffic deaths, injuries worldwide


NASA says space shuttle Discovery and its seven-member crew are to return to Earth Thursday after a 13-day mission to the International Space Station.


A Clark County man has been accused of stealing copper pipe from a Springfield home.

Clark Co. man accused of stealing copper pipe


A senior Taliban commander disguised in women's clothes was killed by Afghan and NATO forces south of Kabul, the military alliance said Saturday.

Taliban commander disguised in women's clothes killed


With border crossings at a 40-year low, the US Border Patrol announced a new strategy Tuesday that targets repeat crossers and tries to find out why they keeping coming.


A new ebook says Homolka is now a mother of three living in the Caribbean.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Radio-Canada She horrified the country with her role in the torture and killing of Ontario school girls two decades ago, now she has three children of her own.

Ebook says Homolka now a mother of three


Thousands of immigrants and activists rallied Wednesday in Washington, DC, and the nation, urging Congress to approve immigration reforms to grant 11 million immigrants living illegally in the US a pathway toward citizenship.


Former Karnataka chief minister and Janata Dal-Secular leader HD Kumaraswamy won from the Ramanagaram assembly constituency Wednesday but his wife lost the poll to the Samajwadi Party nominee.