Hanuman Jayanti was celebrated with religious fervour in the region on Friday.

Hanuman Jayanti celebrated with religious fervour


Researchers found that blood tests that screened for these amino acids accurately predicted risk of type 2 diabetes in otherwise healthy adults as well as in those with traditional risk factors such as obesity.


New Zealand midfielder Tim Brown is facing World Cup heartbreak after fracturing his shoulder during Monday's loss to Australia.

New Zealand's Tim Brown faces World Cup heartbreak


Air France is expected to increase flights and destinations to China to meet the growing needs on the Chinese market .


A 42-year-old Bradenton man has been charged with raping two girls on multiple occasions.


Australian singer/songwriter Anthony Callea will be touring the east coast this winter, with a number of shopping centre appearances thrown in.


Shane Victorino is set to start a three-game rehab stint with Pawtucket on Thursday.


Reports of the Russian Ministry of Emergency situations say that the recent electric power shortage accident in St. Petersburg caused no human casualties.

Power shortage in St. Petersburg caused no casualties


Actress Angelina Jolie, a longtime goodwill ambassador for the United Nations' refugee agency, will be headed to Turkey this week to visit Syrian refugees, Turkey's Foreign Ministry said Wednesday, APA reports quoting CNN.

Angelina Jolie to visit Syrian refugees in Turkey


James Cameron is moving to New Zealand with his family where he wants to run a farm and help build the local film industry.


KABUL // A US military F-15E fighter jet crashed in Afghanistan early today, killing two crew members, a US military spokesman said.


HOLLYWOOD star Demi Moore is scheduled to personally appear in a Melbourne court next week for a legal battle over photographs published in a gossip magazine.


Mr Abdulrahman Mustapha, Head, Monitoring and analysis, Nigeria Financial Intelligence Unit, yesterday in Abuja said that 267 suspicious transactions were reported to the Unit in 2008.

``267 suspicious transactions reported in 2008''


Risk management has acquired particular significance in Finance & Banking both globally as well as in Pakistan.


Fund managers have turned bullish about global economic growth prospects and corporate profits, according to the latest monthly survey from Bank of America Merrill Lynch.

Managers turn bullish on global prospects


The Arizona Department of Transportation said Sunday that US 60 has reopened near Springerville in eastern Arizona.


British cosmologist Stephen Hawking has pulled out of an Israeli conference, joining an academic boycott of Israel to protest against its occupation of Palestinian lands, Cambridge University said on Wednesday.

Stephen Hawking joins academic boycott of Israel


Amartya Sen would be ``delighted'' if the Left parties in India regard him as a comrade despite his support for the Indo-US nuclear deal, as the Nobel laureate felt that there were more pressing issues in the country like poverty and malnutrition to be ``furious'' about.

Will be delighted if Left regards me as a comrade:


MasterCard has launched of a new digital payment system that lets people use a wide variety of devices including smartphones to spend their money.

Mastercard launches digital payment system


NATO says that hundreds of French troops have been deployed to train and mentor Afghan security forces in southern Afghanistan.NATO says the troops traveled in 94 vehicles from Kandahar to Uruzgan province on Wednesday.It says the deployment was one of the largest ground military convoys in southern Afghanistan in years.The unit will provide training and support to Afghan army infantry battalions.

Hundreds of French troops deploy to Afghanistan


On Thursday, the Senate gave final approval to legislation expanding gun owners' rights and sent it to Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland

Ohio Senate approves expanding gun owners' rights


Infolink is proud to announce the creation of FortaTrust, a new suite of services, targeting fortified and ultra-available hosted computing services.

Infolink announces creation of FortaTrust


The Serbian dinar will sharply drop by 1.2 percent against euro on Thursday, the National Bank of Serbia has said in a release.


Stocks fell in Europe and Asia on Friday, extending the MSCI World Index's longest weekly losing streak since March, as reports on retail sales and the service industry added to concern that the first global recession since World War II will persist.

Stocks fall in Europe, Asia after reports


SACRAMENTO, Calif. Former lawmaker John Quimby, who was elected to the state Assembly when serving in the Legislature was a part-time job and later spent decades as a local government lobbyist, has died.


A US satellite to monitor global carbon dioxide emissions plummeted into the ocean near Antarctica on Tuesday after failing to reach orbit, Nasa said, calling it a major disappointment for climate science.


UNDER fives will be taught how to eat healthily as part of an anti-obesity campaign being rolled out across Southampton, the Daily Echo can reveal.

Under fives to be taught how to eat healthily


Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari has urged a top US general to stop missile strikes on militant targets in Pakistani territory.

Pakistan's Zardari urges US general to stop missile strikes


A 26-year-old Scarborough man has been charged with an alleged attack on a marine officer at a Scarborough petrol station last month.

Man charged over attack on marine officer


Singapore share prices ended 0.4% higher on Thursday, shrugging off concerns about weak local industrial output data and uneasiness about Europe.


For those who want a true test of their online poker skills, Sky Poker is launching a Viva Las Vegas competition to separate the best from the rest.

Sky Poker launches Viva Las Vegas competition


Business Writer Asian stock markets rose Wednesday after strong US corporate earnings led investors to ignore sagging consumer confidence.


Bernard Madoff lost his bid yesterday to be released from jail until his June sentencing for Wall Street's largest-ever investment fraud.

Madoff loses bid for release until June sentencing


A motorcycle collided with a Metra train in Orland Park just before 1 am Friday, according to an agency spokesman.

Motorcycle collides with Metra train in Orland Park


Authorities of the Una-Sana Canton decided to start a bankruptcy procedure for Sanski Most-based engineering company Famos, cantonal economy minister Himzo Mulahalilovic announced.

Una-Sana Canton starts bankruptcy procedure of engineering company Famos.


Asian stocks opened Tuesday mixed in light trade amid renewed investors' concerns over Greece's rising debts after Standard & Poor's downgraded Greece's rating to junk category.


PORT Adelaide draftee Jackson Trengove has been hit with a $2500 fine for smashing the rear windscreen of a car during the club's Christmas break.


With the consent of Bharatiya Jan Shakti State president Ashok Tripathi and on recommendation of Bhopal district president Pradeep Shrivastava, Nidhi Chourasia has been appointed Bhopal district president of Bharatiya Jan Shakti's Nari Shakti.

Nidhi appointed Bhopal district president


AMP lifts profit in a challenging year Updated: 15:27, Thursday February 21, 2013 Wealth manager AMP has posted another year of profit growth as the consolidation of its $4 billion purchase of AXA Asia Pacific coincides with improving financial markets.


A new report to be released by ACTU president Sharan Burrow at the Industrial Relations Society World Congress in Sydney today is expected to find women will be hardest hit by the financial crisis.


Euphoria, the famous Indian rock band, is set to perform at IIM Raipur on February 19 for its annual college fest, Equinox 2013.


India and Pakistan have to work together to eliminate terrorism and there cannot be a ``segmented approach'' in dealing with the scourge, Foreign Secretary Nirupama Rao said here today.

India and pak have to work together to eliminate terrorism


A possible tragedy was averted early Sunday morning when a woman slammed her front door in an armed intruder's face.

Woman slams door in armed intruder's face


Earl Wild, who was the first pianist ever to perform a solo recital on American television, has died at 94.


The leaked iPhone 4G has spilt the beans on what the black next-gen Apple device will look like but rendered images have shown what a white iPhone might look like.


Pharmaceutical company, GlaxoSmithKline plans to cut 130 jobs in Waterford, Ireland.


United States Attorney John L. Ratcliffe announced today that a 35-year-old Port Arthur man has been sentenced to 40 years in federal prison for a fatal carjacking in the Eastern District of Texas.

Port Arthur man sentenced to 40 years for fatal carjacking


Celebrity couple Billy Ray and Tish Cyrus are divorcing after 17 years of marriage, court records filed in Tennessee show.


The Colorado State Patrol confirmed tonight that evacuations are being ordered in Commerce City because of a hazmat situation.


Environmental charity National Energy Foundation has sold its 56 per cent stake in its trading arm, National Energy Services, to international DIY retailer Kingfisher, whose brands include B&Q.

National Energy Foundation sells trading arm to Kingfisher plc


Democrats have retained control of the House and are headed for big gains in their majority.


Oil prices rose after the forecast for global oil demand for this year was raised.


The DMA is working hard to making the cities and towns of Abu Dhabi one of the most liveable places in the world through its different projects such as the new Abu Dhabi Building Codes, improving the street signage system and many such projects'', Ahmed Shareef, Undersecretary of the DMA said.

Department of Municipal Affairs working hard to making Abu Dhabi most liveable places in world


``The Sensex rose by 117.1 points or 0.7% to 16,154.6 while the Nifty on the NSE rose to 4,866.0, up by 34.8 points or 0.7%. The Sensex has supports at 16,050 and 15,890 and resistances at 16,250 and 16,380. The Nifty has supports at 4,830 and 4,800 and resistances at 4,900 and 4,930.``


Cincinnati Bengals receiver Chris Henry died Thursday, a day after falling out of the back of a pickup truck during what police said was a domestic dispute with his fiancee.

Bengals receiver Chris Henry dies after fall from pickup truck


Actavis pharmaceutics company donated medicines at the amount of about BGN 50 000 to Veliko Tarnovo Municipality, FOCUS Radio- Veliko Tarnovo reporter informed.

Actavis donated medicines at the amount of BGN 50 000


AirTran Airways, which is trimming its work force to help offset high fuel costs, said Friday it would lay off 169 pilots in early September.

AirTran to lay off 169 pilots in September


Prince George's County fire officials say residents of two homes were sickened by fumes caused by generators and a fire was started in a third home by improper use of a generator.

Residents sickened, fire started by improper use of generators


This 5 mile run/walk, 1 mile walk, and Kids Fun Run will occur at 8 am The goal is to create a new outlook on health, fitness and wellness for the new year.


Actor Matthew Fox is accused of punching a female bus driver in her chest and stomach early Sunday morning in Cleveland.


A jury has recommended 'death by lethal injection' for a convicted killer in Etowah County.

Jury recommends lethal injection for convicted killer


SANTA ANA, Calif. A Las Vegas man who pretended to be a doctor in Orange County has pleaded guilty to unauthorized practice of medicine charges.

Man pretending to be a doctor pleads guilty


During his first papal trip to the US, Pope Benedict XVI will visit a synagogue led by a rabbi who survived the Holocaust, the nation's bishops said Thursday.


Low serum adiponectin levels predict an increased future risk for developing asthma in middle-aged women, particularly among smokers, according to a new study.

Low serum adiponectin levels predict future risk for asthma in women


Tyra Banks and a host of top models will each donate one of their dresses to charity.


Sudan expelled two aid workers on Thursday, three days after the International Criminal Court issued an arrest warrant for Sudanese President Omar Hassan al-Bashir on genocide charges.


``Natural or manmade disasters pose a serious challenge to the very existence of cities,'' he said.

Natural disasters pose serious challenge to cities:


Jorge Posada will officially retire Tuesday at an 11 am EST news conference at Yankee Stadium, the Yankees announced Monday.


Swedish minimal maestro Ripperton is heading to Australia this weekend, with the much-hyped star ready to embark on his first ever antipodean tour.


The transfer window is now closed in most European countries.


Former UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan in an interview with Swiss public television TSR says he is disappointed in Switzerland and other donor countries for failing to provide more funding for the Global Humanitarian Forum.

Kofi Annan disappointed in Swiss over funding


Any new liquor stores in the province could be privately owned, Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall says.

New liquor stores could be privately owned, Wall says


Andy Griffith, who made homespun wisdom his trademark as the wise sheriff in The Andy Griffith Show and the rumpled defence lawyer in Matlock, has died.


STUDENTS at Sheffield Hallam University have developed a 3D ``virtual murder scene'', to help forensic psychologists understand the reasons for false or mistaken eyewitness accounts when a crime is committed.


A dream came true for almost 80 quadriplegics from Gauteng on Saturday morning when they were able to cross the Hartbeespoort Dam wall in their wheelchairs for the first time.


Home health provider Gentiva Health Services said it sold its respiratory therapy/home medical equipment and infusion therapy businesses to a subsidiary of Lincare Holdings, Clearwater, Fla., which provides respiratory therapy services in the home.

Gentiva sells respiratory, infusion businesses


Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif on Saturday set up a tent office in Rawalpindi in protest over load shedding.

-- Sets up tent office in Rawalpindi, in protest


Anne Arundel County is considering employee furloughs to combat a $107 million budget deficit, according to officials.


A federal grand jury last week upgraded child pornography charges against a Mobile man, accusing him of using a hidden camera to take pictures of two children in the bathroom of his home.

Federal grand jury upgrades child pornography charges against Mobile man


Magazine publishing giant Conde Nast shook up its corporate sales staff Wednesday by placing digital advertising boss Josh Stinchcomb over sales for print, digital, mobile, video and marketing services.

Conde Nast shakes up corporate sales staff


Owner Maureen Harrison said Charlie is very good at tricks and is looking for the perfect lady.


Britain's Heather Watson beat Slovenia's Polona Hercog 6-4, 6-4, to advance to the second round of the WTA HP Open in Osaka, Japan.

Heather Watson advances to second round in Osaka


Finance Minister TM Thomas Isaac has said that 2,000 protected teachers will be deployed to the local bodies as part of the government's efforts to address the lack of staff in these institutions.


A British author convicted of denying the Holocaust has been invited to speak at the University of Oregon -- but not at the school's invitation.

Author convicted of denying Holocaust to speak at University of Oregon


The Indian rupee trimmed its fall on Monday afternoon as shares pared losses and raised hopes for more capital inflows but the dollar's rise versus majors overseas kept a lid on gains.

Indian rupee trims fall as shares pare losses


The Karachi cotton market faced a dull trading session with fine lint in focus amid firm spot rate, traders at the Karachi Cotton Association said on Friday.

Cotton market faces dull trading session


A wind advisory and flash flood watch were issued today by the National Weather Service.

Wind advisory, flash flood watch issued today


Bill Ackman recently announced that he has shorted Simon Property Group, according to Reuters.


``Uruguay will not rest on their laurels as they prepare to go up against Paraguay in Sunday's Copa America final,'' said Luis Suarez, semi-final hero against Peru.


Phoenix Coyotes forward Brett MacLean landed in a hospital after suffering a cardiac incident while playing hockey.

Coyotes forward Brett MacLean suffers cardiac incident


Joe Jackson has been hit with a cease and desist order by Wade Robson, it has been reported.


Danny Care has been fined an undisclosed amount by Harlequins following his arrest for being drunk and disorderly.

Danny Care fined by Harlequins after arrest


Waterfront Toronto unveiled plans for Underpass Park, the most extensive park to ever be built under an overpass in Canada, and the first in Toronto.

Waterfront Toronto unveils plans for Underpass Park


European stock index futures pointed to a mixed start for equities on Wednesday ahead of the US Federal Reserve's rate decision.

European index futures point to mixed start


A Senate committee is looking at the plight of struggling newspapers in the digital era.

Senate committee looks at struggling newspapers


A shareholder group said Monday that Wet Seal, which said Monday that it is firing its CEO because of persistently poor sales, should sell itself instead of installing a new CEO.

Shareholder group says Wet Seal should sell itself


Business economists expect more hands-on government action to quell the recession and jump-start credit, but they're mixed on how it should be done.

Economists expect more government action


Bulgaria will cut three quarters of its 600 troops serving in the US-led International Security Assistance Force fighting Taliban insurgents in Afghanistan.

Bulgaria to cut three quarters of its troops in Afghanistan


DC police are stepping up patrols after a violent weekend in which seven people were killed and seven more were wounded in a string of incidents across the city beginning Friday night.

Dc police step up patrols after violent weekend


The Philippines' martial law victims scored a double victory in US and Singapore courts, boosting their claim for indemnification for human rights abuses they suffered under the Marcos dictatorship.

Martial law victims score double victory in US, Singapore courts


North American gold stocks staged a broad rally on Monday, as gold bullion moved once again through the USD 900 an ounce level.


The portfolio committee on correctional services will visit Groenpunt Prison in Free State which was set alight by rioting inmates, its chairman Vincent Smith said on Wednesday.


Most men are complete dipsticks when it comes to car maintenance, according to a poll.

Men are complete dipsticks when it comes to cars


Team USA goaltender Ryan Miller talks about the standing ovation he received while playing against Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins.


Ann Arbor police responded to a report of shots fired on the west side of Ann Arbor around 10 pm Thursday.

Ann Arbor police respond to report of shots fired


PAUL Doherty loved ``doing the lap'' - a local phrase for driving around town, showing off your wheels and having the craic, mourners at his funeral heard yesterday.


The Campbellford Rebels kept their playoff hopes alive with a crucial win last weekend.

Campbellford Rebels keep playoff hopes alive


Aussies keep more chooks at home Updated: 04:46, Saturday March 31, 2012 Australian families are keeping more chooks and pets in their backyards as they bring a bit of old-style living back to the major cities.


PopCap Games, a worldwide leader in mobile and social games and a division of EA, today announced the open beta launch of Hidden Agenda , an exciting hidden object game on Facebook, featuring a town full of anthropomorphic characters involved in a local murder mystery that you get to solve while working both cooperatively and competitively, with and against your friends.

PopCap Games announces open beta of hidden Agenda on Facebook


Ferrari will launch their 2012 Formula One car in time for the first pre-season test in February, a team spokesman said on Thursday.

Ferrari will launch 2012 car before first test


The owner of the Village at Camp Bowie shopping center in Fort Worth's bustling Ridglea neighborhood said he may be forced to file for bankruptcy in the next two weeks to stave off a pending foreclosure from a lender that wants to clear the loan from its books.

Camp Bowie shopping center owner might be forced into foreclosure


The widow of a man killed during a shooting spree at a plastics factory in Western Kentucky says the shooter should be forgiven.


A Granby man and teen faces charges of felony burglary after they were accused of entering a home and stealing the flex hose that connects gas lines to appliances, Oswego County Sheriff's deputies said.

Granby man and teen charged with burglary


It has been announced this morning that a state memorial will be held in Sydney next month for artist Margaret Olley.


Lambton County libraries are reminding students to get ``carded'' at their local library before going back to school this fall.


Former Gov. Bob Riley said today he is endorsing Mitt Romney for the Republican nomination for president.

Former Gov. Bob Riley endorses Mitt Romney for president


Three fires over a span of a little more than 24 hours kept emergency crews busy leading up to and during Christmas Day.


How do banks facilitate currency options for their clients, the risk management benefits it provides, and some strategies and do they use it for their prop books as well?

How do banks facilitate currency options for their clients?


A former Indianapolis police officer has sued the city over his arrest following a fatal shooting outside a bar.


Virgin will soon carry the iPhone 4 and 4S, but when will it get the iPhone 5?

When will Virgin Mobile get the iPhone 5?


The city of Parkersburg is one step closer to building a skate park because of money from last week's Wood County clean up.

One step closer to building a skate park


Before you vote to ``repeal'' the Supreme Court's confirmation of the constitutionality of President Obama's Affordable Health Care Act on July 11th: 1) review the testimonials of ``real people'' who have, already benefited from Health Care Reform below, and 2) add an amendment RELIEVING TAXPAYERS from subsidizing comprehensive health care coverage for you AND your family -- what's good for the goose is good for the gander!


Ambassador Masood Khan Tuesday on said that Pakistani youth needed to get modern education, as they would have to bear the burden of country's future responsibilities.


An author who aims to provide 'spirituality to the sexy socialite' was signing books in Melton last week.


The Insight Bowl is losing its title sponsor and game organizers are seeking a replacement for this year's game.


Five killed in Bosnian plane crash Updated: 05:40, Monday May 21, 2012 A small plane has burst into flames just after takeoff in northwest Bosnia, killing the five people on board.


US ambassador to Libya, Chris Stevens, and three other US embassy staff were killed Tuesday in the Libyan city of Benghazi due to a deadly rocket attack launched by enraged Libyan gunmen.

US ambassador to Libya killed in Benghazi


Qualcomm Inc. has informed that it had applied to bid for a broadband wireless license in India.

Qualcomm to bid for broadband wireless license in India


The New Orleans Saints have sold out the 70,000-seat Louisiana Superdome on a season-ticket basis for a fourth straight year.

New Orleans Saints sell out Louisiana Superdome for fourth straight year


A suspect involved in a deadly home invasion last week turned himself in to Shreveport police over the weekend.


Britain condemned Monday the publication of leaked US diplomatic cables thought to feature embarrassing criticism of Prime Minister David Cameron, Prince Andrew and the British military.

Britain condemns publication of leaked cables


``We Are Enterprise,'' a project by Country Crossing Records with Ronnie Gilley Entertainment, hit stores across the nation yesterday.


EVE Online turned six years old today officially making the space-based MMO ``old school''.


A 24-year-old San Mateo woman was sentenced Monday in San Mateo County Superior Court for lying to police in June about a roadside rape in Foster City, according to the District Attorney's Office.

San Mateo woman sentenced for lying to police about rape


A man has died from a gunshot wound following an incident in a bush area south of Auckland on Saturday.


British film and television composer Geoffrey Burgon has died.


Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal visited Essex today to attend a special flood memorial service.

Princess anne attends flood memorial service


The soft drinks and juice production plant is under construction in the village of Yuharistal in Suleyman-Stalsky district of Dagestan.

Juice production plant is under construction in Suleyman-Stalsky district of Dagestan


Croatian midfielder Niko Kranjcar, seen here in 2011, announced he was leaving Tottenham to join Ukrainian First Division side Dynamo Kiev after Euro 2012.

Kranjcar leaves Tottenham for Dynamo Kiev


Georgia free from ``No Child Left Behind'', so what's next for states, school systems, teachers, and students?

Georgia freed from ``No Child Left Behind''


SAN'A, Yemen - A senior US counterterrorism official urged Yemen's president Thursday to hand over two al-Qaida suspects convicted in Yemen but wanted by Washington, said a US Embassy official.

US counterterrorism official urges Yemeni president to hand over al-Qaida suspects


MedAssets, Inc. today announced that it has completed the acquisition of Accuro Healthcare Solutions, Inc., creating a leading healthcare ASP-based technology and services provider.


A technicality has held up the sale of a struggling kosher slaughterhouse in northeast Iowa, but the trustee charged with overseeing the plant is confident the sale will be completed soon.

Technicality holds up slaughterhouse sale


Iranian president Ahmadinejad is visiting Brazil.


Several farmers staged a demonstration at Gandhipuram here on Saturday protesting against three road projects proposed in the district.


Kennedy is to be buried afterward at Arlington National Cemetery near his slain brothers, said another official knowledgeable about the arrangements.

Kennedy to be buried at Arlington Cemetery


Investment and savings new business fell by almost 60% over the last year as the economic situation worsened, according to the ABI.

Investment and savings business falls 60%:


Kathmandu-based foreign diplomatic missions Tuesday issued a joint statement, calling for free and fair election to constituent assembly on April 10.

Foreign diplomatic missions call for fair election


Russian miner Mechel, which tapped the loan market twice this year, has issued a waiver request on its $1.5 billion facility signed in May that backed its acquisition of Oriel Resources in the US.


Yunel Escobar was suspended for three games Tuesday by the Toronto Blue Jays, for wearing eye-black displaying a homophobic slur written in Spanish during Saturday's game against the Boston Red Sox.

Yunel Escobar suspended by Toronto Blue Jays for homophobic slur


Two of three Knightdale firefighters are back at work after being dismissed in February because of a policy that prohibits more than one family member from working with the town.


Ma'an - Israeli forces detained 14 Palestinians across the West Bank overnight Monday, Israeli media reported.

Israeli forces detain 14 across West Bank


Selena Gomez is officially more popular than her boyfriend Justin Bieber, according to Billboard's new Social 50 chart.

Selena Gomez is more popular than Justin Bieber


The big news of the day is that Osama is dead as a result of the brave work of our Special Forces and intelligence teams, as well as the Bush administration policies of terrorists interrogations and targeted assassinations.


Paramount Home Entertainment today announced that it is recalling the Sapphire Series Blu-ray edition of Saving Private Ryan recently released in North America, the United Kingdom and the Benelux countries due to an audio synch error that occurred during Technicolor's authoring process.


The New Vision is celebrating family heroes or heroines in a competition in which readers could win a dinner for 20 family members.


Retalix announced today that at a Special General Meeting of Shareholders held today, its shareholders approved the previously announced acquisition of Retalix by NCR Corporation.

Retalix shareholders approve acquisition NCR Corporation


Cuba will go on supporting the reconstruction in Haiti, which was devastated by a major earthquake on Jan. 12, Ramon Pez Ferro, president of the International Relations Committee of the National Assembly of People's Power, said Thursday.

Cuba to go on supporting Haiti's reconstruction


Japan scrambled fighter jets on Thursday to head off a number of Chinese military planes near islands at the centre of a territorial dispute, Japanese media said.

Japan scrambles jets against Chinese planes


At home, Indian rupee is set to appreciate while in curecny futures, USDINR may open marginally weak around 46.98 vs 46.89 mainly in line with the gains in USD, it added.


TWO academic studies have found South Australia spends the least of any state on the fight against corruption and has no permanent powers to fight corrupt public servants.

South Australia spends the least on the fight against corruption


The organisers said in a statement that Polanski was detained by police Saturday in relation to a 1978 US request, without giving details.


Cuba is accusing American officials of fabricating a small protest in Havana this week and of financing other actions against the communist government.US officials say they ``deplored'' Cuba's handling of a protest by the wives of 10 political prisoners.

Cuba accuses US officials of fabricating protest in Havana


Shah Mahmood Qureshi has said India must stop being negative or Pakistan too will lose interest in taking the dialogue process forward.


Relic has just confirmed that Company of Heroes will be playable at upcoming gaming event GamesCom 2012.

Company of Heroes 2 will be playable at GamesCom 2012


Pyongyang, Jan 23 North Korean leader Kim Jong Il, who is reported to be ill, met a senior Chinese official here Friday, officials said.Wang Jiarui, head of the International Department of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, Thursday met Kim Yong II, the North Korean prime minister.


A reputed mafia boss in the southern Italian region of Puglia, Francesco Campana, was arrested by police on Saturday after years on the run, the interior minister said.


A Japanese oil tanker was attacked near Yemen causing oil prices to spike up to $117.40.


Mumbai Police raided a bar serving illegal liquor and detained 11 girls, alleged to be a part of immoral trafficking, and two bar employees.

Mumbai Police raid a bar; detain 11 girls and two bar employees


NATO reiterated having ``disagreements in principle'' with Russia over Georgia as foreign ministers from the Alliance met with Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov in frames of NATO-Russia Council in Brussels on April 19.

NATO reiterates disagreements with Russia over Georgia


A motorcyclist was killed yesterday in a crash with a car on a rural Perthshire road.

Motorcyclist killed in crash on Perthshire road


Officials have identified an Army reservist who died at Fort McCoy as Aaron H. Clawson of Waterloo.

Officials identify reservist who died at fort McCoy


A Tulsa police officer who faced possible disciplinary action in connection with a traffic accident has resigned from the force.


If your elderly neighbor has a habit of sitting in her driveway while she is both naked and caked with fecal matter while her grown son experiments with explosives in their back yard, maybe you should call the police.


Police in Cape Breton say they've seized 23 pounds of marijuana from a vehicle in Cape Breton.

Cape Breton police seize 23 pounds of marijuana from vehicle


Indian Public School won the championship for the 13th Kuwait Cluster Football Championship, held on the 30th, 31st October and 1st November 2011.

Indian Public School wins Kuwait Cluster Football championship


Searchers have recovered the body of a Boy Scout who fell into the Rappahannock River during a weekend outing with his troop.

Searchers recover body of Boy Scout who fell into Rappahannock River


The Statue of Liberty will be closed for a year due to repairs, although the island on which it stands will remain accessible, officials said.

The statue of Liberty to close for a year


Haggis was invented by the English before being hijacked by Scottish nationalists as a national dish, a leading food historian has claimed.


European shares extended losses on Wednesday, as banking stocks weighed following a surprise announcement of key quarterly results by Deutsche Bank .


The Klis Fortress in central Dalmatia is set to attract tourists when it opens its armour museum.

Klis fortress in central Dalmatia to open armour museum


Thursday afternoon, that former tax preparer was charged with 11 felonies.

Former tax preparer charged with 11 felonies


There is an invigorating debate on SA between those who believe the safest and smartest way to own gold is via physical ownership of the physical metal and those who believe the gold miners, with their greater leverage but also the greater possibility of increasing labor, materiel and environmental costs, are the smarter way to go.


It was confirmed late Wednesday that the state's minimum security prison at Spence Field will close May 30 with some 222 inmates to be moved to other facilities around the state.


Northern Rock has given savers a welcome break with the launch of a fixed term cash ISA.


James DeGale will defend his British super-middleweight title against George Groves at The O2 on 21 May, promoter Frank Warren has announced.

James DeGale to defend title against George Groves


Katie Price has been eating crushed ice cubes to relieve some of her pregnancy symptoms.


In the absence of Schalk Burger, Andries Bekker and Jean de Villiers, fellow Springbok Duane Vermeulen will lead the Stormers into battle.


Godfather of punk Iggy Pop is releasing ``a quieter album'' in May, which targets French-speakers and was inspired by novelist Michel Houellebecq's The Possibility Of An Island.


A LORRY driver was taken to hospital this afternoon after his vehicle overturned outside a pub on the A44.

LORRY driver taken to hospital as vehicle overturns


Indian tourism fared better than other countries in Asia and the Pacific in 2011 with 6.29 million foreign tourist arrivals, recording a growth of 8.9 per cent over the previous year figures.


CORONATION Street actor Bill Roache has been charged with two counts of rape of a 15-year-old girl in 1967.

Coronation Street's Bill Roache is charged with two counts of rape


Paris Hilton has complained that she feels like the whole world hates her during scenes from her reality show.

Paris Hilton: ``I feel like the whole world hates me''


More than 200 people turned out in Selma Sunday to help Thomasville's Kathryn Tucker Windham celebrate her 90th birthday, which was on Monday.

Kathryn Tucker Windham celebrates 90th birthday


In protest against the delay in arrest of persons charged with vandalising the Durga Puja Pandal at Bistupur, local residents and puja committee members, led by MLA Saryu Rai, staged a demonstration near Bistupur police station here on Friday.


Perinthalmanna, Nov 19 Assam earned a 22 run first innings lead against hosts Kerala on the third day of the Ranji trophy Group C league match at KCA ground here today.

Assam earn first innings lead over Kerala


A 13-year-old Westland boy died Sunday after falling through thin ice into the frigid waters of Village Oaks Lake in Novi, despite efforts made by his dog to help rescue him.


Sarawak needs to produce more oil palm seedlings to meet a shortage faced by plantations in the state.


ANZ has finally cut its standard variable rates on home loans by 20 basis points today, the last of the four big banks to do so.


Bangladesh has asked India to commit 15 lakh bales of cotton each year to its fast-growing garments industry.

Bangladesh asks India to commit 15 lakh bales of cotton each year


Capello starts work in Russia with draw Updated: 06:43, Thursday August 16, 2012 Russia's newly-appointed Italian manager Fabio Capello saw his team record a 1-1 draw in a friendly against Ivory Coast in his debut match in Moscow.


Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan has proved that he is in love with Kareena Kapoor as he got her name tattooed on his left forearm.

Saif Ali Khan gets Kareena Kapoor name tattoo


Assam on Saturday confirmed its first H1N1 case in Guwahati.


A man resembling Tamerlan Tsarnaev was arrested and told by police to strip naked in Watertown, Massachusetts early Friday.


The Israeli government release nearly 200 Palestinian prisoners on Monday morning, saying they hope it gives a boost to slow moving peace talks.

Israel releases nearly 200 Palestinian prisoners


Signostics Inc., a developer of palm-sized ultrasound devices for medical applications, has raised $5 million in new VC funding.


Letter writer Russ Larrivee needs to know that there is no such thing as ``clean coal,'' nor are we close to any technology that would allow for said clean coal.


Chief of Mutahida Qoumi Movement, Altaf Hussain has expressed that his party is spread till the grass-root level and unlike most of the political parties of the country, MQM does not believe in dynastic politics.

MQM does not believe in dynastic politics --


During the committee of the whole meeting on May 22, Mississippi Mills council approved the following committee appointments:

Mississippi Mills council approves Committee appointments


The following 5 signs you're more than just friends will open your eyes to the real evolution of your relationship with a close pal.


A young man who started drinking aged 10 is desperately waiting for a life-saving liver transplant.


AT&T and Deutsche Telekom have just announced today that they have agreed to a deal that would have AT&T purchasing T-Mobile USA from Deutsche Telekom.

AT&T to purchase T-Mobile USA from Deutsche Telekom


Energy and Resources Minister Gerry Brownlee faced more questioning in Parliament today over mining proposals and Cabinet papers suggesting his initial recommendations for potential mining areas spread well beyond what was eventually presented to the public.

Brownlee faces more questioning over mining proposals


The wife of an ex-aide to John Edwards is expected to retake the witness stand after she broke down when recounting how the former presidential candidate asked her husband to falsely claim paternity of the baby carried by the politician's pregnant mistress.

Wife of ex-aide to John Edwards to retake the stand


Recently Congressman Brian Bilbray along with Congresswoman Diana DeGette introduced HR 1862, ``The Regenerative Medicine Promotion Act of 2011'' in order to launch a national strategy to support regenerative medicine and accelerate the discovery of cures for many diseases.

Congressman Brian Bilbray introduces 'the regenerative medicine


A Boerne woman involved in a Friday traffic accident died Tuesday in a Fort Worth hospital, Cleburne police said.


A Dallas firefighter killed in a shooting in Arizona while on a Super Bowl trip will be laid to rest Friday.


PTI / Hyderabad January 03, 2013, 22:45 A case has been filed against VHP leader Praveen Togadia by the police for allegedly making inflammatory statements during his visit to the city recently and a complaint was filed against him in a local court on the charge of making provocative remarks against a particular community.

Case filed against VHP leader Praveen Togadia's statements


Open mic night was held again at the Warfordsburg Senior Center.


Cloudy skies with rain and milder temperatures are moving into Oklahoma for the remainder of the week.

Rain, milder temperatures moving into Oklahoma


Hours for some senior centers will be extended this weekend because of the excessive heat warning issued by the National Weather Service.

Hours for some senior centers are extended due to heat


Dakine has moved its headquarters from downtown Hood River to a new waterfront development at the city's port.

Dakine moves headquarters to the waterfront


A 41-year-old Harts man was charged with arson by by Logan County Sheriff's deputies recently.


On May 22, Thdress.com, a well-known store offering various kinds of wedding dresses and wedding accessories, releases 20 new graduation dresses in different styles to expand its market share.

Thdress.com releases 20 new graduation dresses in different styles


Georgia's high school graduation rate has fallen to 67% based a new federally mandated calculation.

High school graduation rate falls to 67%


A small fire broke out at a Texas City plant Thursday morning.


Bollywood actor and Rajya Sabha member Jaya Bachchan on Friday said it is wrong to ask for an apology from Amitabh Bachchan with regard to the Sea Link controversy surrounding the superstar.

It is wrong to ask for an apology from Amitabh Bachchan:


The Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Kamal Nath has said that in the next two years India will build more highways than any other country in the world.

India to build more Highways than any other country in the world


Japan says its core machinery orders rose 10.4 percent in May from the previous month.

Japan machinery orders rise 10.4 percent in May


Scientists at the European Organization for Nuclear Research successfully trapped antimatter for nearly 17 minutes.


Claudia Schiffer and husband Matthew Vaughn have welcomed a new baby girl, whose name has not yet been released.


India and Pakistan have agreed to resume dialogue on all issues more than two years after New Delhi suspended talks with the neighbour following the November 26, 2008 terror attacks in Mumbai in which 166 people were killed.

India, Pakistan agree to resume dialogue on all issues


US Cyber Command, responsible for shielding 15,000 US military networks and for being ready to go to war in cyberspace, has slipped behind schedule for becoming fully operational, the Defense Department said Friday.


Siemens AG will exit the solar business and concentrate its renewable energy interests in wind and hydro, the company announced on Oct. 22.


The ``war on women'' has come from the White House and nowhere else, conservative commentator Bay Buchanan said Sunday.

'War on women' has come from White House


A fundraising volleyball tournament for a Napanee-born soldier who was killed in Afghanistan last month has attracted 23 teams and has already raised $4,000 for the family of Jason Boyes.


Scientists have found that egg proteins, specifically those found in the white, help us stay awake and feel alert, The Daily Mail reported.

Egg proteins help us stay awake and feel alert


A WOMAN broke down in tears as she described how she cradled her dying boyfriend in her arms after he was stabbed by her brother.


Munich, Nov 28 Uli Hoeness was elected Bayern Munich president Friday night, moving up at the German Bundesliga football top club after three decades as their general manager.

Uli Hoeness elected Bayern Munich president


Knome, a leading pioneer in the personal genomics field, will be featured in the new four-part PBS series Faces of America with Henry Louis Gates, Jr. The series follows Harvard scholar Henry Louis Gates, Jr. as he uses advanced genetics tools to explore the ancestral histories of 12 renowned Americans, uncovering unique stories of immigration that illuminate the American experience.

Knome featured in new PBS series Faces of America with Henry Louis Gates, Jr.


Treasury traders increased bets on inflation for a third week on speculation the Federal Reserve will succeed in its efforts to spur prices in the US economy.

Treasury traders increase bets on inflation for a third week


India and Australia are currently discussing a free trade agreement between the two countries, a senior Australian diplomat said here today.

India, Australia discussing free trade agreement:


(caption id=``attachment_10424'' align=``alignright'' width=``244'' caption=``North Texas fired head football coach Todd Dodge after four seasons after starting 1-6. '')(/caption) Athletic director Rick Villereal made the announcement at a press conference on Wednesday.


The company Seniors on the Move helped the Furmans in their relocation.

Seniors on the Move helps with relocations


Los Angeles-based HauteLook, the flash sales site run by Adam Bernhard, has been acquired by Nordstrom for up to $270M.

HauteLook acquired by Nordstrom for $270M


Two bridges in North Otago may be closed after a report to the Waitaki District Council identified serious safety concerns.


In a shocking incident, a college girl student in Andhra Pradesh lost her voice after alleged ragging by her seniors.

College girl loses voice after alleged ragging by seniors


ALFA ROMEO is hailing its new Giulietta as the safest ever compact car after the model was awarded a five-star Euro NCAP rating and overall safety score of 87 from 100.


GOVERNOR Ibikunle Amosun of Ogun State yesterday swore in 17 commissioners and 13 Special Advisers,urging them to hit the ground running.


Romantic comedy 'Four Christmases', starring Reese Witherspoon and Vince Vaughn, has topped the box office for the second week running after raking in 18.

'Four Christmases' tops box office for second week running


Bothell detectives are investigating the suspicious death of an unidentified person they found in a Bothell home during a welfare check Tuesday morning.

Bothell detectives investigating suspicious death


For this week's Drop, Juliana Hatfield passed along ``So Alone'' from her 10th solo album How To Walk Away, forthcoming 8/19 on her Ye Old Records.


KINGSPORT, Tenn. & ST. LOUIS---Eastman Chemical Company and Solutia Inc. today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement, under which Eastman will acquire Solutia, a global leader in performance materials and specialty chemicals.


US stock futures drifted lower Wednesday after the roller-coaster ride of the last two sessions, with the financial sector back in the spotlight as the stress tests are due to be unveiled.


Hong Kong's property market is facing fresh controversy in the aftermath of the government's new stamp duty aimed at curbing speculation.

Hk property market faces fresh controversy


On Feb. 4 Brussels will host a next meeting of the NATO-Georgia Commission which will focus on perspectives of future cooperation, Deputy Georgian Foreign Minister David Jalagoniya said at a briefing on Feb. 2.

Brussels to host NATO-Georgia Commission's meeting


But Otsego, which had already set a conservative estimate of collecting only 95 percent of all its available property taxes for 2009, made the deeper cuts in looking ahead to expected 2010 budget restraints, according to city administrator Mike Robertson.


Party-supply company Oriental Trading Co. has filed for bankruptcy protection so it can restructure its debt.

Oriental Trading company files for bankruptcy protection


The Kansas City Wizards fell 2-1 Saturday at Chivas USA in a tightly contested match at The Home Depot Center.

Kansas City Wizards fall 2-1 Saturday at Chivas USA


Marian Regional Medical Center in Santa Maria, Calif., has opened its new cancer center, according to a Santa Maria Times report.

Marian Regional Medical Center in california opens new cancer Center


NYSE Euronext today announced the early results of its previously announced cash tender offer to purchase any and all of its outstanding 4.80% Notes due 2013.

Nyse Euronext announces early results of tender Offer for any and all of its 4.80% Notes due 2013


A VA Hospital bomb threat has struck the Los Angeles facility on Wilshire in West Los Angeles.

VA Hospital bomb threat strikes Los Angeles:


Zambia's Kagem Mining Limited, leading producer of the country's emeralds and other precious stones invested more than USD 40 million in revamping operations during the past 2 years to meet demand for gemstones on the international market.

Kagem Mining invests more than USD 40 million in revamping operations


New York Liberty President & General Manager Carol Blazejowski announced today that guard Megan Duffy has signed a Training Camp contract.

Guard Megan Duffy signed to Training Camp contract


Asheville celebrates Mardi Gras on Sunday with a colorful downtown parade and party.


Steve Jobs, the CEO of Apple Inc., has taken medical leave to focus on his health.


On December 11th, Cube Entertainment labelmates arrived at the International São Paulo-Guarulhos airport in Brazil to hold the first ever Korean concert in the country.


During a ceremony held in Hanoi earlier this month, Vietnam Airlines officially joined the SkyTeam global airline alliance.


A Springfield woman was arrested and charged with unlawful use of a weapon after shooting a handgun inside a home Wednesday night during a domestic dispute, police said.

Woman charged with unlawful use of a weapon


A Fort Campbell soldier whose wife was found dead at their home on post is being held in jail.

Fort Campbell soldier whose wife found dead being held in jail


Wednesday loanee Tony McMahon could well extend his loan stay at Hillsborough when his initial one-month loan from Middlesbrough extends later this month.


Nigerian militants on Sunday released 19 hostages who were abducted two years ago, reports from news agencies said.

Nigerian militants release 19 hostages: agencies


Jacqui Smith, the Home Secretary, has said the expenses she claimed on her family house were ``above board''.

Home Secretary Jacqui Smith says expenses claims were 'above board'


As part of their Diamond Jubilee celebrations, Liverpool ONE is inviting members of the public to write special messages for the Queen that will be hung from a 'Wishes Tree'.

Liverpool ONE invites messages to the Queen


The World Bank said yesterday it plans to buy carbon credits from pig farms in the Philippines, helping farmers generate extra income by setting up environment friendly waste treatment facilities.

World Bank plans to buy carbon credit from farmers


A Riviera Beach police officer that had been accused of telling drug dealers where fellow officers lived is back on the job.


Earlier this week Hurst packed up his gear in gondolas and headed west on Hwy 17.


Augusta-based Southeastern Bank Financial Corp. on Friday reported a return to profit for 2010 as it lowered its provision for loan losses and continued to shed troubled assets.

Southeastern Bank Financial Corp. reports profit


Target Corp. issued on Tuesday $1 billion worth of senior unsecured notes offering due in 2020, which Fitch Ratings agency assigned a rating of ``A.''

Target issues $1 billion worth of unsecured notes


By Emily Fox SEVEN adorable pandas cubs have been born in China after a long procedure to artificially inseminate their parents.


Surf titles to move from Kurrawa beach Updated: 07:05, Wednesday April 11, 2012 The organisers of the Australian Surf Life Saving Championships say next year's event will be held at a different beach.


It has been reported that a study on the African large-scale wind turbine market has found that the market earned revenues of over $148.4 million in 2008 and estimates this to reach $424.3 million in 2015.

African wind turbine market earned revenues of over us$148.4 million in 2008


The agreement protocol on the wage increase in the civil service was signed, Wednesday morning in Tunis, following a working session chaired by Prime Minister Hamadi Jebali and Tunisian General Labour Union Secretary-General Houcine Abbassi.

Agreement protocol on wage increase in civil service signed


Hornet signed Happycamper to its director roster for US representation.


A Poplar Bluff man was killed Monday night in a single vehicle crash.


Inflation in the UAE, which pegs its currency to the dollar, is stabilising and likely US interest rate hikes will lift the ailing greenback, the UAE central bank governor said on Sunday.


The price of the party palace that rapper Drake bought in Hidden Hills last month has yet to make its way into the public record.


General Motors Co. announced Friday a big recall of Chevrolet, Pontiac and Saturn mid-size sedans to fix a transmission problem that could cause the cars to roll away after the driver has left the vehicle.

Gm announces big recall of Chevrolet, Pontiac, Saturn sedans


Cincinnati coach Butch Jones said Monday he has agreed to a contract extension that will run through the 2017 season.


US auto sales are expected to end 2009 on a slight upswing in December, capping a year that saw General Motors and Chrysler collapse into bankruptcy and China overtake the United States as the biggest car market.

Auto sales expected to end 2009 on upswing


Strawdog Theatre Company of Chicago announces their 21st anniversary season of presenting ``the whole wide world in a little black box,'' with the three mainstage plays, including Karel Capek's ``RUR-Rossum's Universal Robots,'' Arthur Miller's ``All My Sons,'' and Peter Barnes' ``Red Noses.''

Strawdog Theatre Company announces 21st season


``Multiplexes are gradually eating away good cinema and new talent. They are charging exorbitant ticket prices and show only those movies that have strong cast. Other movies with fresh and experimental subjects wither away after just one or two shows,'' Nihalani told IANS here.

'Multiplexes are eating away good cinema'


More than a third of local councils continued to hire more staff despite the recession and massive public spending cuts, it has been revealed.

Third of local councils hired more staff despite recession


A former shelter dog from Greenville County is trying to share her good luck with other animals.

Former shelter dog tries to share good luck with others


Astronomers have spotted a burst of energy from a dying star, setting a record for the oldest and most distant object seen by Earth yet.

Astronomers spot burst of energy from dying star


Facebook has raised $1 billion from investors in a financing round led by Goldman Sachs Group Inc. The Wall Street Journal reports that the cash came from a private offering to Goldman's non-US clients, and that the total funding round includes $500 million from Goldman and Russian investment firm Digital Sky Technologies.


Santo Domingo, Feb 14 Eleven people were killed and 15 injured when a bus in which they were travelling plunged into the Caribbean Sea off the Dominican Republic.

11 killed as bus plunges into Caribbean Sea


``Fair ain't so fair, fuckers / there's folly in the pork fat'' starts the album, doubled vocals on strange harmonies, both from Mr. Tim Fite himself, building on glitch noises and sampling dialogue from, well, somewhere.


English middle order batsman Paul Collingwood has insisted that England has the firepower to crush India -- and put down a marker for next summers Ashes.


Lalit K Jha Washington, Aug 13 In a fresh warning, the US has said it has ``credible evidence'' that terrorists may be planning terror attacks at places frequented by its citizens in India, Pakistan and Middle East and asked them to be alert and take precautionary measures.In a ``Worldwide Caution'' issued yesterday, the State Department said it continues to receive information that terrorist groups in South and Central Asia, including in India and Pakistan, may be planning attacks in the region, possibly against US government facilities, citizens or its interests.

Terrorists may be planning terror attacks in India, pak:


Police in Lancaster are investigating an alleged shoot-out where stray bullets hit a car with people inside.


Angela Merkel and Nicolas Sarkozy will hold crisis talks with the Greek prime minister, George Papandreou, on Wednesday in an attempt to defuse the eurozone's escalating debt crisis.

Merkel and Sarkozy to hold crisis talks with George Papandreou


A Keralite has escaped from the captivity of Al Qaida-linked Abu Sayyaf militants in the Philippines.

Keralite escapes from captivity of militants


Deutsche Bank posted forecast-beating third-quarter pretax profit as retail banking and asset management offset a drop in investment banking which it warned was facing its toughest conditions since 2008 and could lead to more job cuts.


Cypriot leaders on Friday reaffirmed their commitment to a bi-zonal, bi-communal federation based on political equality.

Cypriot leaders reaffirm commitment to bi-zonal, bi-communal federation


Gameloft has come out top of the PocketGamer.biz Top 50 Developers list, beating the likes of EA Mobile and Rovio to the prized first position.

Gameloft tops PocketGamer.biz top 50 Developers list


A killer is back behind bars after being convicted of a brutal baseball bat attack.


India has said Pakistan has to do more to dismantle terror infrastructure on its soil if it wants to resume the peace process with New Delhi.

Pakistan do more to dismantle terror infrastructure


A judge issued a rare order citing an obscure law Saturday, advising a political group to stop running radio ads against a candidate for state Assembly in west-central Wisconsin.

Judge orders political group to stop running ads


A 21-year-old woman has been arrested for wasting police time, after sparking a police helicopter search of the River Thames.

Woman arrested after sparking helicopter search of the Thames


UN under-secretary-general for humanitarian affairs and emergency relief coordinator has said that Turkey spent 150 million USD so far for Syrians who are currently staying in Turkey after fleeing clashes in their country.

Turkey spends $150 million so far for Syrians in Turkey


An Asheville woman was arrested Monday on charges of trafficking cocaine, according to warrants in the Buncombe County Magistrate's Court.


Brett Favre and the New York Jets are being sued for sexual harassment by Christina Scavo and Shannon O'Toole, who use to work as massage therapists for the Jets.

Brett Favre and ny Jets sued for sexual harassment


Georgian governmental delegation has returned from Geneva after unsuccessful talks with Russian delegation and the representatives of the puppet regimes.


Selena Gomez and Justin Bieber were spotted dining at Pikayo in Puerto Rico on Monday night.

Selena Gomez, Justin Bieber dine at Pikayo


Withings has launched the Pulse, the first activity tracker to include heart rate and automatic run detection.


The Elections Commissioner Mahinda Deshappriya said the first result of the LG polls could be released before 10.00 pm today.

First result could be released before 10.00 pm today.


Insurance and property services firm London & European has appointed Parveen Kumari as group sales manager at the company.

London & European appoints group sales manager


HOME form is the key for Frickley Athletic if they're to pull themselves away from the UniBond Premier Division relegation spots, according to boss Billy Heath.


Student Union elections start today, and regardless of what you think about the Student Union as a whole, I'm urging you to at least vote for someone -- be it one of the two official slates BUnited or RenewBU, the unofficial Greek Slate, or some hilarious write in candidate.


Mr Thomas N. Ward-Brew, flag bearer of Democratic Peoples' Party on Saturday said Ghana had retarded in her development agenda due to structural defects and behavioural shortcomings of the Government.


KENT Police has today announced it plans to recruit more officers later this year because of savings made as a result of the recommendations of the Winsor Review of policing.

Kent Police announces plans to recruit more officers this year


A Hampshire laboratory infiltrated by animal welfare campaigners may have allowed animals in its care to suffer unnecessarily, according to a Home Office report.

Laboratory 'may have allowed animals to suffer'


Washington - US President Barack Obama called Thursday for Israel and Hamas to adhere to their fragile ceasefire adopted last weekend after three weeks of fighting in the Gaza Strip.

Obama calls on Israel, Hamas to adhere to ceasefire


Eni, the international oil and gas company, today announces its group results for the second quarter and the first half of 2011.

Eni announces results for the second quarter and the first half of 2011


MANCHESTER UNITED boss Sir Alex Ferguson has earmarked three rising stars as possible January transfer window targets.


A suspected drug trafficker with links to Nevada County has pleaded guilty in federal court to conspiring with others to distribute methamphetamine.

Drug trafficker pleads guilty in federal court


0 Comments ``People show empathy,'' Edney said of Canadians' reaction to Khadr's life story, which for the past eight years has seen him held at the US naval base in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.


Ghana and Denmark on Monday signed two agreements to support private sector development and sustain the elimination of the worst forms of child labour in the cocoa sector.


Serial production of Fiat 500L will start in May in the Fiat automobili Srbija factory in Kraguejvac, FAS CEO Antonio Cesare Ferrara said Wednesday.

Serial production of Fiat 500L to start in May


Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong will make his Broadway debut in ``American Idiot,'' the musical he composed and co-wrote, this week as the mysterious St. Jimmy.

Billie Joe Armstrong to make Broadway debut


Narang Mandi police have arrested 25 criminals during crackdown against proclaimed offenders and drug pushers during the last month.


Atletico Mineiro hotshot Diego Tardelli has told Manchester City they must wait until after the World Cup to sign him.


Southington High football coach DJ Hernandez admitting using Manchester's play armband for only a few plays.


North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un has threatened to ``wipe out'' a South Korean island as diplomatic tensions between the neighbouring countries escalate.

Kim Jong-Un threatens to 'wipe out' island


Drew Barrymore reckons she'll have to make her own biopic - because no one else would be ``mean'' to her on screen like she would.

Drew Barrymore: 'I'll have to make my own biopic'


Barack Obama delivered a three-network prime time pitch to the nation, offering often somber profiles of struggling Americans and his plans to help them, and didn't delay the World Series to do it.

Obama delivers prime time pitch to the nation


One man was killed and a man and a woman were wounded in a triple shooting while standing at a bus stop in Middle River late Monday night, according to Baltimore County Police.

Man killed while standing at bus stop in Middle River


Seminole County commissioners voted Tuesday to ban simulated gambling devices.

Seminole County bans simulated gambling devices


As the Kashmir Solidarity Day was observed across Pakistan and in Azad Kashmir, India was asked on Friday to stop its blatant human rights violations in occupied Kashmir and reciprocate the efforts made by Pakistan for a peaceful settlement of the Kashmir dispute.

India asked to stop rights violations in Kashmir


British Prime Minister David Cameron confirmed Wednesday that the UK will withdraw 500 troops from Afghanistan by the end of 2012, modestly reducing the size of the second largest foreign force in the country to 9,000.

UK to withdraw 500 troops from Afghanistan in 2012


Gold prices slipped in mid-day trading as the euro pared its gains against the US dollar.


The Phoenix Coyotes have promoted Sean Burke to assistant to the general manager and signed him to a three-year contract extension, the team announced Tuesday.

Phoenix Coyotes promote Sean Burke to assistant to the general manager


Public Citizen, a national, nonprofit consumer advocacy organization, called for a ban on the popular weight loss drug, Meridia, today.

Public Citizen calls for ban of popular weight loss drug, Meridia


Although the 2-1 defeat ended Town's proud home record and moved Watford to top of the table and 10 points ahead of Ipswich, Henderson warned the title race was still wide open.


The inventor of Black box, David Warren, died at the age of 85 in Australia on Wednesday, Jul 21.


Vermont State Police Director Col. James Baker plans to retire next summer, Public Safety Department Commissioner Thomas Tremblay announced today in a news release.

Vermont State Police director Baker to retire


India's telecom giant Bharti Airtel is launching a global wholesale service in Singapore that would give global carriers access to its 2-lakh kms of international fiber-optic cables to carriers across the world, reports WSJ.

Bharti Airtel to launch global wholesale service


Developments in south Lincolnshire are not likely to be affected by sweeping job losses at major UK housebuilders.

Developments are not affected by job losses


Chemists across the state are threatening to surrender their licences on July 15 in protest against ``harassment'' by Food and Drug Administration officials.


The Zimbabwe Electoral Commission said on Saturday it would invite candidates to verify the results of the March 29 presidential elections from Monday, before the results are publicly issued.


PepsiCo UK is investing £8.5 million in its Quaker Oats site at Cupar in Fife in order to meet increasing consumer demand for Quaker's hot cereals, which have grown by 13% over the last year.

Pepsico invests £8.5 million in Quaker Oats at Cupar


A former Hudson Falls woman was convicted of felony criminal contempt Tuesday by a Washington County jury.


A Surrey RCMP officer has been charged with assaulting two men in an on-duty incident in May.


Stocks of explosives that had belonged to the LTTE were recovered from Trincomalee and Wattala areas yesterday by the police and the military.

Explosives recovered from Trincomalee and Wattala


In an apparent jibe at his arch rival and the RJD supremo Lalu Prasad, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Monday said that the days of oiling lathis have gone by, it was the time for attaining knowledge.


For the first time all season, Penn State is playing at a high level, leading Navy 20-0 at the half.

Penn State leads Navy, 20-0, at the half


The Arizona Diamondbacks recalled infielder Ryan Roberts from Triple-A Reno to fill the roster spot vacated by Felipe Lopez, who was traded to Milwaukee on Sunday.

Diamondbacks recall if Roberts from Triple-A Reno


Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis have been spotted getting cozy this week down under in Australia.

Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis spotted in Australia


Foul-mouthed TV chef Gordon Ramsay has been targeted by vandals after yobs sprayed rude graffiti by his London home.


A 38-year-old Nanaimo woman survived serious injuries Monday when her car collided with a frieght train near Townsite Road and Terminal Avenue.

Nanaimo woman survives after car collides with train


A Mississippi man was sentenced to at least 26 years in prison this afternoon for stabbing a Zanesville resident to death last year.

Man sentenced to 26 years in stabbing death


A heavily pregnant woman has been stamped on by thugs during a street robbery in Liverpool.

Heavily pregnant woman stamped on by thugs


by Channel 2 News staff George Sullivan, the former Anchorage mayor, namesake of Sullivan Arena and father of current Mayor Dan Sullivan, died Wednesday night.


Regina Spektor has recently announced two UK shows that will take place later this year.


Reports have surfaced that Noel Gallagher recently shot a video for a new single in Los Angeles.

Noel Gallagher shoots video in Los Angeles


Middle East enterprises will adopt ævirtualizationæ in 2010, says Raqmiyat, a leading UAE-based systems integrator.

Middle East enterprises to adopt ævirtualizationæ in 2010, says Raqmiyat


Durham student Lily van den Broecke has been awarded an MBE in the New Year Honours.

Durham student Lily van den Broecke awarded MBE


After months of rumours Professor Green has finally confirmed his fiancée Millie Mackintosh has quit Made In Chelsea.

Professor Green confirms fiancée Millie Mackintosh has quit Made in Chelsea


Alexandra Burke has admitted that she cannot afford to buy her dream home.

Alexandra Burke cannot afford to buy her home


Clarence Clemons, who appeared on the Howard Stern Show in 2009, has reportedly suffered a ``massive'' stroke.

Clarence Clemons suffers from 'massive' stroke


Pain medicine has now become the main mode of post-operative analgesia and is widely used in the management of cancer and chronic pain.

'Pain medicine now widely used for Management of cancer, chronic pain'


Rangers manager Walter Smith admits he is being priced out of the transfer market this summer.


Black Eyed Peas star will.i.am has been confirmed as coach and mentor on new singing show The Voice.

Black Eyed Peas star will.i.am confirmed for the Voice


Allahabad, Oct 8 Senior Congress leader Sri Prakash Jaiswal today strongly defended party General Secretary Rahul Gandhi''s recent comments on the RSS, accusing the outfit of being ``involved in whipping up communal passions''.

Sri Prakash Jaiswal defends Rahul Gandhi''s comments on RSS


``Yes this is my last year playing IPL,'' Warne wrote on his Twitter page.


Ford workers face possible job cuts Updated: 20:07, Wednesday June 13, 2012 Ford will shut down its Australian car-making operations for a week and consider possible job cuts as sales stall.


Activists in Hong Kong have vowed to occupy the city's Central business district on the anniversary of its handover from British rule, as a high-ranking Chinese official dashed hopes for fully democratic elections for Hong Kong in 2017.


Ossiam will launch an emerging markets ETF on the London, Frankfurt, Milan and Paris stock exchanges later this month.


Semi-conductor company STMicroelectronics NV Wednesday said it is to propose a cash dividend of $0.36 per share at the company's general meeting in Amsterdam on May 14.

STMicro to propose cash dividend of $0.36 per share


Japanese architect Toyo Ito has won the Pritzker Architecture Prize for his unique designs throughout his career.

Japanese architect Toyo Ito wins Pritzker Prize


In a new study, scientists have shown that hurricane damage can diminish a forests ability to absorb carbon dioxide, a major contributor to global warming, from the atmosphere.

Hurricanes can diminish a forests ability to absorb CO2 from atmosphere


A GRANNY has been electronically tagged after rubbing her grandson's face in his own wee when he wet himself.

GRANNY tagged after rubbing grandson's face in his own wee


Josh Hamilton is suffering from migraine headaches and the Texas Rangers' slugger is day to day.


In a stark message left in a Treasury desk for his successor, outgoing chief secretary to the Treasury Liam Byrne wrote simply: ``I'm afraid to tell you there's no money left.''


Vermillion Inc said its experimental blood test showed promise in identifying patients with risk of blood vessel clots, sending its shares up 10 percent in morning trade.

Vermillion blood test shows promise in identifying patients


The Kuddly Koala Talent Management Agency which manages the Jonas Brothers has just released a news report that Katrina Darrell, alias Bikini Girl will be going on tour with the Jonas Brothers this summer.

``Bikini Girl'' to tour with the Jonas Brothers


``I can be as cocky as I want about it and still win,'' Francis said this week when reached by phone at his California offices.

Joe Francis: ``I can be as cocky as I want about it and still win''


A Canadian lesbian couple in Winnipeg claims a female Egyptian-born doctor discriminated against them based on their lifestyle.

Lesbian couple claim doctor discriminated


CLEVELAND -The Cleveland Indians have acquired versatile infielder Mark DeRosa in a trade with the Chicago Cubs.


Aiden McGeady refused to blame the referee for Celtic's failure in the Old Firm derby to reduce Rangers' lead at the top of the SPL.


Prime Minister Mirko Cvetkovic said Monday after meeting with Croatian President Ivo Josipovic that Serbia attaches great importance to good neighbourly relations and regional cooperation and supports finding a solution to all unresolved issues between the two countries with a view to developing overall relations between Serbia and Croatia.

Serbia attaches great importance to good neighbourly relations, regional cooperation


Due to popular demand, Raymond Gubbay and the Royal Albert Hall's acclaimed in-the-round version of Puccini's opera Madam Butterfly has added two new dates to its Royal Albert Hall run.


Bangalore-based IT and product engineering services company MindTree Ltd on Tuesday said it will open its first major US development centre in Gainesville, Florida.


Former Kent wicketkeeper-batsman David Nicholls died in hospital on Tuesday lunch time after a sudden illness.


Jason Robinson, a member of England's 2003 World Cup-winning team, is to come out of retirement to play for National League side Fylde next season.


A man from Shropshire, UK collapsed and died after drinking too much water, according to Asian News International.


Israel successfully tested its newest missile defense system Sunday, the military said, a step toward making the third leg of what Israel calls its ''multilayer missile defense'' operational.

Israel successfully tests missile defense system


A single vehicle rolled over in a traffic collision Saturday morning in Camarillo, officials said.


Plans for a health clinic that will provide care to the University of West Alabama and Livingston County were approved by the UWA board of trustees on Monday.

Plans for health clinic approved by UWA trustees


Miley Cyrus was inspired to rekindle her romance with Liam Hemsworth by her parents' reconciliation.

Miley Cyrus inspired by parents' reconciliation


Navigenics, a genomics testing company, has acquired the Affymetrix clinical services laboratory, a CLIA-certified testing facility that provides molecular genome scanning using the Affymetrix GeneChip microarray platform.

Navigenics acquires Affymetrix clinical services laboratory


STOCKS to watch on the Australian stock exchange at close on Friday: steady at $5.10 down 28 cents at $27.75 down $1.17 at $66.93 down 54 cents at $30.25 down 43 cents at $30.57 The federal government has announced a raft of superannuation changes, including a tax exemption on superannuation earnings supporting pensions and annuities will be capped at $100,000, and anything above that level taxed at a rate of 15 per cent.


Anil's RCOM vows to retaliate if Mukesh-led RIL goes legal on its deal with MTN.

RCOM vows to retaliate if RIL goes legal


Millicom has won the tender for the third national mobile licence in Rwanda.

Millicom wins tender for mobile licence in Rwanda


Direct2Drive is offering a 15% discount on its entire library of horror titles this Halloween weekend, starting now through November 1st 10am PDT.

Direct2drive offering 15% discount on all horror titles this Halloween weekend


NATO defence ministers are to meet in London with the Georgian conflict and Afghanistan high on the agenda.


Dubai Womens College 13 final year Business students, specializing in Financial Services recently visited Hong Kong as part of an ongoing effort by DWC to promote international exchanges between Emirati students and their peers across the globe.

Dubai Womens College students visit Hong Kong


A Chicago neurosurgeon says US Sen. Mark Kirk is speaking and doing better than doctors expected after emergency surgery following a stroke over the weekend.

Sen. Mark Kirk doing better than expected after stroke


The hackers took control of the US account on Monday, changing its profile and cover photos to McDonald's Twitter account images and announcing that Burger King ``just got sold to McDonald's because the Whopper flopped'', Slashgear reports.


MINNEAPOLIS -Detroit Tigers catcher Gerald Laird left the game Tuesday night against Minnesota with a bruised left shin.


Kolkata, Sep 7 Veteran Marxist leader Jyoti Basu was today admitted to a city hospital following an injury he sustained at his home yesterday.


George Carlin, the legendary comic whose biting satire influenced generations of comedians, may be getting his own street.


Irish boxer John Joe Nevin has missed out on an Olympic gold medal after being defeated by Team GB's Luke Campbell in the bantamweight final.

John Joe Nevin misses out on Olympic gold medal


Skanska will take a SEK 500 M charge in its construction operations in Latin America in the fourth quarter of 2012, mainly related to write-downs in one ongoing project and write-downs of claims in two completed projects with fixed price contracts.

Skanska takes a SEK 500 M charge in Latin America.


Fleetwood Mac will reunite for a 2013 tour, according to Stevie Nicks.


Two Viroqua teens were killed in a single-car crash Saturday night following the high school prom, the Vernon County Sheriff's Department reported.

Two Viroqua teens killed in crash after prom


By Jessica Hall jhall@pressherald.com Dole Food Co. Inc. said it voluntarily recalled its ``American Blend'' salad mix in Maine and nine other states due to a possible health risk from listeria monocytogenes.

Dole recalls salad mix in Maine, other states


On 8 February 2010, Lloyd's published its 2010-2012 strategy which summarises Lloyd's strategic vision and the major priorities for the market and the Corporation in the next three years, as well as the major activities required to deliver the strategy.

Lloyd's of London publishes its 2010-2012 strategy


Denise Rich, 68, a Grammy-nominated songwriter, socialite and political fundraiser, renounced her American citizenship, likely saving tens of millions of dollars in future taxes.

Socialite-songwriter Denise Rich renounces citizenship


Goldman Sachs is to reshuffle the board of its UK subsidiary following the resignation of four executive members, the Wall Street Journal reports, citing documents filed with Companies House.

Goldman Sachs to reshuffle board of UK subsidiary


Three Bahraini women were detained by police on Wednesday after they entered United Nations office and refused to leave.

Three Bahraini women detained after entering UN office


Carson Yeung has made a formal takeover bid for Birmingham two years after he failed to buy the Premier League club.

Yeung makes formal takeover bid for Birmingham


Afghanistan has reached the cricket final at the Asian Games in China after a shock 22-run victory over rival Pakistan.

Afghanistan reaches cricket final at Asian Games


Harsh but beautiful scenes of life in some of the most remote communities in the world go on show today amid warnings that global warming could wipe them out within years.

Harsh scenes of most remote communities in the world go on show


Charbagh is the most polluted area in Lucknow, says a report published by Indian Institute of Toxicology Research on Wednesday to coincide with the World Environment Day.


An official stated that Barbie doll Katrina Kaif has been chosen as the brand ambassador of Etihad Airways.

Katrina Kaif is the brand ambassador of Etihad Airways!


TransUnion announced today that it will be implementing the new VantageScore® 2.0 Scoring Model as part of its solution set offered to financial institutions.

TransUnion implements new VantageScore® 2.0 scoring model


IBM is in talks to buy Sun Microsystems for at least $6.5 billion, the Wall Street Journal reported, in a deal that could bolster IBM's computer server products against rivals such as Hewlett-Packard .


ImpactRx has acquired AlphaDetail, which specialises in healthcare market research and influence network mapping.


The Canadian dollar hit parity with the US dollar in early trading Tuesday, as investors anticipated higher domestic interest rates.


Trainer Aidan O'Brien led the tributes to Vincent O'Brien, the founder of Ballydoyle and legendary trainer, who died aged 92.


Woolworths will hold its ``biggest ever'' sale as administrators remain in talks with potential buyers of the troubled retailer.


Flight operations centers need greater involvement in the Federal Aviation Administration modernization effort known as NextGen if the effort is to be a true transformation of the national airspace system, says a report commissioned by the NextGen Joint Planning and Development Office.

Flight operations centers need greater involvement in NextGen, says report


The funeral prayer of Arfa Karim, the world's youngest Microsoft Certified Professional was offered here on Sunday.


The US dollar regained some strength against major currencies in light of the pessimism that dominated the financial markets in trading today as fears spread in global markets about Greece's ability to meet its obligations and repay its debt, which is still the possibility of failure of Greece to pay the debt exists.


Ricin found in studio of US man charged Updated: 14:20, Wednesday May 1, 2013 Traces of ricin have been found in the martial arts studio of a US man charged in a plot to send poisoned letters to US President Barack Obama and other public officials, the FBI says.


LE MARS, Iowa ― A pork product producer will open a facility in Le Mars in northwestern Iowa.

Pork producer to open facility in Le Mars


The Chilean volcano ash cloud, which has travelled thousands of kilometers across the Pacific, has reached New Zealand and disrupted the country's air traffic.


A 38-year-old Duluth man appeared in St. Louis County District Court today on charges that he sexually assaulted two preteen girls in incidents about 15 years apart.

Duluth man charged with sexually assaulting girls


Hong Kong and China shares lingered at multi-week highs in choppy trade on Tuesday as investors brace for a slew of April Chinese data that could offer clues on the recovery in the world's second-largest economy.

Hong Kong and China shares linger at multi-week highs


A HOLDEN Rodeo utility crashed into a house in Allenby Road, Alexandra Hills, at 6.30pm on Sunday.


The proposed ``three strikes and you're out'' sentencing policy could breach human rights, the Attorney-General says.

Three-strikes policy may breach human rights


State Comptroller Micha Lindenstrauss criticized Finance Minister Yuval Steinitz on Tuesday, after Steinitz last week said the report on the Carmel fire disaster was ``hallucinatory.''


LIVERPOOL and Everton football legends turned out in force for the world premiere of Merseyside feature film Reds and Blues, The Ballad of Dixie and Kenny.

Liverpool and Everton legends turn out for premiere of Reds and Blues, the Ballad of Dixie and Kenny


Levi Johnston is being publicly slammed by Sarah Palin and her family for the lack of time he has spent with son Tripp in the past several months.

Levi Johnston slammed by Sarah Palin and family


Clayton State University is hosting an eco-hackathon to develop approaches to improve urban stream restoration projects in the Georgia Piedmont region.

Clayton State University hosting eco-hackathon


And as if to prove this, a 40-year old woman killed her ex-lover's girlfriend, with the help of her boyfriend.

Bangalore woman kills ex-lover's girlfriend


Salman Khan claims that cricket extravaganza IPL will not affect film releases.


More than 1,800 properties were repossessed in the North in the last year, it was revealed today.

More than 1,800 properties repossessed in North


IT giant Microsoft has said it intends to cut up to 5,000 jobs, with 1,400 employees set to be made redundant immediately.


Former All Black Sione Lauaki has been charged with assault following an incident in a Hamilton bar last Friday.


Today, at the crack of dawn, Snewsie the prognosticating gopher ventured out of her underground burrow behind the Western Development Museum and said she saw nothing resembling a shadow.


In a new development which has come as a disappointment for many eagerly awaiting fans, BBC has confirmed that the launch of the iPlayer on XBox 360 has been delayed indefinitely over cost disagreements between BBC and Microsoft.

Launch of iPlayer for XBox 360 delayed over cost disagreement


Fans are excited to hear that on May 24, Disney is open for 24 hours straight.


A mentally ill teenager who was detained in a police cell after assaulting her mother has been moved to a Christchurch hospital.


A local high school student is wanted for statutory rape after allegedly having sex with a 15-year-old on campus.

High school student wanted for statutory rape on campus


Ferrellgas Partners, LP today declared its second quarter cash distribution of $0.50 per partnership common unit.

Ferrellgas Partners, LP declares second quarter cash distribution


On Feb. 19, 2008, the trading volume of white sugar futures contracts on Zhengzhou Commodity Exchange hit a new high at 1638252 contracts, exceeding the last record of 1508942 contracts set on Feb. 15, 2008 .

The trading volume of white sugar futures contracts on Zhengzhou Commodity Exchange hit a new high


German retail sales unexpectedly fell for a third consecutive month in December, suggesting private consumption probably did little to offset one of the worst quarters in recent history for Europe's largest economy.

German retail sales fall for third month


HOLLYWOOD, Calif. A California news helicopter had to make an emergency landing after smoke began to pour from its engine.


THE games continue to come thick and fast for Whitley Bay as they continue to chase down the Northern League leaders while preparing themselves for the FA Carlsberg Vase final at Wembley.

Games come thick and fast for Whitley Bay


Yudhoyono filed his tax form at an event encouraging people to submit their completed SPTs, tempointeraktif.com reported.


Traffic on US Highway 85 between Lead and Deadwood, near Pluma, will be reduced to one lane beginning Wednesday, Sept. 7, for erosion repair work on Gold Run Creek.

US Highway 85 to be reduced to one lane for repair work


Core Informatics, a leading provider of data management solutions to the life sciences, molecular diagnostics, and energy industries, and ChemAxon, a leader in providing chemistry software solutions and consulting services for life science research, have renewed a multi-year partnership.

Core Informatics and ChemAxon renew partnership


The 2011 NHL playoffs are almost upon us, as today is the final day of the 2010-2011 NHL season.


Indian shares ended flat Friday after the impact of weak factory output data for November offset sharp gains led by software exporter Infosys, which opened the quarterly results-reporting season with better-then-expected numbers.


Tamira Paszek, of Austria, won the $220 000 Bell Challenge for her second WTA Tour title, beating American Bethanie Mattek-Sands 7-6, 2-6, 7-5 on Sunday.


Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo missed practice Wednesday because he was ill, an absence that comes days before a game Dallas must win to make the playoffs.


Havas, the global advertising and communications services group, acquired a majority stake in Bangalore-based search marketing company Acmic Interactive Solutions Pvt. Ltd to extend its reach in the digital market.

Havas acquires majority stake in Acmic Interactive


Oracle has launched a new data management application which includes data quality and deduplication tools.

Oracle launches new data management application


London, Nov 20 Actress Kate Hudson won't mind going for plastic surgery in the future, but at present she is happy with her looks.

Kate Hudson won't mind surgery in the future


A White House official says the US, Turkey and other allies are looking into how to provide Syrian rebels with communications help and other ``non-lethal'' aid.

US, Turkey and other allies looking into providing Syrian rebels with 'non-lethal' aid


The rich Telugu traditions came alive at the Ugadi celebrations organised by the District Cultural Council at Dr. YVS Murthy Auditorium on the premises of Andhra University College of Engineering here on Thursday.


Miley Cyrus felt ``crazy'' being on the the red carpet in Hollywood for the premiere of her new film Hannah Montana:

Miley Cyrus: 'it felt crazy on the red carpet'


Vatican receives 600 abuse cases a year Updated: 07:44, Wednesday February 6, 2013 The Vatican's new chief prosecutor against clerical child abuse says his office is receiving around 600 new cases a year, many of them dating back to the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s.


Caldwell, Florida's all-time leader in receptions, talked about what the NFL franchises have asked him, what he plans to do in his workout, what his brother told him about competing in the Combine and many other topics.


As part of our Best of 2009 continuing coverage, we want to know: what was your favorite food trend of 2009?

What was your favorite food trend of 2009?


Apple Inc.'s newest iPhone was selling briskly Thursday as thousands lined up outside stores around the world to snag one amid concerns of supply shortages.

New iPhone selling briskly as thousands line up


A database is to be established by year end to capture the skills of Jamaicans in primary Diaspora communities of the United Kingdom, Canada and the United States of America.

Database to be established to capture skills of Jamaicans in the Diaspora


Entries opened for the Wales Rally GB on Friday, with 120 places available for professional and amateur crews.


Advanced Semiconductor Engineering Inc. said Friday it swung to a net profit in the first quarter from a loss a year earlier, providing further evidence of the recovery in the chip industry.

Advanced Semiconductor Engineering swings to net profit


State Senator Tim Schaffer announced Ohio schools will see a boost of over $717 million in funding over the next two years as part of the state budget plan, the final vote of which is planned for Thursday.


American Greetings Corporation today announced a quarterly cash dividend of 15 cents per share to be paid on October 11, 2012 to shareholders of record at the close of business on October 1, 2012.

American Greetings announces quarterly dividend


Stocks fell today even as oil prices dropped more than 3 percent, Susie.


Azerbaijan embodies great opportunities of the South Caucasus and Central Asian region for most indicators and directions.

Azerbaijan embodies great opportunities of the region


The head of the Turkish-Iranian Business Council said on Thursday that Turkey and Iran should lift taxes mutually to ease transportation.

Turkey, Iran should lift taxes to ease transportation


A Casa Grande family lost their home Wednesday night in a fire at 661 W. Cholla St.


The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec announced that it acquired today, on the Toronto Stock Exchange, ownership and control over 63,000 common shares of Student Transportation Inc. (TSX: STB), representing approximately 0.08% of Student's outstanding common shares, at an average price of CA$ 6.29 per share.

The Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec acquires common shares of Student Transportation Inc.


A Springfield man accused of shooting to death a man during a drug deal six years ago was indicted on murder charges.

Springfield man indicted on murder charges


Lanky paceman Mitchell Starc on Wednesday said Australia stuck to their plans during their hard-fought four wicket win over Pakistan, negotiating rival spinners very well.


Kate Moss celebrated her birthday in Paris - and got so drunk she walked into a glass door.


Former Asian Tour number one Jyoti Randhawa of India will celebrate a milestone 200th Asian Tour appearance when he joins 25 other Tour champions at the Panasonic Open India later this month.

Randhawa to celebrate 200th Tour appearance at Panasonic Open India


Arlington County police are investigating a hit and run that killed a 62-year-old pedestrian near the Pentagon early Tuesday morning.

Arlington police investigate hit and run


The Oscar-winning actor Denzel Washington has decided to withdraw from `Unstoppable` after the 20th Century bosses suggested a cut in his paycheck.

Denzel Washington withdraws from `Unstoppable`


Prince Charles has launched an attack on ``short-term thinking'' in urban design and called for an end to ``suburban sprawl''.

Prince Charles calls for end to 'suburban sprawl'


Officials say a man who was pulled from Lake Lanier by Forsyth County rescue crews has died.


NATO is committed to train and equip the Afghan army after the NATO-led International Security Assistance Force end their combat operation by the end of 2014, a NATO general said here on Monday.

NATO committed to train Afghan army beyond 2014


Jordan's powerful Muslim Brotherhood decided on Thursday to boycott early elections expected later this year because of a ``lack of reform,'' in a move that is likely throw the country into political crisis.

Muslim Brotherhood to boycott early elections


Rascal Flatts have extended their Changed tour into 2013.


Fetise.com, a niche e-commerce site launched by Fetise Retail Pvt Ltd, has raised $5 million in its first round of funding from Seedfund.

Fetise.com raises $5 million from Seedfund


Lansing Mayor Virg Bernero will lead the Michigan segment of the national ``Keep It Made In America'' bus tour Monday and Tuesday.

Bernero to lead Mich. segment of national bus tour


United States student Amanda Knox was acquitted of murder and sexual assault by an Italian court on Monday after breaking down in court and pleading for mercy in a dramatic end to her four-year legal battle.


VODACOM, a provider of GSM service, today announced that it has launched a new data centre, which has the capacity to host about 20 000 dedicated client servers or 650 000 virtual machines.


Japan celebrates its annual Coming of Age Day Monday with a record-low 1.22 million people who turn 20 this year.


The Neocatechumenal Way should suspend its work in Japan, despite support from the Vatican, according to Archbishop Peter Takeo Okada of Tokyo.

Neocatechumenal Way should suspend work in Japan:


Finnish mobile phone manufacturer Nokia announced today that it will cut a further 10,000 jobs, while warning that its second-quarter losses will be worse than expected.


Just received word that Wayne Firestone is letting board leaders and staff know that he'll be stepping down as CEO of Hillel next June.

Wayne Firestone stepping down as CEO of Hillel


A popular Ardmore fruit stand was robbed in broad daylight around 10:30 Wednesday morning.

Ardmore fruit stand robbed in broad daylight


Boston forward Paul Pierce missed the NBA season opener at New York because of a bruised right heel, and the Celtics hope he can return Tuesday when they visit Miami.

Celtics' Pierce misses opener vs. knicks with bruised heel


Bee Gees singer Robin Gibb, 61, was hospitalized earlier this week, says his rep. After his wife of 26 years, Dwina, called emergency services, he was rushed to an undisclosed hospital in Oxford, England for ``abdominal pain.''


METALLICA have confirmed a Swiss live date on August 17th in Wil/Jonschwil at Degenaupark.


Amy Winehouse was arrested on suspicion of assault on Friday following reports that she scuffled with two men during a wild night out, a television channel reported.

Amy Winehouse arrested on suspicion of assault


Exmoor based wildlife photographer Johnny Kingdom is set to visit Tavistock this Friday to speak to two local schools.


The joint dispatch center serving both the city of Norton and Copley Township may expand to include Barberton.

Dispatch center could expand to include Barberton


Annenberg died of natural causes at Eisenhower Medical Center in Rancho Mirage, Calif., said family spokeswoman Kathleen Hall Jamieson, director of the Annenberg Public Policy Center at the University of Pennsylvania.


Despite first-quarter volatility, the wireless packet core market is expected to grow in 2010, said Dell'Oro Group, a provider of market information about the networking and telecommunications industries, in a report.

Wireless packet core market to grow in 2010:


A 68-year-old man accused of molesting two girls was arrested Tuesday morning and charged with two counts of lewd and lascivious molestation and one count of attempted lewd and lascivious molestation, according to officials.

Man charged with two counts of lewd and lascivious molestation


Australia Test opener Phil Jaques has decided to delay his return from back surgery by another week based on medical advice.


A second half goal-fest has seen Germany beat the men's Black Sticks 6-4 in their Champions Trophy encounter in Melbourne.


The T-Mobile G2x takes screenshots natively out of the box when you press Home and the Power button, just like the iPhone.

T-Mobile G2x takes screenshots like the iPhone


Actress Heather Locklear is back to full health and happiness, after a tough 2008 dominated by DUI charges and a spell in rehab.


Photo of dead boy ups pressure on Sri Lanka The photo shows a boy sitting shirtless by a row of sandbags as he glumly eats a snack.


Tampa Bay Lightning center Vincent Lecavalier underwent successful right shoulder surgery Tuesday and is expected to be ready for the start of training camp in the fall.


Campbell has made the cut at the European Masters in Switzerland.


In its Visual Networking Index Forecast report released today, the company also predicts the total amount of global Internet traffic to quadruple by 2015 and reach 966 exabytes per year.

Global Internet traffic to quadruple by 2015, reaching 966 exabytes per year


NEPAL began its first nationwide census in 20 years on Friday, mapping its population and towns for the first time since the end of its decade-long civil war that claimed an estimated 16,000 lives.


Uganda has moved to implement a BPO strategy as Africa slowly moves toward establishing a sector that is already generating billions of dollars annually in other areas of the world such as India.


Hungary said Wednesday it was committed to the rule of law, after Brussels threatened legal action unless Budapest reverses legislation that critics say undermines democracy in the EU member state.


``Today`s rate cut of 50 bps is the first reduction in policy rates since 2009. The bigger than expected rate cut clearly indicates a shift in policy stance towards boosting growth in a flagging economy. However, at the same time the apex bank has raised concerns over the persistent upside risks to inflation which could limit the scope for further reduction in policy rates,`` said Yadnesh Chavan- Fund Manager, Fixed Income, Mirae Asset Global Investments.

Rate cut clearly indicates a shift in policy stance towards boosting growth: