SkyWest Inc. said Monday that it completed its $133 million all-cash purchase of ExpressJet Holdings Inc. Both SkyWest and ExpressJet provide regional service for bigger carriers.

SkyWest completes purchase of ExpressJet


By trevor 13 hours 27 minutes ago Ken Livingstone today faced calls for his expulsion from the Labour party following his decision to breach strict party rules by campaigning on behalf of a non-Labour candidate during an election.

Ken Livingstone faces calls for expulsion from Labour party


Software icon NR Narayana Murthy today showered praise on UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi for her``sacrifice in the face of great temptation, grace and dignity in power and civility in the face of unjust and unfair criticism''.

Narayana Murthy showers praise on Sonia Gandhi


The State Government on Monday announced that it cannot stop land acquisition for development projects till passage of new Land Acquisition Bill in Parliament.


Kurt Warner has found a fountain of youth in Nos. 11 and 81.


A Nigerian herbalist has been charged with fraud at a Lagos magistrate's court in Oshodi.


Chief of Army Staff General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani held an informal meeting with senior military officials at the Army General Headquarters on Tuesday following his return from China.

Kayani holds an informal meeting with senior military officials


Cyberoam, a division of Elitecore Technologies has launched the advanced career certifications program CCNSE for its partners.

Cyberoam launches advanced certification program


A government rocket attack killed at least 12 people in a village in central Syria Wednesday, while rebels battled regime forces over two key military bases in the northeast where government troops broke an opposition siege last week, activists said.

Rocket attack kills at least 12 in village in central Syria, activists say


Former major league pitcher and Waco resident Sid Hudson died today at the age of 93.

Former big league baseball player Sid Hudson dies


The Edge from U2 says he does not care at all how well he plays at a gig.


Nvidia Corp. and Via Technologies confirmed on Thursday that they had quit BAPCo due to disagreements over the scoring system of SYSmark2012 which does not take graphics card's role into account while measuring performance in applications that are considered by many as outdated.

Nvidia, Via Technologies confirm quitting BAPCo.


Irabu, a former New York Yankees pitcher, was found dead Wednesday, an apparent suicide, at a home in Rancho Palos Verdes, county sheriff's Sgt. Michael Arriaga said.

Former Yankees pitcher Hideki Irabu found dead


Former Led Zeppelin singer Robert Plant is to play an intimate solo show later this year in aid of Cancer Research UK.


A former South Florida pill mill kingpin has been sentenced to 20 years in prison but could serve far less time because of his extensive cooperation with investigators.

South Florida pill mill kingpin sentenced to 20 years in prison


Global supply chain management company OHL recently signed a new, multi-year lease and will expand its existing Brentwood headquarters.


Alex's Lemonade Stand is set for this weekend at all metro Hy-Vee locations.

Alex's Lemonade Stand set for this weekend


It has been confirmed that local workers will be offered jobs on Guernsey's airport renovation project.

Locals will be offered jobs on airport project


Everton fullback Leighton Baines insists he didn't deliberately talk himself out of England's World Cup squad.

Everton fullback Baines denies talking himself out of World Cup squad


Pope Benedict XVI appealed Saturday for religious freedom in the Middle East, calling it fundamental for stability in a region bloodied by sectarian strife.

Pope Benedict XVI appeals for religious freedom in Middle East


A Chorley fraudster who ripped off small businesses for £680,000 and used the cash to fund a luxury lifestyle has been jailed.


Harvard Business Publishing today launched a new website for leadership development professionals who seek rich, interactive learning experiences in leadership development, talent management and corporate strategy for their organizations.

Harvard Business Publishing launches new website for leadership development professionals


Stocks are ending the week on a mixed note after China took more steps to curb inflation, which traders fear could slow down the country's growth.


Vietnam opened its maiden oil refinery, a project that has been dogged by delays, failed joint ventures and criticism of its location, but which ends the country's total reliance on imported fuel.


NORWEGIAN rig owner PetroJack is trying to sell troubled floating production contractor PetroProd to oil firm Det Norske Oljeselskap to ensure its two offshore construction projects are completed.

PetroJack tries to sell troubled PetroProd


Holiday Inn Express, one of the fastest growing hotel brands in the world, continues its expansion in Thailand with a new signing in Phuket.

Holiday Inn Express continues expansion in Thailand


The owner of a Florida HIV infusion clinic on Thursday pleaded guilty to a $23 million health care fraud case scheme, the Federal Bureau of Investigation said.

Owner of Florida HIV infusion clinic pleads guilty to $23 million health care fraud


Avery Johnson says he has agreed to become the coach of the New Jersey Nets, the NBA's worst team.


The sitting Afghan president Hamid Karzai is keeping on lead over major rival Abdullah Abdullah in Afghan presidential election as the Independent Election Commission Wednesday released more partial results.

Karzai keeps on lead in Afghan presidential election


Coffee chain Starbucks will turn off all taps at stores around the world in an effort to save water and rescue its corporate image.


Dozens of employees will lose their jobs when a well-known Wisconsin cheese store closes.


Australian scientists are working on developing a new cancer drug that could also have fewer side effects such as hair loss and ulcers.


Shasta Groene, the sole survivor of one of Idaho s most high-profile murder cases, hosted a fundraiser for local animal shelters in Post Falls.

Shasta Groene hosts fundraiser for animal shelters


Danvers police are searching for a rapist who attacked a woman there as she left a Route 1 restaurant and was walking to her car.

Police searching for rapist after attack


Pakistan needs to reprioritise its fiscal front after recent floods in order to expand its fiscal space for reconstruction, a recent study of the Asian Development Bank states.

Pakistan needs to reprioritise its fiscal front:


O2 has run out of the iPhone 3GS, according to reports.


But, she said she wishes her ex the best in his latest, most dramatic split from Katie Holmes.


Gerald McCoy is done for the day on Sunday after suffering a biceps injury in the first quarter of the Bucs tilt with the Redskins, according to beat writer Rick Stroud.


No doubt that the judiciary as an institution is sacred, but individual judges are fallible.

The judiciary is sacred; judges are fallible


An Abu Dhabi college student is to be executed for murdering his friend after the emirate's court of cassation rejected his appeal, saying the sentence is final and will be carried out after it is endorsed by the President.

Abu Dhabi college student to be executed for murder


AP-MT-Schweitzer-Ethics Complaint,0123 Schweitzer sues over ethics complaint EDS:


A winter storm watch has been issued for Putnam County, beginning Thursday morning and continuing through Friday morning.

Winter storm watch issued for Putnam County


Arab Democratic Party Secretary General Rifaat Eid said in remarks published on Sunday that Syrian refugees in Lebanon were ``terrorists.''

Eid says Syrian refugees are ``terrorists''


Dick Clark, the iconic TV host and producer died today at age 82.


Record snowpack in Wyoming combined with above average precipitation in April is causing numerous landslides in the Jackson area as snow begins to melt and soils become saturated.

Record snowpack combined with above average precipitation causing numerous landslides


A Chinese freighter has been hijacked by pirates off southern Iran, the Chinese Embassy in Tehran reported on Friday.

Chinese freighter hijacked by pirates off Iran:


Pakistan offspinner Saeed Ajmal says he's working on a secret delivery to surprise England's batsmen in this month's Test series.


A sixth severed foot has washed up on the west coast.


``There is no no pressure from the JD leadership to concede even a single seat it contested in 2005 in alliance,'' state BJP President, CP Thakur told reporters.

No pressure from JD(u) on conceding seats:


The Vancouver Canucks, the NHL affiliate of the Manitoba Moose, today announced they have recalled goaltender Cory Schneider from the Moose.


Prudential UK, the life and pensions provider, has chosen Exony's customer interaction intelligence software to further improve the performance of its global contact centres.

Prudential UK chooses Exony's customer interaction intelligence software


Canadian Marc MacKenzie has won the ``most beautiful tweet ever tweeted,'' chosen and announced by broadcaster Stephen Fry at the Hay Festival, an annual 10-day literature festival held in Wales from May to June.


Sydney Roosters NRL star Todd Carney is reportedly facing an indefinite suspension rather than a contract termination, following his late-night drinking session at the weekend, AAP reports.


Gold eased below $1,100 an ounce in Europe on Monday as strength in the dollar versus the euro pressured the metal, though physical buying is expected to support the market as prices reach lower levels.


An 8-year-old boy has died after accidentally shooting himself in the head while firing an Uzi submachine gun under adult supervision in western Massachusetts.

Boy dies after accidentally shooting himself


House prices to fall slightly in 2011 but repossessions to drop off, reveals the RICS Housing Market Forecast 2011.


Ukrainian Prime Minister Mykola Azarov has invited Canadian observers to monitor the parliamentary elections in Ukraine, slated for October 28, 2012.

Azarov invites Canadian observers to parliamentary elections in Ukraine


A man is expected to recover from gunshot wounds after shots rang out in the core area as the evening rush hour was winding down Friday.


LONDON British band Coldplay won two top prizes at the Q music magazine awards on Monday, taking the Best Album title for chart-topper ``Viva La Vida or Death and All His Friends'' and the Best Act in the World accolade.


The body of a newborn was found in a rest room at Houston Medical Center early today, police said.

Body of newborn found in rest room at Houston Medical Center


A Millsboro man has died from his injuries after a crash on November 21st.


Israeli Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman said he will resign should prosecutors indict him on corruption charges being recommended by police.

Israeli Foreign Minister Lieberman says will resign if indicted


The Asheville Citizen-Times has this story on NC Democratic Party chair Young, who owns a mobile home park, saying the murky water there is safe to drink.

Former buncombe county commissioner David Young says murky water is safe


Gagosian Gallery presents ``Drawings,'' an exhibition introducing two new series of work by Richard Serra, July and Rifts.

Gagosian Gallery exhibition introduces two new series of work by Richard Serra


HollywoodLife.com told you that Bobbi and Nick were NOT engaged but now a new Twitpic is causing quite a commotion!

Bobbi Kristina Brown & Nick Gordon engaged...


Regal, the AIM-listed oil and gas exploration and production group, provides an update on its Ukrainian operations.

Regal provides update on its Ukrainian operations


Activision and System 3 have announced the release of Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli for multiple platforms, including Nintendo DS and Wii.

Activision announces Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli


Comic books portraying politicians as superheroes are flying off the shelves, proving to be a big success.

Comic books portraying politicians as superheroes flying off shelves!


Gold rose nearly 1 per cent towards $1,185 an ounce in Europe on Thursday and hit record highs in euros, sterling and Swiss francs as investors worried Greece's debt problems could spread elsewhere in the euro zone.


British American Tobacco said Wednesday that it sold 1 percent fewer cigarettes in the first nine months of the year compared to a year ago, but revenue rose thanks to favorable currency movements and the acquisition in August 2009 of PT Bentoel in Indonesia.

BAT sells fewer cigarettes but revenue rises


A father has been jailed after he allegedly used a homemade blow torch to burns his children's hair as punishment for misbehaving.

Father 'used homemade blow torch to burn his children's hair as punishment'


Joachim Gauck has been elected German President by an overwhelming majority, marking the first time a candidate from the former communist east will be head of state.


After weeks of speculation and a prominent bump that was enough to confirm the news in itself, Jessica Simpson finally confirmed she is pregnant with her and fiancé Eric Johnson's first child.

Jessica Simpson confirms she is pregnant


Miguel Tejada is still on the free agent market and the Boston Globe writes that he could be a good fit for the Twins.


Brian McNamee said he injected Roger Clemens with performance-enhancing drugs more often than he previously claimed, starting their high-stakes testimony before Congress on Wednesday with new attacks on the credibility of the seven-time Cy Young Award winner.

McNamee says he injected Clemens more than previously claimed


Repossession claims in Wales have fallen to their lowest level in more than 12 years, with charities saying lenders are holding off because of the poor state of the housing market.

Repossession claims in Wales at lowest level in more than 12 years


A SOUTHAMPTON teenager repeatedly hit his best friend over the head with a bottle because of a perceived slight over his attitude to his sister.


Two major British art galleries have raised 45 million pounds to buy a Renaissance masterpiece that has been in the UK for 200 years and keep it on public display - a purchase announced Thursday as a substantial cultural victory in tough economic times.

British galleries buy Renaissance masterpiece


Brent crude rose above $122 on Wednesday, snapping two days of losses, in line with gains across broader financial markets on expectations that cheap loans from the European Central Bank will spur buying of riskier assets.


Woody Guthrie Center opens Saturday in Tulsa It took Woody Guthrie's hometown of Okemah more than 30 years after his death to finally celebrate his life and work with an annual music festival, and signs of acknowledgment in other parts of Oklahoma have been rare.


Four police constables were suspended by Goa police today, two in connection with the undertrail escape case at Sancoale and two for escorting another murder accused undertrial to an icecream parlour.


Ex-rugby league player Craig Field will face a murder charge after a man died following an alleged assault.


Treasurer wants LNP to forecast budget Updated: 09:03, Monday January 16, 2012 State Treasurer Andrew Fraser has challenged Liberal National Party leader Campbell Newman to nominate when he will get the state's budget back in surplus.


Washington Wizards forward Andray Blatche was charged with reckless driving and driving on a suspended license after a traffic stop in Lawrenceville, Va.

Wizards' Blatche charged with reckless driving


Manufacturing conglomerate 3M Co., which makes everything from Post-Its and Scotch Tape to respirators, said Wednesday it's expanding its solar film manufacturing facility to support growing demand for flexible solar power modules.

3M expands solar film manufacturing facility


You know you are in Ghana when street lights are visible decorations by day and invisible shadows by night.


British writer Keith Waterhouse, a raconteur and wit whose works include the enduringly popular novel ''Billy Liar,'' has died at the age of 80.

British author Keith Waterhouse dies at 80


Craigslist has censored its adult services section without announcement, after a long running battle by US lawmakers to have it removed.


The Vancouver Canucks recalled defenceman Yann Sauve from Manitoba of the American Hockey League on Tuesday after Sami Salo was injured Monday night against Minnesota.


She's set to play Dorothy in The Wiz, an urbanized version of the classic The Wizard of Oz.


Blockbuster's , scheduled to close on March 18, has begun its liquidation sale.


President Barack Obama today paid a surprise visit to troops in Afghanistan, delivering a message of praise to American servicemembers on behalf of the United States.

Obama pays surprise visit to troops in Afghanistan


This morning an earthquake from the Atlantic Ocean struck the New York area, leaving residents shakened and surprised.

Earthquake from Atlantic Ocean strikes New York area


New Braunfels Mayor Gale Pospisil announced on Thursday that she will take a medical leave of absence.

New Braunfels Mayor Gale Pospisil to take leave of absence


The space shuttle Atlantis has blasted off on its final mission to the International Space Station before being retired.

Shuttle Atlantis blasts off on its final mission


If Bruce Springsteen's latest release can tell us anything, it's that The Boss is certainly back.


HP said today that it is replacing four board members and adding an additional seat.


ST HELENS' World title contender Martin Murray returns to action on Hatton Promotions massive 'Road To Glory' bill at Manchester Velodrome on Saturday June 16.

Martin Murray returns to action at Manchester Velodrome


A Toronto man who was infected with the HIV virus by his stripper ex-wife is pleading for other men who may have had sex with her to get tested for the disease.

Man infected with HIV by stripper ex-wife


Federal authorities are creating a mortgage fraud task force in Connecticut to investigate schemes that contributed to the economic crisis and emerging crime trends associated with the growing tide of foreclosures.

Federal authorities create mortgage fraud task force in Connecticut


Citigroup Inc sued Morgan Stanley on Friday for breach of contract, saying the Wall Street firm owed it $245.4 million for protection it bought on a loan.


The United States has denied involvement in a military coup that ousted Honduran President Manuel Zelaya, according to a US military spokesman.


MTV, VH1, and CMT will actually be playing music on the Fourth of July instead of reality TV shows.

MTV to actually play music on Fourth of July


Three decades after he last played New York, Cuban legend Silvio Rodriguez is headed to Carnegie Hall, at a moment when he and other celebrated island folk singers are raisin...

Folk song legend Rodriguez heads for Carnegie Hall


A logo of Swiss pharmaceutical company Roche is pictured at a company's building in Rotkreuz, April 12, 2012.

Logo of Swiss pharmaceutical company Roche is pictured in Rotkreuz


Surprise everyone, Joss Whedon will return to direct ``The Avengers 2.''

Joss Whedon returns for ``the Avengers 2``


US military deaths in Iraq have fallen in May to the lowest monthly level since the war began.


Vietnam has sent abroad nearly 17,000 guest workers in the first quarter of the year, Vietnam News Agency reported Deputy Head of the Department of Overseas Labour Dao Cong Hai as saying.

Vietnam sends abroad 17,000 guest workers in first quarter of this year


Pawel Dwulit / Toronto Star Tim Hortons has been downgraded to a ``sell'' rating at Goldman Sachs over concerns that moderation in same-store sales could be harbinger of more pressure in the hyper-competitive coffee market.

Tim Hortons downgraded to 'sell' rating by Goldman Sachs


A Darien man wanted on a felony assault charge was taken into custody in Darien on Thursday morning and jailed without bail.

Darien man wanted on assault charge jailed without bail


The Indian High Commission refused to join issue with Commonwealth Games Organising Committee chairman Suresh Kalmadi over the controversy involving a London-based firm hired for the baton relay ceremony.

High Commission refuses to join issue with Kalmadi


Longwood has hired Cleveland State associate head coach Jayson Gee as new men's head basketball coach.

Longwood hires new men's head basketball coach


The toilet police have lost one round in the Colorado Legislature, but they plan to return during the 2012 session.


A man stole a car from a car wash in Phoenix on Sunday and then crashed into a family, according to police.

Man steals car from car wash, crashes into family


Oil prices fell to $US92 a barrel today in Asia on fears a US-led financial crisis is spreading across the globe, exacerbating an economic slowdown that will cut crude demand.


The S&P/Case-Shiller home price index fell slightly less-than-expected in January, declining for the seventh consecutive month, industry data showed on Tuesday.

S&P/Case-Shiller home price index falls less-than-expected


DANNY Buderus insists he has no regrets over his decision to return home to Australia after ending his Leeds Rhinos career with a Super League Grand Final win over St Helens.


Montgomery County Police say a woman has been shot in the head with an arrow in Damascus Tuesday evening.

Woman shot in the head with an arrow in Damascus


A 44-year-old Darlington man was arrested and charged with one count of criminal sexual conduct following an incident Tuesday night.

Darlington man arrested, charged with criminal sexual conduct


The Kazakh National Welfare Fund Samruk-Kazyna will get rid of the non-specialised assets of its affiliated companies, Fund's head Umirzak Shukeyev told journalists on Wednesday, Novosti-Kazakhstan reported.

Kazakh National Welfare Fund to get rid of non-specialised assets


In its report on the US financial polices at home and abroad issued on the 22nd, the agency Fitch Ratings again threatened to lower the US credit rating in a year or two.

Fitch threatens to lower US credit ratings


Controversial music streaming service Grooveshark has shut down operations in Germany due to ``unreasonably high'' licensing costs imposed by German music rights organisation GEMA, according to reports.


Prime Minister Stephen Harper made a surprise trip to Afghanistan on Monday, his fourth visit to the country.

Harper makes surprise trip to Afghanistan


Though the choice was between two firms, reports suggest that General Motors chose LG Chem to supply lithium-ion batteries for the highly anticipated 2011 Chevrolet Volt.

LG Chem may supply batteries for 2011 Chevrolet Volt


Russia is slashing seaborne oil exports in August to their lowest levels this year, as producers look to keep more barrels at home to avoid a hike in export taxes that takes effect next month.

Russia slashes seaborne exports to lowest levels this year


Republican golden boy Chris Christie, the outspoken governor of New Jersey, is making the Lady Gaga argument for gay rights.

Chris Christie makes the Gaga argument for gay rights


Seven people were killed in violence across Yemen yesterday as President Ali Abdullah Saleh said he welcomed the UN resolution urging him to quit but failed to say if he will comply and resign.


A 26-year-old former Schuyler high school teacher accused of exchanging sexually explicit cell phone text messages and photographs with two Schuyler girls has been bound over for trial in Colfax County District Court.

Former Schuyler teacher bound over for trial


Two bidders are left in the race for Camelot, the National Lottery operator, with private equity group CVC vying with the Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan.


Engine Yard, the leader in Ruby on Rails automation and management technologies, today announced that the first annual JRubyConf will take place Sunday, November 22 in Burlingame, CA immediately following RubyConf.

Engine Yard announces first annual JRubyConf


A 25-year-old Boynton Beach man is accused of animal abuse for leaving two 7-month-old pit bulls in padlocked cages without food or water outside his mother's home, Boynton Beach Police said.

Boynton Beach man accused of abusing two pit bulls


President Michael Sata yesterday held private talks with his Zimbabwean counterpart Robert Mugabe at the New York Place Hotel.

President Michael Sata hold private talks with Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe


Heavy rain in Queensland may cause ``sporadic delays'' to coal exports in the coming months, which will result in congestion at ports on Australia's east coast, Commodore Research & Consultancy said.

Rain in Queensland may delay coal exports


US President Barack Obama said that the Gaza flotilla ``tragedy'' showed that the Mideast ``status quo is unsustainable,'' and that ``piecemeal'' attempts to make peace would not work.

Middle East 'status quo is unsustainable':


German Chancellor Angela Merkel warned yesterday that there was no ``magic bullet'' to resolve the debt crisis and that deficit-fuelled growth would only catapult the eurozone back into trouble.

Merkel warns no 'magic bullet' to resolve crisis


Pianist Myleene Klass has attributed her success to hard work and a little bit of luck.


The weather service forecast calls for sunny skies on Sunday with a high near 61 degrees.


Northwestern University, along with the Homeland Security Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center, will host the Midwest regional event of the Global Security Challenge, the world's largest international security innovation competition.

Northwestern University to host Midwest event of Global Security Challenge


New Zealand BMX riders Sarah Walker and Marc Willers have maintained their respective leads in the Oceania ranking series in Australia.

New Zealand BMX riders maintain lead in Oceania ranking series


Chevron Phillips Chemical Co said on Monday it will build a new chemical plant at its facility in Old Ocean, Texas.

Chevron Phillips to build chemical plant in Texas


Insurance company Amerigroup Corp. announced Tuesday it has agreed in principle to settle a lawsuit accusing it of discriminating against pregnant women and other high-risk patients for $234 million.


Simon Cowell has called in a 'house healer' to improve the energy in his home.


A CSX train ploughed through a corn truck on Tuesday morning after the truck's brakes failed.


The Massachusetts economy shrunk for the third consecutive quarter as rising unemployment and weak consumer spending undermined what earlier seemed to a be a recovery in the making, the University of Massachusetts reported today.


Left guard Kory Lichtensteiger missed practice with a sprained left ankle Wednesday as the Washington Redskins held their first practice for the playoffs.


London-based Dulwich Medical Centre have chosen the Adastra unscheduled care system for their two GP-led health centres in Medway and Swale, Kent.

Dulwich Medical centre chooses Adastra for unscheduled-care system


Serbian/American author Téa Obreht has won the 2011 Orange Prize for Fiction with her debut novel The Tiger's Wife.

Téa Obreht wins 2011 Orange Prize for Fiction


A last-gasp own goal from Anton Ferdinand denied Sunderland a famous win at Old Trafford and earned Manchester United a 2-2 draw.


The youngsters were learning all about the circle of life and had the opportunity to get involved in the process.


Classroom Central Gets Donation of 33,000 Pencils for Students in Need The Kids In Need Foundation, a national, non-profit organization dedicated to providing free school supplies to economically disadvantaged school children and under-funded teachers, and Business Supply, a national supplier of office supplies kicked off a national school supply donation program in Charlotte Thursday at Classroom Central.

Kids in Need Foundation and Business Supply kick off national school Supply donation program in Charlotte


Lieberman said he may be willing to accept a plea deal.


The Pittsburgh Power has made quarterback Bernard Morris its first signing, the Post-Gazette reports.

Pittsburgh Power makes quarterback its first signing


Mexican health officials plan to crack down on the sale of antibiotics without a prescription.

Mexican health officials cracking down on sale of antibiotics


There are now, for the first time ever, more than 1 billion hungry people in the world, according to the UN World Food Program.

There are now 1 billion hungry people in the world


Pachuca have won the CONCACAF Champions League in the most dramatic of manners, scoring the deciding goal three minutes into added time.


European stock markets finished higher Tuesday, as investors breathed a sigh of relief that euro-zone finance ministers have agreed in principle to Greece's second bailout and were comforted by encouraging economic data from both sides of the Atlantic.


Global Axcess Corp;, an independent provider of self-service kiosk solutions, today announced that it has completed two accretive acquisitions, expanding its ATM and DVD kiosk businesses.

Global Axcess Corp completes two acquisitions, expanding ATM and DVD kiosk businesses


NTV channel reports Turkey ended its ground operation against PKK separatists on Thursday night.

Turkey ends ground operation vs PKK separatists on Thursday


A Cook County judge on Wednesday ordered a Chicago sperm bank to preserve a cryogenic storage tank that somehow malfunctioned, so lawyers representing three victims can hire experts to determine what went wrong.

Judge orders sperm bank to preserve storage tank


YUBA CITY, Calif. An arrest has been made in a Yuba City rape case, police said.


Two ISAF troops were killed in a bomb attack in eastern Afghanistan, the NATO-led force said Tuesday.The two ISAF service members died after an ``improvised explosive device attack'', ISAF said in a brief statement.In line of its policy, the NATO's International Security Assistance Force did not disclose nationality of the fallen troops and exact location of the bomb attack in eastern Afghanistan.But Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid told Afghan Islamic Press that their fighters destroyed a vehicle of foreign forces in a mine attack at about 11:00 am in Shoot area of Ahmadkhel district, Paktia province.He claimed that three foreign troops were killed and as many wounded in the roadside bomb attack.Mujahid also claimed causing casualties to foreign forces during two separate explosions in Sabari district of Khost province.


Brad Lesley, the former MLB player who starred in 1990s sports films like Space Jam and Little Big League, has died of kidney failure at 54 after several months of dialysis.

Former baseball player brad Lesley dies of kidney failure after months of dialysis


Participants of a discussion forum Wednesday agreed that transparency in parliamentary functions is a pre-condition for democratic governance and, therefore, it needs to be actively promoted by all stakeholders, especially by parliamentarians and political parties.

Transparency in parliamentary functions needs to be promoted


Huntington police are searching for an armed robber who held up the 7-Eleven in the 1400 block of 3rd Avenue.

Huntington police search for armed robber


Boston, Apr 17 India and China will drive global growth in the years to come with the growth rate in India projected to be upto 6.7 per cent between 2013 and 2014, Finance Minister P Chidambaram has said.


Camille Donatacci has rejected an estimated $30 million divorce offer from Kelsey Grammer, NY Post reports.

Camille Donatacci rejects $30 million divorce offer


Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez said the global economic crisis hasn't touched ``even a hair'' of the Venezuelan economy, even as the plunge in oil prices slashes export revenue for the OPEC member country.

Chavez says economic crisis hasn't touched Venezuela


The Senate voted Tuesday to advance a landmark immigration bill, clearing away the first procedural hurdle in front of legislation opening the door to citizenship for millions.

Senate votes to advance landmark immigration bill


Retailers across the UK are bracing themselves for quarter rent day tomorrow as payments due to landlords could create ``a perfect storm'' of events, it has been claimed.


Chilton Baptist Church will continue its revival Thursday,, Aug. 21 and Friday, Aug. 22 at 7 pm nightly.


Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova claimed her sixth career title Sunday with a 6-4 6-1 win over Slovakian seventh seed Dominika Cibulkova in the WTA Tour's Linz Open.


The Court of Arbitration for Sport on Monday announced that they had extended the bans on two Maltese football players.


A 46-year-old Perth man is in custody over the shooting death of a 41-year-old man believed to be his stepson.


Nigeria are facing possible suspension by FIFA following President Goodluck Jonathan's announcement that the country's football team will be banned from competing internationally for two years following their poor World Cup performance.


Britain and France advised their nationals on Monday against non-vital travel to Mexico because of the swine flu outbreak.

Britain, France advise against travel to Mexico


New Zealand won the toss and opted to bowl against India in the first one-day international here Sunday.


Chef Jamie Oliver has sparked a new feud with Gordon Ramsay after saying he prefers his wife's cookbooks.

Jamie Oliver sparks new feud with Gordon Ramsay


Email and web security firm Marshal is to merge with web filtering company 8e6 Technologies in a deal set to increase the market opportunities for both outfits and provide customers with a consolidated security solution provider.


A WOMAN was held up at knifepoint in a shop in Worksop by a masked man and woman demanding cash and cigarettes.


Japan has suspended its annual Antarctic whale hunt, handing a propaganda victory to anti-whaling activists that have been harassing its fleet.


Network Middle East, ITP's networking magazine for the Middle East region, has gone social, adding both a Twitter account and a Facebook page allowing fans and industry professionals to share their thoughts and feedback on the magazine and the networking industry.


UCLA freshman center Joshua Smith suffered a concussion in the first half after hitting his head hard on the court.


MELA Chiraghan, the festival of lights that marks the birth of Sufi saint Hazrat Shah Hussain, will begin with its traditional fervor at Baghbanpura today.


Some Pakistani cricketers had received threatening phone calls from unknown callers asking them to pay big sums of money or face dire consequences, senior police officials said.

Pak cricketers received threatening phone calls


The Afghan army is reviewing recruitment after several high profile attacks by assailants in Afghan security force uniforms, including one inside the Defense Ministry this week, a ministry spokesman said on Wednesday.

Afghan army reviewing recruitment after attack


You could say Shreveport city sanitation workers are feeling the heat.


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West Monroe police arrested a man late Wednesday accused of drunk driving and drug possession.

Man accused of drunk driving, drug possession


Despite its successful PC release, Hi-Rez Studios has said they have no console plans for its free-to-play shooter Tribes:


A Chanhassen woman has been charged with theft after she allegedly tried to shoplift items from the Kohl's in Eden Prairie.


The City of Sioux Falls has declared a state of emergency to help fight issues caused by the current ice storm in the area.

City of Sioux Falls declares state of emergency


It is a tale that resonates through history, and Polish-born choreographer Krzysztof Pastor's new version for Scottish Ballet will reflect that persistently contemporary dimension of the story in his 20th century setting.


Ethan Hawke has heaped praise on Lena Headey saying that he has never worked with anyone better.


``I really love GaGa and she's a sweetheart,'' Janet told MTV.


Global airlines' body IATA today termed Indian aviation market as ``faltering'' and said domestic passenger traffic in the country had slid by about 10 per cent compared to a year ago, the ``worst'' for any market.


A 45-year-old man was found dead in the St. Teresa Catholic Church parking lot on Jan. 29.


US Sen. David Vitter will hold a public forum today to discuss the economy and energy.


From their rooms Tuesday night, some Mark Twain Hall residents could watch a man get arrested for trespassing and stalking in the southwest parking lot, an hour after that same man was asked to leave the premises.


East Coast Eagles' nine-game winning streak ended in Round 13 of the AFL Sydney competition when they lost to Pennant Hills Demons in Cherrybrook.


The fastest growing airline for the Middle East, Jazeera Airways, has announced that it will fly non stop, three times a week from Kuwait to Istanbul.


Elton John opens up about bullying and his past drug use in a new interview, acknowledging, ``I could have so easily ended up like Whitney Houston.''

Elton John: ``I could have ended up like Whitney Houston''


CHINA and Russia have reached a two-point consensus on a fishery issue and the detained Chinese fishermen may return home soon, a Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesman said today.

China, Russia reach consensus on fishery issue


Lauren Conrad won $50,000 on ``Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?'' by answering a simple question.

Lauren Conrad wins $50,000 on 'Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?'


Durga Puja, the biggest religious annual festival of the Hindu community, begins today across the country with due solemnity and great devotion to the deity.


Rockies score twice in the ninth to walk off with win over Brewers.


Europe will need more and more gas in the future, there is no competition between the different projects, said former foreign minister and Vice Chancellor of Germany Joschka Fischer, FOCUS News Agency reporter informed.


The October 13 issue of the Open Access journal PLoS Pathogens published research that uncovered how a common hospital bacterium transforms into a deadly super-bug killing increasing numbers of hospital patients worldwide.

How common hospital bacterium transforms into super-bug


Singapore non-oil domestic exports fell unexpectedly in September, reversing August's increase, data from the International Enterprises Singapore showed Monday.

Singapore non-oil exports fall unexpectedly in September


Israel is facing international pressure over its settlement activity, with both the European Union and Russia saying such activity threatens the chance for Mideast peace.

Israel faces international pressure over settlements


Legendary Spanish golfer Severiano Ballesteros died of a brain tumor in the early hours of Saturday morning.


A Bay Area Rapid Transit employee was killed Tuesday morning after being struck by a BART train near the Concord Station, a BART spokesman said.

BART employee killed after being struck by train


Network Rail missed all of its punctuality targets for England and Wales in the last year, according to figures from the rail regulator.

Network Rail misses all punctuality targets


A couple left four dogs trapped in their Preston home without food or water in what the RSPCA has described as one of the worst cases of neglect ever seen.


The NRL is considering the most dramatic overhaul of the code in a generation, with a bold plan to cut match times to just 60 minutes to avoid player burnout.

NRL consider dramatic overhaul with plan to cut match times to 60 minutes


The rupee remained unchanged against the dollar in the local currency market on Tuesday, said dealers.


By A Web design Company Strong auto sales, better hiring and a continued housing recovery helped the US economy grow in January and February throughout the country, according to a survey released Wednesday by the Federal Reserve.


Gardaí are investigating an Aggravated burglary at a house in Charlestown, Co Mayo which occurred at approximately 11.15pm last Friday.


Insurance giant MetLife Inc. is moving 2,600 jobs from offices in California and four Northeast states to North Carolina, which is offering tax and other incentives that could top $94 million.

MetLife to move 2,600 jobs from California, Northeast to North Carolina


Republican gubernatorial candidate Matt Mead got some pretty hefty endorsements from Wyoming's congressional delegates.


A federal rescue of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac could cost taxpayers $25 billion, congressional budget experts said, as the House scheduled a vote for today on legislation that would tap the mortgage giants' profits to cover any losses from saving 400,000 homeowners from foreclosure.


After the Dollar Index corrected to 76.00 ranges, it gained to currently trade at 77.80 ranges, the major trend indicates it appreciating to 79.00 ranges before resuming downwards.

The major trend indicates it appreciating to 79.00 ranges


General Motors is recalling 230,000 more mid-sized SUVs due to the risk of electrical issues in the doors.


TLC's Jan. 30 Miss America 2010 telecast drew 4.5 million viewers, a record showing for the 89-year old beauty pageant on cable.

'Miss America 2010' draws 4.5 million viewers


After a resounding response from over 1000 entrants from across the country claiming they have what it takes to be awarded the crown-- the search is over.


A federal appeals court judge on Friday denied bail for former Enron Corp chief executive Jeffrey Skilling, according to a court document.

Judge denies bail for former Enron ceo Jeffrey Skilling:


Javon McCrea and Mitchell Watt scored 19 points apiece to help Buffalo hold off Cornell 68-59 on Wednesday night.

McCrea, Watt score 19 each as Buffalo holds off Cornell 68-59


Sifwat Ghayur, a Pakistani paramilitary commander was killed in a suicide bomb attack in the northwestern city of Peshawar, Provincial Minister Basheer Bilour told reporters.

Pakistan paramilitary commander killed in suicide bomb attack in Peshawar


Canada bars its borders to hundreds of suspected war criminals each year, according to federal figures.

Canada bars hundreds of suspected war criminals each year:


A prosecutor said Bundgaard should be expelled from the Legislature for a domestic violence incident and initial witnesses describe allegedly seeing a nighttime physical altercation between Bundgaard and a woman next to a freeway.

Prosecutor says Bundgaard should be expelled


Raytheon Co., the Waltham defense contractor, said today that second-quarter earnings rose 42 percent, driven by sales gains across its divisions and lower pension expenses.


A water main break in downtown Salt Lake Sunday night held up traffic.


In the wake of serial blasts in the metropolis, Home Minister P. Chidambaram is arriving in Mumbai on Wednesday night to take stock of the situation and meet the injured and victims and their family members.


Cook County Commissioner William Beavers, an influential player in Chicago's Democratic circles for decades, was indicted Thursday on federal tax charges for allegedly diverting thousands of dollars from campaign accounts for personal use without reporting it as income on tax returns and then covering up his actions.

Cook county Commissioner William Beavers indicted on federal tax charges


JERUSALEM Germany's chancellor Angela Merkel told Israel's parliament that Germans are filled with shame over the Nazi Holocaust and that she bows before the victims.


Workforce Central Florida, the agency facing both state and federal investigations, is considering suing the state, but the taxpayer-funded organization has not disclosed which office it might sue or the nature of the legal challenge.


New Delhi, Dec 2 The ruling Congress party Monday said a strong message needs to be sent to Pakistan since it has been proved that the terrorists who attacked Mumbai had come from Pakistan.

Strong message needs to be sent to Pakistan:


A Syrian bus with 25 passengers was reportedly attacked by unknown assailants at 2:30 am in Deir Ammar on the road between Tripoli and Akkar in northern Lebanon and a Syrian citizen was reportedly killed in the attack.

Syrian bus with 25 passengers was attacked in northern Lebanon


Navy jet crashes into Va, apartments, pilots eject:


YouTube surpassed 100 million US viewers in January, according to research from comScore.

Youtube surpasses 100 million US viewers


It was no honey pot like in ``Winnie the Pooh'' but a bear cub in Wisconsin was spotted with a bird feeder stuck on its head.

Bear cub spotted with bird feeder stuck on his head


A Serra Mesa man, accused of beating then strangling his live-in girlfriend in the apartment they shared, was convicted Monday of first-degree murder and torture.


Gov. Steve Beshear has announced the launch of a health information exchange effort seen as a high-tech way to link health care providers across Kentucky.

Governor Beshear announces health information exchange effort


Iron ore exporter Sesa Goa said on Friday it would raise Rs 6,000 crore by issuing various securities in domestic and overseas markets for funding its business plans.


A man has been charged with rape and attempted murder after a house fire that left a 14-year-old girl in an induced coma in hospital.


Siemens has been awarded a $14 million contract to supply a hollow fiber membrane system as part of the Groundwater Replenishment System expansion at Orange County Water District in California, according to a press release.

Siemens awarded $14 million contract for hollow fiber membrane system


Lok Ayukta sleuths trapped two BBMP officers for demanding Rs 1.5 lakh as bribe for sanctioning a construction plan.


Infosys, India's second-largest information technology services company, has decided to resume campus hiring in the US as it plans to create a delivery structure there.


A group of canoers are paddling the length of the St. Croix to raise awareness of the scenic river on the Minnesota-Wisconsin border.

Canoers paddling length of St. Croix River


All Montgomery County public schools will close 2 1/2 hours early today because of widespread water outages following a massive water main break along River Road, school officials announced late this morning.


Deputy foreign minister Fatima Hajaig on Tuesday apologised for any pain caused by alleged anti-Semitic remarks she made at a rally a few weeks ago.

Hajaig apologises for pain caused by remarks


State-owned Dubai World will meet its main creditors later on Monday to discuss its request to delay repayment of $26 billion that shook global markets and confidence in the Gulf business hub, bankers said.

Dubai World to meet creditors later on Monday


The JM Smucker Co. said Friday that it may buy back up to five million more shares.


Stephanie McMahon gave birth to a eight pound, 12 ounce baby boy today named Murphy Claire Levesque.


Syria and Iran have agreed a $1 billion credit facility between Commercial Bank of Syria and Export Development Bank of Iran, Syrian state television reported on Wednesday.

Syria, Iran agree $1 bln credit facility:


Global warming will turn clouds into heat traps, worsening the greenhouse gas effects, and chances that clouds will save us from climate change are low, an expert says.

Global warming to turn clouds into heat traps


He called upon Defence officials to adopt a humane approach towards the requirements of Ex-servicemen so that they could feel that they were as important for the country in their active service as after retirement.

Defence Minister calls upon humane approach towards ex-servicemen


YOUNG offenders are training puppies to help disabled people, in what's described as a world first program in New South Wales.

Young offenders train puppies for disabled


The gang of serial killers arrested by Goa police has confessed of killing a commercial sex worker operating from Meera road, Mumbai, police said.

Serial killer confesses of killing a commercial sex worker


It has been reported that Cheryl Cole has been working with David Guetta on her next album.


STOURBRIDGE schools can win kitchen equipment worth up to £750 by entering a competition to promote the importance of a healthy breakfast.


Oil prices rebounded slightly above $123 a barrel in London on Wednesday as the market awaited weekly data on the health of energy inventories in the United States.


The Izod IndyCar Series hired GolinHarris as AOR to work with sponsors, teams, and drivers.


New home sales in Australia posted a modest rise of 0.7 per cent in May, despite a rate cut of 0.50 by the central bank early in the month.


Tottenham Hotspur have confirmed that striker Giovani Dos Santos will join Turkish outfit Galatasaray on loan until the end of the season.


Parks officials say a faulty sensor caused Wednesday's evacuation of the Statue of Liberty, and that there have been no resulting injuries or damage.

Faulty sensor caused evacuation of statue of Liberty


ZAMBIA is expected to meet its copper production target of about 750,000 tonnes by year-end despite the strikes some mining companies experienced in October.


Two city councillors intend to formally chastise Mayor Sam Katz on Wednesday for what they describe as making funding commitments without city council's permission.

Councillors to formally chastise mayor Katz


A POST-MORTEM examination into the death of Chitradevi Chandran has shown she died from severe head injuries.


South Korea elected its first female president Wednesday, with voters handing a historic victory to conservative candidate Park Geun-Hye, daughter of the country's former military ruler.

South Korea elects first female President


For the first time in the state, Cyber Futuristics India Private Ltd receives ISO certification for its quality focus in delivering hosting services to International client base.

Cyber Futuristics receives ISO certification


AGENT Orange was not tested in the north Queensland town of Innisfail during the Vietnam War, the Defence department says.


A 43-year-old man has been charged in connection with recent burglaries at a Caseyville automotive recycling parts business.

Man charged in connection with recent burglaries to Caseyville business


A twenty four year old Toledo woman is accusing her employer of raping her.


Rodriguez didn't indicate when he will start a minor league injury rehabilitation assignment or rejoin the big league team, saying Saturday he ``can't wait to get back.''


Daytime TV star Mary Beth Evans and Wilson Green will star in Daniel Stern's Barbra's Wedding, to run February 11-March 6 at the Blank Theatre Company's 2nd Stage Theatre.

Mary Beth Evans to star in Barbra's wedding


IHOP Corp. will change its corporate name to DineEquity Inc. on Monday and start trading under the symbol ``DIN'' on the New York Stock Exchange.


Stock index futures rose on Wednesday after the previous day's tumble as investors expect a statement from the Federal Reserve's rate-setting committee that it will keep interest rates exceptionally low for an extended period.

Stock futures rise after previous day's tumble


An activist group says a Japanese whaling boat has collided with two anti-whaling ships and a refuelling boat near Antarctica.

Whaling boat collides with anti-whaling ships


Former Dallas Cowboys offensive tackle Flozell Adams visited the Steelers today, in the wake of what appears to be a season-ending injury for Pittsburgh lineman Willie Colon.


Steam Greenlight has gone live, with users already having a wide variety of games to vote for.


Madison police are investigating the theft of 50 bronze vases from a local cemetery.

Police investigate theft of vases from cemetery


New Delhi, Nov 2 Maharashtra is set to get a new government tomorrow as Chief Minister Ashok Chavan and his Deputy Chhagan Bhujbal are expected to take oath of office.

Maharashtra set to get new government tomorrow


A Fordland man was sentenced Tuesday to 15 years in state prison on a Webster County charge of first-degree statutory rape.

Fordland man sentenced to 15 years for statutory rape


This video How do I advertise to ``internet use groups''? is from the series How To Advertise Your Small Business To Internet User Groups Highest image quality and construction.

How do I advertise to ``Internet use groups''?:


Kansas State University at Salina is offering a professional aviation maintenance overview course to prepare individuals interested in getting their Federal Aviation Administration mechanic certificate with airframe and/or powerplant ratings.

K-State at Salina to offer professional aviation maintenance overview


An Israeli cabinet minister said on Monday Israel could annex more of the West Bank if Palestinians declared statehood without concluding a peace agreement.


Militants exchanged fire with a search party of the security forces in Jammu and Kashmir, where two militants surrendered and another was arrested, a police spokesman said on Friday.

Militants exchange fire with security forces


London, July 10 Leonardo DiCaprio finds psychologically dark films ``exciting'' because he gets bored playing straightforward characters.


An iconic Oscar Mayer Wienermobile crashed into a southern Wisconsin home as the driver tried to turn around the giant hot dog on wheels.


A probation officer was found dead in his office Wednesday morning in Dobson, the Winston-Salem Journal reports.

Probation officer found dead in his office in Dobson


The United Nations operation in Cote d'Ivoire condemned the attack on their helicopter, which was shot at on Monday, said a UN spokesperson here on Tuesday.

UN operation in Cote d'Ivoire condemns attack on helicopter


John Mayer has dumped unlucky-in-love Jennifer Aniston, according to the Daily Mirror.


Residents and workers in downtown Springfield have been allowed to return back to their apartments and workplaces, after a gas leak caused an evacuation in the area Monday morning.

Residents allowed to return after gas leak


Canadian pairs Bryce Davison and Jessica Dube have withdrawn from Skate Canada International because Davison hurt his knee.

Davison-Dube withdraw after Davison hurts knee


Pippa Wetzell is set to return to our screens, as co-host on consumer affairs show Fair Go.


Former Miami Heat player Tim Hardaway, who believes some fans are still angry at him for making anti-gay comments, apologized again for the comments he made during an interview with 790 The Ticket last year.

Former Heat star Hardaway apologizes again


A campaign to ``vote the climate'' is using an online petition and real-life ad campaign to encourage young people to put the environment first on Oct. 14.


APA-Harare Hardly before even taking up his position, Zimbabwe has deported the newly appointed Belgian coach of the senior national soccer team Tom Saintfiet for allegedly violating the country's immigration laws, state television reports here Tuesday.

Zimbabwe deports Belgian coach of senior soccer team


TWO young children in state care in Northern Ireland are believed to have been abducted by their mother, police have said.

Two young children in state care in Northern Ireland abducted by their mother


A Huntsville man arrested in Marshall County for sex abuse of a child may be among the first people charged with violating the state's new immigration law, The Gadsden Times reported.

Huntsville man arrested in Marshall County charged with violating state's new immigration law


Reportedly, Jason, who recently turned 40, has been ``everywhere from Harry Winston to Tiffany,'' looking for a ``classy'' ring to ask Britney, 30, to marry him with but won't be able to actually marry the single mom until the numerous lawsuits against her estate are settled.

Britney Spears delays marrying Jason Trawick because of lawsuits


Former captain of Shakhtar football club, and currently captain of Zenit FC, who won the UEFA Cup 2008, Anatoliy Tymoshchuk will bring the UEFA Cup in Kyiv, and will meet with President of Ukraine Victor Yushchenko.


BD announced today that it will conduct a live webcast of its fourth fiscal quarter 2008 earnings conference call on Wednesday, November 5, 2008 at 10:00 am.

BD announces live webcast of fourth fiscal quarter earnings conference call


Japan stepped up its guard on Thursday against the rising yen versus the US dollar, with Finance Minister Hirohisa Fujii saying Tokyo is ''carefully watching'' whether the ongoing currency movements are abnormal.


Hull Kingston Rovers youngster Liam Salter has signed his first professional deal with the club.


MOBILE phone giant Vodafone today announced it is cutting around 500 jobs in the UK as part of efforts to reduce costs.


The mother of a serial child abuser at the centre of a paedophile ring says his family is shocked by the scale of his crimes.

Mother of serial child abuser shocked by scale of his crimes


The United States ranks 28th in the world in average Internet connection speed and is not making significant progress in building a faster network, according to a report released on Tuesday.

US ranks 28th in Internet connection speed


Malaysia has jailed a prominent anti-government blogger for two years under a strict security law that can keep him in prison indefinitely for allegedly inciting racial tensions with his writings, a lawyer said last week.


Verizon Wireless has activated a new cell site in Amboy, Ill., which will enable more customers in Lee County to use their wireless phones concurrently to make calls; send and receive email and text, picture and video messages; access the Internet; view high-quality videos; and download music, games and ringtones.

Verizon Wireless activates new cell site in Amboy, Ill.


Scientists have suggested that hot rocks technology, also known as geothermal, may provide a possible solution to climate change.

Hot rocks technology may provide a solution to climate change


Ashton Kutcher and Demi Moore aren't attempting to stop the cheating rumors that persist to make headlines.

Ashton Kutcher and Demi Moore - don't stop cheating rumors


Evergreen State College police cars were vandalized following a concert at the Olympia school, reported KIRO 7 Eyewitness News.

Evergreen State College police cars vandalized


Gordon Brown has arrived in the United States for his first meeting with new president Barack Obama, BBC reported.


Consumer prices rose in July by the most since last August as energy costs increased for the first time in five months, the US Department of Labor said.


Former Red Sox outfielder Carl Everett was arrested late Monday on charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and tampering with a witness.

Carl Everett arrested for aggravated assault


Babylon.com, a world's leading provider of language solutions, announces that it has been chosen by Google as one of its six worldwide official localization vendors.

Babylon is chosen by Google as an official localization vendor


Many doctors, mainly from Islamic countries are keen to pursue medical specialisation at Hospital Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia because of its state-of-the-art surgical equipment, said the director of HUKM medical centre, Prof Datuk Dr Lokman Saim.

Doctors from Islamic countries keen on pursuing specialisation at HUKM


Oil prices fell nearly 1 percent to below $35 a barrel on Wednesday as dealers bet that slumping fuel demand in top consumer the United States has forced crude inventories to an 11-year high.


Student math scores improved overall in Wisconsin and achievement gaps between some races narrowed this school year compared to six years ago.


Tropical Storm ``Butchoy'' maintains its strength going northwest as a new storm is felt over the West Philippine Sea, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said early Sunday on Radyo Inquirer.

Butchoy maintains strength, new storm at West Philippine Sea


The School Committee approved a new grant writer position, which had previously been filled by a volunteer.

School committee approves new grant writer position


Hasbrouck signed a 10-day contract Tuesday with the Heat, getting called up from the NBA Development League six months after nearly landing a spot on Miami's training-camp roster.


Quarterback Jay Cutler says his right thumb is fine and he can't wait to return to lead a significantly upgraded Bears offense.


Aldi is planning to open one of its discount grocery stores in Harwood Heights possibly in time for Thanksgiving shopping.

Aldi plans fall opening in Harwood Heights


Caesars Entertainment, one of the world's biggest casino companies, is restarting its plans to go public a year after it canceled its initial public offering.

Caesars Entertainment restarts plans to go public


A contract was awarded this month for road improvements in Bryan County, Sen. Josh Brecheen and Rep. Dustin Roberts recently announced.

Contract awarded for road improvements in Bryan county


A Kansas City, Kan., man convicted of causing a triple-fatality accident in Cherokee County has been sentenced to 150 years in prison.

Kck man sentenced to 150 years in prison


Nathan Buckley has ruled out making an early start to his AFL coaching career at Collingwood following the departure of Magpies assistant coach Brad Scott to North Melbourne.

Nathan Buckley rules out making an early start at Collingwood


Seven community action groups will get $5.6 million in federal stimulus money through block grants to help New Mexicans hurt by the economic crisis.

Nm community groups to get stimulus money


Flight Centre has upgraded its fiscal 2010 guidance as it continues to trade ahead of expectation.


A British toy maker has invented a super-smart robot that can learn from the Internet, crack jokes and sing karaoke.

Now, ''super-smart'' robot that cracks jokes, sings karaoke


Asean on Friday welcomed it's the permanent representative from Brunei Darussalam, according to a statement from the ASEAN Secretary.

ASEAN welcomes permanent representative of Brunei


Activists are threatening to sabotage the pilot badger cull this autumn with direct action after a last ditch legal bid to stop the cull failed.

Activists threaten to sabotage pilot cull


Edward Snowden has applied for asylum in Ecuador hours after leaving Hong Kong amid US attempt to extradite him to face espionage charges.


Seven can bombs and a cylinder bomb were seized by police from Bakhshudi hill during the anti-Maoist operation in Bihar's Gaya district on Saturday, official sources said.

Bombs seized during anti-Maoist operation


A Rome woman is facing three felony charges and one misdemeanor charge, after police say a fight with her husband ended with her trying to kick the window out of a police car.


Karon Abraham scored 18 points and defending champion Robert Morris beat Central Connecticut State 71-63 in the quarterfinals of the Northeast Conference tournament on Thursday night.

Robert Morris beats Central Connecticut State, 71-63


Rewa soccer has filed a protest against Labasa in the Inkk Mobile Battle of the Giants.


BuddyTV, home to one of the web's largest television-oriented communities, has raised $6 million in Series B funding from Madrona Venture Group.

BuddyTV raises $6 million from Madrona Venture Group


R&B star Bobby Brown was arrested in Los Angeles for allegedly driving while intoxicated after police pulled him over for talking on his phone, TMZ reported.


China and Belgium on Thursday vowed to further enhance their ties and comprehensive cooperation.

China, Belgium vow to further enhance ties


Canadian retail sales rose more than forecast in May, bolstered by stronger sales at automotive dealerships and hardware stores, according to data released Wednesday morning by Statistics Canada.

Canadian retail sales rise more than forecast in May


Despite growing criticism, President Barack Obama took time Monday to defend the release of so-called torture memos, during his meeting with intelligence officials at CIA headquarters in Langley, Va.


Late blight has now been confirmed in four North Dakota counties, according to Northern Plains Potato Growers Association.

Late blight confirmed in four North Dakota counties


Firms reduced their property holdings in the last six months and expect this to accelerate over the next six months, after two years of gradually slowing demand, according to the latest CBI/GVA Grimley Corporate Real Estate survey.


Fitch on Friday downgraded Greece by three notches from BB+ to B+, reflecting the scale of the challenge facing Greece in implementing a radical fiscal and structural reform programme as required by the state's EU/IMF financial bailout package.

Fitch downgrades Greece by three notches


Abbey Savings has conducted research which reveals that men in the UK save more on average than women.


The spot iron ore market is tightening up as more traders step away from buying.


Doug Stone, a popular country artist in the 1990s, was arrested for DUI in Gallatin, Tenn., early Tuesday morning.


Smugglers tried to use Hurricane Dolly as a cover in at least three attempts to move drugs or illegal aliens through Texas, border officials said Wednesday.

Smugglers try to use Dolly for cover, officials say


PepsiCo, the food and beverage giant, is turning to nostalgia as a way of promoting a number of its leading products.


Maverick director Subhash Ghai is back after a gap of four years.


Hundreds of camping, hunting and fishing enthusiasts took the bait Friday, by lining up for grand opening specials at the new Wholesale Sports store in Regina.

Hundreds line up for grand opening specials at Wholesale Sports store in Regina


Digg co-founder Kevin Rose is said to have joined Google, the search and advertising giant that once eyed Digg for a purchase.

Digg, Milk founder Kevin Rose said to have joined Google


An apartment block has collapsed in central Mumbai with people feared trapped inside, a fire official says, on the second day of heavy monsoon rains in the city.


Maytag Corp. said today that it has voluntarily recalled about 1.6 million refrigerators due to an electrical problem that could create a fire hazard.


AN elderly Melbourne man was kidnapped, imprisoned and bashed before being robbed at knifepoint, a court has heard.


What restaurants used to look like in Toronto Since this site reviews restaurants in York Region now, it's only fair that Niagara be considered.


Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health and MedAvante, Inc. announced a collaborative alliance using MedAvante's centralized clinical trial services to optimize testing of treatments for Alzheimer's disease, Mild...

Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health and MedAvante announce alliance


Fires rip through SAfrica's winelands Updated: 05:01, Wednesday January 30, 2013 Runaway fires are savaging South Africa's scenic winelands, stoked by 'perfect conditions' of strong winds and hot weather.


A Riviera Beach mother is facing DUI manslaughter charges one month after a fatal wreck on Village Boulevard claimed the life of her 18-year-old daughter.


Cleveland State University signed Gary Waters to a contract extension on Monday that will keep him as head coach until at least the end of the 2012-2013 season.

Cleveland State signs Waters to extension


US Olympic snowboarder and professional skateboarder Shaun White has been charged with vandalism.


The city of Vacaville will begin paving operations on several streets as early as Wednesday and will continue over the following two weeks, weather permitting.


Xerox Corp., the printer maker that bought Affiliated Computer Services Inc. last year, boosted its 2012 earnings forecast as it adds more services.

Xerox boosts 2012 earnings forecast after adding services


Tonight on Barbara Walters' The 10 Most Fascinating People of 2009, Kate Gosselin admits she's slated to host a new talk show next spring.


Fitch Ratings has assigned Sabic Capital I BV's guaranteed 5-year bond an expected senior unsecured 'A+' rating.

Fitch assigns Sabic Capital's guaranteed bond expected 'a+' rating


Slovenia yesterday said that it was in the process of relaxing travel advisories on Sri Lanka with the defeat of terrorism in Sri Lanka.

Slovenia to relax travel advisories on Lanka


Former New Orleans Saints tackle Willie Roaf completed his football odyssey Saturday, as he was inducted into the Hall of Fame in front of his father and the entire current Saints team and staff.

Former New Orleans Saints ot Willie Roaf is inducted into the Hall of Fame


The BBC Proms has launched an online archive listing all the performances from the annual summer festival's 115-year history.


A nine-member Armstrong County drug information panel and the Worthington-West Franklin Crime Watch will host a town hall meeting, entitled 'What to Do about All These Drugs' at 7PM Wednesday, April 11 at the Worthington-West Franklin fire hall.

Drug information panel to host town meeting


Janis Joplin is coming to Broadway, at least in the form of Mary Bridgit Davies who will star in A Night With Janis Joplin.


Camping World Truck Series regular Nelson Piquet Jr. won the Sargento 200 at Road America, his first victory in three NASCAR Nationwide Series races.

Piquet Jr. wins Sargento 200 at road America


Dr. Copper likes the strong US economic data today and is looking past the Japanese quake disaster for the time being.

Dr. copper likes the strong US economic data


And now today it was announced that he is hosting the Tony Awards on Sunday, June 7, live from NYC's Radio City Music Hall.

Neil Patrick Harris is hosting the Tony Awards


The global carbon market grew by 80 percent in 2007, says a report by Point Carbon, a firm that analyses the international trade that has developed in an effort to address climate change.


Millionaires are taking time away from their super-yachts to wrestle with a long established Ferrari vs. Aston Martin dilemma

Millionaires wrestle with Ferrari vs. Aston Martin dilemma


Analysts at Barclays Capital raised their price target on shares of Whole Foods Market from $74.00 to $88.00 in a research report issued to clients and investors on Thursday.

Barclays Capital raises price target on Whole Foods Market (wfm)


California drivers continue to use less gas as prices at the pump go up.


In one of the largest spring training roster cuts in recent memory, the Giants trimmed 21 players on Friday, including promising outfielder Gary Brown.


A case has been registered against senior Congress leader Digvijay Singh for his alleged derogatory remarks against UP Chief Minister Mayawati during a poll rally here on Tuesday.


Former Bolton midfielder Fabrice Muamba has admitted he was nervous about returning to White Hart Lane after suffering a cardiac arrest on the pitch during an FA Cup game in March.

Muamba nervous about returning to White Hart Lane


Prime Minister Vladimir Putin on Thursday vowed to end police repression in Russia and make government accountable, as he kicked off his campaign for presidential elections after mass protests.

Putin vows to end police repression in Russia


``Israel will be generous on the size of a Palestinian state, but will be very firm of where we will put the border with it,'' Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said at an address to a joint session of Congress.

Netanyahu addresses a joint session of Congress


One Carbondale woman was killed and another was injured Friday morning in a head-on crash on US Highway 56, slightly over a mile east of its junction with US Highway 75.


Hundreds of agitated people, mostly old age pensioners, gheraoed Khagaul post office on Tuesday in protest against denial of old-age pension in time and alleged irregularities in its distribution to them.


The Home Depot Inc. said it is cutting 500 jobs, mostly in its Atlanta headquarters, because of weak market conditions caused by the slowing US economy.


New Delhi, May 25 A 47-year-old Bhutanese national was found dead in a hotel in central Delhi this morning, police said.


Aquila Capital, one of Europe's leading alternative investment managers, has appointed Stuart MacDonald as managing director.

Aquila Capital appoints managing director


Social activist and Anna Hazare's aide, Medha Patkar, on Friday criticized Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi for his speech in the Parliament over the issue of anti-corruption protests, saying that the Gandhi scion seemed unaware that the people's fight was a part of democracy.

Medha Patkar criticizes Rahul Gandhi over his speech in Parliament


Rio Tinto Ltd will sell its Eagle project to Lundin Mining Corporation, subject to regualtory approval.


AS HIS parting World Cup shot, All Blacks coach Graham Henry called on Twickenham to give England manager Martin Johnson the same shot at redemption as he himself had to win the Webb Ellis Cup.

Graham Henry has called on Twickenham to give Martin Johnson a shot at redemption


The ECHL announced it has launched a redesigned official League website at ECHL.com.


Qatargas has delivered its first Q-Max cargo of liquefied natural gas to Japan.

Qatargas delivers first Q-Max cargo to Japan


Twelve Syrian dissidents went on trial yesterday for signing a declaration calling for democracy in Syria in what a human rights group said was the biggest such case in seven years.


Yesteryear actor Manoj Kumar filed a defamation suit against Shah Rukh Khan and choreographer-director Farah Khan in the Andheri magistrate court Tuesday afternoon seeking Rs 100-crore damages for allegedly tarnishing his image.

Manoj Kumar files defamation suit against SRK, Farah Khan


HE DOESN'T like being called ``the next Steve Irwin'' but the label may stick after Matt Wright caught one of the biggest crocodiles in the world last week.


Germany international Tim Borowski will join Bayern Munich when his contract with Werder Bremen expires at the end of the season.

Germany's Borowski to join Bayern Munich


The number of mobile phone users in North Korea topped 430,000 last year, marking a rapid surge in mobile penetration, Yonhap News Agency reported Tuesday, citing recent figures released by the country's sole mobile operator.

Number of mobile phone users in N. Korea tops 430,000:


The Personal Accounts pension scheme, which aims to help lower earners to make adequate pension contributions, is to be re-branded.

Personal Accounts pension scheme re-branded


A Katusha rocket fell close to southern Iraq 's Basra refinery on Sunday afternoon, whilst police forces managed to uncover two other rockets, ready for launching towards the same target, in an agricultural area south of Basra 's Zubair township, a security source reported on Monday.

Katusha rocket falls close to Basra refinery


One student stabbed another with a pencil Monday afternoon on a school bus, dispatchers said.

Student stabs another with pencil on school bus


Former Senator Rick Santorum made a campaign stop in Rock Hill Friday, and he took questions from the crowd.

Rick Santorum makes campaign stop in Rock Hill


The Syrian army launched a threatened counter-offensive against rebel fighters in Aleppo on Saturday, pouring troops into the southwest of the commercial hub, a human rights group said.


LOS ANGELES, Calif. Los Angeles Dodgers owner Frank McCourt said Friday he has an ``uphill road'' in restoring faith among fans and pundits who have criticized him for taking money out of one of baseball's most storied franchises and used it for his and his ex-wife's lavish lifestyle.

Dodgers owner McCourt: 'I have an uphill road'


Primarily as a consequence of the ongoing Eurozone crisis, the outlook for the precious metals market remains extremely bullish, according to the Head of Precious Metals at Emirates NBD, a leading bank in the region.

Outlook for precious metals remains bullish


Azerbaijan, Lankaran, Dec. 13/ Trend Capital, P. Aliyeva/ Azerbaijan's Emergency Situations Minister says buildings of Khrushchev, Stalin design in Baku may be knocked down gradually.

Buildings of Khrushchev, Stalin design in Baku to be knocked down gradually:


A disabled teenager who won a landmark case against Royal Bank of Scotland is continuing his fight at the Court of Appeal in London.


ISLAMABAD, Dec 26:Ministry of Communications on Friday announced that vehicles going to Garhi Khuda Bakhsh in connection with first martyrdom anniversary of former Prime Minister Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto on December 27‑28 would be exempted from paying toll tax on National Highway Authority network.

Vehicles going to Garhi Khuda Bakhsh exempted from toll tax


A Savannah man Friday was convicted on murder and related charges in the 2009 slaying of Ajene Kiamu ``Smoke'' Flannings outside Kayton Homes.


Briggs says women reporters do not belong in locker room After some Jets players and coaches allegedly acted inappropriately toward TV Azteca reporter Ines Sainz, Bears LB Lance Briggs told NBC's Chicago affiliate that female reporters have no place in NFL locker rooms.


Morgan Stanley posted its second straight quarterly loss on Wednesday and slashed its dividend as real estate investment losses and a debt-related charge wiped out gains from its trading businesses.

Morgan Stanley posts loss, slashes dividend


Lebanon on Friday unveiled the world's largest wine glass, smashing the previous record set in Portugal in 1998.

Lebanon unveils world's largest wine glass


ArcelorMittal, the world's biggest steel producer, sought to raise $3bn from an offer of stock and convertible bonds after announcing a net loss of $1.1bn in the first quarter due to the global steel downturn.


President Barack Obama told supporters on Thursday he is pressing ahead with his agenda in a difficult political environment in Washington and that ``change turned out to be a lot tougher than expected.''

Obama: 'change turned out to be a lot tougher than expected'


A judge has dismissed murder charges against an Arlington County man after hearing a 911 call.

Judge dismisses murder charge after hearing 911 call


With the price of oil hitting record levels, petrol prices exceeding £1.10 per litre and gas and electricity prices up by 15 per cent, a poll shows two thirds of Brits fear they won't be able to cope if fuel prices continue to rise...

Two thirds of Brits fear they won't be able to cope if fuel prices continue to rise


South African jurist Richard Goldstone has accepted an invitation to visit Israel and promised to work to nullify his UN report accusing Israel of deliberately targeted civilians during its offensive in the Gaza Strip two years ago, Israel's interior minister said Tuesday.

Goldstone accepts invitation to visit Israel


BEWDLEY made a winning start to life in the Worcesteshire League Division Two by seeing off Avoncroft by five wickets on Saturday.


Main Plaza's annual spring break concert series, which happens 5-8 pm every day this week, returns tonight.


Luca Technologies and subsidiary Patriot Energy withdrew an application last week to ``grow methane'' in Powder River Basin coal beds, by injecting nutrients into local aquifers and coal seams.


All-rounder Mitchell Marsh will replace fast bowler Brett Lee in the Australia squad for the one-day internationals in South Africa, the country's cricket board said on Thursday.

All-rounder Mitchell Marsh replaces Brett Lee


Nearly 71.5 million people tuned in to election coverage from 8-11 pm Tuesday, according to Nielsen.

71.5 million tuned in for election coverage


Overton Brooks VA Medical Center, 510 E. Stoner Ave. in Shreveport, will offer seasonal flu shots to veterans at a walk-in clinic from 1-3 pm Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays through Nov. 25.

Overton Brooks to offer seasonal flu shots for veterans


Spin Cycle News, views and commentary on Long Island, state and national politics Joe Biden, Paul Ryan play offense in debate Joe Biden repeatedly called Paul Ryan ``my friend,'' but this debate wasn't particularly friendly.


Gordon Brown today ordered MPs who fiddled their expense allowances to pay up, insisting it is time to 'clean up' politics.


The Hornets have announced a long term deal with Fox Sports that establishes Fox Sports New Orleans as the new local television home of the Hornets.

Hornets announce long term deal with FOX Sports


TJ Maxx is to open a new store under the Queensboro Bridge at the end of the month, which has some area business owners nervous they might not be able to compete and may end up going out of business.


Judy Murray said that there was 'a lot to look forward to I hope' referring to when Andy Murray takes on Novak Djokovic in the final of the Australian Open in Melbourne.


A new bus route between Dubai and Sharjah will start today to cater to the increasing number of commuters between the two emirates, the Roads and Transport Authority announced on Friday.

Another bus route between Dubai and Sharjah starts today


India cottonseed oilcake, or kapaskhali, futures extended their fall for a third day on Wednesday on higher physical stocks and lack of demand, analysts said.

Kapaskhali futures extend fall to a third day


Rangers' title hopes were dealt a further blow at lunchtime when they slumped to 2-1 defeat against 10-man Hearts in the Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier League.

Rangers' title hopes dealt a further blow


Parker was charged with a grade one dangerous throw for his final minute tackle on young Penrith prop Tim Grant on Friday night.


A minor natural gas leak will be repaired in the next day or so in the Lamplight subdivision area, a Nicor official said Thursday night.

Minor gas leak to be repaired in Lamplight subdivision area


Singer Sir Elton John has been hospitalised with a serious respiratory infection and canceled three nights of performances this weekend of his The Million Dollar Piano show at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas.


Sen. Evan Bayh is calling on President Barack Obama to veto the $446.8 billion omnibus spending bill the Senate passed Sunday.

Evan Bayh calls on president Obama to veto spending bill


London, Dec 19 North Korean leader Kim Jong-il has died, state-run TV announced Monday.


Sizemore said he felt good Friday night after going feet first into a sliding bag.


Vietnamese police break up anti-China protest Police detained about 15 anti-China protesters Sunday during a march in the Vietnamese capital that showed the domestic pressure the government faces when dealing with Beijing's muscular approach to territorial claims in the South China Sea.


THE first canal boat for over 50 years cruised in to the new Staveley Town Basin.


Galoc Production Co. will ship another 300,000 barrels of Palawan Light crude to Japan next week, a company source said.

Galoc shipping another 300,000 barrels to Japan


The Newcastle defender Mike Williamson has been charged with violent conduct following an off-the-ball challenge on the Bolton striker Johan Elmander.

Newcastle's Mike Williamson charged with violent conduct


Inmod adds global style and modern sophistication to their continuously expanding product line with the addition of the Phillips Collection.

Inmod adds global style with the addition of the Phillips Collection


BioElectronics Corp. announced the results from their acetaminophen comparison study will be released on November 16th following the close of market.

BioElectronics Corp. to announce results from acetaminophen


FRESNO, Calif. ― A Fresno federal court jury has acquitted a former Atwater prison guard in the alleged flashlight beating of an inmate who threw feces at a fellow guard.

Calif. federal jury acquits prison guard in beating


Cape Coral race driver Cyndie Allemann hit the wall early during today's Indy Lights race in Kansas and finished 22nd - her poorest finish of the season.

Cape driver Allemann hits wall in Indy Lights race


POSCO has completed a new steel plant in Vietnam that will help it secure a firmer footing in Southeast Asia.

POSCO completes a new steel plant in Vietnam


A 47-year-old Prattville man was bitten several times by a pit bull Monday afternoon after allegedly approaching the animal after its owner warned him not to.


Endeavour spacewalkers are installing two antennas for a wireless communications system on the International Space Station, the final task planned for this morning's spacewalk.


Between now and November's election, I am going to share with you the reason why I am voting for Hillary Clinton for President.

The reasons I am voting for Hillary Clinton


TWO teenage boys have been charged with arson following a series of village fires in Cambridgeshire this weekend.

Two teenage boys charged with arson following village fires


The FTSE fell 53.1 points, or 0.9%, to 5856.9p as Vedanta Resources led the losers.


Small businesses are putting customer satisfaction first according to research by Clydesdale and Yorkshire Bank Small Business.

Small businesses putting customers first


Fort Belknap Water Supply Corporation will accept nominations to the board of directors until March 9 at the office, 315 Fifth St.

Fort Belknap Water Supply accepting nominations


President Piñera made a visit to Calama on Thursday, where he made an appearance at a new hospital.


Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu offered Kadima Chairwoman Tzipi Livni two posts of Minister without Portfolio for Kadima members during a Sunday evening meeting on Kadima joining the coalition.

Netanyahu offered Livni two posts without Portfolio


Veteran Ontario politician Dwight Duncan has officially resigned as MPP and as Ontario's finance minister in an announcement Thursday morning.

Ontario finance minister Dwight Duncan officially resigns


Lifetime has greenlighted the original movie ``Fab Five:


A BANKER set to net an pounds 8million bonus told MPs yesterday that the time for ``remorse and apology'' in the financial sector was over.

The time for remorse and apology is over..


So what exactly are the Caps getting in Columbus forward Jason Chimera?


Damian Williams showed up, the Trojan song girls' ponchos came off, Stanley Havili broke out, Matt Barkley woke up and the USC football program is officially back on the map.

The USC football program is officially back on the map


2009 US Open champion Juan Martin del Potro of Argentina says he has fully recovered from the hip injury and will play at the French Open.

Juan Martin del Potro will play in French Open.


The Salem Booster Club Drama Club will be presenting the play: ``Blast through the Past'' Thursday, May 17, at 7 PM, at Salem School in the Cafetorium.

Salem Booster Club Drama Club presenting ``Blast through the Past''


``FlashForward'' will soon welcome another familiar face to sci fi fans: ``The X-Files'' alum Annabeth Gish.


The World Bank has announced it donated a record $US58.8 billion in the 2009 fiscal year to help struggling countries cope with the global economic crisis.

World Bank donates billions to struggling countries in crisis


A limited number of tickets are available to see University of Florida basketball coach Billy Donovan in one of only two Florida appearances this year.

Tickets available to see uf basketball coach Billy Donovan


A quake-rocked Christchurch synth-punk-disco band is on a mission to open for Lady Gaga when she performs in Auckland next week.

Christchurch band on mission to open for Lady Gaga


The US Federal Reserve on Tuesday said it was keeping interest rates at their record low of near zero percent.


A MAN has been arrested following an alleged assault which took place outside an Isle pub.


India may open up new hydrocarbon blocks for exploration in the Bay of Bengal after the arbitration process to resolve its maritime dispute with Bangladesh concludes in 2014.

India may open new hydrocarbon blocks in Bay of Bengal


A bill that unanimously passed the Texas Senate today would put the Alamo under state oversight, with the Daughters of the Republic of Texas still providing day-to-day care of the heavily visited shrine.

Bill would put Alamo under state oversight


Rescuers are fighting to save an injured dolphin, which beached near Bellambi boat ramp this morning.


Cyprus's Stock Exchange said it would suspend trade on Tuesday and Wednesday while banks on the island remained shut pending the imposition of a levy on deposits in return for an international bailout.

Cyprus Stock Exchange suspends trade Tuesday, Wednesday


The Amy Winehouse Foundation has launched today on what would have been the late singer's 28th birthday.


Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz Chief Nawaz Sharif has returned home on Sunday after his tours of Turkey and London.


As announced by the first deputy head of CBR Gennady Melikyan, banking deposit rates are not going to exceed 18% as of Aug 1 2009 .


Eminem is recovering from a bout of pneumonia that sent him to hospital.


Academy Award winning actress Helen Mirren is reportedly in talks to join Sacha Gervasi's upcoming biopic ALFRED HITCHCOCK AND THE MAKING OF PSYCHO for the part of Alma Reville, Hitchcock's wife.

Helen Mirren in talks to join ALFRED Hitchcock and the MAKING of PSYCHO


HostingCon 2013 will be held in Austin, Texas, from June 17-19 at the Austin Convention Center, located in the heart of the Texas Capital--one of the most technologically advanced convention facilities in the country.


NO fewer than 27 million Nigerians have chronic kidney disease with incidence of 100 per million population and prevalence of 300 to 400 million, according to the Nathan Kidney Foundation.

27 million Nigerians have chronic kidney disease --


China has successfully landed a fighter jet on its first aircraft carrier, which entered service two months ago, the country's official news agency confirmed Sunday.

China successfully lands jet on first aircraft carrier


Two men, a 28-year-old from Zejtun and a 30-year-old from Tarxien, were seriously injured when a fight broke out between three men and a woman at 0030 CEST in Zejtun.


Hollywood actor Woody Harrelson once again attacked a zombie, this time a reporter from WBRN late Saturday night, outside a New York nightclub but had a good excuse.

Woody Harrelson attacks another zombie outside nightclub!


Japan bought 10,600 metric tons of feed wheat and 100,900 tons of feed barley today through a tender system introduced to loosen government grain-import controls, the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries said.

Japan buys 10,600 tons of feed wheat, 100,900 tons barley


A Dundee procurator depute has been charged in connection with a car crash during Monday's teatime rush hour in the city.


The Truth Truck Fleet continues to dog the Obama campaign trail in several states during the last few days before the election, exposing the Democratic Presidential candidate's extreme position on abortion.

Truth Trucks continue to dog Obama campaign trail


Moorpark will offer recreational spring leagues for men and coed athletes in basketball, soccer and softball.


``I know the American people are tired of war.


A report recently released by the Wyoming Department of Health illustrates the growing burden of diabetes in Wyoming.

Report illustrates burden of diabetes in Wyoming


An elderly couple was on Tuesday found dead under mysterious circumstances in a field here, police said.


A Level 3 sex offender from Buffalo who allegedly has not registered his home address with the state recently was arraigned on a felony charge of failure to register Monday in Niagara County Court.

Sex offender arraigned on failure to register


Today the US and England began world cup play by facing off against each other both on the field in South Africa and in person right here in Middleton.


Equatorial Guinea and Gabon, co-hosts of the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations, are confident that despite scepticism and after massive investment in stadia, roads and hotels they are finally ready to stage the continental showpiece.


Dermot O'Leary wed girlfriend Dee Koppang in front of celebrity guests including Fearne Cotton and Caroline Flack today.


After recent rain and snow storms, forecasters say Washington will end the year with drier weather.

Washington ending year with drier weather


Gene Barry, who played the well-dressed man of action in the television series Bat Masterson, Burke's Law and The Name of the Game, has died at age 90 of unknown causes, his son said.


THIS season has very much been a learning curve for Llanidloes following their promotion last campaign, as they sit bottom of Division Four North with just a single bonus point to their name so far.

Season has been learning curve for Llanidloes


AP Photo Fashion model Naomi Campbell says she will testify at the war crimes trial of former Liberian president Charles Taylor.

Naomi Campbell to testify at war crimes trial


Gabriel Agbonlahor has claimed that Aston Villa need more luck if they are to stay in the Premier League.

Gabriel Agbonlahor: 'Aston Villa need luck'


Mayor Jerrod Schafer today announced that in the spirit of co-operation with the Rural Municipality of Swift Current, the city will extend the moratorium on the non-resident recreation user fees.

City extends moratorium on non-resident recreation fees


Suncorp has cut 20 staff from its super and investments division within the company's wealth management business unit, a Suncorp spokesperson has told InvestorDaily.


Apple crushed the PC market in the March quarter, reporting 28% year-over-year growth in Mac unit sales.

Apple crushes PC market with 28% growth in Mac sales


A new outdoor vintage flea market will open on Sun., April 22 at Westfield Promenade, 6100 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Woodland Hills.


Pakistan is strategically located at a regional hub with abundant land and natural resources, strong human resources, large and growing domestic market which offer tremendous investment opportunities to countries like Japan.

Pakistan strategically located at regional hub with abundant land:


Credit Suisse downgraded Ford today from Neutral to Underperform following earnings yesterday.

Credit Suisse downgraded Ford (f) to Underperform


Paulo Thiago can now add a submission victory to his UFC resume as put Mike Swick asleep in the second round of their welterweight fight.


SINGAPORE Oil prices fell below $74 a barrel Tuesday in Asia, extending losses from the previous session as global stock markets slump after a disappointing US consumer spending number.

Oil falls below $74 as global stock markets slump


US Secretary of Defense Robert Gates made a surprise visit to Afghanistan Tuesday to meet with officials and deliver a pat on the back to American troops slugging it out with militants there for more than nine years.

US Defense Secretary Gates makes surprise visit to Afghanistan


South Korea's Posco said Friday it will cut stainless steel product prices by up to 14% this month to narrow the gap with cheaper imports.

Dj Posco to cut stainless steel prices by up to 14% this month


In scathing comments, David Gallop said Oscar-winning star Crowe ``should stick to his day job.''


Union Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar on Wednesday said that eastern India had a tremendous potential to make the Green Revolution successful.

Tremendous potential for making Green Revolution successful


A fresh positive H1N1 case was reported from Latur on Saturday, taking the number of positive cases in Marathwada to 34.


Air Canada is withdrawing its court challenge of an arbitrator's ruling on a key pension deal with the union representing its service workers.

Air Canada withdraws challenge of arbitrator's ruling


Bobby Deol, son of Bollywood's macho man Dharmendra and brother of actor Sunny Deol, turns 42 today.


A Rhode Island senator is proposing a bill that would decriminalize the possession of small amounts of marijuana.

Bill would decriminalize small amounts of marijuana


Singer/actress Jennifer Hudson underwent lip injections for her Oscar-winning role in ``Dreamgirls'' because her full pout caused issues for the film's lighting technicians.

Jennifer Hudson underwent lip injections for 'Dreamgirls'


Among other findings, the report says consumers are willing to pay for online newspaper content.

Consumers are willing to pay for online newspaper content :


#rugbyleague John Ackland will coach the Junior Kiwis in their match against the Junior Kangaroos in Townsville on October 13.


Hastings design label Salasai was among good company as a top-three finalist in the DHL Express Fashion Export Scholarship, but missed out on taking the top spot.

Hastings design label Salasai misses out


A rise in retail sales during September will help bring the UK out of recession, claims Capital Economics economist Samuel Tombs.

Retail sales will help bring UK out of recession, claims Capital Economics


Share prices on Bursa Malaysia remained easier in early trading today on profit taking activities in selected bluechips, dealers said.


The Indian Navy said it has so far safely escorted over 900 foreign ships in the pirate-infested Gulf of Aden.

Indian Navy escorted 900 foreign ships in Gulf of Aden


Jelli, a San Mateo, Calif.-based company that lets users ``take over'' a radio station using their web browsers, has raised $7 million in Series A funding.


A McComb narcotics officer is arrested for possession of cocaine with intent to distribute in Louisiana.

McComb narcotics officer arrested for possession of cocaine


Motorcycle fatalities were down 10% in 2009, snapping a string of 11 years of increasing figures, according to a report by the Governors Highway Safety Association.


Twitter broadened its reach by letting websites add ``Follow'' buttons that visitors can click to begin tracking posts at the globally popular microblogging service.

Twitter broadens with ``Follow'' buttons


For anyone listening to his words and not, instead, enraptured by his goofy, threat-laced caricature of confident leadership, John McCain was a disaster at the Saddleback Civil Forum on the Presidency on August 16, 2008.

John McCain was a disaster at the Saddleback Forum


Furious Susan Rice claimed Washington was 'outraged' by opposition to the resolution describing it as a 'cheap ruse by those who would rather sell arms to the Syrian regime than stand with the Syrian people'.

'They'd rather sell arms than stand with the Syrian people':


Perth OPP are looking for a cube van containing 10 new all-terrain vehicles that was stolen from a business in Atwood.


NexPoint Credit Strategies Fund HCF, a non-diversified, closed-end management investment company, announced on Thursday a change of ticker symbol from 'HCF' to 'NHF'.

NexPoint Credit Strategies fund changes ticker symbol to 'NHF'


A 63 YEAR-old Pensnett man has been punched, threatened and robbed of money in his own home.

Pensnett man punched, threatened and robbed in home


Hogmaneigh, winner of last weekend's Portland Handicap, set the trend in the draw for Saturday's John Smith's Ayr Gold Cup by being placed next to the stands' rail.