More than 60 people underwent cleft lip and palate surgery by American doctors at Harare Hospital last week.

60 people undergo cleft lip, palate surgery


A NIGHT out turned into a nightmare when a 26-year-old man became the first person in police memory to refuse to leave Wagga police station and assult two officers after he was issued infringement notices for failing to leave a hotel.


Southern California home sales dipped in August as foreclosure activity slowed, while median prices rose for the fourth straight month, MDA DataQuick reported Tuesday.

Southern California home sales dip while median prices rise


In fact, Lee Ann Womack loves power tools the way men love beer.


Africa recorded 18 appearances out of the first 30 failed countries in 2009, a South African economist says.

Africa records 18 out of 30 failed countries in 2009:


Jet fuel prices were today cut by a steep 5.5 per cent, reversing the rising trend of past two months.


A Pretoria taxi driver charged with the murder of a 16-year-old schoolgirl will know his fate in the Pretoria Regional Court this week, according to a report on the IoL site.

Taxi driver will know his fate this week


The UK drugs watchdog has banned a popular sports supplement and all other products containing DMAA amid concerns that it is linked with adverse reactions ranging from shortness of breath to heart attacks and at least one fatality.


Tornado watch issued for Long Island Heavy rain and strong blasts of wind pelted Long Island Tuesday night as Nassau and Suffolk counties were slammed by a powerful storm.


Illinois-based Sears Holdings Corp. said Thursday that two Sears stores in San Diego and one in the Los Angeles suburb of El Monte will be closed at a yet-to-be announced date.


A child was struck by a vehicle near 77th and Troost in Kansas City, Mo., Tuesday morning, and suffered serious injuries.

Child struck by vehicle near 77th & Troost


Left-hander David Huff will make a rehab start on the road for the Double-A Akron Aeros tonight at 7:05 pm The Aeros will be facing off against the Reading Phillies.

David Huff to make rehab start for Aeros tonight


Today on the net, more and more Syrian activists are now calling for foreign intervention.

Syrian activists call for foreign intervention


Legendary bassist Donald 'Duck' Dunn, best known for playing with Booker T And The MGs, has died aged 70.

Legendary bassist Donald 'Duck' Dunn dies


South Korea is putting its top priority on price stability, the country's finance minister said Wednesday.

S Korea puts top priority on price stability


South Africa has launched its first verified numerical wind atlas using data collected over a year from ten 60-metre masts in the Northern, Eastern and Western Cape provinces, the country's most promising region.


Hundreds of people will be Running for the Rosas this weekend.


India has imposed a ban on the import of rough diamonds from Zimbabwe, in wake of reported acts of human rights violations in the African country.

India bans import of rough diamond from Zimbabwe


A TEDDY Kennedy-quoting councillor last night denied he got paid over €106,000 in wages, expenses and allowances over two years.

Councillor denies getting €106,000 over two years


Armenian-French singer Marten Yorgantz will perform in Armenia on occasion of the country's 20th anniversary of independence.


One vote can change Pakistan's future and ``it's our right'', teen activist Malala Yousufzai, who was shot in the head by the Taliban, said Saturday, a day when ballotting took place in the country.


State Representative BJ Nikkel will visit Estes Park on Monday, Oct. 11, to meet with voters in downtown Estes Park.


Japanese agriculturists are keen to grow Japonica rice in Pakistan following the damage caused to rice fields by tsunami and earthquake, said Japanese and Pakistan businessmen.

Japanese keen to grow Japonica rice in Pakistan


LINNETS manager Gary Setchell has started his search for a new midfielder following Lewis Webb's surprise defection to Corby Town.

Setchell starts search for new midfielder


Pirate3D has joined forces with a world-renowned scientist to help bring 3D printing technologies to African institutions.

Pirate3D to help bring 3D printing technologies to africa


Pakistan has agreed to reopen NATO supply routes it had closed in response to the death of 24 Pakistani soldiers in a cross-border air raid by foreign coalition forces stationed in Afghanistan last year, it was announced Tuesday.


Titans rookie wide receiver Kendall Wright said he suffered at least one cracked rib during a deep incompletion in the fourth quarter.


Eastman Chemical, a global manufacturer and supplier of chemicals, fibers and plastics, has expanded its Benzoflex plasticizer production line at the Estonia location for the second time.

Eastman expands Benzoflex plasticizer production line at Estonia


Researchers from London, UK, and Chicago, IL, have found that methylnaltrexone, a peripheral opioid antagonist, may restore bowel function in critically ill patients.

Methylnaltrexone may restore bowel function in critically ill patients


Sen. Thomas W. Libous, R-Binghamton, will help distribute food for the Food Bank of the Southern Tier's Mobile Food Pantry Oct. 15 at the Waverly Presbyterian Church, 459 Park Ave., Waverly.


Johns Creek United Methodist Church on Tuesday raised its steeple for its new 50,000-square-foot sanctuary.

Johns Creek United Methodist raises steeple


Lucknow, July 12 A village panchayat in Bagpat district of Uttar Pradesh has banned love marriage, barred women below 40 years of age from going out for shopping and girls from using mobile phones on the streets.

Panchayat bans love marriage, bars women below 40 from


The Spartanburg County SWAT team helped Woodruff police arrest a suspect in a Wednesday morning drive-by shooting without incident in Enoree Wednesday afternoon.

Spartanburg County SWAT team helps with arrest in drive-by shooting


Kentucky assistant coach Rod Strickland has been voluntarily reassigned to another position within the program.

Kentucky assistant coach Strickland reassigned


Glee star Lea Michele probably isn't so gleeful at the minute as she has split from her boyfriend of over a year, Theo Stockman.

Lea Michele splits from her boyfriend Theo Stockman


On Wednesday, lawmakers voted to ban video sweepstakes parlors, rejecting arguments from industry supporters about the jobs, potential tax revenue and right to individual choice.


Ducks forward Teemu Selanne, who has missed the last three games because of a groin strain, was a full participant in Sunday's optional practice and was expected to return for Monday night's game against the Kings in the Honda Center.

Ducks star Teemu Selanne expects to return for Monday night's game against the Kings


Oprah Winfrey was set to announce Friday that her powerhouse daytime television show, the foundation of a multibillion-dollar media empire with legions of fans, will end its run in 2011 after 25 seasons on the air.

Winfrey set to announce `the Oprah Winfrey show' will end in 2011 after 25 seasons on the air


A top al-Qaeda commander in Afghanistan warned India in a videotape broadcast Tuesday of 'Mumbai-style strikes' if it tries to attack Pakistan.

Al-Qaeda warns India against any attack on Pakistan


More than 200 additional senior citizens have applied for an Easton Area School District tax rebate program than last year, and school district officials are blaming the tough economic times.

More senior citizens apply for Easton Area school district tax rebate


LABOUR MP Stephen Timms was stabbed in the stomach by a crazed knifewoman this afternoon.


Phil Brown has been given two games to save his job as Hull manager as the turmoil at the Premier League club shows no signs of slowing down.

Phil Brown given two games to save his job as Hull manager


In an interview to CNBC-TV18, VK Sharma, HDFC Securities says, the Nifty could surprise on the way up.


Jayvonna Kincannon, the McKinley High School student whose earlier suspension triggered a recently concluded report from a special investigator, was suspended again on Thursday for allegedly hitting a teacher in the arm and cursing at her.


The yen hit a new post-war high of 75.32 to the dollar in Oceanian trade early on Monday despite repeated warnings from Japanese authorities against pushing the yen up.

Yen hits new post-war high against us dollar


A Gilford man was arrested twice on his birthday on various charges, including vandalizing a police cruiser, after he made a phone call from jail in a violation of a protective order.

Gilford man arrested twice on his birthday


Fishermen from California to New England plan to rally for their struggling industry in Washington next week with an election year message for Congress: helping the fishing industry will save jobs.


Tennis idol Maria Sharapova becomes brand ambassador of the Stuttgart sports car manufacturer Porsche AG

Tennis idol Maria Sharapova becomes brand ambassador of Porsche AG


El Salvador has confirmed its first two cases of swine flu, the country's health minister said Sunday, as clinics and public hospitals stepped up measures to combat the dreaded viral disease.

El Salvador confirms first two cases of swine flu


Xcel Energy said Thursday its second-quarter net income rose by 20% to $140 million, or 30 cents a share, from $117 million, or 25 cents a share, in the year-ago period.


Conde Nast and Wired bought Ars Technica for a rumoured US$25 million.


Gene Simmons says music can save a child's life Kiss frontman Gene Simmons made a surprise appearance at a Sioux Falls benefit concert Saturday, where he spoke of music's power to positively shape children's lives.


Leeds bus manufacturer Optare has narrowed its losses and confirmed a move to a bigger factory.


A large wedge-like tornado was spotted near Hinton.


In two years of running the vintage tackle contest, we've yet to see something with an engine entered as a contender.


China could prove to be the investment opportunity of a lifetime over the longer term, Skandia Investment Group CIO James Millard believes.

China could be investment opportunity of a lifetime --


New Zealander Lydia Ko moved up the leaderboard at the NW Arkansas Championship, firing a five-under 66 in the second round of the LPGA Tour event.


In statements he's made in recent years to Yankee executive Gene Michael and to his own personal trainer, Jason Riley, Jeter has indicated he wants to play until he's about 43.


Mariners shut out Astros 3-0 in home opener Kendrys Morales drove in two runs in his Seattle home debut, Joe Saunders rebounded from a rough first start to throw 6 1-3 shutout innings, and the Mariners debuted the new look of Safeco Field with a 3-0 win over the Houston Astros on Monday.


Justice Minister Muhammad Al-Eissa said firewalls would be used to protect title deeds, which have been computerized, from being tampered by hackers, a local newspaper reported on Friday.

Firewalls to be used to protect title deeds


2,000 people rallied and opened their wallets to support 4 Detroit firefighters who were seriously injured in the line of duty battling an arson.

2,000 people rallied to support 4 Detroit firefighters seriously injured in the line of duty


The Ukrainian Foreign Intelligence Service has confirmed that military equipment shipped by the Faina, a Ukrainian vessel recently freed by Somali pirates, is destined for Kenya.

Ukraine's Foreign Intelligence service confirms military equipment on Faina destined for Kenya


Regional carrier US Cellular will join other cellular carriers in entering the home phone market, giving consumers another option to cut the cord with a wireless service that costs less than standard landline service.


Two Jacksonville men previously convicted of violent crimes were arrested Saturday, accused of multiple break-ins and stealing dog food, according to warrants.

Men convicted of violent crimes accused of stealing dog food


Charges have been laid in a strange crash involving two vehicles and a person in a wheelchair in Brandon, police said.


Police believe an unlit footbridge killed two men who were riding on top of a freight wagon.


Apple Inc said on Monday it has sold one million iPhones in the three days following the release of the latest model on Friday.

Apple sells million iPhones in three days of release


The United Nations does not need any new tasks and its current focus is sufficient, Czech President Vaclav Klaus said in the debate of the United Nations General Assembly today.

United Nations does not need new tasks - Czech President Klaus


Sania Mirza, known as an ace Tennis player for India is ready to marry Shoaib Malik, a Pakistan cricketer and ex-caption for the team.


President Obama will publically propose new bank regulations sometime today, the New York Times reports.


A school bus carrying 25 Ketchikan School District students briefly lost power and crashed into a guard rail on Ketchikan Lakes Road Friday morning.


The Mathews family cabin, which was moved to the grounds of the Clarke County Museum and restored last year, was officially dedicated with a special ceremony, April 27, during the monthly meeting of the Clarke County Historical Society.


AllianceBernstein said it cut more than 200 jobs in the first quarter, with more cuts to come, in a bid to reduce costs.


India has set up a special cell to counter 'the growing threat to our space assets', Defence Minister AK Antony announced here Tuesday.

India sets up cell to counter threats to space assets


Human Resource Development Minister Kapil Sibal on Monday was appointed the new Telecom Minister after A Raja resigned from the portfolio over the 2G spectrum allocation scam on Sunday night.


President Pratibha Patil today got herself enrolled under the National Population Register and asked the people to get themselves registered for the country's flagship programme.

Pratibha Patil enrolls in National Population Register


Hudson Valley leaders skeptical that Cuomo will unveil local fix in budget speech Tuesday Hudson Valley leaders predicted Gov. Andrew Cuomo would make gestures to help cash-strapped school districts and municipalities in his budget speech Tuesday.


A black mamba which has gone missing from the Pretoria Zoo might have been stolen, the zoo said on Friday.


Stricken electricals retail chain Comet is preparing to close between 30 and 40 stores by the end of the month, according to reports.


Lady GaGa wants to get ordained so she can marry her gay friends, according to reports.


Nepal s Constituent Assembly meeting on Tuesday passed the guidelines for electing the president and vice-president which is scheduled to take place on Saturday.

Nepals Constituent Assembly passes guidelines to elect president, vice-president


Metso Corp, the Finnish supplier of services in the pulp and paper industries, will shift its focus in China from production to services in the next 10 years.

Metso to shift focus in China to service


DAMASCUS UN observers suspended their mission to Syria on Saturday, blaming intensifying violence, responding to which the Syrian foreign ministry said it ``understands'' the decision of the UN observers' mission head, saying ``terrorist groups'' were threatening its members and President Barack Obama and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin would discuss differences over Syria at a G20 summit next week, according to the US State Department.


General Motors has announced that the US Department of Energy has taken delivery of a Chevrolet Equinox electric vehicle powered by a hydrogen fuel cell.

US DOE takes delivery of Chevrolet Equinox electric vehicle


Milwaukee County Executive Scott Walker said he would cut the county tax levy by $1 million next year.

Scott Walker says he will cut county levy by $1 million


Singer Nicole Scherzinger has revealed new details on her role in the new Men In Black III.

Nicole Scherzinger reveals new details on Men in Black III.


External Affairs Minister SM Krishna on Sunday said India does not plan to limit its future development engagement in Afghanistan to a particular time frame, or only to the presently planned projects.

India does not plan to limit its future development engagement in Afghanistan:


Global software major Wipro Technologies on Monday admitted that the World Bank had barred it from securing its contracts from 2007 to 2011.

Wipro admits to World Bank barring it from securing contracts


Evotec AG, a drug discovery alliance and development partnership company, has entered into a multi-year compound management agreement with the United States Environmental Protection Agency.

Evotec enters multi-year agreement with US environmental Protection Agency


The financially strapped Nashville Symphony has laid off its catering and dining staff.

Nashville Symphony lays off catering, dining staff


FOX has renewed their popular animated sitcoms ``Family Guy'' and ``The Cleveland Show.''

Fox renews 'Family Guy' and 'the Cleveland Show'


Singer Sean Kingston is walking again for the first time since he was injured in a serious jet ski accident last month.


British boxer Amir ``King'' Khan maintains that he did not look past Lamont Peterson in the build-up to their light-welterweight match last December 10 in Washington DC.


Sanofi-Aventis, the French drug manufacturer, said on 18 June that it was planning to make a counterbid of $2.57bn for the shares in Zentiva, the Czech pharma firm, that it does not already own.

Sanofi-Aventis makes counterbid for Zentiva


A Swedish soldier died in northern Afghanistan and two others were wounded on Saturday when their vehicle ran over an improvised explosive device, a Swedish military communique said.


State transportation authorities say the main road from Key Largo to Florida City will be closed in the northbound lanes for two weeks due to construction.

Main Road from Key Largo into Florida City to close for two weeks


People's Place will host its 12th annual Choral Breakfast from 8 am to 11 am, Dec. 3, Milford Senior Center, 111 Park Ave., Milford.


With the Board of Control for Cricket in India set to not move the Supreme Court against the High Court's decision to overturn the contract terminations of Kings XI Punjab and Rajasthan Royals, IPL IV is set to go ahead with ten teams in the fray, as originally scheduled.


Iarnród Éireann is investigating why one of their trains crashed through a level crossing in south Co Wexford this morning.


Multiple car accidents shut down lanes along US 95 northbound near Eastern on Wednesday night.

Car accidents shut down US 95 northbound near Eastern


Angry Birds Space has been downloaded a whopping 50 million times in the 35 days since it launched.

Angry Birds space downloaded 50 million times


Sony's PS Vita has officially gone on sale in the UK, with some high street stores opening at midnight to allow gamers to get their eager, grasping mitts on the handheld console.


Rajesh Kumar, a 42-year-old Dera Bassi-based property dealer was beaten to death by some unknown persons with bricks and sharp-edged weapons at Gulabgarh road, Dera Bassi, on Thursday night.

Property dealer beaten to death in Dera Bassi


A Cumberland County man is accused of locking a Kentucky woman in a storage unit over the weekend.

Man accused of locking woman in storage unit


A team of scientists has claimed that the oldest surviving remains of the English Royal family have been unearthed for the first time in more than 500 years.

Oldest surviving remains of English Royal family unearthed


A former River Hill High School science teacher who took nude photographs of a student in his classroom was sentenced to four years in prison June 9.

Former River Hill teacher sentenced to four years


US President Barack Obama is ``troubled'' by cyberattacks on Internet titan Google and wants answers from China, the White House said on Friday.


Striker Kevin Gall has returned to Carlisle after his one-month loan spell at Port Vale, reports BBC Radio Stoke.


Meebo, a popular Web-based service where users can simultaneously sign in to multiple instant messaging accounts, has raised $25 million in new funds from various investors, including Time Warner Inc.


India on Monday condemned the terrorist attack near the Pakistani city of Lahore even as its defence forces said they were prepared to tackle any ``spillover'' of the terrorist threat, since the assault took place near the border.

India condemns terrorist attack in Pakistan


Police say a naked man crashed a pickup into a southwest Dallas mall, got out and started putting on clothes and shoes.

Police say naked man crashes pickup into Dallas mall


Senior Democratic Senator Edward M. Kennedy says he will endorse presidential candidate Barack Obama for the 2008 White House race.


Haryana Chief Minister Mr. Bhupinder Singh Hooda received the Queen's Baton Relay as it reached Rohtak on Tuesday.

Bhupinder Singh Hooda receives Queen's Baton at Rohtak


Wet roads will become slick after dark as temperatures fall, cautions the National Weather Service.


Keenan Auto Body will hold the grand opening of its Avondale, Pa., body shop from 11 am to 7 pm May 3.

Keenan to hold grand opening of Pennsylvania shop


Lender Processing Services, Inc., a leading provider of integrated technology and services to the mortgage and real estate industries, today announced plans to refinance its existing senior secured credit facilities.

Lender Processing services, Inc. to refinance its senior secured credit facilities


Republican Carly Fiorina finally conceded the US Senate race in California to incumbent Democrat Barbara Boxer Wednesday morning, half a day after various media organizations had declared Boxer the winner.

Fiorina finally concedes in calfornia Senate race


US Midwest cash hogs traded steady to $1 higher on Thursday, dealers said.

Us Midwest hogs trade steady to $1 higher


``I want you to know, I am not a perfect man, but this thing I'm gonna fight,'' Long told his 25,000-member New Birth Missionary Baptist Church Sunday.

Eddie Long: 'this thing I'm gonna fight'


Ellen Weiss has been named executive editor at the Center for Public Integrity, one of four recent hires of top journalists at one of the country's oldest and largest nonprofit investigative news organizations.


Tino Coury released his fresh hit-single ``Diary'' a few months ago.


Aviation officials say the main passenger door fell off a twin-jet business plane as it was taking off from a Colorado airport.


TORONTO Raptors forward Chris Bosh is expected to miss the start of training camp because of a strained left hamstring.

Raptors f Bosh expected to miss start of camp


White House Spokeswoman Dana Perino said that the US President George W. Bush will deliver a farewell speech on Thursday as its terms is about to come to an end.

Bush to deliver a farewell speech on Thursday


A Beauregard woman has pleaded guilty to criminally negligent homicide in the 2008 pneumonia death of her 17-year-old son.

Beauregard woman pleads guilty to negligent homicide in 2008 death


Despite preoccupation with its internal affairs following the Egyptian revolution that toppled long-time dictator Hosni Mubarak, Egypt is reasserting its central role in Palestinian reconciliation efforts.

Egypt reasserts role in Palestinian reconciliation


SYDNEY Swans star Barry Hall has been suspended for seven matches at the AFL Tribunal tonight over his big hit on West Coast defender Brent Staker.

Sydney Swans Barry Hall suspended for seven matches


A CAR flipped on to its roof after it was in collision with a bus in Trafford Park.

CAR flips on to roof after collision with bus


Americans celebrated Thanksgiving by cheering parades and cooking sumptuous feasts, some sharing the bounty at East Coast emergency shelters to say thanks for what they still had after Superstorm Sandy caused widespread damage throughout the region.


Germany has intensified sanctions against the Iranian regime by starting to monitor the operations of 30 companies operating in the country.

Germany intensifies sanctions against Iranian regime


David McGoldrick will make the final appearance of his loan spell when Ipswich travel to Derby.


Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Rebecca Kleefisch has survived a recall attempt, defeating Democratic challenger Mahlon Mitchell in a historic recall election.

Lt. Gov. Kleefisch survives recall election


A new school that is dedicated to autistic children will open this fall in Ashland.

School for autistic children opening in Ashland


Jacksonville Beach police have identified the victim in a fatal shooting that occurred last Friday night in south Jacksonville Beach.

Police identify victim in fatal shooting


More than 15,000 people have been scammed by fraudsters in the last six months, a report today revealed.

More than 15,000 people scammed by fraudsters in six months


Pakistani security forces seized explosives and hand grenades from the house and seminary of a local militant commander in Paharkhel Pakka village of Lakki Marwat District in northwest Pakistan.

Pakistani forces seized explosive from a seminary


North Elementary students experience legacy of Dr. Seuss The fifth grade students in Vernessia Woody's Language Arts classes at North Elementary School performed for parents, students and faculty during Read Across America.


Savannah leaders have agreed to create the first municipal affordable housing fund in Georgia to help working families obtain adequate housing.

Savannah leaders create affordable housing fund


Colombian singer Shakira has said that at 32 she feels ``more like a woman and in touch with my femininity'' while feeling the need to become a mother so much that she almost shelved her latest production ``La Loba'', about to be released.


European shares extended gains on Mondy afternoon, with BP surging as traders pointed to a 'squeeze' and on optimism it can sell assets and make progress containing an oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.

European shares extend gains as BP surges


-Chris Brown sent champagne to Rihanna when they partied in the same nightclub at the weekend.


Thomson Scientific, part of The Thomson Corporation and leading provider of information solutions to the worldwide research and business communities, today announced the launch of ResearcherID.com.

Thomson Scientific launches ResearcherID.com


The latest Disney video game, Disney Universe, has introduced a villains costume pack as the first downloadable content available on the Xbox LIVE online entertainment network and the Playstation Network.


CBS News has confirmed that former Presidents George W. Bush and Bill Clinton will join forces to raise funds for Haiti in the aftermath of the devastating earthquake on Tuesday.

George W. Bush, Bill Clinton to raise funds for Haiti


Orlando Pirates coach Augusto Palacios says he feels sorry for the club's supporters after a string of poor results in recent times.

Orlando Pirates coach Augusto Palacios says that he feels sorry for the club supporters


Authorities said Sunday they believe Katherine Jackson, the mother of Michael Jackson and the guardian of his three minor children, is safe in Arizona with family members after she was reported missing.

Authorities believe Katherine Jackson is safe


The US has always remained inclined towards India and treated Pakistan unfairly.


Tension prevailed in this coastal district of Tamil Nadu since last night as an accident involving people of two villages broke into a communal clash, with one section setting ablaze at least seven huts and destroying properties.

Tension prevails as accident breaks into communal clash


Novak Djokovic pulled out of the Paris Masters on Friday because of a sore shoulder and apologised to fans who had bought tickets for his quarter-final showdown with French favourite Jo-Wilfried Tsonga.


The ``Lane Woods'' housing development, near the Sunset magazine campus at Willow and Middlefield roads, won two ``Gold Nugget'' awards at the Pacific Coast Builders Conference in July.


An Indian taxi driver was stabbed to death early today in New Zealand, a media report said.

Indian taxi driver stabbed to death in New Zealand


Andrew Oldcorn won the De Vere Club PGA Seniors Championship at Slaley Hall to complete a famous double, ten years after claiming the European Tour's PGA Championship at Wentworth.

Oldcorn wins De Vere Club PGA Seniors Championship


Malaysia would shackle terrorist funding activities and wipe out global money laundering abuses in the country, assured Attorney-General Tan Sri Abdul Gani Patail.

Malaysia to shackle terrorist funding activities, wipe out global money laundering


``We deny any involvement in the Damascus blast ... and the allegations which were shown on television,'' Fatah al-Islam said in a statement faxed to the media in Beirut.

Fatah al-Islam denies involvement in Damascus blast


A man has donated 100 gallons of blood over the course of 36 years of giving.


Blasts, arrests mark Bangladesh general strike Activists in Bangladesh's capital have detonated several homemade bombs and torched at least one bus during an opposition-sponsored general strike.


Shanghai is promoting traditional Chinese cuisine as it prepares for the Shanghai 2010 World Expo.

Shanghai promotes traditional Chinese cuisine


The Turkish Mediterranean resort city of Antalya hosted more than 600,000 tourists in the first three months of 2010.

Antalya hosts over 600,000 tourists in three months


Standard Life has unveiled a new logo as part of a group wide transformation programme.


Punjab Law Minister Rana Sanaullah here on Saturday claimed that official record would prove that PML-N leadership had done nothing wrong and he would quit his post if any charge of corruption was proven against the PML-N leadership in any public service project.


Injury-stricken Munster and Ireland second row Paul O'Connell has revealed he expects to be back playing rugby before Christmas.

O'Connell expects to be back before Christmas


A San Angelo man died in a motorcycle crash Tuesday night in the 2000 block Houston Harte Expressway, San Angelo police said.


Haysi wanted to make amends for last year, when it missed the Region D playoffs for the first time in the program's history.


The Patriots released a statement this afternoon about the arrest of wide receiver Julian Edelman.

Patriots release statement on arrest of wr Julian Edelman


A leopard was found dead in an areca garden at Kodani village in Honnavar taluk on Friday, sources in the office of the Deputy Conservator of Forests said on Saturday.

Leopard found dead in areca garden at Kodani


A former Old Orchard Beach couple have been sentenced for falsely accusing a mentally ill man of trying to abduct their 3-year-old son.

Couple sentenced for falsely accusing man of abducting their son


Navajo Nation officials said Thursday the new community Sheriff's substation located in the rural community of Huerfano will be fully staffed within the week.

New Sheriff substation to be staffed within the week


The 7th annual Mayor's Prayer Breakfast is set for Thursday, October 4th at the Arden Park Hotel in Stratford.

Annual Mayor's Prayer Breakfast set for October 4th


A child visitation dispute led to a shooting Friday night that left a Burbank man wounded.


Small firms are still suffering from the effects of the recession, with few signs that the economic downturn had lifted for them, according to new research released this week.


A Mahomet man was arrested on Monday for the criminal sexual abuse of an 11-year-old Mahomet girl.

Mahomet man arrested for criminal sexual abuse


A massive computer simulation of the way galaxies form has revealed where exactly in the galaxy we should look to finally 'see' dark matter.


Three children died of measles in a village in Uttarakhand's Champawat district prompting authorities to rush medical teams to the area to check spread of the viral disease.


Peruvian authorities have eradicated more than 8,400 hectares of illegal cultivation of coca, in several actions performed between Jan. 23 and Aug. 12 this year in the regions of Huanuco and Ucayali, reports the Ministry of Interior.

Peru eradicates more than 8,400 hectares of illegal cultivation of coca


POLICE seized an assortment of synthetic drugs worth RM26.6 million in a series of operations two weeks ago.

Police seize synthetic drugs worth RM26.6 million


Paypal founder launches NZ tech fund Updated: 19:10, Thursday March 22, 2012 A billionaire Facebook investor has launched a new venture capital fund to help New Zealand technology companies expand offshore.


A TEENAGE girl was raped on a golf course while people were playing nearby.


Bruce Chen will return to the Royals on a one-year, $2 million contract, reports SI.com's Jon Heyman.


Mountain Home Air Force Base officials and law enforcement officers say 13 people were injured when an Air Force bus crashed near Bruneau Thursday evening.


Large protest banners with the words ''The people have power and will never give up'' in Greek and English was hung on the Acropolis, on Monday morning.


IAMGOLD Corporation today reported that it has increased its annual dividend payment by 25% from $0.20 per share to $0.25 per share.


Russia has successfully put a European KA-SAT telecommunication satellite to its designated orbit Monday, said the state Khrunichev Space Research Center.

Russia puts European satellite into orbit


Michael Clarke Duncan is currently in the intensive care unit at a Los Angeles hospital after suffering a heart attack early this morning, reports TMZ.

Michael Clarke Duncan suffers heart attack


BEE Gees singer Robin Gibb died last night at the age of 62 after a long battle with cancer, his family announced.

Bee Gees singer Robin Gibb dies after long battle with cancer


In restricted activity, palmolein oil prices strengthened by Rs 50 per quintal on the wholesale oils and oilseeds market on Saturday on increased buying by vanaspati millers.


In this 25th anniversary year, ``Who Do You Think We Are?'' is intended to salute the park's ``talented and hard-working'' staff, and give visitors ``the opportunity to get to know them a little better,'' a release said.


Japan is considering integrating car safety and environmental standards with the European Union's as the two prepare to start trade talks, news reports said Thursday.

Japan considers integrating car safety standards


President George W. Bush commuted the sentence of a former Fugees producer who has spent seven years in prison for cocaine possession with intent to distribute.

Bush commutes sentence of Fugees producer


HR3, the bill that got a great deal of media attention a few months ago for trying to redefine rape, has passed in the GOP-controlled House.


State Street Corporation, , one of the world's leading providers of financial services to institutional investors, announced today that it has appointed Timothy Donovan to senior managing director and head of real estate fund services for North America.

State Street appoints head of real estate fund services for North America


Alabama bankruptcy filings surged in the third quarter, with business filings doubling and consumer filings rising sharply.

Alabama bankruptcy filings surge in third quarter


Former California state treasurer Matt Fong, a Republican who lost a challenge to Democratic Sen. Barbara Boxer, died Wednesday after a four-year battle with skin cancer.

Former California treasurer Matt Fong dies


Open main holes in different localities of Rawalpindi are posing life threats, while the authorities concerned are paying no attention towards the situation.


Former South Dakota Sen. Tom Daschle has withdrawn his nomination to be Health and Human Services secretary.


Racing Santander has loaned Poland striker Ebi Smolarek to Bolton for the season.


The Australian sharemarket is expected to continue to slide tomorrow after US markets fell on Friday, before the focus shifts to inflation data and its effect on interest rates.

Aussie sharemarket expected to continue slide


With soy oil prices on the rise, a number of US organizations are moving toward nontraditional biodiesel feedstocks.

US organizations move toward nontraditional feedstocks


LOGISTICS services provider Brambles Ltd says it will sell its information management division, Recall, to focus on pooling solutions, as it posted a six per cent rise in annual profit.


WEST GREY-Environment Canada has confirmed an F0 tornado touched down in the area of Neustadt on Aug. 24.


Three men are wanted by police after a knifepoint robbery at a Thornhill variety store.


A DRUNK driver who killed his best friend in a road crash had his jail sentence doubled to ten years by the Court of Appeal today.

DRUNK driver who killed best friend has sentence doubled


NEW YORK Famed chef Daniel Boulud will open a restaurant in Singapore, joining five other chefs from around the world to offer fine dining at the $5.5 billion Marina Bay Sands resort and casino under construction.

Chef Daniel Boulud to open restaurant in Singapore


Matthew Modine will portray a fictionalised version of himself in a new play.


``The successful directors are already successful, they don't need me. But somewhere when I Iook back at my life, and I see the kind of people who have come into my life, who I have helped, who I have become friends with, I feel fulfilled,'' Chopra told IANS here at the promotional event of ``Ferrari Ki Sawaari'', which is also helmed by first time director Rajesh Mapuskar.


But now, Hulk Hogan is steaming mad and is suing the pants off his ex friend, Bubba the Love Sponge for a whopping $100 MILLION.

Hulk Hogan sues Bubba the Love Sponge for $100 million


A local legislator here celebrated her birthday by sponsoring 68 birth registration from all over Borongan.

Local legislator sponsors birth registration


US stock futures edged lower Tuesday ahead of a report that economists expect will show just how much Americans are feeling squeezed by rising gasoline prices.


Kevin Robinson says snow showers will continue Monday night, but there is relief in the 7-day forecast.


A Roswell man has been arraigned on a murder charge in the death of his wife.


Ghana captain John Mensah has welcomed international team-mate Asamoah Gyan to Sunderland.

Mensah welcomes Asamoah Gyan to Sunderland


Energy stocks managed to add gains to their big rally in the previous session ahead of weekly petroleum inventory data.

Energy stocks add to gains after big rally


PRISONERS WILL BE forced to give DNA samples as part of plans to establish a national crime database, according to a report this morning.

Prisoners will be forced to give DNA samples for national crime database -- report


American shoppers came back in force for the holidays, right to the end.


Quebecor Inc. says it made $55.2 million in net income in the second quarter, or 86 cents per share.

Quebecor Inc. makes $55.2 million in second quarter


Former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram feels that under-pressure Rahul Dravid is trying too hard to return to runs and it would be difficult for him to earn his place back in the Indian team if he loses it now.


California State University, the nation's largest four-year public university system, expects to cut enrollment by 10,000 students this fall due to funding cuts.Chancellor Charles Reed says he is setting a limit on enrollment at the system's 23 campuses, with priority given to students within the campus' geographic area.

California State university to cut enrollment


South Korea and the United States began a major annual military exercise Monday despite North Korean threats of possible retaliation over what it calls a rehearsal for invasion.


Veteran actor Shammi Kapoor will re-live his personal and professional memories in a new digital show, which will unravel his life on the web and mobile.

Shammi Kapoor will re-live his personal and professional memories in a new digital show.


A Sioux Center, Iowa, man faces deportation after being sentenced Monday to a suspended five-year prison sentence and prison time served for obtaining false vehicle titles in two counties.


Brad Pitt has turned into a groomzilla and wants to make sure everything is perfect for his wedding to Angelina Jolie.


Swine flu is taking its toll over the lives of hundreds every year in the US.


OAKLAND, Calif. ― Billionaire investor Carl Icahn offered to buy Clorox Co. in a $10.2 billion deal, but also invited the household products maker to solicit rival bids, which he said would yield much higher offers for the company.

Icahn offers to buy Clorox Co. in $10.2 billion deal


Best-selling British horror author, James Herbert, died suddenly at the age of 69 at his home in Sussex on Wednesday, March 20, according to his publisher Jeremy Trevathan.

Horror author James Herbert dies at age 69


Iraqi security forces on Monday announced the arrest of two Al-Qaeda leaders in Baghdad, and one of them is said to be Al-Qaeda's military commander of Baghdad.

Iraqi security forces arrest two Qaeda leaders


Classic FM has signed up Alan Titchmarsh just months after the TV gardener was dropped by its BBC rival, Radio 2.


Twilight star Ashley Greene calls Joe Jonas a 'super-stud' in a magazine interview published just weeks after she broke up with him.

Actress Ashley Greene calls ex-boyfriend Joe Jonas a super-stud


In a bid to increase accessibility via mobile platforms, the Press Information Bureau, India's official government press agency, recently launched the mobile version of its website.

Press Information Bureau launches mobile version of its website


Pro Bowl cornerback Marcus Trufant has a cracked bone in his left hand, but it won't keep him from playing against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday.


Windows Phone 7 has now been released to manufacturing by Microsoft (MSFT).

Windows Phone 7 released to manufacturing


The Province announced on March 20 that it will ban commercial tanning bed use by young people under the age of 18 to reduce the chances of developing skin cancer later in life.

Province bans tanning bed use for young people


ICICIdirect has recommended `Hold` on Tech Mahindra with a price target of Rs 591 as against the current market price of Rs 617 in its report dated Nov. 16, 2011.

Icicidirect recommends 'Hold' on Tech Mahindra


Moscow police have detained a group of ultranationalists suspected of organizing dozens of explosions in the Russian capital, RFE/RL's Russian Service reports.


PEOPLE Magazine has the exclusive story that actor David Boreanaz cheated on his wife of nine years, Jaime Bergman.

David Boreanaz cheated on his wife, Jaime Bergman


Air France said Thursday that it had filed a complaint with the European Commission against Ryanair, accusing the Irish budget airline of unfair trading practices.

Air France files complaint against Ryanair


Libyan leader Muammar Gadhafi said on Saturday he will arm civilians to defend Libya from what he called ``colonial, crusader'' aggression by Western forces that have launched air strikes against him.

Gadhafi says will arm civilians to defend Libya


Gardasil, the human papillomavirus vaccine that is now recommended for male and female adolescents and young adults, does not trigger autoimmune conditions such as lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, type 1 diabetes or multiple sclerosis after vaccination in young women, according to a new study in the Journal of Internal Medicine.

Gardasil does not trigger autoimmune conditions after vaccination


The Ann Taylor LOFT store at the Dayton Mall is slated to close.


Turkish culture and tourism minister has set a target to host 30 million tourists in Turkey in 2010 despite a global economic crisis.

Turkey set a target to host 30 million tourists in 2010


WEST Ham are closing in on New Zealand World Cup star Winston Reid in a deal which could reach £5m.

West Ham close in on New Zealand star Winston Reid


The University of Derby is celebrating social media success after receiving the 2011 Heist Awards held in Leeds last night.

The University of Derby celebrating social media success


An avid Houma motorcyclist remained on life support in a hospital this morning after he hit a tree on La.


The Cost of the last call program reviews was worth it according to Down to earth video Ltd. The news of the amount of money spent has received positive comments on the company website.


Eddie Bauer has completed the sale of its assets and operations to Golden Gate Capital.


Heavy rain in the Western Division over the weekend has affected crushing at the Ba and Rakiraki sugar mills.


Eurozone finance ministers meet Monday in Brussels to give their final approval to the second Greek bailout and discuss tightening measures to prevent a repetition of the crisis, AFP reported.

Eurozone finance ministers to meet Monday on Greek bailout


``On the right of the health Care Minister of Kyrgyzstan I officially declare that bodies of all plane crash victims are 100% identified,'' Marat Mambetov the Kyrgyzstan's Health Care Minister told journalists today.

Bodies of plane crash victims 100% identified


Finnish singer, Kari Tapio, died on Tuesday evening at his home in Espoo.


Average retail gasoline prices in the Buffalo area have risen 0.2 cents per gallon in the past week, with a mean of $3.54 a gallon as of Sunday.


Iowa Senator Tom Harkin will deliver the 2013 Commencement Address at Maharishi University of Management in Fairfield, Iowa on May 25 in the Golden Dome.

Senator Tom Harkin to deliver 2013 Commencement at Maharishi University of Management


First American ambassador to Croatia Peter Galbraith said that the guilty verdict delivered in The Hague for generals Ante Gotovina and Mladen Markac does not bring into question the legitimacy of Operation Storm that reclaimed parts of Serb-occupied Croatia.

First American ambassador to Croatia says verdicts do not bring into question legitimacy of Operation Storm


French consumer confidence unexpectedly improved in September, pushing up the National Institute for Statistic and Economic Studies' sentiment indicator to -44 from -47 seen in the previous month.

French consumer confidence unexpectedly improves in September


President Barack Obama said Sunday that North Korea broke international rules by launching a rocket that could be used for long-range missiles, and called on the UN Security Council to punish the reclusive Asian nation.

Obama says North Korea broke rules with launch


Telstra plans to upgrade the capacity of its Sydney to Melbourne inter-city link to deal with growing internet traffic.


Sandy Springs observes Arbor Day with a tree planting event across from Lefont Theaters, this morning.

Sandy Springs observes Arbor Day with tree planting event


Ohioans continue to pay less in state taxes than residents of most other states do, according to the latest figures from the US census.


A Genesee County man accused of repeatedly striking a child with a paddle is today facing felony charges, according to Le Roy Police.

Man accused of striking child with paddle faces charges


The Auburn trees poisoned are two historic oaks.


People familiar with the matter said Mr Cowdery was approached last summer by headhunters, as M&S searched for senior figures to strengthen the board and to ease shareholder concern over its make-up.

Cowdery was approached to strengthen M&S


Criminal charges have been filed against a middle school teacher and high school wrestling coach accused of having an inappropriate relationship with a 16-year-old student.


The Americold plant in Bettendorf has added 20 jobs in the past few months and is expected to add 10 more in the next few weeks.

Americold plant in Bettendorf adding jobs


Saudi Arabia has lauded Pakistan's quest and evolution of democratic norms and constitutional reforms which has also brought a positive change in overall perspective of Pakistan.

Saudi Arabia lauds Pakistan's quest and evolution of democratic norms, constitutional reforms


Spears is leaving the X Factor after just one season on the judges panel.


McDonald's held its annual job fair Thursday as the company looked to hire 1,800 people across the New England region.


On the heels of the deadly West Virginia mine disaster that left 29 workers dead, MSHA launched an inspection blitz at 57 coal mines with a history of underground conditions that indicate a significant number of violations and/or conditions that may relate to methane accumulations, ventilation practices, rock dust applications and inadequate mine examinations.

MSHA launched inspection blitz in 57 coal mines


Madrid, April 20 Real Madrid are hoping and praying that Spanish leaders Barcelona will slip up Wednesday at home to Sevilla in the Liga.

Real Madrid hoping for Barcelona slip against Sevilla


Plans for a new medical centre in the Rosemount area have been shelved, the 'Journal' has learned.


Argentina plans to sell a new bond internationally next month, local daily La Nacion reported Tuesday, citing an unnamed source at the Economy Ministry.

Argentina plans to sell bonds overseas next month - report


The mandatory install size has been revealed for the Playstation 3 exclusive title, Ni no Kuni:

Mandatory install size revealed for Ni no Kuni:


Klymit, an innovator in outdoor clothing technology, announces the launch of its online store through a new partnership with Shopatron.

Klymit announces partnership with Shopatron


Taipei, Sept. 3 Taiwan share prices closed up 1.41 percent Friday, led by the bellwether electronics sector, after Wall Street posted further gains overnight, dealers said.


A monstrous Hurricane Irene tightened its aim on the Eastern Seaboard on Thursday, threatening 65 million people along a shore-hugging path from North Carolina to New England.

Hurricane Irene tightens aim on East coast


Mumbai Indians will take on Deccan Chargers in the IPL 5 today, Geo news reported.

Mumbai Indians to take on Deccan Chargers today


US Sen. Richard Burr filed for re-election in a hotly-contested race for a seat he has held for one term.


The Minister of Health, Prof. Onyebuchi Chukwu, has disclosed that 250,000 Nigerians suffer from different forms of cancer yearly.


In his first major speech in Calgary since election night, Prime Minister Stephen Harper declared Saturday the ``long Liberal era'' of Canada has faded like disco balls and bell-bottom pants, as the country turns more conservative in its outlook.


Culver plans to meet with Microsoft Corp. officials in Redmond, Wash., this week to discuss the status of their plans for a new data center in West Des Moines.


A Pakistani Army helicopter crashed in the country's south Waziristan tribal region on Wednesday, killing 8 army personnel, the army said.


England international Jonathan Joseph will leave London Irish to join fellow Aviva Premiership side Bath Rugby for the start of the 2013/14 season.

Jonathan Joseph leaves London Irish for Bath


Riots follow verdict in Egypt soccer deaths Protesters in Cairo set fire to the headquarters of Egypt's soccer federation and a police social club Saturday after a court acquitted most of the police officers charged over rioting by sports fans in Port Said.


A flat-screen TV stolen from senior housing facility on Pool Road last Friday has been recovered, reported the North Haven Police Department this morning.

TV stolen from senior housing facility recovered


It is expected that Greek farmers will block the work of the border checkpoints with Bulgaria on Tuesday, Ministry of Interior press center reports.

Greek farmers to block border checkpoints with Bulgaria


The wife of a Pakistani man shot by a US diplomat has committed suicide after saying she feared the American would be released without trial.

Wife of Pakistani man shot by US diplomat commits suicide


The Indian rupee weakened to its lowest level this week on Wednesday, tracking losses in the euro after a media report quoted German Chancellor Angela Merkel as expressing doubts on the success of the European project.


Aegon chief executive Otto Thoresen is set to leave the company, New Model Adviser® understands.

Aegon chief executive Otto Thoresen to leave


A Wilton woman is in fair condition at Albany Medical Center following a one-car accident on Route 9, just north of Worth Road.

Wilton woman in fair condition following accident


Cheryl Cole says she is less emotionally involved in the X Factor this year, because of the group she has been given.

Cheryl Cole 'less emotionally involved in X Factor'


A 60-year-old Nebraska woman has been sentenced to 12 months and one day in federal prison for lying in her bankruptcy filing.

Woman sentenced for lying in bankruptcy filing


With the state having turned its back to the protest, the farmers have threatened to gherao the legislature with 5,000 farmers on Wednesday if the government does not release water from Ujjani dam in Solapur to the canals that supply water to Mohol taluka.


Japanese stocks fell Tuesday on profit taking, but trading was light because of the end of the year holidays and as investors awaited the release of US economic data.


Andy Murray buys hotel near Scottish hometown Andy Murray has bought a hotel near his hometown in Scotland.


Seattle, WA, December 03, 2008 --- Jaison Naiker, CSCS and Scott Minner, MS, CSCS, local Seattle area fat loss and conditioning specialists have recently launched ULTIMATE BODY Boot Camps, a fitness boot camp for both men and women.

Seattle area fat loss and conditioning specialists launch ULTIMATE BODY Boot Camps


Consumer products maker Unilever NV said today it has agreed to buy Alberto Culver Co., the US maker of beauty products such as TRESemme, VO5 and Noxzema, for $3.7 billion in a management-backed deal.

Unilever to buy Alberto Culver for $3.7 billion


Republicans from Iowa and New Hampshire defended their coveted early spots in presidential nominating contests Friday, as national party leaders consider recommending a new pathway to the White House for the 2012 election.

Iowa, nh defend spots in presidential contests


school year, SnagFilms today launched SnagLearning, an online platform dedicated to presenting high-quality documentary films as educational tools to ignite meaningful classroom discussion.


The Senate has confirmed career diplomat James B. Cunningham to be the next ambassador to Afghanistan, replacing Ryan Crocker.

Senate confirms ambassador to Afghanistan


Lee wants international comeback Cricket, 18:22, October 17, 2010 Brett Lee is looking to win a place in Australia's World Cup squad after making a return from injury.


- In reaction to Senate Majority leader Harry Reid's new health care bill, the Family Research Council urged pro-life senators to ``denounce abortion funding provisions and make every effort to include the Stupak-Pitts amendment.''

Family Research Council urges pro-life senators to 'denounce' abortion funding


In a memo to National Journal staff today, Jackie Koszczuk announced that Chuck McCutcheon will join Michael Barone as co-author of The Almanac of American Politics.

McCutcheon to co-author the Almanac of American Politics


UK General has signed a new capacity deal with MMA to broaden the terms of its tradesman's liability offering.


Missouri has borrowed $150 million from budget reserves to fund programs such as education and Medicare.

Missouri borrows $150 million from budget reserve fund


``It was like watching a movie,'' Amanda Murray said of coming out of her basement to discover her friend, Kim Eric Logan, grappling with James Pilon in the pool of his Byron Avenue home on a Sunday evening in June 2007.


The Chicago Bulls will try and eliminate the Atlanta Hawks on Thursday night in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.

Bulls will try and eliminate the Hawks in Game 6


JUDICIARY members were considering legal action against Melbourne after the grand finalists were hit with an unprecedented $50,000 fine for bringing the game into disrepute.


There are many benefits of shopping at the dollar store; however saving money on otherwise expensive items is the greatest benefit of all.

Benefits of shopping at the dollar store


Pinehurst police continue to investigate a car burglary in which a stereo and radar detector were stolen.


Copart, Inc. announced today that in support of its growth strategies it will be relocating its corporate headquarters to Dallas, TX in 2012.

Copart, Inc. to relocate corporate headquarters to Dallas, TX in 2012


York County Crime Stoppers is giving a $500 reward to a tipster who anonymously provided information that led the March arrest of Brandon Dante Jones.


Grand Rapids-based Meijer Inc. is doubling its summertime gas savings for store credit card users at its 179 statewide gas stations.

Meijer doubles gas savings for store credit card users


The University Press of Kentucky has won three design awards in the Southern Books Competition, an awards program presented by the Southeastern Library Association at the recent meeting of the Kentucky Library Association.

University Press of Kentucky wins design awards


SteelOrbis has learned that import offers for mesh-quality wire rod to the US from Turkey have remained neutral in the last week, with offer prices still ranging from $650-$660/mt CFR FO in US Gulf ports.


A 110-year-old Connecticut woman cast her first vote in 1920 with her grandmother, mother and aunt in the first election completely open to women.


Human Rights Council in Kyrgyzstan admitted new members at the meeting held yesterday,


Liverpool took all three points in what was a must-win Merseyside derby for both sides at Goodison Park with a 2-0 win.


NEW YORK A private research group is reporting Tuesday that consumers' confidence in the economy has fallen unexpectedly in June as shoppers fret about job security.


A 28-year-old man is in Nueces County jail after police say he stabbed another man outside a Corpus Christi bar early Friday.


R&B star Alicia Keys has wed producer Swizz Beatz in an intimate ceremony, just weeks after announcing that she is expecting their first child together.


Authorities said Friday that the Council of Europe would send observers to monitor the March 2 presidential election that Europe's main vote watchdog has already declined to attend, accusing Moscow of unreasonable restrictions.


Police and Rangers continued raids and search operation against targets killers and criminals and during a raid in Maripur locality the Rangers arrested three accused of Lyari gang war.

Police, Rangers continue raids against target killers


Three children survived a house fire, while their grandparents and uncle died in the blaze in Oak Park, Mich., officials said.


The director of Colombia's geological and mining institute reported that authorities will investigate cases of serious corruption found Monday in the granting of mining rights by institute employees.

Authorities to investigate corruption in granting of mining rights


VentureBeat claims that Apple specifically asked Google not to use Multi-Touch in their Android platform and Google agreed.

Apple asked Google not to use multi-touch in Android?


Detroit Lions president Tom Lewand will be suspended for 30 days and fined $100,000 for violating the NFL's personal conduct policy following his guilty plea to driving while impaired, the league announced Friday.


WASHINGTON - After traveling all night, President Barack Obama arrives in Saudi Arabia today on the first part of his trip to the Middle East and Europe.


and why he changed his mind about naturalized players playing for Poland.


The tech sector edged up Friday morning in a bid for a fourth day of gains.

Techs edge up in bid for fourth day of gains


Boyzone singer Ronan Keating is reportedly planning a permanent move to Australia after saving his marriage.


Leinster battled to a hard-fought win over Benetton Treviso to go top of the Rabodirect Pro 12 table.


Vale has committed to develop an underground mine at Voisey's Bay.

Vale commits to develop underground mine


Big Island Mayor Harry Kim is continuing to recover from triple bypass surgery at The Queen's Medical Center.

Mayor Kim continuing to recover from triple bypass surgery


Union Public Library Association will hold a giant book sale and yard sale on Saturday, Aug. 20, from 9 am to 5 pm, and Sunday, Aug. 21 from noon to 4 pm at the Chase Cory House, Tiverton Four Corners.


The popular Jackson City Library travel slide series concludes on Friday, March 27 at 7 pm with a trip to Belize.

Travel series concludes with a trip to Belize.


Celera Corporation today reported net revenues of $34.9 million for the fourth quarter of 2010 that ended December 25, 2010, compared to $39.2 million for the prior year quarter.

Celera reports net revenue of $34.9 million for fourth quarter of 2010


Border officials missed six chances to stop a banned Israeli Arab activist from entering the UK in June, Home Secretary Theresa May has said.


A New Market man has been charged with robbing an elderly couple a month ago, according to the Frederick Police Department.


Amber Rose has shown off her baby bump in new pictures on her Twitter page.

Amber Rose shows off baby bump - pictures


Actor Kim Soo Hyun performed his hit OST track from the ``Dream High'' OST, ``Dreaming``, for the first time on today's episode of ``M!

Kim Soo Hyun performs ``Dreaming'' on M!


A couple will fly the Chairboys flag during this month's World Cup in South Africa.


A despondent Maria Sharapova pulled out of the Beijing Olympics yesterday with a shoulder injury, depriving the Games of one of its biggest stars.


West Virginia basketball coach Bob Huggins' new contract stipulates he can be fired for substance abuse or habitual intoxication affecting his job performance.

Huggins can be fired for substance abuse, habitual intoxication


Billboard is set to launch a country music ``mini-magazine'' in partnership with 'stache Media, a marketing agency specialized in music.

Billboard to launch country music ``mini-magazine''


Danny Glover will reprise his stage role in a bigscreen adaptation of Athol Fugard's apartheid-era play ``Master Harold... and the Boys.''

Danny Glover will reprise stage role in bigscreen adaptation


A line of strong thunderstorms is moving into the New Orleans area early Thursday morning just as the morning rush hour is getting underway.

Strong thunderstorms moving into New Orleans area


This year's unseasonal weather means Halloween pumpkins could be smaller than normal, the Royal Horticultural Society has warned.

Unseasonal weather means Halloween pumpkins could be smaller


Overall water use rose 1.5 percent citywide in January, compared to the same month last year, and commercial users are to blame, San Diego officials said today.


Andy Murray has been knocked out of the Cincinnati Open, beaten 6-4 6-4 in the third round by Frenchman Jeremy Chardy.

Andy Murray is knocked out of Cincinnati Open by Jeremy Chardy


Malawi cut its diplomatic ties with Taiwan, the government announced on Monday, drawing a bitter response from Taiwanese officials who accused the Chinese government of luring the Malawians into its camp with $6 billion in aid and other inducements.


Rio Tinto Ltd says growth is firmly back on its agenda and has a range of expansion and investment options competing for capital.


Local bands came together Monday night to pay tribute to the late Michael Jackson by playing his music to a packed house at Harlow's.

Local bands pay tribute to Michael Jackson


Over 18,200 Colombians went missing during 2009, up from almost 15,700 in 2008, according to an annual report issued by Colombia's forensics agency, Medicina Legal, Radio Santa Fe reported Wednesday.


Bollywood actor Emraan Hashmi promoted his forthcoming crime thriller film 'Jannat 2', based on illegal arms trade, in Ahmedabad.

Emraan Hashmi promotes 'Jannat 2' in Ahmedabad


Rajsangram Singh of Assam Rifles won the gold and silver in the Dressage Novice event in the All India Police Equestrian championship in Chandigarh.


NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell dismissed fears the Buffalo Bills will relocate to Toronto, adding he believes the franchise's future is more secure with the additional revenue it generates from playing an annual game north of the border.

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell dismisses fears Bills will relocate to Toronto


Reportedly, Bradley Cooper and Zoe Saldana spotted kissing during this year's annual Sundance Festival.


POZEN Inc., announced today the receipt of a $20 million milestone payment from AstraZeneca for the US Food and Drug Administration approval of VIMOVO™ delayed-release tablets on April 30 th .

POZEN announces receipt of $20 million milestone payment from AstraZeneca


National Grid appears to be well placed to deliver another good year after posting a small improvement in underlying profit at the half-year stage.

National Grid is well placed to deliver another good year


Nine out of 10 Americans eat too much salt with most of them getting more than twice the recommended amount, according to a survey by US government researchers.


A Mooresville, NC, man lost 230 pounds in one year.


A tornado touched has touched down in Canton, causing injuries, overturning cars and ripping down power lines.


Candidate filing begins Monday, June 6 and continues through Friday, June 10.


Mexico has lifted the suspension on meat imports from 20 of the 30 processing plants it banned imports from last week, according to a list posted on the US Department of Agriculture Web site.

Mexico lifts suspension on meat imports from 20 of the 30 plants it banned last week


A Merck & Co. plant that closed four years ago in Albany will be demolished and turned into green space.


British Foreign Secretary William Hague on Friday urged Syrian opposition groups to build a united coalition against the Syrian regime, hours after failing to rule out an international military intervention.

Hague urges for united coalition against Syrian regime


A fire on the cruise ship Carnival Splendor had left the passengers stranded offshore, which had indeed become a huge point of worry.

Fire on cruise ship Carnival Splendor leaves the passengers stranded offshore


''Dil Toh Baccha Hai Ji' -- the film was slated for release on Fri, Jan 28, but Wed, Jan 26 is Republic Day, so film's release preponed by two days,' the National Award winning director confirmed on micro-blogging site Twitter.

'Dil Toh Baccha Hai Ji' to be released on Republic Day


Iran is morphing into a military dictatorship, US Secretary of State today warned, even as she underlined Washington's determination to step up international pressure on Tehran to negotiate seriously on its controversial nuclear programme.

Iran morphing into military dictatorship:


Quarter Horse jockey Sam Thompson died early Thursday of injuries suffered in a one-horse spill at Los Alamitos on Dec. 20, track officials said.

Quarter horse jockey Thompson dies after spill


Pakistan on Saturday released all Indian fishermen in its jails as a goodwill gesture for External Affairs Minister SM Krishna's visit here.


Marketing researchers at the University of Arkansas, Villanova University and Marquette University surveyed more than 500 US and Canadian smokers and found that the highly graphic images of the negative consequences of smoking have the greatest impact on smokers' intentions to quit.

Graphic images of negative consequences of smoking have greatest impact on smokers


Environment Canada has issued a winter storm watch for Toronto on Thursday.

Environment Canada issues winter storm watch


Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova has been named Czech athlete of the year in a poll of sports journalists.


Knob Creek, a whiskey brand from Beam Global Spirits & Wine has reached a temporary shortage.


Deutsche Bank has confirmed talks on a strategic partnership with Sal Oppenheim jr & Cie SCA, a Luxembourg-based private bank.

Deutsche Bank confirms talks on partnership with Sal Oppenheim


A Greek cargo ship with a 24-man crew was seized has been by Somali pirates operating in the Gulf of Aden.

Greek cargo ship seized by Somali pirates


Hearst said on Tuesday that it may sell or close The San Francisco Chronicle if it cannot wring enough savings from the money-losing newspaper.

Hearst may sell or close San Francisco Chronicle


An Indiana bakery is recalling 16-ounce jars of peanut butter spread because they may contain undeclared egg products.

Indiana bakery recalls peanut butter spread


Gun charges against Bone Thugs-N-Harmony rapper Flesh-N-Bone were dropped in a Santa Clarita, California courtroom yesterday.

Gun charges against Flesh-N-Bone dropped


New diagonal parking spots in Sabre Springs are causing major concerns for North County drivers.

New parking spots causing concern for drivers


Paradigm and Hill Partnerships celebrated the launch of 76 new much-needed affordable homes in Brent with a 'topping out' event, attended by the HCA, the Mayor of Brent and local dignitaries.


The Queen's Birthday holiday road toll stands at zero for the first time since records began.


An undercover federal agent infiltrated a Christian militia group that authorities say plotted to incite violent revolt, and the agent built explosives under the direction of the group's suspected ringleader, a prosecutor said Wednesday.

Undercover agent infiltrated Christian militia, prosecutor says


State Sen. Julie Lassa, D-Stevens Point, will hold office hours Thursday in Wood County, according to a news release from her office.


Sheryl Crow has been granted a temporary restraining order against a man who threatened to shoot her.


Today country music legend George Jones announced his farewell concert tour dates.

George Jones announces farewell tour dates


The Honourable Jason Kenney, Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism, issued the following statement after attending memorial services in Islamabad for Pakistan''s Minister of Minorities, Shahbaz Bhatti, and meeting with Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani and Minister for Interior, Rehman Malik.

Minister Kenney attends memorial for Pakistan's Minister of minorities, Shahbaz Bhatti


Space Systems/Loral has announced that the Satmex 8 satellite, designed and built for Satelites Mexicanos, is performing post-launch maneuvers according to plan.

Satmex 8 satellite performs post-launch maneuvers


The State Senate unanimously passed a bill Monday that calls for more solar farm placement on former landfill sites.

New Jersey Senate calls for solar farms at landfill sites


Pollutants from cigarette smoke may linger long after a smoker has moved out of a home, shows a new study published in Tobacco Control.

Pollutants linger long after smoker moves out


A motorcyclist was killed in a crash on South Federal Highway in Fort Lauderdale on Saturday.


Vehicle bombs in Baghdad and northern Iraq have killed 40 people, police said, the latest of several major attacks since US troops withdrew from towns and cities in June.

Bombs in Baghdad and northern Iraq kill 40


Buster Olney reports that the New York Yankees did place a bid on Nippon Ham Fighters righty Yu Darvish.

New York Yankees placed a bid on Yu Darvish


Argentine football giants River Plate were relegated to the second division for the first time in their history on Sunday.River Plate, based in the Belgrano district of Buenos Aires, are one of the most successdul sides in Argentina, with a record 33 league titles.But the legendary club had to accept relegation after a 1-1 draw with Belgrano in the second leg of a demotion playoof, which is the first in its 110-year history, sparking steet battles between police and fans just outside its Monumental stadium.Mariano Pavone scored in the sixth minute for River, and Guillermo Farre equalized in the 62nd.Belgrano won the first leg 2-0 on Wednesday.

Argentine River Plate relegated to second division


NORWALK, Conn. & DALLAS, Feb 05, 2010 ---Shareholders of Xerox Corporation and of Affiliated Computer Services, Inc. today approved Xerox's acquisition of ACS.

Shareholders approve Xerox acquisition of Affiliated Computer services


This sports saloon with day-to-day suitability is said to provide outstanding performance, thrilling handling characteristics and a technology transfer from the SL 63 AMG high-performance Roadster.


My Dad has lung cancer, and today we found out he has had it at least a few months, probably longer.


Australian shares notched slim gains Thursday in a choppy session, with strength for banks offsetting weakness in the resource sector.

Australian shares gain in choppy session


The Sri Lankan government has hailed the Indian government for further extending the LTTE ban in India.

Sri Lankan hails India for further extending the LTTE ban.


Former South African President Nelson Mandela is now able to ``breathe without difficulty'' while receiving treatment for a recurring lung infection, a spokesman for South Africa's president said Saturday.

Nelson Mandela breathing without difficulty


Appalachian State University softball fell to Wright State, 2-1, and to Auburn, 6-2, on Sunday on final day of the Tiger Invitational.

Softball falls to Wright State and Auburn


Miriam Makeba, the ``Mama Africa'' whose sultry voice gave South Africans hope when the country was gripped by apartheid, died early Monday of a heart attack after collapsing on stage in Italy.


Bob Costas is leaving HBO, his cable home for nearly nine years, and joining MLB Network.


Sassoon, whose 1960s wash-and-wear cuts freed women from endless teasing and hairspray died Wednesday, May 9, 2012, at his home.


Last week, the Red Cross open an emergency shelter for flood evacuees in Vicksburg.


London, Nov 5 British actor Jamie Bell says he has ``always'' seen himself starring as Tintin.


US consumer sentiment improved in January, according to the University of Michigan consumer sentiment survey released Friday by UMich and Reuters.


On November 20 th , the Olympia Neighborhood of Traverse City West Senior High School will host an arts and crafts show and used book sale from 10:00 am -- 4:00 pm in the TC West Senior High School Commons Area, 5376 North Long Lake Road.

Traverse City West Senior High School to host arts and crafts show and used book sale


Ali Bongo, the veteran magician and President of the Magic Circle, has died in a London hospital aged 79.

Ali Bongo, President of the magic Circle, dies


Parents and adult caregivers of pediatric cancer patients prefer personal consultations with trusted health care providers over online sources for information about their child's illness, according to a University at Buffalo research study.

Parents of pediatric cancer patients prefer personal consultations over online sources


Pressure continues to mount on President Obama to select Elizabeth Warren as the nation's first consumer financial protection regulator.

Pressure mounts for 'Sheriff' Elizabeth Warren


FIANNA FÁIL candidate selection procedures will be reviewed following the local elections after angry ardfheis delegates called for a reversal of the move to selection by interview rather than the traditional convention process.


Pubs and brewing group Marston's hit out at the Government today after it said a hike in alcohol taxes had compounded current trading pressures.


Iran is planning to cut oil exports to hostile European states, to pre-empt an EU embargo due to come into force on July 1, but putting European people under pressure in winter is not the country's goal, said oil minister Rostam Ghasemi.

Iran to cut oil exports to 'hostile' European states


A 17-year-old Phillies fan was tasered after he ran onto the field on Monday night during the Philadelpia vs St. Louis game.

Phillies fan tasered after running onto the field


Two hunters were charged with killing a moose Friday in the town of Keene.


Social activist Anna Hazare will continue his indefinite fast at the Ramlila ground from Friday, his close aide said Thursday.

Anna to continue his fast at Ramlila ground Friday


Neill Blomkamp and Sharlto Copley are teaming up to bring realistic and disgusting aliens to the screen once again.

Neill Blomkamp & Sharlto Copley team up again


Widespread recruitment freezes are expected in 2009 as the recession continues to bite, a human capital consulting firm has warned.


Now that David Cameron has stated categorically that prisoners will not get the vote, Lord Lester has told the Telegraph that it was inevitable that they would get the vote.


India will let cellular carriers share airwaves and allow for consolidation in a crowded industry that has been battered by ferocious competition as well as a licensing scandal that may have cost New Delhi up to US$39bil in lost revenue.


When all is said and done, ASEAN needs a missile-like political will for its ambitious plan of economic integration.


Eight Lebanese opposition supporters were shot dead in Beirut on Sunday in some of the worst street violence since Lebanon's 1975-90 civil war, raising tensions in a country gripped by political conflict.

Eight Lebanese opposition supporters shot dead in Beirut


A girl was knocked unconscious and robbed during a terrifying attack on a busy Preston road.


BEIJING China rushed to keep an oil spill from reaching international waters, while an environmental group tried to assess if the country's largest reported spill was worse than has been disclosed.

China rushes to keep oil from international waters


Ford India will concentrate more on diesel platform owing to accelerating demand for diesel vehicles as petrol rates continue to go up.

Ford India to concentrate more on diesel platform


President Robert Mugabe said today that although he accepted the need for negotiations to end Zimbabwe's crisis, the opposition must drop their claim to power and accept he is the country's leader.

Mugabe says opposition must drop claim to power


Lawyers for ex-IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn said Sunday the woman who has accused him of attempted rape was trying to whip up public opinion as she gave her first media interviews.

25/07/2011maid whipping up public opinion:


The Franklin County Police are looking for a missing man.


A top government health official said Wednesday that climate change is expected to have a significant impact on health in the next few decades, with certain regions of the country -- and the elderly and children -- most vulnerable to increased health problems.

Climate change will have 'significant impact' on health


Danish police on Friday arrested 35 anti-capitalist climate protesters as a preventive measure due to suspicions they may commit illegal acts, a police spokesman said.

Danish police arrest 35 climate protesters


Spotify, a Swedish streaming software company, announced that it will launch a music application for the Symbian platform of Nokia, the world's largest mobile phone maker.

Spotify launches music application for Symbian platform


``In Kyrgyzstan, mining licenses should be issued within opinion of local people,'' a deputy Urmat Amanbaeva said at the session of the Parliament today.

In Kyrgyzstan, mining licenses should be issued within opinion of local people --


Indonesian mobil e services provider Axis has launched Chinese New Year offers.


The City of Galveston declared a water shortage emergency Saturday due to a main waterline leak on the island.

Galveston declares water shortage emergency


A new era in local rugby union kicks off this weekend when the Penrith Emus play their first game of the 2008 season against Norths at Nepean Rugby Park.


Tim Tebow apparently asked Rex Ryan to be taken off the Wildcat package because he was upset Greg McElroy got to start instead of him.


Typhoon Conson strengthened over the Pacific Ocean east of the Philippines as President Benigno Aquino ordered government agencies to be ``very prepared'' for the storm's impact.

Typhoon Conson strengthens in Pacific off Philippines


China on Wednesday said it had cancelled the international legs of the Paralympic torch relay, saying it needed to focus on relief efforts following last month's devastating Sichuan earthquake.

China cancels international legs of Paralympic torch relay


It has been announced that writer and journalist Will Self will become a university professor.


Aishwarya Rai is pregnant is the latest news now buzzing all over internet, it was conformed yesterday evening that Aishwary is pregnant and Amithabh twitted it yesterday evening ...


A plan to redevelop the former Camelot School property garnered a negative response from the Palatine Plan Commission Tuesday.

Plan to redevelop Camelot property garners negative response


Brad Pitt is turning videogame 'Dark Void' into a movie with his film company Plan B. They are working on adapting the upcoming computer game - about a group of humans trying to eradicate an enemy alien force - for the big screen.

Brad Pitt is turning Dark Void into a movie


Dreams really do come true, and the newest restaurant to come to Lemoore is living proof of that.


Rob was reportedly 'weeks away from proposing' to Kristen before it was revealed she cheated on him with director Rupert Sanders!

Robert Pattinson was 'weeks away from proposing' to Kristen Stewart


On September 3, the RA government approved the criteria for internal and external assessment of education institutions, as well as the procedure for its implementation.

RA government approves criteria for internal and external assessment of education institutions


VMware Rod Johnson, the original creator of the Spring Framework, has announced that he will be leaving SpringSource and VMware to ``pursue other interests''.

Spring founder Rod Johnson leaves SpringSource


US singer Cee Lo Green has revealed that he is homeless and is living out of his Louis Vuitton suitcase.


Some antidepressants could cut the risk of bowel cancer and a type of tumour that grows in the spine or brain, British researchers say.Tricyclic drugs, which are frequently prescribed for patients needing antidepressants, cut the risk of bowel cancer by between 16 per cent and 21 per cent, a study has found.They also help reduce the chance of devel...


KABUL, Afghanistan - A NATO service member was killed Monday in southern Afghanistan, where violence is increasing as the poppy harvest ends and the Taliban turns opium profits into payments for fighters.

NATO service member killed in Afghanistan


A Georgetown man plead guilty to multiple hunting violations and was fined Feb. 10 for following an investigation by Delaware Division of Fish and Wildlife Enforcement agents, officials said.

Georgetown man pleads guilty to multiple hunting violations


AP 07.21.08, 3:10 AM ET LG Electronics said Monday that second-quarter net profit surged 84 percent from the same period last year amid record mobile phone sales.

LG Electronics' profit surges 84 percent


Apache Corporation reported an insider buy on March 26.


Metra will operate extra Halloween trains on several of its routes Friday so riders can leave downtown Chicago earlier and be home in time for trick-or-treaters.


Villagers chased away NSCN cadre and rescued school students after a prolonged exchange of fire between rival groups in and around three villages in Dimapur.


Kolkata, Jan 28 Kolkata and Eastern India have huge tourism buyers from South East Asia, said West Bengal Tourism minister Manabendra Mukherjee.

'Kolkata has huge tourism buyers from se Asia'


Iran said Tuesday it was installing new and efficient centrifuges aimed at speeding up its nuclear enrichment amid fears Tehran is moving toward weapon-grade enriched uranium.

Iran says it is installing new centrifuges


Fujitsu has introduced its Productivity Suite to provide UK organisations with a private cloud offering for desktop messaging, unified communication and collaboration.

Fujitsu introduces cloud Productivity Suite


Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul slammed taxes on tips in an op-ed for the Las Vegas Sun Tuesday.


Chesapeake Energy said Monday that it has trimmed its production by about 7 percent because of low natural gas prices in the middle of the country and is considering reducing its drilling fleet by 10 percent from its previous forecast for 2009.

Chesapeake Energy trimming production by 7 percent


James Corden joined Snow Patrol on stage during a gig after frontman Gary Lightbody was impressed by the actor's ``drunken singing'' on a night out.


PLX Technology today announced it will host a conference call and Webcast to discuss its fourth quarter and fiscal year 2008 financial results, along with the Company's business outlook, on Monday, Jan. 26, 2009, at 2:00 pm, following the release of the Company's financial results.

PLX Technology announces conference call, Webcast of fourth quarter, fiscal year 2008 financial results


President Obama will continue pushing for health care reform when he visits Virginia.


Chicken producer Pilgrim's Pride, which operates a hatchery and feed mill in Calhoun, is filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.

Pilgrim's Pride files for bankruptcy protection


President John Dramani Mahama has ended his three day campaign tour of the Upper West region with rallies at Lambussie, Gwollu and Tumu.

President Mahama ends three-day campaign tour of Upper West region


Manchester City midfielder Patrick Vieira was charged with violent conduct by the Football Association on Tuesday following an incident involving Stoke's Glenn Whelan in Monday's Premier League match at the Britannia Stadium.


In 2009, one in every 30 babies born in the US was a twin compared with one in every 53 in 1980, according to a new finding by Michigan State University researchers.

One out of 30 babies born in US is a twin


The Joint Commission, a Chicago-based accreditation organization, announced recently that it is developing standards for a primary care home accreditation option that will complement the commission's existing Ambulatory Care Accreditation Program.

Joint Commission develops primary care home option


Organisers of the Aussie golf open are making sure that caddy Steve Williams and his former boss Tiger Woods are kept apart.


The Dow ended lower Tuesday as investors locked in some profits on stocks and sent gold to a new closing high as geopolitical worries left the market a little jittery.


News of LCD Soundsystem calling it quits after their third studio album This Is Happening is perhaps a little stark, but then again you can't really take to task frontman James Murphy's logic about it.


Former Wolf Pack basketball star Kirk Snyder pleaded not guilty on Tuesday to charges of aggravated burglary and felony assault.

Former Wolf Pack star Kirk Snyder pleads not guilty


Nodrama has released a new music video for ``Undefined,'' which can be found below.


Khmer jailer life term a bad example Updated: 16:57, Tuesday February 7, 2012 A life term handed to a feared Khmer Rouge jailer has elated Cambodians but observers say the historic verdict violates the torture chief's human rights.


BEIJING - China has called the death of Osama bin Laden a landmark event and says it is a step in the right direction for anti-terrorism efforts.

China calls death of bin Laden a landmark event


North Korea said Saturday that it will expel South Koreans from a mountain resort that symbolised reconciliation efforts on the divided peninsula, amid rising tension over the shooting death of a South Korean tourist.

North Korea to expel South Koreans from resort


New Delhi, May 3 Controversial author Salman Rushdie believes 'Pakistan is fundamentally flawed and insufficiently imagined,' according to a new book.

Rushdie believes Pakistan is fundamentally flawed:


A 57-year-old jockey from Pune, Laxman Shyamrao, died during a race in Hyderabad on Saturday when three horses dashed into each other.


North Carolina ranks among the best in the country for beach water quality in an annual report from an environmental group.

Nc ranks among best for beach water quality


MILAN -Former AC Milan manager Leonardo has been named the new coach of city rival Inter Milan.


DOZENS of worshippers at the Universal Church of the Kingdom of God in the Johannesburg CBD were injured yesterday after a staircase collapsed on them during a church service.

Worshippers injured as staircase collapses


In London, silver touched an intraday low of $9.15 as investors took profits on dollar's rally.


BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. A judge is sending Lindsay Lohan to jail for 90 days after ruling she violated probation in a 2007 drug case by failing to attend court-ordered alcohol education classes.

Judge sending Lohan to jail for 90 days for violating probation in drug case


Maritz Travel, and its wholly owned subsidiary, Experient, announce they have aligned their corporate market sales and operations teams to better serve this important industry segment.

Maritz Travel and Experient align corporate market sales and operations teams


The Beach Waterpark is hiring 500 new team members for its re-opening this summer and making major investments in the park.

Beach Waterpark hiring 500 for its re-opening this summer


Razgulyaevo restaurant, located at Stolychne highway in Kyiv, burnt down on Nov. 2.

Razgulyaevo restaurant in Kyiv burns down


A pipe bomb has been thrown through the window of a house in Poleglass on the outskirts of west Belfast.

Pipe bomb is thrown through window of house in Poleglass


The nuclear liability bill was tabled in Lok Sabha on Wednesday by Minister of State for Science and Technology Prithviraj Chavan.

Nuclear liability bill tabled in Lok Sabha


In a November 19 article, NPR reports that while Fox News chief Roger Ailes has apologized to the head of the American Defamation League for calling NPR executives ``Nazis,'' he ``has not apologized to NPR executives for calling them Nazis.''

NPR reports that Ailes ``has not apologized to NPR executives for calling them Nazis''


A WOMAN was jailed for 18 months today for making a false rape claim against a bus driver.


Ciara was spotted celebrating her 25th birthday with BFF, Kim Kardashian, at Cosmopolitan Cafe in New York.

Ciara celebrates birthday with Kim Kardashian


Fire shuts down Perth rail lines Updated: 12:05, Tuesday March 13, 2012 An electrical fire near Perth's central railway station has caused major disruption for the city's commuters with major rail routes shut down.


Update: 4:01PM A FIJIAN man, who was deported after serving an eight year sentence for robbing and seriously wounding a New Zealand man in Sydney, is wanted back in Australia for murder.


Third-seeded Oral Roberts upset top-seeded UMKC, 4-2, to claim The Summit League Men's Tennis Championship Saturday evening at the Shadow Mountain Racquet Club.

Oral Roberts claims Summit League Men's Tennis Championship


AP / June 29, 2013 The US Naval War College in Newport is getting a new president.

US Naval War college to get new president


A second former University of Iowa football player accused of raping a student here has pleaded not guilty.

Second former UI football player pleads not guilty


A Hopkinsville man took his own life Wednesday afternoon after he and another man were arrested for allegedly stealing duck decoys from the Duck Island Wildlife Refuge Area in Lake Barkley.

Hopkinsville man takes his life after being arrested for stealing duck decoys at Lake Barkley


Former foreign minister and Vice President Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Makhdoom Shah Mehmood Qureshi Sunday alleged that the rulers were busy piling up their personal wealth, Geo News reported.


Union County will replace culverts in Berkeley Heights, Roselle and Springfield this year, projects totaling $1.33 million.

Union county to replace culverts in Berkeley Heights, Roselle & Springfield


Midfielder, Duke Udi returns to Nigerian football this season with Niger Tornadoes in the Premier League.


Sir Paul McCartney, the famous Beatle singer, wed his third wife, Nancy Shevell in London.

Paul McCartney wed Nancy Shevell in London


BILLINGS, Mont. Football players from Carroll College and Eastern Oregon have been honored as Frontier Conference players of the week.

Players from Carroll, Eastern Oregon honored


A new rural park alongside Forbidden Plateau Road is likely to be named 'Mountain Spirit Nature Park'.

New park could be named 'Mountain Spirit Nature'


Scarlett Johansson is officially joining the cast of the upcoming Iron Man sequel, signing a deal on Wednesday afternoon to play the Black Widow.

Scarlett Johansson joining Iron Man sequel


Bayer is illegally marketing two aspirin products that make unsubstantiated health claims about fighting heart disease and osteoporosis, federal regulators said Tuesday.


Bruni made her American stage debut at the show held Saturday night.


President George W. Bush said Friday that while there is some concern about slowing US economic growth, the ``financial markets are strong and solid.

Bush: ``financial markets are strong and solid''


AP Mar 15, 2013, 02.30PM IST The number of dead pigs found in a Shanghai river that provides drinking water to the Chinese financial hub has risen to 7,545, after local authorities retrieved 944 more pigs Thursday.

Number of pigs in Shanghai river rises to 7,545


Mexican clubs Chivas Guadalajara and San Luis withdrew from the Copa Libertadores on Friday after their round of 16 opponents declined to play in Mexico following the swine flu outbreak.

Mexican clubs withdraw from Copa Libertadores


X Factor judge Tulisa has reportedly split up with her boyfriend and N-Dubz bandmate Fazer.

X Factor's Tulisa splits up from boyfriend Fazer!


Brent crude oil futures rose above $112 a barrel on Tuesday, supported by worries that continued unrest in the Middle East and North Africa could threaten supplies even as Saudi Arabia ramped up output.


PLEASANTON, Calif. California Attorney General Jerry Brown has sued a San Francisco Bay Area suburb over its law limiting the number of new houses that can be built.


In one of only two studies of its kind, a study from researchers at Tufts University School of Medicine and the Sackler School of Graduate Biomedical Sciences at Tufts demonstrates that non-viral gene therapy can delay the onset of some forms of eye disease and preserve vision.

Non-viral gene therapy delays onset of eye disease


Burmese authorities are today holding a rare press briefing for journalists and diplomats concerning the case of John William Yettaw, an American currently standing trial for sneaking into pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi's home in early May.


America is being warned it faces a new recession, if the Democrats and Republicans don't break their stalemate over tax and spending.


Wachovia Corp. has opened a financial center in Palm Desert -- its 11th center in Riverside County.

Wachovia opens financial center in Palm Desert


Frisians are the only group in the Netherlands officially recognised as a national minority yet it seems they can still face discrimination, most often in relation to their language.


Today, the new Lee County superintendent releases a new organizational chart for the district.

New Lee superintendent releases new organizational chart


The NFL is facing another lawsuit over concussions, this time a suit headline by former Redskins QB Mark Rypien.

NFL faces another lawsuit over concussions


New Zealand beat Australia 22-0 in Rugby Championship


A worker pumps blue-green algae into a treatment reservoir at Chaohu Lake in Hefei, Anhui province July 23, 2012.

A worker pumps algae into a treatment reservoir at Chaohu Lake in Hefei


A Westminster man, charged Monday with retail theft and burglary, pleaded not guilty to the charges in Windham District Court.


The Sudanese Umma Party, led by former premier Al-Sadiq Al-Mahdi, decided Friday to continue participation in the country's general elections, slated for April 11 this year.

Sudanese Umma party decides to continue participation in general elections


Four businesses in Bolivar reported burglaries May 27, according to Det.


Homeowners are awaiting the major banks' lending rate decisions after the RBA lifted the official cash rate.


Levi Johnston will appear on ``The Early Show'' on Monday, Oct. 26, 2009.

Levi Johnston to appear on ``Early Show''


US energy giant ConocoPhillips has agreed to sell its Nigerian operations to growing African group Oando for 1.79 billion dollars, the Houston-based firm said Thursday.

ConocoPhillips sells off Nigerian operation


A home is a total loss after a fire Friday morning.


Premier Dalton McGuinty says he's confident the province is doing everything it can to ensure propane depots are safe -- even though an audit found nearly half of them were violating regulations.


Prime Minister Gordon Brown admitted in an interview he had been ``hurt'' by criticism aimed at him and said he could easily ``walk away from all of this tomorrow.''


Colombo, June 29 Sri Lanka today released 23 Indian fishermen who were arrested last week for reportedly straying into country''s water, after India took up the matter with authorities here.


*Wyclef Jean met with Haitian President Rene Preval for more than two hours on Thursday, touching off a new round of speculation as to whether the singer will be allowed to run for president in the Nov. 28 elections, reports the Associated Press.

Wyclef meets with Haiti's president Preval


Bradley defeated Ryan Palmer in a playoff to win the HP Byron Nelson Championship in Irving, Texas on Sunday.

Keegan Bradley wins the HP Byron Nelson Championship


The UCI officially announced that Greenville, South Carolina has been awarded the 2014 para-cycling road world championships.

Greenville awarded 2014 para-cycling world championships


The youthful actor Ranveer Singh has injured his back badly while shooting for his upcoming film Lootera, which also stars Sonakshi Sinha.

Ranveer Singh injured while shooting ``Lootera''


The Bank of Canada announced that it is lowering its target for the overnight rate by one-half of a percentage point to 1 percent.


AP Writer Canada added a better-than-expected 27,100 jobs in August, one of the biggest gains since the recession began in the country last fall.


A 23-year-old Kearny woman was charged with filing a false police report today after her story about a carjacking of her vehicle fell apart under questioning, authorities said.

Kearny woman charged with filing false police report of carjacking


Indian shares were slightly higher early in the session Friday as investors traded cautiously after the expiry of January derivatives contracts a day before, and amid a mixed trend across Asian markets.


The Delhi Police which has been often blamed for low police-population ratio in the city has now decided to recruit 400 Sub-Inspectors for better policing.

Delhi Police to recruit 400 Sub-Inspectors


In Hardin County, overnight emergency management officials opened two shelters for people wanting safety from the storm.