AM Best gave Friday B++ financial strength ratings and ``bbb'' issuer credit ratings to Anguilla-based National General Insurance Corp NV and Nagico Insurance Co Ltd.

AM Best gives B++ fsr to National General Insurance, NAGICO Insurance


Blockbuster says it will start offering movies that can be watched on certain Motorola phones, a first for the struggling rental company.

Blockbuster to offer movies on Motorola phones


President Barack Obama stopped at Roscoe's House of Chicken 'n Waffles in the Mid-City area of Los Angeles on Monday evening before heading for Hancock Park to speak at two star-studded fundraisers for his re-election campaign.

President Obama stops at Roscoe's House of Chicken 'n Waffles


A woman was viciously beaten by members of a rival team during a soccer match at West Seattle's Hiawatha Park Feb. 20.


Sporting Kansas City announced they had signed Kevin Ellis to a Home Grown contract in a press conference Friday.

Sporting Kansas City signs Home Grown player Kevin Ellis


Coordinator Dengue Control and Surveillance, Islamabad Dr. Najeebullah Durrani said that 26 dengue fever suspect patients have been admitted to the city's hospitals during the last 24 hours.


Lille's Belgian international playmaker Eden Hazard announced on Monday he had signed for Champions League winners Chelsea in preference to Premier League champions Manchester City and runners-up Manchester United.


``It feels good and I thank God for the century. I am happy to do well for the team to be able to contribute this way'', he said after the day's play.


NEW YORK Stephen Colbert and his musical nemesis, the Decemberists, will face off again.

Stephen Colbert, Decemberists to face off again


Margetts has called the Cariboo home all his life, and has run his own meat shop since 1985.


Elizabeth Hurley has praised husband Arun Nayar for being a 'great father' to her eight-year-old son Damian as she admitted the pair split for 'private reasons'.

Liz Hurley praises Arun Nayar for being a 'great father'


Police said a man was stabbed following a card game early Monday morning at the Wentwood At MacArthur Apartments.


Commercial finance firm CIT Group is selling its home lending business to Lone Star Funds for $1.5 billion, reducing its exposure to a line of business hurt by the soured housing market, the company said this morning.

CIT Group to sell home lending business for $1.5 billion


WA police minister defends pursuits Updated: 18:10, Friday April 13, 2012 West Australian Police Minister Rob Johnson has defended police over a pursuit that ended in the death of an innocent woman, saying 'thugs and criminals' cannot be allowed to get away with their crimes.


The 17th Kolkata Film festival to be held from November 10-17, 2011 has announced its lineup.

17th Kolkata Film festival announces lineup


Wantaway Liverpool midfielder Javier Mascherano has refused to face Manchester City tonight as he tries to force through a £12 million move to Barcelona, according to skysports.com.

Javier Mascherano refuses to face man City


An Edmonton dog was attacked and injured by beavers in the North Saskatchewan River.

Dog attacked by beavers in North Saskatchewan River


A new analysis by Common Cause/New York to be released Monday shows 10 of the country's 39 donors who gave at least $1 million to super PACs are from New York.


She has been away from the limelight for quite some time and actress Mahima Choudhary says she wants to make a ``small comeback'' on the silver screen with regional films.

Mahima chaudhary wants to comeback with regional films


Louisville International Airport opened a premium credit card-only parking lot designed for frequent travelers.

Louisville International airport opens premium credit card-only lot


Police say one of the Adelaide-bound lanes of the Heysen Tunnels will reopen later this afternoon, after a truck caught fire this morning.


QPR took advantage of their two-week break by flying to the Algarve for a warm-weather training camp.


Lindsay Lohan has admitted using cocaine and visiting rehabs thrice.


Eccentric Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli faces a paternity test after discovering former fiancée Raffaella Fico is pregnant.


Federal Sports Minister Mark Arbib has congratulated Michael Clarke on becoming Australia's new test and one-day cricket captain.


Manufacturer of portable multimedia devices Meizu has integrated GPS technology provider u-blox' sensitive GPS chip UBX-G6010-ST in its M9 multimedia smartphone.

Meizu integrates u-blox GPS chip in smartphone


In dramatic trend that defies the stresses of a plummeting economy, domestic violence deaths dropped to a new low in Santa Clara County last year.

Domestic violence deaths drop to new low in Santa Clara County


MIDLAND hospital bosses have admitted a blunder that caused a Birmingham pupil to be born with severe brain damage when she was starved of oxygen at birth.


SAC Capital portfolio manager arrested A senior portfolio manager for one of the nation's largest hedge funds was arrested Friday, accused of joining an insider trading conspiracy that the government said made more than $6 million illegally for the powerhouse investment company founded by billionaire businessman Steven A. Cohen.


A former probation officer, who is a Pueblo coach and teacher, admitted to having a sexual relationship with a former female client, according to an arrest affidavit.

Former probation officers admits sexual relationship


A Riverbank sailor who was killed in Afghanistan was laid to rest Thursday in Escalon.


Greek bank workers are striking to protest the deaths of three colleagues who were trapped in a burning bank torched by protesters during massive demonstrations against the government's new harsh austerity measures.


The American Senate is set to vote on the Indo-US nuclear deal today, after the US House of Representatives passed the Indo-US civil nuclear agreement by a clear majority three days ago.

US Senate to vote on Indo-US nuclear deal today


Alabama coach Nick Saban was named AP Coach of the Year for the second time in his career on Tuesday.


Mr. Mervin Upali Fernando a Sri Lankan entrepreneur who resides in Maldives donated USD 3000 for the ``Api wenuwen Api'' project today.

Sri Lankan entrepreneur residing in Maldives donates USD 3000 for ``Api wenuwen Api''


In celebration of the recent arrival of snow, Fargo public libraries are planning snowman parties.


A Louisiana man with was charged Thursday with five counts of manslaughter for causing the Sunday morning crash that killed a Plano family and their foster children as they headed home from church.

Louisiana man charged in crash that killed Plano family


A tree fell on an elk hunter during severe storm conditions near Nehalem Monday morning, killing the man.

Tree falls on hunter during storm near Nehalem


Chris Ashton might leave Northampton Saints at the end of the season according to reports on BBC Sport.

Chris Ashton could leave Northampton Saints


WESTVIC completed a hometown double in Hockey Victoria state under-17 pennant in Ballarat on Friday night.


Firstcall has recommended `Buy` on McNally Bharat Engineering with a price target of Rs 257 as against the current market price of Rs 223.85 in its report dated Dec. 08, 2010.

Firstcall recommends `Buy` on McNally Bharat


A Huntly man bailed by the court after beating his partner, then got drunk and later savagely beat her again in the street.


Ray Davies dedicated a number of tracks to original Kinks bassist Pete Quaife on the Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury.

Ray Davies dedicates tracks to Pete Quaife ..


ebsta, the SAAS platform that promotes existing database records to users when reviewing emails and using online tools like LinkedIn, has shown impressive growth in the first half of this year.


Hong Kong shares plunged by more than 6 per cent in early trading Thursday following heavy losses overnight on Wall Street.

Hong Kong shares plunge 6 per cent in early trading Thursday


Americans were drinking a bit more -- and a bit cheaper -- liquor last year, according to data released Tuesday by the industry's main trade group.

Americans drank more, but cheaper liquor last year


Wouldn't it be nice for a woman to know what her man wants, too?


A pit bull is rescued after being found on a locked patio chained by weights, as WPBF 25 News' Terri Parker explains in an exclusive report.

Pit bull rescued after being chained by weights


Kristen Somody WhalenGiants kicker Lawrence Tynes was honored Tuesday night by his native Scotland during a ceremony at the Manhattan penthouse of Sir Allan Collins, the British Consul General based in New York.

Kicker Lawrence Tynes honored by his native Scotland


Saban Brands super-charges the #1 kids action show with Power Rangers Super Samurai premiering Saturday, Feb. 18th on Nickelodeon.


Stryker Corporation today announced a definitive agreement to acquire privately held Ascent Healthcare Solutions, Inc. the market leader in the reprocessing and remanufacturing of medical devices in the US Under the terms of the agreement, Stryker will acquire Ascent Healthcare Solutions for $525 million in an all cash transaction.

Stryker announces definitive agreement to acquire Ascent Healthcare Solutions


It has pointed that Internet can help people shed the weight they have gained.


A man has been arrested after he ``repeatedly harassed'' Cher, police tell ET. Calvin Houghland was charged with disorderly conduct and public intoxication.


President Hamid Karzai agreed to face a second round of voting in Afghanistan's disputed election yesterday after a UN-led fraud inquiry excluded enough of his votes to trigger a run-off.

Karzai agrees to face second round of voting


Domestic air fare prices have dropped 30 per cent since September and are expected to keep falling.


ICICI Bank on Wednesday slashed its floating home loan rate and benchmark lending rate by 50 basis points each.


``For today`s trade market likely to range-bound, Nifty has support around 5,970 and 5,910 and resistance around 6,040 and 6,110,`` said the broking house Indira Securities.

Nifty has support around 5,970 and 5,910:


A GH¢46,000 six-unit classroom block for Kunkua, near Zuarungu in Bolgatanga Municipality has been inaugurated.

A GH¢46,000 classroom block for Kunkua inaugurated


BBC America has seen its ratings rise thanks to British shows such as the sixth season of Doctor Who, Luther and motoring magazine series Top Gear.


This was an answer given by Neil Barofsky, Special Inspector General for the Trouble Assets Relief Program, at a Senate Judiciary Hearing, when asked by Committee Chairman Partrick Leahy, whether or not he thought fraud contributed to the economic crisis.


The second year MA students of Ratna Rajya Laxmi Campus, Kathmandu, have padlocked the campus administration, demanding a decrease in enrollment and exam fees.

MA students padlock rr campus administration


TWO more men have been charged over a shooting death in Sydney's west last year.

Two more men charged over shooting death


Kinondoni municipal militia escorted by police on Tuesday night demolished stalls at Urafiki petty traders market to pave the way for road expansion.

Kinondoni militia demolish Urafiki petty traders` market


Robbie Keane made his Liverpool debut in a 0-0 friendly draw at Villarreal on Wednesday night following a £20 million transfer from Tottenham Hotspur.


Five Ghanaian women are reportedly stranded in Bahrain after their sponsors failed to secure them jobs in the Arab country.


Brad Keselowski won the Nationwide 200 at Dover, Del., Saturday after Kyle Busch had a flat tire on a restart with two laps to go.


Stock market gains helped give Canadian pension plans a boost in the third quarter, according to a report by RBC Investor Services.

Stock markets give Canadian pension plans boost in third quarter:


In fact, it looks like Reggie Bush had already moved on from Kim Kardashian BEFORE he had dumped her for all the media frenzy.


Higher arrest rates are draining NSW government finances as more funds are directed towards keeping offenders behind bars, a study has found.

Higher arrest rate draining NSW finances


County of San Diego offices will be closed Friday in observance of the Christmas holiday.


Citi credit card customers may have been 'misled' on its foreign transaction protection, it has been revealed.


Visibly charged-up Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani, while 'talking frankly', has warned conspirators against pushing the PPP to the wall, and they must be mindful of the fact that his government will not go the way they want, and they must settle themselves to wait till the end.


Veeco Instruments Inc. has established an endowed chair at UC Santa Barbara that will support the teaching and research of a pioneering scholar in engineering or the sciences.

Veeco Instruments establishes endowed chair at UC Santa Barbara


Banking giant Barclays should avoid the need to raise more money to bolster its finances, it was reported today.

Barclays 'should avoid need to raise more money'


After three grueling months, the writers strike is finally over.


AP Petoskey News-Review Foreign language studies could be de-emphasized in Michigan under a bill that would drop it as a high school graduation requirement.


In a major move to further warming up of bilateral relations between two key Arab states, Saudi King Abdullah Bin Abdul Aziz will pay an official visit to Syria this week.

Saudi Arabia King Abdullah pays an official visit to Syria this week


For years police have been identified by their collar numbers, but now officers in parts of the country are being made to wear name badges.

Should police officers be made to wear name badges?


Xi Jinping, the new Chinese Communist Party General Secretary, warned: ``Corruption could kill the party and ruin the country.''


Two people are found dead in an Evansville apartment on the city's northeast side.

Two people found dead in Evansville apartment


The corporate controller of industrial components maker Wesco International Inc. sold 3,200 shares of common stock, according to a Securities and Exchange Commission filing Monday.

Corporate controller of Wesco International sells 3,200 shares


A Brownfield man was arrested on Friday that allegedly assaulted a Sundown teen in June.

Brownfield man arrested after allegedly assaulting teen


PITTSBURGH Carnegie Mellon University says it will open a branch campus in Rwanda next year, making it the first American university to do so in central Africa.

Carnegie Mellon to open branch campus in Rwanda


But they also pointed out that neither the central Bill nor the state law, if approved, could tackle black money.


British actress Susannah York, a 1960s beauty who was nominated for an Oscar for the 1969 film They Shoot Horses, Don't They?, has died at the age of 72, according to a newspaper report.


A fire destroyed the corn dryer in the South Dakota Wheatgrowers Hecla harvest facility located along Highway 10 south of Hecla Monday night.


Library officials will cut marketing and combine its Gwinnett Reads program with an annual reading event to cut down costs.

Library to cut marketing, combine programs


The letter was sent just days ago by the American College of Pediatricians, a nonprofit organization funded by members and donors, to school superintendents that tells them plainly, ``It is not the school's role to diagnose and attempt to treat any student's medical condition, and certainly not a school's role to 'affirm' a student's perceived personal sexual orientation.''

'It is not the school's role to 'affirm' perceived personal sexual orientation'


> Chinese airlines raised fuel surcharges on domestic routes due to rising fuel costs.


Gold futures extended gains for a second day on Friday due to sustained investment demand and further supported by a weaker rupee, analysts said.

Gold extends gain on sustained investment demand


REESE Witherspoon and Jake Gyllenhaal have split, a source close to the actress tells People Magazine today.

Reese Witherspoon and Jake Gyllenhaal 'split up'


EU leaders on Friday urged international action against Iran because of its refusal to cooperate over its nuclear program, as the threat of new sanctions looms.

EU leaders urge international action against Iran


The No. 14 SMU men's swimming and diving team held its annual awards banquet Tuesday night in the Hall of Champions in the Loyd All-Sports Center.

Men's swimming and diving holds annual awards banquet


Students belonging to two rival unions clashed here on Wednesday over distribution of admission forms and even hurled bombs prompting police to use batons to disperse them.

Students clash over distribution of forms


``I was on IR for a week,'' Quenneville joked Wednesday.


APA Abuja The cholera outbreak in Nigeria has claimed 781 lives from 3, 000 reported cases as against 351 deaths last week, the Nigerian minister of Health Prof. Onyebuchi Chukwu revealed.

Cholera outbreak claims 781 lives in Nigeria


Despite a Facebook status update that inspired excitement and congratulations the world over, Drew Barrymore is not engaged.


Russian gas giant Gazprom threatened Thursday to cut gas supplies to Ukraine that feed on to central Europe if Kiev fails to settle all overdue debts by Monday, news agency Interfax quoted the company as saying.


Two Zimbabwean journalists have been charged with defamation over a story on a health insurance company linked to a senior central bank official, state media said Thursday.

Zimbabwe journalists charged with defamation


Barry George, who was cleared of murdering TV presenter Jill Dando, has accepted substantial undisclosed libel damages over claims that he had pestered women he was obsessed with.Mr George, who was acquitted of the crime after a retrial in August last year, was at London's High Court with his sister Michelle Diskin, who led the campaign to prove his innocence after his 2001 conviction, for the brief hearing before Mr Justice Eady.He said afterwards: ``I am pleased that the matter between myself and News Group Newspapers has been amicably settled following a successful mediation without the need for litigation.''


Digitalsignage.net by Dynamax Technologies has officially launched today.

Digitalsignage.net has officially launched


Home Depot said Tuesday that it intends to hire more than 1,000 employees for its Bay Area stores to meet consumer demand during the retailer's busy spring and summer selling season.


'Man of Steel' star Henry Cavill has revealed that he was fat during his childhood.


Italy's biggest utility Enel said on Monday that it has signed a 9.4 billion euro forward start loan which will replace an existing 10 billion euro syndicated loan when it matures in April 2015.

Enel signs 9.4bn euro forward start loan


A man has died after an altercation with security staff outside a tavern on the Gold Coast.

Man dies after altercation with security


Bruker Corporation announced today that it plans to release its third quarter 2011 financial results on Thursday, October 27 th , 2011 before the market opens.

Bruker plans to release third quarter 2011 financial results on October 27, 2011


International Road Dynamics Inc. said it has agreed to sell its head office and manufacturing facility located in Saskatoon Saskatchewan for about C$6.7 million.

International Road Dynamics to sell its head office and manufacturing facility


Local lawmakers are weighing in on an abortion bill that's making its way through the Minnesota legislature.

Local lawmakers weigh in on abortion bill


A post from The Economist's Free Exchange, ``$2 Trillion Gone and Nothing to Show for It,'' just about says it all.


Rock of Ages in Barre is laying off 25 of its 78 granite quarry workers.


Google accidentally announced Google Drive today on its french blog.

Google accidentally announces Google Drive


An Indian army general who helped lead a deadly 1984 raid on Sikhism's holiest shrine has been stabbed and wounded in London.

Indian general stabbed and wounded in London


Thibodaux Regional Medical Center is moving forward with plans to build a $63 million wellness center that will focus on preventative health care with an education and fitness focus.

Thibodaux Regional Medical center moves forward on plans to build $63 million wellness center


Ford is recalling 230,000 minivans in 20 cold-weather states including Michigan and Washington, DC, to fix rust problems that can cause the third-row seats to come loose.

Ford recalls 230,000 minivans to fix rust problems


England have released five players from the side routed by Australia in the fourth Ashes Test to let them get match practice with their county sides.

England release players to get match practice


DEQ Systems Corp., a leading provider of table games, table game bonusing, progressive jackpot and table game linking solutions, announces today that Mandalay Bay on the Las Vegas Strip has installed 3 EZ Baccarat™ and 3 EZ Trak™ for a total of 6 EZ Units.


The Empire State Manufacturing Survey indicates that conditions for New York manufacturers continued to improve at a steady pace in March.

Conditions for new York manufacturers continued improve at steady pace in March


Israeli forces killed three Palestinian men Thursday along the tense border with the Gaza Strip.


Indian Premier League points table after Mumbai Indians beat Kings XI Punjab here Tuesday.


David Gross, the top international communications advisor to the State Department in the administration of George W. Bush, has joined Washington law firm Wiley Rein as a partner in its communications practice.

Gross joins Wiley Rein as partner in communications practice


Gates Presbyterian Church, 1049 Wegman Road, Rochester, will host ``Bring a Friend to Church`` day on Sunday, Oct. 23.

Gates Presbyterian Church hosting ``Bring a Friend to Church'' day


A homeless man and courtroom fixture received a mandatory nine months in jail today for assaulting a manager at Hooters on Brainerd Road.

Homeless man jailed after assaulting manager of Hooters


A Russian government commission has approved plans to set a minimum price for vodka, the latest step in a campaign led by President Dmitry Medvedev to crack down on alcohol abuse, local news agencies reported.

Russian commission approves setting minimum price for vodka


Local company Bioreaktor M and Swiss investors are interested in building EUR 15mn biogas power plant in Karbinci, eastern Macedonia .

Investors interested in building EUR 15mn biogas power plant.


However, now that President Obama has been re-elected, there are bound to be some changes in the future.


SOMBA K'E/YELLOWKNIFE - A Hay River teenage drug dealer caught by RCMP officers with $650 worth of crack cocaine and marijuana behind the town's arena was sentenced to four and a half months in jail Feb. 25.


Senegal came from behind to win their opening World Cup qualifier 3-1 against Liberia on Saturday as their new-look team began the process of expunging the disappointment of failure earlier this year.

Senegal come from behind to win World Cup qualifier


The Allen Economic Development Corp. said Monday that credit and information services company Experian plans to expand its operations in Allen by 300 people.


US markets closed mixed Monday with a late drop, as confidence waned with losses at Bank of America, JP Morgan & Chase and American Express.


A trilateral meeting between the three main presidential candidates will be discussed after this week due to scheduling problems, despite independent candidate Ahn Cheol-soo's wish to hold it as soon as possible, a spokesman for the main opposition party's candidate said Wednesday.

Trilateral meeting of presidential candidates to be discussed


A scientist caught the birth of rare twin waterspouts on camera as the twisters churned to life over Louisiana waters.

Scientist catches rare twin waterspouts on camera


Volunteers came together in shifts on Friday night to help Tabitha's Way, a Spanish Fork thrift store and food pantry, provide a Christmas dinner for veterans, elderly and those in need in the community.

Volunteers help provide Christmas dinner for veterans, elderly


Congressional leaders announced a deal with the White House Thursday on an economic stimulus package that would give most tax filers refunds of $600 to $1,200, and more if they have children.

Leaders announce deal on economic stimulus package


Chief Justice Renato Corona has allowed the live video webcast of the Maguindanao massacre trial, a spokesman for the Supreme Court said Tuesday.

Chief Justice Corona allows webcast of Maguindanao massacre trial


In occupied Kashmir, complete shutdown continued in Kulgam for the fourth consecutive day, today, against the gang rape of a woman by Indian troops.

Shutdown continues in Kulgam against rape of woman


``For daily purpose, trend deciding level is 5,270. If Nifty shows strength above 5,270 levels, then rally to 5,290/5,330/5,350 may be seen. If Nifty does not show strength above 5,270 levels then selling pressure till 5,200/5,170/5,135 may also be seen,`` said Puneet Kinra, senior research analyst, Bonanza Portfolio.

Trend deciding level for Nifty is 5,270:


``I could never do what you do!'' ``You guys are simply amazing, the way you take care of him,'' or ``He's lucky to have you.''


Sheyla Hershey said recently that she wants to expand on her FFF breast implants, which have already made Brazil's version of the ``Guinness Book of World Records''.

Sheyla Hershey wants to expand her FFF breast implants


WHEN TRAGIC ACCIDENTS strike, it's incumbent upon the survivors to figure out what went wrong so the mistakes are not repeated.


Vikram Pandit denied that he was forced out as Citigroup's CEO, telling CNBC Tuesday that it was his decision to step down after five years at the bank and that he had been thinking about it for awhile.


Gregory Isenor, P.Geo., President and CEO of Merrex Gold Inc. announces that Merrex has closed the first tranche of the private placement announced April 27, 2009.

Merrex closes first tranche of private placement


The London Evening Standard is to become a free newspaper, its publishers have said.

London Evening Standard to become a free newspaper


AP PhotoBuy Photo Former French Open champion Ana Ivanovic won her first-round match at the US Open on Tuesday, defeating Ksenia Pervak of Russia 6-4, 6-2.


Fourmile residents, Rebecca Folsom and Howard Wishner, talk about what they have learned about their homes in the fire area.


Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today used the occasion of the annual Tahoe Summit to launch a new website, Climate Change:


Euro zone finance ministers agreed today to lend Spain up to 100 billion euros to shore up its teetering banks and Madrid said it would specify precisely how much it needs once independent audits report in just over a week.

Euro zone agrees to lend Spain up to 100 billion euros


The European Federation of Journalists has expressed its concerns with recent complaints by journalists about censorship and restrictions of the freedom of speech at some Ukrainian mass media.

European Federation of Journalists concerned with complaints of censorship at some Ukrainian mass media


Arizona Cardinals quarterback Derek Anderson apologized for his postgame rant Monday night when he screamed at a reporter and stormed out of the interview room following his team's 27-6 loss to the visiting San Francisco 49ers.

Cardinals quarterback Derek Anderson apologizes for rant


The cyclist who was knocked down by the official vehicle of the Chairman of Dodangoda Pradeshiya Sabha, around 10.30 pm, two days ago succumbed to his injuries.


Activision has just announced a new Spider-Man game developed at the hands of Beenox.

Activision announces new Spider-Man game


Chennai-based Vijay Shanthi Builders plans to invest around Rs 1,000 crore over the next two years in various residential projects.

Vijay Shanthi plans Rs 1,000 crore residential project


Low euro zone inflation gives monetary policy room for manoeuvre to help stabilise markets and lend support to the real economy, European Central Bank Governing Council member Ewald Nowotny was quoted as saying.


Leg spin wizard Shane Warne in his new book to be launched in London on Tuesday titled ``Shane Warne's Century'' has said that the hardest thing for me was getting ex-Sri Lankan skipper Arjuna Ranatunga in --

Hardest thing was getting Ranatunga out:


John Cusack will be playing the role of Edgar Allan Poe in a new murder mystery, he confirmed on Twitter.

John Cusack to play Edgar Allan Poe in murder mystery


Foreign Ministers of Azerbaijan, Iran and Turkey at a meeting in Urmia on Saturday signed common declaration, Trend cites Iranian news agency IRNA.

Azerbaijan, Iran and Turkey signed common declaration


Techflash.com is reporting that Amazon Chief Jeff Bezos just sold more than a million Amazon shares.

Jeff Bezos sells over a million Amazon shares


MORE than two months after his untimely death, Michael Jackson was finally laid to rest last night at the Forest Lawn Cemetery in Los Angeles.


Top jockey Michael Walker regained consciousness yesterday as he battles serious head injuries suffered in a pig-hunting accident on Monday.


A woman was airlifted to hospital after a serious crash in Stanton-by-Dale this morning.


Arsenal striker Nicklas Bendtner will have surgery on the groin injury he sustained in the Oct. 31 victory over Tottenham.

Arsenal's Bendtner to have surgery on groin injury


Senate Democrats on Monday introduced a $100.3 billion economic stimulus package that includes $37.8 billion in additional federal Medicaid funds for states and $1 billion in additional funds for NIH, CQ Today reports.

Senate Democrats introduce economic stimulus package with additional federal Medicaid funds for states


SINGAPORE has come out tops in Asia this year for corporate governance, despite stiff competition from its counterparts, Hong Kong and Japan, which came in second and third respectively.

Singapore tops Asia in corporate Governance


Tu Face recently recorded a celebratory song in London with other artistes.


Scotiabank has completed its acquisition of DundeeWealth Inc., saying Monday it now holds 97 per cent of the wealth management firm.

Scotiabank completes acquisition of DundeeWealth; now holds 97 per cent of firm


Red Bull chief Dietrich Mateschitz says he would not force Sebastian Vettel to stay if the Formula 1 champion was keen to try a different team.

Red Bull's Mateschitz says he would not force Vettel to stay on


McAfee boosted its network security portfolio on Monday when it announced the planned purchase of Secure Computing for $465 million.

McAfee to purchase Secure Computing for $465 million


Sir John Insists News Desk Report The General Secretary of the opposition New Patriotic Party, Mr. Kwadwo Owusu Afriyie, aka Sir John, has insisted that ex-convicts can join presidential campaign team.

``Ex-convicts can join presidential campaign''


Trinity Mirror has rolled out a mobile site for regional paper the Birmingham Post, following the launch of the mobile site for its main title The Daily Mirror.

Trinity Mirror rolls out mobile site for the Birmingham Post


Vikings wide receiver Percy Harvin has won the Associated Press Offensive Rookie of the Year award.

Harvin wins Offensive Rookie of the Year


Seven people were killed when a gunman opened fire in a bar in northern Mexico, which has seen a resurgence in drug-related violence in recent weeks.


Cincinnati Financial Corp. said Thursday that it sees a profit in the second quarter and the improvement largely is due to an increase in new property casualty business.

Cincinnati Financial sees profit in second quarter


Apesoft, a Business Intelligence software solutions company headquartered in Barcelona and with offices in the US, today announced that it has secured a $3.8 Million round of equity financing from DEBAEQUE.

Apesoft secures $3.8 Million in financing from DEBAEQUE


Opposition leader Dr Alfred Sant left Mater Dei hospital on Friday at around 1600 CET to start a period of convalescence at home, the MLP said in a press release.


Thursday, Corvallis firefighters honed their skills by practicing extrication techniques at B & R Auto Wrecking.

Firefighters practice extrication techniques


An unexploded fire cracker created a bomb scare among locals at Khilwat on Thursday.


At the Easter Vigil at St. Bede's, the Catholic Church in Newport Pagnell, six new members were received into the Church.

New members were received into the Church


``The Family Circus'' comic creator Bil Keane, who recreated his home life into a funny and kid-friendly cartoon strip, has died at age 89 of congestive heart failure, according to his distributor.

Family Circus comic creator Bil Keane dies


Denmark plans to lay claim to the North Pole and other areas in the Arctic, where melting ice is uncovering new shipping routes, fishing grounds, and drilling opportunities for oil and gas, a leaked government document showed yesterday.


Toyota Motor Corp. revealed that it will resume production at all its plants in Japan at half capacity from April 18 to 27.


REUTERS/Brendan McDermid Major US stock indexes were little changed in morning trading on Tuesday, as gains in the consumer discretionary and telecommunications sectors offset declines in commodity-related shares.


Analysts at Janney Capital Markets are maintaining a positive outlook on Ally Financial, citing expectations the lender's performance will improve as the Treasury's stake in the business is greatly reduced.

Janney Capital maintains positive outlook for Ally Financial


In a statement issued today, Air India has denied reports of a strike by its pilots.

Air India denies reports of strike by pilots


The Azerbaijani opposition may create a new electoral bloc later this week, Azerbaijani Citizens and Development Party Chairman Ali Aliyev told Trend.

Azerbaijani opposition to create new electoral bloc this week


National news UK woman recovers after hotel leap An injured British woman is recovering in India after leaping from a third-floor hotel window when the establishment's owner apparently tried to force his way into her room.


US-based Lancaster Laboratories, a Eurofins Scientific company recently collaborated with Mumbai-based BioAzure Technologies to provide Lancaster Laboratories' contract laboratory services to the Indian biotech market in support of product development regulatory compliance goals.

Lancaster Laboratories collaborates with BioAzure


The American government must take responsibility for a raid which allegedly killed eight Syrian civilians, Syria's foreign minister says.


Jerry Brown dropped the fiction that he was seeking reelection as state attorney general and filed papers today to explore a run for governor, a job he first won in 1974 and has for months been fighting hard, if quietly, to recapture.

Jerry Brown files papers to explore run for governor


Infielder Orlando Cabrera has passed his physical and signed a one-year contract with the Cleveland Indians.

Orlando Cabrera passes physical, signs with Cleveland Indians


Toyota which has aggressive strategy to stamp its mark in India plans to launch its proposed small car with diesel engine.

Toyota plans small car with diesel engine


Police are expected to meet with night club owners as reports surface that night clubs remain open after the normal operating hours.


Australian based mining giant Rio Tinto was placed on trading halt on Friday pending a material announcement, the New Zealand stock exchange said.


Queers Against Israeli Apartheid has dropped out of the Pride Parade, just two days after a report held that the group's participation would not violate the city's anti-discrimination policy.

Queers Against Israeli Apartheid drop out of Pride parade


The Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education has announced that Unity College President Mitchell Thomashow has been named to its Board of Directors.

Unity College President Mitchell Thomashow named to aashe Board of Directors


Indonesia officially submitted its emission reduction target to the United Nations on Sunday amid doubts over the possibility of countries to reach an ambitious deal this year, a paper said here Monday.

Indonesia submits emission reduction target to un


Fulham manager Roy Hodgson says he has turned down approaches from Sweden and Norway over their vacant coaching positions.

Hodgson turns down approaches from Sweden, Norway


Former British prime minister Tony Blair defended the 2003 US-led invasion of Iraq on Friday.


The US manufacturing sector grew for the 10th consecutive month in May, an industry survey said on Tuesday, bolstering hopes of an economic recovery.


Spanish tenor Placido Domingo is to undergo ``preventive surgery'' and will be unable to perform for the next six weeks, his spokesperson has said.


Two Chinese friendship associations Saturday sent condolence messages to the people of earthquake-stricken Japan.

Chinese friendship associations send condolences to Japan


Pakistan warned India not to launch a strike against it and threatened to respond to any attack but also sought to defuse tension with its rival in the wake of the Mumbai attacks.


An anti-Communist military junta seized power in South Korea early today after a brief but violent gun-battle around the Central government buildings here.


Radware, a leading provider of application delivery and application security solutions for virtual and cloud data centers, today announced it has joined the Open Networking Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting a new approach to networking called Software-Defined Networking.

Radware joins the Open Networking Foundation


A van that uses hidden cameras to catch speeders may be illegal, Florida state officials said.

Van used to catch speeders may be illegal


Hospitals in the region are ready to receive patients that may come to them for care following the contract termination between Anthem Blue Cross and Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center.


Ghana could become one of the main oil producing countries in sub-Saharan Africa based on the recent discoveries offshore of Ghana according to oil multinational Eni SpA.

Ghana could become one of the main oil producing countries in sub-Saharan Africa:


Webb Simpson won the US Open and put two more names into the graveyard of champions.


On Wednesday, the House conferees for the transportation bill passed a motion in which they decided to accept language guaranteeing that each state receives more guaranteed highway money from the federal government.

States could receive more money from federal government


Shanghai Construction Ltd Co may obtain assets worth up to RMB 2.6 billion from its parent, Shanghai Construction Group, sources reported.

Shanghai Construction may obtain assets from parent


Nevada Republican Sen. John Ensign says he expects a tough GOP primary challenge as he tries to rebuild his


Cicero police are searching for a 22-year-old mentally disabled woman who hasn't been seen by family members since Monday.

Cicero police search for mentally disabled woman


Sony Online Entertainment announces that a new card set for the online strategy game Legends of Norrath is in development at SOE's Denver studio and heading for release next month.

New card set for Legends of Norrath is in development


The finance minister has hit out at banking giants UBS and Credit Suisse for what she described as an ``incomprehensible'' response to a proposed new banking law.

Finance minister hits out at UBS, Credit Suisse


One of Hollywood's sexiest stars Cameron Diaz has openly talked about losing her virginity.

Cameron Diaz talks about losing her virginity


Olympics figure skating results are in and Kim Yu-Na won first Olympic gold medal in figure skating for South Korea.


THE new Icelandic herring season swung into action this week with the fleets reporting large catches of good quality fish.


Four Portage teens have been arrested after breaking into several cars early Sunday morning.


Rapper-turned-actor Romeo felt right at home working with Tyler Perry because he says the director reminds him of his father, rapper Master P. Marion Curtis/The Associated PressRomeo, right, poses with his sister Cymphonique Miller, left, and their father, hip hop artist Master P, at the premiere of Romeo's film, 'Tyler Perry's Madea's Witness Protection,' in New York.

Romeo feels right at home working with Tyler Perry


Authorities said an Orangeburg County animal control officer shot a woman in the leg while chasing a stray dog through a neighborhood.


High street retailer Woolworths is to cut the price of all chart DVDs for a four week period to under £10.


In what historians are calling the aviation equivalent to finding King Tut's tomb, a World War II fighter plane has been found in the Sahara desert 70 years after it crashed.

World War II fighter plane found in the Sahara desert after 70 years


Area colleges will celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday through service projects and special events.

Area colleges to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday


The Coast Guard says it's responding to a disabled Gloucester lobster boat 145 miles southeast of Chatham.

Coast Guard responds to disabled Gloucester lobster boat


A-levels are not fit for purpose and must be reformed to boost the numbers of teenagers taking sciences at university, the Royal Society has warned.


Writer The Netherlands will immediately begin using full body scanners for flights heading to the United States to prevent future terrorist attacks like the Christmas Day attempt by a young Nigerian.

Dutch to use full body scanners for us flights


Business Day reported that a research commissioned by Nedbank has shown that poor education is costing South African billions every year.

Poor education costing South africa billions every year:


Nessus 4.4.1 is a point release, containing several enhancements and minor bug fixes.


JAMAICAN dancehall star Elephant Man arrived in Zimbabwe on Thursday ahead of a gig at the Glamis Arena in Harare later Friday.

Elephant Man arrives in Zimbabwe for gig


The Orioles today announced that they have signed RHP FREDDY GARCIA to a minor league contract.

Orioles sign RHP FREDDY Garcia to minor league contract


By Eric Eisenberg: 2010-08-25 15:58:46 When the Cannes Film Festival was held in May, it was a no-brainer that the newest film from Alejandro González Iñárritu, Biutiful, would be picked up for distribution.

Alejandro González Iñárritu's Biutiful picked up for distribution


UK progressive metal/hard rock act Tesseract has revealed the details for its forthcoming debut album.

Tesseract reveals details for debut album


* US stock index futures pointed to a higher open on Wall Street on Thursday, with futures for the S&P 500, Dow Jones and Nasdaq 100 all up 0.5 percent at 0936 GMT.


TLC has announced that they have renewed ``NY Ink'' for a second season, and that the show will return with ten hour-long episodes beginning this December.


The Mormon Enigma and a retired attorney, recommends the El Dorado, Texas polygamists should sue the State of Texas in Federal court for violation of their 4th, 5th, 6th, and 14th Amendment rights.

Texas polygamists should sue in Federal court


Dylan Lauren, CEO and founder of Dylan's Candy Bar and the daughter of fashion designer Ralph Lauren, is coming to South Florida.


Self employed or employed -- a question worthy of review The decision of the Court of Appeal* regarding the status of a group of 20 self employed car valets will have a potentially serious impact on employment issues for many schools.

Self employed or employed - a question worthy of review


The National Confederation of Private Business Associations reported on Saturday it agrees with the ``new mining'' policy boosted by the Peruvian government on the environment and social development, and trusts that it will generate confidence among investors.

15:15 ``new mining'' policy to generate confidence among investors


Orlando Pirates winger Dikgang Mabalane has extended his contract at the club agreeing to a further two years on his current deal that was due to run at the end of the current season.


A body was found in Hinds County Friday night, but the Sheriff's Office could not confirm whether it was that of a man or a woman.


A Bradenton man was arrested Tuesday on sexual battery charges dating back to two years ago, a warrant shows.

Bradenton man arrested on sexual battery charges


Thousands of foreign workers fled Libya by air, land and sea on Saturday in a vast exodus from the oil-rich North African state as terrified residents of Tripoli braced for a bloody showdown.


The Black Caps are taking a low key approach to the appearance of Indian maestro Sachin Tendulkar, who comes into the touring side for the first time in today's opening cricket one day in Napier.

Black Caps take a low key approach to appearance of Tendulkar


A former Credit Suisse trader accused of inflating subprime mortgage-related bond prices faces extradition to the United States after being arrested in Britain, police said on Thursday.

Former Credit Suisse trader faces extradition to US


Jeffrey Zaslow, a best-selling author and columnist was killed in a car accident in northern Michigan February 10, 2012.

Author Jeffrey Zaslow killed in car accident


Despite In Touch Weekly's report Tuesday morning that Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith are separating, the couple has refuted the allegation.


Execution LLC, an agency-only global broker dealer, today announced that it has opened a New York office as part of its long-term US growth plan.


The future of an East Galway school has been secured with the announcement by Education Minister Batt O Keefe to prepare tender documents for a new building.


A Columbia dentist pleaded guilty Thursday to writing fraudulent prescriptions to get hydrocodone and oxycodone, federal prosecutors said.

Columbia dentist pleads guilty to writing fraudulent prescriptions


Hundreds of new tyres worth about £10,000 were stolen from a wholesaler in Hellesdon, near Norwich.


The CID filing an additional report in the Mount Lavinia Magistrates Court in the Golden Key Credit Card Company case, informed court that a suspect who had allegedly defrauded Rs.78 million from the company is expected to be arrested soon.


At least 900 households in South Dakota are without power, said Ed Anderson, general manager of the South Dakota Rural Electric Association.

At least 900 households in sd are without power


``A car hits the UHS parking ramp on Harrison Street Tuesday morning.


SLAIN mining magnate Brett Kebble was a ``desperate man'' who saw no way out of his problems other than to end his life, his former security chief Clinton Nassif told the High Court in Johannesburg today.


Santogold has changed her name to Santigold, but is offering no explanation why.


Courvoisier, the cognac house of Beam Inc., announced today the addition of C by Courvoisier® to its award-winning portfolio.


Tony Scott, director of such Hollywood hits as ``Top Gun,'' ``Days of Thunder'' and ``Beverly Hills Cop II,'' died Sunday after jumping from a towering suspension bridge spanning Los Angeles harbor and leaving behind several notes to loved ones, authorities said.

Director Tony Scott dies after jumping off bridge


Oracle has agreed to purchase cloud-based marketing firm Eloqua for $871 million.

Oracle purchases Eloqua for $871 million


Many international and local organizations will monitor the snap parliamentary elections in Macedonia on Sunday, FOCUS News Agency's correspondent Gergana Tomova reported.

International and local organizations to monitor elections in Macedonia


Fox's ``So You Think You Can Dance'' finalized its judges table, adding choreographer Mia Michaels and bringing back choreographer-director Adam Shankman for its season premiere on May 27.

``So You Think You Can Dance'' finalizes judges


The South Plains College Brass Ensemble and Choir holiday concert has been rescheduled for 7:30 pm Tuesday at Christ United Methodist Church, 1704 College Ave., in Levelland.

South Plains College holiday concert rescheduled for Tuesday


Star campaigner of Kerala's ruling Left Democratic Front, Chief Minister VS Achuthanandan, Wednesday expressed confidence that the people will give the government another mandate.


Japan's government lodged a formal protest after a Chinese helicopter buzzed a Japanese destroyer in the East China Sea earlier this week.

Japan lodges protest after Chinese helicopter buzzes destroyer


The Week the Women Went is a new reality show in which all the women in a town go away for a week leaving it to the guys and dads.


Yahoo Inc. sued Facebook Inc. over 10 patents that include methods and systems for advertising on the Web, opening the first major legal battle among big technology companies in social media.


Gastric bypass surgery can help lower cholesterol and improve the ratio of total cholesterol to HDL cholesterol, according to a new study presented here at the 27th Annual Meeting of the American Society for Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery.

Gastric bypass surgery can help improve ratio of total cholesterol to HDL cholesterol:


Baylor receiver Josh Gordon has been suspended indefinitely from the football program for violation of team rules.


A black bear that had been eluding officers for about an hour early this morning was caught on Clifford Street in downtown Fort Myers.

Black bear caught in downtown Fort Myers


If anyone went to war or participated in our liberation struggle in order to dictate who will rule or not rule Zimbabwe, then they wasted their time.


Aon Corporation has reached a definitive agreement with Benfield Group limited whereby Aon will acquire Benfield for £3.50 per share.


Railway Minister and Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee on Thursday offered peace talks to Maoists and insisted on peaceful solution to all problems.

Mamata Banerjee offers peace talks to Maoists


WEC 51 tickets go on sale on Thursday for WEC.tv newsletter subscribers at 1PM ET. Tickets are also available on Friday from 10AM-2PM at the 1STBANK Center Box Office.


World No 1 Yani Tseng tied the course record with a six-under-par 66 to grab the lead in Thursday's weather-shortened opening round of the LPGA Championship in New York, the second major of the women's season.


Former National MP and Children's Commissioner Roger McClay has been sentenced to 300 hours community work after pleading guilty to three charges of fraud.


Heavy rains on Wednesday lashed many parts of Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh, disrupting normal life in the region.


A fugitive wanted on three arrest warrants has been arrested at an Anchorage hotel.


Unless you've been under a rock you know that a single mom gave birth to octuplets this week in California.

Single mom gives birth to octuplets in California


Standard Chartered today launches its India Super-cycle report, which outlines twelve key challenges that India must overcome in order to become the world's third biggest economy behind the US and China by 2030, with about 10% of global output.

Standard Chartered launches India Super-cycle report


Middlesex are closing in on promotion after claiming maximum batting points on the second day of their Division Two clash with Leicestershire.

Middlesex close in on promotion with maximum batting points


Police are warning New Milford residents about an increase in burglaries in the borough during the last month, police said.


Jain Irrigation is looking expensive, says Rajen Shah, Chief Investment Officer, Angel Broking.


TNT Post has seen its profits plummet, reports Dutch public broadcaster NOS. In the first quarter of 2009, the company made a profit of 75 million euros, less than half the amount in the same period last year.


THE New York Times, one of the largest and most influential US newspapers, is to lay off 100 newsroom staff, amid growing financial strain in the print media business.


Rangers manager Ron Washington confirmed that CJ Wilson will start Game 2 of the World Series on Thursday.

CJ Wilson to start Game 2 of World series


But new research suggests that frequent cell phone users actually slobber more, making those discharges all the more common.


Hitachi Data Systems, a subsidiary of Hitachi, announced it is expanding its management software portfolio with two offerings aimed at small and medium-size businesses; the Hitachi IT Operations Analyzer and the Hitachi Storage Command Portal.

HDS expands management software portfolio


Pakistan cricket team coach Waqar Younis on Saturday resigned form the post apparently due to medical and other reasons.


Gujarat Gas Company said on Tuesday that gas supplies from GAIL India have been restored to near normal levels with effect from January 11.


Wadhawan Food Retail Private Limited launched its 50th Smart supermarket in Koramangala, Bangalore.

Wadhawan food retail launches 50th Smart supermarket


Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert has claimed that his side deserved to win their Premier League match against Everton at Goodison Park this afternoon.


BrightStar, a full-service healthcare staffing agency that provides medical and non-medical homecare to private clients within their homes, as well as supplemental healthcare staff to corporate clients, ranked No. 154 in a comprehensive listing of the nation's top 300 franchise companies by AllBusiness.com.

BrightStar ranked among nation's top 300 franchise companies


US Rep. Thomas Davis, R-Va., announced Wednesday that he will not seek re-election to Congress, giving Democrats a strong opportunity to pick up a congressional seat in November.

Congressman Davis not seeking re-election


REESE Witherspoon has pulled out of a string of interviews in the wake of her shocking arrest with her husband.

Reese Witherspoon pulls out of interviews


FORMER Carlton president and billionaire businessman Dick Pratt has lost his battle with prostate cancer, dying at his Melbourne home at the age of 74.

Pratt loses his battle with prostate cancer


Manchester United chief executive David Gill believes Carlos Queiroz is ``very much in the frame'' to succeed Sir Alex Ferguson at Old Trafford.


Vets for Freedom, a group established by combat veterans of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, has endorsed Republican Kieran Michael Lalor for the 19th Congressional District seat.

Vets for Freedom endorse Republican Kieran Lalor for 19th Congressional District


TOM Shanklin vowed ``there is more to come'' as Wales look to build on their opening RBS Six Nations Championship victories over England and Scotland.


Elliott died after the cancer had spread over all his body.


Rates of excise duties for alcohol and tobacco goods to be increased since September this year.

Rates of excise duties for alcohol and tobacco to be increased


Business confidence rebounded to levels last seen in April as profits improved although sales and employment conditions weakened, a survey shows.


A 33-YEAR-OLD Dudley man has been fined for being drunk and disorderly in a town takeaway.

Man fined for being drunk and disorderly


Kelly Sotherton missed out on a heptathlon medal at the Olympic Games here today as her valiant effort in the worst season of her career was never enough.


Volunteers are still needed to help fill sandbags at the Northern Plains Commerce Center and at the fairgrounds.


Col. Martha McSally, a Republican candidate for former Rep. Gabrielle Giffords' Arizona congressional seat and the first American woman to fly in combat, said on ``Fox and Friends'' on Friday that she'd like to kick Rick Santorum ``in the Jimmy' after hearing his comments about women serving on the front lines of combat.

Col. Martha McSally says she'd like to kick Santorum ``in the Jimmy''


DJ AM is suing New York Daily News for libel and invasion of privacy for an article saying his career is not as hot as when he dated Nicole Richie.

DJ AM sues New York Daily News for libel


Search engine giant Google launched a new web search feature on Monday, giving users the opportunity to find out the latest trends on the internet.


The Sensible Sentencing Trust says it wanted to see the killer of a teenage tagger set free, because he was forced to take the law into his own hands.

Sensible Sentencing trust wanted killer of tagger set free


``People are the main export item in Kyrgyzstan,' ex-President of Kyrgyzstan Roza Otunbayeva stated at today's forum ``Mekendeshter''.

People are the main export item in Kyrgyzstan --


Sanford held what he calls neighborhood office hours outside a Walmart in Mount Pleasant on Monday, just days after he completed an unlikely political comeback to the US House.

Mark Sanford holds neighborhood office hours


Web giant Google uses security fencing to protect its data centre, it has been reported.

Google uses security fencing to protect data centre


Gold Coast United will wear an apt gold and royal blue strip in their inaugural A-League assault.


The New York Times Three suspected militants blew themselves up on Saturday as police officers chased them in Pakistani-administered Kashmir, government officials said.

3 suspected militants blow themselves up in Pakistani Kashmir


Jessica Simpson feels men imagine undressing her after ex boyfriend John Mayer compared her to ``sexual napalm'' in an interview.


A 24-year-old man killed his wife and then tried to commit suicide by shooting himself in West Bengal's South 24-Parganas district Wednesday, police said.


Rolling Stone Ronnie Wood has been portrayed as a vampire sucking the blood of a blonde victim in a portrait by his brother-in-law.


French Football Federation vice-president Christian Teinturier says Nicolas Anelka should be kicked out of the World Cup if reports of a volley of verbal abuse directed at Raymond Domenech are true.


ONGC may trade in Rs 265-280 band, says Amit Harchekar, IIFL.


Republican presidential hopeful Herman Cain, who has been surging in popularity polls in Iowa, had to fend off criticism over his anti-abortion credentials Thursday.

Cain fends off criticism of anti-abortion credentials


Russian nano giant Rusnano is expanding its composite materials business by acquiring a 40.06% stake in local manufacturer Galen, based in Chuvashia.


President Jacob Zuma helped former president Nelson Mandela celebrate his birthday in Qunu on Monday.


The farm ministry said late Monday that Japan has resumed pork exports to Hong Kong, following their suspension due to the discovery last month of foot-and-mouth disease in pigs and cows in Miyazaki Prefecture.


The Burlington Free Press says Racine, who announced more than a year ago that he was running for governor, held a kickoff rally Saturday in Winooski with about 75 supporters.


The recession has hit the government's coffers hard, figures showing that their take from taxes has fallen by seven billion pounds.


West Indies opener Adrian Barath, who scored a fighting half-century in the second innings, said experienced Shivnarine Chanderpaul will be the key batsman for the visitors tomorrow if they wish to save the match and the three-Test series against India.

Chanderpaul will be key for us tomorrow:


Supermarket giant Tesco has rung up record annual profits yet again despite the economic downturn, and declared there is little danger of a double-dip recession in Britain.


US Secretary of Defence Robert Gates made light of Pakistan's arrest of five Pakistan CIA informers who helped in the US raid on Osama bin Laden's hideout saying in the real world governments lie to each other and allies too spy.


Prince William has met with Prime Minister Kevin Rudd as he continues his Australian tour.

Prince William meets prime minister Rudd


Arcadius is loaded into a trailer after collapsing and dying as he was being cooled down after winning the $150,000 Iroquois Steeplechase horse race at Percy Warner Park, Saturday, May 12, 2012, in Nashville, Tenn. The 8-year-old gelding collapsed at a station placed just beyond the finish line of the 3-mile race.

Arcadius dies as he was being cooled down after winning $150,000 Iroquois Steeplechase


State Sen. James T. Meeks started his mayoral campaign in earnest Sunday, promising to make top Chicago officials travel to different communities each week to answer questions if he's elected.

James T. Meeks starts mayoral campaign in earnest


``My meeting with Solicitor General Kagan today left me confident that she is the right choice to replace Justice Stevens on the Supreme Court,'' Reid said.

Reid confident Kagan is ``right choice'' to replace Stevens on Supreme Court


A 49-year-old man was arrested Thursday morning at the Capri Motor Inn in West Hempstead after allegedly torching an apartment building in Hempstead.

Man arrested in West Hempstead for torching apartment building


Toy retailer Hamleys has announced that it will open a new store in Dubai on November 4, 2008.


Here we would like to let you know that GuruFocus valuation charts now support Apple gadgets iPad/iPhone, too.

GuruFocus valuation charts now support iPad/iPhone


Manager Arsène Wenger has admitted that he has not shut the door on former striker Thierry Henry and has been keeping in touch with the Barcelona player.


As part of its plan to expand its manufacturing facility in Chennai, car manufacturer Ford India has announced that it will hire 1,000 people.


The ASPCA released their annual list of top pet toxins on Friday, and for the third year in a row human medication topped that list.


NEC Corp is expected to break even on an operating basis in the year to March 31, well short of the company's forecast for a profit of 120 billion yen, due to weak demand for semiconductors, the Nikkei financial daily reported.


Global grain prices are likely to remain under pressure due to the US drought until Southern Hemisphere harvests start next year‚ RMB agricultural economist Johann Theron said in a conference call on Friday.

Global grain prices to remain under pressure:


The Punjab government has decided to set up creches for children of women prisoners aged below six years, the state jail minister said on Thursday.

Punjab to set up creches for children of women prisoners


A woman committed suicide over a domestic dispute by consuming pesticides at Ranchore Lines within the limits of Risala police station on Thursday.

Woman commits suicide over domestic dispute


Billy Crystal practices catchphrases before joining Steve Levy on SportsCenter at 6 ET.


Conservative leader David Cameron is to give the sixth annual Hugo Young memorial lecture on Tuesday 10 November, the Scott Trust has announced.

David Cameron to give Hugo Young lecture


Royal Dutch Shell is slowing its expansion into high-cost Canadian tar sands and will in future focus on exploration, rather than expensive, capital-intensive projects, Chief Executive Peter Voser said in Monday's edition of the Financial Times.

Shell to slow expansion in Canadian tar sands


LOW-COST airline Ryanair has announced that it has suspended its Newquay service to and from Stansted until March.

Ryanair suspends Newquay service until March


A state of emergency has been declared in Thailand after ``red shirt'' protesters stormed parliament and government ministers had to be airlifted to safety.


Actor Danny Glover got himself arrested for an act of civil disobedience along with 11 others during a labor union protest at the Maryland headquarters of a food service company, Sodexo.


Bollywood actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan was today admitted to Seven Hills hospital on Sunday amidst tight security.

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan admitted to hospital amid tight security


The Australian share market is expected to open higher this morning after a rebound on Wall Street and most major world markets overnight.


Dr Mrs Mary Chinery-Hesse, Vice Chairman of National Development Planning Commission, on Monday has observed that food and cuisine could be a unifying force that could put Ghana on the world map.

Food and cuisine can put Ghana on the world map --


The Columbus Blue Jackets have assigned right wing Stefan Legein from the Niagara IceDogs of the Ontario Hockey League to the Syracuse Crunch, Columbus' American Hockey League affiliate, Blue Jackets' General Manager Scott Howson announced today.

Columbus Blue Jackets assign forward Stefan Legein from Niagara IceDogs to Syracuse Crunch


CHRIS BROWN has confessed that he is 'stressed out' over the fact that he is in love with Rihanna and now ex-girlfriend Karrueche Tran.

Chris Brown: 'I'm in love with Rihanna and Karrueche'


Asiana Airlines, a 5 Star Airline since 2007, received awards in 5 categories in the World Airline Award 2008 from Skytrax.

Asiana airlines awarded in 5 categories in the World Airline awards 2008


The Norwegian economy has weathered the global financial crisis remarkably well, according to news reaching here from Oslo.

Norwegian economy has weathered the global crisis:


A 44 year old Bartonville man, indicted by a federal grand jury on a drug conspiracy charge, pleaded guilty Friday in Peoria Federal District Court.


Conservative co-chairman Baroness Warsi has been cleared by a House of Lords investigation of expenses irregularities, the party said today.

Baroness Warsi cleared by house of Lords investigation


The Republic Day is to be celebrated as the National Day on May 29, Wednesday.

Republic Day to be celebrated as National Day


The Utah Utes have announced their 2013 non-conference football schedule, which is highlighted by a trip to BYU.

Utah Utes announce 2013 non-conference football schedule


Iran will soon free a female US hiker detained in the Islamic republic for more than a year for alleged spying, officials said, with some indicating that she would be released tomorrow.


A milk processing plant in Monett will close later this year, costing 86 people their jobs.

Milk processing plant in Monett to close


A ceasefire in Syria came into effect at 0830 IST in line with an ultimatum set by UN/Arab League envoy Kofi Annan aimed at halting more than a year of bloodshed that killed thousands.


Youtube panis angelicus, for its ecological master, there was a member smoked.


The bodies of two missing New Jersey boys were found in the Raritan River late Monday afternoon, nearly a day after the two best friends went missing.


By 2010 all schools governed by the Ministry of Education in UAE should hold a school academic accreditation from the ministry, said Minister of Education Humaid Mohammad Al Qutami.

Schools must hold academic accreditation: Minister


Veterans of the World War II-era aircraft carrier USS Franklin held their final planned reunion Friday in South Carolina.

Veterans from World war II carrier hold final reunion


A man was stabbed in his thigh as he sat in a parked car by another man who accused him of stealing his van, a Manatee Sheriff's report said.


An Indiana money manager has pled guilty to trying to fake his own death in a plane crash last January.

Indiana money manager pleads guilty to trying to fake death


Denman continues to drift for the totesport Cheltenham Gold Cup following his shock defeat at Kempton on Saturday.


The CBI informed the Rajasthan High Court Tuesday that midwife Bhanwari Devi is no more and requested the court to quash the habeas corpus petition filed by her husband Amarchand.


At the Utah Rural Summit Thursday, gubernatorial candidates Republican Gov. Gary Herbert and Salt Lake County Mayor Peter Corroon, a Democrat, faced off at Southern Utah University in an informal debate format.


AUSTRALIAN Joel Parkinson won his second Rip Curl Pro event at Bells Beach today and increased his world surfing title lead.


Lifeguard services on Goa's coastline is scheduled to be suspended from January 14 with Drishti Special Response Services confirming plans for withdrawing from the State's beach safety management scheme.


Asian stocks rose, with a regional benchmark index climbing the most in almost a month, after US economic reports and speculation that Europe's debt crisis will be contained boosted confidence in a global recovery.

Asian stocks rise as US reports boost confidence in recovery


About 1,000 more Morris County residents have applied for FEMA money over the last week, according to a spokesman for the federal agency.

About 1,000 more Morris County residents apply for FEMA money


A Hagerstown woman had her purse stolen at gunpoint Sunday morning in Hagerstown's West End, according to a Hagerstown Police Department news release.

Hagerstown woman's purse stolen at gunpoint


Actress Demi Moore fears that husband Ashton Kutcher might cheat on her with another woman.

Will Ashton Kutcher cheat on Demi Moore ?


THE NUMBER of people over the age of 65 is growing by 20,000 every year, Minister for Health James Reilly has said.

Number of people over 65 growing by 20,000 every year


The harmful use of alcohol results in 2.5 million deaths each year, according to the World Health Organization.

The harmful use of alcohol results in 2.5 million deaths each year.


Simpson, who announced her engagement to Johnson this past weekend, has allegedly declared that she does not want a prenup, even after her ex-husband Nick Lachey won millions of dollars in their divorce in 2005.


Wesley signed July 25 with the Dallas Cowboys, said Nina Zavala, the public relations coordinator for Wesley's agent, Jordan Woy.


NEW YORK ' Don DeVito, a longtime Columbia Records executive who produced the key Bob Dylan albums ``Blood on the Tracks'' and ``Desire'' and also worked with artists including Bruce Springsteen, Billy Joel and Aerosmith, has died.

Columbia Records executive Don DeVito dies


Bravo delivers record ratings as ``The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills'' earned its highest rated episode of the series with 2.8 million total viewers, making Bravo the #1 cable network on television among females 18-49 in the 9pm hour according to Nielsen.

Bravo's ``the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills'' earns highest rated episode of the series with 2.8 million total viewers


Thousands march in Portugal to protest austerity Many thousands of demonstrators held marches in more than 20 cities in Portugal on Saturday to protest against government-imposed austerity measures aimed at lifting the ailing country out of recession.


Former British and European heavyweight boxing champion Matt Skelton has been warned that he could be jailed after admitting attempting to pervert the course of justice.


EU foreign ministers planned to renew sanctions against Myanmar yesterday to push for democratic change.

EU foreign ministers to renew sanctions against Myanmar


Heavy snow has caused problems at the airports in Germany, Deutsche Welle radio reported.

Heavy snow causes problems at airports in Germany


The Malaysian rubber market is expected to remain firm this week amidst higher oil prices, dealers said.

Rubber market expected to remain firm this week


President Bush has lifted an executive ban on offshore drilling and he's trying to pressure Congress to do the same.

President Bush lifts ban on offshore drilling.


Los Angeles, July 9, Johannes Mehserle, the Bay transit officer was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter yesterday by Los Angeles jury for the shooting death of unarmed Oscar Grant on January 1, 2009, the incident which inflamed racial tensions and riots in the city.

Johannes Mehserle found guilty of involuntary manslaughter


NYPD to expand videotape interrogations The NYPD will widen its videotaping of interrogations to include all suspects in murder and sexual assault cases.


Before I read this memoir, You're Not Doing It Right:


Reba McEntire will join ``The Voice'' as an advisor to help Blake Shelton coach his team during the NBC show's upcoming battle rounds.


Quark announced today QuarkXPress® 9, the newest version of QuarkXPress, which will allow designers to publish directly to digital devices and increase their productivity with new features for design automation.


EUROPE needs state investment in transport infrastructure to avoid gridlock, according to the Maritime Industries Forum.

Europe 'needs state investment in transport'


AGUASCALIENTES, Mexico Antonio Margarito won a unanimous decision over Roberto Garcia on Saturday in his first fight in more than 15 months following a one-year suspension.

Margarito wins unanimous decision over Garcia


Four more infant deaths have been reported from Attappady, taking the death toll of the tribal children, allegedly due to malnutrition, to 33 in the last 15 months.


A Derbyshire pensioner has been accused of involvement with an international horse rustling gang and is being sued by two Belgian racehorse owners seeking the return of their animals.

Pensioner accused of involvement in an international horse rustling gang


Jul 17, 2011, 05.51pm IST Attacking Maharashtra chief minister Prithviraj Chavan for his comment that giving the home protfolio to NCP was a mistake, senior BJP leader LK Advani said Congress should not try to find ``scapegoats'' for the Mumbai blasts.

Congress should not try to find 'scapegoats' for Mumbai blasts:


Two 20-year-old men were hit by a train and killed Sunday evening in McCreary County, Sheriff Gus Skinner said.

Two men hit by train and killed in McCreary


A 21-year-old man died after falling from a fourth-floor balcony in Ames early Saturday, police said.


The TV show ``Real Housewives'' is not coming to San Diego, despite the slew of news reports that claim it is.

'Real Housewives' not coming to San Diego


In a press release, Open Road Films announced they have acquired the domestic distribution rights to the big screen adaptation of ``The Host.''

Open Road Films acquired us distribution rights to 'the Host'


Enrique, impressed by his recent displays, has backed Suso to become a ``top player for Liverpool''.

Enrique backs Suso to become a 'top player for Liverpool'


The European Central Bank has cut rates to an historic low of 1 percent Thursday with the ECB also expected to announce plans to mobilize new monetary tools to try to conquer the prevailing economic crisis.

European central bank cuts rates to historic low


Australian airline Qantas says all its domestic and international flights will remain grounded until at least midday tomorrow.


For any country, big or small, national sovereignty is sacred and inviolable and this is the common view shared by every Vietnamese people.


The World Bank said Wednesday it had frozen loans to Ivory Coast as France urged its citizens to leave the West African country amid heightened concerns the nation faced a ``real risk'' of returning to civil war.


MedData, a medical billing services provider headquartered in Brecksville, Ohio, has acquired MedDirect, a Grand Rapids, Mich.-based patient services provider that sells revenue cycle management and personalized patient communications products to healthcare organizations.


Police in the Four Corners say three drunk teens led them on a wild chase, before coming to a crashing end.


Cincinnati financier Carl Lindner Jr., who used his experience running the family dairy store to build a business empire whose reach included baseball, banks and bananas, died Monday night.

Cincinnati financier Carl Lindner Jr. died Monday night.


Angola opened on Thursday a honorary consulate in Ljubljana, which will be headed by Honorary Consul Andrej Tos.

Angola opens honorary consulate in Ljubljana


Hosni Mubarak's condition has deteriorated so much that doctors at the Cairo prison where he is serving a life sentence had to constantly administer oxygen to him overnight, security officials said today.

Doctors administer oxygen to Mubarak overnight


A Racine man has come forward to claim a $7.5 million lottery jackpot.

Racine man claims $7.5 million lottery jackpot


The Canadian dollar opened at 81.14 cents US this morning, down 0.05 of a cent from Monday's close.

Canadian dollar opens at 81.14 cents US, down 0.05 of a cent


PLANS to introduce cattle to graze on a Bournemouth nature reserve go on show on Thursday.

Cattle could graze on Bournemouth nature Reserve


This Is Spinal Tap has been voted the best comedy movie of all time by a panel of over 200 experts.

Spinal Tap voted best comedy movie of all time


Helen Mirren has admitted that she is jealous that Katy Perry has married Russell Brand.

Helen Mirren: 'I'm jealous of Katy Perry'


Saab, the loss-making subsidiary of General Motors Corporation, is brewing local production in China, according to foreign media reports quoting the words of Jan-Ake Jonsson, the company's managing director.


Glasgow Airport has seen its busiest year since 2009 with almost 7.2m passengers travelling through it in 2012.

Glasgow Airport sees busiest year since 2009 with 7.2m passengers


Three Danish soldiers on patrol were killed in a roadside bomb explosion in southern Afghanistan Wednesday, Denmark's military command said.

Three Danish soldiers killed in Afghanistan


Bangladesh will retain Mohammad Ashraful as national captain for a limited overs home series against Pakistan in March and the Twenty20 World Cup in England in June.


``Pres. Obama just called Kanye West a 'jackass' for his outburst at the VMAs when Taylor Swift won.


Wednesday, Priceline.com Inc., a provider of online travel services, announced that it has promoted four executives to new senior management positions.


Police say a Southern California desert middle school security guard has been arrested for sex crimes involving girls at the school.

School security guard arrested for sex crimes


The Stampede close out their six-game homestand this weekend when they play host to Lincoln and Cedar Rapids, Friday and Saturday night at the Sioux Falls Arena.

Stampede close out homestand this weekend


Kodak offers $49 million environmental cleanup trust As it inches closer to emergence from bankruptcy, Eastman Kodak is still wrestling with the financial repercussions of past environmental problems.


Intel announced over the weekend that Intel Xeon Phi is the new brand name for all future Intel Many Integrated Core Architecture based products.

Intel announces Intel Xeon Phi brand products


The Food Bank for New York City has launched a Passover virtual food drive, which lets donors choose what kosher foods they will give to struggling Jewish neighbors, just as if they were doing online grocery shopping.

Food Bank for new York city launches Passover virtual food drive


US Vice President Joe Biden will visit India and Singapore in July to underscore the importance of relations with the two nations, the White House said.

US Vice President Biden to visit India, Singapore in July


International Business Machines Corp. said Thursday that it has completed the acquisition of Cognos Inc..


Wolfsburg manager Steve McClaren could fine midfielder Diego for disobeying instructions not to take a penalty in Saturday's 1-0 defeat to Hannover.


Greater Sudbury native Alex Trebek is being honoured for his dedication to geography by the Royal Canadian Geographical Society.

Alex Trebek honoured for dedication to geography


Hospital staff showed their support for an anti-smoking campaign last week, which saw more than one million people trying to kick the habit in the UK.

Hospital shows support for anti-smoking campaign


Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Corey Crawford returned to practice on Wednesday after missing the previous two days but his status is uncertain for Thursday's game against the Winnipeg Jets.

Blackhawks goalie Crawford returns to practice


Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi has said that the political system is the single biggest determinant of everyone's future.

Political system is biggest determinant of everyone's future:


Nate Holland led his teammates to an American sweep of the boardercross podium Saturday, with the Idaho native claiming his sixth Winter X gold.

Nate Holland leads us sweep of boardercross podium


Halifax 's House Price Index reveals that house prices across the UK rose by 0.5% in May, taking the value of the average home to £160,941.


Cvent, the world's largest provider of online event management and meeting site selection solutions, will drive $2.5 billion worth of unique group business to hotels and special event venues through the Cvent Supplier Network in 2010.

Cvent to drive $2.5 billion in unique group business to hotels in 2010;


Bollywood actor John Abraham wants to follow the footsteps of Ratan Tata, the dynamic businessman whom he considers to be the most eligible bachelor.

John Abraham wants to follow footsteps of Ratan Tata


Acute painful sickle cell episodes should be treated as acute medical emergencies, with analgesia offered to patients within 30 minutes of presenting at hospital, according to latest guidelines.

Sickle cell episodes 'must be treated as acute emergencies'


Iraq war drama ``The Hurt Locker'' blew away box office king ``Avatar'' to take six Oscars, with Kathryn Bigelow becoming the first woman to win the best director award on a historic Hollywood night.


Houston Texans defensive coordinator Wade Phillips will take an immediate leave of absence for medical reasons.

Texans d-coordinator Wade Phillips taking leave of absence


APPLE HAS unveiled the latest iPhone at an event in San Francisco, describing it as ``the most beautiful product we've made bar none''.


London, Dec 16 Britain will send 300 more troops to Afghanistan to boost security in that country, Gordon Brown said Monday.The British prime minister made the announcement in the House of Commons following his visit to Afghanistan last weekend.

Britain to send 300 more troops to Afghanistan


Asian stocks pared gains as Italy and France prepared to sell debt and Moody's Investors Service reiterated it plans to review the credit ratings of European nations even after an agreement to tighten fiscal controls in the region and boost a bailout fund.


North Dakota Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem has issued a cease and desist order prohibiting a Texas contractor from doing business in the state.

Stenehjem issues order against Texas contractor


Covidien, a provider of healthcare products, this week announced that its new Endo GIA™ curved tip and black reloads with Tri-Staple™ technology are available in limited release with a full US roll out expected by mid-year.

New Endo GIA-curved tip and black reloads with Tri-Staple technology


Afghan and coalition forces killed two militants and detained six suspects during operations early today in Helmand province to disrupt a Taliban network operating in southern Afghanistan.

Afghan, coalition forces kill two militants, detain six suspects


``I have to tell you a lot of my Democratic friends will vote for Santorum in something they are calling Operation Hilarity,'' Michael Moore said at the end of an interview with MSNBC's Rachel Maddow.

Michael Moore: ``my Democratic friends will vote for Santorum''


The UK Air Passenger Duty increase and its reform into four bands have been criticised as an ``enormous mistake'' by the International Air Transport Association.

UK Air Passenger Duty increase is an ``enormous mistake''


For years I've been telling my kids they better take care of me in my old age.

Will your kids take care of you in old age?


Two abortion clinic workers pleaded guilty Thursday to third-degree murder in deaths that occurred at a Philadelphia clinic where seven babies were allegedly born alive, then killed with scissors, and a patient died from an overdose of painkillers.


Foreign investors with an interest in agricultural lands in the United States are required to report their holdings and any transactions to the US Secretary of Agriculture, according to Brian Hisey, Executive Director of the Muskogee County Farm Service Agency.


In his petition, Dutt sought six more months time to surrender in order to complete his unfinished films before he goes to jail.

Sanjay Dutt seeks more time to surrender


Durham MCCU have been bowled out for 18, the lowest innings total in first-class cricket anywhere in the world since 1983.


Air China Ltd, the country's flag carrier, still hopes for government financial aid as it aims to finish the acquisition of East Star Airlines, its chairman Kong Dong told reporters during the opening ceremony of the carrier's Taipei office on Monday, the China Daily reported.

Air China still hopes for government financial aid


Britney Spears was taken from her home by ambulance early Thursday and escorted to the hospital by more than a dozen police officers.

Britney Spears taken from her home in ambulance, escorted by police officers


A proposed pension reform bill passed the state House and has been passed on to Gov. Ed Rendell for approval.


Merus Labs International Inc announces the execution of a binding letter of intent between its wholly owned subsidiary and Methapharm Inc. for the licensing, registration, and distribution of specific pharmaceutical products and medical devices in Canada , on an exclusive basis.

Merus Labs announces execution of binding letter of intent for the licensing, registration and distribution of specific pharmaceutical products and medical devices in Canada


State-run energy explorer Oil India Ltd will start drilling oil blocks in Libya from October for exploring an estimated two trillion cubic metres of reserves, a top company official said Wednesday.

Oil India to start drilling in Libya from October


Last night with one out in the second inning against the Washington Nationals, Luis Castillo was ejected from a game for the first time in his 13-year career.

Luis Castillo ejected for first time in career:


Hearts have suspended Craig Thomson after he was placed on a sex offenders list for inappropriate conduct toward underage girls on the internet.

Hearts suspend sex offender Craig Thomson


Pakistan's politically influential Sharif family has won a legal battle to get back their property documents seized by the National Accountability Bureau around a decade ago.

Sharif family wins legal battle to get back property documents


A Greece father who left his seven-month-old son in the car while he gambled January 31, plead guilty to endangering the welfare of a child yesterday, and will get his son back.

Greece father pleads guilty and gets his son back


Doctors want more support from insurance companies for the treatment of congenital and genetic diseases.

Doctors want support on congenital diseases


Audi India presented Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh with an Audi Q5 for his smashing performance in the recently concluded ICC World Cup 2011.

'' Audi India presents Yuvraj Singh with an Audi Q5


The Joan Miró Foundation presents ``Her memory,'' an exhibition by Kiki Smith organised in collaboration with the Museum Haus Esters in Krefeld and the Kunsthalle in Nuremberg, containing recent work by this American artist.

Joan Miró Foundation presents ``her memory''


Film expert Gulbara Tolomushova said that the third author's cinema festival will be held in Kyrgyzstan on November 17-21.

Third author's cinema festival to be held in Kyrgyzstan


One of the things that many people actually know about the War of 1812 was that the White House was burned in 1814 and that the building became known as the ``White House'' after the Americans rebuilt it and painted it white.


Just as Rob Lowe's autobiography Stories I Only Tell My Friends makes its debut this weekend at #3 on The New York Times Bestseller Lists, he has signed on to star in Knife Fight, a Bill Guttentag film that deals with the dark side of political operatives.


A SWEDISH man who was arrested after trying to split atoms in his kitchen says he was only doing it as a hobby.

SWEDISH man arrested for trying to split atoms in his kitchen


There is no evidence that WikiLeaks disclosed the names of Afghan informants; there is inductive evidence that suggests they didn't.

No evidence WikiLeaks disclosed names of Afghan informants


During a recent tour stop in Atlanta, Wolfgang explained how the whole thing came together, as he joined his friends in Tremonti.

Wolfgang Van Halen explains how he joined Tremonti


A Utah taxicab company is suing Salt Lake City after contracts to provide service were awarded to two out-of-state competitors.

Taxicab company sues Salt Lake City over contract


Mayo manager John O'Mahony has hit out at a fixtures schedule which prevented him from using five players in Sunday's NFL clash with Kerry, after they had played an U21 game the previous day.


Mexico rallied to defeat France 3-1 on Saturday and take third place in the Under-20 World Cup.

Mexico defeats France 3-1 for third place


Malaysia created history in the Shanghai-leg of IRB Asian Sevens series when they beat top seeds Japan 26-20 in a Group A match in Shanghai yesterday.

Malaysia create history by beating top seeds Japan


The odds are better that somebody is going to get spanked inside the strands at SAP arena, approximately five kilometers from the snow globe central Mannheim, Germany Christmas Market.

Somebody's getting spanked outside Mannheim


SUNY Ulster's Theater program will present Oscar Wilde's British comedy The Importance of Being Earnest with eight live performances at the college's Quimby Theater in Stone Ridge.

SUNY Ulster Theater presents the Importance of Being Earnest


Chris Coons says he would vote for Bush tax cuts 'if that's what it takes to move forward.

Coons says he could vote for Bush tax cuts


An East Sussex man stabbed his wife to death and then fatally knifed himself in a murder-suicide, it has been confirmed.

Man stabbed wife to death and then himself


While actual names may seem more friendly, the handles are a constant.


Tax free weekend is wrapping up in Georgia and thousands of people took of advantage of not only school supplies and clothing, but many looked to save on big ticket items like computers and TV's.


Auto Racing Writer Sebastian Vettel won the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Sunday, and Mark Webber hung on for second to give Red Bull a one-two finish in the final Formula One race of the season.


Somalian pirates have captured another two ships, the Maritime Bulletin-Sovfracht reported on Wednesday.

Somalian pirates capture another two ships


Steve Spurrier says he follows the rules and doesn't believe South Carolina will face serious punishment from the NCAA's allegations regarding his program.


AN elderly man had to be resuscitated today after a muddy rescue following a suspected heart attack.

Elderly man resuscitated after muddy rescue


Two former travel agents who pleaded guilty to embezzling more than $1 million from their customers were sentenced in Santa Clara County Superior Court Wednesday to 13 years in state prison, according to the district attorney's office.


iWallet Corp introduces the new biometric and Bluetooth technology wallet named iWallet to prevent identity theft.

New biometric and Bluetooth technology wallet to prevent identity theft --


Agency Spy is reporting that 30 iCrossing employees have just been fired in the latest round of layoffs in the agency... this is on top of a mass firing that took place a few months ago.


September sales of new homes rose 2.7% from August, but economists and housing experts say the turmoil in the financial markets makes it too soon to declare a bottom to the housing market's downturn.


Bitti Mohanty, who jumped parole after his conviction for raping a German woman in 2006 and is currently housed in a Kerala jail following his arrest, will be taken to Rajasthan on Tuesday, police said on Monday.


Egypt's Orascom Telecom has announced that they are all set to launch 3G mobile services in the North Korean market.

Orascom Telecom to launch services in North korea


Buenos Aires launches tours for Argentine pope You can see the streets where he grew up and played soccer, the church where Jorge Bergoglio prayed as a teenager and the cathedral where the man who would become Pope Francis said Mass.


The Austin baseball team had its season come to an end in a 19-1 loss at John Marshall in the first round of the Section 1AAA playoffs Monday.


Actor Andy Griffith, whose portrayal of a small-town sheriff made The Andy Griffith Show one of television's most enduring programs, died on Tuesday at his North Carolina home at age 86.

Actor Andy Griffith dies in North Carolina at 86


A Terre Haute man faces multiple criminal charges after police responded to a residence at Gilbert Avenue and Poplar Street.


No one was injured after a Greyhound bus caught fire on I-94 near Black River Falls early today.


Katy Industries Inc. widened its loss in the third quarter because of lower sales and higher raw materials costs.


Senior Quantity Surveyor required for large commercial fit out main contractor on high end fit out projects £1m-£10m based on site in central London.

Senior Quantity Surveyor - high end fit out


Four area broadcast TV stations will go off the air in Frankfort at 11:59 pm Wednesday `` WAVE, WDKY, WLKY and WHAS.


Microsoft is launching its own dedicated retail stores in hopes the move will allow them more scope for hands-on demonstrations of products.


Camp Lejeune is celebrating the 237th birthday of the US Marine Corps with ceremonies and the traditional cake-cutting ceremony.


The Syrian military is poised tonight to use chemical weapons against their own people -- and all it would take is the final order from Syrian President Assad.


Elliot Scheiner, world famous record producer and engineer, will be guest speaking at Madison Media Institute on Friday, October 23.

Elliot Scheiner to speak at Madison Media Institute


Earlier this evening Lance Armstrong himself and Lance Armstrong Foundation President Doug Ulman both announced that Armstrong intends to return to pro cycling in 2009.


Liam Jurrah faces four extra charges Updated: 18:27, Thursday May 17, 2012 AFL star Liam Jurrah's legal woes have worsened after prosecutors laid four extra charges related to an alleged machete attack in Alice Springs earlier this year.


Rawalpindi thrashed Quetta by an innings and 192 runs in the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy cricket match here at the National cricket ground on Saturday.


HMV could return to Ireland thanks to a rescue package by specialist restructuring firm Hilco.

HMV could return to Ireland thanks to rescue package


Sen. John McCain rolled out new economic proposals aimed at seniors, investors and the unemployed on Tuesday, a day before he was to face Sen. Barack Obama in the final presidential debate and markets staged recoveries on the heels of a new government plan to buy stakes in the largest US banks.


The New Jersey chapter of the American Institute of Architects will install its 2012 officers at the organization's annual awards gala at The Waterside in North Bergen, NJ, on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2012.

New Jersey chapter of the American Institute of architects to install 2012 officers


French Open ( Images ) champion Svetlana Kuznetsova's ( Images ) poor form continued on Monday when she was knocked out of the Italian Open 6-2, 3-6, 6-4 by Russian compatriot Maria Kirilenko.

Kuznetsova's poor form continues as she is knocked out of Italian Open


Double Guessing the D-backs is going to be hopefully a new regular feature here on the 'Pit.


A Syracuse man was arraigned today on charges stemming from a violent home invasion in Baldwinsville that left a victim with serious head injuries.

Syracuse man arraigned in violent home invasion in Baldwinsville


Though the event is still failing to capture the imagination of punters, certainly in terms of putting bums on seats, Bernie Ecclestone admits that he is hoping to secure a new deal to keep F1 in Turkey.

Ecclestone hoping for new deal with Turkey


The UK Car Company, the specialist in locating cars in the UK for delivery to Malta, has opened at Bay Street, St Julian's.


Three US crews won their repechages on Thursday to highlight the second day of competition at the 2009 World Rowing Junior Championships in Brive-la-Gaillarde, France.

Three US crews win repechages on Thursday at 2009 World Rowing junior Championships


Lil Wayne dodges jail again and gets another day of freedom.


Tata Motors Ltd., India's largest auto maker by revenue, said Monday its global sales rose 6% to 94,055 vehicles in June.


Two Palmyra women are facing drug charges after they were allegedly caught trying to steal merchandise from Eastview Mall on Christmas Eve, Ontario County deputies said.


Repairs to a burst water main that brought the North Circular Road in Brent Cross to a standstill yesterday are continuing this morning.

Repairs to burst main on North Circular Road in Brent Cross continue


Jennifer Lawrence capped off an eventful week with a glass of wine and a big fat doobie in Hawaii.

Jennifer Lawrence caps week with wine...


US consumer sentiment was little changed in April as Americans expected the economy to slowly improve, though they were less cheery about the state of their own finances, a survey released on Friday showed.

Consumer sentiment little changed in April


Sachin Tendulkar's 100th ton is fast becoming a millstone around his neck, but legend Sunil Gavaskar feels the Master Blaster is going through a bit of a bad patch.

Sachin Tendulkar going through a bad patch:


Dulsco, a provider of comprehensive manpower and recruitment solutions, has expanded its operations in Ras Al Khaimah to meet the rising demand for skilled manpower from companies setting up in Ras Al Khaimah & Umm Al Quwain.

Dulsco expands its operations in Ras Al Khaimah


Rural America is losing population for the first time ever, largely because of waning interest among baby boomers in moving to far-flung locations for retirement and recreation, according to new census estimates.

Rural America losing population for first time


Zynga Inc and Hasbro Inc unveiled a partnership Thursday to develop toys and games.


A Cloquet man has been charged with three crimes for failing to file tax returns, the Minnesota Department of Revenue announced Monday.

Cloquet man charged with failing to file tax returns


London, Oct 17 Many plants and animals, including polar bears, are shrinking due to the impact of climate change on their natural habitats, say scientists.

Plants, animals ''shrinking due to climate change''


Stocks are down moderately in early trading as investors digest more job cuts on Wall Street and a better-than-expected report on industrial output.


A Binghamton University basketball player has been suspended from the school after a fight at a downtown club over the weekend.

Binghamton University basketball suspended


NTSB debating whether to probe Yorktown helicopter crash The federal National Transportation Safety Board is determining whether to look into why a helicopter crashed down in a Yorktown farm Friday night.

Ntsb debating whether to probe Yorktown helicopter crash