A Marine lieutenant colonel from Modesto was killed in combat in Afghanistan, the Pentagon announced today.

Marine lieutenant colonel killed in Afghanistan


LOUIS Walsh was smiling again as he got back to work at the latest X Factor auditions today.


Darian Townsend bounced back from his failure to secure an Olympic qualifying time in the 200 metres freestyle by going quickest in the 100m heats in the morning session on day four of the SA Swimming Championships.


How much snow has fallen in Peabody so far this winter, you ask? 77.6 inches says Public Services Director Bob Langley.

How much snow has fallen in Peabody this winter?


RBS has upgraded Petronet LNG to 'buy' from 'sell' and raised its target price to Rs 150 from Rs 57.


Nurses in South Australia will take industrial action today after making no progress in finalising a new enterprise agreement with the state government.


In June, China largely increased its holdings of Japanese government bonds worth about 5.3 billion US dollars.

China increases holdings of Japanese government bonds


Actor Jerry O'Connell is set to make his Broadway debut in new musical comedy Seminar.


CHICAGO ― A man was found reportedly frozen to the ground underneath a bridge in the Near West Side Ukrainian Village neighborhood Wednesday afternoon.


US Rep. Vic Snyder, D-Little Rock, announced Friday he would not seek re-election this year.

Rep. Vic Snyder will not seek re-election


Two months after of the birth of Knox and Vivienne, Brad Pitt told reporters at a Venice press conference Wednesday, ``The twins are fine.''


NOAA today launched State of the Coast, an important new website that provides coastal managers, planners and officials at all levels of government a snapshot of statistics, facts and graphics about America's 95,000-miles of coastline.

NOAA launches State of the Coast website


Business Secretary Lord Mandelson has had green custard thrown over him by a protester as he arrived at the launch of a low-carbon summit in London.


Thousands of Web sites have been hacked by an automated SQL injection attack that tries to hijack PCs using multiple exploits, reports Computerworld.


Ford CEO Alan Mulally said that Japan is a currency manipulator offering local exporters an unfair advantage by weakening the yen, which is close to undermining US automakers' profits.

Ford CEO Alan Mulally says Japan is a currency manipulator


Barclays Private Equity has sold Kurt Geiger, Europe's foremost luxury branded shoe retailer, in a £95m Buy-Out backed by Graphite Capital.

Barclays Private Equity sells Kurt Geiger in £95m buy-out backed by Graphite Capital


Huntsville police made a second arrest Thursday in the Tuesday night shooting of a local teen.


NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. Mixed martial arts figure ``Mask,'' who co-founded the TapouT clothing line, was killed early Wednesday when a $300,000 Ferrari crashed and was torn in half.

Martial arts figure 'Mask' killed in Ferrari crash


Amcu leaders did not do enough to warn police about the threat of violence and prevent bloodshed at Marikana, the Farlam Commission heard on Tuesday.


A British lesbian campaigner has started a solo vigil outside of the Ukranian embassy in Budapest this morning as Ukraine debates anti-gay law 8711.

Lesbian starts vigil as Ukraine debates anti-gay law


Austria was the second biggest foreign investor in Bosnia and Herzegovina last year, new figures have shown.

Austria is second biggest foreign investor in Bosnia and Herzegovina


Judge Justice Qinisile Mabuza has said chiefs need to control the ritual ceremonies of families in their communities, to prevent the escalating deaths after such ceremonies.


Hundreds of people are likely to become homeless after the Punjab government has denotified the status of katchi abadis of Rasoolpura and Nawan Pind at Harbanspura in order to pave way for the construction of Lahore Ring Road Package 9.


State-owned PEC has invited bids for import of 12,000 MT of edible grade of RBD Palmolein oil.

PEC invites bids for import of 12,000 MT of edible oil


The Senate on Thursday voted to confirm nuclear physicist Ernest Moniz as US secretary of energy.

Senate confirms Ernest Moniz as energy secretary


If you read the tabloids you probably have heard that Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart were forced to engage in a violent sex scene in the new movie Breaking Dawn.

Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart engage in violent sex?


Tirupati, Aug 26 Vowing to weed out corruption and bring about a clean and effective political movement, Telugu superstar-turned-politician Chiranjeevi today launched his new political party in filmi style before a sea of humanity in this temple town and named it 'Praja Rajyam' .

Chiranjeevi launches new party 'Praja Rajyam'


Chinese e--commerce portal Alibaba.com said on Friday that it has started a customer service office in India to serve local clients.

China's Alibaba.com starts customer service office in India


He said Arunachal is an intergral part of India as Jammu and Kashmir and as Defence Minister it is his right and duty to visit the state, which has recently celebrated 25th anniversary of its statehood.

Arunachal Pradesh is an intergral part of India:


The Australian parliament Friday passed a 42 billion Australian dollars economic stimulus package, after striking a last-minute deal with a key independent senator.

Australian parliament passes stimulus package


Paris Hilton was officially denied entry into Japan Wednesday, a day after authorities in that country detained her upon arrival in Tokyo after she pleaded guilty to misdemeanor drug charges in Las Vegas.


Northwestern Mutual today announced its 2010 financial results, which were marked by an approved dividend payout for 2011 of nearly $4.9 billion and by record insurance sales.

Northwestern Mutual announces 2010 financial results


Aust stocks open weaker on Italy fears Updated: 11:28, Tuesday February 26, 2013 The Australian sharemarket has opened almost 1.5 per cent weaker as former Italian prime minister Silvio Berlusconi's strong electoral showing sparked fears of eurozone instability.


US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton pressed her ''aggressive'' Middle East diplomacy on Tuesday, saying she was sending two envoys to Syria and vowing to work towards a Palestinian state.

Hillary vows to work towards a Palestinian state


The three apolitical interlocutors appointed by New Delhi to find political solution to vexed Kashmir issue arrived in Srinagar on Tuesday after culminating four-day visit of Jammu region.


Amadeus, a leading travel technology partner and transaction processor for the global travel and tourism industry, today announces it has signed a global partnership agreement with Akamai, the leading cloud platform for helping enterprises provide secure, high-performing user experiences on any device, anywhere, to improve the performance of all web-based services and applications used by Amadeus and its customers, including airline e-Commerce websites and Amadeus' own suite of booking tools.

Amadeus signs global partnership agreement with Akamai


Romania registered a 4.4% increase of industrial production in July this year compared to the same month of 2010, the 9th advance in the European Union, according to Eurostat.


A male foot amputee is needed for a feature film currently shooting in Sault Ste. Marie.


The 14-year-old La Center, Wash., boy who collapsed during a middle school basketball practice on Jan. 3 died Monday at a Portland hospital.

Wa boy who collapsed at basketball practice dies


Within the last few days, Fox has renewed flagship animated comedy Family Guy for an 11th season and American Dad for an eighth.

Fox renews ``Family Guy'' for 11th season


Arsenal striker Eduardo has been banned for two matches by UEFA for diving to win a penalty against Celtic in a Champions League qualifier last week.


Tunisian police fired tear gas at protesters on the streets of Tunis, the capital, on Monday morning, as people threw stones outside the prime minister's office.


Salinas police have identified the two homicide victims in separate shootings that occurred within 12 hours of each other on Friday.

Salinas police identify two homicide victims


Operation Christmas Child is helping families make a difference to a child in need by simply keeping the box from their new school shoes and filling it with small gifts.

Operation Christmas child helping families in need


Mexican stocks ended at a record high on Monday after nearly 15 months of volatility, as comments by US Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke supported the view that economic conditions are continuing to improve but could possibly need some additional stimulus, and as the euro-zone gloom that had been keeping risk at bay lifted in recent weeks.


Honda is recalling 646,000 Fit hatchbacks worldwide because of a glitch that could cause water to enter the power window mechanism, causing components to overheat.

Honda recalls 646,000 hatchbacks worldwide


Wright Express Corporation today announced that it has filed a universal shelf registration statement on Form S-3 with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Wright Express files universal shelf registration statement


Sugar exports are set to begin next month with the government likely to expedite the processing of applications from sugar mills for release of about 5 lakh tonne of sugar for exports .


US President Barack Obama is cutting his Latin America trip short by a few hours to tend to the ongoing situation in Libya.


So, we've got snow, we've got cold and we've got 1,300 runners descending on town along with friends and family to run their hearts out on the Biltmore Estate on Sunday, and, most exciting news of all, Terry Tempest Williams is coming to Asheville on Friday, March 8, to read at Malaprop's Bookstore and Cafe!!

Terry Tempest Williams coming to Asheville!


The season finale of The Big Bang Theory was Thursday's #1 program in adults 18-49 and adults 25-54, according to Nielsen preliminary live plus same day ratings for May 10.

The season finale of 'the Big Bang Theory' is Thursday's #1 program in adults 18-49


Peyton Manning wants to play for the Texans, says Bob Allen of KTRK-TV in Houston.


Clarkson says she's a fan of surprise British singing sensation Susan Boyle, adding to her growing number of celebrity admirers that already include Oprah Winfrey and Demi Moore.

Idol winner Clarkson is a Susan Boyle fan


When life is fair, the phrase ``development pays for itself'' will be held in the same disdain as the notion that the best team in baseball will always appear in the World Series.


A 20-year-old Ramona woman was killed in a crash yesterday morning on Scripps Poway Parkway near state Route 67, sheriff's deputies said.

Ramona woman killed in crash near Route 67


Sevier County Sheriff Ron Seals states that two Seymour men have been arrested in connection with multiple car burglaries in the Seymour area.

Two Seymour men arrested for multiple car burglaries


Proteam UK has been bought out of administration by clothing and protective equipment supplier Direct Corporate Clothing, via its subsidiary business Paroh Limited.


Shania is going to put out her autobiography, which deals in depth with the now well-known story of the tragic deaths of her mother and stepfather when she was a teen growing up in Ontario.


How long does it take to thaw and cook a Thanksgiving turkey? www.stock.xchng davidlat

How long to thaw and cook Thanksgiving turkey?


AT&T will launch AT&T Mobile Hotspot application that will enable select smartphone customers to connect multiple devices from their smartphone via Wi-Fi.

AT&T to launch Mobile Hotspot application


John Mayer doesn't like sports -- but he follows 'em anyway -- and according to the rocker, his anti-athletic demeanor may stem from violent run-ins with jocks way back in the day.


Republic of Ireland manager Giovanni Trapattoni has denied reports that he suffered a stroke during a routine operation in December.


Sonoma was invaded again Sunday afternoon as the boom of gunfire and the shouts of Bear Flag revolters rang across the Plaza.


Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, the ex-wife of Nelson Mandela, has been hospitalised in Johannesburg to treat her diabetes, the second time she has been admitted in three months, their daughter said on Friday.

Winnie Madikizela-Mandela hospitalised for diabetes


``I am still the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court as per the constitution and no body can bar me from discharging my duty as the CJP, but I did not go to discharge my responsibilities after my detention has ended to respect the mandate of the Parliament,'' Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry said at a lawyers convention in his home city of Quetta.


- The Boston Globe has endorsed Jon Huntsman in Tuesday's presidential preference primary in New Hampshire.


The BBC understands that Prime Minister Gordon Brown will leave the Northern Ireland talks before a deal is reached.

Gordon Brown to leave Northern Ireland without a deal


Nordstrom, Inc. announced today that it will report its fourth quarter and fiscal year 2010 financial results and 2011 outlook after the close of the financial markets on Thursday, February 17, 2011.

Nordstrom to report fourth quarter and fiscal year 2010 financial results


IGA stores owner and grocery wholesaler Metcash will shed 478 jobs as it restructures its business in response to difficult trading conditions.


Household electricity bills are set to soar, rising by up to $918 a year by 2012-13, thanks to a combination of the federal government's planned carbon emissions trading scheme and a large spending program needed to improve network reliability.


As soon as I am out of jail, I'll prove I am a virgin.


Grizzlies are moving into Bozeman Thursday night, as the big bears are featured in the premiere of the new documentary ``Grizzly.''


A non-profit humanitarian organization working in Liberia, Sightsavers recently donated several materials to assist persons with disabilities to meet their challenges for quality education as part of its contribution to support the Liberian government's policy on special education program.

Sightsavers donates to persons with disabilities


The Home Secretary said the issues with G4S supplying enough guards initially looked like ``teething problems''.

Issues with G4S initially looked like 'teething problems'


Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Charlie Morton may require season-ending Tommy John surgery, according to Michael Sanserino and Bill Brink of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.

Pirates Charlie Morton could require Tommy John surgery


It's being reported that Blackburn Rovers midfielder Keith Andrews will sign a short term deal at Albion after a nominal fee was agreed.


Honeymoon killer Gabe Watson could face the death penalty when he is released from an Australian jail and returns to the US.


The Lok Sabha was adjourned till 3 pm Wednesday after BSP members stalled proceedings seeking action on alleged irregularities in the allocation of coal blocks.


Nigerian President Dr Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, yesterday afternoon arrived in Accra for a two-day State visit to Ghana.

Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan arrives in Accra for a visit


LEXINGTON, Ill. The police chief of the central Illinois city of Lexington has been suspended with pay after allegedly firing a shot at an injured animal that hit the window of a day care.


A best man fatally stabbed a bride for asking ``more and more aggressive questions, more and more insistent questions of Jon,'' said former Rep. Brad Miller about the murder of Jamie Hahn.

Best man fatally stabs bride for asking ``more and more aggressive questions''


State-run BSNL may get an additional Rs 5,503cr from the department of telecom to establish an alternate communication network for defence services, enabling the vacation of spectrum by the armed forces.

BSNL to get Rs 5,503cr from armed forces


Standoff ends at western NY home; 2 in custody A daylong standoff in a western New York neighborhood has ended with two people in custody.


The Danish economy grew more than expected in the second quarter, expanding 1.0 percent from the previous three-month period and 2.8 percent from the same period last year.


The family of the youngest victim of the Boston Marathon bombing says a private funeral has been held for the boy, 8-year-old Martin Richard.

Funeral held for bomb victim Martin Richard


MODESTO, Calif. A 31-year-old man was killed during a shootout in Modesto, police said.


Tuesday night, legislators got an earful from voters.


Foreign Secretary Nirupama Rao has said that the ``dust needs to settle'' after the collapse of the India Pakistan talks in Islamabad last month.


The Sensex has extended losses and is now down 378 points at 14,715.


Alex Rodriguez became the youngest player to hit 600 home runs Wednesday, reaching the milestone after a 12-game drought -- and exactly three years to the day after his 500th homer -- with a drive off Toronto's Shaun Marcum in the first inning at Yankee Stadium.

A-Rod becomes youngest to hit 600 home runs


Property developer Minerva has called an emergency meeting next month at the request of its largest shareholder, the South African billionaire Nathan Kirsh, who is demanding a boardroom shakeup.


So, where does Ivan Rodriguez rank among the catching greats of all time?

Where does Pudge rank among catching greats?


A western Wisconsin nurse has been sentenced to three years of probation for stealing narcotic painkillers last year from the Stillwater hospital, were she worked.

Wisconsin nurse sentenced for stealing narcotic painkillers from Stillwater hospital


-Leona Lewis has ruled out reconciliation with ex-boyfriend Lou Al-Chamaa.


An 11-year-old boy suffered moderate head injuries when his bicycle collided with a car in the Strawberry area of Mill Valley the afternoon of Dec. 7, a California Highway Patrol officer said.

Boy suffers head injuries after colliding with car


What were you doing right now 58 years ago as you are reading this column?


Former bassist for Weezer, Mikey Welsh, passed away in a Chicago hotel room yesterday afternoon from a suspected drug overdose.

Former Weezer bassist Mikey Welsh passes.


EventNow reports Tina Fey expecting a visit by the stork again later on this year, and they happy couple is really excited.


``You're going to lose,'' a brave woman told one of the two machete-wielding London attackers who killed a soldier.

You're going to lose, woman tells London attacker


Union Law and Justice Minister Mr M.Veerapa Moily has said the centre will enact a separate law to deal with sexual offences against children.

Centre to enact a law to deal with sexual offences against children


With lockout negations still going on, the NBA has announced Friday that they've postponed training camps indefinitely, and canceled 43 preseasons games, because both sides have yet to real a new labor deal.

NBA postpones training camps, cancels 43 preseason games


Megan Fox and Brian Austin Green secretly married last week while in Hawaii.

Megan Fox and Brian Austin Green married in Hawaii


World football's governing body FIFA has suspended Iraq from international competition, a move that could force the cancellation of Sunday's World Cup qualifier against Australia in Brisbane.


A MALVERN composer is staging a world premiere this weekend of a piece of music based on a mysterious wartime poem and a bomber pilot's lifetime ambition.


iMovie for iOS has been updated to improve stability, resolve an issue with displaying an incorrect frame after splitting a clip, and add the ability to access Help when editing a project on the iPad.

IMovie update adds ability to access Help when editing project on iPad


PARMA, Italy -Italy's friendly against Luxembourg has been canceled after two more earthquakes shook northern Italy on Tuesday.

Italy friendly cancelled after earthquakes


A plea deal is reached in the case of a Hazard man accused of kidnapping and sodomy.


The latest Facebook rumor claims that Apple intends to invest in Facebook.


Venture capitalist Brad Burnham has a brilliant blog post that explains how SOPA really breaks the internet.


Greece is capable of repaying all the loans it receives from its fellow eurozone countries, Bank of Finland Governor Erkki Liikanen said Tuesday.


Britain should tell Spain that it has no intention to resume talks on sovereignty, says the GSLP/Liberal Opposition following the motion passed by the PSOE and PP parties in Spain.

Britain should tell Spain that it has no intention to resume talks on sovereignty, say GSLP/liberals


The Los Angeles Times says publisher David Hiller has resigned after 21 months at the helm of Tribune Co.'s largest paper.The news comes the same day Chicago Tribune editor Ann Marie Lipinski resigned from Tribune's flagship paper, continuing a string of executive defections amid a broad cost-cutting effort at the company's papers nationwide.

La Times publisher David Hiller resigns after 21 months at helm


The accused serial killers, arrested by Goa police, have allegedly confessed to killing a commercial sex worker of Meera Road area in Mumbai, police said on Friday.

'Serial killers confess to have killed sex worker in Mumbai'


A 50-year-old man was Friday remanded in custody on suspicion of defrauding a Danish bank of some 17 million kroner, news reports said.

Man remanded in custody on suspicion of defrauding Danish bank


Turnbull reaffirms broadband pledge Updated: 13:25, Sunday March 17, 2013 Opposition communications spokesman Malcolm Turnbull says all Australians will have access to faster broadband sooner and cheaper under the coalition.


Ossid, a division of Pro Mach, will receive a $200,000 business investment grant from the state of North Carolina aimed at increasing employment and keeping Ossid in the state as a valued employer.

Ossid receives a $200,000 investment grant from North Carolina


Prince Harry is to be withdrawn from Afghanistan after a news blackout deal broke down, sources have said.


Tony La Russa is retiring as manager of the St. Louis Cardinals three days after winning his second World Series with the team and third overall.

Tony La Russa retires as manager of the St. Louis Cardinals


It may not be acceptable to you for social reasons, but scientists have claimed that there is nothing wrong with cousins getting married.

Nothing wrong with cousins getting married


Mike Huckabee told Jon Stewart he never meant to imply you're going to hell if you vote for marriage equality.


Recession deepened across the eurozone in the first quarter of 2013, the latest growth figures released by the European Union showed with a 0.2 per cent contraction between January and March.


Today, the House has ratified a compact to prevent the diversion of water from the Great Lakes, one of the world's largest sources of fresh water.

House ratifies compact to prevent diversion of water from Great Lakes


Bloomington police are looking for a man who attacked a woman who was leaving the same bar where Lauren Spierer was last seen.

Police looking for man who attacked woman leaving Bar


Nicki Minaj has been branded a 'temperamental diva' following an alleged outburst against a beautician.

Nicki Minaj branded 'temperamental diva'


Sprint have recently announced that they will now be offering Dell's Inspiron Mini 10 netbook with integrated EVDO Rev.A, however the asking price has not been greatly subsidized.

Sprint now offering Dell Inspiron Mini 10 netbook


A Tunisian dissident blogger has been appointed minister for youth and sport, in what the country's prime minister had labelled a fracturing cabinet.


Kenyan troops reinforced positions in southern Somalia in preparation for fresh assaults against the Al-Qaeda linked Islamist Shebab militia, army officials said Wednesday.

Kenyan troops reinforce position in southern Somalia


A report has urged sports regulators to work more closely with engineers to prepare for the next wave of technological advances.

Sport regulators 'must work more closely with engineers'


Oil fell below $66 a barrel today as a weak demand outlook was expected to be reinforced by weekly inventory data from the United States.


Lindsay Lohan has started her first day of court-ordered community service, with a rather interesting choice of clothes.

Lindsay Lohan starts community service...


India on Thursday welcomed the bail granted by the Korean Supreme Court to two Indian sailors, who were given prison sentences last year in connection with an accident involving ship 'Hebei Spirit' off the Korean coast in 2007.


Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Odell Thurman was reinstated Monday by the NFL following a two-year suspension.


Cyclone Bijli hit the Bangladeshi coast late Friday night, but the tropical storm had weaken slightly before reaching the southeastern shoreline, officials said.


Rockstar has revealed the Max Payne 3 Special Edition that includes a load of goodies for those that pre-order the upcoming game between November 21, 2011 and January 15, 2012.

Rockstar reveals the Max Payne 3 Special Edition


French former movie star and now animal rights activist Brigitte Bardot is threatening to leave France unless it halts the scheduled euthanasia of two sick circus elephants.

Brigitte Bardot threatens to leave France


President Barack Obama will pitch a trio of economic proposals today in an effort to show the public he's taking action to spur economic growth.

Obama to pitch trio of economic proposals


Aiden Byrne is to open a fine dining restaurant in the upmarket Cheshire village of Prestbury in November this year.

Aiden Byrne to open fine dining restaurant


Indonesia launched its own sustainable palm oil standard yesterday, in anticipation of increased importer demand for environmentally-friendly products, reported Antaranews.com.

Indonesia launches Sustainable palm oil standard


London, Aug 25 Former model and singer George Craig says he is not dating Emma Watson because their hectic schedules don't give them any time for love.


A Salem motorcyclist speeding as fast as 110 mph Friday afternoon was cited and released after he allegedly tried to hide his motorcycle to avoid arrest, officials said.


Stocks have turned lower, with all three major indexes in red in late trading.


China's northwestern Shaanxi Province will integrate three iron and steel firms to form an industry giant, to be called Shaanxi Iron and Steel Group, to improve the competitive strength of the local iron and steel industry, sources reported.

Shaanxi to integrate three Iron and steel firms


A 47-year-old Newman man missing since Valentine's Day could appear disoriented because of Huntington's disease.


BIG Brother star Imogen Thomas says she coped with her split from England star Jermain Defoe by helping African street children.

Big Brother star Imogen Thomas coped with split by helping African street children


Actor Joshua Jackson has banned his girlfriend Diane Kruger from watching his early work, because he suffered from acne and bloating during his teenage years.

Joshua Jackson bans Diane Kruger from watching his early work


A NEW builders' merchant in the Peterborough area has officially opened its doors for business.


Chip maker Semtech Corp. fell Tuesday after an analyst downgraded the company on a declining cell phone market.


Custodian bank Northern Trust Corp. said Thursday it has named Dan Houlihan global head of product and strategy for the company's investment operations outsourcing business.

Northern Trust names head of product and strategy


By Christine O'Donnell codonnell@nbcaugusta.com An Aiken County middle school teacher, charged with eight sex crimes against a former student, is out of jail Tuesday night.

Teacher charged with sex crimes out of jail


Monaco Prince Albert, Charlene Wittstock married Prince Albert of Monaco is engaged with Charlene Wittstock, a former Olympic swimmer for South Africa, a Union that are rich Mediterranean principality give her first crown princess because the American Grace Kelly married died in 1982.

Monaco Prince Albert to marry Charlene Wittstock


A Sept. 26 trial date was set today for a Chico man accused of shooting another to death and then burning his body.

Trial date set for man accused of shooting, burning man


Four puppies graduated from the Ag-Mart puppy training class on Thursday.

Puppies graduate from training class Thursday


Euro-Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso believes Greece must be rescued at all costs, because its financial collapse would deal a deadly blow to the entire Eurozone.


A Knoxville security company is warning its customers about a potential door-to-door salesperson scam.

Knoxville security company warning customers against potential scam


Clauson celebrated his 23rd birthday a day early with his second straight win in Indiana Midget Week, a mini-championship within the national title chase, at the 5/16th-mile track.


Singur erupted in joy as the report of the historic Calcutta High Court verdict upholding the Singur Land Rehabilitation and Development Act, 2011 reached the area.


Former US president Jimmy Carter said on Tuesday he was ready to meet with Hezbollah officials if the Lebanese militant group agreed to see him.

Jimmy Carter ready to meet Hezbollah officials


The European steel industry is outraged at the announcement by the iron ore industry to massively increase iron ore prices by 80 to 90 percent compared to today's price levels for fines and even more for lump and pellets, says EUROFER.

Steel industry - outraged at announcement to increase iron ore prices


Channel 5 has learned a Sturgeon Bay high school teacher has been removed from the classroom after allegations of an inappropriate relationship with a student.

Sturgeon Bay teacher removed from classroom


A leading American analyst warns that over 100 US cities could face bankruptcy next year against a backdrop of soaring debt crisis that threatens to trigger massive municipal meltdown.

'US cities could face bankruptcy next year'


Benelux shares closed lower on Thursday as sentiment turned negative mid-afternoon on disappointing United States GDP growth figures, while Unilever led decliners in Amsterdam and Solvay suffered worst in Brussels.


New Apple employees are forced to work on fake products, according to a new book.

New Apple employees work on fake products:


NEWCASTLE may not risk returning long-term injury victim Joey Barton to first-team action this season.

Newcastle United will not risk Joey Barton


Asian stock markets are exhibiting a mixed trend on Monday with investors treading cautiously in most of the markets in the region following a mixed lead from Wall Street.


Neil Patrick Harris has revealed that he can't wait to marry partner David Burtka as he wants to call him his ``husband'. The 'How I Met Your Mother' star has been engaged to the chef for over five years. ``I'm not the biggest fan of the word 'partner'. It either means that we run a business together or we're cowboys,'' Contactmusic quoted him as telling Out magazine. ``'Boyfriend' seems fleeting, like maybe we met two weeks ago. I've been saying 'better half' for as long as I've been able to. I think it's a little self-deprecating and clearly defines that we're in a relationship, but it would be nice to say 'my husband,''' he said. Neil also admits that he and David have their ups and downs like any other couple. ``Sometimes I'm deeply in love with David and head-over-heels, and sometimes I question whether it's going to work out and is meant to be. It's more good times than bad, but it's not always good,'' he added.

Neil Patrick Harris can't wait to marry partner David Burtka


Hospital romance Kuch Toh Log Kahenge has completed 250 episodes on small screen and actress Kritika Kamra, who plays Dr Nidhi, says so far the journey has been wonderful.

Kuch Toh Log Kahenge completes 250 episodes!


After a year of budget cuts and layoffs, Northwood ended the year with a 3.4-percent increase in revenue compared to last December.

Northwood ends year with an increase in revenue


The Conference Board's US Leading Economic Index increased 0.3% in September to 110.4, following a 0.1% increase in August, and a 0.2% increase in July.

US Leading Economic Index increased in September;


Congressman Chris Smith was honored in Washington this week by the Anti-Defamation League for his efforts to fight anti-Semitism, his office said in a news release.

Congressman Chris Smith honored by Anti-Defamation League


Azerpocht announces a tender about the construction of official buildings in settlements and villages and providing with technical equipments, Tender Commission told to APA.


Lockheed Martin says it will release full results of a federal audit of the company's aircraft maintenance work in Greenville.

Lockheed Martin to release results of federal audit


Reggae star Gregory Isaacs has died at the age of 59 at his London home following a long illness, his manager has confirmed.


A woolly mammoth calf carcass was recently discovered by a reindeer herder in the Russian Arctic.

Woolly mammoth calf discovered in Russian Arctic


HUDDERSFIELD prop Darrell Griffin has been cleared to face Salford City Reds on Friday after avoiding the threat of suspension.

Huddersfield Giants' Griffin cleared to face Salford City Reds


SentriLock, a leading provider of electronic lockbox systems to the residential real estate industry, and Showing Suite, makers of Homefeedback.com, have integrated systems to better serve their mutual customers.

SentriLock and showing Suite integrate systems


Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda will honour medal winners, participants and coaches of Haryana who have brought laurels to the State and the country in London Olympics-2012 at a function being organized at Gohana on Sunday 26.

Hooda to honour medal winners, coaches of Haryana


Shoosmiths - Parliamentarians are less privileged than they had hoped In a much anticipated decision Mr Justice Saunders has ruled that three former Labour MPs and a Conservative peer are not entitled to protection from prosecution by parliamentary privilege against charges brought in the wake of the expenses scandal.

Shoosmiths > Parliamentarians are less privileged than they had hoped


Iran has sent six warships into international waters including the Gulf of Aden, a local newspaper reported on Tuesday, just days after it test-fired a new missile that can reach some parts of Europe.

Iran sends six warships to international waters


A judge in Madison, Wis., on Thursday ruled a controversial law severely limiting the collective bargaining powers of public employee unions in the state was not in effect.

A judge in Madison, Wis., on Thursday ruled a controversial law...


In papers published online in Immunity, scientists at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis reveal that the cells, known as CD8 alpha+ dendritic cells, can help the body beat back infection by a common parasite, but the same cells can be hijacked by a bacterium to decimate the body's defenses.

CD8 alpha+ dendritic cells can help the body beat back infection


France has deported to Egypt a radical imam who for months had been inciting followers in Paris area mosques to rise up against the West, the government said.


The California teacher who rescued a toddler from a burning car in the pickup lane of her elementary school says the experience was ``like a movie,'' one whose ending she feared could have been far worse.

California teacher rescues toddler from burning car


A PUPIL at Oswestry's Marches School has spoken of his experience at watching media mogul Rupert Murdoch brought to order while on work experience at the Houses of Parliament.

PUPIL watches Murdoch's brought to order on work experience


AT&T will be offering a new mobile security app to customers later this year addressing both network security and problems with app integration.

AT&T to offer mobile security app later this year


Louis Vuitton has been named the world's most valuable luxury brand for the seventh consecutive year after being valued at $25.9 billion in a study carried out by global research brand Millward Brown Optimor and based on an analysis of company performance, as well as consumer interviews.

Louis Vuitton - louis Vuitton named world's most valuable luxury brand


Shahid Kapoor who is playing the lead in the Yash Raj's Badmassh Company has refused to wear a vest for a scene despite being asked several times by the director and the producer.


Northwest Airlines Corp. said on Wednesday it will cut 2,500 jobs because of high oil prices, and will begin charging $15 to check a single piece of luggage and as much as $100 to redeem a frequent-flier award ticket.


A new patient education resource center opened Thursday at the Goldschmidt Cancer Center.


A fire gutted an unoccupied Central City house Saturday morning, New Orleans fire officials said.


Another body was found early on Sunday morning in the Lalgarh area of West Bengal's Paschim Medinipur district.


Australia crushed India by an innings and 68 runs in the second Test in Sydney on Friday to take a 2-0 lead in the series and leave Sachin Tendulkar still waiting for his 100th international ton.


Rihanna is feeling a bit blue these days, but don't worry, she's not feeling blue as in sad, she's feeling blue as in hair dye.


Actress Michelle Williams has claimed that she can strip out of her clothes faster than anyone else.

Michelle Williams strips out of clothes faster than anyone


Wanganui is to be given its ``h'' back in a compromise under which Government agencies will have to follow the new spelling but others will have a choice.


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

UK to withdraw 500 troops from Afghanistan in 2012


NEW YORK ConocoPhillips said Tuesday it will expand its Surmont oil production project in Canada into a second phase, and now expects production capacity to jump to 110,000 barrels per day from 27,000.

ConocoPhillips to expand production project


Mayor Janice Perrino promised that the district would not cut jobs in responding to the financial crisis that has engulfed economies around the world.


All private schools in twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad would be reopened today.

Private schools in twin cities to re-open today


Eagles rocker Glenn Frey wrapped up his semester as a New York University college professor on Thursday by staging a benefit concert for students.

Eagles - Glenn Frey wraps up semester as college professor at benefit concert


HAMBURG - Werder Bremen advanced to the UEFA Cup final when it beat Hamburger SV 3-2 on Thursday in the second leg of their all-German final.

Werder Bremen advances to UEFA Cup final


The latest Markit survey of 1,500 households showed that approximately 27% of respondents saw their household finances worsen in September, compared to just over 7% that recorded an improvement.


Russia has sold 12 MiG-29 fighter jets to Sudan, Sudanese Defence Minister Abdul Rahim Mohammed Hussein said during a visit to Moscow on Friday, Russian news agencies reported.


Digital music service Spotify has launched in Australia and New Zealand, offering users the chance to listen to its archive of over 16 million music tracks.

Spotify launches in Australia and New Zealand


``For lo, the winter is past...The flowers appear on the earth; the time of singing has come''.


EEMS, the Government-sponsored Energy Efficient Motorsport programme which works to put energy efficiency at the heart of modern motorsport, welcomed the Formula Zero Championship to the UK at City Hall, London on Friday 6 March 2009 for the launch of its UK event to be held at Brands Hatch, Kent on 1-3 May.


Musician Gil Scott-Heron, who helped lay the groundwork for rap by fusing minimalistic percussion, political expression and spoken-word poetry on songs such as ``The Revolution Will Not Be Televised'' but saw his brilliance undermined by a years-long drug addiction, died Friday at age 62.


X-Factor Web Marketing, an Internet marketing agency serving Charlotte, Hickory, Asheville NC and surrounding regions, has launched a new website -- a portal to an experienced team of web optimization experts, helping clients rank high in Google, MSN, Yahoo and other major search engines.

X-Factor Web marketing launches new website


Interstate Bakeries Corp., the maker of Hostess Twinkies and Wonder Bread, asked a bankruptcy judge Friday to delay a scheduled hearing next week on its plan to leave more than three years of bankruptcy protection.

Interstate Bakeries asks for delay of hearing


Gov. Mukhtar Yero of Kaduna State on Wednesday pledged to support the family of the late Gov. Patrick Yakowa.


Namdeb on Tuesday through its corporate social responsibility programme donated redundant components and equipment, valued at N$372 440, to Namibia Institute of Mining Technology's Southern Campus at Keetmanshoop in the Karas Region.


Runners and walkers united to raise money for shooting victims and their families.

Runners raise money for shooting victims


After many years of adorning the north end of downtown Fort Scott, the Mayor's Christmas Tree has found a new home.


Who Should Replace Kevin Eubanks On 'The Tonight Show'?


News in Brief Arnold Palmer says he has been selected to receive a Congressional Gold Medal, which honors a person for his distinguished achievements and contributions.

Palmer to receive Congressional Gold medal


Gov. Dennis Daugaard unveiled several major programs Tuesday aimed at building up the state's workforce - including an initiative to recruit 1,000 new workers into the state.

Daugaard unveils major programs aimed at building workforce


CNBC Mad Money host Jim Cramer says Microsoft should buy Netflix and 'own the living room.


I AM I, the new band led by former DRAGONFORCE singer ZP Theart, took part in a short acoustic performance at the event.


Japan says the country's unemployment rate fell to 4.9 percent in January.

Japan's unemployment rate falls in January


Diabetes prevalence is highest in the Southern and Appalachian states and lowest in the Midwest and the Northeast of America.

Diabetes prevalence highest in the Southern and Appalachian states


Elderly people who live alone are increasingly using the internet to keep in touch with family and friends, new figures have shown.

Elderly living alone use internet to keep in touch with family


JOHANNESBURG -The South African Football Association said Monday it has suspended its team manager and commercial director just a month before the World Cup.

Safa suspends team manager, commercial director


An Aeroflot Airbus carrying 122 people was forced to make an emergency landing in Russia on Thursday after pilots detected a suspected cracked windshield panel in the cockpit.

Airbus carrying 122 people makes emergency landing in Russia


French actress Eva Green said that she admires Tim Burton.


Boulder County, and the rest of the Front Range, has officially entered peak fire season -- with forecasters predicting average fire danger through mid-July.


Staples Center Wednesday announced their top 25 greatest moments, which were nominated by fans, as part of the year-long celebration of the venue's 10th anniversary.

STAPLES Center announces top 25 greatest moments


Singapore Airlines Ltd, which is struggling with weak load factors, said today it will suspend services to Abu Dhabi and Athens from October 26 due to weak demand.

Singapore Airlines to suspend services to Abu Dhabi, Athens


``Group of Hrant's friends from Bodrum'' has sent requests of demand to PM Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Minister of Justice Sadullah Ergini urging the senior statesmen to reveal those who are engaged in the assassination of ``Agos'' daily's founder and Editor-in-chief Hrant Dink, Turkish ``Sondakika'' said.

Group of Hrant's friends from Bodrum sends request of demand to Erdogan


Research In Motion, maker of BlackBerry smartphones, announced on Tuesday that it has acquired Scoreloop to add and enhance deeper social media integration into the applications that run on its devices.

RIM acquires social gaming developer Scoreloop


British novelist Tom Sharpe, who satirized everything from apartheid to academe in a series of best-sellers, has died at 85.


CNN anchor Rick Sanchez called Jon Stewart a ``bigot'' Thursday on Pete Dominick's Sirius radio show.

Cnn's Rick Sanchez calls Jon Stewart 'a bigot'


Shares of Universal Health Services, Inc. are trading very close to calculated resistance at $42.68 with the current price action closing at just $41.57 placing the stock near levels that make it difficult to buy.

Universal Health Services closing in to resistance


PTI Mar 31, 2013, 04.36PM IST Senior BCCI official Rajeev Shukla feels that Sachin Tendulkar should be allowed to retire on his own terms considering the huge contribution the veteran batsman has made to Indian cricket.

Sachin Tendulkar should be allowed to retire on his terms:


On Wednesday Morning, we joined Khun Sitipap, Permanent Secretary of Pattaya City Hall on Jomtien Beach as the strict regulation of deckchair operators continues in accordance with instructions from the Governor of Chonburi Province.

Regulation of deckchair operators continues.


Rumours are adrift that actress Mary-Kate Olsen is dating singer Kanye West after the two were spotted kissing during a night out.


With the 2011 Tour de France now underway, adventure travel company EpicQuest has announced that they have put their cycling tours to Sun Valley and Europe on sale.


Dennis Hopper has won a restraining order against his estranged wife after his doctor insisted her presence was ``hampering his cancer care.''

Dennis Hopper wins restraining order against estranged wife


AT&T, the exclusive carrier for Apple's iPhone in the United States, announced today that it will be increasing the early termination fee for smartphone contracts effective June 1st.

AT&T increases termination fee for smartphone contracts


Oil prices rose on Tuesday to above $80 a barrel after a late-season hurricane disrupted oil and gas output in the Gulf of Mexico and the dollar stayed close to a 15-month low.

Oil rises above $80 after hurricane disrupts


The closeness of the election, Obama and Romney in a neck and neck contest, most nationwide and local polls predicting a photo finish outcome and most political pundits and analyst expect both candidates to be at the same time at the finish line, there is an unsettled notion in the political atmosphere just three days away from the presidential poll that Democratic Barack Obama and republican Mitt Romney will each end up with 269 electoral votes bringing a crisis in America's governance.

If Romney and Obama each ended up with 269 electoral votes:


US Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs, Thomas Shannon is to visit Suriname on Friday, officials of the US embassy in Paramaribo disclosed.

US assistant Secretary of State to visit Suriname


Democrats and advocates for the poor are pushing to fully restore a Michigan tax credit for low-income earners.


Shares of MBIA Inc. turned sharply higher Thursday, after the bond insurer dispelled in a conference call concerns that the company may become insolvent.


Doctors will get an update tonight on how negotiations are going with the provincial government.


MICHAEL Jackson died long before he reached hospital, the doctor who pronounced him dead told a court yesterday.

Michael Jackson died 'before he reached hospital'


About 500 entrepreneurs are going to stay overnight in the tent camp on Independence Square in Kyiv, a protest action coordinator has told Ukrainian News.

500 entrepreneurs to stay overnight on Independence Square


The sultanate's only donation portal which facilitates online donations to nine charities generated RO41,551 for Ramadan through 1,735 transactions.

Donation portal generates RO41,551 during Ramadan


Auburn quarterback Cam Newton says he ``didn't do anything wrong'' amid allegations that a man tried to secure payment from Mississippi State during the Heisman Trophy hopeful's recruitment.

Auburn qb Cam Newton: 'i didn't do anything wrong'


Veteran journalist and commentator Anthony Howard, one of the country's most respected political pundits, has died at the age of 76 after a short illness, his family said.

Veteran political journalist Anthony Howard dies


World Cup Organising Committee Dr Irvin Khoza says the World Cup, which came to conclusion on Sunday, has generated a new set of supporters based on the interest across all sections of society.


SWDEN'S HENRIK STENSON held off the challenge of South Africa's George Coetzee to win the SA Open at the Serengeti Golf and Wildlife Estate Sunday.


Canada and Honduras have signed a free trade agreement as Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper concluded his tour of Latin America.

Canada and Honduras sign free trade agreement


The people behind one of Derby's oldest charities say plans to revamp part of the city centre could make 40 elderly people homeless.


Danny Welbeck may decide to play his international football for Ghana rather than England.

Welbeck may play for Ghana instead of England


Former Rep. Allen West, a Republican from Florida who was ousted in his 2012 reelection campaign, has landed a gig at Fox News as a contributor.


Washington, Oct 27 Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama has wished ``Hindus, Sikhs, Jains and their friends'' around the world ``a joyous Diwali'' with a promise that if elected he would ``work to renew America's moral leadership'' in the world.


I'll Have Another ran down Bodemeister in the final furlong Saturday to win the Kentucky Derby, winding up in the winner's circle despite a rookie jockey, a more famous stable pony, and a price tag of just $11,000 as a yearling.


The Philadelphia Phillies placed right-hander David Herndon on the 15-day disabled list with right elbow inflammation.

Philadelphia Phillies place relief pitcher David Herndon on disabled list


West Brom defender Neil Clement hopes to return to action ahead of schedule before the end of the season.

Clement hopes to return before end of season


A Chinese man has been sentenced to death for strangling a two-month-old baby after stealing a vehicle with the infant inside, in a case that caused widespread outrage, state media said on Monday.

Chinese man sentenced to death for strangling baby:


Ascent Media Corporation today announced that it has changed its name to Ascent Capital Group, Inc. The company will continue to trade on the Nasdaq Global Stock Market under its current ticker symbol ASCMA.

Ascent Media Corporation changes name to Ascent Capital Group, Inc.


Videogame publishers rolled out the red carpet to fete their tentpole titles this week during E3, with Microsoft taking over downtown LA's Exchange LA club in one of the showier June 5 events for ``Halo 4,'' while Ubisoft paired up with TwitchTV, the Game Station, Samsung and the Frag Dolls to take over the Belasco Theater for ``Far Cry 3,'' whose guests included Rick Malambri.


In its recent report based on extensive study, Amnesty International has revealed that the death penalty has resurfaced in India in 2012.


The Minnesota Senate on Monday approved a gay marriage bill, paving the way for Minnesota to become the 12th state to legalize such unions.

Minnesota Senate approves gay marriage bill


Fulham stunned Arsenal with two late goals to win 2-1 and ensure their London rivals lasted just two days in the Premier League's top four.

Fulham stun Arsenal with late goals to win 2-1


Sterling rose against a broadly weaker dollar on Tuesday, although gains were somewhat hampered as data showed growth in UK manufacturing activity unexpectedly slowed.


Belgian violinist of Russian origin, Olga Guy captivated the audience at the Radisson Blu Al Hashimi II Saturday evening with his rendition of selected works from celebrated Belgian violinist and composer Eugene Ysaye.


AECOM and Davis Langdon, which confirmed a merged last week in a US$324 million deal, are looking forward to 'filling the gaps' in their respective business operations across the Middle East, according to executives of the two firms.

AECOM, Davis Langdon looking to 'fill gaps'


Authorities say a man was wounded at a St. Petersburg home when he shot himself in the head while playing Russian roulette.

Man wounded while playing Russian roulette


Lint trading remained dull with firm spot rate amid sizeable influx of cottonseed, traders at the Karachi Cotton Association said on Saturday.

Lint trading remains dull amid firm spot


The Tigers and Royals game that was originally scheduled to be played on April 23 and postponed by rain will be made up at 1:08 pm on Friday, August 16 as part of a split doubleheader.

Tigers versus Royals game to be made up August 16


The Texas Rangers announced tonight that the club has signed left-handed pitcher Jimmy Gobble to a minor league contract with an invitation to major league spring training.

Texas Rangers sign lhp Jimmy Gobble to minor league contract


Pearce Mobile will celebrate the grand opening of the first Element Mobile store in the Adams and Friendship areas.

Pearce Mobile celebrates grand opening of Element Mobile store in Adams


LABOUR has been wiped out by the Conservatives in South Derbyshire, losing all its Derbyshire County Council seats in the district.


Gold Coast United coach Miron Bleiberg says the Boxing Day clash against his former side is personal.


Express Dental Care, a subsidiary of One Call Medical, has appointed Chris Toepke as its new president.


New construction orders rose in the fourth quarter of 2012 by 3.4 per cent from the previous three months, representing a £370 million increase in new work.


Areva SA, the world's largest builder of nuclear plants, is selling its first bonds since the Fukushima disaster in Japan made some nations rethink their reliance on atomic energy.

Areva to sell first Bond since Fukushima disaster


A 22-year-old man, charged with the murder of a Scottish man found dead in south Belfast, has pleaded guilty to manslaughter at Belfast Crown Court.


Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, defending herself against criticism following the Tucson, Arizona, shootings, said Monday that she used the term ``blood libel'' to describe comments made by those who falsely tried to link conservatives to the assassination attempt against Rep. Gabrielle Giffords.

Sarah Palin defends use of 'blood libel'


ArcelorMittal announced that it has acquired a 14.9% stake in Macarthur Coal Limited.


``I was going to announce the name of my new show today, but my lawyers tell me 'The Return of Nanny McPhee' is taken.

And the name of conan O'Brien's new show is ...


One out of every four Pakistanis is either obese or overweight making the country among those where diabetes and other obesity related health conditions are increasing at alarming rate.

One out of every four Pakistanis is obese


At 3:00 am, when there's a polar bear in your yard, who are you going to call?


Two factory fire incidents that occurred in Pakistan on Tuesday have claimed 40 lives and wounded 57 others, according to local media.

Two fire incidents in Pakistan claim 40 lives


A Turkish boxing referee has been found dead in his London hotel room before the Olympic Games officially kick off on Friday.

Turkish Boxing referee found dead at London hotel


Two men were arrested in connection with recent vehicle burglaries in Panama City and surrounding areas Friday night.

Men arrested in connection with burglaries


Three American crewmembers were killed when a private jet carrying six people crashed in southern France on Friday, ABC News has confirmed.


Sen. Vicki Schmidt, R-Topeka, filed for re-election Tuesday to a second term representing residents of southwest Shawnee County.


The West Shore Pregnancy Care Center's planned move to 603 E. Tinkham Ave. will be delayed slightly following a small fire that broke out in the building sometime Sunday, Jan. 29 or Monday, Jan. 30.

West Shore Pregnancy Care center move delayed slightly


Gov. Jack Dalrymple joined BNSF officials in honoring North Dakota`s military members and their families as part of the company`s Holiday Express train ride and celebration in Fargo.

Dalrymple joins BNSF in honoring military members and their families


The city council defied a ministerial directive issued to them by the Minister of Water Resources, Development and Management Samuel Sipepa Nkomo.


As many as 40 new Pakistani cabinet ministers have sworn in, most of them to replace the coalition members who have left the government.


President Obama urged high school students today to stay in school and pursue higher education, saying their future -- and the nation's -- depends on it.

Obama urges students to pursue higher education


Burma says it will free 452 prisoners in a gesture of goodwill ahead of a visit by US President Barack Obama that starts on November 19.

Burma to free prisoners ahead of Obama visit


Statewide harvest remains behind schedule compared to last year and the five year average, according to a release Tuesday by the Illinois Department of Agriculture.


Canteen owners have decided to boycott halal products from April, the All Ceylon Canteen Owners Association said.

Canteen owners to boycott halal products


One of our readers sent me an e-mail letting me know that TigerDirect.com has dropped EVGA products from its retail site today for reasons that are unknown.

TigerDirect.com drops EVGA products from its retail site


Veteran Argentina striker Hernan Crespo has confirmed that he will be leaving Inter Milan in the summer in a bid to play regular first team football.

Hernan Crespo will leave Inter Milan in the summer


Frankfurt, May 7 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


On Friday, March 18 in Washington, a group of Azerbaijani experts presented ``their vision of post-conflict settlement in Karabakh.''

Azeri experts present ``their vision of post-conflict settlement in Karabakh''


The so-called Facebook rapist is to be sentenced this Friday after pleading guilty to four charges against him.


A man accused of murdering his mother will be forcibly medicated so he can stand trial for the crime.

Man accused of murdering mother will be forcibly medicated


The Vikings upgraded Favre to questionable for Monday night's game against the Chicago Bears, meaning the 41-year-old quarterback could be under center at snowy TCF Bank Stadium on what's expected to be a slippery, rock-hard surface.


HAVANA, Cuba, Jul 28 A plaque dedicated to Reverend Lucius Walker was unveiled on Thursday at the Jose Marti Anti-Imperialist Tribune located in Havana.

Plaque dedicated to Rev. Lucius Walker unveiled in Havana


North Korea has as many as 30,000 electronic warfare specialists as part of the elite core of the North`s military, Fox News said Tuesday.

Nk has 30,000 electronic warfare specialists:


A PAEDOPHILE who was caught on a webcam sexually abusing a toddler has been jailed indefinitely by a judge at Leeds Crown Court.


Sir Alex Ferguson criticised the match officials after ten-man Manchester United were held to a 1-1 draw at in-form Birmingham.


A national victims group wants a local Catholic priest removed from his parish.

Victims group wants local priest removed from parish


HUNDREDS of jobs are set to go as Elisabeth the Chef looks to improve and streamline its operation in Leamington.

Hundreds of jobs to go at Elisabeth the chef


He takes time out from the role to talk to shuttleXtra in a celebrity interview you can read online now.


Australia demanded that Israel withdraw an embassy official from the country, saying the Jewish state was behind fake Australian passports linked to the killing of a Hamas operative.

Australia demands Israel withdraw embassy official


A Jenks Police officer, applying for a job with the Oklahoma State Bureau of Narcotics, collapsed and died in Oklahoma City.


New Delhi, India will elect a new president Thursday in what is a direct contest between ruling United Progressive Alliance candidate Pranab Mukherjee and opposition-backed Purno Sangma.


Prosecutors in Tucson, Arizona have announced that all charges against Arizona running back Ka'Deem Carey have been dropped.

Charges against Arizona rb Ka'Deem Carey have been dropped


Canada's hockey heroes at the 2010 Olympic Winter Games are inspiring the next generation of players.

Hockey heroes inspiring the next generation


Chris Evans is to present his first Channel 4 show for 10 years with a new celebrity extreme sports contest, Famous and Fearless.

Chris Evans to present first Channel 4 show for 10 years


A doctor from Texas accused of operating a pill mill in West Virginia has pleaded guilty to a drug charge.

Doctor from Texas accused of operating pill mill in W.Va.


The average purchase rate of the cash dollar grew by 0.65 kopecks on Tuesday comparing to Monday, to UAH 8.2635/USD 1, according to LIGABusinessInform.

Average purchase rate of cash dollar grows


This report provides detailed data on the market for aftermarket tyres in Italy, including data on market volume, replacement rate, market value, parts / labour split of revenues, value and volume share by distribution channel.

Report provides detailed data on the market for aftermarket tyres in Italy


Team Sky's Chris Sutton won the semi-classic 2011 Kuurne-Brussels-Kuurne in a mass sprint to the finish line, beating Yauheni Hutarovich of Belarus and Andy Greipel of Germany.

Chris Sutton wins 2011 Kuurne-bruxelles-Kuurne


Captains return for AFL pre-season Updated: 21:03, Thursday March 7, 2013 Round three of the AFL pre-season has effectively become 'captain's round', with skippers Matthew Pavlich, Jonathan Brown, Nick Riewoldt and Adam Goodes all named to play their first games of the year.


In a recent interview, Justin Bieber revealed that he suffers from Automysophobia.

Justin Bieber suffers from Automysophobia


Hodgson, who was released by the Vancouver Canucks earlier this week, will seek a second opinion on his injured back before getting back into game action.


A new telescope in Australia could potentially help save the world billions of dollars by providing early warning of massive solar storms.

New telescope could save world billions of dollars


Hawaiian Airlines plans to begin flying from Honolulu to Osaka, the third Asian city the airline has added to its route map in less than a year.

Hawaiian airlines to begin flying to Osaka


Cardinal Justin Rigali, Archbishop of Philadelphia, ordained six men to the priesthood who have completed their studies at Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary in Wynnewood on Saturday, May 15, 2010 at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul.

Cardinal Rigali ordained six men to the priesthood


The Bush administration is busy passing regulations before midnight on Nov. 20, the latest that a regulation can go into effect before Inauguration Day.

Bush administration passing ``midnight regulations''


Wichita police identify a man killed while crossing I-235 near Kellogg Saturday morning as 24-year-old Steven Wittrig.

Police identify man killed while crossing I-235


Denmark has won the gold medal in lightweight men's four rowing, coasting after a strong start to win by nearly 2 seconds.

Denmark wins lightweight men's four rowing


Northwest Airlines, a major carrier between Japan and Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands, today said it would cut 2,500 jobs and reduce its flight schedule by 9.5 percent, the New York Times reports.

Northwest air to cut 2,500 jobs and flights


At least one more stork has been shot down in the Ta' Cenc/Mgarr ix-Xini area this morning as it flew in a flock of 75 which headed from Anchor Bay towards Gozo.

At least one more stork shot down this morning


CHARLOTTE, NC - For the second time in less than a year, evangelist Billy Graham has been hospitalized in Asheville, NC, this time for a suspected case of bronchitis.

Billy Graham hospitalized in north carolina


Philippine share prices closed 2.6 percent lower Monday over worries of a global economic slowdown, dealers said.

Philippine shares close 2.6 percent lower


About 350 uninsured HIV/AIDS patients in Florida are expected to be dropped from a federally funded program that pays for all or most of their drugs.

350 HIV/AIDS patients to be dropped from program


Georgian official delegation has left for Geneva early this morning to participate in the EU, UN and OSCE mediated peace talks on Georgia crisis.


Jan Ullrich, a former Tour de France winner, has finally admitted to blood doping but he insists that it was not cheating.


One person disappears every hour in Syria, and almost 3,000 people have gone missing since the start of the uprising against President Bashar Assad more than four months ago, according to an investigation by online activist group Avaaz.org.


Nigerian novelist and poet Chinua Achebe, widely seen as a grandfather of modern African literature, has died at the age of 82, publisher Penguin said on Friday.

Chinua Achebe, grandfather of African literature, dies


Hendrick Motorsports driver and defending series champion Jimmie Johnson won the pole for the Daytona 500 with a lap of 187.075 mph.

Jimmie Johnson wins pole for Daytona 500


Shareholders of Belarusian Currency and Stock Exchange decided to increase the authorized capital by 14.3% at the General Meeting of shareholders on March 24.

Belarusian Currency and Stock Exchange increases authorized capital by 14.3%


Australia clinched a series win over South Africa and remained top of the world rankings after completing a crushing 175-run victory on the fifth and final day of the second Test on Tuesday.

Australia clinch series win over South Africa


Regional Editor Oakland Athletics first baseman/left fielder Conor Jackson has been traded to the Boston Red Sox in exchange for minor league pitching prospect Jason Rice.

Conor Jackson traded to Boston Red Sox for pitching prospect Jason Rice


08:08 PM,Aug 27,2010 BJP warns against demolition of temples Ranchi, Aug 27 With 39 religious structures here reportedly getting notice for alleged encroaching, BJP today said it would strongly oppose any move to demolish any structure by the district administration.


Astral Doors are currently streaming a new song online from their recently released full-length album ``Requiem Of Time.''


The Indian market is rising for a second consecutive day on Tuesday, tracking positive Asian cues after upbeat data on US consumer spending and a big bank merger in Greece eased worries about the global economy.


AP Sports Writer Angelo Johnson scored 23 points, Neil Watson added 18 and Southern Mississippi beat Mississippi 86-82 on Saturday.

Southern Mississippi beats Mississippi 86-82


Spanish police have confiscated 16 tons of hashish and arrested 63 suspected drug smugglers within a week around the country, local media reported Tuesday.

Spanish police confiscate 16 tons of hashish, arrest 63


Burma has barred foreign observers and journalists from the country's controversial elections.

Burma bars foreign observers, journalists from elections


Chris Brown has received death threats since allegedly attacking Rihanna.


Robbie Savage has revealed that he turned down an offer to appear on Celebrity Big Brother.

Robbie Savage turned down ``Celebrity Big Brother''


Japan logged its worst ever monthly trade deficit in January despite an upturn in exports as the yen's recent sharp drop pushed fuel costs higher, official data showed Wednesday.


For the second year in a row, Ryan Kesler has been nominated for the Frank J. Selke trophy.

Ryan Kesler nominated for the Frank J. Selke trophy


Myanmar government Tuesday released some 93 more prisoners including three foreigners under a fresh amnesty order of the president.


He feels that sugar prices will rise as the production will fall after April because by that time crushing will be over and the country will have the general elections which are likely to get over by April.


The UK's two state pensions need combining in the next stage of reform, according to the National Association of Pension Funds.


There needs to be a genuine culture shift that changes the attitude of public service providers to make them more responsive to users while making service users feel truly empowered, the Prime Minister David Cameron has said, adding that he is looking to enshrine in law the right to choice.

''I will enshrine in law the right to choice''


Cool and calm under pressure, Aaron Peirsol rose to the big occasion yet again to become the first man in 36 years to retain the Olympic 100 metres backstroke title.

Peirsol rises to the big occasion yet again


Titus is one of the few lawyers in America who, Peroutka noted, truly ``believes God is sovereign and therefore God's law is the only law.''


``I wanted to play the match again,'' Saina said referring to her defeat against Indonesian Maria Kristin Yulianti.


The Jamaat-ud-Dawah, blamed for the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, has said cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan will attend its ``Defence of Pakistan'' rally to be held in Multan on January 29.


Blokes and Birds, a new English gastropub in Lakeview, opens tomorrow after months and months of anticipation.


US stocks gained modestly on the quietest trading day of the year Monday as investors awaited a Federal Reserve meeting that may see the central bank take firmer action to support the sputtering recovery.

US stocks gained modestly on the quietest trading day of the ...


A potential new energy source, called cold fusion, which was so controversial that people once regarded it as junk science, is moving closer to acceptance by the mainstream scientific community.

Cold fusion moves closer to acceptance by mainstream scientific community


Pakistan reopened the main supply route for US and NATO troops fighting in Afghanistan on Friday after blocking it for three days during a military operation against militants who have been attacking convoys.

Pakistan reopens supply route for US and NATO troops fighting in Afghanistan


Burnaby-New Westminster MP Peter Julian has decided against running for the federal NDP leadership.

Julian decides against running for NDP leadership


A gym in the Basque region has introduced naked weekend workouts in a bid to attract new members, the BBC reported April 21.

Gym in Basque region introduces naked weekend workouts


Martin Shaw returns as the classic unsung hero detective in Inspector George Gently, with two feature length films written by Peter Flannery and Jimmy Gardner for BBC One.

Martin Shaw returns as insp George Gently


A Serbian appeals court on Tuesday reduced by six months the sentences of four radical Islamists convicted last year of ``terrorism'' and plotting assassinations, the Beta news agency reported.

Serbian appeals court reduces sentences of Islamists:


Jan 23, Gary Matthews Jr. has been traded by the Los Angeles Angels to the New York Mets.

Gary Matthews Jr. traded to New York Mets


A$AP Rocky has pleaded guilty to attempted grand larceny in connection with an incident that took place in New York City back in July.


US STOCK markets climbed steadily last week, if unspectacularly, nearing three year highs despite worry over rising oil prices and Europe's slow boil debt crisis.


Sanskrit, which is recognized as one of the oldest living languages of the world, is often misunderstood as only a language of religious hymns and rituals.

Sanskrit misunderstood as language of hymns:


One person is dead after a car with six people crashed into a concrete power pole in Christchurch early today.

One person dead after car crashes into power pole


Cancer screening programs might be less effective than previously thought, according to a study conducted by researchers at the Harvard School of Public Health and the Oslo University Hospital in Norway.

Cancer screening programs may be less effective


Presidential aspirant Jusuf Kalla said he would defend Idnonesian sovereignty in Ambalat at all cost, if he wins the July presidential election.


In his capacity as President of the National Association of Attorneys General, Attorney General Patrick C. Lynch commended an unprecedented agreement between the nation's cable operators and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children to remove child pornography sites from the Internet.

Attorney General Lynch to remove child pornography sites from the Internet


Taipei, Dec. 15 Taiwan share prices closed up 0.18 percent Wednesday after seesaw fluctuations between buying in old economy stocks and selling in the bellwether electronics sector, which has been haunted by a rising New Taiwan dollar, dealers said.


Heroes is reportedly set to be cancelled after four seasons.


Walter Energy Inc. said it completed its $3.3 billion acquisition of Western Coal Corp. Friday.

Walter Energy completes Western Coal acquisition


Instructors said women are filling up conceal carry classes across the Rio Grande Valley, making up half the students in class.


IT is quite unfair to blame the National Archives on its failure to acquire important documents for its collection.


An agreement was signed recently between the Municipality of Sorrento and Terna for sharing technological solutions and locations in building the plants and systems of the new electricity grid in the Municipality of Sorrento.

Agreement signed between the Municipality of Sorrento and


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As it turns out, cab companies in some localities are already using the new rates.


Fun Lovin' Criminals frontman Huey Morgan insists Adele's album doesn't need to win the 2011 Barclaycard Mercury Prize, because it is already a worldwide hit.

Adele - Adele doesn't need to win Mercury Prize.


A Seychelles freshwater turtle species declared extinct after decades of futile searches, in fact never existed, scientists said on Thursday.


A New Zealander, serving in the British army, has been shot dead in southern Afghanistan and may have been killed by ``friendly fire''.


A NURSERY worker has been cleared of shaking a 10-month-old baby and slamming him down on a mat by a court.


Police say a man drowned Sunday while trying to save a group of children.

Man drowns while trying to save children


Sri Lanka has said it was procuring arms from Pakistan to meet the challenge from the Tamil Tigers.


VICTORIA looks set to be heading for a hung parliament tomorrow, according to the latest Newspoll figures.


Bank of America returned to profit in the first quarter of this year, the firm said Friday, reporting better than expected profit of 3.2 billion dollars.


Toronto police say a 23-year-old man was struck and killed by a taxi on a central city street early today.


US department store, Sears, announced today that they are rolling out iPads and iPod touches to 450 retail stores nationwide.

Sears rolling out iPads and iPod touches to 450 retail stores


One of the biggest clothing retailers Marks & Spencer announced its first drop in sales for over two years.


Tunisia is set to hire thousands of new teachers while at the same time doing away with a long-derided aptitude test for those wishing to join the ranks of educators.

Tunisia to hire thousands of new teachers


A Kingston teen was convicted Tuesday in the shooting of a 15-year-old last summer.


The Pittsburgh Pirates have sent center fielder Andrew McCutchen to minor league camp and optioned infielder Brian Bixler to Triple-A Indianapolis.

Pirates send Andrew McCutchen to minor-league camp


Pacific Energy Resources Ltd. filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Monday, as the fall in crude oil prices made it difficult for the oil and gas development company to pay its debt.

Pacific Energy files for bankruptcy protection


A Sydney man faces serious criminal charges including intention to murder after a domestic assault in which he allegedly stomped repeatedly on a woman's head, police say.


Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez has dismissed speculation about his future by insisting the real issue is on the pitch.

Rafa Benitez dismisses speculation about his future


Taseko, which is trading near year lows, provided an update on its GDP3 project that will increase Gibraltar concentrator capacity to 85,000 tons per day.


Left-arm medium pacer Pranav grabbed three wickets to help Jammu and Kashmir restrict hosts Goa at 260/8 on the opening day of the four-day Plate A Ranji trophy match played at the MCC ground on Monday.


Athens Olympic champion Liu Xiang will lead a star-studded Chinese squad in the 5th East Asian Games in Hong Kong, an official said here on Tuesday.

Liu Xiang leads Chinese squad at East Asian Games


Rock band Weezer has canceled its December concerts, following a crash of the lead singer's tour bus in upstate New York.

Weezer cancels December concerts after crash


British tour operator Thomas Cook will sponsor the 23rd London Olympics.

Thomas Cook to sponsor 23rd London Olympics


A TAXI driver who was ``trying his luck'' when he kissed and touched female passengers he picked up in his cab in Woking has appeared in court.

TAXI driver admits kissing and touching passengers


The Caboodle turns 25 this year, which means it's been organizing everything from our scrunchies, Bon Bon nail polish, Wet 'n' Wild lipsticks, and the grown-up beauty products we've come to replace all that with for a quarter century now.


New Delhi, Nov 9 The central government Monday said that morning after pills or emergency birth control pills will continue to be sold over the counter.

Birth control pills can continue to be sold over the counter


Tottenham will be looking to start 2012 with a win as they welcome West Bromwich Albion to White Hart Lane this evening.


Comedienne Joan Rivers has won a legal battle against a fan who briefly appeared in her 2010 documentary A Piece Of Work.

Joan Rivers - Joan Rivers wins legal battle against fan


The emerald ash borer invading ash trees throughout Ohio has now entered Perry County and is playing havoc with not only the ash trees, but at least one local business.


Kurram Agency rival tribesmen swapped each other's yesterday 53 abductees, which included 41 women and children.


The Las Vegas Wranglers® announced that they have agreed to terms with forward Ryan Weston and defenseman Craig Switzer.


Picture Margaret McLaughlin John Hume has dedicated his Papal knighthood to the people of Londonderry.

John Hume dedicates Papal knighthood to people of Derry


WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, arrested in Britain on Swedish allegations of sex crimes, was freed on bail by a British court on Tuesday.

WikiLeaks' founder Assange freed on bail


A young Frenchman pretending to be a friend of France midfielder Franck Ribery got into the Bayern Munich dressing room after Wednesday's training before being thrown out.

Young Frenchman gets into Bayern dressing room


After a nearly 10-year wait, Peach County ceremoniously broke ground on its new hospital Thursday afternoon.

Peach County to break ground on new hospital Thursday


Venezuela will allow the opening of foreign currency bank accounts, the South American country''s central bank said.

Venezuela to allow foreign currency bank accounts


Former Oakland Raiders defensive end Anthony Wayne Smith, who is already awaiting a retrial on a murder charge resulting from a 2008 incident, has been charged with three other murders in Los Angeles County.

Anthony Wayne Smith, ex-raiders de, charged with three murders


A tanker truck crash continues to cause major issues on the southern tier Thursday afternoon.


IndusInd Bank on Monday announced it has selected Finacle core banking solution version 10 of Infosys Technologies for its core banking transformation.

IndusInd Bank selects Finacle for core banking transformation


Buccaneer Energy Limited has executed a gas sales contract with ConocoPhillips, to supply Natural Gas to ConocoPhillips' LNG facility located on the Kenai Peninsula approximately 10 miles north-west of Buccaneer's 100% owned Kenai Loop project.

Buccaneer Energy executes gas sales contract with ConocoPhillips


Rackspace Hosting, the open cloud company, today announced that it plans to expand its global cloud network through a program that would have Rackspace build and run interoperable public clouds for service providers around the world, such as telcos.

Rackspace plans to expand global cloud network


Zions Bancorporation announced today that its board of directors declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.01 per common share.

Zions Bancorporation board declares dividend of $0.01 per common share


Despite the passage of school-related state propositions earlier this month, local school districts are still facing thousands in sequestration cuts.

School districts face 'sequestration' cuts


The New York Islanders acquired James Wisniewski from the Anaheim Ducks on Friday for a conditional third-round pick in 2011.

Islanders acquire James Wisniewski from Ducks for conditional pick


Unemployment claims, already well into recession territory, are rising even faster than expected, leading economists to warn Thursday that the worst is yet to come.

Unemployment claims rising faster than expected


The wreckage of a house is seen amidst a woodland in Curanipe town, about 422 km south of Santiago, February 24, 2011.

Wreckage of a house is seen amidst a woodland in Curanipe town


The Minister of National Defence, the Honourable Peter MacKay, today met with US Secretary of Defense, Leon E. Panetta, at the Pentagon, where they discussed the close security and defence relationship between Canada and the United States.

Minister MacKay meets with US Secretary of Defense Panetta


Mark was back driving the RB6 and began the day on extreme wet tyres, as conditions remained damp from the overnight rain.


South Korea unveiled Wednesday a set of measures to boost exports to China as demand for locally-made products from the world's No.2 economy faltered due to Europe's debt crisis and slower global economic growth.

S.Korea unveils measures to boost exports to China


The Boeing 787 Dreamliner made its international debut landing at Farnborough Airport in Hampshire in the United Kingdom at 9:09 am local time on July 18, 2010 in time to star at the Farnborough International Airshow from July 19.

The Boeing 787 makes its international debut


Starbucks will open the first store in its new Evolution Fresh juice bar chain on Monday, its biggest move outside coffee and one it hopes will boost the company's position in the $50 billion health food sector.

Starbucks opens first juice bar in biggest move outside coffee


Guwahati, Jun 26 Train services were partially disrupted in Assam today due to blockade by Krishak Mukti Sangram Samiti to protest the arrest of its general secretary Akhil Gogoi.


Paul the octopus, who became a sensation by correctly predicting the outcome of all seven of Germany's games plus the Spain-Netherlands final -- is going to retire now that the World Cup is over.


Aerovironment downgraded to Equal Weight from Overweight, target lowered to $23 from $28, at Stephens.

Aerovironment (avav) downgraded at Stephens


Congo said it wants the UN peacekeeping force in the African country to ``neutralize'' a new rebel movement and a force that helped perpetrate Rwanda's 1994 genocide and protect the tense and porous border with neighboring Rwanda.

Congo wants UN force to `neutralize' rebels


The Mississippi River crested in Memphis Tuesday morning after days of rising waters due to a slew of heavy rains this spring that has caused near-historic flooding in the region.


Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, and Ralph Reed, discuss whether a public servant can declare be a ``non-believer.''


Sometimes I remember what's really important when I am doing something that doesn't seem very important at all.


This morning Ruby Hunter died at the age of just 55.


A chest infection was today said to be relieved to have shaken off ancient unpopular octogenarian Prince Philip.

Chest infection relieved to have shaken off Prince Philip


Democrat presidential candidate Hillary Clinton has today threatened to ``obliterate'' Iran if she were elected president.

Hillary Clinton threatens to ``obliterate'' Iran


Supporters of the ruling Ennahda party take part in a demonstration in Tunis February 9, 2013.Thousands of Islamists marched in Tunis on Saturday in a show of strength a day after the funeral of an assassinated secular politician drew the biggest crowds seen on the streets since Tunisia's uprising two years ago.


FIFA vice-president Jack Warner has warned England that there is 'something wrong' with their bid to host the 2018 World Cup.


``Over the last 15 years people fully lost trust in the institutions and they no longer send signals about abandoned pets,'' said Yavor Gechev, head of the marketing department of the Four Paws Foundation --

People lost trust in institutions, no longer send signals for abandoned pets:


Authorities have identified the man's body found over the weekend in the Mississippi River south of Hannibal.

Authorities identify man found in Mississippi river near Hannibal


Colombian police have seized 5 tons of cocaine, with a street value of about 570,000 dollars, near the country's border with Venezuela, local media reported Thursday, reported dpa.

Colombian police seize 5 tons of cocaine


Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Ijaz Butt was jeered at Lahore Airport on Wednesday on his return home from London for the first time since the spot-fixing scandal engulfed the Pakistan team.

Cricket-PCB chief Butt jeered on return to Pakistan


Nokia and Microsoft on Friday announced plans for a broad strategic partnership to combine both company's strengths for building a new global mobile ecosystem.

Nokia and Microsoft announce broad strategic partnership


LAS CRUCES, NM -The NM State western team will host Oklahoma State, Saturday, at the NM State Equestrian Center in Las Cruces, NM This will be a western competition only and the event begins at 10 am with Horsemanship, followed by Reining.

NM State western team hosts Oklahoma State, Saturday


Berks County gained 3,000 jobs over the year, 700 of them in manufacturing, according to statistics for January from the state Department of Labor and Industry.

Berks county gains 3,000 jobs over the year


New Virginia Tech head basketball coach James Johnson has hired three assistant coaches for the coming season, including Salem native Mark Byington and Roanoke native and former VMI standout Ramon Williams.

Vt basketball coach James Johnson hires three assistants


By Myles Ma/NJ.com A Hackensack University Medical Center helicopter stopped traffic on the Garden State Parkway in Washington Township when it landed on the highway in response to an accident just after 11 am Sunday.

Helicopter stops traffic on Garden State Parkway


Danny Cipriani was taken to hospital suffering from concussion last night after being hit by a double decker bus while on a night out in Leeds.

Danny Cipriani in hospital after being hit by a bus


Doctors treating the US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton are confident that she will make a full recovery after a blood clot was found near her brain.

Hillary Clinton to make full recovery after blood clot found near brain


Watford have confirmed there is ``significant interest'' in Marvin Sordell after West Ham United reportedly made a £2m bid for the striker.

Watford confirm 'significant interest' in Sordell


The Vatican has recalled its special envoy in Ireland after a highly critical report on the Catholic Church's handling of child abuse by priests.

Vatican recalls special envoy to Ireland


``The Senate would be Republican today except for states like Christine O'Donnell in Delaware. Sarah Palin cost us control of the Senate,'' The Washington Post quoted Bachus, as saying to members of the South Shelby Chamber of Commerce on November 4.

'Sarah Palin cost us control of the Senate':


The Giants today added productivity and experience to their young group of receivers when they signed 13-year veteran Brandon Stokley.

Giants sign wide receiver Brandon Stokley


Fossett, who risked his life seeking to set records in high-tech balloons, gliders and jets, was declared dead Friday, Feb. 15, 2008, five months after he vanished while flying in an ordinary small plane.


T&T is making progress on its ease of doing business, Minister of Finance and the Economy Larry Howai said in the Senate on June 4.

T&T makes progress on ease of doing business


Occasionally there is a film that is so delightfully different it just takes ones breath away.


Prominent Bahraini human rights activists Abdul Hadi al-Khawaja has been hospitalized after he was beaten by Saudi-backed security forces, reports say.


An analyst at a major US financial institution has claimed today that Gold Prices could be make a ``much larger move'' in the future, the Financial Times reports.

Gold prices to make 'much larger move' in future


Juventus has been linked with a move for Glen Johnson during the January transfer window.

Juventus linked with move for Glen Johnson


Development Partners have confirmed between 250 million dollars to 300 million dollars support to Liberia at the 2008 Liberia Poverty Reduction Forum that ended in Berlin on Friday.

Development Partners confirm 250 - 300 million dollars support for Liberia


AC Milan owner and former Italy Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi has been sentenced to jail for tax evasion.

AC Milan owner Silvio Berlusconi jailed for tax evasion


For 1 week ending June 8th Facebook is asking its users to vote on a new proposed privacy policy which is the second time Facebook has asked users to vote.

Facebook users vote on new privacy policy


Canada and Israel today signed a new agreement on energy cooperation that will advance Canada's energy interests and contribute to jobs, growth and economic prosperity.

Canada and Israel sign a new agreement on energy cooperation


Here in Korea they ushered in the year of the cow in accordance with the Korean zodiac calendar.


Kurukshetra University has invited applications to fill up vacant seats in various courses of B. Tech. first year and LEET second year during the session 2010-11.

Kurukshetra University invites applications for vacant seats of B. Tech.


DEVON has been awarded Fairtrade status having met all the targets laid down by the Fairtrade Foundation.


Protestors continue to occupy the northwest corner of Victoria Park in London.

Protestors continue to occupy Victoria Park


Alabama defensive co-ordinator Kirby Smart has won the Broyles Award, which goes to the top assistant coach in US college football.

Alabama defensive co-ordinator Kirby Smart wins Broyles Award as top assistant


A British climber died after being hit by a boulder the size of a table during a charity expedition, an inquest has heard.

Climber died after being hit by a 'boulder the size of a table'


Federal officials say four men have pleaded guilty to robbing a Central Texas bank.

4 plead guilty to robbing Central Texas bank


Despite numerous warnings about the risks posed by cardiovascular diseases, Americans are still not doing enough to improve their heart health, says Datamonitor consumer markets analyst Mark Whalley, author of the report ``Opportunities in Heart Health:

Americans still not doing it for their hearts


Searchers from Summit County Search and Rescue on Monday afternoon located Deer Valley Resort president and general manager, Bob Wheaton, in the Uinta Mountains east of Kamas.

Searchers locate Deer Valley ski Resort president


It's important to note that this suggested Manchester United starting XI versus Athletic Bilbao is not by any means an ideal lineup.

A suggested Manchester United starting XI versus Athletic Bilbao


The elephant was crossing a rail track near Kalchini in a herd when it was knocked down by the train coming from Guwahati, Field Director of Buxa Tiger Reserve RP Saini told PTI.


A Grafton woman is accused of running up a $42,000 bill on her boyfriend's credit cards and other cards she got using his personal information.

Woman accused of running up $42,000 on boyfriend's credit cards


French intellectual and media darling Bernard-Henri Levy was duped into citing the work of a made-up philosopher in his latest book, which appeared today.

French philosopher Bernard-Henri Levy duped


ESPN reported on Tuesday that the Rams have hired McDaniel as the replacement for Pat Shurmur, who was hired as the head coach of the Cleveland Browns last week.

Espn reports that Rams have hired McDaniels


Sedro-Woolley and Mount Vernon first responders are going high tech.


On Monday night, David Ortiz said he'd be willing to participate in next week's Home Run Derby.

David Ortiz will participate in home run Derby


OptumHealth today announced that it will offer an unlimited lifetime benefit for specific coverage as a standard provision of its excess loss insurance policy.

OptumHealth offers unlimited lifetime benefit for specific coverage in excess loss insurance policy


Japanese electronic major, Panasonic on Saturday said it has roped in Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor as its brand ambassador for its colour TV, Viera LCDs Plasma TV and home theatre range of products.


Missouri regulators issued a cease and desist order against a Lee's Summit businessman they said operated a $3.5 million Ponzi scheme, preying on mostly Kansas City area investors.

Missouri regulators issue cease and desist order against Lee's Summit businessman


Detroit Tigers designated hitter Gary Sheffield reportedly tore a tendon in his left ring finger.


Senator Mar Roxas yesterday said he will seek a Senate inquiry into the P1.1460 per kilowatt hour increase in power rates in the Visayas imposed by the National Power Corp.


The state minister for health Mujibur Rahman Fakir has said that 32,000 doctors and nurses will be recruited within the next two months.

32,000 doctors and nurses to be recruited


US Treasury secretary nominee Jack Lew said he wasn't involved in making investment decisions during his time at Citigroup Inc.

Lew says he didn't make investment decisions at Citigroup


Commercial real estate vacancies are expected to rise and rental rates to edge lower in 2009, according to an outlook released Tuesday by Cushman & Wakefield LePage.

Commercial real estate vacancies to rise


In a move that could further increase its bargaining power with mainstream FMCG brands, Kishore Biyani's Future Group plans to sharply ramp up its basket of FMCG private brands across its chain of stores.

Future group plans to ramp up its basket of FMCG brands


Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich pleaded not guilty Tuesday to 16 charges of criminal corruption, including racketeering conspiracy and wire fraud.


But despite the zeal from the recent presidential conventions, not to mention the glut of political signage, many New Hampshire voters decided to sit this election day out.

Many N.H. voters sit this election day out


Patna, May 15 Asserting that no farmer would be allowed to die because of drought persisting in Bihar for two successive years, state Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh today said his government would offer all-possible help to increase foodgrain production.


In an incredibly surprising development, series creator/executive producer/director Frank Darabont has stepped down as showrunner on AMC's smash hit The Walking Dead.

Frank Darabont steps down as showrunner on the Walking Dead


The high-quality, affordable travel retailer, Lowcostholidays.com has consolidated its affiliate programme to work exclusively with Affiliate Window.

Lowcostholidays.com consolidates Affiliate programme


At Balgandharva Chowk, relay fasts continued and youngsters were seen on bikes sloganeering and getting the tricolour painted on their faces.


CNBC, First in Business Worldwide, today announced that James Caan is to host a new series on CNBC, designed to help small and medium sized businesses grow and prosper.

James Caan to host series on CNBC to help businesses grow


After a lull, sugar futures on NCDEX are expected to trade on the higher side in the short to medium term due to delay in cane crushing in Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra.


In an effort to curb the widespread poaching of elephants for their tusks, eBay has banned the sale of ivory on its site.


US Representative and breast cancer survivor Sue Myrick spoke out against health care reform on Capitol Hill Tuesday.

Representative Myrick speaks out against health care reform


The banking sector is now accepting livestock as collateral for farmers who want to accesses inputs under the US$210 million agric facility launched by government for the 2009/2010 cropping season.

Banking sector accepting livestock as collateral


``Outlook for the day is of cautious and likely to see negative opening on the back of global peers. Most of the Asian market fell after a string of downgrades from Standard & Poor`s and stalled debt talks in Greece thrust Europe`s ongoing debt crisis back into the spotlight. Technically Last week nifty has formed series of ``DOJI`` suggests clear cut uncertainty over bull and bears. Daily momentum indicators are generating buy signal but reliability is still a big question due to subdued volume. Nifty intraday support placed at 4,848 - 4,830 - 4,805 levels and resistance placed at 4,880 - 4,900 - 4,915 levels,`` said Shilpa Stock Broker.

Nifty intraday support placed at 4,848 - 4,830 - 4,805:


Australian singer Kylie Minogue has bought a new $26 million three-bedroom apartment in London.


President Barack Obama slams Congress, says the downgrade of the United States' credit rating could have been avoided.


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A Winston-Salem/Forsyth County school board member and her husband were arrested outside the White House last Saturday during an organized protest against a proposed cross-country oil pipeline.

Winston-Salem/Forsyth school board member arrested at White House protest


European indices plummet to end a five days incline, dragged down by Swiss Life Holdings and Antofagasta , as the worse than expected earnings continue to gloom the outlook.

European indices end the five days incline