Wunderlich Securities has a Buy rating and a $40 price target on shares of Waste Management, Inc..

Wunderlich has Buy on Waste Management, Inc. (nyse)


Flowers that will grow well at the end of summer through fall depend on their region because of the time differences in the changes of the seasons.

Flowers that grow well at the end of summer through fall


Autism Speaks' Chief Science Officer Geraldine Dawson, Ph.D. emphasized the importance of research on environmental risk factors for autism spectrum disorders as the US Senate Committee on Environment & Public Works, Subcommittee on Children's Health convened a special hearing on potential environmental health factors associated with autism spectrum disorders and related neurodevelopmental disorders.

Special hearing on potential environmental Health factors associated with autism spectrum disorders


A South Dakota primary care task force has released recommendations on how to ensure primary care accessibility for all the state's citizens, especially those in rural areas.

South Dakota task force releases recommendations for primary care


Lazard Group subisidary CWC today became a substantial shareholder in digital marketing company d2 Marketing as part of a legal settlement between the entities.

CWC becomes substantial shareholder in d2 marketing


A 45-year-old Mendon man was seriously injured Monday evening when he collided with a semi rig on M-60 near Zinsmaster Road in Mendon Township.


AMATEUR stargazers in Hertfordshire are being called to help map light pollution as part of a weeklong event.

Stargazers called to help map light pollution


By Erik KirschbaumDUESSELDORF, Germany - Azerbaijan won the annual Eurovision Song Contest on Saturday with the love song ``Running Scared,'' watched by a television audience of more than 100 million people.


Paul WS Anderson's The Three Musketeers is to open this year's 24th Tokyo International Film Festival on October 22.

'The Three Musketeers' to open Tokyo International Film Festival


Logwin has opened its second fashion focused ``red carpet logistics'' warehouse in Beijing to provide logistics services for its customers in the fashion and lifestyle segment.

Logwin opens second fashion warehouse in Beijing


Borealis, a leading provider of chemical and innovative plastics solutions, celebrates the groundbreaking of a new semi-commercial plant for catalysts in Linz, Austria.

Borealis celebrates groundbreaking of new semi-commercial


The All Whites will face Mexico in Denver on June 1st, fifteen months after meeting the CONCACAF champions in Los Angeles.


AP Mar 15, 2010 01:36:20 AM A bus fell from a bridge into a dry riverbed in northwestern India early Monday, killing at least 26 students and teachers on board, police said.

Bus falls from bridge into dry riverbed in India, killing at least 26 students and teachers


Specialist plastics packaging technology business Petainer will produce recyclable PET vodka bottles for Galatea, one of the largest suppliers to Systembolaget, the Swedish state monopoly alcohol retailer.

Petainer to produce recyclable PET vodka bottles


Metso will supply a complete fine crushing and screening system to Norsk Stein's Jelsa quarry expansion in Norway.

Metso to supply crushing and screening system to Norsk Stein in Norway


Seven months after IBM delivered the world's fastest supercomputer, it has announced an even speedier one with the computing power of 2 million laptops.


ROBOBAK, the leader in agentless data protection software designed for remote and branch offices, today reported record growth in new customer generation and revenues for 2008.

ROBOBAK reports record growth in customers, revenue in 2008


British supermodel Naomi Campbell has paid tribute to late designer Yves Saint Laurent praising his role in promoting black models in the fashion world.

Naomi Campbell pays tribute to Yves Saint Laurent


President Barack Obama led off his inaugural parade down America's main street that paid homage to pioneers who brought changes in race relations that paved the way for the United States' first black chief executive.

Obama leads inaugural parade down us main street


Algeria on Thursday celebrated the 50th anniversary of its independence, with festivities and musical galas organized all over the country.

Algeria celebrates 50th anniversary of independence


The morning meal gets modern at purplehotels with the launch of their new breakfast.


A bill pending in the State House could mean slight changes for tanning salons.


Russian bombing killed about 30 Georgians but Georgia's forces now control the rebel South Ossetian capital and the surrounding area, Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili said in a live television address today.


New mom Hilary Duff has opened up about her surprisingly ``easy'' delivery, joking her whole family came to the hospital with snacks and soda in hand to watch the ``show.''

Hilary Duff opens up about easy delivery


A pile of charred tents, cots and personal effects with blood spattered all over was all that remained on Tuesday at an EFR camp when death came on bikes.


A new hardware store has opened on Detroit Road in Westlake, just a few doors down from the recently-closed Ingersoll Hardware store that was a community staple for more than 100 years.


Springfield police officers are investigating an attack against a woman who thought she had been shot.


``My vote against formally reprimanding Rep. Wilson is based on my belief that we should be doing more important things now that Congress is back in session,'' said Massa.


especially when he's having one of the best years of his career? ``I don't have any interest in acting anymore,'' says Baldwin in the December issue of Men's Journal.

Alec Baldwin: 'I don't have any interest in acting anymore'


A manned Soyuz capsule with two Russian cosmonauts and an American astronaut onboard has successfully undocked from the International Space Station after crew resolved glitches that had prevented departure a day earlier.

Soyuz capsule successfully undocks after glitches


A solidarity strike will interrupt refuse removal in parts of Tshwane and surrounds on Friday, Tshwane city officials warned.


Chandigarh/Amid heightened security cover, the Pakistan and Australian hockey teams arrived in India Monday for the World Cup beginning in New Delhi Feb 28.

Pakistan, Australian hockey teams arrive in India


Watford MP Claire Ward went back to school today to present a prize to the winner of her Christmas card design competition.

Watford MP Claire Ward goes back to school


Armenia is due to shift to winter time on the last Sunday of October.


Lanny Wadkins, whose career included 21 victories, a major at Pebble Beach and a record-tying eight US Ryder Cup teams, was elected to the World Golf Hall of Fame.

Lanny Wadkins elected to World golf Hall of Fame


Gas prices hit a new record high yesterday amid new reports that crude oil could reach $200 a barrel.


The share of let out by Promsvyazbank letters of credit in the II quarter 2008 made 11.97% from the all quantity of similar reports of the Russian financial institutions.

Share of let out by Promsvyazbank letters of credit in the II quarter - 11.97%.


National child safety experts will meet here this week to exchange ideas and share information with educators, law enforcement personnel, social workers and parents.


Boeing on Wednesday announced it will begin a rotable exchange services program in support of the 787 Dreamliner, which it called the first program of its type to be developed in conjunction with entry into service of a new aircraft type.

Boeing announces rotable exchange Services program


New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees won the fourth ESPY of his career at the 2012 ESPY's.

Drew Brees wins fourth ESPY of his career


``Jersey Shore'' star Mike ``The Situation'' Sorrentino is in rehab for substance abuse, TMZ has learned.

Mike 'the Situation' Sorrentino is in rehab


For the first time in the state's history, the Raj Bhavan library has been thrown open for general public.


The Huffington Post launched an Internet TV news/talk channel yesterday.

Huffpo launches Internet TV talk channel


A Terengganu state assemblyman arrested by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission yesterday was remanded for five days today to assist in investigations of having received bribes from a company.

Terengganu assemblyman remanded five days


A second man has been arrested in connection with the Auburn triple homicide, Auburn Police Department chief Tommy Dawson said.

Second man arrested in connection with Auburn homicides


After breaking the record for the most-watched YouTube video of all time with ``Gangnam Style,'' the Korean pop star Psy has broken three more YouTube records with his latest song ``Gentleman.''

Psy breaks more YouTube records with ``Gentleman'';


US Sen. Gordon Smith took the lead in Oregon's Senate race as elections officials continued to count ballots throughout the night.


Tennessee Head Coach Pat Summitt received a warm ovation from the Thompson-Boling Arena crowd and then it was basketball time in Tennessee.

Tennessee Head Coach Pat Summitt received a warm ovation from the ...


The morning after a suspect was taken into custody facing murder charges for allegedly killing Larie Butler, 17, community members met to pray for peace.


Clorox Co. issued a soft quarterly forecast Monday and plans to step up its promotions to lure consumers who have been buying less of its namesake household-cleaning products.


Forecasts for the Maritimes issued by Environment Canada at 11:00 adt Sunday 17 March 2013.

Forecast for the Maritimes issued by Environment Canada


In the largest protests seen in Brazil for more than 20 years, more than 100,000 people alone took to the streets of Rio de Janeiro.

More than 100,000 people alone took to the streets of Rio de Janeiro


A CONVICTED pedophile Anglican priest has appealed a decision by an independent board to recommend his defrocking.


Nicolas Cage was arrested Saturday morning in New Orleans and charged with domestic battery and disturbing the peace.


US home-run king Barry Bonds on Thursday pleaded not guilty for the third time to charges that he lied to a grand jury about taking steroids as the government prepared a case with drug tests and recorded conversations about him.

Bonds pleads not guilty to lying to jury


Northern Indiana police say five deer that wandered onto a highway overpass jumped to their deaths onto Interstate 69, one of them crashing through a tractor-trailer's windshield.


and London-based online games developer King.com said this morning that it has extended its games system to Facebook.


With the wedding less than two weeks away, TV celebrity La La Vazquez has been working out with trainer Gunnar Peterson to slim down for the big day.

La La Vazquez slims down for her big day


Valerie Adams has regained her world indoor shot put title in Turkey after throwing a personal best.

Valerie Adams regains world indoor title


Tiger Woods announced Tuesday he will return to competitive golf at the Masters in April, nearly five months after revelations about a series of affairs wrecked his global image.

Tiger Woods Tiger Woods will return at Masters


An Austrian woman has had the wrong leg amputated in a botched operation by negligent doctors.

Austrian woman has wrong leg amputated by negligent doctors


Chinese provider of media and entertainment content services Linktone has acquired Okezone.com, a Bahasa Indonesian online portal focused on delivering news, as well as entertainment, information, and video content.


Whether it's post-match manager interviews or post-pint pub discussion, the phrase 'the table doesn't lie' can put an end to speculation by using bald numbers to illustrate what is - and not what could or should have been.


SIOUX FALLS, SD Another wind farm is being built in Brookings County.


A 21-year-old Davidson County woman died Saturday from injuries sustained in a car accident.

Woman dies from injuries sustained in car accident


A demonstrator holds an illustration depicting Syrian President Bashar al-Assad during a protest against Assad in Kafranbel, near Idlib May 11, 2012, 2012.

A demonstrator holds an illustration depicting Syrian President Assad during a protest in Kafranbel


Blaupunkt, under its expected new owner Aurelius, recently showed prototype Internet radio car head units in partnership with MiRoamer, the Internet radio Web site.


By IANS, (RxPG) Moderate wine intake may be the way to a healthier heart, as it is associated with higher levels of omega-3 fatty acids which protects the vital organ, a new study suggests.

Moderate wine intake may be way to a healthier heart


The Indian rupee trimmed losses on Tuesday after the communist allies withdrew their support for the ruling coalition, as the move was not seen as a threat to the government.

Rupee trims losses after communists withdraw


A US student on Tuesday killed a recidivist burglar with a samurai sword, slicing off his left hand and severely cutting his neck after he spotted the intruder in his garage, police said.

US student kills burglar with samurai sword


The famed hip-hop band the Beastie Boys will play a show here next week at the Orange Peel club in downtown Asheville, the club confirmed this afternoon.


A TEENAGE murderer has lost a bid to have his sentence cut as appeal judges vowed to try and deter Scotland's knife culture.


In a survey carried out by the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, Amitabh was voted as the sexiest vegetarian male in Asia, pipping others like film star Madhavan, the only other India in the running.

Amitabh Bachchan voted as sexiest vegetarian in Asia


Sports betting odds have the Jayhawks listed as 6-point favorites against the Cowboys.


Harmony Gold shares extended gains on Monday after the company said it sees no huge threat to its operations in Papua New Guinea after the government there said it wants to move ownership of resources to indigenous communities.


NS&I doubled investment bond interest to 2% for those with £25,000 or more and increased the rate for those with less from 0.7% to 1.7%.

National savings & Investments doubles bond interest


A French fighter jet fired Saturday on a Libyan military vehicle, the first reported offensive action in a international military operation against Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi's forces, a French defence official said.


NVR Inc reported a lower quarterly profit on Tuesday as homebuilding revenue slumped due to the recession and lower housing prices.


A British Airways regional commercial manager for south Asia has commented that there has ``never been a better time'' to plan a holiday to India.

There has ``never been a better time'' for a holiday in India


Irvine-based Brand Affinity Technologies, the startup headed by Ryan and Chad Steelberg which is focused on celebrity endorsements, said this morning that it has raised $7.5M in a Series D funding round.

Brand Affinity Technologies raises $7.5M


Octuplets mother Nadya Suleman on Tuesday defended the fertility doctor who helped her conceive 14 children, saying in a video posted to RadarOnline.com he did 'absolutely nothing wrong'.


The Journal Register announced today it's planning to launch a hyperlocal portal, yet to be named, in the Philadelphia market.

Journal Register to launch 'hyperlocal portal'


Robbie Williams reportedly rang Joss Stone to comfort her after hearing about the plot to kidnap and murder the singer.


The dollar and yen strengthened at the end of the week, after the ease in Chinese bank lending and ahead of important US data.


After struggling for months to avert bankruptcy, lender CIT Group has filed for Chapter 11 protectionin an attempt to restructure its debt while trying to keep badly needed loans flowing to thousands of mid-sized and small businesses.

CIT files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection


President and Prime Minister of Kyrgyzstan have returned to work from a short vacation today, the news agency 24.kg learnt from their press services.

President and Prime Minister of Kyrgyzstan return from vacation


A Florida man was charged with misdemeanor battery under the Family Violence Act on Thursday after striking a victim in the head, causing injury, according to Floyd County Jail reports.


Average domestic airfares rose to $341 in the second quarter of 2010, up 3.8 percent from the average fare of $328 in the first quarter, DOT reported.

Domestic airfares rise in second quarter


Ronaldo went into hiding on Tuesday after a run-in with cross-dressing prostitutes that prompted police to investigate whether to charge one of them with trying to extort money from the three-time Fifa Player of The Year.


A Chesterfield teen is arrested Friday morning for threatening to shoot people at Midlothian Middle School.


A Lawrence County pharmacy patron uses a phone cord to thwart an armed robber demanding cash and drugs.

Pharmacy patron uses phone cord to thwart armed robber


Cardinal Bank has appointed Robert Giraldi as senior vice president and market executive.

Cardinal Bank appoints senior vice president


Internet and other components of information communication and technology industry annually produces more than 830 million tonnes of carbon dioxide, the main greenhouse gas, and is expected to double by 2020, a new study has found.

Internet produces more than 830 million tonnes of carbon dioxide:


An Evansville toddler is in the hospital with possible serious injuries after being hit by a car.

Toddler in hospital after being hit by car


TransCanada is reaffirming plans to restart the Keystone oil pipeline from Alberta to the US Midwest on Saturday, although rainy weather is hampering inspection efforts efforts.

Transcanada reaffirms plan to restart Keystone pipeline


The situation ahead of the elections in Macedonia is complex, Den Doncev, an economic analyst in Macedonia, said in an interview with FOCUS Radio.

Situation ahead of elections in Macedonia is complex: analyst


The House voted today to expand government-sponsored health care to 4 million more children of working families, making a down payment on President-elect Barack Obama's promise to provide universal health care to all Americans who want it.

House votes to expand health care for children


Canada's pension system needs urgent attention, says a new report released today by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives.

Pension system needs urgent attention: report


BJP has suggested that the winter session of Parliament should be held, as usual, from November 21 to December 21.

Winter session of Parliament should be held as usual:


Hutchison Whampoa, one of the flagship companies of Li Ka-shing, the Hong Kong billionaire, said Tuesday that it would spin off some of its busiest port operations in what could be one of the biggest stock market listings in Asia this year.

Hutchison Whampoa to spin off ports operations


A local state of emergency declared on Monday following a tornado that ripped through neighboring Cherokee County injuring one.

Tornado rips through neighboring Cherokee County


President Obama announced today that the war in Iraq was over.


Kate Moss is the new face of shoe label Stuart Weitzman, and we can bring you the first look at her debut campaign ads for the brand.

Kate Moss is the new face of Stuart Weitzman


When Gov. Rick Scott and the all-Republican Florida Cabinet meet, it's mostly a millionaires club, according to new financial disclosure reports.

When Scott and Cabinet meet, it's mostly a millionaires club


Manchester Airport is launching a viral game, Champagne Shoppernova, to promote its retail offering, through digital agency Inbox.

Manchester Airport launches viral game through Inbox


Jordan Times) A decision on whether Jordanians studying medicine in Yemen will be accepted at local universities is expected to be announced next month, a government official said on Saturday.

Decision on Jordanians studying in Yemen to be announced next month


DHS has refused to comment on why they targeted torrent sites, why they chose those sites in particular or the timing of the warrant service.

Department of Homeland Security targets torrent sites


State-owned Bank of Baroda on Tuesday launched a new home loan product with a uniform rate of interest at 10.25%, which is also the base rate.

Bank of Baroda launches new home loan product at 10.25%


Ivory, perhaps the best-known therapy dog in the Richmond area, has died of old age.


A Health Canada study has confirmed that pollution from highways and steel mills trigger sperm mutations that can be passed to the next generation.


The Nikkei Stock Average of 225 issues closed at 10,400.47 on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Monday, up 276.89 points or 2.74 per cent.

Nikkei Stock Average closed at 10,400.47, up 276.89 points


The Ethiopian government says 4.5 million Ethiopians urgently need food aid.

Millions of Ethiopians urgently need food aid


Rachel Wyatt and Hampton Boggs are pictured acting a scene from ``Cat on a Hot Tin Roof,'' which starts Friday at 7:30 pm at MACA.

'Cat on a Hot Tin Roof' starts Friday at MACA


Taiwan and China agreed yesterday to set up permanent offices in each other's territory for the first time in nearly six decades of hostility, one of the biggest trust-building steps they've taken in their political rivalry.

Taiwan, China each agree to set up offices


A driver crashed through a SoHo furniture store Thursday afternoon, injuring three people while scattering pillows on the floor and toppling lampshades, authorities and witnesses said.

Driver crashes through SoHo furniture store


Lutheran Church Charities workers and a team of comfort dogs is headed to Oklahoma to help tornado victims.

Comfort dogs headed to Oklahoma to help tornado victims


The University of Arkansas will break ground on a new $28 million football operations center on Friday, Nov. 4, it was announced today.

University of Arkansas to break ground on football operations center Nov. 4


Former England goalkeeper David James has been told he can leave Championship club Bristol City.


For the first time since the conclusion of Operation Cast Lead in early 2009, Gaza terrorists fired two Grad rockets at Be'er Sheva on Wednesday evening.


A monument to John Lennon has been unveiled in Liverpool by his first wife Cynthia and son Julian on what would have been his 70th birthday.

Monument to Lennon unveiled in Liverpool


A 34-year-old London man is charged with arson after allegedly stealing two vehicles from the same home.


The Detroit Lions have tendered contracts to exclusive-rights free agents Kris Durham, Ricardo Silva and Shaun Chapas.

Lions tender contracts to Kris Durham, Ricardo Silva, Shaun Chapas


A grieving mother has spoken of her devastation after finding out via Facebook her daughter was dead.

Mum found out through Facebook that daughter was dead


Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel wants to limit how food stamps can be used on soda.

Mayor Emanuel for limiting food stamps for soda


British and German scientists have found out why some TV programmes are almost too painful to watch.

Why some TV programmes are painful to watch


Canada will speed up and simplify environmental reviews for major economic projects such as energy-related projects, the federal government announced Tuesday.

Canada will speed up, simplify reviews for major projects


Clashes between protesters and security forces continued in Cairo today, the third day of violence that has killed 10 people and exposed rifts over the army's role as it manages Egypt's promised transition from military to civilian rule.


Tofu and tempeh producers in Kartasura, Sukoharjo, Central Java, feel helpless amid soaring soybean prices, and fear that their customers will leave them if they increase the prices of their products.

Tofu and tempeh producers helpless amid soaring soybean prices


India Infoline reported that Indian copper futures are extending losses on MCX as the weakness in EURO continues to siphon money from commodities.


China has deflected criticism over its actions in several maritime disputes with its neighbors and defended its relationship with North Korea.

China deflects criticism over maritime disputes and relationship with North Korea


THE state-owned Government Service Insurance System on Wednesday said it has approved the release of Christmas cash gifts this year to its pensioners, which it expects to give out by the end of the year.

GSIS to release Christmas cash gifts to pensioners


Servpro of Bemidji, Grand Rapids and Hibbing, owned by Gene and Heidi Pehrson, has opened its doors for business, offering a full line of fire and water cleanup and restoration services.

Servpro of Bemidji, Grand Rapids and Hibbing opens


Seven sites earmarked for 400 specialist homes for elderly people in Shropshire could be sold off after planned Government funding for the scheme was cancelled.

Seven sites for homes for the elderly could be sold off


The boil water advisory has been lifted in Monmouth County, but the outdoor watering ban remains in place.

Boil water advisory lifted for all Monmouth County


Nationwide Building Society is considering making a bid for the 316 branches that Royal Bank of Scotland was due to sell to Santander, it was reported today.

Nationwide considers bid for 316 branches that Royal bank of Scotland is selling


Today on his CNN Headline News show, Glenn Beck asked Pastor John Hagee whether Sen. Barack Obama is the embodiment of evil:


State Senator Adriano Espaillat declared victory against his challenger Guillermo Linares tonight, fending off spirited campaign that a reignited rivalries both old and new.

Adriano Espaillat declares victory against Guillermo Linares


He has placed himself above the pope and other spiritual leaders of the world.

Obama has placed himself above spiritual leaders


A mechanic was charged in the Sessions Court here today with causing the death of a two-year-old toddler.

Mechanic charged with causing death of toddler


In their closing arguments, Republican and Democratic party leaders offered bold predictions Sunday ahead of an election which could shift the balance of power in Congress and fundamentally alter President Obama's policy agenda during his next two years in office.


Johnny Depp might be upset about being left off the royal wedding guest list now that it's been revealed that he and Queen Elizabeth are reportedly distant cousins.

Johnny Depp and Queen Elizabeth are cousins?


The coal industry has launched a charm offensive to show the public it is taking action on climate change.


Lindsay Lohan was sentenced to 30 days in jail by a California judge Wednesday morning and must surrender by November 9th.

Lindsay Lohan sentenced to 30 days in jail!


Sharron Angle, a Nevada Republican and Tea Party favorite, announced that she will endorse Rick Santorum for president.


A blind woman who was kicked out of an accommodation unit because she had a guide dog has been awarded $8,000 compensation.


A Columbus Police Officer has been cleared of any wrongdoing in a police action shooting that took place December 1st.

Columbus Police Officer cleared in shooting


THE eurozone and Greece face their ``most critical week'' as they battle to reach a lasting solution to the debt crisis that has shaken the European currency, Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou says.


Three Yukpa Indians were murdered in Zulia, a state in northwestern Venezuela on the border with Colombia, in an incident apparently linked to a land dispute, a non-governmental organization said.

Three Indians murdered in northwestern Venezuela


Former Australian Test paceman Michael Kasprowicz said he will retire from cricket later this month.


President Barack Obama could announce his new auto task force later on Monday, his spokesman said.

Obama could announce auto task force Monday


With his big booming voice and larger-than-life personality Brian Blessed will certainly make an impression when he visits Sawmills next week.


The Miami Heat will celebrate their latest NBA championship with a victory parade Monday and a private celebration with season-ticket holders at the American Airlines Arena.

Miami to celebrate Heat championship with victory parade Monday


Penguins defenseman Alex Goligoski is expected to be scratched from the line-up today in favor of veteran Darryl Sydor.

Goligoski expected to be scratched today


Obama said on Thursday that he does not expect harmful radiation sparked by the crippled Japanese nuclear plant will reach the US, including its territories in the Pacific Ocean.

Obama says does not expect harmful radiation to reach US


House and Senate leaders have reached a deal that averts a looming shutdown of federal highway and aviation programs, a key GOP lawmaker said Friday.

House, Senate leaders reach deal to avert shutdown of highway, aviation programs


That's the lucky number for lesbian folk duo The Indigo Girls, who will release their 14th studio album, Beauty Queen Sister, on October 4th.

The Indigo Girls to release ``Beauty Queen Sister'' in October


She will be getting a special award from GLAAD, one of two singers to be honored for their work this past year.


Microsoft on Tuesday delivered seven important patches to fix vulnerabilities in SQL Server, Exchange Server, Vista and Windows Server.

Microsoft delivers ``important'' patches


Adam Scott overcame a typically poor start to post a decent even-par 72 in the opening round at the Masters this morning.


She'll never know you used a coupon code to save money on her Valentine's Day gift, unless of course you tell her yourself.


Vice President-elect Joe Biden will visit Southwest Asia later this week as part of a congressional fact-finding tour, his office announced on Monday.

Vp-elect Joe Biden to visit Southwest Asia


Virgin Money has applied to the FSA for a banking license with the plan of becoming a bank at some point in the future.

Virgin Money applies for a banking license


Nicole Scherzinger and Chris Brown have denied sharing a kiss at a Los Angeles nightclub, with the former Pussycat Dolls star branding the reports ``ridiculous''.

Nicole Scherzinger, Chris Brown deny kissing


Albuquerque Police reported a pedestrian was hit and killed in the South Valley Tuesday night.

Pedestrian hit and killed in South Valley


A woman accused of kidnapping her 3-week-old niece from the Spring Valley home of the child's grandmother before being found in Lakeside nine hours later pleaded not guilty Wednesday to child abduction and other charges.

Woman accused of kidnapping her niece pleads not guilty


16:58 GMT, August 12, 2010 Indra will implement its electronic defence systems in two new U212 submarines to be acquired by the Italian Navy after signing an agreement with Fincantieri - Cantieri Navali Italiani.

Indra to implement its electronic defence systems in two U212 submarines of the Italian Navy


A joint committee will be set up to look into the import of palm oil by France, said Plantation Industries and Commodities Minister Tan Sri Bernard Dompok.

Joint committee to look into import of palm oil into France


Fortunately for all involved the incident was only a disaster drill that tested the skills of police and the responses of staff and students as the 'shooter scenario'' was played out.


Chicago Blackhawks forward Patrick Kane and his cousin pleaded guilty Thursday to a noncriminal charge of disorderly conduct and ordered to send an apology to the cab driver they were accused of roughing up over 20 cents.

Kane pleads guilty to noncriminal charge


Neil Young will be reissuing his remastered first four albums in a set dubbed Official Release Series Discs 1-4 on Nov. 24.


Connecticut remained the nation's richest state per capita in 2007, with a per capita income of $54,117, according to Commerce Department data released in March.

Connecticut remained richest state per capita in 2007


TUI Travel PLC Tuesday said it expects full-year results to be in line with previous guidance as bad weather across Northern Europe encouraged consumers in that region to take vacations abroad and as it attracted more customers after the recent failure of smaller tour operators.

TUI Travel expects results to be in line with guidance


Li Ka-shing raised his stake in Cheung Kong Ltd. to 40.46% from 40.43% on Monday, according to a company statement Wednesday.

Li Ka-shing raises stake in Cheung Kong to 40.46% vs 40.43%


British Airways Plc will widen job cuts and examine all business areas to pare spending following losses in the first nine months of its fiscal year and a 14% drop in first- and business-class sales last month.


The United Nations is set to declare famine in parts of southern Somalia, aid officials said on Tuesday, signalling to donors the need for more aid and to insurgents that the population's suffering is taken seriously.

UN set to declare famine in parts of Somalia


Gov. Mary Fallin today announced she has appointed Clay Bennett to the Board of Regents for the University of Oklahoma.

Fallin appoints Bennett to ou Board of Regents


A woman was in critical condition after being shot near West Colonial Drive early Monday, the Orange County Sheriff's Office said.

Woman in critical condition after shooting


WASHINGTON Sen. Evan Bayh of Indiana said Monday that he was fed up with Congress and wouldn't seek re-election this year, the latest in a series of retirements spurred by frustration with dysfunction in Congress.

Indiana's Bayh, fed up with Congress, won't seek re-election


Revestor, in partnership with EvolverMobile, has released an iPhone app that will help realtors and home buyers...


Dromid Pearses have called for the CCCC to take action following the violent scenes that marred the All-Ireland Junior Football Championship semi-final.

Dromid Pearses call for CCCC to take action


Poland striker Ireneusz Jelen scored twice as second-placed Auxerre won 3-0 at Toulouse to keep the pressure on French leader Marseille.


A man died in a Friday morning Tulsa industrial accident after being pinned under a piece of equipment.


A rally to support public workers is set for Monday in Louisville.


Rogers plans to play when Washington kicks off the NFL's regular season schedule on Sept. 4 against the New York Giants at Giants Stadium, and he said he is confident about achieving his goal.


College entrance exam scores by province, city, county and district will be disclosed for the first time since 1994, when the College Scholastic Aptitude Test was introduced.

College entrance exam scores to be disclosed


Exact Data, the Chicago-based multi-channel data supplier, is pleased to announce its acquisition of ConsumerBase LLC and Statlistics.

Exact Data announces acquisition of ConsumerBase and Statlistics


Qatargas is showcasing its ``sustainability profile'' at the exhibition that is being held on the sidelines of Unctad XIII at the Qatar National Convention Centre.


A Hagerstown man has been charged in the May 30 holdup of an illicit poker game, where police say he and another man took about $4,000 from 18 people, including a Maryland State Police trooper.

Hagerstown man charged in holdup of illicit poker game


Michael Lohan was arrested in West Hollywood on Monday night on three felony counts of domestic violence after an unidentified person called the cops reporting an incident in a private apartment.

Michael Lohan arrested for felony domestic violence


Prince Andrew, the Duke of York has praised the British education services with the quoted comment, ``In the UK, we have the best geography teachers in the world!''

Prince Andrew, the Duke of York: ``in the UK, we have the best geography teachers in the world!''


A TOWN is to lose its biggest employer when it moves from Thaxted to Harlow.


The Minnesota Twins announced after tonight's game that they will reinstate right-handed pitcher Scott Baker from the 15-day disabled list in time for his start vs. the Detroit Tigers tomorrow.

Twins to reinstate Scott Baker from disabled list


US Senator John McCain's presidential campaign today announced that former California Governor George Deukmejian has endorsed John McCain for president.

Former Governor George Deukmejian endorses John McCain


SAN CARLOS, Calif. Franz von Holzhausen, former Director of Design for Mazda North America, has joined Tesla Motors as Chief Designer.

Franz von Holzhausen joins Tesla Motors as Chief Designer


A three-year-old girl was badly injured when a Rottweiler bit her in the face at a baseball diamond in Grande Prairie, Alta., on Monday night.


A POWER CUT has affected homes and businesses in Nailsworth, Minchinhampton and Horsley this morning.

Power cut affects Nailsworth, Minchinhampton and Horsley


Agoura Hills-based video game maker THQ said late Wednesday that it is cutting 250 employees, or 17% of its staff, after reporting disappointing results.


President Shimon Peres said Israel would not be bullied by attacks on its diplomatic staff in India and Georgia, blames Iran.


Dubai Silicon Oasis, the integrated free zone technology park, announced it hosted a seminar to highlight the vital role of Intellectual Property and offer businesses a comprehensive set of ways to protect and manage the intangible asset.

Dubai Silicon Oasis hosts seminar on intellectual Property protection


Swayze, best known for his roles in the movies ``Dirty Dancing'' and ``Ghost,'' has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, People magazine reported on Wednesday.

Actor Patrick Swayze is diagnosed with cancer: report


French President Nicolas Sarkozy admitted he had made ``mistakes'' during his tumultuous first year in power, but insisted he would press on with reforms despite his collapse in popularity.

Sarkozy admits 'mistakes' during first year in power


Locomotives built at the old Westinghouse Plant on Cowan Road have put Muncie back on the manufacturing map.


The Filipino Community of Guam is holding a disaster assistance drive beginning today for the victims of typhoon Sendong that hit the southern portion of the Philippines over the weekend.

Filipino Community of Guam holds disaster assistance drive for victims of typhoon Sendong


Punxsutawney Phil, the weather-predicting groundhog, has seen his shadow, promising six more weeks of winter.

Punxsutawney Phil sees six more weeks of winter


The city of Oslo on Thursday scrapped plans to move the Munch Museum, which holds the world's largest collection of works by expressionist master Edvard Munch, to a new spot near the new opera house.

Oslo scraps plan to move its Munch Museum


A storyteller and author from Clee Hill who died following a lengthy illness will be remembered in a radio programme.


Downs admitted to feeling some pain after the session, but he still hopes to return this weekend.


Baku and Azerbaijan are growing into a center of humanitarian thought where famous people share their thoughts about modern situation in the world, while it is uneasy both in the sphere of culture and in the political sphere.

Baku, Azerbaijan growing into center of humanitarian thought


Iraq on Monday executed Ali Hassan al-Majeed, the Saddam Hussein henchman widely known as ``Chemical Ali'', for crimes against humanity, government spokesman Ali al-Dabbagh said.


Italy sold 6.75 billion euros of treasury bills in its first auction since borrowing costs began to rise due to the rising fear regarding contagion from the Greek debt crisis.

Italy sells 6.75 billion euro treasury bills


Nobel Peace Prize laureate and newly elected lawmaker Aung San Suu Kyi will travel outside Myanmar for the first time in 24 years after accepting invitations to visit Norway and Britain in June, her party says.


Punjab Governor Salman Taseer has said that divisional commissioners are being restored in the province for early disposal of revenue cases and to facilitate the farmers.


Spanish news agency Efe has reported that a 21-year-old Spanish football player has died from heart failure suffered after a training session.

Spanish football player dies from heart failure


John Lennon's Ferrari, the first car he ever owned, is to go under the hammer at Bonhams auction house early next month.

John Lennon's Ferrari to go under the hammer


Delta is matching AirTran this morning on its latest airfare sale on competitive routes.


A Madison County man has been arrested for allegedly having consensual sex with an underage girl.

Man arrested for having sex with underage girl


The campaign finance report of each mayoral candidate tells a vastly different story.

Campaign finance reports tell different stories


Two ministries will be renamed, Bulgaria's Prime Minister Sergey Stanishev said in the National Assembly, cited by Focus News Agency.


A fruit seller was slashed to death by nine masked men armed with parangs less than 50m from his home on the fourth floor of a shoplot near Pasar Borong Selayang.


The bronze pig that was stolen from Miguels Restaurant was recovered from behind the Chula Vista Library at Fourth and F Street.


Dabur's beauty retail chain New U plans to add 30 outlets over the next 1 year to expand its presence in India.

New U to add 30 outlets in the next 1 year


Home and car insurance premiums are set to rise across the industry, ING Canada warned yesterday while reporting a $36.3-million first-quarter loss and formally changing its name to Intact Financial Corp.


David Villa is a great player and barcelona is a grea team.David Villa has made a big step in his career.Spanish striker David Villa was presented today at the Nou Camp as new Barcelona player, which he considers ``a major step'' in his career.


Benfica chief Rui Costa is delighted to see former club Fiorentina back in the Champions League this season.

Rui Costa delighted to see Fiorentina back in Champions League


Non-Muslims are being asked to try wearing a hijab, a type of headscarf, for a day to find out more about why women wear them.

Non-Muslims are being asked to try a hijab for a day


The EPA on Friday declared that carbon dioxide and five other greenhouse gases sent off by cars and many industrial plants ``endanger public health and welfare,'' setting the stage for regulating them under federal clean air laws.

EPA declares greenhouse gases harzardous


Sandvine, the Canadian company that provides intelligent broadband network solutions for cable, DSL, FTTx, fixed wireless and mobile operators, has picked up four new service provider customers, all from its Europe, Middle East, and Africa sales region.


Public parking charges at the car park at Derriford Hospital are set to change, hospital bosses have said.


During its 15th Annual International Conference, the Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship joined with motorcycle groups from around the country to Throttle Up for the Cure.

Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship throttles Up for the Cure


Rev. Jesse Jackson backed off his criticism of Rep. Artur Davis Thursday night, issuing a statement saying he has ``abiding admiration'' of the Alabama Democrat.


Kyrgyz people think that country can fight corruption if government works transparently, as reported at Pre-election Promises and Further Actions panel discussion.

Kyrgyzstan can fight corruption if government works transparently


Colt Defense LLC announced that it will host an investor conference call to discuss 2010 year end financial results on Tuesday, March 22, 2011 at 10:00 am Eastern Time.

Colt Defense LLC to host investor conference call on 2010 year end financial results


President Barack Obama claimed early progress Tuesday night in his aggressive campaign to lead the nation out of economic chaos and declared that despite obstacles ahead, ``we're moving in the right direction.''


Shoprite posted solid results for the six months to end December 2008 in spite of difficult trading conditions caused by the global economic slowdown, the listed retailer said on Wednesday.

Shoprite posts solid results in difficult trading conditions


``I wanted to put an end to all the speculation and confirm that I am leaving Chelsea''.

Didier Drogba confirms he is leaving Chelsea


News reports have been pouring in, and our friends over at News.LaLate have reported that Brady Smith and Tiffani Thiessen have had their first baby.

Brady Smith and Tiffani Thiessen have first baby


Senator John Hoeven says North Dakota is about more than just oil and gas: the state is also at the forefront of technology.

Senator John Hoeven says North Dakota is at the forefront of technology


There was the balloon boy hiding in a box in the attic while the world's media and US emergency services hoped the six-year-old had fallen into a tree rather than be dashed against rocks.


Health regulators warned people on Monday not to use an injectable tanning drug because its potential side-effects are unknown.

Health regulators warn about tanning drug


A developer has agreed to pay Rocky Mount $154,000 in water and sewer connection fees for a proposed housing development for elderly residents off Diamond Avenue Extension near the town's corporate limits.

Developer to pay $154,000 in connection fees


German carmaker Opel, subsidiary of the General Motors, has opened a new EUR500m engine plant in Szentgotthard, Hungary.

Opel opens EUR500m engine plant in Szentgotthard, Hungary


A school bus monitor in Rome is facing criminal charges for allegedly not helping a student during a fight on the bus in October.

Bus monitor charged with not helping student during fight


Jodie Foster says she's giving up her acting career for directing, The Hollywood Reporter writes.


The A82 Partnership says Transport Scotland stands accused of 'shutting down the Highlands' over plans to drop the limit from 60mph to 50mph along 30 miles of the West Highlands' lifeline route.

Transport Scotland accused of 'shutting down the Highlands'


Earlier today, by a vote of sixty to thirty nine, the US Senate passed the final version of HR 4173, officially known as the Restoring American Financial Stability Act, but commonly known as the financial services reform bill.

US Senate passes final version of HR 4173 (Restoring American financial Stability Act)


Former league MVP Shaun Alexander signed with the Washington Redskins on Tuesday, part of a flurry of roster activity in which the team ditched its punter, shuffled its safeties and displayed coach Jim Zorn's strong ties to his Seattle Seahawks roots.

Former MVP Shaun Alexander signs with Redskins


Nearly half of new mothers see a health visitor just once or twice in the first two months after giving birth, according to new research.

Half of new mothers see health visitor just once or twice in first two months


A ground-breaking device which ``sees'' beneath the skin to spot circulation problems has passed an important milestone on its journey to commercialisation.

Device 'sees' beneath the skin to spot circulation problems


Former Blackburn and Manchester City manager Mark Hughes has been tipped to replace Gianfranco Zola as West Ham boss, according to a report in the Daily Mirror today.

Mark Hughes tipped to replace Gianfranco Zola at West Ham


The IMF on Tuesday approved the sale of 403.3 tons of gold reserves as part of a financial overhaul that will allow the Fund to generate revenues from a variety of sources.

IMF approves sale of 403.3 tons of gold reserves


Mater Dei Hospital will eventually be made smoke free, with the Smoking and Health Committee being given responsibility for the initiative, the Department of Information said yesterday.


The French government stuck to its economic forecasts Tuesday, despite a warning from France's independent fiscal council, which said its estimates were too optimistic and that an economic contraction couldn't be ruled out this year.


VESTAL, NY Elton Frazier scored 13 points and Alshwan Hymes had 12 to help Canisius hold off Binghamton 55-45 on Tuesday night.


The Senate issued a strong, bipartisan rebuke to President Bush on energy policy Tuesday, voting 97-1 for a measure to suspend oil shipments to the Strategic Petroleum Reserve.


Divers from the Mohave County Sheriff's Office are searching Lake Havasu for a missing 76-year-old man.

Divers search Lake Havasu for missing man


Lindsey Vonn added to her impressive season Thursday, winning the World Cup super-G title for her 16th career crystal globe and the fourth in super-G by finishing sixth in the final race in the discipline this year.

Lindsey Vonn wins World Cup super-G title


A funeral home in Dayton caught fire on Tuesday night, but it was contained to the upper floor and rear of the Coulter-Garrison Funeral Home on Market Street.


FRANCO Pellizotti of Liquigas has won stage 16 stage of the Tour of Italy, a 12.9km time-trial in Plan de Corones, while Tour de France champion Alberto Contador retained the leader's pink jersey after finishing fourth on the day, 22sec off Pellizotti's pace.


BANGOR, Maine ― An Obama administration official is visiting Maine to discuss the new health care overhaul, which is an issue in election campaigns around the country.

Obama administration official to visit Maine


A school bus crashed into a Concord house this morning, but neither the residents nor the three adults on the bus were injured.


A government-sponsored study has found that Ireland suffers from high levels of lawful corruption.

Ireland suffering from high levels of lawful corruption


Another senior Pakistani journalist has been killed, again in Pakistan's northwest, ABC News confirms.

Another senior Pakistani journalist killed


A series of car and suicide attacks struck the western Iraqi city of Ramadi on Sunday as gunmen stormed a police building.

Series of suicide attacks strike western Iraq


A PREGNANT tourist who died in a Paralimni clinic on Tuesday night suffered an internal haemorrhage, an autopsy revealed yesterday.

Pregnant tourist died of internal haemorrhage


Conductor Andrew Litton, who was music director of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra from 1994 to 2006, has been named artistic advisor to Denver's Colorado Symphony.

Andrew Litton named artistic advisor to Colorado Symphony


Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson ruled out any January signings on the day he revealed Wayne Rooney will be out for another five weeks.


An earthquake measuring 5.2 on the open-ended Richter scale hit Algeria on Friday morning, the Algerian Research Centre in Astronomy, Astrophysics and Geophysics said.


ISRAELI Prime Minister Ehud Olmert was questioned by police today for the eighth time since May on corruption allegations that led him to resign from office last month.


During a surprise raid conducted by the department of food and supplies on Tuesday, six filled domestic LPG cylinders were found underweight.


A FIFTH betting shop is set to open in Redhill, prompting fears that the bookies are taking over.


The Tampa Bay Rays made a strong comeback to defeat the Cincinnati Reds 4-3 at the Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida on Tuesday, June 28.

Tampa Bay Rays defeat Cincinnati Reds 4-3 --


Doctors are warning people not to take the so-called ``cinnamon challenge,'' a trend that has gone viral online and shows young people gagging while trying to swallow a whole teaspoon of ground cinnamon.

Doctors warn against ``cinnamon challenge''


Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Barrister Masood Kausar Wednesday said that peace in Kurram Agency will be maintained at all costs, urging all the stakeholders to watch the situation for a quick response to any eventuality from any side to sabotage the peaceful atmosphere in the Agency.

Peace in Kurram Agency to be maintained at all costs:


Australia's trade deficit widened more than expected in July, and could worsen in the months ahead, as weaker commodity prices begin to show up in official figures.


Ned Temko, a twice Pulitzer Prize nominee as a foreign correspondent for one of America's leading newspapers, and editor of the Jewish Chronicle for the past 15 years, is to join The Observer as Chief Political Correspondent.


NEWCASTLE United winger Gabriel Obertan hopes he did enough to impress Alan Pardew in last night's Tyne-Wear reserve team derby at St James' Park.

Gabriel Obertan hopes he impressed Pardew


Dax Pierson, a 34 year old musician with the band SUBTLE was awarded $18 million settlement against Ford Motor Company.

Dax Pierson of the band SUBTLE awarded $18 million settlement against Ford


WHILE agreeing that Manny Pacquiao is in a class of his own, three prominent boxing figures believe that World Boxing Association interim super flyweight champion and former International Boxing Federation/International Boxing Organization flyweight champion Nonito Donaire is the next big name in Philippine boxing.


Fabio Capello says he plans to relax rather than return to coaching in Italy after blaming a ``misunderstanding'' for his exit from England job.


A GUNMAN wrote a tender message to his wife while besieged in his home by police marksmen, it emerged this afternoon.


Columbia County might lose more teaching positions next school year even as enrollment is projected to grow.

Columbia County might lose teaching positions


Republican presidential nominee John McCain is asking Virginia voters to give him a win on Tuesday.


Actress Naomie Harris initially thought she was too old to play a Bond girl in the forthcoming movie Skyfall.

Naomie Harris thought she's too old to play Bond girl


PIUTE, Calif. A woman walking her dogs was mauled by a bear in Kern County on Tuesday.


Arian Silver Corporation reports a good start to the current phase of drilling at the San Jose property in Mexico.

Arian Silver reports good start from current drilling


My parents are obsessed with my brother and his family and don't seem bothered about me.

My parents are obsessed with my brother's family


Blackburn boss Sam Allardyce has challenged keeper Jason Brown to prove his quality in Paul Robinson's absence.

Blackburn boss Sam Allardyce challenges Jason Brown


A Pella man drove off of T-15 and into the water near the US Army Corps of Engineers office late last night.


Novel nanoparticles being tested at the National Institute of Standards and Technology have researchers seeing stars.

Novel nanoparticles being tested have researchers seeing stars


Indian tennis ace Sania Mirza has called off her engagement with childhood friend Mohammed Sohrab Mirza, citing ``incompatibility''.

Sania Mirza calls off engagement; cites incompatibility


The repealing of gag-rules for public servants in Guam provides a new model for public accountability to inspire Pacific leaders, says the Pacific Freedom Forum, PFF.

New model for accountability to inspire Pacific leaders


India wicketkeeper Dinesh Karthik will unveil the ICC Champions Trophy at a formal function on Thursday.

Dinesh Karthik to unveil Champions Trophy


TWO burglars left an elderly woman traumatised after breaking into her home and going on a drunken rampage.

Burglars leave elderly woman traumatised


A Belleville man and two Clyde residents were arrested on drug charges Thursday and Friday by the North Central Kansas Special Tactics and Response Team.


The City of Galveston is lifting its Stage 2 water restrictions and enacting Stage 1 of its Drought Contingency Plan, changing the limitations from mandatory to voluntary.

Galveston lifts Stage 2 water restrictions;


President Asif Ali Zardari on Wednesday said Pakistan was safe for hosting mega sporting events and invited the International Hockey Federation to arrange major events in the country.The President gave the assurance during a meeting with President International Hockey Federation Leandro Negre and Secretary General R. David Balbirnie of European Hockey Federation here at the President House.

Pakistan safe for hosting mega sporting events;


Denver-based Ciris Energy has agreed to pay a $1,500 fine and conduct water testing at Powder River Basin well sites where it injected chemicals that feed underground microbes that produce methane gas.

Ciris agrees to fines, water testing at Powder River Basin well sites


Lafayette finally earned its first win of the season on Saturday, beating Stony Brook, 28-21 at Fisher Stadium.


Goldman Sachs Inc said it will buy Ariel Re's Bermuda-based insurance and reinsurance operations, which will be combined with its existing reinsurance group and operate under the name of Ariel Reinsurance.

Goldman Sachs to buy Ariel Re's insurance operations


Trevor Bailey, the England cricketer who most personified bloody-minded defiance in the post-war years, has died aged 87 in a fire at a retirement home in Essex.

Trevor Bailey dies in fire at retirement home


A PLANNING delay at the Ozanam Centre is costing the area jobs and vital services, it's been claimed.


Dirk Meyer has left AMD and the decision seems to be mutual.


Boeing Co. said Mexico ordered a $1 billion satellite system to be used for national-security communications and to improve civil telecommunications.

Boeing says Mexico orders $1 billion satellite system


A United Airlines pilot is charged by British authorities for being drunk while working at London's Heathrow Airport.


as of earlier this afternoon -- soon-to-be-former ``In the Arena'' contributor ED Hill is filling in for 3 pm anchor Brooke Baldwin on CNN today.

ED Hill fills in for Brooke Baldwin on CNN


That is according to AfriForum which believes that the emigration tide is slowly turning, as a growing number of South Africans who left the country to go overseas are returning home.


A Michigan State University osteopathic medicine student is accused of killing 10 dogs and severely neglecting another.

Michigan State student accused of killing 10 dogs


Shah Rukh Khan believes that politics is a field best left to professionals.


Hosni Mubarak, in custody since last month, will be tried for the deaths of protesters.


A COUPLE watched their new motor home go up in flames earlier today as they took their first trip out in it.


Qatar today clinched the table tennis gold medal as hosts Bahrain finished third overall in the Third GCC Women's Games at the Bahrain Table Tennis Association gym in Isa Sports City in Riffa.

Qatar clinches the table tennis gold medal


The first of major cuts have begun at Citibank, which is laying off 4,500 workers worldwide, CEO Vikram Pandit said at a Goldman Sachs financial services conference Tuesday.


A man is facing police assault charges at Tweed Local Court after a violent struggle.


A 45-year-old Lawrence man was killed when he was hit by lightning as he was riding his motorcycle as storms swept through northeast Kansas.

Lawrence man killed by lightning while riding motorcycle during storms


For unlike Parliament, terrorism has not been prorogued.


Bahrain is set to reopen its embassy in Lebanon after a 34-year hiatus, Bahrain's foreign minister has said.


Actor James Franco, star of Sam Raimi's Wizard of Oz prequel, is to make his Broadway debut in the John Steinbeck classic Of Mice and Men.


Kyrgyz Ambassador to US Zamira Sydykova planted a yurt in Chicago, where Turk Nations Festival occured on August 16-17, press service of the Foreign Ministry reported.

Kyrgyz Ambassador to US plants yurt in Chicago


IntercontinentalExchange announced that it has acquired WhenTech, a market leading technology, software and information provider for option market participants.


The President of Kyrgyzstan Kurmanbek Bakiev urged to strengthen fight against corruption

President urges to strengthen fight against corruption


THE Grand National must be made safer following the ``tragic'' deaths of two horses in the world's greatest steeplechase, a Cabinet minister said today.

Grand National must be safer, Cabinet minister says


Eleven million contraband cigarettes have been destroyed in Musina, the Tobacco Institute of Southern Africa said on Friday.


``The devastation was worse than I expected,'' Walker told the Santiago Times this week after spending five days in Chile with 12 specialists from his aid organization.

'Devastation worse than I expected:' hollywood actor Paul Walker


Housing affordability in Brisbane has been tipped to worsen in 2010 after new figures confirmed house prices in the city jumped about seven per cent in 2009.


General VK Singh, the Chief of Army Staff, was categorical when he said that the land, on which the infamous Adarsh Co-operative Housing Society stands, belongs to the army.


Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, in her first television interview since the January shooting, said she feels ``pretty good.''


Armstrong, 48, who took over from Jill Thomson, at the Spring meeting of the PVS, in Edinburgh recently, is currently the BPEX advisor on veterinary matters.


Two more people have been arrested in the slayings of a wealthy Florida couple known for adopting children with autism, Down syndrome and other disabilities.

2 more people arrested in slaying of us couple


Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama will visit Kerala on November 24 in connection with the 80th annual pilgrimage season of Sivagiri Mutt at Varkala near Kollam.


A Derby woman who was born with two uteruses delivered two babies at Buffalo's Women and Children's Hospital.

Woman with two uteruses delivers two babies


``Indian film directors lack the courage to take up real issues of India today.''

'Indian directors lack courage to take up real issues'


Suraj Randiv will emerge stronger from the no-ball fiasco that earned him a one-match suspension and the docking of his match fee, Aravinda de Silva said on Monday.


Business confidence took ``another strong step forward'' in September, reaching levels not seen since 1999 as the post Asian crisis recovery took hold, the latest National Bank Business Outlook survey showed.

Business confidence up to levels not seen since 1999


Bernie Kerik was transported from the hoosegow to the courthouse today where he pleaded guilty to federal charges of lying to the Bush Administration while he was being vetted for the post of Homeland Security chief, regarding some bills on which he received assistance from a potential city vendor while serving as New York's corrections commissioner.


Hong Kong share prices closed 4.5 percent lower yesterday, with sentiment hit by a fall on Wall Street and fears of job cuts amid a global economic recession, dealers said.


The site for tonight's public hearing on a proposed charter school in Elmira has been changed to the Elmira Free Academy community room.

Site for tonight's public hearing changed


South Korea will build a naval base near an island claimed by both Seoul and Tokyo so that its warships can deploy faster than Japan's in case of disputes, a lawmaker said Wednesday.


Redskins running backs Roy Helu, Ryan Torain and Tim Hightower welcome former Cowboys tailback Tashard Choice to the team.

Redskins running backs welcome Tashard Choice


Last week's winner Tom Lewis pulled out of the Castello Masters in Spain on Friday after suffering from a virus.


Newberry College will once again host the Science Olympiad competition this weekend, attracting teams of high school seniors from across the state of South Carolina.

Newberry College to host Science Olympiad competition


Eurocopter plans to invest up to $550 million in Mexico over the next few years, the European aviation company's president and CEO, Lutz Bertling, said.

Eurocopter to invest up to $550 million in Mexico


A Niagara Falls police officer facing rape and drug charges is expected to face a judge Monday.


After a cat-and-mouse game lasting more than three years, American businessman Stan Kroenke has finally launched a formal takeover bid for Arsenal after agreeing a deal to double his stake in the club.

Kroenke finally launches takeover bid at Arsenal


Mobile handset maker G'Five said it plans to introduce a tablet computer in India in the next two months to capture a share in the burgeoning market in the country.

G'Five to introduce tablet computer in India


Gold dealers have refused to buy gold from banks saying that the quality of gold made available to them must meet required standard.

Gold dealers refuse to buy gold from banks


An Amsterdam woman who was severely burned in a fire over the weekend died from her injuries on Tuesday.

Amsterdam woman severely burned in fire dies from injuries


Dungeon Defenders has seen 1 million paid downloads throughout Steam, PSN and XBLA since it first launched last October, publisher Reverb has told Joystiq.

Dungeon Defenders sees 1 million paid downloads


In this continuation of interview, Wuli East National Assembly Member Honourable Bekai Camara calls on Gambia Government to invest more to the education of persons with disabilities.

Government should invest more to the education of persons with disability


Former Republican presidential candidate Mike Huckabee says the US should respond more strongly in support of political protesters in Iran.

Huckabee says the US should respond more strongly in support of protesters in Iran


Vitali Klitschko retained his WBC heavyweight title with a 10th round TKO over previously undefeated challenger Cristobal Arreola on Saturday.


Barney Frank, one of the few openly gay individuals in the US House of Representatives, announced Nov. 28 that he will not seek re-election, according to the Washington Post.


Five international soldiers were killed on Friday in an insurgent attack in eastern Afghanistan the NATO and US-led forces said.


Google plans to offer encrypted search next week, it announced last week in disclosing an embarrassing Street View privacy gaffe.

Google to offer encrypted search next week


Academy Award winning filmmaker Martin Scorcese has spent a whopping $50 million on just the pilot episode of his ambitious new TV series Boardwalk Empire.

Scorcese spends $50 million on pilot episode


Cardinals-Hall, 1st Ld,0120 Arizona QB Hall out for season, Bartel signed 2020 Eds:


Famitsu has some new details on the Grasshopper Manufacture and Suda 51 action title Killer is Dead.


more pics '' Heidi Klum Heidi Klum wears a blush cocktail dress by The Row.


Scottsdale police were searching for a woman who robbed a Chase Bank on the 31000 block of North Scottsdale Road at about 6 pm Monday, Officer Dave Pubins said in a press release.

Scottsdale police search for woman who robbed Chase Bank


Former winner Mark Williams says he ``hates'' the venue of the annual snooker world championships at Britain's Crucible theatre in Sheffield.

Former world champion Williams ``hates'' Crucible


Seven historic Aboriginal paintings were stolen Tuesday from an Australian museum then recovered hours later after the thief apparently changed his mind and dumped them in a park, police said.

Historic Aboriginal paintings stolen, recovered within hours


Barack Obama has apologized to a local television reporter for calling her ``sweetie'' and dodging her question about autoworkers.


Brighton born Katie Price has divorced husband Alex Reid on the grounds of ``unreasonable behaviour''.


CLARETS' defender Richard Eckersley has joined League Two promotion hopefuls Bury on emergency loan for the rest of the regular season.


CNN anchor Anderson Cooper, who has actively avoided discussing his sexuality, has come out in an email to The Daily Beast blogger Andrew Sullivan.


Ramazan has helped in establishing proper referral system in the health sector to a significant level, at least across Rawalpindi division, and according to health experts it is right time to bring change in the public attitude for making it a permanent feature.

Ramazan helps establish referral system in health sector


Bob Woodward compared Benghazi to Watergate during a Friday morning appearance on MSNBC's ``Morning Joe.''

Bob Woodward compares Benghazi with Watergate.


Syria's state television says President Bashar Assad has made a rare public appearance, visiting a Damascus power station on May Day the day after a powerful bomb hit the capital.


Tauranga MP Simon Bridges has today been promoted by Prime Minister John Key from outside of Cabinet taking on the Labour, Energy and Resources portfolios.


In a move announced by Home Secretary Jacqui Smith on Monday, and welcomed by Waveney MP Bob Blizzard, cannabis is set to be reclassified to Class B from January 26, 2009.


MELBOURNE, Australia -Former Wallabies hooker Adam Freier is retiring from rugby after an injury-affected career with three Australian Super 15 sides.

Former wallaby Adam Freier retires from rugby


Author Ned Sublette will discuss his new book, The World That Made New Orleans:


MARK Oaten says the Westminster expenses scandal has made him ashamed to to be an MP.

Expenses scandal made Oaten ashamed to be MP


SEVENTY-FIVE regional software industrial parks, which contributed 60 percent of Chinese software and IT service revenue, formed a national development alliance in Shanghai to improve regional cooperation and better develop the industry nationally.


A ship carrying uranium was anchored off the coast of Ladysmith/Chemainus after cargo spilled due to rough seas.

Ship carrying uranium anchored near Ladysmith/Chemainus


Gov. Mary Fallin has declared a state of emergency for all 77 Oklahoma counties as the state prepares for a major winter storm to hit.


Passion Pit, the electro-pop party staple, will play at Barton Hall on Nov. 5, according to anonymous sources with knowledge of the decision.

Pop band Passion Pit will play Barton Hall


LMPD is looking for a police impersonator it says pulled a woman over, asked for a debit card, then kept the card and made withdrawals.


Roza Otunbayeva urges the Parliament of Kyrgyzstan ``to eliminate contradictions and bring the elections process in balance with the Constitution and new legislation,'' the president for transition period wrote in her letter sent today to the Speaker Akhmatbek Keldibekov.

Roza Otunbayeva urges ``to eliminate contradictions and bring the elections process in balance with the Constitution and new legislation''


Philippe strengthened into a hurricane in the Atlantic on Thursday, the same day that one system in the eastern Pacific emerged as a tropical storm while another appeared on the verge of doing so, the National Hurricane Center reported.


Hollywood superstar Tom Cruise hated Adolf Hitler so much that he pretended to kill him during childhood war games.

Tom Cruise pretended to kill Hitler in childhood games


``Actress Lindsay Lohan has been sent back to jail after failing a court-ordered drug test.

Celebrity junkie Lindsay Lohan sent back to jail


Here's a badly needed Miranda Advisory for all the political and pundit blowhards: ``You have the right to remain silent. Use it''.

'You have the right to remain silent...'


Rimouski Océanic forward Olivier Fortier was officially awarded the Guy-Carbonneau Trophy as the League's top defensive forward tonight prior to game three of their playoff series versus the Drakkar.

Olivier Fortier awarded the Guy-Carbonneau Trophy


ABC News projects Sen. Hillary Clinton has won the Pennsylvania primary.

Hillary Clinton wins Pennsylvania primary


Dassault has delivered its 100th Falcon 7X, with the aircraft handed over to a Brazilian financial services company on November 22.


The Olympics is a time primarily for sport and celebration, but diplomacy does not stop at the door of the UN, and for it to work it must be sustained and consistent.

Diplomacy does not stop at the door of the UN


The Kent State baseball team fell to Pepperdine, 10-4, Sunday in non-conference action at Eddy D. Field Stadium.


Salvors removing containers from the Rena are making the most of one more day of settled conditions before rough weather return to the Bay of Plenty tomorrow.


WHY DO some people, but not others, go on to develop chronic, persistent pain after an episode of back pain?

Why do some people develop chronic pain?


A large 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar near the border with northern Thailand on Thursday, killing a woman and shaking buildings in three big cities.


Actor Charlie Sheen, shown in a Dec. 25 police photo, was arrested Friday in Aspen, Colo., on charges related to an alleged case of domestic violence.

Actor Charlie Sheen arrested in Colorado


Penn State is expected to interview New England Patriots (team stats) offensive coordinator Bill O'Brien today for its head coaching position, an NFL source told the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette on Wednesday night.

Penn State expected to interview Bill O'Brien today


Scientists at Harvard's School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, collaborating collaborating with researchers from the German universities of Jena, Gottingen, and Bremen, have developed a new technique for fabricating nanowire photonic and electronic integrated circuits that may one day be suitable for high-volume commercial production.

New technique for fabricating nanowire photonic and electronic integrated circuits


The Twitterverse is chirping on news that Angry Birds is coming to Facebook.


Marc Anthony has filed for divorce from Jennifer Lopez, citing 'irreconcilable differences' as the reason for the breakdown of their seven-year marriage.

Marc Anthony files for divorce from Jennifer Lopez


The Texas unemployment rate has risen yet again for the month of October.


The Thai government Monday renewed its threat to use force to disperse the anti-government protesters now rallying at Bangkok's prime business area, and Foreign Affairs Minister Kasit Piromya said he is preparing to visit neighbouring countries to explain Thailand's current political situation in this country.

Thai government renews threat of force against protesters;


An 18-year-old man has been charged in connection with sectarian singing at a Rangers match on Saturday.

Man charged in connection with sectarian singing at Rangers match


A heavily-pregnant Lily Allen showed off her baby bump in an elegant gown as she attended the British Fashion Awards 2012 at the Savoy Hotel in London last night.

Pregnant Lily Allen shows off baby bump at British Fashion Awards 2012


West Virginia starting cornerback Brandon Hogan was charged with DUI early Sunday morning in Morgantown.


Story highlights Republican presidential candidate John McCain raised more than $21 million in June and spent nearly $26 million, the campaign reported Friday night.

McCain raises more than $21 million in June


Evercore Partners upgrades JPMorgan Chase & Co. from Equalweight to Overweight, raising its price target from $44 to $55.

Evercore Partners upgrades JPMorgan (JPM) to Overweight;


Authorities say 4 state buildings near the Georgia Capitol were evacuated after a bomb threat was made.

State buildings near Georgia Capitol evacuated after bomb threat


European stocks declined after the Stoxx Europe 600 Index rallied by the most in more than three months yesterday.


I am not a Doctor, and I've never claimed to be one.


Israeli warplanes have attacked targets in the Gaza Strip after missiles were fired into southern Israel late on Sunday, June 23 night, BBC News reported.

Israeli warplanes attack targets in Gaza after missiles fired


Tickets for V Festival have sold out in record time after going on sale yesterday, organisers have confirmed.


Government plans to increase manpower in power sector utilities in a phased manner, Parliament was informed on Tuesday.

Government to increase manpower in a phased manner:


BingoCams is one of the more recent sites to enter the online bingo market and if you have joined then you may have recently received an email informing you that BingoCams gets a makeover and inviting you to take a look and the brand new site.


Gold Bullion has been hailed as a safe haven against European economies, many of which are still struggling from the fallout of the recession.

Gold Bullion hailed as safe haven to European economies


Pele thinks Lionel Messi still needs to improve at the international level before he can be considered the greatest player ever and needs to score more goals to come close to matching the Brazilian great.


UK mortgage approvals rose for the first time in four months in March as the effect of the worst cold snap in three decades and higher taxes on property sales faded.

UK mortgage approvals rise for first time in four months


A JUDGE made a hospital order under the Mental Health Act on a man who kicked out a neighbour's teeth.

Hospital order after man kicks out neighbour's teeth


The Denver Broncos addressed their seriously ailing wide receiver depth Tuesday, signing former Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Quan Cosby.

Denver Broncos sign receiver/returner Quan Cosby


Saint Louis University has received a three-year, $460,000 grant from the Maternal Child and Family Health Coalition and St. Louis Mental Health Board to expand efforts to detect and treat postpartum depression in new mothers.

SLU receives $460,000 grant to expand efforts to detect and treat postpartum depression


Kentucky senior Josh Harrellson has withdrawn from the Portsmouth Invitational Tournament due to flu-like symptoms.

Josh Harrellson withdraws from Portsmouth Invitational Tournament


A short time ago though the company announced a new version was in the offering with certain regions getting the device before the end of the year, and now we have news that the Asus Padfone 2 German release date is set while the UK waits on news of availability.

Asus Padfone 2 German release date set, UK waits


Washington voters are narrowly approving gay marriage in the state, following the lead of voters in Maryland and Maine, where ballot measures on same-sex unions also are holding slim leads.

Washington voters narrowly approving gay marriage


A molecular chain reaction on a metal surface, as a nanoscale process has been accomplished in which a single electron caused a self-perpetuating chain reaction that rearranged the bonds in 10 consecutive molecules positioned on a gold surface.


THE Tasmanian devil could be extinct within a decade with little hope of finding a cancer vaccine before the wilderness population is wiped out, experts warned today.

Tasmanian devil could be extinct in decade withour cancer vaccine


Edenton, NC police are investigating a bank robbery that occurred Wednesday afternoon at the Southern Bank in the 100 block of W. Queen St.

Edenton, NC police investigating bank robbery


Two weeks after Avon rejected Coty's bid to snap up the company in a deal valued at $10 billion, Coty is reaffirming its interest in Avon and is urging Avon shareholders to push for the offer.


Mubadala Development Company has agreed to acquire a 9 percent equity stake in The Raine Group LLC. They will seek to capitalize on emerging investment opportunities in the media, entertainment and sports sectors around the world.

Mubadala Development Company agrees to acquire equity stake in Raine Group


Hong Kong shares extended losses to drop more than 2 percent by midday as investors grew worried about a possible outlook downgrade for the US credit rating, casting doubt over a quick recovery for the world's largest economy.

Hk shares extend losses to drop 2 percent


Five police officers were killed in a grenade attack in the western Mexican state of Jalisco, near state capital Guadalajara, local authorities said Thursday, dpa reported.

Five police officers killed in grenade attack in mexico


AN HISTORIC park lodge has been handed over to the community after a refurbishment costing nearly a quarter of a million pounds.

HISTORIC park lodge handed over to community


SACRAMENTO, Calif. DeMarcus Cousins has been fined $25,000 by the NBA for publicly criticizing officials after a 95-83 loss to Blake Griffin and the Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday night.

Cousins fined $25,000 for criticizing officials


Margao, April 30 The youth director of Don Bosco Benaulim, Fr Anisio Mota today said that bull fights, gambling and alcohol are having adverse effects on youth, especially along the coastal belt.

Gambling, alcohol having adverse effects on youth:


The Biggest Loser ninth-season contestant Sam Poueu reportedly fell four stories down a fire escape after celebrating a friend's birthday dinner, landing him at a San Francisco hospital in critical condition on September 3.

'The Biggest Loser's Sam Poueu fell four stories down fire escape


The combined Ticketmaster and Live Nation have reportedly begun laying off a significant number of employees, a move that appears to directly contradict what Live Nation Entertainment President and CEO Michael Rapino and Executive Chairman Irving Azoff said they would do when they testified last year before Congress.

Live Nation Entertainment reportedly begins laying off employees


Portland money managers say if city leaders don't change an onerous tax rule they might flee to the suburbs.


Asda has been reprimanded for its original price guarantee ads following complaints from rivals Morrisons and Tesco, a watchdog said.

Asda reprimanded over price guarantee ads


Conny Mus, a veteran Dutch correspondent in the Middle East who covered conflicts from Romania's revolution to the wars in Iraq, died Friday while on vacation in his home country, the RTL broadcasting company said.

Veteran Dutch Mideast reporter conny Mus dies


``Guess which state is obviously the most unionized state in the union.


In honor of Willie Nelson's 80th Birthday today, he went on Conan and made a stoner-y audition reel for the role of Gandalf in The Hobbit 2.

Willie Nelson auditions for Gandalf in the Hobbit 2


Barclays Bank PLC, a financial services provider, has agreed to acquire the Italian credit card business of Citibank International Bank Plc, a provider of personal and commercial banking services.

Barclays Bank to acquire Italian credit card business of Citibank International


New Delhi - Maoist rebels blew up railway tracks in two locations in eastern India on Tuesday ahead of a key meeting of chief ministers to discuss coordinated action against them, news reports said.

Maoist rebels blow up railway tracks in India


All golf course projects across the country will be inspected next month, and many of them will be canceled, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment said in a report to the National Assembly on June 7.

All golf course projects to be inspected


The award-winning Cherokee National Youth Choir will hold auditions for the upcoming year from 3 to 8 pm Jan. 13 in the Tribal Council Chambers, located in the Cherokee Nation complex on US 62 south of Tahlequah.

Cherokee National Youth Choir to hold auditions


A hospital employee has pleaded guilty to making threats against Faxton-Saint Luke's Hospital in Utica.

Hospital employee pleads guilty to making threats


TEHRAN -Iran's ambassador to Turkmenistan Mohammad Reza Forqani said President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is to visit Turkmenistan in January to open Iran-Turkmenistan gas pipeline.

Ahmadinejad to visit Turkmenistan in January to open gas pipeline


Subject to the TSX Venture Exchange final approval, Augyva has agreed to extend for twelve months the term of 6,000,000 warrants ``A'' expiring on April 15, 2009.

Augyva extends the term of 6,000,000 warrants


A South Carolina-based frozen yogurt chain is opening up shop in downtown Nashua.

Frozen yogurt chain opening up shop in downtown Nashua


IGN Entertainment, the News Corporation-owned online publisher, has appointed Mike Goldstein as its first UK publisher for men's entertainment site AskMen.

IGN Entertainment appoints UK publisher for AskMen


US industrial output rose 0.9 percent in July, its biggest gain since December, the Federal Reserve said on Tuesday.


FELIPE Massa of Ferrari took pole position for the European Grand Prix ahead of McLaren's Lewis Hamilton following a hotly-contested qualifying session.

Felipe Massa takes pole at European Grand Prix


The Hudson girls golf team advanced to a Division I district meet after placing third in sectional play Oct. 1 at Gleneagles Golf Course in Twinsburg.

Girls golf team advances to district meet


A lost pig was found in Washington County on Thursday, and now the man who found the pig is looking for its owner.


BOMBS have ripped through a cafe in the southern Philippines, killing three people and wounding 15, witnesses said.

Bombs rip through a cafe in southern Philippines


Due to the current extended period of moisture, fire restrictions have been lifted from federal lands in the Upper Rio Grande Valley including the Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve, Bureau of Land Management's San Luis Valley Field Office, Rio Grande National Forest and the San Luis Valley National Wildlife Refuge Complex.


New work rules announced by the government today give air traffic controllers more time to rest between shifts.

New work rules announced for air traffic controllers


Stocks to watch on the Australian stock exchange at noon on Wednesday: up 8.5 cents, or 0.35 per cent, at $24.595 ANZ is due to hold its AGM on Wednesday.


A Magnolia man has been charged with felony DUI and other offenses after his 7th DUI arrest.

Magnolia man charged with felony DUI after 7th DUI arrest


Two Selwyn men charged with killing pet ducks were remanded at the Christchurch District Court today.


Taliban leaders are reported to have threatened to 'kill or capture' Apache helicopter pilot Prince Harry if he returns to fight in Afghanistan.

The taliban threaten to 'kill or capture' Prince Harry if he returns to Afghanistan


A Bardstown, Kentucky man is charged with stealing copper from the old Indiana Army Ammunition Plant.

Bardstown man charged with stealing copper


In the next five years the CompuGroup Medical AG will invest 130 Million Euros in the health system.

CompuGroup medical invests 130 Million Euros in health system


Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg has suffered another major blow to his authority after the party's biggest donor quit over his policies.

Major blow for lib dem leader Nick Clegg as party's biggest donor quits over his policies


A PENSIONER with breathing difficulties waited nearly two hours for an ambulance to arrive at his home.


A bill to create a fund to help refugees got a unanimous nod this morning from a House panel.

Bill to create fund to help refugees gets nod


Moldova's ruling Communists, led by President Vladimir Voronin, won 50 percent in a parliamentary election, according to preliminary official results, with just over 91 percent of votes counted.

Moldova Communists win 50 percent in election


The body of a man with a stab wound was found beside the Linggi-Lubuk Cina main road, near here yesterday evening.


Mike Skinner from The Streets has started a new band and they already have a number of demo tracks under their belt.


A TEACHER accused of being unable to stop children setting off firecrackers in his classroom, told a disciplinary hearing yesterday how being attacked by a pupil permanently changed his attitude to his job.


China made a pledge to slow its carbon emissions, nearly halving the ratio of pollution to GDP over the next decade.


IBM will unveil its cloud computing strategy today at a meeting in Shanghai, becoming the first technology company to offer a service that lets customers buy the equivalent of overdraft protection for data centers.


A south Auckland woman has been ordered to pay back $68,000 she falsely claimed from the tax department.


Roman Polanski was released from prison after posting $4.5 million bail and undertaking house arrest at his Swiss chalet.


Virgin Media has announced the official opening of pre-registrations for its long-awaited 100Mb/s broadband service, due to begin rolling out before the end of the year.


Ukash, a digital money outfit that provides pre-paid coupons that can be redeemed for online products and services, is launching in South Africa as it looks to tap the country's large unbanked population.


SHERMAN OAKS, CA-It is evident that many private equity funds are itching to pull the trigger and are buying distressed real estate, according to locally-based Robert Leveen, a senior vice president of Lee & Associates investment services group.

Private equity funds itch to pull trigger


Krishna, arrested in connection with the Noida double murder case, was today remanded to four days in CBI custody, allowing the investigating agency to conduct some more scientific tests on him.

Krishna remanded to four days in CBI custody


A man was found dead early Wednesday morning in Buckingham of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.


A brand new Tata Nano car which was on its way to be delivered in Vadodara, caught fire near Boriyavi village of the district here today, police said.


Wells Fargo today maintained an Outperform rating on PVH Corp but lowered its price target to $120 to $128.

Wells Fargo maintains Outperform on PVH Corp (PVH)


Heineken NV will offer as much as $6 billion for Asia Pacific Breweries Ltd. to block one of Thailand's richest men from building his influence in the maker of Tiger beer.

Heineken will offer as much as $6 billion for Asia Pacific Breweries


The United States Equestrian Federation reported today that former Olympic mount and dressage horse Mythilus was humanely euthanized today as a result of complications discovered during colic surgery.

Olympic dressage horse Mythilus euthanized


Former Russian Prime Minister Viktor Chernomyrdin, a man who held the economic reins through the post-Soviet turmoil of the 1990s, died on Wednesday at the age of 72.

Former Russian pm Viktor Chernomyrdin dies


Indeed Tiger Woods has announced on his web site that he is taking an ``indefinite break from professional golf.''

Tiger Woods taking 'indefinite break from professional golf'


Samsung could launch Galaxy Ace 3 in May By http://www.bgr.in Rumors are abuzz over Samsung being working on the fourth model in its Galaxy Ace range of mid-end smartphones.


Talk of China's interest in a stake in BHP Billiton has sent the resources index northward and, in turn, helped the JSE advance further by midday on Wednesday.


Digital Lightwave, Inc., a provider of optical networking test equipment and technology solutions, has announced the availability of full OTN multiplexing test support for the NIC platform.

Digital Lightwave announces full OTN multiplexing test support for NIC platform


PRESIDENT Barack Obama has warned that US commitment to Afghanistan is ''not open ended'' and Kabul must make improvements in governance, an Administration official said.


Former state Rep. Paul Sadler announced Monday that he will run for US Senate as a Democrat.

Former dem lawmaker Sadler announces for Senate


HEARTS manager Csaba Laszlo has called for the winter shutdown to be reintroduced to Scottish football.

Hearts boss Csaba Laszlo calls for winter shutdown


Acres of most crops are expected to rebound this year in North Dakota in the absence of spring flooding.


Eminem paid tribute to his late friend Proof and Lil Wayne during a show in the UK this weekend.


West Coast Bank has announced that it will open a new branch in Dundee, Oregon, US on January 5, 2009.

West Coast Bank to open new branch in Oregon


A police officer was found dead with heroin overdose symptoms Thursday outside the Bishkek Trauma Hospital №4, sources in the Ministry of Interior Affairs of Kyrgyzstan informed the news agency ``24.kg''.

Cop found dead with heroin overdose symptoms


New simulations suggest that Jupiter and Saturn may have played a bit of planet Pong with Uranus.

Jupiter and Saturn played Pong with Uranus


Megachurch pastor Creflo Dollar Jr. was arrested early Friday in suburban Georgia and charged with assaulting his 15-year-old daughter.


Zain, in partnership with Western Union, has introduced an international mobile money transfer option via Zap which will allows Kenyans living outside the country in Africa and the Middle East to send money home using Zain's Zap mobile money transfer service.

Zain introduces an international mobile money transfer option via Zap:


Motorola is all set to launch its Android tablet Xoom in Taiwan and South Korea next month.

Motorola to launch Xoom in Taiwan, South Korea next month


The US economy will gain traction this year after a sluggish first quarter, a Reuters poll found, even as the potential threat from higher oil prices pushes analysts to raise their inflation expectations.


A Council Bluffs woman was robbed of her jewelry Wednesday evening in an alley in the 700 block of First Avenue.


With their first preseason game on the horizon, the Jets released their depth chart Tuesday night.


A 50-year-old man was killed and his son critically injured in a drive-by shooting.


Pakistani intelligence agencies believe the new Taliban chief named by the militant group Saturday is a 'look alike brother' of Hakimullah Mehsud and not the real one, the Online news agency reported.

New Taliban chief is 'look alike brother' of Hakimullah Mehsud


GolfLogix has unveiled its new online golf community with added features and a new look and feel.


A GOOD OLD FASHIONED ORGY longs to be a smutty film with a heart of gold but it's crippled by a script completely bereft of laughs.


Hahn, Castro maintain lead at PGA event Updated: 17:44, Saturday January 19, 2013 James Hahn and Roberto Castro are the leaders after the second round of the PGA Tour's Humana Challenge.


Atlanta Falcons head coach Mike Smith has reportedly been fined $15,000 by the NFL for his role in a sideline scuffle during Sunday's win over the Washington Redskins.

Falcons head coach Smith fined by the NFL


On August 27, 2008, Chinese President Hu Jintao met in Dushanbe with his Russian counterpart Dmitry Medvedev, who is here for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit.

Hu Jintao meets with Russian president Medvedev


Libya can begin oil exports within 10 days, Libyan National Oil Corporation Director Nuri Beruin said.

Libya to begin oil exports within 10 days


Noida, Feb 25 A leading businessman was kidnapped from Noida, on the outskirts of Delhi, and the abductors want Rs.1 crore for his release, police said Friday.


India and Pakistan exchanged heavy artillery fire in Uri sector of Baramulla district during the preceding night forcing the Army to beef up vigil in the area.

India,Pakistan exchange heavy fire in Uri sector


Lebanon Prime Minister Najib Mikati announced on Friday the resignation of the government after a cabinet session in which he failed to pass the extension of Internal Security Forces chief Ashraf Rifi's term.

Mikati announces resignation of the government


Enterprises said,``In the beginning of 2011 the real estate industry expected a rebound from the dip and were hoping for things to move towards another boom. But as we enter another new year we find ourselves in a cautious situation nationally and more so internationally. But, a realistic demand for housing and office spaces continues to grow steadily, though not exponentialy. For Brigade group, who have been selling predominantly to end users, the future still looks promising. Numerous new projects have already been launched and more will follow in the immediate future, altogether totaling 30 million sft.

A realistic demand for housing and office continues to grow steadily:


A former CIA analyst, who helped President Barack Obama formulate his Pakistan-Afghanistan policy, sees ``a very serious possibility that the next mass casualty terrorist attack on the United States will be postmarked 'Pakistan.''

Next terrorist attack on United States will be postmarked 'Pakistan'


Apple on Wednesday launched the iPhone 5.


Sexual assault has no place in the Defense Department, a senior Pentagon official said here today, calling on the workforce to be part of the solution.

Sexual assault has no place in dod, official says


Washington & Jefferson will join the existing six men's lacrosse programs in the Landmark to form a seven-team conference and compete in a round-robin schedule that concludes with a tournament semifinals and finals.


The $1 billion Volkswagen plant at the Enterprise South Industrial Park will include a $35.7 million tank farm and utilities plant.

Vw plant will include $35.7 million tank farm


Evans, who has opened for Joan Rivers before, also has opened for Jay Leno , Social Distortion, Dionne Warwick , and Franki Valli , among others, and is currently working on his major label debut which will feature a duet with Kelly Osbourne .

Crooner Brian Evans to open for Joan Rivers


The WBA heavyweight title bout between Nikolay Valuev and Ruslan Chagaev in Helsinki has been dramatically called after Chagaev is believed to have tested positive for a mild form of hepatitis B. The condition was discovered during a blood test carried out by the Finnish boxing federation, the results of which were not known until Friday.

WBA heavyweight title bout between Nikolay Valuev and Ruslan Chagaev called off


State-owned bank Northern Rock on Tuesday said that it plans to cut up to 650 jobs by the end of 2010 as part of an ongoing restructuring process after a government bailout.


09 Jan 2013 07:35:34 Manchester United lead the chase for PSV star Kevin Strootman, who is closing in on a move to the Premier League, according to talkSPORT.


Thomas Lukaszuk was allegedly assaulted Saturday afternoon while campaigning in the constituency of Edmonton Castle-Downs.

Thomas Lukaszuk allegedly assaulted while campaigning


Doncaster striker Steve Brooker faces surgery to resolve an ankle problem and is expected to miss the rest of the season.


China has begun three days of mourning for the more than 30 000 victims of last week's earthquake.


President Barack Obama will take his Main Street economic tour to Buffalo, NY, next Thursday.


Katy Perry has been partying until the early hours with a group of her friends in Los Angeles as she tries to get over her split from Russell Brand.

Katy Perry parties until the early hours


Easter Road toll stands at 9 Updated: 20:17, Sunday April 8, 2012 Easter Road toll stands at 9 Toll Easter A four-year-old boy's among nine people who have died on Australian roads over the Easter long weekend.


Citigroup Inc said on Wednesday that it has finalized an agreement with the US government under which the latter will exchange up to $25 billion of Citi preferred securities for interim securities and warrants.


Farrelly brothers are set to bring retro comedy 'Three Stooges' to the big screen in November 2009.

Farrelly brothers to bring ``Three Stooges'' to big screen


Former first lady Barbara Bush has been admitted to a Houston, Texas hospital after falling ill Tuesday night.

Barbara Bush admitted to hospital after falling ill


Directory keying services are useful to manage the various resources in organized manner.


Libertarian Republican Congressman Ron Paul has ended his campaign for president.


ANAHEIM, Calif. The Anaheim Ducks placed Todd Bertuzzi on unconditional waivers Friday and intend to buy out the final year of his contract.

Anaheim Ducks place Todd Bertuzzi on waivers, intend to buy him out