One jackpot-winning Cash 5 ticket worth $225,000 from the July 16 drawing was sold at St. Marys Pharmacy, 4 Railroad St., St. Marys, Elk County.

Cash 5 ticket worth $225,000 sold in Elk County, pa


Waldorf shot a 4-under 68 on Friday to take a one-stroke lead over Jeff Sluman after the soggy, weather-delayed second round of the Regions Tradition, the second of five Champions Tour majors.


First General Bank, Rowland Heights, California, Golden Security Bancorp, Rosemead, California, and its subsidiary bank, Golden Security Bank, Rosemead, California, announced the signing of a definitive agreement whereby Golden Security Bank will be merged with and into First General Bank with First General Bank as the surviving bank.

First General Bank and Golden Security Bank to merge


Pawar, who is the chief patron of NFITU, met prominent trade union leaders affiliated to NCP at the party headquarters in Mumbai today to discuss the matter.

Pawar holds meeting with trade union leaders


Almost half over-45s are not saving for their retirement, and furthermore, those who are saving are not taking advantage of the tax breaks offered by using ISAs, according to research from M&S Money.

Half of over 45s not saving for retirement


Tom Watson will play in the Australian Open for the first time in nearly 30 years.


In a new research, scientists from Edinburgh and Oxford Universities have found that bees and ants are true team players unlike other creatures who seek safety in numbers for selfish reasons.


Without a doubt, in looking at some of today's facts you can utter the phrase, ``that's just a little bit twisted.''


Heidi Klum has filed for divorce from Seal, nearly three months after the star couple announced their separation.


The Board of Education approved to split health and safety policies for students and staff Monday by a 6 -1 margin in case lightning strikes and to make way for more specific regulations for students and staff in the future.

Board of Education splits health and safety policies


United States lumber demand is expected to increase 6.1 percent this year, ending two straight years of declines of more than 20 percent, according to a forecast released Tuesday by the Western Wood Products Association.


Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani Friday urged the Chinese companies to invest in Pakistan in a big way, strengthening the bonds of ever-lasting Sino-Pak friendship through economic diplomacy.

Gilani urges Chinese companies to invest in Pakistan -


Amy Beck's pictures began showing up on local news media outlets in California Monday after her arrest.


German utility E.ON AG plans to invest around EUR1.5 billion a year in renewable energies over the long-term, said Cord Landsmann, chief executive of E.ON's renewable energy unit, Climate & Renewables, Monday.

E.ON plan to invest EUR1.5 billion/year in Renewables


The Newton middle schools tennis team won its second match of the season, downing Maize 12-7.


He was named on every ballot, though he did receive one fourth-place and one fifth-place vote.


Malaysia is a great place to build a career because many companies in highly-competitively industries, such as oil and gas, electronics and palm oil, are based here.

'Malaysia a great place to build career'


A computer hardware problem was to blame for a glitch that shut down Alberta registry services across the province.

Computer hardware blamed for glitch that shut down registry services


Actor Sanjay Dutt is a non-serious candidate and no match to veteran BJP leader Lalji Tandon for Lucknow Lok Sabha seat, party leader Sushma Swaraj claimed Saturday.


Sir Alex Ferguson has confirmed that Manchester United striker Javier Hernandez could be out for a few weeks after the player was the subject of a very poor tackle from Chelsea's Ashley Cole during United's 3-1 win on Sunday.

Javier Hernandez might be out for a ``few weeks''


The Public Transport Authority's David Hynes says train drivers are already calling in sick for Friday.

Train drivers calling in sick for Friday


A Bakersfield mother faces felony charges and her two small children are in protective custody after she allegedly left her infant at a local church.

Children in protective custody after allegedly left by mother at a church


Radeberger, Germany's largest privately owned brewery group, has bought a 70 percent stake in German organic soda drink maker Bionade for an undisclosed sum, setting the stage for a move into international markets.

Radeberger buys 70 percent stake in Bionade


THE Europa League winners will qualify for the Champions League from the 2015-16 season, it was confirmed at UEFA's Congress today.

Europa League winners will qualify for the Champions League from 2015-16 season


Aditya Thackeray , grandson of Bal Thackeray was sworn in as the head of Yuva Sena on Sunday, which is the youth wing of Shiv Sena, by Bal Thackeray who presented the young leader a sword and welcomed the generation next of the Thackeray family.

Aditya Thackeray sworn in as head of Yuva Sena


The Bulgarians tighten the belts further: instead of spending they prefer to save for a rainy day in banks.


Pop singer Mariah Carey will sing ``Hero'' for Barack Obama when he is sworn in as the 44th American President on Tuesday.


Jurassic Park star Jeff Goldblum is to replace Alan Rickman in hit Broadway play Seminar.

Jeff Goldblum - Jeff Goldblum to replace Rickman in Seminar


Turkish Airlines, a Star Alliance member, as announced today, will operate New York flights by Boeing 777.

Turkish Airlines operates New York flights by Boeing 777


Finance Minister P Chidambaram on Thursday opposed the extension of tax exemptions to industries, stating he has already turned down some proposals in this regard.

Chidambaram opposes tax exemptions to industries


Jury selection began today in the Internet sex solicitation case against a suspended Howard University soccer coach.

Jury selection begins in case of suspended Howard soccer coach


Mumbai police are claiming that terrorists used Google Earth maps to plan their attack on the Indian city.


The Jonas Brothers made an appearance Thursday night on a Spanish television program and sang flamenco.


Versatile Systems Inc. today announced a strategic alliance with GuestAssist to provide an integrated text messaging and incident tracking version of SyncSeer's`` Venue Management solution.

Versatile announces strategic alliance with GuestAssist;


Future volcanic eruptions could pose threats to New Zealand's power supply, a University of Canterbury researcher said today.

Future eruptions could pose threat to power supply


Half of nursing students are considering quitting their studies because of debts, according to a report.

Half of nursing students consider quitting


British builder Taylor Wimpey PLC is selling its North American operations--which include one of the nation's largest private builders--to private-equity players for about $955 million.

Taylor Wimpey to sell North American operations


Midfielder Owen Hargreaves has been released by Manchester City after his short-term deal expired.

Owen Hargreaves released by Manchester city


President Barack Obama mourned victims of an Arizona gunman on Monday and steered clear of a debate on whether harsh US political rhetoric inspired the attack on a US congresswoman.


A horse pulling a carriage through Old City was attacked by a pit bull on Thursday afternoon.

Horse, pulling carriage, attacked by pit bull


Authorities say five people were injured in a house fire in Centerville in southern Iowa.

5 injured in house fire in southern Iowa


In a surprising move, Nintendo has just launched a mobile version of their site, allowing for better viewing on the Nintendo DSi and other low-resolution devices.


Former Bundaberg surgeon Jayant Patel has been released from a Queensland jail.


Future Group plans to invest Rs 2500 crore in food processing infrastructure development in Madhya Pradesh, official sources said today.

Future Group to invest Rs 2500 crore in Madhya Pradesh


Air Canada increased Tuesday its commission for Canadian travel agents to sell Tango fares from four per cent to seven per cent, less than a week after the airline announced it would reinstate the payments.

Air Canada increases commission for Canadian travel agents


A Rockdale cake shop owner was hospitalised after a daring attack on his business last night.

Rockdale cake shop owner hospitalised after attack


An apartment fire has forced several residents from their home in Brownstown Township.

Apartment fire forces residents from home


New Jersey retailer Electronics Expo has reached a deal to emerge from bankruptcy, with Leon Temiz owning the company, the Bergen County Record reported Thursday.

Electronics Expo emerging from bankruptcy;


Preparatory work on phase 1 of the $800,000 ``Streetscape'' project aimed at beautifying Main Street began on Friday, March 23 with the concrete sawing of the two alleys connecting Main Street to Merchants Way.

Preparatory work on ``Streetscape'' project begins


Turkmenistan needs the Trans-Caspian gas pipeline more than the European Union, the managing director and head of the business development department of Azerbaijani ASPI Consulting Engineers, Inc., Ibrahim Mammadzade, told Trend on Wednesday.

Turkmenistan needs Trans-Caspian gas pipeline


New Zealand is hosting a World Health Organisation meeting, opening today in Auckland, aimed at promoting people to quit smoking across more than 160 countries.

New Zealand hosts a World health Organisation meeting


Oscar winning Hollywood superstar George Clooney says he is the target of the year's first big celebrity April Fool's Day prank after reports surfaced he is launching his own fashion line.


The fatality inquiry has wrapped up, into the deaths of 4 Mounties at the hands of James Roszko, on his property near Mayerthorpe.


Motorsport supremo Max Mosley yesterday dismissed the latest calls for his resignation over a sex scandal and alleged Nazi role-playing.

Max Mosley dismisses calls for his resignation


A dedicated graffiti hotline has been set up in Earley to clamp down on vandalism.


Saint Paul, MN October 10, 2011 Intertech launches SSIS consulting offering.


US Defence Secretary Robert Gates acknowledged that ``most countries lie to each other'' as he faced renewed questions in Congress on Wednesday about whether Pakistan and Afghanistan were playing a double game with Washington.


British singer Robbie Williams claims that he was visited by an alien after he wrote a song about them.


Three British soldiers were killed in Afghanistan when their vehicle was hit by an improvised explosive device, the UK Ministry of Defence has confirmed.

Three British soldiers killed in Afghanistan


Refinance.com has announced new higher mortgage loan limits up to $729,750 for a single family home, stated Nicholas Bratsafolis, chairman and CEO of Refinance.com.

Refinance.com announces new higher mortgage loan limits


While most of the major sectors are moving back to the upside on Tuesday after seeing considerable weakness in the previous session, housing stocks are bucking the uptrend and moving further off their recent highs.

Housing stocks bucking uptrend, moving further off recent highs


BAKERSFIELD, Calif. Blood clots that travel to the lungs are the No. 1 cause of preventable death in the hospital, accounting for up to 10 percent of all deaths.


Werder Bremen says defender Leon Balogun injured his knee in a training collision with teammate Tom Trybull on Thursday.

Werder Bremen defender Leon Balogun injures knee in training collision


A number of smaller towns in Vermont are bracing for the return of heavy truck traffic through their communities.

Small towns brace for return of heavy truck traffic


Crew Clothing will be sponsoring the England polo team for the third consecutive year, as the team prepares to play for the Coronation Cup on the 25th July.

Crew Clothing to sponsor England polo team for third consecutive year


Russia reduced natural gas supplies to Belarus on Monday after Minsk failed to settle a debt, brandishing again the country's energy clout and raising the spectre of supply disruptions to Europe.


Vector Group Ltd. today announced that it has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend on its common stock of $0.40 per share.

Vector Group declares quarterly cash dividend


Sony Pictures, as expected, today told employees that it is cutting about 350 jobs at the company, both through layoffs and leaving open positions unfilled.


Britney Spears` insecurities about her first true love Justin Timberlake sparked her total breakdown, claims a new book.

Britney's insecurities sparked her breakdown


ELKHART '' A Canadian company that makes personal care and household products plans to add 190 jobs at its Elkhart plant by the end of next year.

Canadian company plans to add 190 jobs in Elkhart


Chairman CDA, Imtiaz Inayat Elahi expressed these views while presiding over the first-ever meeting of Polio Eradication Committee held here at CDA Headquarters on Monday, said that Polio is a very deadly disease and the Capital Development Authority would extend all out efforts and cooperation to all the stakeholders in wiping out this menace from the city.


The Rafu Shimpo announces that in conjunction with the Los Angeles Congressional Gold Medal celebration, the new book ``Proud to Serve'' will go on sale on Saturday at several locations in Little Tokyo.


Fianna Fail have moved eight points clear of Sinn Fein, while Micheal Martin is the most popular leader in the country, according to a poll in today's Sunday Times.

Fianna Fail moves eight points clear of Sinn Fein while Martin most popular


COLLEGE STATION, Texas - Officials say a commuter jet made a safe emergency landing in Texas after a report of smoke in the cockpit.

Commuter jet makes emergency landing in Texas


The Exchange Club of Jones County installed new officers last week, and the new slate is anxious to get started.


THE UK's economic recovery will be slow and painful with unemployment remaining high and pay staying low, the governor of the Bank of England has told business leaders in the Westcountry.


Kozhikode May 27 Network marketing firm Amway India Enterprises Monday said that they always co-operated with Kerala Police in a case relating to financial irregularities by the firm.

We have always co-operated with Kerala Police:


Belgrade police charged Serbian President Boris Tadic for allegedly violating anti-hooligan laws by opening a bottle of champagne to celebrate Serbia's World Cup qualification, they said Friday.


The charity initiative for treatment of one million children worldwide has opened doors for voluntary work in Indonesia to UAE national administrative and medical cadres working in UAE government and private hospitals.

The charity initiative for treatment of one million children worldwide opens doors for voluntary work in Indonesia


Congress should convene and elect a ``caretaker President'' before June 30 as a safeguard against a military take-over if the May 10 elections fail, Sen. Rodolfo Biazon told ABS-CBN News in an exclusive interview.

'Congress must elect a caretaker President'


UBS downgraded Axis Bank to ``neutral'' from ``buy'', citing ``increasing'' quality risks, ``muted'' earnings growth and a 28 per cent share price increase in the Indian lender so far this year.

Ubs downgrades Axis Bank to 'neutral' from 'buy'


Back in the Indian World Cup squad due to injury to his pace colleague Praveen Kumar, Kerala speedster S. Sreesanth Tuesday said he would look to do justice to the opportunity given to him.

I will do justice to opportunity given to me:


Jet Airways organised a blood donation camp at Delhi Domestic Airport.

Jet Airways organises blood donation camp


This is what's in the news for Friday, June 3rd.


US Rep. John Murtha, an influential critic of the Iraq War whose congressional career was shadowed by questions about his ethics, died Monday.


Sinopec plans to import 200,000 tons of diesel for the domestic market, reports jinghua.cn.

Sinopec to import 200,000 tons of diesel


DnB NOR today officially opened a representative office in Mumbai, the first such office for the bank on the Indian sub-continent.

DnB NOR opens a representative office in Mumbai


US President Barack Obama on Saturday outlined the ``quick and aggressive'' steps for the federal government to take to respond to the A flu virus that has left more than 140 cases in the country.

Obama outlines steps to respond to a(h1n1) flu


Three people were hurt by a runaway vehicle in Mount Auburn on April 4, 2010.


Swaziland is bracing for mass protests on Tuesday against King Mswati III, Africa's last absolute monarch, but so far sub-Saharan countries have failed to replicate uprisings in the Arab world.


Actress Bai Ling plead guilty to disturbing the peace after an incident at Los Angeles airport.

Bai Ling pleads guilty to disturbing the peace


The highly anticipated McQ London flagship store opened in Mayfair, just in time for London Fashion Week.


Gus Chan, The Plain DealerFor the second year in a row, Phillip Morris was named a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in commentary.

Plain Dealer columnist Phillip Morris named as a finalist for Pulitzer Prize


Brevan Howard, one of Europe's largest hedge funds, has launched a US investment firm that will start trading in August with cash from its flagship macro fund, as the company looks to capitalise on growing demand for hedge fund strategies.

Brevan Howard launches US investment firm


Northwood residents last night restored school funding slashed by the town's budget committee at a packed deliberative session that was labored by allegations of financial impropriety and confusion over SB 2 voting, which the town approved last year.


West Nile virus has killed its first Maryland resident this year, the state confirmed Thursday.


Sedgebrook, a continuing care retirement community located in Lincolnshire, will host a free support group for caregivers who support aging loved ones.

Sedgebrook retirement community to host support group for caregivers


Firefighters dousing NY bridge blaze find body Authorities say firefighters called to fight a blaze under a western New York bridge discovered a badly burned body after the fire was extinguished.


Liverpool have announced they've agreed a deal in principle to sign defender Kolo Toure as soon as his contract expires with Manchester City on June 30.

Liverpool agree deal to sign defender Kolo Toure


INDIA is likely to export up to 3.5m tonnes of sugar in 2010/11 as the rains will lift the country's output to 26m tonnes, giving it a higher surplus to ship overseas, a senior industry official told Reuters.

India might export 3.5m tonnes of sugar in 2010/11


Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has been charged with violent conduct following an incident during Saturday's Premier League game against Hull City, the Football Association said on its website on Tuesday.


Ten man Chelsea were held to a 1-1 draw by Bordeaux which means their qualification into the last-16 of the UEFA Champions League is still in the balance.


Actor Charlize Theron has revealed that she was bullied and teased by mean girls in primary school.


While Facebook and Twitter drive more sharing than any other services, Google is trying to compete with Buzz, which is now part of Gmail but shares links to article and blog posts through Google Reader.

Google Buzz boosts sharing on Google Reader


Air China Ltd. said Thursday it agreed to buy 20 passenger aircraft from Airbus to expand the Beijing-based carrier's overall fleet capacity by 18.6%.

Air China to buy 20 aircraft from Airbus;


Federal Treasurer Wayne Swan has formally opened a major review of the tax system that will include company tax, with a view to making the system fairer.


Real Madrid have begun negotiations with Manchester United striker Carlos Tevez, according to Corriere Dello Sport.


Maldives Vice President Dr. Mohamed Waheed, who is on a state visit to India, met President Pratibha Devisingh Patil here on Friday.

Maldives Vice President Dr. Waheed meets President Patil


Gov. Kathleen Sebelius of Kansas, President Obama's nominee for secretary of health and human services, said she and her husband, Gary, had paid $7,040 in back taxes and $878 in interest after discovering ``unintentional errors'' in their tax returns for 2005-7.

Sebelius pays back taxes after ``unintentional errors''


Another famous voice that you cited was the trademark breathy voice of Marilyn Monroe; however, you did not make mention of the fact that Marilyn Monroe also struggled with stuttering at various points in her life, sometimes very painfully.


Armenian songs and dances will follow the liturgy at Surb Khach liturgy, said the art director of the Istanbul-based Armenian song and dance group Maral.

Songs and dances to follow Surb Khach liturgy


Democrat Harry Teague loaned $500,000 to his 2nd Congressional District campaign during the first half of the month.


Johnson & Johnson is to buy Swiss medical devices maker Synthes in a deal worth $21.3bn, its largest ever buy, boosting its orthopaedics franchise and reshaping the medical technology industry.

Johnson & Johnson to buy Synthes for $21.3bn


Oil prices fell from their highs on prospects of higher OPEC production.


Lily Allen has apologised for mistakenly sending a topless text to the front man of a well known rock band.


Former Argentine military ruler Jorge Rafael Videla died Friday while serving life sentences in prison for crimes against humanity, reported Xinhua citing a government spokesperson.

Former Argentine military ruler Videla dies in prison


Actor-filmmaker Shahrukh Khan, also known as the King Khan, thanks to his successful two decades in filmdom, says he would be very proud if his daughter Suhana becomes an actress.

Shahrukh Khan would be proud if daughter Suhana becomes an actress


Everton has signed French defender Sylvain Distin from Portsmouth to replace the departed Joleon Lescott.

Everton signs Distin to replace Joleon Lescott


Today SteelSeries : , a global leader of gaming peripherals and accessories proudly announced a strategic partnership with GUNNAR Optiks : , the leading manufacturer of digital performance eyewear.

SteelSeries announces strategic partnership with GUNNAR Optiks


When he threw the pass that won the Super Bowl, Ben Roethlisberger thought he'd just blown the game for the Steelers.


A man in his 20s, who was being questioned over a fatal stabbing in Dublin, has been released without charged.

Man questioned over fatal stabbing released without charge


In what could be termed a major headway towards peace, the government and three leading tribes of volatile Bajaur Agency have inked an agreement under which not only the local Taliban would surrender arms but also all the training camps of the militants in Bajaur agency would also be destroyed.


The Giants moved to address their messy infield situation Saturday, claiming infielder Jose Castillo off waivers from the Florida Marlins.


This July, the El Cortez Hotel & Casino launched a new Web site that features flash-sliding navigation and allows individuals to sign up online for the property's Club Cortez card.

El Cortez hotel & Casino launches new Web site


Giant Chinese PC manufacturer Lenovo has finally entered the consumer market revealing two all new tablets, the IdeaPad Tablet K1 and the ThinkPad Tablet.

Chinese giant Lenovo enters consumer market


A LLANELLI widow said her husband ``would turn in his grave'' if she sold his beloved cafe to house ex-offenders.


Oracle announced today that it plans to acquire Dublin, Calif.-based Taleo for $1.9 billion, or $46 a share.


TOM WITHERS The Associated Press LeBron James is making the rounds this summer.


While searching for data looking for star-forming regions around a galaxy located more than 200 million light years away, researchers have accidentally discovered that it is, in fact, the largest known spiral galaxy in the entire universe.

Researchers accidentally discover largest known spiral galaxy


When the memories of civilian plane narrowly missed a collision with President's helicopter in Mumbai is still haunting, another possible mid-air collision was averted on Tuesday, Feb 10 near Assam airspace.

Another possible mid-air collision averted


The fiscal 2011 Defense Department budget request continues an overall reform agenda and seeks a total request of $708 billion in budget authority, the Pentagon's chief financial officer said.


India's Vizag Steel Plant will formally commission its fourth coke oven battery on 20 April, Steel Business Briefing learns from the company.

Vizag Steel to commission fourth coke oven battery


Mr Murphy -- the only Bermudian skier to ever represent the island at the Winter Olympics -- won the 20-29 year old age division in the 19th Annual Svalbard Ski Marathon in Norway.


FRESNO, Calif. A local business spent the day celebrating an animal friendly work environment Wednesday.

Fresno business celebrates animal friendly work environment


At 81 years of age, Hollywood lawyer Bert Fields still arrives at the office before 7 am and manages to bill 3,000 hours a year.

At 81, entertainment lawyer Bert Fields still bills 3,000 hours a year


Jake Pavelka and Vienna Girardi break: 'The Bachelor' star ends engagement three months after the final Barely three months after final Pavelka Jake gave rose to blond beauty Vienna Girardi on ``The Bachelor'' finale, the couple has it quits.

Jake Pavelka and Vienna Girardi break: 'the Bachelor' star ends engagement three months after final


A City banker has won a lawsuit against Commerzbank after a tribunal ruled she was victimised once it emerged she was suing her previous employer for sex discrimination.


During a recent exclusive ``Early Show'' interview, Larry King sang a portion of ``Beautiful Brown Eyes'' to co-anchor Erica Hill.


A toddler was found floating in a family swimming pool early Saturday.


Taliban militants claimed responsibility Tuesday for the deadly suicide bombing at the UN food agency's heavily fortified compound in Islamabad, saying international relief work in Pakistan was not in ``the interest of Muslims.''


The Karnataka high court on Tuesday granted him bail and also suspended the operation of the verdict of the special Lokayukta court imposing a sentence of 3-and-a-half years RI upon him in the bribery case.


New York insurance giant MetLife Inc. is buying a 31-story office tower in Chicago, Crain's Chicago Business reported Wednesday.

MetLife buying another office tower in Chicago


Peterborough MP Dean Del Mastro is a confirmed Roman Catholic who attends an evangelical church and says it's time to set aside ``the differences'' in the Christian faith.

Time to set aside 'differences' in Christian faith:


Talk show host and TV game show queen Kris Aquino suffered a miscarriage on Tuesday, a day after announcing that her mother, former president Corazon Aquino, was diagnosed with colon cancer.


SIX people are missing today after a ship sank in the Irish Sea, the coastguard said.


Santa Monica-based ArtistDirect, an online music download and digital media site, said earlier this week that it has shuffled its executives.


Oil traded higher at more than $132 a barrel Monday as the US summer driving season kicked off, underscoring concerns that output was inadequate amid rising demand.


Southern States will hold its annual membership meeting Monday, March 29, at 6 pm at Chatham High School.


WIMBLEDON, England Former champion Maria Sharapova has been ousted in the second round at Wimbledon by 154th-ranked Alla Kudryavtseva.

Sharapova ousted in second round at Wimbledon


Parishioners were stunned to learn over the weekend that 19 area churches were to be closed or merged.


A frame grab shows the drill bit of the T-130 drilling machine after digging a 12-inch guide hole to a garage next to the refuge where 33 miners are trapped deep underground inside a copper and gold mine near Copiapo September 17, 2010.


China has detained a Standard Chartered banker as part of a police probe into a wealthy client who allegedly ran away with millions of dollars from a state-owned bank.


Norfolk Christian has clinched a VISAA Division III playoff berth, according to the latest private-school power ratings.

Norfolk Christian clinches playoff berth


Tim Tebow will appear in a 30-second Super Bowl ad on Feb. 7 on behalf of the Christian group Focus on the Family, the organization announced on its Web site.


AP Photo CPT101 TORONTO Toronto FC coach John Carver has resigned for personal reasons.


Guyana will play host to the first leg of the 2009 Inter-Guiana games, according to Director of Sport Neil Kumar, who disclosed that his colleagues from French Guiana and Suriname will be in Guyana this weekend to begin the planning of the games.

Guyana to host first leg of 2009 Inter-Guiana games


Happy with his side's 4-1 win over England in the Hockey World Cup semi-final, German coach Markus Weise on Thursday said that the match was tougher than what the score suggests.

Match was tougher than what score suggests:


Mikey Garcia won a unanimous decision over Orlando Salido to take the WBO world featherweight title Saturday night.


The Palestinian Authority interior minister said Friday that his Jordanian counterpart Muhammad ar-Raod will visit Palestine on Saturday.

Jordanian interior minister to visit Palestine


Now, she has FINALLY invested in a hair care brand called Living Proof.

Jennifer aniston invests in hair care brand


Sesa Goa may go upto Rs 400, says Sudeep Bandyopadhyay, Convexity Solutions.


Walt Disney Co. has adopted a new responsible paper use policy after protests...

Disney adopts new paper policy after protest


A vigil is planned Wednesday night for an Eastwood High School student killed in a motorcycle crash.

Vigil planned for student killed in motorcycle crash


A CSX railroad conductor was seriously hurt Tuesday morning when a tractor trailer collided with the train in Cedar Business Park just before 1 am, the Ohio Highway Patrol said.

Railroad conductor hurt when tractor trailer collides with train


Annie Lennox has been sensationally dropped by her record label.

Annie Lennox dropped by her record label


Harrison Barnes scored 24 points to help No. 8 North Carolina beat Clemson 74-52 on Saturday.

No. 8 North Carolina beats Clemson 74-52


August 7, 2009 Writer and director John Hughes, Hollywood's youth impresario of the 1980s and '90s who captured and cornered the teen market with such favorites as ``Home Alone,'' ``The Breakfast Club'' and ``Ferris Bueller's Day Off,'' died Thursday, a spokeswoman said.

Brat-pack writer-director John Hughes dies


Holders Brazil were held 0-0 by Venezuela in their opening Copa America Group B match on Sunday after being denied a possible penalty and seeing Alexandre Pato hit the bar.


07:07 PM,Jul 02,2012 Chandigarh, Jul 2 Heatwave persisted in Punjab and Haryana today with mercury settling up to six notches above normal at some areas in the two states.


Gorkha Jan Mukti Morcha chief Bimal Gurung on Thursday threatened a 'violent' agitation for creation of a separate Gorkhaland state after Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee ruled out dividing West Bengal.

Bimal Gurung threatens 'violent' agitation for creation of Gorkhaland


Tensions prevailed in Kollam district of Kerala after the Kerala government stating that the Karnataka Police team will arrest PDP leader Abdul Nasser Madani.


A recent agreement between Pilgrim's Pride Corporation and the federal government highlights why employers must focus on their immigration compliance efforts or face dire consequences.

Employers must focus on immigration compliance


Former world champion Clinton Woods has admitted he 'hated' working as a trainer after deciding to sever his ties with professional boxing.

Former world champion Clinton Woods admits he 'hated' working as a trainer


``India has given me some life changing moments right from 1986 when I played my first match on Indian soil,'' says Waugh.

India has given me life changing moments


IFC has updated its sustainability framework, to better address critical issues such as climate change, business and human rights, supply-chain management, and transparency.


The federal government has invested $43,000 in rural-orientated Liverpool magazine company, DvL Publishing Inc. However, as General Manager Anne van Loon said, many Canadian magazine publishers are worried about the pending review of current Canadian content subsidy programs.

Government invests in Liverpool magazines


Golden Globe and Emmy nominated Actor/Comedian Bernie Mac died at age 50 due to pneumonia.


Denial of coverage is a pre-existing condition of private, for-profit health insurance providers.

Denial of coverage is pre-existing condition


Portuguese mobile operator Optimus launched physical mobile internet vouchers from EUR 4.90, which can be purchased in Optimus stores.

Optimus launches mobile internet vouchers


General Bikram Singh, an infantry officer, on Thursday took over from Gen VK Singh as the 27th Indian army chief.

Gen Bikram Singh takes over as Indian army chief


Jerry DePizzo, a member of the Everfine/Atlantic recording group, OAR, will perform the national anthem at the fifth annual Prelude to the Dream on Wednesday, June 3 at Tony Stewart's Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio.

Jerry DePizzo to perform national anthem at fifth annual Prelude to the Dream


Russian President Vladimir Putin has pledged to boost the Russian economy with $13.6 billion of oil revenue into the local infrastructure projects.

Vladimir Putin has pledged to boost the Russian economy with $13.6 billion of oil revenue.


Mariah Carey, 39, made her second husband Nick Cannon, 28, wait for sex until they were married.

Mariah Carey made hubby Nick Cannon wait


A Clarksburg woman has been sentenced to 15 months in federal prison on a fraud charge.

Clarksburg woman sentenced on fraud charge


Tiger Woods said he was ``deeply sorry'' for his ``irresponsible and selfish behaviour'' in a statement at the PGA headquarters in Jacksonville, Florida.

Tiger Woods - i am deeply sorry for my selfish behaviour


Islamist militants blew up a girls' school in Pakistan's Khyber district on Thursday, the second such attack in the lawless region on the Afghan border in four days, officials said.


The Dandy Warhols have announced a national US Tour kicking off on May 16th in San Francisco at The Fillmore and wrapping up in Seattle on June 17th.


The Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier is preparing to leave its long-time headquarters and move to new offices.

Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier prepares for move


Crane hoists injured worker to safety Updated: 15:50, Tuesday November 13, 2012 An injured building worker in the UK has been hoisted 23 metres into the air by a crane to lift him out of a construction site to a waiting ambulance.


Toronto Blue Jays infielder Edwin Encarnacion was burned in the face by fireworks while celebrating the new year in his native Dominican Republic.

Blue Jays infielder Edwin Encarnacion burned in face by fireworks


DeShaun Thomas scored 17 points and No. 10 Ohio State used its stout defense to beat No. 22 Wisconsin 50-43 on Sunday for the Big Ten tournament title.

Thomas scores 17 as No. 10 Ohio State beats No. 22 Wisconsin 50-43 for Big Ten title


- Michigan State has suspended eight football players from all team-related activities after a fight on November 22 in a residence hall.


A summer home in Bridgton owned by a Massachusetts couple was heavily damaged by fire Tuesday afternoon.


CraveOnline has launched ``Star Cars,'' their new webseries profiling famous movie and TV vehicles and the owners who love them.


No. 5 Pitt beat Texas, 68-66, tonight in the championship game of the 2K Sports Classic benefiting Coaches vs. Cancer at Madison Square Garden.


Senate candidate Mark Kirk apologized Thursday for erroneous statements about his military record and acknowledged more discrepancies during a meeting with the Chicago Tribune's editorial board, the newspaper reported.

Kirk apologizes for statement on military record


MIDDLE schools in Beccles, Bungay and Halesworth are still doomed despite news that the new two-tier system may not be implemented across the whole of Suffolk.


Marcos Ambrose believes he had a car that was quick enough to win the Daytona 500 but couldn't find the fast lane when it mattered most.


On the day before the presidential election, the Supreme Court debated an important legal legacy of the outgoing Bush administration.

Court debates legal legacy of outgoing Bush administration.


A former Fort Dodge police officer who pleaded guilty to an extortion charge was sentenced Tuesday.


No. 6 Duke renews its quest for its first national championship when it kicks off its season Saturday at noon against Bucknell in Koskinen Stadium.


A ten-year-old Vietnamese boy won the World Youth Chess Championship in Maribor in Slovenia on November 18, after securing a victory in the 10th round against another young Indian contender.

Vietnamese boy wins World Youth chess Championship


Due to a water main break at South Glens Falls High School late Thursday afternoon, the Johnstown at South Glens Falls game Thursday night was postponed.

Johnstown/South Glens Falls game postponed


Handmark, a global leader in the development and distribution of mobile media, announced that Pocket Express®, its flagship news and information service, is available from the Apple App Store today.

Handmark announces Pocket Express for Apple App Store


Vanessa Williams is headed to Wisteria Lane next fall on ``Desperate Housewives.''

Vanessa Williams headed to 'Desperate Housewives'


President Dmitry Medvedev will visit Cuba on a tour of Latin American states later this month.

President Dmitry Medvedev will visit Cuba later this month


Alltech has installed a 60-foot ethanol distillation tower at its production facility in Springfield, Ky.

Alltech installs ethanol distillation tower


The Mets designated Pat Misch for assignment to clear a roster spot for Dillon Gee, who was promoted from Triple-A Buffalo to start Sunday's game against the Braves.


GlaxoSmithKline has been looking into claims from an anonymous tipster that its Chinese sales staff bribed doctors to prescribe drugs between 2004 and 2010, including for unauthorized uses.

Glaxosmithkline (GSK) has been looking into claims from an anonymous tipster that its Chinese


To scale up its presence in India ( Images ), Swedish truck manufacturer Scania is planning to set up an assembly unit in Bengaluru ( Images ).

Scania to set up assembly unit in Bengaluru


``She was my soul mate,'' said Robert Carmichael of his wife Sue.


Maine ski resorts are banking on a big vacation week to get the ski season off to a good start.

Ski resorts banking on big vacation week


Hilton decided to show off his brand new body while on the red carpet.


Waldorf leads by 1 shots after 2nd round in Iowa It has been 13 years since Duffy Waldorf won a tournament.


Police in Sydney's inner-west are conducting inquiries after a schoolgirl was followed home by an unknown male youth.

Police conduct inquiries after schoolgirl followed by unknown male --


An officer shot a suspect near Halzworth at Cypresswood near I-45 in north Harris County, FOX 26 News reported Monday morning.

Officer shoots suspect in north Harris County


The Accra Institute of Technology is to offer Open University of Malaysia programmes to transform Ghana into a higher education-hub within the West African sub-region and beyond.

Accra Institute of Technology to offer Open University of Malaysia programmes


Software maker SAP scrapped its 2008 revenue outlook and made no forecast for 2009 as the global economic crisis hurts demand for its software.


The compounder and nurse of a hospital committed suicide over a love affair in Gorakhpur district yesterday, police said.

Compounder, nurse commit suicide over love affair


A Cerro Gordo County jury found a Mason City man not guilty Wednesday on two counts following a trial in district court.


INDIA has registered its first swine flu death after a 14-year-old girl in the western city of Pune died from the disease.


Mhlongo conceded that they lost to a better side soon after the MTN League match played at the Somhlolo National Stadium yesterday.


Walker will face a disciplinary hearing on Tuesday to answer an allegation of raising the forearm whilst in possession of the ball in Sunday's engage Super League clash against Bradford.


A day after violence spilled to areas adjacent to Orissa's riot-hit Kandhamal, additional security personnel were deployed today in Koraput district as the state sought more central forces.

Additional security personnel deployed in Koraput


Michael Wills, MP for North Swindon, will hold an open meeting in Highworth on Saturday, 12 September to give residents who are concerned about the recession and how it is affecting Swindon an opportunity to discuss the economy and their finances.

Michael Wills MP to hold open meeting in Highworth


Fifty sea lions intentionally poisoned Updated: 15:01, Friday February 8, 2013 Peruvian authorities say at least 50 sea lions have been intentionally poisoned with fish laced with insecticides since mid-January off a single beach.


China is to cut import duties on Swiss watches by 60 percent over the next 10 years under a free-trade agreement which should help reinvigorate Swiss watchmakers' sales in a key market.


The military says a Fort Campbell soldier was charged after refusing to allow a search of his vehicle and causing a gate into the installation to be shut down.

Fort Campbell soldier charged for refusing search


The Oak Mountain High School softball team fell to Albertville 3-0 in the Vestavia Hills softball tournament March 26.

Oak Mountain falls to Albertville in softball tournament


Turkey may become a net energy exporter in the Middle East in the medium term, specifically in light of failures to provide energy in the region due to security concerns.

Turkey to become a 'net energy exporter'


A 45-year-old Amsterdam man was arrested this morning in a drug raid by Montgomery County police.

Amsterdam man arrested in morning drug raid


Hawke's Bay police hope a million dollar cannabis bust will help further unravel the region's drug scene and its collaboration with local gangs.

Hawke's Bay police hope million dollar cannabis bust will help unravel region's drug scene.


So Taylor has added a second concert, for 8 pm Saturday, at the Mahaiwe, and tickets go on sale at 9 am Wednesday.


General Mills Inc. has raised cereal prices and might consider other price increases, according to USA Today.


Despite dissatisfaction among some lawmakers, including five from Wisconsin, the House passed a new farm policy bill Wednesday with enough votes to override a threatened presidential veto.


The Wall Street Journal is reporting that HP is already testing Android on netbooks.


Robert Dudley, the former head of BP PLC's Russian venture who fled Moscow last July complaining of harassment by the Russian authorities, has been appointed to the BP board as an executive director, boosting his status in the company.

Dudley is appointed to BP board as an executive director


Credit card companies are increasingly competing with debit card use because so many Britons are wary of interest rates, an expert has claimed.

Credit card companies are competing with debit card use


Hurricane Richard was downgraded to a tropical storm on Monday as it moved across northern Guatemala and southeastern Mexico after battering Belize.

Hurricane Richard downgraded to a tropical storm


Panto star Pamela Anderson has admitted she has no clue who singer Cheryl Cole is.

Pamela Anderson has no clue who Cheryl Cole is


Weathermen have denied the possibility of a tropical cyclone in the Arabian Sea.

Weathermen deny possibility of tropical cyclone


FIFTY ONE-year-old 70´s and 80´s gold legend, Seve Ballesteros has revealed that he has a brain tumour after collapsing last week.


Reliance Industries is likely to get three coal blocks in Talcher coal fields for its ambitious multi-billion dollar coal to liquid project.

Reliance Industries to get three coal blocks


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Low level of stress hormone may trigger antisocial behaviour in male adolescents, a new study in Britain shows.

Low stress hormone may trigger antisocial behaviour


WITH every other hockey game in Division Two postponed due to poor weather, Diss braved the driving snow to meet Old Buckenham II away.


A RECENT showcase event addressing the topic of learner engagement at Angus College has proved a big success with participants who came from colleges across Scotland to take part.


Paul Gallen has called on drug cheats to be named after nine athletes tested positive to a banned stimulant.

Gallen calls for drug cheats to be named


Content Management AG, a provider of web-based applications, today announced that Domeny.pl, a domain registrar and hosting provider, has successfully launched the CM4all WebsiteCreator Business and Consumer Editions.

Domeny.pl launches CM4all WebsiteCreator


Reality TV star Kim Kardashian hates dating because she is not a fan of meeting new people.


Local emergency responders, with the help of plenty of actors, took on a fake terrorist Wednesday during a disaster drill that stretched from the State Fair Grounds to hospitals throughout Shreveport and Bossier City.

Emergency responders take on disaster in drill


Madam Helena Awurusa, National Gender Coordinator of Ghana National Association of Teachers, said constant changes in national educational policies had adversely affected the country's education.

Constant changes in policies affect Education


-Simon Cowell is planning the ``biggest showbiz wedding for years''.


Kraft said Tuesday that it would offer more cash in its $16 billion hostile takeover bid for the British chocolate maker Cadbury, using the proceeds from a $3.7 billion sale of its North American pizza unit to Nestlé.

Kraft offers more cash in bid for Cadbury


An ATV rider who ran down a man who tried to stop him from tearing up the grass during a community soccer soccer game field has been charged with dangerous driving causing bodily harm.

ATV rider charged with dangerous driving


Three new judges were swore-in today before Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Presidential Affairs and Chairman of Abu Dhabi Judiciary Department HH Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan.


Rochester Rattlers individual tickets will go on sale on Saturday, May 24th at 10:00 am at the PAETEC Park Box Office.

Rattlers individual tickets to go on sale Saturday, May 24th


Alibaba.com Corporation, a Hong Kong-based online business-to-business company, has acquired a 25% stake in Sinosoft Technology plc, a China-based company engaged in the development and sale of software products.

Alibaba.com acquires 25% stake in Sinosoft Technology


BELPER Town made it four league wins in a row after a three-goal blast in 20 minutes gave them the platform for a 3-1 Evo-Stik First Division South victory over Loughborough Dynamo at Christchurch Meadow on Tuesday evening.


A Webster County man is facing child molestation and statutory sodomy charges involving a person under the age of 14.

Webster Co. man facing child molestation charges


Barack Obama is inching ever closer to locking up the Democratic presidential nomination despite another resounding loss to Hillary Rodham Clinton, this time in Kentucky.

Barack Obama inching ever closer to nomination


Moscow, June 13 A Soviet-era Su-25 fighter jet crashed in Belarus, killing the pilot, the country's defence ministry said.


Iran will launch its first nuclear power plant next week, its atomic chief said on Friday after years of delays to the highly sensitive project built by Russia.

Iran to launch first nuclear plant next week


A woman has died at Cal State Long Beach after a tragic elevator accident on Wednesday morning.

Woman dies at Cal State Long Beach in elevator accident


DRUG shame star Kerry Katona was accused of assault today, police sources have said.Troubled Kerry, 28, allegedly assaulted a man in Warrington, Cheshire, shortly before 4pm.And the shocking revelation comes just 24 hours after it emerged that the cash-strapped mother-of-four was issued with a police caution for possessing cocaine.Friends said Kerry fears she will now be at the centre of an intense social services investigation after admitting to possessing the drug and may even lose her children.And a police source said yesterday: ``This means she has a criminal record.


After 40 years of marriage, including 24 in the political arena, Al and Tipper Gore announced their separation on Tuesday.


A new health clinic at Horizon House in Philadelphia's University City neighborhood combines mental health and primary care services.

New clinic combines mental health and primary care services.


Liberal Democrat peer Baroness Rabbi Julia Neuberger has defended her expenses claims after it was revealed she had received more than £78,000 for overnight accommodation allowances over five years.


Kurt Busch won the exhibition Budweiser Shootout on Saturday night when Denny Hamlin was disqualified for going below the out-of-bounds line at Daytona International Speedway.


Ameriabank plans to develop a pension savings accumulation scheme, its CEO Artak Anesian said today at a news conference.

Ameriabank plans to develop a pension accumulation scheme


Australia beat England 27-17 in the First Test in Perth despite a superb showing in the scrum by Martin Johnson's men.


Who controls capital, and what does capital control?


Sarah Palin is set to meet the ``pre-ticketed'' at 7:00 pm ET on Wednesday when she and John McCain hold their first joint town-hall meeting.


An officer's actions were found proper after the police department's Professional Standards Unit investigated a complaint by a man who said an officer used excessive force when arresting him.


The dollar fell against the yen on Monday but firmed against the euro after Europe's top monetary official said he was worried about excessive exchange rate moves, reported Reuters.


It's a boy for Reese Witherspoon and husband, Jim Toth.


Borders Group Inc., the bankrupt bookstore chain, seeks court permission to liquidate assets at another 51 stores, even as it negotiates with landlords and lenders to avoid doing so.

Borders Group seeks to liquidate assets at 51 stores


A body has been found Tuesday morning in Lake Lillinonah, near where a photographer was reported missing last week.


The Serbian government adopted on Friday a directive on agricultural subsidies of RSD 14,000 per hectare for farms covering up to 100 hectares, Tanjug was told at the Serbian Ministry of Agriculture.

Serbian government adopts directive on agricultural subsidies


Governor Deval Patrick today said President Obama has talked to him about taking some other political position but he has demurred ``because the only job in politics I want is the one I have.''

Patrick says Obama has talked to him about another job


Lisa has revealed that she believes in aliens and is a big fan of all things paranormal.


With a challenging outlook for the credit card business, American Express says it plans to cut 7,000 jobs.


Last nite I watched the DVD of the 2001 movie ``Ali'' starring Will Smith, and I got to wondering what Ali would say today, about today, if his brain had not been dislodged by all the impacts it suffered both inside the ring and outside.


Former GMTV presenter Ben Shephard has warned Adrian Chiles that he will come to ``hate'' the sound of his alarm clock, says a report.


Rapper Lil Mama has reportedly been cast to play late TLC rapper Lisa ``Left-Eye'' Lopes in a Vh1 biopic.


The Orange County Breakers will play their seven home WTT matches this July on a specially-constructed court at the Bren Events Center on the University of California, Irvine campus.

Orange County Breakers to play WTT matches at Bren Events Center


The Greens released their party list this afternoon describing it as combining ``experience and passion''.


MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. Google is buying cell phone maker Motorola Mobility for $12.5 billion in cash in what is by far the company's biggest acquisition to date.

Google to buy Motorola Mobility for $12.5 billion


Through a partnership with the World Wildlife Fund, Supervalu Inc. is expected to announce Wednesday that it plans to cut its greenhouse gas emissions by 10 percent by the end of 2012.

Supervalu plans to cut greenhouse gas emissions


In early European deals on Tuesday, the Canadian dollar showed mixed trading against its major counterparts.

Canadian dollar shows mixed trading against majors


Character actor Bill Erwin, whose nearly seven-decade Hollywood career included his memorable role as the grumpy old man on television's ``Seinfeld,'' has died.


An 81-year-old priest has been jailed for two years for sexually abusing a young girl in the early 1980s.


The Berkeley Chamber of Commerce Leadership Berkeley program is currently accepting nominations and applications for the Leadership Class of 2009.

``Leadership Berkeley'' program accepting nominations


David Coulthard wants to build on the podium finish that he achieved with Red Bull-Renault at the Canadian Grand Prix earlier this month.


But Sandra Bullock showed she may be moving on when she was spotted stepping out with a mystery man.

Sandra Bullock steps out with a mystery man


As reported in the Irish Independent, greater numbers of Irish students are opting to go to university in the UK.

Greater numbers of Irish students opt for the UK


Several St Catherine communities remain under a curfew at this hour as the police continue to turn up the pressure on criminals elements.


Harlequins have made two changes to their starting line-up for their hugely-anticipated Premiership clash with Saracens at the Stoop on Sunday.


Three years after she began to appear on the public's radar with her self-titled debut EP and full-length album Happenstance, Rachael Yamagata will release A Record in Two Parts:

Rachael Yamagata releasing a Record in two Parts:


Credit Suisse Group is splitting its Europe, Middle East and Africa private banking unit into two to better address the diverging needs of clients in Western and Emerging Europe, the private banking unit's chief executive, Hans-Ulrich Meister, said Monday.

Credit Suisse splits private banking unit


The Chrysler Group plans to invest $72 million in its Toledo Machining plant in Perrysburg, Ohio.

Chrysler Group to invest $72 million in Toledo Machining plant


Chrysler says its US sales jumped 27 percent in September on strong demand for its cars and SUVs.

Chrysler says US sales jump 27 percent in September


New Delhi, July 29 More than 200 Centrally protected monuments have been encroached upon in different parts of the country due to rapid urbanisation, increasing pressure on land and commercialisation.

200 Centrally protected monuments encroached upon


Former US Rep. Cardiss Collins, the first African-American woman to represent Illinois in Congress, died of natural causes at age 81 on Saturday, Feb. 2, in Washington, DC, according to a statement from Rep. Danny Davis, who replaced Collins as representative for the 7th Congressional District when she retired in 1997.


Last evening, March 9, 2011, the Wisconsin Senate, without the missing Democrats that left the state, passed a bill that just restricted the public employee bargaining by stripping out the financial part of the existing bill, thereby eliminating the need for a quorum and a supermajority of the vote.

Wisconsin Senate passes bill restricting public employee bargaining --


Canada Post says it has made what it calls its ``final offer'' to avert a strike by 2,100 administrative and technical workers.

Canada Post makes 'final offer' to 2,100 workers


Theater stagehands and other workers at three Philadelphia venues have gone on strike, prompting three theaters to cancel all Saturday shows.

Theater stagehands in Philadelphia go on strike


In a bid to increase provincial autonomy, five federal ministries will be transferred to provinces in the first week of November.

Five federal ministries to be transferred to provinces


Nintendo has today announced Kirby's Adventure Wii, which will bring four player co-op to the home console, will be released on Europe November 25.

Kirby's adventure Wii brings four player co-op


While the Chicago Bears are handling the concussion suffered by quarterback Jay Cutler by following the NFL's protocol for return to play, Cutler's teammate Brian Urlacher maintains he still would lie to team personnel if he believed he'd suffered a concussion.

Urlacher still would lie about concussions


Highland Spring is set to launch a new TV ad, created by Story and voiced by Kelly Macdonald.

Highland Spring to launch new ad by Story


A Poplar Bluff man was sentenced to life in prison on Tuesday in connection to meth charges.

Poplar Bluff man sentenced to life on meth charge


Bruichladdich has created a new UK distribution arm to handle the Islay distillery's range of single malt Scotch whiskies and The Botanist gin.

Bruichladdich creates UK distribution arm


UP board intermediate class 12th result 2012 has been declared on Tuesday, June 5.

UP board intermediate class 12th result 2012 declared


Director Sofia Coppola and Thomas Mars, the frontman for the band Phoenix, are expecting their second child, the rocker has confirmed.


Platts reported the nickel market has remained quiet in slow trading on the London Metal Exchange.


A huge consignment of mealie meal is marooned in about 20 shops on the Zambian side at Kasumbalesa border post as shop owners have locked and abandoned their premises following intensified Police patrols in Chililabombwe aimed at curbing smuggling.

Huge consignments of mealie meal marooned at Kasumbalesa


Caltech and E-Cycle Environmental are hosting an e-waste roundup at the Caltech Recycling Center Friday from 8 am to 1 pm The event is open to the Caltech community as well as Caltech-area residents, said a spokesperson in a news statement.

Caltech to host e-waste roundup on Friday


A CANCELLATION of the Commonwealth Games in Delhi could be disastrous for the future of the event and for India's world standing, according to New Zealand Prime Minister John Key.


Russian investment bank Renaissance Capital has appointed Roman Nasirov as acting head of Renaissance Capital for Central and Eastern Europe.

Renaissance Capital appoints acting head of Central and Eastern Europe


Dutch financial group ING said on Tuesday it had lowered interest rates on loans to business as it said it expected the European Central Bank to lower interest rates on Thursday.

ING lowers interest rates on loans to business


A judge will rule on Monday whether former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky can see his grandchildren while on bail on child sex abuse charges and if a jury from outside Centre County should be brought in for the trial.

Judge to rule Monday on Sandusky grandchildren


The goal should be to keep the citizens safe, not write as many traffic tickets as possible.


On February 8, at 11am, the press centre of Ukrainian News agency is hosting a press conference devoted to start of a project for implementation of the SAP ERP solution, Farmak choose to perfect the company management system.

Press conference devoted to start of project for implementation of SAP ERP solution, Farmak choose to perfect company management system


A Saudi cleric has issued a fatwa calling for female babies to wear burqas, a move that has sparked outrage across social networking sites.

Saudi cleric issues fatwa, calls for babies to wear burqas


Democracy Watch today marked the first United Nations International Day of Democracy by calling on political parties across Canada to work together to close the 90 undemocratic and accountability loopholes and flaws that effectively allow people involved in governments across Canada to act dishonestly, unethically, secretively, unrepresentatively and wastefully without any penalty.

Democracy Watch marks first International Day of Democracy


Jamie Lynn Spears is planning to go to college as soon as her daughter is old enough to be left with a nanny.

Jamie Lynn Spears plans to go to college


Global growth will resume in 2010, driven largely by the world's emerging economies, The Conference Board reported today.

Global growth to resume in 2010, the Conference Board reports


Swedish gambling software developer Boss Media has reported a 30 percent drop in net profits for last year as sales and royalty revenues both fell.


Harvard University professor Ezra F. Vogel has won the Lionel Gelber Prize for his book Deng Xiaoping and the Transformation of China.

Ezra F. Vogel wins Gelber prize for book on Deng Xiaoping


A Kalgoorlie transport company has been fined $35,000 for failing to ensure its commercial vehicle drivers took rest breaks.

Kalgoorlie transport company fined $35,000


Lady Gaga has revealed she is planning a media blackout after her interview with Oprah Winfrey.


A man is now in a critical condition at hospital after being hit in the head with a hammer.

A man is in critical condition at the hospital.


Russia intends to share its space technology with Cuba, and has begun discussions on building a space center in the country, the Russian space agency said on Wednesday.

Russia to share space technology with Cuba


Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Raheem Morris didn't have much more information on Clifton Smith's injury today other than to say that he spoke to the trainer, who told him Smith was ``up and moving around a little bit.

Clifton Smith 'up and moving around a little bit'


Singer-actress Miley Cyrus has blasted critics for commenting on her looks in the new music video ``Can't Be Tamed'', insisting ``everyone'' makes mistakes.


Chrysler is announcing a new business plan at a daylong event Wednesday, including the introduction of three new Dodge cars by 2013 and new exteriors, interiors and engines on most of its current lineup.


It seems Americans just can't shake unhealthy eating habits.


The Wholesale Applications Community, an alliance of telecommunications firms dedicated to developing an open mobile applications platform, added 32 new member organizations, including board members Accenture, Ericsson, Huawei, Intel, Qualcomm Incorporated and Samsung.

Wholesale applications Community adds 32 new members


Hollywood director Steven Soderbergh has shot a ``secret'' film in Australia about a glamorous couple who run a Sydney theatre troupe -- apparently inspired by Cate Blanchett and her husband Andrew Upton.


Cabot Oil & Gas Corporation today announced the sale of its Pennsylvania midstream assets to Williams Field Services Company, LLC, a subsidiary of Williams Partners LP, for consideration of $150 million plus a 25-year gathering agreement.

Cabot Oil & Gas Corporation announces sale of its Pennsylvania midstream assets


In one of the largest overseas acquisitions by an Indian technology company, Infosys Technologies Ltd. said it has agreed to buy UK-based tech consultancy Axon Group PLC for $753.1 million.


A Delran woman pleaded guilty yesterday to stabbing her husband to death during an argument in their Hunter's Glen apartment last year.

Delran woman pleads guilty to stabbing husband to death


Coal miner Massey Energy Co, which has agreed to be acquired by Alpha Natural Resources Inc, posted a third consecutive quarterly loss on Tuesday.


People who need help dealing with hunger can call United Way of Dane County at 2-1-1.


BELSIZE Park, who just missed out on promotion from the Herts Middlesex League division two last season, again have promotion in their sights as the season reaches its climax.

Belsize Park have promotion in their sights as season reaches climax


A Minnesota soldier killed in Iraq this month has been laid to rest in a solemn ceremony.

Minnesota soldier killed in Iraq laid to rest


WOMAD festival tickets are selling fast, with all the tickets allocated to Malmesbury residents and overnight campers having sold out completely.


A suburban Chicago woman impaled by a tree limb during the storm that slammed Illinois is getting quite a souvenir.

Suburban Chicago woman survives impaling during storm


Former MSP Tommy Sheridan asked a colleague to lie to a lawyer about minutes of a meeting at which he allegedly admitted visiting a swingers' club, a court heard yesterday.

Sheridan 'asked colleague to lie to lawyer'


``We are placing an ad because I want the Cebuanos to understand that we are not so bankrupt as my critics would say,'' he said.


BT has joined FossBazaar, an enterprise open source community and workgroup of the Linux Foundation.

BT joins enterprise open source community


Augusta Health hosted its annual free prostate exam Wednesday night in Fishersville.

Augusta Health hosts annual free prostate exam


Japan's Crossfaith is releasing a new six track EP titled ``Zion,'' which is now available in digital format through iTunes.


The Holyoke teacher accused of having sex with a 15 year old student was released on 25,000 dollars bail.

Teacher accused of sex with student released on bail


With midget call-up Shea Cooper making his debut in goal, the Generals battled back from deficits of 1-0 through one period and 3-1 through two to force overtime.


Former Playboy model Kendra Wilkinson has quit the US version of celebrity TV show ``Splash'' over her fear of heights.


Mr Wyllie, who was 90, died in hospital in Inverclyde last night.


TIM Brasil is investing BRL 171 million in a new fibre optic network to provide voice and broadband services to remote regions of Brazil.

Tim Brasil invests BRL 171 million in fibre optic network


Two persons committed suicide in separate incidents reported here on Wednesday.


Roger Federer will work with coach Paul Annacone on a trial basis as he looks to address his recent below-par Grand Slam performances.


Bath managed to hold out Newport Gwent Dragons at Rodney Parade in Newport with a final score of Dragons 12 Bath 15.


Apriva, the provider of end-to-end wireless transactions and secure information solutions, announced that its Point-of-Sale gateway processed a record $7.035 billion in wireless transactions during 2011, a 27 percent increase over the previous mark of $5.527 Billion it handled during 2010.

Apriva processes record $7.035 Billion in wireless transactions in 2011


The veteran building commissioner is retiring, and county leaders will officially appoint Deputy Building Commissioner Ken Brown today to take Highland's place.


SEVEN MOTORISTS were cited by Minooka police with disobeying a traffic control device during traffic stops in various locations in the village.

Seven cited in Minooka for disobeying traffic control device


Carlos Tevez has issued a statement claiming that he ``never refused to play'' against Bayern Munich and that his ``position may have been misunderstood''.

Tevez denies refusing to play against Bayern


Envision is launching with three electric vehicles all of which are under $30,000 after you take the $7,500 tax credit into consideration.

Envision launches with three electric vehicles


Government on Wednesday made it clear that visa applications of unskilled or semi-skilled workers wanting to come to India will not be encouraged.

Visa applications of unskilled workers not to be encouraged


``During the agitation following the gangrape of a girl in New Delhi, the electronic media has become the police station, the prosecution and even the judge,'' Digvijay told PTI.

Electronic media has become police, prosecution & judge:


In another move to digitally exploit its library, Miramax has inked a deal with Hulu in Japan for select library titles.


Democrats maintained control of the Senate after Republicans took control of the House, but there's now speculation that Sen. Jim Webb could switch parties.


A RECENT mini-poll conducted by the on-line Cyprus Property News magazine showed that 83 percent of the 1,060 readers who expressed an opinion believe that property sales will continue to fall during the year.


Orange plans to open a new Technocentre in Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire in West Africa to support its growth plans in emerging countries, and in particular in sub-Saharan Africa.

Orange to open new Technocentre in West Africa


Former child star Danica Mckellar is officially a single woman again after divorcing her composer husband.

Danica Mckellar - Danica Mckellar officially divorced


X Factor judges Ronan Keating and Kyle Sandilands have opened up for the first time about their marriage woes, insisting breaking up is hard for them.

Ronan Keating, Kyle Sandilands open up about their marriage woes


26-year old Jenna Bush, the daughter of President George W. Bush, was married on Saturday night in a small, priavte ceremony in Texas.


A woman was strangulated to death by her lover following an argument under Kasarvadawali station area here, police said today.


Chelsea Clinton is now receiving her own Secret Service protection detail as she campaigns for her mother.

Chelsea Clinton now receiving Secret Service protection


China Iron and Steel Association confirm Brazilian miner Vale asked Chinese steel mills to double the 2010 iron ore benchmark price.


Snow is finally arriving in southern Colorado tonight and into Thursday.


Eight chainsaws valued at a total of $5,000 were reported stolen Thursday morning from the Ypsilanti Department of Public Services yard in the first block of West Forest Avenue, an Ypsilanti police media summary said.

Chainsaws stolen from Ypsilanti Department of Public Services yard


He also considers the ``hard core of Islamophobia'' to be racist.

``The hard core of Islamophobia is racist''


Tigers beat Panthers 28-18 Updated: 01:27, Monday March 18, 2013 Wests Tigers are off the mark for 2013 but might have paid a heavy price for Sunday's 28-18 NRL win over Penrith with prop Keith Galloway suffering a suspected torn pectoral muscle at Campbelltown Stadium.


Budget airline easyJet has launched its first blog and online community in a bid to reach out to existing and new customers.

EasyJet launches blog and online community


While not everyone is the biggest Miley Cyrus fan these days, she can rest assured that she has made Zac Efron proud.


A Half Dome death on Sunday is prompting new Yosemite concerns.

Half Dome death prompts Yosemite concerns


Subex Ltd will be participating in this year's International Telecoms Week, which will be held at the Hyatt Regency Hotel, Chicago from 14 to 16 May, 2012.

Subex to participate in the International Telecoms Week


An international conference on trauma suffered by abused women and children to enable organizations, groups and individuals to draw the attention of civil society to the dangers faced by such vulnerable groups has opened in Accra.

Conference on trauma of abused women, children opens in Accra


Oscar winning actress Cloris Leachman, who saw a resurgence in her popularity recently on the TV show ``Dancing with the Stars,'' fell ill late last week and sought treatment from doctors but is now home, her spokeswoman said on Monday.

Cloris Leachman falls ill, now home: spokeswoman


Actress Diane Farr has given birth to twin girls at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, Sony Pictures Television announced Thursday.


QUEENSLAND and Australian prop Steve Price has revealed he almost played for England at the last World Cup.

Steve Price almost played for England in World Cup


AP , 07.12.10, 01:17 PM EDT Andreas Vinciguerra set up an all-Swedish second-round match with top-seeded Robin Soderling after defeating Daniel Brands in three sets at the Swedish Open on Monday.

Vinciguerra sets up match with Soderling


North Korea tried to fire a ''Styx'' anti-ship missile in the Yellow Sea earlier this week in what South Korea's military authorities took as part of routine military drills, Yonhap News Agency reported Friday.

N. Korea tried to fire 'Styx' anti-ship missile:


A 22-year-old Kansas City man says he found a racial slur printed on his receipt after returning a pair of shoes.


MedeAnalytics, a leading provider of healthcare performance management solutions, announced in a press release that it has received a patent pending for automated billing and charge capture for medical bills.

MedeAnalytics receives patent pending for charge capture


We are often asked how Social Security Disability benefits are impacted by a workers' compensation settlement.

Social Security Disability benefits and workers' compensation settlements


In a rematch of last season's North Coast Section final, the Acalanes High boys water polo team beat defending section champion Miramonte 9-7 on Wednesday.

Acalanes boys water polo beats Miramonte


Liberal publisher Arianna Huffington on Monday displayed an absolutely staggering ignorance of business, taxes, and economics.

Arianna Huffington displays staggering ignorance of business, taxes and economics


Hershey Co. said it agreed to buy out the minority shareholders in its loss-making Indian candy and beverage venture for an undisclosed sum, clearing the decks for the American firm to compete on its own in a market dominated by rivals Kraft Foods Inc. and Nestle SA

Hershey buying out minority shareholders in Indian venture


A SPECIAL breakfast event in Malvern could serve up cash grants to local technology businesses.


An alleged armed robbery left one business shaken up after reports came in Saturday night of an employee who was hit by an intruder wielding a knife.

Alleged armed robbery leaves business shaken up


A Nigerian ``drugs courier'' jailed after flying into Gatwick carrying nearly £50,000 worth of cocaine was unlawfully detained by Home Office officials and is entitled to damages, a judge has ruled.


Prime Minister John Key says this month's Budget will not be a doomsday Budget despite tough economic conditions.


Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin today said Russia and Venezuela could sign over 5 billion dollars arms contracts.

Russia, Venezuela to sign over $5 billion arms contracts:


American Kikkan Randall edged Maiken Caspersen Falla of Norway on to win a cross country World Cup sprint Sunday.

American Kikkan Randall wins World Cup sprint


The Honda Indy Edmonton officials announced on Friday that Tracy and his KV Racing Technology Team will race in Edmonton.

Paul Tracy will race at Honda Indy Edmonton


Everything you know about dieting is wrong, say US scientists who have devised a new formula for calculating calories and weight loss that they hope will change the way people tackle obesity.


Production on the 12-part action series ``The Transporter'' has begun in Toronto, QVF Inc., Corus Entertainment'sMovie Central and Astral's The Movie Network announced a few days ago.

Production on ``the transporter'' announced


presidential election, saying: ``I don't think about Sarah Palin.''


European car sales plunged 25.8 per cent in November, data released Tuesday showed as global economic downturn continues to deepen.

European car sales plunge as economic downturn deepens


A huge cache of arms and ammunition, including 40 hand grenades and 45 kilograms of explosive material, were recovered from a militant hideout in north Kashmir's Baramulla district on Friday.

Huge cache of arms recovered from militant hideout


Georgia is ready to participate in the EU operation in Mali and has already defined its position on the issue, Georgian Defence Minister Irakli Alasania said at a news briefing on Tuesday.

Georgia ready to participate in EU operation in Mali


The Bank of England held interest rates steady at 0.5 percent and also left its 200 billion pound asset purchase program unchanged on Thursday, a widely anticipated move amid recent improvement in the British economy.

Bank of England holds interest rates steady


ANZ National Bank has been working on streamlining its mortgage application process to make it easier and quicker for customers.

ANZ National streamlines its mortgage application process


Most California state offices will close on the first and third Fridays of each month starting in February as the state faces a projected $42 billion deficit over the next 18 months, state officials said Friday.

State offices to close first and third Fridays


League tables of primary schools would provide a false picture of student achievement and school effectiveness and lead to children missing out in the end, the primary teachers union NZEI said today.

League tables will lead to children missing out - NZEI


Algeria yesterday lifted a 19-year-old state of emergency in a concession to the opposition designed to keep out a wave of uprisings sweeping the Arab world.


Oxoid is offering free places at the Oxoid Food Seminar Day, which is provided by Thermo Fisher Scientific as a service to those working in the food-safety field.

Oxoid offers free places at food Seminar


DJO Incorporated, a global provider of medical devices that provide solutions for musculoskeletal health, vascular health and pain management, today announced financial results for its operating subsidiary, DJO Finance LLC, for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2007.

DJO Incorporated announces financial results for fourth quarter and fiscal year 2007


Manslaughter charges have been filed against an Oswego man, in connection with the death of Oswego woman half a year ago.


A 20-year-old Deep Run man has been charged with statutory rape of a 15-year-old girl.

Deep Run man charged with statutory rape


The amputee runner Oscar Pistorius has been selected by South Africa for the able-bodied world championships.

Oscar Pistorius selected by South Africa for world championships


World Health Organisation says all five types of hepatitis virus exist in Pakistan, says a United Nations' news agency IRIN report.

All types of hepatitis virus exist in Pakistan:


Federal Commerce Minister Makhdoom Amin Fahim on Tuesday assured a business delegation that the government would try its best to facilitate the overseas business community and help them exploring trade opportunities in Pakistan.

Government to facilitate overseas business community:


A St. Louis caretaker faces possible murder charges following the death of man in her care.

St. Louis caretaker facing possible murder charges


Daily Kos is reporting that Joe Wurzelbacher, known nationally now as ``Joe the Plummer,'' is considering a challenge to US Rep. Marcy Kaptur in 2010.

'Joe the Plummer' might challenge Kaptur in 2010


The Apple Macintosh has turned 25 Saturday, on January the 24th.


US stocks opened lower Tuesday as consumer spending worries trumped any enthusiasm surrounding the House passing a deal to raise the debt ceiling.

US stocks open lower amid consumer spending worries


He plans on remaking Antha, the 1981 hit film.


Retailers are struggling to boost sales as shoppers continue to play safe with their cash, figures have shown.


Kaushambi, Dec 1 A couple was killed after the wife allegedly set herself on fire while the husband tried to save her in Paschim Sharira area of the district, police said today.

Couple killed as wife sets herself ablaze


HEIFER International says it will spend US$2.4 million on empowering 8,677 families with livestock under the Copperbelt rural livelihoods enhancement and support project.

Heifer to empower 8,677 families with livestock


Oil and gas exploration minnow San Leon Energy is to acquire fellow explorer Aurelian in an-all share merger.

San Leon Energy acquires Aurelian in all-share merger


``Titanic'' actress Kate Winslet reveals her deep regret for not staying by the side of her dying ex-boyfriend.


When asked by the evening's compere, Better Homes and Gardens magazine editor Jukia Zaetta, how many women had male members of the crowd made happy, there were some impressive responses.


BMR Advisors, on Firday, announced the new leadership structure for their organization with Mukesh Butani elevated to the role of Chairman of the Firm.


A 15-month-old mountain lion has been killed while trying to cross a Los Angeles freeway.

Mountain lion killed while crossing freeway


Careless boaties in the waters of the Wide Bay have destroyed millions of dollars' worth of pearls in the last two years, and forced one of the state's last pearl farms to close.

Careless boaties destroy millions of dollars worth of pearls


PennEnvironment today endorsed Barack Obama for President, citing his clear and bold solutions to our current energy woes and strong commitment to the protection of our environment.

PennEnvironment endorses Barack Obama for president


The first two Galileo satellites launched on 21 October are well into their early orbit preparation phase, spearheading the deployment of a global navigation satellite system essential to the success of the more advanced stages of the Single European Sky.

Galileo satellites well into early orbit preparation phase


Wednesday, HRSD management came forward, confirmed our suspicions and announced plans for an audit.

HRSD management announces plans for an audit


Popular composer GV Prakash Kumar, nephew of Oscar winner AR Rahman, married his childhood friend and singer Saindhavi here Thursday.

GV Prakash marries childhood sweetheart Saindhavi


One of Hollywood's greatest actresses Julia Roberts has laughed off reports of a sequel to her hit movie 'Pretty Woman', insisting that she's too old to play a prostitute.


During the annual National Prayer Breakfast, President Obama called for unity among both faith groups and secular groups under the Golden Rule.

President Obama calls for unity under the Golden Rule


Hollywood actress Jennifer Lopez has said that she is a strict parent.

Jennifer Lopez says she is a strict parent


Defenseman Arturs Kulda, called up yesterday, is will make his NHL debut tonight.


JENNIFER Aniston is ``stealing'' Brad Pitt back from Angelina Jolie -- according to the new issue of OK!

Jennifer Aniston stealing Brad Pitt back!


Copeland's of New Orleans is rolling out a new restaurant prototype in Baton Rouge, according to New Orleans Citybusiness.

Copeland's rolls out new restaurant prototype in Baton Rouge


Herpes medication does not reduce the risk of HIV transmission from individuals with HIV and genital herpes, Dr Joseph Makhema revealed at a press briefing held last Thursday at the Botswana Harvard Partnership buildings in Gaborone.

Herpes medication does not reduce HIV transmission


'No one offers me comedy because I have always done serious roles.


A 34-year-old Farwell man was arrested Sunday in Marshall, apparently expecting to have sex with a 13-year-old girl.


With African leaders now calling for a continental free trade area by 2017 to boost trade within the continent, a new World Bank report shows how African countries are losing out on billions of dollars in potential trade earnings every year because of high trade barriers with neighboring countries, and that it is easier for Africa to trade with the rest of the world than with itself.

Africa loses billions in potential trade earnings --


The flood situation in the north has stabilised, said Jafet Itenge, director of the Disaster Risk Management facilitated by the Office of the Prime Minister.


INSURGENTS in Oruzgan Province are under such pressure from coalition forces that some are resorting to using children to assemble and transport improvised explosive devices, Australia's troop commander in Afghanistan says.

Insurgents 'resorting to use of children'


Trustwave, a leading provider of information security and compliance solutions, has joined the Cloud Security Alliance as a corporate sponsor to develop best practices for cloud computing.

Trustwave joins the cloud security Alliance


In what can only be described as a great November basketball game, the Georgetown Hoyas defeated the Missouri Tigers 111-102 in overtime at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, MO.

Georgetown Hoyas defeat Missouri Tigers in overtime in Kansas City


Cam Newton has not been named a captain in each of his first two years, which has become a perpetual hangup for fans.


When NBC began teasing that Ryan Seacrest would make a big announcement during his Wednesday morning appearance on Today, the public was left wondering whether the rumors that the American Idol host might soon replace co-anchor Matt Lauer were true.

Ryan Seacrest makes a big announcement on 'Today' --


JAMIE CARRAGHER admits Liverpool have paid the price for their poor start to the season as they face up to again playing second fiddle on Merseyside.

We have paid the price for a poor start to the season


However, On August 31, Pakistan had freed 100 fishermen and 100 more were on September 3 and today it was the third batch of 101 Indian fishermen who were set freed from a landi jail in the southern port city of Karachi, Pakistan as part of a move by Pakistani authorities to free 442 fishermen who have completed their prison terms.

Pakistan freed third batch of 101 Indian fishermen


The president of the 79th All India Kannada Sahitya Sammelan Ko Channabasappa said that conversion to other religions is the unquestionable right and freedom of an individual.

Conversion is the right of an individual:


The FDA has warned that dasatinib may increase the risk for pulmonary arterial hypertension.

Dasatinib could increase risk for pulmonary hypertension


Ten children's clubs organized by officials of the Awutu-Bawjiase Programme area office of Plan Ghana, a Non-Governmental Orgainzation, were jointly inaugurated at a ceremony, at Mangoase near Jei-Krodua, in the Central Region, on Friday.

Ten children's clubs inaugurated at Mangoase


Perfect World Co., Ltd., a leading online game developer and operator inChina, announced shareholder resolution adopted at its extraordinary general meeting of shareholders held inHong Kong today.

Perfect World announces shareholder resolution adopted at extraordinary general meeting


A Springfield man has been sentenced to up to five years in prison and three years of probation for assaulting his own mother.

Springfield man sentenced for assault on mother


Michael Jackson has allegedly converted to Islam and changed his name to Mikaeel, the name of one of Allah's angels, reported Daily News.


Middle East oil for sale to Asia was little changed as sellers were said to raise offer prices amid signs that demand for crude may rise because of winter fuel needs.


Saregama India recently launched the finest poetry of Gulzar Saab in a new album titled 'Aksar'.

Saregama India launches poetries of Gulzar with 'Aksar'


The Greek bailout was finally made official yesterday and whilst it didn't lead to any sell off in the markets, the euro didn't jump for joy and effectively investors were pricing in the prospect of the country needing yet another bailout down the line.


Brunswick Corporation today announced several organizational changes aimed at both strengthening its operations outside of the United States , while ensuring the continued integrity and quality of its Hatteras Collection, makers of several leading brands of yachts and sportfishing boats.

Brunswick announces organizational changes


Scotland rolled to a nine-stroke victory over the United States on Sunday to win the World Amateur Team Championship for the first time.

Scotland rolls to win at World Amateur team


A statewide mortgage fraud task force was launched yesterday with a focus on Montgomery and Prince George's counties and the Baltimore area, where Maryland's highest concentrations of mortgage-related crimes occur.

Statewide mortgage fraud task force launched


The Ministry of Defence spent £290m on specialist consultants last year while making thousands of military and civilian personnel redundant, new figures show.

Ministry of defence spent £290m on consultants last year


Consumer confidence fell to 57.2 in May, the lowest level in 16 years, according to the Conference Board's monthly survey.

Consumer confidence falls to lowest level in 16 years


``...I am seeking wise counsel this morning,'' Haffajee said, after Miyeni made the remarks in a column published by the Sowetan on Monday.


Doug Hoffman says he will be moving to Saranac Lake within the month.


A 62-year-old diner worker was shot on his way home from work in Brooklyn early Thursday morning, police said.

Diner worker shot on way home from work in Brooklyn


Three American students were arrested in Cairo on Tuesday after allegedly participating in the violent protests that have rocked the city since Saturday, according to a report on ABC News.

Three American students arrested in Cairo


The county's seasonally adjusted jobless rate climbed to 6.5 percent in August from 6.3 percent the month prior, the department reported on Monday.


Tenders have been called for a major skills program to boost skills productivity, Premier and Minister for Education and Skills, David Bartlett, said today.

Tenders called for program to boost skills productivity


Around 110 porters who work at the Pune railway station pledged to donate their eyes on Friday on the occasion of World Eye Donation day.


An Anaheim woman has filed a claim against the city of Fullerton for $2.6 million, saying unsafe lighting and traffic configurations led a car to hit her.

Anaheim woman files claim for $2.6 million


Top draft pick Bryce Harper and the Washington Nationals faced a midnight deadline to agree to a contract, putting agent Scott Boras in the spotlight once again as the final hours for a deal approached.

Top pick Bryce Harper faces midnight deadline


Despite preventive steps being taken by the authorities, poaching continues in Jim Corbett National Park in Uttarakhand''s Ramnagar district.

Poaching continues in Jim Corbett National Park


Big Brother is to return to UK television screens this summer after Channel 5 confirmed that it had bought the show's format from Endemol.


James Anderson made the breakthrough for England on the fourth morning of the final Test against beleaguered India.


Nato's operation in Afghanistan suffered a setback on Tuesday when a rogue Afghan soldier killed three British troops and wounded four others inside a compound in Helmand province where he was being trained.

Rogue Afghan soldier kills three UK troops


A former active-duty Marine now serving in the Inactive Ready Reserve will receive the Medal of Honor from President Barack Obama here Sept. 15 for conspicuous gallantry almost two years ago in Afghanistan, White House officials announced today.

Marine to receive Medal of Honor for gallantry in Afghanistan


Stocks are headed for a lower finish in trading today as investors continue to take risk off the table following a weaker than anticipated jobs report for the month of August.


India are playing too much cricket resulting in injuries to their pacers and that could hurt the team`s chances in next year`s World Cup on the subcontinent, feels former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram.


SEGA Mobile today announced that its classic game Sonic the Hedgehog has surpassed more than 8 million downloads since launching on mobile phones in North America and Europe.

Sonic the Hedgehog surpasses 8 million downloads


Star forward Dirk Nowitzki had arthroscopic surgery on his ailing right knee Friday and the 11-time All-Star isn't expected to resume on-court activities for about six weeks.


A Tennessee man drowned Wednesday while swimming in Coal River near Tornado.

Tennessee man drowns while swimming in Coal river


BLACK RIVER FALLS, Wis. - Social services has removed three children from a home in Jackson County where 100 dead cats were found in a nonfunctioning freezer.

100 dead cats found in nonfunctioning freezer


Bank of America says it earned $6.2 billion in the third quarter, largely from accounting gains and the sale of a stake in a Chinese bank.


A top ethics aide to Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley has resigned in the face of allegations that he and his superior used poor judgment in the handling of a student intern's sexual harassment complaint.

Ethics aide to Chicago mayor Richard M. Daley resigns


A Wichita man has been sentenced for helping his brother rob a bank last year.

Wichita man sentenced for helping brother rob bank


Borders Group says it has cut an undisclosed number of jobs at its stationery and gift business Paperchase in the United Kingdom.

Borders cuts jobs at uk chain Paperchase


A LONE raider wearing a balaclava and wielding a knife held up a member of staff at Langtons hotel at knifepoint early yesterday morning.


Indian chana futures rose on Monday on concerns rainfall in northern India may hurt the standing crop and delay arrivals, analysts said.


Hamburg SV missed a chance to go second in the Bundesliga when they drew 0-0 at Nuremberg on Sunday, while Bayer Leverkusen boosted their Champions League hopes with a 2-0 win over Hanover 96.


An ancient pyramid tomb has been found in Mexico.


A former Guantanamo Bay detainee who became the first person convicted by a military tribunal at the US prison camp is fielding lucrative media offers for his story, his lawyer said Friday.

Former Guantanamo Bay detainee fields media offers for his story


Now, a new federal survey is showing that one out of every 12 stroke survivors has contemplated suicide or thought that he or she would be better off dead.

One out of 12 stroke survivors contemplates suicide


Serbian Minister for Kosovo Goran Bogdanović says that the new Kosovo government does not promise that it will provide better future for Serbs or Albanians.


Japan logged a surprise trade surplus in January as US-bound exports picked up for the first time in more than two years on robust demand for cars, official data showed Wednesday.


It lifted underlying operating profit to $1.38bn from $1.30bn over the same period the previous year as revenue excluding the impact of currency movements climbed 2% to $3.28bn.


Scrutineers coming back from Port Moody polls are reporting that Joe Trasolini, incumbent mayor, has made history after residents gave him a fourth mandate to lead the city.


British actor-comedian Russell Brand will interview former Beatles drummer Ringo Starr for Sirius XM Radio.

Russell Brand to interview Ringo Starr for Sirius XM Radio


Huckabee, who served as governor of Arkansas before finishing second in SC Republican presidential primary in 2008, endorsed Bauer in a fundraising letter for the lieutenant governor and Huck-PAC, Huckabee's political action committee.


UTV Motion Pictures has signed Katrina Kaif for two films to be released in the span of next two years.

UTV Motion Pictures signs Katrina Kaif for two films


The stock market extended its slide as investors worried that a weak job market will trip up a recovery in the economy.


A DHL cargo plane has crashed in the Central African nation of Gabon, where police rescued the crew with speedboats.

DHL plane crashes in African nation of Gabon


Teen singing sensations, The Jonas Brothers performed a charity concert at East Hampton's Ross School on Friday.

The Jonas brothers perform a charity concert


As many as 50,000 immigrants in one year may have used a student visa to live and work in Britain illegally, a watchdog has said.

50,000 immigrants used student visas 'to live and work in UK illegally'


Bank of America today announced that it is hiring more than 45 small business bankers in Georgia to provide guidance and counsel to local small business owners.

Bank of America hires more than 45 small business bankers in Georgia


Wind blowing fire toward a 70-foot ravine off Goffes Falls Road helped Manchester firefighters contain and put out a brush fire Tuesday afternoon.

Manchester firefighters put out brush fire


Unlike other American networks, ABC is gambling on several big-budget dramas this fall such as Eastwick, starring Canadian actor Paul Gross.


Baghdad, Iraqi authorities have started the construction of a security wall around the capital Baghdad, reports the country's Al-Iraqiya TV citing a Baghdad security spokesperson.

Iraq starts construction of security wall around Baghdad


Oil prices rose to around $71 a barrel today from a 14-month low as investors bet fears that a severe global recession will devastate crude demand may be overblown.


POPE BENEDICT XVI will arrive in Paris today for his first visit to the ``eldest daughter'' of the Catholic Church since he succeeded Pope John Paul II. The 81-year-old pontiff will make 11 speeches in 72 hours, writes Lara Marlowe

Benedict arrives in Paris today for first visit as pontiff


Obama stands for Change, but what kind of change.


Federal officials say Asian carp may have breached an electronic barrier designed to prevent the giant invaders from upsetting the ecosystem in the Great Lakes and jeopardizing a $7 billion sport fishery

Asian carp may have breached electronic barrier


A local radio DJ is claiming that notorious killer Charles Manson is his biological father.

Local DJ claims Charles Manson is his dad


Companies paid more in July for raw materials and wholesale goods.


Indiana Tech has raised $29 million during a five-year fundraising campaign that ended June 30.

Indiana Tech raises $29 million during campaign


CABARITA Beach sister's Djenne and Tanisha Freriechs not only love living in Cabarita but they also love their local beach.


The European Commission has announced it has extended the review period for a German request to maintain its own stricter chemical limits in toys.

EU Commission extends review period for German chemical limits in toys


Latvian residents may have to pay LVL 0.5 to LVL 1 a month for the national media, newspaper Dienas Bizness writes today.

Residents may have to pay up to LVL 1 a month for national media


EU Ambassador to Nepal Dr. Alexander Spachis distributing safety equipment to a group of waste pickers under the project '``Poverty Reduction of Informal Workers in Solid Waste Management Sector '' at an event organised in Lalitpur on Wednesday.

EU Ambassador distributes safety equipment to Waste pickers


Apple Inc. Chief Executive Officer Steve Jobs was granted a medical leave of absence to focus on his health, the company said.

Apple Chief Executive Jobs granted medical leave of absence


Global mining giant Rio Tinto has reported a massive spike in profits to $14, 3 billion for 2010.

Rio Tinto reports massive spike in profits


Greg Romeus is still battling injury in the New Orleans Saints camp and hasn't been on the field.

Greg Romeus still battling injury in New Orleans Saints' camp


Billboard.com reports that Lil Wayne is resuming work on a long-delayed joint album with MC Juelz Santana.

Lil Wayne resuming work on joint album with MC Juelz Santana