A Greek-owned freighter with a mainly-Filipino crew seized by pirates in the Gulf of Aden a week ago has arrived off Somalia, the European naval force in the region said Wednesday.

Freighter seized by pirates arrives off Somalia:


SAN FRANCISCO Two anti-China activists are facing federal criminal charges for climbing onto the roof of the Chinese consulate in San Francisco Wednesday to protest human rights abuses in Tibet.

Anti-China activists face us criminal charges


Interactive television technology company FourthWall Media has formed a media measurement unit built around set-top box data analysis.

FourthWall media forms media measurement unit


India needs a conducive environment for local manufacturing and R&D projects to drive its medical electronics industry, a new report says.

'Local manufacturing to drive medical electronics industry'


The unbeaten New York Giants have suspended wide receiver Plaxico Burress for one game for violating team rules, the Giants said on Wednesday.

Giants suspend Burress for one game for violating team rules


isp.org.cn reports iPad2 is suffering a capacity crisis, and analyzes that this year shipment will decrease from 43.7 million units to 39.7 million units.

Isp.org.cn: iPad2 suffers capacity crisis


Provincial Minister for Finance and Planning & Development Tanvir Ashraf Kaira has said terrorists cannot defeat our commitment against war on terrorism by creating anarchy in the country and war against terrorism would continue till the elimination of last terrorist.

Terrorists cannot defeat our commitment against terrorism:


Lindsey Vonn finally confirmed she's dating Tiger Woods, but are things more serious than they seem?

Lindsey Vonn confirms she's dating Tiger Woods


The Rowan County NAACP is sponsoring a political forum at 6:30 pm Wednesday at the Rowan County Public Library at 201 W. Fisher St.

Rowan County NAACP to sponsor political forum


Indian Prime Minister, Manmohan Singh called upon German Chancellor Angela Merkel on the sidelines of the 7th two-day Asia-Europe Meeting or ASEM Summit in Beijing on Saturday.

Singh calls on German Chancellor Angela Merkel


An elderly woman using a walker is robbed in broad daylight, and it's all caught on tape.


One woman was injured Saturday in an accident on I-135 near the First Street exit.


The British media slammed their national cricket team for the abject surrender in the 5-0 series whitewash by India, saying that they lacked both the technique and temperament to compete against Mahendra Singh Dhoni`s men at alien conditions.


Avril Lavigne disappointed fans and hometown locals this morning by failing to appear as expected to receive an award.

Avril Lavigne disappoints fans in hometown


Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal slammed the Obama administration in an email sent out Wednesday night.

Gov. Bobby Jindal slams Obama administration


Now, 65 years on, a new book has claimed that President Roosevelt died of cancer -- in fact he suffered from melanoma, which spread to his brain and abdomen, and that he died of a brain tumour, the 'New York Post' reported.


Jonny Wilkinson has been dropped by England for only the third time in his 12-year international career.


A 55-year-old Palm Beach County man pleaded guilty on Tuesday to charges of importing conch from the Bahamas, according to US Attorney Wifredo A. Ferrer.

Palm Beach man pleads guilty to importing conch


Sweden and Denmark have agreed to create a joint airspace to reduce air travel costs and to make flying more environmentally friendly.

Sweden and Denmark create joint airspace


NFL Live discusses Pierre Garcon's announcement that he will sign with the Redskins.


Despite splitting up last week, Peter Andre has revealed in his weekly column that he and Elen Rivas are still attracted to each other.

Peter Andre: 'Elen Rivas and I are still attracted to each other'


Crews backburn before more hot weather Updated: 12:36, Sunday January 20, 2013 Firefighters battling a massive bushfire in Victoria's east have begun backburning operations amid fears the blaze could break containment lines during forecast hot weather later in the week.


Argentina has accused Britain of deploying nuclear weapons near the Falkland Islands and ``militarising'' the south Atlantic.

Argentina accuses UK of deploying nuclear weapons near Falkland Islands


New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg says the world should not rush to judge BP over its huge oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.

New York mayor Michael Bloomberg says not to rush to judge BP


Baosteel has launched construction of its long-awaited 10 million-tonne Zhanjiang steelworks project, say sources close to the major Chinese steelmaker.

Baosteel launches construction of Zhanjiang steelworks project, say sources


LG has just unveiled the Prada 3.0, which is the third chapter in the sequel collaboration between LG and Prada.


Chelsea interim manager Rafael Benitez has warned John Terry that he will have to earn his place in the team when he returns from injury.

Rafael Benitez: 'John Terry has to earn place'


Wedding dress designs are going back in time and brides love the retro look.


A ministry for emergencies is set up in South Ossetia, the head of the republic's information and press committee, Irina Galgoyeva, told Itar-Tass by telephone on Saturday.

Ministry for emergencies set up in South Ossetia


Pakistani police forces have fired shots into the air to disperse protesters angry over the production of an anti-Islamic movie trying to reach the US consulates in the city of Karachi and Lahore.

Pakistani police fire shots into air to disperse protesters


An Attalla man has been arrested on a theft charge, according to a press release from Etowah County Sheriff Todd Entrekin.


Argentina and Brazil agreed here on Monday to strengthen strategic integration in economic development between the two countries in face of globalization.

Argentina, Brazil agree to strengthen strategic integration


In testimony before the Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission, Paulson said mistakes were made on all levels -- public and private -- in creating the economic crisis.


``One can expect sideways movements along with value buying. Upside is capped at 5,050 and lower side support at 4,750,`` said Alex Mathews , research head, Geojit BNP Paribas, while opining on the trends of equity market today.

One can expect sideways movements along with value buying:


Howard County school officials are considering eliminating the county's two open enrollment areas, the ``Greenbridge Area'' and ``Woodmark Triangle.''

School officials might eliminate two open enrollment areas


And Klasnic, who hit eight goals last term while on loan from Nantes, sank Southampton with an opportunist first-half strike.


SOUTH Australian Premier Mike Rann has agreed to step down as leader of the Labor Party but only after a mentoring transition period.


Veteran social activist Anna Hazare said on Sunday that Congress-led United Prgressive Alliance government has fooled people of India several times.


A crocodile leaps at tourists in one of the scariest viral videos ever, and if you want to watch the crocodile leap at tourists, you can do so above.


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


The Darien police station was damaged by a 3 am fire, city Fire Chief David Gardner said.


Several airports reopened in southern France on Sunday after closure due to ash from the volcanic eruption in Iceland, aviation authorities said.

18/04/2010airports reopen in southern France: authorities


Tony, Emmy and Golden Globe Award winner John Lithgow will be returning home to Rochester this fall.


Portsmouth have confirmed that six players have left the club following the expiry of their contracts.

Portsmouth confirm six players have left the club


The Deputy Minister for finance, Fiifi Kwetey, says government will continue to ensure stability in the economy.

Government to ensure stability in economy


Kelly Slater secured an unprecedented 11th world title after progressing through the early rounds of the Rip Curl Pro Search in San Francisco.


London symphonic pop band The Leisure Society have announced details of new UK live dates and are set to re-release their debut album 'The Sleeper' on the 5th October.

The Leisure Society announce new UK dates


``We have seen tuition since the 80s go up by almost 300 percent,'' he said in a phone interview with Press TV's US Desk on Wednesday.

'We have seen tuition since the 80s go up by almost 300 percent'


Five federal financial supervisory agencies Monday released a Memorandum of Understanding that clarifies how they will coordinate their supervisory activities, consistent with the Dodd-Frank Act.

Federal supervisory agencies release Memorandum of Understanding


Celebrity sisters Paris and Nicky Hilton have adopted a stray cat from Art Basel in Miami.


April is Jazz Appreciation Month and it certainly started with a bang in Kyiv this year.

Jazz Appreciation Month starts with a bang!


An elderly man has died after a car crash in the Auckland suburb of Remuera.

Man dies after car crash in Auckland suburb


The French economy is set for zero growth in the last quarter of the year, the Bank of France warned on Wednesday two days after the government announced a new round of austerity measures.

France set for zero growth in last quarter:


It seems that Alaska Senator Ted Stevens is by one measure this year's king of the earmarks.


Two of the four Korean women taken into custody during a raid May 20 on Richmond massage parlors likely face deportation, a spokeswoman for the Immigration and Customs Enforcement Bureau in Chicago said Monday.


Wall Street joined a global stock market rout on Friday that kicked off in Japan, led Russia to suspend trading and sent oil and other commodities tumbling on fears of a deep worldwide recession.


Deutsche Bank chief Josef Ackermann officially stepped down on Thursday, ending a decade-long reign as head of Germany's biggest bank during which he repeatedly courted controversy.

Deutsche Bank chief Josef Ackermann steps down


THE first baby seal pups of the season have been born at Donna Nook nature reserve near North Somercotes.

First seal pups born at Donna Nook nature reserve


As the government came under opposition attack on dealing with Chinese incursions, External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid today said this was not the time for scoring points but for speaking in one voice.


By Sunny Freeman The Canadian Press Canadians are continuing to heap on non-mortgage debt, despite warnings about the perils of cheap borrowing from top officials, according to a consumer credit study released Thursday.


ARCADIA, Calif. Jockey Martin Pedroza will be sidelined indefinitely after suffering a fractured pelvis in a post parade accident Sunday, according to his agent, Richie Silverstein.


``He is in the ICU and his condition is improving,'' chief of Cardio-Thoracic and Vascular Sciences department at AIIMS Dr Sampath Kumar said.


A casino lobbyist who admitted offering bribes to legislators has testified that indicted VictoryLand lobbyist Tom Coker coordinated the many lobbyists working to pass pro-gambling legislation last year.

Casino lobbyist testifying about another lobbyist


There's an effort to stop a new medical marijuana clinic from moving into Meridian Township.

Efforts to stop new medical marijuana clinic


Manali, June 1 The strategic national highway that connects this town in Himachal Pradesh to Leh in Jammu and Kashmir partially reopened Wednesday after remaining closed for over six months owing to heavy snowfall, an official said.


British actress Keira Knightley has admitted being the world's worst bridesmaid in a recent TV interview after describing the catalogue of mishaps which occurred as she performed bridesmaid duties at her brother's recent wedding.

Keira Knightley admits being the world's worst bridesmaid


Antigua and Barbuda will receive a $20.3 million disbursement from the International Monetary Fund, following the fund's completion of the fourth, fifth and sixth revues of the country's economic performance under a 36-month Stand-by Arrangement.

Antigua and Barbuda to receive $20.3 million from International Monetary fund


Thai authorities shut down Bangkok's second airport Thursday after it was overrun by anti-government protesters, completely cutting off the capital from air traffic as the prime minister rejected their demands to resign, thus deepening the country's crisis.

Thailand authorities shut down second airport


Entertainment Reporter The Bourne Identity helmer Doug Liman has signed to direct upcoming drama All You Need is Kill.

Doug Liman to direct 'All You Need is Kill'


Darius Johnson-Odom scored 17 points to help No. 17 Marquette beat South Florida 67-47 on Tuesday night.

No. 17 Marquette beats South Florida 67-47


The City of Cincinnati has declared a winter shelter emergency, as temperatures fall to the single digits with a wind chill factor of 5 to 10 degrees below zero.

Cincinnati declares a winter shelter emergency


UFC middleweight Chris Leben has been suspended for one year by the UFC after testing positive for oxycodone and oxymorphone following UFC 138 in Birmingham, England, on Nov. 5.


``I am very satisfied that our Eurogroup joint statement respects the dignity of the Cypriot people by letting their own Authorities decide the appropriate administrative measures they deem fit to apply for their exceptional situation of their financial sector,'' said Minister Scicluna following the conclusion of the Eurogroup meeting which was convened in Brussels on 24 March 2013.

'Eurogroup statement respects dignity of cypriots' --


Four soldiers were charged in the Sessions Court here today with raping an underage girl in a car in a banana farm near the Kampung Telok Pelandok Mosque in Pasir Panjang, Port Dickson on Dec 14.

Four soldiers charged with raping underage girl


Indian shares provisionally fell 0.2 percent on Thursday, with technology stocks leading the losses after local media reported the United States had raised the cost of processing H-1B employment visas, which was seen as hitting the industry.


South Sudan rebel leader Gatluak Gai was shot dead, just a week after agreeing to a ceasefire and as the newly independent country renewed its amnesty offer.

S. Sudan rebel leader Gatluak Gai shot dead


Sen. Chris Dodd on Monday unveiled a sweeping financial regulatory reform bill designed to prevent future Wall Street bailouts and to protect borrowers with a Consumer Financial Protection Bureau housed at the Federal Reserve.

Dodd unveils financial regulatory reform bill with 'consumer financial protection bureau'


MEECHING Amateur Dramatics Society is staging a modern and refreshing farce by new writer Anthony Neilson.

Meeching Amateur Dramatics stages modern farce


The Atlanta Falcons released seven players including, S Eric Brock, CB Glenn Sharpe, OT Adam Speer, G Ryan Stanchek, CB Tony Tiller, C Ben Wilkerson, and WR Chandler Williams.


The Spice Girls announced today that they will be cutting short their reunion world tour.


BC-Oil Prices, 5th Ld,0218 Oil rises after crude supplies fall unexpectedly Eds:


The Liberal Party is paying tribute to former Prime Minister John Howard at a farewell dinner in Sydney.


Kimberly-Clark Corporation today announced it is launching the largest non-traditional marketing campaign in its history to help drive further sustainable growth for its Cottonelle brand.

Kimberly-Clark launches largest non-traditional marketing campaign to help drive growth for the Cottonelle brand


Edifier, designers of audio equipment like this Mondrian-inspired system, is looking to make a socio-economic difference.

Audio gadget firm Edifier makes a difference


Arrests have been made in connection with a home burglary that happened over the weekend in Stayton.

Arrests made in connection with home burglary in Stayton


A Longview man arrested in connection with a weekend homicide remained jailed Monday on $100,000 bond.

Longview man arrested in connection with weekend homicide


Ford of Canada says it has appointed longtime executive Dianne Craig as its new president and CEO.

Ford of Canada appoints Dianne Craig president and CEO


The seasonally adjusted value of building permits issued by municipalities in the Edmonton census metropolitan area -- a leading indicator for construction activity -- fell overall in February from January by 8.5 per cent to $311.8 million, Statistics Canada said today.


Adolf Hitler visited London when he was 23 years old, stayed for five months with his brother and enjoyed drinking at British pubs, a new documentary claims.

'Hitler enjoyed drinking at British pubs'


Last week Tecnomar launched the 45 metre superyacht Talal, the yard's new flagship.


North Korea on Tuesday called on foreigners living in South Korea to devise evacuation plans, further escalating tensions on the Korean Peninsula.

N. Korea calls on foreigners living in S. Korea to devise evacuation plans


The nation's benchmark mortgage rate remained below 5 percent this week as the Federal Reserve said it would keep interest rates near record lows to help the economy recover.

Benchmark mortgage rate remains below 5 percent


The US shale oil boom will enable the US to overtake Saudi Arabia as the world's largest oil producer by 2020, a radical shift that could profoundly change not just the world's energy supplies, but also its geopolitics, the International Energy Agency, the energy watchdog for 28 industrialised countries including Ireland, said Monday.

Shale oil boom will enable US to overtake Saudi Arabia as the world's largest oil producer by 2020


This time Ryan compared himself to another New York icon, Babe Ruth, to the New York Daily News.


Heavily armed Hezbollah forces seized control of much of western Beirut on Friday, patrolling the deserted streets in a show of force that underscored the Shiite militia's refusal to back down in its escalating confrontation with the US-backed government.


Today's UALR Trojans baseball doubleheader against Florida Atlantic was postponed due to unplayable field conditions at Gary Hogan Field.


A 58-year-old panhandler suffered serious eye injuries when he was assaulted at Yonge-Dundas Square on Wednesday morning, Toronto police say.

Panhandler assaulted at Yonge-Dundas Square


In a matter of 12 days, a UCLA student stole $16,353 from Visa gift cards and transferred the money to credit his Bruin Card account.

UCLA student steals $16,353 in gift cards


Sweet Home Alabama actor Josh Lucas quietly married his girlfriend, Jessica, last weekend, after only being engaged for a few months.


Former South African President Nelson Mandela was admitted to a hospital today for pre-planned treatment, the South African presidency said.

Mandela admitted to hospital, South African presidency says


Verizon Wireless is offering free PDA and smartphone workshops at its Noblesville and Nora stores the first week of December.

Verizon offers free PDA and smartphone workshops


Kansas City police are investigating a sergeant who has been linked to a man who allegedly stole $7,500 from another man in Raytown on May 13, according to the Star.

Kansas City police investigating a sergeant linked to a man who allegedly stole $7,500


Nora Ephron, the author, screenwriter and playwright whose wry take on life, love and loss informed the hit films ``When Harry Met Sally'' and ``Sleepless in Seattle,'' as well as the novel ``Heartburn,'' about the breakup of her marriage to journalist Carl Bernstein, died Tuesday at age 71.

Nora Ephron, writer behind hit films, dies at age 71


Google AdSense, launched to help publishers to earn money by placing relevant ads on their websites, has completed 10 years on June 18.


Jason Russell -- the controversial co-founder of Invisible Children masturbating in public Director of ''Kony 2012`` Jason Russell detained by police...


Turkey has filed a lawsuit against Iran today in the International Arbitration Court to challenge the price on gas imported from the country, the TRT Haber channel said today.


Jon Gosselin has apparently emptied the joint bank account with Kate Gosselin.


Lil Wayne has been released from jail after serving eight months of a one-year sentence.


Israel and Taiwan may sign a mutual visa waiver agreement as early as this coming week.

Israel, Taiwan may sign visa waiver agreement this week


Walead Beshty has left his long-time gallery in New York, Wallspace, which the gallery confirmed with us yesterday.

Walead Beshty leaves his new York gallery


Just Eco Savings Smart Home Program is making every home in Ontario a smart home.

Just Eco Savings is making every home a smart home


North Korea has asked Britain to evacuate its embassy, saying it will not be able to guarantee the safety of staff in the event of conflict from April 10.

North Korea asks Britain to evacuate embassy


Mike Mussina pitched the Yankees past the White Sox by allowing two runs over seven innings on Wednesday.


Australian actress Isla Fisher refuses to keep a set of scales in her home because she doesn't want her young daughters to catch her weighing herself.

Isla Fisher refuses to keep scales at home


Research In Motion has been falling for over a month and closed Friday at a new low for the year.

Research In Motion (rimm) fell to a new low for the year


Kohler Company has laid off 188 more employees in the fourth round of job cuts since October.


Suzuki Motor Corp said on Monday that it plans to end its capital and business alliance with Volkswagen , and that it will ask Volkswagen to sell its stake in it.

Suzuki to end capital, business alliance with Volkswagen


Holdthatword.com is a FREE online resource that offers FREE quiz maker for teachers.

Holdthatword.com offers a FREE quiz maker for teachers


China announced Wednesday it will increase investment in pre-school education to ensure ``basic'' and ``quality'' pre-school education are more accessible to children.

China to increase investment in pre-school education


BPO major Genpact today said it will acquire US-based Triumph Engineering Corp, which provides engineering and technical services to aviation, energy, and oil and gas industries, for an undisclosed amount.


Karachi, Aug 9 The Pakistan Cricket Board is unlikely to offer a central contract to all-rounder Shoaib Malik after his poor showing in the ongoing Test series against England.

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is unlikely to offer a central contract to Shoaib Malik


Dan Haren was roughed up by the Rockies as they beat the D-backs, 8-2, on Thursday afternoon in front of 28,353 at Coors Field.


The son of ex-state Rep. Judy Nerat says that the first elected female House member from the Upper Peninsula has died of cancer.

First elected female House member from up dies


A Leslie resident won $100,000 playing the slots at FireKeepers Casino near Battle Creek, the casino announced this afternoon.

Leslie resident wins $100,000 at FireKeepers casino near Battle Creek


US oil major Conocophillips is selling all of its Nigerian assets including on-shore and off-shore oil and gas fields and a stake in its LNG Brass facility, sources familiar with the situation told Reuters.


Qvendo, a European luxury private online shopping portal offering garments and accessories from top boutique designer labels, has launched their site in India.


Additional Secretary General PML-N and ex-Deputy Speaker National Assembly Chaudhery Jaffer Iqbal Thursday said parliament will have to go for impeachment process to ensure people's confidence in democracy.


Shane Lowry suffered a nightmare first day at the European Open when he finished six-over-par in his first round as a professional.

Lowry suffers nightmare first day at European Open


The Indian economy, grappling with the current global slowdown, would start reviving in three to six months, a senior government official said here Thursday.

'Indian economy to start reviving in three to six months'


AFL playoff betting continues on ESPN Monday night with a National Conference Wild Card game when the #5 Orlando Predators head to Quicken Loans Arena to lock horns with the #4 Cleveland Gladiators.


Pell appointed to Pope advisory group Updated: 06:31, Sunday April 14, 2013 Archbishop of Sydney George Pell has been appointed by Pope Francis to a permanent advisory group to help him run the Catholic Church and study a reform of the Vatican bureaucracy.


Lady Gaga mistakenly thought Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard was a lesbian when she was asked a question on Australian television last night.

Lady Gaga thought Julia Gillard was a lesbian


Charges were filed this week in a February kidnapping and assault incident that ended in a standoff with police.


German wins Paris-Nice cycling stage Updated: 07:04, Wednesday March 6, 2013 Germany's Marcel Kittel won the second stage of the Paris-Nice race, a 200.5km ride from Vimory to Cerilly, on Tuesday.


A 17-year-old Central Florida high school student has been arrested for having a gun in her car at school.

Student arrested for having gun in car at school


Google wants to know the special places where your little green Android robot has been.


The Spices Board is setting up a park in Guntur in Andhra Pradesh to upgrade the quality of spices and ensure better prices for growers in the state.


French high tech consultancy Altran has completed the sale of its lossmaking Brazilian operations.

Altran completes sale of Brazilian operations


Diane Sawyer left Japan today as the nuclear situation at the Fukushima Daiichi plant worsens.


Most Asian markets rebounded Friday after days of sharp declines in global markets as investors scooped up battered financial and technology shares.


Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. and Barr Pharmaceuticals, Inc. announced recently that they have signed a definitive agreement under which Teva will acquire Barr, the fourth largest generic drug company worldwide.


THE road was ruined but it was lucky no one was hurt when eight train carriages derailed and slammed onto Audley Street in Narrandera yesterday.

Eight train carriages derail in Narrandera


An Illinois woman has pleaded guilty to the torture death of a mentally disabled pregnant woman who was repeatedly burned, beaten and shot with a BB gun.

Illinois woman pleads guilty in torture death of disabled pregnant woman


The United States announced on Tuesday the removal of all highly enriched uranium from Ukraine, just as the second Nuclear Security Summit concluded in Seoul, South Korea.

US announces removal of highly enriched uranium from Ukraine


Cities across Mississippi are fighting against costly unfunded mandates which place a burden on taxpayers, Hernando Mayor Chip Johnson said Thursday.


ANOTHER Haverhill primary school is preparing to expand, boosted by the controversial schools organisation review.


A man robbed a SunTrust Bank in Bradenton of an undisclosed amount of money Thursday afternoon, the Sheriff's Office said.


London, Aug 3 Singer-actress La Toya Jackson is to star in new reality TV show 'Life With La Toya' for the Oprah Winfrey Network.

La Toya Jackson to star in new reality show


With the announcement of the schedule for the Lok Sabha elections, political parties in Tamil Nadu are getting into poll mode, with announcements on how to face the hustles.


McIntyre fears a Rangers backlash after the champions, fresh from their Old Firm derby victory over Celtic, slumped to a shock 3-2 defeat at Falkirk in the Scottish Communities League Cup on Wednesday night.


Gov. Deval Patrick met face to face with nuclear regulators Wednesday to make sure safety procedures for waste storage are enough to protect the public.


NEW YORK Matthew Broderick will return to Broadway next spring in a revival of ``The Philanthropist,'' a comedy by English playwright Christopher Hampton.

Matthew Broderick returns to Broadway next spring


POLICE are investigating the possibility that a spate of burglaries at takeaway restaurants in Ellesmere Port and Chester at the weekend could be linked.

Burglaries in Ellesmere Port and Chester could be linked


Jenna Dewan-Tatum wore a bikini on the beach in France, showing off her quickly growing baby bump.

Jenna Dewan-Tatum wears bikini, shows off growing baby bump


Fitch Ratings affirms Salta Hydrocarbon Royalty Trust's global scale foreign currency rating for its US$234 million targeted amortization notes at 'B'.

Fitch affirms Salta Hydrocarbon royalty Trust's notes at 'B';


Although there were rumors of Michael Buble and singer Heather Fogarty, crooner Michael Buble confirms that he is still ``single and ready to mingle,'' according to the New York Daily News.


PHILADELPHIA Comcast Corp. is cutting as many as 300 jobs in its eastern division as part of a company-wide restructuring.

Comcast to cut up to 300 jobs in eastern division


Construction of the first branch of the North Stream Pipeline along the seabed of the Baltic Sea has been completed, Nord Stream AG said, RIA Novosti reports.

Construction of first branch of North Stream completed


A traffic stop in Vincennes for and expired license plate leads to a cocaine arrest.


Russia's Prime Minister Vladimir Putin expressed doubts about the ambitious Nabucco gas pipeline project that bypasses Russia, saying it required several transit states as well as Iran's involvement.

Putin expresses doubts about Nabucco pipeline


Tensions are building in the I'm A Celebrity camp after Sinitta bungled another trial.


During an interview at the Consumer Electronics Show late last week, Twitter CEO Dick Costolo revealed that 40% of all tweets are created on mobile devices, up from 25% a year ago.

40% of All tweets created on mobile devices:


The Nikkei Stock Average of 225 issues closed at 10,744.03 on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Thursday, down 102.95 points or 0.95 per cent.

Nikkei Stock Average closed at 10,744.03, down 102.95 points


Omaha police cited 51 people on suspicion of driving under the influence during a DUI enforcement initiative that wrapped up Monday, the day after St. Patrick's Day.

Omaha police cite 51 people for DUI during initiative


Apple is adding social networking functions to iTunes with a feature called Ping that will let users see what friends and celebrities are listening to.


Filmmaker Tim Burton is known for his dark, quirky movies populated by misunderstood characters, so the recent news that he is ``in talks to develop'' a big screen adaptation of Ransom Riggs' dark fantasy novel Miss Peregrine's Home For Peculiar Children almost comes as no surprise.

Tim Burton in talks to develop adaptation of Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children


A French terror suspect who claimed he shot and killed a number of Jewish students on behalf of al Qaeda was killed during a raid by an elite police squad in a southern French city, reports said Thursday.


The 63-year-old Sunbury woman found dead in the woods near her house on Sunday died of hypothermia due to exposure, Northumberland County Coroner James F. Kelley said Tuesday.


ISLAMABAD Director General ISI Ahmad Shuja Pasha said on Tuesday that Afghan soil is being used for terrorist activities in Pakistan, adding that peace cannot be established in Pakistan unless infiltration from Afghan border is stopped.

Afghan soil being used against Pakistan:


Glamour girl Katie Price is reportedly losing her hair, after bald patches appeared on either side of her head.


Syria releases 553 prisoners detained during the eight-month long unrest in the country, in line with the Arab League proposal to end the violence gripping the nation.


Unilever PLC, the world's second largest consumer goods company, is setting up a venture capital fund to invest in India.

Unilever to set up venture Capital fund in India


CBSSports.com The Orioles have claimed pitcher Todd Redmond, the team announced.


California health officials are proposing a cap on physician visits covered Medi-Cal, limiting patients to 10 per year in an effort to close the state's budget gap, according to a San Diego Union-Tribune report.

California officials propose cap for physician visits covered by Medi-Cal


Two jawans allegedly committed suicide by shooting themselves with their services rifles in twin border districts of Rajouri and Poonch, officials said today.


Mexico has rehired Javier Aguirre as its soccer coach a day after the dismissal of Sven-Goran Eriksson.Aguirre is a former coach of Atletico Madrid and this is his second stint with the Mexican team.


The city of Oxford will take another step tonight toward restarting the sports complex project that was halted last year after suspected ancient human remains were discovered at the site.

Oxford to take another step towards restarting sports complex project


Chinese state-owned oil company Sinopec has launched a bid for Imperial Energy, in a move that could trump an existing 1,290 pence a share offer for the London-listed energy group, The Sunday Telegraph reported.

Sinopec launches bid for Imperial Energy


HAVANA , Cuba, Aug 26 Cuba will celebrate the end of summer with a nationwide Book Festival and entertainment activities, on Saturday, August 27.

Cuba celebrates end of summer with nationwide Book Festival


Manchester City have admitted they will focus on improving their scouting network and focus on developing youth players to ensure they won't always have to pay big money for the world's best players.

Manchester City to improve scouting network and focus on youth


ABC Family will premiere the Jennifer Lopez-produced lesbian drama The Fosters on Monday, June 3, following the series finale of The Secret Life of the American Teenager, the cable network announced this week.

ABC Family to premiere lesbian drama 'the Fosters' June 3


JOE McElderry won't strip off to promote his career, as he thinks it is a ``gimmick''.


We present Analysis of Praxair Inc. A complete and comprehensive analysis of Praxair Inc., includes an overview of the industry the company operates in, a PEST Framework Analysis of the industry, and then moves on to analyzing the company itself.

Analysis of Praxair Inc. includes an overview of the industry the company operates in


The death toll has risen to five at a Belgian pop festival struck by a fierce storm that knocked down screens and collapsed tents, officials said on Friday.

Death toll rises to five at Belgian pop festival


BP PLC will remain in the Sakhalin project in Russia despite the joint venture's decision to temporarily stop drilling work on the gas fields.


The Eagles were eliminated from the Southern Conference Tournament with a 2-1 loss to UNC Greensboro Friday.

Eagles eliminated with 2-1 loss to UNC Greensboro


An Elgin woman was hurt Saturday morning when she was hit by a pickup in Eyota.


Miley Cyrus has a new tattoo and you can see it here in the slideshow below.

Miley Cyrus has a new tattoo, see it here


Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has insisted he expects this season's title race to go right down ``to the wire'', despite his side opening up a four point gap at the top of the Premier League.

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson expects title race to go down to 'the wire'


- More rabies cases have been reported in Greenbrier County, which has the state's highest number this year.

2 more rabies cases reported in Greenbrier County


A township man was charged with illegally firing a gun inside his upstairs apartment on Union Avenue on Monday night, police said Wednesday.


It's not just in schools -- swine flu is spreading at Rikers Island.


Michigan lawmakers passed a restroom access bill before Christmas that will benefit people with inflammatory bowel disease.

Michigan lawmakers pass restroom access bill


Affordable housing will also be in the spotlight in the property sector next year, offering housing that the population can afford to purchase, and not at the price at which a developer can afford to sell.

Affordable housing to be in spotlight next year


Two popular recreational fisheries in Southern California have collapsed despite an ``illusion of plenty,'' according to scientists at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography and elsewhere across the region.

Popular fisheries collapse amidst 'illusion of plenty'


Sullivan, who as mayor also assumed duties as the head of the Vancouver Police Board, wouldn't say when he will take the polygraph.


Crown land is a valuable resource in Newfoundland and Labrador and, according to Minister Terry French, government is bent on managing it as such.


Businesses that use innovative technology in the workplace can help bring employees closer together, it has been claimed.

Technology in the workplace brings employees closer together


The American Legion celebrated a milestone 90th anniversary on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2009.

American Legion celebrates 90th anniversary


Sheriff Andrea J. Cabral gave the keynote address before an audience of United States Postal Service employees during their recent Women's History Month celebration.


New York's teacher retirement fund took a ten percent hit because of the stock market, and who will have to make up for it?


Shots were fired during a large gang fight in the 200 block of Walnut Street Friday night, according to Macon police.


We can tell you who does NOT speak for Christianity or Islam: the radicals who are getting all the media attention.


A man was killed Tuesday morning when his van went off the road on Lancaster Pike near Hockessin.


Colombian police forces had confiscated 1.7 tons of marijuana in a rural area in southwest Colombia, allegedly from the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia guerrilla group, a police report said on Sunday.

Colombian police confiscates 1.7 tons of marijuana


Land O'Lakes Inc. posted record net sales overall and for its feed business in 2011 and the second highest net earnings in its history, the Arden Hills, Minn.-based agricultural cooperative reported.


A man went missing in the Periyar near Paniyeli Poru, within the Kuruppumpady police station limits on Thursday.


A company is trying to connect Billings businesses with the Bakken oil fields.

Company tries to connect business with the Bakken


South Korea said on August 27 it will build 10 more nuclear power plants by 2030 and increase its renewable energy resources as part of a $100 billion plan to reduce its dependence on fossil fuels.

South Korea to build 10 more nuclear plants by 2030


Toyota Motor Corp. said Thursday it returned to a profit in the latest quarter and trimmed its projected red ink for the year, underlining the gradual recovery underway for Japan's giant automakers.


Sister Alphonsa, a Catholic nun from Kerala, was today elevated as Saint by Pope Benedict XVI at a solemn function at the Vatican, making her the first Indian woman to be canonised, reports PTI.

Sister Alphonsa first Indian woman to be canonised


Madonna is ``easy'' to collaborate with and ``works tirelessly in the studio,'' according to Paul Oakenfold, who produced her 'Celebration' track.

Madonna works 'tirelessly' in the studio


The Alex Fraser Bridge is fully reopened in both directions after being closed to all northbound traffic for over an hour due to a police situation.

Alex Fraser Bridge fully reopened in both directions


Iran moved warplanes to protect its nuclear sites and started a 4-day exercise on the same day IAEA inspectors arrive for talks.

Iran moves warplanes to protect nuclear sites


British Council, in Chennai and Hyderabad, is launching two new courses in teaching - TKT and IELTS --

British Council to launch two new courses


Lindsay Lohan, who has been following The Wanted around America like a lost sheep recently, has been called a ``groupie'' by band member Max George.

The Wanted's Max George calls lilo a groupie


``Winter's Bone,'' a stark tale of a young woman trying to keep her family together, won best feature film on Monday night at the Gotham Awards, a key event for independent movies.

'Winter's Bone' wins best film at Gotham Awards


France number eight Imanol Harinordoquy has pulled out of a Six Nations match against Italy on March 9 at the Stade de France because of ankle and knee injuries, the team said on Friday.

France's Harinordoquy pulls out of match against Italy


Comtech Telecommunications Corp. announces that its Tempe, Arizona-based subsidiary, Comtech EF Data Corp., received a $1.7 million equipment order from a mobile network operator in Asia.

Comtech Telecommunications Corp. receives $1.7 million equipment order from mobile operator in Asia


Speaker of the state Legislative Assembly has summoned the Chief Secretary tomorrow in his office chamber over the matter of poor attendance of top bureaucrats in the Assembly session.


New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced on Thursday that he is suing a major Pennsylvania electric power plant over multiple violations of the federal Clean Air Act.


A California man hanged President Barack Obama in effigy,and gets a visit from some very stern Secret Service agents.

California man hangs Obama in effigy, gets a visit from the Secret Service


Cantor Fitzgerald initiated coverage on shares of Walgreen in a research report sent to investors on Tuesday morning.

Cantor Fitzgerald initiates coverage on Walgreen (wag)


About 100 Mercury Marine managers are suing its parent company over unpaid bonuses.

Mercury Marine managers sue parent company


Lafayette police say they are treating the death of an Oregon man after a bar fight as a homicide.

Police treating death of Oregon man as a homicide


Blues flank Luke Braid has been suspended for three weeks for striking an opponent in the his team's Super Rugby match against the Stormers last Friday at DHL Newlands in Cape Town.


With the World's top ODI batsman Graeme Smith leading them, the South Africans are all set to ``thump'' India in the upcoming three-match Test cricket series, says Cricket South Africa chief Gerald Majola.


UNC students studying abroad in Japan have all been reported safe, UNC spokesman Mike McFarland said in an e-mail.

UNC students studying in Japan reported safe


Film director and actor Woody Allen is suing American Apparel for $10m, claiming the US clothing brand used his image in an ad campaign without his permission.

Woody Allen sues American Apparel for $10m


Democratic Sen. Ted Kennedy plans to return to Washington Tuesday for the second time following an operation for a brain tumor in June, his spokesman said.

Kennedy to return to Washington, spokesman says


UK-based oil and gas exploration and production firm Cairn Energy has secured a second drilling rig for its exploration program in the Disko West area, offshore Western Greenland, in the second half of 2010.

Cairn secures second drilling rig for exploration program offshore Greenland


A DHL cargo plane has crashed in the Central African nation of Gabon, where police rescued the crew with speedboats, APA reports quoting ``Associated Press''.

DHL plane crashes in African nation of Gabon


The Olympic torch arrived on Saturday in a tense Tibet under tight security and surveillance.


Macquarie has maintained a 'Outperform' rating on Wockhardt with an increased target price of Rs 1,575.

Macquarie maintains 'Outperform' rating on Wockhardt


Prep-to-Year 3 students got to know each other at St Kieran's through fun and games while Year 4-7 students met at Sacred Heart for a day of activities.


Mitt Romney received endorsement for the GOP presidential nomination on Sunday by House Majority Leader Eric Cantor.

Mitt Romney receives endorsement from Eric Cantor


The US president showed disrespect for Turkey, Turkish opposition Nationalist Movement Party Leader Devlet Bahcheli said at a news conference, CNN Turk TV channel reported.

US president shows disrespect for Turkey:


``The BJP must now be ready with a plan and direction to restore the national economy,'' said the Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha while speaking on the political resolution at the BJP National Executive at Mumbai on Friday.


Dr. Jack Kevorkian promoted legalizing euthanasia before a University of Florida crowd of nearly 5,000 Tuesday, condemning governmental interference in physicians performing the ``medical service'' of killing suffering patients.

Kevorkian promotes legalizing euthanasia


Former South African President Nelson Mandela has spent a night in hospital following what officials described as a ``diagnostic procedure,'' the BBC reported.


He killed her son, an Iraq war veteran with Staten Island roots, in cold blood and now he must spend the rest of his life behind bars.


As part of its commitment to being a centre for talent development, Vodafone Qatar has launched ECampus, an internal E-Learning system.


Three men were charged with the murder of a restaurant worker at the magistrate's court in Selayang yesterday as their families and relatives watched from the public gallery.


Opponents of Sudan's President gathered in the Southern capital, Juba, invited by the former rebels of the Sudan People's Liberation Movement.


North Korea is an entire nation that ``will work for food''.


In a first time bid for political office, Winnetka businessman Bruce Rauner, 57, posted a video on his website yesterday to announce that he will be running for governor of Illinois as a Republican.

Bruce Rauner announces is running for governor of Illinois


Four Philharmonic musicians joined four North Koreans in a chamber music concert, playing Felix Mendelssohn's ``Octet for Strings'' with no previous rehearsal.

New York Philharmonic musicians join North Koreans in concert


Palestinian protesters clashed with Israeli troops at a West Bank checkpoint on Sunday, on the same day that Israeli officials said they would ease some restrictions on the movement of West Bank Palestinians as part of efforts to improve the Palestinian economy and bolster moderates.

Palestinian protesters clash with Israeli troops in West Bank


Former UFC lightweight champion Frankie Edgar will officially move down to featherweight for his next fight in the Octagon.

Frankie Edgar officially moving down to featherweight


A Lichfield software company has secured £250,000 worth of funding to help market their products abroad.

Lichfield software company secures £250,000 worth of funding


NFL roster cuts are robust this time of the year as teams try to trim down to the 53 man quota.


A new insurance policy for cyclists has been introduced in Korea.

Insurance policy for cyclists introduced


MELBOURNE, Australia - Defender Adrian Leijer has rejoined the defending A-League champion Melbourne Victory on a three-year contract, ending an unsuccessful stint with English Premier League club Fulham.

Defender Adrian Leijer rejoins Victory from Fulham


State GOP leaders marked the income tax hike anniversary by calling for an immediate repeal.

GOP marks income tax anniversary by calling for repeal


Hollywood actress Julianne Moore has posed nude with along with two lion cubs for a new advertising campaign.

Julianne Moore poses nude with two lions


Azerbaijani pilgrims will leave for Hajj later in October and early November, spokesperson for the Caucasian Muslims Board told APA.


A Granville man pleaded guilty last week in Washington County Court to a third-degree rape charge for having sex with a 16-year-old girl.

Granville man pleads guilty to rape charge


A Christian woman embraced Islam here in a village near tehsil Chichawatni.


Witnesses say Ethiopian and Somali government troops have clashed with al-Shabab militants in southwestern Somalia.

Ethiopian, Somali troops clash with al-Shabab


GE Healthcare has agreed to pay $30 million in a settlement involving the Justice Department over claims in a case filed by a Michigan salesman.

Ge Healthcare agrees to $30 million settlement


Sen. Edward M. Kennedy of Massachusetts was hospitalized in Boston Saturday after suffering stroke-like symptoms, according to a knowledgeable official.


US President Barack Obama, the First Lady Michelle and their two daughters Malia and Sasha have arrived at the White House from his hometown of Chicago, a day after his historic re-election.

Us President Barack Obama arrives in White House


Three Illinois National Guard soldiers were killed Sunday in action in Afghanistan, the Guard announced Tuesday.

Three Illinois National Guard soldiers killed


Employee absence is a significant cost to business, according to research from the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development.


New Democracy leader Antonis Samaras on Sunday rejected any prospect of co-governance with PASOK, in reply to a press question.

Samaras rejected any prospect of co-governance with PASOK


A new couple alert has been broadcast in Hollywood, with rumors flying that Olympic gold-medalist Michael Phelps and socialite Brittny Gastineau are currently dating.

Michael Phelps and Brittny Gastineau dating:


Debt management plans offer payments on high interest rate debts that could help struggling consumers.

Debt management plans offer payments on high interest rate debts --


Six people were found strangled to death and one decapitated in the southern Mexican tourist resort of Cancun on Sunday, the state's deputy attorney general said, in the latest mass killing to strike the city in the last few weeks, Reuters reported.

Six strangled, one decapitated in Mexican resort of Cancun


A NEW website for Greetham village is being unveiled on Monday after funding was found when donors came forward.

NEW website for Greetham to be unveiled on Monday


The customs officers who dealt with Robert Dziekanski the day he was stunned with an RCMP Taser at Vancouver's airport went ``above and beyond'' their duties, their supervisor said Monday at a public inquiry into the man's death.


In this recent interview, actor Taylor Lautner talks with Access Hollywood about his upcoming films.

Taylor Lautner talks about his upcoming films


CAMERON JEROME has backed Stoke to keep up their fight for FA Cup glory after avoiding an upset at League Two Gillingham.

Cameron Jerome has backed Stoke to keep up their fight for FA Cup glory


Wall Street is giving $68 billion back to Washington.


One Midlands college is still offering free scholarships and has a high success rate of employment after graduation.

College offers free scholarships, high rate of employment


A Kassam rocket was launched into Israel from the Gaza Strip Tuesday evening, in violation of the four-month-old cease-fire between Israel and Hamas.


Singapore Airlines and budget carrier Tiger Airways suspended trading of their shares at the local stock market Thursday pending an announcement.

Singapore Airlines, Tiger Airways suspend trading


In his first address to a joint session of Congress, President Obama told the American people that the ``day of reckoning'' has arrived for the nation's economy, which he pledged to not just fix but make stronger than it was before the current crisis.

Obama: 'day of reckoning' has arrived for us economy


A rural Austin man has pleaded guilty to drug and weapon charges after allegedly holding a shotgun to his son's head.

Rural Austin man pleads guilty to drug, weapon charges


The House is going to vote on the Senate bill, foregoing the controversial ``Slaughter Solution'' that would have allowed members to avoid voting directly on the Senate legislation, which many House Democrats have problems with, according to lawmakers leaving an afternoon whip meeting.


Polish petrochemicals producers are best placed to take advantage of the revival in EU markets with a business environment that was relatively favourable compared with regional peers, according to our latest Poland Petrochemicals Report.


Several media outlets are reporting that the Jets have waived quarterback Kevin O'Connell.


European stocks declined as companies from Holcim Ltd. to Vestas Wind Systems A/S reported earnings that missed analysts' estimates, overshadowing better than forecast profit at BNP Paribas SA and a rally at Actelion Ltd. Asian shares and US-index futures fell.


If we are to see real competition, in wireless or broadband, it's time for Google to take out Sprint.


An airplane made an emergency landing at Sofia Airport, the press office of the Ministry of Transport, Information Technologies and Communications announced.

Airplane makes emergency landing at Sofia Airport


Two police forces investigating the discovery of body parts in Leicestershire and Hertfordshire are to hold a joint press conference.


As Middle Eastern governments continue to crack down on pro-democracy demonstrations across the region, more deaths have been reported in Yemen and Syria.


JUNEAU, Alaska ― Bristol Palin is hitting the speakers' circuit and will command between $15,000 and $30,000 for each appearance, Palin family attorney Thomas Van Flein said Monday.


Myanmar is striving for the realization of Millennium Development Goals of the United Nations, calling on its people to work together with the government in the move.

Myanmar strives for realization of Millennium development goals


A US Navy ship collided with an oil tanker in Gulf waters in the early hours of Sunday morning, according to the Bahrain-based Fifth Fleet.

US Navy ship collides with tanker in Gulf


A bat virus has killed an 8-year-old boy in Australia, and medical experts are concerned that contact with bats may cause the disease to spread.


Drug discovery and development specialist e-Therapeutics announced today it had been granted a US patent for a further key process in its drug discovery platform.

E-Therapeutics granted US patent for key process


Aberdeen Australia Equity Fund, Inc., a closed-end equity fund, announced today its performance data and portfolio composition as of May 31, 2012.

Aberdeen Australia equity Fund, Inc. announces performance data and portfolio composition


Louisville has been named one of the top 100 best communities for young people by America's Promise Alliance.

Louisville named one of top 100 best communities for young people


Former Philadelphia School District Superintendent Arlene Ackerman has passed away at the age of 66.


National carrier Air India received first of its 27 Boeing 787 aircraft at US manufacturer Boeing's Charleston facility after a long wait of over four years as production delays sent delivery schedules hay wire.

Air India receives the first of 27 Boeing Dreamliner at Charleston


US stocks have momentum on their side next week, though seesawing sentiment could roil the markets and investors will scrutinise comments from the Federal Reserve to gauge the strength of the economic recovery.


A senior executive of the scam-tainted Saradha Group was arrested on Sunday on charges of cheating and money laundering.

Senior executive of Saradha Group arrested


Investors should start buying some Gulf bonds following an ``indis-criminate selloff'' after Dubai World's plans to restructure debt, Emirates NBD Asset Management said.


Police said a woman was grazed by a bullet as she sat in a chair at a Milwaukee beauty salon.

Woman grazed by bullet at Milwaukee beauty salon


Blake Shelton, 34, shares the 25 things you don't know about him with UsMagazine.com.


Kochi, Nov 24 The sufferings undergone by the sailors of the hijacked Stolt Valor were unimaginable and authorities concerned should ensure safe waters to the sailors, says Ullas Krishna, Second Officer of the hijacked ship, on his arrival at the Kochi International airport here this evening.


The shoe shop chain Stead & Simpson is to close 90 stores as it attempts to safeguard its future.


Gethin Jones attended the opening night of Cirque Du Soleil alongside his new apparent love interest Susie Amy, while ex Katherine Jenkins arrived alone.

Gethin Jones attends Cirque Du Soleil with Susie Amy while Katherine Jenkins arrives alone


Stan Lee, the creator of Spider-Man, is to unveil the worlds first gay superhero, according to reports.

Stan Lee to unveil worlds first gay superhero


AthenaHealth Inc., a Watertown, Mass.-based provider of online business services for physician practices, has filed for a secondary public offering of around 3.11 million common shares.

Athenahealth files for secondary offering


Google Inc paid $151 million in cash to acquire popular restaurant review guide Zagat in September, the Internet company said in a regulatory filing on Wednesday.


National government departments spent R33.5 billion on consultants over three years, deputy Auditor General Kimi Makwetu said on Thursday.

Government spends billions on consultants


Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton, 26, has confirmed that he intends to stay with McLaren, dispelling rumours of a move to Red Bull.


Some Pewaukee homeowners need to flush out their pipes before drinking or cooking with their water.

Pewaukee homeowners need to flush pipes before drinking


A new blender pump is opening today in Cresco, Iowa.


The Home Office has released figures showing that police seized 44,265 pints of alcohol from underage drinkers during a two-week crackdown earlier this year.

Police seize alcohol from underage drinkers


India is set to become the second largest steel producer in the world by 2013 with installed capacity increasing to 120 million tonnes, industry body ASSOCHAM said today.

India set to become second largest steel producer by 2013:


China has joined India in opposing protectionism, saying it is detrimental to the ``recovery and growth'' of global economy which is going through a very difficult phase.


US Marine Corps trainers assigned to the Iraqi Marine Training Team 03 in Umm Qasr, Iraq, will be the last Marine team of Operation New Dawn to leave Iraq, Oct. 14.

Last Marine team of Operation New Dawn leaves Iraq


The Baltimore Ravens surprised NFL fans today when they signed wide receiver TJ Houshmandzadeh.

Baltimore Ravens sign wide receiver TJ Houshmandzadeh


Maharashtra Navnirman Sena leader Raj Thackeray was on Wednesday arrested from his house on charges of inciting hatred among ethnic groups, the police said.


Transport group Stagecoach is launching Britain's first budget sleeper coach service.

Stagecoach launches budget sleeper coach service


As the Federal Reserve pumps billions of dollars into the economy with the hope of stimulating job creation, Republican vice presidential nominee Paul Ryan said that the Fed is bailing out President Obama ``at the expense of monetary policy.''


Jenna Jameson, the former porn star, wants Mitt Romney for President.


Australian passengers have been trapped on board a Jetstar flight at Honolulu International Airport for hours in reportedly ``seriously dangerous'' conditions.

Passengers trapped on board Jetstar flight


``Everyone said I was going to have a boy, and they were right!'' the Jersey Shore star tells the tabloid.


Datapipe, a leading provider of managed services and infrastructure for IT and cloud computing, announced today that it has joined the Cloud Security Alliance, a non-profit organization formed to promote the use of best practices for.....

Datapipe joins the cloud Security Alliance


Russ Grimm, a guard for the Washington Redskins from 1981-1991, has been elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Grimm elected to Pro football Hall of Fame


University of Nevada Director of Athletics Doug Knuth announced today that Jay Johnson has been named the head baseball coach at Nevada.

Johnson named head baseball coach at Nevada


With the move the Bills made today, Manuel is poised to start in week one.


Casey Anthony arrives at an April 5 hearing at the Orange County courthouse.


A foreign currency dealer who allegedly gave away her colleagues to suspected robbers who posed as police officers before robbing them of US$11 000 and R50 000 on Friday changed her plea to not guilty.


Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo issued an executive order Friday directing state agencies to increase energy efficiency in state buildings by 20 percent in seven years.

Cuomo directs state agencies to increase energy efficiency by 20 percent


TrendNews K.Ramazanova / The journalists should not be arrested for their activities.

Journalists should not be arrested for their activities:


An early morning fire destroyed an Ovett home Sunday.


Technology The British Steam Car has set a new land speed record for steam-powered cars, comfortably beating a record that has stood for more than a 100 years.

British Steam car sets land speed record


AdShip.com, the creator of Pay-Per-Ship advertising, announced its partnership with Teapplix, a leading provider of e-commerce order management & shipping automation software targeting sellers on multiple marketplaces such as eBay, Amazon, Buy.com, and others.

AdShip.com announces partnership with Teapplix


Ground was officially broken Thursday morning for a water line extension along Austinville and Ivanhoe roads.


Five former Holy Land Foundation organizers will finally learn their fates today as a federal judge is expected to hand down their sentences in the largest terrorism financing case in American history.

Holy Land Foundation organizers to learn fate today


Mumbai Ahead of the quarterly review of its annual monetary policy, the Reserve Bank on Friday said that it would ensure a benign and stable interest rate regime to safeguard the common man's interest and ensure adequate liquidity in the system.

RBI to ensure benign, stable interest rates:


Sen. Carl Kruger will surrender to federal prosecutors in Brooklyn Thursday morning, a person with knowledge of the senator's plans said.

Carl Kruger will surrender to prosecutors Thursday


Prince Harry has been banned from pubs and social events, and told to concentrate on his helicopter training, or risk being dropped from his dream second tour of Afghanistan.


Actor James Farentino, who played more than 100 roles in TV, film and on stage, has died at 73, a family spokesman said Wednesday.


James Franco has pulled out of his commitment to give a commencement speech at his alma mater of the University of California, Los Angeles.


Sam Allardyce has left Blackburn Rovers with immediate effect, along with assistant manager Neil McDonald.


A new policy developed by Six Nations requires all developments in the Haldimand Tract be approved by the elected council.

Six Nations requiring all development be approved by elected council


Medtronic is recalling 21,000 pacemakers sold under the Kappa and Sigma brand names because wires that connect the devices' electronic circuit to other components may fail, the US Food and Drug Administration warned Thursday.


Viet Nam has successfully sent flower seeds into space for scientific research.


The ACC has partially backed down on a new privacy initiative adopted in the wake of the Bronwyn Pullar affair but which was criticised as costly and inconvenient for clients.


Nebraska AD Tom Osborne, the Cornhuskers' former football coach, on the passing of Joe Paterno: ``I am saddened to hear the news of Joe Paterno's passing.

Nebraska's Osborne saddened by Paterno's passing


LOS ANGELES Dolores Hope, who was married to entertainer Bob Hope for 69 years and sang at his shows, has died at age 102.

Dolores Hope, wife of Bob Hope, dies at 102


Rumors on global shortage of hydrocarbon resources in the next 15-20 years are exaggerated, Russia's Prime Minister Vladimir Putin said speaking during a conference of the United Russia party in the city of Nizhniy Novgorod Tuesday.

Rumors on shortage of hydrocarbon resources exaggerated- Putin


Both Electronista and SlashGear report that Dell ``silently'' launched the mid-range, Dell XPS 430 mini-tower desktop series today.

Dell ``silently'' launches the mid-range Dell XPS 430 mini-tower desktop


A global intelligence tool for the financial services industry is launched in the Cayman Islands.

Global intelligence tool for the financial services launched


After much fan speculation as to who will play the much anticipated character, it has been announced that David Morrissey was cast as The Governor and will make his first appearance in Season 3.


AP Photo planned JACKSONVILLE, Ill. Former heavyweight boxing champion Ken Norton has been honored in his Illinois hometown with a statue in the offices of an organization that provides services to the developmentally disabled.


Vodafone is investigating an alleged security breach but denies customers' personal details are publicly available on the internet.


The UK Open qualifiers 'kept up with the Joneses' at the weekend but it was Brierley Hill's Mark who prevailed in his battle with Wolverhampton's Wayne.


China may have to go for an industrial restructuring and upgrading in the wake of rising global oil prices, according to the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development.

China may go for industrial restructuring:


Former Panamanian dictator Manuel Noriega has been hospitalised for what officials have described as ``hypertension with a possibility of a stroke''.

Panama's ex-dictator Noriega hospitalised


13 hours ago Defensive lineman Vaughn Martin has agreed to terms with the Miami Dolphins after starting the past two seasons with the San Diego Chargers.

Defensive lineman Vaughn Martin agrees to terms with Miami Dolphins


The US military is creating cyberwarfare teams that could attack other nations if the United States is hit with a major cyberattack, a defense official said.


The poultry market continues to grow rapidly in the UK -- rising by 16% in value terms in the 5-year period between 2003 and 2007.


A NEW football club for adults with learning difficulties or disabilities has kicked off in East Cambridgeshire.


Orem, Utah-based Omniture, the web analytics firm now owned by Adobe, said this week that it has signed Rackspace Hosting as a customer.


Monterey County law enforcement agencies participating in the Avoid the 18 campaign saw an 8 percent decrease in DUI arrests over Memorial Day weekend, authorities said Tuesday.

Monterey county law enforcement agencies see 8 percent decrease in DUI arrests


The Samford baseball team split a Southern Conference doubleheader at Furman Sunday afternoon at Latham Stadium.


On the January 21st episode of Mnet's 'Beatles Code 2', singer Seo In Young confessed that she dated a celebrity in the past, raising the curiosity of viewers as to who the mystery man is.

Seo In Young confesses she dated a celebrity In the past


A possible lioness has been reported in an area stretching from Depot Road just south of Perry Township to Georgetown Road west of the township line in Butler Township, with residents cautioned by Perry Township Police Chief Mike Emigh to be wary.


Hundreds of UK fuel tanker drivers began to strike in the early morning hours June 13 in protest about their wages after last-minute talks to resolve the dispute collapsed.


Toro Rosso driver Daniel Ricciardo has said that he is not feeling upset over missing a race seat in Red Bull Racing for the 2013 Formula 1 season.

Daniel Ricciardo not upset over missing Racing seat in Red Bull Racing --


Yesterday saw the surprising announcement that Twitter has brought Ashton Kutcher onboard to host its upcoming reality TV show.

Ashton Kutcher to host Twitter's reality TV show


A Pakistan Air Force ''PAF'' aircraft crashed in central Punjab province on Saturday, the PAF said.

Pakistan Air Force aircraft crashes in Punjab


The Dougherty County finance committee approved a 12 day unpaid holiday schedule for all county employees.

Finance committee approves 12 day unpaid holiday


A pair of DUI checkpoints at separate sites around San Diego County netted 22 arrests by early Saturday, law enforcement officials said.


Housing New Zealand has suspended 75 former tenants from applying for a state house since the introduction of its suspensions policy a year ago, Housing Minister Phil Heatley said today.

Housing New Zealand suspends 75 former tenants


The US Coast Guard has suspended the search for a Slidell man missing since his plane crashed Thursday morning in the Gulf of Mexico.

Coast Guard suspends search for Slidell man whose plane crashed into Gulf of Mexico


Google profit rise fails to impress SAN FRANCISCO - Google Inc posted a 23 percent jump in quarterly revenue on a rebound in Web advertising, but its stock fell 5 percent as the company disappointed some investors accustomed to...


Fire crews are tackling a major blaze at a wood factory in Eaton Socon, Cambridgeshire.


SIMON Francis was left with mixed feelings following the Shrimpers' 0-0 draw with Millwall on Friday night.


The Lower Allen Township commissioners are expected to consider a land development plan Tuesday night for a Walmart store near the Capital City Mall.

Lower Allen Township commissioners expected to consider development plan for a Walmart store


Ecuador said Thursday it would grant political asylum to Julian Assange, the controversial founder of the whistle-blowing WikiLeaks website who has been holed up for nearly two months inside the Ecuadorean Embassy in London in a bid to avoid extradition to Sweden on allegations of sexual assault.


CASEY STONER had to settle for second best to American Ben Spies, who romped to his maiden victory in the seventh round of World MotoGP at Assen.

Casey Stoner had to settle for second best to American Ben Spies


Two men are fighting for their lives in hospital after a single-vehicle crash in St. Catharines, Thursday.


Imphal, Aug 23 Suspected militants exploded a powerful grenade in interior Thoubal district of Manipur early this morning, destroying an electric transformer, police said.

Suspected militants explode grenade in Manipur


A 41-year-old man accused of having sex with a teenager was arrested by Ocala police and charged with unlawful sexual activity with certain minors on Thursday, according to officials.

Man arrested on charge of sexual activity with a minor


Police say a cash advance business in Suffolk was robbed at gunpoint Monday.


NEW YORK AmeriCredit Corp. said Tuesday that its net income more than doubled in its fiscal fourth quarter as it set aside less money to cover bad loans.

AmeriCredit says net income more than doubles


The Minister of Health, Sherry Ayittey, has disclosed that pharmaceutical companies caught for importing fake drugs into the country could be blacklisted.

Companies importing fake drugs could be blacklisted


THE EAGLES have scrapped two upcoming stadium shows with KEITH URBAN and the DIXIE CHICKS amid reports bass player TIMOTHY B. SCHMIT is ill.


Cairo, Millions of Egyptians took to the streets on Friday in Cairo, Alexandria and in a number of Egyptian cities to celebrate the victory of the revolution and emphasize their demands.

Millions of Egyptians celebrate victory, emphasize demands


KinderCare Learning Center, 8400 City Centre Drive, will have an open house and winter carnival on Wednesday, Jan. 28 from 9:30 am to noon.

KinderCare Learning to have open house/winter carnival


JAKARTA, Indonesia Lee Westwood won the Indonesian Masters on Sunday and ended up regaining the No. 1 spot in the world when Luke Donald lost a playoff in the PGA Tour event in South Carolina.


Four brothers said to be workers of Ahle Sunnat Wal Jamaat were gunned down here on Monday night.


Business travel spend is set to increase during 2011, according to a new survey from Association of Corporate Travel Executive.


The President of Kazakhstan, Nursultan Nazarbayev, said during III Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions the economic crisis will not be overcome without strict observance of moral principles, ``Kazakhstan Today'' agency reports.

Economic crisis not to be overcome without observance of moral principles


A Phenix City patrol officer may be at fault for a car wreck that injured one at the intersection of Veterans Parkway and 13th Street.

Phenix City patrol officer may be at fault in car wreck


Business Class has now been launched by Virgin Australia on most of their domestic routes.

Business class launched by Virgin Australia


Blackboard Inc. today announced updates to its Web conferencing platform with the release of Blackboard Collaborate 12.

Blackboard announces updates for Web conferencing platform


Pierce Brosnan has settled a legal battle with a photographer who claims the former James Bond star attacked him at a California mall.

Pierce Brosnan settles battle with photographer


SURGEONS IN Sydney, Australia, have reattached a biker's eyeball after he was seriously injured in a rush hour motorcycle accident.


Drug smugglers have discovered a new tactic for getting their product into the US: drugs fired from a cannon.


A SEXUAL predator who preyed on young girls has been jailed for three and a half years.

Sexual predator jailed for three and a half years


Oscar winning director, Roman Polanski, faces up to two years in jail if he's extradited to the US Polanski fled the US after being convicted of unlawful sexual activity with a minor.

Polanski could face up to two years in jail


ANC president Jacob Zuma arrived for the ANC's parliamentary caucus lekgotla in Parliament this morning.


A Prairie du Chien man died in a one-vehicle accident early Sunday morning in Millville Township.


The National Weather Service say the Flood Warning for Frederick County for small streams has expired, but motorists are still urged to be cautious when it come to flooded roads.

Flood Warning for Frederick County expires


PRINCE William arrived in the Falkland Islands on Thursday for a six-week deployment with the Royal Air Force, British officials said, a move Argentina has condemned as a ``provocation''.


Fifth Third passed the latest round of stress tests and is poised to raise its dividend.


A plumber won £1.4million at a race course in the UK yesterday - with just a £2 bet.


US President Barack Obama announced that Seal Team Six found and killed Osama bin Laden in Pakiston.


A QUADRIPLEGIC man has told a Perth court that he wants to die in Western Australia and wants his nursing home to stop feeding him.

QUADRIPLEGIC man tells court he wants to die in WA


Johnstown business owners said they're committed to staying in the city and want to encourage new businesses to set up shop in the city.

Johnstown business owners say they're committed to city


Four suspects who were allegedly involved in the forced drowning of the mentally unstable Balawarnam Sivakumar at the Bambalapitiya beach were further remanded till December 17 by the Colombo Fort Magistrate Gihan Pilapitiya yesterday.


A millionaire in Michigan is collecting food stamps after winning the lottery.


A vaccine to help prevent cervical cancer is being offered free of charge to girls between the ages of 12 and 18 in Swindon this month.


The Dutch government says it will invest ¤10 billion in banking and insurance company ING Groep NV to boost its capital position.

Dutch government invests ¤10 billion in ING Groep


I'm just a regular warrior fan but i wanna know if Brook Lopez is a 4 or 5 and do you think he could play with Cousins or do you think the frontcourt would be too slow?

Can Brook Lopez play with demarcus Cousins?


Ypsilanti notched two scores in the first half, and held on throughout the second to top Dexter, 13-7, for its first win of the season.

Ypsilanti tops Dexter, 13-7, for first win of season


Arctic warming continues at an accelerated pace and will have far-reaching impact on man and his environment.


Libyan interior ministry forces have taken control of the key Ras Jdir border crossing with Tunisia from former dissidents who toppled Muammar Gaddafi, a top official said yesterday.

Libyan ministry takes control of crossing


The six newly inducted C-130J Hercules transport aircraft of the Indian Air Force, recently carried out formation flying to sharpen the fleet's ability to airlift troops and carry out special operations during combat.

C-130J Hercules transport aircraft carry out formation flying


The latest figures from the British Bankers' Association reveal that UK mortgage approvals have risen for the third consecutive month, flagging a potential turnaround.


Rob Kozluk has hit out at Tony McMahon after the Sheffield Wednesday right-back's horror tackle in Tuesday night's South Yorkshire derby.McMahon was shown a straight red card for a studs-up challenge on Kozluk, and the Tykes full-back believes he is lucky to have escaped serious injury.


A 20-year-old Evergreen man who pleaded guilty to killing a woman before shooting himself in the face wants his sentence overturned.

Evergreen man who killed woman wants sentence overturned


The Pakistani rupee extended its losses on Friday to close at a new low for the second consecutive day, and has declined more than 3 percent against the dollar so far this month.

Pakistani rupee extends losses, closes at new low


Police are appealing for witnesses after a home invasion in Sydney's south west overnight.

Police appeal for witnesses after home invasion --


Chinese President Hu Jintao has met a top North Korean envoy in a reaffirmation of traditional ties following Chinese pique over Pyongyang's recent attempted rocket launch.

Hu meets top n Korean envoy in reaffirmation of ties


A New Jersey woman who illegally collected her partner's annuity checks for more than 11 years after he died has been sentenced to two years probation.

Woman admits illegally collecting partner's checks


Derren Brown is returning to the West End this summer with a new show, Derren Brown:


One person was killed and three others seriously injured in a single vehicle rollover crash on Highway 730 near Irrigon, Oregon early Monday morning.


Two foetuses were found dumped in separate locations three hours apart in Sentul and Dang Wangi.

Two foetuses found in separate locations


Muttahida Qaumi Movement chief Altaf Hussain has said that international powers were conspiring to dismember Pakistan.

International powers conspiring to dismember Pakistan:


Mario Balotelli will walk off the pitch the next time he suffers racial abuse from the crowd, the AC Milan and Italy forward said.


Up to five more woods in Northern Ireland may have the tree disease commonly known as Sudden Oak Death.


Singer Jimmy Buffett took a rough fall off stage during a concert on Tuesday night in Australia according to singer's official website,`` Margaritaville.com.

Jimmy Buffett falls off stage during concert in Australia


Wendy Richard sent a hearbreak final message of hope to her cancer stricken friend Jade Goody.

Wendy Richard's final message to cancer-stricken Jade Goody:


French director and producer Claude Berri, whose films included the international hit ``Jean de Florette,'' has died, the office of President Nicolas Sarkozy said Monday.

French director-producer Claude Berri dies


However, they do not appear to suffer from skin disease, raising hopes that shark skin could hold the key to beating skin cancer.

Could shark skin hold the key to beating skin cancer?


A LEARNER driver mentor program has become a reality in Logan, thanks to support from the state and federal governments.


Mexican soldiers shot dead 12 alleged criminals who refused to stop at a military checkpoint in the troubled eastern state of Veracruz, state officials said.

Mexican soldiers shoot dead 12 alleged criminals


Orioles right-hander Chris Tillman has been scratched from his scheduled start Sunday because of abdominal soreness that he first dealt with last week.

Chris Tillman scratched from start with abdominal soreness


Nicole Perna revealed to People magazine: ``Nicollette Sheridan and Michael Bolton have amicably ended their engagement.


I come to bury the Karoo, now that its precious water supply is polluted and undrinkable, not to praise it.

I come to bury the Karoo, now that its water is undrinkable


South Africa's currency, the rand eased against the dollar Friday after the greenback regained some poise and weak factory data knocked hopes a recovery in the domestic economy was in sight.


Air India, the country's national carrier, will defer salary payments for its 31,000 employees for two weeks due to a cash crunch born of tepid demand and overcapacity, the company said Monday.


Google said today its apps marketplace has turned one and during that time it has grown from 50 to over 300 apps.


Two men face a combined 49 charges after a string of break-ins in Bridgenorth, Peterborough County OPP said.


Tom -- who is engaged to actress Charlotte Riley and has a three-year-old son Louis from a previous relationship -- said: ``There is a softie within me, you know, I'm someone's dad, I have a three year old who means the world to me.


The city of Bartlesville is starting a new municipal recycling program to meet the demands of area residents who have been missing a privately run program that was discontinued May 1.

Bartlesville starting new recycling program


Actress Jenny McCarthy has said that she would have 'dated Jesus' if he were still alive.


Columbia, SC - USC quarterback Connor Shaw and linebacker Devonte Holloman both have concussions and will be evaluated this week, Coach Steve Spurrier said Sunday.

Connor Shaw has concussion, will be evaluated this week


An elderly man died of a heart attack when a 5.3 magnitude earthquake hit the southern Italian province of Cosenza early Friday, also forcing the evacuation of a local hospital, the Italian Ansa news agency reported, as quoted by AFP.

Elderly man dies as earthquake hits southern Italy


In a bid to avoid future cyber attacks, Iran plans to unplug its key government agencies from the Internet starting next month, Azerbaijan's TREND news agency quoted the country's telecom chief Reza Taghipour as saying in a local news report.

Iran to unplug key government agencies from Internet


Kings XI Punjab captain Adam Gilchrist feels Paul Valthaty can make it to the Indian cricket team in the near future.


Foreign minister Kevin Rudd has addressed the UN general assembly during his visit to the United States.


MP Hiew King Chew said the ongoing renovations to the kitchen area in the central market here has caused financial losses to food stall operators there.

Renovations delay causing losses to operators:


President-elect Barack Obama will name Chicago schools chief Arne Duncan, a longtime friend, to be Secretary of Education on Tuesday.

Obama to name Duncan as Secretary of education


Amir Khan became a world champion last night just 10 months after suffering a devastating knockout defeat by unknown Colombian Breidis Prescott.


Four people were hospitalised after a car rolled near Taupo yesterday.


Scientists at the Neuroscience Institute at the University of Cincinnati and University Hospital have found that a surgical technique called deep brain stimulation relieves Parkinsons symptoms by halting the death of dopamine-producing brain cells.

Deep brain stimulation relieves Parkinsons symptoms


London, Feb 13 Singer and actress Jessica Simpson, who sparked a furore over her weight gain last month, has revealed plans to launch her own fashion line for curvy women.

Jessica Simpson to launch fashion line for curvy women


YouTube showing gateway problem message was a common review of the site visitors on Wednesday.


Former Kiwis captain Hugh McGahan says he was naive and foolish in believing invoices he signed were for legitimate services his company provided to North Harbour Rugby but accepted he broke the law.


President Barack Obama will on Tuesday announce the largest modernisation of the US electricity grid in history, in a 3.4-billion-dollar bid to unleash a new era of renewable energy consumption.

Obama to announce modernisation of us electricity grid


Official enrollment numbers show an increase of students at Denton-area college and university campuses this spring semester.


Hyundai UK has launched a new website, which it said is easier to use than its predecessor.


2012-12-17T12:46:47Z 2012-12-17T22:08:44Z St. Paul man hit by car after relative leaves him winonadailynews.com Pine County authorities say a man whose male relative left him on the side of the road has died after he was struck by a car.


Govt urges TAFE teachers not to strike Updated: 06:06, Thursday September 20, 2012 Acting Victorian Premier Peter Ryan is urging TAFE workers to abandon their planned strike action today.


In scenes that look like they are straight out of a Hollywood blockbuster, horses jump through bonfires to mark a 500-year-old festival.


There are high hopes for German tourism on the Costa Blanca with the arrival of Air Berlin at the El Altet airport in Alicante.

High hopes for German tourism on the Costa Blanca


Sierra Wireless, a leading global provider of wireless solutions for mobile computing and machine-to-machine communication, today announced a new organizational structure designed to sharpen focus on distinct market opportunities and accelerate profitable growth.

Sierra Wireless announces new organizational structure


Officials said a Colorado high school wrestler has died two days after he collapsed during practice.

High school wrestler dies after collapsing


Roebuck died at his hotel in Newlands, Cape Town where he was covering the current Test series between Australia and South Africa.


Lauren and a good friend of hers traveled to India to participate in the Annual Holi Festival consisting of colored water and powder.


The Weather Network continued its HD rollout today with the launch on Rogers, bringing Canadians a new state-of-the-art HD look and clearer weather information.

The weather Network continues HD rollout


Victoria Azarenka has revealed that she is excited by her first US Open final after she beat Maria Sharapova in the semi-finals on Friday night.

Victoria Azarenka excited by first US Open final


Dangerous levels of heat and humidity are expected to continue for one more day today...into the early evening.

Dangerous heat will continue for one more day


A high level Indian delegation led by union minister of power Mr Sushilkumar Shinde will visit Sweden and Italy from June 20th to 24th 2011 to promote cooperation in Power Sector with the two countries and motivate prospective investors for investment in Indian Power Sector.

Indian delegation to visit Sweden and Italy


A split Bensalem school board Wednesday narrowly rejected a charter school application from the same people who operate a highly ranked school in Philadelphia.

Split board rejects another charter school application


SAN CRISTOBAL DE LA CASAS, Mexico Mexican authorities have discovered 219 migrants squeezed into a trailer truck in the southern state of Chiapas.

Mexican authorities discover 219 migrants in truck


The Australian bond market opened slightly stronger as investors seek safe haven assets amid the spreading unrest in Middle Eastern countries.


THE hero of a dramatic Navy rescue mission in shark-infected waters off East Africa has died aged 74.

Hero of dramatic Navy rescue dies, aged 74


A Bock man who was pulled over for speeding on Highway 47 near Isle on Saturday, Aug. 25, will face his fourth DWI charge.


Kanawha County Commission President Kent Carper said he will refuse to sign a maintenance contract for the county's electronic voting machines.

County to refuse maintenance contract for voting machines


TORI Spelling and her husband Dean McDermott renewed their wedding vows at a private house in Beverly Hills this weekend.

Tori Spelling, Dean McDermott renew wedding vows!


Now, with a two-week break from football for City after today's game with Wolves, Jamie will have surgery this week.


Turkey and Kuwait decided to have intensive consultation and cooperation on regional matters concerning the two countries.

Turkey and Kuwait to have intensive consultation and cooperation


Russian President Dmitry Medvedev hinted Wednesday that he's considering attending the Winter Olympic Games in Vancouver, Canada.

Russian President Dmitry Medvedev may attend Winter Olympic Games


However, the Dollar bounced back later on hawkish comments made by Henry Paulson, also pulling the dollar back was a further pull back in Oil and Gold as Hurricane Dolly looked to miss the Gulf production Areas.


A Republican lawmaker in Washington wants to ban state agency lobbyists.

Lawmaker wants to ban state agency lobbyists


Completely validating my theory that Brett Ratner and Eddie Murphy were chosen to put together the Oscars because someone was drunk and/or high at 2AM and needed a way to laugh and feel rich at the same time, Eddie has also quit hosting the Oscars in a press release straight from the AMPAS right after Brett was fired/given the boot, whichever version of the story you want to believe.


The Andover school district confirmed Wednesday night that a hazing incident involving the boys' high school basketball team did take place at a basketball camp at Stonehill College in July.

Andover school district confirms hazing incident


Amid chanting of hymns and sutras, a five-year-old Tibetan boy chosen to head a Buddhist sect in Tibet was ``enthroned'' as the sixth 'Living Buddha' on Monday with the approval of the Chinese government.

Tibetan boy 'enthroned' as 'Living Buddha'


Courtney Love has posted fetish photos of herself on her Facebook page, the Daily Mail reported.

Courtney Love posts fetish photos of herself


Net migration to Britain reached a record high last year, official data showed yesterday.


A Sears employee at the Hoffman Estates headquarters has tested positive for tuberculosis, and 40 others have been tested for the illness, according to a spokeswoman for the Cook County Department of Public Health.


Jones said Saturday at Detroit Metro Airport that he would be back next week to protest, and that the court proceedings were a direct violation of his constitutional rights.

Terry Jones says he will be back to protest


Derek Dooley will be named the next Tennessee head coach, a source close to Dooley said Friday.


Bulgarian police have seized 15 kg of heroin at the Danube Bridge checkpoint near Russe, at the border with Romania, Bulgarian officials said here on Monday.


iGlue, which wants to ``wikify the web``, has officially launched its semantic content organizer and search application.

IGlue, which wants to wikify the web, launches its semantic content organizer


The city of Lilburn has seven spaces left for sellers at Saturday's citywide garage sale, Kaleigh Frederick at city hall said.

Seven spaces left for Saturday's citywide garage sale


A Pinellas County Sheriff's employee was arrested after he allegedly left the scene of crash involving injuries.

Pinellas Sheriff's employee arrested for leaving scene


ARMY drivers are on standby to deliver fuel to petrol stations if tanker drivers vote today to strike over Easter.

Army could deliver fuel if drivers strike


A Quezon City court on Monday ordered the arrest of talent manager Annabelle Rama for her failure to attend her scheduled arraignment on 14 counts of libel lodged by former actress Nadia Montenegro.

Quezon City court orders arrest of Annabelle Rama


Seo In Young was spotted doing a sexy dance in sexy clothes at a Chinese club.


Corn and soybean exports for the week ending June 21 were up from the previous week, the US Department of Agriculture reported Thursday.


David Bowie has topped the UK album charts for the first time in 20 years following the release of his hit record The Next Day.

David Bowie tops UK album charts for first time in 20 years


On Wednesday, 41-year-old defenseman Sean O'Donnell announced his retirement, according to TSN.


Cheryl Cole and Will.i.am have been injured in a car crash.


The tweet provoked the anger of Celtic fans on the site, as well as Celtic manager Neil Lennon who swiftly replied: ``I think itv owe us an apology.''


A worker had his hand crushed in a metal press accident at work in St Helens.

Worker's hand crushed in metal press accident


A man was found dead in the woods in Plymouth early Thursday morning after police received a call at midnight about a male who had collapsed.


Two Lexington fugitives were arrested after their pictures were featured by the Office of the Fayette County Sheriff in a special online project.

Lexington fugitives arrested after pictures featured in online project


The African Union will suspend Mauritania until democracy is restored in the West African nation following the military coup this week, AU chair Tanzania said on Saturday.


New shocking cell phone video shows a fight inside Paseo High School, and the district says that it's investigating as the video shows an adult appearing to yell at and fight a student.

Video shows fight inside Paseo High School


Presidential hopeful Sen. Barack Obama will visit Fort Wayne on Friday instead of Muncie as previously scheduled.


A new study has suggested that that blind people have a better sense of touch than their sighted peers, more because of heavy reliance on their fingertips, than the brain compensating for vision loss.

Blind people have a better sense of touch


A cache of weapons, including 21 machine guns, has been stolen from a Los Angeles police SWAT training site.

Weapons stolen from Los Angeles SWAT training site


NOVONOUS announces the release of its new report titled ``SWOT Analysis of Indian VAS Industry And 3G Revolution'' which covers the complete SWOT and VAS scenario of India.

Novonous releases a report on ``SWOT Analysis of Indian VAS industry and 3G Revolution''


The US government ran a budget deficit of $129 billion in July, the Treasury Department reported Wednesday, pushing the fiscal year-to-date deficit close to $1.1 trillion.


Doctor Who actress Mary Tamm, 62, died this morning after a long battle against cancer, her agent said.

Doctor who star Mary Tamm dies after battle with cancer


Five Indiana companies received ``Spotlight'' awards at Thursday's ``Companies to Watch'' ceremony in Indianapolis.

Five Companies receive 'Spotlight' awards


Tradeplumbing, one of the UK's leading bathroom and kitchen plumbing retailers, at last offers a permanent solution to the problem of messy fingers all over your towel rail and radiators; fingerprint-free stainless steel, another ground-breaking innovation from CH Designs.

Tradeplumbing offers a permanent solution to the problem of messy fingers all over your towel rail


Canadian stocks dropped on Tuesday, as weak commodity prices weighed on the material and energy sectors, while shares of Royal Bank of Canada fell amid allegations of illegal futures trades.


A Pecos man has been sentenced to almost 14 years in prison for carjacking a Midland man.

Pecos man sentenced for carjacking Midland man


Ethiopia on Monday pardoned and freed two Swedish journalists who were arrested last year in the rebel Ogaden region and had been serving an 11-year jail sentence for ``supporting terrorism''.


Bomb kills 9 Afghan children, 2 US troops A suicide bomber targeting US troops outside an Afghan government office killed nine children walking home from school and two of the Americans on Monday, the latest sign that this year's fighting season could be one of the deadliest of the 12-year-old war.


Lady Gaga and her mum, Cynthia Germanotta launched their ``Born This Way'' foundation on Wednesday, February 29 over Harvard University.

Lady Gaga launches ``Born This Way'' foundation


In an informal interview with News 4, just before the beginning of business in the Senate, Senator Bill Raggio said he expects the special session to end today.

Raggio expects special session to end today


Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger is proclaiming a statewide drought after two years of below-average rainfall, low snowmelt runoff and the largest court-ordered restrictions on water transfers in state history.

Gov. Schwarzenegger proclaims statewide drought


Charlie Sheen performed his first of two New York shows on Friday and although it started out all right, it ended in more booing from the audience.

Charlie Sheen's first New York city show ends with more booing from audience


The Heritage Foundation reports the sad and disgusting news that the majority of union members now work for government, an intolerable situation to say the least.

Majority of union members now work for government


One person is dead following a wreck in Olathe on Friday afternoon.

One person dead following wreck in Olathe


Pakistan on Thursday denounced a statement made by top US military chief on cross-border attack, saying the Pakistani troops had the sole responsibility to fight terrorism.

Pakistan denounces statement by top US military chief


DUBAI// Local private equity firms will take the lead in the Middle East and North Africa as the industry's business model is forced to change due to the global financial crisis, says David Rubenstein, the managing director of The Carlyle Group.


Tag Commander, the European leader in tag management solutions, and Webtrends, the global leader in digital intelligence, announced a strategic global partnership to empower clients with the combined expertise in tag management and digital analytics.

Tag Commander and Webtrends announce strategic partnership


The government's disaster recovery centers for flood victims in Schuylkill and Snyder counties will close Friday night.


Petter Solberg will decide on his new co-driver by Monday, after evaluating three potential candidates in a shoot-out for the job.


France on Monday refused to interfere in a rape case involving an official of its consulate in Bangalore, saying Indian law will take its own course as the accused does not enjoy diplomatic immunity.

France refuses to interfere in b'lore rape case


A North Liberty man was arrested Friday night for endangering an infant by leaving the child inside a mobile home alone with five dogs running around.


Voter registration in Johnson County is now growing by about 3,000 a month, a slightly quicker pace than during the last presidential race in 2004.

Voter registration in Johnson County is growing


Self catering Farmhouse in Tuscany is brought to you by the Tuscany and worldwide holiday rentals company 'Holiday Rental Centre'.


A prolific analyst who follows the airline industry published a new note Tuesday morning, raising ratings on large domestic network carriers thanks to ``dramatically falling oil prices and the deep capacity cuts implemented to support ticket prices and revenue.''

Analyst raises ratings on network carriers


Lonmin, the world's third-biggest platinum producer, said its sales and cost guidance for 2008-09 was unchanged, as it posted a 14 percent fall in first-quarter refined platinum production.

Lonmin says sales and cost guidance unchanged


Special guests marked the start of the 2012 Poppy Appeal in East Barnet with a march through the village yesterday.

Special guests mark start of Poppy Appeal


CSI star Marg Helgenberger and her husband of 19-years, actor Alan Rosenberg, has separated.

Marg Helgenberger and Alan Rosenberg separate


A powerful storm hit parts of Howard County on Thursday night.