Manchester United has agreed in principle to sign Everton midfielder Jack Rodwell for 25 million pounds, the Sun reported.

Manchester United agrees to sign Everton's Jack Rodwell, Sun reports


Jackson Mayor Frank Melton officially kicks off his re-election campaign Thursday night.


KAKE's news partners at the Wichita Business Journal have learned that Sam's Club plans to build its third Wichita store near 29th Street North and Maize Road.

Sam's Club plans to build third Wichita store


Residential curbside recycling pickup in Mountain Home ended Sunday, and those who still want to recycle now must take the items to the recycling center.


The Nikkei Stock Average of 225 issues closed at 9,570.67 on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Tuesday, down 123.27 points or 1.27 per cent.

Nikkei Stock Average closed at 9,570.67, down 123.27 points


The Red Sox have activated catcher David Ross from the seven-day disabled list, sending Ryan Lavarnway back down to Triple-A Pawtucket in the process.

Red Sox activate David Ross, send Ryan Lavarnway to Pawtucket


Actress Amanda Seyfried feels so uncomfortable with her looks that she hates exposing her body in a bikini.

Amanda Seyfried hates exposing her body in a bikini


Once again, Palmwoods Got The Blues has pulled out all stops to bring the best of the best to Sunshine Coast music fans.


The rand remained weak against the dollar in late afternoon trade on Tuesday as it tracked a badly shaken euro as economic woes continued to weigh on European markets.


In a study of analyst recommendations at the major brokerages, for the underlying components of the S&P 500, United Parcel Service Inc has taken over the #176 spot from American International Group Inc, according to ETF Channel.

United Parcel Service takes over #176 spot from American International Group


With less than five months to go before its official launch, The Hub has unveiled its inaugural programming lineup, taking the wraps off a mix of six original series and a dozen acquired programs.


Iraqi security forces have arrested 16 suspected al Qaeda members accused of being behind more than 100 killings in the capital, a senior security official said Sunday.

Iraqi forces arrest 16 suspected al Qaeda members


The bombers who murdered a young police officer in Northern Ireland have ``killed a peacemaker'', the region's chief constable has said.


Epic Games has unveiled that Pyro Studios has licensed Unreal Engine 3 for use with its video games based on the forthcoming Sony Pictures Animation feature film, Planet 51.

Pyro Studios licensed Unreal Engine 3 for Planet 51:


Sharon Stone, The 'Basic Instinct' star claims she prefers more experienced lovers, but is only ever approached by muscle-bound men in their 20s.

Sharon Stone prefers 'experienced' lovers


BANGLADESH, AFTER their toil of Thursday, enjoyed a day in the sun yesterday, showing real character as they claimed the honours.


Rev. Jesse Jackson paid a visit to Bainport Monday, the encampment workers from the Sensata Technologies plant in Freeport established to protest the outsourcing of their jobs.


Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer says she meant no disrespect when she pointed a finger at President Barack Obama during an intense discussion on an airport tarmac.

Arizona Gov. Brewer says she meant no disrespect in pointing finger at Obama on airport tarmac


John Franklin, an athlete out of Fort Lauderdale South Plantation High School, committed to the Florida State Seminoles Thursday.

Recruit John Franklin commits to Florida State Seminoles


Ulster fans have to divert to Paris today for their Pool 4 Heineken Cup tie with Stade Francais after the game was postponed yesterday because of adverse weather.


A LaPorte County man fell victim to a foreclosure rescue scam before he realized no work had been done to lower his interest rate and his $1,790 up front payment was gone.

LaPorte County man falls victim to foreclosure rescue scam


Energy provider Dominion Virginia Power says it's building a new gas-fired power plant in Brunswick County.

Dominion to build Power plant in Brunswick County


Pesticide-laced Chinese dumplings that made at least 10 people sick in Japan and triggered a nationwide scare were probably poisoned deliberately, Japan's health minister said today.

Dumplings 'probably poisoned deliberately'


Asian markets open for trading on Tuesday ended mostly higher but well off the highs, as traders exercised caution ahead of key FOMC decision and policy pronouncement later in the day.

Asian markets end mostly higher ahead of FOMC decision


Senegal is offering free land to Haitians wishing to ``return to their origins'' following the earthquake.


Aviva marked a return to profit in the first half of this year with a dividend cut, reversing a policy which maintained its total dividend for the loss-making year of 2008.

Aviva marks return to profit with a dividend cut


Dell has given its entire business PC line an Ivy Bridge makeover, with the launch of eight new Latitude laptops and four Optiplex desktops running on Intel's third generation Core processors.

Dell gives business PCs an Ivy Bridge makeover


Renee Zellweger is near a deal to star in ``My One and Only,'' a comedy based on a childhood adventure of actor George Hamilton.


Royals pitcher Sidney Ponson tested positive for a stimulant during the WBC and has been banned from international competition for two years.

Ponson tested positive for stimulant at WBC


A poll of FOX5 Web users found overwhelming support for a ``no touching'' policy for Clark County school district bus drivers.

Poll finds support for 'no touching' policy


A holistic cardiac rehabilitation unit with exclusive cardio-respiratory and other heart care treatment services was inaugurated in Mumbai.

Holistic cardiac rehabilitation unit inaugurated in Mumbai


THE Labour councillor at the centre of a police investigation into alleged financial irregularities at the office of former culture minister Frank McAveety is facing the political axe over unpaid council tax on a flat stretching across two years.

Councillor facing political axe over unpaid council tax


``The world community expressed high appreciation to Kyrgyzstan in its attempts to come to a really democratic state,'' Zhantoro Satybaldiev, the Vice-Prime-Minister, head of the state direction for restoration and development of Osh and Jalal-Abad cities, stated, while summarizing the results of the trip to the US.

World community expresses high appreciation to Kyrgyzstan --


PG&E has an early lead, with just a small fraction of a few counties reporting.


Chinese scientists have genetically modified dairy cows to produce human breast milk, and hope to be selling it in supermarkets within three years, Sky News reported Wednesday.

China modifying dairy cows to produce human breast milk


Oscar winning Hollywood actor Tom Hanks is throwing his support behind Democratic Presidential candidate Barack Obama.


THE Iron have made their first summer signing, with striker Jordan Robertson joining the club.


Mel B feels ''old'' because she has a teenage daughter.


A COMMUNITY art gallery is looking for its first artist in residence to join the team and encourage locals to get involved in the creative arts.

Community art gallery looking for artist in residence


King County Sheriff's detectives said that two trailers and a box truck that were reported stolen from SeaTac on December 16th and were loaded with 7,000 WII-U game consoles have been recovered empty.

Two trailers and a box truck reported stolen from SeaTac with 7,000 WII-U game consoles recovered empty


A police officer who gave a 7-year-old boy a ticket for throwing a ball which hit the officer's truck has been suspended, according to a newspaper report.

Officer gave boy ticket for throwing ball at truck


Former Illinois Gov. George Ryan was released from prison before dawn Wednesday, stopping only briefly at a halfway house before he was allowed to travel home to serve the rest of his sentence for corruption.

Ex-illinois Gov. George Ryan released from prison


Sonic Healthcare Ltd., the largest provider of medical tests in Australia, sold $250 million of 10- year bonds to private investors in the US

Sonic Healthcare sells $250 million of 10-year bonds


Rangers claim playoff spot by beating Canes 4-3 Rangers captain Ryan Callahan scored 2:55 into overtime, and New York rallied to clinch a third straight Eastern Conference playoff berth by beating the Carolina Hurricanes 4-3 on Thursday night.


Sheens quashes Mason rumours Updated: 08:17, Friday April 6, 2012 Wests Tigers coach, Tim Sheens has quashed any notion that former NSW prop Willie Mason will join the club.


APA-Abidjan Ivorian borders which were closed on Thursday by military forces close to Laurent Gbagbo whose victory is challenged by Alassane Ouattara, have been re-opened as previously announced, APA notes here at the airport of Abidjan.


Rescue workers look for a car from a canal in Patterson, Calif., Friday, Jan. 28, 2011.


For the first time in several weeks, Conan O'Brien topped David Letterman in the ratings on Friday night, scoring a 3.2 household rating compared to The Late Show's 3.0.

Conan O'Brien tops David Letterman in ratings on Friday


Therapy can help even very distressed married couples if both partners want to improve their marriage, says a new study.


Ravenna emergency personnel responded to a semi-van crash south of Ravenna early Monday afternoon.

Emergency personnel respond to semi-van crash near Ravenna


Argument may have preceded balcony death Updated: 10:59, Thursday February 7, 2013 Homicide detectives are investigating whether a woman was involved in a heated argument before falling to her death from the balcony of her Sydney unit.


Oil prices retreated today after closing above $100 a barrel for the first time as investors seized on a refinery explosion and the possibility that OPEC may cut its output.

Oil prices retreat after closing above $100 a barrel


Bossier Parish Sheriff Larry Deen says four people were arrested Wednesday on criminal trespass charges.


Business was booming at the Alpine Valley Ski Resort Friday, as several inches of light, fluffy snow made for perfect skiing conditions.

Fluffy snow makes for perfect skiing conditions


Roberto Soldado scored a hat trick Sunday to lead Getafe to a 5-1 win against Xerez in the Spanish league on Sunday, while Athletic Bilbao maintained its recent strong form by beating Almeria 4-1.

Soldado's hat trick leads Getafe to win against Xerez;


The work suits and boots of roughnecks removing the drill pipe are seen on the drilling floor of Development Driller III, which drilled the relief well and pumped the cement to seal the Macondo well, the source of the Deepwater Horizon rig explosion and oil spill, in the Gulf Of Mexico, off the coast of Louisiana, Saturday, Sept. 18, 2010.

The work suits and boots of roughnecks removing ...


South Korea said here on Monday that Asian countries, with solid economic fundamentals, should move ahead to meet the challenges including rising oil and food prices as well as finance uncertainties.

South Korea says Asia should move ahead to meet challenges


Deccan Chargers captain Adam Gilchrist won the toss and asked Kings XI Punjab to bat first in an Indian Premier League match here today.

Gilchrist wins toss, asks Kings XI to bat first


A teenager murdered more than 40 years ago has now been identified by the OPP, but what happened to him remains a mystery.

Teenager murdered more than 40 years ago identified


Zambia, Africa's biggest copper producer, will scrap a windfall tax on mining companies, Finance Minister Situmbeko Musokotwane said, following opposition to the duty from miners.

Zambia will scrap windfall tax on mining companies


Randy Quaid and his wife, Evi, have been arrested in Canada after they skipped a California court hearing earlier in the week.


Fewer than one in five patients is admitted to a dedicated stroke unit within the recommended time, a new report warns.

Fewer than one in five patients 'admitted to dedicated stroke unit in time'


The Yankees passed on Dodgers catcher Russell Martin this week, but he remains on their minds, especially with Jorge Posada targeted for a DH role next season.

New York Yankees eye free agent catcher Russell Martin with Jorge Posada targeted for DH role


SPECIALIST training provider Morthyng has taken a lease on 7,000 sq ft of offices in the £17 million Moorgate office complex, in Rotherham.

Morthyng take on lease at Moorgate complex


Microsoft has finally gotten around to releasing Office for the Mac 2011 in a trial format.


A Catholic Religious Brother says the Church has lost ``an honest friend'' with the death of an activist lawyer.


Mostly sunny skies mix with a few clouds and even some small, quick moving showers this afternoon.

Sunny mixed with clouds, showers this afternoon


Retail giant Amazon has defended its management practices following a number of criticisms levelled at the company over conditions in its American warehouses.


Samsung is stepping into the spotlight and arguably taking it from Apple.


Use of sheesha, a special sort of smoking pipe with flavoured juices, goes unchecked in some restaurants and food outlets in the capital city despite a ban due to its harmful effects on the human health.

``Sheesha'' smoking goes unchecked despite ban


Actress Drew Barrymore is set to turn music video director for American rock band Best Coast's new video.

Drew Barrymore to turn music video director


A 40-year-old Fairbanks man lost his appeal of a felony drunken driving conviction after arguing that the apparent absence of Alaska Natives from his jury pool violated his constitutional right to a fair trial.

Fairbanks man loses appeal of drunken driving conviction


A five-year Australian research titled the 'Sydney Stillbirth Study' has found that pregnant women who sleep on their back may increase the risk of miscarriage or stillbirth.

Pregnant women sleeping on their back risk miscarriage or stillbirth


Libya has denied shutting down its air space while European govts decided to ban all civilian flights there.


The Pacific Highway has been voted the worst road in NSW for the second year in a row.


Aperto Networks, which makes WiMax base stations and network equipment, has raised $20 million in a round led by Quicksilver Ventures.


The Supreme Court has unanimously allowed the appeal in Jones v Kernott (2011) UKSC 53 and restored the order of the county court.

Supreme court unanimously allows appeal in Jones v Kernott


A French judge has issued an international arrest warrant against American rider Floyd Landis for suspected hacking into an anti-doping laboratory computer, French anti-doping agency head Pierre Bordry told reporters.

Judge issues arrest warrant against cyclist Landis


Cliffside Park has received a $29,346 municipal recycling tonnage grant from the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection.

Cliffside Park receives recycling tonnage grant


Judge Belvin Perry Jr. announced Tuesday that he will seek re-election in 2012 to the Office of Circuit Judge, Group 3.

Judge Belvin Perry Jr. to seek re-election


Telecom stocks came under the hammer at the bourses on Tuesday as leading wireless operator lost 5-7 per cent after reports that new telecom companies planning to enter the Indian market to offer 3G services may have to pay 3 per cent of their aggregate revenues to the government.


A Fairfield City Schools bus was involved in an accident with a truck on Ohio 4 and Symmes Road around 2:20 pm Wednesday, Dec. 3.


Parker Hannifin Corporation has successfully refinanced its credit facility of $1.5 billion for the next five years.

Parker Hannifin refinances credit facility


former US Sen. Rick Santorum announces he will be suspending his campaign on April 10, 2012 in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.


Gov. Rick Scott declared a state of emergency this morning, directing state agencies to begin preparations to aid local governments.

Gov. Rick Scott declares a state of emergency


Two national political polls show presidential candidates John McCain and Barack Obama in a dead heat nationally.

Two polls show John McCain, Barack Obama in dead heat nationally


The new online portal OpenCounter, a system that streamlines the process of applying for business licenses, permitting and other legal startup requirements, went live on the City of Santa Cruz's website Wednesday morning, Jan. 9.


Until now, home port for Royal Caribbean International's new ships has always been the Port of Miami, but this will change with the arrival of the new 5,400-passenger Oasis of the Seas, which will call Port Everglades home.

Oasis of the Seas calls Port Everglades home


Infielder Joe Dillon and first baseman Ryan Shealy have agreed to minor league contracts with the Tampa Bay Rays.

Joe Dillon, Ryan Shealy agree to minor league contracts with Rays


Massachusetts residents turned in more than 4 tons of prescription drugs over the weekend under a program intended to get unused drugs that could be abused out of people's medicine cabinets, the US Drug Enforcement Administration said today.

Massachusetts residents turn in 4 tons of prescription drugs


Attorney General Eric Holder said yesterday that the trial of Khalid Sheikh Mohammed in federal court in New York will be ``truly the trial of the century.''


Authorities say a body found in a park in the Lansing area has been identified as a man who was reported missing in December.


Assam chief minister Tarun Gogoi today virtually ruled out any offer for safe passage to ULFA leaders who wish to visit their families during the forthcoming Rongali Bihu festival in the state.

Tarun Gogoi rules out safe passage for ULFA leaders


Kaviza launches its reseller program to enable partners worldwide to sell and support Kaviza's VDI-in-a-box™ 2.0, the first affordable desktop virtualization solution.


No. 17 Washburn outscored No. 10 Pittsburg State 42-23 in the second half to pull out a 65-41 victory on Wednesday night.


The University of Mobile has canceled its classes this afternoon and evening after a power outage left the campus without air conditioning, officials said this afternoon.

University of Mobile cancels classes this afternoon, evening after power outage


The Cesar Chavez family has been successful in getting the AP Stylebook to drop the term ``illegal immigrant'' to describe a person.

AP Stylebook drops the term ``illegal immigrant'' to describe a person


Federal agents have arrested the top enforcement officer for the US Virgin Islands environment agency on drug trafficking charges after he was allegedly caught with a cache of cocaine on a government patrol boat.

Federal agents arrest top enforcement officer for US Virgin Islands' environment agency


KAUST has selected a broad range of SAP applications to support student-facing functions, main university administrative functions, and the information-sharing and integration needs of its collaborative, global research centers.

King Abdullah university of science and technology selects SAP


891 people have applied for competition and interview for 889 public service vacancies in 30 government bodies announced by Public Service Commission under President of Azerbaijan Republic, the commission's press service told APA.

891 applied for competition and interview for public service vacancies


FreedomWorks chairman Dick Armey will be traveling to Florida on October 6 and 7 to continue the national conversation about health care and cap and trade, and the threat of an ever-expanding government.

Freedomworks chairman Dick Armey to travel to Florida


Yahoo!7, the online joint venture between the Seven Media Group and Yahoo! Australia & NZ, has emerged relatively unaffected from the advertising downturn, predicting strong growth in the year ahead, The Australian reports.


Councillors in Scotland should be paid more to reflect their increased workload, a report for the Scottish Government has recommended.


Nigerian rebels claimed Monday they had sabotaged two Shell pipelines in Nigeria's main oil producing region.

Rebels claim sabotage on Shell pipeline in Nigeria


South Korea on Friday urged North Korea to retract its threat against South Korean passenger planes flying near its airspace, condemning it as unjustifiable and ``inhumane.''


Nakheel, the state-owned developer of Dubai's Palm Islands, has said it will scale back construction projects in light of the economic downturn afflicting the UAE.


Colombo, Jul 6 Sri Lanka today said its Air Force personnel are not being sent back from India and they will continue with their training at a different location in the country after their presence at an air base in Chennai came under attack from political parties in Tamil Nadu.

'Air Force personnel not being sent back from India'


In a new revelation about singer Amy Winehouse, it is being said that she tried to kill herself at the age of 10 just after father Mitch left her mother Janis for another woman less than a year earlier, as per a new book.

Amy Winehouse tried to kill herself at the age of 10


Governor Bob McDonnell revived a decades-old controversy Tuesday when he declared that April will be Confederate History Month in Virginia.

McDonnell declares April Confederate History Month


YOUNGSTERS can swim for just £1 this summer thanks to a new initiative designed to get people fit in a fun way.


Schalke have signed Dutch striker Klaas-Jan Huntelaar from Italian side AC Milan, coach Felix Magath said on Tuesday.


The Supreme Court has upheld the death sentence of a mentally impaired Alabama man who killed his former lover.

Supreme Court upholds death sentence for mentally impaired Ala. man


Joe Satriani has warned Coldplay they're about to get served at the Grammy Awards.


The south wing of the Port Authority Bus Terminal in New York City was evacuated this morning after a possible gas leak, CBS Local reports.

Port Authority Bus terminal evacuated after possible gas leak


Several Glenbard East High School students were inducted into the National Honor Society during a ceremony on April 7.

Students inducted into National Honor Society


More than 8 lakh Indians read The Economic Times every day, the results of the Indian Readership Survey Q3 show, once again placing Asia's largest business daily head and shoulders above competition.

More than 8 lakh Indians read the economic Times every day


China needs better food safety laws, the United Nations said in a report released Wednesday.


A 50-year-old convicted sex offender who was wanted by Port Angeles police for failing to obey a court order was arrested by Sequim police and the state Department of Corrections on Tuesday.

Sex offender wanted by Port Angeles police arrested


``The 19th over changed everything for us. It is definitely one of the most exciting overs I have seen in my life.....,'' Sachin wrote on twitter.

One of the most exciting overs I have seen in my life:


Ramtron International, a supplier of nonvolatile ferroelectric random access memory, has announced that it has initiated restructuring and cost reduction actions to strengthen its operation during the current economic environment.

Ramtron initiates restructuring and cost reductions


Consumer confidence rose for the first time in four months during December as people felt slightly less pessimistic about the future of the economy and the jobs market, research indicated today.


Cable channel E! is renewing ``Keeping Up with the Kardashians'' spin-off ``Kourtney and Khloe Take Miami'' for a second season.

E! renews ``Kourtney and Khloe Take Miami''


Three new dates for the Hot Chip tour of the UK have been announced by the band for when they arrive in the country this summer.

New dates for Hot Chip tour of the UK announced


South Korea began naval drills off its west coast Thursday to strengthen its ability to counter any North Korean provocations despite Pyongyang's latest threat to retaliate against Seoul over its war games.


Asian markets are exhibiting a mixed trend on Thursday with investors mostly treading a cautious path amid lingering worries about a possible slowdown in global economic growth.


Jennifer Hudson wants another baby Updated: 20:50, Saturday January 19, 2013 Jennifer Hudson wants another baby after her three-year-old son David Jr. keeps asking for a sister.


The man shot by a Geneva police officer last Friday night, during a traffic stop, has died from his injuries.


Four prolific graffiti vandals from London, Kent and East Sussex will be sentenced for a two-year campaign against railways including an attack at Epsom, Surrey.


Qumulo, a Seattle-based data storage company founded earlier this year, said it's raised $24.5 million in a Series A round of financing.


A Massachusetts man has been fined $500 for assaulting a Chuck E. Cheese mouse.

Man fined for assaulting Chuck E. Cheese mouse


Findus is the latest brand to be caught up in the horsemeat contamination scandal and has been forced to withdraw its beef lasagne range, while Tesco is pulling its Everyday Value spaghetti bolognese.

Findus is latest brand to be caught up in horsemeat scandal


A dwindling group of Bataan Death March and Japanese prison camp survivors disbanded itself for lack of able-bodied members after commemorating for the last time on Tuesday Veterans Day at Arlington National Cemetery, closing a 62-year-old tradition.

Bataan Death March, Japanese camp survivors disband group


/ The Enquirer/Glenn Hartong To donate money for feed and caring of the injured horses, a fund has been set up at the US Bank branch in Northgate, 9430 Colerain Ave. Suite A. Information: 513-923-5500 Fire officials said about 20 horses died in a barn fire on a horse breeding farm this morning on Dunlap Road in rural Colerain Township.


ChinaCache International Holdings Ltd., the leading total solutions provider of Internet content and application delivery services in China, today issued a letter to the Company's shareholders from Mr. Song Wang, Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of ChinaCache.

ChinaCache International Holdings Ltd. issues letter to shareholders


Baldwin is suing the Oscar winner for securities fraud and misrepresentation, accusing Costner of tricking him into selling his shares of joint venture OTS, which entered into an agreement with Costner's company CINC.


Today dozens gathered for a ribbon cutting at the newly restored Kennedy Pharmacy in downtown Savannah.


Nearly seven months after the shooting that nearly killed her, Rep. Gabrielle Giffords made her first public appearance on Monday at an event in Houston honoring her husband, astronaut Mark Kelly.


Six persons were washed away in floodwaters of the Neerakatte dam near Uppinangady early Wednesday morning.


LAHORE Raymond Davis, the American who killed two innocent Pakistanis in the provincial metropolis on January 27, had links to the CIA, confirmed sources in the countrys premier intelligence agency.


Roosevelt was signed to the Bills practice squad this morning.


Legendary UK punks Leatherface will be touring Canada in 2010.


A suitcase containing a naked female body was found Saturday morning by patrolling police officers on a toll road near the Military District Command in North Jakarta.

Suitcase containing female body found on toll road


Adam Levine, a coach on the NBC reality talent contest The Voice, has said he would legalize gay marriage if he were president.


The Arctic Monkeys have gone back to basics with their new studio album, Suck It and See, which has seen the band revert to more traditional recording techniques.


CWR & Partners, LLP for Organic Alliance, Inc. Ronnie Welch or Kelly Cinelli, 508-222-4802 Ronnie@cwrpartners.com kelly@cwrpartners.com Organic Alliance, Inc. has made arrangements to begin initial US marketing operations for organic produce and organic beef.

Organic Alliance has made arrangements to begin initial US marketing operations for organic produce and


Global coal output is set to shrink over the next year or two as miners grapple with a combination of low prices driven by cheaper alternatives, weak demand, and cost and currency headwinds.


Nintendo has said it puts out the ``right number of Mario games based on what fans are asking for,'' according to Nintendo of America senior director of corporate communications Charlie Scibetta.

Nintendo puts out the ``right number of Mario games``


Joyful or sad smiles expressed after a competition are the same for blind and sighted athletes, according to a new study, showing that certain facial expressions are innate and managed differently depending on the social situation (Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 96: 1-10).


Another MDC activist has been murdered by suspected ZANU PF militants, the party has reported.


The Leavenworth Police Department's tactical team responded to a residence Wednesday night where a man allegedly held his ex-girlfriend hostage, a police spokesman said.

Suspect allegedly holds ex-girlfriend hostage


It has been reported that Sanjay Dutt, who plays a baddie in Karan Malhotra's 'Agneepath', will go bald for the role.


EXPERTS recommend users switch from using Internet Explorer after a security glitch was found that lets hackers take over a computer.

Experts recommend users switch from Internet Explorer


Chart topper, and one of the world's hottest pop stars, Ke$ha is coming to Caesars Windsor this August.


France No 1 goalkeeper Hugo Lloris has joined Tottenham from Lyon on a four year deal.


Australian captain Ricky Ponting said Thursday he was not considering retirement and was devastated after being ruled out of next week's fifth Ashes Test against England with a broken finger.

Ponting says he's not considering retirement


Tucows Inc. , a global provider of domain names and other Internet services, today reported its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2013.

Tucows reports financial results for the first quarter of 2013


A contractor working on a home South of Fargo is hospitalized tonight after being overcome by fumes.

Contractor hospitalized after being overcome by fumes


Dubai International Capital, the private equity arm controlled by Dubai Holding, plans to invest about US$5 billion in India, China and Japan over the next three years.

Dubai International Capital to invest US$5 billion in India, China and Japan


Tehran Times cited Mr Farid Ameri MD of National Iranian Oil Products Distribution Company as saying that Iran is to increase its fuel storage capacity by 15% to reach 10.9 billion liters.


A KNIFEMAN who left his victim an inch from death after sinking a hunting knife four inches into him has been jailed for five years.


Pakistan and India should not fall into trap laid by enemy and both countries confront challenge of terrorism through cooperation and reconciliation.

Pak, India should not fall into trap laid by enemy:


Tuesday, Keith Olbermann the former ``MSNBC'' host announced his new position at Current TV where he will host a new nightly news show that will air weeknights later this year, and it will be live.

Keith Olbermann announces new position at Current TV


The Michael Jackson film, This Is It, was number one at the box office this week, and not because it was a well made movie.


Louisiana crawfish farmers are headed to the Attorney General's Office with complaints about seafood wholesalers.

Crawfish farmers head to Attorney generals Office


Isla Fisher doesn't weigh herself regularly because she wants to set a good example for her daughters.


Two home burglaries were reported in Shelbyville over the weekend, according to Shelbyville Police Department reports.

Two home burglaries reported in Shelbyville


Dominique Strauss-Kahn pleaded not guilty in a strong voice at the brief proceeding, standing between his defense team as his wife, journalist Anne Sinclair, watched.


The BBC has reported that over 1200 schools will be fully or partially closed by the national UK teachers strike on Thursday.

1200 schools may be closed by UK teachers strike


Mongolia plans to issue its first sovereign bonds this month, marking a milestone for capital markets in this resource-rich democracy.

Mongolia plans to issue first sovereign bonds


The bones found outside a Bradenton apartment complex are from an animal, the Manatee County Sheriff's Office said Monday.

Bones found at Bradenton apartments were from animal


21-member idol group A-Peace recently held their 1000th concert in Japan on the 14th.

A-Peace hold their 1000th concert in Japan


A crossing guard and a student were hit by a van this morning near Santa Rita Elementary School in Midland.


England and Bath centre Matt Banahan hopes that he has silenced his critics after impressing against Samoa by scoring a try in his debut at centre.

Banahan hopes to have silenced his critics


Champaign police and Champaign County Crimestoppers this week are seeking information on a beating attack at 88 West Apartments on Sept. 7.

Champaign police seek information on beating


President Pranab Mukherjee Monday conferred an honorary degree on Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai during the convocation of the Lovely Professional University here.

Pranab Mukherjee confers degree on Hamid Karzai


North Korea said Tuesday a 30-year-old South Korean man has defected by crossing the border between the two divided countries.

N. Korea says S. Korean man defected across border


Marc Dreier, the New York law firm founder accused of defrauding hedge funds, will plead guilty to federal charges including conspiracy and wire fraud next month, his lawyer said.

Lawyer Dreier will plead guilty to all charges, attorney says


Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal declared a state emergency Wednesday in advance of Gustav, which was a tropical storm Wednesday evening, but could crash ashore on the Gulf Coast sometime over the Labor Day weekend as a Category Three hurricane.


The Prime Minister of Vietnam, Nguyen Tan Dung visited the Dubai International Financial Centre and held discussions with senior officials.

Prime Minister of Vietnam, Nguyen Tan Dung, visits the Dubai International financial Centre


Ultimate Software, a leading provider of end-to-end strategic human resources, payroll, and talent management solutions, today announced it will host a free, interactive human resources workshop on Wednesday, October 14, 2009 at the Hyatt Regency La Jolla at Aventine in San Diego, CA.

Ultimate Software hosts interactive human resources workshop in San Diego, CA


Country star Merle Haggard is suing an environmental awareness group, claiming it illegally used his name and likeness to raise money.


Texas ranks near the bottom in federal stimulus funds received so far, according to a newspaper analysis of grants and contracts.

Texas ranks near bottom in stimulus funds


Former Cuban leader Fidel Castro suggested yesterday his health is failing, saying by the end of US President Barack Obama's first term he doesn't expect to be following current events.

Fidel Castro suggests his health is failing


The Los Angeles Lakers say they'll pay all costs for Monday's NBA championship victory celebration, a more modest event than in past years .

La Lakers to pay for NBA victory celebration


TYLER, Texas Police say two students were injured in an early morning shooting in a parking lot outside a dorm at Texas College in Tyler, Texas.

Two students injured in early morning shooting in parking lot...


A Kingman woman was arrested on suspicion of child abuse Thursday evening, Mohave County Sheriff's deputies said.

Kingman woman arrested on suspicion of child abuse


WHILE London 2012 might seem a bit farfetched for a 17-year-old, water polo player Tuesday Birmingham is hoping her undefeated streak makes selectors sit up and take notice.

Birmingham hoping selectors sit up and take notice


A 24-year-old Brockton man has been charged in connection with three murders in Dorchester last year, according to Boston police.

Brockton man charged in connection with three murders in Dorchester last year


Robert Pattinson has allegedly shut himself off from the outside world following his split with Kristen Stewart.

Robert Pattinson has 'shut himself off from the world'


Former South African President Nelson Mandela left hospital yesterday after treatment for an acute respiratory infection.


Spain was on course to meet its deficit cutting target, despite a year-on-year increase in the deficit-to-GDP ratio in the first quarter of 2012, said Treasury Minister Cristobal Montoro.


A pedestrian was hit and killed this morning in Desert Hot Springs, and police have accused the driver of drunken driving.

Pedestrian hit and killed in Desert Hot Springs


All of Bear Lake County was declared a flood emergency area on Tuesday by the Bear Lake County Commission.

Bear Lake County declared flood emergency area


Barack Obama was elected the nation's first black president Tuesday night in a historic triumph that overcame racial barriers as old as America itself.


The imprisoned Bahraini human rights and political activist, Abdulhadi al-Khawaja, has told the BBC that he will continue his 84-day hunger strike.


No. 8-ranked Heavener held off a fourth-quarter rally by Vian to eliminate the Lady Wolverines from the Class 3A Area IV playoffs on Thursday night at the Muskogee Civic Center.


Dubai, Oct 13 DP World, one of the world's major marine terminal operators based in Dubai, has sought close trade ties with India.

DP World seeks close trade ties with India


US President Barack Obama, joined by visiting German Chancellor Angela Merkel, touted a climate change bill being debated by Congress Friday as representing ``enormous progress'' but said more needed to be done.


Jorge Lorenzo won his second straight Spanish Grand Prix on Sunday after Casey Stoner and Marco Simoncelli crashed on the wet track.


Alabama Chief Supreme Court Justice Sue Bell Cobb is stepping down from her seat, as announced in a written statement by Cobb Wednesday.

Alabama Chief Justice Sue Bell Cobb steps down


China said Wednesday it had lifted its ban on international phone calls in Xinjiang, further easing restrictions on communications triggered by deadly ethnic unrest over six months ago.

China lifts ban on international calls in Xinjiang


ULM director of athletics Bobby Staub announced the opponents for the 2009 football season this morning.

ULM announces opponents for 2009 football season


A strong earthquake struck central Italy early Monday, killing six people, including four children, and causing buildings to collapse, officials and news reports said.

Earthquake in Italy kills six, including four children


CA Inc. said today that it has acquired the privately held business software provider Oblicore Inc. The terms of the deal were not released.

CA acquires business software maker Oblicore


Lourdes looked lovely in a lime blazer as she held onto her phone and vitamin water.


Just like the Greek god that is its namesake, Zeus is the king of bank fraud trojan viruses, having been used by thousands of criminals to scam perhaps hundreds of millions of dollars from banking customers around the world for years.

Zeus is king of bank fraud trojan viruses


A Japanese man was sentenced to death Monday for the stabbing deaths of his sister-in-law and her two granddaughters.


The religion department is searching for its newest tenure-track faculty member and has lined up three potential candidates.

Religion department searching for new faculty member


A truck crashed into a house on Lawrence Way close to Kimberly Park in Winston-Salem...


The Orioles recalled reliever Alberto Castillo from Triple-A Norfolk prior to Sunday's game, filling the spot vacated by first baseman Rhyne Hughes, who was optioned back following Saturday's 8-2 loss.


Denne has been awarded the contracts to build two affordable housing developments in south and east London on behalf of Family Mosaic Housing.

Denne to build two affordable housing developments in London for Family Mosaic housing


Sep 19, 2011, 03.41PM IST Gujarat chief minister Narendra Modi refused to put on a 'skull cap' offered by a Muslim cleric during his sadbhavana fast in Ahmedabad.

Narendra Modi refuses to put on 'skull cap' offered by Muslim cleric


A South African appellate court has re-instated corruption charges against the head of the ruling African National Congress, Jacob Zuma.

South African court re-instates corruption charges against Jacob Zuma


A 35-year-old Eastern Cape man was strangled with a car's seatbelt at Durban's North Beach over the weekend, police said on Monday.

Man was strangled with seatbelt - police


Hungary's toxic sludge spill, which has killed four people, reached the Danube river Thursday, threatening to contaminate the waterway's ecosystem, a water authority official told AFP.

Hungary toxic sludge spill reaches Danube


Maruti Suzuki can move to Rs 1350-1400, says Shardul Kulkarni of Angel Broking.


Kevin Keegan has hit out at the billionaire owners throwing the Premier League into chaos.

Kevin Keegan hits out at billionaire owners


Tennessee ranks 12th in the nation for growth in construction jobs over the past 12 months, according to an analysis of Labor Department data by the Associated General Contractors of America.

Tennessee ranks 12th for growth of construction jobs


National Express has rejected an unsolicited takeover bid from its larger rival FirstGroup in a surprise development likely to put further pressure on the embattled bus and rail operator.


After a flight of just over six hours, Bafana Bafana arrived safely in Niamey, Niger, on Friday night where they will play the penultimate 2012 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against that country.


Inna, representing Romania, indeed won the 2010 Eurodanceweb Award with ``Sun Is Up''.

Fan zone Romania wins Eurodanceweb Award


Vislink, the London-listed satellite TV and communications group, said yesterday it will miss revenue targets for the current year after it experienced a ``significant amount of contract slippage''.


Shah Rukh reappears in this Yash Raj film, 'RNBDJ' and one should say he repeats himself.


The San Jose Earthquakes have won a lottery for rights in Major League Soccer to American goalkeeper David Bingham.

San Jose Earthquakes win lottery for rights to goalkeeper David Bingham


An Austrian newspaper is reporting that a lawyer dropped his trousers during the questioning of his client by two female investigators, exposing his briefs.

Lawyer drops his trousers during questioning


The Milwaukee auxiliary bishop known for ecumenical relations and later accused of covering up abuse by clergy has retired.


MP Hamid-Reza Katouzian has said Majlis lawmakers as the representatives of the Iranian nation have a responsibility to investigate the post-election incidents.

Lawmakers should investigate post-election incidents:


Russian President Dmitry Medvedev leaves for visits of Italy and Spain this Sunday, Sergei Prikhodko, the presidential aide told reporters Friday.

Medvedev to leave for visits of Italy, Spain Sunday


England manager Fabio Capello is demanding 'spirit and intensity' from his players against the United Styates at Wembley tonight.


All Wachovia/Wells Fargo branches in the Charlotte area will open at 11 am today because of weather conditions.

Wachovia/Wells Fargo branches opening at 11 am


Sysco Corporation announced today that it will webcast its fourth quarter and fiscal 2010 earnings conference call on Monday, August 16th at 10:00 am ET.

Sysco to webcast fourth quarter and fiscal 2010 earnings conference call


50 Cent was recently attacked onstage by an excited fan at a concert in Salvador, Brazil.


Oneka Elementary School has established a school forest in partnership with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.

Oneka Elementary establishes school forest


Cardinals remain in hunt for Big East title Louisville coach Rick Pitino challenged his team after a five-overtime loss at Notre Dame: finish the regular season with a seven-game winning streak.


Green Leader Elizabeth May insisted Friday that she hasn't dropped off the public's radar any more than any other opposition politician since the last federal election.

May denies dropping off public's radar since election


Indie rockers The National will curate 5 nights of events in New York next month.

The National to curate 5 nights of events in New York


Three Indonesian soldiers accused of torturing two men from the restive eastern region of Papua have gone on trial for the relatively minor charges of disobeying orders, prosecutors said on Friday.


In the 2013 edition of Princeton Review's ``Best 377 Colleges,'' the University of Iowa ranks as the number two party school in the nation.

University of Iowa ranks as number two party school


``After much prayer and serious consideration, I have decided that I will not be seeking the 2012 GOP nomination for President of the United States,'' Palin wrote in the letter, first read on air by conservative radio show host Mark Levin.


England players Kevin Pietersen and Andrew Flintoff fetched $1.55 million each at the Indian Premier League player auction Friday, setting a record for the highest amount paid for a player in the Twenty20 competition.

Pietersen, Flintoff fetch $ 1.55 million each


The Minnesota volleyball team defeated Georgia Tech in four sets by scores of 25-19, 25-17, 25-27, 25-18 in the Pioneer Classic on Saturday, Sept. 12.


Former EastEnders actor Joe Swash has been crowned King of the Jungle tonight in I'm A Celebrity...

Joe Swash crowned King of the jungle in I'm a celebrity...


Consumer electronics giant Panasonic Corp. released a statement on Tuesday saying it had dropped development of a handheld online gaming device that had been code named ``Jungle,'' Reuters is reporting.


Rudy Giuliani, New York's stalwart and unflappable mayor during the traumatising September 11, 2001 attacks, says he felt ``a sense of revenge'' on hearing of Osama bin Laden's death.


Gib Shanley, the voice of the Cleveland Browns during three decades, passed away earlier today.


An uncle who attempted to commit murder on his niece early this month at Marau at Weathercoast area, South Guadalcanal indicated to court he wants a lawyer to represent him.


Manchester College has begun a national search for a new dean for its new pharmacy school after the current dean resigned for health reasons.

Manchester begins search for new dean of pharmacy school


As many as 800 Pakistani pilgrims have been stranded in Saudi Arabia after they were told their tickets had been refunded by their travel agents in Pakistan, a private TV channel was reported as saying yesterday.

800 Pakistani pilgrims stranded in Saudi Arabia


In a groundbreaking change for the US military, the Pentagon will allow women to serve in combat positions, including potentially elite commando jobs off limits for generations.

Pentagon will allow women in combat positions


THE Ospreys have appointed Steve Tandy as their new head coach to succeed Sean Holley.

Ospreys appoint Steve Tandy as new head coach


A veteran Winters police officer was arrested early Tuesday in connection with an alleged child molestation in Fairfield.


The US House overwhelmingly voted on Thursday afternoon to hold Attorney General Eric Holder in contempt of Congress for withholding important documents relating to the Fast and Furious scandal.

House holds Eric Holder in contempt of Congress


Maruti Suzuki India launched a bigger, spacious and more stylish family car, the new Wagon R. The car comes with a new powerful and highly fuel efficient 998 cc K-series engine delivering a high fuel efficiency of 18.9 km/l. Wagon R, which is wider and taller is high on occupant safety.

Maruti Suzuki India launches new Wagon R


Vanessa Minnillo and Nick Lachey were married Friday evening in a tropical island ceremony in front of just 35 friends and family, their reps confirm exclusively to PEOPLE.

Vanessa Minnillo and Nick Lachey are married!


Sudbury's Collège Boréal has the highest graduate satisfaction rate and the highest graduation rate amongst Ontario colleges, according to key performance indicators from Colleges Ontario.

Collège Boréal has highest graduate satisfaction


The New York Philharmonic left in Pyongyang today for Seoul after an unprecedented orchestra performance yesterday night in the capital of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea.

New York Philharmonic leaves Pyongyang for Seoul


The NCAA says it cleared Connecticut guard Ryan Boatright to play in Sunday's game against Notre Dame after determining he has lived up to an arrangement which gave him limited immunity for cooperating with an investigation into recruiting violations.


Etihad Airways is keen to expand its network in the US, said President and Chief Executive Officer, James Hogan.

Etihad Airways keens to expand its network in usa


Russian star Andrei Arshavin wants a move away from Zenit St. Petersburg and hopes to find a new club in the January transfer window.

Arshavin wants out of Zenit St. Petersburg


Republican White House contender Herman Cain, his candidacy under increased scrutiny and heightened criticism as he has moved to the top of some national polls, said today his willingness to admit mistakes is a presidential quality.

Cain says willingness to admit mistakes is presidential


A Bronx, NY, man was arrested on drug charges in Seaford during a routine traffic stop.


As of Thursday, seven of the eight incumbent aldermen up for election in the spring for the Sheboygan Common Council have taken out nominating papers to seek new terms.

Seven incumbent aldermen have taken out nominating papers


A man jumped to his death at the Uttam Nagar East metro station on Saturday evening at around 5.15pm.


The communities of Fowlerville, Oceola Township and Howell Township have scheduled public hearings where residents can weigh in on proposed 2011-2012 budgets.


Chicago-based Groupon is facing a fierce new competitor in the group discount market.


Candles were lit and wreaths laid last night at the ``WHY'' monument in Belgrade, where family members, colleagues and friends have paid respect to employees of the national TV service who were killed in NATO bombing in 1999.

Candles lit and wreaths laid at ``WHY'' monument


The unemployment rate in the Chicago area fell to 8.7 percent in March from 9 percent in February and from 11.1 percent in March 2010, the Illinois Department of Employment Security said Thursday.

Unemployment rate in Chicago area falls to 8.7 percent in March


Easter eggs and other chocolate may be good for the heart and lower blood pressure, provided you eat a tiny amount each day and prefer dark rather than milk or white chocolate, a medical journal reported today.


The weak economy has sent our elected officials scrambling for solutions to boost economic growth and create jobs.

Weak economy has sent our elected officials scrambling for solutions


A citizens' group has sued a longwall mining company in southwestern Pennsylvania, claiming it is polluting key waterways--including at least one high-quality fishing stream--that feed the Monongahela River.


World Trade Organization Director-General Pascal Lamy said Wednesday that an important lesson of the Great Depression ``is that protectionism and economic isolationism do not work''.

Lamy says protectionism and economic isolationism do not work


PAUL Krugman, the liberal economist who pens a widely read column for the New York Times, has joined the calls for the US to mint a $US1 trillion platinum coin as a way around the debt ceiling.

Paul Krugman supports minting of $US1 trillion coin


``Sesame Street Live'' will hold auditions for local performers to travel the globe in its newest stage production, ``Elmo's Super Heroes,'' at 2:30 pm Friday at the Fox Theatre, 2211 Woodward Ave., Detroit.


Just as expected, Resident Evil 4 for iPhone has gone live on the AppStore.


Congressman Henry Waxman and State Assembly candidate Al Muratsuchi visit South Bay voters in Hermosa Beach.

Waxman, Muratsuchi visit South Bay voters in Hermosa Beach


Campbell was arrested Thursday at Heathrow Airport's new Terminal 5 for allegedly spitting at a police officer.

Naomi Campbell arrested for allegedly spitting at police


BC-NYBike Parking,0192 NYC proposes bike parking rules in new buildings Eds:


Adventure tourism operators say they cannot guarantee the safety of thrill-seeking customers, only minimise risk.

Adventure tourism operators cannot guarantee safety


Eli Lilly and Company today announced that it has completed its acquisition of ImClone Systems Incorporated.

Lilly completes Acquisition of ImClone Systems


India copper futures reversed early losses to trade slightly higher on Friday afternoon, as a weak dollar supported the base metals complex, analysts said.

India copper reverses early losses on dollar support


Indiana House Democrats have ended their third boycott of divisive right-to-work legislation but are making no promises they won't stall again.


The modernization program of the three Kazakh oil refineries can be completed later than the scheduled time, Kazakh high-ranking source in the oil sector told Trend.

Modernization program of three Kazakh oil refineries can be completed later than scheduled


Custom-made skates were stolen last week from the US Olympic speed skating team.

Skates stolen from US Olympic speed skating team


Bank of America refinance mortgage rates have been for a wild ride over the last week as we have seen home loans as low as 4.75% and as high as 5.15%.

Bank of America refinance mortgage rates --


Ndlovu who emerged this week as a hot favorite to sign for Moroka Swallows, despite training with Platinum Stars recently, has since signed a one-year contract with Thanda.


Potential presidential candidate Haley Barbour appears to be staking out a moderate position on global warming than some of his possible rivals, saying at an event in eastern Iowa on Friday that the country should ``proceed in national policy as if global warming is actually happening.''

Haley Barbour on global warming: ``we should proceed'' as if it ``is actually happening''


A man is critically ill in Middlemore Hospital after he was stabbed in the chest early today.


AOL is re-launching its two-year-old video portal and expanding its integration with other AOL verticals.


Two were arrested Tuesday and charged with defrauding National Grid in an elaborate rebate scam, Suffolk County Police said.

Two arrested for defrauding National Grid


China will inevitably face high inflation over the next few years as a result of the country's current monetary policy and fiscal stimulus, according to an expert Sunday.

China will inevitably face high inflation:


Toulon flanker Steffon Armitage has been cleared of doping charges by a French Rugby Federation disciplinary panel.

Toulon flanker Steffon Armitage cleared of doping charges


Ecuador officially declared a state of emergency yesterday, after protests, strikes and demonstrations were held in the capital city of Quito.


Daphne Guinness has been ordered to pay her neighbors substantial damages.


The Isle of Man Office of Fair Trading needs ``more teeth'', according to candidates standing for election in East Douglas.

The Isle of Man Office of Fair Trading needs 'more teeth'


Harsco Corporation, an industrial services and engineered products company, announced Friday that it has secured a six-year contract for steel mill services from Alfa Acciai Group, an Electric Arc Furnace, or EAF, steel producer in Italy.

Harsco Corp. secures contract for steel mill services from Alfa Acciai


JPMorgan Chase & Co. said yesterday that it would cut 9,200 jobs at Washington Mutual, which it acquired Sept. 25 after Washington Mutual became the nation's largest bank to fail amid the credit crisis.

JPMorgan to cut 9,200 jobs at Washington Mutual


A Leland man pleaded guilty Wednesday to federal firearms charges stemming from his arrest in a rape case days after his release from prison.

Man pleads guilty to firearms charges after arrest in rape case


China and Britain are to boost cooperation in trade and investment and enhance collaboration in several other sectors.

China, UK to boost cooperation in trade, investment


Argentina coach Diego Maradona was banned for two months and fined 25,000 Swiss Francs by FIFA today for his foul-mouthed outburst after last month's decisive World Cup qualifier in Uruguay.


Paper group Holmen AB said that the total cost of two forest fires on its land in northern Sweden which broke out last Friday will not be 'significant' and will have no effect on its harvesting plans.

Holmen says cost of forest fires 'not significant'


Man charged in Albuquerque church stabbings Just as the St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church choir began its final hymn, a man vaulted over pews and lashed out at the singers, sending several churchgoers to the hospital with stab wounds, authorities said.


Lahore Sikhs in Pakistan will stage a protest in Lahore on Friday over the construction of a plaza on gurdwara land.

Sikhs in Pakistan protest against construction on gurdwara land


Asian shares ended lower Tuesday, with many regional markets weighed after Shanghai stocks retreat sharply to end at a 14-month low on concerns the mainland economy could slow down in coming months.


Jean D'Amour, elected Liberal MNA for Rivière-du-Loup in a June by-election, annonced Tuesday that he is leaving the Liberal caucus, because he is under investigation.


Homeowners are being denied flood insurance because of delays by the Government and insurers coming to a new deal on affordable cover, it has been claimed.


Ofcom has slapped TalkTalk with a whopping £750,000 bill for making excessive number of silent calls to potential customers in 2011.

Ofcom slaps TalkTalk with £750,000 bill for silent calls


Jerry Seinfeld, the American comedy star, has heavily criticised Lady Gaga, the singer, calling her a ``jerk'' and claiming he ``hated'' her.


US President Barack Obama on Tuesday reaffirmed his ``unshakable support and commitment'' to Israel.

Obama reaffirms 'unshakable commitment to Israel'


The Inland Revenue is painstakingly sifting through old files to determine which of them might be time-barred, in the light of recent Court decisions.


US stocks slipped overnight as new data showed jobless claims dropped but still remained high and shipping giant Fedex reported profits below expectations.


A woman was injured after crashing her sport utility vehicle into a Broward County school bus.


Soap star Barbara Windsor said she feels ``honoured'' after being given freedom of the City of London on Wednesday.

Barbara Windsor given freedom of the City of London


AP Apr 8, 2013 05:12:04 PM A Swedish league match between Djurgarden and Mjallby was abandoned Monday after a Mjallby player was hit by a pear.

Swedish league match abandoned after player hit by pear


Israeli police detained 14 Palestinians in Jerusalem on Friday at demonstrations to mark Land Day, officials said.

Israeli police detain 14 Palestinians in Jerusalem


``International Development Organization will allocate $24 million to Kyrgyzstan to support the health service,'' Deputy Minister of Finance Mirlanbek Baygonchokov said at today's session of parliamentary Committee on Foreign Affairs and Interparliamentary cooperation.

International Development Organization to allocate $24 million to Kyrgyzstan


Los Angeles, Sep 30 After pleading guilty to cocaine possession following her arrest in August, socialite Paris Hilton will reportedly begin her court-ordered community service in the next couple of weeks.


Simpson Thacher & Bartlett has launched its Hong Kong law practice after receiving regulatory approval to go live.

Simpson Thacher launches Hong Kong law practice


A Red Oak man is being held without bond this morning in the Montgomery County jail following his arrest last night.


Investment firm, TA Associates picked a minority stake in Indian handset player, Micromax reports the Economic Times.

TA Associates picks stake in handset player Micromax


Stendera ziepju fabrika soap producer plans to acquire cosmetics production unit The Soap Story in Belgium, informs LETA.

Stendera Soap producer plans to acquire cosmetics production unit in Belgium


President Obama lands in Phoenix on Tuesday at the height of the rush hour but officials aren't saying what route his motorcade will take to his Paradise Valley hotel.

Obama to land in Phoenix at height of...


Katie Price is set to leave Sky Living as the station have decided not to renew her contract when it expires in November.


Peter Andre who was Katie Price first husband has come out and said that he feels sorry for Alex Reid.


The KVIC will get a Rs 750 crore aid from the Asian Development Bank to strengthen khadi societies by replacing obsolete looms with modern equipment, Union Minister of State for Small and Medium Enterprises KH Muniyappa today said.

KVIC to get Rs 750-crore aid from ADB to strengthen khadi societies


CORTEZ, Colo. Montezuma County authorities say parts of a dismembered body have been found in up to three locations around Cortez in southwestern Colorado.

Dismembered body found in southwestern Colorado


A shot was fired during a violent home invasion in the Perth suburb of Manning.


The Cabinet has no intention to waive off payment of loans and interest in the near future, reports Al-Jarida daily quoting Minister of Finance Mustafa Al-Shamali.

'Cabinet has no intention to waive off loans and interest'


Governor Deval Patrick declared a state of emergency in Massachusetts this morning, thanks to power outages, fallen tree limbs, closed roads, and school closings.

Gov. Patrick declares state of emergency for Mass.


The Saskatchewan Roughriders locked up two key pieces of their offence on Friday, re-signing receiver Chris Getzlaf and running back Hugh Charles.

Saskatchewan Roughriders re-sign Chris Getzlaf and Hugh Charles


``I believe that any government in the world is interested in a dialogue with civil society, because it tells them what happens and what problems are there in the country.''

'Any government in the world is interested in dialogue with civil society'


Philippine share prices closed 0.7 percent higher Thursday on bargain hunting fuelled by Wall Street's overnight gain on quarterly results, dealers said.

Philippine shares close 0.7 percent higher


British super-middleweight champion Paul Smith has branded bitter Liverpool rival Tony Dodson a ``clown'' ahead of their big fight.


Police on Thursday morning were searching for a man who fired several shots from a pistol off a balcony in the 2000 block of East Yesler Way.

Police search for man who fired pistol from balcony


The Shahenshah of Bollywood Amitabh Bachchan, who is making news for his joke on the south megastar Rajinikanth, has set the records straight by tweeting that he was not making fun of Rajini.


Blake Griffin racked up his 14th double-double with 20 points and 10 rebounds to lead No. 6 Oklahoma to a 76-63 victory over No. 11 Texas last night, snapping a six-game losing streak to the visiting Longhorns.

Griffin leads Oklahoma to victory over Texas


Mumbai, Sep 15 Tata Steel surged by 1.6 per cent in early trade on the BSE today, a day after the company said it will acquire an 80 per cent stake in an iron ore mining project in Canada for about Rs 1,350 crore.

Tata Steel surges 1.6 per cent in early trade on BSE


AD Elite U18 basketball team returns home from the United World Games.


The Five-Time Atlantic League Champion Somerset Patriots have announced that former catcher Travis Anderson will be the team's new hitting/third base coach.

Somerset Patriots announce Travis Anderson as new hitting / third base coach


A crusher plant owner was abducted near Khunti village in adjoining Seraikela-Kharsawan late last night with the kidnappers later calling the family and demanding Rs 10 lakh as ransom.


EBay Inc. agreed to acquire privately-held mobile-payments company Zong for about $240 million, a deal the e-commerce operator expects will strengthen its PayPal businesses' position in the fast-growing mobile payments and digital goods market.

Ebay to acquire mobile-payments firm Zong for $240 million


Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard was arrested on Monday after a brawl at a night-spot.


Relay for Life has surpassed its goal of $200,000, raising $220,000 at the overnight event on Friday.


Britain braced Thursday for more snow that has already caused chaos amid its most brutal winter in decades.


Kate Gosselin has admitted that she is unsure whether she will marry again in the future.


New Zealand's Michael Campbell withdrew from the British Open on Friday because of a shoulder injury.

Michael Campbell withdraws from British Open


Jenelle Evans is working hard to improve her life and that of her son, Jace, but now may face a custody battle with the baby's father.

'Teen mom' Jenelle Evans faces custody battle


Apple denied Samsung Galaxy sales ban On ZDNet, Zack Whittaker reports on the battle.


A heat alert has been issued today for Sarnia-Lambton by the Medical Officer of Health for Lambton County.


Students in Tiverton could soon face Breathalyzer tests at school events.


Vice President Joe Biden has arrived in Iraq to participate in a Change of Command and Change of Mission Ceremony, fulfilling the commitment made by the President in his first month in office.

Vice President Joe Biden arrives in Iraq


A former Birmingham City Council boss has been accused of ``fireproofing'' bonuses for male employees so they wouldn't lose them when an equal pay initiative was enforced, an employment tribunal heard.

Former Birmingham City council boss accused of 'fireproofing bonuses'


A Sayre man faces a charge of aggravated indecent assault of a child in response to allegations that he had inappropriate contact with a three-year-old boy.

Sayre man charged with indecent assault of a child


Many resumes end up at the bottom of the pile, and with the results of a recent study highlighted by BusinessInsider, it's no wonder: recruiters only look at your resume for an average of six seconds before making a decision about you.

Recruiters only look at your resume for an average of six seconds


Henderson County Sheriff Mark Lumbeck reported that a traffic stop landed a Gladstone man in jail on burglary charges.

A traffic stop lands Gladstone man in jail


Seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher is making a sensational return to Formula One, Ferrari announced overnight.

Michael Schumacher returns to Formula One


An Egyptian delegation led by minister of Labor Force Aisha Abdulhadi arrived on Friday in Yemen for a few-day official visit.


Albany Mayor Jerry Jennings picked up a big endorsement in his re-election bid.


Prudential PLC is expected to increase its dividend Wednesday when the UK insurer posts a rise in 2012 profit, bucking the trend among some of its rivals, the Sunday Telegraph newspaper reports, without saying where it got its information.


The Onion has apologized to Quvenzhané Wallis after an offensive term was used to describe her on the publication's Twitter feed.


Texas will make a short postseason trip this year to face No. 15 Oregon State in the Alamo Bowl.


Medical insurance customers around the globe might be interested to know that World Aids Day is approaching in the coming weeks as many organisations make plans to try and raise awareness of the illness and its risks.

Medical insurance news - world Aids Day approaches


After a scary break-in at her home which resulted in the robbery of $80,000 of jewelry, Kourtney returned to her store, Dash, to comfort herself with work.


A conference of the non-proliferation treaty members begins in New York today to review efforts to check the spread of nuclear weapons.

Conference of non-proliferation treaty members begins in New York


Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has admitted that defender Thomas Vermaelen may have broken his leg in last night's 0-0 draw with Aston Villa.


Former Mexican President Miguel de la Madrid, who struggled to overcome one of the country's worst economic crises and a devastating earthquake in the 1980s, died yesterday at the age of 77.

Former Mexican President Miguel de la Madrid dies


Three lucky winners in the 'Grab a Grand' Giveaway at Waterford Shopping Centre in Lisduggan have scooped over €700 each in the novel competition.

Lucky winners at the 'Grab a Grand' giveaway


China`s star shuttler Lin Dan hopes to see World No.1 and fierce rival Lee Chong Wei in top form at the Olympic Games.

Lin Dan hopes to see Lee Chong Wei in top form at Olympics


Daric Barton fires to pitcher Tommy Milone who steps on first to just beat Ichiro Suzuki to the bag for the second out


Several management practices adopted by the Sabah civil service can be emulated by other state governments, as well as the federal government, chairman of the Special Commission to Study the Transformation of the Civil Service, Tun Zaki Azmi, said Monday.

Management practices by Sabah civil service can be emulated by other states


Spanish banks need up to €62 billion in new capital to absorb losses in the coming years, according to two independent analyses that will serve as the basis for a government request for European Union aid to help finance a cleanup of the local sector.

Spanish banks need up to €62 billion in capital


Sir Paul McCartney has signed to Decca almost 50 years after the record label passed on the Beatles.


A one-and-a-half-year-old girl died after falling into a water tank near her house in Upper Indiranagar on Thursday evening.


Mayor Michael Bloomberg will officially open his campaign offices for his third re-election bid this weekend.


Former UConn tailback Jordan Todman is going to the Chargers after they selected him with the 18th pick of the sixth round, 183rd overall.

Former UConn rb Jordan Todman goes to san diego


As announced by the bank, MDM Bank raised USD 175mn bi-currency syndication.


Jorgenson, R-Hayden Lake, backs GOP rival Vaughn Ward, whose campaign issued a statement late today saying, in part, ``We welcome Raul to the race and look forward to discussing the issues that are important to Idahoans and our differences on those issues, including illegal immigration.''


Barbados has recorded a significant increase in dengue cases last year even as health authorities were reporting a decline in confirmed cases during a four week period leading up to mid-December last year.

Barbados records significant increase in dengue cases


A Bexar County jailer has been accused of impersonating a peace officer to steal from a nail salon.

Jailer accused of impersonating officer to steal from nail salon


Two Bear Stearns executives were indicted on fraud charges yesterday over the collapse of hedge funds that lost investors $1.4 billion.

Bear Stearns executives indicted on fraud


High school football players across the Baton Rouge area will sign letters of intent Wednesday, indicating where they hope to play college ball.

High school football players sign letters of intent


Scott Turow, the author of ``Presumed Innocent'' and the coming sequel, ``Innocent,'' has been elected president of the Authors Guild, a trade group that represents writers, and Judy Blume, the author of the perennial favorites ``Are You There God? It's Me Margaret'' and ``Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing,'' has been elected vice president.

Scott Turow elected president of the authors guild


'Fish prices have decreased this year compared to those of last year,' Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Development Minister Dr.Rajitha Senaratne said.


Websites play an increasingly important role in today's marketing strategies -- if the reason to have one is clear, they can be an incredibly powerful marketing tool.

Websites are an incredibly powerful marketing tool


Police are investigating an apparent eye stabbing at Pioneer Park that left a man hospitalized at Scottsdale Healthcare Osborn hospital early Friday.


North Korea launched a long-range rocket over Japan on Sunday, defying world pressure, the South Korean news agency Yonhap reported, referring to North Korea's state media.

North Korea launches rocket over Japan, defying world pressure


Jet Airways chief Naresh Goyal met Finance Minister P Chidambaram on Thursday amid speculation that government may take some steps to rationalise the high tax structure on aviation turbine fuel.


Magic SF Hedo Turkoglu on Tuesday was fitted for a protective mask he will wear if he can return to play in the postseason.


Edward Norton, Jonah Hill, Snoop Dogg and several other stars are slated to play in a celebrity tournament of the popular online game ``Words With Friends'' for charity.

Edward Norton, Snoop Dogg to play ``Words With Friends'' for charity


ISLAMABAD, July 4:The spokesman for the Ministry of Information Technology on Monday clarified a news item published in the daily 'The News' on July 3, regarding the usage of the secret fund by the Ministry of Information Technology.The statement of the news item regarding the possession of secret fund of Rs. 1.4226 billion in the financial year of 2010-2011 and an allocation of secret fund of Rs. 1.3296 billion in the financial year of 2009-2010 is absolutely misleading and out of question.

Ministry of Information Technology clarifies news item


In America today, with all the calls for Muslims to condemn every little act of violence committed in the name of their religion, Muslims should start raising up the other finger.


GOLD Coast tennis ace Bernard Tomic faces jail time and a $20,000 fine over his Australia Day run-in with police.

Tomic could face jail time and $20,000 fine


Police are continuing to search an area of Six Nations for the remains of two-year-old Marissa Whalen, after two Fort Erie women were charged late last week by Niagara Regional Police in connection with the youngster's death.


The Buffalo Bisons, with two home games left in the 2009 season, rank 11th in AAA baseball attendance.


Orange Coast College students are facing a $10 increase in enrollment fees next semester just as Gov. Jerry Brown works to install his proposed budget cuts and tax increases -- cuts that might also have far-reaching effects on students.


``Indian defence forces are competent and prepared to meet any threat from any quarter,'' he told reporters when asked about the al Qaeda threat in a video message sent to an international news channel.

Defence forces competent to meet any threat:


Arizona Republican Gov. Jan Brewer, who is no great friend of President Barack Obama, accidentally endorsed him Wednesday evening in an interview with MSNBC.


Martha Stewart Living, Macy's, JC Penney ordered into mediation A New York State Supreme Court Judge has ordered Macy's, JC Penney and Martha Stewart Living into mediation in a bid to resolve a dispute over a partnership with the Martha Stewart brand.


Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra is not taking sides with pro-government red shirts, Pheu Thai Party spokesman Prompong Nopparit said on Sunday.


A rocket fired from the Islamist-run Gaza Strip hit southern Israel on Saturday without causing casualties or damage, a military spokesperson said.


A British soldier has been killed by a roadside bomb in southern Afghanistan after a gunbattle with insurgents.


NEW YORK Rafael Nadal has made a successful return to Grand Slam tennis, beating Richard Gasquet 6-2, 6-2, 6-3 in the first round of the US Open.

Nadal makes successful return to Grand Slam tennis


Russia begins the military maneuvers the Caucasus 2009 in Northern Caucasus today.

Russia begins military maneuvers Caucasus 2009


European Union Telecoms Commissioner Viviane Reding has this week hinted that European mobile phone users may be charged for incoming calls on their handsets.

Mobile phone users could be charged for incoming calls


The Mission 2 The Sky launch scheduled for Monday at 6:30am has been postponed until Tuesday at 6:30am due to unfavorable weather conditions.

Mission 2 the Sky launch postponed until Tuesday


A juvenile bald eagle, that had suffered a broken wing and other injuries in south-central Nebraska, will be released at the DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge that sits in both western Iowa and eastern Nebraska.


Winger Jesus Navas is poised to leave Spanish Liga club Sevilla for Premier League outfit Manchester City, according to the websites of AS and Marca on Monday.

Navas poised to leave Sevilla for man City


A Paris appeal court judge on Friday deferred a decision until May 28 on whether to release former Panamanian dictator Manuel Noriega before his trial on money laundering char...

Paris judge defers decision on whether to release Noriega before trial


MTV has launched 345 Games, a new game development unit which will focus on Comedy Central and Spike TV IPs.


Rescue teams have recovered the body of the man missing in the Bush River since Sunday evening.

Rescue teams recover body of man missing in Bush River


Pakistan will launch its first think tank on China on Oct.1, to promote, strengthen and expand Pakistan-China relations in different fields.

Pakistan to launch first think tank on China


Storm concerns help limit downside ahead of weekend By Joe Silha NEW YORK, Aug 3 - US natural gas futures ended lower on Friday for a fourth straight day, pressured by follow-through selling after Thursday's slide and slightly more moderate weather forecasts for next week that could slow demand.

US natural gas futures end down for fourth day


One Direction hunk Louis Tomlinson bought a football team, the UK boy band star purchased his former soccer team in Yorkshire.

One Direction star Louis Tomlinson buys soccer team


TOOWOOMBA'S top cops say Grantham residents were locked out of their homes for eight days after the floods to ensure they wouldn't find the dead bodies of their loved ones.


Kolkata, Oct 26 Stroke or brain attack, the second major cause of death in people after 60 years of age and afflicting over 17 lakh in India annually, is preventable and treatable, according to an expert.

Stroke is preventable and treatable: expert


Lady Gaga will make her acting debut in Machete Kills, the 2013 sequel Robert Rodriguez' bulletsoaked ode to exploitation cinema.

Lady Gaga is making her acting debut in 'Machete Kills' --


Aisleyne Horgan-Wallace has today paid tribute to her dear friend Amy Winehouse after being mentioned in many publications as having been the last person to be out drinking with her.

Aisleyne Horgan-Wallace pays tribute to Amy Winehouse


UI College of Education Dean resigns amid 'crisis' The University of Iowa College of Education leadership is subject to dramatic changes in the near future.

UI College of Education dean resigns amid 'crisis':


BRAD PITT knew his phone had been hacked by British tabloid the News of the World when his romance with ANGELINA JOLIE became the biggest story in showbiz.


ROME -AS Roma rallied from two goals down to beat last season's runner-up Bayern Munich 3-2 Tuesday and take a big step toward advancing from its Champions League group.


Norwegian group Marine Harvest is to buy 48.5 percent of fish processor Morpol for 938 million Norwegian crowns to gain a key position in Germany's smoked salmon market.

Marine Harvest buys into fish processor Morpol


Italians voted Sunday in a general election that could return conservative billionaire Silvio Berlusconi to power amid a widespread sense of national decline and fears that no candidate will be able to put the country back on track.


Patient fatally attacked at NYC hospital New York City police say a patient in the psychiatric ward of a Brooklyn hospital has been fatally attacked.


A heat warning has been issued for Windsor and Essex County this holiday weekend.


The Arab League must press Syria to allow entry for independent human rights monitors, Amnesty International said today, as killings and arrests continue in Syria in defiance of an agreement to end the violence.

Arab League must press Syria to allow human rights monitors


Republican candidate John McCain conceded defeat in the US presidential election Tuesday night, clearing the way for Barack Obama to become the first African-American president in US history.

McCain concedes defeat in US presidential election


The TAIEX ended the week up 2.7 percent at 8,843.84, buoyed by Thursday's report that fourth-quarter economic growth expanded at a faster-than-expected rate of 6.92 percent, dealers said yesterday.


Wellington - The New Zealand economy declined 0.2 per cent in the September quarter, according to official gross domestic product figures released Thursday.

New Zealand economy declines in September quarter


A Eunice man was killed in a Friday night crash in Acadia Parish while riding his bicycle.


A pair of Baylor College researchers are working on a new cocaine vaccine they hope will help reduce dependency on the drug.


A man has been sentenced to die for killing a woman in South Carolina more than three years ago.


After the war of words over the credit issue in blockbuster 3 Idiots, author Chetan Bhagat has apologised to actor Aamir Khan and the filmmakers, saying he would like to put a lid on the controversy and move on.


The European Commission on Wednesday proposed measures to strengthen the economic governance of the European Union and the surrounding area.

European Commission proposes measures to strengthen the economic governance of the Union


VISUAL arts were well represented in the adults arts and crafts section, with the following results.


World oil prices remained steady near $55 in early Asian trade Wednesday as investors paused to examine the extent of global economic weakness.


Everton agreed a deal to sign French defender Sylvain Distin, seen here in May 2009, from Portsmouth on Thursday.


A 23 year old was arrested after leading the Attala County Sheriff's Department on a high speed chase.

23 year old arrested after high speed chase


Singapore economic growth slowed to an annual 2.1 per cent in the second quarter, down sharply from the 6.9 per cent expansion in the first three months amid a fall in exports, the Ministry of Trade and Industry said on Monday.

Singapore economic growth slows to 2.1 per cent


The International Medical Informatics Association and the Global Health Informatics Partnership have announced a strategic alliance to strengthen health information and communication systems, create learning modules appropriate for a wide variety of workers in public health and clinical roles, and facilitate infrastructures and policies that support sustained investment in HICT and informatics at the global level.

IMIA, GHIP announce strategic alliance to strengthen health information and communication systems


Actress Kyla Pratt celebrated her 23rd Birthday at the Geisha House on yesterday September 6 in Hollywood, California.


A German soldier was killed Wednesday in a roadside bombing in northern Afghanistan while three others were injured, dpa reported.

German soldier killed in bombing in Afghanistan


Currently, Azharuddin's sinking boat of marriage with Sangeeta Bijlani is the hot topic for paparazzi but do you know that Bijlani is a close friend of her ex-beau, Salman Khan.


Solar power producer Ausra has launched its Kimberlina solar thermal energy plant in Bakersfield, California, showcasing the company's next-generation concentrating solar thermal technology.

Ausra launches solar thermal plant in California


A 21-year-old Kingston man pleaded guilty in Kingston's Ontario Court of Justice to participating in a home-invasion robbery on Russell Street last month, but he denied wrestling with one of the householders, a pregnant woman.


Texas Gov. Rick Perry made a campaign stop in San Antonio on Monday.

Gov. Rick Perry campaigns in San Antonio


Cam Newton will charge as much as $225 for his signature when he does an autograph session at a mall on Sunday in Charlotte.

Cam Newton will charge up to $225 for an autograph


REUTERS/Brian Snyder US consumer sentiment rose in early September to the strongest in three months with growing expectations the economy will improve, a survey showed on Friday.

US consumer sentiment rises in September: survey


US President Barack Obama commemorated late on Tuesday the 17th anniversary of the Srebrenica genocide.

Obama commemorates the 17th anniversary of the Srebrenica genocide


Jessie J has revealed that she nearly quit the music industry before her big break last year.


Blockshopper.com, a place where one can go to obtain information on home sales, is enabling stalkers with its home owner information website.

Blockshopper enabling stalkers with home owner information website


US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton urged Iran on Sunday to reconsider its ``dangerous'' nuclear policy, saying Tehran's stance leaves the world little choice but to impose ``greater costs''.

Hillary Clinton urges Iran to reconsider nuclear policy


Neil Patrick Harris, already nominated for 2010 Emmys for outstanding supporting actor in a comedy series and outstanding guest actor in a comedy series has belatedly received a third Emmy nomination for hosting last year's Tony Awards.

Neil Patrick Harris receives a third Emmy nomination


President Barack Obama will nominate commerce secretary Gary Locke, the son and grandson of Chinese immigrants, to be the next US ambassador to China, according to a senior administration official.

Obama 'to nominate Gary Locke as China ambassador'


Washington coach Tyrone Willingham says he will step down at the end of the 2008 season.

Willingham to step down at end of season


May 20th, 2010 at 10:28 pm The always-awesome Gary Oldman has joined the voice cast for Kung Fu Panda:

Gary Oldman joins the voice cast for Kung Fu Panda:


The Federal Statistical Office says German retail sales rose 3.9 percent in March in nominal terms over the same month last year as the country climbs out of its economic slump.


A former Vienna doctor and his alleged accomplice have been indicted on several federal charges.


Mumbai Indians beat Kings XI Punjab by four wickets in their Indian Premier League match at the Punjab Cricket Association Stadium here Wednesday.

Mumbai Indians beat Kings XI by four wickets


``Yesterday, several of my Assembly colleagues and I stormed the governor's office and demanded that he speak to us about the lateness of the state budget. The governor hasn't spoken to Assembly Speaker Silver in over a week. The governor's silence, when so much is hanging in the balance, is unacceptable and as Yonkers' representative, I feel that we need answers now.

Mike Spano on storming the governor's office


``We have built a society all over the world which benefits only the rich,'' he said, adding that the best brains in the world are busy in solving problems of the rich ``as a result problems of the poor do not get the kind of attention one needs.''

Best brains busy in solving problems of rich:


New York, Jun 25 After being commissioned an officer in the British Army, Prince Harry will join the US Military Academy at Camp Buckner, a cadet training centre at West Point in New York, for a three-day training.

Prince Harry 'to join US Military Academy'


The national Twenty-20 Championship Organising committee head Wazir Ali Khoja said on Tuesday that he didn't expected Javed Miandad to make an issue of Pakistan Cricket Board just sending him a single invitation for the event.

'Didn't expect Miandad to make an issue for an invitation'


US Steel Canada is considering idling its Hamilton, Ontario, blast furnace for up to two months, Steel Business Briefing understands.

US Steel Canada could idle furnace for up to two months


John Howard's former right-hand man Arthur Sinodinos will give his first speech to the Senate on Wednesday.

Sinodinos to give first speech to Senate


Burmese opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi is to visit Britain on her first trip abroad in 24 years in June.


The state driver's license division may issue temporary IDs under a bill that was passed Tuesday by the Utah Senate.

Driver's license division may issue temporary IDs


A US drone attack targeting a vehicle travelling in Pakistan's lawless northwestern tribal belt near the Afghan border killed three militants yesterday, local security officials said.


Bengals wide receiver Chris Henry has died, one day after suffering serious injuries upon falling out of the back of a pickup truck in what authorities describe as a domestic dispute with his fiancee.

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Chris Henry dies from injuries


TD Bank said Thursday that it will expand its 1,000-plus branch network into the state of Rhode Island.


Greensboro police have formed a family victims unit in an effort to better respond to cases involving domestic violence, child abuse and at-risk youth.

Greensboro police form family Victims unit


Three years after grabbing the spotlight by throwing his shoe at US President George Bush during a press conference in Baghdad, Iraqi journalist Montazar Al Zaidi is in the land of Mahatma Gandhi hawking the philosophy it's better to throw shoes, rather than bombs, at extremist forces.

Better to throw shoes rather than bombs:


The commander of a British nuclear submarine who ran his vessel aground on a large rock and was later court martialed as a result provides a good reminder that, in some circumstances, a single catastrophic mistake can be enough to justify dismissal .

Single catastrophic mistake can justify dismissal


BP shares soared in London Tuesday amid growing speculation about Middle Eastern interest in the embattled oil giant and reports that the British government is drawing up contingency plans for a possible collapse or break-up of the company, DPA reported.

BP shares soar on speculation of Middle Eastern interest


Jared Gaither will get to face his former team and word out of the locker room says that he will be starting at left tackle for the Chargers.

Lt Jared Gaither will start for san diego Chargers


Americans awoke on November 3 to a vastly different political landscape, with Republicans retaking the House of Representatives as US voters rebuke President Barack Obama and the hopes of his historic 2008 election win.

Americans awoke, with Republicans retaking House ...


FIFA president Sepp Blatter has said John Terry would have been applauded in some countries, not demonised, for having an alleged affair.


Australia Day has kicked off in Sydney under sunny skies, with morning celebrations drawing large crowds.


An East Liverpool man who beat a female friend with a hammer and stabbed her in the chest after breaking into her residence in July pled guilty Friday to attempted murder and aggravated burglary.

East Liverpool man pleads guilty to attempted murder


Sarah Ferguson, who was caught red-handed taking a bribe in exchange for access to her ex-husband, Prince Andrew, dodged questions on Wednesday at a booksellers' trade show in New York City.

Fergie dodges questions at booksellers' trade show


Sources reveal exclusively to PerezHilton.com that Britney Spears will be performing at the Grammy Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday, February 13th.

Britney Spears will perform at the Grammy Awards!


Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates offered high praise to Colombia today as an ``exporter of security'' that, by sharing lessons learned in its crackdown against a leftist insurgency and drug-trafficking cartels, provides a model for the region.

Gates praises Colombia as 'exporter of security'


The Jane Doe Advocacy Center, a legal service center that focuses on issues related to sexual violence, opened Monday on Manchester Road in Maplewood.

Jane Doe Advocacy center legal service center opens in Maplewood


An increase in VAT to 20 per cent would add 6p to the price of a pint and result in 7,000 job losses, according to new research.

VAT hike could result in 7,000 job losses


Opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai and his faction are suffering total media blackout from public media.


The Nikkei Stock Average of 225 issues closed at 9,542.65 on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Thursday, up 103.52 points or 1.10 per cent.

Nikkei Stock Average closed at 9,542.65, up 103.52 points


Richard Hughes was officially crowned champion Flat jockey for 2012 in a champagne-splashed ceremony at Doncaster.


NASCAR, has just partnered with DRIVE4COPD, a multi-year public health plan to alert millions of Americans who might be at risk for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.


``We are going to the Security Council through a request to the secretary general of the UN to seek full membership in the UN and recognition of Palestine on the 1967 borders,'' he said.

'We'll go to Security Council for membership'


NEC Corporation has begun sales of the NOIF2500 transmission card, which is claimed to be capable of long-distance transmission of uncompressed high quality video through up to 160km of optical-fiber, ideally suited for broadcasters and telecommunications carriers.

Nec begins sale of NOIF2500 transmission card


State Rep. Mike Sturla has beat out state Rep. Mike Gerber for House Democratic policy chair.

Sturla beats out Gerber for Democratic policy chair


Tehran, Oct 18 Two convicted drug traffickers have been hanged in southwestern Iran, the Fars news agency reported Sunday.

Two convicted drug traffickers hanged in Iran


Diamonds can be a man's best friend too, he feels, and keeping that very thought in mind, Chandel decided to come up with a collection of shirts with gold and diamond work, exclusively for men.


Lawyers for Senator Ivor Callely say he has been treated as a pariah and a rogue who ripped off the State.


Facebook is responding to the recent reports that employers are asking for passwords of people interviewing for a job with their company.

Facebook responds to employers asking for passwords


CSKA Moscow basketball club sacked Serbian coach Dusko Vujosevic on Thursday in the wake of the club's miserable performance in the 2010 Euroleague championships.

CSKA Moscow sacks Serbian coach Vujosevic


Thrashers All-Star forward Ilya Kovalchuk returned to action Tuesday after missing two games because of a knee injury and scored a goal in Atlanta's 3-2 loss to Philadelphia.

Thrashers' Kovalchuk returns after missing two games with knee injury


English actress Emily Blunt ``clings'' to her British friends when she is in Los Angeles because she misses her loved ones back home.


Television viewers make their choice of killers The television audience appears to have made its choice of serial killers.


CARLO ANCELOTTI has accused his Chelsea players of ``lacking desire'' after they blew a five-point lead in the Premier League.

Carlo Ancelotti has accused his Chelsea players of ``lacking desire''


Jacksonville Jaguars offensive tackle Richard Collier, who was shot earlier this month, is paralyzed below the waist and had his left leg amputated.


A MOTHER accused of murdering her baby daughter and attempting to murder the baby's twin sister will remain on bail and continue to receive psychiatric help until her next court appearance.

Mother accused of murdering her baby daughter remain on bail


``Mayawati had sent offers to me to join BSP and threatened that otherwise I will be left doing rounds of courts and made to languish in jail,'' he told reporters in Lucknow.


The Public-Private Investment Program has since lost momentum as participants become increasingly concerned that the government might change the rules.

Public-Private Investment Program loses momentum


Alexander Ebert, lead singer of LA hippie-entourage Edward Sharpe and The Magnetic Zeros, will be releasing his debut solo album Alexander on March 1 st via Community Music.

Alexander Ebert of Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros to release debut solo album


River Indus continues to flow in Very High Flood Level with falling trend at Kotri Barrage with water outflow of 708,000 cusecs while it is in low flood with falling trend in Guddu-Sukkur Reach with 322,000 and 334,000 cusecs.


Honeywell has introduced the Experion LS control system, a new product in the company's Experion Process Knowledge System line designed for smaller manufacturing sites.

Honeywell introduces Experion LS control system


Two men in Seattle today plan to sue the boy scouts, claiming scout leaders sexually abused them.

Two men in Seattle planning to sue boy scouts


Sri Lanka opener Upul Tharanga has been banned for three months by the International Cricket Council after testing positive for a banned substance during the World Cup.


Gov. Scott Walker will not challenge any of the recall signatures filed against him today because his campaign did not have enough time to review them, campaign spokeswoman Ciara Matthews said.

Gov. Scott Walker will not challenge recall signatures


East Carolina has accepted an invitation to play in the Military Bowl presented by Northrop Grumman at RFK Stadium in Washington, DC, on Wednesday, Dec. 29.

East Carolina accepts invitation to play in the 2010 Military Bowl


An East Ridge police officer pleaded guilty today to leaving the scene of an accident last month.

East Ridge officer pleads guilty to leaving scene of accident


EbixExchange - a division of Ebix, Inc. received two awards from insurance industry standards forum ACORD today at an invitation-only ACORD Awards Luncheon held at the Mandalay Bay Resort.

EbixExchange receives two awards from ACORD


Jurors in the Janesville triple homicide trial will likely be selected from Racine County, officials said Monday.

Jurors in triple homicide trial might be selected from Racine County


The Marysville fire tower which was destroyed in the Black Saturday bushfires has been rebuilt.


New Delhi, Jun 17 With the objective of preserving India's rich heritage in textile and its lost traditions, INTACH opened its first textile conservation unit here today.

INTACH opens first textile conservation unit


A scar on the neck of a truck driver accidentally sprayed with sulfuric acid qualifies him to receive workers compensation facial disfiguration benefits, an Arizona appeals court ruled Tuesday.

Scar on neck qualifies worker for facial disfiguration benefits


Comedian Tracy Morgan met with homeless gay teens in New York, two weeks after upsetting activists with homophobic comments during a stand-up routine in Nashville.

Morgan meets homeless gay teens in New York


Cliff Richard is set to return to New Zealand next year with a national tour of Still Reelin' and A'Rockin'.


India will soon embark on developing an indigenous unmanned combat aerial vehicle for surveillance, detection and destroying specific targets, a top defence official said on Wednesday.

India to develop unmanned combat aerial vehicle


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