US President Barack Obama Thursday warned Pakistan on its alleged ties with some militant groups, saying Washington will not accept a long-term relationship in which Pakistan is ``not mindful'' of US interests.

Obama warns Pakistan on ties with militant groups


State Rep. Brita Sailer, DFL-Park Rapids, filed Wednesday for re-election to her House 2B seat.


A 21-year-old woman has been seriously injured in a crash after her car collided with a lamppost on the A82 in Dunbartonshire.


He is not engaged to his girlfriend Kristi Gibson, whom he has dated on and off for the past 16 years and who is the mother of his two daughters, Raine Elizabeth, 10, and Jorja Bleu, 5.


It also said that the UT has allowed several developments to take place on ``controlled areas''.

UT allowed developments in controlled area:


President Obama on Friday nominated Sen. John Kerry to replace Hillary Clinton as secretary of State.

Obama to nominate Sen. John Kerry for secretary of State


A top Naval officer died in accidental firing at a firing range in Kochi on Wednesday.

Top Navy officer dies in accidental firing in Kochi


FREETOWN, Mass. A 22-year-old Navy SEAL from southeastern Massachusetts has been killed in Iraq.


Mount Pearl council is going high tech. Bi-weekly city council meetings will now be available online.


State police in West Virginia continued their search Wednesday for a missing Ambridge man after his car was discovered in a remote area outside of Morgantown on Sunday, two days after he took off from a family member's house in Aliquippa.

Police continue search for missing Ambridge man


Business activities in the commercial capital of Dar es Salaam have continued as usual despite the General Elections yesterday.


The Health Minister, Dr. Fuad Khan says construction on the oncology centre in Mount Hope should begin by September.

Construction on the oncology centre to begin


A Japanese educational company is recalling 10,000 electronic talking globes after customers complained that self-governing Taiwan was labeled a part of the People's Republic of China.


Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher signed a two-year contract extension with the Premier League club.


Van Horn car dealerships in Plymouth and Fond du Lac have been reprimanded by the state after allowing an unlicensed salesman to sell hundreds of vehicles, according to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation.

Van Horn dealerships reprimanded by state


MTN has launched 3.5G services in Ghana using high speed downlink packet access technology.


Rapper Chris Brown says he has renamed his new English bulldog puppy from Chief to X. 'X' is the title of Brown`s forthcoming album.


With a potential NFL lockout looming, a federal judge gave a key ruling in favor of the players that could strip what the union has been calling unfair leverage for the owners in labor negotiations.

With a potential NFL lockout looming, a federal judge gave a key ruling in ...


Polls have closed in Uzbekistan after a presidential election which incumbent Islam Karimov is expected to win.


Red Cross officials in Nashua are working to create at least one, maybe two, emergency shelters in the region for people who have lost power.

Red Cross officials working to create emergency shelters


Former Tour de France winner and Olympic champion Jan Ullrich is suffering from burnout syndrome, the retired cyclist said.


A female flight attendant who started ranting about a possible crash over the public address system of an American Airlines plane on Friday was subdued by passengers and crew as the plane returned to the gate, passengers said.


Pandora, the leading personalized radio service, today announced Kia Motors America as a new OEM and automotive brand partner.

Pandora announces Kia Motors as a new automotive partner


The emergency intervention in Aboriginal communities could have been avoided if successive Northern Territory governments had not misspent millions of dollars of federal funds, a senate inquiry has heard.


Liverpool have agreed a British record fee to sign Newcastle United striker Andy Carroll, Newcastle said on their website on Monday.

Liverpool agree record fee to sign Newcastle's Carroll


Oil prices extended gains above USD 80 a barrel in Asian trade today lifted by a weaker dollar and hopes for a firmer global economic recovery.


French unions stepped up pressure on President Nicolas Sarkozy to cave in on pension reform, calling for more mass strikes and street protests as parts of the country start to run dry following fuel blockades.


Russia said today nothing suspicious was found on board the Maltese-flagged Arctic Sea ship, whose seizure by suspected pirates off the coast of Europe this month sparked a media storm.


But a new report by the Pew Hispanic Center reveals that Latinos accounted for over half of the overall US population growth since 2000.

Latinos account for half of US population growth


Therefore, the David Letterman case will go to trial.


A 26-year-old North Fond du Lac man was charged Friday in a Fond du Lac County shaken baby case.


The Feminist Majority endorsed Elena Kagan today.


The Australian bond market closed weaker on Monday after a leading private sector survey showed inflation growing at its fastest pace on record, dampening hopes of a rate cut in 2008.


Capcom has revealed that downloadable game Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix has sold over 250,000 units since its launch on Xbox Live Arcade and PlayStation Network in November.

Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix sells 250,000


A NATO service member died in a roadside bombing in southern Afghanistan early Wednesday, the military coalition said.

NATO service member dies in southern Afghanistan


Palm Beach firefighters are fighting for their pensions at a town meeting.

Palm Beach firefighters fight for pensions


A £13.5m national genome centre has opened in Norwich that will develop technologies for the breeding of new crops.


A Thai medical team with two doctors has arrived in Japan to treat Thai and Japanese patients at Paknam temple in Chiba while the Thai Public Health Ministry has prepared to produce iodine pills to be sent to Japan, Thai Health Minister Jurin Laksanavisit said.


The perceived legal battle over the appointment of Lokayukta in Gujarat in which the Supreme court upheld on Wednesday with the appointment of retired justice RA Mehta by Gujarat Governor Kamla Beniwal despite the Narendra Modi government's plea that Mehta was biased and was appointed by Beniwal in 2011 without its concurrence is as much a political battle between the Modi government and the Congress party as a legal one.

The perceived battle over the appointment of Lokayukta in Gujarat is as much political as legal


Harvest Hope food bank is opening up a news emergency food pantry to help feed the hungry.


Iron Mountain Incorporated, the information management company, today announced a comprehensive strategic plan to enhance stockholder value.

Iron Mountain announces comprehensive strategic plan


United Airlines is delaying moving its operations control center to Willis Tower until early 2012, the carrier told employees Friday, after determining that combining its critical nerve center with that of Continental Airlines would be more complex than anticipated.

United delays moving operations center to Willis Tower:


AirAsia is offering 100,000 free seats from its hubs primarily in Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia in its massive regional marketing campaign as part of its initiative to support Thailand's travel, trade and tourism.

AirAsia offers 100,000 free seats in massive regional campaign


Australia's female Vietnam veterans and their modern day counterparts are to be surveyed to build a better picture of the lasting effects of conflict on women.


Home prices tumbled by the sharpest annual rate ever in August, with little indication of a turnaround in sight, a closely watched index showed Tuesday.


A letter addressed to US President Barack Obama has preliminarily tested positive for the deadly poison ricin, the Federal Bureau of Investigation said Wednesday.

Letter addressed to Obama tests positive for ricin:


He urged the team the team to remain positive ahead of the final One Day international Series match against their neighbours today in Benoni.


Authorities say a southern Indiana man was crushed by a tree he was helping cut down when a branch fell and knocked him into the tree's path.

Indiana man crushed by tree he was cutting down


India's ambitious Pan-Africa e-network project, linking leading universities and hospitals here with their counterparts in 11 countries of the continent by satellite, will be launched tomorrow.

Pan-Africa e-network project to be launched tomorrow


Climate change will intensify immigration, so it is in Malta's interest to reach a deal that assists developing and vulnerable countries, according to Resources Minister George Pullicino.

Climate change will intensify immigration - George Pullicino


Vince Vaughn has admitted that he still has a ``connection'' with Jennifer Aniston despite their breakup.

Vince Vaughn has ``connection'' with Jennifer Aniston


A MAN has been jailed for five years for sexually abusing his former partner's six daughters over a ten year period.

Man jailed for sexually abusing former partner's six daughters


Investors wondering whether the agricultural commodities bubble has burst will get some important clues in next week's annual crop plantings report, considered a bellwether for the direction of farming activity for the year.


Cheryl Cole admits she is a ''hopeless romantic'', and small gestures such as running a bath are what turns her on in a man.


MILWAUKEEDarius Johnson-Odom scored 18 points and Jae Crowder added 15 to help No. 25 Marquette beat Pittsburgh 62-57 on Saturday, the Panthers' sixth straight loss.


Popstar Kelly Clarkson loves buying her own album the moment it hits the market, as she finds it utterly thrilling.

Kelly Clarkson loves buying her own albums


The Permanent Secretary for Health, Women and Social Welfare, Dr Lepani Waqatakirewa has advised the general public that in the height of the cyclone and adverse weather conditions that Fiji is currently facing, all health centres and nursing stations will remain closed.

Health centres, nursing stations to remain close


M. Ward has canceled a pair of East Coast shows following the cancellation of East Hampton, NY's Music To Know Festival.


Billions of rupees have been allocated in the provincial budget for public welfare projects and providing basic amenities to the public, Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif said on Friday.

Billions of rupees allocated for public welfare:


Islamabad Capital Territory Chief Commissioner ordered transfers of five police officials here on Wednesday, said a police source.

ICT Chief Commissioner orders transfers of five police officials


The Australian dollar has closed at a five-week high after strong jobs data raised the prospect the central bank would leave interest rates unchanged in the period ahead.


Strange times be these, when Yankees call parlay with Taleban while making war in Waziristan.


A team of researchers with San Diego ties has simulated the effects of sounds in whales' heads using computer software to model how marine mammals hear.


Federal Minister for Railway Ghulam Ahmed Bilour said that geographically Pakistan is an ideal place for trade with the entire world and we should work together to make the country a business center.

We should work together to make country a business center:


A Fargo man pleaded not guilty Thursday to a child abuse charge accusing him of slamming a wicker hamper onto his 6-month-old son's head and biting the boy.

Fargo man pleads not guilty to child abuse charge


British heavy metal legends Iron Maiden has posted their new music video online for the song, ``The Final Frontier.''

Iron Maiden posts new music video online


``I think we are gonna reload, I really do,'' Rodgers said, according to the Green Bay Press-Gazette.


Beechwood leads Hazard 14-0 in the fourth quarter of the state Class A championship at Papa John's Stadium in Louisville.

Beechwood leads 14-0 in the fourth quarter


CARACAS, Venezuela Venezuelans on Sunday night anxiously awaited results of the National Assembly elections, widely seen as a referendum on the performance of President Hugo Chavez.


Afghanistan and the United States have finalized the initial draft of a strategic partnership agreement outlining their relationship following the 2014 withdrawal of Western combat troops from the country.

Afghanistan, US finalize strategic partnership agreement


On Monday each of five midstate business and community leaders will be given one red paperclip during a 10:30 am kickoff at Sam Bucca's Pizza Pub at 17 N. Second St. Over three weeks each participant will see what they can get in exchange for their one red paperclip.


Russia announced Thursday it was cutting its key interest rate by a quarter of a point to a new historic low of 8.0 percent but analysts said it could prove the last cut of the current easing cycle.

Russia cuts key interest rate to new low


Police smashed plans for a nationwide drugs distribution network after months of surveillance culminated when they swooped on a drugs meeting at Brighouse.


Actions designed to help business thrive and grow were published today in the report of the Business Finance Taskforce.

Actions designed to help business thrive & grow


In a recent conversation with world-class trainer Floyd Mayweather Sr., FightHype learned that he's in the process of opening up his own gym in Las Vegas, Nevada, where he currently resides.

Floyd Mayweather Sr. to open his own gym in Las Vegas


Rio Ferdinand is to stay on as England captain, according to Sky Sports News.


Don Mattingly, the Dodgers' hitting coach and managerial heir apparent, will manage the Phoenix Desert Dogs in the Arizona Fall League.


A family dispute led to the stabbing death Thursday of a 24-year-old man, Omaha police said.


A Canadian woman who was stranded for months in Kenya over false claims that she was an impostor is suing Ottawa for $2.5 million for her ordeal.

Woman stranded in Kenya sues Ottawa for $2.5 million


Buncombe County outdoor pools will open on Memorial Day Weekend, May 29 and 30.

Buncombe County pools open Memorial Day Weekend


The Rangers will aim for their third consecutive victory when they continue their three-game road trip through California against the Los Angeles Kings on Wednesday.

Rangers continue trip through California with Kings-


During a TV show, he revealed that he has a huge crush on Kareena Kapoor and would love to work with her.

Arjun Kapoor has a huge crush on Kareena Kapoor!


York City were today signing experienced goalkeeper Paul Musselwhite as both number two to Michael Ingham and also as goalkeeping coach.

York City to sign goalkeeper Paul Musselwhite


Boaz rallied from a 3-0 deficit to edge Guntersville 4-3 in varsity softball action Tuesday at Pirate Park.


A wild boar tried to enter the Goa assembly after midnight on Tuesday, but crashed through the main glass door of the complex, only to fall into a nearby pit, as the elevator system was under repairs.


The president of Israel, Shimon Peres, will visit Bulgaria at the invitation of his counterpart, Georgi Purvanov, on August 11 2010, a Government media statement announced on August 9.

Israeli president Shimon Peres to visit Bulgaria


Adele has denied reports that she plans to quit music, revealing that she is about to head into the studio this month!

Adele denies reports that she is quitting music


A Democratic lawmaker wants to revamp standards for teaching sex education at Colorado schools.

Lawmakers want to revamp sex education in Colorado schools


Lombard four bid to restore reputations Updated: 16:59, Monday March 4, 2013 Former Lombard Finance directors Sir Doug Graham, Bill Jeffries, Lawrie Bryant and Michael Reeves began their attempt to restore their reputations in the Court of Appeal, saying they couldn't have foreseen the 'perfect storm' that engulfed finance companies from early 2008.


The Oscars change their rules once again in the number of nominees presented for the best picture.


A mining company says it's hopeful uranium will be extracted from a site near Darwin within a few years.

Uranium could be extracted from site near Darwin


Workers are significantly more likely to lie in email messages than in traditional pen-and-paper communications, according to two new studies from Lehigh University, Pennsylvania.


Sen. John McCain tells Newsmax that drug cartels and human traffickers have taken over Mexico and pose a direct threat to the security of the United States.


The city will soon get a rock garden and a musical fountain on the lines of the ones in Singapore.


A convicted sex offender was released to a La Crosse group home Tuesday, according to La Crosse police.


A St. Catharines cabinet manufacturer has been fined $50 000 after one their workers sawed 3 of his fingers off while on the job.

St. Catharines cabinet manufacturer fined


UCLA police released a sketch Wednesday of a sexual assault suspect who allegedly tried to attack a student on the Westwood campus.

UCLA police release sketch of sexual assault suspect


On the same day that 20 schoolchildren were murdered in Connecticut, a Murrieta middle school was placed on lockdown because three men were handling rifles in an open garage across a street from the school, police revealed today.

Murrieta middle school placed on lockdown


The Enforcement Directorate filed a chargesheet against former Jharkhand Chief Minister Madhu Koda on Friday in connection with the hawala transactions and the illegal investments case registered against him.

Enforcement Directorate files chargesheet against Koda


The Reserve Bank of India asked primary dealers to phase out Tier III bonds, a short-term fund raising tool made available to such companies for meeting risk, reports PTI.

Rbi asks primary dealers to phase out Tier III bonds


Adchem Corporation, a leading manufacturer of high performance film and foam bonding adhesive tapes, introduces the new AAMA approved HF series of hybrid glazing tape for the window and door market.

Adchem introduces HF series of hybrid glazing tape for window and door market


Upward trend persisted on the local cotton market as mills tried to grab all lots within the psychological levels, dealers said.


ClinPhone, the world's largest Clinical Technology Organization and Cytel Inc., leading statistical experts in adaptive clinical trials, announced today a unique partnership that unites Cytel's validated adaptive trial statistical and computational expertise with ClinPhone's robust suite of clinical technologies and operational know-how.

ClinPhone and Cytel announces partnership --


Four suspected kidnappers, including a former vice mayor and a policeman, have been arrested in the Philippines after they collected ransom for hostages they already killed, police officials said Friday.

Four suspected kidnappers arrested in Philippines


Dianna Agron has sparked rumor she might be engaged to Alex Pettyfer.

Dianna Agron could be engaged to Alex Pettyfer


After just three months, County Executive Greg Edwards is declaring the prescription drug discount card a success for the way it saves county residents money.

Edwards declares prescription drug discount card


Taoiseach Enda Kenny is to meet with the head of the HSE Cathal Magee today.

Enda Kenny to meet with HSE chief Cathal Magee


River ``Levi'' Jordan finished fourth in the SIJHAA state track meet Saturday, May 12, running the mile in 5:01, a new personal best.


Allied Gold has unveiled a raft of changes to the executive management team to support the company's growth and further enhance its compliance with corporate governance best practice.

Allied Gold unveils changes to management team


Douglas Paal, a former de facto US ambassador to Taiwan, visited the ruling Kuomintang presidential campaign headquarters in Taipei on polling Saturday.

Former ait director Paal visits KMT presidential campaign headquarters


The state's presidential primary on Feb. 19 drew a record turnout, even though Democrats ignored the election.

State presidential primary draws record turnout


France is bracing for rolling strikes as unions raise the stakes in their stand-off with the government over pension reform.


A transsexual Finnish pastor, who returned to work four months ago following a sex-change operation, has decided to resign, Finnish media has reported.


Two bilingual PCSOs have taken to the streets in an exciting move to improve access to policing services for Somerset's Polish and other migrant communities.

Bilingual PCSOs improve access to services


Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen is the first Republican to sign on to sponsor legislation repealing the Defense of Marriage Act, the Log Cabin Republicans report in a press release: ``Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen has long been on the frontlines in fighting for human dignity at home and abroad.

Ileana Ros-Lehtinen is first Republican to sign on to legislation repealing DOMA


Oysten has said there won't be much money for next season, because he has spent to much money on loan players.

Oysten says ``no money for next season''


Reality star Kendra Wilkinson is living apart from her hubby Hank Baskett after he moved to Minnesota to play for the Vikings.

Kendra Wilkinson living apart from hubby Hank Baskett


Not surprisingly, Glenn Beck has thoughts on the IRS political targeting scandal, going off on the NAACP on his radio show, calling the group a ``joke'' and an ``affront'' to legendary civil rights leaders Martin Luther King Jr., Booker T. Washington, and Frederick Douglass.


Real Madrid star winger Cristiano Ronaldo has claimed critics call him arrogant because he takes his football seriously.

Ronaldo claims critics call him arrogant because he takes his football seriously


Sao Paulo, the Brazilian metropolis that counts as the third-biggest city in the world, celebrated its 454th birthday yesterday by hailing its diversity -- and indulging in a giant cake.


A British Airways computer expert who allegedly offered to cover for cabin crew in the event of a strike appeared in court today charged with plotting suicide bombings.

British Airways computer expert charged with plotting suicide bombings


The determination by the Alameda County coroner's office counters initial police reports that the bones -- which include a skull and ribs -- found on Washington Street were not Native American.

Bones found on Washington Street are Native American


The Australian cricketers have won the third and final test against the West Indies in Barbados to complete a 2-nil series victory after a battling fourth-innings display from the hosts.


An Angola man received a conditional discharge from DeKalb County Judge Kevin Wallace Friday for possessing marijuana.


President Robert Mugabe said Zimbabwe does not need Western aid to revive its shattered economy, after the EU demanded more progress in making human rights and political reforms, state media said on Friday.


HEARTS manager John McGlynn and his coaching staff have agreed to defer wages in line with the majority of the club's first-team squad.

Hearts boss John McGlynn agrees to defer wages


As expected, the Indian recurve archers did exceptionally well in the qualification round of the Commonwealth Games, which began at the Yamuna Sports Complex here on Monday.


CAIRO -An Egyptian court has ordered the government to ban pornographic Internet websites in order to protect society and its values.

Egypt court orders ban of pornographic websites


Data from ESA's Envisat satellite has indicated that the Arctic sea ice is thinning at record rate, with the thickness of sea ice in large parts of the Arctic declined by as much as 19 percent last winter compared to the previous five winters.


An auto body and paint shop caught fire, early Tuesday morning at 1045 Arrowsmith Street.


Police have recovered 14 live hand grenades and other ammunitions in a drain in Ajmer.

Police recover live grenades, ammunitions in Ajmer


Kaizer Chiefs striker Shaun Bartlett was admitted to hospital on Friday morning after medication prescribed to treat his bronchitis has again failed to work.


Louisville metro government is raising fees on building permits, electrical repairs, ambulance runs and liquor stores.


HCC has target of Rs 36-38 with six months time horizon, says SP Tulsian, sptulsian.com.


Cosmote Romania launched new 'Connect Mobile' data add-ons for both postpaid as well as prepaid customers.

Cosmote Romania launches new data add-ons


In Print writers group will host a writer's retreat from 10 am to 5 pm Sunday, April 29 at Camp Winnebago, 5804 N. Main St., Rockford.

In Print to host writer's retreat April 29


Former world 800 metres champion Caster Semenya failed to reach the Olympic qualifying time when she clocked two minutes 3.60 seconds in her return to action after injury in Potchefstroom on Saturday.


Rick Maese reports on his Twitter that Jim Zorn has apparently said that WR Devin Thomas will remain starter opposite WR Santana Moss.


German investor confidence fell in November from the previous month, a leading survey showed Tuesday, reflecting doubts about the sustainability of economic recovery.

German investor confidence falls in November


A major search and rescue operation is under way after a swimmer has gone missing in a charity race according to the Maritime and Coastguard Agency.


Israeli scholar Yehuda Elkana, an Auschwitz survivor who headed the Central European University, died at the age of 78.


Best-selling British horror writer James Herbert, who penned novels such as The Rats and The Fog, has died suddenly at the age of 69.

British horror writer James Herbert dies


Wolves Sporting Star columnist John Lalley believes a change in attitude is needed in the games ahead after defeats at the Stadium of Light and Old Trafford.


A woman wearing a Halloween mask robbed a Subway restaurant on Elick Lane, Clermont County, at gunpoint Saturday afternoon, according to the Union Township Police Department.

Woman wearing Halloween mask robs Subway


Matthew Fox was definitely NOT drunk when he posted for his mug shot in his DUI case.


Western Australian state and industry will work to develop a skilled migration strategy to prevent skills shortages.

Western Australia state and Industry to develop skilled migration strategy


Grammy-winning country singer Carrie Underwood marries Ottawa Senators hockey player Mike Fisher at a resort in Georgia.


Former All Black and Waikato Chiefs forward Sione Lauaki has been involved in an ``incident'' in Hamilton.

Sione Lauaki involved in 'incident' in Hamilton


The man accused of starting the Crystal fire that destroyed 13 homes in April today pleaded not guilty to a felony arson charge.

Man accused of starting Crystal fire pleads not guilty


Former South Africa batsman Jacques Rudolph led the way with 118 as Northern Titans built a 97-run lead over Coastal Dolphins Friday in a SuperSport Series second round match.


A 19-year-old Fall River man has been convicted of shooting another man in the chest in broad daylight on a city street in April 2012.

Fall River man convicted of shooting another man in the chest


Democrat Joe Torsella bowed out of the Senate race tonight, citing Sen. Arlen Specter's switch to the Democratic Party.


The Brushton man accused of kidnapping and beating his former girlfriend pleaded not guilty Thursday in Franklin County Court to an indictment charging him with raping, kidnapping, assaulting and attempting to murder the woman.


Three senior UK Border Agency officials have been suspended amid claims that crucial vetting procedures to stop terrorists and foreign criminals entering Britain were secretly abandoned this summer.

Three senior UK Border Agency officials suspended


CBS says former ``60 Minutes'' commentator Andy Rooney died Friday, Nov. 4, 2011, at age 92.

'60 Minutes' correspondent Andy Rooney dies at 92


JD Wetherspoon, a British pub chain based in Watford, has selected SAP ERP to improve business processes and provide a platform for future growth.


Drake barred at club Chris Brown visits Updated: 16:56, Sunday February 17, 2013 Drake was denied entry to a nightclub because of Chris Brown.


NASCAR team notes as the Sprint Cup Series stays in a short-track state of mind, heading from Bristol to the oldest track on the circuit, Martinsville Speedway:


A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for Salem, Gloucester and Cumberland counties by the National Weather Service.

Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Salem, Gloucester, Cumberland counties


Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin is to speak during an right-to-life dinner in Indiana tonight in her first out-of-state trip on a partisan agenda since the presidential campaign ended.

Governor Sarah Palin to speak in Ind. tonight


Officials of the Income Tax Department on Saturday raided the Madurai Adheenam, which is mired in controversy following the appointment of self-styled godman Nityananda as the successor to the present head of the ancient religious institution.


Seven Saudis in Egyptian jails have been released at the request of the Saudi ambassador in Cairo.


Ballia, Jul 17 A dalit was allegedly murdered today by his relatives in Ganeshpur village in Maniyara police area here, police said.


The Mississippi River crested in Memphis at nearly 48 feet this morning, falling inches short of its all-time record but still soaking low-lying areas with enough water to require a massive cleanup.


New Bills announced in Queen's Speech 18 November 2009 Thirteen new Bills were announced today in the Queen's Speech.


A decade and a half after the end of the war, more and more Croatian firms are sponsoring Serbian sports teams.

More and more Croatian firms sponsoring Serbian sports teams


Red Bull founder Dietrich Mateschitz has told German magazine Motorsport Aktuell that he is putting his Toro Rosso team, formerly Minardi, up for sale, saying that there is no need for him to have two F1 teams.


Two Texas high school students were among those killed in a burst of weekend violence that left nine dead in restive Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, the El Paso Times reported Monday.

Two Texas high school students were among those killed in a ...


Hip-hop star Jay-Z is lending his support to US presidential candidate Barack Obama by holding two free concerts in his honour.


Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Saturday met the top defence brass and reviewed the security preparedness in the aftermath of the Mumbai terrorist attacks.

Manmohan Singh reviews security preparedness


Samantha Womack has quit Eastenders after being left ``horrified'' by the controversial cot death storyline, which has caused viewers to complain to the BBC in their thousands.

Samantha Womack quits Eastenders over controversial cot death storyline


Continental Airlines announced on Friday that it has entered into an agreement with Red Bull New York to become an official sponsor of the Red Bull New York soccer team and the Red Bull Arena, as well as the team's exclusive airline sponsor.

Continental Airlines becomes official sponsor of Red Bull New York and Red Bull Arena


The Fort Lauderdale Law Firm of Farmer, Jaffe, Weissing, Edwards, Fistos & Lehrman warn auto accident victims and motorists, who may become pedestrians on busy highways or roadways, to pay special attention to safety because they do not have any protection if they are struck or hit by a passing vehicle.

Farmer, Jaffe & Weissing warning to auto accident victims & motorist


Israel has released 198 Palestinian prisoners in a move aimed at boosting the popularity of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas.

Israel releases 198 Palestinian prisoners


US Sen. John McCain will host a fundraiser for ex-staffer Jim Waring, giving the former lawmaker a cash infusion as he heads into the final week of his primary campaign.


A businessman pleaded not guilty in the Sessions Court here today to a charge with cheating a construction company owner of RM2.88 million four years ago.

Businessman charged with cheating construction company owner


China is ready to unfreeze Libyan assets in the country but first it is necessary to create a safe mechanism of controlling this money, an official representative of the Chinese Foreign Ministry declared.


The expansion in public prekindergarten programs has slowed and even been reversed in some states as school districts cope with shrinking budgets.

Expansion in prekindergarten programs slowed;


Bundesliga club Hoffenheim were fined 75,000 euros after two of their players were 10 minutes late for a doping test last month, the German soccer federation ruled on Monday.

Hoffenheim fined 75,000 euros after players late for test


With the third commitment of the day, Deion Belue has committed to Alabama.


A 35-year-old Lithia man has been charged with DUI manslaughter in a head-on crash that claimed the life of a Riverview woman last month.

Lithia man charged with DUI manslaughter


``What we're going to do from now on is what we always should have done,'' Paterson said.

'We're going to do what we always should have done'


Guernsey squash star Chris Simpson has missed out on a place at the Kuwait Open after losing 3-2 to Egypt's Ali Anwar Reda in qualifying.

Chris Simpson misses out on Kuwait squash Open


FORMER Labor MP Kerry Shine says it is time the LNP took responsibility for its actions and stopped blaming the former government.


An Osceola County firefighter was seriously injured in a motorcycle crash this morning that shut down the eastbound lanes of Osceola Parkway in Kissimmee, officials said.

Osceola firefighter injured in motorcycle crash


Thurston median home prices in March fell 11.23 percent to $201,947 from $227,500 in March 2010, the combined single-family residence and condominium data show.

Thurston median home prices fall to $201,947 in March


I saw this ``Seven lies you'll hear from salesmen at electronics stores'' article and had to pass it on to you guys.

Seven lies you'll hear at electronics stores


Records management and technology firm DataChambers will expand into the Charlotte market with the opening an 85,000-square-foot facility there, the company has announced.


Despite differences in rituals and beliefs among the world's major religions, spirituality often enhances health regardless of a person's faith, according to University of Missouri researchers.

Spirituality often enhances health regardless of a person's faith


James Carswell noticed that Google, on some browsers, has shifted the search ads on the right hand side of the search results page, closer to the free results.

Google shifts search ads closer to free results


Two Clearwater Police officers were injured while pursuing a suspect along Missouri Avenue Friday night.

Clearwater officers injured while pursuing suspects


Stoke striker Ricardo Fuller was arrested after an incident at a nightclub on Sunday morning, the club have revealed.

Stoke city striker Ricardo Fuller arrested after incident in nightclub


England players were evacuated from their hotel in the morning of the fourth Test against Australia following a fire alarm.


Northwood Sheffield believes that an increase in properties and landlords entering the market shows that confidence is returning in the sector, and the private rented market is continuing to expand in the city.


A second generation milk man still delivers milk in Montana.


A Zuckerberg is leaving Facebook but not the Mark who co-founded what has now become the world's largest social networking site.


A 32-year-old former Aurora man wanted in connection with the 2003 stabbing of a St. Charles man turned himself in to San Antonio, Texas, authorities Monday.

Aurora man wanted in stabbing of St. Charles man turns himself in


Paris Saint-Germain attacking schemer Javier Pastore has revealed that if he were the French club's owner he would go all out to sign countryman Gonzalo Higuain from Real Madrid.

I would sign Gonzalo Higuain from Real Madrid --


London Irish boss Brian Smith expects ``a thorough examination'' of his team when Aviva Premiership champions Harlequins arrive at the Madejski Stadium on Sunday.


20 years old Sergei Andronov has been traded from financially troubled Lada Togliatti to CSKA Moscow.


Furniture giant Ikea is withdrawing wiener sausages in the UK after tests found ``indications'' of horse meat, just days after it withdrew a batch of its traditional meatballs.

Ikea withdraws wiener sausages in UK after tests find horse meat


President Bush's definition of persevere: ``Sorry, my fellow Americans, that I made a big mess of things and put our country back a few decades or so.


THE Royal Welsh will be granted the freedom of Anglesey in recognition of the sacrifices made by troopers and the link between the regiment and the island.

Royal Welsh will be granted freedom of Anglesey


Asian stock markets are mostly trading higher on Wednesday, tracking the lead from Wall Street where stocks ended higher overnight amid a slew of encouraging earnings reports.


Firefighters rescued three dogs and a cat from a house fire in St. Petersburg Wednesday morning.

Firefighters rescue three dogs, cat from house fire


The growth of the moose population in the Upper Peninsula has slowed considerably in the last couple of years, according to a DNRE report released Monday.


Stocks are falling in early trading, erasing some of the big gains from the day before on news that the economy grew more than expected last quarter.


Knewton, a New York-based online education company, has raised $12.5 million in third-round funding.


I was surfing around here at Nascar.com while I was waiting on my cake to come out of the oven when I stumbled on some very scarey stuff.

I was surfing around waiting for my cake


Sir Paul McCartney was one of those who visited the makeshift memorial for Houston, which was filled with flowers and candles.

Paul McCartney visits Whitney Houston's memorial


As part of its global expansion ambitions, digital content delivery and over-the-top security firm SMIT has relocated its global headquarters from Shenzhen, China to Hong Kong, effective immediately.


The Friday Night Farmers' Market will open its second season in a new location in downtown Clearlake.

Friday Night Farmers' market opens in new location


Two state panels that distribute bond money for schools and highways in the Inland area and throughout the state froze billions of dollars' worth of projects Wednesday.

State panels freeze billions of dollars in projects


MOIL on Monday said its proposed joint ventures with SAIL and RINL for setting up facilities to make ferro alloy in Chhattisgarh and Andhra Pradesh are likely to be operational in the next fiscal.

Ventures with SAIL, RINL to be operational in next fiscal:


The police busted two 'black money' syndicates masterminded by African nationals, with the arrest of six suspects, including four African students, here recently.

Police bust two ``black money'' syndicates


JETBLUE Airways is now seeking government approval to launch an intra-Caribbean service that would compete with regional airline LIAT on its San Juan-St. Maarten route.

JetBlue seeks approval for intra-Caribbean service


The Impact let a valuable point slip away in Los Angeles.


TOKYO - Japanese automakers Nissan and Mitsubishi are strengthening their cooperation by expanding the number of models they make for each other in Japan.

Nissan, Mitsubishi strengthen cooperation


A factory manager was found murdered at his residence in Kavi Nagar area here, police said today.


At 3:30, Etsy reported it was experiencing a complete site outage and was investigating the problem.


Train services continue to remain disrupted in Rajasthan as Gujjars have stepped up their agitation a day after the High Court kept on hold the state government's Reservation Act giving five per cent extra quota for Gujjars in government jobs.

Train services continue to remain disrupted due to Gujjar agitation


Six days after Buehler missed an extra point in the final minutes of a 28-27 loss to Arizona, the Cowboys signed veteran Kris Brown.


Drug major Ranbaxy Laboratories ( Get Quote ) on Wednesday said it has withdrawn 27 drugs from the US market due to commercial reasons.

Ranbaxy withdraws 27 drugs from US market


A SALISBURY man has been arrested following a spate of bicycle thefts from train stations in Dorset and Hampshire.

Man arrested following spate of bicycle thefts


Benedict Cumberbatch has admitted that he would love to take on an action role if the right part came along.

Benedict Cumberbatch would take on action role


A woman releases black balloons during a protest against environmental pollution at the Zocalo square in downtown Mexico City April 26, 2012.

Woman releases black balloons during a protest against environmental pollution in Mexico City


Indians starter Carlos Carrasco has been ejected in the fourth inning after hitting Kevin Youkilis in the shoulder with a pitch.


CHRISTIAN DIOR will stage a couture show in Shanghai on March 30.


Tottenham Hotspur striker Roman Pavlyuchenko says he will stay and fight for his place at White Hart Lane.


Australian opener Matthew Hayden has announced his retirement from international cricket with immediate effect.


A recent scientific study has shown that women are more vulnerable to develop cardiovascular diseases by consuming carbohydrates than men.

Women are more vulnerable to carbohydrates than men


The Blazers also said exercised their third-year option on center Greg Oden, who missed last season following microfracture surgery on his right knee after being selected No. 1 overall in the NBA draft.


Mumbai, Feb 22 Actress Mahie Gill, whose characters have mostly had a sensuous connotation to them, says she is not as sensual in real life.


In a recently concluded study, Viagra has been found to stimulate blood flow which is essential for foetal development.

Viagra stimulates blood flow essential for foetal development


The United States has opened a trade office in Libya to boost bilateral economic relations, the official JANA news agency reported on Monday.

United States opens trade office in Libya


Israel has warned the UN Security Council that it will not ``stand idle'' as the war in Syria spills over the border.

Israel will not ``stand idle'' over Syria


During his meeting with a US congressional delegation led by Mr. Rob Wittman, Member House Armed Services Committee, at Aiwan-e-Sadr on Thursday, President Zardari said that the tendency of intolerance and disharmony were crossing national boundaries and religious divides and its was imperative for the world to act before it was too late.

Tendency of intolerance and disharmony crossing national boundaries:


Former Rutgers assistant men's basketball coach Dick Vitale will be formally inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame on Friday, September 5.

Former assistant Dick Vitale to be inducted into Naismith Memorial basketball Hall of Fame


Sony has announced its GamesCom conference date and expect major announcements from them soon, most notably, the PS3 super slim, and a lot of things for the Vita.


The former insists Bieber is a ``good kid''.


A family join hundreds of people from the New Orleans area with no health insurance waiting for free medical care at a New Orleans Clinic.


Dominican pitcher Jose Lima, whose famous histrionic gestures on the mound were called Lima's Mambo, has died of a heart attack at 37.

Pitcher Jose Lima dies of a heart attack at 37


The Mississippi Braves are proud to announce that the Atlanta Braves will play an exhibition game at Trustmark Park prior to Opening Day of the Mississippi Braves 2013 season.

Atlanta Braves will play exhibition game at Trustmark Park


India has filed a strong complaint with the ICC against bad umpiring decisions during the second Test between India and Australia in Sydney, BCCI president Sharad Pawar told NDTV.


Mark Calcavecchia shot a 3-under 69 on Saturday to increase his lead to four strokes after the second round of the Champions Tour's AT&T Championship.


LOS ANGELES UCLA is asking fans to leave former coach John Wooden alone during home basketball games.

UCLA asks fans to leave Wooden alone during games


Up to 200 inmates are being transferred from Maafushi Jail to an army training school on Addu atoll Gan following recent riots which has caused millions of dollars worth of damage.

Up to 200 inmates to be transferred to Addu atoll Gan


Well, here's some good news for those continuing to bemoan the closure of Payard and feeling underwhelmed by its owner's resurrection in a jewelry store: it looks like Francois Payard is planning to open not one, but two new pastry shops.

Francois Payard is planning to open new pastry shops


Tomorrow will mark the anniversary of the collapse of Lehman Brothers, which unleashed panic across the financial markets amid fears that the financial system was set for a high-speed repeat of the 1930s American banking crisis.


Arsenic isn't the only element found in water, but it's one that turns up in tests in various water systems throughout the state.


Plymouth Devils lost for the third time in a row after being beaten 51-41 at home by Ipswich Witches.

Plymouth Devils lose 51-41 to Ipswich Witches


Sharply criticizing a Democratic plan to raise state taxes by $3.3 billion over the next two years, Republican legislators unveiled a ``no tax increase'' budget Thursday that would consolidate 23 state agencies into six and make $1 billion more in budget cuts than the Democrats.

Republican legislators unveil ``no tax increase'' budget


There is a flood watch in effect from Sunday evening through Monday morning for the following counties:

Flood watch in effect from Sunday evening through Monday morning


US Senator John Cornyn will today join Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison in introducing US Magistrate Judge Diana Saldaña of Laredo before the Senate Judiciary Committee during her nomination hearing to be District Court Judge for the Southern District of Texas.

Cornyn introduces Judge Saldaña to Senate Judiciary Committee


Bogota, April 7 Colombian police have seized at least seven tonnes of explosives in the Arauca department near the border with Venezuela.

Colombian police seize seven tonnes explosives


George Carlin, the infamous stand-up comic legend, died Sunday night at the age of 71.


The main US foreign aid agency is preparing to switch from private security contractors in Afghanistan to Afghan government-provided security this month under a new policy mandated by Afghan President Hamid Karzai, raising concern in Washington that this could put US civilians at greater risk.

US AID agency prepares switch to Afghan security


Buffalo Police are investigating a series of car break ins that occurred Wednesday night, in the Old First Ward.


Illinois Senate Minority Leader Christine Radogno was not happy when her campaign finance bill failed to pass out of subcommittee Wednesday.

Campaign finance bill fails in subcommittee


Essie Mae Washington-Williams, who was at the center of a media frenzy in 2003 after revealing she was Sen. Strom Thurmond's secret Black daughter, has died of natural causes at the age of 87 in Whiterock, South Carolina, on Feb. 4.

Essie Mae Washington-Williams dies at 87


Vicksburg marks 150th anniversary of Civil War siege that gave Union control of Miss.

Vicksburg marks anniversary of Civil War siege


Kyle Orton will not practice Wednesday, but says he isn't ruling himself out for Week 10.

Orton isn't ruling himself out for week 10


HBO DOCUMENTARY FILMS and GLAAD will co-host a special screening for ``A FAMILY IS A FAMILY IS A FAMILY:


Oscar winning music composer ARRahman was conferred upon an honorary doctorate by Aligarh Muslim University in recognition of his contribution to the field of music and art. Rahman, who has given music to several Indian films, international cinema and theatre, was honoured along with prominent Urdu scholar Gopi Chand Narang at the 59th convocation of Aligarh Muslim University, the historic institution.

Ar Rahman conferred upon honorary doctorate


Trump said casino company Trump Entertainment Resorts, which has filed for bankruptcy protection, represents less than 1 percent of his net worth, and that ``my investment in it is worthless to me now.''

Trump Entertainment files for bankruptcy


MuleSoft : , the Web Middleware Company, today announced Cloudcat : , the industry's first cloud service offering of Apache Tomcat.


LONDON -Tottenham defender Ledley King was arrested early Sunday outside a nightclub after allegedly assaulting a doorman.

Tottenham's Ledley King arrested over assault


Local bank lending in Singapore began to pick up pace again in November, after slowing down sharply in October.

Local bank lending picks up pace again in November


Ellis stopped 23 shots and recorded his 11th career shutout as the Lightning beat the Phoenix Coyotes 3-0 on Saturday night.

Dan Ellis stops 23 shots in 11th career shutout, Lightning beat Coyotes 3-0


Contractor opportunities with the government are now being advertised for free, the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills has announced.

Contractor opportunities with government advertised for free


A woman who married the love of her life in the hospital the day before she underwent brain surgery is recovering.

Woman who married day before brain surgery recovering


VT Group has ended its 150-year link with the shipbuilding industry by sealing a deal to sell its naval interests to BAE Systems.

VT Group ends link with shipbuilding industry


France have made three changes to the side to face Italy on Saturday but Sebastien Chabal has retained his place.


Britney Spears kicked off her tour last night looking ``totally wild'' thanks to the men behind hip label Dsquared2.

Britney kicks off tour looking ``totally wild''


That's what Americans will be muttering to their inconsolable selves after learning Ryan Lochte will not be the next bachelor.


Russian Ambassador to Serbia Alexander Konuzin stated that Russia is cooperating very closely with the new Serbian Government and that the forthcoming meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Serbian counterpart Tomislav Nikolic in Sochi will be a working meeting because the direction of economic cooperation needs to be defined.

Russia cooperates very closely with new Serbian Government


Pakistani fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar will require another three to five months to get into shape to play cricket following liposuction surgery.

Shoaib Akhtar requires another five months to get into shape


A Japanese company has invented a submarine that can purportedly stop a typhoon in its tracks, by diving in its path, and pumping cold water to the surface.

Japanese company invents 'submarine' to stop typhoons


A man was charred to death when a cardboard godown caught fire here early today.

Man charred to death after godown catches fire


Two loud explosions created panic in Batmaloo and other adjoining areas on Thursday evening, witnesses said.


Rumford commits to Perth golf event Updated: 14:03, Wednesday May 8, 2013 Back-to-back European Tour winner Brett Rumford and American world No.26 Bo Van Pelt will return to contest the $2 million Perth International in October.


Guinea on Monday officially apologised to Ghana for last week's attack on Ghana's Ambassador in Conakry, Mr Dominic Aboagye, describing the incident as as spontaneous act by elements out of control.

Guinea officially apologises for attack on Ghana's Ambassador


President Pranab Mukherjee has rejected the mercy plea of death row convict Saibanna Ningappa Natikar, who had murdered his wife and daughter.

President Mukherjee rejects mercy plea of death convict Natikar


Holiday music, a tree lighting and a Santa Parade will be part of A Mount Airy Main Street Christmas taking place Thursday through Saturday in Mount Airy.

Tree lighting to Be part of Mount Airy's a Main Street Christmas


The Bureau of Land Management announced today that it is extending its deadline for private land wild horse ecosanctuary proposals until September 19.


Seattle Police pulled 21 items out of serial rape suspect Danford Grant's car, but they didn't find all that they were looking for.

Police pull 21 items from rape suspect Danford Grant's car


Variety has confirmed a Bloody-Disgusting scoop that Nikolaj Arcel is set to direct Deadman for Warner Bros., with Guillermo del Toro, Angry Films' Don Murphy and Murphy's partner Susan Montford producing the DC Comics adaptation.


An Arab delegation is expected in Beirut on Wednesday in a bid to bring an end to deadly sectarian fighting that erupted in Lebanon last week, the parliament speaker's office said on Monday.

Arab delegation expected in Beirut Wednesday


As the Huffington Post and several other major media outlets are reporting, Pfizer is recalling 1 million packets of birth control pills after uncovering a mistake in packaging.

Pfizer recalls millions of birth control pills:


Pakistan will gain the economic pace in near future, which will opens new horizons for the local and foreign investors and stability after months of political turmoil that has helped drag stocks and the rupee sharply lower, while the currently worsening situation of security and economic worries has sapped investor confidence and Pak-economy hampered adversely due to political unrest in the country, said Muhammad Mehr, Deputy Secretary Economic Affairs Division while talking to The Post.

``Pakistan will gain economic pace in near future''


A motorcycle rider was killed Sunday evening when he was trapped under a cargo trailer being towed on I-24.


Jobseekers are turning to social media platforms such as Twitter and LinkedIn to find their next employer.


State Treasurer Dean Martin said he would send National Guard troops to Arizona's border with Mexico if elected governor.

Martin would send National Guard troops to border


He said: ``The ECB should step up to the plate, and move in. I think that Draghi has made an indication that within his mandate, he will use resources of the ECB to prevent any collapse of the euro area.


Beady Eye kicked off the Glastonbury festival today in front of thousands of fans.

Beady Eye - Beady Eye kick off Glastonbury


Auchan retail group decided to file defamation suit against News Media, the founder of the lifenews.ru portal.

Auchan files defamation suit against News Media


Tripura Chief Minister Manik Sarkar has said that Bangladesh will help to combat insurgency and would not allow its soil to be used for anti-India activities.


A 30-year-old Indian man on Wednesday pleaded guilty to blackmail in an Australian court for demanding money from a woman by pretending to be an immigration officer.

Indian pleads guilty to blackmail in australia


Afghanistan's election commission says President Hamid Karzai has increased his lead over his top challenger and is inching closer to the important 50 percent threshold.


A severe magnitude 6.8 earthquake struck a sparsely populated mountain area in the Golden Triangle region of northeastern Myanmar on Thursday, with tremors being felt over a wide radius.

Magnitude 6.8 earthquake strikes northeastern Myanmar


Boudreau has a suggestion for fans who don't like the game and its rules: ``don't come to the games.''

Boudreau: if you don't like it, don't come to the games!


Rubens Barrichello, the most experienced driver in the field, believes he is driving better than ever before in his career.


Newcastle Jets have moved into the A-League top four with a 3-2 win over Gold Coast United at energy Australia Stadium.

Newcastle Jets move into A-League top four with 3-2 win over Gold Coast


Police say a three vehicle accident Thursday evening at Crocker's Road and Petty Harbour Road sent one man to hospital.


A 47-year-old Marksville woman died over the weekend in a single vehicle crash.


A suspected US missile strike has killed at least eight militants in north-western Pakistan, officials said, the second attack this week in an area believed to hold many insurgents who fled from an army offensive elsewhere in the Afghan border region.


An appellate court overturned the murder conviction of Andrew Irwin Wednesday, sending the case back to Columbiana County for a new trial.


Small and marginal farmers in the State will get energy-efficient motors for their pump sets free of cost to replace the existing inefficient high energy consuming motors, Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi announced on Sunday.

Small, marginal farmers to get motors for pump sets free


Senator Charles Grassley, one of the Senate's longtime whistleblower rights champions, took to YouTube recently to defend whistleblowers and their importance in society.

Grassley takes to YouTube to defend whistleblowers


The European Commission on Thursday, June 13 published a draft nuclear safety law that includes mandatory EU-wide reviews every six years in response to lessons learned from the Fukushima nuclear disaster in Japan, Reuters reported.

European Commission publishes draft nuclear safety law


Software giant Microsoft launched its Office Web Apps in India, which will allow users to access applications like Word, Excel and PowerPoint for free.

Microsoft launches Office Web Apps in India


A Seven Fields man was found guilty in the shooting death of a visiting teen friend.

Seven Fields man found guilty of shooting teen friend


A body discovered outside Plumas Lake has been identified by the Yuba County Sheriff's Department as a 25-year-old transient.

Body discovered outside Plumas Lake identified


A WEEK of fun and games will kick off a new school year at children's centres on Canvey.


Cody Longo was arrested for allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol in Los Angeles, police said.

Cody Longo arrested for allegedly driving under influence


A pregnant North West woman died during the current doctors' strike, Health Minister Barbara Hogan said on Thursday.


The Toronto Blue Jays have signed pitcher Ricky Romero to a five-year $30.1 million contract extension for the 2011-2015 seasons, the Major League Baseball team said Saturday.

Toronto Blue Jays sign pitcher Romero to extension


Rowe's Construction has been fined $90,000 for an incident that resulted in the death of Cazon, one of their employees.


Driver loses leg in NZ rally crash Updated: 15:25, Monday June 11, 2012 A Sydney rally driver has had his right leg amputated below the knee following a high-speed crash during the Targa Rotorua rally at the weekend.


GARDAI are investigating the circumstances surrounding an incident where a shop worker was forced to hand over cash from a Dublin Road store after he stopped to help at a fake accident.


The Eddy Beechwood Retirement Community will break ground Oct. 12 on a $1.7 million dollar expansion project.

Eddy Beechwood Retirement breaking ground on expansion


A recent study claimed that men overspend to attract mates.


Those are what is good about sports, from T-ball giggles to pulsating overtimes in high school to World Series and Super Bowl championships -- and everything in between.


French Actor Stanley Weber is to star opposite Karen Gillan in indie comedy Not Another Happy Ending.

Stanley Weber to star in Not Another Happy Ending


Telenet, a provider of media and telecommunication services in Belgium, reportedly has selected iPass software and services to underpin its new TelenetConnect offering.

Telenet selects iPass software and services


A truck driver has been killed in a fiery crash between two semi-trailer tankers on the Newell Highway in the central west of New South Wales.


A Rochester woman will go to prison for running down a pregnant woman, inflicting serious injuries and causing her to lose her unborn child.

Woman to go to prison for running down pregnant woman


WELLINGTON, New Zealand US Marines will visit New Zealand next year for the first time in at least 25 years, a sign of the continued thawing in military relations between the two countries.

US Marines to visit New Zealand next year


A 30-year-old woman is killed when her vehicle stops on railroad tracks and the train hits her car Tuesday night.


SKorea makes 3rd bid to sell bank Updated: 08:50, Monday April 30, 2012 South Korea says it is putting its six trillion won majority stake in the nation's biggest financial group up for sale, its third attempt to privatise Woori Finance Holdings.


A former Minneapolis money manager was sentenced to 25 years in prison for taking $190 million from his investors in a Ponzi scheme.

Money manager sentenced to 25 years in prison


That's right, JT has collaborated with none other than Tom Ford--you know, the designer responsible for suiting up Timberlake and Bradley Cooper at the recent SAG Awards--to create a snazzy selection of eveningwear, shirts, suits, ties and even shoes for his upcoming album, The 20/20 Experience.

Justin Timberlake to collaborate with Tom Ford


Former Bosnian Serb leader Radovan Karadzic is to make his first appearance today before the UN's Yugoslav war crimes tribunal since his decade-long flight ended in arrest last week.


A Rochester man was cited for exposing himself to a female employee at Super 8 Motel on Saturday night.

Rochester man cited for exposing himself


X Factor contestant Treyc Cohen has a secret management deal and has released a single, a report has claimed.

Treyc Cohen 'has secret management deal'


Police say a mother and daughter have been arrested for robbing several pharmacies throughout the Charlotte area.

Mother and daughter arrested for robbing pharmacies


Cinco de Mayo celebrations this year were spread out over the week, instead of falling on the actual day.

Cinco de Mayo celebrations spread throughout the week


On November 23, the first female president of European Parliament, distinguished European politician Simone Veil, arrived to an official visit to Bulgaria at the invitation of Speaker of Bulgarian Parliament Georgi Pirinski and the rector of Sofia University St Kliment Ohridski, Ivan Ilchev.

First female president of European Parliament visits Bulgaria


Israel will transfer tax money collected on the Palestinian Authority's behalf to the PA this month, Haaretz reports.


Morel hampered by back pain -- fightnews.com 07/13/2010 Morel hampered by back painfightnews.comThe main symptom of sciatica is lower back pain.


Frank Turner has announced new tour dates in October to coincide with his third album.


Russia halted gas supplies to Armenia after a bomb was found close to a pipeline in southern Russia, Interfax news agency reported on Monday, citing the Georgian company responsible for transiting the gas.


Former Maine Senator George Mitchell will speak at USM Wednesday about ongoing events in the Middle East and their relation to the United States and Maine.

George Mitchell to speak at USM Wednesday


Officials with the South Portland Fire Department announced a grant Tuesday that will help provide carbon monoxide detectors to low and moderate-income families.

Grant will help provide carbon monoxide detectors


State-run Coal India Ltd today said it has shortlisted 10 global companies, including steel giant ArcelorMittal, to develop its 18 abandoned mines, which have 1.6 billion tonnes of proven coal reserves.

Cil shortlists 10 companies for developing 18 abandoned mines


ROUNDWOOD GC bounced back from an opening day mauling to pick up a 6-2 win over Birley Wood.


Stylish and suave, Shamsher Raj Kapoor was a ladies man.


Paralympic champion Oscar Pistorius has been released from hospital after suffering head and facial injuries in a boating accident.


David Beckham likes to bite his 10-month-old baby daughter, Harper, because she's so adorable.


Democratic Party presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama faced off in a debate Thursday in Texas.

Democratic presidential candidates debate in Texas


An Ohio woman has been charged with two crimes under the state's unborn victims law for attacking a pregnant woman and her unborn child.

Ohio woman charged with attack on pregnant woman, her unborn child


The price of Bunker material fell in the north European bunker hub, Rotterdam, on Monday, according to Bunkerworld data.


CGGVeritas will announce its fourth quarter and full year 2010 results on Friday, February 25th 2011, before the opening of the Paris and New York stock exchanges.

CGGVeritas announces its fourth quarter & full year 2010 results


Former Australian vice-captain Adam Gilchrist has warned of a Twenty20 overkill in cricket in the wake of IPL's success, saying it is time the administrators give a thought to how much more the players can take.


Dobbs announced Nov. 11, 2009 that he's resigning from CNN, effective immediately.


Demi Lovato has reached out to Catherine Zeta Jones via Twitter, after the star announced she was entering a rehab facility for her Bipolar II disorder.

Demi Lovato reaches out to Catherine Zeta Jones


British Airways Wednesday announced low fares for flights from Indian cities to Britain and the US to attract tourists during the summer season.


Chevron says it will appeal a judge's ruling that stopped its huge refinery expansion in Richmond and put the entire project in doubt, according to the Chron.


Britain has moved to ban the Pakistani Taliban as a terrorist group, making it illegal to belong to or raise funds for the organisation in Britain, the government said on Tuesday.


Smash Mouth, who have sold more than 10 million albums worldwide since busting onto the scene in the mid-90s, is coming to the Oregon Garden on Thursday.

Smash Mouth comes to Oregon Garden Thursday


A St. Charles man was indicted by a grand jury for allegedly pointing a green laser beam in the cockpit of an airplane and helicopter while in flight Nov. 4, 2011.

St. Charles man indicted for pointing laser beam at airplane


Bruce Willis and girlfriend Emma Hemming were wed Saturday morning in a small ceremony held at Bruce's home in Parrot Cay, Turks & Caicos.


North Korea shut down the Kaesong industrial complex April 8, after weeks of threats and mounting tension.


FORMER Labor prime minister Paul Keating thinks he would be a better leader now than he was 16 years ago.

Paul Keating thinks he would be better prime minister now


Arab News) Senior Saudi scientists said here on Saturday that the Kingdom is capable of monitoring any seismic activity with its advance network of earthquake monitoring stations, but expressed concerns following reports of a ferocious earthquake that rocked Japan on Friday killing hundreds of people so far.

We're capable of monitoring any seismic activity:


The troubled Pakistani rupee hit a record low on Monday, touching 88.04 to the US dollar on increased import payments and negative regional sentiment on currencies.

Pakistani rupee hits record low of 88.04


A 23-year-old man was in stable condition Thursday afternoon after he was shot outside his home in Wright on Wednesday night.


Cement manufacturer Lafarge Corp. has agreed to install or improve air pollution control equipment in some of its facilities and pay $5 million in fines to settle a federal lawsuit that involved Michigan and 11 other states.

Lafarge Corp. to pay $5 million to settle federal lawsuit


Social networking site Twitter apologized for a worldwide outage Thursday that left the site inaccessible for more than an hour.


Miley Cyrus as allegedly contributed to boosting the sale of Salvia after her controversial bong video hit the web.

Miley Cyrus boosts sale of Salvia after bong video hits web


A new study by trans union finds most consumers pay their car loans first.

Study finds most consumers pay car loans first


Indian naval warship INS Sukanya has again foiled a pirate attack in the Gulf of Aden.

INS Sukanya foils pirate attack in Gulf of Aden


Facebook is hiring a dedicated games boss, to deal with games publishers and development studios, indicating the increasing importance of gaming to the social networking giant.


A Minneapolis-based antiwar group is marking 10 years of peace activism by holding its weekly vigil on the Lake Street/Marshall Avenue bridge between Minneapolis and St. Paul.


Louisiana-Pacific Corp., which makes building products, said Monday it will suspend its 15 cent quarterly dividend.

Louisiana-Pacific suspends quarterly dividends


The government will consider a proposal to grant final amnesty to illegals in an effort to solve the illegal immigrant problem in Sabah.

Government to consider granting final amnesty to illegals


Seattle Mayor Greg Nickels today proposed a $75 million levy to fund improvements at Pike Place Market -- most of the sort visitors won't see.

Nickels proposes $75 million levy for Pike place Market


A man died after being hit by a train at Hayle railway station in Cornwall, police said.


Germany and France warned Greece on Monday it will get no more bailout funds until it agrees with creditor banks on a bond swap.


KitchenAid is apologizing for a political tweet sent from it's official account during the presidential debate.

Kitchenaid apologizes for political tweet during debate


King Abdullah of Jordan has congratulated President Gayoom for his efforts to bring a modern liberal democracy to the Maldives.

King Abdullah of Jordan congratulates President Gayoom


Chairman of Hurriyat Conference Mirwaiz Umar Farooq Friday said that legislative assembly was passing anti-Kashmir laws 'to strengthen the hands of India in Jammu and Kashmir.


Kevin Sinfield has been chosen to succeed his Leeds Rhinos team-mate Jamie Peacock as England captain.

Kevin Sinfield succeeds Jamie Peacock as England captain


Parlux Fragrances, Inc. announced that it successfully completed an agreement with GE CAPITAL CORPORATE FINANCE for a two-year $20 million senior secured revolving credit facility.

Parlux Fragrances, Inc. completes agreement for $20 million credit facility


During the early evening of Friday, Nov. 19, a small dog was fatally attacked in the 100 block of south Gables, police said.


Video game publisher SouthPeak Interactive has raised $12.9 million in a PIPE transaction to finance a wide variety of indie games for consoles and the personal computer.

SouthPeak Interactive raises $12.9 million for indie games


Indian shares closed one percent lower Thursday as global markets weakened and concerns grew ahead of local inflation data to be released later in the day, dealers said.


Geoffrey Mutai of Kenya has won the New York City Marathon in a course record time.

Geoffrey Mutai wins New York Marathon in record time


In what could add fuel to an already heated rivalry, former Michigan offensive lineman Justin Boren has transferred to Ohio State, the Columbus Dispatch reported Wednesday.


The US Library of Congress is to archive every public tweet made since the service started in 2006.


Shilpa Shetty seems to be totally smitten by the royal culture of Rajasthan these days.

Shilpa Shetty smitten by the royal culture


Heavily indebted Italy fell into recession late last year when the economy contracted by 0.7 per cent from output in the previous three-month period, the national statistics institute said overnight, confirming an earlier estimate.


Twitter on Monday announced that it has bought mobile blogging startup Posterous and will put engineers behind the popular 'lifestreaming' service to work on special projects.

Twitter buys mobile blogging startup Posterous


Mariah Carey reads the Bible every night before she goes to bed, crediting her faith with helping her return to the top.

Mariah Carey reads the bible every night


Tata Motors announced the launch of 'Tata Motors Full Throttle', a platform for steering the company's participation in motorsports and allied activities.

Tata Motors launches Tata Motors Full Throttle


A Poplar Bluff woman dies after a house fire.


DJ Khaled got a rude awakening this weekend when his tour bus exploded, however thankfully no one was hurt... except the insurance company who will have to replace his lost jewelry.


Life Fitness, a global leader in fitness equipment manufacturing and makers of the first computerized exercise bike, will debut a new premium performance group cycling bike on March 15th at IHRSA, the world's largest fitness trade show.

Life Fitness debuts new premium performance group cycling bike at IHRSA


Bayern Munich fired coach Juergen Klinsmann on Monday after just 10 months in one of the most closely scrutinized jobs in German football.


Chaos is still reigning at the South African side of the border where travellers are spending long hours waiting to be cleared into or out of that country.

Chaos still reigning at South African border


Fewer abortions are being carried out in Scotland, according to new official figures.

Fewer abortions being carried out in Scotland


Alfa Romeo smashed the elapsed time record for monohulls by a day in the Transpacific Yacht Race when it crossed the finish line off Diamond Head this morning.

Alfa Romeo smashes record in Transpacific Yacht Race


Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel has won the Japanese Grand Prix, with Jarno Trulli second in his Toyota and McLaren driver Lewis Hamilton third.

Sebastian Vettel wins Japanese Grand Prix


A military fighter drone crashed Wednesday in southern New Mexico, Air Force officials said.

Military fighter drone crashes in New Mexico


EL CAJON, Calif. A psychiatrist is facing disciplinary action by the Medical Board of California, accused of collecting extra narcotics from patients and distributing them to others out of a basket in his office.

El CAJON psychiatrist faces disciplinary action


Voters favor Rudd over Gillard as PM Updated: 14:04, Monday January 30, 2012 Dumped prime minister Kevin Rudd remains a favourite with voters with a Galaxy poll showing they overwhelmingly prefer him over Julia Gillard.


Secretary Clinton meets with the press following a bilateral meeting with South Korean Foreign Minister Yu Myung-hwan, Washington, DC. State Department photo by Michael Gross.

Secretary Clinton meets with South Korean Foreign Minister Yu Myung-hwan


The biggest wedding fail ever Hahahaha LOL, This is too funny.


Liberty County authorities are searching for a missing special needs man last seen Thursday.

Liberty Co. authorities searching for missing man


Billionaires Bill Gates and Warren Buffett are hard at work trying to change the face of philanthropy in America by recruiting nearly a dozen of their fellow billionaires to promise to give away at least half of their wealth to charitable organizations or campaigns.

Gates trying to change the face of philanthropy in America


Abu Dhabi Kannada Fellowship Body celebrated Harvest Festival in their own unique way with large number of members participation.

Abu Dhabi Kannada Fellowship celebrates Harvest festival


Firefighters had to rescue a man who became stranded when his car was swept away in floodwaters.


Morgan Stanley and Citigroup, which are attempting to set up the biggest US brokerage firm, are planning to pay brokers nearly $3 billion to prevent them from being poached away from the joint venture, sources said, according to The Wall Street Journal.

Morgan Stanley and Citigroup will pay brokers $3 billion


The MMA published ``Getting Started -- A Brand Marketer's Guide to the Mobile Web and Mobile Apps: Not an Either/or Proposition.''

MMA publishes ``Brand Marketer's Guide to mobile Web and mobile apps''


SkuLoop, the online social promotion service headed by Michelle Cranes and which was backed by Tomorrow Ventures, Founder Collective, SK telecom, and Saban Capital Group, has been acquired by Revionics , a provider of merchandising software.


US Rep. Charles Wilson did something that made him feel ``really bad'' on Tuesday -- he listened to his constituents' concerns.


City and business leaders hope a new development program with workshops, coaching and technical support can assist struggling Livonia businesses.

New program to assist struggling businesses


After several months of painstaking research and development, Altus has sent its first ISO20022 re-registration messages over the SWIFT network from its Altus Transfer Gateway product.

Altus sends first re-registration messages


While speaking to CNN-IBN the actor said that despite his rather public break-up with Kareena Kapoor, Shahid is still open to dating within the film industry.

I'm open to dating within the film industry:


The Senate has approved renaming of NWFP as Khyber Pakhtunkhwa with two-third majority during the voting session on the 18th amendment, a private TV reported on Thursday.

Senate approves renaming of NWFP as Khyber Pakhtunkhwa


Cruise West, a Seattle-based, small-ship operator with a devoted following and decades in business, will cease most operations as of Saturday, Sept. 18, the company said in a news release Friday.

Cruise West to cease most operations Sept. 18


Farmers not properly disposing of black plastic are being blamed for blackouts in south-east Queensland.


A rape case against a former Brown University student is heading back to Rhode island.


A pregnant woman and a man were found dead in bush on the R102 in Umthwalume, the KwaZulu-Natal road inspectorate directorate said on Monday.


Radiohead cancelled their show in Toronto, Canada on Saturday night after their stage collapsed and killed a crew member.

Radiohead cancel show after stage collapse kills crew member


US President-elect Barack Obama says he will resign his Senate seat effective on Sunday as he focuses on his transition to the White House.


Socceroos coach Pim Verbeek has promised to field his strongest possible team in next week's final World Cup qualifier despite confirmation Japan will send a depleted side to Melbourne.

Japan to send depleted side to Melbourne


Even with just three members, out of the original five, K-pop band Big Bang brought the house down last night with loads of energy and declarations of love for their Singapore fans.

K-pop band Big Bang brings the house down


Piano laden trio Keane took a swipe at fellow headliners Blur during their climactic appearance at T In The Park.


CTIA has rebranded its fall show to CTIA Enterprise & Applications to reflect large-scale industry trends around the use of wireless technology, such as cloud computing, healthcare and transportation.


Oil tumbled below $82 in Asian trade Monday, extending last week's losses as financial markets reeled from the impact of fraud charges against Wall Street icon Goldman Sachs, analysts said.


Dominique Strauss-Kahn and wife Anne Sinclair have broke up, their split confirmed today moments ago.

Dominique Strauss-Kahn, Anne Sinclair break up:


The pre-Halloween October snow storm brought light amounts of snow for some in southwest Virginia, but heavy snow to the northeast.


Greek firefighters extinguished a fire aboard the US-flagged car and truck transport ship Alliance Norfolk early today while it was anchored in the Port of Piraeus, the Greek Coast Guard said.

Greek firefighters extinguish fire on car


Stafford offices, departments and facilities will be closed May 31 in observance of Memorial Day.

Stafford offices to close for Memorial day


A Lamborghini Gallardo LP570-4 Superleggera has been recently crashed in Brazil because it was going too fast and couldn't avoid a roundabout.

Lamborghini Gallardo LP570-4 Superleggera crashed in Brazil


Bayern Munich general manager Uli Hoeness sees the German Bundesliga holding firm against the global economic crisis.

Hoeness sees German Bundesliga holding firm against global crisis


New Cumberland police used a Taser on Tuesday afternoon to subdue a borough man who is accused of assaulting his girlfriend, stealing her purse, wrestling with officers and kicking the door of a police cruiser.

New Cumberland police use Taser to subdue man


SANTEE, Calif. A woman injured in a motorcycle crash last month along a desert highway near Ocotillo that killed five people and injured six spoke to 10News on Sunday.

Woman injured in motorcycle crash speaks out


ABC News President Ben Sherwood said: ``I am delighted to report that Jon Williams is joining ABC News as the Managing Editor for International News. ``Jon joins us from the BBC where he served as World Editor and led editorial operations in more than 30 bureaus around the globe.'' Before his appointment as World Editor in 2006, Jon served as the BBC's UK News Editor in charge of domestic coverage including the terror bombings in London in July 2005. Between 2000 and 2003, he worked as deputy editor of the Six O' Clock News. Jon said: ``Hugely excited to be joining team @ABC. Wrench to leave great colleagues @BBCNews. 7 years as foreign editor greatest privilege of my life.'' He will be based in New York and starts in March.

BBC World News Editor Jon Williams joins ABC News


CMS Cameron McKenna - The evolving laws on bribery and corruption in England and Wales: what you need to know The existing laws on bribery and corruption are complicated and confusing as a result of their piecemeal development over more than 100 years.

Cms Cameron McKenna > the evolving laws on bribery and corruption in England and Wales what you need to know


Several local students made the dean's list at Saint Joseph's University for the spring 2012 semester.

Several local students make dean's list at Saint Joseph's University


US spy agencies are still hamstrung by the same turf battles and financial mismanagement that led to massive intelligence failures revealed by the 9/11 attacks and the Iraq war, an internal report has found.

US spy agencies hamstrung by turf battles: report


THE British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Dr Andrew Pocock, has cleared the air on the controversial £3,000 visa bonds for Nigerian visa applicants to the United Kingdom.

UK High commissioner clears air on £3,000 visa bonds


An estimated 100 million sharks are killed every year due to aggressive overfishing, threatening to push some species to extinction, a new study has found.


Forte, a supply chain distributor, rolled out a new brand identity, including a new logo and tagline, ``Your Supply Chain is our FORTE.''


AP, February 10, 2010 French intellectual and media darling Bernard-Henri Levy was duped into citing the work of a made-up philosopher in his latest book, which appeared on Wednesday.

French philosopher Bernard-Henri Levy duped


Two fraternities have been put on suspension pending a hearing for multiple infractions including serving alcohol to minors, disrupting Boiler Gold Rush, and interfering with residence hall move-in.

Two fraternities on suspension pending hearing


A Tongan academic in New Zealand says the latest defamation action in Tonga against the Kele'a newspaper is all part of an ongoing feud between politicians.

Tongan academic says defamation action part of ongoing feud


Cher Lloyd slammed Robbie Williams' failed success in the US as she revealed her own plans to crack America, despite her fears of being rejected over there.

Cher Lloyd slams Robbie Williams as she reveals plans to crack America


A barn caught fire near Lexington, killing three horses which were inside it.


US Defense Secretary Robert Gates, who oversaw attempts to salvage troubled wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, retires Thursday after a stint that won him praise across the political spectrum.


Small companies who wish to make use of the simpler tax system and be exempt from VAT registrations will have to repay VAT on all their assets, according to a Sake24 report.

Smaller companies will have to repay VAT on assets


An evacuee from New Orleans is describing a frustrating scene outside a shelter in Bossier City in northwestern Louisiana.

Evacuee from New Orleans describes frustrating scene at shelter


The UN food agency FAO and its partners have launched a global forest monitoring system to help mitigate climate change.

FAO launches global forest monitoring to help mitigate climate change


The Court of Appeal of Florida has concluded that employees fired for poor attendance must have a chance to show they tried to comply with their employer's attendance policies before they are denied unemployment compensation benefits.


The longer you're awake, the slower you get, even if you don't feel all that tired.

The longer you're awake, the slower you get --


Google Inc will buy the Frommer brand of travel guidebooks from John Wiley & Sons Inc, a publisher of print and electronic products, as part of the internet giant's plan to rake in advertising money from online-travel bookings and local-business information.

Google to buy Frommer brand of travel guidebooks


The people of Afghanistan are getting ready for next month's elections... where they'll choose a president and their provincial council.

Afghanistan getting ready for next month's elections


The federal government is suing Eagle Pass to get access to land to build the border fence.


All baby boomers should be tested at least once for the liver-destroying hepatitis C virus, according to proposed guidelines from US health officials released on Friday.


The European and commodity currencies closed little changed and the yen lower on Wednesday, but the commodity currencies managed to recoup early losses.

The commodity currencies managed to recoup early losses


The US special envoy to Pakistan and Afghanistan is set to meet Indian officials as part of an effort to build support for his country's strategy to tackle Taliban-linked fighters in the region.


The federal opposition is continuing its attack on embattled frontbencher Peter Garrett, calling for his head as minister.


The death toll from a train crash in northern Egypt has risen to 42, a day after the country's worst rail disaster in almost two years, state news agency MENA said.


A Paris man who was shot in the head by a police officer Monday died from his injuries.

Paris man shot in head by police officer dies


Gold recouped some of last week's late losses in early trading as the dollar weakened, driving bullion nearly 1 percent higher.

Gold recouped some of losses in early trading


McMichael was a fan favorite as a member of Super Bowl-winning Chicago Bears and now he says he plans to run for mayor of Romeoville.

Former bear Steve McMichael plans to run for mayor


Rates of food sensitivity vary from country to country, according to a new study from Imperial College London published in the journal Allergy.


Former Republican presidential frontrunner Mitt Romney finally released his tax returns on Tuesday, admitting that failing to do so was a ``mistake.''

Mitt Romney finally releases tax returns;


India's Reliance Industries has reopened 900 gas stations, which were shut down when state firms were selling heavily subsidised fuel, the head of the firm's refinery business, P. Raghavendran, said.

Reliance Industries reopens 900 gas stations


``I have resolved to change the face of Amethi, Rae Bareli and Uttar Pradesh and would do so...the face of Amethi would be changed in such a way that in days to come people of the country would see how development has taken place here,'' Gandhi said after laying the foundation stone of a sub post office in Shukul Bazar area.

I have resolved to change the face of Amethi:


Three days of national mourning was declared by China, for the earthquake victims.

Three-day national mourning declared in China;


Four persons were stabbed to death and two others injured when a gang attacked them today following a dispute over money in Bhojpur district, police said.


Former First Lady Nancy Reagan is endorsing California Republican candidates Meg Whitman and Carly Fiorina.

Nancy Reagan endorses Meg Whitman, Carly Fiorina


Vikings defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier says RCB Cedric Griffin is not in danger of losing his starting job.


Kolkata-headquartered Allahabad Bank has hiked interest rates on domestic term deposits for a period of one year to less than two years by 50 basis points to 9.50 per cent.


Japanese consumer prices fell in March for the first time in 18 months, fueling concern that deflation could exacerbate the recession, economists said.


Pirates seized a Cyprus-flagged tanker with 23 crew on board Wednesday off the coast of the West African country of Benin, the latest in a wave of such attacks, the International Maritime Bureau said.


Sen. Edward Kennedy, the solesurviving son of America's most famous political family, is``recuperating well'' from brain surgery and should be releasedwithin a week from Duke University Medical Centre, his officesaid on Tuesday.

Sen. Kennedy ``recuperating well'' from brain surgery


Busch signed a contract extension to continue driving for Penske Racing in the same week the former Cup champion got a new sponsor.

Busch signs contract extension with Penske Racing


A Conway woman has been charged after her vehicle ran into a house Friday night in Horry County, highway patrol officials said.

Conway woman charged after vehicle runs into house


Carrey mulls star role in 'Loomis Fargo' WHO Jim Carrey THE MOVIE ``Loomis Fargo'' THE DEAL The actor-comedian is in talks to star in this heist comedy co-produced by ``Saturday Night Live'' mastermind Lorne Michaels, according to Variety.


Family Dollar Stores Inc. is donating school uniforms to 600 students Bruns Avenue Elementary School in Charlotte at a cost of $10,000.


British media reported that the English team Blackburn Rovers wants to hire Diego Armando Maradona as coach after a poor season of his current manager, Sam Allardyce.

Blackburn Rovers wants to hire Maradona as coach


VALVE CEO Gabe Newell is to be honoured by the British Academy of Film and Television Arts with the Academy Fellowship.

Valve's Gabe Newell to be honoured with BAFTA Fellowship


On this Friday morning in New York, Facebook is friending Wall Street and making history.


US operator AT&T is raising broadband prices.


Vietnam will cut retail petrol and diesel prices by up to 7.2 percent later on Saturday, state-run online newspapers reported, citing the Finance Ministry.

Vietnam to cut petrol and diesel prices by up to 7.2 percent


Clearwire Chairman Craig McCaw, who founded Clearwire's predecessor company in 2003, is set to resign on Friday.

Clearwire chairman Craig McCaw to resign


An Armenian journalist known for writing stories exposing government corruption has been attacked and beaten by unknown assailants, the seventh such incident in the country this year.


Sports products & clothing retailer Sports Direct has announced today that it has acquired majority stakes in two European sporting goods retailers as it continues with expansion plans.

Sports Direct acquires stakes in European retailers


Attorney General Michael Mukasey has said farewell to the Justice Department, praising the agency and poking fun at himself for a health scare last year.

Michael Mukasey says farewell to Justice Department


Huffington Post UK has launched a new sports section with blogs from Olympics chief Lord Coe, former England rugby captain Will Calring and tennis player Andy Murray.

Huffington Post UK launches new sports section


Five-time champions Spain reached the Fed Cup final on Sunday after taking an unassailable 3-0 lead over China with their third singles victory.


A man accused of killing his wife at their Sanger apartment in November has been found competent to stand trial.


Pop star Katy Perry has said that she'd love the chance to play Mary Poppins if the film were to be remade.

Katy Perry would love to play Mary Poppins


A New York stock broker was sentenced today to 24 months in prison for his role in a wide-ranging international stock fraud scheme involving the illegal use of bulk commercial e-mails, or ``spamming,'' to promote thinly traded Chinese penny stocks, announced Assistant Attorney General Lanny A Breuer of the Justice Department's Criminal Division and United States Attorney Barbara McQuade for the Eastern District of Michigan.

New York stock broker sentenced to prison in international stock fraud scheme


The Senate has confirmed Gen. James Amos as the next head of the Marine Corps, with Lt. Gen. Joseph Dunford as his deputy.

Senate confirms Gen. James Amos as Marine Corps Commandant


As per reports and information from our sources,Crude oil futures neared $93 a barrel in Asia electronic session today supported by the decline in the inventories.

Crude oil futures neared $93 a barrel in Asia today supported by the decline in the inventories..


The NBA players association is planning legal action over the league's decision to issue more technical fouls for complaining.

NBA players association plans legal action against league


George Zimmerman, the neighborhood watch leader who shot and killed Trayvon Martin in Sanford, will appear before a judge on Thursday at John E. Polk Correctional Facility.


Minister for Forest KB Ganesh Kumar will inaugurate this year's 'Vallasadya', an important offering to the presiding deity at Sree Parthasarathy temple on the banks of river Pampa at Aranmula on July 31.


Redundancy should be treated as an opportunity rather than a crisis, according to the boss of a Cumbrian recruitment firm.


The Portland-based humanitarian group, Mercy Corps is suspending operations in Pakistan.

Mercy Corps suspends operations in Pakistan


London, March 10 Soccer ace David Beckham says his pregnant wife Victoria is doing 'great' and the entire family is 'very excited'.


MIDFIELDER Mohamed Shawky turned down a move to Sheffield United shortly before the transfer deadline, Boro have revealed.The Blades wanted to take Boro's Egyptian international on a permanent deal, but Shawky wanted to stay on Teesside.Gareth Southgate said: 'Mohamed had the opportunity to go to Sheffield, but turned it down.

Shawky turned down move to Sheffield United


Toyota Motor Corp said on Thursday it would recall 1.3 million Corolla and Matrix cars in the United States and Canada because of defective engine control modules that could cause the vehicles to stall.

Toyota to recall 1.3 million cars in US, Canada


The Dalai Lama has called for a century of compassion and peace in which the gap between the rich and poor narrows and environmental stewardship is a priority.

Dalai Lama calls for 'century of compassion'


After deciding last month they need a new city hall, Ferrysburg officials Monday hired an architect and engineer to draw up conceptual plans for the former Ferrysburg Elementary School property.

Ferrysburg hires architect to draw up plans for former Ferrysburg Elementary


Orange Poland will launch a new mobile TV service called 'TV Here and There' in May, reports Media2.pl.

Orange Poland to launch new mobile TV service - report


A Warner Robins soldier killed in Afghanistan on Friday was a combat medic who had joined the Army in December 2009.


A footballer accused of raping a woman in a hotel today denied ``using'' her for his own ``gratification''.


Roseau, July 7 Shivnarine Chanderpaul is delighted to become the most capped Test player in the history of West Indies cricket and says he is still hungry for success.


Just before he ditched into New York's Hudson River last month, the pilot of US Airways Flight 1549 calmly radioed to air traffic controllers, ``We're going to be in the Hudson.''


The BBC's popular web-based television catch-up software, iPlayer, has been downloaded an astonishing 75 million times, the broadcaster announced earlier this week.

BBC iPlayer software downloaded 75-million times


BC-MLIraq, 2nd Ld,0219 Iraq to move Iranian opposition group: official Eds:


A disciplinary letter was not placed in Lundborn's personnel file after a motion to do so did not pass, according to the minutes of the Aug. 26, 2008, board of selectmen executive session meeting.

Letter not placed in Lundborn's personnel file


BART has set a July 30 deadline for the contentious talks with its labor unions about contracts.

BART sets deadline for talks with unions


Nearly 2 million Californians lost their health insurance during 2008 and 2009 -- years characterized by a deep recession and mass layoffs -- bringing the total number of uninsured in the state to more than 8 million, according to new estimates from the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research.

Nearly 2 million Californians lost health insurance during recession


French bank Societe Generale has bought back 1.7 billion euros of its own debt, making a pretax profit of 300 million euros in the process, a statement said on Thursday.

Societe Generale buys back 1.7 billion euros in debt: statement


Under the jurisdiction of Talaiya Police Station last night during late hours an independent candidate of ward 20 received life threat from unidentified rouges.

Independent candidate receives life threat


It is always a good policy to get a second opinion before undergoing any serious medical or dental treatment.


The chief minister on Friday announced that the development plans of his government will be focussed on poor, labourers and farmers living in villages.


``The purple fingers have returned to build Iraq,'' Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki said in a televised address after the polls closed, referring to the indelible ink stains on index fingers that show voters have cast their ballots.

'The purple fingers have returned to build Iraq'


Melbourne Police are hoping to arrest several rioters from Friday night's attack on a Bob Jane T-Mart outlet in Melbourne's southeast, by trawling though YouTube videos and Facebook pages.


State Rep. Joe Bertram III has declared bankruptcy for a second time, saying he is unable to cover medical expenses from an illness that hospitalized him last year.


The NY Post's Bart Hubbuch tweets that Mets reliever Bobby Parnell will be moving to the Mets rotation.


Asian stocks ended on a negative note dragging the MSCI Asia Pacific Index to its biggest weekly decline since May, after Goldman Sachs Group cut its Chinese economic growth forecast.


Logano, the 2009 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series rookie of the year, also won the Showdown in 2007.

Joey Logano wins Toyota All-Star Showdown


An MQM councillor was shot dead on Thursday by unidentified assailants.


Apple announced the iPhone 5 Wednesday at the Yerba Buena Center in San Francisco.


Hillsborough County commissioners voted Thursday to sue their colleague Kevin White, to recover money spent defending him last year in a sexual discrimination lawsuit.

Hillsborough commissioners vote to sue Kevin White


President Barack Obama met on his own turf with top BP officials on Wednesday to press his demands that the London-based oil giant pay into a claims fund for victims of the worst oil spill in the nation's history.


Maryland State Police officials say a mother and daughter were hospitalized for serious injuries after a deer crashed into the interior of a truck in Easton Saturday morning.

Mother and daughter hospitalized after deer crashes into truck