The habitat of several newly discovered species in Suriname are being threatened by potential mining operations by US-based bauxite multinational Alcoa Inc. According to Tuesdays report in local newspaper de Ware Tijd, confidential internal communications and correspondence between Alcoa officials and conservationists indicates that Alcoa Inc. is seeking advise from Conservation International regarding possible mining activities in the Nassau plateau.

Habitat of newly discovered species in Suriname threatened by mining


Police are looking for a man with a gun that they thought was cornered in a Portland State University parking garage.


A 28-year-old Cassville man was charged early this morning with drunken driving on state Route 840, Whitestown police say.

Cassville man charged with drunken driving


The Chinese economy is facing a downside risk due to uncertainties brought by the European debt crisis and the country's recent tightening measures, while an economic hard landing is highly unlikely, a senior analyst at a government think-tank has said.

Chinese economy facing downside risk on uncertainty


London, April 6 South African actress Charlize Theron has bared all once again for a new film.

Charlize Theron bares all again for new film


A BRIDGWATER man has admitted starting a £27,000 fire in a Bridgwater terraced house after drinking a litre of vodka.


Reports Wednesday showed that Standard Chartered Bank may face up to $700 million in fines from a New York banking regulator.

Standard Chartered may face $700 million in fines


The City College of San Francisco plans to lay off dozens of employees and reduce salaries as it fights to keep its accreditation and stay open.

San Francisco City College to lay off dozens of employees


A Tucson police officer has filed a federal lawsuit, challenging Arizona's new immigration law.

Tucson police officer files lawsuit against immigration law


SHUFFLING zombies invaded downtown Bendigo yesterday, as part of a National Youth Week event.


Maricopa's Fry's Marketplace, on John Wayne Parkway, opened its pumps with the lowest fuel prices in town today.

Fry's Marketplace opens with lowest fuel prices in town


RiverChor will present its fall concert at 2 pm Sunday at Zion Lutheran Church, 439 Third Ave. South in Clinton.


Rapper Lil Wayne is a father again - he's celebrating the birth of his second son in 2009.


Enugu Rangers returned to the top of the Nigeria Premier League with a 2-0 win over Kwara United on Wednesday.


Earth Day organisers are hoping an army of volunteers will heed President Barack Obama's call to service and turn out for the annual celebration next month to make lasting improvements to the nation's parks, schools and beaches.

Earth Day organisers hoping for army of volunteers


Narankorn Tohluboh, the Phuket Manager of Small and Medium Enterprise or SME Development Bank of Thailand, commented that in the first half of 2010, Phuket tourism was significantly recovering compared to other provinces in Thailand.


A girl allegedly committed suicide by jumping in front of a running train, railway sources said.

Girl commits suicide by jumping before a train


Krishna Bose, chairperson of Netaji Research Bureau, on Monday mourned the death of Captain Lakshmi Sehgal and said she would remain an inspiration.

Krishna Bose mourns death of Lakshmi Sehgal


President George W. Bush on Sunday made a farewell visit to Iraq, a place that defines his presidency for better or worse, just 37 days before he hands the war off to a successor who has pledged to end it.


A fugitive, who has been on the run for more than a decade, was arrested in Green Bay Thursday morning.


GoFundMe, a popular San Diego-based personal crowdfunding website, announced the purchase of Crowdfunding.com for $175,000 on June 4 th .

GoFundMe announces purchase of Crowdfunding.com


FOR THE WASHINGTON POST) I've lost count of the journalists who have called the offices of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints over the past few months, wanting to figure out what makes Mormons tick.


Auto component manufacturer Kinetic Engineering has stated that it will roll out two new gearboxes for different customers.

Kinetic Engineering to roll out two new gearboxes


World swimming champion, Kirsty Coventry set two records inside two days, Tuesday and Wednesday, at the Maria Lenk Trophy swimming competitions being held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.


As a reminder, Chris Jericho debuts as a contestant on ``Dancing with the Stars'' tonight alongside his partner Cheryl Burke.

Chris Jericho debuts on ``Dancing with the Stars'' tonight


A woman was stabbed to death allegedly by a private security guard at Gosavi Vasti in Hadapsar on Sunday afternoon.


The Scripps Howard Foundation on Thursday announced winners of its national journalism awards, including in a new category for digital innovation.

Scripps Howard Foundation announces awards


After months of hard work and planning, RTV6 unveiled its new downtown studio on Monument Circle on Monday.


Qantas, Emirates align loyalty program Updated: 17:45, Tuesday February 12, 2013 Qantas Airways says its nine million frequent flyers will be able to use points to redeem flights across the Emirates network from March 31.


4 Jul 2009, 2039 hrs IST, PTI Union Petroleum Minister Murli Deora on Saturday said he will be ``happy'' if the Ambani brothers, locked in a legal battle over gas supply, come together.

Will be happy if Ambani brothers come together:


Gearbox Software announced today that Duke Nukem Forever has gone gold, meaning that it's finished and ready for manufacture, duplication, and distribution to the waiting masses.


TV check-in service GetGlue has raised US$12m in new funding and claims it has now passed the two million user mark after growing its number of check-ins by 1,000% last year.


Citigroup is out positive on Metals plays saying the recent correction has hit the sweet spot;


A team of global scientists, led by researchers at Intermountain Medical Center in Salt Lake City, has developed a safer and more accurate way to administer warfarin, one of the most commonly prescribed but also potentially dangerous medications in the United States.

Scientists develop safer and more accurate way to administer warfarin


Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg has indicated his determination that the Liberal Democrats will maintain a separate identity from their Conservative coalition partners.


Kobo is launching a new tablet device and a more compact e-reader as it seeks to expand its market share and battle with Apple Inc and Amazon.com Inc in the ultra-competitive mobile device marketplace.

Kobo to launch new tablet device, more compact e-reader


An interfaith dialogue movement will start training Muslim and Christian religious educators for peace in January, the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines said.

Dialogue movement to train Muslim, Christian educators


A man and a woman were found dead in a car today in a suspected ``chemical'' incident, firefighters said.

Man and woman found dead in 'chemical ' incident


The Blue Angels flew over Pearl Harbor, Waikiki Beach and the Diamond Head area Monday in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration regulations.

Blue Angels flew over Pearl Harbor, Diamond Head


Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos appointed a new justice minister Friday, following the resignation of Juan Carlos Esguerra amid the fallout of the controversial justice reform bill, newspaper El Espectador reported.


Kingfisher Airlines has not yet submitted revival plan to resume operations, Civil Aviation Minister Ajit Singh told reporters today.

Kingfisher Airlines yet to submit revival plan:


A casino boat could be docking in Horry County sometime over the next couple of weeks.


A crash at Highway 6 and Industrial Drive has claimed the life of a 47-year-old Regina woman this morning.


While India and its many states ponder about the political fall out of allowing wine sales through supermarkets, Amazon.com, perhaps the world's biggest portal for online shopping may soon start selling wine online.


The Reserve Bank said inflation rate in the country is still high by global standards and needs to be brought down further.

Inflation still high, needs to be brought down further:


The London Stock Exchange announced today that it would be joining with Canadian firm TMX Group Inc in an ``all share merger of equals''.

London Stock exchange to join with TMX in ``merger of equals''


A day after Press Council of India chief Justice Markandeya Katju called West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee ``intolerant and arrogant'', the former Supreme Court judge on Monday said the Ramdev movement was a mere circus and that such movements will not end corruption.


bitComposer Games, an independent publisher operating out of Eschborn, Germany, announced that it's secured the full rights to the Jagged Alliance license from Strategy First and hopes to release Jagged Alliance 3 some time in 2011.

BitComposer releasing Jagged Alliance 3 in 2011


Brazilian footballer Kaka explained on Wednesday his decision to join Real Madrid.

Kaka explains decision to join Real Madrid


Pakistan Peoples Party leader and Chairman of Parliament's Public Accounts Committee Nadeem Afzal Chan on Thursday rejected the Transparency International annual report regarding corruption in Pakistan and said that the report was based on fake facts.

Ppp leader rejects Transparency International report over corruption in Pakistan


Residents declining to evacuate look on from a second-story window as floodwater associated with Tropical Storm Debby rise in New Port Richey, Florida, June 26, 2012.

Residents declining to evacuate look on window as floodwater from Tropical Storm Debby rise in New Port Richey


Haining was involved in a first-half controversy when he challenged Portuguese midfield playmaker Pedro Mendes for possession and the Rangers star came off second best.


Central Michigan has hired Dan Enos as their next head coach.


Cops is leaving the Fox Network after 25 years, and the future for the show is on cable.


A lawsuit filed Friday, Oct. 7 against Humboldt County alleges the county failed to provide opportunities for adequate public input while updating its General Plan.


A federal judge accused of sexual harassment by his former case manager was indicted Thursday on charges of abusive sexual contact and attempted aggravated sexual abuse, the US attorney's office said.


77-year old Monsignor Joseph Champlin died Thursday evening at University Hospital after a long battle with a rare cancer.


Police busted an international drug syndicate and seized RM20mil worth of drugs in raids here and in Penang.

Police bust international drug syndicate, seize RM20mil worth of drugs


A Chippewa County Sheriff's Department deputy said the department was notified at 6:34 pm that a man was injured during a diving accident.


Plans are afoot to set up Rajya Sabha TV on the lines of the Lok Sabha TV which started four years back when Somnath Chatterjee was the Speaker.


Federal agencies in Washington will be open on Monday despite Hurricane Irene knocking out power to thousands of homes and businesses in the metro area and darkening about 150 stoplights.


FOREIGN doctors who want to work in Worcestershire face tough tests to make sure they can speak and write English.


Ahmedabad, Sep 28 Two workers, who went inside a treatment plant to clean it, died of suffocation while three others were rescued today in Naroda GIDC area here, a fire official said.

Two workers die of suffocation, three rescued


A recent news article, covering the inflation of egos of online writers, has eaten itself in some kind of bizarre irony.


02/25/2012 Former South African leader Nelson Mandela, 93, was admitted to hospital on Saturday after doctors advised specialist medical attention for a long-standing abdominal complaint.


Somerset County Council has brought back traffic wardens to combat illegal on-street parking across the county.

Somerset county council brings in traffic wardens


Katrina Kaif is ready to play the most challenging role of her career in Yash Raj's upcoming flick ``Mere Brother Ki Dulhan''.

Katrina Kaif to play the most challenging role of her career


A city police officer who is a 13-year veteran of the department has been arrested in connection with the death of his estranged wife, whose body was found at a home earlier in the week, police said.

Officer arrested in connection with death of estranged wife


Keira Knightley steers clear of sitting in the front row at fashion shows because she would rather ``sneak in'' and catch a glimpse of the catwalk from the back.

Keira Knightley hates sitting front row at fashion shows


Multinational companies are focused on Panama today, interested in establishing their regional headquarters in this country to take advantage of existing services and logistics.


136 more Syrians, including a colonel, two lieutenant colonels and a first lieutenant, entered Turkey on Thursday via the Reyhanli town of the southern province of Hatay after fleeing clashes in their country.

136 more Syrians enter Turkey on Thursday


Could Southern California coach Pete Carroll be heading north now that the Seattle Seahawks have fired Jim Mora after one season Friday following the team's 5-11 campaign?


British soccer star David Beckham is struggling to master the French language since taking up a place on a Parisian team as he is ``too shy'' to try out his speaking skills.

David Beckham - David Beckham struggling to master French


Oil prices rose above $130 a barrel for the first time Wednesday as supply concerns mounted and the dollar weakened, reported CNN.


Defence Minister AK Antony today said that India would keep all its options open to dismantle the ``terror infrastructure'' in the aftermath of the Mumbai terror attacks.

India to keep all its options open to dismantle terror infrastructure:


A day before the crucial P5 plus1 meeting with Iran in Geneva, the Obama Administration Wednesday said that the onus is now on the Iranians to discuss their intentions and their program with the world.

'Onus on Iran to discuss their intentions'


President Barack Obama challenged Republicans to stop ``playing politics'' with the US military in a fight over end-of-year budget cuts that would strike the defense industry if Congress does not agree on a new deficit-cutting deal.

Obama to Republicans: stop playing politics with military


Conventional wisdom holds that women take fewer risks than men but US researchers say women take different kinds of risks than men, such as social risks.


Motorola today announced that it has acquired 4Home, a company that makes connected home services, such as ways to access and monitor energy management, home security, media management and home health.


Justin Bieber has recorded a new anti-bullying PSA for the 'It Gets Better Project' campaign.


Cristiano Ronaldo hasn't scored for Portugal for 16 months but he's not worried, saying ``goals are like ketchup.''


British police arrested a group of suspected Islamic extremists on Monday in one of the most significant counter-terror operations of the year.

British police arrest Islamic extremists


China Power Investment Corporation, one of the country's five power giants, said it was investing 2.8bn yuan in building a wind power plant, the largest of its kind in the northeastern Liaoning Province.

China power investment Corp. to invest 2.8bn yuan in wind power plant


A Samsung representative has made a bold prediction that Blu-ray only has five years left.


``It took me over two months, but I think I finally got rid of the crabs I caught from Liam Hemsworth,'' said Miley Cyrus.

Miley Cyrus: ``I finally got rid of those crabs!''


CHAMPION jockey Damien Oliver reveals how he can win the Caulfield Cup on foreign raider Cima De Triomphe.


The major averages moved sharply lower at the open but staged a significant recovery and are currently hovering firmly in positive territory.

Major averages hovering firmly in positive territory


France president Nicolas Sarkozy is visiting Rwanda on Thursday, following years of tension between the two countries since the 1994 genocide.


Truck and auto components maker ArvinMeritor Inc. said it completed the sale of its body systems business to automobile parts provider Inteva Products LLC for $27.3 million.

ArvinMeritor completes sale of body business


Pei Wei, various locations, has added two new lettuce wraps to its menu:


About 50 Australian war graves have been desecrated in Libya, Prime Minister Julia Gillard announced today.

50 Australian War graves desecrated in Libya


Kyrgyz opposition seized Ministry of National Security and released prisoners from the detention facility, APA reports quoting Kabar agency.

Kyrgyz opposition seizes Ministry of National Security


Kyle Lowry returned to practice the floor Thursday morning for the first time since coming down with a bacterial infection that has forced him to miss the Rockets past 14 games.


The paper, which summarizes the findings of a BIS working group, notes that the distinction between market risk and credit risk has been blurred by the development of credit risk transfer markets and the move to mark-to-market accounting for a wide variety of financial instruments.

Distinction between market risk and credit risk has been blurred:


An El Segundo woman has been charged with stalking Lakers forward Luke Walton at his home in Manhattan Beach and the team's practice facility in El Segundo.

Woman charged with stalking Lakers' Walton


Greek dry bulk carrier DryShips Inc said it got a going concern notice from its auditors as the company reclassified $1.8 billion of long-term debt as current.

DryShips gets going concern notice from auditors


Australian supermodel Miranda Kerr and British actor Orlando Bloom welcomed their first child in Los Angeles Thursday.

Miranda Kerr and Orlando Bloom welcome their first child


English band Toploader has been forced to cancel its Dubai gig on Thursday night due to the on-going flight crisis in the UK.


Body found in bag in Yonkers is unidentified woman The remains found stuffed in a plastic bag that was dumped in a wooded area of Yonkers are those of an unidentified woman, authorities said Thursday.


Pakistan and Kyrgyzstan on Tuesday agreed to revive a transit trade pact, signed between Pakistan, China, Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan in 2004, in a bid to strengthen regional economic cooperation.

Pakistan, Kyrgyzstan to revive transit trade pact


RESIDENTS were evacuated from Columbia Road after a blaze at a property on the street.


Colombia announced today that it had signed a new military pact with the United States which allows the US to expand its military existence in the country in order to encounter drug trafficking allowing with the opposition group.

Colombia signs military pact with the US


As if acting wasn't enough, Kim Bum will be releasing an official album in Japan.


Bankrupt General Motors on Tuesday said it was facing difficulties in raising funds for its under-construction engine transmission plant in India, involving an investment of $200 million, due to the apprehensions of financial institutions.

GM facing difficulties in raising funds in India


US crude oil price on Friday edged down after swings on a series of mixed economic reports, ending the week with a 1.73-percent drop.


During his two day visit to Germany the External Affairs Minister will hold bilateral discussions with German Foreign Minister, Dr. Guido Westerwelle and would call on the Chancellor of Germany Mrs. Angela Merkel.

Salman Khurshid visit Germany the External Affairs Minister for bilateral discussions


PROPERTY consultants CBRE has officially launched its Sheffield office in the wake of the takeover of M3 Agency.


Cristiano Ronaldo is getting married this year to Irina Shayk.


US stocks surged late in the session Thursday as relief that government debt sold well eclipsed a troubling weekly report on jobless claims, and as bulls vied with bears on whether the market and the economy were finding their feet.


Rental properties are being snapped up in record time as demand from tenants continues to remain at a record high across the UK .

Rental properties being snapped up in record time


The Iowa DOT has issued a winter weather travel advisory as a low-pressure system moves into Iowa, bringing freezing rain, drizzle, snow and sleet.

Iowa DOT issues winter weather travel advisory


Kanye West called Taylor Swift and tendered a personal apology Tuesday morning, September 15, say the representative of 'The View'.


US measured advertising spend is projected to increase by 4.2% this year, according to TNS Media Intelligence.


An Indian taxi driver was fatally stabbed early Sunday in New Zealand, a media report said.

Indian taxi driver fatally stabbed in New Zealand


Jaipur, April 14 Royal Challengers Bangalore beat Rajasthan Royals by five wickets in an Indian Premier League at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium here Wednesday.

Royal Challengers beat Rajasthan Royals by five wickets


A serving Met police officer has been charged with a child sex offence, the force has confirmed.Christopher Exley has been charged with attempting to arrange the commission of a child sex offence, the force said, contrary to the Sexual Offences...


A 43-year-old Wyoming man who faces drug charges after being stopped on Highway 401 has been released from custody.

Wyoming man facing drug charges released


In these bad times, bad credit home mortgage refinance loans are starting to gain some popularity.

Bad credit home mortgage refinance loans --


North Korea says it has detained four South Koreans for illegally entering the country, while a Seoul activist says they had crossed from China in an attempt to meet leader Kim Jong-Il.


This time of year, many Latin American immigrants return home for the holidays.


A COUNCIL housing officer is to stand trial next week accused of sexually pestering women on his rounds.


State revenues rose in Missouri for the first quarter of the fiscal year, helped by strong collections in September.

State revenues up for first quarter of fiscal year


Barack Obama will meet with his economic team Friday and hold his first news conference since becoming US president-elect, aides said, as the country awaited signs of how he might tackle the economic crisis.


President Pratibha has invited the Indian cricket team for tea at Raj Bhawan here today, in the first official engagement for the side that trounced Sri Lanka by six wickets in the World Cup final last night.

President Pratibha patil invites Indian team for tea


Pro-choice campaigners have called for the Irish Government to change the law on abortion after the Marie Stopes charity announced it is opening a private clinic in Belfast.

Pro-choice campaigners call for change in law on abortion


Jack White has revealed that he feels like a 'musical director' for his various bands.

Jack White feels like a 'musical director'


Israeli soldiers exchanged fire with Lebanese gunmen along the Israel-Lebanon border on Sunday, the Israeli army said.

Israeli soldiers exchange fire with Lebanese gunmen


Smart meter supplier Bglobal said it expects to break even after a tough year which saw it seek to diversify by launching new ventures.

Bglobal Bglobal expects to break even after tough year


Shortbread maker Paterson's is to launch two new product lines into more than 300 Asda stores later this month.


Stmicro says 4Q sales may fall as much as 8% amid slowdown;


Bernard Madoff will plead guilty to 11 counts in his financial fraud case and faces 150 years behind bars if convicted, FOXBusiness.com has learned.

Madoff will plead guilty to 11 counts in fraud case


Manny Pacquiao weighed in at 144.6 pounds Friday, a day before his WBC World Super Welterweight title fight with Antonio Margarito at Cowboys Stadium in Dallas.


Bainbridge police are holding a citizens' police academy for its residents from 6:30-9:30 pm Tuesday evenings beginning Sept. 14.

Bainbridge to hold citizen's police academy


By Rich Chere/The Star-Ledger The Devils today claimed center Ryan Carter on waivers from the Florida Panthers.

Devils claim center Ryan Carter off waivers from Florida Panthers


A MAN has tragically drowned in the Broadwater at midday today while holidaying on the Gold Coast.


Jim Tressel, Ohio State head football coach, resigned over his alleged knowledge of players selling university items and memorabilia, the school said Monday.


Penguins star Sidney Crosby will miss his fifth consecutive game today in Boston because of a concussion.


US actor Kiefer Sutherland has been granted a divorce from his estranged wife Elizabeth Kelly Winn, according to court documents filed in Los Angeles.


While speaking to Cedric the Entertainer on his latest film, 'Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins', he mentioned to blackfilm.com that Beyonce has been cast to play famed singer Etta James on his next film, 'Cadillac Records'.

Beyonce to play singer Etta James in 'Cadillac Records'


British musician Sir Elton John who has sold more than 200 million records in his career, has been voted as the top gay icon of all time.

Elton John voted top gay icon of all time


Fire destroyed a mobile home at 7093 Slabtown Road this morning, although a nearby structure was saved.


The Golden State Warriors will be visiting the New Orleans Hornets on Wednesday for a Western Conference showdown.

Golden State Warriors visit New Orleans Hornets


Goldman Sachs will name new managing directors every two years instead of annually as it overhauls a process adopted 17 years ago.

Goldman Sachs to name New managing directors every two years


Toronto FC reached the halfway point of its season last night, with a win, a trade and hopes of first place and the playoffs alive and well.


dnata, one of the world's largest combined air services providers, today unveiled a brand new Premium passenger lounge at Singapore Changi Airport at an event attended by customers, staff and dnata senior management.

Dnata unveils new passenger lounge at Singapore Changi Airport


A short tale for why my sister wants to work for Apple, and why I told her not to.


A Northampton County judge must decide whether to recuse himself from a case that some say he was too close to.

Judge must decide whether to recuse himself from case


Elizabeth Warren is facing criticism, after she said that she is ``going for the hick vote'' on a liberal pod-cast interview.

Elizabeth Warren: 'I'm going for the hick vote'


Bushranger Ned Kelly will be farewelled by his relatives in Victoria's north-east today, more than 130 years after his execution.


Korean electronics giant LG will re-enter the laptop business in India with plans to launch mini notebooks by the end of this year.


Charlie Villanueva returned from a hamstring injury and hit 8-of-12 shots for 20 points and six rebounds.

Villanueva returns from injury for 20 points


Espada is facing a new lawsuit filed by State Attorney General Andrew Cuomo.


A video game app for smartphones promotes healthy eating behaviors by incorporating what kids eat into the game itself, US inventors say.


Australian actor Mel Gibson will likely avoid jail in a domestic violence case after striking a plea deal.


Former Olympic pole-vault champion Pierre Quinon has committed suicide at the age of 49, the French Athletics Federation announced on Thursday.

Former Olympic champion Pierre Quinon commits suicide


St Vincent and the Grenadines recorded a significant drop in its current account balance at the end of July, Prime Minister Dr. Ralph Gonsalves has said.

St. Vincent records significant drop in current account balance


A Collinsville man has been sentenced to five years in prison on child porn charges.

Collinsville man sentenced for child porn


France reached the Davis Cup final after Mickael Llodra and Arnaud Clement beat Eduardo Schwank and Horacio Zeballos 6-4 7-5 6-3 in the doubles on Saturday to take an unbeatable 3-0 lead over Argentina.


Rick Santorum has overwhelmingly won the Kansas Republican presidential caucuses.

Santorum wins Kansas Republican caucuses


February 01, 2012 Different Blood Pressure in Both Arms Linked to Heart Disease Could be indicator of vascular risk and death Carol Pearson

Different blood pressure in both arms Linked to heart disease


Pakistan and Russia have decided to support an ``all-inclusive intra-Afghan dialogue'' to guide the war-ravaged country towards lasting peace.

Pakistan, Russia to support intra-Afghan dialogue


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Lionsgate has paid off its $500 million Summit term loan four years early, spiking its stock to record highs.

Lionsgate pays off Summit term loan early


With a projected overall enrolment increase of more than 6%, Niagara College is literally bursting at the seams, with less than 100 seats available for the fall term.


Olympic champion Viktoria Rebensburg led a German 1-2 finish Saturday at the season-opening World Cup giant slalom, while defending overall champion Lindsey Vonn was 18th.

Rebensburg leads germans at World Cup giant slalom;


The New Zealand share market opened flat on Friday after receiving a moderate negative lead from Wall Street, where US market closed lower overnight after new data on jobless claims and home sales indicated the economic recovery was fizzling.


Three unidentified persons, chased by local residents, fired two rounds in the air on Wednesday morning in Mumbai, police said.


Megastar Amitabh Bachchan remembers American science fiction writer Ray Bradbury and says that he never read his books but could relate to his quotes that he read.


A second traffic bridge in Ashburton is back on the drawing board, and if mayor Bede O'Malley has his way, it won't be leaving.


An elderly man died in a house fire Saturday night, State Police at Livingston said Sunday.


DIMITAR Berbatov admits he has lost some respect for former boss Alex Ferguson after the way his Manchester United career came to a frustrating end.

I've lost respect for Ferguson - Berbatov


Desmond Tutu, one of South Africa's most beloved figures, announced plans Thursday to retire from public life after his birthday in October.


German toolmaker Zahoransky Köbelin GmbH is moving from Eichstetten to a larger site in Freiburg, Germany.


Popular online reviews site Yelp is going public, the latest in a slew of Internet businesses to do so.


Gabol, who resigned from the ministry few days ago, is likely to take his resignation back.


Israel is ready for a ceasefire with Hamas in Gaza, the country's Defense Minister Ehud Barak said in a radio interview on Sunday.


The severe thunderstorm watch issued earlier in the afternoon has been canceled.


``Akhtar was totally unprofessional as a cricketer,'' the ex-Australian Test bowler was quoted as saying in an interview posted on Sunday on the Pakistan sports website pakpassion.net.


The Indian rupee appreciated by 17 paise to 45.44 dollar in the early trade on Friday in line with other firming Asian currencies amid increased capital inflows by foreign funds into equities.

Rupee appreciates to 45.44 against dollar


The Philippine Embassy in Bahrain reported to the Department of Foreign Affairs that it successfully repatriated a 44-year old housemaid from Zamboanga.

Philippine Embassy in Bahrain repatriates housemaid


A Turkish coast guard boat collided with a cargo ship in the Aegean Sea on Friday, maritime officials said.

Turkish guard boat collides with cargo ship in Aegean Sea


The UN General Assembly on Tuesday unanimously condemned the military coup in Honduras and demanded President Manuel Zelaya's immediate return to power, a decision the ousted Honduran leader called ``historic.''

UN General Assembly condemns coup in Honduras


Climate scientists hit back at the sceptics today with new research they say has uncovered the ``fingerprint'' of man-made global warming.

Climate scientists hit back at sceptics with new research


A young pilot has been forced to land his plane on a highway in Canada after its engine cut out.

Young pilot forced to land plane on highway


Bowlesburg and Hillcrest, two of the four East Moline grade schools, have received grants from the Illinois Department of Public Health to implement the CATCH program.

Bowlesburg and Hillcrest received grants


Barack Obama cannot deliver on his promise to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 17% without decisive new actions, a report warned on Wednesday.

Barack Obama 'cannot cut emissions without decisive new actions'


Afghan authorities thwarted a car bomb attack on German troops based in northern Afghanistan last week, the German Defense Ministry confirmed on Wednesday.

Afghanistan thwarts bomb attack on German troops


SiriusXM is in consolidation mode and is simply drifting down to lower levels.


Lugar says he wants to see a Republican majority in the Senate but will not campaign for Mourdock.

Senator Lugar says he will not campaign for Mourdock


The dmexco 2011 is completely sold out with a total of 440 exhibitors from all over the globe and a new Expo record.


A Linden woman was indicted today in Superior Court in Elizabeth on charges she stole more than $160,000 from an elderly neighbor's life savings, prosecutors said.

Linden woman indicted on charges she stole from elderly neighbor's savings


Rafael Nadal beat Diego Schwartzman of Argentina 6-2, 6-2 on Tuesday to advance to the second round of the Mexican Open.

Nadal advances to second round in Mexican Open


Mark Yates has hailed the outstanding performance of the team in today's game against table toppers Gillingham.


An ear tag is seen on a dairy cow at a farm in Dobanovci, near Belgrade February 20, 2013.


Minister for Information, Khyber Pukhtoonkhwa, Mian Iftikhar Hussain exposed to newsmen that provincial government would soon launch FC-lead search operation in Kala Dhaka and stressed that it must not be construed as military operation.

Government to launch operation in Kala Dhaka:


Mexican President Felipe Calderón expressed his solidarity with the authorities in Amatán, Chiapas and the state government, following the landslide caused by recent heavy rains.

Mexico - President Felipe Calderón expresses solidarity with authorities in Amatán, Chiapas


The 9th Circuit revived a copyright dispute between US Auto Parts and the web developer behind a popular competing website that it acquired.

9th Circuit revives copyright dispute between US Auto Parts and web developer


Epstein said the Red Sox have a number of offers out to relievers, both lefthanders and righthanders.


An Orland Park woman was charged with DUI and driving on a revoked license from a previous DUI after an off-duty Oak Forest police officer spotted her driving erratically before she drove onto a curb in the 14300 block of West Avenue in Orland Park, police said.

Orland Park woman charged with DUI, driving on revoked license


Prostitution has been ``significantly reduced'' in north Cambridge after ``overt and covert activity'', but kerb crawlers remain a problem, say police.

Prostitution reduced in north Cambridge but kerb crawlers remain


A Montgomery woman has been sentenced to 21 months in federal prison for tax fraud, the US Attorney's Office announced.

Montgomery woman sentenced for tax fraud


Indian Research and Information Foundation, Godrej International Ltd, stated that Indonesia has hidden palm oil reserves.


A defiant President Barack Obama Monday told Americans he had stopped a ``massacre'' in Libya, but bluntly warned that trying to oust Moamer Kadhafi by force could repeat the carnage of Iraq.


Aside from the fact that revenues aren't keeping pace with profits and the latter are in many cases being pumped up by quick fixes that undermine future prospects -- as I noted yesterday in ``''Wall Street's Gains Equal Main Street's Loss?`` the reality is that equities simply aren't a bargain.


More than 100 stray dogs and cats, with a history of abandonment and injury, found new homes on Sunday due to Adoptathon, a first-of-its kind adoption event for stray pups and kittens in the city.

Stray dogs and cats find new homes at Adoptathon


The cuts come fast following Edward Lifesciences' earnings miss last night: ``We no longer have confidence in management executing on the US launch,'' says RBC, cutting its PT to $72 from $102.

The cuts come fast following Edward Lifesciences' (ew) earnings miss last night: ``We no longer


IAG takes claims of up $175m Updated: 14:06, Monday February 11, 2013 Insurance Australia Group says claims from recent floods and bushfires on Australia's east coast could cost it up to $175 million.


Bank of Maharashtra is planning to raise funds from the market, its Chairman and Managing Director Allen CA Pereira said today.

Bank of Maharashtra plans to raise funds


A window washer working in Oakland this morning was taken to a hospital after falling 25 feet, authorities said.

Window washer working in Oakland falls 25 feet


Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi sent a message to his supporters Tuesday from his hospital bed where he is recovering from an attack, saying ``love always triumphs over hate.''

Berlusconi says love will triumph over hate


BJP activists today protested against ``inflated power bills'' in south Delhi and accused the city government of not looking into the ``serious issue.''

BJP activists protest against 'inflated' power bills


Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear delivered his second annual State of the Commonwealth address Wednesday to a joint session of the General Assembly.

Beshear delivers state of the Commonwealth address


Ricky Whittle has claimed that he has proposed the idea of Hollyoaks:


This strategy, which involves producing diverse genetic mutations that result in leukemia and associating specific mutations with treatment outcomes, will enable researchers to better understand how drug resistance occurs in leukemia and other cancers, and has important long-term implications for the development of more effective therapies.

Strategy for understanding drug resistance in leukemia


China is set to become an official member of the Inter-American Development Bank, the People's Bank of China, the central bank, said on its website Tuesday.

China to be member of Inter-American Development bank


Apple Inc. saw company profits nearly double in the first quarter of 2012, as the iPhone's popularity took off in China.

Apple profits nearly double in first quarter


BARRISTERS, who are owed tens of thousands of euro in legal fees by solicitors, may soon name and shame the culprits, it was learned today.

Barristers owed thousands of euro by solicitors may name and shame


Glee star Lea Michele dazzled on the Golden Globes 2012 red carpet last night in a revealing Marchesa dress.

Lea Michele dazzles at the Golden Globes 2012


A vacant mobile home along Route 11 in Point Township was destroyed by fire this afternoon, according to fire officials.


Team GB coach Stuart Pearce defended Chelsea striker Danny Sturridge after his penalty gaffe helped South Korea to victory in last night's Olympics quarterfinal.

Team GB boss Pearce defends Chelsea's Sturridge


Quebec City late-stage cancer drug developer Aeterna Zentaris Inc. Tuesday posted a third-quarter net loss of $10.1 million, down from a loss of $11.3 million a year earlier, on revenue of $5.7 million, down from $8.6 million.

Aeterna Zentaris posts loss of $10.1 million


Amid all the jibber-jabber about whether Barack Obama is a Christian or a Muslim, a citizen had the common sense to ask the president point blank during a town hall meeting in New Mexico, ``Why are you a Christian?''

Citizen asks, 'Why are you a Christian?'


Syrian rebels have summarily executed at least 20 soldiers in the embattled northern city of Aleppo, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights says.


Chicago Cubs closer Kerry Wood is battling a sore back days after coming off the disabled list because of a blister on his right index finger.

Cubs closer Kerry Wood battling sore back


A car hit two homes and a power pole in Northeast Portland early Monday morning, but no one was seriously injured, police said.

Car hits two homes & power pole in Northeast Portland


Two people escape an early morning duplex fire.


REPROMEDA and BlueGnome are pleased to announce that REPROMEDA has achieved ISO 15189 accreditation for use of BlueGnome's 24sure platform for their laboratories in Brno, Czech Republic.

REPROMEDA achieves ISO 15189 accreditation for BlueGnome's 24sure platform


Kazakhstan is striving to boost oil output to 100 million tons by the end of 2015 and planning to export most of its oil products, Minister of Energy and Mines Resources Sauat Mynbayev said yesterday.

Kazakstan strives for oil output of 100 million tons before 2015


Esmail Patel, founder and managing director of the Deaf Education Advocacy Fellowship has won the Rising Star Award at the Ethnic Minority Business Forum Awards 2010.


New Zealand won the toss and chose to bowl first against Sri Lanka after early rain delayed the start of the first test on Tuesday.

New Zealand win toss, bowl first against Sri Lanka


Jammu and Kashmir would now have a new drug policy based on rationalisation of the use of drugs which would help in the balanced growth of the sector in the state.

Jammu and Kashmir to have new drug policy


A Bangladeshi pastor and his wife faced more death threats Friday, February 20, after pressing charges against Muslims of robbery and rape, Christian rights activists said.

Bangladesh pastor and wife facing death threats


After being closed since a March 13th water main break, the Radisson Hotel in Duluth re-opens at 8 am Thursday, just in time for the busy summer tourism season.

Radisson hotel in Duluth re-opens Thursday


The trade deficit jumped to the highest level in 13 months in April as America's bill for foreign crude oil soared to an all-time high.

Trade deficit jumps to highest level in 13 months


Research by Holiday Inn Hotels & Resort, part of IHG, revealed that the quality and type of biscuit presented in a meeting can make or break a deal.


Hip hop icon DJ Shadow has previewed his new album by hiding tracks in Eastern European music stores.


Comedienne Phyllis Diller, one of America's first female stand-up comedy stars, has died at age 95.


Without disclosing a purchase price or when the deal is expected to close, Microsoft said it plans to acquire Kidaro and integrate its technology into the Microsoft Desktop Optimisation Pack for Software Assurance.

Microsoft acquires Desktop virtualisation firm Kidaro


Coupons.com Inc. said Thursday it has added Dawn Lepore to its board of directors.


Norwegian folk metal band Trollfest posted up a new music video for the track ``TrinkenTroll.''


Swansea City manager Michael Laudrup says that striker Michu works hard for the team besides scoring goals.

Swansea City's Michael Laudrup: 'Michu works hard'


Two Fort Myers residents have been arrested on heroin charges after a four-week investigation, according to the Fort Myers Police Department.

Two Fort Myers residents arrested on heroin charges


On the afternoon of March 23, 2009, Chinese President Hu Jintao held talks with his visiting Uruguayan counterpart Tabare Vazquez at the Great Hall of the People.

Hu Jintao holds talks with Uruguayan President Vazquez


IRI scientists launched on Wednesday a biological capsule, mounted on a satellite rocket, into orbit.

Iran launches a biological capsule into orbit


Justin Bieber has apologised to fans after he was sick on stage on Saturday night.

Justin Bieber apologises after being sick on stage


Valve formally announced Dota 2, a long-awaited sequel for one of the most played games in the world.


A child care worker who indecently touched two girls while they were in his care at a Bundaberg daycare centre has had his 14-month suspended sentence successfully appealed by Attorney-General Jarrod Bleijie.


Tamil superstar Suriya pays a tribute to Raj Kapoor and Kamal Haasan with his Hindi-Tamil-Telugu trilingual ``The Seventh Sense'', in which he plays a circus artiste.


Fabless semiconductor company Wavesat has powered the broadband wireless access equipment designed for Indonesia.

Wavesat powers wireless access equipment in Indonesia


A dominant performance saw Bordeaux beat Nancy 3-0 to move two points clear at the top of the Ligue 1 table.


Barcelona eased as expected into the Champions League semi-finals here on Tuesday after a 1-1 draw with German outfit Bayern Munich for a 5-1 aggregate victory.

Barcelona ease into Champions League semi-finals


GUERNSEY has increased income tax allowances but also raised taxes on property, petrol, alcohol and tobacco for the third year in a row.


STILLWATER, Minn. A federal judge has refused to halt work on the St. Croix bridge project to connect Minnesota and Wisconsin.

Judge refuses to halt work on St. Croix bridge


Japanese car manufacturer Subaru has pulled out of the world rally championship for the 2009 championship.

Subaru pulls out of the world rally championship


With her now patented come-from-behind stretch run, and an extra burst of speed in the last sixteenth of a mile, Zenyatta made history on Sunday, June 13, 2010, with a very narrow win over St. Trinians in the $250,000 Vanity Handicap (gr. 1) at Hollywood Park.

Zenyatta makes history with win in the Vanity Handicap


As the face-off between the Army chief and the government continues, the Congress today bluntly told General VK Singh that its patience should not be viewed as its weakness.

Our patience should not be viewed as our weakness:


Word has reached me that Netherlands-based Nimbuzz, the mobile VoIP and IM startup that extends into social networks, has raised $15 million in a second round led by Naspers/MIH, with Nimbuzz's other major existing investor Mangrove Capital Partners also participating.

Nimbuzz raises $15 million in second round


POSCO, South Korea's top steelmaker, said Friday it will buy a 24.5 per cent stake in an Australian iron ore mine for 195 billion won in an effort to raise its resource self-sufficiency.

S.KOREAN steelmaker POSCO to buy into Australian iron ore mine


A plane with five people on board crashed shortly after take off Monday in northern Italy, an Italian Air Force official said.


Intel has lost ground as the world's top semiconductor company to chip suppliers benefitting from the success of mobile devices, according to a study by IC Insights.

Intel loses ground as world's top semiconductor company


Pakistan on Wednesday as a goodwill gesture released 311 Indian prisoners, who had been convicted of violating territorial waters.


The election funding debate has once again made headlines as the media has demanded to know Prime Minister Mari Kiviniemi's sources of funding in the last parliamentary election.


Texas high schools are not required to offer elective high school Bible courses under a new law adopted by the state last year, Attorney General Greg Abbott said.

Texas schools not required to offer Bible courses


The Asian countries including Pakistan are doing well economically.


Four Ethiopian Muslims beat a Christian evangelist to death and assaulted his pregnant wife last week in Worabe, an area of Ethiopia that is 97 percent Muslim.

Ethiopian Muslims beat evangelist to death


Hibs started their pre-season tour with a 1-1 draw against Jupiler League side Lierse SK at Herentals last night.

Hibs start pre-season tour with 1-1 draw


Microsoft has proposed a complex new deal with Yahoo that would involve collaboration between their online advertising businesses, but would not involve a full takeover, Microsoft said on Sunday.


Britain has begun a national identity card plan for some foreign nationals in an attempt to combat terrorism and identity fraud.

Britain begins national identity card plan


DILI, East Timor East Timor President and Nobel Peace Prize winner Jose Ramos-Horta was wounded in a pre-dawn attack on his home Monday morning, an army spokesman said.


Mumbai, Sept 4, 2011 Mumbai will discover the magic of Melbourne, a city that is perfectly tailored towards incentive travel, at the 'Destination Melbourne Showcase' this week.


As the Lokpal Bill failed to get Parliament's nod, Rahul Gandhi on Friday said Congress will not rest till a strong law is passed and slammed the BJP, saying those who used to talk about 'India Shining' defeated the proposed legislation.


The city of Johannesburg is to crack the whip on senior managers who do not perform.


Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus will make a one night only, ``special surprise visit'' to the Candy Cane Wonderland attraction tonight from 6 to 10 pm


Fiat increased its share of the UK's new car market to almost 3% in September -- its highest level in four years.

Fiat increases its share of new car market


Alright, we're not sure if it's just the camera angle or something, but is it just us or does Ariana Grande's brother Frankie Grande look a lot like Ryan Seacrest?

Ariana Grande's brother Frankie Grande looks like Ryan Seacrest!


Home Secretary Theresa May is addressing the Police Federation conference in Bournemouth amid claims she is on the brink of destroying the service.

Theresa May to address Police Federation conference


Human livers have been kept 'alive' outside the body using a device designed by British scientists.


Colombo, May 4 Sri Lanka today announced it would ease its wartime emergency regulations introduced in 1983, including restriction on holding public meetings and publishing literature considered inflammatory by authorities, nearly a year after its security forces defeated the LTTE.


Google has invested $75 million in a residential solar fund with Clean Power Finance, a platform that connects installers with customers.

Google invests $75 million in residential solar fund with Clean power Finance


Alison Krauss & Union Station, who have collected their 14th Grammy Award as a group, will perform Sept. 27 at the Chumash Casino Resort.

Alison Krauss & Union Station to perform at Chumash Casino Resort


The drama about immigration, ``Harragas'', directed by Algerian Merzak Allouache Algerian, has won the Golden Palm of the Mostra de Valencia Cinema del Mediterrani, The show finishes today with a nostalgic tribute to the world of filmmaker Giuseppe Tornatore.

'Harragas' wins the Golden Palm at the Mostra de cine de Valencia.


NEW YORK CC Sabathia, likely to command the largest contract among this year's free-agent pitchers, was offered salary arbitration Monday by the Milwaukee Brewers.

Sabathia offered arbitration by Milwaukee Brewers


The Middle ``Hecking It Up'' Season 3 Episode 14 airs Wednesday, January 18 on the ABC Television Network.

The Middle ``Hecking It up'' Season 3 Episode 14


Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson said Thursday that US mortgage finance giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are 'adequately capitalized' in the face of a 'challenging period.

Paulson says US mortgage giants 'adequately capitalized'


Police have rescued 47 victims from human traffickers in South Africa's Limpopo province, authorities announced on Sunday.

Police rescue 47 victims from human traffickers


``We are standing before the enemies like a solid rock. It is not easy to defeat us. We have introduced such a political formula, that even if we lose, we will be the winner, and if we win, so we will be the winner.''


Animal cruelty charges against prominent South Australian graziers Thomas and Patricia Brinkworth have been dropped.


September 21, 2009, - Pregnant model Gisele Bündchen is to become a United Nations goodwill ambassador for the environment.

Gisele Bündchen to become United Nations goodwill ambassador for environment


Linebacker Keith Bulluck practiced Thursday for the first time since hurting a rib on Nov. 2, and defensive end Kyle Vanden Bosch also practiced as he tries to return after missing three of the past four games.

Bulluck practices for first time since hurting rib


Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez is demanding a 60 million pound summer transfer kitty, saying he would try to avoid mistakes made in the last transfer market.

Liverpool's Benitez demands 60 million pounds as summer transfer kitty


A one-click online payment system using Facebook and Twitter that could boost Internet sales for newspapers, music vendors and other low-priced goods and services is being tested by a major European media company, according to its developer.


Mario Balotelli got his Manchester City career off to a flying start as he scored the only goal in their 1-0 win over Timisoara in Romania in the first leg of their Europa League play-off.


Kris Humphries is alleged to be planning a documentary in which he will dish all about Kim Kardashian and their short-lived relationship.

Kris Humphries to dish about Kim Kardashian


A Paris-bound Air France plane with 212 people on board was forced to return to the airport in Mumbai in the wee hours on Monday, barely 27 minutes after take-off, due to engine dysfunction.

Air France plane returns to Mumbai after engine dysfunction


California lawmakers approved on Tuesday night a state budget package that closes a nearly $10 billion shortfall a day after Governor Jerry Brown and top Democrats unveiled the legislation.

California lawmakers approve state budget package


Govt bites dentists By PHILLIP THOMSON Controversy over scheme Kingston dentist Michael Ryan says there are faults with the Chronic Dental Disease Scheme.


Britain is ``increasingly concerned'' over the possible use of chemical weapons in Syria, Foreign Secretary William Hague told Parliament on Monday.

Britain ``increasingly concerned'' over chemical weapons in Syria


The DC Everest School Board is closing two elementary schools, in an effort to save more than 750 thousand dollars of their budget each school year.

DC Everest to close two elementary schools


Curlin won the US$500,000 Woodward Stakes to move a step closer to defending his Horse of the Year title, beating long-shot Past the Point by 1¼ lengths Saturday at Saratoga Race Course.


A Los Angeles Superior Court judge Thursday ordered Chicano activist and Alhambra resident Carlos Montes, 63, to stand trial this month for several felony weapons charges.

Judge orders Chicano activist Carlos Montes to stand trial


Australian miner Macarthur Coal says it will enter discussions with Peabody Energy after the American coal giant made an improved third takeover offer.

Australia's Macarthur Coal to enter discussions with Peabody Energy on takeover offer


Tokyo stocks opened higher Tuesday after falling sharply the previous day, as the yen eased against the euro and US stocks logged modest gains, although caution remained over a further slide in the European currency.

Tokyo stocks open higher as yen eases against euro, US stocks gain


Allegheny Technologies Incorporated announced that it has completed its acquisition of Ladish Co Inc pursuant to the terms of an agreement and plan of merger adopted by Ladish shareholders at a special meeting held on May 6th 2011.

Allegheny Technologies completes acquisition of Ladish Co Inc


Seattle-based Jobvana has become Bragadoo, a new web site focused on helping people find home and family services.


With coach Joe Paterno perched in the press box for the second straight week because of a sore hip, Daryll Clark threw for a touchdown and ran for two more as No. 6 Penn State dismantled Wisconsin, 48-7, tonight.


Stocks are headed for a sharply lower finish in trading today, with all three major indexes currently near session lows.

Stocks headed for a sharply lower finish


Michigan tackle Jake Long signed a multiyear contract Tuesday with the Miami Dolphins, who plan to select him with the No. 1 pick in the NFL draft.


Northern Natural Gas Company celebrated 40 years without a disabling, loss of time injury during a banquet held Friday, Jan. 30 at the Leonard Good Community Center.

Northern Natural gas celebrates 40 years


US mortgage applications dipped last week as interest rates on 30-year loans rose above 5 percent, data from an industry group showed on Wednesday.


The Sooners have earned a verbal commitment from one of the nation's top running backs.


A settlement has been reached in the Denise Amber Lee wrongful death civil trial.

Settlement reached in Denise Lee civil trial


Six candidates for Wyoming governor debated energy policy for more than two hours at the Energy Exposition here on Wednesday evening.


Just two months ago, Khloe Kardashian apparently came closer than ever to becoming a mother ... only to suffer a miscarriage.

Khloe Kardashian suffers miscarriage ...


Carson Palmer and Hue Jackson on the Palmer joining the Raiders


A United Express flight headed to Fresno was forced to make an emergency landing Saturday.

Flight headed to Fresno made emergency landing


IMMIGRATION Minister Chris Evans has admitted the asylum seeker debate has been ''killing the government'', in frank remarks seized on by the opposition to claim Labor was only interested in a political fix.

Asylum seeker debate 'killing' government


Irish band U2 has been fined US$ 22,000 for playing too loud and too long during the rehearsals for their '360' tour in Spain.


No fresh polio case has been reported in Pakistan since January this year and the 15 cases that surfaced over the period are in fact the backlog, a meeting of Special Joint Task Force was told on Friday.

'No fresh polio case reported after January'


TYLER Clary, who many see as the future of USA Swimming once Michael Phelps and Ryan Lochte call it a career, is featured in the November issue of Swimming World Magazine.

Tyler Clary featured in November issue of Swimming World Magazine


TAP Portugal has launched its flight sale for flights from Porto or Lisbon to a range of European destinations.


Jamie won gold in the 200m freestyle and 200m breaststroke, silver in the 200m individual medley and silver in the 400m freestyle.


Vaccine scares, which lead portions of the population to forgo vaccination, could become more common as more diseases are eradicated, researchers say.


Kenyan Wesley Korir won the Boston Marathon on Monday in two hours 12 minutes and 40 seconds.

Kenya's Wesley Korir wins Boston Marathon


Adam Lambert, the controversial American Idol runner-up who was the favourite to win will reportedly come out of the closet about his sexuality in next month's edition of Rolling Stone's magazine.


Former US President Bill Clinton has made a surprise visit to North Korea..

Bill Clinton makes a surprise visit to North Korea


A Furbo man, who has several convictions for refusing to pay taxi fares, has had a suspended five-month prison sentence activated for one such offence.


Hundreds of thousands of Yemenis protested in 17 governorates Friday and called on the international community to penalize President Ali Abdullah Saleh's regime for alleged crimes against the Yemeni people and peaceful protesters.

Hundreds of thousands of Yemenis protest in 17 governorates


The Casey Anthony trial is entering its 14th day a computer forensics expert is called in to testify.


Taiwan stocks fell 0.3 percent on Friday, with Formosa Petrochemical, , Taiwan's only private-run oil refinery, recovering to close flat after a fire at a Taiwan plant forced the shutdown of some facilities.


Although the S&P 500 is down about 4% in the last six trading days, high yield spreads have barely budged.


Five candidates will stand in the St Peter and North Laine by-election which takes place on Thursday.

Five candidates to stand in St Peter's and North Laine by-election


Peter Facinelli, known for his role in Twilight, is dating actress Jaimie Alexander, according to People.

Peter Facinelli dates costar Jaimie Alexander


APA-Windhoek Namibia's ruling Swapo party on Tuesday lashed out at the Namibian media in the latest sign of growing intolerance of fourth estate by the country's rulers.

Namibia's ruling Swapo party lashes out at media


Former Southend United full-back Mark Beard has set his sights on a Ryman League Premier Division promotion drive next season after taking the managerial reins at Tooting and Mitcham.


On average, women save less money than men, according to a survey performed by Synovate for DnB NOR.


BROOKLYN ― Two times in one day, a young child was struck by a car that then left the scene in Brooklyn.

Another young child struck by car in Brooklyn


Most judges in North Carolina have agreed to voluntary pay cuts in line with those being imposed on state employees, justice officials said.


``The market is likely to open gap down today taking cues from negative global markets. Asian stocks fell, with the regional benchmark index poised to erase this year`s gains, after US economic data missed estimates and ratings agencies downgraded Spanish banks and Greece as Europe`s debt crisis deepens,`` said SMC Global Research.


A 20-year-old man has died in hospital after a crash at Myalup, south of Perth, yesterday morning.

Man dies in hospital after crash at Myalup


Fitch Ratings has taken various rating actions on certain Brazilian power companies to reflect the impact in the companies' credit profile of their decisions regarding the Federal Government's offer for an early renewal of some expiring electricity concessions.

Fitch takes rating actions on certain Brazilian power companies


The former chief economist of the IMF and current Harvard professor says that the Chinese property market is beginning a collapse which will impact the Chinese banking system.

Chinese property market beginning ``collapse'':


BRITISH group Coldplay and musical odd couple Robert Plant and Alison Krauss dominated the early honours at the Grammys today.

Coldplay and Robert Plant dominate Grammys


Sundowns forward Lebohang Mokoena was named Man of the Match for an excellent performance during their loss to AmaZulu on penalties in the Nedbank Cup semi-final.


- BodyHealth has launched a Time to Train prize drawing, as part of its summer promotion to athletes.

BodyHealth launches Time to Train prize drawing


Colombian actress Sofia Vergara has been nominated for a Golden Globe award, the organization announced on Tuesday.

Sofia Vergara nominated for Golden Globe


Only time will tell whether the Vatican's call for bishops to suggest guidelines on dealing with the sexual abuse of minors by clergy or religious members of the Church, according to three Vatican documents made public two days ago, will be beneficial or not, said Lawrence Grech, one of a number of victims allegedly abused by priests at St Joseph Home in Sta Venera.

Only time will tell if bishops' guidelines would be beneficial --


Drug stocks edged higher in early trading Friday as shares of Biogen Idec gained the day after it announced its chairman was stepping down at the end of the year.


Bradford half-back Kyle Briggs has rejoined Championship club Featherstone on a season-long loan deal.


Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yeddyurappa is likely to expand his ministry next week to fill up four of the six vacant ministerial berths, party sources said today.

Yeddyurappa likely to expand ministry next week


Congressman Tim Huelskamp will visit western Kansas on July 19 as part of his tour of the 1st District.


The Minnesota Wild have sent defenceman Mike Lundin on a conditioning assignment to their AHL affiliate in Houston.

Wild send defenceman Lundin on conditioning assignment;


A DOG was rescued by firefighters from a house fire in Sutton in the early hours of Sunday.


Two San Diego sailors station at 32nd Street have been arrested for suspicion of felony child abuse.

Two San Diego sailors arrested for suspicion of felony child abuse


Pop singer Lady Gaga says she is toning down her provocative image during her first trip to Israel.


The US Consumer Product Safety Commission said Tuesday that Black & Decker has recalled about 9,000 thermal coffeemakers that were distributed by Applica Consumer Products Inc.

Black & Decker recalls thermal coffeemakers


Mackinac Island owners of nonconforming buildings may be classified under one set of standards instead of three, if the planning commission's recommendations to amend the zoning ordinance is approved by the city council.

Mackinac Island owners of nonconforming buildings may be classified in one set of standards


A 29-year-old Artesia man has been arrested on a federal weapons charge.


Qld govt erupts into open warfare Updated: 09:44, Thursday November 29, 2012 A brawl in the Newman government has come down to the word of the Queensland premier against the former head of his ethics committee.


Metal Gear Solid Peace Walker, the only official continuation of the Metal Gear Solid franchise, has now been dated for release in Japan.

Metal Gear Solid Peace Walker dated in Japan


Tony Perkins from the Family Research Council tells CNN's Brooke Baldwin he wont ``be silent'' on gay marriage issue.

Perkins wont 'be silent' on gay marriage


12000 rubber ducks swim in a contest in Mexico's Cancun on May 12, 2013.


United Nations, Sep 24 Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa has called upon the UN to build a more equal international order, saying that 'the might of powerful nations cannot prevail'.

Might of powerful nations cannot prevail:


A Gretna, Fla., woman is recovering today after being shot multiple times by her boyfriend Wednesday.

Gretna woman recovering after being shot by boyfriend


Henry County residents are encouraged to vote in the Aug. 21 runoff to decide who will advance to the November election in two board of commission races.


A Bethel Park jeweler was sentenced Monday to 37 months in federal prison on a cocaine conviction in West Virginia.

Bethel Park jeweler sentenced for cocaine


When we read that a political staffer's cat had been killed and a political message was scrawled on his body, it was obvious that the perpetrator was a conservative and the victim a liberal.


05 November 2008British-Russian miner Aricom is reviewing its iron ore projects to cut funding needs and may seek help from a partner, the company said Tuesday.


Business secretary Peter Mandelson has hinted at possible tax cuts and continued borrowing, to be announced by the chancellor Alistair Darling in the pre-budget report.


Mauritius will take over the presidency of the Indian Ocean Commission during the next council of ministers meeting set for June 7 in the Reunion lsland.

Mauritius to take over presidency of Indian Ocean Commission


European stocks were little changed after four straight weeks of losses for the Stoxx Europe 600 Index as German utilities fell and carmakers advanced.


Gay football fans have been warned to keep a low profile when travelling to the Ukraine for Euro 2012.

Gay football fans warned to keep low profile at Euro 2012


Fraser Island is the only geographic feature called Fraser, and is the only reason for calling the region Fraser Coast.

Fraser Island should be called Fraser Island


With over 25 years of experience in designing sports seats that meet the highest standards of comfort, lightness, strength and support, Tecnocraft launched its new T2 line of seats.


Deere & Co. says it will enhance its parts service capabilities in the US and Canada by investing in capacity expansions at Deere's primary parts distribution center in Milan, Ill., and three additional locations in the western US and Canada.

Deere & Co. to enhance parts service capabilities in US, Canada


A NEW HSE health facility at the Laurence Town Centre will open in February, it has been revealed.


AN 11-year-old Bendigo child with an intellectual disability was missing from state care for more than 24 hours.


Jazz icon Sonny Rollins kicks off Kimmel Center Presents 2009/10 season on Friday, September 25, 2009 at 8pm in Verizon Hall, as part of a 23-city international tour.

Jazz icon Sonny Rollins kicks off Kimmel Center Presents 2009/10 season, September 25


me what i consider a not snitching moment is if i see an old lady get robbed, a ramdom bullet that hits an innocent person or a serial killer next door.

What do you consider a not ``snitching'' moment?


Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan pleaded guilty Monday in provincial court to one count of failure to provide a safe workplace in connection with the 2008 death of worker Robert Tkach.


A Roman Catholic Cardinal has accused Madonna of triggering ``impure thoughts'' during her current tour of Chile.

Catholic Cardinal: 'Madonna triggers impure thoughts'


Courts and most municipal offices in Riverside County will be closed Friday for the Thanksgiving holiday.


Embraer SA, the world's fourth- largest aircraft maker, created a new defense and security unit that the company forecasts will have sales of more than 1.5 billion reais next year.

Embraer creates new defense, security unit


The 29-year-old Fish has exacted revenge over Gulbis, following his loss to him in the title match in Los Angeles just over a week ago.


The Polish government, at the start of a second term in power, won a vote of confidence from the country's lower house of parliament on Saturday.

Polish government wins vote of confidence


TheStreet, the digital media group that publishes this Web site, posted a net loss of $1.7 million in the second quarter while delivering its highest revenue total in nearly three years.


A former Fruit of the Loom executive is sentenced to 1-year and 1-day in jail for conspiring to defraud the company.

Former Fruit of the Loom executive sentenced to jail


A 55-year-old woman who was found dead by police in a South Side motel Saturday afternoon possibly was involved in an earlier domestic-related problem.


Pakistan's fast bowling ace Shoaib Akhtar was heading home Thursday after a visa glitch stymied his plans to launch a comeback with English county side Surrey, the player told AFP.

Shoaib Akhtar heading home after visa glitch


Presidential Advisor Dr Qayyum Soomro on Tuesday said PPP won't let JUI-F leave the coalition government at any cost as it is our old ally.


A MAN has been banned from swearing anywhere in Wales, but is still allowed to curse in England.


As a franchise, theres no denying the enormous popularity of Assassins Creed, so it should come as no surprise that Ubisoft have extended the Assassins Creed:


The Chicago White Sox lose to Toronto Blue Jays 0-4 in the second game of their three-match regular series encounter on Wednesday, June 6 at US Cellular Field in 2012 Major League Baseball season.

Chicago White Sox lose to Toronto Blue Jays 0-4 --


Country singer Charlie Louvin, who inspired generations of musicians across genres, died Wednesday in his Wartrice, Tenn., home at age 83, a friend said.

Country singer Charlie Louvin dies at 83


BODY OF SCARS, the new Phoenix, Arizona-based band featuring JAG PANZER drummer Rikard Stjernquist and former 40 GRIT vocalist/guitarist James Santiago, has posted new music online.


President Barack Obama will meet with congressional leaders of both parties at the White House Wednesday to discuss his ``to-do'' list of legislative priorities to help the US economy.

Obama to meet with congressional leaders


Software maker Oracle Corp is set to buy drug data management software company Phase Forward for about $685 million, the companies said on Friday.

Oracle to buy drug software company Phase Forward


Real orphans and vulnerable children should benefit from the Basic Education Assistance Module by involving them in the selection process, child representative groups said last week.


European shares closed flat on Monday, with banks paring some earlier losses as worries over Greece eased, while drugmakers largely gained after the United States passed a healthcare bill which provided clarity for the sector.


Maria Menounos molested by medical doctors is a horrible thing but that is what the host of Extra has revealed.


A new survey shows most Floridians are willing to support tax increases for public schools and health and human services even in these troubled economic times.

Survey shows Floridians support tax increases


Gov. Jim Gibbons is on the offensive in an effort to find relevancy with a little more than six months left in his term.


U2 guitarist the Edge has paid tribute to late guitar pioneer Les Paul in a message posted on the Irish band's official website.


TD Canada Trust plans to start opening branches on Sundays early next year in a bid to boost its share in the retail banking sector.


City of Tallahassee has implemented myDIALS operational metrics solution to support local law enforcement's crime reduction and operational management initiatives.

City of Tallahassee implements myDIALS operational metrics solution


The European Union launched talks Thursday on closer political and economic ties with Libya, part of a drive to boost relations with energy suppliers.

EU launches talks on closer ties with Libya


Jewellery has been stolen from a Maidenhead home in a burglary on Tuesday last week.


Illinois Republicans will hold a presidential straw poll at the end of the month.

Illinois Republicans to hold presidential straw poll


Cricketer-turned-commentator Ravi Shastri dismissed reports that claimed he has decided to end his 22-year-old marriage with wife Ritu and filed for divorce.

Ravi Shastri dismisses reports claiming that he has filed for divorce


The Coast Guard is searching waters off the coast of San Diego for survivors of a possible plane crash.

Coast Guard searches for survivors of possible plane crash


A 34-year-old woman is facing charges after driving a car into a Brampton pond on Tuesday.

Woman charged after driving into Brampton pond


Legal & General Group Plc, a provider of risk, savings and investment management services, has launched new enhancement to their network proposition, where advisers have the option to refer clients as part of a new referral process if they are unable to offer their customer terms for a protection policy through Legal & General.

Legal & General launches new enhancement to Network proposition


A lawsuit filed by two massage therapists who sued retired quarterback Brett Favre over claims he sent racy text messages has been settled, a lawyer for the women said.

Lawsuit filed by massage therapists against Brett Favre is settled


India's football captain Bhaichung Bhutia feels his team will have to play consistently well if they have to retain their South Asian Football Federation Cup title.


After a two-year stint of having a winless preseason, the Miami Heat finally broke the ice and got a ``W'' against the Memphis Grizzlies winning 102-85.


NHS West Midlands has reported that cases of swine flu continue to spread across the region.

Swine flu continues to spread across the region


Weather stations that log data can help monitor green roof performance by measuring rainfall, storm-water runoff, temperature and relative humidity.

Weather stations help monitor green roof performance


A TRADITIONAL gipsy caravan has been stolen from the back garden of a property in Pound Hill, Little Dunmow.


Authorities in Volusia County continue to search for the gunman who shot two people headed to a wedding party.


Electric-car maker Fisker Automotive is recalling the Karma sports sedan to fix cooling fans that can catch fire.

Fisker recalling Karma sedans to fix fans


Former media baron Conrad Black lost a bid in a US district court in Chicago on Wednesday to have his two remaining fraud convictions dismissed.

Conrad Black loses bid to have convictions dismissed


Israeli forces seized seven Palestinian in two overnight cross-border raids in the West Bank, witnesses and Palestinian police said on Tuesday.

Israeli forces seize seven palestinians in two cross-border raids


Ljubljana, 28 September - Slovenia's annual inflation rate rose by 0.4 percentage points to 3.3% in September, while consumer prices were up 1.1% over the month before, data from the Statistics Office show on Friday.

Annual inflation rises to 3.3% in September


New Zealand Indy Car driver Scott Dixon made huge ground to finish fifth at the season-opening Grand Prix of St Petersburg in Florida today.


Sprint says it will shut down the Nextel network as early as June 30th next year, cutting off service for its characteristic walkie-talkie-like Nextel phones.


German business confidence probably stayed at a record high in January as booming exports to Asia and stronger household spending bolstered growth in Europe's largest economy.

German business confidence probably stayed at record high


North Korea made a fresh vow to build up its nuclear deterrent in the face of ``threats of war'' from the United States and a ``policy of confrontation'' from the South.

N. Korea in fresh vow to build up nuclear deterrent


The Boston Red Sox today outlined plans for this weekend's inaugural games at JetBlue Park at Fenway South, starting with Saturday's college exhibition games featuring Northeastern University and Boston College, followed by Sunday's Grapefruit League season opener between the Boston Red Sox and the Minnesota Twins.

Red Sox outline plans for inaugural games at JetBlue Park at Fenway South


Roc Nation signee Bridget Kelly has revealed that Jay-Z is more ``fun'' than people realise and says they have a good relationship.

Roc Nation's Bridget Kelly: 'Jay-Z is more fun than people realise'


A Nogales drug tunnel was found by Border Patrol agents Monday a week after one was found on the same street.


Charges against a Norman man arrested Tuesday morning on drug-related offenses have been upgraded.


Ten areas in China, including Henan, Shaanxi, Anhui provinces and Shenzhen, raised their minimum wages standard from July 1, according to media reports.


American Samoa is banning shark fishing in its waters in hopes of stopping the population's decline.


State wildlife officials say coyotes attacked a 51-year-old Denver woman walking her dog on Saturday evening.


The world's most expensive footballer, Cristiano Ronaldo, says he's worth every penny Real Madrid has paid for him, Spanish Marca newspaper reports.


England centre back Matthew Upson has signed for Stoke City on a free transfer, the Premier League club said overnight.


Lady Gaga has not been banned from the New York Yankees stadium, despite reports claiming she had.

Lady Gaga 'not banned' from New York Yankees stadium


Kansas City, Mo - infoZine - Beth Phillips, United States Attorney for the Western District of Missouri, announced that a Kansas City, Mo., man pleaded guilty in federal court today to making threats against a psychologist as part of his effort to receive Social Security disability benefits.

Kansas City man pleads guilty to making threats against psychologist


Kolkata, July 25 Legendary Dutch footballer Ruud Gullit will visit Kolkata July 28 for two days to attend the final match of a 'para' tournament.


Former British heavyweight champion Sir Henry Cooper, who famously knocked down Muhammad Ali in 1963, died on Sunday aged 76.


House of Fraser is outsourcing its IT department in Swindon in its second blow to the town in two years.

House of Fraser to outsource IT department


The Reds activated first baseman Joey Votto off the disabled list on Tuesday, but will go easy with the first baseman until his left knee is back to normal.


``I don't feel safe at all, Your Honour,'' the 26-year-old told Judge Bill MacDonald on Monday in Dartmouth provincial court.


Two Jewish women currently living in Italy will be allowed to visit their families' old homes in Libya, the pan-Arab daily al-Hayat reported Thursday.

Two Jewish women to be allowed to visit old homes in Libya


``3/16 -- Condo Rentals are in Good Shape'' is categorized as ``local''.


A bird hits a 12-year-old boy on Six Flags roller coaster.


Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard was charged with assault and affray by police early today over a brawl outside a bar that left a disk jockey hospitalized with facial injuries.


``In the true spirit of Christmas, let us think of those who have suffered and continue to suffer''.


Clean Seas Tuna has gone into a trading halt pending a capital raising announcement by the troubled aquaculture company.


After his much hyped divorce, singer Peter Andre was spotted with his old flame Mel B, the former Spice Girl.


A man was stoned to death in Gujrat after his car collided with a motorbike on Thursday.


Writer Ruth Prawer Jhabvala, whose scripts for Howards End and A Room With A View earned her two Oscars, has died.


WORLD oil prices fell in Asia on Thursday after US inventory reports showed another rise in crude stocks.


A patient has absconded from a psychiatric hospital in Glasgow.

Patient absconds from psychiatric hospital


If you didn't want to be stuck in a line sitting with a throng of fans sporting their best 100% cotton t-shirt marked with an S, viewing , ``This is the End'' was probably your second choice.


Former Indian skipper Kapil Dev has launched a high profile art charity auction in Dubai to raise funds for carrying out health and educational programmes for children in both countries.

Kapil Dev launches charity auction in Dubai


In a gruesome incident, two women, including a doctor, were found dead with their throats slit, while another woman from the same family, who too was brutally assaulted by the killers, is battling for life in a private hospital here.


COLCHESTER United boss John Ward has called upon his side to be brave at Premier League side Sunderland in the Carling Cup second round tonight.

Ward calls upon his side to be brave at Sunderland


MANDAWUY Yunupingu has been released from hospital after a week of convalescence, the ABC reports.

Mandawuy Yunupingu released from hospital


Twelve million honey bees escaped from a truck that overturned early Monday on the Trans-Canada Highway in northwest New Brunswick.

Twelve million bees escape after truck overturns in New Brunswick


Liverpool striker Andy Carroll ended months of speculation over his future by joining West Ham on a season-long loan on Thursday.

Liverpool's Andy Carroll joins West Ham on loan


PTI May 3, 2013, 12.00AM IST Veteran scriptwriter and poet Javed Akhtar feels movies today are made for a certain class of audience and filmmakers only target metro cities for their project's release.

Movies today are made for a certain class:


THE estimated production of electricity has shown signs of improvement, Statistics SA said today.

Production of electricity shows signs of improvement


A CTA bus struck and injured a woman trying to cross the street late this afternoon on Michigan Avenue near Wacker Drive, officials said.

CTA bus strikes, injures woman on Michigan Avenue


Dmitry Medvedev visited the Sayano-Shushenskaya Hydroelectric Station, where he held a State Council Presidium meeting on developing a more sustainable electricity sector and also met with RUSAL Sayanogorsk Aluminium Smelter and Sayano-Shushenskaya Hydroelectric Station engineers.

Dmitry Medvedev visits Sayano-Shushenskaya Hydroelectric Station


By Jon Livesey '' Reporter A BURNLEY man has been found guilty of conspiracy to murder and kidnap following a trial at Liverpool Crown Court.

Burnley man found guilty of conspiracy to murder and kidnap


The Estée Lauder brand breaks new ground in skincare science by re-inventing the anti-wrinkle moisturizer to significantly defy aging.


The ringgit is likely to hover around RM3.02 to RM3.05 against the US dollar over the next 12 months on the back of further downside of the greenback, says an economist.

Ringgit to hover around RM3.02 to RM3.05 over next 12 months, says economist


A man accused of sexual misconduct with an elementary-school-age girl fled police on foot today.

Man accused of sexual misconduct flees police


Egypt defended its use of lethal force against African migrants trying to cross illegally into Israel, saying Monday that it does so only as a last resort and to fight criminal activity in the politically sensitive area.

Egypt defends use of lethal force against migrants trying to cross into Israel


Former All Black lock Chris Jack is set to be named in the Crusaders 22 for Saturday night's Super 14 match against the Lions in Christchurch.

Chris Jack set to be named in Crusaders 22


President Barack Obama expressed condolences Tuesday over the death of former South Korean President Kim Dae Jung.

Obama expresses condolences over death of Kim Dae Jung


Barnet Council has sold off more public land in the last three years than any other London borough, figures show.

Council sold more land than Any London borough, figures show


Argex Mining Inc announced that it has received results from metallurgical tests performed to date by Process Research Ortech on samples from Argex's La Blache properties.

Argex Mining received results from metallurgical tests


UK stocks resumed an advance, sending the FTSE 100 Index up 0.4 percent to 5,803.86 at 3:05 pm in London.


Google Inc. said Tuesday that more than 15,600 employees exchanged options to buy roughly 7.6 million company shares as part of an unusual program aimed at retaining the Internet giant's top talent even as its share price skids lower.

Google says more than 15,600 exchanged options


A man accidentally shot himself in the groin with a .40 caliber pistol while sitting in a parking lot in Canby Monday, police said.

Canby man accidentally shoots himself in groin


Montana environmental regulators want more information on a proposed Otter Creek coal mine after finding deficiencies in an application for the project.

Montana regulators want more information on Otter Creek coal mine


The Pakistani army is denying that one of its majors was arrested for feeding information to the CIA ahead of the US raid that killed Osama bin Laden.

Pakistan denies that army major was arrested


Mike Klis of the Denver Post reports that the 49ers were showing the ``strongest interest'' in Lloyd, but the Rams and Patriots were also involved in discussions.

49ers showing ``strongest interest'' in Brandon Lloyd


Keys News newspaper editorial is right.They say drilling plans shows need for cooperation between the US and Cuba.

Drilling plan shows need for cooperation


Authorities say the skeletal remains of a person have been found in a Burnsville park.

Skeletal remains found in Burnsville park


The European Central Bank allotted EUR93.285 billion in its main refinancing operation Tuesday, and EUR10.627 billion in a special-term refinancing operation maturing October 14.

ECB allots EUR93.285 billion in main refinancing operation


A Russian tourist died in Vietnam after a fight with a compatriot and fellow-traveller in the coastal city of Nha Trang.

Russian dies in Vietnam after fight with compatriot


Bus hits UT student during foam sword fight.


Former White Stripes frontman Jack White is about to give Tom Jones a career boost by producing the Welsh legend's new single.

Jack White gives Tom Jones a career boost


Salazar Resources Limited announced the latest drill results from its recently completed Phase IV diamond drill program on the Company's 100% owned Curipamba volcanogenic massive sulphide project in Ecuador.

Salazar announces drill results from its recently completed Phase IV


Pakistani actress Veena Malik, known for enraging conservative sections of the Pakistani society following her participation in the Indian reality tv show Bigg Boss 4, has bared it all for men's international lifestyle magazine FHM.


UTEP basketball star Stefon Jackson was arrested Tuesday on charges that he hindered an investigation into a Pennsylvania shooting.

UTEP basketball player Stefon Jackson arrested


Electrical workers of the four distribution companies have threatened to cease work on October 28, the day of Kali puja, if the managements failed to consider their six-point charter of demands, including puja bonus, in two weeks.


SHREWSBURY Crown Court heard how a 43-year-old man tried to murder his ex-partner in Wem in a ``slashing frenzy''.


A Canadian soldier has died in Edmonton from wounds he sustained while in Afghanistan earlier this month, the Canadian Forces announced Monday.


Bahrain has expelled 16 Lebanese, 14 of them Shiites, over ``security concerns'' amid persistent unrest in the Sunni-ruled Shiite majority Gulf state, foreign ministry official said on Monday.


A University of Georgia oceanographer says a research team will return to the Gulf of Mexico next month to map underwater plumes of oil and gas.

University of Georgia oceanographer says team will return to Gulf to map plumes


Figures from the London Stock Exchange show funding for initial public offerings soared by more than 500% in 2010 compared with the previous year.

Funding for initial public offerings soared in 2010


A Rochester woman was able to save her mother from a fire, all thanks to a working smoke detector and a quick-thinking neighbor.

Woman saves mother in fire, thanks to smoke detector and neighbor


Russian gay activists were attacked today in St. Petersburg, Interfax newswire said, citing a report by its correspondent on the scene.

Russian gay activists attacked in St. Petersburg, Interfax says


Someone has thrown a baby's car seat through the rear window of octuplet mother Nadya Suleman's minivan.

Someone has thrown a baby's car seat through the rear window of...


Inter Milan advanced to the UEFA Champions League semifinals for the first time in seven years, beating CSKA Moscow 1-0 on Tuesday.

Inter advances to Champions League semifinals


A bomb exploded at a busy Zimbabwean rail and road hub linking capital Harare with second main city Bulawayo, causing minor damages to property but no injuries, police said on Friday.


A pilot flying from Monterey to Hawaii was forced to ditch his plane in the ocean when he ran out of fuel 13 miles from the Big Island Friday afternoon, according to the US Coast Guard.


Besides energy, Azerbaijan and Turkey discussed military and tourism cooperation, Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan said, TRT Haber TV channel reported.

Azerbaijan, Turkey discuss military cooperation


Google launched its indoor maps feature in Singapore Tuesday, making the city state the second country in Asia to have it.

Google launches indoor maps feature in Singapore


After rising more than eight inches in 24 hours, the Stillwater River in Evergreen reached the flood stage, making it the first major waterway in the Flathead Valley to flood.


US retail banking giant Bank of America says it acquired ailing Wall Street financial firm Merrill Lynch in a $50 billion stock deal.


Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola expects rivals Real Madrid to attack his side during Saturday evening's El Clasico at the Nou Camp.


South Africa and Sweden are set to strengthen ties between the two countries at the 6th South Africa-Sweden Bi-National Commission.


Nishat Mills' net profit more than doubled on higher yarn prices in fiscal year 2010, beating market expectation.

Nishat Mills' profits more than double, beat expectations


Before even adjusting into the Oakland Athletics franchise, Japanese star Hiroyuki Nakajima is showing great esteem for general manager Billy Beane.

Hiroyuki Nakajima shows great esteem for Billy Beane --


A man is behind bars on $100,000 dollars bond accused of firing a gun at a woman and her two-year-old daughter.

Man accused of firing gun at a woman and her daughter


Private companies were allocated 26 coal blocks in Maharashtra ``free of cost'' during 2004-10, BJP MP Hansraj Ahir said here today.

Companies allocated 26 coal blocks ``free of cost'':


Azerbaijan has agreed to introduce an incident investigation mechanism in Nagorno-Karabakh, Trend reports on Thursday.

Azerbaijan agrees to introduce incident investigation mechanism in Karabakh


Latin American stocks surged to their highest close in months on Friday, shrugging off glum local economic data to focus on hopes for recovery in the United States, the region's top trading partner.

Latin america stocks surge to highest in months


Joel Madden was traumatized when strangers tried to sell him a baby.


Detroit police fear that a killer may be targeting escorts after finding that three of four women found dead in car trunks within blocks of each other this month had placed sex-related ads on the same website.


A Valdosta woman is turning 106 and is sharing her secret for a long and healthy life.


A new liquor store in Antelope Valley could be placed on hold until county commissioners have a chance to review an application from another business.


Music producer Mark Ronson has lost his DJ bag hours before he's set to play at an event with guests including the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.

Mark Ronson has lost his DJ bag hours before he`s set to play at event


The city council approved the more than $55 million proposed 2011-2012 budget last night, despite some hesitance from mayor Andy Klein about the council's recent spending decisions and the slow decrease of the city's newfound surplus.


Jade Goody is in danger of losing her Bentley convertible after a finance firm started repossession proceedings.

Jade Goody to lose her Bentley convertible


At a raucous outdoor press conference, former Maricopa County Attorney Andrew Thomas on Wednesday denounced once again the corruption that he says he aimed to fight, defending his record as chief county prosecutor despite an order Tuesday to disbar him.

Thomas defends record as chief County prosecutor


SOMALI pirates seized an Indonesian chemical tanker on Friday with 24 crew members in the Gulf of Aden, maritime watchdog bodies reported.


Six Oklahomans died from swine flu last week, bringing the official tally of reported deaths from the novel H1N1 virus to 17, health officials said.

Six Oklahomans died from swine flu last week, health officials say


Portuguese footballing great Eusebio has been taken to hospital after displaying early symptoms of pneumonia.


Internet-based dating operator Easydate is planning to change its name to Cupid plc.


Strike notice has been served on seven Dublin hospitals for 48 hours with effect from Wednesday 7th April, according to the trade union SIPTU.

Strike notice served in seven Dublin hospitals


Vijaya Bank has raised its interest rates offered on deposits of 'one to less than two years' maturity by 30 basis points from 8.50 per cent to 8.80 per cent, effective tomorrow.

Vijaya Bank raises interest rate on deposit


Tuesday night a large fight erupted on West 9th Street, in Jamestown.


The record unemployment blighting much of Europe will be the focus of attention at a two-day EU summit set to open in Brussels, BBC News reports.

Record unemployment to be the focus of EU summit


Reliance Communications Ltd., the flagship company of billionaire Anil Ambani, will borrow $1.18 billion from Chinese banks to help redeem India's biggest convertible debt maturing this year.

Reliance Communications to borrow $1.18 billion from China


Georgia authorities say arson is to blame for a large wildfire that's engulfed more than 2,700 acres of swamp and forest near the Florida state line.

Georgia authorities say arson behind large wildfire


HOLLYWOOD star Al Pacino is to play Shylock in a production of The Merchant of Venice in New York's Central Park next summer.


The former Dynamo Moscow player, Alexander Panov, has backed Luciano Spalletti in pursuit of new signings at Petrovsky stadium and admitted that Zenit St. Petersburg need to strengthen their squad in they want to compete for the UEFA Champions League trophy this season.

Alexander Panov backs Luciano Spalletti for new signings


Your Dana Point event is a big deal to Laguna Cliffs Resort & Spa, A Marriott Resort, so for a limited time, they are offering The Big Deal Promo, to help you stretch your dollar and pick your perks.


In a rare victory for Sony over arch-rival Apple, the Walkman portable music player outsold the iPod in Japan in monthly sales for the first time in August, a survey showed today.

Walkman outsells iPod in Japan for first time


Telstra is slashing 800 jobs across its consumer and small business units in a move to simplify it's operations.


Canada's Trade Minister says he's cautiously optimistic Canada will be exempted from protectionist provisions in the US economic stimulus bill that calls on major public works projects to favor US iron, steel and manufactured goods over imports.


An 18-year-old man has pleaded guilty to pointing a loaded BB gun at a Riverton police officer.

Man pleads guilty to pointing BB gun at officer


A Scarborough man facing child porn charges has volunteered at a public school near his home, police say.

Scarborough man faces child porn charges


Controversial city councillor Badih Chaaban ``went crazy ... completely out of control'', sounding ``like an AK-47'', during a meeting in his bedroom about the National People's Party two years ago.


Robert Downey Jr. talks about Iron Man 3 and The Avengers in a recent interview with Access Hollywood.

Robert Downey Jr. talks Iron Man 3 and The Avengers


The recycling rate in Milton Keynes has reached 50 per cent after the introduction of food waste collections.


India, June 16, 2011- IndianArtCollectors.com, an online platform for Indian contemporary artists and art connoisseurs, announces Jayesh Sachdev as its 'Artist Of The Fortnight', whose art-work would be at display from June 16 to June 30.

IndianArtCollectors.com announces Jayesh Sachdev as the artist of the Fortnight


South Korea's KT said Tuesday it sold its entire 16.5% stake, or around 62.6 million shares, of the Malaysian cellphone company U Mobile, a KT spokeman told Dow Jones Newswires.

KT sells entire stake in Malaysian U Mobile


As the withdrawal deadline of the US-led forces from Afghanistan approaches, Pakistan has, in principle, agreed to impart training to the Afghan National Air Force, a highly placed source told The Express Tribune.

Pakistan has, in principle, agreed to impart training to the Afghan National Air Force.


/ By Juan Ocampo, NBAE/Getty Images Already loaded, the Seattle Storm added another All-Star to the lineup by signing forward Tina Thompson, the WNBA's all-time leading scorer.

Seattle Storm signs All-Star forward Tina Thompson


A movement for protection of homeless families has been launched here to bring to focus the woes of the poor and the havenots..

Movement for protection of homeless families launched


Edwardsville defeated Parkway Central 2-0 Saturday at AB Center.


Major League Baseball star shortstop Miguel Tejada of the Dominican Republic has pleaded guilty to lying to the US Congress about the use of performance-enhancing drugs in baseball.


Dustin Pedroia, the hard-nosed second baseman for the Boston Red Sox, has been named the American League MVP after collecting 16 of the 28f first-place votes from the Baseball Writers' Association of America.

Dustin Pedroia named American League MVP


SCOTTISH Power today announced it was increasing gas prices by an average 34% and electricity prices by 9%.

Scottish Power increases gas prices by 34%