Under attack from Opposition over talks with Pakistan, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today said the government is ready to discuss all issues in Parliament.


The City of Park Ridge is preparing for this impending winter storm for which a Winter Storm Watch has been issued through Friday morning by the National Weather Service, according to the city of Park Ridge website.

City of Park Ridge prepares for impending winter storm


Hockey India has asked all the visiting teams for the Hockey world cup not to panic.

Hockey India asks visiting teams not to panic


PRESIDENT Benigno Aquino III may name the new Supreme Court Chief Justice earlier than expected, Malacanang said on Saturday.

Aquino may name new Chief Justice earlier than expected


The US 60 between Superior and Miami in south-central Arizona has been reopened, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation.


The Star Tribune announcing job cuts as the newspaper further trims costs.The newspaper is cutting around 100 jobs.In a note to the newsroom, Editor Nancy Barnes says about 30 of the cuts will come from newsroom and editorial staff - about a10 percent reduction.The Star Tribune emerged from bankruptcy protection September 28 with its main lenders becoming the new owners.Plummeting ad revenue prompted the newspaper to file for chapter 11 last January.Mankato Businessman Glen Taylor and a business partner have put in a bid to become minority owners of the newspaper.The offer is valued at $6.25 million to $8.75 million.


USAA has successfully gained $40mn annual aggregate cover against multiple US perils at a relatively high-frequency level from the cat bond market as part of its new $200mn Residential Re cat bond.

Usaa gains $40mn aggregate cover from $200mn cat bond


Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Co. said Friday it will enter the Malaysian life insurance market by acquiring a 30 percent stake in Hong Leong Assurance Bhd., the sixth-largest life insurer in the nation.

Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance to enter Malaysian life Insurance market


The Qantas Wallabies have retained the Nelson Mandela Challenge Plate after a come from behind win in Perth this evening.

Wallabies retain Nelson Mandela Challenge Plate


Angolan Industry minister, Joaquim David, said Tuesday in Luanda that food production aimed at fighting famine, will secure the families sustainability according to their size, taking into account the Government plan seeking the populations wellbeing.

Food production to secure family sustainability


An 80-year-old Arizona woman was found living with 104 mostly dead or dying cats.

Ariz. woman found living with 104 dying cats


REDWOOD SHORES, Calif. Avangate, the agile eCommerce solutions provider trusted by Software and SaaS companies to grow their business worldwide through any channel and any model, today announced that Genie9 has increased their affiliate sales volumes by 124% leveraging Avangate's affiliate network program and services.

Genie9 increases sales by 124% through Avangate's affiliate Network


An emotional Don Matthews said he is resigning as the Toronto Argonauts head coach, he told reporters Friday.

Don Matthews resigns as Argos head coach


Denver-based photo sharing site PhotoBucket, which is now a part of News Corp., has merged with Seattle-based mobile applications developer Ontela, the firms said Wednesday afternoon.


Highline Community College will celebrate 25 years of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day from Jan. 18-21 with events featuring nationally known figures, including former activist Bill Ayers, scholar Dr. Jared Ball, author Dr. Michael Honey and the first Filipina elected to state legislature in the US, Velma Veloria.

Highline Community College celebrates 25 years of mlk Jr. Day


Media sources as well as colleagues of actress Brittany Murphy, who shockingly passed away at the age of 32 on Sunday morning, have come forward to reveal that she had been planning on starting a family with her husband, film director Simon Monjack, in 2010.

Brittany Murphy had been planning on starting a family in 2010


WBC world heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko is desperate to take on David Haye, describing him as ``an itch'' he has to scratch.

Vitali Klitschko desperate to take on 'itch' David Haye


Zorro has left his mark on casinos across the United States, and players have been cashing in on the fun!

Zorro leaves his mark on casinos across the US


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This is what's in the news for Thursday, September 2nd.


Former BBC director general Greg Dyke has said that 2011 is the time to make local TV happen, as it will ``provide a real boost to local economies and local democracy across the UK''.

Dyke: 'it's time to make local TV happen'


Standard & Poor's said Friday it plans to move Urban Outfitters Inc. to the S&P500 index to replace Affiliated Computer Services Inc., which is being bought by Xerox Corp.

Standard & Poor's to move Urban Outfitters to S&P500 index to replace Affiliated Computer


A Rutland nursing home that was evacuated Tuesday after a boiler fire could reopen Friday.

Rutland nursing home could reopen by Friday


State-run telecom firm MTNL will test launch the first ever 3G mobile services in the country in Delhi by the end of this month.


Seoul, Jan 30 South Korea Wednesday successfully launched a rocket in its third attempt to put a satellite into space.

South Korea successfully launches rocket


Angelina Jolie has revealed she is lucky she didn't die young after going through ``heavy darker times.''

Angelina Jolie 'lucky i didn't die young'


HANNOVER, Germany - Ivory Coast striker Arouna Kone is joining struggling Bundesliga club Hannover on loan from Sevilla until the end of the season.

Ivorian striker Arouna Kone joins Hannover


The average woman applies more than 500 chemicals to her body every day during her beauty routine, a study conducted by Bionsen, a natural deodorant company, in the UK revealed.

Women apply over 500 chemicals every day


Iran plans to connect its national power electricity grid to Russia by the next calendar year which will end on March 20, 2013, Iran power generation transmission and distribution management company managing director stated.

Iran plans to connect power grid to Russia


BC-Hawaii Tourism-Executive,0232 Hawaii tourism chief resigns in e-mail scandal Eds:


French tire manufacturer Michelin announced on Wednesday that it would cut 2,800 jobs over the next three years.

Michelin to cut 2,800 jobs over next three years


An Asheboro man was robbed and shot while changing a flat tire Monday, and deputies received a call about a suspicious fire at the man's house as he was being treated in the emergency room, according to the Randolph County Sheriff's Office.

Asheboro man robbed, shot while changing flat tire


A pair of spacewalking astronauts overpowered a stubborn bolt and successfully installed a new piano-sized camera in the Hubble Space Telescope on Thursday, the first step to making the observatory better than ever.

Astronauts overpower a bolt, install camera


Japan Airlines Corp. may report a pretax loss for the year ended March 31, Nikkei said today, without citing a source.

Japan Airlines may report pretax loss for the year, Nikkei says


WPP has launched Geometry Global which, it says, even at inception will form the largest and geographically strongest activation agency in the world.


Alicia Silverstone welcomed a baby over the Mother's Day weekend, with X17Online.com reporting that Alicia Silverstone gave birth on Friday, May 6.


Gov. Jan Brewer vetoed her first bill Monday.


Glasvegas are to release a Christmas album called 'A Snowflake Fell ' this Winter.


The unemployment rate for the three months to February 2011 was 7.8%, falling 17,000 over the quarter to reach 2.48 million.


A team of Indian scientists have discovered 12 new frog species, including the jog night frog.


With recession dominating economic discourses, Congress President Sonia Gandhi on Thursday said the country cannot remain completely insulated but it is a fact that the Indian economy is showing resilience.


The Union Minister of Commerce, Industry and Textiles Anand Sharma Monday said that India is committed to deepen and elevate its relations with Iraq.

India committed to deepen relations with Iraq:


The Federation of Ophthalmic and Dispensing Opticians' Optics at a Glance report has revealed that many vulnerable people could still be missing out on vital eye care, with only 418,100 domiciliary sight tests carried out in the UK in 2008-09.

Vulnerable may miss out on vital eye care


Floods close Portland school and ruin Christmas pageant.


A Hamilton supermarket worker went beyond his job description by chasing a wallet thief for several kilometres and helping in his arrest.

Supermarket worker chases thief for kilometres


Lombrardozzi reaches on an error when Jason Hammel drops a popup in the third


BRITISH beef farmers and local butchers appear to be benefiting from the horsemeat scandal as consumers turn their back on frozen, processed meat products.

British farmers and butchers benefit from horsemeat scandal


Prime Minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif Wednesday categorically said that the drone attacks must be stopped.


Will Thorn heard about Tuesday's fatal Angel Flight Northeast crash in Easton, and says he thought, ``Is it somebody I know?


A large group of ANC members marched in Tshwane on Friday in support of their regional chairman amid claims of manipulation of the nomination process for the upcoming local government elections.


Manufacturing shipments surged by 2.0 per cent in April, making up for a decline in March and far surpassing economists' expectations.


Wal-Mart said Monday that it will cut the price on brand new entry-level iPhone 3GS devices with 16 gigabytes of memory by $100 to $97 with a two-year service contract.


A builder has become the youngest chairman of the Upper Wharfedale Fell Rescue Association in the life-saving group's 62-year history.


The Toronto Argonauts have signed veteran offensive lineman Marc Parenteau to a contract, the CFL club announced Monday.

Toronto Argonauts sign veteran offensive lineman Marc Parenteau to contract


Herman Cain admits to Anderson Cooper that he misspoke at the debate about what he would do with terrorist detainees.


A teenager has been sentenced to four years in a young offenders' institute after a knife point robbery in Muswell Hill.

Teenager sentenced for knife point robbery


An imam and a student, who claimed they tied the knot over Skype, have been jailed for one year each for committing adultery.

Imam, student jailed for one year for adultery


Monfils, who had a first-round bye, fired 10 aces and broke Grosjean six times in their first matchup in three years.


Royal Challengers Bangalore skipper Daniel Vettori has won the toss and elected to bowl first against the Deccan Chargers at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad.


Kansas forward Thomas Robinson has been cited with misdemeanor battery after a fight outside a nightclub on April 10, Lawrence city prosecutor Jerry Little said Tuesday.

Kansas forward Thomas Robinson cited for battery


X Factor judge Gary Barlow has lined up stars such as Lady Gaga and Coldplay for the Children In Need Rocks gig.

Gary Barlow lined up Lady Gaga and Coldplay for Children In Need Rocks gig


An Amber Alert has been issued for an 8-year-old Watkins girl believed tohave been abducted by her mother overnight.


Former WEC champion Ben Henderson will take on top lightweight contender Jim Miller at a televised UFC event in August.

Henderson to take on top contender Miller


Saga'' movies, says vampires are very sexy.


Israel today opened commercial crossings into Gaza Strip shortly after Palestinian militants fired a rocket into its southern territory.


PepsiCo, the US food and drinks company, said yesterday it would invest $1bn in Russia over three years as part of its wider strategy to expand in emerging markets, reports the Daily Telegraph.


ANGELINA Jolie wants to raise her unborn baby in France as a tribute to her late French-Canadian mother.

Angelina Jolie wants to raise unborn baby in France


The Canadian dollar opened at 101.12 cents US this morning, down 0.28 of a cent from Friday's close.

Canadian dollar opens at 101.12 cents US, down 0.28 of a cent


Doctors have told Spanish rider Dani Pedrosa he needs a second operation on his broken collarbone.


SAN DIEGO, Calif. A judge in San Diego ruled landlords are allowed to evict medical marijuana dispensaries in their buildings.

San Diego judge rules landlords can evict marijuana dispensaries


Blockbuster Inc. is adding video games to its DVD-by-mail and Total Access mail subscription programs in an attempt to be more competitive in the nearly $20 billion a year gaming market.

Blockbuster adds video games to by-mail subscription program


Jemima said that PTI seemed all set to form government in two provinces, Geo News reported from London.

PTI may form government in two provinces:


Spain soccer fans celebrate at Tapas & Tintos in Miami Beach after the team's 1-0 World Cup semifinal victory over Germany.

Spain soccer fans celebrate in Miami Beach


China is ready to cooperate with Japan in the latter's reconstruction effort in the wake of the March 11 disaster, Assistant Foreign Minister Hu Zhengyue said.


A federal jury has cleared deputy sheriff in central Kentucky in a civil lawsuit over a shooting.

Jury clears deputy in civil lawsuit over shooting


An early morning fire on Dunklin Street resulted in the total loss of the structure on Tuesday morning.


AC Milan vice-president Adriano Galliani said on Friday that he will be supporting bitter local rivals Inter Milan in the Champions League final against Bayern Munich next month.

Galliani supporting Inter in Champions League final


Actress Patricia Neal, who won an Oscar in 1964 for 'Hud' and later fought back from crippling strokes, died Sunday at age 84.


The Government is getting on with investment in infrastructure and housing and policies that help business, Finance Minister Bill English said in the aftermath of a shock unemployment report.


An incident in which a labourer was rescued from the jaws of death has taken place in city.


Queensland utility back Mike Harris has been have ruled out of Friday night's top-of-the-table Super Rugby match against the Blues in Brisbane.


Zimbabwe born British fighter Dereck Chisora has claimed that he is ready to silence the critics by doing what nobody else has ever done before him.


Over 48 hours of the Mangalore pub attack, where a group of women were assaulted by rampaging Sri Ram Sena activists, Sri Ram Sena chief Pramod Muthalik was arrested in Belgaum this afternoon.

Sri Ram Sena chief Pramod Muthalik arrested in Belgaum


San Diego-based Tealium, a developer of tag management software for online marketers, said this morning that it has raised $10.5M in a Series B funding.


Bank of America Corp may be too big to fail, but confidence is dwindling over the near-term prospects of the largest US bank.


Fife is the first council to commit to halving construction waste sent to landfill by 2012 under a cross sector agreement organised by the Waste & Resources Action Programme.

First council commits to halving construction waste


A 32-year-old man was killed Wednesday night in a drive-by shooting in midtown Stockton.


MeyGen, a consortium made up of Atlantis Resources, International Power and Morgan Stanley, will develop a 400MW tidal energy project in the Inner Sound, Scotland.

Meygen to develop 400MW tidal energy project in Scotland


IPSWICH Town chief executive Simon Clegg has revealed that Paul Jewell will be in charge for Saturday's trip to Barnsley.

Paul Jewell will be in charge against Barnsley


Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Democrats should cease efforts to sanction Rep. Joe Wilson for shouting ``You lie!'' during the president's address.

Pelosi says dems should cease efforts to sanction Rep. Joe Wilson


The UN refugee agency urged Kenya to immediately stop deporting Somali refugees to the war-torn country.

UN urges Kenya to stop deporting refugees


A mountain lion was shot and killed in the Pine Ridge in northern Sheridan County Friday, Feb. 8 after the landowner's attempts to scare off the cat failed, according to the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission.


36,000 hectares of the winter-spring rice are currently 'attacked' by brown backed rice plant hoppers, accounting for 81% of the area of the winter-spring rice in the southern provinces.

36,000 hectares of rice attacked by brown backed rice plant hoppers


BERLIN The 15-nation euro fell slightly against the US dollar as markets anticipated rate cuts from both the European Central Bank and the Bank of England later Thursday.


Lakers center Andrew Bynum underwent arthroscopic knee surgery on Wednesday but is expected to be ready by the beginning of the season, according to the Los Angeles Times.

Andrew Bynum undergoes knee surgery, expected to be ready for season


New South African President Jacob Zuma Wednesday promised to create half a million jobs this year in his first state of the nation address.


Savannah & South Butler, Wayne County, NY - The National Weather Service confirmed that an EF2 tornado hit parts of eastern Wayne County around 3:30 Sunday afternoon.


Net lending to individuals rose by £0.3bn in July with the 12-month growth rate unchanged at 0.8%.

Net lending to individuals rises by £0.3bn in July


Nearly one in five young US adults may have high blood pressure, researchers said on Wednesday in a study suggesting the problem of hypertension is more widespread than previously thought.

One in five young adults may have high blood pressure


The Surgeon General has released a new report suggesting that teen smoking is still a significant health risk in America.

Surgeon General releases new report on teen smoking


NATO agreed on Tuesday to send Patriot missiles to Turkey to defend against a possible Syrian missile attack and voiced grave concern about reports that Damascus may be preparing to use chemical weapons.

NATO agrees to send Patriot missiles to Turkey


European plane maker Airbus said Tuesday it has met its target of delivering 12 A380 superjumbos this year -- with just 2 days to spare.

Airbus meets target of delivering 12 A380 superjumbos this year


Human insulin suppresses the mosquito immune system, according to a paper in the June issue of the ournal Infection and Immunity.

Human insulin suppresses mosquito immune system


Ireland coach Les Kiss and Canada winger James Pritchard speak after the Test match in Toronto.


We knew it was coming but RIM has announced a Facebook app for the PlayBook.

RIM announces Facebook app for the PlayBook


Spring has sprung in Branford as Hornets' athletics gets going this week in the final season of the school year.


Former 2nd District Congressman Owen Pickett died, Wednesday.


Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney has said he is looking forward to a long nomination race after beating Rick Santorum by the narrowest of margins in the Iowa caucuses.


Singapore has sharply raised its growth forecast for this year.


Morgan Stanley said Thursday that its revenue fell sharply in the second quarter, dragged down by weak results from its investment banking unit.


A baby dolphin born nearly three weeks ago at the Indianapolis Zoo has died unexpectedly.

Baby dolphin at Indianapolis Zoo dies unexpectedly


Shots were fired at a Dallas Police officer who was making a routine traffic stop.


Kelly Clarkson returned to the American Idol stage Thursday night.


Nepal political parties on Friday night agreed to extend the term of the Constituent Assembly by one year as part of a crucial deal under which Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal agreed to step down.

Nepal parties agree to extend term of Constituent Assembly


Arkansas has hired former University of Washington and USC defensive coordinator Nick Holt to handle its on-campus recruiting, a job formerly handled by the mistress of ex-coach Bobby Petrino.


US Vice-President Dick Cheney has said Ukraine has the right to live without fear of invasion, adding that the US stands by its bid for Nato membership.


Two DHS workers were fired in May after officials concluded a mentally disabled woman was forced to eat jalapeno peppers mixed into her food.

Two DHS workers fired after mentally disabled woman forced to eat jalapeno peppers


Dolphins owner Stephen Ross has given coach Tony Sparano a vote of confidence.

Stephen Ross gives Tony Sparano a vote of confidence


Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer announced today that Orlando police Chief Val Demings is retiring.

Orlando police chief Val Demings to retire


The Ministry of Defence today announced that six British soldiers are missing, feared dead, after an explosion following an attack on an armoured vehicle.


When Kim Kardashian decided to get Botox on a recent episode of Keeping Up with the Kardashians, her sister Khloe refused to be supportive, telling the 29-year-old that she didn't need the procedure to make her look any younger.


Latvian national airline airBaltic announced it is going to increase the number of flights from Rīga to Brussels during the summer to two flights every workday.

AirBaltic to increase number of flights to Brussels


Alan Jackson has released his latest single, ``Long Way to Go,'' to radio.

Alan Jackson releases 'Long Way to Go' to radio


East Timor will celebrate six years of independence on Tuesday, with bursting national pride and dreams for the future contending with the harsh realities of poverty, violence and instability.


If reports are to be believed, the ancient Roman city of Pompeii is crumbling away due to poor investment and damage caused by tourists.

Ancient Roman city of Pompeii is crumbling away


Two suspects turned themselves in Thursday following a drug bust Tuesday in Levelland, bringing the arrest total to 13 with one suspect still on the run, police officials said on Thursday.

Two suspects turn themselves in after drug bust in Levelland


Prime Minister Vladimir Putin has wished Russians a happy New Year and voiced certainty that 2012 will prove successful economy-wise.


BIRMINGHAM City striker Marlon King has been banned from the road after being caught speeding at 130mph in his Mercedes.

Birmingham City striker Marlon King banned for speeding at 130mph


Prosecutors in Scotland are to be given new powers to appeal in cases like the World's End murder trial, when a judge threw out charges before they reached the jury.


WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange repeatedly offered to be interviewed in Sweden last year over allegations of rape and molestation, his Swedish lawyer told a British court on Tuesday.

Assange 'offered to be interviewed in Sweden': lawyer


Tom Lantos of California, the only Holocaust survivor to serve in Congress, was remembered at the US Capitol on Thursday as a humanitarian who fought for the dispossessed worldwide.


Yerevan, Armenia, May 18, 2010-IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, is helping Armenian financial institutions develop sustainable energy finance products, thereby increasing renewable energy generation and lowering electricity waste and greenhouse-gas emissions.

IFC helps Armenian financial institutions develop sustainable energy Finance


Chairman National Accountability Bureau Justice Dedar Hussain Shah directing NAB authorities to ensure early completion of corruption cases in transparent manner said that he has no political agenda and he would fulfill his responsibilities in line with the constitution and law.


A businessman hired to help look for Madeleine McCann and wanted by the FBI on fraud charges has been arrested at a hotel in Oxford.

Businessman hired to look for Madeleine McCann arrested


Australian firms are rebuilding their stocks as the economy continues to recover, despite company profits falling for the fourth consecutive quarter.


Teen pop star Justin Bieber could be heading for a Britney Spears-style meltdown, record label bosses fear.

Justin Bieber 'could be heading for a meltdown'


) Blythe, Calif. Quick-witted US Border Patrol agents from the Blythe Station seized more than $12,000 in unreported cash early Monday morning.

Border Patrol agents seize unreported cash


Mariah Carey, who is now the highest paid reality show judge, says she is excited to find and nurture new singing talent on American Idol.

Mariah Carey is the highest paid reality show judge


The national electricity company LEO LT has successfully invested finances earned as dividends from VST into time deposits and securities.

LEO LT successfully invested finances into time deposits and securities


At least 20 people, including an Afghan MP, were killed Sunday in a suicide attack on a funeral procession in northeast Afghanistan, a provincial governor said.

20 killed in suicide attack in northeast Afghanistan


WALES survived a scare at the start of each half to overcome a spirited Canada at York University Stadium on Saturday.


A friend of the reality star said: ``Kim gushes about how happy she is with Kanye all the time and she is already talking babies with him too.

Kim Kardashian is talking babies with Kanye


Frio County authorities said a man led authorities on a high speed chase through two counties Saturday afternoon.

Man leads authorities on high-speed chase


This year's NBA finals are coming to an end, but the action is just beginning for the fierce ladies of the WNBA, who, season after season, prove that professional basketball isn't just a man's game.


Alan Devonshire will remain Braintree Town boss next season after agreeing to extend his contract for another year.

Alan Devonshire to remain Braintree Town boss


Famous artists are suing Christie's, Sotheby's and eBay, claiming they're owed royalties under California law.

Artists sue Christie's, Sotheby's for royalties


ROBIN Soderling reached the French Open final on Friday with a dramatic 6-3, 7-5, 5-7, 4-6, 6-4 victory over Chile's Fernando Gonzalez.


North Korea has told its key ally, China, that it is prepared to stage one or even two more nuclear tests this year in an effort to force the United States into diplomatic talks, said a source with direct knowledge of the message.


Stars defenseman Sheldon Souray left Friday's game against Nashville with an ankle injury.

Sheldon Souray leaves game with ankle injury


Tiger Woods predicts women's world number one Tseng will snap out of her current slump and return to the form that has brought her five major titles.


Local TV station KAXT, serving the San Francisco/Oakland/San Jose, CA market, has launched an innovative electronic program guide from Tribune Media Services.

KAXT launches innovative electronic program guide from Tribune media Services


The Defense Ministry of Azerbaijan takes measures to get back the body of martyred Azerbaijani officer from Armenians, spokesman for the Defense Ministry Teymur Abdullayev told APA.

Defense Ministry takes all measures to get back body of martyred Azerbaijani officer from Armenians


A 50-year-old bartender was arrested on Wednesday for allegedly murdering his wife over a domestic feud, police said.


Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers has led a funding round for a smart power grid company as venture capital money for this technology has reached record levels due to the impending production of electric vehicles.

Kleiner Perkins leads funding round for power grid company


Citibank has teamed up with US news provider Inquirer.net to offer its top credit card management tips.

Citibank offers credit card management tips


A MAN has died after being hit by a train at Milton Keynes Central station earlier today.

Man dies after being hit by train at Milton Keynes station


It is reported that the public float of the Queensland Government's rail freight company QR National is exposed to the possibility of a carbon tax.

QR National exposes to the possibility of a carbon tax


Formula One ace Lewis Hamilton, who is facing criticism from all quarters for his dangerous driving style, has said that he is not doing anything wrong on the tracks.

Hamilton says he is not doing anything wrong on tracks


After a successful season as the Yankee closer, Rafael Soriano has elected to opt out of his contract with the Yankees in pursuit of a better deal.

Rafael Soriano opts out of contract with the Yankees


The UN chief says security in Afghanistan has not improved and that roadside bombings soared 94 per cent in the first four months of this year compared with the same period in 2009.The findings come in a quarterly report by Secretary General Ban Ki-moon to the UN Security Council.

'Security in Afghanistan has not improved'


ReUze™, a CPVC water piping system from Charlotte Pipe and Foundry Company, gives facility professionals a practical, easy-to-install system for non-potable water uses inside buildings.


The former Beatle Sir Paul McCartney received an honorary degree from Yale University Monday as part of the commencement ceremonies.

Paul McCartney receives honorary degree from Yale


Nestle SA, the parent company of Nestle Purina PetCare Company, today announced it will donate approximately $280,000 to Meds & Food for Kids, a St. Louis-based non-profit organization dedicated to saving the lives of Haiti's malnourished children.

Nestle donates approximately $280,000 to Meds & Food for Kids;


Brad Pitt says he's proud of his growing family with partner Angelina Jolie and that the Hollywood super-couple will consider marrying if they ``feel it's important to our kids''.


Mzinga®, the leader in social software, services, and analytics for business, today announced that it has relocated its corporate headquarters to Waltham, MA, which is at the heart of the famous Route 128 technology belt and an epicenter for software innovation on the East Coast.

Mzinga relocates corporate headquarters to Waltham


Tanner Foust, a driver from Laguna Beach, won the Formula Drift season finale at Toyota Speedway at Irwindale before a sell-out crowd on Saturday night.

Tanner Foust wins Formula Drift season finale at Toyota Speedway at Irwindale


Marquez will reportedly receive a guaranteed $5 million for the fight, while Pacquiao brings in $20 million.


To kick off the New Year, the Sun Trolley is expanding its service to better accommodate Fort Lauderdale's residents and visitors.


Seven-time winner Rafael Nadal beat Milos Raonic 6-4, 6-0 to reach the Barcelona Open final on Saturday.

Nadal beats Raonic to reach Barcelona Open final


Turkish hospital group Acibadem said on Friday it is in talks to buy a 65 percent stake in Jinemed Hospital in Istanbul.

Turkey's Acibadem says in talks to buy stake in hospital


Over $13 billion in inactive or lost superannuation fund accounts may be taken by the federal government unless claimed by owners.

Inactive superannuation funds to be taken by government


Lighbox Interactive's HEAD Dylan Jobe has confirmed that there will be Starhawk beta just before the launch of the game.


Mirics, a UK-based developer of solutions for the mobile broadcast receiver market, has raised $13 million in Series C funding.


AP Airlines Writer US Airways said Monday it will add 500 flight attendants and pilots next year mostly to cover planned retirements and attrition.

Us Airways to add 500 attendants and pilots


Tunisia called on Friday on G8 leaders meeting in Deauville to adopt a plan of support to the Tunisian revolution and consider it as a global public good.

Tunisia calls on G8 leaders to adopt plan of support to its revolution


The Louis and Arlene Phillips estate announced Tuesday it has donated $1.1 million to two Eau Claire hospitals.

Estate donates $1.1 million to two Eau Claire hospitals


Showcase is launching a national advertising campaign promoting the channel's winter programming lineup.

Showcase launches national advertising campaign


Two village men have been charged with selling crack cocaine in the South Glens Falls area, police said.


Austin-based Click Forensics, a provider of online ad verification and Internet traffic quality improvement services to online advertisers, reported today that it saw a drop in click fraud rates during Q4 of 2010.

Click Forensics sees drop in click fraud


An An Liu's landlord in Wellington in 2007 has denied in court he ever had a sexual relationship with the murdered woman.

An An Liu's landlord denies relationship


Iran's Security forces have arrested the suspect to commit a terror act against Mahmoud Ahmadinejad of Iran, Iranian ``mashregnews.ir'' website writes citing ``Ebtekar'' daily.

Iran arrested suspect to commit terror act against Mahmoud Ahmadinejad


In an interview with the fabulous Mr Porter website, the Glee star, 22, revealed he's written a children's book.

Chris colfer has written a children's book!


Double Oscar-winning actor Denzel Washington has revealed how he broke a childhood vow to himself by signing on to star in his latest subway thriller The Taking Of Pelham 1 2 3.

Denzel Washington broke childhood vow starring in latest subway thriller


Salzgitter raised its stake in Europe's largest copper smelter, Norddeutsche Affinerie, to 10.8 percent by acquiring the city of Hamburg's 5 percent holding, Germany's second-biggest listed steelmaker said on Thursday.

Salzgitter raises stake in Norddeutsche Affinerie


All you die hard Windows Mobile fanboys will be pleased to know that the softkey menus in the upcoming Windows Mobile 6.5 has been improved, not greatly, but good enough.

'' Windows Mobile 6.5 softkey has improved


More and more parents are sending their children to private school, a study has found.

More parents sending their children to private school


The College of Southern Idaho has received nearly $1 million in grant money that will be used as part of a statewide effort to help more Idaho college students graduate.

College of Southern Idaho receives $1 million in grants


A counter-terrorism operation carried out in northwest England has led to the arrest of ten men following raids on several addresses.

Counter-terrorism operation in northwest England leads


Two people were injured, one of them critically, in a grenade explosion on Friday in the northern Lebanese city of Tripoli, where sectarian clashes earlier this week left nine people dead, a security official said.

Two injured in grenade explosion in northern Lebanon


San Antonio Spurs guard Manu Ginobili is expected to miss 10-14 days with a left hamstring strain.

Ginobili expected to miss 10-14 days with left hamstring strain


The emergency status declared yesterday in Muar and Ledang following worsening haze conditions in both districts might be called off.

Emergency status in Muar and Ledang might be called off


The UK has announced a new second bank rescue package to kick-start inter-bank lending and to curb the effects of looming recession.


President Barack Obama has nominated Ben Bernanke for a second term as chairman of the Federal Reserve, crediting the economist with helping the nation avoid a second Great Depression.

President Barack Obama nominates Ben Bernanke for second


Utility crew worked Saturday to restore power to about 9,700 customers affected by the wave of heavy rain.

Crews work to restore power to 9,700 customers


Zimbabwean women have been urged to openly discuss HIV and Aids issues as this is an effective tool in fighting stigmatisation and discrimination.

Women urged to openly discuss HIV & Aids issues


Brambles Ltd has reported a drop in revenue over the first four months of 2009/10 and says the improving economy is yet to translate into a pick-up in activity.


Local veterans will be protesting their treatment by the federal government Nov. 6 at 11 am at Tom Davies Square, Bill Lee, president of the Sudbury branch of the War Pensioners of Canada, said.

Veterans to protest treatment by federal government


Websense launched a new unified, channel partner program which is supposed to provide channel partners with a simple and flexible means to drive growth and profitability in the security market.

Websense launches new channel partner program


On Monday, Amtrak expanded its free Wi-Fi service, adding wireless Internet connectivity to 12 East Coast train routes.

Amtrak expands Wi-Fi service on East Coast routes


Zoe Saldana, actress of Oscar winner blockbuster film Avatar gets engaged to her boyfriend of 10 years, Keith Britton.

Zoe Saldana gets engaged with Keith Britton


Teachers must be given the final say over excluding unruly pupils in a drive to restore discipline to failing schools, according to a think-tank report for the Government drawn up by a Northampton governor.

Teachers 'must be given final say on unruly pupils'


North Korea agreed Saturday to finish dismantling its main atomic reactor by the end of October and allow international inspectors to visit its nuclear facilities in a deal that inched the tortuous negotiations forward but was short on specifics.


The young head coach of the Inter Milan outfit has conceded that they were unlucky to have lost the match against Lazio, and stated that it was evenly contested.


Mayor Greg Nickels on Monday released a ``customer bill of rights'' for the people of Seattle.

Nickels releases customer bill of rights


A transgender Burnsville man has been charged with strangling his girlfriend, then dragging her through their house and calling her names while the victim's daughter was present.

Transgender man charged with strangling girlfriend


Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger said he won't appeal his six-game suspension for violating the NFL's personal conduct policy.

Ben Roethlisberger's sorry, won't appeal


Veteran British rockers Black Sabbath ended months of rumours last night when they announced they are reuniting in their original four-man line-up for a new album and a world tour.

Black Sabbath reunited for new album and tour


Sarah Jessica Parker has lashed out at the paparazzi that follow her every daily move, because they make her feel like New York's ``town trollop''.

Sarah Jessica Parker feels like the 'town trollop'


Wells Fargo announced a new head of their Insurance Services department, calling on Laura Schupbach, a 16-year veteran of the company.

Wells Fargo announces new head of Insurance Services


Perhaps it's the time difference, or just the fact that everyone wants to watch the World Cup, but we keep hearing people asking 'when is the Serbia v Ghana match start time?' It's important to remember that when you read about the World Cup 2010 match times, and specifically in this case the Serbia vs Ghana kickoff time -- that you will need to adapt the local time according to your region.


A fourth job fair will be held in Oklahoma City on Wednesday, Sept. 9, from 6 pm to 8 pm, for persons interested in working at the new AAA Operations Center in northwest Oklahoma City.


Online retailer Amazon will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony today to celebrate its expansion in Huntington.

Amazon to celebrate expansion in Huntington


Children's author and illustrator Maurice Sendak, recipient of the Caldecott Medal for Where the Wild Things Are, died Tuesday in Danbury, Connecticut.

Children's author, illustrator Maurice Sendak dies


A Somalian teenager accused of leading a pirate attack on an American cargo ship off the coast of Africa pleaded not guilty yesterday to piracy charges.


Michael Wolfe has rejoined Benchmark Capital as an entrepreneur-in-residence.


Bank of America Corp. said today that it's expanding health insurance coverage for dependents up to age 26 ahead of a new government requirement.


Engineering News reported that the South African vehicle manufacturing sector has shed 2,571 jobs in Q1 this year.

South African vehicle manufacturing sector sheds 2,571 jobs in Q1 this year.


THREE mini motos were seized, in Carnforth, by police as part of a crack down on nuisance riders.


Three days after acquiring Freddy Sanchez from the Pittsburgh Pirates, the San Francisco Giants added him to their roster Saturday.

Ex-pirates 2b Freddy Sanchez added to San Francisco Giants' roster


A Nottinghamshire plumber has been fined after putting, his son and a young family at risk of exposure to asbestos.

Nottinghamshire plumber fined after putting family at risk


Nanaimo buskers have much more freedom to perform in the city's downtown core and they will no longer have to audition in order to get a permit.

Nanaimo buskers have more freedom to perform


Mr. Dilip Modi, President ASSOCHAM has welcomed the defence production policy 2011 for making a big difference in unshackling the country dependence on imports and development and sourcing of majority of its requirements indigenously.

ASSOCHAM welcomes defence production policy-2011


Today's El Salvador vs. Honduras will not only renew a classic rivalry among two countries but will also be an indication of what fans could see in the 2011 CONCACAF Gold Cup this summer.

El Salvador vs. Honduras renews classic rivalry


However, Helsinki-Vantaa Airport could re-open at 3 pm for a period of six hours.


The town lifted its snow emergency at 5 pm Friday after crews completed cleaning the business areas of town following Wednesday's snowstorm that dropped between 12 and 15 inches.


Italy and Juventus goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon said on Sunday that he expects to return in January from his back injury.


Thousands of people defied the terror alert and visited the lake front to witness the grand opening with dance programme and fireworks.


The Digital Economy Bill is nearing its endgame, with the BBC reporting that its second reading will start this afternoon amid wide predictions that the government will try to rush the Bill into law before Parliament is adjourned on Thursday 8 April 2010 for the forthcoming general election.


A Wenatchee toddler is recovering after his mother said the battery he swallowed burned a hole in his esophagus, Seattle TV station KIRO reported.

Battery burns hole in toddler's esophagus


Maserati have tripled their GCC sales over the past two years according to the regional Managing Director.


Abu Dhabi will introduce dedicated bus lanes to raise performance efficiency of public transport modes.


Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez recognized independence of Abkhazia and South Ossetia during his visit to Russia, APA reports quoting Interfax.

Venezuela recognizes independence of Abkhazia and South Ossetia


The Glee Project has returned for a second series in the US, with Glee star Lea Michele the first guest mentor.

The Glee Project returns for a second series


A 91-year-old Wytheville woman was killed on Monday afternoon in a single-vehicle crash on East Spring Street.


Gold prices in India, the world's biggest buyer of the metal, fell below the Rs 29,000 mark, a level keenly watched by importers and jewellers to re-stock gold for weddings and festivals.


A mysterious ``mad snake disease'' that causes pythons to tie themselves up in knots may be caused by a rodent virus, scientists believe.

'Mad snake disease' may be caused by rodent virus


More than 1, 700 California prisons, held in maximum isolation units, have gone on a hunger strike in protest of their penance, which is met with no explicit crime.


South Africa has joined the rest of the global community in Observing World Diabetes Day, marked every year 14 Nov. On Monday night, Cape Town's iconic Table Mountain, which has just claimed its place as one of the seven wonders of the world, was bathed in blue lights to showcase South Africa's and the city's commitment to the commemoration.

South Africa observes world diabetes Day


An Iowa City man found guilty of murdering an Iowa City landlord is appealing his life sentence.

Iowa City man found guilty of murder appeals life sentence


Sport.co.uk wonders aloud: whatever happened to the following 5 Burnley players?

Whatever happened to the following 5 Burnley players?


Republican Congressional Candidate David Bellavia says he's challenging his opponents to release their tax returns.


WWDC 2010 just started with Apple's CEO, Steve Jobs, announcing some new info about the iPad.


Earlier today, it was reported Jeff Otah failed his physical with the Jets putting the trade between the two teams on hold, according to ESPN New York.


A delegation of the US Congress will visit Uzbekistan in the near future, US Ambassador to Uzbekistan George Krol said at a meeting on the occasion of celebrating the 236th anniversary of the country's independence.

02/07/2012 - the delegation of US Congress to visit Uzbekistan


Harvey Norman is not going to blindly back Freeview claims one of the company's directors.

Harvey Norman will not blindly back Freeview


Voters are heading to the polls Tuesday to elect a new state senator to fill the seat was left vacant by embattled senator Louis DeLuca.

Voters head to polls to elect new senator


A 30-year-old man was charged today with cheating a goldsmith shop of two gold chains worth $20,200.

Man charged with cheating goldsmith shop


After remaining weak in the last two trading sessions, potato futures price recovered to trade higher by 1.53 per cent on the Multi Commodity Exchange today, on fresh buying by speculators on expectations of rise in demand in the spot ma rket.

Potato futures price recovers on fresh buying


A West Valley City man has been charged with first-degree murder in the shooting death of his roommate earlier this month.

West Valley City man charged with murder in shooting death of roommate


An attendant was killed when a lorry trailer crashed into a rear of another lorry at KM430.4 North-South Expressway, southbound near Sungai Buloh Monday night.

Attendant killed in lorry trailer crash near Sungai Buloh


94.3 MY FM is celebrating Holi in its true essence, as all of its Stations are sensitizing listeners about water wastage and contamination during the festival of Holi.

MY FM celebrates Holi across all its Stations


The Chinese Premier, Mr Wen Jiabao, today made a strong pitch for political reforms in the Communist ruled country, warning that a failure to carry out structural corrections could unleash the upheaval of another cultural revolution.

Chinese Premier pitches for political reforms


Somali pirates are seizing ships as far as the Mozambique Channel and off the coast of India, extending their range further than they have until now, a senior US admiral said today.


Sebastian Bach will team up with Billy Idol guitarist Steve Stevens for a series of three shows in New York.

Sebastian Bach teaming up with Steve Stevens


The Wellington City Council and a water company are tracking a ``phantom dumper'' who has been disposing potentially dangerous material into Karori's drainage system.

Wellington City Council tracks 'phantom dumper'


The Samoan Government has confirmed it will sue TVNZ over a news item about gun running and drugs in Samoa.


Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe signed a new constitution into law, replacing a 33-year-old document forged in the dying days of British colonial rule and paving the way for elections later this year, notes a BDlive report.


Australian farmers could be paid an annual sum not to farm to help alleviate dire water shortages, a US expert says.


Macon has a new fiscal 2005 audit, one of several steps needed to get state grant money flowing to the city again.


Southgate police are looking for a man who robbed the Citizens Bank on Us 27 Monday afternoon, and they think they have a major clue.


Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell says a company is moving its corporate headquarters and manufacturing operations to the state from Pennsylvania.


Secretary of Interior Ken Salazar will make his first visit to Yosemite National Park on Saturday.

Secretary of Interior Ken Salazar to visit Yosemite


Bright Dairy & Food Co Ltd completed its acquisition of British food processing company Weetabix Ltd on Nov 2, in the biggest overseas M&A deal for a Chinese company ever.

Bright Dairy completes acquisition of Weetabix


A French warship has captured 19 Somali pirates after it came to the rescue of two cargo ships threatened in the Gulf of Aden, the office of President Nicolas Sarkozy said.

French warship captures 19 Somali pirates


More jobs are headed to Spring Hill, and that news couldn't come at a better time:


A British judge says WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange can be extradited to Sweden over sex crimes claims.

Judge says WikiLeaks' Assange can be extradited


Sharon Osbourne is reportedly considering a career in politics, after saying that she is unimpressed with the way Britain is currently run.

Sharon Osbourne is considering a career in politics


PRIME Minister Morgan Tsvangirai on Sunday said a national unity government was ``the only way out'' of Zimbabwe's crises and urged the international community to support it.

Tsvangirai says unity government 'only way out'


Uganda police in Kampala are demanding that journalists name their source for their information about alleged plots to assassinate key military and government officials who they deem might oppose alleged plans that President Yoweri Museveni has to insure that his son is his successor.

Uganda police demand journalists to name their source


HORSHAM police have charged two Horsham youths with arson after attacks on two Horsham houses in a Dimboola Road development site.


Israel is to reopen Gaza border crossings because there has been a halt to Palestinian cross-border attacks, Israeli officials say.


Chris Brown is set to tell the world what Rihanna really did to make him transform her face the way he did....

Chris Brown to tell what Rihanna really did to him!


Bank lending in Cyprus increased by 12 percent to 68.4 billion euros in January compared to a year ago, mainly because of a rise in credit to companies, the central bank said.


The saying has it that you can't eat money and you can't drink oil.


Assault charges were dropped against Houston Rockets guard Rafer Alston, a former Ventura College star who was accused of a slashing a man with a knife in a nightclub.


The Rangers have officially scratched Cliff Lee from Tuesday's start against the Blue Jays because of a strained muscle in his lower back.

Rangers scratch Lee from Tuesday's start


Legal & General has increased its financial underwriting limits for life insurance and critical illness cover, which simplifies the underwriting process and leads to policies being issued more quickly.

Legal & General increases financial underwriting limits


A fast-moving wildfire stoked by 90-degree weather leaped State Route 60 in the Moreno Valley area, briefly trapping 50 motorists and burning about 450 acres.

Wildfire in Moreno Valley area traps motorists, burns 450 acres


A Vietnamese man was busted for allegedly having 53 illegal king cobras in his car.


A Laurel man died Saturday after a boating accident on the Chesapeake Bay, and rescue teams still are searching for another passenger.


Predatory government is one that preys on people.


``Game of Thrones'' actor Sean Bean was stabbed in London on Sunday night, hours before his character Ned Stark suffered a similar fate on HBO, according to The Daily Mail.


Apple's new iPad Mini hit store shelves Friday but indications are the lines that greeted its older sibling were not as long in many areas of the country this time around.


Newfoundland Premier Danny Williams says he considers the head of the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society a ``terrorist'' who belittled the lives of three sealers killed last month by comparing them to animals.

Williams says he considers head of the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society a 'terrorist'


Peekskill officials unanimously approve Paramount lease With a unanimous vote at Peekskill City Hall on Monday, elected officials approved a 17-year lease deal that lets Red House Entertainment take over operations at the Paramount Center for the Arts, whose operations have been suspended since Oct. 4.


An 18-year-old Fordham student was found dead in his dorm room of an apparent suicide yesterday morning.

Fordham student found dead in dorm from apparent suicide


Former noontime game show host Pepe Pimentel died after he reportedly fell down in the bathroom in his house in Barangay Laging Handa, Quezon City on Thursday morning.


City Councilor Pat Costello is the latest potential candidate considering a run for mayor in 2010.

Councilor Pat Costello considering run for mayor


Melbourne breakfast radio team Grubby and Dee Dee had a scoop this morning when they talked to Sharona Alperin, this morning following the news of the death of The Knack singer Doug Fieger.


The Philadelphia 76ers have acquired forward Sam Young from the Memphis Grizzlies in-exchange for the rights to the Sixers' second-round draft pick from Argentina Ricky Sanchez.

Philadelphia 76ers acquire Sam Young from Memphis Grizzlies


The last flight to carry Ghanaian Hajj pilgrims to Saudi Arabia has been delayed due to problems associated with the issuance of visas.

Last flight for Ghanaian Hajj pilgrims delayed


Oil fell below US$50 a barrel this morning, tracking US stock market losses ahead of what is expected to be a miserable first-quarter earnings season.


After suffering a terrible broken arm against Frank Mir at UFC 140, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira returns to action at UFC 149 against Cheick Kongo.

Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira returning at UFC 149


Christina Applegate and her fiancé Martyn LeNoble welcomed a bouncing baby girl on Thursday, January 27th, 2011.


The Brazilian real closed slightly stronger against the US dollar on Wednesday after a volatile session.

Brazil's real closes slightly stronger in volatile session


In a new multimedia campaign, Robert Redford is challenging President Obama to act now on climate change by reining in carbon pollution from the nation's biggest source, coal-fired power plants.

Robert Redford challenges president Obama to act on climate change


Palestinian resistance Hamas says its Grad rockets have hit several Israeli towns, killing at least one Israeli and wounding another.


The Okinawa prefectural assembly on Thursday unanimously adopted a protest resolution against the US military and the United States over the recent alleged rape of a local junior high school girl by a US Marine, while the US Marines launched two-day programs to boost morality and ethics among members.

Okinawa assembly adopts protest resolution over alleged rape


Vera Farmiga has revealed that she loved working with her Safe House co-star Brendan Gleeson.


SEAN 'DIDDY' COMBS' pop band DANITY KANE has lost its third member in less than a month after singer SHANNON BEX reportedly quit.


Floyd Mayweather vs. Miguel Cotto takes place this Saturday night Ricky Hatton has backed Floyd Mayweather to beat Miguel Cotto this weekend - although he admits he would love to see the Puerto Rican win.

Ricky Hatton backs Floyd Mayweather to beat Miguel Cotto this weekend


Tottenham will begin its English League Cup defense at Newcastle in the third round after Saturday's draw.

Tottenham begins League Cup defense at Newcastle


``Bethenny and (husband) Jason (Hoppy) are proud to welcome their new baby girl, Bryn Hoppy, born at 8 AM on Saturday, May 8th, in New York City,'' the rep told Access.


``X107.5 Holiday Havoc 2011'' hits The Joint at the Hard Rock Hotel on Dec. 7, with Jane's Addiction, The Naked and Famous and The Joy Formidable, and on Dec. 8, with Rise Against, A Day to Remember and Middle Class Rut.


Hofstra has fired men's basketball coach Mo Cassara, the school announced on Friday.


FALLS CHURCH, VA-April 25, 2011-ENSCO, Inc. announced today that it has acquired the IData and IGL 178 product lines along with the supporting assets and staff from Quantum3D through ENSCO's wholly owned subsidiary, IData Visual Systems, Inc. IData Visual Systems, Inc. and Quantum3D will work closely together to ensure a smooth transition for IData customers.

ENSCO, Inc. acquires IData product line from Quantum3D


Kim Kardashian apparently always gets what she wants, at least when it comes to her fiance, Kris Humphries, and his bachelor party.

Kim Kardashian gets what she wants with fiance's bachelor party


Steve Nash is going to the Los Angeles Lakers, a Pacific Division rival the two-time MVP point guard tried so hard to beat, with little success, in his eight seasons with the Phoenix Suns.


Dan LeFevour threw for two touchdowns and ran for one more Saturday to lead Central Michigan to a 34-23 win over rival Western Michigan.

LeFevour leads Central Michigan to 34-23 win over Western Michigan;


A Columbia, MO television station has confirmed Missouri Head Football Coach Gary Pinkel was arrested for DWI Wednesday night.

Missouri Football Coach Gary Pinkel arrested for DWI


The French Embassy will organise a workshop for 850 newly elected assembly members in the 17 Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies in the Western Region, to educate them on their responsibilities and basic mandate.

French Embassy to organise workshop for assembly members


Gov. Tim Kaine signed legislation today repealing the state's controversial ``abusive driver'' fees, wiping out a nine-month-old law that had become an embarrassment for the governor and the General Assembly.

Kaine signs repeal of 'abusive driver' fees


Medical marijuana became legal in Michigan on Thursday, but smoking a joint could still get patients arrested because the regulations needed to protect them won't be ready for months.

Medical marijuana becomes legal in Michigan


A 25-year-old Coolidge man was arrested Thursday morning after a three-hour standoff with officers and booked into the Pinal County jail in Florence in the murder of his 18-year-old cousin.


New Zealand surfer Paige Hareb snuck into the second round of the women's World Tour surfing event in Sydney on Wednesday after a low-key display in difficult conditions.


The former boss of Xbox Europe has stated categorically in a candid interview that consoles will disappear in the next decade.


The UAE has said it will continue the current system of sponsorship for overseas workers and hopes to transform itself into a knowledge-based economy in the coming years.UAE Labour Minister Saqr Ghobash Saeed Ghobash has supported the sponsorship system, saying that he has not seen a country which did not have a sponsorship system for foreign workers.


An NBA source said Cavaliers guard Mo Williams is replacing injured Toronto forward Chris Bosh on the Eastern Conference All-Star team.


The SEC adopted whistleblower rules that will reward individuals who provide the agency with high-quality tips that lead to successful enforcement actions.


While I do not want to rename streets or remove statues, I do believe everyone is owed respect.


``We weren't scared one bit,'' Bob Jenkins said.


Sen. Ted Stevens' election defeat marks the end of an era in which he held a commanding place in Alaska politics while wielding power on some of the most influential committees in Congress.

Sen. Stevens' defeat marks end of an era


A bad crash on the southern tier left a woman trapped in her mangled car.


Iran said on Monday it would not halt sensitive nuclear work as demanded by the UN Security Council in its latest resolution on Tehran's atomic programme that the West believes is aimed at making warheads.

Iran says won`t halt nuclear work despite demands


PARIS ― German Peter Joppich won his fourth individual foil world title on Sunday, defeating Chinese Sheng Lei 15-11 in the final at the World Fencing Championships.


Israel said Monday that it will build nearly 700 new apartments in east Jerusalem, drawing tough criticism from both the Palestinians and the United States, which denounced the plan as an obstacle to peacemaking.

Israel to build 700 apartments in east Jerusalem


TOKYO - Japan hopes that two giant pandas from China will help warm bilateral ties strained over a territorial spat - and give Tokyo's economy a jolt, too.

Japan hopes pandas from China will help warm ties


Most university degrees will cost students £9,000 a year, the president of the National Union of Students has said.


Scott H. Biram is playing a free show at the Trap Bar at Grand Targhee Thursday with opener, The Dirt Daubers.


Minister of National Infrastructures Uzi Landau said Israel is willing to use force to protect off- shore natural gas finds after the speaker of Lebanon's parliament said the fields extended into his nation's waters.

Landau says Israel willing to use force to protect gas finds


Cameron Newton threw two touchdown passes and accounted for 206 total yards to help No. 21 Auburn beat Mississippi State 17-14 on Thursday night in the Southeastern Conference opener for both teams.


Firefighters helped a man and his dog to safety after his home caught on fire.


In the midst of the controversy surrounding the comments former TV chef Paula Deen recently made, outspoken radio DJ and America's Got Talent judge Howard Stern has questioned why Deen has been losing her job.


Governor SC Jamir on Wednesday February 4, presented the honorary doctorate of Dr DY Patil University to legendary cricketer Sunil Gavaskar at the third convocation of the said university, held at Navi Mumbai here.

Governor Jamir presents honorary doctorate to Sunil Gavaskar


In a sign the rental market could be weakening after a steady recovery, the vacancy rate for Manhattan apartments increased in August for the first time in eight months.

Vacancy rate for Manhattan apartments increased in August for first time in eight months


Technology may have made action safer but not easier, says Bollywood actor Hrithik Roshan, known as much for his superbly executed action stunts in films and ads as for his acting.

Technology makes action safer, not easier:


Five-year-old microblogging platform Tumblr announced its first foray into paid advertising at Ad Age's Digital Conference this afternoon.

Tumblr announces first foray into paid advertising


Stone Temple Pilots confirmed in a press conference that they are reunited and announced their reunion tour dates Tuesday.

Stone Temple Pilots announce reunion tour dates Tuesday


Hall of Fame college basketball coach Bobby Knight has joined ESPN as a studio analyst during the cable network's coverage of the NCAA Men's Basketball Championship.

Bobby Knight joins ESPN as studio analyst


POMONA, Calif. - Authorities say an Azusa police officer has shot and wounded a suspected car thief after the man tried to grab the officer's gun.


Boston Celtics coach Doc Rivers ruled Shaquille O'Neal out for Sunday's Game 4 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinals against the New York Knicks, noting the 39-year-old center simply is not ready for game action.


The UK's powerhouse service sector saw a surprise fall in sales and profits during the last three months, a survey has warned.


POUGHKEEPSIE, NY - Marqus Blakely had 23 points and 11 rebounds for his sixth double-double of the season as Vermont rallied to defeat winless Marist 72-62 on Monday night.

Blakely has 23, Vermont rallies past Marist 72-62


A woman claiming to have a bomb robbed a Sun Prairie bank just before 4:30 pm Thursday, police said.

Woman claiming to have bomb robs Sun Prairie bank


A high speed chase in the Natomas area of Sacramento ended in a crash in front of an elementary school this morning.

High speed chase ends in crash at elementary school


Police say white powder sent in envelopes to the Wall Street Journal building in New York was harmless and probably was flour.

Police say powder sent to Wall Street Journal was harmless


WestJet Airlines Ltd, Canada's No. 2 carrier, said on Thursday it has struck an interline itinerary deal with Air France-KLM, which lets passengers board the European airlines' planes and travel on one itinerary to a final destination in WestJet's Canadian network.

WestJet strikes interline deal with Air France-KLM


Dhaka stocks bounced back to positive territory Wednesday despite low turnover amid a cautious approach of general investors.


Omaha Steaks Inc. opened its first Minnesota store earlier this month at the Shops At West End lifestyle center in St. Louis Park.

Omaha Steaks opens first Minnesota store


Monmouth University hosted the largest emergency evacuation center in New Jersey for residents impacted by superstorm Sandy.

Monmouth hosts largest evacuation center


Asin Thottumkal has denied that she has had plastic surgery on her lips, according to Mid Day.


Legendary Hollywood press agent Warren Cowan, who represented such stars as Elizabeth Taylor, Paul Newman and Frank Sinatra, has died.


Online private sales company Gilt Groupe said Monday that it has raised US$138 million in new funding led by Japan's Softbank Group.

Online private sales firm Gilt Groupe raises US$138 million in new funding


At around 1am on Sunday, February 27, a man was assaulted in Wetherspoons in Middle Street.


Former Michigan receiver and current New York Jet Braylon Edwards will host a charity basketball game at Crisler Arena this spring.

Former Michigan receiver Braylon Edwards to host charity basketball game


FREED Amanda Knox has been reunited with her childhood sweetheart at a secret location as she attempts to adjust to normal life again.

Amanda Knox reunited with childhood sweetheart


Jay Bennett, member of Wilco from 1994-2001 and renaissance man when it came to music, died early Sunday in downtown Urbana, Ill, according to the Chicago Sun-Times.


Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market is recalling fresh bagged spinach due to concerns of Listeria contamination.

Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market recalls spinach


WPXI Will air the 45th annual MDA Telethon featuring an all-star lineup that includes national entertainers and celebrities.


A 48-year-old Kalispell man pleaded guilty Aug. 30 in Flathead District Court to felony partner or family member assault.


Canadian tennis player Rebecca Marino says she's taking a break from tennis for a while.

Rebecca Marino taking a break from tennis


Undefeatedcruiserweight RYAN 'THE IRISH OUTLAW' COYNE has finished up training camp.


Warriors coach Ivan Cleary believes his players are primed for the NRL finals after dominating the North Queensland Cowboys 18-6 in Auckland.

Cleary believes players are primed for NRL finals


Pakistan-based militant group Lashkar-e-Taiba denied Wednesday killing two teenaged sisters in Indian Kashmir in an attack that generated widespread outrage.

Lashkar-e-Taiba denies killing sisters in Kashmir


Today the OSCE Minsk Group co-chairs Igor Popov, Bernard Fassier and Robert Bradtke are to visit the region, the Personal Representative of the OSCE CiO, Ambassador Andrzej Kasprzyk stated.

OSCE Minsk Group co-chairs to visit the region


Games Invest 2012 is an opportunity for ``small to medium-sized games and tech companies to network, pitch and learn from the public and private investment community.''


Iran fired a rocket from its newly inaugurated space center Monday, laying the groundwork for what it says will be the future launch of its first domestically produced satellite, the semi-official FARS news agency reported.


Dynamo Kiev fired coach Yuri Semin on Monday, a day after a Ukraine Cup loss to rival Shakhtar Donetsk.


Stephen Baldwin talks about his role in the movie, ``Loving the Bad Man'' about a woman whose baby is a product of rape.

Stephen Baldwin on ``Loving the Bad Man''


JPMorgan Chase & Co. announced it is acquiring The Bear Stearns Companies Inc..


Kenneth Branagh has admitted he was not the obvious choice to swap Shakespeare for superheroes to direct the latest Marvel movie.


Associated gas flares have been put out at four Iranian oilfields in the Persian Gulf, leading to the saving of 104 million cubic feet of natural gas, the Mehr News Agency quoted National Iranian Oil Official Abdolazim Nadimi-Farrokh as saying.

Associated gas flares put out at four Iranian oilfields


Jakarta - Air Force Chief of Staff Marshal Subandrio said the air force would not ground its Puma helicopters while an investigation was being conducted into a recent crash involving the same type of aircraft.

Air force not to ground Puma helicopters


Argentina's FIFA vice-president Julio Grondona has apologised for his ``unacceptable'' attack on England, Football Association chairman David Bernstein revealed today.

FIFA vice-president Julio Grondona apologises for attack on England


The Maryland House of Delegates passed a jobs training bill on Tuesday, aimed at creating job training programs to help prepare the state's workforce for jobs in high-demand fields, according to an article in Tuesday's edition of the Baltimore Business Journal.

Maryland House of Delegates passes jobs training bill


The central bank will be pushing for mergers among financial institutions in its Five Year Strategic Plan that is being finalised.


A rare calico lobster, caught of the coast of Maine, is now being held at the New England Aquarium in Boston.

Rare calico lobster caught off the coast of Maine


And finally, Ford dealerships across the country have started taking bookings for the much awaited Ford EcoSport.

Dealerships begin taking bookings for the Ford EcoSport


Southeastern Conference commissioner Mike Slive speaks during an announcement that Missouri will join the SEC, Sunday, Nov. 6, 2011, in Columbia, Mo.


A dog attack in Northeast Bexar County sent a baby to the hospital.


Wimbledon followed the foot steps of Roland Garros when they increased the prize money for players losing the early rounds.

Wimbledon increases prize money for players


India risk paying a 2.3 million dollar fine for suspending its cricket tour of Australia, and this has probably led the Board of Control for Cricket in India to order the Indian team to remain in Sydney, rather that travel to Canberra as scheduled, pending the outcome of an appeal against Harbhajan Singh's three-Test suspension for racially abusing Andrew Symonds.


And so she writes in Tuesday's New York Times that during the winter she had a double mastectomy.

Angelina Jolie writes that she had double mastectomy


In his fourth address since being driven from power, a spirited and angry Gadhafi told the rebels to ``bring it on'' and vowed he and his supporters ``will not surrender.''


Legal fraternity will observe black day today across the country against the sacking of chief justice of Pakistan Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry and on completion of one year with respect to imposition of emergency by former president Pervez Musharraf.

Legal fraternity to observe black day today


The body of an auxiliary policeman who was reported missing since Wednesday was found with gunshot wounds in the chest in a car park near the exit of the Sepang circuit early today.

Body of auxiliary policeman found with gunshot wounds


In just four days, the Edgar girls track and field team will look to defend their state track and field title from last year when they set a girls record with 114 points.

Edgar girls look to defend state track and field title


Cabinet is holding a special meeting on Thursday to review the performance of government in the first quarter of the year, Mr Mahama Ayariga, Minister for Information and Media Relations, has said.


World Cup finalists North Korea qualified for next year's Asian Cup after edging out Turkmenistan to win the Challenge Cup.


Shares of ARM Holdings, plc are rising 6.1% today on strong volume after the company received a positive mention in Barron's.

ARM Holdings rising on strong volume (armh)


An 18-year-old man was robbed and beaten in Vista Thursday night.


The Austin moving professionals of Unicorn Moving are proud to offer summer moving services for students.

Austin moving professionals offer summer moving services for students


The tournament started with qualifying Friday, and continues through the weekend.


Denise Richards and Richie Sambora have reportedly split again, just weeks after they went public with their rekindled romance.

Denise Richards Richie Sambora split again


The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge continued their Singapore tour on September 12 and 13 with a series of engagements, tours, and meet-and-greets.

Duke and Duchess of Cambridge continue Singapore tour


Samajwadi Party General Secretary Amar Singh denied that he made a huge donation to Clinton Foundation, a charity trust floated by former US president Bill Clinton.

Amar Singh denies making ``huge'' donation to Clinton Foundation


Czech automaker Skoda has said that they are working on a brand new small car platform for markets like India.

Skoda working on another small car for India


The Cleveland Cavaliers have extended qualifying offers to center Semih Erden, guard/forward Alonzo Gee and forward Luke Harangody, Cavaliers General Manager Chris Grant announced today from Cleveland Clinic Courts.

Cavaliers extend qualifying offers to...


Stocks to watch on the Australian stock exchange at close on Thursday: down five cents at $24.72 down 72 cents ta $60.36 down six cents at $24.25 down 11 cents at $25.47 Profits for the major banks will stagnate in 2013 and the weakening economy will cause a rise in bad debt charges, ratings agency Moody's says.


Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, the Indian guru to the Beatles and millions of meditators, has died at his home in the Dutch town of Vlodrop, a spokesman said.

Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, guru to Beatles, dies


NEW YORK Mortgage financier Freddie Mac took a step toward issuing common and preferred stock to help bolster its balance sheet Friday when it completed a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Freddie Mac takes step toward issuing stock


BUT, the need for blood is constant, so this winter the American Red Cross is encouraging blood and platelet donors to challenge their family, friends and colleagues by saying, ``I GIVE BLOOD,...

Red Cross encourages blood donors to challenge family & friends thiswinter


Beşiktaş visits Rapid Vienna in its second group match in the Europa League on Thursday.

Beşiktaş visits Rapid Vienna in Europa League


A man with a prior record of assaulting children was sentenced to 20 years in prison Wednesday for child pornography crimes.

Man sentenced to 20 years in prison for child pornography crimes


On Monday, China Eastern Airlines and Qantas, the Australian national carrier, officially launched its Hong Kong-based budget airline joint venture.

China Eastern, Qantas to launch Hong Kong-based budget airline


Horst Heldt has warned Jens Lehmann not to get involved with Stuttgart's transfer dealings after the goalkeeper demanded more signings.


The ANC saluted workers for their role in developing and sustaining the economy and for their part in South Africa's liberation, ahead of nation-wide Workers Day rallies on Tuesday.


The Twilight fan made a trailer for Twilight:


Less than 24 hours after the regular season ended, NFL firings began at a furious pace.


Olivia Colman had to ''protect'' David Tennant from obsessed fans on the set of 'Broadchurch'.


The Police announced their final show ever in a press conference at New York's Time Square earlier this week.


Russia will launch a vaccination campaign against new flu on Monday.

Russia to launch vaccination against new flu


Gov. Jerry Brown vetoed a Democratic budget proposal today that would have dealt another multimillion-dollar cut to the University of California.

Gov. Jerry Brown vetoes the Democratic budget proposal


One key Catholic writer says Notre Dame will become the symbol of pro-life Catholic dissent following the Obama scandal.

Notre Dame will become symbol of pro-life Catholic dissent after Obama scandal


A HORSE rider was urgently air lifted to hospital Sunday afternoon after a nasty fall.


Raymond Felton will make his return to the starting lineup tonight for the New York Knicks when they travel to Philadelphia to play the Sixers.

Raymond Felton returns to starting lineup tonight against Sixers


We Are Guåhan plans to hold a rally as a response to the Record of Decision, which solidified military buildup plans earlier this week.


Paul Warner Powell was condemned in Prince William County Circuit Court of the brutal cap.


Talk show host Kathie Lee Gifford says that rumours Taylor Swift crashed a Kennedy wedding over the weekend are ``accurate''.


Earlier this week Glenn Beck offended a Polish American group by ``butchering'' the pronunciation of Rep. Jan Schakowsky's name.


Robert De Niro is bringing A Bronx Tale back to Broadway as a musical 20 years after stepping behind the camera to direct a movie adaptation of the play.


Kate Middleton has reportedly picked her wedding dress designer, according to People.com.

Kate Middleton picks wedding dress designer:


I'd have to say the best thing we ate this week was the three organic egg plate with grits, a biscuit and a side of pork sausage at Applewood.


New Zealand shares rallied for a second day as Fletcher Building paced gainers amid more upbeat housing data for December.


A rare meteorite that may have been born in Earth's neighbourhood has been found using a new 'fireball' observatory in Australia.

Rare meteorite found by 'fireball' observatory


On Monday, Amazon.com announced that it was hiring hundreds of full-time workers for its Tennessee distribution centers.


A Dickinson man who pleaded guilty in a case involving sex crimes going back two decades has been given a seven-year suspended sentence.


Russian holding AFK Sistema said Friday that it had applied to the Federal Antimonopoly Service for permission to buy 49% of oil company RussNeft .

AFK Sistema says applied for permission to buy 49% of RussNeft


Two Valley City men have pleaded not guilty to drug charges in an April case involving a mobile home fire.

Valley City men plead not guilty to drug charges


Protesters burn a defaced poster of presidential candidate Ahmed Shafik, ousted leader Hosni Mubarak's last prime minister, at Tahrir square in Cairo June 14, 2012.

Protesters burn a defaced poster of presidential candidate Shafik at Tahrir square in Cairo


Friday's live thoroughbred racing program has been cancelled at Assiniboia Downs, due to a lack of entries.

Friday's live thoroughbred racing program cancelled at Assiniboia Downs


Vanessa Hudgens, Abbie Cornish and their fellow co-stars walk the red carpet at the premiere of new fantasy film, Sucker Punch, in LA.

Vanessa Hudgens premieres Sucker Punch in LA


Blues winger Rene Ranger has been suspended for two weeks for his late tackle on Bjorn Basson during the Blues 23-29 victory over the Bulls at Loftus Versfeld.


Washington, Feb 9 India in particular and South Asian countries in general, are facing a ``health crisis'' with rising rates of heart disease, diabetes, obesity and other non communicable diseases, the World Bank said today.

South Asian countries facing a health crisis:


DDB Melbourne has unveiled its first work for wine brand Wolf Blass, a client it won in 2010.

DDB Melbourne unveils first work for Wolf Blass


Kris Medlen fell to 0-2, giving up four runs over 5 1/3 innings in a 4-0 loss to the Giants on Tuesday.


GARDEN centre chain Hurrans, which has a store in Compton Road in Banbury, has gone into administration.


Ghost Watershed Alliance Society is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a free outdoor concert this Sunday, Aug. 26, 2:00 to 4:30 pm, at The Crossings Conference Centre along Highway 40.

Ghost Watershed Alliance celebrating 10th with outdoor concert


On Tuesday, companion bills were introduced in the House and Senate to repeal the medical device tax included in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.


I conspired recently with my mother and her friends to celebrate a lady who knows better than anyone how not to be 80.


``Personally speaking, I don''t want to predict anything,'' Zaheer said when asked for his take on the best team going into the quadrennial extravaganza starting February 19 in the sub-continent.


A Manitoba teen has admitted to killing his brother's 14-year-old girlfriend by shoving a knife through the roof of her mouth and into her brain as she slept in their home.

Teen admits to killing brother's girlfriend


Twin suicide bombings killed 48 people in Iraq on Sunday, including dozens from a government-backed, anti-al Qaeda militia lining up to collect their paychecks near a military base southwest of Baghdad, officials said.


A Baldwin doctor has given up his medical license after state investigators say he took care of patients while drunk.

Baldwin doctor gives up his medical license


Director-producer Ram Gopal Varma confesses he always had an obsession to scare people since his childhood and would stand behind doors and say 'boo' to someone entering a room.


Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Friday that Israel is ready to act with ``great force'' in response to a spate of rocket fire by Gaza militants and a deadly bus bombing in Jerusalem.


A man was charged in the Magistrate's Court here with murdering his foster child last month.


In one of the most important political speeches delivered in recent years, former de-facto law minister Zaid Ibrahim touched on the heart of race relations when he gave a rendition on the evolving racial politics in Malaysia that has so bedeviled the nation for the past few decades.

Zaid Ibrahim touches the heart of race relations


Lightning hit a young woman in the back, inflicting first- and second-degree burns, as she stood in a Manatee County field Monday afternoon.


American entertainer Britney Spears will perform in Lisbon, Portugal, November 9, at the Atlantic Pavilion on her last performance of her world tour.


Santa Claus made a very special visit to Jump Zone on Dave Ward Drive to hear the Christmas wishes of some very special children.


High street retailer Boots is considering a move into personal banking as part of a drive to create a broader business.

Boots considers move into personal banking


India and the United States will be signing agreements in various areas, and further cementing their cooperation in counter terrorism.

India and us to sign agreements in various areas


Fidel Castro on Thursday praised Jimmy Carter, calling him the only US president who has had ``enough serenity and courage to deal with the issue of relations with Cuba.''


Switzerland has now formally joined the international ESS collaboration.


Anti-corruption laws are vital in protecting public funds from unscrupulous officials who take advantage of their posts to squander the nation's wealth for personal gains, says Chairman of the parliamentary Legal and Legislative Affairs Committee MP Hussein Al-Huraiti.

'Anti-corruption laws vital to protect funds'


The #4 junior in the nation, Marquis Teague made his basketball recruiting decision known just moments ago.

Marquis Teague makes basketball recruiting decision


Peter Andre has admitted that he once tried Viagra and admits that the experience was ``hilarious''.


Jason Witten has returned to practice for the first time since his spleen injury.


A man was found dead today in a parking lot in the Whittier area, authorities said.

Man found dead in parking lot in Whittier area


Charter Communications said Thursday it would file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection by April 1 and all shareholders' equity will be canceled.

Charter Communications will file for bankruptcy


Michael Vick filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in federal court in Virginia Monday, citing debts of $10 million to $50 million.


A man from Milwaukee is expected to survive after being shot in the chest, face and arms.

Man expected to survive being shot in chest, face and arms


Colombian and Ecuador scientists have discovered the smallest frog in the world during an expedition in the border area La Bonita, RIA Novosti reported citing the National Television of Mexico.

Scientists discover the smallest frog in the world


Low mortgage rates won't help refinance demand in 2012 according to the Mortgage Bankers Association.


Dock workers sleep after overnight strike at Kwai Chung container terminal, which is operated by Hong Kong International Terminals Ltd., in Hong Kong March 29, 2013.

Dock workers sleep after overnight strike at Kwai Chung container terminal in Hong Kong


The market forecast remains gloomy for Thursday, so analysts say that the KOSPI is expected to at least open lower again, if not remain there for the whole session.


Foul-mouthed celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay is set to stand trial in New Zealand for allegedly causing an events company to lose $2.2 million by cancelling his appearance at sold-out charity events here.


``As a child I suffered sexual and emotional abuse for several years at the hands of a man my parents trusted implicitly.

I suffered sexual and emotional abuse for years:


This week, I'll explain how that integrated management approach takes into account the three elements of the Triple Bottom Line: people, planet and profits.

The integrated management approach and the Triple Bottom Line


The Patriots and defensive tackle Vince Wilfork have agreed to a record five-year deal.

Patriots and Vince Wilfork agree to record deal


Mayor Mark Boughton said Tuesday that he hasn't ruled out a run for the governor's office.

Danbury mayor hasn't ruled out a run for governor


New Delhi, March 5 Bollywood star Sanjay Dutt Thursday moved the Supreme Court seeking suspension of his conviction for possessing firearms during the 1993 Mumbai serial terror bombings to enable him fight the forthcoming general elections.

Sanjay Dutt seeks suspension of conviction to fight elections


Civil rights champion and Massachusetts Sen. Edward Kennedy made a brief return to the Senate, promising to continue to fight for the protection of health care services for senior citizens, reports 365gay.com.


The dollar fell against the euro and the pound on Thursday as optimism rose in financial markets and the latest GDP data of the United States was better than expected.


The US Geological Survey will use unmanned aerial system flights to monitor Missouri River bank erosion on the Lower Brule reservation.

Usgs to use unmanned flights to monitor River erosion on Lower Brule reservation


Boca Raton High School has won ``In the Click,'' an ongoing seatbelt compliance contest and teen driving safety campaign to help save lives behind the wheel.

Boca High wins 'in the click' seatbelt compliance contest


Protests are planned at the state capitol and at several college campuses Tuesday over possible cuts at community colleges.


The Marlborough District Council has advised TrustPower that it has been granted the resource consents required to build its proposed 72MW hydro scheme in the Wairau Valley in Marlborough.


``I don't want to remember the face any longer,'' said Annerette of Cape Town in the Free State High Court on Monday.


FORMER banker Michael Fingleton should have been sacked from Irish Nationwide Building Society instead of receiving a €1.2m bonus, the Commercial Court has heard.


Cyprus Airways announced it expects to report a negative result for FY2011 due to increasing fuel prices and the ``continuing economic downturn in the main markets'' it operates.

Cyprus Airways expects to report negative result for FY2011


TreeHouse Foods announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Sturm Foods , the leading private label manufacturer of hot cereal and powdered soft drink mixes, from HM Capital Partners LLC and other shareholders.


A transgender, who became famous for appearing in a show before and after undergoing sex change surgery, committed suicide Saturday, a day after actress Choi Jin-sil's death.


HAVANA ― A Cuban hunger striker was receiving fluids and medical care in a government hospital Friday, a day after passing out at home, and has refused requests by other dissidents and religious leaders to abandon his protest.

Cuban hunger striker in hospital after passing out


Knicks forward Zach Randolph was suspended one game without pay by the NBA on Friday for throwing his headband at a referee.Randolph was called for a foul by Tony Brothers with 1:47 remaining in the third quarter of the Knicks' 107-97 loss to Sacramento on Wednesday.

Randolph suspended for throwing headband


The Minister for Foreign Affairs is to meet the Papal Nuncio to Ireland next week to discuss the Commission of Investigation into the Catholic Archdiocese of Dublin.


Chima Simone, 32, a houseguest on the reality show Big Brother 11, revealed this evening that she survived a brutal rape at the hands of a serial killer, she was his last victim.

Chima Simone from Big Brother 11 survived a brutal rape from a serial killer


Dundalk FC manager Ian Foster says that league positions mean nothing and that ``local derbies are always competitive and always tight'', as he looked ahead to the visit of ninth-place Drogheda United to Oriel Park on Friday night.


PRIME Minister David Cameron has hailed a £5.30 weekly boost to state pensions that comes into force today as proof of the Government's ``commitment to the elderly''.

David Cameron hails state pensions boost


A 39-year-old Sarasota County woman with an underlying health condition died last week of swine flu, marking the fifth fatality in Sarasota County from the H1N1 virus.


Bollywood actor Ajay Devgan, who is eagerly awaiting the birth of his second child with actress wife Kajol, is yearning for a break.


Pleasant fire officials say a firefighter has been released from the hospital after receiving minor injuries in a fire at the Pilgrim's Pride protein conversion plant.


China shouldn't bid for Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan Inc. because countering BHP Billiton Ltd.'s $40-billion offer would cost too much and isn't needed to secure fertilizer supply, a state researcher said.

China shouldn't bid for Potash Corp., researcher says


Veteran singer and song writer Iwan Fals will hold concerts in 15 cities on Java, Sumatra and Kalimantan starting in April, news portal tempo.co reported on Wednesday.


Floriana left it late to turn tables on Balzan in what had become a rout of nine minutes from time.


The Nazarbayev University is now accepting applications for the Executive MBA program, the press service of the University reports, according to Pm.kz.

Nazarbayev University accepts applications for Executive MBA program


``We are all extremely happy, we still cannot believe it,'' actor Guillermo Francella said at the Kodak Theatre after having won the Best Foreign Language Film in the 82nd Academy Awards.


The Cuban publishing house Iris will commemorate book day on March 31 with a showing of 110 books published in Braille since the company was created in 1995.

The Cuban publishing will commemorate book day with a showing of 110 books published in Braille


the Emperor penguins keep their outer feathers cooler than the prevailing temperature of air so as to minimize the loss of heat in their bodies.

Emperor penguins keep their outer feathers cooler than prevailing temperature:


Nebulas Solutions Group is now offering clients managed security services from SecureWorks, Inc. Nebulas Solutions will offer SecureWorks' security and consulting services in the EMEA region, which include, among others:

Nebulas Solutions offers clients managed security services from SecureWorks


LAN Argentina is to launch codeshare services from Australia, with three new non-stop flights per week between Sydney and Buenos Aires, Argentina.

LAN Argentina to launch codeshare flights between Sydney and Buenos Aires


Police say a well known Austin musician was assaulted three different times in the hours before his death early Monday morning .


A humble 1cm doormat in Bedfordshire has been handed an eviction notice and risks losing its spot outside a flat.


Palestinian sources reported that one Palestinian civilian was injured in the West Bank city of Jericho on Thursday.

One Palestinian civilian injured in Jericho


While patients are dying for want of blood, the precious fluid is dumped here!


David Beckham may consider getting an intimate tattoo on his private parts to add to the 30 he already has.


The committee says that Hosni Mubarak is hurting Sharm el sheikh tourism industry.

Hosni Mubarak hurting Sharm el Sheikh tourism


Personal and Healthcare products manufacturer Emami on Saturday said it has set up a plant in Assam with an investment of Rs 50 crore.


US President Barack Obama said Wednesday that G20 nations should focus on ``common ground, not our occasional differences'' at this week's summit in London.

G20 nations must focus on 'common ground'


New Zealand-owned IT services company CodeBlue has expanded its business development team in Auckland, with the appointment of former Solution Dynamics Limited business development manager Damon Yerkovich.

CodeBlue expands business development team


A crucial byelection in Trichy-West in Tamil Nadu got underway with initial reports indicating a fairly good turnout.

Crucial byelection in Tamil Nadu gets underway


DePauw takes a six-game win streak into today's Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference contest when it hosts Colorado College.


Way Industry company of Slovakia has sold five BOZENA mine clearance flail machines to Azerbaijan in the past six years, director of Bozena department of the company Valer Repko said.

Slovakia sells five BOZENA mine clearance flail machines to Azerbaijan


Chrome 18 is by far the world's most popular web browser, beating out the likes of Firefox 11 and Internet Explorer 9.

Chrome 18 is world's most popular browser


Authorities today are investigating reports of civilian casualties after a NATO airstrike in Afghanistan.

Authorities investigating NATO airstrike in Afghanistan


Quite unsuprisingly, writers have once again predicted our future.


David Arnold has paid tribute to John Barry, who died this week at the age of 77 following a heart attack.


All roads in Booneville have been reopened after a train derailment this morning, the Mississippi Department of Transportation said.


Holocaust Remembrance Day will be observed at Temple Beth Israel in Macon at 7 pm Sunday.

Holocaust Remembrance Day to be observed Sunday


Benchmark oil prices are poised to make fresh multi-month highs this week amid improved economic data in the US and China, according to CNBC's latest survey of market sentiment.

Oil poised for multi-month highs this week


After staying silent for almost a year, former NBA star and Indianapolis high school basketball legend Oscar Robertson is going public about his recent battle with prostate cancer.

Oscar Robertson goes public about prostate cancer


A bear in the US state of Colorado took a car for a joyride after breaking in to steal a sandwich recently.


Fujifilm Holdings Corp. said it proposed investing in Olympus Corp., which is seeking a strategic partner to help shore up an eroded balance sheet.

Fujifilm says it proposed investing in Olympus


A 17-year-old engineering college student drowned in a water tank at Vilholy village on the Mumbai-Agra road near here, police said on Saturday.

Engineering student drowns in water tank


Soulful singer Toni Braxton was rushed to the hospital Monday night complaining of chest pains.

Toni Braxton rushed to hospital with chest pains


A Boulder man arrested over the weekend on suspicion of taking a 5-year-old child from the Old Chicago restaurant on Pearl Street was charged today in Boulder County District Court with attempted second-degree kidnapping.

Boulder man charged with attempted kidnapping


``Agriculture can potentially be part of the solution to climate change in ways that respect and support the development and food security requirements of developing countries,'' FAO has told a UN working group preparing long-term approaches to climate change mitigation.

Agriculture can be part of solutions about climate change


With Oman heading into one of its most important home games in the 2014 FIFA World Cup final round qualifiers on Wednesday, captain Ali al Habsi has admitted that his players will have to 'play the match of their lives' against formidable Japan at the Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex.

'We will have to play the match of our lives'


Diane Sawyer announced to viewers this morning that this is her last week on ``Good Morning America.''

This is Sawyer's last week on 'Good morning America'


A survey of media coverage, conducted by this reporter over the past five days, of the Trayvon Martin death in Florida reveals a wide disparity of details which has more than likely contributed to confusion on the part of the public concerning the facts of the case.

Media coverage of Trayvon Martin death reveals wide disparity


Gov. Rick Scott will stress jobs, cooperation and improving education in is second State of the State address.

Gov. Rick Scott to stress cooperation in state of the state


Madhya Pradesh BJP president Prabhat Jha today said that he was not interested in becoming chief minister of the state, while expressing confidence that the ruling Shivraj Singh Chouhan government would tide over the anti-incumbency in 2013 assembly elections with its ``good work''.


Jakub Smrz grabbed provisional pole for the Superbike World Championship round at Imola as Kawasaki rider Tom Sykes enjoyed another strong day.


Pittsburgh Steelers centre Maurkice Pouncey sat out practice Wednesday but still expects to play in the Super Bowl.

Pouncey sits out practice, still expects to play


A body found in the Ohio River in western Kentucky has been identified as a Murfreesboro, Tenn., man.


Gold struggled to rise above $1,700 an ounce on Friday and prices headed for their third consecutive weekly drop, as investors cautiously watched US talks to avoid a looming fiscal calamity that have so far made little progress.

Gold struggles to rise above $1,700 an ounce


US Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., has added a town hall meeting in Dallas to his schedule.

Sen. Merkley adds town hall meeting in Dallas


Paul Gascoigne has said that doctors thought he was going to die after his latest alcohol problems.

Paul Gascoigne: 'i thought i was going to die'


City council continues its debate over a new cat licensing program that would cost more to have a cat in the city.

City council debates cat licensing program


The MOMS Club of Monroe will host a Valentine's Day potluck lunch at the Chester Senior Center on Friday, Feb. 12, from noon to 2 pm

Moms Club of Monroe to host potluck Valentine's Day lunch


Shoaib Akhtar has been targeted by English county Surrey who are fighting relegation from the first division of the county championship.

Shoaib Akhtar targeted by English county Surrey


The credit expansion rate to enterprises and households slowed slightly in September, compared with the same month last year, the Bank of Greece announced on Wednesday.


Arpida remains confident in the efficacy and safety of intravenous iclaprim and its potential in combating serious resistant infections.