Fidelity Investments will cut nearly 1,300 jobs, or 2.9 percent of its staff, this month and plans more layoffs in the first three months of next year, the world's biggest mutual fund company said Thursday.

Fidelity to cut nearly 1,300 jobs this month


European shares extended gains in early afternoon trading on Tuesday, taking their cue from US stock index futures, which were up on the back of corporate earnings reports, notably Caterpillar's.


US stocks rose 0.2 per cent after the oil price eased from record highs and NRG Energy Inc made an unsolicited bid to buy competitor Calpine Corp for about $US11 billion scrip.


New Delhi, Sep 13 Gold prices may go up further during the forthcoming festive season to touch Rs.18,000 per 10 gram, according to the Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India.

Gold prices may touch Rs.18,000 per 10 gram:


A 22-year-old woman stole money from her grandparents after they took her into their home when she faced eviction.


SEVENTY per cent of British and Spanish men are related to Egyptian pharaoh Tutankhamen, according to a study carried out by a group of Swiss geneticists.

British and Spanish men are related to Tutankhamen


At the weekend, Motley Crue kicked off their Las Vegas residency at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino.

Motley Crue kick off Las Vegas residency


A DC police officer was hit by a car Monday night and taken to an area hospital.

Police officer hit by car, taken to hospital


The musical Once, based on the Academy Award-winning film of the same name, will now premiere Off-Broadway, and not on Broadway as previously announced.


Chrysler is adding more than 137,000 Jeep Liberty SUVs to a safety recall announced in March, extending the recall to 2006 and 2007 model years from the previous recall of model years 2004 and 2005.

Chrysler adds 137,000 Jeep libertys to recall


A local state of emergency will go into effect at 6 pm today in Hendry County, although no evacuation notice is in effect for Tropical Storm Fay, according to the latest information just released by local emergency management officials.

State of emergency to go into effect at 6 pm for Hendry County


Next week, San Francisco choreographer Margaret Jenkins and her dance company head to Guangzhou, China, to collaborate with the Guangdong Modern Dance Company on a trilogy of dances the groups will perform together at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts in the fall of 2009.

Choreographer Margaret Jenkins heads to China


Bankruptcy and consumer finance law firm Dykema hired two attorneys for its financial services regulatory and compliance practice in Washington.

Dykema hires two attorneys for financial services practice in dc


Kazakhstan has attracted additional foreign investments for the sum of $23 billion.

Kazakhstan attracted foreign investments of $23 billion


Zimbabwean opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai has had his passport confiscated, preventing him from travelling to South Africa.


More than 80% of all Olympics tickets, some seven million, have been sold, the BBC has learned, according to BBC News.


A Boston talk radio host has been suspended for calling Mexican immigrants ``criminaliens'' and emergency rooms ``condos for Mexicans'' during a discussion about swine flu.

Boston radio host suspended for calling Mexicans 'criminaliens'


CHRISTINNE MUSCHI Reuters Peterborough native Bob Gainey is rejoining the Dallas Stars as a special adviser, similar to what he had been with the Montreal Canadiens for the past two years after stepping down as Canadiens general manager.


Plans are underway to promote Malaysia as a dispute resolution centre in Southeast Asia and the Asia-Pacific region.

Plans to promote Malaysia as dispute resolution centre


Longtime Kotzebue state Rep. Reggie Joule has decided to not seek re-election.

Kotzebue Rep. Joule decides against re-election


Consumer confidence in the US banking system is softening, experts believe, on the heels of Bush administration action to rescue the nation's largest mortgage companies.

Confidence in US banking system softening


A Dallas County man who pleaded guilty in the shooting death of a woman sitting in a truck has been sentenced to 25 years in prison with the possibility of parole.

Dallas County man pleads guilty in shooting death of woman who was sitting in a truck


The Coast Guard says rough weather may have grounded two boats off Maui.

Rough weather may have grounded boats off Maui


Karzai has accused Pakistan, that will boycott the conference on Afghanistan, of torpedoing talks with the Taliban.

Karzai accuses Pakistan of torpedoing talks with Taliban


Wayne Rooney has had a dead meerkat glued onto the top of his head as part of a new multi-million pound sponsorship deal, writes Crispin Fisher.

Wayne Rooney has meerkat glued to his head


During a visit to Camp Bowie in Brownwood, Texas, US Representative Mike Conaway speaks about troop morale and their view of the accomplishments in Afghanistan.

Conaway speaks on morale and accomplishment in Afghanistan


Continental Airlines yesterday said it would cut 3,000 jobs, or about 6.5 per cent of its work force, and retire 67 older planes as it scales down in the face of soaring fuel prices.


Bulgarian trade unions are considering holding protests, including civil disobedience, Plamen Dimitrov, President of Confederation of Independent Trade Unions in Bulgaria, told journalists after a meeting about pension reform with Bulgarian President Georgi Parvanov, FOCUS News Agency reported.

Bulgarian trade unions consider holding protests, including civil disobedience


The Biofuels Digest Index™, a basket of public biofuels stocks, jumped 1.33 percent to 61.89 as advanced biofuels and enzyme stocks gained.

Biofuels Digest Index jumps to 61.89 on advanced biofuels, enzymes gain


Singer Justin Timberlake seem serious in middle of acting world.

Justin Timberlake serious in acting world


JOHN Howard says he would have been seen as ``a coward'' if he had stepped down for Peter Costello, but would have quit if ministers demanded it.

John Howard says he would have been a 'coward' to step down


The BOA vision system is an integrated smart camera that comprises all of the elements of an industrial machine vision system.

BOA vision system integrated smart camera


A strong summer storm swept through southeastern Michigan late Thursday afternoon, hitting southern Wayne County especially hard.


A 31-year-old Louisburg woman was reported missing after she left her home in a white pickup truck Friday afternoon and failed to return, the Franklin County Sheriff's office reported.


The Commonwealth Bank has launched a new online investment service that brings together customer investment portfolios and trading news in one location.

Commonwealth Bank launches new investment service


A new analysis has revealed that most of the carbon from lush plankton blooms, whether artificially fertilized or natural, never reaches the deep ocean.

Carbon from lush plankton blooms never reaches the deep ocean


Knut, the polar bear who became a global celebrity as a cute cub, died in Berlin zoo March 19, 2011 aged just four.


New Delhi, Apr 23 Rajya Sabha today revoked suspension of LJP member Sabir Ali, who was marshalled out from the House on March 9 along with six other MPs from SP and RJD for unruly behaviour, while protesting against Women's Reservation Bill.

Rajya Sabha revokes suspension of LJP man Sabir Ali


Newly recruited seamen, who passed out from the Western Naval Command, in Sekondi, have been asked to be disciplined and have positive mental attitude towards their profession.

Newly recruited seamen asked to be disciplined


White underwent successful surgery yesterday to repair a sports hernia.


Two boys being treated in the United States for a very rare disease are about to be deported to Africa.

Boys being treated for rare disease to be deported


Holden plans to cut production at its Elizabeth plant, forcing employees to take days off, because of slow car sales.


The Green Party has elected a new deputy leader at its first annual convention since the General Election.


The NAACP today issued a report detailing ``the links between certain Tea Party factions and acknowledged racist hate groups in the United States.''

NAACP issues report on links between Tea Party factions and ``racist hate groups''


A Pakistani official has denied an earlier report that the president has ordered the release of an Indian prisoner on death row for more than 20 years for involvement in bomb attacks in eastern Pakistan.

Pakistani president orders release of Indian prisoner on death row more than 20 years


A security guard was found tied up and badly injured in a covered drain in Montagu Gardens, Cape Town, The Cape Times reported on Monday.


A church's community outreach event scheduled for Saturday morning has moved to a new location.

Community outreach event moved to new location


Attorney General Hendarman Supandji is not going to resign from his post as demanded by a number of non-govermental organizations following the discovery of shady relations between some of his assistants with bribery suspect Artalita Suryani, his office`s spokesman said.


Students from nine schools showed off their history Friday and Saturday at the Okanagan Regional History Fair at the Rotary Centre for the Arts.


The Jaguars waived rookie receiver Kevin Elliott today and promoted offensive guard Austin Pasztor to the 53-man roster.


Amit Kumar, the alleged kingpin in the multi-crore kidney transplant racket, was today sent to a month's judicial custody till March 26 next by a court here.

Kidney kingpin Amit Kumar sent to a month's judicial custody


The Gettysburg Times will broadcast high school graduations this week on its website, www.gettysburgtimes.com/gtlive.

Gettysburg Times to broadcast graduations


Three new businesses planning to open soon in Niles are hiring:


Comments According to TMZ, Hulk Hogan is threatening to sue the Ultimate Warrior over the teaser video Warrior posted yesterday.

Hulk Hogan threatens to sue the Ultimate Warrior


Malaysia climbing the international ladder Malaysia will play in only their second international game this weekend when they take on Singapore A as a curtain raiser to the first round of the Asian 5 Nations.


Jack in the Box Inc. today reported net earnings of $6.8 million, or $0.13 per diluted share, for the second quarter ended April 17, 2011, compared with net earnings of $17.7 million, or $0.32 per diluted share, for the second quarter of fiscal 2010.

Jack in the Box Inc. reports second quarter fy 2011 earnings;


A WOMAN saved her drug addict sister's life after she suffered a suspected heroin overdose.


On Thursday, 13th September, Israeli Government called Israeli Supreme Court to allow new construction in 40 settlements constructed on private land in the West Bank, which was seized by Israeli Military orders.

Israeli government calls Supreme Court to allow construction in 40 settlements


A longtime manager of boxer Muhammad Ali and a son of the late Nation of Islam leader Elijah Muhammad has died following heart surgery.

Longtime manager of Ali dies following surgery


Dr David Bellamy, chairman of the British Institute of Cleaning Science met with the Delphis team on the stand in the Green Zone at the Cleaning Show in Birmingham.


The air controller who authorised a round of gunfire that killed a Royal Marine in a ``friendly fire'' incident cannot be blamed for the fatal error, an inquest has heard.

Controller cannot be blamed for fatal error


Comet has launched its first reward scheme to drive repeat custom in the fiercely competitive electricals sector.


Asrock have unveiled its new Gen3 line of motherboards, offering pre-emptive Ivy Bridge support as well as a number of features suggested by pro-gamer Johnathan 'Fatal1ty' Wendel.


Shoppers Drug Mart and Pharmaprix today announced that they are opening 10 new drug stores this weekend, five of which are relocations.

Shoppers Drug Mart/Pharmaprix to open 10 new Drug stores this weekend


An Egyptian man set himself on fire on Monday near parliament in an apparent protest against poor living standards, a witness and officials said, echoing a self-immolation that spurred demonstrations in Tunisia.

Egyptian sets fire to himself at parliament


Hall of Fame quarterback Bob Griese is retiring from broadcasting after 29 years, including the last 24 on ESPN and ABC.


Egyptian Minister of Religious Endowments Mahmoud Zaqzouq may visit Jerusalem, according to the Palestinian Authority paper Al-Hayyat al-Jedidah.


Martin Currie has hired Andrea Bici as a senior healthcare manager from Schroders's outperforming American smaller companies team.

Martin Currie hires senior healthcare manager


A MAN who went on a violent rampage felt the full force of the law when police zapped him with a Taser stun gun.


SKATERS are being hailed as community heroes by police after giving their old skatepark a facelift while they wait for a new one to open in Dorchester.


Montgomery police continue to investigate a late night murder that happened Thursday.

Montgomery police investigate late night murder


It is time that someone in Washington started asking Abbas whether he has a clear mandate from his people to make historic decisions, including signing a peace agreement with Israel.


Grant Bowler is to play Richard Burton to Lindsay Lohan's Elizabeth Taylor in the Lifetime movie ``Liz & Dick,'' E!

Grant Bowler to play Richard Burton in Elizabeth Taylor movie


AP / April 6, 2013 A powerful 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit a remote part of eastern Indonesia on Saturday, causing residents to run outside in panic, but there were no immediate reports of damage or injuries, an official said.


Ambulance Paramedics of BC have launched a new public relations campaign aimed at increasing awareness of the critical emergency response services that paramedics, members of CUPE 873, provide.

Ambulance paramedics launch new campaign


An Economy man pleaded guilty in federal court Monday to a charge of wire fraud, according to the US attorney's office in Pittsburgh.


HAMBURG, Germany ― Hamburg is set to loan Czech international defender David Rozehnal to French club Lille.


The National Safety Council applauds the town council in Chapel Hill, NC, for passing a total cell phone ban for all motorists, becoming the first town in the nation to ban hands-free use.

National safety Council applauds Chapel Hill, NC, for total cell phone ban


British rocker Pete Doherty was arrested in Berlin over the weekend for drunken and disorderly behaviour, daily Bild reported on Monday.


The Florida Marlins have acquired 38-year-old Mike Cameron from the Boston Red Sox in exchange for a player to be named later or cash considerations, Clark Spencer of The Miami Herald reports.

Florida Marlins acquire veteran Mike Cameron


The Chinese government said Monday it will never give greater autonomy to Tibet, appearing to rule out any chance of a political compromise with the Dalai Lama and his supporters.

China says will never give greater autonomy to Tibet


Noel Gallagher has claimed that he will be voting for Manchester City footballer Carlos Tevez at tomorrow's general election.


Hong Kong-based telco PCCW has acquired the exclusive broadcast rights in Hong Kong to the major cricket series the Indian Premier League for three seasons from 2010 to 2012.

PCCW acquires exclusive rights to Indian Premier League


Tsegaye Kebede of Ethiopia won the London Marathon on Sunday with a time of 2.06:04.


Dubai-based Emirates Airline has announced that it has raised $265m in Islamic financing for two new Boeing 777-300ER aircraft.


However, according to an audit by retired Transport Canada economist, Erik Andersen, BC Hydro is headed toward insolvency.


A competency hearing was rescheduled and the request to modify bond for Tammy Lewis was denied Tuesday morning during an appearance in Juneau County Circuit Court.


A 20-year-old woman was raped and murdered in Nxalagela near Engcobo, Eastern Cape police said on Saturday.


Teletech has officially closed its Sudbury call centre and laid off its remaining employees, who worked out of the Rainbow Centre Mall.


Windows users could be set to get Ubuntu cloud storage on their PCs.


SAN JOSE, Calif. A woman accused of trying to kill her parents by burning their home is being held without bail on attempted murder and arson charges.

Woman accused of trying to kill parents held without bail


Dart Group PLC, the aviation and distribution group, announces its preliminary results for the year ended 31 March 2008.

Dart Group announces preliminary results


Mayor Ralph Becker will meet with Salt Lake residents 10 to 11:30 am Saturday at La Hacienda, 1248 S. Redwood Road


A leading football finance analyst today warned the £20m a billionaire businessman is looking to pump into Norwich City to become the majority shareholder may not be enough.


AARP took a stronger stance on healthcare reform Tuesday by delivering a 'message in a bottle' to members of Congress - literally, when an army of volunteers delivered health care stories in Rx bottles to Senator Durbin and other lawmkers to tackle health care reform when they go back to the nation's Capitol in September.

AARP takes stronger stance in healthcare reform


Limas Sweed had a solid preseason debut against the Eagles, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.


Colin Firth has revealed that he was very happy to be a supporting actor for his ``meaty'' new role in 'Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy'.

Colin Firth happy with supporting actor role in 'Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, spy'


Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho admitted on Tuesday that he still felt ``bitter'' at not being able to take up the offer of coaching his native Portugal for two Euro 2012 qualifying games.


Sheboygan police are investigating two armed robberies that occurred late Wednesday, but no details have yet been released on either crime.

Sheboygan police investigating two armed robberies


Now country music singer Chely Wright has announced that she is a lesbian, according to People magazine.

Country star Chely Wright announces she is a lesbian


Now that Steve Bucknor has decided to retire from international cricket, India can heave a sigh of relief.


True ``Miss Brooklyn''s are pictured below.


Carolyn-Anne Templeton will perform a vocal music program at the Opera Guild's annual membership meeting on Sunday, March 22, at 3 pm in Conservatory at the Crescent Hotel.

Templeton to perform at Opera Guild annual meeting March 22


As part of its focus on new markets Ekornes has established a subsidiary in Sydney, Australia.

Ekornes establishes subsidiary in Australia


The humble potato, the common man's affordable vegetable in the days of high prices, will get global focus from tomorrow in the national capital.


London, May 22 Hollywood actress Julia Roberts says she is enjoying motherhood and that being a mother brings excitement in her life.


Cell phone giant Nokia Corp. took a stake in Obopay Inc., which makes software for paying via text messages.


Maryland's Senate voted on Wednesday to repeal the state's death penalty, putting it on a path to becoming the 18th state to abolish executions.

Maryland Senate votes to repeal state's death penalty


Commencement speaker and MU alum Howard Richards yells out ``MIZ'' before the start of his speech Saturday afternoon at the Hearnes Center.

Commencement speaker Howard Richards yells out MIZ


New Delhi, Nov 26 The opposition Bharatiya Janata Party members were Friday suspended from the Delhi assembly for three days after again being marshalled out for disrupting the house proceedings over their demand for an assembly panel probe into the alleged irregularities in the Commonwealth Games.

BJP members suspended from Delhi assembly for three days


The Australian stock market is trading weak on Wednesday with investors pressing some sales, tracking a weak lead from Wall Street where stocks drifted lower overnight after the minutes of the US Federal Reserve's monetary meeting indicated the members unwillingness to initiate another round of quantitative easing.


The Premier League has confirmed that it has begun its stringent checks on potential new Liverpool FC owners, New England Sports Ventures, and these checks should be completed by this Friday.


A GRANDFATHER who swallowed a lump of suspected heroin when gardai found him sitting in a smoke-filled car on a back road has been convicted of obstructing a drugs search.


As first reported on Deadline.com, actress Kristin Kreuk will star in the upcoming CW pilot BEAUTY & THE BEAST.

Kristin Kreuk to star in the CW pilot BEAUTY & the Beast


Dr. David Sencer, the former director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, died in an Atlanta hospital Monday after a bout with pneumonia.

David Sencer, former health official, dies


A dimwitted justice of the peace in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, recently denied an interracial couple a marriage license.

Justice of peace denies interracial couple marriage license


President of the Republic Karolos Papoulias was proclaimed honorary citizen of Iraklio, Crete, on Wednesday evening.

President Papoulias proclaimed honorary citizen of Iraklio, Crete


Food prices fell 1.3% in Auckland but the 6.6% annual rise highlights the higher living costs facing households in the past year, ASB economist Christina Leung says.

Food price rise highlights higher living costs


The US Senate Wednesday resolved to keep the targeted sanctions on Robert Mugabe and his cronies in place.

US Senate resolves to keep sanctions on Mugabe and his cronies


Two lawyers recently joined the Lyon County District Attorney's staff to handle the growing number of cases.

Two lawyers join Lyon County District Attorney staff


A Russian border guard helicopter fired a flare bomb and apparently gunshots at two Japanese fishing boats in disputed territorial waters, reports said Saturday.

Russian border guards fire at Japan fishing boats: reports


Minnesota businessman Tom Petters stuck to his story Thursday that he didn't know that his close associates were carrying out an enormous fraud at Petters Co. Inc., saying he ``chose not to look'' too closely at what was happening.


A survey by Millennium Research Group of over 140 US and European based urologists during the recent 2008 American Urological Association Annual Meeting suggests that several minimally invasive prostate cancer treatment options are underused in both the US and Europe.

Minimally invasive prostate Cancer treatments underused in US and Europe


An oil well in Adrian Township has begun producing oil, the president of the company that drilled the well said.


Sri Lanka was re-elected unanimously as Chairman of the Commonwealth Telecommunications Organization at the 51st Council Meeting held at Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago.

Sri Lanka re-elected unanimously Chairman of the Commonwealth Telecommunications Organization


Bollywood film Barfi has got an official entry to the Oscars, and actor Ranbir Kapoor said he has high hopes from the film even though at the moment it has not reached the nomination stage.


The US economic recovery is spreading to most parts of the country.


The Obama campaign wants unions to help cover the roughly $36 mil cost of the Dem convention in Charlotte, NC It has refused corporate funding for the convention.


Update: 5.45pm The Public Service Commission says civil servants will be paid 2 per cent of the remaining 4 per cent owed to them in July.

Civil servants to be paid 2 per cent in July


Former NFL quarterback Kordell Stewart, who fascinated football fans in a ``Slash'' role as a rookie before becoming an up-and-down starting quarterback, has been arrested in Georgia.


Unified CPN chairman Pushpa Kamal Dahal has revealed, India has been proposing to make Baburam Bhattarai the Prime Minister to solve the present political crisis in Nepal, Nagarik daily reported.

India is proposing to make Bhattarai the Prime Minister:


Lindsay Lohan's lawyer has said she is hoping she can spend time with her family before rehab.


Controversial Dutch Member of Parliament for the PVV party Hero Brinkman wants a parliamentary inquiry into the scope of corruption in the Netherlands Antilles.

Brinkman wants parliamentary inquiry into scope of corruption


Comedian Katt Williams has been arrested in northern California on a felony warrant related to a police chase.

Comedian Katt Williams arrested in northern California


British savers planning for their retirement are still paying large sums of money into traditional pension accounts each year, despite there being some concern about the products.

British savers 'still paying into pensions'


Hinduja flagship company Ashok Leyland on Tuesday said it has made a strategic investment in Germany-based group firm Albonair GmbH for development of vehicle emission treatment systems and products.

Ashok Leyland makes strategic investment in Albonair


After months of speculation and Locnville beating them to the punch by signing a major international deal, Die Antwoord has finally signed with Interscope Records.

Die Antwoord finally signed by Interscope


* Armenise's Eighteen 75 in Bradley has a seafood buffet every Friday night from 4 to 9 pm The cost is $23.99, and the lavish spread includes raw oysters, cooked oysters, crab legs, shrimp, calamari, different kinds of fish, linguini in clam sauce, mussels, crawfish and frog legs, plus roast beef and chicken.


Specialty glass maker Corning Inc said on Tuesday quarterly profit rose sharply, fueled by strong demand for flat screen televisions and monitors and a gain related to a legal settlement.


Yesterday singing teen Rebecca Black pulled her video ``Friday'' from YouTube.

Rebecca Black pulls ``Friday'' from YouTube


Los Angeles Times ``Memphis Beat,'' which premieres Tuesday on TNT, brings us another quirky cop in a city that is neither New York nor Los Angeles.

Memphis Beat,' premiering Tuesday on TNT


New Zealand salvors have pumped another 60 tonnes of heavy oil off the stricken container ship Rena overnight and will continue their operations through good weather on Friday.


An ex-Greenwood police officer was arrested after police said he slapped and pushed his girlfriend, and kicked her dog.


Girls Aloud star Sarah Harding has reportedly checked herself into rehab in a bid to combat her alcohol and depression issues.

Girls Aloud star Sarah checks into rehab


The coalition government in Romania has collapsed following the resignation of the Social Democratic Party in protest at the dismissal of Interior Minister Dan Nica.

Coalition government in Romania collapses


The St. Ignace Saints girls and boys basketball teams were honored during the annual awards banquet at LaSalle High School Wednesday, May 2.

St. Ignace Saints girls, boys basketball teams honored at awards banquet


A former Jasper police officer today was charged with soliciting and accepting a $5,000 bribe, US Attorney Joyce White Vance and FBI Special Agent in Charge Patrick Maley announced.

Former Jasper police officer charged with soliciting, accepting bribe


Pakistan and England cricket teams have reached Dubai from Abu Dhabi for the thrid and final Test of the series.

Pakistan, England teams reach Dubai for final Test


Hall of Fame linebacker Lawrence Taylor has pleaded not guilty to rape charges that were brought against him this past May.

Lawrence Taylor pleads not guilty to rape charges


An old fashioned quilt turning is scheduled at 10 am Saturday, Sept. 22, at Vernon Community Park, Apache County Road 3140, sponsored by Vernon Women's Club and Pins and Needles quilt guild.


Google said Thursday that its search engine and other services were abruptly cut off from mainland China, raising more questions about the Internet company's ability to operate in the country while trying to work around the government's online censorship policies.

Google says search cut off from mainland China


Husky Energy Inc. has filed a universal short form base shelf prospectus with applicable securities regulators in each of the provinces of Canada, effective November 26, 2010.


Malaysian stock market suffered its biggest single-day decline since January this year, after the World Bank lowered its growth forecast for the world economy, driving investors into fear that stocks in emerging countries may enter into a bear market.

Malaysian Stock market suffered biggest decline since January


West London indie rock quartet Mumford & Sons is set to release their critically acclaimed US debut album, Sigh No More, March 2nd on Glassnote Records.


Former world record holder Asafa Powell equalled the second fastest time ever over 100 metres when he clocked 9.72 seconds at the Lausanne grand prix.

Powell equals second fastest time over 100 metres


New York Rangers coach John Tortorella wants hockey to adopt an NFL-style review system for the last minute of a game, he said in a pregame news conference Thursday.


Taxpayers have forked out $11 million on the Novopay system - and Labour says the cost is ballooning.

Taxpayers have forked out $11 million for Novopay


Power outages caused by bitterly cold temperatures and high wind gusts left thousands in the dark overnight.

Power outages caused by cold leave thousands in dark


Salma Hayek is all set to bring the hit musical 'Wicked' to the small screen in the form of a new mini series.

Salma Hayek to bring hit musical 'Wicked' to the small screen


Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni and hard-line rival Benjamin Netanyahu both claimed victory in Israel's parliamentary election Wednesday, but official results suggested the race was so close that it could be ultimately decided by a third candidate, a rising power among the hawks.


Security solutions for data management networks will need to increase as an expert has predicted cyber-crime is only set to get worse.


Ron Francis, Vice President of Hockey Operations for the National Hockey League's Carolina Hurricanes, today announced that the team has agreed to terms with defenseman Marc-Andre Gragnani on a one-year, two-way contract.

Canes agree to terms with Marc-Andre Gragnani


Parliament will seek legal advice on its media relations policy after an uproar over the protocol, spokesman Luzuko Jacobs said.

Parliament to seek advice on media policy


Jury deliberations are scheduled to begin on Monday in the trial of Jenny T. Wolfe, a 23-year-old Claremont, Ill., woman accused of involvement in the 2005 killing of a Claremont soldier home on leave.


Chemical engineers at Oregon State University have invented a new technology to deposit ``nanostructure films'' on various surfaces, which may first find use as coatings for eyeglasses that cost less and work better.

Engineers invent new technology to deposit nanostructure films on various surfaces


Wall Street rode a powerful rally, driven by outsized performance from the financials, technology and materials sectors, pushing the Dow Jones Industrial Average above the 10,000 level for the first time in more than a week, ahead of the official kick-off the second quarter earnings season next week.


In the BRT Redditch and South Warwickshire Combination League, Mayfly OB lifted the Studley charity cup yesterday with a 2-1 win over Studley Sporting.


Brits splash nearly 45million pounds a year on drink dialling, says a new poll.

Brits splash ?45m a year on drink dialling!


MADRID ― Spain's capital city will become the focal point of the country's football activity on Sunday when Real Madrid hosts crosstown rival Atletico and Barcelona visits Getafe.

Real Madrid hosts crosstown rival Atletico Madrid


And now she is going from village girl to playing an alien in Milap Zaveri's Jaane Kahaan Se Aayi Hai.


A federal district court, applying Ohio law, has held that an insurer did not waive its right to rescind a professional liability policy issued to an accountant and his firm when the insurer knew of the accountant's potential involvement in a fraudulent investment scheme but still issued the policy and then canceled it after complying with a 90-day notice of cancellation provision.

Insurer did not waive right to rescind policy


India lags behind other Asian countries in promoting entrepreneurship as out of the 20 economic entities in Asia, the country was ranked in the bottom quartile, a survey says.

'India lags behind other Asian countries in entrepreneurship'


Bollywood diva Katrina Kaif, who is keenly awaiting release of her political thriller Raajneeti next week, plans to turn producer.


Jason Donovan has announced his music comeback with a new album scheduled to hit the shelves in March.


Tarragon Corp, a residential real estate developer, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy due to dropping real estate values and slower sales in its homebuilding division, the company said on Monday.

Tarragon Corp files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy


Colombian drug-running rebels are planting landmines in neighboring Panama along cocaine smuggling routes between the two countries shared border, a top Panamanian official said on Friday.

Colombian rebels planting landmines in Panama


Stocks have plunged again to levels not seen in more than five years as hopes fade that lawmakers will soon put together an aid package for US automakers.Huge declines in the financial and energy sectors led stocks lower Thursday.

Stocks plunged again to levels not seen in years


The comedian Gallagher has been released from a Texas hospital, a week after suffering a heart attack before a performance at a suburban Dallas bar.

Comedian Gallagher released from Texas hospital


A Louisville woman is out of jail after being accused of using her stepchildren to shoplift.

Woman accused of using stepchildren to shoplift


One of Hollywood's longest standing couples, actors Johnny Depp and Vanessa Paradis, have officially split after 14 years together.

Johnny Depp and Vanessa Paradis officially split after 14 years


The rural folks are all set to dominate the service sector as under the Swarnjayanti Gramin Swarojgar Yojana, the training of youths belonging to the below poverty line families from the rural belt has been started to make them skilled for retail management and other services.

Rural folks to dominate the service sector


Saanich police have released a name and photograph of the Victoria woman found dead in Colquitz River Park in the hope that people will come forward with information on when she was last seen.

Police release name of Victoria woman found dead


China stocks rose for a second day after US reports showed employment and consumer sentiment improved, boosting confidence in a global economic recovery and driving commodity prices higher.


One man was killed and another victim was injured in separate shootings in Richmond late Friday night, a police lieutenant said.

One killed, another injured in separate shootings in Richmond


Google has said that it is launching its networking site Orkut on Android platform.

Google launches Orkut on Android platform


Former Prime Minister Tony Blair has told the Iraq inquiry that ``containment'' of Saddam Hussein's Iraq through sanctions had been ``eroding'', prior to the decision to invade the country.

'Containment through sanctions had been eroding'


Thousands of fish are dying in the Midwest due to the extreme heat.

Thousands of fish die in Midwest due to heat


During the last three trading days, Standard Chartered Bank Ltd saw the highest average share price amongst all the companies whose shares were traded in Nepal Stock Exchange.

Standard Chartered sees highest average share price


Emmerdale stars Charley Webb and Matthew Wolfenden are expecting a baby together, it has been announced.


Bevacizumab significantly extended survival by nearly 4 months in patients with advanced, recurrent, or persistent cervical cancer that was not curable with standard surgery and/or radiotherapy, according to the National Cancer Institute.

Bevacizumab extends survival in advanced cervical cancer


At United Hospital in Saint Paul two hearts are truly beating as one.


Toyota Motor Corp faces a proposed $16.4 million fine from US regulators who said the automaker knowingly delayed a massive recall for defective accelerator pedals.


Jon Gosselin has again apologized for his recent behavior, insisting that he is ``not a fame seeker''.


FACEBOOK will move its fast-growing operations to a sprawling Silicon Valley campus once home to Sun Microsystems.


A car bomb blew up outside a hospital in eastern Afghanistan on Saturday, killing at least 25 people, Afghan authorities said.

Car bomb outside hospital in eastern Afghanistan kills at least 25 people


Top-ranked Rory McIlroy made a double bogey on his final hole Friday, guaranteeing that he'll miss the cut in his Hong Kong Open title defense.


A Darlington man will be featured on an upcoming show of ``American Pickers'' for a collection of unique finds he has kept since childhood.

Man to be featured on 'American Pickers'


Spokesmen for Lyric Opera of Chicago report that Lyric will again be ending its season in the black financially--a rarity among major American opera companies.


Damien Comolli has been named as sporting director at Ligue 1 side St Etienne, the French club's president has announced.

Comolli named sporting director of St Etienne


The shocking discovery of human bones in a Sydney suburban backyard has puzzled police and it might be some time before the mystery of how they got there is solved.


It seems, at least for now, that the Oregon Legislature will not hold a special session.

Oregon Legislature will not hold special session


Wolfsburg are close to signing Juventus right-back Hasan Salihamidzic on a free transfer, the German club's coach, Felix Magath, has claimed.

Wolfsburg close in on Juventus' Hasan Salihamidzic


Distance learning school Stratford Career Institute is ready to launch a new mobile website in Canada, http://m.scitraining.ca.

Stratford Career Institute launches new mobile website for Canada


A police operation codenamed The Cleaners against financial and tax crimes has kicked off in Sofia, Bulgarian Interior Minister Tsvetan Tsvetanov told FOCUS News Agency.

Police operation against financial and tax crimes kicks off:


China lacks the moral authority, including over the question of Tibet, to be a true superpower, the Dalai Lama said Thursday during a European tour that has angered Beijing.

China lacks moral authority to be a superpower:


Former Florida Republican party leader Jim Greer pleaded guilty to five criminal charges Monday morning, before the start of his grand theft trial.


The uranium materials and the chemical agent in Libya remain secure, reports China's news agency Xinhua quoting the US State Department on Thursday.

Uranium materials, chemical agent in Libya secure:


Josh Smith suspended by Hawks for one game The Atlanta Hawks have suspended forward Josh Smith for Wednesday night's home game against the Brooklyn Nets for ``conduct detrimental to the team.''


The real interest rate, which accounts for inflation, fell to zero as consumer prices rose sharply.


The configuration of the 76,340 precinct count optical scan machines started yesterday afternoon in order to meet the April 25 deadline, said Louie Campo, manager of the Smartmatic-Total Information Management Corp. warehouse in Cabuyao, Laguna.


The US Labor Department said first-time jobless benefits claims dropped by 10,000 to 332,000 in the week that ended last Saturday.


A new apprentice scheme has been launched in the east of Scotland for potential guide dog trainers.

Apprentice scheme launched for potential guide dog trainers


Highly skilled Indian workers in the UK today won a landmark judgement when the High Court ruled that it was ``not open'' to the government altering the terms and conditions of an old scheme under which thousands of such employees came to Britain.

Highly Skilled Indian workers in UK win landmark judgement


North Korea said it would use its nuclear weapons both to defend itself and to carry out a reprisal for any attack by its enemies.


A man was fatally shot early Easter morning when he answered the door at his home on the city's northeast side.


A Little Rock woman who hit and killed a bicyclist after running a red light has been given probation and a fine.

Little Rock woman who hit, killed bicyclist is given probation, fine


Dr. George Tiller, one of only a handful of doctors in the country performing late term abortions, is being remembered at a vigil in Wichita, KS after being gunned down in his church lobby.


During a taping of her TV show, Ellen DeGeneres says she plans to marry her girlfriend, Portia de Rossi.

Ellen DeGeneres, girlfriend plan to marry


The Federal Reserve says it made a record profit of $46.1 billion last year as the US central bank made money off its extraordinary efforts to rescue the country from the worst economic and financial crisis since the 1930s.

Fed makes record profit of $46.1 billion last year


Riverbed Technology has announced enhancements to its worldwide partner network program in a bid to expand its reach and create new initiatives that ultimately benefit its customers and partners.

Riverbed announces enhancements to partner network program


The IOC will re-test doping samples from the Beijing Olympics to check for traces of a new blood-boosting drug and other banned substances.

IOC to re-test samples from Beijing Olympics


The debt limit is really, really bad law.


Hispania, which last week confirmed Narain Karthikeyan as one of its drivers for this season, has revealed that it has quit FOTA, the teams' alliance.


A Keewatin woman pleaded guilty in Itasca County on Monday to stabbing a man during a domestic dispute after a day of drug use and drinking earlier this month.

Keewatin woman pleads guilty to stabbing man


Cisco has announced its intent to acquire SolveDirect, a privately held company headquartered in Vienna, Austria, that provides cloud-delivered services management integration software and services.

Cisco announces intent to acquire SolveDirect


The Kuna city attorney has resigned, citing issues over the local improvement district that's funding the wastewater treatment plant.


A woman pleaded guilty Tuesday in Ohio to robbing Indiana casino patrons and others and has agreed to testify against her co-defendants, including the father of her child born in jail.

Woman pleads to robbing Indiana casino patrons


A midwife who retired before health bosses could sack her would repeat her mistakes if she returned to work, a medical panel has been told.


The Vancouver Canucks, the NHL affiliate of the Manitoba Moose, announced they have re-assigned left winger Jason Jaffray to the Moose.


Israel has 150 nuclear weapons in its arsenal, former US President Jimmy Carter said Monday.


Fort Wayne's Habitat for Humanity raised the walls on its 152nd house in Allen County Saturday.

Habitat for Humanity raises walls on 152nd house


Elsa Pataky is pretty in pink on the April 2011 cover of Ocean Drive magazine, on newsstands Wednesday.

Elsa Pataky covers 'Ocean Drive' magazine


The United States will not rush to war in Syria as it did in the past in the region, White House chief of staff Denis McDonough said on Sunday.


There is warning issued by the US government saying that the satellite navigation, upon which a lot of motorists depend on, could start to fail next year.

Satellite navigation could start to fail next year


Real Madrid had goalkeeper Iker Casillas sent off in the second minute but battled to a 1-0 win at Espanyol Sunday to cut Barcelona's lead at the top of Spain's La Liga to five points.

Real Madrid goalkeeper Iker Casillas sent off in 1-0 win at Espanyol


A Dickeyville, Wis., man was injured in a two-vehicle accident in downtown Dubuque Thursday night.


For Mac, who died Saturday at age 50, it was a winning mix, delivering him from a poor childhood to stardom as a stand-up comedian, in films including the casino heist caper ``Ocean's Eleven'' and his acclaimed sitcom ``The Bernie Mac Show.''


Three men who claim to be bail bondsmen are in custody after they apparently flashed badges, a gun and posed as law enforcement officers in robberies in Boaz and the Kilpatrick area during the weekend.

Three claiming to be bail bondsmen in custody


The former president of Mount Royal University student union has been charged in a bank robbery, and was already wanted for fraud, the Herald has learned.

Former Mount Royal university student president charged in bank robbery


Brandy Norwood revealed that she is ``numb'' over her shocking ``Dancing With The Stars'' elimination.

Brandy ``numb'' over shocking 'Dancing With the Stars' elimination


The Investiture is a formal ceremony at which a judge takes the oath of office and receives the judge's robe and a gavel.


Iran hanged five men accused of raping, stabbing and then burning a woman, killing her a week before she was due to get married, a government daily said.

Iran hangs five for raping, burning woman


Me love you thong time when yesterday.Thank you so much for this terrible opportunity you have given me once again.How are you doing,your health and also the satisfying of things over there?


14 Dec, 2011, 1602 hrs IST , PTI The government has de-freezed the bank accounts of debt-ridden Kingfisher Airlines and Air India after the two air carriers made part-payment of their service tax dues.

Government de-freezes bank accounts of Kingfisher and Air India


The RMT union will ballot South Wales signalling staff on possible strike action over rosters at the new South Wales control centre due to open in January 2010.

RMT union to ballot South Wales signalling staff on possible strike action


In advance of the publication of the forthcoming Social Care White Paper, industry experts have called on the Government to provide greater support for equity release to fund rising care costs.

Experts call on Government to support equity release


Afghan and international troops killed more than 130 insurgents in six days of fighting in a once-stable area of northern Afghanistan that has seen a recent spike in Taliban attacks, NATO said Monday.

Troops kill 130 insurgents in Afghanistan


North Korea has allowed UN nuclear inspections to resume after talks with visiting New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson, CNN reported on Monday.

North Korea to allow UN nuclear inspections


The City of Milford celebrated the completion of the Clearwell and Lime Slaker Renovation projects with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Sept. 23.

City celebrates completion of Clearwell and Lime Slaker projects


Indiabulls Real Estate is looking attractive at the current levels, says Sanjay Dutt, Director, Quantum Securities.


A new planet discovered after more than a decade of research known as Gliese 581g is said to have favorable conditions for supporting life.


Montrezl Harrell, the former Virginia Tech commit, is headed to Louisville.

Montrezl Harrell is headed to Louisville


Chip maker Qualcomm Inc. is delaying its quarterly earnings report because it's in ``advanced'' settlement talks with rival Broadcom Corp. over patents and royalties.

Qualcomm delays quarterly earnings report


Former University of Louisville football coach Bobby Petrino has been placed on administrative leave from his current job as the Arkansas Razorbacks head coach.

Former cards coach Bobby Petrino placed on administrative leave


Sanderson Farms Inc., one of the nation's largest chicken producers, swung to a quarterly loss Tuesday as higher feed-grain costs and slower traffic at casual restaurants sapped its profit.


A man died Friday after being detained by store security on suspicion of shoplifting at a Walmart, officials said.

Man dies after being detained by security for shoplifting at Walmart


The ITF announced that NH Hoteles has extended its sponsorship of Davis Cup by BNP Paribas for an additional three years, ending in 2012.

NH Hoteles extends sponsorship of Davis Cup


The most iconic of all cricketers, Australian legend Don Bradman was inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame today.

Don Bradman inducted into ICC Hall of Fame


Gloucester Rugby v Newcastle Falcons live Anglo-Welsh Cup final match live streaming Anglo-Welsh Cup final match will start on 15:30 GMT, 15:30 loca Time.

Gloucester Rugby v Newcastle Falcons live stream


Sabah can expect a more stabilised power supply, thanks to the launch of the Ranhill Powertron II power station in Sepanggar yesterday.

Sabah can expect stabilised power supply --


GEORDIE Shore star Vicky Pattison says young people should binge drink so they have fond memories for the future.

Geordie Shore says young people should binge drink


Norton High School drama students are bringing back the 1950s adding a little flavor of their own during a three-day performance of the play Long Live Rock and Roll, Nov. 4-6.


Swedish retail sales unexpectedly rose for a second consecutive month in November as unemployment declined.

Swedish retail sales unexpectedly rise for second month


The Foreign Affairs Department is confirming that a Canadian citizen has died in Vietnam.


Three men allegedly forced their way into a house in Camillo using a knife to cut at the security door about 11.30pm last night after a babysitter answered the door and told the men to leave.


President Traian Basescu on Saturday, October 3, announced his candidacy for a second term of Romania''s presidency in Sannicolau Mare.

Traian Basescu announces candidacy for presidency


Hahn Air announces JetBlue Airways, New York's Hometown Airline, as its 250th partner airline to sign an Interline E-Ticketing agreement.

Hahn Air announces 250th partner airline:


Electric utility giant Southern Company has been named the No. 1 electric utility in North America by Electric Light & Power magazine.

Southern Company named No. 1 Utility in North America


The tourism ministry has decided to develop 35 tourism circuits by 2016 under the 12th Five Year Plan on a public-private partnership basis.

Tourism ministry to develop 35 tourism circuits by 2016


Mike McQueary testified in a court hearing Friday that he has ``no doubt'' that he saw former assistant coach Jerry Sandusky sexually assaulting a boy in a Penn State locker room shower in 2002, according to MSNBC.

Mike McQueary has 'no doubt' sundusky sexually assaulted boy


A Cheektowaga teacher is suing the district for allegedly telling her to remove religious items from her classroom or face being fired.

Cheektowaga teacher suing district over religious items in classroom


Four people were hurt when police opened fire at protesters at the Tudor Road informal settlement in Kagiso on the West Rand on Thursday.


With end-of-year teacher and graduation gifts, spring holidays and bridal season around the corner, Silicon Valley mompreneurs Paula Cho and Michelle Nieda today launched the first hassle-free group gift service online called from:


Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has called on Pakistan to help catch terrorists responsible for the suicide attack.

Ahmadinejad calls on Pakistan help to catch terrorists


California health officials say the words ``bride'' and ``groom'' will reappear on marriage license applications starting next month.

``Bride'' and ``groom'' reappear on marriage licenses


The Israeli government has restricted cash transfers to Gaza forcing Palestinians banks to close causing non-payment of salaries to some 77,000 public employees and disrupting other financial transactions, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced here Tuesday.

Israeli restricts cash transfer to Gaza forced Palestinian banks to close


Ricardo Quaresma has threatened to sue club executives at Beşiktaş over claims he exposed his genitals and urinated on training ground staff.

Ricardo Quaresma to sue Beşiktaş over claims he exposed his genitals


'Belarus views Azerbaijan as a reliable and long-term partner', said chairman of the House of Representatives Vladimir Andreychenko speaking to the delegation of Azerbaijani parliament.

Belarus views Azerbaijan as reliable partner


Petrol price was cut by Oil marketing companies by 85 paise per litre, excluding VAT, effective Monday midnight.


Los Angeles based 5 piece Iglu & Hartly return with a brand new single 'Dedication' on November 23rd 2009.

Iglu & Hartly return with brand new single 'Dedication'!


Over 75 percent voter turnout is expected in Manipur, where seven people, including an unidentified insurgent, have been killed in poll-related violence Saturday, the Election Commission of India said.

Over 75 percent turnout expected in Manipur:


The US Coast Guard rescued a 15-year-old boy from a cliff near Chetco River along the southern Oregon coast.


Malaysia is considering freezing the intake of foreign workers if it grants an amnesty and the right to work to the estimated two million illegal immigrants, a senior official said on Thursday.

Malaysia mulls freezing intake of foreign workers


Fewer homes are expected to be built this year nationwide.


``The dream has come true,'' said the newspaper El Pais on its website as an exultant Spanish press hailed the country's first ever World Cup trophy.


An unbeaten 71 from James Cameron helped Worcestershire beat neighbours Shropshire by 61 runs in a Twenty20 friendly at Orleton Park, Wellington.

Worcestershire beat Shropshire in a Twenty20 friendly


The Reserve Bank of India will continue to use cash reserve ratio as its monetary policy tool and transmission is not very effective if only rates are used, a deputy governor said on Wednesday.

Reserve Bank will continue to use cash Reserve ratio


``The goal was to win and we achieved it,'' Messi said Saturday.


Microsoft announced that it was redesigning the logo of Windows software, making a fundamental change to the iconic four-colour Windows logo users have been used to for 20 years.


Liberty Mutual will buy Safeco for $6.1 billion in a deal to create the nation's fifth-biggest property insurer.


At a UN event to highlight the plight of political prisoners everywhere, a son pleaded for the release of his activist father imprisoned in Uzbekistan.

Son pleads for release of activist father in Uzbekistan


Senator Charles Schumer will be in western New York Wednesday, addressing airport security.


A Pensacola cab driver was robbed and shot in the back Thursday night in the Oak Grove Mobile Home Park.

Pensacola cab driver robbed, shot in back


An openly gay teen has been voted prom queen at his Los Angeles high school in a campaign that began as a stunt but ended up spurring discussion on the campus about gender roles and popularity.


Levi Johnston has said that he ``cherishes'' the time that he gets to spend with his young son.


Home prices rose unexpectedly in November, marking the sixth straight monthly increase.

Home prices rise unexpectedly in November


South Dakota-based Sanford Health pulled the plug on its merger discussions with Minneapolis-based Fairview Health Services on Wednesday, citing the hostile reception the proposal has faced in Minnesota.

Sanford Health pulls the plug on merger discussions with Fairview Health Services


Share prices on Bursa Malaysia closed lower for the seventh consecutive trading day on selling pressure, as investors continued trimming their position amid uncertainties in the global markets, dealers said.

Bursa Malaysia closes lower for seventh consecutive day


The companies said, in separate statements on Monday, Optus would buy 100 per cent of Seven's Vividwireless, and acquire the operating business, customer base, spectrum licence and 4G network, subject to a number of conditions being met.


A man was killed Wednesday while sliding down a snowy slope on Mt.


Srinagar, Aug 5 A high-level central team comprising Home Secretary Madhukar Gupta and Defence Secretary Vijay Singh Tuesday reviewed the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir.

Central team reviews situation in Kashmir Valley


Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice will travel to New York City Monday, December 15 to Tuesday, December 16.

Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice to travel to New York


President Pervez Musharraf paused during his speech for prayer call here on Saturday.The President was delivering his inaugural address on the lawns of Pakistan Broadcasting Corporation office for PTV Multan station.When he was speaking the prayer call for Zohr sounded on the loudspeaker in the nearby mosque.

Musharraf pauses during speech for prayer call


A judge has ordered that concealed weapons charges be dropped against four off-duty Washington police officers who were charged in a shooting at the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally.


Waka Flocka Flame recently talked about Nicki Minaj and Gucci Mane, both firing his mother, Debbie Anthney, as their manager.

Waka Flocka talks Nicki Minaj & Gucci Mane


Thousands of cheering Alabama football fans greeted the national champion Crimson Tide football team as it arrived home from the BCS Championship game.

Thousands greet national champion Alabama


A Sedalia company accused of defrauding immigrants has been ordered to stop doing business in Missouri.


GERMAN container line Hapag-Lloyd reported operating losses of €192.1m in the second quarter of 2009, compared with a €115.2m profit in the corresponding period of 2008, Hapag-Lloyd shareholder Tui announced today.

Hapag-Lloyd reports operating loss of €192.1m


Bollywood's celebrity action director Allan Amin made actor Imran Khan jump off a plane onto a moving train in the forthcoming movie Luck.


SK Telecom, South Korea's largest wireless carrier, is considering bidding for bankrupt US video rental chain Blockbuster, in an effort to strengthen its content development, a person close to the company said.

SK Telecom considers bid for Blockbuster


The New York Times Roger Milliken, a South Carolina textile magnate who supported conservative causes and was instrumental in building the state into a bastion of the Republican Party, died Thursday in Spartanburg, SC He was 95.

Roger Milliken, conservative tycoon, dies at 95


Regina police have now identified the body of a man in his 60's pulled out of Wascana Creek Friday afternoon.

Police identify man pulled from Wascana Creek


Assemblyman V. Manuel Pérez released the following statement reflecting on end of session outcomes:

Assemblyman V. Manuel Pérez reflects on end of session outcomes


Instant-win lottery ticket company Scientific Games is buying gaming equipment company WMS Industries Inc. for about $1.42 billion in order to broaden its product offerings.

Scientific Games buying gaming equipment company WMS Industries for about $1.42 billion


The Prince George's County government closed Wednesday--its first time doing so since the dawn of Snowpocalypse--in light of the merciless pounding the weather has dealt the region.

Prince George's County government closes


Spanish producer prices rose 1.1% year-on-year in February, after rising by 0.9% in January, data released by the National Statistics Institute showed Thursday.

Spanish producer prices rise in February


Actress Sienna Miller is hoping to meet ex-fiance Jude Law in New York as she prepares to make her Broadway debut because she's worried about missing her friends and family in Britain.

Sienna Miller hopes to meet ex-fiance Jude Law


N. Korea seeks foreign money for seized resort The golf course overlooking a sparkling sea is deserted, and a ``closed'' sign is pasted over the locks of clubhouse doors in the resort which is adorned with monuments to the glory of North Korean leaders.


The Shelby County Sheriff's Office tells Eyewitness News Everywhere a security officer accidentally left a loaded gun in a public bathroom at the downtown courthouse last week.

Security officer leaves loaded gun in bathroom at courthouse


Stocks ended lower Friday for the third straight day as discouraging reports on manufacturing and home sales further dampened enthusiasm about the state of the economy.


A historic downtown building in Cambridge was destroyed in a 4-alarm fire early Saturday morning.


Georgia safety Alec Ogletree has been suspended for at least one game following a misdemeanor theft charge.


A 20-year-old woman was arrested Sunday on attempted murder charges after hitting a woman with an aluminum baseball bat, Lt. Keith Jones said.

Woman arrested on attempted murder charges


British royal Prince Harry is set to climb Mount Everest this spring as part of a mission to raise money for charity.


Attendance at the state's parks dipped slightly during this year's vacation season compared with 2007, despite high fuel prices that kept more people closer to home.

Attendance at state's parks dips slightly


Petroleo Brasileiro plans to invest US$11 bln in oil exploration, production and refining projects in Mexico uptil 2015.

Petrobras' plan to invest US$11 bln in Mexico till 2015


Foul mouthed chef Gordon Ramsay, who has been embroiled in controversy over nasty comments he made about A Current Affair host Tracy Grimshaw since arriving in Australia, has cancelled his Perth visit.


Japan has been struck by a 6.9 magnitude earthquake, according to the latest reports.

Japan struck by a 6.9 magnitude earthquake


RSS has said that religious conversions are going on in the country as part of a ``major conspiracy'' and ``Hindutva awakening'' was required to counter challenges like these.

Conversions going on as part of major conspiracy:


Christie Brinkley testified at her divorce trial yesterday that the day she learned her husband was having an affair with a teenager was the day ``my life as I knew it had vanished.''

Christie Brinkley testifies about husband's affair


Adam Lambert is celebrating his two year anniversary with boyfriend Sauli Koskinen and he is wants everyone to share in his happiness.

Adam Lambert celebrates anniversary with boyfriend Sauli Koskinen


Sienna Miller ended up giving photographers more than she intended when she had a bikini malfunction when she went surfing at a Malibu beach with boyfriend Rhys Ifans.

Sienna Miller has a bikini malfunction at Malibu beach


President Bush signed a $168 billion economic stimulus package on Wednesday that will extend rebates to US taxpayers, give tax breaks to businesses and make more-expensive mortgages available through the government and government-sponsored mortgage-finance companies.


Port of Tauranga Ltd posted a $2.78 milllion lift in net profit, to $42.12m for the year to June 30 - a result described by chief executive Mark Cairns as a ``record year''.


Robert Pattinson revealed that he covered his entire body with jelly beans while filming 'Water for Elephants,' reports Hollywood Life.

Robert Pattinson reveals he covered his body in jelly beans


Jason Thompson scored 18 points and pulled down 14 rebounds to lead Rider past Niagara 80-76 on Friday night.

Jason Thompson leads Rider past Niagara 80-76


A Boy Scout camp in Virginia has been hit hard by an E. coli outbreak, causing dozens to become sick.

Boy Scout camp in Virginia hit hard by E. coli outbreak


A businessman was shot at and robbed of Rs.16 lakh by three young men on a motorcycle at Vivek Vihar here on Saturday.


The European Central Bank said Monday it settled EUR1.348 billion in government bond purchases last week as the Irish debt crisis intensified.

ECB settled EUR1.348 billion in government bond purchases last week


A Microsoft store will opening at the Somerset Collection in Troy by summer, the software company announced today.

Microsoft store to open at Somerset Collection


Michaels, North America's largest arts and crafts specialty retailer, announces the in-store debut this fall of Gypsy by Provo Craft a portable design studio that allows users to create unique scrapbook pages, greeting cards and invitations anywhere without a computer.

Michaels announces debut of Gypsy, a portable design studio


POPE Benedict XVI marked the holiest night of the year for Christians by stressing that humanity isn't a random product of evolution.

Humanity isn't random product of evolution:


The English Championship is set to introduce its own financial fair play rule, just like UEFA will do.

English Championship to introduce fair play rule


A LOCAL woman was seriously injured in a horror crash on Wednesday morning when the car she was travelling in hit a tree 20km south of Katherine.


There are new developments following an exclusive NewsChannel5 investigation that prompted a federal class action law suit into microwave oven fires.

New developments following exclusive NewsChannel5 investigation into microwave oven fires


Emmy-Award nominated actress and NASCAR fan Angie Harmon will serve as the honorary pace car driver for the 27th running of the NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race on May 21 at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Actress Angie Harmon to serve as honorary pace car driver for NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race


However he admits, ``Yes I am in relationship. She is a painter and we have been going around for sometime but it is too early to comment further about the status of our relationship as we are still getting to know each other.''

Abhay Deol admits being in a relationship with painter


National Athlete Sonu Sinha, who lost her leg after being thrown out of a train, said that her dreams have been shattered.


Almost two-thirds of Hungarians will spend less on their holidays this year due to the economic crisis, a tourism official said on Thursday.

Hungarians to spend less on holidays due to economic crisis


Aliso Viejo-based Telogis, a provider of location-based intelligence software and services for fleet routing, has raised $2.8M, according to a regulatory filing by the firm.


A man who allegedly robbed another man with a Taser in Eureka on Sunday is at large, the Eureka Police Department reported Monday.


Google has announced that, in partnership with the Israel Antiquities Authority, it has put the Dead Sea Scrolls online.


A TWO-YEAR-OLD Indonesian girl has died of bird flu, the country's 113th fatality from the disease, the World Health Organisation said on Wednesday.


A FORMER Ryedale head teacher has come out of retirement to take caretaker charge of a North Yorkshire secondary school.


Average US gas prices fell more than eight cents over the past two weeks as a supply crunch eased in California, according to a nationwide report out Sunday.


Russia has suspended adoptions of children by US families until rules governing the adoptions can be worked out with officials, authorities said Thursday.

Russia suspends adoptions by US families


Madonna has been branded a ``God'' by the Malawi orphanage she adopted son David Banda from.

Madonna branded â 'God' by Malawi orphanage


Tango, a Boulder-based private investment company, has invested $3 million of equity capital in Mexico-based Primedic SAPI de CV.


Eurocontrol said it expects between 8,000 and 9,000 flights to take place today in European air space, a 70 percent drop from the usual number of 28,126 on a normal Monday.

Eurocontrol says 8,000 to 9,000 flights today in European space


Two of soccer's most powerful offenses didn't score Friday and Brazil won Group G after a listless 0-0 draw with Portugal, which also advanced to the second round.

Brazil wins Group G after 0-0 draw with Portugal


Iraqi officials began counting early votes as security is stepped up ahead of Sunday's parliamentary election.


FREDON, NJ -A motorcyclist escaped serious injury Saturday when he collided with a black bear that unexpectedly ran across a northwestern New Jersey highway.

Motorcyclist collides with bear on NJ highway


A fuel truck flipped in Ashmore outside Weymouth mid-morning Friday, Feb. 15.


During two hours of evidence, Rowling listed incidents of harassment by tabloid reporters and photographers: ``There were two particularly bad periods. It really was like being under siege or being held hostage. After the birth of each of my subsequent children, for a week, it was impossible for me to leave the house without being photographed.''

JK Rowling on tabloids: it was like 'being held hostage'


A jury on Thursday found a Mount Pleasant man guilty of a disability fraud scheme that garnered him more than $800,000 in payments from the Veteran' Affairs Disability Compensation Program, US Attorney John M. Bales said.

Jury finds Mount Pleasant man guilty of Disability fraud scheme


under Blog For Arizona The editorial board of the New York Times endorses President Barack Obama for reelection.


Tottenham skipper Ledley King faces at least another fortnight on the sidelines nursing his thigh injury before returning to help the club's challenge for a Champions League place.

Ledley King faces another fortnight on sidelines


Optomec, a developer of additive manufacturing solutions, has declared that it will exhibit aerosol jet 3D printed electronics at the SEMICON west conference and tradeshow, which will be conducted at the Moscone Center in San Francisco, California on July 10-12.

Optomec exhibits aerosol jet 3D printed electronics at SEMICON west conference


Government has approved the payment of professional allowance to all certificated professional teachers in the Ghana Education Service.

Government approves payment of professional allowance to teachers


A Whitfield County, Ga., man remains in the county jail after police say he shot his girlfriend, a police officer, in the leg Tuesday morning.

Whitfield County man remains in jail after shooting girlfriend


West Ham clinched promotion to the Premier League as Ricardo Vaz Te's late winner sealed a dramatic 2-1 victory over Blackpool in the Championship play-off final at Wembley on Saturday.


NEW YORK Comic book artist Gene Colan, whose career spanned seven decades and illustrated the adventures of characters like Dracula, Batman, Daredevil and the wise-cracking fowl Howard the Duck, has died in the Bronx at age 84.


US Defense Secretary Robert Gates on Thursday said this year will be ``critical'' for Afghanistan, and it might determine if the United States can ``turn a corner'' in the unpopular war it is currently fighting.

Gates says this year critical for Afghanistan


The number of adult drinkers in Britain increased by about 300,000 every year between 2004 to 2009, according to the Wilson Drinks Report Annual Review of 2010.


Easyjet is cutting capacity at Stansted airport this winter and scaling back its growth forecasts.


Cowboy Chicken, a seven-unit Dallas-based, wood-fire rotisserie chicken brand, is celebrating 30 years of serving its Chicken Enchiladas, stuffed with wood-fired rotisserie chicken.

Cowboy Chicken celebrates 30 years of serving enchiladas


India launched what it dubbed the world's cheapest tablet computer Wednesday, to be sold to students at the subsidised price of $35 and later in shops for about $60.

India launches world's cheapest tablet computer


Alyaksandr Lukashenka has, by his presidential decree, ordered children in problem homes to be urgently removed from their parents if their life or health are found to be in danger, BelaPAN said.

Lukashenka orders children in problem homes to be urgently removed from parents if found to be in danger


Job openings edged up to 3.68 million in October from 3.55 million, the Labor Department said Tuesday.


Eighteen tourists who disappeared in September were found in a mass grave in Acapulco, Mexico.

Eighteen tourists found in mass grave in Mexico


The Defence Day passed silently, with no celebrations in the city as all the state-sponsored celebrations, including the Defence Day parade, exhibition of arms and ammunition, award-giving ceremonies, etc, were cancelled in the context of the unfortunate law and order situation across the country.


US Airways has reported that it will resume its daily non-stop service between Baton Rouge, Louisiana and Charlotte, North Carolina, effective June 24, 2010.

US Airways to resume non-stop service between Baton Rouge and Charlotte


Turkish Justice Minister Sadullah Ergin has arrived in US capital of Washington on Thursday.

Justice Minister Ergin arrives in Washington


The Syracuse Chiefs shut out the Buffalo Bisons 8-0 on Tuesday night.

Syracuse Chiefs shut out Buffalo Bisons 8-0


Itar-Tass citing Mr Alexei Miller CEO of Gazprom as saying that, Gazprom counts on a systemic solution to the Ukrainian gas problem.

Gazprom counting on systemic solution to gas problem


``All the world's a stage and all the men and women merely players...,'' to quote the Bard himself.


Vice President-elect Joe Biden spoke with several world leaders by phone Monday.


Police officers are trying to figure out what caused a collision in San Luis Obispo that sent two people to the hospital.

Collision in San Luis Obispo sends two to the hospital


Georgia House Speaker Glenn Richardson put the screws to Grady and the DOT board Thursday in a strong speech to the Atlanta Press Club.

Richardson puts the screws to Grady and to DOT board


Tunisia has launched procedures to expel the Syrian ambassador and withdraw its recognition of the regime in Damascus, the official news agency said, citing a presidential palace statement.

Tunisia launches procedures to expel Syrian ambassador


Prince William has paid a heartfelt tribute to Australia and its people and revealed that visiting the nation was the ``realisation of a dream''.


The weak pound held its ground on Thursday despite the Bank of England's surprise 1.5 percentage point cut in interest rates and expectations that the economy would face a downturn next year on par with the early 1990s recession.


Polls have come as a boon for artistes of the dying folk dance form'ghoda nach' with virtually all political parties in the region promising to hold the horse dance fair annually in a bid to win the support of the fishermen community.

Polls a boon for artistes of dying 'ghoda nacha' folk dance


New Delhi, Nov 4 Arvind Kejriwal-led India Against Corruption today alleged that Congress pushed the country into a ditch but is now making a hue and cry about saving the nation.


Music maestro Bhupen Hazarika condition has worsened, sources claimed on Wednesday, adding that he developed Pneumonia around Diwali.

Singer Bhupen Hazarika's condition worsens


2 years after the release of its acclaimed second full-length album, The wild lane, through Tentacled Records, french alternative power-rock quartet Shineski is gonna to unleash a brand new CD/digital EP, Leave you in the dark, on november 10th, still on Tentacled Recs.

Shineski : new EP ``Leave you in the dark'' out in november


Ty Conklin stopped 25 shots to lead the Blues to a 3-0 win over the Buffalo Sabres on Friday hours after the St. Louis traded captain Eric Brewer to the Tampa Bay Lightning.

Conklin stops 25 in leading St. Louis Blues to 3-0 win over Buffalo Sabres


On Tuesday, data storage giant EMC said that it would acquire Iomega for a hefty $213 million.


Lee Westwood is firmly in the hunt heading into the final round of the Honda Classic, but Tiger Woods appears to be too far out of contention after a poor end to his day.

Westwood in the hunt heading into final round


IBM is cutting pay by up to 10 per cent for some assembly line workers at semiconductor manufacturing plants in Vermont and New York.


Results from golf league play around Polk County through Aug. 22 with format, date, event and winners by flight or class in alphabetical order.

Results from Golf League Play around Polk County


Georgia ceases cooperation with Russia within the Open Skies Treaty, the Georgian Foreign Ministry said.

Georgia ceases cooperation with Russia within Open Skies Treaty


A TRAVELLER was jailed for four-and-a-half years for committing sex offences against two young children after winning the trust of their parents.


A Seattle man trying to dribble a soccer ball 10,000 miles to Brazil in time for the 2014 World Cup died Tuesday after being hit by a pickup truck on the Oregon Coast.

Man dribbling soccer ball 10,000 miles dies after being hit by truck


Spain coach Vicente del Bosque admits he's yet to hear from FA chiefs after a new contract.

Spain coach Del Bosque yet to hear about new contract


ST. JOHN'S, NL, Sept. 22, 2012 /CNW/ - TD Canada Trust today officially opened its newest open concept branch in Conception Bay South.

TD Canada Trust opens new branch in Conception Bay South


The band No Doubt filed a lawsuit against the makers of the new ``Guitar Hero'' video game, according to TMZ.

No Doubt filed a lawsuit against the makers of ``Guitar Hero``


A Rochester teenager is being remembered as someone who tried to make a difference.


York has been declared the happiest university city in the country in a survey released by Rightmove this week.

York declared 'happiest' university city


SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador El Salvador likely will play its CONCACAF return match against Anguilla in the US because the Caribbean island's stadium is not ready to host the game, El Salvador's coach said Sunday.

El Salvador may play return match against Anguilla in US


Alaric, a global supplier of fraud prevention and payments solutions, has opened a Rome based data analytics research centre to further develop the ultra high-performance numerical algorithms for its acclaimed Fractals fraud detection system.

Alaric opens Rome-based data analytics research centre..


Oberlin College in Oberlin, Ohio, has been honored by the US Green Building Council, a non profit organization that promotes environmental concerns, for its array of environmental programs and initiatives.

Oberlin college honored for environmental programs & initiatives


New Mexico has hired former Notre Dame coach Bob Davie to head up its troubled football program.

New Mexico hires former Notre Dame coach Davie


Four regional councils across Western Australia are proposing a strategic alliance in a bid to attract greater infrastructure investment.

Regional councils propose strategic alliance


DaVita Inc. the nation's largest operator of dialysis clinics, on Monday said it would buy HealthCare Partners, Los Angeles County's largest operator of physician practices, in a deal valued at more than $4.4 billion.


Eurozone economic growth slowed sharply to 0.4 percent in the third quarter from 1.0 percent in the second, data showed Thursday at a time of mounting financial turmoil in the 16-nation bloc.

Eurozone growth slows sharply in third quarter:


RIVERSIDE, Calif. A Riverside County school board member must stand trial on charges of rape, pimping, pandering and attempted manslaughter.

School board member to stand trial for pimping


An Edmonds police officer is accused of having sex on duty with a woman he detained for jaywalking.

Edmonds police officer accused of sex on duty


The Bulgarian Energy Minister is to visit Moscow soon to discuss the details of intergovernmental and international energy projects, Vladimir Putin's spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Monday.

Bulgaria's energy Minister to visit Moscow soon


South Korea has aborted its first domestic rocket launch just minutes before today's scheduled liftoff.

Skorea aborts rocket launch minutes before liftoff


Sky Blue FC of Women's Professional Soccer announced today that Ian Sawyers has been relieved of his duties as Head Coach and General Manager.

Sky Blue FC relieves Ian Sawyers of duties as Head Coach & General Manager


Andrew Koenig, the son of Star Trek's Walter Koenig and star of Growing Pains, is still missing in Winter Olympics city of Vancouver.

Andrew Koenig still missing in Winter Olympics city


Hip-Hop icon and MTV News Correspondent Sway Calloway has been tapped to host the four regional competitions and the Atlantic City competition for Harrah's Operating Company's, a subsidiary of Harrah's Entertainment, Inc., and MTV Games' landmark Total Rock, Total Rewards Rock Band Competition.

MTV News correspondent Sway Calloway to host the regional and Atlantic City competitions for the Total Rock, Total Rewards Rock Band(r) competition


A Frazeysburg man was charged with a weapons violation in connection with the fatal shooting of a St. Louisville woman.

Frazeysburg man charged in connection with fatal shooting


BCE Inc. today announced that, together with the purchaser, it will seek leave to appeal to the Supreme Court of Canada the Quebec Court of Appeal's decision to deny the company's plan of arrangement related to the BCE's proposed privatization.

BCE and the purchaser to seek leave to appeal to the Supreme Court of Canada


The new Range Rover Evoque will debut at the Paris Motor Show at the end of the month.

Range Rover Evoque debuts at Paris Motor Show


Police in Delaware County say a woman has been arrested for driving under the influence after the pickup truck she was driving slammed into a home.

Woman arrested after driving truck into delco home


Chandler will cut more from the city's bus service in a few months, but residents' pleas are likely to preserve some of the routes that were on the chopping block.


The Governing Council of the Indian Premier League on Wednesday clarified that players will have the final say in choosing a franchise, not the team owners.


Sunderland defender Matt Kilgallon has joined Doncaster Rovers on loan until the end of the season.

Sunderland defender Matt Kilgallon joins Doncaster on loan


A Wings Air plane failed to land at Mutiara Airport here on Saturday because of bad weather.

Wings Air plane fails to land at Mutiara airport


An elderly man was found mysteriously dead at his apartment today here.


Pakistan and China on Wednesday pledged to make joint efforts to fight terrorism, and signed six deals of cooperation in the areas of agriculture, health-care, justice, media, economy and technology.Chinese President Hu Jintao and President Asif Ali Zardari witnessed the signing of the six deals.During the two-hour-long talks before the signing ceremony, Hu and Zardari also vowed to jointly fight the ``three forces'' of extremism, separatism and terrorism.

Pakistan, China pledge to make joint efforts to fight terrorism


``We remain above consensus for Sanderson Farms, Inc. in FY12 at $4.09 vs $2.86 as we expect 10%-15% chicken price inflation as supply cuts flow through,'' Goldman Sachs wrote in a report this morning.

Goldman Sachs remains above consensus on Sanderson Farms


RCMP divers have recovered the body of a Nova Scotia man who was swept from the rocks at Peggy's Cove and pulled into the churning sea.

Divers recover body of man swept from rocks at Peggy's Cove


Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf said Saturday the general elections, which had been rescheduled for February 18, would not be further put off.

Musharraf says elections will not be further put off


Five-time World Rally Champion Marc Coma has re-signed with KTM for the 2013-2014 rally seasons.


United Airlines said it plans to launch daily nonstop service from its Cleveland hub at Hopkins International Airport to Nashville and Oklahoma City, the latter the result of the region's growing place in energy production.

United Airlines to launch nonstop service from Cleveland to Nashville, Oklahoma City


UN can't force stronger reef protection Updated: 13:05, Saturday March 10, 2012 A UN-led delegation inspecting the health of the Great Barrier Reef says it will be entirely up to the Australian government to implement its recommendations.


In his address to Baltic Sea Forum participants in St. Petersburg today, Prime Minister Valdis Dombrovskis urged to make use of the green potential in improving competitiveness, LETA learned from the Cabinet of Ministers.

Dombrovskis urges to make use of green potential in improving competitiveness


Mumbai, Feb 23 Continuing his tirade against migrants, Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray now wants all Biharis here to leave Maharashtra following protests against him in the Bihar assembly.

Raj Thackeray wants Biharis to leave Maharashtra


A Portland man is behind bars, after taking police on a high speed chase from Albany to Eugene.

Portland man takes police on high speed chase


Financial stocks helped lift European markets on Tuesday after the US Federal Reserve said it would make available another $200 billion in funding to cash-strapped lending institutions.


In a test of one-stop-shopping strategy, Kroger, the country's largest grocer, is adding clothing to its lineup of essentials at a Marketplace store in Mansfield, Ohio.


Softbank Mobile Corp., a Japanese mobile phone operator in collaboration with US Company is all set to offer Apple Inc's iPad from 28th May.

Softbank mobile Corp. all set to offer Apple iPad


A Hong Kong couple welcomes one of the first ``dragon babies'' into the world.

Hong Kong welcomes one of the first 'dragon babies'


Bombings and shootings killed 12 people across Afghanistan, including four American troops and three children, as President Barack Obama convened his war council again Monday to fine-tune a strategy to respond to the violence.

Bombings, shootings kill 12 around Afghanistan


A Bridgeport farmer was honored this week for his role as a leader in service to Panhandle agriculture.


14/05/2008 17:31:00 Business Wire US9029733048 Nevis Networks, a market leader in secure switching and identity-based policy enforcement appliances, today announced that Nevis Labs has identified vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows Live OneCare.

Nevis Labs identifies vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows Live OneCare


News 4 has learned of more accusations against a Ballwin woman accused of sexually assaulting a 13 month old baby.

More accusations against Ballwin woman accused of sexually assaulting baby


New York Yankees reliever Joba Chamberlain tweeted that he is set to throw pitches off a mound Friday as he recovers from a dislocated ankle.


Minnesota Vikings first-round draft pick Percy Harvin missed his second full day of training camp on Saturday because he has yet to sign a contract with the team.


One of the world's experts on biodiversity has warned that humans are driving animals and plants to extinction faster than new species can evolve.

Humans driving extinction faster than new species can evolve


Panaji, Feb 19 India will order 29 more MiG-29K combat jets for the navy to add to the 16 planes that have already been contracted for, Defence Minister AK Antony said Friday.

India to order 29 more combat jets for navy


Search crews have found the wreckage of a small plane that disappeared during a flight from Arizona to San Jose late Wednesday.

Crews find wreckage of plane that disappeared


At about 9.45am on Wednesday the man exposed himself to a woman in Riders Way.


Oscar-winning actor George Clooney was arrested for civil disobedience in Washington yesterday alongside his father Nick and other protesters after a demonstration outside the building aimed at drawing attention to the accusation that Sudan's president, Omar al-Bashir, is provoking a humanitarian crisis and blocking food and aid from entering the Nuba Mountains from South Sudan.

George Clooney arrested for ``civil disobedience'' in Washington, dc


Switzerland upset World Cup favorite Spain 1-0 in a Group H match today, the country's first-ever success in 19 games against the current European champion.

Switzerland upsets World Cup favorite Spain 1-0


A national transport service for all critically ill children is urgently needed, according to a new study.

National service for critically ill children needed


Nashik, Aug 2 People heaved a sigh of relief when the bomb threat at Deolali Camp turned out a hoax.


In a sign that summer isn't that far off, the town will start checking beach cards this weekend at Greenwich Point and Byram parks.

Town to start checking beach cards this weekend


An HSBC employee was found murdered at Gauri Shankar Nagar near Banjara Hills late on Friday night.


In another devastating demonstration, the leader Barcelona swept Malaga 6-0 on Sunday and retained the six-point advantage over Real Madrid in the fight for the title of the Spanish league.


Due to our tremendous growth, Petpav.com has a new server and is bigger, better and faster!

Petpav.com is bigger, better and faster!


Investigators are checking the Tambov mayor for involvement in the abduction of a Ukrainian citizen in Moscow, Investigations Committee spokesman Vladimir Markin told Itar-Tass.

Investigators checking Tambov mayor for involvement in abduction


Former Manchester United captain Bryan Robson hopes Wayne Rooney ``sees sense'' and decides to stay at Old Trafford beyond the summer transfer window.


``Afghanistan is a Canadian mission; it's not a Conservative mission or a Liberal mission,'' MacKay said in a speech portraying any ``falter or slip'' in political support for Canada's military role in Afghanistan as emboldening terrorists, disappointing Canadian troops and letting down this country's allies.


Bessie Allen Middle School will present ``Clowns'' at 7 pm Friday, Nov. 6, and 1:30 and 7 pm Saturday, Nov. 7, at the Horace Mann High School PAC, 325 McKinley St., North Fond du Lac.

Bessie Allen Middle School to present 'clowns'


Legendary actor Manoj Kumar who earned the nickname ``Mr Bharat'' for portraying patriotic roles in films turned 75 today.

Actor-director Manoj Kumar turns 75 today!


A Columbus man was sentenced to 40 years in prison for attempting to kill two people with a pistol Feb. 8.


He ignored Vivek though they came face to face in public.


Vocalist for the Black Eyed Peas, rapper Will.i.Am has said US president Barack Obama is ``stressed'' over his crumbling popularity among Americans.


Max & Erma's Restaurants, Inc. announced today that on January 29, 2008, it received a NASDAQ Deficiency Letter from The NASDAQ Stock Market informing the Company that the Company has not maintained a minimum value of stockholders' equity of $10,000,000 as required for continued listing on the NASDAQ Global Market under Marketplace Rule 4450.


Oswego police are investigating a criminal sexual assault reported in the first block of Park Street early Saturday morning.

Oswego police investigating sexual assault


Victoria Police vigorously defended its use of pepper spray on a section of the crowd at the Australian Open on Tuesday night, saying its officers had feared for their own safety.

Police defend use of pepper spray at Australian Open


Scottish tough guy GERARD BUTLER has been charged with criminal battery after allegedly beating up a photographer last year.


JESSICA Alba showed off her sleek, new hairdo at the Little Fockers premiere in New York Wednesday night.

Jessica Alba shows off her sleek new hairdo at Little Fockers premiere


A DANISH legislator has observed that it is shameful for any government to control the media for political survival.

'It's shameful to control media for political survival'


The Central Bank had, with immediate effect, relaxed the regulations in relation to foreign investments in corporate debentures of local firms and foreign borrowings.

Central Bank relaxes regulations on foreign investment


A man was charged with assault with a weapon after throwing a chair at his wife, according to Greater Sudbury Police.


film ``Rudy,'' is scheduled to speak tonight in Great Falls.


The United States has ``a lot of damage to repair'' to its standing around the world after eight years of President George W. Bush, US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said Tuesday.


The United States on Friday called for religious tolerance in Indonesia after several provincial governments banned followers of a minority Islamic sect from practicing in public.

United States calls for religious tolerance in Indonesia


Shanghai copper rose 2 percent on Wednesday, tracing London's rally in the previous session, as the dollar weakened and investors showed renewed confidence in prospects of improvement in the global economy.

Shanghai copper up 2 percent, tracing lme rally


EUR/USD remains in uptrend from 1.2288, the price action from 1.2747 is treated as consolidation of the uptrend.


Kataeb Party leader Amine Gemayel called on Friday for rescue dynamics that would pave the way for democratic solutions in the Middle East.


A former asylum in Binghamton that has been vacant since the 1990's will start to be transformed into a medical school campus.

Former asylum to be transformed to medical school campus


Storm-ravaged Ficksburg should be declared a national disaster area, Free State premier Ace Magashule said on Wednesday.

'Ficksburg must be declared disaster area'


German soldiers in Afghanistan have been accused of killing an Afghan woman in a firefight.

German soldiers accused of killing Afghan woman


A Colorado boy has been arrested over a violent stick figure drawing he made in school.


Authorities searched for a body in the Wabash River near New Haven late Wednesday afternoon and Thursday morning.

Authorities search for body in Wabash River


The Site industrial area, which houses over 3,000 factories, is facing acute water shortage, resulting in production losses and closure of some units, industrialists said.

Site industrial area faces acute water shortage


China has lifted bans on poultry and poultry product imports from two US states, the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine said in a statement today.

China lifts ban on poultry from two US states


Team Anna members Kiran Bedi, Prashant Bhushan and Swami Agnivesh will launch a protest outside Tihar Jail following the arrest of the anti-graft crusader Anna Hazare.

Kiran Bedi, Prashant Bhushan, Agnivesh to launch protest outside Tihar Jail


Asian stocks swung between gains and losses after China raised the reserve requirements for the countryā??s banks to tame inflation, fueling concern more tightening measures will curb economic growth.

Asian stocks swing between gains, losses on China tightening


TomTom today announces it has launched the GO 1050 World and VIA series, with lifetime Maps, in China.

TomTom launches GO 1050 World and VIA series in China


Haryana tightened the noose around Himachal Pradesh as they first restricted the hosts to 206 in their first innings and then notched up 132 for two in their second innings to take an overall lead of 242 runs on the penultimate day of their Ranji Trophy Super League Group B match at HPCA stadium on Wednesday.


Rexahn Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a clinical stage pharmaceutical company developing and commercializing potential best in class oncology and CNS therapeutics, today announced the formation of a scientific advisory board in major depressive disorder.

Rexahn Pharmaceuticals announces formation of scientific advisory Board in major depressive disorder


US stock futures point to a lackluster opening Thursday morning, as traders brace for the much-awaited job report for July on Friday and the customary report on weekly jobless claims later in the day.

US stock futures point to lackluster opening


/ Joe Nicholson/US PRESSWIRE Associated Press Jordyn Wieber of DeWitt, the all-around gold medalist Friday, won the women's floor exercise Sunday at the Pacific Rim gymnastics championships.

DeWitt's Jordyn Wieber wins floor exercise at Pacific Rim gymnastics championships


The industrial growth of the country slowed to 4.1% in August on account of the poor performance of the manufacturing sector and a decline in mining output, indicating an economic slowdown.

Industrial growth slows to 4.1% in August


GITAM university inaugurated new Wi-Fi internet connectivity on its Hyderabad campus today.

Gitam university inaugurates Wi-Fi on campus


Extremists killed a cattle trader for money at Gangni Upazila in Meherpur on Friday.


Former US Rep. John Adler is in the hospital after undergoing emergency heart surgery.

Former Rep. John Adler undergoes heart surgery


A boy drowned in spring while a 4-year-old baby girl died of burn wounds in Kulgam and Anantnag districts of south Kashmir, officials said on Friday.

Boy drowns; baby girl dies of burn wounds


THE EBS will offer staff interest-free loans to compensate them for non-payment of a traditional Christmas payment.


Global warming skeptics worry environmentalism may cripple economies with assorted misguided energy-related boondoggles, Finley writes.


Vonage Holdings Corp announced on Friday the grant of a virtual phone number patent.

Vonage Holdings granted virtual phone number patent


Lindsay Davenport, the winningest woman in the Pacific Life Open, has committed to return to Indian Wells after missing 2007 while pregnant with her first child.

Lindsay Davenport returns to Pacific Life Open


SOME of Hampshire's biggest tourist attractions are hosting a LEGO trail this half term with large scale replicas of landmarks.

Hampshire's tourist attractions hosting LEGO trail


A fire broke out in the building of a TV satellite channel in Baghdad on Saturday, because of an electric fault, a security source reported on Sunday.

Fire breaks out in TV satellite channel in Baghdad


Real Madrid defender Pepe has been ruled out for three weeks after picking up a calf injury against the Los Angeles Galaxy on Saturday.


MAGHERY deservedly clinched the First Division title at Ballycrummy in Armagh City last weekend when they beat Cullyhanna in a play-off.


WASHINGTON - More people applied for unemployment benefits last week, the first increase in three weeks.

More people apply for unemployment benefits


Franklin Templeton Investments, the global investment management business, has taken a minority stake in a Vietnamese asset management firm, continuing its strategy of buying minority stakes to increase its presence in developing countries.

Franklin Templeton takes stake in Vietnamese firm


Meanwhile, Rucker has decided to travel with the team to Iowa for Saturday's game, according to MSU associate athletic director John Lewandowski, an option that was given to him when he was put back on the team Thursday.


Hilti has launched a new partnership agreement that will see it provide new benefits and services to the tool and plant hire sector.


A former Olive Branch police officer has pleaded guilty to federal charges of trying to obstruct a federal investigation.


LEXINGTON, MA & EXTON, PA, USA I October 24, 2011 I -Cubist Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and Adolor Corporation today announced that they have signed a definitive agreement under which Cubist will acquire all of the outstanding shares of Adolor for $4.25 per share in cash, or approximately $190 million on a fully-diluted basis, net of Adolor's third quarter 2011 cash balance.

Cubist Pharmaceuticals to acquire Adolor


Sindh government has prepared a comprehensive plan in order to maintain law and order situation and root out the crimes by arresting criminals in effective manner.

Sindh government prepares comprehensive plan to maintain law and order


The New Zealand dollar has softened since Thursday's cash rate review, helped along by a recovery in the US dollar.


Former Chesterfield MP Lord Varley, who served as Industry Secretary in the 1970s, has died at the age of 75.

Former Cabinet minister Lord Varley dies