SOFTWARE company founder John McAfee has been hospitalised after being denied political asylum in Guatemala, as his lawyers fought to stop him being flown back to Belize for questioning about the killing of a fellow American expatriate.

John McAfee hospitalised after being denied asylum in Guatemala


Oil prices on world markets fell on Thursday due to the fact that the European Central Bank did not publish details of its plan to support the euro.


A Youngstown man, accused of preying on an elderly woman, is free on bond after pleading not guilty.

Youngstown man accused of preying on elderly woman is free on bond


Yorvit Torrealba throws out Sean Rodriguez trying to steal in the top of the sixth inning


German sports car maker Porsche faces a fresh probe into insider trading charges linked to its failed attempt to take over Volkswagen, a prosecutor's spokesman told AFP on Monday.


Lady Henrietta St. George will be honoured for her contributions to the St. Georges High School today as the institution celebrates the 10th anniversary of the renaming of the school.


Oil prices fell below $98 a barrel Wednesday as a surprise build in US gasoline supplies and a bigger-than-expected jump in crude stocks offered more evidence that a rough economy is forcing Americans to drive less.


A Chinese national arrested from a hotel in Imphal for not possessing protected area permit was deported today after imposing a fine of Rs 6000 .


A family has lost everything in a fire that destroyed their home in Jasper County.


A 27-year-old Tampa woman chronicled her abortion on Twitter and YouTube.

Woman chronicles abortion on Twitter, YouTube


Premier Anna Bligh and leading energy company TRUenergy have announced a multi-billion investment in two new gas fired power stations that will help power Queensland's bright future.

Multi-billion investment in two new gas fired power stations


Wallabies inside centre Berrick Barnes is set to announce he's moving to play with the NSW Waratahs in next year's super 14 competition.


The anti-media resolution approved by the Punjab Assembly was challenged in Lahore High Court, said sources Tuesday.


Al Rayyan closed the gap on Lekhwiya at the top of the Qatar Stars League to seven points following a 2-0 win at Umm Salal.


John Deere collectors and enthusiasts will gather at the Dodge County Fairgrounds from July 26 to 28 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the first John Deere lawn and garden tractor.


Former Formula 1 World Champion Jody Scheckter told Britain's BBC he wants his son Tomas to quit IndyCar racing following the death of Dan Wheldon.

Jody Scheckter wants son Tomas to quit indycars


Us Weekly reported today, Nov. 28, that Kate Middleton and Prince William have plans in the works to become parents in 2013 and have an heir to the British throne.

Kate Middleton and Prince William have plans to become parents in 2013


Quebec Premier Jean Charest says he's still weighing all the options on whether to hold a public inquiry into construction corruption, amid mounting speculation that one might be on the way.

Jean Charest weighs options of public inquiry into construction corruption


A seventh case of swine flu was confirmed in Hong Kong Sunday, involving a 21-year-old female student who flew to the city from New York City.

Seventh case of swine flu is confirmed in Hong Kong


A Little Rock police officer has shot a suspect who pulled a gun after a traffic stop.

Little Rock officer shoots suspect who pulled gun


Atlas Bank opened its sub-branch at Khayaban-e-Shahbaz, Defence Karachi on Saturday.


Manchester United chief executive David Gill has defended the club's American owners at a British parliamentary inquiry into English soccer.

Manchester United chief executive David Gill defends club's American owners


New York Knicks head coach Mike D'Antoni, formerly of the Phoenix Suns, has officially resigned, as of Wednesday.

Should Knicks coach Mike D'Antoni have resigned?


Lil Wayne returned to the stage Sunday at the Hard Rock Hotel in Las Vegas for the finale of Drake's Light Dream's and Nightmares tour, stunning fans by joining Drake midway through their new single ``Miss Me.''

Lil Wayne returns to the stage with Drake


The Phoenix Coyotes have signed defenseman Chris Summers, one of their two first-round draft picks in 2006, to an entry level contract.

Coyotes sign Chris Summers to entry level contract


Catch Bollywood actresses Juhi Chawla, Dia Mirza, Amrita Rao and Raveena Tandon as they join hands for a cause for the girl child.

Bollywood actresses Juhi Chawla, Dia Mirza, Raveena Tandon join hands for a cause


Before it escalates into a full-blown word war, the brewing tension between Nadia Montenegro and Alex Gonzaga was nipped in the bud.


Jarno Trulli is hoping for a dry race in Malaysia to enable him to capitalise on the improving performance of the Toyota TF108.


Truly, ``The harvest is plenty but the laborers are few,'' Matthew 9:37.

'The harvest is plenty but the laborers are few'


``We do not approve of the sudden arrest of Gen. Sarath Fonseka says the Mahanayake Thero of Asgiriya. Fonseka has done yeoman service to the nation and brought relief to us and this is not right. This could have been done in a more respectful manner and the questioning too should have been done that way''.


Michigan State center Derrick Nix has been suspended indefinitely from the basketball team after his arrest early Tuesday on suspicion of operating a vehicle with any presence of drugs and possession of marijuana.


Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp. in Brookfield plans to add 103 jobs over three years in research and development, with the help of state tax credits announced today.

Milwaukee Electric Tool in Brookfield plans to add jobs


Police officers are checking information on allegedly planted explosive devices at Moscow railway terminals, Itar-Tass learnt on Sunday from press service head of the transport department of the Interior Ministry for the Central Federal District Tatyana Agapova.

Police checks information on explosive devices at Moscow terminals


A second person has been charged in an alleged online dating murder plot, authorities said.

Second person charged in online dating murder plot


Elderly residents at the John F. Kennedy Plaza high rise in Lorain are being ``terrorized'' by younger residents, according to Councilwoman Anne Molnar, who wants a meeting held to discuss the issues.


Albion are aiming to make Luton fans pay for thinking their team has already reached Wembley.


in some corner of the baseball universe or the baseball-watching universe -- there is somebody who does not understand why everyone loves the Oakland Athletics.


Lawyers say Frederick County has agreed to settle a wrongful death lawsuit filed by the family of a firefighter trainee who was felled by heatstroke in 2002.

Frederick county agrees to settle death lawsuit


Rangers went top of the Scottish Premier League after coming from behind to beat Kilmarnock 3-1 at Ibrox today.

Rangers come from behind to beat Kilmarnock


The Apple TV has updated to 4.4.2, barely a week after releasing the 4.4.1 update.


A former Oklahoma Highway Patrol trooper has been sentenced to three years in prison after he was convicted on two felony counts.

Former Oklahoma Highway Patrol trooper sentenced to prison


The best quote from the Memphis Daily News' wrap-up of the Paul Stanley sex-and-blackmail saga comes from Stanley himself: ``I've had a crappy year,'' says our hero, who lost his second job of the year about a month before the scandal broke.


Japanese game-maker Nintendo suffered its first drop in annual profit in six years, hit by a price cut for the Wii home console and sliding global sales.

Nintendo suffers first drop in annual profit in six years


Dawson County authorities have identified a Glendive man whose body was found Friday and whose death is under investigation as a homicide as Matthew Wiseman, 25.

Authorities identify Glendive man whose body was found on Friday


Unbiased.co.uk chief executive Karen Barrett says Which? is undermining the value of advice by providing a free mortgage advice service to its members.


Specialist divers are resuming the search for wreckage of an Air New Zealand plane that has crashed off the coast of France.


Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev has not ruled out that he would run for President again if Russians support his return to the Kremlin.


On the heels of this morning's announcement that the company would be streamlining its efforts following some losses, layoffs have hit SEGA of America.


Perlis maintained their lead in the Super League when they defeated UPB-MyTeam 2-1 at the Petaling Jaya Stadium Saturday night.


The first allocation of Mitsubishi Motors new model year ASX arrives in the UK this week.

First Mitsubishi ASX arrives in the UK this week


JENNIFER Love Hewitt says her mom is ``so proud'' that she's playing a prostitute in Lifetime series The Call Girl.

Jennifer Love Hewitt: 'my mom's proud that I'm playing a prostitute'


LeBron James and Savannah Brinson got engaged on New Year's Eve during a party at the SL Nightclub in Miami.

LeBron James, Savannah Brinson engaged on New Year's Eve


Shri Kotla Jaya Surya Prakash Reddy has taken over as Minister of State for Railways here today ie 29th October 2012.

Kotla Jaya Surya Prakash Reddy takes over as Minister of State for Railways


The Johannesburg Stock Exchange has announced that it is moving to an all Linux based trading platform when it relocates to Johannesburg.

Johannesburg Stock Exchange to move to Linux


Employment will grow steadily for the rest of the year, although the trend for increases in part-time and temporary jobs will continue, according to a new study.


A Vermont man has admitted robbing a pharmacy in West Rutland.


An Israeli airstrike aimed at armed militants in the Gaza Strip killed one Palestinian gunman and wounded three others today.

Israeli airstrike kills Palestinian gunman


A new police chief has been named for Martins Ferry after two years of significant turmoil in the department.

New Police chief named for Martins Ferry


UK retail sales undershot already pessimistic forecasts yesterday, which saw sterling erase some of Wednesday's gains.

UK retail sales undershoot already pessimistic forecasts


A 77-year-old Mechanicsville woman has been charged with attempting to murder her boyfriend.

Woman charged with attempting to murder boyfriend


Manny Pacquiao ran roughshod through four different sparring partners this week, and boxing's pound-for-pound king plans to churn through just as many on Saturday.


BlackBerry-maker Research in Motion is not exiting the consumer market.


An independent steering group set up by the Government has today published initial recommendations on the development of 'simple' financial products that will better enable consumers to navigate the financial services market, the Financial Secretary to the Treasury, Mark Hoban, announced.

Steering group publishes recommendations for 'simple' financial products


``Show Girls'' star Elizabeth Berkley is pregnant and is expecting her first baby with husband Greg Lauren.

Elizabeth Berkley is pregnant with her first baby


Train drivers at one of the country's biggest rail operators are threatening to stage a four-day strike if negotiations fail in a row over pay.


The male head of the family is ... more lainie on Hinch makes liver transplant list Find another word other than marriage, I have been MARRIED to a MAN for almost 40 years.


Florida Power & Light Co. plans to convert its Cape Canaveral and Riviera Beach power plants to burn cleaner natural gas, reducing emissions and costs, the company announced Wednesday.

FPL to convert Cape Canaveral, Riviera Beach power plants to burn natural gas


The question for BYU Cougar fans is, where's Harvey Unga?


LSU women's basketball coach Van Chancellor is stepping down and now will serve as special assistant to the athletic director.

LSU women's hoops coach Chancellor steps down


Deutsche Bank aims to cut around 1,000 investment banking jobs in response to tough conditions in capital markets spooked by the eurozone debt crisis, sources familiar with the plans said Thursday.

Deutsche bank to cut 1,000 jobs: sources


Sanyo announced the debut of a new HD camcorder branded the ``Xacti'' HD1010.

SANYO debuts new slow-motion HD handycam


Dealers and workers of CNG stations on Sunday staged a demonstration at General bus stand to protest against the closure of CNG stations for indefinite period and vowed to continue their nation-wide peaceful protest movement against government over planned victimisation of the Compressed Natural Gas sector.

Dealers protest against closure of CNG stations


The Houston Chronicle reports that Darrell Brownlow, a principal at Intercoastal Inland Service, said that the Eagle Ford shale water use needs to be put into perspective.

Eagle Ford water needs should be put into perspective


Frenchman Gerard Houllier has stepped down as Aston Villa manager after relinquishing control for the last five games of the season due to health problems, the Premier League club said Wednesday.

Houllier steps down as Aston Villa manager


Beth Phillips, United States Attorney for the Western District of Missouri, announced that an Aurora, Mo., woman was sentenced in federal court for mail fraud and filing false tax returns in a scheme to embezzle $247,448 from her employer.

Woman sentenced in mail fraud, false tax returns


Marseille kept the Ligue 1 title race just about alive as Mathieu Valbuena's first-half goal earned them victory at Lorient.


Former Manchester United midfielder Nicky Butt has said that he expects Paul Scholes to play beyond the end of the season.

Nicky Butt: 'Paul Scholes could play on'


A specialized digital library of Islamic humanities is planned to be launched on May 20.

Specialized digital library of Islamic Humanities planned


Indonesia recently reported continues to develop Lithium-Ion batteries for electric vehicles including cars and bus.

Indonesia continues to develop Lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles


2012-12-22T12:07:38Z 2012-12-23T02:13:05Z Wis. convict to get new trial after DA delays lacrossetribune.com A Fox Valley man who was sentenced to eight years in prison on child-abuse and other convictions will receive a new trial.


Andrew Lovett leaves the County Court after being found not guilty on two counts of rape.

Andrew Lovett found not guilty on two counts of rape


President Barack Obama will speak to Congress about the health care to give more specific details about his plans.


Oil prices dropped below US$127 a barrel Wednesday, extending a decline of more than US$3 in the previous session on a growing sense that soaring prices have cut demand for gasoline and other fuel.

Oil prices drop below US$127 a barrel, extending decline of more than US$3 in previous session


Today in Fitness on Friday a look at the best time of day to exercise and I asked CQUniversity Exercise Physiologist Peter Reaburn that question.

Fitness on Friday - what time of day to exercise?


The Democrats maintain a 14-10 advantage in the state senate, the same margin they had coming into Election Day.

Dems maintain advantage in state senate ...


In a letter to the Chief Minister Shri Khalap has suggested that the proposed Security Force be created through a Corporation as proposed by the Government of Maharashtra.

Security Force be created through Corporation:


ONCE again, we are asking how much you do you know about Leptospirosis?

How much do you know about Leptospirosis?


Australia won the Commonwealth Games gymnastics women's team gold on Tuesday, with England in second and Canada taking bronze.

Australia win the gymnastics women's team gold


The USS Kitty Hawk left its longtime homeport of San Diego for the final time Thursday for a voyage to Bremerton, Wash., where it will be decommissioned.

USS Kitty Hawk leaves San Diego for final time


The death of a 41-year-old man struck by a train in Simi Valley has been ruled a suicide, authorities said.

Death of man struck by train in Simi Valley ruled suicide


The Swiss chemist Albert Hofmann, who became world famous for discovering the mind-altering drug LSD, has died of a heart attack at his home in Basel and was 102 at the time of his death.

Swiss LSD-discovering chemist Albert Hoffman dies


Guns N' Roses, one of the most successful rock bands in world history, will be performing in India this November.


Lupin can move to Rs 500 in another 20-21 days time, says Salil Sharma, Technical Analyst, Kapur Sharma & Co. Sharma told CNBC-TV18, ``Lupin has given a good move beyond Rs 450 that was a resistance point for it and now this upmove should take it to closer to initially there is some minor resistance around Rs 478-480 but I would expect in another 20-21 days time it should touch Rs 500 levels also.''


Transocean Ltd , the world's largest offshore drilling contractor, has found more work for four of its 28 midwater rigs, and three secured higher rates, according to its fleet update out on Thursday.

Transocean finds more work for four midwater rigs


Nestor Kirchner, the former president of Argentina, resigned Monday as head of the Peronist Party after losing a key congressional election.

Kirchner resigns as head of Peronist Party


South Korean pole vaulter Lim Eun-ji has been banned for three months after she failed a doping test, local media reported.

South Korean pole vaulter Lim Eun-ji is banned after failed test


Activist Arvind Kejriwal on Friday demanded that BJP chief Nitin Gadkari and Robert Vadra declare all their business interests and where all they own land in the country.

Nitin Gadkari, Robert Vadra must declare their business interests:


Botswana and the Holy See, the universal government of the Catholic Church from the Vatican City State, established diplomatic relations early this month.


Boise, Idaho-based memory maker Micron Technology said Tuesday that it has expanded its operations in Xi'an, China.


New England guard Robert Gallery retired Saturday, 4 1/2 months after signing with Patriots as a free agent.

New England guard Robert Gallery retires


Eight CIA agents have been killed in Afghanistan as insurgents intensify their campaign.


Forward Daniel Paille was suspended four games by the league Friday for his blindside hit to Dallas Stars forward Raymond Sawada in Thursday night's game in Boston.


Miranda Kerr usually looks absolutely perfect, but today she suffered a bit of a wardrobe malfunction, unintentionally flashing A LOT of side boob.

Miranda Kerr suffers wardrobe malfunction, flashes side boob, oops


Brad Guzan is looking for Aston Villa to battle their way to Premier League safety, starting at Stoke City on Saturday.

Brad Guzan looking for Aston Villa to battle their way past Stoke


Boeing moved the 787 Dreamliner static test airframe from its Final Assembly facility in Everett to its structural test rig on Friday.

Boeing moves 787 Dreamliner to structural test rig


Europe's most senior markets regulator has warned that new rules agreed by Brussels may not fully catch potential market abuse by high-frequency traders.

New rules may not catch all market abuse


Air Force leaders delayed the promotion board for captains in the 2005 year group by several months because of historically high retention rates combined with legal limits on the total number of officers, service officials announced Tuesday.


PPC has unveils new tariffs for low voltage customers following a recent decision by the Ministry of Environment, Energy and Climate Change.

PPC unveils new tariffs for low voltage customers


India struck back with four late wickets while Australia's Mike Hussey posted a defiant half-century to leave the first test delicately poised at the close of the third day on yesterday.


A man convicted of raping a Bethany Village nursing home resident was sentenced Wednesday to five years in prison.

Man convicted of raping nursing home resident sentenced to prison


HUMAN Resources Minister Datuk Seri Dr S. Subramaniam said that the Federal Government has approved the building of six new Tamil schools nationwide and work will commence next year, reported Makkal Osai.

Government approves building of six new Tamil schools


The Canadian Olympic Hockey Team 2010 roster was released today, and analysts have begun digesting the list for the host country of the 2010 Olympics.

Canadian Olympic Hockey Team: 2010 roster released


Charlie Sheen, the actor, has suggested that his popular sitcom Two And A Half Men could end after the current series finishes.

Charlie Sheen suggests Two and a Half Men will end


India added 14.4 million new mobile subscribers in July, bringing the total number of mobile subscribers in the country to 442 million, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India said on Thursday.

India added 14.4 million mobile subscribers in July


THREE people were arrested but Occupy Sydney protesters vowed to stay put after several were dragged away by police.

Three arrested as Occupy Sydney protesters vow to stay


Busy shoppers in New York can now try on sunglasses without stepping inside the store.

Now, try on sunglasses without stepping inside the store!


A tanker truck was hit by train near an oil refinery in Bountiful on Monday.


David Lyons is gunning for revenge against Nick Easter in the Scarlets' Heineken Cup opener.


The Austrian parliament approved its own dissolution by a unanimous vote Wednesday, two days after the two ruling parties announced the end of the coalition government.

Austrian parliament approves own dissolution by unanimous vote


Hattiesburg police are investigating the third armed robbery in five days in the Hub City.

Hattiesburg police investigating third armed robbery


A rocket fired from the Gaza Strip hit southern Israel on Wednesday, causing no damage or injuries, an Israeli police source told AFP.


The Senate voted unanimously Thursday to confirm Anthony Foxx as transportation secretary, leaving two controversial choices pending to fill President Obama's second-term Cabinet.

Senate confirms Anthony Foxx as transportation secretary


New York US Rep. Anthony Weiner slammed Mississippi governor Haley Barbour Wednesday, saying the potential Republican presidential candidate is spinning his opposition to health care reform.

Rep. Anthony Weiner slams Gov. Haley Barbour


Syrian rebel forces have occupied a second border post with Turkey, three days after taking control of the frontier crossing of Bab al-Hawa, a Turkish diplomat says.


New Zealand swimmer Moss Burmester has finished fourth in the mens' 200m butterfly at Beijing.

Burmester finishes fourth in 200m butterfly


I don't always agree with Charles Barkley's take on race, but I think he's right when he says race was a factor in his alma mater of Auburn hiring Gene Chizik as its football coach over Turner Gill.


The US Department of Justice is investigating the Harris County jail system, officials said Friday, probing sanitation and health conditions that have come under scrutiny from civil rights groups in recent years.

Department of Justice to investigate Harris County jail system


Nokia Siemens Networks is planning layoffs and a reorganization of its business units in an effort to return the struggling infrastructure company to growth and profitability.

Nokia Siemens Networks plans layoffs, reorganization


Most home buyers spend more than nine months searching for a house, do more than 100 hours of research and inspect about a dozen properties before buying.

Buyers spend months searching for a house.


Governor Rick Perry has signed the Susan B. Anthony anti-abortion pledge, making him the seventh Republican candidate for president to do so.


Porvair, the filtration and environmental tech group, has lifted its full year profit forecast as its metals filtration business continues to win market share.


US Senator John McCain's presidential campaign today announced that Congressman Jeb Hensarling has endorsed John McCain for president.

Congressman Jeb Hensarling endorses John McCain for president


Google have threatened to quit China, because they believe that they are spying on their users.


``I have told them I am not standing ...,'' she told the privately-owned daily, The Post, in an exclusive interview.


Salesforce.com chief executive Marc Benioff has been monitoring worker communications to identify key employees.


China has reported two human cases of bird flu in the southwestern city of Guiyang, with both patients in a critical condition.

China reports two human cases of bird flu


Pirelli & C SpA is investing 100 mln eur in a new tyre range called the Cinturato which meets latest EU environment norms and is aimed at the mass car market, Pirelli tyre unit CEO Francesco Gori said.

Pirelli invests 100 mln eur in new tyre range


Ducati's Nicky Hayden is hoping to catch a ``bit of a break'' at Misano this weekend, but he's admitted he has found it tough historically.

Nicky Hayden 'hoping to 'catch a break' in Misano


More than 200 households in Dunstable were caught using a TV without a licence in the first six months of 2010.

More than 200 households caught without a TV licence


SM Prime Holdings, the Philippines' biggest mall operator and developer, posted a 12 percent profit growth in the first quarter on back of increased rental earnings from its malls in the Philippines and China.

SM Prime posts 12 percent profit growth in first quarter


President-elect Barack Obama pledged to end earmarks, the pet projects lamakers slip into spending bills.


Camaya Coast in Mariveles, Bataan recently places another tourist attraction.

Camaya Coast places another tourists attraction


The government has urged the private sector not to lay off workers eventhough the economic situation is expected to get more difficult this year.

Government urges private sector not to lay off workers


Stratasys Inc. plunged nearly 18% on disappointing earnings and guidance for 2008, making the stock a sell for short-term investors and a buy for long-term optimists.

Stratasys plunges on disappointing guidance


After nearly 30 years at its current location, National Camera's downtown location has closed.

National Camera downtown location closed


Researchers at the Kyoto University have discovered lately that brains of humans as well as chimps grow quickly in the womb.

Brains of humans as well as chimps grow in womb:


Islamic finance must strengthen regulation, boost its professional staff and diversify as it takes on a bigger global role in the aftermath of the worldwide financial crisis, experts said.

Islamic finance must boost professional staff: experts


A confident Adrian says he is mentally prepared to take on Sohail, who holds the world record for most international goals and that he know exactly what he should do as he had countered his tricks before and successfully, too.

Adrian says he is prepared to take on Sohail


Australia's Adam Scott won the Barclays Singapore Open at Sentosa Golf Club by three shots from Anders Hansen of Denmark.


Former Punjab chief minister Amarinder Singh Sunday said the Jat community should get reservation under the Other Backward Classes category.


Galatasaray needs a point at 'flu-hit Hertha Berlin to advance to the round of 32 when the two sides meet Wednesday in the UEFA Cup.

Galatasaray needs a point to advance in UEFA Cup


July 19, China should relax controls on its capital accounts and let its currency, the renminbi, achieve ``basic convertibility'' over the next 5 years amid its push for the deeper internationalization of the currency, a senior executive from the People's Bank of China said.

Renminbi should achieve ``basic convertibility'' in 5 years:


Former presidential contender John Edwards pleaded not guilty Friday to federal charges that he solicited and secretly spent more than $925,000 to hide his pregnant mistress during his 2008 White House campaign.

John Edwards pleads not guilty to charges


A former Albuquerque police officer was arraigned Friday on three felony charges after allegedly helping a high profile developer elude an arrest for DWI.

Former officer arraigned on three felonies


Mika wrote a track in a French castle for his new album.


TWO-time Olympic speed skating champion Shani Davis has revealed how a phone call from President Barack Obama inspired him to defend his title in Vancouver.

Shani Davis reveals phone call from Barack Obama inspired him


New Delhi, Feb 5 Ahead of the Union Budget, industry body FICCI today demanded tax concessions and waivers for the food processing sector to help minimise wastages, which are estimated at around Rs 30,000 crore per annum.

FICCI demands tax concessions for food processing sector


The Minnesota Twins signed left-handed pitcher Ron Mahay and also designated righty RA Dickey for assignment.

Twins sign Mahay, designate Dickey for assignment


Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts is to add another Russian hotel to its portfolio: the international hotel chain has signed a management contract for a hotel in the Russian year-round mountain resort Gorky-Gorod, in the city of Sochi.

Swissôtel adds another Russian hotel to its portfolio


Spy agencies are dictating India's Kashmir policy and the Centre isn't sensitive enough to the aspirations of the state's people, Union minister Jairam Ramesh has said.


MEXICO CITY - A former Mexican presidential candidate who has remained a power broker in the ruling party was missing amid signs of violence, the federal Attorney General's Office said Saturday.

Former Mexico presidential candidate missing


Angelina Jolie has admitted that Brad Pitt is a wonderful father, who takes good care of the kids.


J Lo dressed up as feelow pop star Rihanna for a skit on Saturday Night Live.


Republican John McCain on Thursday rejected endorsements from two influential but controversial televangelists, saying there is no place for their incendiary criticisms of other faiths.

McCain rejects endorsement of two controversial televangelists


Several accidents have been reported this morning in St. Clair County, particularly in the west along Interstate 69.


New York City has agreed to make clean water releases from the Ashokan Reservoir for the first time ever, following a meeting Friday in Kingston.

Nyc agrees to clean water releases from Ashokan Reservoir


A spokesman of the government has clarified news reports regarding remission to prisoners granted by the President of Pakistan under the Constitution.The spokesman said that it has been customary for the heads of state to grant special remission, on the advice of the Chief Executive/Prime Minister, to the prisoners on auspicious occasions like Pakistan Day, Independence Day, Eidul Fitr, Eidul Azha, Eid Milad-un-Nabi and major celebrations.

Spokesman clarifies report on grant of remission to prisoners


The Biotechnology Industry Organization announced today that they will be heading back to Chicago, Ill., for the 2010 BIO International Convention.


Ignition Entertainment, a leading publisher of videogames and interactive entertainment, announced that they have teamed up with publisher-developer AQ Interactive to bring the recently announced PLAYSTATION 3 computer entertainment system title, Vampire Rain:

Ignition Entertainment bring Vampire Rain:


A female suicide bomber has killed ten people and wounded 16 others at a dinner celebration in Iraq.


Lhasa has been awarded the honorary title of ``International best travel and leisure destination'' on the ``Focus on Expo-International Tourism Brand Development Forum'', which was sponsored by International Leisure Industry Association and People's Daily Online, on April 26.

Lhasa awarded 'International best travel and leisure destination'


In what started out as a domestic dispute, a grandfather allegedly shot his grandson late Thursday evening in a South Toledo neighborhood, police said.


At about 5 pm on Wednesday, a presumed tornado ripped through North Branch and damaged the middle school.

Tornado rips through North Branch middle school


Jerry Sandusky outside the Centre County Courthouse on Tuesday, right after he waived his preliminary hearing.


If you saw many of these celebrities walking down the street with their offspring you could be forgiven for thinking they are sisters.


January 26, 2009 Bulgaria's President Georgi Parvanov opened an official visit to Japan.

President Georgi Parvanov opens official visit to Japan


Two senators joined President Barack Obama's chief of staff on a visit to the US detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, today as a prisoner hunger strike continues to grow.

Senators visit Guantanamo Bay prison as hunger strike grows (1)


No. 4 Franklin advanced to the third round of the 5A playoffs with a convincing 48-14 win over host Hendersonville.

Franklin advances with win over Hendersonville


Sir Elton John and David Furnish are reportedly expecting their second child with a surrogate.

Elton John & David Furnish expecting second child?


Canada is imposing a wide range of sanctions on Libya and its leader Moammar Gadhafi.


Chicago native Anthony Davis signs his first pro contract as he inks an endorsement deal with Nike.

Anthony Davis signs endorsement deal with Nike


Welterweight DaMarques Johnson has been cut by the UFC following ``UFC on FUEL TV 5.''


The Only Way is Essex TV star Joey Essex had the girls swooning when he popped into Xscape in Milton Keynes.

Girls swoon as Joey Essex pops in to Xscape


Selectmen last week appointed two special police officers to the Raynham police force, including the stepdaughter of Police Chief Lou Pacheco.

Selectmen appoint two special police officers


Brooks, 43, was arrested at a London police station at noon Sunday by appointment.

Ex-murdoch aide rebekah Brooks arrested in London


The Chicago Cubs have officially filed for bankruptcy to ease the sale of the baseball team to the Ricketts family.


England centre-back Rio Ferdinand has decided to retire from international football and concentrate on his club career with the Premier League giants Manchester United.

Ferdinand retires from international football


Former South African fielding great Jonty Rhodes feels Indian players just don't get enough time to recover, thanks to the crammed international cricket calendar and most of them carry on despite fatigue for the fear of losing their place in the side.

Indian players don't get enough time to recover:


The national census starting May 29 will include Saudis living abroad, according to a source in the General Statistics and Information Department.


Charlie Sheen will be charged with felony menacing after his Christmas day domestic dispute with his wife Brook Mueller, in addition to misdemeanor assault.


SOCCER fans in Orange can rejoice, with upgrades at Jack Brabham Oval set to attract some top class football matches.


The TSX Venture Exchange opened at 1,614.68, down 89.09 points from Wednesday's close.

Tsxv opened at 1,614.68, down 89.09 points


Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish praised Chelsea after his team's 2-1 defeat in the FA Cup final at Wembley.


And, you know, he loves lasers almost as much as we do!


A record number of people will miss out on university places this year as the number of students filling vacancies through clearing reached 13,000.

Record number to miss out on university place


Fine Australian wine worth more than one million dollars has been destroyed in a forklift accident as a container was dropped, smashing most of the bottles inside.


Copper headed for a third weekly advance in London as gains by Asian equities and speculation that European economies are recovering boosted the outlook for metals demand.

Copper heads for third weekly gain on equities:


In refusing to take a balanced approach in dealing with Vermont's fiscal crisis, Gov. Jim Douglas has put Vermonters and our economic future at risk.


Fredi Kanoute has lifted the lid on why he quit Spurs to join Sevilla and says he has no interest in rejoining Tottenham.

Fredi Kanoute has no interest in rejoining Tottenham


Boyden School staff and students remembered victims of 9/11 on the ninth anniversary of the tragedy on Friday, Sept. 10 during an assembly.


Former US Sen. Scott Brown is thinking about running for governor of Massachusetts.AP file By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Former US Sen. Scott Brown said he's thinking about running for governor of Massachusetts next year.

Brown thinking about running for governor


A HEATHROW Airport baggage handler was jailed for six months yesterday for stealing from passengers' luggage, police said.

Airport baggage handler jailed for stealing from passengers' luggage


Ryder System, Inc., a leader in commercial transportation and supply chain management solutions, today announced that it reached a key milestone in a major alternative fuel initiative with the order of 202 heavy-duty natural gas vehicles.

Ryder reaches key milestone in major alternative fuel initiative


An Omaha man has pleaded no contest to killing his wife, stabbing her in the neck while their 4-year-old son watched.

Omaha man pleads no contest to killing wife


Terrell Owens decided it was a good idea to poke Bill Belichick in the eye with a stick during his conference call with the New England media Wednesday.

Terrell Owens decides to poke Bill Belichick in the eye with a stick


Dog wardens will canvass homes in the Clarks Green and Clarks Summit areas the week of March 18 to check for dog licenses, the state Department of Agriculture announced.

Dog wardens to canvass Clarks Green, Clarks Summit


Hundreds of workers are returning to Co-op City after a weeklong contract dispute at the nation's largest cooperative housing complex.

Workers returning to Co-op City after weeklong contract dispute


San Clemente artist Drew Brophy has inked a second deal with Indo Board to create surf-inspired designs for the company's balance trainers.

San Clemente artist Drew Brophy inks deal with Indo Board


Sri Lanka is rapidly removing military checkpoints and transferring public security to the police to return the country to normalcy after the end of a 30-year war, defence secretary Gotabhaya Rajapaksa said.

Sri Lanka transferring public security to police:


Roy Halladay pitched a perfect game in the Philadelphia Phillies 1-0 win over the Florida Marlins on Saturday night.


London, June 13 A breakthrough involving billions of bugs in our guts that play a role in regulating the immune system could actually nip arthritis in the bud.

Breakthrough could nip arthritis in the bud


Miley Cyrus is to auction off her wardrobe later this month to raise money for charity.

Miley Cyrus to auction off wardrobe for charity


BC-Bridge Accident,0162 3 workers presumed dead in fall into river from Arkansas highway bridge scaffolding Eds:

3 workers presumed dead in fall into river from Arkansas highway...


German stocks pared gains after a US report showed the world's largest economy expanded less than forecast in the third quarter.


Sir Alex Ferguson believes Manchester United defender Phil Jones has 'more in his locker' than Chelsea captain John Terry.

Manchester United's Phil Jones has 'more in his locker' than John Terry


The US Federal Reserve says it will start buying commercial paper -- a crucial short-term funding mechanism that many companies rely on for day-to-day operations -- from money market mutual funds.

Federal Reserve to buy commercial paper from mutual funds


Hamas on Friday called for the dismissal of recently appointed US security coordinator for the West Bank Michael Moeller, and said security coordination with Israel was a crime.

Hamas calls for dismissal of US security coordinator


The first oral, broad-spectrum angiogenesis inhibitor, specially formulated through nanotechnology, shows promising anticancer results in mice, report researchers from Children's Hospital Boston.

Angiogenesis inhibitor formulated through nanotechnology shows promising anticancer results


The aluminum industry in West Virginia is melting down, and it could be taking Tyler County with it.


A body has been recovered from the Humber River near the Old Mill Bridge, Toronto police confirm.

Body recovered from Humber river, police confirm


The Governor's Workforce Board announced yesterday that it is awarding $2 million in training grants to 77 Rhode Island employers that will benefit nearly 6,700 workers.

Ri awarding $2 million in training grants


Brent crude held steady near $91 per barrel on Tuesday as short-covering and forecasts of a drop in US crude inventories offset worries that a European summit would be unable to produce a concrete solution to the region's debt crisis.


There are special elections being held today in several Northeast Ohio areas.


State Police and the Department of Military Affairs and Public Safety are investigating an inmate death at the North Central Regional Jail.


A man in Spain has received the world's first full face transplant, Spanish doctors say.

Man in Spain receives first full face transplant


Joe Mauer made his major league debut at first base in the Minnesota Twins game against the Chicago White Sox on Thursday night.


The Phoenix Suns fired general manager Lance Blanks after three seasons Monday, days after the team finished the 2012-13 season with a 25-57 record, the team announced.


Panasonic, Osaka, Japan, has been assigned a patent developed by Yusuke Adachi, Osaka, Japan, and Hironori Honsho, Hyogo, Japan, for an ``ultrasonic actuator with flexible cable connection member.''


London brewer Fuller's is recalling a small number of bottled ales over fears that fragments of glass could appear inside.


ClipBlast!, the premier Web-wide video navigation and distribution platform, today announced that it has partnered with KickApps, the industry's leading on-demand social media, video player and widget platform, to integrate ClipBlast!'s video search into the KickApps Platform.


During a House Judiciary hearing on his abortion bill Wednesday, Rep. Trent Franks said that he opposes an exemption for rape victims because ``the incidence of rape resulting in pregnancy are very low.''

Trent Franks: 'the incidence of rape resulting in pregnancy are very low'


Safe Work Australia Chair, Mr Tom Phillips AM, today announced the release of two research reports on engineered nanomaterials and a nanotechnology risk assessment tool.

Safe Work Australia releases reports on engineered nanomaterials and nanotechnology risk assessment tool


Former Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Antwan Odom was shot in the leg during a home invasion in Alabama early Monday and a childhood friend has been charged with attempted murder in the case.


LONDON Marathon runners are set to raise thousands of pounds for a children's charity in East Finchley.

Marathon runners raise thousands of pounds for children's charity


Mexican stocks closed higher Thursday, lifted by gains in blue chips and shares of home construction companies.


A Lafayette man leads police on a foot chase after suspected drug activity.

Lafayette man leads police on foot chase


Governor Bob Riley released a statement on Friday after an announcement that Mobile was selected as a site for aircraft manufacturing.

Mobile selected as site for aircraft manufacturing


HARLOW has woken up to a blanket of snow this morning which is causing some disruption in and around the town.


Sources showed on December 12 the Indian Government hands around a cabinet draft document, which said India plans to impose 14% tariffs on imported power equipment in a bid to protect Indian power equipment makers' interest.

India plans to impose 14% tariff on imported power equipment


ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan - Turkmenistan agreed Tuesday to resume natural gas supplies to Russia, resolving a months-long dispute and helping Moscow to lock in supplies from Central Asia.

Turkmenistan to resume gas supplies to Russia


Justice Minister Simon Power says he wants victims of crime to have more rights and a greater say in the justice system.

Victims of crime to have a greater say in the justice system


Rookie cornerback Lardarius Webb might not return to the field until training camp and could perhaps miss the first six weeks of next season, coach John Harbaugh said.

Webb might not return until training camp


Pink Floyd founder Roger Waters has paid tribute to Floyd keyboard player Richard Wright, who passed away last week at the age of 65.

Roger Waters pays tribute to Richard Wright


Texas officials have told legislators they're looking at the possible sexual abuse of some young boys taken from the polygamist sect's ranch.

Texas officials looking at possible abuse among flds boys


Hawaiian Telcom Inc. has acquired Wavecom Solutions Corp.'s local exchange business in a stock transaction valued at $13 million.

Hawaiian Telcom acquires Wavecom Solutions Corp.


Patriots quarterback Tom Brady on Monday told a Boston radio station he won't watch ``Hard Knocks'' because ``I hate the Jets.''

Patriots' Brady won't watch 'hard Knocks' because 'I hate the Jets'


Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue announced today that Atlanta-based Convergent, one of America's largest consumer accounts receivable management companies, will locate a new customer care center in Augusta in Richmond County, creating 400 jobs.

Convergent locates customer care center in Augusta


Indian coffee planters and exporters are brewing profits like never before due to soaring prices and growing consumption of the aromatic beverage worldwide.


A Virginia Tech student has been arrested in connection with a hit-and-run accident that left another student injured.

Virginia Tech student arrested in connection with Hit-and-Run


After being rushed to the hospital with malaria, British singer Cheryl Cole has been released from the hospital and is now recovering at home.


Securitas has extended the time frame for its offer to buy Niscayah from July 18 to August 12, but--despite rumors to the contrary--it will not raise its $907 million bid, Gisela Lindstrand, senior vice president corporate communications and public affairs told Security Systems News, the sister publication of Security Director News, on July 6.


Home Minister Shivraj Patil rushed to Mumbai in the wee hours in the wake of deadly overnight terror attacks.

Home Minister Shivraj Patil rushes to Mumbai


Bollywood actor Shilpa Shetty will get engaged to London-based millionaire beau Raj Kundra today, 24 October, 2009.

Shilpa Shetty to get engaged to Raj Kundra today


Bruker Corporation announced today that it plans to release its first quarter 2009 financial results on Thursday, April 30 th , 2009 before the market opens.

Bruker Corporation plans to release first quarter 2009 financial results on April 30, 2009


The New Orleans Zephyrs and Iowa Cubs split a doubleheader Friday night in front of 12,582 fans at Principal Park.

New Orleans Zephyrs, Iowa Cubs split doubleheader


External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee today left for Saudi Arabia on a two-day visit.

Pranab Mukherjee leaves for Saudi Arabia


State-run trading firm PEC has invited bids for import of 14,000 tonnes of pulses to be delivered between February and March.

PEC invites bids for import 14,000 tonnes of pulses


Peter Doherty, the former frontman of UK rock band The Libertines, has been sentenced to six months in prison after pleading guilty to cocaine possession, reports the Associated Press.

Pete Doherty sentenced to six months in prison


Throughout this Saturday's White House Correspondents' Association dinner, the President Barack Obama showed that he also had strong standup comedy skills beside his charismatic speeches and rational statements, delivering a funny humoristic speech about this year's overall achievements of the world's superpower and ups and downs, proclaiming that this year was tough and that the health-care bill that he signed was a ``big f***ing deal'' along with many other jokes he spitted.

President Obama has some standup comedy skills!!!


The FA has confirmed that Southampton have been charged with failing to control their players following the award of a penalty to Norwich during Saturday's Premier League match at Carrow Road.

Saints charged with failing to control players


Brian Urlacher left the Chicago Bears on Tuesday for a family emergency in Arizona concerning his mother, the Chicago Tribune reported.

Brian Urlacher leaves Bears for family emergency


Michigan Democrats will gather in Detroit this weekend for a special convention to select the party's candidates for attorney general and secretary of state.


For the second time this year, Tony Stewart won the pole at Pocono Raceway without pressing down on the accelerator.


Thieves stole a tv while it was actually being watched at a family home in Utrecht, the Telegraaf reports.

Thieves steal tv while it is being watched


The Pakistani government may launch a major anti-terror operation in the country after Friday's deadly bus bomb attack, a media report said.

Pakistan may launch anti-terror operation


In a shocking incident, a journalist hurled a shoe at Union Home Minister P Chidambaram during a press conference convened by the Congress party to unveil its blueprint to fight terror in India.


Canadian Private equity activity soared in 2011, eclipsing year-ago figures amid blockbuster deals like the $2.1 billion acquisition of Husky International by the OMERS pension fund and Berkshire Partners, Reuters reported.

Canadian Private equity activity soared in 2011: report


The Indian rupee recovered by 10 paise to Rs 44.30 against the US dollar in early trade on Tuesday on fresh selling of dollars by banks and exporters in view of dollar weakness in the overseas market.

Rupee recovers by 10 paise against dollar


Bradley Wiggins will return to lead Team Sky in this week's Tour of Spain after suffering a broken collarbone in the Tour de France.


Despite revealing their impending parenthood only a few days ago, actor Owen Wilson and new mystery girlfriend Jade Duell have welcomed a son, People reports.


Southwest Airlines has reduced flights on 92 routes and WN will suspend three routes this winter as it adjusts its schedule to meet the seasonal drop in demand.


A study of the lap-dancing industry has found that one in four strippers has a university degree.

'One in four strippers has a university degree'


A fire broke out at the old Leeper Hotel building in downtown Chillicothe, around 6 pm Saturday.


The brain changes caused by chronic lower back pain can be reversed with the pain itself, report researchers, which could be welcome news to chronic pain patients who may use home care.

Brain changes in chronic pain 'could be reversed'


Hotel and restaurant operator Whitbread says it is set for strong annual profit growth, thanks to the excellent performance of its two flagship brands, Premier Inn and Costa Coffee.

Whitbread set for strong annual profit growth


GNC Holdings, Inc., a leading global specialty retailer of nutritional products, today announced it has agreed to acquire LuckyVitamin.com, a leading online value-added retailer of a wide range of nationally branded nutritional supplements with a diverse selection of wellness-oriented products.

GNC Holdings, Inc. to acquire LuckyVitamin.com


Coldplay announces Aussie tour dates Updated: 09:48, Sunday May 13, 2012 The details of Coldplay's Australian tour have been unveiled.


Thomson strip search defended by premier Updated: 13:20, Friday February 1, 2013 NSW Premier Barry O'Farrell says a strip search of federal MP Craig Thomson was 'standard procedure' and his complaining lawyer needs to 'take a Bex' and calm down.


The Mount Etna volcano in Sicily, Italy, erupted for the twelfth time this year on Monday.

Mount Etna erupts for twelfth time this year


Federal Interior Minister, Rehman Malik, Saturday said that Pakistani security agencies were not sleeping on the job and were fully alive to their responsibilities in all alertness, Geo News reported.


Norway's Statoil and partner ExxonMobil have made a third gas discovery offshore Tanzania, Statoil said Friday.

Statoil makes third gas discovery off Tanzania


A DJ has been found not guilty of manslaughter after the death of his friend at an all-night party in Tooting.


A nude sunbather sparked a full scale helicopter rescue search when holidaymakers found her clothes apparently abandoned on a beach.


At the Vatican, Pope Benedict XVI met with Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez to discuss poverty and relations between the Holy See and the Latin American country.


Two Australian adventurers, who made history by kayaking unassisted to New Zealand, set off yesterday hoping to bag a new record by walking from the Antarctic coast to the South Pole and back.

Australian adventurers set off for the South Pole


``Gossip Girl'' star Kelly Rutherford gave birth to a baby girl Monday night in Los Angeles.

Kelly Rutherford gives birth to baby girl


Point Park University has received a $2 million grant from The Heinz Endowments that will support the architectural design phase of its campus master space plan for the Academic Village Initiative.

Point Park University receives $2 million grant from the Heinz Endowments to support campus master space plan


A multi-county theft ring has been busted, and 9 people are in jail.


Russert, using a tone, smile, and body language that clearly communicated, I like this guy, I admire this guy, said, approvingly: ``I think Ron Paul can come in fourth tomorrow; he can beat not only Giuliani, but Thompson too. I really think he can.''


First of all, the Marlins are no longer in the NL East basement, where they have resided since June 15 in the midst of that 5-23 June Swoon.


Primerica, Inc., the largest independent financial services marketing company in North America, announced today that it has closed a redundant reserve financing transaction.

Primerica announces closing of redundant reserve financing


BURLINGTON Customers and staff had to flee a Brant Street restaurant late Wednesday as a washroom fire spread to the rear of the business.

Customers, staff flee burlington restaurant fire


The US Treasury said on Wednesday it will sell $22 billion of long-term debt next week and pay down $32.5 billion of maturing debt, but its borrowing will likely rise in coming months due to larger deficit projections and federal fiscal stimulus spending.

US Treasury says borrowing likely to rise


Sir Alex is preaching patience with United's Academy side as Paul McGuinness' youngsters bid to emulate last year's FA Youth Cup winners.


John Travolta was presented with his second lifetime achievement award in less than a week on Sunday when he was honoured at the San Sebastian Film Festival.

John Travolta honoured at San Sebastian Film Festival


President Obama sent Congress a $3.73 trillion budget Monday that holds out the prospect of eventually bringing deficits under control through spending cuts and tax increases.

Obama sends Congress $3.73 trillion budget


Today is Administrative Professionals Day, where we honor the men and women who support us, and keep everything running behind the scenes.

Today is administrative Professionals' Day!


The Tampa Bay Rays will accept an offer from St. Pete councilmembers to attend a public presentation of a stadium proposal in Carillon, in the city's Northeast corner.

The Tampa Bay Rays will accept an offer from St. Pete councilmembers ...


Serena Williams rides bicycle to match Serena Williams can claim another first, and another victory:


Actresses ABIGAIL BRESLIN and NINA DOBREV are among the stars set to be honored for their charity work during a special event in California next month.

ABIGAIL Breslin and NINA DOBREV to be honored for charity work


Nortel has enhanced its portfolio of carrier VoIP services with the latest release of the Communication Server 1500 solution, which adds new communication services like a subscriber web portal and on-demand conferencing.

Nortel enhances portfolio of carrier VoIP services


Court tosses suit over cashless flight policy A New Jersey court has thrown out a lawsuit that claimed an airline was at fault for not accepting cash on its flights.


US deficit falls 11.6 percent in third quarter as exports rise.


North Korea has accused South Korea of using human shields for propaganda, reports the BBC News.

North Korea accuses South Korea of using human shields


A CBI officer of the rank of Deputy Superintendent, who has been investigating a sensational custodial death which has two senior Kerala-cadre IPS officials among the list of the accused, was found dead in his house near Kochi on Thursday evening.


Police reported they were investigating two burglary incidents in the area over the weekend.

Police investigate two burglary incidents


The mother of two Collinsville sisters hit and killed by an Illinois state trooper last year is talking about her loss.

Mother of Collinsville sisters killed last year talks about loss


Police say a man working on a dryer at a southwest Ohio rental agency was accidentally shot in the back of the head by someone else at the business.

Man working on dryer shot in back of head


Seven flights Air India Express were cancelled with about 12 pilots of Air India's budget carrier reporting sick as negotiations between a section of pilots and the management over career progression continued through the day today.

Seven flights of Air India Express cancelled


Washington-based electronic duo Thievery Corporation will open for Paul McCartney at FedEx Field Saturday, organizers announced today.

Thievery Corporation to open for Paul McCartney at FedEx Field Saturday


Officials are reminding parents to supervise children around pools after a two-year-old fell into a swimming pool in Brewerton on Sunday morning.

Officials remind parents to supervise children around pools


Texas Republican Rep. Ron Paul, chairman of a major House subcommittee and a man with serious ideas and a significant base of support, deserves far more respect than he is getting from the media and pundit communities.


A day after the amendment of the rules for Bharat Ratna, making Sachin Tendulkar and Hockey legend eligible for the highest civilian honour, former Indian captain Mohammad Azharuddin has made a firm statement saying Sachin should not get Bharat Ratna ahead of hockey legend Dhyan Chand on Saturday.


The Federal Investigation Agency informed an anti-terrorism court that Musharraf, who was declared a proclaimed offender in the assassination case of former premier Benazir Bhutto, has over Rs 8 crore in various bank accounts and owns a farmhouse, the Express Tribune reported today.


Demand for new internet domain name suffixes is very strong, says one of the companies handling a flood of requests from firms eager for a change.


After revoking the permit for the Mistra entertainment establishment on Friday, another big decision looms over the MEPA board in less than a week.

Another big decision looms over MEPA board


Maj Gen. Michael Walsh of the Army Corps of Engineers says the Corps will blast the Birds Point levee in southern Missouri between 9 pm and midnight Monday.

Corps to blast levee between 9 and midnight


Andre Smith could miss the rest of the season after breaking the fifth metatarsal in his left foot during practice Wednesday, according to Bengals' beat writer Joe Reedy.


SEATTLE ― A Federal Aviation Administration spokesman says a small jet's wing tip hit the cab of a fuel truck Thursday evening at Boeing Field in Seattle, temporarily trapping the driver.

Small jet's wing tip hits cab of fuel truck


Bush visited Charlotte County several times following Hurricane Charley's strike on Aug. 13, 2004, and made a special trip that October for a football game between rivals Charlotte and Port Charlotte high schools.


SENIOR doctors have warned Scottish health boards are struggling to fill vacancies and locums are being used to provide essential medical cover and keep hospital wards open.

Health boards struggling to fill vacancies


Global IT solutions provider 3i Infotech on Tuesday said it is planning to foray into China through a joint venture with a Chinese IT solutions and services firm Yucheng Technologies.


Credit card giant MasterCard announced the launch of a new digital payment system that lets people use a wide variety of devices including smartphones to spend their money.

MasterCard launches new digital payment system


Bank of America refinance mortgage rates continue to drop to new lows.

Bank of America refinance mortgage rates --


Six Eugene schools could close after 4J Superintendent George Russell unveiled his plan to try and balance the districts budges.


CUEPACS will request the government to provide appropriate compensation for enforcement agency personnel, considering the high risks they face while on duty.

CUEPACS to request for appropriate compensation for enforcement personnel


European stocks resumed losses as company earnings missed estimates, talks on forming a Greek government entered a fifth day and JPMorgan Chase & Co. posted a $2 billion trading loss.


Microsoft has released a beta version of Exchange Server 2010, described as the first in a new Microsoft server technology built ``to work on-premises and as an online service.''

Microsoft releases beta of Exchange server 2010


Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi has expressed the apprehension that Wednesday's serial bomb blasts in Mumbai could be a ``dress rehearsal'' for a bigger terror attack in the country.

It may be a rehearsal for a bigger attack:


Fairtrade is a tool for ensuring that farmers and producers of goods in developin What is Fairtrade?


A pedestrian was hit and killed in North Versailles early Monday morning.


A man was arrested for the 154th time after allegedly stealing two cases of beer from a Kittery convenience store.

Man arrested for 154th time for stealing two cases of beer


Jeffs, a polygamist sect leader convicted of child sexual assault walked out of his sentencing hearing in protest Friday, after reading a statement he claimed was from God.

Polygamist leader Jeffs walks out of sentencing


Ottawa police have identified the snowmobiler who died in a crash off Upper Dwyer Hill Rd. on Wednesday.


Riot police fired water cannon on Friday at hundreds of protesters in the Indian state of Kerala demanding the resignation of a lawmaker over allegations he raped a schoolgirl 17 years ago.

Riot police fire water cannon at protesters


Anglian Water has launched a £225 million forward start facility, co-ordinated by Barclays Capital.


Melbourne's Contrive recently announced they will be the support for Devin Townsend on his upcoming Australian tour in March.

Contrive to support Devin Townsend project in australia


Beaverton police say they arrested five women following an altercation between them that drew an audience of about 50 neighbors.

Beaverton police arrest five after altercation draws audience of 50 neighbors


The Texas Rangers , the Major League Baseball team controlled by billionaire Thomas Hicks, filed for bankruptcy to complete a $575 million sale to investors led by Hall of Fame pitcher and team president Nolan Ryan and his partner, Chuck Greenberg.


McGregor attorney Joe Espy stepped to the lectern Friday morning and told US District Judge Myron Thompson that the ``defense rests its case.''


Broadcom Corp., the maker of communications chips, agreed to buy NetLogic Microsystems Inc. for about $3.7 billion in cash to gain processors used in data networks.

Broadcom agrees to buy NetLogic Microsystems for $3.7 billion


DARTNALL picked up where he left off after yesterday's opening round of 65, with three birdies in his first eight holes to move to 10 under par.


Tropical Storm Vamco 11W was upgraded to typhoon status yesterday as it continued to intensify, racing northwest.

Tropical Storm Vamco upgraded to typhoon


A Saudi prince, the grandson of King Abdullah, was jailed for life by a British court Wednesday for murdering his male servant in a brutal attack at a London hotel after a long campaign of sexual abuse.

Saudi prince jailed for life for murdering servant


Though very few were around to hear it, Rep. Tom Latham, R-Iowa, made his case for a new energy bill on the floor of the US House of Representatives Thursday.


Natalie Portman and her fiance, Benjamin Millepied, go out for a jog together on Monday in Los Feliz, Calif.

Natalie Portman & Benjamin Millepied jog in Los Feliz


OWEN Coyle finally completed the short move from Burnley to Bolton last night after a week of haggling between the clubs.

Owen Coyle completes move from Burnley to Bolton


A second woman has filed a sexual harassment lawsuit against Casey Affleck, alleging the star climbed into bed with her and groped her while she slept.

Second woman files sexual harassment lawsuit against Casey Affleck


Jose Mourinho has signed a new contract with Real Madrid which ties him to the club until 2016, the Primera Division champions have announced.

Jose Mourinho signs new contract with Real Madrid


A Michigan man has pleaded guilty to persuading mothers in several states to sexually assault their young children and send him images.

Mich. man pleads guilty to persuading mothers to sexually assault their young children


AOL Inc. has sold its affiliate marketing business, Buy.at, for an undisclosed price to Digital Window Ltd., which runs a network of affiliate marketing sites.

Aol sells affiliate marketing business, Buy.at


Mexico bought 400,000 metric tons of South African corn on international markets, Paris-based farm adviser Agritel reported on its website today, without saying where it got the information.

Mexico buys 400,000 tons of South African corn, Agritel says


A bomb found on a train in Taiwan led to an evacuation of 600 passengers Friday, April 12.


Nottingham Forest won 3-0 at big-spending Manchester City for the biggest upset in the third round of the FA Cup on Saturday and Southend scored an injury time equalizer to snatch a 1-1 draw at Chelsea.


We would like to inform you that following the move to our new offices the FAI mail server is back up and running.


Jennifer Johnson got a hug and congratulations from the defending Mobile Bay LPGA Classic champion before it even sunk in Sunday that she had won her first tour title.


Will Young has unveiled a new track from his upcoming LP, the powerfully pensive 'Happy Now'.

Will Young unveils new track 'Happy Now' --


A Pittsburg man pleaded no contest and was found guilty on Friday in the attempted murder of his girlfriend almost a year ago.


Which partly explains why McGuinty kicked off his election campaign this afternoon in Mississauga.


Eden police made two arrests in a burglary at 134 High St. that occurred Tuesday, according to a news release from the department.


New York, Nov 20 Artist Jeanne-Claude has died at age 74 in New York, a family friend said.


Fitch Ratings has affirmed Banc of America Large Loan, Inc.'s Banc of America Re-REMIC Trust 2009, commercial mortgage certificate-backed certificates, series 2009-UBER1 ratings and Rating Outlooks as follows:

Fitch affirms Banc of America Large Loan, Inc.'s Banc of America Re-REMIC Trust 2009


Gateshead boss Ian Bogie admitted his side were taught a proper footballing lesson last night at the International Stadium.


A Qantas jet has made an emergency landing on Lord Howe Island following engine failure, an airline spokeswoman says.


A SWAT team surrounded a home on Miller Avenue in South San Francisco Monday afternoon, according to authorities and neighbors.

SWAT team surrounds home in South San Francisco


Several Azerbaijani public and political organizations demand to stop the negotiations on peaceful settlement of Karabakh conflict.

Azerbaijani organizations demand to stop the negotiations


China rebukes monastery at heart of fiery protests Chinese officials on Thursday castigated a Tibetan monastery at the center of a wave of self-immolations, saying it has been inciting the fiery protests.


Arsene Wenger has confirmed that midfielder Jack Wilshere, will undergo a ``very minor' surgery on his ankle, in some days.

Wenger confirms Wilshere will undergo minor surgery


The Bosnian war crimes court convicted seven Bosnian Serbs of genocide Tuesday in the 1995 massacre of Bosnian Muslims at Srebrenica and handed down prison sentences ranging from 38 to 42 years.

War crimes court convicts Bosnian Serbs of genocide


Japan's Panasonic is to expand its smartphone business to the European market in March next year, and has also a set target of 15 million units for overseas sales of its smartphones by the end of the fiscal year in March 2016, using Europe as a stepping stone to the global market.

Panasonic expanding smartphone business to European market


A Northern California probation officer has been hurt when he gun accidentally fired during an investigation.

Probation officer hurt when gun accidentally fires


Doctor Matt Heinz, Democratic Representative for LD 29, is the first Democrat to announce for the Giffords seat.

Rep. Matt Heinz first Democrat to announce for the Giffords seat


Ohio led the nation in having the largest hourly wage cuts for the past 10 years, according to a new report by Policy Matters Ohio.


The last pilot whale that found itself stranded off the Florida Keys has arrived at its new home in Orlando.


Dell has confirmed it will be dropping Android in favour of Windows 8 for its 2012 tablet aspirations.

Dell dropping Android in favour of Windows 8


With all this talk about inflation in the distant future, I've been wondering whether I should invest 10% of my portfolio in gold.

Should I invest 10% of my portfolio in gold?


Apache Corp. says it has completed its merger with Mariner Energy.

Apache completes merger with Mariner Energy


A PRISONER who set fire to his cell has been detained in a mental hospital indefinitely to protect the public from serious harm.

PRISONER who set fire to cell detained indefinitely


Mar 28, 2011, 01.36pm IST Former Union Minister Mani Shankar Aiyar today rubbished Wikileaks expose that he was replaced by Murli Deora as Petroleum Minister in 2006 under US pressure.

Mani Shankar Aiyar rubbishes Wikileaks expose


Code red sirens sounded in the Negev and in the Gaza border communities on Saturday morning.

Code red sirens sound in Negev, Gaza border communities


Sir Richard Branson's Virgin Group has confirmed it will lodge its bid for troubled bank Northern Rock on Monday.


US markets were flat Tuesday despite positive news on housing prices in a closely-watched private index.


A Hunlock Creek woman died Wednesday in a crash at Zaner's Bridge Road and state Route 487 in Fishing Creek Township, Columbia County, state police said.


police looking for woman in surveillance video Sylvania Township police are looking for a woman they say used a stolen credit card at several locations in west Toledo.


SEN. Loren Legarda, chairman of the Senate Committee on agriculture and food, will push for the immediate passage of a comprehensive bill on food safety that would ensure the highest quality of agriculture and fishery products for both domestic and international markets.

Legarda pushes for passage of food safety bill


US Rep. Elizabeth Esty, D-5, will return campaign contributions from Northeast Utilities employees and lobbyists after a national Republican political committee called on her to do so, claiming a conflict of interest.

Elizabeth Esty to return contributions from Northeast Utilities employees, lobbyists


Jackson promised to keep Christopher Updated: 04:20, Sunday December 30, 2012 Sir Peter Jackson promised not to cut Sir Christopher Lee out of 'The Hobbit:


Bank of Ireland said on Friday it had received unsolicited approaches from groups lifting its shares over 30 percent higher as speculation grew over government plans for consolidation in the sector.

Bank of Ireland says has received approaches


Prime Minister Gordon Brown said Monday that he won't back down over contentious plans to toughen Britain's anti-terrorism laws.

Brown says he won't back down over plans to toughen anti-terrorism laws


Pirates have hijacked a Marshall Islands-flagged tanker in the Red Sea, the European Union Naval Force says.


Bob Dylan and his band return to Birmingham on Oct. 13 in a show presented by Red Mountain Entertainment.


BEDOUIN SOUNDCLASH is set to release their fourth studio album LIGHT THE HORIZON on October 26 in the United States.

BEDOUIN SOUNDCLASH releases LIGHT the HORIZON


Dajeil, a developer of web services infrastructure products, has partnered with SOALogix, a provider of information integration solutions, to develop a secure hardware execution platform for the SOALogix Confero SOA software suites.

Dajeil partners with SOALogix to develop secure hardware execution platform


Japanese researchers found vitamin C may improve dark circles of the lower eyelid by thickening the eyelid dermis and concealing dark coloration due to congested blood (Skin Res Technol. A total of 14 subjects with DCLE applied either 10 percent sodium ascorbate or ascorbic acid glucoside lotion in split-face fashion for six months. Change in erythema index was significantly smaller on the ANa-treated side than on the vehicle-treated side. Dermal thickness tended to be thicker for the ANa-treated side than for the vehicle-treated side, although no significant difference was seen. Both erythema index and dermal thickness tended to change in parallel manner. On the other hand, no significant differences in changes of erythema index, melanin index and dermal thickness were found between AG- and vehicle-treated sides.


PACE co-rapporteurs for Azerbaijan Pedro Agramunt and Joseph Debono Grech will visit Azerbaijan on June 12-14, Azerbaijani Press Agency informs.

Pace co-rapporteurs will visit Azerbaijan


Abhishek Bachchan is gunning for a Guinness Book entry by covering six cities in 24 hours to promote his film Delhi 6.

Abhishek Bachchan gunning for Guinness Book


Life & Style has exclusively learned that Bradley cozied up with recently single Scarlett Johansson at NYC hot spot Provocateur in the wee hours of Sept. 16.

Bradley Cooper cozies up to Scarlett Johansson


Honeywell announced that it will establish a new technology center in Gurgaon, India, to expand its global research capabilities in refining, petrochemical and other technologies in order to better serve customers in the region.

Honeywell to establish new technology center in India


A MOTHER in southeast England collapsed and died just eight days after giving birth to healthy triplets.

MOTHER collapses after giving birth to triplets


Nine Ghanaians who were found guilty at the Criminal Court ``C'' for being in possession of a ninety-two barrel of cocaine, worth five hundred million united States dollars on Liberian waters, have been sentenced to ten years in prison.

Nine Ghanaians found guilty and sentenced...


Lebanese Forces leader Samir Geagea believes the Syrian regime is doomed to fall, and is urging Hezbollah to make a historic deal to disarm.

Geagea urges Hezbollah to make historic deal to disarm


Rochester Stoney Creek gained the regular season sweep Friday of host Rochester in boys basketball play, but had to sweat out the waning seconds in a 43-41 victory over the Falcons.

Stoney Creek gains regular season sweep of Rochester


Students have been encouraged to read vernacular literature in an effort to gain knowledge about local culture and heritage.

Students encouraged to read vernacular literature


Turkish Airlines will begin operating flights to Benghazi if circumstances allow, Turkish Airlines General Manager Temel Kotil said Sunday.


MQM leader Farooq Sattar said on Sunday that a wind of change has been started in Pakistan.


A house fire late Monday night in the town of Poygan sent the lone occupant of the residence to a hospital for smoke inhalation.

House Fire sends occupant to hospital for smoke inhalation


Talks between Likud and Kadima over the issue of universal IDF enlistment have broken down.


And a defiant Benitez insists he is happy with his transfer budget and still aims to bring in ``one or two'' top signings ahead of next season.

Rafa Benitez insists he is happy with his transfer budget


Associated Press Israelis celebrated 65 years of independence on Tuesday, with over a million people pouring into national parks despite unusually blustery weather.

Israelis celebrate 65 years of independence


The Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra is playing at the Spanish Riding School in Vienna on the first of May.

Berlin Philharmonic playing at the Spanish Riding School


Wisconsin athletic director Barry Alvarez announced Thursday morning that he will coach the Wisconsin Badgers in the Rose Bowl after the Badgers players asked him to lead them in Pasadena.


Burger King is staging family fun day targeting African American families who can join the brand for a day of outdoor activities at parks in six cities.


Weeks after Charlie Sheen praised ex Denise Richards for being ``smoking'' hot, he has attacked her on Twitter.

Charlie Sheen attacks Denise Richards on Twitter


The Mercer Island girls lacrosse team beat Snohomish on Tuesday evening.


James Purnell, the former work and pensions secretary, is to call on Labour to rethink its approach to welfare, relying less on cash transfers and instead offering guarantees of jobs and access to housing.

James Purnell calls on Labour to rethink approach to welfare


Detroit and coach Jim Schwartz, who had one year left on his deal, agreed on a contract extension.


In today's world, a web site without video is considered outdated.


With BHP Billiton out of the way, other companies are showing an interest in PotashCorp.

Other companies showing interest in PotashCorp


Team US F1 has been granted extra straight-line testing days for the 2010 season to help the preparations for its debut campaign.


Multiple EU policies hinder the importation and use of biotech crops from the United States, including delays in approvals of new biotech traits; commercially infeasible requirements on biotech content in food products under EU Traceability and Labeling Regulations; and state-by-state restrictions on biotech imports.

EU hinders importation and use of biotech crops


The rising cases of violence against women and their children involving ``men in uniform,'' particularly policemen, is ``very alarming,'' women's groups say.

Cases of violence against women and children involving men in uniform 'alarming'


On April 12, 2010, Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao held talks with Danish Prime Minister Lars Loekke Rasmussen at the Great Hall of the People.

Wen Jiabao holds talks with Danish Prime Minister Rasmussen


MINNEAPOLIS Alex Rodriguez finally returned to the New York Yankees lineup on Sunday, more than a month and a half after he hit the disabled list with a knee injury that sapped the power from his swing.


A 24-year-old Poulsbo man was charged with second-degree assault Friday in Kitsap County District Court for pointing a gun at a woman during a domestic dispute.

Poulsbo man charged after pointing gun at woman


Lewis Hamilton believes Mercedes has yet to show its true potential and is confident he can start to maximise the car's potential this weekend in Malaysia.

Mercedes yet to show true potential - Hamilton


Maternity services in London are the worst performing in the country, a report has found.

Maternity services are 'worst performing'


Stocks fell modestly Monday in the absence of any major corporate or economic developments.


Kings Island will offer a free regular admission ticket to the 364-acre amusement and waterpark to any active or retired military personnel July 3-5.

Kings Island to offer free admission to ...


Federal Reserve Chairman Ben S. Bernanke told Republican senators the Fed has no plan to provide aid to European banks amid the region's sovereign debt crisis, according to two lawmakers who attended the meeting.

Bernanke tells senators Fed has no plan to aid European banks


Researchers studying Ozzy's DNA have found that he is the descendant of a Neanderthal man.


The Middle East's largest telecom services provider Etisalat is set to enter the booming Indian market after it bought a stake in the newly licensed Indian operator, Swan Telecom.


No charges will be laid after a four-year-old boy was run over by a pickup truck Friday, police said.

No charges to be laid after boy run over by pickup


A tropical depression has formed off the coast of Belize and forecasters say it is expected to bring as much as five inches of rain to parts of Belize, Guatemala, northern Honduras and southern Mexico.

Tropical depression forms off the coast of Belize


Dell has acquired Enstratius, an enterprise cloud-management software and services provider.


Indian operator Reliance Industries has selected Atoll for the design of its LTE TDD network.

Reliance Industries selects Atoll for LTE TDD network


Alinma Bank announced today the launch of its official website, http://www.alinma.com, which was previously inaugurated at a special ceremony attended by Alinma's founding committee chairman, Mansour Al-Mayman; bank CEO, Abdulmohsen Al Fares; information technology general manager, Ibrahim Al-Sayyari; and marketing general manager, Dr. Mohammed Al-Awadh.


With the sustainability challenges facing us becoming ever more apparent, we need all the smart we can get ... and the sooner, the better.


Pakistan has started importing potatoes from India after floods in the country destroyed the crops, raising fears of acute shortage of the vegetable in the coming days, Xinhua reported Tuesday.


Drew Barrymore would do ``anything'' for an invisibility cloak because she is so hounded by the paparazzi.

Drew Barrymore would do anything for an invisibility cloak


Australia has posted its first trade deficit for 11 months in February after flood and cyclone disasters led to a fall in coal and agricultural exports.


An enhanced version of HTC's flagship smartphone, the One X, has sparked rumors for a while, and now it seems the HTC One X+ is indeed real, and might arrive sooner than expected.


The spaceplane constructed by Richard Branson's spaceflight company called Virgin Galactic successfully completed the important flight test which would be able to carry the people to space.

Spaceplane successfully completed flight test;


Sen. John McCain says Libyan rebels are his heroes during visit to rebel-held capital

McCain says Libyan rebels his heroes during visit


Developer Nakheel has offered home buyers property swaps for projects closer to completion or a five-year wait for refunds to drum up support for its restructuring plan, its chairman told a newspaper.

Nakheel offers home buyers property swaps


The Pernod Ricard board of directors paid tribute this week to Patrick Ricard, who passed away suddenly on August 17.

Pernod Ricard pays tribute to Patrick Ricard


A HIT-AND-RUN driver who left a 31-year-old Carlisle man fatally injured in a city centre street has been jailed for 22 months.


``I am such a gleek!!!!,'' Tweeted the curvy socialite, before posting a few photos of herself along with Chris Colfer, Lea Michele and Amber Riley.


BP prepares for a third attempt to pressure test the leaking Gulf oil well after being delayed by US government safety concerns and was put on hold again as BP crews detected a leak in the choke line.

BP prepares a third attempt to pressure test leaking oil well


The commercial real estate market received another blow on Thursday when Moody's Investors Service said it would review ratings on about $300bn of debt backed by US commercial mortgages.

Moody's to review ratings on $300bn of debt


The government should show more respect to the people, Labour MP Stefan Buontempo, party spokesman for local government, said.

Government 'should show more respect' --


Banking giant Barclays is to cut 2,100 jobs in its investment arm, sources close to the company have said.


Russia said its patrols fired on a Chinese cargo ship that sank off the far eastern port of Nakhodka last week, leaving eight sailors missing.


Tribune Co., owner of the Chicago Tribune, has hired bankruptcy advisers and is considering filing for bankruptcy protection, according to online media reports tonight.


17 killed in Thai military base attack Updated: 13:20, Wednesday February 13, 2013 Scores of heavily armed gunmen have stormed a military base in southern Thailand, leaving at least 17 militants dead.


World number two Roger Federer is set to take a two month break from competitive Tennis according to reports.

Roger Federer is taking a two month break from Tennis


Billy Taylor, a respected jazz composer and pianist, died Tuesday of a heart attack.


The US trade deficit widened in May to the highest level in 18 months as a rebounding economy pushed up demand for imports of foreign-made cars, computers and clothing.


Detroit residents may soon be voting on whether to legalize marijuana in their city, The Detroit Free Press reports.

Detroit residents may soon vote on legalizing marijuana


Brand new comedy short film festival Cofilmic was launched with a bang as press, sponsors, partners, producers and company executives alike gathered at The Comedy Store in Manchester on Tuesday night.


Senators are considering three different designs for a new government health insurance plan that middle-income Americans could buy into for the first time, congressional officials said Friday.

Senators consider three designs for government health insurance plan


STRICKEN star Fabrice Muamba was ``in effect dead'' for 78 MINUTES after he collapsed on the field from a cardiac arrest, his club doctor said today.

Fabrice Muamba was 'dead' for 78 MINUTES


Antony and the Johnsons have announced a live album, Cut the World, set for an August 7 release via Secretly Canadian.

Antony and the Johnsons announce live album


Therefore, the trading session was suspended at 12:30 pm and resumed again at 1:55 pm In order to ensure resolving of the technical problem, Abu Dhabi Securities Market management suspended the trading session at 2:30 pm

Abu Dhabi Securities Market suspended the trading session


Dawki, Nov 6 Two top ULFA leaders, who have fled Bangladesh following a crackdown by security forces there, have surrendered before the BSF in Tripura and will be handed over to Assam Police soon, a top BSF official said today.


Just a couple weeks after being sent down to the D-League the Houston Rockets have recalled big man Donatas Motiejunas and point guard Scott Machado.

Houston Rockets recall Donatas Motiejunas and Scott Machado


Technical Analyst, Vijay Bhambwani is of the view that Tata Motors can go upto Rs 235-238.


Three rural economic development organizations will receive $203,600 in grant funding from the US Department of Agriculture.

Three rural economic Development organizations receive grant funding


'Real Steel,' 'Footloose' duke it out in photo finish for No. 1 spot at weekend box office

'Real Steel,' 'Footloose' duke it out for No. 1


US markets edged higher Friday morning after Greece said it would apply for international loans to help meet its debt obligations.


A silver alert was canceled Tuesday after a missing 75-year-old Oklahoma City man was found safe, police say.


Former Prime Minister Dom Mintoff is being discharged from hospital today after having been admitted four days ago suffering from a deterioration of his level of consciousness.

Dom Mintoff being discharged from hospital


Pleasantville Police are investigating whether a shattered car window could be connected to a shots fired call Friday morning.

Police investigating if shattered car window is connected to shots fired call


Carlos Tevez has reportedly agreed to personal terms with AC Milan, but any deal still hinges on Manchester City's approval.


Suzuki Motor Corp is recalling nearly 130,000 vans and trucks in Japan because of a defect in the rear tyre system which may cause the vehicles to roll over, the transport ministry said on Wednesday.

Suzuki recalls nearly 130,000 vans, trucks


But if you live in an apartment, you may be surprised to learn just how cool is cool enough.


John Demjanjuk has been hospitalized after developing a case of gout, one of his attorneys said Tuesday.

Demjanjuk is hospitalized after developing gout


Paul Casey showed great sportsmanship at the Masters last night by calling a one-shot penalty on himself to end his challenge for the Green Jacket.


The guided-missile destroyer Ramage is returning to Norfolk following an eight-month deployment to the Mediterranean Sea.

Ramage returning to Norfolk after deployment


By Andrew Blankstein Former Phillies and New York Mets star and financial guru Lenny Dykstra was sentenced to three years in state prison on Monday, after a judge rejected a last-ditch effort to change his no contest plea and fight the charges.

Lenny Dykstra sentenced to three years in prison


Just before five, dispatchers say shots were fired at officers at Denham and Casper in North Fairmount.


``Dieting is War!'' argues Laura J Wellington.


The Anaheim Ducks have fired coach Randy Carlyle and hired former Washington coach Bruce Boudreau, who was dismissed by the Capitals just two days earlier.

Anaheim Ducks fire coach Randy Carlyle, hire former Washington coach Bruce Boudreau


Rivers of Nihil, a Pennsylvania band that calls it's sound ``deaf metal,'' is streaming songs from it's recent demo ``Temporality Unbound'' and tracks from the first demo over on Stereo Killer, where you can listen to the new song ``Birth of the Omnisavior.''


mewithoutYou have posted a new song from their forthcoming album titled ``It's All Crazy!


How much money will you spend on the holidays this year?


Apple on Monday revealed that it sold 3 million new iPads since the tablet hit stores on March 16.


The NBA announced minutes ago that Commissioner David Stern has suspended Washington Wizards teammates Gilbert Arenas and Javaris Crittenton without pay for the remainder of the 2009-10 season.

NBA Commissioner David Stern suspends Washington's Gilbert Arenas and Javaris Crittenton for the remainder of the 2009-10 season


A 29-year-old Singaporean man has been jailed three months for bringing in a stun gun and a knuckle duster.

S'porean man jailed for bringing in stun gun and knuckle duster


Gold prices fell Wednesday due to ongoing concerns about a drop in demand, but other commodities rose, buoyed by a sustained advance on Wall Street.

Gold prices fall, other commodities rise


Chrysler is recalling more than 11,000 cars, minivans and other models because their steering could fail.


ICAO forecasts global air traffic to rise 5.4% year-on-year during 2012, representing a slight slowdown from 2011.

Icao forecasts global air traffic to rise 5.4% in 2012


Natalie Cole has been hospitalized in New York, her rep confirms to Access Hollywood.


CHAMPION swimmer Jessicah Schipper has split with her long-time coach Ken Wood in a bitter fallout from the Beijing Olympics.

Jessicah Schipper splits with coach Ken Wood


His comments follow the announcement by the Department of Commerce on Friday, February 8, that US exports reached $186.4 billion in December and rose to a record annual total of nearly $2.2 trillion in 2012.

US exports reach $186.4 billion in December, rise to record annual total of nearly $2.2 trillion in 2012


Californian Larry Ellison, ranked as the third-richest person in the US, has inquired about buying the Memphis Grizzlies with apparent hopes of moving the team to San Jose.

Larry Ellison inquires about buying Grizzlies


The Startech upgrades lower the new Land Rover Range Rover Evoque by 1.4 inches and add more aggressive front and rear fascias.

Startech upgrades the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque


A NEW power is emerging in the Middle East, that of the voice of the people, says one of the world's leading television journalists.


A new report out today claims that Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux are indeed expecting their first child together.

Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux expecting first child?


Muhammad Ali reveals that he is praying for former opponent Joe Frazier, who is currently battling liver cancer.

Muhammad Ali ``praying'' for Joe Frazier


The Jacksonville Jaguars re-signed free agent offensive lineman Maurice Williams on Thursday, three days after releasing six-year starter Chris Naeole.

Jaguars re-sign offensive lineman Maurice Williams


Thousands of Kuwaitis rallied on Wednesday to demand strong action over an unprecedented graft scandal allegedly involving several MPs and called for the government to step down.

Kuwaitis rally to demand action on graft scandal


Blue Cross of Idaho introduced a new company logo today featuring the Blue Cross symbol and a stylized drawing of a mountain range.

Blue Cross of Idaho introduces new company logo


A Salem woman received a prison sentence on a drug trafficking charge during action in Columbiana County Common Pleas Court.

Salem woman sentenced for drug trafficking charge


A deputy fire marshal in Pasadena has been arrested and charged with sexually assaulting a child.

Deputy fire marshal charged with sexually assaulting a child


Colonel Oliver North is coming to Tyler this month for a book signing event.


The CBI has filed a charge sheet against the former Haryana Chief Minister, Om Prakash Chautala, in a Special CBI Court here for alleged possession of assets to the tune of Rs. 6 crore.

CBI files charge sheet against Om Prakash Chautala


The Scottish Cabinet will meet on the Isle of Bute on Tuesday as part of their summer tour of the country.

Scottish Cabinet to meet on Isle of Bute


The Israeli occupation forces have arrested 380 Palestinians in February including 54 children and six women, a statistics report said on Friday.

Israel arrests 380 Palestinians in February including 54 children


Lear Corp. said on Tuesday it is seeking to amend its credit facility in order to maintain financial flexibility amid a deep downturn in global auto sales.


Former Bafana Bafana star Doctor Khumalo narrowly escaped being sent to jail yesterday, says a report in The Times.

Doctor Khumalo escapes being sent to jail


Certain teachers in the Houston Independent School District will get a modest raise next year, and the tax rate will remain unchanged for property owners under the annual spending plan slated for approval today.


she's engaged to wed her boyfriend of two years.


Four men were killed and two others injured in at least five separate shootings Saturday in New Orleans and Jefferson Parish.

Four killed, two injured in five separate shootings Saturday


Former WWF legend Andre the Giant was said to be close to Luna as he was also her godfather.

Former WWF star Andre the Giant was Luna's godfather


Firefighters this afternoon were battling a huge warehouse fire in East San Jose that sent towering plumes of smoke into the air that could seen throughout much of the South Bay.

Firefighters battle huge warehouse fire in East San Jose


Kathleen Sebelius will campaign for President Obama in Derry this week, according to campaign officials.


Actor Gerard Butler reportedly organised a private screening of his new film ``Olympus Has Fallen'' for US Marines to get ther approval.

Gerard Butler organised private screening for US Marines


First lady Michelle Obama is asking mayors to help reduce childhood obesity.

Michelle Obama asks mayors to help reduce obesity


The city of Phoenix has settled an abuse claim by two men from Sudan.


JENSON Button made the perfect start to his F1 season today when he won the Australian Grand Prix.


Swedish hard rockers MUSTASCH have completed work on their new, self-titled album for a September 30 release in Finland and Sweden and October 5 in Denmark and Norway via Regain Records.


Prince has blasted Glastonbury festival organisers for ``illegally'' using his name to drum up publicity for the event.


Air Berlin on Wednesday said it was launching a 120 million euro convertible bond with a six year maturity and an annual interest rate of 6 per cent.

Air Berlin launches 120 million euro convertible bond


In her weekly radio address, Governor Jennifer M. Granholm today said three solar energy developments this week keep the momentum going for transforming Michigan into a center for green manufacturing.

Solar energy developments transforming Michigan into center for green manufacturing


International Trucks, a division of Navistar, is rolling out a new brand campaign called ``One,'' designed to communicate the truck maker's new brand positioning of optimization and unification.

International Trucks rolls out new brand campaign


Manchester United fullback Rafael da Silva admits he wants to play for Brazil at the London Olympics.

Man utd fullback Rafael wants to play in London Olympics


Manufacturing powerhouse Germany posted a record trade surplus in 2007, as exports rose faster than imports.


The UN said Monday that it would resume aid shipments into Gaza after Hamas returned supplies seized several days ago.


Harvard social scientist Daniel Bell, who attributed his curiosity to growing up poor during the Depression, has died at his home in Cambridge, Mass. He was 91.

Daniel Bell, social scientist, dies at 91


Actor Josh Brolin has publicly apologised to actor Russell Crowe for the vulgar comments he made about Crowe at the New York Film Critics Awards dinner.

Josh Brolin apologises for comments on Crowe


An Egyptian college student who videotaped himself showing how to turn a remote-controlled car into a bomb detonator is expected to plead guilty in Tampa to supporting terrorists.

Egyptian student pleading guilty to supporting terrorists


JD Sports Fashion has sold its 10 percent stake in JJB Sports for 16.3 million pounds,unwinding part of a complex web of cross-shareholdings in the sports retail industry.

JD Sports Fashion sells its stake in JJB


A Lesage man faces four felony counts of sexual abuse by a parent or guardian.


HDB will be installing solar panels in four more precincts as part of its efforts to further promote environmental sustainability.

HDB to install solar panels in four more precincts


Obama joined Karzai for a ``working lunch,'' marking the first meeting for the Afghan president and the presumptive Democratic nominee.

Obama joins Karzai for ``working lunch''


Police are investigating a double shooting that left a 30 year-old man dead and a 36 year-old man injured Wednesday evening.


MIDFIELD terrier Nicky Bailey today warned of a potential Preston backlash at the Riverside Stadium tomorrow.

Nicky Bailey warning over Preston backlash


Sony Ericsson is cutting about 2,000 out of 9,900 jobs globally, including closing offices in Research Triangle Park, San Diego, Miami, Kista, Sweden, and Chennai, India.