The Sudanese and US sides have underscored importance of working together to find a peaceful comprehensive solution to Darfur issue and improving the security and humanitarian situations in the area.

Sudan, US underscore importance of working together


Major life decisions such as marriage, divorce, abortion, having a child and attending university may be subconsciously influenced by how long people believe they will live, according to a Queen's University study.

Major life decisions may be subconsciously influenced by how long people believe they will live


The Fiji Human Rights Commission said the state has an obligation to the people to ensure that water bottling companies in Fiji do not deplete the ground water resources.


English music legend Sir Elton John has revealed that he would love to have Justin Timberlake playing him in the forthcoming biopic about his life.

Justin Timberlake to play Elton John in biopic?


Mark Teixeira believes the defending World Series champion New York Yankees will not be complacent and are the favorites this season.

Teixeira believes Yankees will not be complacent and are favorites this season


To fix this problem, iOrgsoft developed and launched its AVCHD Converter for Mac.

IOrgsoft launched AVCHD Converter for Mac


Vic premier confident of teachers deal Updated: 17:01, Monday April 8, 2013 Victorian Premier Denis Napthine is confident the government can end the pay dispute with the state's teachers as school holidays draw to a close.


Last week, etnies/Sunday/Odyssey pro Aaron Ross underwent ankle surgery to clean up bone spurs, which over the past few years, had affected his recovery time to the point that he was sometimes sitting around and healing more than riding.


NEW homes buyers are spoilt for choice at The Triangle, Wygate Park in Spalding this summer.


Lewis Stevenson is hoping on-loan Leigh Griffiths will be tempted to stay at Hibernian next season due to his love for the club.

Lewis Stevenson hopes Leigh Griffiths will stay at Hibernian


President Benigno Aquino III declared Tuesday a national state of calamity after Tropical Storm Sendong killed hundreds, damaged houses, roads, and bridges, and left many homeless in Northern Mindanao.

Aquino declares National state of calamity


Apple has sent an official ``cease and desist'' email to public wiki site Bluwiki, demanding they remove postings where users are trying to figure out how to ``write software that can sync media to the latest versions of the iPhone and iPod Touch.''

Apple sends cease and desist email to public wiki site, bluwiki


'Fragrant' hedgehogs are being tracked down by dogs after it was discovered the prickly creatures had returned to islands thought to be rid of them.

'Fragrant' hedgehogs to be tracked by dogs


In an unusual move, director Michael Bay has apologised for his ropey disaster movie Armageddon.

Michael Bay apologises for his ropey disaster movie 'Armageddon'


PINC Research has recommended `Buy` on Ashok Leyland with a price target of Rs 37 as against the current market price of Rs 25 in its report dated Oct 14, 2011.


Law minister Salman Khurshid, who is embroiled in a controversy over allegations of misappropriation of funds by his trust, has put off his Haj pilgrimage, according to sources close to him.


But the county is adopting an automated jail management system that will avoid that drawn-out process and let jail staff easily track the jail population.

County adopts automated jail management system


A Colorado man faces charges of having sex with a dog and forcing 7-year-old boy to watch.

Colorado man charged with having sex with dog


Today, SlideShare is going freemium with the announcement of tiered, paid plans for businesses.

Professional content platform SlideShare goes freemium


Industry credit checking company ICSM is offering free credit reports for all new and returning members.


Aleena Hassan, the young woman who is being claimed by a couple from Varkala to be their daughter Sunitha, was taken in custody by the Varkala police on Wednesday after she was discharged from the Government Mental Health Centre at Kuthiravattom here where she was undergoing treatment for the last few days.


SRAM is introducing a new urban trekking group in Europe with some features borrowed from its high-end road offerings.


Victoria Pendleton is to play a corpse bride in this weekend's Halloween-themed edition of Strictly Come Dancing - just months before she is due to tie the knot herself.


The Minister for Forestry visited a Kenton primary school this morning to help pupils plant trees.

Minister for Forestry helps pupils plant trees


As early as the 2013-14 NBA season, the New Orleans franchise are expected to become the New Orleans Pelicans.

The New Orleans Hornets to become the New Orleans...


Albanians began voting Sunday in local elections following a campaign marred by political violence, including explosions, shootouts, stabbings and clashes between rival supporters.


WEST Coast are poised to win just their fourth match of the season, leading Essendon 10.6 to 4.4 at half time of their clash at Subiaco Oval.

West Coast Eagles lead Essendon at half time


Volvo has unveiled the new V60 estate which goes on sale in the UK towards the end of this year.


Washington, May 8 US President George W. Bush said Wednesday the US will not ease sanctions on Cuba until the communist island's leadership enacts real reforms that will lead to democracy.


New Delhi, Jun 28 Petrol price was cut today by Rs 2.46 per litre, the second reduction this month.


The Pacers tried to trade Dahntay Jones to clear a roster spot for Magnum Rolle last month, and they're expected to continue to try to get him moved.


Pakistan security forces have killed 30 militants in a tribal region, the state-run television reported on Thursday.


A White County man has survived a gunshot wound to the head after a fight with another man.

White County man survives gunshot to the head


German software company SAP is looking to recruit people with autism as programmers and product testers, drawing on skills that can include a close attention to detail and an ability to solve complex problems.

SAP looks to recruit people with autism as programmers


``I don't think I am a star, I consider myself like any other girl who is of my age.


Game retailer BT Games could very well have leaked out to the world that the PlayStation Move controller will hit the markets later this July, as you see from the ad above.

PlayStation Move hitting the market this July


Swiss skier Daniel Albrecht won the men's giant slalom World Cup race here on Sunday, the opening leg of the season.


Luke Wells scored a second century of the season against Surrey to put Sussex in a strong position to force a victory at stumps on day three of the LV= County Championship Division One match at Horsham.


Under the State Bank of Pakistan flood relief package, borrowers of some 78 districts would be eligible to avail of the concessional financing scheme or rescheduling of loans for one-and-half-years.

Borrowers of 78 districts would be eligible


A 59-year-old lorry driver has been left fighting for life following a crash this morning.

Lorry driver fighting for life following crash


She told BANG Showbiz: ``I have a pretty good diet, pretty much, when I'm working. ``When I'm not working it goes out of the window. I'm very much a savoury person. I love pizza, bread, pasta and cheese.


Raccoon infection Canadian doctors have reported two human cases of infection with raccoon roundworms, one in British Columia and the other in Ontario.

Canadian doctors report two human infections with raccoon roundworm


So you want to know who Derrick Bell is and if Obama supporting him will be detrimental to his re-election campaign?


A police dog and its handler found a missing 13-year-old autistic boy in Christchurch early today.


Nomura Securities maintains a 'Buy' on Dollar Tree price target raised from $100 to $108.

Nomura Securities maintains a 'Buy' on Dollar Tree (DLTR);


Cheryl Cole has sent her first Tweet on Twitter, nearly six months after she joined the social network.


Grandma won't lose kids: minister Updated: 14:17, Friday January 25, 2013 Every step will be taken to prevent a woman having to give up her grandchildren after being turned down for a state housing priority list, West Australian Housing Minister Terry Redman says.


``For daily purpose, trend deciding level is 5,280. If Nifty shows strength above 5,280 levels, then rally to 5,320-5,350/5,400 may be seen. If Nifty does not show strength above 5,280 levels then selling pressure till 5,240/5,200/5,150 may also be seen,`` said Puneet Kinra, senior research analyst, Bonanza Portfolio.

Trend deciding level for Nifty is 5,280:


GE has announced it will launch a new global mining business unit based in Australia.


St. Louis County officials said Tuesday night phone service was restored to northern St. Louis County.

Phone service restored for northern St. Louis County


Total Education Solutions has relocated its Michigan office from Royal Oak to a larger space in Troy in order to better serve its clients and expand its clinical services program.

Total Education Solutions relocates Michigan office


Rolle's win in the women's 5k race was the first win in program history.


One can now pre-order the BlackBerry Playbook in India on premium online mall Tradus.in.

Now pre-order BlackBerry Playbook via Tradus.in


Two people were killed after a small plane crashed near a Dayton, Ohio airport on Thursday, federal officials said.

Two killed after small plane crashes near Dayton, oh airport


Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger appointed four new Bay Area trial judges today to serve in Alameda County, Contra Costa County and Santa Clara County superior courts.

Schwarzenegger appoints four new Bay Area trial judges


M&G has reported a 5% rise in third quarter net retail inflows compared with the same period last year, with inflows hitting £1.74 billion.

M&G reports rises in third quarter retail inflows


POLICE have confirmed that a motorcyclist killed on the A46 Lincoln bypass was from Nottingham.


New couple Lady Gaga and Taylor Kinney spotted at Sneak Joint in San Diego over Labor Day weekend.

Lady Gaga and Taylor Kinney spotted in San Diego


Home and car insurance premiums both rose over the last quarter, according to the AA Index.


Edgewood school board members tonight at a special meeting will discuss a proposed standardized dress code.


Legendary Indian sitar player Ravi Shankar, a major influence on musicians ranging from The Beatles to violinist Yehudi Menuhin, has died at the age of 92 after surgery in the United States, his family said Wednesday.

Indian sitar legend Ravi Shankar dies at 92


Albertville is seeking $1.7 million in aid from Otsego to supplement a $10.8 million project that would relieve traffic congestion caused by the Albertville Premium Outlet Mall.

Albertville seeks $1.7 million from Otsego for project


If reports from Kollywood are to be believed, Thalaivan Irukkiran is to star Ajith in the lead role.


The California Department of Public health announced this week that infant mortality rates in the state have reached a record low.


The Dow Jones industrial average climbed more than 130 points today, and shares of Louisiana companies ended the day mixed.


MetLife, Inc. announced today that it has declared fourth quarter 2008 dividends of $0.2527777 per share on the company's floating rate non-cumulative preferred stock, Series A, and $0.4062500 per share on the company's 6.50% non-cumulative preferred stock, Series B. Both dividends are payable December 15, 2008 to shareholders of record as of November 30, 2008.

MetLife declares fourth quarter 2008 preferred stock dividends


Exclusive UK telecoms provider O2 has refused to deny that it is planning to offload its fixed line home broadband product later this year.

O2 refuses to deny plans to offload home broadband product


REIGNING triathlon world champion Pete Jacobs still has work to do as he aims to defend his title in Hawaii during October.

Still work to do for world champion Pete Jacobs


Sidney Crosby scored into an empty net with 7.5 seconds remaining, and Marc-Andre Fleury made 21 saves for Pittsburgh, which got its first sweep in 16 years and its first playoff series win since 2001.

Pittsburgh gets first sweep in 16 years and first series win since 2001


Mauro Camoranesi signed with Racing on Friday, leaving Lanus after one season with the club.


``She's sharp for her age, a smart woman.


Of the over 2,000 pupils who sat for this year's Basic Education Certificate Examination in the Akuapem North District, only 38 of them scored aggregate six whiles four schools in the Okere constituency scored zero percent.

Four schools in Okere constituency score zero percent


Irdeto, a content and business model protection solutions and service provider, unveiled its expanded product line, which offers a complete range of solutions that empower companies to protect and monetize digital assets with innovative and reliable software technologies, end-to-end solutions and services.


There are only three new entries in the top 10 most downloaded movies on BitTorrent last week, but they've all made it to the top five.

The top 10 most downloaded movies on BitTorrent of last week


As a result of her new appointment, Ms. Black is resigning from her corporate board positions at The Coca-Cola Company and International Business Machines Corporation.

Cathleen P. Black to resign from the Coca-Cola Company Board of directors


Simon Cowell joked Demi Lovato was ''obnoxious'' and ''irritating'' in a pre-recorded video speech at the Teen Choice Awards last night.

Simon Cowell: 'Demi Lovato is irritating'


Shay Given is set to start for Ireland against Hungary despite doubts continuing to arise over his fitness.


A baby's name says a lot about the parents' values and tastes.


On Friday, Fitch Ratings upgraded the investment-grade credit rating of Sovran Self Storage, a Williamsville, NY-based real estate investment trust.

Fitch Ratings upgrades Sovran Self Storage


Britain's Prince Harry was giving 'random naked hugs' to partygoers in his Las Vegas hotel suite.


A 47-year-old prisoner serving time for drug possession died in San Mateo County jail this week likely due to heart problems, police said.


Salt has pulled its full product range due to an unprecedented volume of applications in the last 24 hours.


West Bengal received private investment of Rs 2108.14 crore against project proposals of Rs 8507.72 crore approved by the state government between March and December 2012, state Industry Minister Partha Chatterjee said today.

West Bengal received investment of Rs 2108.14 crore


Urban Victory Network Inc. today launched a new online delivery platform for global black film at www.urbanvictory.com.

Urban Victory launches online platform for global black film


Asian stock markets are mostly trading weak on Friday with investors making cautious moves amid lingering concerns about the economic situation in the eurozone.


Dead deer found in corn fields near Wee Town and Vergas have been linked to mold in corn.


Member of the British House of Lords Lord Nazir Ahmed said that Former President Gen. Pervez Musharraf has started playing tabla in London.


A sailor from II Marine Expeditionary Force will receive the Bronze Star with combat device Monday for his actions while deployed to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, according to Camp Lejeune officials.

Sailor to receive Bronze Star for actions in Afghanistan


Modern day beauties Cameron Diaz, Madonna and Scarlett Johansson can't top Marilyn Monroe as the classic beauty has been named the greatest blonde of all time.

Cameron Diaz, Madonna & Scarlett Johansson topped by Marilyn Monroe:


``Letters have been sent to all the collectors to verify allegations that Maoists forcibly eat food meant for school children living in hostels,'' ST and SC Development Department secretary, Ashok Tripathy told PTI.

Maoists eat food meant for school children


Recent data shows the foreclosure rate increased dramatically in September.


Loyola University Health System researchers are reporting on a promising new approach to treating diabetic wounds, bed sores, chronic ulcers and other slow-to-heal wounds.

Researchers report promising new approach to treat diabetic wounds, bed sores


British Prime Minister Gordon Brown on Wednesday joined French President Nicolas Sarkozy in calling for ``a new Bretton Woods'' to better regulate global financial markets and avoid future credit crunches, reported dpa.


WITH the prices of flour showing no signs of falling in view of the steep rise in its consumption, most bakeries are struggling to meet daily demands for the popular khubz.

Most bakeries are struggling to meet demand for khubz


A man has been charged with the attempted murder of an elderly man at Walgett last week.

Man charged with attempted murder of elderly man - Walgett


President Barack Obama warned on Sunday against ``loose talk'' of a war with Iran ahead of a crucial meeting in which he will urge Israel's prime minister to avoid a premature strike on the Islamic Republic's nuclear facilities.

Obama warns against 'loose talk' of war on Iran


Mel B partied the night away with Paul Oakenfold at a bash at London hot-spot Studio Valbonne.


Justin Bieber has denied the rumours that claimed he fathered a baby boy from backstage fling with a fan.

Justin Bieber denies fathering a baby boy with fan


It has been confirmed that reality star Kourtney Kardashian is pregnant and due around Christmas time.

Reality star Kourtney Kardashian is pregnant


A man has been fined €4,000 after ignoring MEPA enforcement notices and continued to carry out construction works on a protected site near Fomm Ir-Rih.

Man fined €4,000 for ignoring MEPA enforcement notices


British Special Forces tried to rescue Peter Moore and four other British hostages near the Iranian border in May 2007 but they failed to locate the kidnappers' convoy, it was claimed last night.

Special Forces 'tried to rescue hostages near Iranian border'


Kuwait Oil Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah al-Sabah said that current oil prices of between 75-85 dollars a barrel do not hamper the global economic recovery.

Oil price not hampering economic recovery:


A King's Fund report into the cost of meeting the mental health needs of the nation has revealed that mental illness in England cost £50bn in 2007.

Mental illness in England cost £50bn in 2007


IncrediMail Ltd., a digital media company that provides products and services to consumers to help make their everyday life simpler and more enjoyable, today announced it has completed the acquisition of Smilebox Inc., a US consumer focused photo sharing and social expression company.

IncrediMail completes acquisition of Smilebox Inc.


Zurich Financial Services said it has signed an advisory agreement with Tony Blair, former Prime Minister of Great Britain.

Zurich signs advisory agreement with Tony Blair


The Reserve Bank has taken the highly unusual step of again warning banks their floating mortgage rates are too high.


Emergency unemployment benefits through the Department of Employment Training and Rehabilitation have been extended from a maximum of 13 weeks to 20 weeks.

Unemployment benefits extended for 20 weeks


Russia lifted a decade-long security regime in Chechnya, in a move likely to bolster the power of the region's Kremlin-backed leader.

Russia lifts security regime in Chechnya


A young bear had to be tranquilized after it wandered past an elementary school and homes on Pueblo's South Side for a couple of hours.

Bear tranquilized after wandering near school


21 Indian sailors aboard the ship MV Fairchem Bogey, which was hijacked last August, have been released by the pirates, Directorate General of Shipping said here today.


Harris Corporation, an international communications and information technology company, today introduced an intrinsically safe line of P5300 and P5400 multi-mode portable radios for use by public safety first responders in hazardous environments.

Harris Corporation introduces intrinsically safe multi-mode portable radios for use in hazardous environments


The multi-generational family household has been returning in the US since 1980 and at an accelerated pace during the current recession, according to the Pew Research Center.


Former All Blacks captain and New Zealand Rugby Union Chairman Jock Hobbs has died of leukemia.

Former All Blacks captain Jock Hobbs dies


We're sorry to have to be the ones to break this to you, but despite what you might have already heard Robbie Williams will NOT be performing with Take That at the Royal Albert Hall tomorrow night.

Robbie Williams will not be performing with Take that tomorrow night...


Lotus Renault driver Robert Kubica left intensive care Thursday and was transferred to a trauma ward after a crash left him with several injuries.

Kubica leaves intensive care, transferred to trauma ward


Nick Rogers: former NFL and Georgia Tech line backer player Nick Rogers dies in accident on monday night in the Atlanta region.According to the Associated Press, his car hit a utility pole in Georgia, near Atlanta, at around 1:30 am.Nick Rogers spent four years in the NFL with Minnesota, Green Bay, Indianapolis and Miami.

Nick Rogers died in accident on monday night


Skipper Beck, Charlotte car dealer was killed in a plane crash in Rock Hill Friday morning.

Skipper Beck killed in plane crash near Rock Hill


Vince Neil recovering from surgery Updated: 23:30, Monday March 11, 2013 Motley Crue singer Vince Neil is recovering in hospital after experiencing severe kidney stone pain while on stage in Sydney.


Mobile services provider Tata Teleservices Ltd today said it has partnered with UK-based Meridian Group to launch a QWERT phone, priced at Rs Rs 4,795.

Tata indicom partners Meridian to launch phone


Integrated energy company InterOil has purchased a second drilling rig.


Animal trials for H1N1 vaccine has begun in India, a official of Serum Institute of India said.

Animal trials for H1N1 vaccine begin in India


A Marshall County man charged with fondling a three year old was released after pleading to child abuse charges.

Marshall County man released after pleading to child abuse charges


A self-styled `Sadhu' duped two families of cash and valuables worth around Rs 2.5 lakh after offering them `Prasad' laced with sedatives in Koyla Nagar, situated under the jurisdiction of Chakeri police, on Wednesday night.

Sadhu dupes two families of cash, valuables


Canadian energy giant Syncrude has been found guilty under wildlife laws of causing the death of 1,600 ducks in a tailings pond at its oilsands operation north of Fort McMurray.


A new survey has found that nearly one in five Canadians between the ages of 20 and 79 have high blood pressure.

One in five Canadians have high blood pressure:


The Brazilian real opened weaker against the US dollar Monday on falling commodity prices and the expectation investors would likely take profits on recent strong gains.

Brazil's real opens weaker on falling commodity prices


International media broke the news that Libya had asked Malta, China, Turkey and Germany to monitor the ceasefire.


Regina Mayor Pat Fiacco will be taking part in the Commonwealth Games in Delhi, India.

Mayor Pat Fiacco to take part in Commonwealth Games


A man in his 70s has died after the 4WD he was driving crashed down a bank on a Waikato farm on Wednesday, authorities say.


Denial of fundamental rights and equal opportunities forces the people to migrate, said Ejaz Shafi Gillani, chairman Gallup Pakistan.

Denial of rights forces people to migrate


After allegedly being involved in a punch-up last month, Dappy has now reportedly been charged with affray.


Tracy McGrady, one of the top NBA players of the past decade, is considering playing in China this season, according to sources with knowledge of the situation.


A Belleville man is facing felony aggravated battery charges, accused of punching a deputy in the face during a domestic battery call Monday.

Belleville man accused of punching deputy during domestic battery


A St. Tammany Parish grand jury indicted six area residents this week, including a teenager for vehicular homicide and two others for aggravated rape.


Schalke bounced back from their shock cup exit to second division Mainz with a 1-0 victory over Cologne on Friday night.


Yesteryears star Asha Parekh remembers late Bina Rai as an intimidating and very introvert actress.


Fitch Ratings affirms the outstanding ratings on 13 US utility tariff bond transactions at 'AAAsf' with Stable Outlooks.

Fitch affirms 13 US utility tariff bond transactions


A 43-year-old homeless man has been charged with second-degree robbery stemming from an incident with another homeless man in Chinatown on Friday.


Current TV is considering putting itself up for sale, or entering into a partnership with another company, a spokesperson at the independent and politically progressive cable company told TPM Friday.

Current TV considers putting itself up for sale


A New Martinsville woman entered a guilty plea to possession of cocaine with intent to deliver in Tyler County Circuit Court May 29.


World leaders have called for a new global financial architecture to tackle the current financial crisis, the most serious since the Great Depression of the 1930s.

World leaders call for new global financial architecture


Lionsgate today announced that Lionsgate shareholders have confirmed the Shareholder Rights Plan at the Company's Special Meeting of Shareholders.

Lionsgate shareholders confirm Shareholder Rights Plan


San Jose thrashers Imagika are currently streaming the new song ``Scared to Death'' online, which is off their upcoming album ``Portrait Of A Hanged Man.''

Imagika streaming new song ``Scared to Death'' online


Australian actress Nicole Kidman has admitted to having botox injections to keep her skin so perfect.


Actress Ann-Margret will receive an honorary doctorate during Rocky Mountain College's graduation ceremony next month and will later attend a fundraising dinner.

Ann-Margret to receive honorary doctorate


Bus drivers in a French city said they will go on strike because, among other grievances, the uniform pants they are required to wear are too tight.

Bus drivers to strike because uniform pants are too tight


China took sweet revenge of their hefty fourth Test defeat by beating Pakistan 4-0 in the fifth and final hockey Test at Changzhou on Friday.

China beat Pakistan 4-0 in fifth and final hockey Test


New Delhi Second largest two-wheeler maker Bajaj Auto plans to introduce a new variant of both its mainline brands Discover and Pulsar each year to boost sales and further add to the manufacturer's sporty image.

Bajaj Auto plans Discover, Pulsar variants every year


Toyota is recalling more than 110,000 hybrid vehicles in the United States, Japan and Europe because of faulty transistors in electrical power control boards.

Toyota recalls more than 110,000 hybrids


Gov. Ted Kulongoski announced Wednesday he will undergo eye surgery to deal with bleeding in his left eye that occurred last month.

Gov. Ted Kulongoski to undergo eye surgery


Just ahead of the Windows 8 launch, Microsoft has updated Office Web Apps, its free Web-based productivity suite that's meant to counter Google Docs.


On April 6, 2013, President Xi Jinping held talks with Peruvian President Ollanta Humala Tasso in China's southern city of Sanya.

Xi Jinping holds talks with Peruvian President Ollanta Humala Tasso


India-born legendary Ghazal singer Mehdi Hassan passed away on Wednesday in a Karachi hospital after prolonged illness.


Egypt wants to delay a $148 million payment to fuel producer Dana Gas, Beltone Financial reported, citing an Al-Bayan newspaper report based on anonymous government sources.

Egypt may delay $148 million payment to Dana Gas


The tourism ministry recently cleared 45 projects, including Rs 57 crore for Uttar Pradesh and Rs 15 crore for Punjab.


Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal announced on Sunday that Amritsar and Mohali would have permanent trade centres by the end of 2011 to hold international trade fairs in the state on a regular basis.


The global economy is still fraught with uncertainty and still far from where it needs to be, Christine Lagarde, managing director of the International Monetary Fund, said here on Monday.

Global economy still fraught with uncertainty:


A day after an attempt was made on his life by an unidentified gunman, spiritual guru Sri Sri Ravishankar Monday said he was happy with the existing security and has forgiven the attacker, whom the police are yet to identify.

Sri Sri Ravishankar says he has forgiven the attacker


Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu said on Friday that, ``Turkey has the right to say on problem regarding Iran if the problem affects Turkey.''

'Turkey has the right to say on problem regarding Iran'


Jeff Blake South Carolina head coach Ray Tanner received an award Monday named after former SCSU head coach Willie Jeffries.

Tanner receives award named after SCSU' Willie Jeffries


Building materials and home products maker Alesco has posted a full year net loss of almost $13 million but says it's well positioned for a market recovery.


Offsprings of male cancer survivors carry a higher risk of congenital birth abnormalities as compared with children of fathers with no history of cancer.

Offspring of male cancer survivor carry higher risk of congenital birth abnormalities


A possible plea deal in the hit-and-run death of a Layton teen is being postponed.


Martin Golf Course, a 3,000-foot nine-hole golf course in Portage, will sell at auction Friday, Oct. 23, with Albert Burney Auction Company managing the sale.

Martin golf course to sell in Oct. 23 auction


Shares of Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund closed the trading session at $33.50 near its 50 day and 200 day moving averages currently set at $33.06 and $32.38 respectively.

Utilities Select Sector SPDR close to 50 and 200 day moving averages


County Executive Rob Astorino wants to slash ``excessively generous payouts'' by capping the lump sums - in some cases six figures -- that workers can take for unused sick and vacation days when they leave their jobs.

Astorino wants to slash payouts for unused sick and vacation days


The Office star Steve Carell will visit Australia to promote his new movie next month.


Law firm Cobbetts has seen fee income rise to £20.5 million after a series of new client wins in the first half of the year.

Cobbetts sees fee income rise after new client wins


Friday's baseball game between Louisiana Tech and Sacramento State has been delayed by heavy rains in the Ruston area.


Actress Angelina Jolie says she is attracted to vulnerable characters and that she can't think of playing fantasy roles like Cinderella.

Jolie attracted to vulnerable characters


When asked by reporters about the status of UK coach Billy Gillispie he said, ``It's just part of the business. The bad thing is we have to be out by five.''

Cyprien: ``It's just part of the business''


New Orleans Hornets backup guard Devin Brown has been slowed by a sprained left ankle that occurred in last week's loss at Utah.

New Orleans Hornets guard Devin Brown slowed by sprained ankle


A NEW principal magistrate took his oath of allegiance before Chief Justice Sir Albert Palmer at the High Court yesterday.


Weather officials continue to warn residents of extreme fire danger in the region today as winds are expected to reach gusts of 55 mph.

Weather officials warn of extreme fire danger today


Christians are being urged to reach out to society this Easter to ease an epidemic of loneliness in the community.


Homebase are set to launch a Jamie Oliver-branded garden products range for the 2011 season.

Homebase to launch Jamie Oliver garden products range


Base metals have closed mixed on the London Metal Exchange, pressured by profit-taking after the previous session's rally and investor nervousness following a swathe of weak manufacturing data.


Senior Democrats of the Ozarks will meet at 2 pm Tuesday at the Library Center, 4653 S. Campbell.


Slovenia's registered unemployment rate rose by 0.2 percentage points to 9.1% in June, the Statistics Office said on Tuesday.


Eight Durga Puja revellers, including three children and as many women, were killed and three others injured in a road accident in the wee hours today while they were returning home after hopping pandals in Kolkata, police said.

Eight Durga Puja revellers killed in road accident


German children are taller than 30 years ago, but the increase in height observed during the last century has become slower.


Standard Chartered Bank Plc has said its balance sheet remains liquid, well funded and diversified, with a conservative risk profile.

Standard Chartered balance sheet remains liquid --


A space heater sparked a fire at a Fort Pierce home Tuesday night.

Space heater sparks fire at Fort Pierce home


Adobe has released Flash Player 10, which gives interactive designers and developers access ot the new expressive features and visual performance improvements for more creative control to deliver the most compelling Web applications, interactive content and high quality video to users across multiple browsers and all major operating systems.


The Pentagon on Wednesday warned Iran against any attempt to block the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most critical oil route, Xinhua reported.

Pentagon warns Iran against blocking Strait of Hormuz


Sharon Osbourne released a statement on Sunday informing people that she suffered a double mastectomy after she found out that she was in danger of developing breast cancer.

Sharon Osbourne suffers double mastectomy


The Kerala assembly adjourned sine die today after a month-long session.


Iran is planning to sue Hollywood over the Oscar-winning ``Argo'' because of the movie's allegedly ``unrealistic portrayal'' of the country, Iranian media reported today.


The incoming Air Force chief of staff says eliminating sexual assault is a priority, tied to readiness and strengthening the Air Force.

Incoming Air Force chief says eliminating sexual assault a priority


Luxury homebuilder Toll Brothers reported earnings of $27.3 million or 16 cents per diluted share for the third quarter of fiscal 2010, compared with a loss of $2.93 per share in the third quarter of fiscal 2009.

Toll Brothers reports earnings of $27.3 million


Several dozen ministers and other concerned citizens held a news conference Wednesday to protest the way in which City Manager Wayne Cauthen was dismissed.

Ministers protest the way Cauthen was dismissed


In the central liturgical moment of his four-day trip to Great Britain, Pope Benedict XVI beatified Cardinal John Henry Newman and said his vision of religion's vital role in society should serve as a model today.


Bangladesh celebrated 37 years of independence yesterday, as tens of thousands visited a national memorial outside the capital and political parties held rallies for upcoming elections.

Bangladesh celebrates 37 years of independence


Teen Mom star Farrah Abraham and her adorable 18-month-old daughter Sophia are featured on the cover the new issue of US magazine.


Villarreal are hoping to avoid a repeat of Sunday′s meltdown in Valencia when they face Twente Enschede on Thursday.

Villarreal hoping to avoid repeat of meltdown in Valencia


A Chinese engineer was killed and another wounded last week when a group of armed men attacked an oil field in South Kordofan province in southern Sudan, a diplomat at the Chinese embassy in Khartoum confirmed to Xinhua Monday.

Chinese engineer killed in attack on oil field in southern Sudan


On Saturday, August 25th, the House Natural Resources Committee will hold an oversight field hearing in Panama City entitled, ``Fishing=Jobs: How Strengthening America's Fisheries Strengthens Our Economy.''

Natural resources Committee to hold field hearing in Panama City


New Barclays mortgage rates have been announced by the bank, which is cutting rates by almost one per cent.


US bank JPMorgan Chase has taken a 10.2 percent stake in Gannett, the largest US newspaper chain and owner of USA Today, according to a Securities and Exchange Commission filing on Tuesday.

JP Morgan Chase takes 10.2 percent stake in Gannett


European astronomers announced Monday that they had found 32 new ``exoplanets'' orbiting distant stars.

European astronomers find 32 new 'exoplanets'


A dust storm has engulfed southern Queensland, causing traffic delays, raising health concerns and cancelling horse racing.


Iran has agreed in principle to import one million tons of wheat from Pakistan under barter trade deal at $300 per metric ton.

Iran agrees to import one million tons of wheat from Pakistan


Telecom service provider Tata Teleservices had drawn up a capex plan of two-billion dollar for the current fiscal for its upcoming GSM-based mobile service, which will be launched in a few weeks.


He said various parties had also made disputed claims that amounted to about RM1.5bil from the PKFZ project.

Various parties made disputed claims amounting to RM1.5bil


In a shocking incident, Bollywood renowned photographer Jagdish Mali was found in a very pitiful condition among beggars in a Mumbai suburb.

Photographer Jagdish Mali found among beggars


A Eurostar train broke down in southeast England with hundreds of passengers trapped on board, the train operator said.


Four Allison Elementary School students found a hypodermic needle in an outside bathroom near the Southeast Austin school's playground, officials stated in a letter to parents Tuesday.

Students find hypodermic needle near Southeast Austin school's playground


Dragon Quest X, the Wii MMORPG, has reached 300,000 paid subscribers in Japan, according to Nihon Securities Journal and translated by Anime News Network.

Dragon Quest X reaches 300,000 paid subscribers


Grand Ridge welcome signs are nearing completion, with Jackson Correctional Institution building the signs and making the letters.


Henry Cavill, who is all set to turn Superman in an upcoming project, has got engaged to his longtime girlfriend Ellen Whitaker.


(Satellite TODAY 06-22-10) EchoStar has launched DishHD, a premier satellite pay-TV service, in Taiwan, the company announced June 21.

EchoStar launches DishHD service in Taiwan


A LACK of holiday homes has rental companies struggling to meet demand from people looking for a short break close to home.

Holiday home rental companies struggle to meet demand


A group of prominent Peruvian writers, led by Nobel Prize laureate Mario Vargas Llosa, signed an open letter against presidential candidate Keiko Fujimori and in support of nationalist Ollanta Humala.

Peruvian writers sign open letter against Fujimori


Google.nl was the most visited Dutch website in 2007, according to online research group Multiscope.

Google.nl most visited Dutch website in 2007


President-elect Barack Obama on Thursday during an interview with editors at the Washington Post promised to reform Medicare and Social Security, ``saying that the nation's long-term economic recovery cannot be attained unless the government finally gets control over its most costly entitlement programs,'' the Post reports.

President-elect Obama promises to reform Medicare, Social Security


A North Korean government official has offered to return the alleged remains of Japanese who died on the Korean Peninsula after World War II, a professor from Kyoto's Doshisha University said Saturday.

North Korea official offers to return the alleged remains of Japanese


3M Co. has been ordered to pay $1.3 million firm after a British judge ruled that the Maplewood company failed to deliver on an agreement to aggressively market a British firm's product that detected potentially deadly superbugs in hospitals.


After wooing customers in the US, Europe and West Asia, Assam's famous Muga silk is fast gaining popularity in Japan which may eventually emerge as the biggest market for the thread.

Muga silk fast gaining popularity in Japan


Former Illinois governor Rod Blagojevich and five of his associates were indicted Thursday on federal corruption charges.

Blagojevich indicted on corruption charges


PRIME Minister Julia Gillard says she will ask for the people's trust to move Australia forward and plans to detail challenges facing the nation in the next few days.


Brendel, 77, will take his final bow at the famous Golden Auditorium in the Musikverein, in Vienna, Austria, after 60 years on the concert stage.


The Caps fell 4-3 in a shootout, moving their record to 15-13-0-5.


DULUTH, Minn. A fire destroyed a townhome building at the Eagle Ridge Resort at the Lutsen Mountains ski area, but there were no injuries.

Fire destroys townhome building at Lutsen Mountains ski area...


Oscar-winning Indian musician AR Rahman lost out the Golden Globe in the Original Score category to Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross, who won for their music in The Social Network.


Chile has sent the first rescuer down escape shaft to begin the extraction of 33 miners trapped below ground for 69 days.


The 2018 World Cup will be played in 12 stadiums located in 11 Russian cities, head of the local organising committee Vitaly Mutko said yesterday.

2018 World Cup to be played in 12 stadiums


Former Knick Cuttino Mobley filed a lawsuit against the team in a New York court on Wednesday, claiming the Knicks used a heart condition to force him to retire so they could save on payroll and avoid salary cap problems.

Cuttino Mobley files lawsuit against Knicks


Applied Elevator has just announced that the company is providing customized home elevators in Denver starting at $18,000 for base models.

Applied Elevator announces customized home elevators in Denver


In a press release this morning, MTV announced that Miller will perform for their Times Square live special.


Yellow Pages firm Yell has warned revenues will remain under pressure as small businesses continue to fret about the pace of economic recovery.


A Pueblo West fire engine was involved in a minor traffic accident when it was responding to a reported car fire.

Pueblo West fire engine involved in accident


The Warriors have made three changes to their squad to face the Diamond Eagles in their SuperSport Series cricket fixture starting in East London on Thursday.


The former minister in the Yulia Tymoshenko government, who attended the court hearing, was released from custody in the courtroom, the BBC Ukrainian Service reported.

Former minister from Tymoshenko government released from custody in courtroom


SYSPRO, a developer of enterprise resource planning software for on-premise and cloud-based utilization, has announced that OMAX Corporation, a leading machinery and equipment manufacturer and provider of precision-engineered, computer-controlled, multi-axis abrasivejet systems for use in manufacturing environments, has chosen SYSPRO financials to interface with the company's custom, incumbent ERP solution.

OMAX Corporation chooses SYSPRO financials to interface with the company's custom, incumbent ERP solution


Providence Police are searching for a convicted child molester accused of violating sex offender registration laws.


Pakistan's Ambassador to US Hussain Haqqani said that Pakistan and the US need each other and share multidimensional ties, and whatever the media portrays is not always true.


The DC Council unanimously passed a comprehensive anti-bullying bill Tuesday adding the District to the list of 15 states that have passed anti-bullying laws with specific protections for gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation.


Blake Lively and Leighton Meester bundle up in bulky overcoats to keep warm while on break from shooting Gossip Girl on Friday in New York.

Blake Lively & Leighton Meester bundle up for 'Gossip Girl'


One person was killed and 29 were wounded in two grenade attacks in Nairobi on Monday.

One killed in grenade attacks in Nairobi


Jenna Bush will wear a ``simple and elegant'' wedding gown designed by Oscar de la Renta at her May 10 wedding: organza with embroidery, matte beading and a small train -- and yet ``still casual.''

Jenna Bush will wear de la Renta at her wedding


A former Rockford Park District police officer faces criminal charges that he provided false information in a police report.

Former Rockford Park District police officer faces charges


ASX-listed Atlantic has produced its first ferrovanadium at its wholly owned Windimurra vanadium plant, in Western Australia.

Atlantic produces first ferrovanadium at Windimurra


Deluxe Corp., a check printer and business service provider, said Tuesday that it has acquired internet marketing services company OrangeSoda Inc. for about $27.7 million in cash.

Deluxe Corp. acquires OrangeSoda for $27.7 million


A 28-year-old Dunbar man is accused of tying up his grandfather and robbing him at knifepoint with an accomplice.

Dunbar man accused of tying up, robbing grandfather


General Motors filed for bankruptcy protection this morning and President Obama plans to give the bankrupt car maker another $30 billion bailout during and after the bankruptcy process.


Severe weather is blamed for a deadly crash on Monday night.


Waka Flocka and three other men were involved in a shootout at a car stereo store on Wednesday.


Enrique Iglesias reportedly shocked fans at a recent concert by telling them that he has the ``smallest penis in the world''.

Enrique Iglesias: 'I have the smallest penis in the world'


University of Connecticut sophomore guard Jeremy Lamb announced Tuesday that he has declared for the NBA draft.


Vacaville police leave the scene of a standoff Tuesday where an elderly man, reportedly stricken with terminal cancer and in chronic pain for the past two years, shot himself as crisis negotiators tried to get him to drop the rifle from his chin.


Florida's first python hunting season ends Saturday with no reptiles being reported captured and killed, wildlife officials said Friday.

First python hunting season ends Saturday


Officers with the Columbia Police Department are working to determine whether a Wednesday afternoon bank robbery and car theft are related.


Cyprus is set to become the fifth eurozone country to receive an emergency bailout, as it finalises a package with international lenders.

Cyprus set to become fifth eurozone country to receive an emergency bailout


A Dillon County man was charged with reckless homicide Thursday morning.

Dillon County man charged with reckless homicide


A student from Rachel Freeman School of Engineering died this morning after arriving at school.


A woman from Hampshire has said her garden has been flooded by raw sewage four times in the last four months.

Woman's garden flooded by raw sewage four times


A 24-year-old Rwandan girl was raped several times inside and outside a car by four men who were arrested here Thursday night, police said Friday.


AN independent record label has been set up in Crewe and a local rap artist has been the first to sign up.


Veteran Bollywood actor and Bharatiya Janata Party nominee Hema Malini was on Thursday elected to the Rajya Sabha from Karnataka.


Reality star Heidi Montag called the police after her mum turned up at her home and wouldn't leave, according to US reports.

Heidi Montag calls police after mum turns up at home


ANNETTE Funicello, the most popular Mouseketeer on The Mickey Mouse Club, who matured to a successful career in records and '60s beach party movies but struggled with illness in middle age and after, has died aged 70.

Mouseketeer Annette Funicello dies at 70


Consumer confidence rose in January, according to the Thomson Reuters/University of Michigan consumer sentiment index released Friday.


Electronic clinical documentation may help prevent diagnostic errors, according to a perspective published in the March 25 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine.


Police are investigating an accidental shooting that left a teen dead.


A 10-month-old baby boy died at a Gatineau home daycare Tuesday morning from what police say were natural causes.


Will Power broke two vertebrae in his lower back and sustained a concussion after crashing into Nelson Philippe during IndyCar Series practice for the Sonoma Grand Prix on Saturday.

Will Power breaks vertebrae, sustains concussion


The Indian tennis federation will hire private security consultants for the Davis Cup zonal tie against Australia to be held in Chennai from May 8-10.

India to hire private security consultants for Davis Cup tie


Tar balls have washed ashore in Plaquemines Parish, a result of the massive Gulf oil spill, state wildlife officials said.

Tar balls wash ashore in Plaquemines Parish


A freelance journalist who has covered the Middle East for two years, working for papers such as The New York Times and France's Le Monde, has been jailed in Yemen, according to news reports in his native New Zealand on Sunday.


Cantabrians are back in the shops after the magnitude 7.1 earthquake on September 4 and are spending more on ``must have'' items, according to payment system operator Paymark.


A wolf hunting bill has been approved by the Michigan Senate committee, sparking outrage from some Michigan residents.

Wolf hunting Bill approved by Michigan Senate committee


South Africa says former president Nelson Mandela is responding well to treatment on his sixth day in hospital.

Nelson Mandela 'responding well' to treatment


India plans to open its stock market to individual foreign investors later this month in a bid to increase investment in the country from overseas, according to media reports.

India to open stock market to foreign investors


TOKYO, June 18 -Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Co. said Friday it will enter the Malaysian life insurance market by acquiring a 30 percent stake in Hong Leong Assurance Bhd., the sixth-largest life insurer in the nation.

Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance to enter Malaysian life Insurance market+


The 2011 Phoenix election has broken city voter turnout records, with more than 160,000 votes cast.

Phoenix election breaks city voter turnout records


Tehran Mayor Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf announced on Wednesday that the Asian mayors meeting in Tehran is the beginning of efforts to establish more contacts between nations.


Brown County ranked 14th in health outcomes and 46th in health factors, according to the new County Health Rankings report released by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute.


Lindsay Lohan has moved to a new rehab center, her third since checking in for her court-ordered rehab in early May, according to TMZ.com.


A former freelance journalist who was also an ''inspiring'' English teacher has died at the age of 81.

Former journalist and 'inspiring' teacher dies at 81


One of South Africa's unsung musical heroes Hotep Galeta died on Wednesday after suffering an asthma attack.


Britain raised its terror threat alert to the second-highest level Friday, one of several recent moves the country has made to increase vigilance against international terrorists after a Christmas Day bombing attempt on a Europe-US flight.


US President George W. Bush urged Mideast leaders on Sunday to work hard to advance democracy and freedom in their region.

Bush urges Mideast leaders to advance democracy


A Pakistani gang rape victim who gained prominence for her outspoken stance on the oppression of women has given birth to a baby boy, her husband and hospital officials said yesterday.

Gang rape victim gives birth to baby boy


NY man accused of making Seton Hall bomb threat An arrest warrant has been issued for a former Seton Hall University student accused of making an anonymous bomb threat that caused the campus to be evacuated last week.


Plans to create an East Midlands 999 call centre for the fire service face the axe today after the new Government branded them ``poor'' and ``flawed''.

Plans to create an East Midlands 999 call centre for face the axe


Earth911, a clearinghouse for recycling information and programs, has tripled its space at SkySong in Scottsdale.


A Kingsbury teenager has been charged with drug offences after police raided his home.

Kingsbury teenager charged with drugs offences


Louisville baseball has launched a new ``Ask Coach Mac'' feature where Cardinals fans can post their questions for head coach Dan McDonnell on Facebook and twitter.

Louisville baseball launches ``Ask Coach Mac'' feature


Reno police officers were allegedly attacked Sunday afternoon while responding to a domestic disturbance call near Wells Avenue.

Reno police officers allegedly attacked Sunday during domestic disturbance call


Baker Hughes said Tuesday its fourth-quarter net income fell 81% as the drilling equipment giant booked an increase in its allowance for doubtful accounts during tough economic times.


A WORCESTER man has won free beer for a year and met former Manchester United star Lee Sharpe after registering for a pub poker league.


United Airlines 757 flights could be delayed or cancelled from today through Wednesday.

United Airlines 757 flights delayed or cancelled


The ``The Twist'' turns 50 years old.The singer who brought the dance craze to the world celebrated the milestone in Philadelphia today before about a thousand people at City Hall.Chubby Checker first performed the dance on American Bandstand and it took rock 'n roll to another level.The significance of the twist was that it allowed couples to dance without touching one another.


FRIENDS and family of Cheshunt Olympian Laura Trott are preparing to cheer her to victory as she begins her bid for glory.

Family prepare to cheer Cheshunt Olympian Laura Trott to victory


The seven members sacked from the Hawke's Bay District Health Board have been reinstated to a board which also includes commissioner Sir John Anderson.

The members sacked from the Hawke's Bay District health board have been reinstated


British leaders, tennis chiefs and former players hailed Andy Murray yesterday after the Scot became the first British man to win a Grand Slam in 76 years.


SÃO PAULO---KPIT Cummins Infosystems Ltd, a global IT consulting and engineering partner to manufacturing and energy & utilities corporations, and SYSTIME, a leading business technology service provider, have announced that KPIT Cummins has taken 50% stake in SYSTIME, world's largest Oracle JD Edwards solution provider.


Black was ejected from the game against the Reds at the end of the fourth inning after Padres pitcher Tim Stauffer struck out Travis Wood with the bases loaded to end the frame.


After World War II, as the allies planned the prosecution of Germans for crimes committed during the war, they anticipated the possibility that defendants would use the defense that they were ``just following orders'' and were thus not morally culpable for their actions.


Newstrike Capital Inc. - www.newstrikecapital.com - is pleased to announce a non-brokered private placement of up to 5,000,000 units at a price of $0.40 per unit for cash proceeds of up to $2,000,000.

Newstrike Capital announces private placement


The US has made ``no offers to send troops to protect Coptic places of worship in Egypt,'' its Cairo embassy said in a statement.

US denies offering to protect Coptic places of worship


Simon & Garfunkel are set to hit the road again - the revered folk-rock duo have laid down a series of dates which seems to be the start of a US tour.

Folk-rock duo Simon & Garfunkel to hit the road?


A multi-vehicle crash in dense fog Wednesday morning closed down the northbound lanes of US 18/151 northeast of Dodgeville, authorities reported.

Multi-vehicle crash closes northbound US 18/151 near Dodgeville


A winter weather advisory issued by the National Weather Service is in effect until midnight for Western North Carolina and the Piedmont.


A 3-year old boy was found unharmed after wandering the woods of Missouri all by himself for more than two days.


BMW M-Division Boss Friedrich Nitschke has recently revealed in an interview that the current generation M3 has been sold out worldwide.


Severe flu doubles the odds of your developing Parkinson`s disease later in life, say researchers.

Severe flu doubles odds of developing Parkinson`s


Bill Rancic , an entrepreneur who was the first candidate hired by the Trump Organization at the conclusion of the first season of Donald Trump's reality television show, The Apprentice and star of Giuliana and Bill shared his secrets to small business success.

Bill Rancic shares his secrets for small business success


Martin Palermo who is with Boca Juniors has praised Maradona after being informed about the possibility of being selected to play in the 2010 World Cup with the Argentine National Football/Soccer Team.


Cerebrolysin is safe and improves both cognition and clinical functioning in patients with moderate to moderate/severe vascular dementia, according to trial data presented here at the 9th International Conference on Alzheimer's and Parkinson's Diseases.

Cerebrolysin improves cognition and clinical functioning in patients with moderate to moderate/severe vascular dementia:


UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon on August 9, 2010 appointed a panel on global sustainability that is tasked with finding ways to lift people out of poverty while tackling climate change and ensuring that economic development is environmentally friendly.

Secretary General appoints a panel on global sustainability


Two more Fort Carson soldiers have been killed in Afghanistan, the military said Tuesday.

2 more Fort Carson soldiers killed in Afghanistan


Stricken real estate bank Hypo Real Estate hiked provisions for problem loans as it plunged in to the red in the second quarter and said it continued to rely on support from the German government.


Guernsey's Environment Department wants to know what islanders think about the old boys' Grammar School.

What do you think about the old boys' Grammar School


Norby?s Department story donated money to four local charities as part of its Christmas Giveback program.


ANOTHER 126 people joined the dole queue in Dungannon during December, according to the latest unemployment figures.


Crude oil prices slid Monday on the New York Mercantile Exchange, dropping below $$83 per barrel after peaking earlier at a 15-month high.


NCAA president Myles Brand disclosed Saturday that he has pancreatic cancer and his long-term prognosis is ``not good.''


``Ethiopian is flying its Dreamliner to Jeddah as part of its rotating Middle East destinations before it flies to other destinations,'' the airline stated yesterday.


Ambuja Cements has decided to raise the cement prices by Rs 20 per 50 kg bag in two tranches, reports Economic Times.

Ambuja Cements to raise prices by Rs 20 a bag


Hurricane Felicia remains a Category 2 storm far out in the Pacific and is expected to weaken as it gets closer to Hawaii.


As if Jack White didn't have enough on his plate right now, today he's released a solo single.


India on Friday made it clear that it cannot accept any emission reduction targets in the climate change negotiations heading for a climax in Copenhagen later this year, but expressed the hope that there would be consensus on financing emission control programmes in developing countries aided by technology transfer.

'India cannot accept emission reduction targets'


Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jerry Brown on Saturday challenged his potential GOP rivals to an unprecedented bipartisan debate before the state's June primary, giving a resounding response to criticism that he has been slow to enter the political fight.


David Cotten of Hurston's Debt Solutions is the speaker and he will discuss how debt can affect both business and personal activities and he will also share tips on what can be done about it.


I recently set out to find out how blogs work, I caught up with Hayley and she revealed the story behind her new blog and the name 'Home Sweet Home' ``It's my diary, it's the face of my fridge where I use alphabet magnets to stick all of my... all of my stuff! It's my scrap book, maybe it could even be my brag book! Home Sweet Home is a place where I can relax with a cup of tea, or maybe a refreshing drink or two, and so came the name Home Sweet Home.''


(caption id=``attachment_9149'' align=``aligncenter'' width=``575'' caption=``The NCAA denied Jeremiah Masoli eligibility to play at Ole Miss this season. '') (/caption) According to a press release on the NCAA's website, the former Oregon quarterback has been granted a graduate student transfer waiver but must wait until the 2011-12 academic year to compete.

NCAA denies Jeremiah Masoli eligibility at Ole Miss


TA medics from 204 Field Hospital in Northern Ireland have been training with US forces for the first time in a mass exercise in south Germany.

Ta medics from 204 Field Hospital train with US forces


ROCHESTER, NY - Eastman Kodak Co. plans to lay off 91 workers at its Rochester operations in June.

Kodak plans to lay off 91 workers in Rochester


Hong Kong singer-actor Cecilia Cheung lamented her lack of suitors during a recording session of a Chinese variety show on Monday, reported Chinese media.

Cecilia Cheung laments her lack of suitors


Kristen Stewart received quite a nice compliment from her Snow White and the Huntsman co-star Charlize Theron.

Kristen Stewart receives compliment from Charlize Theron


The people should evaluate wisely the benefits from the government transformation programme, like creating employment opportunities and stimulating the country's economic growth.

People should evaluate benefits from government transformation programme


A massive fire that burned more than 41 square miles is contained, officials said.


Turkey and Armenia agreed on a ``road map'' to normalize relations, the Foreign Ministry in Ankara said after reconciliation talks between the neighbors who share a bloody history and whose border is shut.

Turkey, Armenia agree on 'road map' for normalizing relations


Justin Timberlake recently said Jessica Biel is marriage material because she's a ``special'' person and jokingly added, she ``really, really hot!''

Justin Timberlake says wife-to-be Jessica Biel is ``really, really hot!''


A new study, involving an Indian-origin boffin, has explained how cannabis dampens the body's immune system.

How cannabis dampens the body's immune system


Silver Ferns beat England in Quad Series Updated: 20:41, Wednesday October 17, 2012 New Zealand have posted their second straight win in the netball Quad Series, beating a gutsy England side 61-43 at Newcastle's Entertainment Centre on Wednesday.


``Fall is a great time to plant trees, plants and shrubs and Maryland is fortunate to have some of the best producers of high-quality ornamental plants in the country. Buying locally-grown plants also avoids the risk of bringing pest and disease problems from other states into Maryland,'' said Agriculture Secretary Buddy Hance.

Fall is a great time to plant trees, plants, and shrubs


Rwanda is seeking the extradition of a former first lady who was arrested by French authorities Tuesday on genocide-related charges.

Rwanda seeks extradition of former first lady


Blenheim Palace is opening its gates to cyclists for the first time next month in celebration of the humble bicycle.


A group of parents are a step closer to developing a free school in East Finchley.

Parents step closer to developing free school


A Canadian man was arrested in Berlin on Saturday for making the Hitler salute in front of the Reichstag.

Canadian arrested for making Hitler salute in front of Reichstag


A Massachusetts state trooper has been charged with extortion after allegedly going into business with a bookmaker and then threatening to kill him.


Eight in 10 men and almost 7 in 10 women will be overweight or obese by 2020, according to a new report.

Eight in 10 men 'will be overweight or obese by 2020'


SAN FRANCISCO A former UCLA basketball player is suing the NCAA over its use of former student athletes' images in DVDs, video games, photographs, apparel and other material.


Bintai Kinden Corp Bhd has terminated its joint venture with Consider Group Asia Pte Ltd to focus its resources for the growth, development and expansion of energy efficiency, green technology and related products and services.


The Dalai Lama, Tibet's exiled spiritual leader, held his first Internet chat with Chinese web users yesterday, in a wide-ranging dialogue touching on politics and his eventual successor.


Yunel Escobar laces a bases-clearing triple to center field, handing the Blue Jays a 7-1 lead in the fourth inning


Phoenix police are searching for four suspects involved in a shooting at Margaret Hance Park, located at 67th W. Culver St., on Friday, Jan. 6.

Phoenix police searching for suspects involved in shooting


Integra Telecom said Thursday that its business is stabilizing and that customer churn is subsiding.

Integra Telecom says business is stabilizing


Dublin-based financial spread betting group WorldSpreads is to exit the sports spread-betting business after a ``difficult trading year'', that resulted in a €1.5 million writedown.

WorldSpreads to exit sports spread-betting business


The Reading Royals of the ECHL, affiliate of the Toronto Maple Leafs and Boston Bruins of the National Hockey League and the Toronto Marlies of the American Hockey League, today announced that defenseman Jared Ross has been assigned to Reading from the Providence Bruins of the AHL.


European shares fell on Monday as China's move to set its lowest annual growth target in eight years and uncertainty surrounding Greece's bailout prompted investors to sell riskier assets.


As Jimmie Johnson closed in on leader Kyle Busch, he somehow missed the flagman displaying the white flag, signaling one lap remaining Saturday night.


Dozens of people were arrested at a commemoration service for an Iranian activist who died at her father's funeral earlier in the week after a scuffle with security forces, an opposition website reported.

``Dozens arrested'' at service for Iran activist - report


Parent company Pearson has said that the Financial Times is facing a ``weak'' advertising market in the first quarter this year.

Pearson says Financial Times faces a ``weak'' advertising market


The guided-missile frigate USS Carr will be decommissioned at a ceremony on Wednesday at Naval Station Norfolk.

USS Carr to be decommissioned in ceremony on Wednesday


A critically endangered Pacific pocket mouse begins breeding in captivity as part of a research project led by scientists at the San Diego Institute for Conservation Research.

Endangered pocket mice begin breeding in captivity


India and the United States will work as ``equal partners'' in a strategic relationship to promote global peace and stability in the 21st century, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said on Monday.


Paul Pierce scored 27 points to lead the Boston Celtics to a 104-80 victory over the Charlotte Bobcats on Wednesday night.

Pierce scores 27 points to lead Celtics in 104-80 victory over Bobcats


It is equally encouraging when those same letters lead to computers being installed in classrooms over 8,500 miles away from Deerfield.


On a day of two records falling at the Demske Sports Complex, the Canisius College baseball team split a doubleheader with visiting Saint Peter's.

Baseball splits doubleheader with Saint Peter's


A motor home struck as many as four cars Tuesday night in Burbank, knocking one onto its side and injuring one motorist.

Motor home strikes as many as four cars in Burbank


Carling Cup captain Steven Reid was today hailed as Albion secret's weapon as the stand-in skipper prepares to lead the club into action at Leicester City.


A man has reportedly thrown his old washing machine out of his eighth-floor window because he did not want to carry it down the stairs.

Man 'throws washing machine out of window'


Security and surveillance system designer Petards Group moved into profit at the interim stage, despite pressure on its margins.


The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien reversed its ratings decline and managed to squeak by with a win over The Late Show with David Letterman this past Wednesday night.

The Tonight Show reverses ratings decline


The Middle East technology market is expected to hit $13.4bn in 2008, according to latest IDC reports, as a result of the continuous uptrend, which has set off since the market reached the $6.9bn mark in 2003.

Middle East technology market expected to hit $13.4bn in 2008


Flu season is here and public health officials are urging people to be doubly vigilant this year, warning them to take precautions against both the seasonal bug and new swine flu virus.

Health officials urge people to be vigilant against the flu


NDP Leader Jack Layton will spend all day Tuesday in Winnipeg North, a riding the NDP hopes to steal from the Liberals.

Layton to spend Tuesday in Winnipeg North


Light, sweet crude oil prices held close to $101 per barrel Wednesday morning after the International Energy Agency lowered its demand projections for 2012.


Khaleej Times) Abu Dhabi is devising a cruise tourism strategy and visitor enhancement programm, which will be ready by the end of next year to boost number of passengers and operators to the emirate, a top official said.

Abu Dhabi devising cruise tourism strategy


That's the message from the Canada Revenue Agency warning taxpayers about investing in unregistered tax shelters that provide inflated or unsubstantiated tax losses or deductions.

Canada Revenue Agency issues warning about investing in unregistered tax shelters


Nickel and tin prices slipped in an otherwise lacklustre non-ferrous metal market here today on stockist selling amidst lower demand from alloy industries.

Nickel, tin prices slip on stockist selling


A Calgary woman badly beaten in Mexico remains in a coma in a Mazatlan hospital, her family says.

Calgary woman beaten in Mexico remains in coma


The Novi varsity volleyball team won the division title Thursday.

Novi varsity volleyball wins division title


A joint legal challenge against a commercial property tower planned to be built in London has been launched.


At least 25 people were killed during a Nigerian military raid after a bomb blast and many others have been reported missing, a statement from Amnesty International said Friday.

At least 25 killed during Nigerian military raid:


Three Marshfield Junior High School students were recently suspended for an experiment, officials said Monday.


I want to be able to make a phone call from our office.


Palestinian party Fatah signed a reconciliation deal with Hamas in the West Bank city of Ramallah on Wednesday, senior officials said.

Fatah signs reconciliation deal with Hamas


Warren Buffett, a billionaire investor, has voiced his support for investment bank Goldman Sachs in the wake of the recent fraud allegations levelled by the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Warren Buffett voices support for Goldman Sachs


UK weather will turn wintry later this week, with sleet and snow in Scotland and northern England, as a cold front brings an end to above-normal warmth, forecaster AccuWeather Inc. said.

UK weather to turn wintry later this week, AccuWeather says


It's not easy being Lady Gaga--just one day after postponing four tour dates due to ``severe joint inflammation,'' it was announced via statement that Gaga suffered a serious hip injury that has forced her to cancel all 20 remaining Born This Way Ball tour dates.

Lady Gaga suffers hip injury, cancels remaining Born This Way Ball tour dates


Chillingo announced that it has reached a milestone this week, with over 140 million game downloads for iOS devices since June 2008.

Chillingo announces over 140 million games downloaded for iOS since 2008


After three years of marriage, Desperate Housewives star Eva Longoria and NBA player Tony Parker have filed for divorce.

Eva Longoria and Tony Parker file for divorce


The Supreme Court ruled today that white firefighters in New Haven, Conn., were unfairly denied promotions because of their race, reversing a decision that high court nominee Sonia Sotomayor endorsed as an appeals court judge.

Court rules for white firefighters over promotions


Light turnout is expected in Tuesday's Vermont primary, with only two contests for statewide office on the ballot, both on the Democratic side.


Katy Perry is believed to be absolutely 'devastated' after receiving news that her ex, Johnny Lewis, has been found dead in LA.

Katy Perry 'devastated' after ex boyfriend Johnny Lewis is found dead


BLACKBURN'S 'worst shoplifter' has been banned from the town centre in a bid to halt the 'one-man crimewave'.

Blackburn'S 'worst shoplifter' banned from town centre


Apr Energy PLC 's stock had its ``overweight'' rating reaffirmed by research analysts at JP Morgan Cazenove in a report released on Friday, AnalystRatings.Net reports.

Apr Energy PLC stock rating reaffirmed by JP Morgan Cazenove (apr)


Former police officer Drew Peterson will return to court to find out which judge will preside over his case.


Swiss cigar supplier Villiger has expanded its export team with the appointments of Kimis Gavalas and Rex Zhu.


Governor Mark Sanford left South Carolina in a state of emergency on his way out of office this week.

Mark Sanford leaves South Carolina in a state of emergency


Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke says federal banking regulators are examining whether mortgage companies cut corners on their own procedures when they moved to foreclose on people's homes.

Bernanke: federal regulators examining whether


India today said there was ``nothing wrong'' in holding Foreign Secretary-level talks with Pakistan though terrorist camps along the borders in that country were ``still active''.


Steve McClaren has resigned as manager of Nottingham Forest after picking up just eight points from ten matches since his arrival in June.

Steve McClaren resigns as manager of Nottingham Forest


Audi AG celebrated its 100th Anniversary on the 16th of July 2009.


Two teens were killed last night about 7 PM, after their car slid off the road and hit a tree, on Illinois Route 2 near Byron.


Just like the year, Jim Harbaugh started his off-season by participating in the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am.

Jim Harbaugh participates in Pebble Beach National Pro-Am


Two horses collapsed and died under mysterious circumstances Saturday before a race at Newbury Racecourse, with electrocution suspected as the cause.

Horses die before race - electrocution ????


Man critical after boat capsizes Updated: 19:02, Tuesday December 25, 2012 A man has been airlifted to the Alfred Hospital after nearly drowning in a boating accident at Venus Bay in Victoria's southeast.


Mary-Kate Olsen says Heath Ledger was a ``friend'' in a brief statement released Friday, the same day police said they have no interest in interviewing the ``Full House'' star.


Cheryl has had enough of being Mrs Cole and is after a quickie divorce from cheating husband Ashley Cole.

Cheryl Cole is after a quickie divorce from Ashley Cole


Grand Ole Opry member Bobby Lord has died at the age of 74.


Israeli Defence Minister Ehud Barak believes Israel should evacuate dozens of isolated Jewish settlements in the West Bank while annexing larger blocs that are home to most of the settler population.

Israel should evacuate isolated settlements:


The New York Yankees today announced they have acquired outfielder/first baseman Steve Pearce from the Houston Astros in exchange for cash considerations.


iSoftStone Holdings Limited, a global provider of consulting, IT outsourcing, and business process outsourcing services, announced the establishment of a Center of Excellence in China for Jaspersoft, in partnership with AsiaSoft, a distributor of software in Greater China.

ISoftStone announces establishment of Center of Excellence


Jeeva starrer upcoming Tamil film Yaan is inching closer to completion.


HEB-branded dips and salad dressings that were possibly contaminated with salmonella have been deemed safe by the US Food and Drug Administration.


IBM supercomputer technology is helping researchers in Melbourne, Australia, search for a cure for the common cold.

IBM helps researchers search for cure for the common cold


For the fifth year out of the past six, financial services firm Edward Jones ranks highest in investor satisfaction with full-service brokerage firms, according to the JD Power and Associates 2010 Full Service Investor Satisfaction Study.

Edward Jones ranks highest in satisfaction


The entire Victoryland complex in Macon County is now shut down.

Entire Victoryland complex now shut down


Family members of 12 Bihar labourers held hostage in Bhutan on Tuesday demanded state government's intervention for their safe release and return.


Victoria-based Apple reseller, Designwyse, has launched a technical iPhone course.


Ben Whishaw wants more ''classic lines'' if he gets to star as gadget expert Q in another James Bond movie.

Ben Whishaw wants more classic lines for Q


Now, Ryan Seacrest is supporting and promoting the newest teen online sensation, Ryan Beatty.

Ryan Seacrest supports newest teen sensation Ryan Beatty


Flood shuts Yallourn mine Updated: 17:44, Friday June 22, 2012 A power station that supplies about a quarter of Victoria's energy has 80 hours worth of coal available after flooding forced its mine to close for the second time this month.


One Connecticut Tea Party member said Monday ``we are not dead;'' after an initial year of rallies and other activities in 2009 there's been a year of relative quiet where the Tea Party is concerned.


Today is your last chance to vote early for the Feb. 5 presidential and county primaries.

Today last chance to vote early in primaries


Angels Flight, the tiny downtown Los Angeles railway that was shut down last month because of a passenger safety issue, has reopened.


``For today`s trade, Nifty is likely to trade in the range between 4,680 & 4,710 in the upper side and 4,610 & 4,570 in the lower side,`` said the broking house Indira Securities.

Nifty may trade in range of 4,680 & 4,710:


MYSPACE has booted 90,000 registered sex offenders from its popular online social-network, it revealed this week.


The North Fork of the Shoshone River will be closed to fishing starting April 1.

North Fork of Shoshone River closing to fishing


Family spokesman Jim McGrath said Mrs. Bush was already up and talking Wednesday night in intensive care only hours after undergoing the 2 1/2-hour heart surgery at The Methodist Hospital.

Barbara Bush up and talking after heart surgery


The Mississippi River is expected to crest Tuesday, a day earlier than previously expected, emergency officials said, as Tennessee residents evacuated from low-lying areas to avoid the swollen waters.

Mississippi River expected to crest Tuesday


International AIDS Conference, TheyFit LLC is discussing how they are changing the global standard for condoms.

TheyFit changes the global standard of condoms


A man who was found stabbed in Bolton town centre is in a critical condition.


Zuvo Water launched Stratus, the world's first cloud-connected water filtration and faucet ecosystem, on Indiegogo, according to a press release.

Zuvo water launches water filtration and faucet ecosystem


Japanese Crown Prince Naruhito on February 11 paid a visit to Da Nang city as part of his official visit to Vietnam.


Hamas on Saturday called on its fighters to hit back at Israel after massive military air strikes killed at least 140 Palestinians in its Gaza Strip stronghold.

Hamas calls on fighters to hit back at Israel


Indian Oil Corporation has raised Rs 1,700 crore from the domestic bond market to meet working capital requirements.

Indian Oil Corporation raises Rs 1,700 crore via bonds


Consumer prices dipped unexpectedly in March, leaving inflation over the past year falling at the fastest clip in more than a half-century, the government said today.

Consumer prices dip unexpectedly in March


Actress Sigourney Weaver reveals that her friends had to force her into acting because she was too self-conscious growing up.

Friends forced Sigourney Weaver into acting


The first trailer arrives for Paul, the forthcoming alien encounter comedy starring Simon Pegg and Nick Frost.


Nottinghamshire Police are warning about the dangers of laser pens after 15 separate reports of them being aimed at planes at East Midlands airport.

Police warning about the dangers of laser pens


Mirvac Group has reaffirmed its profit and earnings guidance, saying it remains ``on track'' to deliver earnings growth of between 12 to 14 per cent in 2010/11.


Taylor Swift will have the stage to herself next month -- with no interruptions -- when she hosts ``Saturday Night Live.''

Taylor Swift to host 'Saturday Night Live'


Jon Corzine on Thursday disputed an allegation that he knew about customer money that may have been transferred to a European affiliate just before MF Global collapsed.


President Barack Obama has signed the $938 billion health care overhaul that guarantees coverage for 32 million uninsured Americans and represents the biggest accomplishment of his presidency.

President Obama signs $938-billion health care overhaul


Global investor sentiment continues to improve, according to a survey released Tuesday by Bank of America Merrill Lynch.


GAMESCAMPUS.COM has announced that the ``Asda Story'' open beta will begin tomorrow at 9:00PM PST.


The new park across from the library on Spanish River Boulevard could be open by early April.


Iraq opened on Thursday its biggest trade fair in more than 20 years, the latest step in Baghdad''s efforts to rebuild an economy battered by decades of conflict and sanctions and combat unemployment.

Iraq opens biggest trade fair in 20 years


A Williston man had pleaded not guilty to a charge of gross sexual imposition in a case involving a teenage girl.


The Bank of Canada on Tuesday said it is lowering its target for the overnight rate by 50 basis points to 3%, with the bank projecting a ``deeper and more protracted slowdown in the US economy.''

Bank of Canada lowers target for overnight rate to 3%


NEW YORK - Danielle Lawrie of Washington has won the Honda Award as the nation's top college softball player.

Danielle Lawrie of Washington wins Honda Award


An elderly Rapides Parish man died Wednesday night in a fire at his mobile home.

Rapides Parish man dies in Wednesday night fire


Two women tourists were killed and three others injured when a wooden arch at one of Hangzhou's prime shopping areas collapsed yesterday.


Tory Burch has settled her legal dispute against ex-husband Chris Burch.

Tory Burch, husband settle legal dispute


Lightolier celebrated its new 415-foot wind turbine with a ceremony Tuesday that included the company's 400 Fall River employees, officials from parent company Philips, Gov. Deval Patrick and other state leaders.

Lightolier celebrates its new wind turbine


AUBURN HILLS, Mich. Dwyane Wade is ready to move on after being suspended for Friday night's game at Detroit.

D-Wade ready to move on after being suspended


A strong earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.4 has struck in the Pacific off southern Japan, triggering a tsunami warning.

Earthquake near Japan triggers tsunami warning


Congress President Sonia Gandhi will campaign for the second phase of assembly elections in Karnataka today.

Sonia Gandhi to campaign in Karnataka today


Google has confirmed that it will soon start to offer RSS feeds for web search results.

Google to offer RSS feeds for search results


Grocery store operator Safeway Inc. on Thursday said it is raising its quarterly dividend from about 8 cents to 10 cents, payable July 16 to shareholders of record as of June 25.


Greece moved closer to concluding the biggest debt restructuring in history by exchanging 20.3 billion euros of bonds issued under foreign law for new securities.


The Avastar 88W8787 Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and FM single-chip solution from Marvell has achieved Wi-Fi Direct certification from the Wi-Fi Alliance.

Avastar 88W8787 achieves Wi-Fi Direct certification


Communities around the globe are observing World AIDS Day today, a day intended to promote understanding, clarity and knowledge of the more than 33 million people worldwide living with HIV and AIDS, as well as the many others who are infected but unaware of their status.


Well, hydrogen based petrol will be available at 90 p per gallon as long as the Government doesn't decide to tax the heck out of it that is.


A defiant President Mugabe scorned the growing international clamour for him to step down, insisting yesterday that ``Zimbabwe is mine'' even as his regime struggled to contain a devastating cholera epidemic that has brought his already ravaged nation to the brink.


Leadership New Mexico is now accepting applications for its 2012-2013 Core Program, a 10-month endeavor designed to identify, teach and challenge established leaders of the state with a curriculum that addresses critical issues affecting New Mexico.

Leadership New Mexico accepting applications


Wyoming on Wednesday became the fourth state to allow citizens to carry concealed guns without a permit, with Gov. Matt Mead signing a bill into law as several other states considered similar action.

Wyoming becomes fourth state to allow concealed guns without permits


US Secretary of State John Kerry threatened Iran ahead of upcoming talks with the P5+1, saying that while the US is ``prepared to talk'' with Iran at the meeting they will take no option off the table, including military force, Antiwar reported.


The government is confident of achieving 50 per cent broadband penetration rate in the country by this year, said Information Communciation and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Dr Rais Yatim.

Government confident of achieving 50 per cent broadband penetration by this year


Los Angeles-based j2 Global, the provider of cloud-based voice, FAX, communications, online backup, and other services, said today that it is expecting a record quarter, and is expecting between $88.8M and $89.5M in revenues for its Q2.


Five people were injured in a taxi accident this morning at the intersection of Bottelary Road and Botfontein Road in Kraaifontein.


A rural McCook, Nebraska, man has been arrested in connection with the armed robbery Monday morning of the Pioneer Community Federal Credit Union in downtown Palisade, Nebraska.

McCook man arrested in connection with robbery


UH will hold free ewaste recycling events in October at UH Hilo and Kealakehe High School.

UH to hold ewaste recycling events in October


Dawn Brancheau, a famous sea world trainer has been killed today by a Killer Whale.

Sea world trainer Dawn Brancheau killed by killer whale


The city of Dubuque is seeking qualified applicants for 14 vacancies on many of the city's 29 volunteer boards and commissions.


Posh boss Ferguson has again insisted he won't be leaving London Road for the forseeable future.

Darren Ferguson insists he won't be leaving


On November 15, Leader of Armenian National Congress Levon Ter-Petrosyan met with US Ambassador to Armenia Marie L. Yovanovitch and Coordinator for US Assistance to Europe and Eurasia Daniel Rosenblum.

Levon Ter-Petrosyan meets US Ambassador to Armenia


Eight women badminton players were disqualified by the sport's federation on Wednesday for deliberately trying to lose at the Olympics and manipulate the draw, angering fans and fellow athletes who said they undermined the spirit of the Games.


One Utah student made a decision at 4 years old to never miss a day of school after seeing an interview with a teen who had done the same, and now years later he has graduated with a perfect attendance record.

Utah student graduates with perfect attendance record


Elton John was released from a London hospital on Thursday after suffering from an E-coli bacterial infection and influenza.


The Ukrainian president Wednesday has slammed the recently signed gas deal with Russia and asserted that officials who signed the ``prejudicial'' deal will be held to account, media reports said.

Ukraine president slams gas deal with Russia


A leader in technology and design, Vicci, has been named the official apparel provider at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca for the 2011 and 2012 seasons.

Vicci named official apparel provider for Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca


Around 11:20 am, Russian stocks were trading mixed.


The continued economic recovery and expected decline in defaults means there is still value to be had in the credit fixed income market according to Swiss & Global Asset Management.

Value to be had in the credit fixed income market


We asked local Patchers in the Hudson Valley what the Fourth of July means to them.


A Man shot his sister dead while injured her paramour for having illicit relations in Mohallah Razabad here other day.


SINGAPORE -Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone urged Renault team principal Flavio Briatore to appeal his life ban from Formula One for organizing Nelson Piquet Jr.'s crash at the 2008 Singapore Grand Prix.

Ecclestone urges Briatore to appeal life ban


'Glee' star Lea Michele is to perform 'America the Beautiful' at next month's Super Bowl in Arlington, Texas.

Lea Michele to perform at the Super Bowl


The new iMac is rumored to go on sale starting tomorrow, according to a tip received by MacRumors.

New imacs to go on sale starting tomorrow?


The education trade unions threatened fresh protests on Thursday in case the Finances Ministry and the Labour Ministry keep their proposal of salary indices for the teaching staff.

Education trade unions threaten fresh protests


Oscar Nominee, the 127 Hours star, James Franco will be launching a new Hollywood bar at the Academy Awards 2011.

James Franco to launch a bar after the oscars


I was surprised to read that Melissa Etheridge is splitting up from her long time partner, Tammy Michaels.

Melissa Etheridge splitting up with her partner


A Sunshine Coast man has pleaded not guilty to the murder of a 48-year-old man whose body was found on a creek bank north of Brisbane.


Nicky Hayden blamed a faulty wheel sensor for qualifying down in eighth place ahead of the German MotoGP at the Sachsenring.


French fashion giant Yves Saint Laurent, one of the great designers of the 20th century who revolutionized women's dress, has died at the age of 71 after a lengthy illness.

Fashion giant Yves Saint Laurent dies at 71


Patna, Dec 25 Bihar will raise a special battalion on the lines of the National Disaster Response Force to assist the state machinery in disaster management, protection of the weaker sections and restoring law and order during communal disturbances, an official says.

Bihar to raise special battalion for disaster management


Thomas Cook shareholder Arcandor has had its bid for a €650 million loan guarantee rejected by the German government.

Arcandor has loan guarantee rejected by German government


Shalimar Paints can test Rs 600 in next six months, says SP Tulsian of sptulsian.com.


Disabled children are missing out on the fun and games of a typical childhood, a new report claims.


Close to 300 runners took to the streets of Lake Hopatcong on Saturday morning for Jefferson Township Fire Company No. 2's third annual 5K Inferno Run.

Runners take to the streets of Lake Hopatcong


La Toya Jackson and Marie Osmond were just a few of the famous faces who attended the Hollywood Christmas Parade on Sunday.

La Toya Jackson and Marie Osmond attend the Hollywood Christmas Parade


Color unified communications solutions green, Sprint said.


Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan said on Tuesday Turkey was freezing defense industry trade with Israel and stepping up Turkish naval patrols in the Eastern Mediterranean, deepening Ankara's feud with the Jewish state.

Turkey freezes defense trade with Israel


TOKYO Toyota has developed a rear window air bag to upgrade protection for back-seat passengers, the company said Tuesday.


The lessons were for anyone interested in knowing where their money went.


Agrium Inc. has raised its second-quarter earnings outlook, citing strong retail sales and higher nutrient prices.


Prime Minister Hun Sen will hold bilateral talks with US President Barack Obama when the newly re-elected American leader visits Phnom Penh during this month's East Asia and Asean Summits.

Hun Sen to hold bilateral talks with Obama


TotalStayGroup, the parent company of some of the travel industry's leading brands, including Totalstay.com, Exclusively Hotels and Hotelpronto.com has recruited Jose Truchado as its new Head of Marketing.

TotalStayGroup recruits new Head of marketing


European Union leaders rejected protectionism on Sunday to prevent a new ``iron curtain'' dividing the 27-nation bloc into rich and poor halves during the global economic crisis.


The New York Red Bulls have hired Hans Backe as their new coach.


A Central Georgia man pleaded guilty to vehicular homicide in a Bibb County courtroom Monday.


Stephen Jackson revealed Thursday that he missed three games because his wife had a miscarriage of what would have been the couple's first child.

Stephen Jackson missed three games because wife had miscarriage of first child


Ramunas Butautas has resigned as Lithuania coach following his team's elimination from the European basketball championship.


Even if a formal alliance fails to come through, the SP still has a ``tacit understanding'' with the Congress which would continue after the elections as well, party supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav said today.

We have a tacit understanding with Congress:


RePIN, India's fastest growing Innovative master batch manufacturer, launches new eco-friendly plastic master batches, which are environment friendly and are very cost-effective.

RePIN launches new eco-friendly plastic master batches


Jonathan Coloff, a graduate student in Assistant Professor Jeffrey Rathmell's laboratory in the Duke Department of Pharmacology and Cancer Biology, has found that the tumor cells use glucose sugar as a way to avoid programmed cell death.

Tumors use sugars to avoid programmed cell death


Police on Thursday stopped Muhammadu Buhari from visiting the victims of the riots in Niger State, arrested Congress for Progressive Change members in Kaduna, and banned political rallies in Kano to head off further carnage.

Police stop Buhari from visiting Niger --


Swiss-based Logitech has launched its Labtec range of PC peripherals in India, with Redington being the sole distributor of the brand.


Madrid, April 6 International credit ratings agency Moody's has said it would keep a ``negative'' outlook on the Spanish banking industry.


QI star Alan Davies has admitted that he wishes there were less soaps and more sitcoms on television.


Country band Sugarland is scheduled to perform in Wichita on Oct. 8, according to the music industry website Pollstar.com.

Sugarland scheduled to perform in Wichita


New research has indicated that sharks tend to dive deeper in the ocean during a full moon.


The DMN reports that the Dallas Cowboys will be bringing in two cornerbacks for visits in April before the draft.

Dallas Cowboys bringing in two cornerbacks for visits:


What biofuels are in development other than corn-based ethanol and biodiesel blends that have good potential?


HTC is reportedly investing in OnLive, a US-based online gaming service.


Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan may be known for his gift of gab and witty one liners during his press conferences but the actor states that he is unsocial by nature.


Three people were injured in a two-vehicle crash Saturday on US 53 near Rice Lake.


Former Social Security System president Romulo Neri was finally arraigned for tax evasion at the Court of Tax Appeals today.


SAINSBURY'S has signalled an end to the supermarket ``space race'' by revealing that it would scale back expansion this year.


``The one overriding theme I found is that wisdom doesn't always wear a suit.''


Bangalore, Nov 23 Former Karnataka captain Jagadeesh Arun Kumar retired from first class cricket today.

Former Karnataka captain Arun Kumar retires


India's textile exports grew 8 percent in November following a surge in demand from Europe and new markets in Africa and Latin American countries, a textile ministry official said Sunday.

India`s textile export grows 8 percent in November


Milan shares were lower midday with less than a handful of shares managing to stay in positive territory and with investors waiting for key US data on the housing market and inflation to decide which direction to take.


ING Property Trust, a New Zealand investor in commercial buildings, said its deferred tax liability will rise by NZ$96.8 million as a result of tax and depreciation rule changes announced in the May budget.

Ing Property says deferred tax will rise by NZ$96.8 million


The Venezuelan President, Hugo Chavez, says he will return to Cuba this weekend to undergo further treatment for cancer.


MSG Network, which continues its commitment to the sport of boxing, announced today that it will re-telecast the heavyweight doubleheader of Alexander Povetkin versus Ruslan Chagaev and Robert Helenius versus Sergei Liakhovich.

MSG Network to re-telecast heavyweight doubleheader


The turbulent Ghaghra is finally flowing below the danger mark after causing havoc in villages on its bank.


Six persons, including two brothers, have been arrested for allegedly providing sim cards to militants in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir, police said here today.

Six arrested for providing sim cards to militants


Panaji, July 10 Presidential candidate Purno Sangma said Tuesday he wanted to ``sing and dance'' in Goa, but the pressing campaign schedule did not give him time for this in the fun-loving state.

Sangma wanted to 'sing and dance' in Goa


President Obama returns to Seattle Thursday to raise money for his re-election campaign.

President Obama to return to Seattle on Thursday


Ok, Obasanjo, Bishops, Journalist needs deliverance before Jesus Christ will come to conduct a credible election in Nigeria.

Bishops, journalists need deliverance --


Hundreds of dead fish were found in East Providence near Bullocks Cove by a team sampling the water in upper Narragansett Bay.

Hundreds of dead fish found in East Providence


A US Marine pleaded not guilty on Tuesday to charges that he had bomb making materials, a gun and ammunition in his baggage at a Boston airport.


India said the IMF play a bigger role to tackle eurozone's escalating debt crisis.

India for IMF role to tackle eurozone crisis