Barry Larkin, the lifetime Cincinnati Reds shortstop and 12-time All-Star, was voted into the Baseball Hall of Fame on Monday, securing 86% of the vote from the Baseball Writer's Association of America.

Barry Larkin voted into baseball Hall of Fame


Haile Gebrselassie abruptly retired during the NYC Marathon today; when he reached the NYC Marathon's 16-mile mark, Haile Gebrselassie experience knee pain.

Haile Gebrselassie retires, during NYC Marathon


The BBC is to screen a new three-part series, The Jews, on BBC Four this spring.


Today's census numbers from Statistics Canada highlights why Canadian houses and condos are getting smaller.

Why Canadian houses, condos are getting smaller


Cancer survivors have been invited to gather today at Loma Linda University during commemoration of the American Cancer Society's annual National Survivors Day.

Cancer survivors gather today at Loma Linda University


A group of Bertram residents have accused the city's Mayor and Police Chief of violating their constitutional rights.

Bertram residents accuse Mayor, Police Chief of violating rights


Except for some minor incidents of group clash and altercation between supporters of candidates, the first phase of panchayat poll passed off peacefully.


Real Madrid sold 15 Cristiano Ronaldo jerseys per minute at the club's shop at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in the two hours that followed the player's presentation on Monday, reports said on Wednesday.

Real sold 15 Ronaldo jerseys per minute:


Legendary third generation superstar Chavo Guerrero has joined TNA IMPACT WRESTLING and makes his debut next week

Chavo Guerrero joins TNA IMPACT WRESTLING


The Puerto Rican singer wrote: ``I am proud to say that I am a fortunate homosexual man. I am very blessed to be who I am.

Ricky Martin: ``I'm a fortunate homosexual man''


Cedar Fair, the US-based operator of regional theme parks, will invest US$90m in upgrading its 17 parks for the 2012 operating season.


Boss Rob Smith is calling for cool heads as AFC Telford United go gunning for promotion in the Blue Square North play-offs tonight.


Just as a crisis in animal refuge numbers have hit a peak, students at one of the Coast's largest schools has stepped in to relieve the pressure.


Liberty Road from the Ann Arbor city limits to Burr Oak will soon get a facelift.


Mahindra has launched their compact MUV, the Quanto, for a very competitive price of Rs 5.82 lakh.

'' Mahindra Quanto launched for Rs 5.82 lakh


Senegal has proposed to host an international conference on cultural industries, Senegalese head of state, Abdoulaye Wade, announced on Tuesday in the evening in Saly Portudal, 80 km south of Dakar.

Senegal proposes to host international conference on cultural industries


SAYS Bill Clinton: ``I think that they played the race card on me. We now know, from memos from the campaign that they planned to do it along.''

Bill Clinton: ``I think they played the race card on me''


A Lebanese soldier was killed early Saturday in a blast at an army intelligence post near the northern city of Tripoli, a security official said.


â€`` A company survey has shown that iPhone beats other smartphones in terms of consumer loyalty to the product.


On Tuesday 8 July 2008, the DRC signed a five year road rehabilitation accord worth US$110 million with the World Bank and Great Britain, for the rehabilitation and upgrading of 1,800 kilometres of high priority roads in the DRC.

DRC signs roads rehabilitation accord with World Bank and Great Britain


Falls Church-based CSC has signed an agreement with the US Department of Defense to improve cyber security of important defense information.

CSC signs agreement with department of Defense to improve cyber security


after less than a year, the US is already the global 4G LTE leader by subscription volume -- and global LTE growth is expected to remain strong in the coming years.


Paris Jackson has reportedly told social workers she wants to live with her godmother Diana Ross because she feels too ``stifled'' at home.

Paris Jackson: 'I want to live with my godmother Diana Ross'


Cathy Osten, Democratic candidate for the 47th District state House of Representatives seat, announced Monday that she has raised enough money in small donations to qualify for public campaign financing.

Osten qualifies for public campaign financing


Fernando Valenzuela and the Dodgers will celebrate the 30th anniversary of ``Fernandomania'' as Valenzuela will make a guest appearance at ``Viva Los Dodgers Day'' before his bobblehead night.

Dodgers celebrate 30th anniversary of ``Fernandomania''


Two rival football thugs who took part in a mass drink-fuelled street battle in south-west London have narrowly avoided jail.


A man was shot in the arm and tied up in his home by a six-man gang, gardai said today.


The appearance by the veteran British rock group follows weeks of rumours that the Stones, who in 2012 celebrated 50 years in the music business with a handful of concerts, finally would play at Glastonbury, one of Europe's biggest music festivals.

Rolling Stones to play at Glastonbury festival


The Miami Herald will eliminate 24 positions companywide and reduce working hours for departments directly related to newspaper production.

The Miami Herald to eliminate 24 positions


``He is a great player that has an unbelievable work ethic,'' coach Ben Howland said.

Parker has 'unbelievable work ethic,' Howland says


Even as several countries including India have started to question the seriousness of the H1N1 swine pandemic, the World Health Organisation has now come out with a new warning -- the H1N1 pandemic may not have peaked as yet.


People have different reasons why they do reverse cell phone number look up.


Shots fired at car in Islamabad but leader is safe, officials say Pakistani PM Yousaf Raza Gilani survives assassination attempt and agencies guardian.co.uk , Wednesday September BST Officials say leader unhurt after shots fired at


Chinese trade and investment promotion delegation has arrived in Stockholm to begin its three day business activities including a forum, signing of contracts ceremony and other events.

Chinese trade promotion delegation arrives in Stockholm


Front-running Republican Presidential candidate Mitt Romney, under pressure from his opponents to disclose his US tax payments, disclosed on Tuesday that he pays a lower tax rate than many Americans.

Romney acknowledges paying lower tax rate


Some 10 years and seven movies later, the series based on JK Rowling's epic tale of the boy wizard comes to an end with the eighth film, ``Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 2.''

It all ends in 'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 2'


Michelle Obama will appear on her second Vogue cover this month.


The file number 109 is displayed for the media, in this February 23, 2009 file photo, during the opening of the AZF disaster trial in the Jean Mermoz assembly hall in Toulouse, southwestern France.

The file number 109 is displayed in this file photo during the opening of the AZF disaster trial in Toulouse


Turkmenistan auctioned about 280,000 tons of oil products from the Turkmenbashi refinery, and refineries in the Saydi and Nayip gas-processing complex today at the State Commodity and Raw Materials Exchange.

Turkmenistan auctions about 280,000 tons of oil products


Arsenal midfielder Emmanuel Frimpong has joined Premier League rivals Fulham on loan for the rest of the season, the north London club said on their website on Friday.

Arsenal midfielder Emmanuel Frimpong joins Fulham on loan


Former San Diego Charger and three-time NFL Pro Bowl linebacker Shawne Merriman said Monday he was rushed from a Hollywood club to a Los Angeles hospital because he was dehydrated.

Former Charger Shawne Merriman rushed to hospital


The dance world is mourning New York City Ballet prima ballerina Maria Tallchief, who died Thursday at age 88.


Two men are under arrest this morning following an early morning police chase.


The DIY, furniture and carpet sectors are suffering in the recession as the CBI today said retail sales fell for the third month in a row.


By Jennifer Edwards Bakerjbaker@enquirer.com A most wanted sexual offender was returned to Butler County from California this week to face a new felony charge.

Most wanted sexual offender returned to Butler County


China on Monday rejected criticism from its neighbours that its dams on the Mekong river were responsible for droughts in their countries, even as it came under increasing pressure to share more hydrological data.


SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. A South Tahoe High School student has been arrested on suspicion of hacking into the school's computer system, school officials said.

South LAKE Tahoe student arrested on suspicion of hacking into the school's computer


Council tenants in Three Rivers now have a new landlord after the long awaited and at times controversial housing stock sell-off was finally completed.


Germany captain and Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Michael Ballack was fined 8,000 euros on Friday for unsportsmanlike behaviour after he led anti-Cologne chants with fans, the German football federation said.

Germany captain Michael Ballack fined for anti-Cologne chants


Leeds United chairman Ken Bates has been ordered to pay £50,000 libel damages to a former club director who alleged he was ``persecuted''.


The Australian driver in the Red Bull line-up Mark Webber stated that it is not easy to have a complete friendship in Formula 1 as the drivers compete against each other for the championship apart from being teammates and friends.


Wednesday, March 26, 2008 10:45 PM CDT SAN FRANCISCO - After nearly 19 years of marriage, Robin Williams and his wife are getting divorced.


Arsonist killed 150 pigeons when they set fire to a timber cree.


Light snow was reported falling in areas of Whatcom County Monday morning, April 18, though it wasn't sticking in most places.

Light snow falls in some areas of Whatcom County


AJ Burnett had some choice words for Joe Girardi after the New York Yankees manager pulled the frustrated pitcher out tonight's game against the Minnesota Twins.


Kelly Clarkson who has said she's not ready to have kids sparked pregnancy rumors after performing on Idol earlier this week.

Kelly Clarkson sparks pregnancy rumors after performing on Idol


A man taking his dog for a leisurely walk was violently attacked and robbed Sunday evening.


In last night's State of the Union address, President Obama called for Congress to raise the federal minimum wage, a move that he said would stimulate the economy and help bring millions of Americans out of poverty.

President Obama proposes raising federal minimum wage


MyPillow is headed to the Playboy Mansion with something that could provide the not-so-average octogenarian a softer landing than, say, a 20-something having second thoughts about May-December marriage.

Mypillows headed for the Playboy Mansion


Korean manufacturer Aco has designed a wooden shower grate drains for bathrooms to offering a finishing touch to the shower.

Aco designs wooden shower grate drains for bathrooms


An ethics complaint has been filed against State Sen. John Thrasher, R-St. Augustine, according to TangerineFL, a blog covering Florida politics.


America focused rural power company Rurelec expects to expand development in Chile and Peru this year.


Newcastle United striker Mark Viduka has hailed the impact of Habib Beye after victory over Reading.


Soccer legend Diego Maradona says the ``hand of God'' was at work in delivering an Argentinian pope.


A family filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the city of Springfield and one of its police officers.


Japan marked the 63rd anniversary of the atomic bombing of Nagasaki with a solemn ceremony on Saturday and a call for world powers to abandon their nuclear weapons.

Japan marks 63rd anniversary of atomic bombing of Nagasaki


Residential property prices continued to fall in the year to July, though the decrease was slightly less than previous months.


Commerce Minister Makhdoom Amin Fahim has said Nawaz Sharif is suffering from frustration and he does not know how to run the government.

Nawaz Sharif suffering from frustration:


Bob Dylan has reportedly been granted permission to play two shows in China next month after officials reviewed his new application for the gig.

Bob Dylan granted permission to play in China


Burberry, the global-based British clothing brand, brought London weather to New York for the launch of its American headquarters appropriate for a company known for its high-end rain gear.

Burberry brings London weather for us launch


but according to the Sunday Times Rich List, she's earned £11 million in the past year.


In a new interview with Marie Claire, Taylor Swift admits that she's obsessed with success.

Taylor Swift admits she's obsessed with success


Carlo Ancelotti says he has all but given up on winning the title after falling nine points behind Man Utd following defeat at Wolves.


A man who drove his truck into the water off of Treasure Island Monday afternoon has died at a local hospital, San Francisco fire Lt. Ken Smith said.

Man who drove truck into water near Treasure island has died


A husband and his family have been found guilty of murdering a pregnant wife at her home in Birmingham, believing she had been possessed by Jinn spirits.

Husband and family found guilty of murdering pregnant wife


ZooMontana has hired an education director, checking off the list one of biggest immediate goals of zoo officials.


Leadership is all about paying attention to fine details, and managers who fail to do this may be compromising the success of their organisation, it has been claimed.


New York Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton won the Pennsylvania Primary Tuesday night beating Illinois Senator Barack Obama by an almost 10% margin.

Hillary Clinton wins Pennsylvania Primary


Over the past two years, Seward Inc. has worked with clients to design and deliver training courses using Moodle (www.moodle.org), an open source learning management system.

Seward Inc. works with clients to design and deliver courses using Moodle


Why do people write viruses and other mobile malicious code?


Essential fodder deliveries have continued to arrive in Co Leitrim over the last few days.


Oil prices fell to near $98 a barrel Friday in Asia as the US dollar strengthened, making commodities such as crude more expensive for investors with other currencies.

Oil falls to near $98 as US dollar strengthens


Thomson Reuters posts 4Q loss Updated: 10:36, Friday February 10, 2012 Thomson Reuters posted a fourth-quarter loss on Thursday as the financial news and information provider took a $US3 billion writedown on its financial services business.


London, Apr 8 Prince Harry has been stranded in the Arctic while on a charity trekking expedition with four disabled servicemen, after all flights were cancelled due to cracks in an ice runway.


Apple has been named the most innovative company of 2012 in analytical group Booz & Co's annual list.

Apple named most innovative company of 2012


Lennar Corp. swung to a third-quarter profit on higher closings, finance-related activities and fewer incentives, but orders declined in the wake of the expiration of a government tax credit.


Marvel announced Spider-Island from the best-selling creative team of Dan Slott and Humberto Ramos.


Usenet indexer Newzbin has been found liable for copyright infringement in the UK High Court, in a case that could have implications for other online services.

Newzbin found liable for copyright infringement


Second seed Irina Falconi, 21, of Atlanta, won the gold medal at the Pan American Games after defeating Puerto Rico's Monica Puig, 6-3, 6-2.

Irina Falconi wins gold at the panam Games


The All Blacks will be relying heavily on motivation to fuel their performance against the Springboks in Saturday's Tri-Nations Test at Newlands.


Health Canada is fulfilling certain key responsibilities in regulating pharmaceuticals, but is struggling with the timeliness and transparency of some of its activities, Canada's Parliament has been told.

Health Canada ``struggling with transparency, timeliness''


Paul Krugman, a columnist for The New York Times, won the Nobel Prize for economics.


Hulu, the popular American internet TV streaming service, is on track for a UK launch in September.


83 Ukrainian pilgrims of the Lviv archdiocese of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church through the fault of the carrier are in the force majeure situation in France.

Ukrainian pilgrims are in force majeure situation in France


JUST three per cent of Worcestershire schools which were inspected last year were found to be outstanding.

Three per cent of schools are outstanding


The Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel suggests that Packers LT Chad Clifton might be ``running out of gas.''


Former opener WV Raman on Friday said Indian spinners buckled under pressure of expectations in the second Test against England which the hosts lost by 10 wickets to allow the visitors draw level the four-match series 1-1.

Indian spinners buckled under pressure of expectations:


Pinterest will be rolling out a newly revamped design to all of its users starting today.


Israeli diplomats across the world used taxis or public transport after twin attacks in India and Georgia, a media report said here.

Israeli diplomats use taxis after attack


Gov. Jay Nixon is opposing a tax overhaul plan backed by the Missouri Senate because it contains a sales tax increase.

Nixon opposes tax overhaul plan in Missouri Senate


Tutor Perini Corporation, a leading civil and building construction company, announced today that it will host a conference call at 1:30 PM Pacific Time on Thursday, November 5, 2009 to discuss the company's third quarter 2009 results.

Tutor Perini Corporation announces conference call to discuss third quarter 2009 results


A GOLDEN opportunity to mark a major milestone will not be missed by staff and students at an Earley school.


Jazz pianist Keith Jarrett, a native of Allentown, has been recognized by the National Endowment for the Arts and will be honored during a January 2014 ceremony in New York City.

Pianist Keith Jarrett, a native of Allentown, recognized by National Endowment for the Arts


The news outlet MSNBC has developed its own application for the Apple mobile devices, iPhone and iTouch.

MSNBC develops application for Apple mobile devices


PTI / Ahmedabad July 05, 2012, 04:07 In what may come as a great relief to the state's farmers, monsoon has set in over Gujarat, according to the Indian Meteorological Department.


Pakistan has already rehearsed its contingency plan to attack 'identified targets' in archrival India in case of an Indian strike on Pakistani soil, ISI chief Lieutenant General Ahmad Shuja Pasha has said.


Palermo coach Walter Zenga has hailed Juventus as he prepares to lead his troops into conflict with the Turin giants on Sunday night, though he wants to see the Rosanero's five match winless streak come to an end.

Palermo coach Walter Zenga hails Juventus


Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf has said that he is in touch with Pakistan People's Party Co-Chairman Asif Ali Zardari on matters related to government formation and on the future relationship between the government and the presidency.

Musharraf says he is in touch with Zardari


Camilo Villegas has won the BMW Championship, a wire-to-wire victory made possible by three big putts Sunday on the back nine at Bellerive for his first PGA Tour title.


An Iowa city is considering a new rule banning tattoos, piercings, and offensive clothing from parks after a patron of a water park complained about another visitor's tattoo last year.

City considers banning tattoos from parks


The Wisconsin recall elections are underway today as the nation watches closely to gage how voters are feeling about the two major political parties.


In an effort to get illegal guns off the street, a gun buyback program was held in Brooklyn Saturday.


The first Saskatchewan-born golfer to earn his PGA Tour Card, DeLaet finished tied for third at the Shell Houston Open.


EMC Corp has offered to buy Data Domain Inc for $1.8 billion in cash, throwing a wrench into NetApp Inc's plans to buy the data storage company for $1.5 billion.

EMC offers to buy Data Domain for $1.8 billion


Ivory Coast manager Sven-Goran Eriksson suggested that Chelsea hitman Didier Drogba could be fit to start against Brazil on Sunday.

Didier Drogba could start against Brazil


A world XI will play two Twenty20 cricket matches in Pakistan this week in a development organisers hope will help to convince foreign teams to tour the country.


Hamilton Police said a man's beating death may be linked to attacks on Latinos.

Man's death may be linked to attacks on Latinos


A Naugatuck woman was charged with forgery and illegal obtainment of a prescription drug after she faked a doctor's signature to purchase the painkiller Oxycodone 44 times in May, police said.


Today One Communications, the largest privately-held, multi-regional integrated telecommunications solutions provider in the United States, announced that it has expanded its operations and market coverage to include Chicago, Cleveland and Detroit.

One Communications expands into Chicago, Cleveland and Detroit


The Madras High Court has come to the rescue of a watchman who was dismissed from service after working at the government Training Institute in Chengalpattu for seven years.


Kennametal Inc is acquiring Deloro Stellite Group from Duke Street Capital for approximately €277 million, subject to customary regulatory approval and negotiated conditions of closing.


Christina Romer, the White House's chief economist, said the US economy can emerge from the worst recession since the 1930s into a ``better normal'' era of higher economic growth.

US can emerge from recession into 'better normal'--


During his visit to Italy, Russian President Dmitry Medvedev met with Pope Benedict XVI for the first time.

Russian president Medvedev meets with Pope Benedict XVI


The Naxals blew up the bridge at Indubina village on the Narayanpur Marg by using landmine, following which vehicular traffic was badly affected, Kanker District Police Superintendent Ajay Yadav told media persons.


Five people, including three children, on their way back from a wedding were killed and 14 injured when their truck plunged into a river near this Maharashtra town early Wednesday, police said.


A disabled homeless man was beaten to death with his own crutch on a downtown San Diego street.

Homeless man is beaten to death with his own crutch


During the opening of the UNESCO High Level Small Island Developing States Conference yesterday, Minister of State for the Environment Phenton Neymour said the effects of climate change could ``disrupt the very fabric of our lives.''

Climate change 'could disrupt very fabric of our lives'


Lindsay Lohan is set to drop her last name in an attempt to put her troubled past behind her, according to the actress' mother.


A man died Tuesday afternoon after he fell 30 to 40 feet from a parasail hovering over Maunalua Bay, officials said.


Britain and Ireland took a slender 3-2 lead over Europe on the first day of the Vivendi Trophy in Paris.


'In Plain Sight' actress Nichole Hiltz was arrested on suspicion of child neglect and her child was taken into protective custody.

'In Plain Sight' star Nichole Hiltz arrested on suspicion of child neglect


The Wheeling Nailers are pleased to announce Wednesday that the team has agreed to terms with defenseman Kyle Bushee who returns for his third season with the Nailers.

Bushee returns for third season with Nailers


Jerusalem and Tel Aviv have been voted the best cities to visit in the Middle East by readers of Travel + Leisure, one of America's leading travel magazines.

Jerusalem, Tel Aviv voted Best cities to visit in Middle East


Blackrock Angus stud's 38th annual bull sale held at Boyanup last Thursday posted a $15,500 top and reinforced the old saying 'good cattle will always sell well.


Doctors are urging patients to be vaccinated as another flu season looms, rolling up their sleeves to get the shots themselves and encouraging others in health care to do the same.


Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone on Tuesday ruled out a 20th race on the 2013 calendar, putting an end to speculation that Turkey or another European country is in line to host a Grand Prix this year.

F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone rules out 20th race for 2013


Washington, Jan 31 As the Tamil Tigers appeared on the verge of defeat, the United States has expressed concern over humanitarian situation in Sri Lanka and hoped the 25-year old civil war would soon come to an end.

US expresses concern over situation in Sri Lanka


Putnam Investments said Monday it will cut 47 jobs, or nearly 2 percent of the work force, and merge six of the company's stock mutual funds into larger funds as part of a broad restructuring under its new chief executive.

Putnam Investments to cut 47 jobs, merge funds


PTI / Mumbai July 23, 2009, 21:09 IST Public sector lender Union Bank of India plans to raise Rs 1,500 crore during the current fiscal, a top company official said.

Union bank to raise Rs 1,500 cr this fiscal


Kristen Stewart has celebrated her 22nd Birthday party along with her long time boy friend Robert Pattinson at Harvard and Stone in Los Angeles.


Australia launched one of the world's fastest telescopes intended to survey outer space and probe the origins of stars and galaxies.

Australia launches one of the world's fastest telescopes


Deschutes County voters may be asked to change a temporary tax levy into a permanent one.


The Peace of Christ parish will be hosting a Breakfast with Santa for children of all ages on Sunday, Dec. 11.

Peace of Christ parish hosting breakfast with Santa


Both Masoli and Embry will get 12 months probation, be ordered to serve 140 hours of community service within eight months and owe $5,200 in shared restitution in 10 days plus a $100 bench-probation fee.

Both jeremiah Masoli and Embry will get 12 months


US Sen. John Kerry is calling for a new economic stimulus package, an immediate moratorium on home foreclosures and investments in renewable energy and life sciences to jump-start the ailing economy.

Kerry calls for new stimulus package, moratorium on foreclosures


Adelaide young gun Patrick Dangerfield says he would put loyalty before cash, unlike his ex-teammate Nathan Bock.

Dangerfield says put loyalty before cash


Robert Plant has hinted at a Led Zeppelin reunion in 2014, saying he has ``nothing to do'' and is waiting to hear from bandmates Jimmy Page and John Paul Jones.

Robert Plant hints at Led Zeppelin reunion


Easter Seals has received a boost of $50,000 that will go towards its recreational therapy program.


Another ringleader in one of the largest college grade scandals in the nation's history was headed to jail Wednesday after pleading guilty to felony charges.

Ringleader in college grade scandal headed to jail


The US Coast Guard says a 50-year-old woman has died while scuba diving off the North Carolina coast.


CPN-Maoist Chairman Mohan Baidya called on President Dr Ram Baran Yadav at the latter's residence, Shital Niwas, on Friday morning.


Five Malian soldiers died Friday when their helicopter crashed in the centre of the war-torn west African nation, local government and army sources told AFP.

Five Malian soldiers die in helicopter crash


New Delhi, May 6 The country's natural rubber production is likely to fall short of consumption, a senior Rubber Board official said on Tuesday.

Natural rubber production likely to fall short of consumption


A bill to stop oil sales to European Union countries involved in the oil embargo initiative against Iran was ready to be approved by the Iranian Parliament, the website of the news network Press TV reported Saturday.

Bill on stopping oil sales to EU ready for


A Roxboro man was arrested Thursday in connection with a Wednesday night shooting that seriously injured a Hillsborough man.

Roxboro man arrested after Thursday night shooting


SemGroup LP (SEMGP.UL) on Friday filed a bankruptcy reorganization plan with the court, saying it has lined up $500 million in financing, and expects to emerge from Chapter 11 as a publicly traded company later this year.

SemGroup files bankruptcy reorganization plan


Christopher J. Christie has said he will participate in a radio debate Oct. 22, the third among the leading candidates for New Jersey governor.

Christie will participate in radio debate


The maximum tolerated dose in animal testing is the amount that will kill the subject animal in an experiment.


In the wake of overwhelming allegations that he engaged in illegal doping throughout the course of his professional career, cyclist Lance Armstrong was stripped of his seven Tour de France titles Monday, effectively making this article the last story ever written about the sport of cycling.

This last story ever written about cycling


AMIR KHAN has slammed boxing pundit Duke McKenzie for criticising him during ITV's broadcast of his world title win last weekend.

Amir Khan slams boxing pundit Duke McKenzie


Three were killed in road accidents in the cities of Bacolod and Bago and in Candoni town, Negros Occidental yesterday and Friday, the police said yesterday.


Gov. Tim Pawlenty vetoed transportation funding, property tax relief bills.


Mobily and Zain are offering special discounts on their different services to mark the return of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah from Morocco after a three-month long medical trip.


An Irish bishop who was private secretary to three popes begged forgiveness from victims of child sex abuse in his diocese on Wednesday, as his resignation was accepted by the Vatican.


Former presidential candidate and five-term US Congressman Tom Tancredo will speak on the Wabash campus Tuesday night.

Former Congressman Tom Tancredo to speak Tuesday


Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad says that interference from the United States won't help Syria.


The country's largest car maker, Maruti Suzuki India, today said it has roped in Bollywood actor R Madhavan as the brand face for its popular hatchback WagonR as it aims to increase sale of the car in South India.

Maruti ropes in Madhavan as brand face of WagonR


DENVER ― Colorado colleges are bracing for lower state funding next year and some are drafting alternative plans to raise tuition by more than 9 percent.

Colleges bracing for lower state funding


Kelly Brook rekindled her romance with Danny Cipriani only months ago but the rugby player is already set to propose.

Kelly Brook's boyfriend Danny Cipriani set to propose


The mother of a Conway teenager who police said was the subject of an abduction attempt said her son saw the suspicious vehicle in the neighborhood before.


Metrowater has opened eight new offices in Tiruvottiyur, Manali, Madhavaram, Ambattur, Valasaravakkam, Alandur, Perungudi and Sholinganallur.


A rockslide has closed I-40 near the Tennessee border and the North Carolina Department of Transportations estimates it could take months to clean up.

Rockslide closes I-40 near Tennessee border


The Chinese military has targeted US government computers with intrusions that seek sensitive data, according to a report in which the Pentagon for the first time directly accuses China of a cyber espionage campaign.

Pentagon accuses China of cyber espionage


It's Hansen on why he hates coal, what he thinks of the President, the current climate bill and global climate negotiations, as well as his take on Ghandian Civil Resistance


While grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremonies are usually reserved for new facilities, the town is celebrating the re-opening of the Victoria Avenue bridge later this week.

Town celebrates re-opening of Victoria Avenue bridge


Gilday was chosen to represent Canada in all three competitions at the championships, including single distances.


THE Australian share market closed firmly in the red, with the big miners and banks losing ground after a flat Wall Street overnight lost some of its enthusiasm for China letting its currency appreciate.


Apparently he has killed his new wife's puppy that his brother, David, had given her for the occasion of their marriage.


Earlier this week, Burnaby city council passed a resolution to call for a moratorium on fracking.

Burnaby city council to call for a moratorium on fracking


SEOUL -NORTH Korea on Thursday seized a South Korean fishing boat with four crew members that strayed into its waters, ratcheting up tensions on the Korean peninsula.


The popular open source content management system Drupal is going commercial, reports InternetNews.


WASHINGTON The space shuttle Discovery soared over the Washington Monument, the White House and the Capitol in a high-flying salute to the nation's capital Tuesday.

Space shuttle Discovery salutes nation's capital


Nick Newell, XFC's lightweight champion, has been stripped of his title after refusing to defend his belt next month against top contender Scott Holtzman.

XFC lightweight champ Nick Newell stripped of title for refusing to defend


Cairns, Aug 8 External Affairs Minister SM Krishna, who is on a five-day visit to Australia, will be leaving for Melbourne today.


SouthPeak Interactive has announced that ``X-Blades'', the third-person action game by Gajin Entertainment, has been shipped to North American retailers.


There were a couple of issues though and it seems the Nokia Lumia 800 update has banished battery problems.

Nokia Lumia 800 update banishes battery problems


Stocks reversed course and turned lower early Monday as investors sold off technology stocks amid a report that Yahoo plans a major overhaul.


Services for children with disabilities are moving to be under one roof at the former MWG garment factory on Notre Dame Avenue, officials said today.

Services for children with disabilities moving under one roof


Shinhan Financial Group Co., South Korea's No. 3 financial services group, is facing a leadership vacuum after the financial regulator decided to discipline its chairman for alleged violations of financial transaction rules, analysts said Friday.

Shinhan Financial group faces leadership vacuum


Governor Crist encouraged first-time home buyers to take advantage of the tax credit made available through the federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.


A Vinton native died Saturday while serving in Operation Enduring Freedom in Kabul, Afghanistan, the Department of Defense announced Monday.


MTV brings the dance back with ``Turn The Beat Around'' premiering Friday, February 26 at 10p.m.

MTV brings the dance back with ``Turn the Beat Around'


A 30-year-old Oshawa, Ont., man drowned in Little Lake on Canada Day.


This is often very depressing, and that's why many begin wondering ``why am I not getting pregnant?''


William Safire, the conservative columnist and word warrior who feared no politician or corner of the English language, died Sunday at 79.


Maloof told The Associated Press that he will remain the casino's chairman, and operations won't significantly change.


Gov. Deval Patrick, trying to cast himself as the guardian of job-creating small businesses Wednesday, said he was ordering health insurers to submit proposed small business rate increases for state review -- and possible rejection.

Patrick orders insurers to submit rate increases


Tourism Australia has launched a Vietnamese language official website for customers at www.australia.com, the Australian embassy said on July 6.

Tourism Australia launches Vietnamese website


The Jamaat-e-Islami Central Amir, Syed Munawwar Hasan, on Wednesday claimed that the Taliban had not attacked the GHQ rather India and the United States were behind the attack.


CR and FC which scored a sensational 16-14 win over the league champions Kandy SC in the final outing of the 'A' Division League have the edge over CH and FC in the quarter-final of the Caltex Knock-out Rugby Tournament for the Clifford Cup at the Royal Sports Complex today.


Lake, 43, told People magazine that she and Christian Evans, 40, married on Sunday in a secret ceremony.


Jaguar Land Rover has received more than 6500 applications for 280 graduate recruitment places this year as it embarks on a recruitment drive to support a multi billion pound investment plan for new product creation.

Jaguar Land Rover receive over 6500 applications for graduate places


In the wake of a massive explosion at a Hunter Valley wine company this morning, it seems timely that WorkCover has issued a safety warning on cutting empty metal drums.

WorkCover safety warning on cutting empty metal drums


Singapore shares closed 0.63 per cent higher Monday, but overall trading activity was light due to the holidays, dealers said.

Singapore shares close 0.63 per cent higher


``My limitations are as a person. I am a person before being an actress, so as a person, I am very trusting. I trust people very easily and I get cheated very often in money, in life, in relations,`` Richa, who plays the role of Bholi Punjaban in 'Fukrey', said.


The movie ``John and Claudia'' is being filmed in Whitewright.


Antibiotics and obesity have been linked in a new study, with research suggesting that giving antibiotics to babies may increase their chances of a battle with weight later in life.


A judge has issued a 30-day injunction against Myers & Son Funeral Home in Elkview, which has been operating without the proper licenses for two years.

Judge issues injunction against funeral home


It's still too early to say for sure, but Hurricane Bill may be headed our way.


The Georgian state budget might face a serious deficiency of income, a needs assessment joint document prepared by the joint mission of the World Bank, European Commission and the United Nations says.


Michelina's announced that it is changing its name to Bellisio Foods, Inc. While Michelina's will remain a core brand, the new corporation name better reflects the various aspects of the company's diversified and growing business.

Michelina's changes its name to Bellisio Foods Inc.


Wisconsin GOP Gov. Scott Walker has opened up a lead in his upcoming recall election, according to a poll released Wednesday by Marquette University Law School.

Scott Walker opens up lead in recall election


One Direction's Zayn Malik has reportedly been reunited with Little Mix star and fellow X Factor alumni Perrie Edwards.

One Direction's Zayn Malik reunited with Little Mix's Perrie Edwards


House Speaker Nancy Pelosi tweeted for the first time this weekend before the commencement ceremonies at Cornell University -- where she addressed the graduating Class of 2010.


Several people were injured when a tour bus crashed on Highway 95 Monday morning north of Sandpoint.

Several injured in tour bus crash near Sandpoint


NATO foreign ministers meet Tuesday and Wednesday in Brussels to discuss the candidacies of Georgia and Ukraine to join the Atlantic alliance.


The supposedly weakened Germany humiliated Australia 4-0 at the World Cup Group D match held in Durban stadium with an attendance of 62,660 on Sunday.


A 5.2-magnitude earthquake jolted Parapat, North Sumatra, on Wednesday, sending local people into panic.


Thom Yorke, Hope Sandoval & The Warm Inventions, Metronomy, Natty, Bristol HiFi and Tinariwen have been added to the 2010 lineup of the Big Chill festival.

Thom Yorke and Hope Sandoval & the Warm Inventions added to the Big Chill


Russian troops on Sunday reported killing 49 militants in a massive security sweep that followed angry comments from President Vladimir Putin about raging violence in the troubled North Caucasus, AFP reported.

Russian troops kill 49 militants in massive sweep


A bill is being considered at the State Capitol that would change the penalties for first-time DUI offenders and Mothers Against Drunk Driving are speaking out against the measure.

Bill would change penalties for DUI offenders


The Maine Medical Examiner's office says a Kennebunk woman shot to death by a police officer was hit multiple times.

Maine Medical Examiner says woman shot by police officer hit multiple times


As per reports and information from our sources, Indian oil refiners, power and steel companies dependent on imported coal have been hit hard due to depreciating rupee now surging Rs 50 to a US dollar.

Indian oil refiners, power and steel companies dependent on imported coal have been hit hard due to depreciating rupee..


A car bomb targeted a church during Sunday services in the central Nigerian city of Jos, killing three people.

Car bomb targets church services in central city of Jos


Abu Dhabi The UAE has launched an innovative reusable kit to help raise awareness about the region's unique biodiversity as well as reduce carbon emission.


Louisiana law enforcement officials will be out in force this Fourth of July holiday enforcing traffic laws and removing drunken drivers from the roadways, Louisiana highway safety officials announced today.

Law enforcement to be out in force this holiday


Cricket in East Devon continues to flourish under the youth league banner, with a record number of teams and clubs playing regular 20-over cricket across six age groups in what is believed to be one of the largest leagues in the country.

Cricket flourishing under the youth league banner


A candlelight vigil will be held at 6 pm on Wednesday night to mark the one year anniversary of the disappearance of Satsuma, Fla. girl, HaLeigh Cummings.

Candlelight vigil marks one year anniversary of disappearance of HaLeigh Cummings


Bollywood actor Ali Zafar has decided never to kiss onscreen in any of his films ever He must be the one and the only Bollywood hero who has banned onscreen kissing for him.

Bollywood actor Ali Zafar decides never to kiss onscreen


A former National Security Agency official pleaded guilty on Friday to one misdemeanor count of ``exceeding the authorized use of a computer.''

National security Agency official pleads guilty


Former Seattle Mariners manager Lou Piniella has been named National League Manager of the year with the Chicago Cubs.


Stepanakert airport has officially been put into operation, head of Nagorno Karabakh civil aviation department said.

Stepanakert airport officially put into operation


CBS placed first in viewers for the third consecutive week and seventh in the last eight, first in adults 25-54 and remains the only network posting summer growth according to Nielsen live plus same day ratings for the week ending Aug. 10, week 46 of the 2008-2009 television year.

CBS places first in viewers for the third consecutive week and seventh in last eight


REUTERS/Steve Marcus Billionaire hedge fund manager Daniel Loeb says Sony Corp reminds him of Yahoo Inc before he waged a bitter proxy fight that triggered a boardroom shake-out at the Internet company last year.

Hedge fund Billionaire Daniel Loeb says Sony reminds him of Yahoo


A FORMER assistant minister with the Soqosoqo Duavata Ni Lewanavanua Government was arrested yesterday for an alleged scam concerning admissions into the Fiji School of Nursing.


One of the vacant middle school sites in Northampton could be reopened as a secondary school to cope with a rise in the town's birth rate.


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

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


Opposition supporters shout slogans in front of a placard showing President Viktor Yanukovich during a rally protesting against media censorship in the center of Kiev September 8, 2012.

Opposition supporters shout slogans during a rally protesting against media censorship in the center of Kiev


The fourth-seeded Boston University men's tennis team competed in the America East Tournament last weekend at Yale University in New Haven, Conn. Following an opening-round victory over the University of Hartford last Friday, the Terriers lost against Binghamton University in the semifinals last Saturday before dropping a consolation match to Stony Brook University.


Stoneridge Shopping Center is celebrating its 30th anniversary as a major regional mall in Pleasanton.

Stoneridge Shopping Center celebrates 30th anniversary


Centerport woman hired for Altivon customer service Thursday June 7, 2012 4:07 PM By Liisa May Laura Sikorski, of Centerport, has been named director of customer innovation and optimization at Washington-state-based Altivon, a call center solutions provider.


Kerri Walsh Jennings wasted no time in choosing her new beach volleyball partner for the 2016 Summer Olympic Games in Rio.

Kerri Walsh Jennings chooses new beach volleyball partner


Covington County has answered a lawsuit filed against it by a man who alleges a Covington County sheriff's deputy brutalized him.


After snatching second place in the final Nations Cup at Rotterdam on Friday, and following a win at Dublin Horse Show, Britain has produced the goods to remain in the top league of the Nations Cup for 2012.

Britain to remain in the top league of the Nations Cup for 2012


The Economic Survey as tabled by the Finance Minister Mr Abdul Rahim Rather today in both the Houses of legislature is full of positive developments with the State showing marked improvements in all the development parameters.

Economic Survey tabled in both the Houses of legislature


Sterling retreated from a two-week high against the euro and fell versus the dollar on Monday, with a bleak UK outlook and prospects of more monetary easing pushing investors to sell it.


BULLDOGS bad boy Ben Roberts has vowed to turn his life around after a string of off-field incidents.


The Boston Red Sox crushed by the Toronto Blue Jays 3-4 in the third and final game of their three-match regular series encounter on Sunday, September 9 at Fenway Park in Boston.

Boston Red Sox crushed by Toronto Blue Jays 3-4 --


Joss Whedon confirmed at Comic-Con on Thursday that he is, indeed, directing ``The Avengers.''

Joss Whedon confirms he will direct ``Avengers''


Bank of America Corp , posted its first quarterly loss in 17 years on Friday and slashed its dividend, hours after winning a multibillion-dollar lifeline from the US government to help absorb Merrill Lynch, which lost a record $15.31 billion in the quarter.

Bank of America posts first loss in 17 years


Keneally quits politics Updated: 09:26, Saturday June 23, 2012 Former NSW premier Kristina Keneally has confirmed she will quit politics at the end of the month to take up the job as head of Australian basketball.


ICC backs Twenty20 expansion Updated: 09:54, Thursday March 8, 2012 International cricket chiefs have backed an expansion of the Twenty20 format, agreeing three extra matches per major country should be played in years when a world championship is staged.


After being seven years in the opposition, the Telugu Desam presented a deficit budget at the Mahanadu on Friday.

Tdp presents a deficit budget at the Mahanadu


Officials said homeowners should be clearing snow off of fire hydrants and energy metres as well.

Homeowners should clear hydrants and metres


Yahoo! has announced its Summer Games programming efforts bringing Yahoo!'s over 700 million global users closer to the events than ever before, in dozens of languages and regions, across multiple screens and digital platforms.

Yahoo! announces Summer Games programming efforts


A distraught mother cradled her dying teenage son after he was stabbed by a gang of youths just yards from his home.


Butts County narcotics agents on Monday helped apprehend a fugitive wanted by the US Marshals Service, authorities said.

Narcotics agents help apprehend fugitive


investor Bruce Bent -- was charged with fraud by US regulators over accusations he deceived investors into believing his flagship fund was safe before it ``broke the buck'' last year.


Auctioneers Sotheby's said on Monday that a rare pink diamond valued at up to $A39.11 million would go on sale in Geneva in November, dubbing it one of the ``world's most desirable stones''.


Small amounts of radiation from Japan's leaking nuclear power plant have spread across Asia, authorities said Tuesday, deepening concerns for millions of people already wary of eating Japanese food.

Small amounts of radiation spread across Asia


Indian film icon Amitabh Bachchan is drawing packed houses on The Unforgettable Tour that he is taking through six cities with his son Abhishek and daughter-in-law Aishwarya Rai.


And so far, legislators have spend most of their time identifying problems and goals -- and hoping they are set up to finish work at the end of ninety days.


A Greenwich woman died from injuries sustained Saturday evening when she and her husband were struck by two large, falling pine trees while walking to a friend's house in the mid-country section of town, according to Greenwich police.

Greenwich woman dies after being struck by tree


Union agriculture minister Sharad Pawar on Wednesday said the price of milk would increase as there is a scarcity of milk in north India.


Mrs Juliana Azumah-Mensah, Minister of Women and Children's Affairs has observed that even though quality education was a fundamental human right, it remained a distant dream for many children in the world.

Quality education is a distant dream for many children --


This morning, the Department of Labor announced that unemployment rose slightly in Novemeber, to 9.8 percent.


Cleveland residents and church members will march against violence starting at noon today at East 139th Street and Kinsman Road.

Cleveland residents march against violence


Police investigating the death of a six-month-old baby in Ngaruawahia say she died from traumatic brain injury.

Serenity died from traumatic brain injury


Online fundraising software services provider, DoJiggy, today announced a call for grant proposals for their 2010 DoJiggy Giving™ program.

DoJiggy announces call for grant proposals


Blizzard has announced today that they've banned over 5,000 accounts from StarCraft II. Those players removed have been suspended and banned for gross exploitation and cheating.


Tata Tea, which has transformed itself from a plantation to a FMCG company, is looking at more strategic acquisitions, Chairman Ratan Tata said on Friday.

Tata Tea looking at strategic acquisitions


NEW jobs are set to be created at Humberside Airport after a significant contract was awarded.

New jobs to be created at Humberside airport


Retail sales fell faster than expected in July but at a slower pace than in June, a survey by the Confederation of British Industry showed on Tuesday.

Retail sales fall faster than expected in July


Newly-formed Indian Premier League franchise Kochi is mulling to appoint former Australian captain Steve Waugh as a key adviser and technical consultant to the team.

Ipl franchise Kochi mulling to appoint Steve Waugh as key adviser


Juventus president Andrea Agnelli is delighted with their title winning campaign, despite losing the Coppa Italia final.

Juventus president Agnelli delighted with title-winning campaign


French industrial output rose 1.7 percent in May from the previous month, official figures showed Friday, but analysts cautioned that the sector's production potential remained weak.


The Centre today rushed additional paramilitary forces to Assam to assist the state administration in tackling the situation arising out of massacre of 12 people by NDFB militants.

Centre rushes additional forces to Assam


German business software maker SAP AG has agreed to buy Sybase Inc. in a $5.8 billion deal that ratchets up SAP's rivalry with database leader Oracle Corp.

SAP agrees to buy Sybase for $5.8 billion


Nearly four months after suffering a high ankle sprain, starting center Kyle Cook told reporters on Wednesday that he's back.


Victor Valley Community Hospital has installed a nuclear medicine camera worth more than $400,000 that could help doctors diagnose more patients and improve disease detection, the hospital announced.

Victor Valley Community hospital installs nuclear medicine camera


Manchester indie titans Doves are set to play a very special show in Thetford Forest this summer.


Hinds County Circuit Judge Bobby DeLaughter has pleaded guilty to obstruction of justice for lying to an FBI agent investigating a legal fees dispute he was hearing.


Swansea earned their first away win of the season with a 3-2 victory against Watford in the Championship last night.


A new study has indicated that ferocious meat-eating male dinosaurs possibly had a softer side as well, as they might have been sort of prehistoric babysitters.

Male dinosaurs may have been ``babysitters''


Balfour Beatty broke the £10bn turnover barrier in 2009, with the figure jumping 8% from £9.5bn to £10.3bn.

Balfour Beatty breaks £10bn turnover barrier


A clothes retailer is claiming that a new line of Wellington boots could help save rainforests around the globe.

Could Wellington boots save the rainforest?


By News 13 On Thursday, President Obama took his push for financial reform to Wall Street, telling traders that the government must put some limits on their behavior, adding that the goal of reform is to protect ordinary Americans from reckless, deceptive trading.


After just two seasons at the helm, Ron Rivera will be fired by the Panthers on Monday, according to reports.

Ron Rivera to be fired by Panthers, according to report


Arsenal striker Nicklas Bendtner has claimed that he has never seen new signing Andrei Arshavin play and that he should be the first name on the team sheet.


Republican presidential candidate John McCain says he is receiving Social Security checks, but he says the system needs to be fixed if future generations are to enjoy the same benefits.


A French soldier has been killed and four have been wounded in Afghanistan during a military operation in Kapisa province, north of Kabul, the French presidency has said.


A Grafton woman died after a car crash Sunday night on Interstate 255 at Illinois 162, according to an Illinois State Police report.

Grafton woman dies in crash Sunday night


Pakistan refused a visa to The Hindu's Praveen Swami, who was to have travelled with the media delegation accompanying External Affairs Minister SM Krishna on his two-day visit to Islamabad that began on Friday.


Ryan Hollins, a free agent center who cleared waivers Thursday, is reportedly close to signing with the Boston Celtics.

Ryan Hollins reportedly close to signing with Boston Celtics


A bomb squad was called to remove a World War II German tank round from a National Road home Monday morning, said Licking County Sheriff's Office Capt. Tom Lee.


US Treasury chief Henry Paulson urged China on Thursday to lift import barriers on environmental technology, turning the tables on the Chinese, who often blame the Americans for curbing hi-tech trade.

Paulson urges China to lift barriers on environmental technology


The Chicago Cubs have hired former Milwaukee Brewers slugger Rob Deer as an assistant hitting coach.

Cubs hire Rob Deer as assistant hitting coach


Italy had to pay investors much higher rates of return at a short-term bond auction yesterday, reflecting investor fears an upcoming EU summit may not be able to prevent the debt crisis ensnaring Rome.


European stocks were little changed, after the Stoxx Europe 600 reached its highest level in almost five months yesterday, as a worse-than-expected manufacturing report for the New York area revived hopes the Federal Reserve will act to stimulate the economy.


Libyan protesters have defied a fierce crackdown by Muammar Gaddafi's regime, returning today to a square in the city of Benghazi to demand his overthrow.


A Zimbabwe government spokesman on Monday urged opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai not to withdraw from the country's presidential run-off election and ``take part in this democratic process''.

Zimbabwe government urges Tsvangirai not to withdraw


Earnest Graham wouldn't promise that he will show up to training camp on time.


The Reserve Bank of India`s fixed reference rate today for USD at Rs 55.49, up 0.13% against its rate on previous working day at Rs 55.56.

Rbi fixes reference rate for USD at Rs 55.49


Blackpool boss Simon Grayson has vowed to overcome any criticism thrown at him after his recent tactics were called into question.The Seasiders lost 2-0 at Burnley on Tuesday and many fans were unhappy with the 4-5-1 formation Grayson opted to play.


Former world champions Australia defeated a battling Afghanistan team by 66 runs in the first-ever limited overs international between the two sides on Saturday.


Britain will withdraw its remaining forces in Iraq to Kuwait by the end of the month after the Iraqi parliament failed to pass a deal allowing them to stay to protect oil platforms and provide training, a spokesman said on Tuesday.

Britain to withdraw remaining forces from Iraq


South Africa will host the Indian Premier League during April and May, it was confirmed on Tuesday.

South Africa to host Indian Premier League


England midfielder Scott Parker handed in a transfer request to West Ham United on Tuesday, bringing his expected move from the Championship club to Tottenham Hotspur a step closer.

Scott Parker hands in transfer request to West Ham


A Broadmoor patient has pleaded guilty to killing two women in a seaside town in East Sussex 12 years ago.

Broadmoor patient admits killing two women


Dusty Baker reached another milestone in his long major league career Tuesday night when he managed his 3,000th game, guiding the Cincinnati Reds against one of his former teams, the Chicago Cubs.


Irrfan Khan , who is quite a talented and accomplished actor in his own right, is set to learn the art of cutting hair for his role in Shah Rukh Khan's home production Billoo Barber .

Irrfan Khan learns the art of cutting hair


Three people have been arrested for allegedly attacking a health official in Nadi while carrying out inspection at a resort.

3 arrested for allegedly attacking health official


A Sudanese woman was accused today of having injured a policeman when she allegedly bit his hand severely during an incident at Hal Far detention centre on June 22.

Sudanese woman accused of injuring policemen


President Robert Mugabe said his meeting with South African President Jacob Zuma on Wednesday went well.


While St. Louis University coach Rick Majerus will definitely miss the next two games because of an infection that has complicated the cut on his leg suffered in a collision with a player on Jan. 1, Majerus said Thursday he can't say for sure when he'll be back with the team.

Majerus can't say for sure when he'll be back


A charity has been set up for victims of crime with the help of a survivor of the RSA robbery in Auckland in which three people were killed.


It has been reported that the Russian company, Orbital Technologies, will place a Space Hotel into space by the year 2016.

Russian company Orbital Technologies to place Space Hotel by 2016


Nebraska lawmakers rejected an attempt to repeal the death penalty on Tuesday, a month after courts left the state with no way to execute its killers.

Lawmakers reject repeal of death penalty


A STOURPORT charity shop for injured and malnourished animals in Majorca is holding a Xmas fair at Kidderminster Town Hall.


Food costs are finally stabilising following a 14% rise over the past year, according to foodservice analysts Horizon.


Homes in Partnership Inc., which has been helping low and moderate income families in Central Florida achieve home ownership for 32 years, will host an open house from 10 am to noon Friday in northwest Orange County.


Futures and options broker MF Global Ltd posted its third straight quarterly net loss, hurt by weak trading volumes and lower commissions.

MF Global posts third straight quarterly net loss


The Park High School activity center in the Wolf Den Gymnastics Center at the school, 8040 80th Street So., Cottage Grove, is available for rental for two-hour School District 833 Community Education hosted gymnastics parties for up to 15 children.

Community Education hosts gymnastics parties


Sale of fireworks in different areas of Rawalpindi, is in full swing despite the fact that government has imposed ban on it.


Arizona Diamondbacks thrashed the San Francisco Giants 6-4 in the second game of their three-match regular series encounter on Tuesday, April 23 at AT&T Park in San Francisco.

Arizona Diamondbacks thrash San Francisco Giants 6-4 --


AP-MTHardin Jail,0139 Hardin jail misses out on state contract Eds:


Turkey is set to establish a privately managed arbitration center in Istanbul in which companies can apply to solve their problems before filing lawsuits at courts, the deputy prime minister has said reports Hurriyet Daily.


A great resume can really make a huge difference as to whether or not you get noticed by a recruiter.


China established a huge lead at the top of the Paralympics medals table Monday evening, racing to 80 golds-almost double the haul of its nearest rival on the last night of swimming in Beijing.

China establishes huge lead in medals table


A Kansas City, Kan., man was sentenced to four years in prison plus two years probation for a fatal pit bull attack on a 71-year-old neighbor.


After dengue, Congo virus has been detected in two patients at a private hospital in Karachi on Thursday.


Portsmouth are taking one game at a time in their Premier League battle this season, starting with Sunday's trip to Stoke, according to their manager.


Dan Nephin demonstrates how to make chi chi like inmates do in Lancaster County Prison.


Ubaldo Jimenez struck out a season-high 10 and picked up his first win in over a month as the Indians beat the Boston Red Sox, 5-3.

Ubaldo Jimenez strikes out 10 as cleveland Indians beat Boston, 5-3


He says that running for president is about two things, ``It's raising an obscene amount of money and secondly, it's defending yourself against these ridiculous attacks from all sides.''

Former Ark. Gov. mike Huckabee discusses running for president


Tributes have been paid to a popular Head Chef from the Isle of Wight, who has passed away at the age of 41.


Canadian bonds are edging higher along with US Treasurys Monday, with investors treading carefully ahead of the Federal Reserves policy announcement on Wednesday.

Canadian bonds edge higher along with US Treasurys


The IT gender pay gap is getting worse, according to results from the 2009 silicon.com Skills Survey.


To celebrate the announcement of their new album, The Black Seeds are offering fans the first single 'Pippy Pip' for free download for a limited time at www.theblackseeds.com.


A suicide bomber with a horse and cart detonated himself on Friday in the southern Afghan city of Kandahar, killing eight people and wounding five, a senior police officer said.

Suicide bomber in southern afghanistan kills eight:


Erie-based GE Transportation is partnering with a Swedish firm to provide maintenance and technical support to the rail industry in Europe, including service on new GE locomotives.

GE Transportation partnering with Swedish firm


FORMER Rangers chief executive Charles Green has been reported to the Serious Fraud Office, according to an announcement on the London Stock Exchange.

Ex-rangers chief Charles Green reported to the Serious Fraud Office


Veteran rocker Chris Isaak has been honoured as the Artist of the Year by a New York radio station.

Chris Isaak - Chris Isaak honoured in New York


TopMoving.com, a premier provider of home and business moving quotes and services since 1998, has published new moving company reviews.

TopMoving.com publishes new moving company reviews


Washington, Dec 28 A man in the US faces a five-year jail term for reading his wife's e-mail, a media report said Tuesday.

Man faces jail for reading wife's e-mail


Washington ranks 26th highest nationally in state and local taxes as a percentage of personal income, and 32nd highest in property taxes, according to newly released federal data covering Fiscal Year 2007.

Washington ranks 26th highest in state and local taxes, 32nd in property taxes


The cameraman who recorded the ``teapot tape'' wants an apology from Prime Minister John Key.


The tragic death of a three-year-old girl has local officials sending a strong message to drivers and pedestrians in the city of Reading.

Officials send strong message to drivers, pedestrians


Former Peterborough MP and MPP Peter Adams receives the Order of Ontario at Queen's Park in Toronto on Thursday, Jan. 26, 2012.


Gerard Depardieu, who obtained a Russian citizenship and a residency in Mordovia's capital Saransk earlier this year, is going to star in two films set in the North Caucasus republic of Chechnya.

Gerard Depardieu to star in two films set in Chechnya


They say randy Orton is a viper who calculculates his attackes and measures his opponents.BUT I HATE HIM HE IS NEARLY AS BAD AS TNA!


New Zealand is still experiencing a significant level of swine flu, health authorities said yesterday, despite the World Health Organization's declaration that the global pandemic was over.

New Zealand still experiencing 'significant' swine flu


Japan is checking radiation levels in sea water dumped on damaged reactors at the Fukushima power plant and switching to less-corrosive fresh water to help cool fuel rods.

Japan checks radiation in sea water dumped on damaged reactors


MALALA Yousafzai, the Pakistani girl shot in the head by the Taliban, has been discharged as an inpatient from a Birmingham hospital.

Malala Yousafzai is discharged from Birmingham hospital


Capital Administration and Development Minister Younus Soomro said on Thursday that 525,000 additional teachers were needed in the country to achieve the universal primary education by 2015.

525,000 teachers needed for primary education


A Roanoke Rapids woman faces charges including felony breaking and entering and felony financial card theft.

Roanoke Rapids woman charged in felony financial card theft


People magazine reports that Fawcett left the hospital Thursday with her longtime companion Ryan O'Neal, after being treated for internal bleeding that is not directly related to her cancer.


Legal wrangling between the Sunrise School Division and the Winnipeg River Learning Centre means the centre's recently-acquired $3.3 million grant is in limbo.

Legal wrangling means $3.3 million grant in limbo


Redrow says it has been encouraged by sales activity since the beginning of 2010, with sales rates per outlet comfortably ahead of a year earlier.


Former Orioles second baseman Roberto Alomar has been elected to the Orioles Hall of Fame, the team announced today.

Roberto Alomar elected to Orioles Hall of Fame;


Gerald Hannon is retiring from sex work and throwing a party on Nov 25 at Goodhandy's nightblub in Toronto to celebrate.


Five students from Liverpool are set to host a charity fashion show at local celeb haunt 'Newz' Bar.

Five students set to host charity fashion show


under Arizona Republic News The Arizona Diamondbacks announced today they have recalled catcher Konrad Schmidt from Triple-A Reno and optioned left-handed pitcher Patrick Corbin to Reno.

Arizona Diamondbacks recall Konrad Schmidt; option Patrick Corbin


The Chickasaw Nation is partnering with the Natchez Trace Parkway to develop a heritage center in Tupelo.

Chickasaw Nation partnering to develop a heritage center in Tupelo


A group of veterans rallied outside the El Paso County courthouse Thursday to support Amendment 64, the measure that would give adults 21 and older legal access to marijuana.


3/12/2008 1:23:52 AM A Pentagon report has accused Syria and Iran of supporting foreign fighters in Iraq despite purported cooperation by Damascus and Tehran in anti-terrorism efforts in the war ravaged country.

Pentagon accuses Syria, Iran of supporting foreign fighters in Iraq ()


A Palmyra man is being held in the Wayne County Jail on a sexual abuse charge.


``So You Want To Be a Star'' is aimed at aspiring dancers, singers, actors and their parents.


Carole Caplin, who was the style adviser to Cherie Blair, has denied that she had sex with Tony Blair after giving him a massage.

Lifestyle guru carole Caplin denies having sex with Tony Blair


A 53 year old woman is charged with attempted first degree murder after allegedly stabbing her boyfriend in the back.


Mexican stocks closed higher Wednesday on a better-than-expected earnings report from market heavyweight America Movil, while the peso strengthened against the dollar.

Mexico's stocks close higher on America Movil;


Midnight is a 7-year-old shepherd mix up for adoption at West Suburban Humane Society in Downers Grove.


Hip-hop star SHWAYZE is to call his unborn baby son HENDRIX after his gui tar god hero.


Crown Holdings, Inc., a leading supplier of metal packaging products worldwide, announced today that it will build a new beverage can plant in Sihanoukville, Cambodia to meet growing demand.

Crown Holdings, Inc. to build new beverage can plant in Sihanoukville, Cambodia


Katie Price loves the ''thrill'' of making money and is always coming up with ideas on how to earn more cash.


UFC 146 results are being reviewed by fans and critics.


Stomach viruses are spreading all over Central Texas.


A man found dead at his Northwest side home Monday night had suffered head trauma so severe that investigators at first had a hard time determining how exactly he died.


A University of South Alabama trustee has made a donation to establish a scholarship for the football team's quarterbacks in honor of her late husband, an avid football fan.

Usa trustee makes donation to establish scholarship for football team's quarterbacks


The city will become the central point of our life in future, and the development of future cities all depends on human beings' progress, German ambassador to China Michael Schaefer said at a press conference in Beijing on Tuesday.

City to become central point of life in future:


Italian energy company Eni SpA said on Friday it reached a deal with Venezuela for compensation for the seizure of the Dacion oil field.


Anne Hathaway used to want to get plastic surgery, but had the better judgment to leave her face alone.

Anne Hathaway used to want plastic surgery


Enzo Maresca confirms that Malaga have decided to sell midfielder Santiago Cazorla to Arsenal this summer.

Enzo Maresca: 'Malaga have sold Santiago Cazorla'


cadailynews Jaycee Dugard kidnapping sparks Calif. parole bill http://ping.fm/v3MiF - about 10 hours ago


Comments The Federal Housing Administration is raising fees and tightening lending standards to shore up its strapped finances and avoid a taxpayer bailout.

Federal housing administration to raise fees


Coimbatore , Dec 29 Asserting that the Congress wanted safety of Sri Lankan Tamils, Union Minister of State for Textile and senior party leader EVKS Elangovan today said the Centre will the take``right step at an appropriate time''on the issue.

Centre to take 'right step at appropriate time':


In the first quarter, 10.3 percent of Kansas mortgages were under water and 5.2 percent were nearly under water, according to real estate data firm CoreLogic.

10.3 percent of Kansas mortgages are under water


A fashion show organiser who attended the same girls' school as Sienna Miller and Jemima Khan has been found dead in her east London flat.

Fashion show organiser found dead in east London flat


The Dana Point Concours d'Elegance announced today the Ocean Institute will become a beneficiary of the organization.

Dana Point Concours d'Elegance announces the Ocean Institute as beneficiary


More than 400 Aboriginal corporations across Australia face fines of almost $14,000 each after failing to meet financial reporting requirements.


2012-07-21T17:00:00Z Oshkosh Corp. vehicles appear in new Batman movie lacrossetribune.com


The 28-year-old woman was stabbed multiple times at a home on Howell Terrace in southwest Atlanta.


The Lions have agreed to terms with draft pick Larry Warford one day before rookie minicamp begins, reports Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press.

Lions agree to terms with draft pick Larry Warford


Emkay Research recommends `HOLD` rating on Infosys with a price target of Rs 1,836 as against current market price of Rs 1,706.


Dick Harter, a veteran NBA assistant who also led Penn to two NCAA tournament appearances, has died at the age of 81.

Veteran NBA assistant dick Harter dies at 81


LYNN'S premier free musical event Festival Too kicks off again this weekend, promising three weekends of great entertainment.


A Cazadero volunteer firefighter is facing arson charges for allegedly setting four small wildland fires in the Timber Cove area, a Cal Fire official said Friday.

Cazadero volunteer firefighter faces arson charges


Former Arizona Diamondbacks base coach and player development director Tommy Jones has died.

Former Diamondbacks base coach Tommy Jones dies


The first-ever Dubai literary festival opened on Thursday after sparking an international row over censorship when a British novel that features a sheikh was rejected.


Travellers who tried to set up home on four sites owned by Tendring District Council in Holland-on-Sea over the past month have been banned from the Council's land for three years.


Amazon is adding new support options for its hosted ``cloud'' computing services, a move that could make them more attractive for running business applications.

Amazon.com adds support options for cloud computing


A global boycott against the Hyatt hotel chain that began in late July continues, as workers fight back against long hours of physical work with low pay, unhealthy working conditions, lack of health insurance, short-term contracts, and sexual and racial harassment.

Global boycott against Hyatt hotel chain continues


Early voting began July 23 throughout the state in primary runoff elections.

Early voting begins in primary runoff elections


Telly show 'Punar Vivah' is set for an overhaul and will tell a new story in its new revamped avatar.

Telly show 'Punar Vivah' to tell a new story


Williams Cosworth's CEO, Adam Parr, was disappointed about the team's start in the 2011 season and offered his resignation to team boss, Frank Williams.

Williams Cosworth's CEO Adam Parr offered resignation:


Watson Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and Columbia Laboratories, Inc. today confirmed that, as expected, Watson has received a complete response letter from the FDA for its New Drug Application for progesterone vaginal gel 8% for use in the reduction of risk of preterm birth in women with a singleton gestation and a short uterine cervical length in the mid-trimester of pregnancy.

Watson receives complete response letter from FDA for progesterone vaginal gel 8%


The Saskatchewan Party won its second majority government in a landslide on Monday.


Authorities say hip-hop star Soulja Boy is facing a drug charge after police stopped his rental car in the west Georgia town of Temple on Interstate 20.


Family spokesman Jim McGrath said Mrs. Bush was already up and talking Wednesday night in intensive care only hours after undergoing the 2½-hour heart surgery at The Methodist Hospital.

Barbara Bush up and talking after heart surgery


Lodi, or at least the News-Sentinel's cop log, got a mention on late night television Tuesday when David Letterman mentioned an item on his ``small town news bit.''


Local.com, a leading search site and network, has announced that its flagship search site, www.local.com, has been ranked as the 10th largest search engine in the US by the Nielsen Company.

Local.com ranked 10th largest search engine in america


UAE ports group Gulftainer has recorded a 10% increase in total 2010 volumes, according to local media reports.

UAE ports group records increase in volumes


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Afghan President Hamid Karzai reacts to meeting Gov. Sarah Palin during the UN General Assembly in New York: ``I found her quite a capable woman.''


Entertainment Reporter Sir Ian McKellen has said that he has not yet signed to join The Hobbit.

Sir Ian McKellen 'not signed for Hobbit'


A 23-year-old German driver was caught speeding three times in 23 minutes on Tuesday in what police said was certain to be a record.

German caught speeding three times in 23 minute


Disease clusters have been pinpointed in 13 US states, showing the incidence of numerous types of cancer, birth defects and other chronic illnesses.

Disease clusters pinpointed in 13 US states


Michigan Governor Rick Snyder signed a bill Monday morning that will extend unemployment benefits to 35,000 people.

Governor Snyder signs bill extending unemployment benefits


Wesley Snipes was sentenced to 3 years in prison Thursday for failing to file tax returns, and a victory for prosecutors who sought to make an example of the action star.

Wesley Snipes sentenced to 3 years in prison


A Milwaukee man has been charged with kidnapping, child enticement and sexual assault of a teenager.

Milwaukee man charged with kidnapping, sexual assault


I cannot explain what transgender means to me in a 1,000-word essay, but I can begin to open a dialogue and share a few stories that may help others understand what it means to raise a transgender child.


The European economy is taking a bigger hit than expected as the global credit crunch and rising costs erode corporate and consumer confidence, data showed Thursday.

Europe economy taking bigger hit than expected


Lance Armstrong, who recovered from cancer to win the Tour de France a record seven times, formally announced his retirement from cycling a month after his last race.

Lance Armstrong formally announces retirement


AFP) Managers of French automaker Renault threatened on Tuesday to close two sites in France unless trade unions agreed to measures aimed at raising the group's competitive performance, union officials said.

Renault threatens to close two sites in France: unions


Crown Prince Sultan, who is in New York for medical tests, has met a group of Saudi students in the United States and gave each one a gift of $10,000, the Saudi Press Agency reported yesterday.

Prince Sultan meets Saudi students in us


Oil prices dropped to near $80 a barrel Monday in Asia, extending losses from Friday as a monthlong rally fizzled out.


Ollanta Humala, who was elected by a slim margin earlier this week on promises to tackle poverty while respecting the free market, met with former Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on the second day of his first foreign visit.

President-elect Humala meets with former Brazilian leader, Lula da Silva


The Congo army is accused of multiple abuses of power in a recent United Nations report.


Castel's Chinese importer CND is poised to open the first wine store under the French group's Roche Mazet brand name.

Castel Chinese importer CND to open wine stores


Oil topped 80 dollars a barrel in Asian trade Monday as a strike at French energy giant Total and concerns over Iran's nuclear programme rattled the market, analysts said.


A third of men, it is reckoned, won't lift a finger in the kitchen this Christmas.

A third of men won't lift a finger this Christmas


In a win for the Major League Baseball Players Association the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that baseball players' drug tests seizure illegal and that the seizure has violated the Fourth Amendment of the United States Constitution.

Baseball players' drug tests seizure illegal:


Chris Rock is convinced someone is planning a ``sting operation'' every time a sexy girl talks to him.

Chris Rock convinced someone is planning a ``sting operation''


Shantou, one of the three economic special zones in Guangdong province, will strengthen economic ties with Taiwan to boost its overall development, a local official said.


US condemning terrorist attacks in Bannu and Peshawar has said that we will continue to support the Government of Pakistan in its struggle against those who commit heinous acts of violence against the civilian population of Pakistan and the officials whose job it is to protect them.

US condemns terrorist attacks in Bannu and Peshawar


Some pilots are now exempt from the controversial airport pat downs and screenings that have recently been launched by the Transportation Security Administration.


Eau Claire is hosting the Babe Ruth 14-year-old baseball state tournament at Mount Simon starting on Saturday and ending July 18.


The coveted and long-awaited Afghan detainee documents -- the first tranche of 25,000 or so anyway -- are set to be released Wednesday, QMI Agency has learned.

Afghan detainee documents to be released Wednesday


Luxury car makers in India are wooing the Indian customer by offering hefty discounts on their models.


* Stock index futures pointed to a mixed open for US shares on Wednesday, following a surge in the previous session.

Futures point to mixed open for US shares


Recommind, the leader in predictive information management software, today announced that Littler Mendelson, the largest US-based labor and employment law firm, selected Recommind's Decisiv Email for next-generation enterprise email management.

Littler Mendelson selects Recommind for enterprise email management


The Bombay Stock Exchange benchmark Sensex rebounded at midsession today to record a hefty gain of 257 points on emergence of buying by funds in heavy-weight stocks led by capital goods and metal segments, available at attractive levels.


Irvine-based Kelley Blue Book, the provider of new and used car information, said today that it has added motorcycle history reports to its website.

Kelley Blue Book adds motorcycle history reports


The adoptive parents of a boy, missing for the past ten years, could face murder charges, according to the county prosecutor.

Adoptive parents could face murder charges


Regional airframers have enjoyed a much healthier start to 2010, with sales in the first six months almost double of those in the corresponding period a year ago.

Regional airframers enjoy healthier start to 2010


Gold rose, rebounding from a two- month low reached yesterday, as the dollar weakened for the first time in six sessions, increasing the metal's appeal as an alternative investment.

Gold rises, rebounding from two-month low, as dollar weakens


Area schools are preparing next year's seniors to pass Achieving Classroom Excellence end of instruction tests.

Schools preparing for next year's end of instruction tests


Allen ISD created a new department Monday by hiring John Palm as its director of risk management.

Allen ISD hires director of risk management


Nationals from Indonesia top the list of all foreign labourers in Taiwan, latest statistics released by the Council of Labour Affairs showed Tuesday.

Indonesians top the list of foreign labourers in Taiwan


Inter Milan striker Adriano is unlikely to return to Italy after announcing last week he was taking a break from football, the Brazilian's agent has said.


Columbus took over the lead in the Eastern Conference with 27 points.


Legislation that would ban gang insignia from government premises and council offices has been extended to include schools and police stations.

Legislation banning gang insignia to include schools


Vivint Solar today announced it has expanded into California and is currently offering solar services to residents in the San Francisco Bay Area.


Minister for Defence Chaudhry Ahmed Mukhtar Friday said there is no plan to privatise PIA or sell its assets, which were giving considerable profit and are worth millions of dollars.


Police made the biggest drug bust of the year with eight arrests involving two separate Iranian syndicates and seized processed syabu worth RM27 million in the Klang Valley recently.

Police make biggest drug bust of the year


TR Knight admits he wants to adopt a baby like his former Grey's Anatomy co-star Katherine Heigl.


Rep. John Spratt filed to run for reelection Monday, putting to rest rumors that the veteran Democrat would retire rather than seek a 15th term.


After a morale-boosting victory that snapped a six-game losing streak, Delhi Daredevils would look to build on the winning momentum and keep themselves afloat in the competition, as they take on Kings XI Punjab in their Pepsi Indian Premier League match on Tuesday.

Delhi Daredevils look to build on winning momentum


A 21-year-old Lake Geneva man faces a felony burglary charge after a man allegedly found him in his home.


An Indian is among six foreign sailors arrested by Yemeni coast guards who also seized their ship suspected of smuggling arms to the country's Shiite rebels.

Indian among six sailors arrested in yemen


Authorities are investigating how an Arkansas woman died in what they call a voodoo cleansing ritual in a southern New Jersey townhouse.

Woman dies during voodoo cleansing ritual


ZIMBABWE missed its revenue target for the first quarter of the year, as Government warns this year's economic growth forecast may not be achieved.


Liverpool have lined up Ghana World Cup striker Asamoah Gyan as a possible replacement for Fernando Torres .

Liverpool line up Ghana World Cup striker Asamoah Gyan


Apostolic Nuncio to Ghana, Most Reverend Leon Badikebele Kalenga, has noted that ``Ghana is a Star of Africa'' and advised Ghanaians not to do anything contrary that could undermine the enviable reputation.


A Manchester paramedic has been accused of sexually assaulting a patient in the back of an ambulance.


Yvan Muller can take the championship lead away from Rob Huff for the first time this season with a good result in Spain, where Chevrolet haven't won since 2008.

Yvan Muller can take championship lead in Spain


Various localities in the northwest Delhi today faced long power cuts, ranging from two to five hours, due to a major technical snag in a power transmission line, officials said here.


Former Leeds manager Neil Warnock wants Mark Hughes to replace him at Elland Road so he can ``destroy another team of mine''.


Lehman Brothers, a 158-year-old investment bank choked by the credit crisis and falling real estate values, filed for Chapter 11 protection in the biggest bankruptcy filing ever on Monday and said it was trying to sell off key business units.

Lehman Brothers files for Chapter 11 protection


Afghans are living longer, fewer infants are dying and more women are surviving childbirth because health care has dramatically improved around the country in the past decade, according to a national survey released on Wednesday.

``Afghans living longer, fewer infants die''


Pakistan has temporarily stopped NATO supply trucks crossing its northwestern border into Afghanistan over security concerns due to fears of Islamist attacks.

Pakistan stop NATO supply trucks 26.07.12


BEN Cousins will return to Perth next week to start training with WAFL clubs East Fremantle and Perth in a latest step towards a potential AFL comeback.


David Cameron, the Conservative leader, has said he is ready to lead Britain through the ``tough'' times ahead and insisted: ``We will get through this together.''

David Cameron: ready to lead Britain through 'tough times' ahead


On Thursday, Wayne Pettigrew visited with local residents about his policies as a candidate for the United States Congress.


Chas & Dave have denied that they are to split up - but will be taking an ``extended break'' from playing live as a duo.


Guwahati, Oct 31 Curfew was clamped today in worst blast-hit area of Ganeshguri, adjacent to the capital complex at Dispur, here as protesters went on a rampage forcing police to fire in the air.

Curfew clamped in Ganeshguri as protesters go on rampage


Nicklas Lidstrom is likely to practice on Wednesday as he attempts to recover from an ankle injury suffered on Friday.

Lidstrom likely to practice on Wednesday


The government has finally realized that if cotton growers would not get reasonable price of their produce, the country may suffer tragic shortage of raw material of its largest industrial sector.

Country may suffer shortage of raw material


A community which has lost all its identity is a lifeless community, said MLA O Joy.

A community losing its identity is a lifeless community:


Maltapost has introduced a new alphanumeric postcode, which is made up of three letters followed by four numbers.


Cargill recently launched a new website, CargillGroundBeef.com, to provide consumers with information and an ongoing interactive dialogue about ground beef.


A transgender youth leader was charged with murder Monday in the fatal stabbing of her boyfriend in Walnut Creek, a prosecutor said.

Transgender youth leader charged with murder


The Huron hospital is restricting visitors because of widespread respiratory flu cases around South Dakota and specific instances of stomach flu around the city.

Huron hospital restricting visitors because of flu


Russian security forces have killed 49 insurgents in an operation across the North Caucasus region, where rebels are fighting to carve out an Islamic state, Russia's top anti-terrorism body has said.


City school board spend members weekend mulling over deal Some board members fear forced consolidation Surrender proponents say deal is no good - A deal is on the table that could hold off the merger of city and county schools and this weekend Memphis school board members are mulling it over.

City school board members mull over deal


The main opposition UNP, led by party leader Ranil Wickremesinghe and the entire UNP parliamentary group, is planning to launch an all out campaign for the Eastern Provincial Council Elections.


In a report, National Statistics said that UK consumer price inflation remained unchanged at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 2.8%, from 2.8% in the preceding month.

UK consumer price inflation remains unchanged


Bravo is feeling the heat as its popular kitchen competition returns for a fourth season.

Bravo's kitchen competition returns for fourth season


The Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism is hiring an outreach and development coordinator.

We're hiring an outreach and development coordinator


The Ventura County Fire Department has sent resources to the Powerhouse Fire, which has burned about 30,000 acres in the Antelope Valley, officials said Monday.

Ventura County Fire department sends resources to Powerhouse Fire


A 24-year-old man has been arrested over a bikie shootout at an Adelaide restaurant that sent patrons ducking for cover.


SAN FRANCISCO Former radio talk show host Bernie Ward was sentenced in federal court in San Francisco Thursday to seven years and three months in prison for sending child pornography over the Internet.

Former radio show host Bernie Ward sentenced


Baku will host an international symposium on emergency situations and security of people in daily life in November.

Baku to host international symposium on emergency situations


Muslim activists from Malaysia are spearheading a call for Asean to work for justice and peace in Burma, southern Thailand and the Philippines.

Activists call on Asean to work for justice, peace


The Turkish and Armenian foreign ministers have agreed to normalize bilateral relations during a late-night meeting held in the Armenian capital, Yerevan, after the Turkish president's landmark visit, Hurriyet daily wrote on Monday.

Turkish, Armenian foreign ministers agree to normalize relations


Former Ontario premier Ernie Eves is recovering in a Toronto hospital after ``successful'' heart surgery.

Ernie Eves recovering from heart surgery


Stephen Baldwin was arrested and charged on Thursday for tax evasion in New York according to US Weekly.

Stephen Baldwin arrested for tax evasion in New York


Four new school board members were sworn in Monday night.


ESPN has suspended superstar columnist Bill Simmons from Twitter after he criticized the network's controversial First Take show, according to a Deadspin report.


TRS Chief K Chandrasekhar Rao said there was no dissent in the party and it was just a media's creation.


01/05/11 07:03 pm Devereaux Peters scored 18 points to lead No. 13 Notre Dame to a 73-55 victory over Marquette on Wednesday night.

Peters scores 18 points to lead Notre Dame


Andy Pettitte and the Yankees agreed Monday to a $$5.5 million, one-year contract that brings the left-hander back to New York.Pettitte can make an additional $$6.5 million on performance bonuses and bonuses based on time on the active roster.

Pettitte, Yankees agree at $$5.5 million


New Zealand Cricket CEO Justin Vaughan has promised India better pitches during their tour of New Zealand, when compared to the ones they played in six years back.


A Manchester United supporter was stabbed in Rome on May 27, just hours before the final of the Champions League final kick-off.

Manchester United supporter stabbed in Rome


B. Wayne Hughes's Spendthrift Farm in Lexington will offer three new stallions for the 2009 breeding season.

Spendthrift Farm to offer three new stallions


It's that time of the year again when corporate earnings are back in focus.


There's an official ITV Coronation Street 50th magazine going on sale next month.


Ian Benardo is that kid on the playground who can't accept losing to the cooler kids, the American Idol reject is suing the show for the third time, claiming discriminatory practices against Idol producers.

American Idol reject sues show for third time


A Gilbert woman who was attacked by a black bear near Pinetop last month died yesterday after suffering a brain hemorrhage over the weekend.

Gilbert woman attacked by bear dies after suffering brain hemorrhage


Oil fell below $90 a barrel on Monday to its lowest level in eight months, pressured by expectations that the global credit crisis will bring a sharp fall in oil demand.


Police are appealing for public help to find an intellectually disabled Sunbury woman missing for almost a week.

Appeal to find intellectually disabled woman


When he first joined the Jamaica Tourist Board as its deputy director, Desmond Henry told the staff in a getting-to-know-you meeting: ``My office door will be always open.


The Co-Operative Bank posted pretax profit of 54.2 million pounds for 2011 compared with 48.9 million pounds a year earlier.

Co-Operative bank posts profit of 54.2 million pounds for 2011


The Vatican has called on a Holocaust-denying bishop to recant his views.


MORE than 60 Taliban were killed in clashes with the Pakistan army around the hotly contested Swat valley today, security services said.


Retail sales in South Africa are likely to remain in the doldrums in the months to come given a generally challenging economic and financial environment, says Standard Bank group economics in a research note on Friday.


-Sandra Bullock is reportedly planning to meet with divorce lawyers.

Sandra Bullock meeting with divorce lawyers


MATTHEW BELLAMY, the lead singer and guitarist with rock band Muse, and his actress girlfriend Kate Hudson, are expecting their first child, reports Us Weekly Magazine.

Matthew Bellamy and Kate Hudson expecting first child


In a final appearance before beginning his retirement behind Vatican walls, Pope Benedict XVI on Wednesday told an adoring crowd -- the sort that has mostly eluded him during his eight-year reign -- that ``to love the church means also to have the courage to make difficult, painful decisions, always putting the good of the church before oneself.''

Benedict: 'putting the good of the church before oneself'


Katie Holmes reached out to Nicole Kidman for support as she planned her divorce from Tom Cruise.

Katie Holmes reached out to Nicole Kidman amid divorce


The International Cricket Council today said it is ``proud'' to get full recognition from the International Olympic Council but is yet to decide on game`s Olympic debut.


Oil prices rose above US$71 a barrel today as a weaker dollar drove investors toward energy commodities.


SNL's Amy Poehler has had a bouncing baby boy.


NURSES are illegally injecting botox after recruiting doctors to supervise the procedures, cosmetic physicians say.


BILLY Elliot, the big British musical about a coal miner's son who dreams to dance, bowled over Broadway on Sunday, winning 10 Tonys, including best musical and a unique best actor prize for the three young performers who share the title character.


Ford Motor Co. reached a tentative deal with its main union that includes the same concessions granted to rivals General Motors and Chrysler as they restructured under bankruptcy protection, union sources said Tuesday.


Chinese Vice Premier Wang Qishan on Tuesday voiced opposition to trade protectionism as he met with foreign guests in Beijing.

Wang Qishan voices opposition to trade protectionism


Acting Prime Minister, State Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Bulent Arinc said Monday Turkey has decided to cancel three military exercises with Israel due to Israel's raid on Gaza aid fleet.

Turkey decides to cancel three military exercises with Israel


Waller died Wednesday at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson, his law office confirmed.


An unnamed Premier League club has conducted DNA tests to try and determine why certain players get injured more than others.


``Smash'' star Raza Jaffrey will return to the West End to star as Billy Flynn in Chicago, beginning performances May 16 for a run through July 14 at the Garrick Theatre.

``Smash'' star Raza Jaffrey to return to West End to star as Billy Flynn in Chicago


A grizzly bear seen roaming about 30 miles north of Fairbanks apparently isn't ready to hibernate yet.

Grizzly bear seen roaming north of Fairbanks


Gunmen hiding in reeds in a Sunni town south of Baghdad ambushed and killed seven Shiite pilgrims marching to a shrine in the capital Sunday ahead of a major holiday, officials said.

Gunmen in a Sunni town near Baghdad kill seven Shiite pilgrims


A 25-YEAR-OLD man has been charged with manslaughter over a fatal house fire in Sydney's northwest.


A Georgia Senate panel has approved a bill targeting scrap metal theft that places more requirements on recyclers and requires sellers of used cars 20 years or older without a title to prove ownership.

Senate panel approves bill targeting metal theft


Geo Genesis Group's advisory client, Santaro Interactive Entertainment Company, has raised $4.75m, before fees and expenses.

Geo Genesis advisory client raises $4.75m


The Supreme Court on Tuesday disposed the police torture case and directed the federal and provincial governments to constitute public safety commissions within a month.

Supreme Court disposes police torture case


Environment Minister John Gormley has poured cold water on controversial plans for a massive incinerator in Dublin warning it could breach competition rules.