Pope Benedict XVI prayed for reconciliation and peace Sunday, saying the world remained ``torn'' by violence in the Middle East and North Africa which had ``stain(ed) the earth with blood.''

Pope Benedict prays for reconciliation and peace


Baron Davis is expected to play in Sunday's home game vs. the Knicks, reports beat writer Lisa Dillman.


Aviles made his debut on Thursday night playing shortstop and batting ninth in the order.


International Walk to School Day last Oct. 8 was so successful that starting this month the first Wednesday of every month has been declared Walk to School Day.

First Wednesday of the month is walk to school Day


Eli Lilly and Company resolved the previously reported government investigation into the company's US marketing and promotional practices for ``Zyprexa'', an antipsychotic drug.

Lilly resolves investigation of marketing and promotional practices


Mortgage lending stabilised in 2010 after ``very sharp'' falls in 2008 and 2009, the Council of Mortgage Lenders has reported.


Eircom has announced price changes which it says will lead to an average increase of 3% in customers' phone bills.


Indian Premier League chairman Rajeev Shukla on Tuesday asserted that IPL matches in Chennai will go ahead as scheduled despite growing unrest in the city over the participation of Sri Lankan cricketers in the cash-rich Twenty20 league.


Lindsay Lohan is expected to appear in court next week after missing a hearing, according to The Associated Press.

Lindsay Lohan expected to appear in court next week


Virgin Money is planning to create 200 new jobs in Edinburgh beginning in March and April of next year.

Virgin Money to create 200 new jobs in Edinburgh


In this video we show you how to run like an Olympian by teaching how to do the Cross-Crawl Exercise.


A local business is giving away a gift basket to celebrate Random Acts of Kindness Week, Feb. 14-20.


Turkish champions Besiktas held French side Lyon to a 1-1 draw on Saturday in the Peace Cup.


A BREAST cancer sufferer and her husband from Balwyn are fighting to save a vital research service, for the sake of their daughter, now 5, and other women.

Breast cancer sufferer is fighting to save vital research service for her daughter


Tori Spelling has been released from hospital after she admitted herself with severe stomach pains, according to various reports.


Rupert Murdoch will remain at the helm of the News Corporation media holding despite the row that has broken out in the UK recently.

Murdoch to remain at the helm of News Corporation


In his highly scrutinized return to the team Saturday night, playing in his first game since Feb. 20, Odom apologized to his teammates moments before the opening tip and asked for their patience and support.


Western Cape municipalities need to spend R6.6bn to replace decaying water and sanitation infrastructure in local authorities throughout the province, notes a Cape Times report.

Western Cape municipalities must replace infrastructure


Chrysler is offering to reinstate some of its 789 terminated dealers, reversing its hard-line policy in the face of a slow and costly arbitration process that could distracted the company from its turnaround plan.

Chrysler offers to reinstate some dealers


The wealthy need a strong middle class to create wealth and prosper.


One man is in stable condition after being shot in the chest late Saturday night in north St. Louis.

Man in stable condition after being shot in chest


President Barack Obama and the Democrats' main campaign arm raised more than $70 million from July to September, somewhat less than in the prior three-month period but well ahead of similar Republican efforts.


NEW Ballymena United skipper Allan Jenkins admits he will be taking a massive step into the unknown when he embarks on his Irish League career on Saturday.


Brent crude slipped below $112 a barrel on Monday as Europe stumbled over attempts to solve the euro zone debt crisis, strengthening investor fears commodity demand growth may slow.

Brent crude slipped below $112 a barrel on Monday as Europe stumbles


The No. 13 George Washington women's squash team opened play in the College Squash Association National Team Championships on Friday afternoon at Yale's Brady Squash Center, dropping an 8-1 decision to No. 12 Columbia.

No. 13 gw women's Squash drops 8-1 decision to No. 12 Columbia


The Shklov newsprint mill has reached 50% of its production capacity, chief engineer of the company Oleg Misiurov told BelTA.

Shklov newsprint mill reaches 50% of its production capacity


Taiwan has arrested a senior military officer accused of spying for rival China, the island's defence authorities said.

Taiwan arrests military officer accused of spying for China


Geneva, Mar 16 India has the highest number of children with ``iron deficiency'' in the world which contributes to low weight and a range of long-term health problems, the World Health Organisation said today.

India has highest number of children with iron deficiency:


The colorful owner of the Dallas Mavericks, Mark Cuban, has been charged with insider trading.

Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban charged with insider trading


Hurricane Isaac surged ashore in southern Louisiana on Tuesday, packing high winds and heavy rains, and was set to hit New Orleans seven years to the day after Hurricane Katrina devastated the city.


The Trojans finally found a team they could beat with a 62-45 victory over conference newcomer Utah at the Galen Center.

Trojans finally find a team they can beat


Malaysia is likely to reach an ageing nation status by 2035 with the number of people above the age of 60 reaching 15% of the population, an official said, citing a United Nations' figure.

Malaysia likely to reach ageing nation status by 2035


FINSBURY Park has been named and shamed as one of the worst UK burglary hotspots with the fourth highest number of home insurance claims across the whole country.

Finsbury Park named and shamed as burglary hotspot


Researchers say weight loss can be maintained after losing it, adding that there's hope to win the weight battle, according to a study.


A Singaporean businessman having the title of ``Datuk'' pleaded not guilty in the Sessions Court here Wednesday to two charges of abetment relating to false statements made to the Companies Commission of Malaysia over the resignation of two company directors, two years ago.

Singapore businessman charged with abetment over false statements


Permira, the private equity group, has issued capital call letters to raise $917.8m from its investors for its acquisition of NDS, the set-top box company, in the first test of its revised fundraising structure.


The New Orleans Police Department now has two FBI agents working inside the internal affairs unit in order to ferret out corruption and investigate civil rights allegations.

New Orleans Police to have two FBI agents work inside internal affairs unit


Wallabies and Brumbies centre Pat McCabe is set to make his comeback in this weekend's Super Rugby match against the Southern Kings.


Wizards forward Antawn Jamison has made his season debut, starting against the Cleveland Cavaliers after missing Washington's first nine games.

Wizards forward Antawn Jamison makes season debut;


Tata Teleservices has started offering mobile TV on high-speed broadband.


The Pittsburgh Pirates today announced they have claimed outfielder Brandon Jones off waivers from the Atlanta Braves.


Fishermen and fishmongers in Apam have commended the government for not increasing the prices of pre-mix fuel and kerosene.

Fishermen and fishmongers commend government


Smithfield Foods said it was dropping her as a spokeswoman.


Our second annual ``What Ever Happened To...`` series rolls on with former Chicago Fire defender Bakary Soumaré.


Noel Gallagher last night quit rock band Oasis blaming his brother for the walk out.


CA, Inc., the world's leading independent IT management software company, today announced it will be presenting at the following upcoming investor conferences.

CA to present at upcoming investor conferences


Settlers from a Jewish settlement where a Palestinian killed a child last week rampaged through a neighboring West Bank Arab village on Wednesday, damaging homes and cars, Palestinian residents said.

Settlers rampage through West Bank village: residents


Jesse James confessed in an interview that he wanted to get caught.


Music industry bosses have warned that the government's web piracy regulation could damage the music industry and technology companies.

Government web piracy regulation 'could damage the music industry'


Two Irish tourists were beaten up in Dubrovnik at the weekend, police announced today.


His reelection campaign announced Thursday morning that he had raised $70 million in the third quarter; $42.8 million will go to his own 2012 effort, and the rest to the Democratic National Committee.


Michigan pulled away from a 22-15 halftime lead to win a men's basketball game at Nebraska Wednesday night, 62-46.


Carl Icahn ended a hostile takeover attempt of Commercial Metals after failing to win over shareholders, sending shares tumbling in premarket trading Wednesday.

Icahn ends takeover attempt of Commercial Metals


The US unemployment rate jumped to 8.1 percent in February, exceeding economists' predictions, the US Labor Department said Friday.


Two NATO soldiers have been killed in Afghanistan, one of them British, in separate incidents in the south and east of the country, military officials say.


Vietnam has opened its first coffee exchange and warehouse in the main Central Highlands growing region.


Kate Bush has not toured since 1979, and her last studio album was released in 2005, so fans of the Wuthering Heights singer can be forgiven their excitement at the announcement on Friday that she is releasing a new album on 16 May.


Time Inc. will cut its staff by about 6%, or nearly 500 jobs, CEO Laura Lang said Wednesday, as the country's largest magazine group grapples with declines in print advertising.


Constellation, a major Baltimore-based energy company with over 12,000 megawatts of electric generating capacity and a large wholesale marketing business, will purchase MXenergy in an all-cash transaction.


Criminal charges against a Seaside police officer accused of stalking a female employee at the department have been dropped, Action News has learned.


The health department is looking for a stray cat that bit a child in Wausau last night.


AOL, Patch's parent company, acquired The Huffington Post, which will integrate HuffPo's content with other AOL content, including Patch.


It was reported on Tuesday that hip-hop artist Nate Dogg died at the age of 41.

Hip-hop rapper ``Nate Dogg'' dies at age 41


England captain, Alastair Cook admitted that it was a 'good toss to win' but praised his bowlers for making the most of the early morning moisture as the visitors ended the tour on a happy note with a sterling 7 wicket win over India.


Michelle Keegan has turned rock chick ahead of taking to the microphone for a night of singing for charity.


WALES international full-back Barry Davies will train with Carmarthen Quins as he searches for a new club following his release from the Ospreys.

Barry Davies to train with Carmarthen Quins


Cameron Diaz agreed to marry an unknown fan at the Comic-Con 2009 convention in San Diego, California.


Researchers from Queen Mary, University of London, conducted a study wherein they decoded the link between the sounds of popular names and gender, concluding that the name of a person gives away clues to a person's background.

Researchers decode link between sounds of popular names and gender


IMG Media, part of IMG Worldwide, the global sports, fashion and media company, has launched EDGEsport, the first-ever 24-hour premium action sport channel, to the Asian market.

IMG Media launches EDGEsport channel in Asia


Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey is set to return to action in November, says Wales caretaker boss Brian Flynn.

Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey set to return in November


Effective internet marketing strategies that are being used by most of the top performing internet marketing gurus include SEO optimized press releases.

Internet marketing strategies should include press releases


``I'm actually in the process of writing and recording my second album,'' Adam told RumorFix.


Union Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee on Thursday said that annual food inflation eased for a ninth straight week to its lowest in nearly six years in mid-December on improved supplies.

Annual food inflation eases to lowest in six years


Opposition leader Mahamadou Issoufou won presidential election in Niger by receiving almost 58 percent of votes in the second round, the National Electoral Commission said Monday.

Opposition leader Mahamadou Issoufou wins presidential election in Niger


State police say 20 people were injured, none seriously, when a bus and a cattle hauler crashed in southern New Mexico.

Police: 20 injured when bus crashes in New Mexico


A taxi driver has been charged over the alleged indecent assault of a 22-year-old female passenger at the weekend.

Taxi driver charged with indecent assault


Three licensed premises in the Tasman District will face prosecution after selling alcohol to minors.

Three premises caught selling alcohol to minors


William Lyon Homes will hold a grand opening today at 10 am for its Tularosa neighborhood, which is located within the 3,500-acre Mountain's Edge master-planned community in the southwestern valley.


At least three people including two police officers were injured in a grenade attack in northern Kenya on Monday evening, APA reports quoting Xinhua.

At least three injured in grenade attack in northern Kenya


The weaknesses of supervision done by West Jakarta Municipality made scavengers occupy Tegalalur cemetery, Kalideres, West Jakarta after the demolition on July 29th 2009.


The World Health Organisation says that as many as 3.5 million children die every year from respiratory infections and diarrhoea-related diseases before the age of five.

3.5 million children die every year from respiratory infections:


Three Little Penguins newly named Bondi, Clovelly and Tamarama were released back into the wild yesterday at Camp Cove Beach, after a two-month recovery at Taronga Zoo.

Three Little penguins released back in the wild


Macquarie Telecom Group Ltd has maintained earnings guidance for the full 2010/11 year amid increased demand for its hosting and information technology services.


Pakistan People's Party co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari on Saturday left here for Dubai to meet his daughters.

Zardari leaves for Dubai to meet daughters


``We are very vulnerable; there's no doubt about that'' Gee told the audience of OSU faculty, staff and students at the President's Town Hall Meeting Wednesday in the OSU Ross Heart Hospital.


LG Corp. of South Korea, one of the world's leading manufacturers of electronics and telecom products, is considering to set up a production plant in Turkey.

LG is considering to set up a production plant in Turkey


Yankees catcher Jorge Posada has played five innings of defense in an extended spring training intrasquad game and is hopeful of rejoining the team during a series that starts Friday night in Cleveland.

Posada plays in extended spring training game


The early summer heat wave continues along the Lakeshore.


Newschannel 3 is following developing news out of Muskegon County, where a man has allegedly been shot and killed by a police officer.

Allegedly shot and killed by police officer


Global occupational health specialist Abermed Limited has appointed Des Smithwhite as Financial Controller.


Vancouver Canucks' speedster Mason Raymond will join Team Canada for the upcoming qualification round, as will Edmonton Oilers' goaltender Devan Dubnyk.


Dark Knight star Christian Bale was arrested again today after claims that he assaulted himself by sticking a candlestick up his own ass!


Governor Edward G. Rendell today announced the following recent confirmations by the Senate, as well as other nominations and appointments he has made:

Governor Rendell announces confirmations, nominations and appointments


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Apple co-founder Steve Jobs, who changed the daily habits of millions by reinventing computing, music and mobile phones, died Wednesday at the age of 56.


The Cubs announced, Thursday, Nov. 17, 2011, that they hired Sveum as their new manager.


Investors favour European to US equities as concerns about the fiscal cliff continue and eurozone debt woes wane, according to a Bank of America Merrill Lynch survey.


Victoria police said a quick response might have saved a man's life Sunday after he suffered a massive heart attack in Irish Times Pub.

Quick response might have saved his life


The euro dropped against the dollar for a fifth straight day as talks began on a 45 billion-euro aid package for Greece.

Euro drops against dollar as talks begin on aid for Greece


The Red Cross Society of China has sent 18,510 tents to quake-hit Sichuan province, all worth a total of 21.75 million yuan.

Red Cross Society of China sends 18,510 tents to Sichuan


Aftenposten is cutting its News in English news service as part of a series of necessary cost-cutting efforts, the Norwegian media group says.


A Springfield driver, arrested for allegedly carrying several pounds of marijuana in his car, was indicted Wednesday in McLean County.

Springfield driver indicted in McLean County


Australian weapons developer Metal Storm Ltd will unveil its new lightweight shotgun this week, amid speculation the company could be forced offshore.


Ian Williams, senior analyst at Foreign Policy in Focus says he believes that former US president Bill Clinton ``should not get a peace prize'' as some reports suggest that he may be nominated for the 2012 Nobel Peace Prize.

Bill Clinton 'should not' get peace prize


A Pakistani mango extravaganza will be held here at local hotel on July 25 at 17.30 hrs.

Pakistani mango extravaganza to be held on July 25


British singer Sarah Brightman and Chinese pop performer Liu Huan will sing at Friday's opening ceremony for the Olympic Games, organizers said on Wednesday.

Brightman and Liu Huan to sing at opening ceremony


Bank Julius Baer has appointed Thio Tjia Hin and Cindy Tang as senior relationship managers in Singapore with immediate effect.

Bank Julius Baer appoints senior relationship managers in Singapore


In its second quarter report, Finnish mobile phone maker Nokia posted a net loss of $1.72 billion.


Inter Milan coach Jose Mourinho has refused to apologised for insulting a journalist after ending his media blackout.

Mourinho refuses to apologise for insult


A SEXUAL predator who targeted teenage girls while gaining their trust as a ``big brother'' figure has been jailed for seven years.


West of Scotland Liberal Democrat MSP Ross Finnie has welcomed the reopening of Kilmory branch Post Office in Kilmory Public Hall.

Ross Finnie welcomes reopening of Post Office


A new study finds that Illinois ranks at the bottom of states with the worst climate of government union accountability in the nation.

Illinois ranks bottom of states with worst government unions accountability


Griffin O'Neal, seen here at Farrah Fawcett's funeral in 2009, was briefly hospitalized after a car crash.

Griffin O'Neal hospitalized in car crash


A BRAVE six-year-old girl has joined the fight to save the heart unit where she has undergone life-saving surgery and which has become her home from home.


Oil rose almost a dollar to above $44 a barrel on Thursday, supported by wintry weather in the northern hemisphere, OPEC supply curbs and a rally in European equities.


TWO youth choirs are joining forces for a special concert at The Sage Gateshead on Saturday.

Youth choirs joining forces at the Sage Gateshead


Englishman Simon Dyson is hoping to defend the KLM Open title he dramatically with a birdie on the 18th 12 months ago.


A Westfield, NY, soldier was killed in Afghanistan while serving with the US Army, the Jamestown Post-Journal reported.

Westfield, NY, soldier killed in Afghanistan


Lance Armstrong launches new wellness Web site to help promote overall healthy living Livestrong.com, a for-profit venture, is designed to motivate individuals wanting to lead a healthier lifestyle, help them get answers to medical questions and put them in touch with people who have similar fitness goals or experiences.


Two pension funds have filed a $6.5 billion class-action lawsuit against timber company Sino-Forest Corp, along with its head executives and auditor Ernst & Young.

Pensions file $6.5 billion lawsuit against Sino-Forest


Rick Santorum won the Louisiana Republican presidential primary, beating front-runner Mitt Romney in the race to challenge President Barack Obama.

Santorum wins Louisiana presidential primary


An Edmonton man has been charged with kidnap and murder after a body was discovered in a remote field last year.

Edmonton man charged with kidnap and murder


Royal Dutch Shell PLC said Friday it has closed a valve that was seeping oil from a pipeline off Scotland's coast, stopping the worst spill in a decade for Britain's North Sea oil fields.

Royal Dutch Shell says it has closed valve from which oil was spilling into North sea


Riverside CA July 12, 2011 Free websites for accountants and CPA's was announced and introduced by FreeCustomWebsite.com for the purpose of stimulating small accounting firms that do not have the staff or the budget to merit spending thousands of dollars on a website.

Free websites for accountants and CPA's have been announced by FreeCustomWebsite.com


Ireland has a bright economic future after suffering a ``horrendous correction'', according to The Economist.


Sheamus is the new WWE wrestling champion in a huge upset defeating champion John Cena as he had promised to do.


Vegetable seeds are outselling flower seeds in Britain as more people practice frugality, self-sufficiency and healthier living, a retailer said.


A state-wide DUI task force arrested 182 people on suspicion of drunken driving Friday, nearly a quarter of those arrested since holiday enforcement started in November.


Tibet will receive foreign tourists as soon as possible as all the conditions become mature, the Tourism Bureau of the Tibet Autonomous Region informed on April 27.

Tibet will receive foreign tourists soon


Holland were held to a goalless draw by neighbours Germany in Wednesday's international friendly with both injury-hit teams fielding make-shift sides after a raft of withdrawals.

Holland held to a goalless draw by Germany


Georgia and Russia have agreed to reopen a border crossing between the two countries.

Georgia and Russia to reopen border crossing


Chennai: ``Please don't use the word 'investors'; those who were forced to sell in the last two days were speculators, or traders,'' says Porinju Veliyath, Managing Director of Equity Intelligence, a Kochi-based portfolio management service.

It was ``forced selling'' by speculators


Kautilya, widely known as pioneer of economics in India and author of Artha Shastra, was invoked for the fourth time in the country's annual Union budget speeches today, including thrice by the incumbent finance minister Pranab Mukherjee.

Kautilya invoked for the fourth time in annual Union budget speech


Wednesday night the Russell County school board voted 4 to 3 to let go of all non-tenured teachers.

School board votes to let go of non-tenured teachers


GLAAD today launched the ``Amplify Your Voice'' anti-bullying campaign featuring Chaz Bono, Kristin Chenoweth, Vinny Guadaginino, Rashida Jones, Dustin Lance Black, Sandra Lee, Mario Lopez, Shaquille O'Neal, Amy Poehler, Naya Rivera, Tori Spelling & Dean McDermott, Ariel Winter, and the cast of ABC Family's Pretty Little Liars.


Kirilenko withdraws from Korea Open due to injury Maria Kirilenko of Russia withdrew from a second-round match at the Korea Open on Wednesday because of a back injury.


Only days after being arrested on suspicion of drunken driving, state Rep. Jeff Wood said he was checking himself into an alcohol and drug treatment program in Minnesota, according to a news release from his office.

Wood says he's checking into treatment program


by Mary Swire, Tax-News.com, Hong Kong Indian advance tax collections for the month of December saw a 10.44% growth over the same period last year.


An Army jawan was booked on the alleged charges of sexually harassing a married woman at Gangaicha Ahir village in the district, police said on Thursday.

Army jawan booked for sexually harassing married woman


Noam Neusner argues they got things mostly right.


A pair of steel boots used by the late singer Michael Jackson forms part of an exhibition titled How the West Was Worn by...


``chaos'' that reigns in Yemen makes the Al-Qaeda firmly entrenched in this country, even ``more dangerous,'' said Wednesday the chief of US Joint Chiefs of Staff Michael Mullen.

``Chaos'' in Yemen makes Al-Qaeda more ``dangerous''


PARIS Richard Gasquet withdrew from the French Open on Monday because of a left knee injury.


Pirates of the Caribbean star Keira Knightley is reportedly 'gutted' at missing out on the lead role in a movie adaptation of My Fair Lady.

Keira Knightley `gutted` at missing out on lead role in My Fair Lady


However Britain's got more than talent when it come to offering great British holidays.


Ping An Insurance Co of China has no plans this year to raise capital, board chairman Ma Mingzhe told reporters, according to Friday's Guangzhou Daily.


Williston Herald The Holland America office is slated to close, with some employees to work from home.


Gold prices in Vietnam gradually fell this week along with global trend, however a large disparity between them still maintained at over 2 million Vietnamese dong per tael, much higher than the goal of 400,000 VND set by the State Bank of Vietnam.

Gold prices in Vietnam fall along with global trend


A pit bull bit a 16-year-old Lexington boy in the groin on the Fourth of July at this fireworks stand behind the Thornton's at 2300 Woodhill Drive.


Two local experts will talk about the real estate and mortgage markets in the Mid-Columbia at the Tri-City Democrats meeting at 6 pm today.

Experts to talk about real estate markets


British Prime Minister David Cameron urged China on Wednesday to embrace political reform as the best way to ensure social stability and continued economic growth.


Ravi Rampaul of the West Indies celebrates bowling Kevin O'Brien of Ireland during the ICC World Twenty20 2012 Group B match at R. Premadasa Stadium on September 24, 2012 in Colombo, Sri Lanka West Indies qualified for the Twenty20 World Cup super eight stage without winning a game after their final Group B match against Ireland was abandoned because of rain on Monday.

Windies through to super eight stage without winning


Model Frances Bean Cobain, the daughter of late Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain and of singer Courtney Love, is engaged.


Solidarity Day festivities are set to fill Chiefswood Park with a barbecue, a midway, live music and various vendors as people celebrate National Aboriginal Day.

Festivities celebrate National aboriginal day


After the game, Avery accused Simmonds of using a homophobic slur.

Avery accuses Simmonds of homophobic slur


A former resident of the province is facing a lot of fraud charges in connection with a mortgage brokerage business.


Renault has confirmed Russian Vitaly Petrov as team-mate to Robert Kubica for this season; he becomes his country's first representative on the F1 grid.


Nicky Hayden said he felt like he had let his Ducati team down by losing the final podium position at Phillip Island to Valentino Rossi on the final lap. The American had been part of a fraught battle for third all race, clawing back onto Rossi's tail after the Italian's early pass on Hayden at the MG corner sent him wide and cost him two positions.


A group of retailers, including Macy's and Target, is suing Visa and MasterCard breaking off from a proposed $7.2-billion settlement over fees to process credit card transactions.


The White Sox infield turns five double plays during a 7-4 victory over the Twins


French President Nicolas Sarkozy has urged calm in the face of the Standard & Poor's downgrades but concedes Europe faces an ``unprecedented crisis''.


Ivory Coast forward Aruna Dindane has joined Qatari club Lekhwiya from Lens on a three-year contract.


Zhejiang Province in east China issued a tropical storm alert on Saturday morning, as severe tropical storm Kalmaegi entered the province after a landfall in southeastern Fujian Province Friday evening.


A Dec. 12 trial date has been set for a West Terre Haute Water Utility official accused of taking up to $362,000 of town funds during a 4 1⁄2 year period.

Trial date set for West Terre Haute Water official


Senior Punjab Minister Raja Riaz Ahmad has said that Pakistan's religious minorities enjoy equal rights and social status and the government has adopted holistic approach to provide further facilities to them.

Religious minorities enjoy equal rights:


Politicians and their administrator lackey's have taken aim at the fire service with the hope they won't receive any backlash.

Politicians and administrators take aim at fire service


Nick Lachey has sent his best wishes to ex-wife Jessica Simpson on her engagement.

Nick Lachey sends best wishes to ex Jessica Simpson


Egyptian men chant anti-Israeli slogans during a Muslim Brotherhood-staged anti-Israel rally in Cairo on Friday.

Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood stages anti-Israel rally


Daawat, a leading brand of basmati rice distributed by Federal Foods in the UAE, held its Middle East Junior Chef of the Year competition, organised as part of the ongoing Dubai Summer Surprises 2009.


Nottingham, Jun 11 West Indies was fined for slow over-rate during their 15-run loss to Sri Lanka in the final Group C match of the Twenty20 World Cup at Trent Bridge here.


A grandmother who was being treated for rabies after reportedly being bitten by a dog while on holiday in India has died.

Grandmother being treated for rabies dies


Thousands of fans turned out at the Spokane Arena to welcome home the Spokane Chiefs after their victory in the Memorial Cup on Sunday.

Thousands of fans welcome home the Spokane Chiefs


A Piedmont man was fatally injured in two vehicle accident, involving a log truck and a dump truck, in Piedmont on Tuesday.

Piedmont man fatally injured in accident


Malaysian Hindus celebrated the Tamil New Year or 'Varisha Piraippu' by gathering at temples across the country to seek blessings.

Malaysian Hindus celebrate Tamil New Year


The police security given to VIPs and other persons will be rationalised.


The Queen has extended her sympathy to all victims of the troubled relations between Ireland and Britain over many years.

The Queen extends her sympathy to all victims of troubled relations


``I'm gay,'' Ashburn told local radio host Inga Barks before returning to the Senate for the first time since his arrest.


A Harrison County man was killed Sunday afternoon while working on his car, officials said.

Harrison County man killed while working on car


Mitesh Thacker, Technical Analyst of miteshthacker.com is of the view that Maruti Suzuki has target of Rs 1440.


Informa Telecoms & Media announced yesterday, 12 November 2009, that it is opening a new office in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Informa Telecoms & Media opens office in Africa


US President Barack Obama sought to rally support for his emerging economic rescue package on Saturday as he stood by his latest Cabinet nominee to run into tax problems that could impede confirmation.

President Obama seeks support for economic package


Vic govt asks teachers to take offer Updated: 14:09, Tuesday March 26, 2013 The Victorian government has put its final offer on the table in its long-running industrial dispute with teachers, Premier Denis Napthine says.


A high voltage power line fell on top of a 30,000-gallon propane tank at AmeriGas.


England rugby team manager Martin Johnson has resigned after 3-1/2 years in the job following England's flat performances and exit in the quarter-finals of the recent rugby World Cup in New Zealand.


Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli has been charged with violent conduct following an incident in Sunday's Premier League match against Tottenham Hotspur, the FA said.


Plush toy supplier Russ Berrie has ceased trading effective December 31 2011.


US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Friday met with the Dalai Lama, as Tibetans waged a determined protest against Chinese rule of their land.


UK cloud computing provider ThinkGrid announced on Thursday it has launched a private cloud solution for channel partners.

ThinkGrid launches private cloud solution for channel partners


Author Dominick Dunne, who told stories of shocking crimes among the rich and famous through his magazine articles and best-selling books including ``Another City, Not My Own,'' about OJ Simpson's murder trial, died Wednesday in his home at age 83.


Prime Minister Valdis Dombrovskis has drawn up a new economic development program that is based on eight key tasks for the next four years; the program was endorsed by the board of the political association Unity today.

Dombrovskis drew up a new economic development program for four years


China is going after Internet phone services such as Skype in a move to protect the country's state--owned telephone companies, causing alarm among consumers who rely on cheap Internet calls.

China to go after Internet phone services


The IRS paid for employees to take course in real estate or Japanese and Mandarin language classes as part of its continuing-education benefit program, according to an audit that found the agency wasn't doing a good enough job of checking what it was paying for.

IRS paid for employees' real estate classes


NYSE Euronext, owner of the New York Stock Exchange, signed on Friday its agreement with Qatar to acquire 20 per cent of the newly created Qatar Exchange for 200 million dollars.

NYSE Euronext acquires 20 per cent in newly created Qatar Exchange


A public hearing was held at the collectorate here on Tuesday on the devastating fire at the Guntur chilli yard.


Five illegal immigrants were caught at an army barracks after they hid on board trucks in a military convoy, police said on Thursday.


Leeds have produced one of the shocks of the Super League season to reach the Grand Final.


A BIN shed was set on fire at a Southampton tower block after a resident dropped a lit cigarette down a rubbish chute.

BIN shed fire at Southampton tower block


Japanese ferrous scrap export prices have plunged amid falling global prices and a sharp rise in the value of the Japanese currency.


Auburn receiver Darvin Adams is skipping his senior season to enter the NFL draft.

Auburn wide receiver Darvin Adams entering NFL draft


Zacks reported that according to the US Energy Department's weekly report, natural gas supplies increased this week.

Natural gas supplies increased this week


THE much-hyped Baz Luhrmann movie Australia has flopped at the US box office on its opening day, according to reports.

Australia flops at the US box office on opening day


Tottenham have been handed a major boost as midfielder Scott Parker finally returned to action following surgery on his Achilles.

Tottenham star Scott Parker returns to action after surgery on his Achilles


``Our prayers are answered,'' said the Rev. Brian Marsh, who baptized Reigh years ago at Trinity Anglican Church in Cornish, NH, where her parents, Clark Rockefeller and Sandra L. Boss, lived before their divorce.


``Yes, I do get more male attention than female, but I'm not complaining -- any attention is always good attention,'' says young and upcoming star Aditya Singh Rajput and laughs heartily and we're already in love with him.


A CORNISH fisherman is taking on the European Union over the controversial issue of discards by giving away surplus haddock he has caught to local pensioners and the needy.

CORNISH fisherman taking on the European Union


Swan said she loved her time on the Channel 10 morning show, but made her decision to leave after realising she had ``nothing left'' at the end of each day for her sons, Leo, 3 and Kit, 6 months.


The Air Force boxing team earned a 5-4 victory over Navy on Friday, Oct. 5, during the annual showdown between the two service academy rivals.


Portsmouth midfielder Aaron Mokoena has called for a united front from everybody connected with the club as they bid to preserve their top-flight status.


Tunisia and Indonesia signed several cooperation agreements at the end of works of the 9th session of the Tuniso-Indonesian Joint Committee on Tuesday in Tunis.

Tunisia, Indonesia sign cooperation agreements


On Tuesday, the NATO Secretary General, Jaap de Hoop Scheffer, entered hospital to have small blood clot cleared, says the statement placed on the NATO official website.


Pakistan Peoples Party co-chairman, Asif Ali Zardari has said that Pakistan army and the Inter Services Intelligence are not involved in politics.


If you are in the United States or Western Europe, chances are incredibly high that your bank is simply not safe.


The Taliban are threatening the Netherlands with attacks if Freedom Party leader Geert Wilders' anti-Islam policies are introduced, according to Dutch newspaper de Volkskrant.

Taliban threaten attack against Netherlands


JETSTAR had the most late-running planes of all major Australian domestic airlines in the past year, while Tiger continues to roar back following its grounding.

Jetstar has most late-running planes of domestic airlines


Back-to-back homicide bombings have killed at least 30 people and injured 60 outside the most important Shiite shrine in Baghdad, FOX News confirms.


Two Pakistani Ministers on Wednesday ruled out extradition of any Pakistani national to India in connection with the Mumbai terror case, a day after a special court hearing the case in Mumbai issued warrants for 22 Pakistanis wanted for their suspected involvement in the attacks.

Pakistan rules out extradition of its nationals to India


Nepal put up a clinical bowling performance to thrash Zimbabwe by 99 runs in the plate quarterfinal of the ICC U-19 Cricket World Cup at the MPTI ground on Sunday.


It is history verse destiny in the Super Rugby final on Saturday night in Brisbane.


Staples, the world's largest office products company and second largest internet retailer, and SunEdison, a leading worldwide solar energy services provider and subsidiary of MEMC Electronic Materials, Inc., today unveiled its latest solar power installation at Staples' global headquarters campus in Framingham, Mass.

Staples and SunEdison unveil solar power installation at Staples global headquarters


Yahoo today launched Shine, a site for women between ages 25 and 54, calling it a key demographic underserved by current Yahoo properties.


Kiwifruit marketing company Zespri is forecasting increased per-tray returns across all categories for New Zealand kiwifruit growers.


PM Julia Gillard has urged against a 'big Australia' in her first major policy break from Kevin Rudd.


Emirates has strongly refuted press reports published in an Australian publication on Sunday regarding the airline's management of fatigue risk.


Yesterday, North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory sent a letter to the US Small Business Administration requesting a disaster declaration for residents and business owners in Watauga County who suffered damages from the severe thunderstorms and flooding that stuck January 30.

Gov. McCrory sends letter to US Small business Administration requesting disaster declaration


Transit officers say they will be forced to unfairly target mum-and-dad rail commuters under government reforms to rail security.

Transit officers forced to target commuters


GRAND BLANC, Mich. -Tiger Woods intends to play in this year's Buick Open and will host a golf clinic at Comerica Park in Detroit on June 24, two days before the tournament begins.

Tiger Woods intends to play at Buick Open


Aamir Khan is a ``very powerful person'' but the truth has to prevail, says author Chetan Bhagat, asking people to compare for themselves his book ``Five Point Someone'' and the film ``3 Idiots''.


But how will these banking reforms affect you if they are implemented later this year?


The Tribune Company, the bankrupt publisher of The Chicago Tribune and The Los Angeles Times, said Friday that it had agreed to pay $32 million to settle a lawsuit filed by former employees.

Tribune Company to pay $32 million to settle lawsuit


A DRIVER was airlifted by helicopter to hospital after a collision in Isaacs Lane, Haywards Heath, on Saturday night.


Chevron Corp., the second-largest US energy company, posted its biggest quarterly earnings decline in two years after refining losses undercut gains from record crude prices.

Chevron posts biggest earnings decline in two years


Twitter announced on Monday that it had acquired the blogging service Posterous.

Twitter acquires blogging service Posterous


DESPITE a $20m offer from Australian promoters, the Spice Girls have snubbed Australia and left us off their comeback tour itinery.


A man was arrested this morning, suspected of pointing a revolver at a woman's head at an Ypsilanti home, where the two were socializing with another man and woman.

Man suspected of pointing revolver at woman's head in Ypsilanti


A social worker has told Eyewitness News how she helped bust a child sex ring in the Karoo.


Denver-based Newmont Mining has poured the first gold at its new Boddington mine, in Western Australia, the company announced on Wednesday.

Newmont pours first gold at Boddington mine


For the first time, Mercedes will add a third shift at its Vance plant in July, Mercedes-Benz US International.

Mercedes to add third shift at Vance plant


Major League Lacrosse is returning to Rochester and a lot of familiar faces are coming along with it.

Major league lacrosse returns to Rochester


Nakamichi Corporation Bhd, which in focus following two major shareholders' move to remove its chief executive officer, had in mid-May lodged a police report over the loss of Tamabina Sdn Bhd physical share certificates.

Nakamichi lodges police report over loss of share certificates


YV Reddy, Governor, Reserve Bank of India, or RBI, said the recent Monetary moves are based on underlying demand conditions, reports CNBC-TV18.

Monetary moves based on demand conditions:


Oklahoma State University said it will close its doors on Wednesday as a winter storm began dumping inches of snow in Oklahoma on Tuesday.

OSU closes Wednesday due to winter storm


Rob Schneider and his wife and TV producer Patricia have just welcomed a baby girl.


The Serbian government today adopted a Bill on railroads, whose implementation will enable better efficiency of the Serbian railroad system and facilitate its integration in the transportation services market.


Bank of Hawaii Corporation will hold its quarterly conference call to discuss third quarter 2008 financial results on Monday, October 27, 2008 at 2:00 pm Eastern Time.

Bank of Hawaii Corporation conference call to discuss third quarter 2008 financial results


Sodexo, the food services and facilities management major, has hired iDream to design their new office in Mumbai.

Sodexo hires iDream to Design new office in Mumbai


Now, Jamie's Italian will open its first international restaurant at Festival Centre, Dubai Festival City, the home of Dubai's finest food and beverage offerings.

Jamie's Italian to open first international restaurant at Dubai Festival City


Insurance companies or employees such as WalMart charging more for smokers might have positive impact on smoker's choice to stop smoking.

Should insurance companies charge more for smokers?


JOEY Barton is on the brink of leaving Newcastle United after travelling to London for talks with QPR officials yesterday evening.

Barton on the brink of leaving Newcastle


Khloe Kardashian's mom Kris Jenner pushed her to get a DNA test to finally put to rest the identity of her biological father.

Khloe Kardashian's mom Kris Jenner pushed for DNA test


Indian tennis players may skip Davis Cup match India's top players say they'll pull out of the Davis Cup match against South Korea if they are required to sign a code of conduct agreement with the country's tennis association.


A Boone County man died when his workshop full of small engines and other items he collected started on fire.


The second batch of 17 beneficiaries of the Niger Delta amnesty programme have arrived Poland on a two-year training programme.

17 beneficiaries of n'delta amnesty programme arrive Poland


A CHARITY has splashed out on new watersports kits after a cash boost from a heating oil supplier.


Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird presented pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi with an honorary Canadian citizenship at her home in Myanmar Thursday.

Baird presents Suu Kyi with honorary citizenship


Iranians marked the 1979 seizure of the US embassy on Monday, a day before Americans elect a new president, with some demonstrators indifferent to the US vote and a few wondering if it could help rebuild ties.


A bomb disposal expert was killed in southern Afghanistan on Tuesday when an improvised explosive device went off as he was clearing a road, the Ministry of Defence said.

Bomb disposal expert killed in Afghanistan: Ministry


The father of Democratic US Representative Jim Marshall of Macon has died at his home in Montrose, Alabama.


Eureka High School's principal has been on administrative leave since the school received notice that the state has suspended his credentials, officials said Monday.

State suspends ehs principal's credentials


Flagship Framing & Gallery, a full service custom framing shop and fine art gallery, is open for business in downtown Cary.

Flagship Framing & gallery opens for business in downtown Cary


State Sen. Tupac Hunter is losing a rental home he owns in Detroit to foreclosure.

State Sen. Hunter loses rental home to foreclosure


The North Cumberland Big League 16-to-18-year-old baseball team won its first game in the Big League World Series, defeating Chicago, 5-0 on Wednesday.

North Cumberland wins first game at Big League World Series


Springboard is to celebrate its 21st anniversary later this year by holding a fundraising party.

Springboard to celebrate 21st anniversary


Indian rupee came close to 47 per dollar mark Tuesday and ended at 46.89/90 per dollar mainly due to risk aversion and banks arbitraging a weaker offshore rate.


The New Mexico State volleyball match with the University of New Mexico, Tuesday, Oct. 13 can be seen live on Fox Sports Arizona as part of Aggie Vision's coverage of the match.

NM State volleyball match live on Fox Sports Arizona


Comments on this poll showing that Americans want government services, but don't want to pay for them?


Fountains of Wayne are set to release the band's first concert DVD, No Better Place - Live in Chicago, which include hits ``Stacy's Mom,'' ``Sink To The Bottom,'' and ``Radiation Vibe.''

Fountains of Wayne to release first concert DVD


Democratic Gov. Bev Perdue says she is leaning toward supporting offshore drilling for oil and gas if it is carefully done, as a high-powered panel she appointed ends a two-year study of the pros and cons of coastal energy exploration.


Three Covington residents were sentenced Wednesday in federal court for drug and firearm offenses, stemming from an incident last year in the Jacob Price public housing complex.


USC's Gamecocks are headed for the Outback Bowl to face No. 26 Iowa from the Big Ten.


Top US officials stationed in Israel have taken it upon themselves to monitor Jewish construction in Jerusalem and other areas claimed by the Palestinian Arabs.

Americans monitoring Jewish construction in Jerusalem


Hyundai Wia, a parts and machine tool subsidiary of the Hyundai-Kia Automotive Group, has won record overseas orders during the first quarter.


Hurricanes first-five Aaron Cruden said he'll announce his Super Rugby future early next week.


Harris first hosted the Tonys in 2009 and returned as host in 2011 and 2012.


Local knowledge is a key, even off the course GOLF NOTES The keys to playing Riviera Country Club as a PGA Tour pro don't just involve reading the greens and knowing what mid-iron to pull.


United States technology giant Apple intends to create 500 support jobs in Cork, southern Ireland, the government said on Friday.


A South African judge threw out fraud and corruption charges against ANC President Jacob Zuma on Friday, effectively clearing the way for the 66-year-old former freedom fighter to become the country's next president.

Judge throws out corruption charges against Zuma


AIB is closing four international corporate banking offices in a move that will affect 26 jobs.


Hilton Worldwide said Friday it completed a debt restructuring that lowers its total debt by nearly $4 billion.

Hilton Worldwide completes debt restructuring, lowers debt to $4 billion


Bill Demong of the United States narrowly beat World Cup leader Anssi Koivurante of Finland to win a Nordic Combined World Cup individual start event Friday.

Bill Demong of the United States wins Nordic Combined World Cup event


WWE's website posted a storyline update on Kevin Nash today from doctor Chris Amann.

Wwe posts storyline update on Kevin Nash


A seven-member committee to investigate operations of Metro Mass Transit Company was inaugurated on Monday in Accra.

Committee to investigate operations of Metro Mass Transit


Lily Allen has told fans that the Olympics in Beijing are more entertaining than her new album, 'Stuck on the Naughty Step'.

Lily Allen: 'Olympics are more entertaining than my new album'


A 25-YEAR-OLD man of Stapledon Gardens was stabbed and hit in the head with a rock in a robbery attempt by four men yesterday morning.

Man stabbed, hit on head in robbery attempt


West won a boys golf triangular at Green Valley Wednesday, edging North 340-341.


TWO PEOPLE were injured in an accident on Illinois 71, near Norway in La Salle County about 5:50 am Thursday, Jan. 1.


US stocks posted strong gains Monday after Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke tied comments on the labor market to the need for low interest rates.


The Space Coast Area Transit workshops will look at area transportation plans and will invite public comment on how to make public transportation work better in communities throughout Brevard County.

Space Coast area Transit workshops invite public comment


George Jones, shown in 2007 file photo, died Friday in Nashville, Tenn, at the age of 81.


Adam Yauch, the gravel-voiced co-founder of Grammy-winning hip-hop giants the Beastie Boys, died Friday after a three-year battle with cancer, the band's publicists said.


Rotherham manager Mark Robins was delighted with ``a great three points'' after his side made hard work of beating fellow strugglers Bournemouth.


Taipei, June 17 Evergreen Marine Corp. said Thursday it expects to swing to a profit in 2010 as the global economy is on the road to recovery.

Evergreen Marine expects to swing to profit in 2010


Premonition 13, the new stoner-metal/hard rock/thrash project from Scott ``Wino'' Weinrich, has revealed the tracklisting for its upcoming debut album ``13.''

Premonition 13 reveals tracklisting for upcoming debut


New York - A Canadian journalist and Australian photographer have been freed after 15 months of captivity in Somalia, Canada's CTV News reported Wednesday.

Canadian journalist, Australian photographer freed in Somalia


brkglobal (FT financial news) US house prices decline continues:


Oil prices rebounded by about $3 in Asia on Wednesday, after recent heavy losses, and global financial turmoil is likely to keep trading volatile, dealers said.


Five men cut through bars to escape Tuesday night from the Miller County jail.


Mitt Romney won the Illinois Republican presidential primary on Tuesday, Fox news projected, giving the front-runner momentum in the volatile campaign for the White House.

Romney wins Illinois Republican primary:


Israeli naval forces have fired warning shots at a Malaysian aid ship headed to the Gaza Strip as it was approaching the shore.

Israel fires warning shots at Malaysian aid ship


Concerns over growth slowdown and high interest rate environment could persist in the near term, Angel Broking said in its latest market strategy report released on Friday.

Concerns over slowdown and interest rates to persist:


For the entire year of 2010 we have seen Wells Fargo refinance mortgage rates at or below 5%.


The future of the £1 billion Cheshire waste PFI hangs in the balance after both bidder's planning applications were rejected by a strategic planning committee.

£1 billion waste PFI hangs in the balance


``For all of you asking 'Ishkq In Paris' will release in 2013.


Willow Smith is crushing hard for pop singer Justin Bieber, but really these days, what young girl isn't daydreaming about the Biebs?


Green Bay police are investigating shootings at Billy Goat's Pub on South Broadway Street and North Maple Street.


AP Justin Stommes scored 12 points and dished out seven assists to help Eastern Kentucky defeat Tennessee-Martin 84-60 on Thursday night.

Eastern Kentucky defeats Tennessee-Martin 84-60


French President Francois Hollande potentially won the hearts of thousands of future voters on Tuesday by announcing he wants to abolish homework.


Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani on Monday said the Federal Government had added more than 3500 megawatt electricity to the national grid and was working on long, medium and short term projects to resolve the energy crisis.

Federal government working on projects to resolve energy crisis:


Thunder felt pressure Updated: 11:35, Wednesday January 18, 2012 Sydney Thunder captain Daniel Smith believes constant criticism of his team's batting line-up had them questioning themselves in a 91-run loss to the Brisbane Heat in the Twenty20 Big Bash League.


BC-USCrib Recall,0135 96,000 cribs recalled for breakable slats Eds:


He is in Boca Raton, Fla., this week and missing Pebble in a big way.


Former Houston Astros announcer Jim Deshaies makes his Cubs TV debut, Theo Epstein joins the broadcast, and Javier Baez goes deep, again.


BP PLC said Monday that the Gulf of Mexico oil spill has cost the company $350 million so far as it outlined renewed efforts to contain the leak.

Bp says oil spill cost $350 million, so far


Bloomfield banned all fireworks inside city limits and cracked down on fires on public and private property for the Fourth of July weekend.


The software products market is veering towards reusable software assets, which can be customised according to the client's requirement, Pradeep Nair, Director, Software Group-India and South Asia, IBM, told Business Line.

Market veering towards reusable software:


CSC plans to add 300 jobs in Blythewood, SC The Columbia area was selected from more than 225 cities to be the first CSC World Sourcing Service Center in North America due to the prestigious Blythewood facility, an attractive business environment, and the availability of well-trained IT resources in the community, according to the company.


Sam Church, whose United Mine Workers of America presidency was pocked by wildcat strikes and a national walkout, died at his Virginia home, the union said.


Attorney General Chris Koster today joined the US Federal Trade Commission and 34 states in announcing an agreement reached with LifeLock, Inc., a Tempe, Ariz.-based identity theft protection provider, that resolves an investigation into the company's advertising practices.

Attorney general Koster announces agreement with identity theft protection provider


SUPERMARKET group Morrisons today announced plans to create 1,000 jobs during the coming three years for homeless and vulnerable people.

Morrisons to create 1,000 jobs for homeless and vulnerable people


Al Goodman who sang baritone on such soul classics as ``Love on a Two Way Street'' and ``Special Lady'' died Monday, a fellow musician and friend told CNN.


The Action Congress of Nigeria governorship candidate in Benue, Prof Steve Ugba, has told the Supreme Court why it must hear his appeal.


For the first time, fees for 850 agricultural services have been composited and submitted to the minister of agriculture by the country's engineering system organization.

Fees for 850 agricultural services have been composited


Turkey and Albania announced Sunday that they agreed to introduce visa exemption and lift entrance fees reciprocally.

Turkey and Albania agree to introduce visa exemption


In making the NCAA regionals this past May, the Miami baseball team extended its unrivaled postseason streak to 41 years.

Team extends unrivaled postseason streak


Opti Canada Inc., the oil producer whose shares have declined 82 percent this year, filed for bankruptcy protection in Alberta as the company runs out of cash to fund its oil-sands operations.

Opti Canada files for bankruptcy protection as cash dwindles


Standard Chartered Bank, SCB, yesterday, said it would commence Islamic banking in Nigeria early next year.

Standard Chartered to commence Islamic banking next year


Kangana Dutta is an Indian Model, and she is gorgeous!


On May 25, Makhachkala will host an international exhibition of comic books for young people titled ``Respect''.

Makhachkala to host an international exhibition of comic books


West Indies ( Images ) cricket captain Darren Sammy said his bowlers gave away 20 runs too many which allowed India ( Images ) to raise what proved to be a winning total in their one-off Twenty20 ( Images ) match in Port of Spain on Saturday.


Mobile operator TIM Brasil introduced a prepaid mobile internet service at BRL 5 for one day and a maximum 250 MB. Starting from 1 May, the price will increase to BRL 10.

TIM Brasil introduces prepaid mobile internet


President Barack Obama is reaching out to Republicans to join him and fellow Democrats on health care and other legislation.


A contractor who served time in state prison for home-repair fraud after Hurricane Katrina pleaded guilty today to wire fraud in federal court.


He told this to NBC News in an interview set to air Wednesday: ``I would love to get another dog in the future.

Michael Vick: 'I would love to get another dog in the future'


A Russian helicopter carrying nine people, including senior rescue service officials, as well as almost two tonnes of explosives has crashed in southern Siberia.

Russian helicopter carrying nine crashes


The EU has donated four latest robot-operated bomb disposal vans worth 4 million Euros to Punjab Police to combat terrorism.

EU donates four bomb disposal vans to Police


A Wichita man died after being stabbed when he tried to break up a domestic dispute.

Man dies trying to break up domestic dispute


A powerful earthquake struck a mountainous region of southern Kyrgyzstan on the border with Uzbekistan early on Wednesday.


BlackBerry-maker Research In Motion is likely to slash around 2,000 jobs worldwide as part of a massive restructuring plan that will begin in the next couple of weeks, according to a report.

Research in Motion may 'slash around 2,000 jobs'


McKesson Corp will buy PSS World Medical for $1.46 billion to bolster its medical surgical business.

Mckesson buys PSS World Medical for $1.46 billion


Sen. Chuck Grassley said during the first day of Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor's confirmation hearings that he's not looking to support a creative justice who will allow his/her background and personal preferences to decide cases.

Sen. Grassley not looking for a 'creative' justice


Abbey is trimming some fixed and flexible mortgage rates as it tries to lure new customers in the face of the credit crisis that has seen rivals retreat.


Wrestler Randy 'Macho Man' Savage has died in a car accident in Florida, celebrity gossip site TMZ is reporting.

'Macho Man' Randy Savage dies in car accident in Florida


New York Giants wide receiver Hakeem Nicks is listed as probable for Week 7.

Hakeem Nicks listed as probable for week 7:


While aides said that no senior Democratic senator is publicly talking about life in the Senate after Byrd, there are senior-level discussions among top aides over who would replace Byrd if he were to leave the Senate and how that would shake up current committee chairmanships.

Who'd replace Byrd on the Senate Appropriations committee?


A US drone strike in North Waziristan on Monday killed eight militants, including German nationals, local security officials said.

Drone strike kills eight, including German nationals


Nanoradio has introduced NRX600/605, a new Eco-Fi family of wireless products, supports 802.11 b/g/n standards and gives outstanding power and area savings, unwiring new economically and ecologically innovative customer products.

Nanoradio introduces Eco-Fi family of wireless products


Rookie safety Louis Delmas has been performing well so far in minicamp with the Lions, according to MLive.com.


Zoomtra.com has launched in Singapore to target the SE Asian market.


BC-MLIsrael-Palestinians, 3rd Ld,0289 Israel marks soldier's 1,000th day in captivity Eds:


Russia and the European Union signed a gas monitoring deal on Saturday, which is meant to allow the resumption of gas supplies to Europe via Ukraine after a cut-off lasting days.


Pop superstar Madonna and her British husband Guy Ritchie were granted a ``quickie'' divorce on the grounds of his unreasonable behavior Friday, a month after announcing their eight-year marriage was over.

Madonna and Guy Ritchie granted ``quickie'' divorce


Actor Vivek Oberoi, who is actively involved in philanthropy, has pledged to build bio-digester toilets as part of clean Ganga campaign.

Vivek Oberoi pledges to build bio-digester toilets


Community nurses working in remote and rural parts of the Scottish Highlands are calling for snow tyres to be fitted to their vehicles as standard in the winter.


Ultimate Big Brother contestant Preston has been dumped by his girlfriend, according to reports.

Ultimate Big Brother's Preston dumped by girlfriend?


A Neshoba County grand jury returned 52 indictments during its January term, including one in connection with an alleged counterfeit money ring broken up by officers of the sheriff's department in September.


April 15, 2010 The Cardinal netters lost a close one last night 4-5 at Harrisonville.


PTI reported that Haryana government will add 5,000 MW power generation capacities in the next 2 and half years to overcome the shortage of energy in the state.

Haryana to add 5,000 MW of power generation capacity


Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi, who was admitted to a Sir Ganga Ram Hospital in New Delhi for a lung infection, was shifted to the ICU on Wednesday.


Former governor of Osun State and National Chairman of Action Congress, AC, Chief Bisi Akande yesterday said Nigerians are tired of deceits concerning the state of health of President Umaru Yar'Adua.


London, Jan 24 WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange hit out at a Hollywood film about his secret-spilling website, calling the movie ``a massive propaganda attack''.

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange hits out at movie


The US manufacturing sector grew for seventh consecutive month in February, but at a slower clip than expected, according to a industry survey published on Monday.

US manufacturing grows for seventh consecutive month in February


``I am too tensed to be happy but really relieved,'' said Anand after wining two of the four rapid chess games to win the tie-break with a 2.5-1.5 margin.

I am too tensed to be happy but really relieved:


A South Florida woman battles her condo association to keep her dog.

Woman battles condo association to keep dog


A gay beautician was robbed and killed inside her beauty parlor in a Quezon City market before noon Thursday, it was learned yesterday.


``Glee'' star Chris Colfer tells Piers Morgan what he would say to the kids who bullied him in school.


Argentine Ambassador to the UK Alicia Castro spoke out over the Libertad Frigate issue at conference in London this weekend stating that it was ``not correct that a private capitalist institution can precariously affect sovereign debt restructuring and interfere with Argentine sovereignty.''

'Capitalist institutions precariously affect Argentine sovereignty'


Beyonce has canceled her show in Belgium.


Mumbai, Oct 29 Bollywood''s ''bad man'' Shakti Kapoor got evicted from the ''Bigg Boss'' house today.

Shakti Kapoor evicted from ''Bigg Boss 5''


The United States will sell Saudi Arabia $30 billion in combat aircraft and upgrades.

US to sell saudis $30 billion in combat aircraft


Acclaro, a New York-based translation agency, is pleased to announce an upcoming webinar on software and mobile app localization.

Translation agency Acclaro announces a webinar on software and mobile app localization


Myanmar released 467 prisoners from Yangon's Insein Jail on Tuesday under Monday's amnesty order of the new government, state radio and television reported.

Myanmar releases 467 prisoners under amnesty order


GLG Japan CoreAlpha Fund is a firm favourite among most financial advisers and analysts recommending a core Japan fund.


West Nile virus has been detected in a mosquito sample taken in wetlands along the Yakima River near Prosser.

West Nile virus detected in mosquito sample


ICICI Bank has target of Rs 805-810, says Rahul Mohindar, Director, viratechindia.com.


Ottawa scientists have discovered a trigger that turns muscle stem cells into brown fat, a form of good fat that could play a critical role in the fight against obesity.

Trigger turns muscle stem cells into brown fat:


Mumbai, April 16 Actor Anil Kapoor, who will soon be seen in Priyadarshan's upcoming film ``Tezz'', feels people are tired with excessive film promotions, and says he is glad ``Tezz'' isn't a part of that rat race.


A Mississippi River ferry between western Kentucky and Missouri that had closed last month because of high water has reopened.

Ferry between western Ky., Missouri reopens


Lisa Sayer, who donated a kidney to a complete stranger, had always wanted to do something altruistic.

Would you donate your kidney to a stranger?


Former Kansas Gov. William Avery, who served one term in the Statehouse in the 1960s, has died.


Former Utah State All-American Jaycee Carroll had a solid first week in the NBA playing for the New Jersey Nets in the Orlando Pro Summer League and helped his team post a 4-1 record as he scored in double-figures four times.

Jaycee Carroll has solid first week in NBA


Levi Johnston, the boyfriend of Gov. Sarah Palin's daughter Bristol, has quit his North Slope oil field job over questions about his eligibility to work in an electrical apprenticeship program, Johnston's father said Monday.


David has said that he will build his own orphanage if he wins Big Brother.


The West Lafayette football team was honored today at the Statehouse in Indianapolis.


Oregon St.'s 6'2``, 260 lb. TE/H-Back Joe ''The Tank`` Halahuni had to have surgery this morning, to repair his left shoulder.


Three children have been found dead in Lowestoft after their mother is believed to have leapt to her death from the roof of a car park.


A car crashed under a school bus in Kent County Tuesday morning, police said.


Audiences and fans got their panties in a bunch last night when American Idol frontrunner Pia was voted off the show.


Bradford beat Arsenal 3-2 on penalties to secure a place in the semi finals of the Capital One Cup.


The tweet said: ``BG is signed back to Cash Money Records''.


Hasler disowned by former devotees Updated: 09:19, Saturday September 29, 2012 Des Hasler has gone from the most loved man on Sydney's northern beaches to the most hated as bitter Manly fans either jump on Melbourne's bandwagon or attempt to ignore Sunday's grand final.


The mother of a newborn baby found dead under a shed in Johnston was released from police custody Wednesday afternoon, investigators confirmed.

The mother of a newborn baby found dead under a shed in ...


Mr. Commons defeated Burns by 1-1/2 lengths Wednesday to win the $112,100 Oceanside Stakes on Opening Day at Del Mar. The largest crowd in Del Mar history -- 46,588 -- watched as Mr. Commons, ridden by Mike Smith, breezed to an impressive victory Wednesday.


Traces of uranium and other radio-active, heavy metals have been found in the underground water in Punjab, the government has said.

'Uranium found in underground water in Punjab'


Mrs Rebecca Akufo-Addo, wife of Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, Presidential aspirant of New Patriotic Party on Monday said Government's free maternal health care for pregnant women was not to encourage irresponsible parenthood but to free women from 'detention' at hospitals.

Free maternal health care is not for irresponsible parenthood


Justin Bieber has been accused of stealing a credit card to pay for a penis enlargement.

Justin Bieber accused of stealing credit card


The Pirates activated outfielder Alex Presley from the seven-day disabled list and optioned infielder Matt Hague to Indianapolis, the team announced today.

Pirates activate Presley from disabled list


``My father sold tires to his father,'' Travolta said Thursday on ABC's Good Morning America, remembering his friend Gandolfini, who passed away Wednesday at the age of 51.

John Travolta remembers James Gandolfini


American Red Cross Volunteers are celebrating fifty years of service to area school children through their School First Aid Room Program.

American Red Cross celebrates fifty years of service


With a new mayor in office, Toronto is reviewing the city's green roof law, which mandated new industrial buildings to have vegetation-covered roofs by April 30, 2012.


Timothy White, 35, the youngest victim and last survivor of a notorious California kidnapping saga whose rescue offered hope to parents of missing children, died April 1 of an apparent pulmonary embolism, his family said.


A Kalida man is accused of stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from banks in Putnam County.

Kalida man accused of stealing hundreds of thousands from banks


Gov. Phil Bredesen has already signed 126 bills into law, including measures requiring toll facilities in Tennessee be operated by American-owned companies, banning cars from parking on highway ramps and increasing the font size for birth dates on driver's licenses.


Federal Reserve Chairman Ben S. Bernanke said consumer protection should be added to the Federal Reserve Act as a formal policy goal along with low inflation and full employment.

Bernanke says consumer protection should be formal policy goal


Frenchman Michel Desjoyeaux won the Vendee Globe round-the-world yacht race after crossing the finish line at the French port of Les Sables d'Olonne on Sunday afternoon in a record time of 84 days.


Bret Michaels has been released from a Phoenix hospital and his now undergoing physical rehabilitation.


Yahoo said it signed British soccer star David Beckham as a brand ambassador ahead of the World Cup tournament in a move to draw more users to the online media company's products.


Oscar winning actor Russell Crowe has paid tribute to Hollywood screen legend and philanthropist Paul Newman who has died after a long battle with cancer.

Russell Crowe pays tribute to Paul Newman


Democrats and Republicans in the Indiana House are pledging to work together after getting off to a rocky start with partisan bickering and procedural challenges.

Democrats, Republicans in Indiana House pledge to work together after rocky start


The Louisville Orchestra has filed for bankruptcy under Chapter 11, weeks before its 75th anniversary.

Louisville orchestra files Chapter 11 bankruptcy


Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, Asantehene, has called for stronger economic ties between Ghana and Jamaica for the mutual benefit of their peoples.

Asantehene calls for stronger economic ties between Ghana and Jamaica


This week, he has predicted that Bigg Boss 6 won't be able to escape controversy.

``Bigg Boss 6 can't escape controversy!''


Southwest Airlines Co. shares fell Wednesday after an analyst downgraded the stock to ``Sell,'' saying the shares were overpriced because the carrier is profitable but not growing.

Southwest Airlines shares fall after downgrade


The celebrity news website claims she may have been attempting suicide.


A new Lithuanian Ambassador to Tajikistan, Mr. Romualdas Kozirovicus, presented the credentials to President Emomali Rahmon on January 26, according to presidential press service.

Lithuanian Ambassador presents credentials to president Rahmon


Bangladesh restricted New Zealand to 55 for three at lunch on Tuesday as the second Test finally got underway in Mirpur on day four.


The new 458 Spider debuts at Frankfurt motor Show and joins the 458 Italia, widening the range of Ferrari's mid-rear engined V8s and offering the same technological solutions, handling and performance in a refined open-top configuration.

Ferrari 458 Spider debuts at Frankfurt motor Show


Japan will set a new reduction target for greenhouse gas emissions by 2020 sometime by June, Prime Minister Taro Aso was to announce at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.

Japan to set new reduction target for greenhouse gases by June


If you hadn't already heard, Kim Kardashian's big sister Kourtney is pregnant for a second time with her life partner Scott Disick.


Live Sport Reports Try hero Tuilagi reveals ear horror Bloodied try-scorer Manu Tuilagi refused to come off after having his left ear partly ripped from the side of his head in the opening minutes of England's brutally physical 23-13 victory over France.

Live Sport Reports try hero Tuilagi reveals ear horror


Demand for mortgages has shrunk to the lowest level in four years as 12-year high interest rates continue to disrupt dreams of home ownership.


The thing is that Yahoo! wants everyone to know ``what's new.''


Oil rose above $68 a barrel on Monday, reversing earlier losses of more than $1, as Asian stock markets climbed on signs of improvement in credit markets and the dollar steadied, stiffening investor confidence.


Tom Petters was arrested Friday morning on a federal complaint charging him with mail fraud, wire fraud, money laundering and obstruction of justice.

Tom Petters arrested, charged with fraud


President Obama will nominate federal judge Sonia Sotomayor of New York to the US Supreme Court today, according to White House sources, positioning the longtime federal jurist to become the first Latino member of the nation's high court.

Obama to nominate Sonia Sotomayor to Supreme court


Education Secretary Arne Duncan says an estimated 82 percent of US schools could be labeled as ``failing'' under the nation's No Child Left Behind Act this year.

82 percent of US schools may be labeled 'failing'


SA's nurses and midwives will consider taking industrial action over a pay and conditions claim.


AISoy1, the world's first ever real ``Small Wonder'' robot with its 'conscience and life' has been created by Spain.

The world's first robot with ``conscience'' created


Hizbullah on Tuesday declared solidarity with Sudan after the International Criminal Court included genocide charges against President Omar al-Bashir.

Hizbullah declares solidarity with Sudan


Mohave County has billed a private prison firm for the July 30 escape of three inmates from a Kingman area prison.

Mohave county bills private prison firm for escape


Chief Minister Mayawati is set to raise a security force to protect memorials and statues erected by her government in Uttar Pradesh even as the Supreme Court has questioned the allocation of thousands of crores of rupees for these monuments.

Chief Minister Mayawati raising force to protect statues


Katie Price has reportedly been advised to hire extra security ahead of her court appearance this week.


Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Roddy White, who has been listed as questionable all week, will play today against the New York Giants according to Jason La Canfora of NFL Network.

Roddy White will play against the Giants


The online counselling for IIT-JEE has begun and the option for online registration is available for those students who have qualified the examinations.


Molalla police say two pit bulls suspected in a Christmas attack on a 21-year-old Molalla man have been found and quarantined.

Pit bulls suspected in Christmas attack found


A man's body has been found in a Manchester car park after a woman was stabbed to death in Huddersfield.

Man's body found after woman stabbed to death


A new report shows that many firms still face significant data management challenges when it comes to risk management.

Firms face 'significant data management challenges'


The Czech government has approved a pay increase for doctors, the final step of a deal that averts the resignation of thousands of doctors from public hospitals over low pay.

Czech government approves pay increase for doctors


Google Checkout has presented new Google Checkout shopping cart which can be easily added a shopping cart to any website.

Google Checkout presents a new shopping cart


BRISBANE Roar goalkeeper Liam Reddy will be sidelined for up to six weeks with a thigh injury he picked up in Sunday's loss to the Gold Coast.

Brisbane Roar keeper Liam Reddy sidelined with thigh injury


10gen, which sponsors leading open source non-relational database MongoDB, announced it will host MongoSF 2011, its annual Bay Area customer, partner and developer conference on May 24, at the Bently Reserve in San Francisco, Calif.


Hacker collective Anonymous has threatened to 'erase' the New York Stock Exchange from the Internet in support of the Occupy Wall Street protests in Manhattan.

Anonymous threatens to 'erase' Nyse from the Internet.


Former military ruler Pervez Musharraf today said he was ``proud of the Kargil operation'', during which Pakistani troops had crossed the Line of Control and occupied positions on the Indian side in 1999.Musharraf made the remarks when he was asked about criticism of his role in the Kargil issue at a news conference in the southern port city of Karachi.


New Delhi, Sept 17 The Information and Broadcasting Ministry on Monday said its recent review of digitization progress has revealed that 68% of cable TV digitization has already been achieved in the 4 metro cities of Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Chennai.


For every pursuit or goal we have in life there are three things we need to succeed.


Bill Hader is leaving ''Saturday Night Live'' after an eight-year run.

Bill Hader is leaving 'Saturday Night Live'


Hilton 'can't remember' police statement Updated: 15:17, Thursday April 11, 2013 A key witness at the inquest into the 1970s murders of two Sydney nurses says he can't remember telling police five years ago that his cousins had boasted about bashing two women in bushland near Toowoomba.


``The German Embassy in Tripoli was reopened today, following an order by Foreign Minister Westerwelle.

German embassy in Tripoli reopened today


Copper closed Monday at US$3.593/lb cash on the London Metal Exchange, its third highest price this year, Chile's state copper commission Cochilco sai...

Copper closes at us$3.593/lb, third highest price this year


GP2 Champion, Davide Valsecchi has said that Romain Grosjean deserved to remain in Lotus for the 2013 Formula 1 season and expressed that he is hoping to become reserve driver in the British team for the next season.

Davide Valsecchi says Romain Grosjean deserved to remain in Lotus for 2013 --


Indian stocks rose to a 17-month high, led by automakers and metal producers.


A 36-year-old woman was sent to prison for nine years for stabbing her husband while he slept in their Saratoga County home.

Woman sent to prison for stabbing husband while he slept


In a video interview with Hard Knock TV producer/rapper Terrace Martin spoke on working with fellow artists Wiz Khalifa and Kendrick Lamar before their music invaded the mainstream and what he's learned from the two artists when it comes to being successful.

Terrace Martin speaks on working with Wiz Khalifa & Kendrick Lamar


As part of its continuing efforts to address and understand the challenges businesses face in this area, SunGard Availability Services has recently launched a blog series aimed at advancing industry conversations on how to improve business and IT availability.

SunGard Availability Services launches blog series


Udinese President Franco Soldati has announced that Chilean playmaker Alexis Sanchez has agreed to personal terms with Barcelona.

Sanchez has agreed personal terms with Barcelona


NFL owners on Thursday voted to ratify a new collective bargaining agreement, taking an important step toward ending the four-month-old lockout, the NFL Network reported.

NFL owners ratify new collective bargaining agreement


A majority of Canadians think the government's immigration policy should focus on pumping up the national workforce and reuniting families, suggests a new poll.

Immigration policy should focus on national workforce, reuniting families:


Keller Williams realtors in the Triad are giving back to the community by staining decks, docks, and other wood items at Camp Carefree.


Two men were killed in separate shooting incidents in Metro Manila, Thursday night.

2 killed in separate shootings in Metro Manila


Sony Corp will cut 10,000 jobs, or about 6 per cent of its global workforce, by as early as the year-end, the Nikkei newspaper reported on Monday, as new CEO Kazuo Hirai comes under pressure to return the Japanese consumer electronics and entertainment company to profit after four years in the red.


Tim Hortons Inc. increases quarterly dividend by 23.8% and declares a dividend of $0.26 per common share OAKVILLE, ON, Feb. 21, 2013 /CNW/ - Tim Hortons Inc. today announced that its Board of Directors has approved a higher targeted annual dividend payout range of 35% to 40% of prior year, normalized net income attributable to Tim Hortons Inc. The previous targeted payout range was 30% to 35% of prior year, normalized net income attributable to Tim Hortons Inc. Coinciding with this change, the Board has approved a 23.8% increase in the quarterly dividend.


Hundreds marched at the Capitol Wednesday to end senior hunger.


Missouri gymnastics tied its second highest team score of the season, but fell to No. 8 LSU on Friday, losing 197.275-194.575.


Hip-hop star Nate Dogg has died at the age of 41.


Meeker has joined the venture firm Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, leaving her employer of 19 years, Morgan Stanley.

Superstar analyst mary Meeker joins Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers


Slovaks began voting in a general election Saturday with the opposition leftist Smer-Social Democracy tipped as the winner after a corruption scandal virtually torpedoed right-wing rivals.


OIL prices dropped about $3 yesterday as concerns about global energy demand and strength in the dollar countered a US government report showing the biggest decline in stockpiles since 2004.


Fred's saw an almost 49 percent increase in net income for the fourth quarter of 2010 to $8.6 million, or $0.22 per diluted share, compared with net income of $5.8 million or $0.15 per diluted share in the year-earlier period.

Fred's sees 49 percent increase in net income


She has recently released the companion DVD, Raw Food Made Easy.


Tim Peters invited Trolley Square survivor AJ Walker to Uganda after learning that he had a heart to help people.


After two consecutive quarters of decline, the Romanian economy drifts back into recession, after the results in Q1 of 2012 showed a 0.1 percent decline compared with October-December 2011.


AFL chief executive officer Andrew Demetriou has warned players on the revenue claim.

Andrew Demetriou warns players on revenue claim


In this week's Star an angry Jordan lashes out at Peter Andre who she thinks is trying to wreck her life.

Jordan: 'pete's trying to wreck my life'


A psychologist from Long Eaton who jointly assessed sex offender Shaun Tudor as being suitable for unescorted leave, took her own life after blaming herself for the sex attack he went on to do, an inquest has heard.


npower will launch a new TV campaign promoting its new easier to understand bills from the beginning of February.


Canon Inc will spend about 25 billion yen to streamline its design and product data systems in the company in 2010 and expects savings of more than 100 billion yen over three years, the Nikkei business daily reported.

Canon to streamline design, product data systems:


The Dolphins announced Tuesday they've re-signed offensive tackle Nate Garner, a move that should help alleviate losing left tackle Jake Long to St. Louis.


S. Avtar Singh Hit BJP-SAD combine candidate from Rajouri Garden Assembly Constituency on Monday demanded a high level enquiry into the ISI links of Sarna brothers and immediate seizure of their passports to avoid further damage to the security and integrity of the country.

Hit demands a high level enquiry into the ISI links of Sarna brothers


MacRumors is reporting that Apple plans to fix the iPad Wi-Fi issues in an upcoming software update.


BlueLinx Holdings Inc., a leading distributor of building products in North America, announced today that its registration statement for its previously announced $60 million rights offering was declared effective by the US Securities and Exchange Commission on June 17, 2011.

Bluelinx announces the registration statement for its rights offering is declared effective


British tourists have told of ``chaos and confusion'' after they were caught in anti-government demos in Bangkok.


The self-proclaimed 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed appeared before a military judge at Guantanamo Bay on Saturday, where he is to be arraigned over the worst terrorist attack on US soil.

9/11 mastermind appears before military judge at Guantanamo Bay


Egyptian opposition figure Mohamed ElBaradei warned of the risk of a bloodbath after clashes in Cairo on Wednesday between opponents and supporters of President Hosni Mubarak.


The City of Eudora began its search for a permanent city administrator Monday at a briskly moving Eudora City Council meeting.

City begins search for permanent administrator


Gary Speed sent his wife a text message suggesting he might commit suicide days before he was found hanging in the garage of their Cheshire home.

Gary Speed sent wife text suggesting he might commit suicide


Cardinals outside linebacker Bertrand Berry announced his retirement Thursday night on a weekly radio show he co-hosts.

Cardinals' Bertrand Berry announces retirement


Risks to the global economy are rising and the tools for supporting it are more limited than they have been in the past, IMF chief Christine Lagarde said Saturday.


Yahoo ! and CBS RADIO on December 3 announced they have entered into an agreement in which CBS RADIO will power Yahoo !

Yahoo! and CBS RADIO entered into an agreement


In Calgary, Alberta, Husky Energy has launched a loyalty programme that rewards customers for purchases of fuel, car washes, convenience store items and meals at Husky House Restaurants.


``I don't pay a lot of attention, frankly, to what Barack Obama says,'' Cheney said during an appearance on ``Fox News Sunday.''

Dick Cheney: 'I don't pay a lot of attention' to Obama


San Antonio-based GlobalScape Inc. posted a $2.7 million loss while revenues for the third quarter were the second-highest in company history.


England forward Andy Carroll has joined West Ham United on a season-long loan deal from Liverpool.


The Vatican said on Saturday that it could speed up the election of a new pope as lobbying for Benedict XVI's job intensified amid speculation over who had the best chance to succeed him.

Vatican to speed up election of new pope


A Pea Ridge city councilman who is running for a spot on the Benton County Quorum Court was arrested for driving while intoxicated after leaving a council meeting.


The Rev Sun Myung Moon, the founder of the Unification Church and self-proclaimed messiah, died early Monday in South Korea.


Union Home Minister P Chidambaram on Friday said he had issued a legal notice to CPI MLA Gunasekaran and demanded an apology from him for alleging that he supported allocation of 500 acres of government land to a private company at Kazhanivasal in Sivaganga district.

Chidambaram issues legal notice to CPI MLA


Microsoft Corp is expected to announce a major revamp of its phone software Monday, in an attempt to regain momentum in a crucial market where it has been overshadowed.

Microsoft is to ``announce'' revamped phone software


SuperSport United striker Kermit Erasmus has been offered a week-long trial at Swedish club Helsingborgs, but it seems he might not be let go.


Colorado Rockies manager Jim Tracy collapsed early Tuesday at a hotel during the baseball winter meetings and was hospitalized for further tests.


Two bullets pierced the side of an unoccupied, parked SUV, as shots rang out near the intersection of Woodward Avenue and Sheridan Street early Thursday morning.

Bullets pierce side of an unoccupied SUV


The JSE ended marginally weaker on Monday, underperforming the main world stocks, as rand recovery from the worst level of the session kept general mining shares on the back foot.


Parrikar, who visited the desecrated site on Sunday afternoon, suspected the hand of terror outfits behind the incident.


Bully sticks sold at Target from April through September have been voluntarily recalled because they may be contaminated with salmonella, which can sicken animals and humans.


On Sunday, First Baptist Church of Ellerbe celebrated its 100 year anniversary.


Vijaya Bank has posted a 23.73% rise in net profit to Rs 157 crore in the third quarter ending December 09 as against Rs 127crore reported last year in the same period.

Vijaya Bank posts 23.73% rise in net profit


TORONTO, ONTARIO Lundin Mining Corporation today announced that Lundin Mining shareholders have approved the previously announced arrangement under the Canada Business Corporations Act whereby HudBay Minerals Inc. will acquire all of the issued and outstanding common shares of Lundin Mining.


At least 12 people were killed and 23 others injured in two separate accidents on Dhaka-Rangpur highway of Gobindaganj upazila on Friday morning.


Yankees razz Youkilis for Red Sox remarks Teammates of Kevin Youkilis were waiting to razz him when the third baseman walked into the New York Yankees clubhouse on Friday.


A husband and wife were found dead in a Provo hotel late Christmas night, possibly the result of a murder-suicide.

Husband and wife found dead in Provo hotel


AN AUSTRALIAN man has been charged with driving his motorised wheelchair down a highway while drunk, police said on Monday.

AUSTRALIAN man charged with driving wheelchair while drunk


The Minnesota Senate trial picked up speed Tuesday, with the lawyers plowing through evidence more quickly than at any other time in the trial.


Both the number of building permits and permit fees are up in Arran Elderslie, although the total value of construction is down.


Whether venous ablation has become the ``wild west'' - due to the growing number of practitioners who lack adequate training in the procedure and that many patients receiving it may not benefit from it -...


California Attorney General Jerry Brown sued the City of Pleasanton, alleging that its 1996 law that caps the total number of homes in the city violates state law, according to the Chron.


It says, ``The T-Mobile G2 will deliver tight integration with Google services and break new ground as the first smartphone designed to run at 4G speeds on our new HSPA+ network.

The G2 to deliver ``tight integration'' with Google services


Kim Nalley loves to sing the blues, but she doesn't want to live them.


Bloomberg LP officially opened its 10th global hub in Dubai, tripling the size of its office to accommodate the company's expanding news operations and customer support for its growing client base in the region.

Bloomberg LP opens its 10th global hub in Dubai


The Venue has joined Rewards Network, the leading provider of dining frequency programs in North America.


Vice Chairman of Goldman Sachs Group Inc. The Michael S. Sherwood sells 25,000 shares of GS on 11/20/2009 at an average price of $171.43 a share.

Goldman Sachs Group Inc. the (GS) vice Chairman Michael S. Sherwood sells 25,000 shares


They indicate that the 'next shoe' concerns that are keeping some investors out of riskier assets are completely overblown.


Next Inc., an emerging leader in the sportswear products industry, today announced its fiscal fourth quarter earnings for the three months and the year ended November 30, 2007.

Next Inc. announces fourth quarter earnings


The US Justice Department and the Internal Revenue Service have revealed that an Alabama woman has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for her role in two separate tax fraud schemes.

Alabama woman sentenced to 12 years in prison for role in tax fraud schemes


A 31-year-old Antigo man could spend the rest of his life in prison, after he was convicted in the drug-related slaying of a man in Upper Michigan.


Sodexo workers employed at Ohio State University have voted to authorize a strike after feeling threatened by the company during their efforts to organize.

Sodexo workers at Ohio State University vote to authorize strike


RIO FERDINAND says Manchester United have to aspire to the standard of excellence set by Barcelona if they are to recapture the Champions League title.

Rio FERDINAND says Manchester United have to aspire to the standard of excellence


Oil futures ended slightly higher Thursday, reversing its earlier sharp losses in a volatile trading session.

Oil futures end slightly higher, reversing sharp losses


Rain and sleet that has fallen across parts of Central Texas today is expected to continue into the evening and overnight, officials with the National Weather Service say.

Rain and sleet expected to continue overnight


Sid Vicious left the American Wrestling Rampage overseas tour with biceps injury.

Sid Vicious leaves overseas tour with an injury


The International Monetary Fund said it is making $170.7 million in standby funds available to Latvia from its 7.5 billion-euro bailout loan, which the Baltic nation's government doesn't intend to use.

IMF makes $170.7 million standby funds available to Latvia


A Marine accused of faking his own disappearance more than two years ago was arrested on Sunday, along with his father.

Marine accused of faking disappearance arrested


More Albertans than anywhere else in the country are planning to invest in their retirement this year.

Albertans planning to invest in their retirement


InspirationField announced recently that it has received a $5,000 contribution from AT&T to support its BUILDING for the Future Campaign.

InspirationField receives $5,000 from AT&T


Sindh Home Minister, Dr. Zulfiqar Mirza Monday vowed to eradicate the menace of ``Karo- Kari'' from Sindh.

Home Minister vows to eradicate karo-kari from Sindh


The 2009 high school football season opens Friday night, kicking-off with a doubleheader for area teams; followed by a pair of games on Saturday.


Andy Schleck of Luxembourg won the Liege-Bastogne-Liege cycling classic after a long solo breakaway on Sunday, holding off a group of chasers led by Joaquin Rodriguez of Spain.


A Lake Elmo man faces burglary charges in connection with a March 23 incident at a Woodbury storage facility.


A NATO air strike mistakenly killed seven Afghan police and wounded two others on Thursday, hospital and government officials said, adding to strains on the alliance.

NATO air strike kills seven Afghan police


Te Papa has paid $2 million in a private sale in London for a ``priceless'' painting with links to Captain Cook's last voyage.


Hamas has called on Egypt to send its army into Jerusalem ``to liberate (the) Al-Aqsa Mosque rather than to send troops to Gaza.''

Hamas calls on Egypt to send army to Jerusalem


A bicyclist injured in a crash Friday night in Glasgow was identified today by state police.


China early Tuesday has successfully launched unmanned spacecraft Shenzhou-8, announced Commander-in-chief of China's manned space program Chang Wanquan.The spacecraft was successfully sent into the designated orbit after the blastoff at 5:58 am at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwestern desert area, carried by an upgraded Long March-2F rocket, reports Xinhua news.It is heading to rendezvous with the Tiangong-1, or ``Heavenly Palace-1'' that was put into space on Sept. 29 for the country's first space docking.

China successfully launches unmanned spacecraft


The late actor/director Dennis Hopper reportedly left over $2 million for his nine-year-old daughter Galen Grier.

Dennis Hopper leaves millions for his daughter


Pubs group Punch Taverns plc is to split into two after a strategic review under new chief executive Ian Dyson concluded its current strategy was 'not sustainable'.

Punch Taverns to split in two after strategic review


Spurs boss Harry Redknapp has revealed that Croatian keeper Stipe Pletikosa is training at the club.

Tottenham Hotspur - Stipe Pletikosa training with club


Authorities say at least 10 horses died in a north Florida barn fire.

At least 10 horses die in north Fla. barn fire


Gunman shoots at Sydney bus Updated: 11:36, Wednesday May 23, 2012 A gunman has opened fire on a bus carrying eight passengers and pointed a rifle at two taxi-drivers in Sydney's inner-west, police say.


Berlin, March 13 American actor and director George Clooney began shooting in Berlin this week his new film, ``The Monuments Men'', which tells the story of seven men who will do anything to recover the works of art stolen by Germany's Nazi army.


Qantas announced yesterday it will increase its international fuel surcharges to combat rising fuel surcharges, but stressed the rise in fares would only cover less than half of the carrier¡¯s fuel costs next year.


A fire ripped through a family 39;s South Florida home early Friday morning while they were on vacation.

Fire rips through family's South Florida home


The Federal Court has refused to hear the appeal of a Toronto woman deported to Chile over gang links she says consist of baking cupcakes and giving a baby a teddy bear.

Federal Court refuses to hear appeal of Toronto woman deported to Chile


Viner named as Guardian Australia boss Updated: 08:14, Tuesday December 18, 2012 The deputy editor of British newspaper The Guardian has been named as leader of an online Australian expansion by the UK masthead.