She told Extra: ``I think that Sarah Jessica Parker is so cute...the first thing she did was hold someone's coffee so that they could take a picture with me.`` Cyrus who stars as herself in the film, lands herself in hot water with Kim Cattrall's character Samantha Jones when she turns up to a film premiere wearing the same dress.

Miley Cyrus: ``Sarah Jessica Parker is so cute''


Cincinnati Reds pitcher Edinson Volquez has been suspended 50 games after testing positive for a performance-enhancing substance, Major League Baseball announced Tuesday.


EFFECTIVE alternative energy sources must be developed if Northern Ireland is to escape its reliance on fossil fuels and the volatility of the international market.

Alternative energy sources 'must be developed'


This coming February, the Girl Scouts will host a conference just for Latina girls.

Girl Scouts hosting conference for Latina girls


The New York Jets have claimed wide receiver Aundrae Allison off waivers from the Minnesota Vikings, and waived wide receiver Mario Urrutia.

Jets claim receiver Aundrae Allison on waivers from Vikings


SANTA ANA, Calif. ― An Orange County day laborer has been convicted of killing his boss with a shovel and pickax after being told he was a slow worker.

Day laborer convicted of killing boss with shovel


Online fraud may be harder to commit in Washington state, according to a new report by the Center for American Progress and the Center for Democracy and Technology.

Online fraud harder to commit in Washington


Two Chinese satellites bumped into each other very gently, leaving analysts wondering what China is up to.


Thousands of women have gathered in downtown of Milan to demand the resignation of Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, following the scandal over the 'case Ruby', in which the president is under investigation for incitement to prostitution.

Thousands of women have gathered in downtown Milan


The Austrian Library has been opened in Baku today.


Seven professors were awarded tenure at a Board of Permanent Officers meeting last Thursday, Yale College Dean Mary Miller said in an email to the News.


Iraqi President Jalal Talabani has met with a Turkish official and called for ``strategic relations'' with neighboring Turkey to help advance the mutual interests of both countries.

Iraq's Talabani calls for ``strategic relations'' with Turkey


After conceding an early goal, India rallied to beat New Zealand 2-1 in the second Test of the four-match hockey series at the National Stadium here on Sunday.


Air China has said it had agreed to buy five Boeing passenger planes with a combined list price of $1.54 billion as the airline expands its fleet to meet growing demand.

Air China agrees to buy five Boeing planes


Muttahida Qaumi Movement leader Dr Imran Farooq was laid to rest at the Shuhada graveyard in Yaseenabad on Saturday in strict security.


US stocks opened flat, as investors held their breath ahead of a key announcement from the Federal Reserve.


Gannett Co., owner of the Green Bay Press-Gazette, will lay off about 1,400 employees next week as the largest US newspaper publisher continues to try to deal with a struggling economy and its impact on the company's advertisers.


Paige Hareb aims to top the world surfing rankings in two years time.


Unknown attackers blew up Yemen's main oil pipeline that carries crude oil from the north-central province of Marib to a Red Sea export terminal Thursday, but export operations were not disrupted, security sources said.

Attackers blow up Yemen's main oil pipeline


Carl Sandburg College will host a Career Cruising workshop from 6 to 7:30 pm Sept. 17 in the Welcome Center, Room B09, on the main campus in Galesburg, 2400 Tom L. Wilson Blvd.

Carl Sandburg College to host Career workshop


(REUTERS/Fayaz Aziz) Pakistani actress Veena Malik has been threatened by militants, the Urdu Daily Express reported March 11.


Woody Williams was put on unconditional release waivers Saturday by Houston Astros, who owe the pitcher $6.5 million.

Former cardinal Woody Williams put on waivers by Astros


Five men have been arrested for allegedly stealing $70,000 worth of livestock feed from a Clovis grain company.

Men arrested for stealing $70,000 in livestock feed


Idea is the sixth Indian operator to offer BlackBerry smartphones.


The Kuwaiti Interior Ministry is said to have received offers from major companies for maritime security equipment that meets the Ministry's requirements at this stage.

Kuwait Interior Ministry, offers for maritime security equipment


With a 100 per cent pass rate and seven students achieving ENTER scores over 90, year 12 students at Stawell Secondary College had a lot to celebrate at last night's presentation evening.


The Japanese PlayStation Network will finally be fully restored this week on Wednesday, 6th July.


A 26-year-old Redding man was sentenced today to 10 years in prison for trying to entice an underage girl he met over the Internet to have sex with him.

Redding man sentenced to prison for trying to entice girl to have sex


French Montana, who has hit sonic paydirt with his indie imprint, Cocaine City, didn't have the easiest path to success.

French Montana didn't have easy path to success


Opelika police have arrested a man for the city's first murder of the year and it took less than an hour for them to make the connection.


Afghanistan will seek bids in December for exploration rights to oil and natural gas, its second such auction of the year, the director general of policy and promotions at the nation's ministry of mines said.


The presidency has extended condolences to the Sisulu family after the death of former SABC CEO Zwelakhe Sisulu.

Presidency extends condolences to Sisulu family


TOT plans a two-day showcase of its 3G service again on June 10 with the intention of emphasising that the government could make the dream of a nationwide 3G service in Thailand come true, a state agency source said.


Barclays Wealth has appointed a new head of marketing and communications, Nathan Dawes to its direct brokerage business, Barclays Stockbrokers.

Barclays Wealth appoints head of marketing


A person familiar with the release details said suspended NFL star Michael Vick left a Kansas prison Wednesday for home confinement in Virginia, the latest step on a journey that he hopes will lead to his return to the NFL.

Vick leaves Kan. prison for home confinement


The Foreign Affairs Ministry of Japan on October 14 announced that Japan will further relax its travel advisory on the Northern Province based upon information provided by the Japanese Embassy in Sri Lanka, states an Embassy of Japan press release.


A Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers restaurant will open Monday in the former Dutch's Tavern building on Shelbyville Road.


The National Treasury Management Agency has said it raised €1.5 billion in its first Government bond auction of 2010.

NTMA raises another €1.5 billion in auction


The New York Rangers defeated the Philadelphia Flyers 3-2 Monday to win the NHL Winter Classic at Philadelphia's Citizens Bank Park.

New York Rangers defeat Philadelphia Flyers in NHL Winter Classic


Two Fulwood pubs stepped back in time when they received their Nutty Black ale deliveries on a Shire horse.


RIA Novosti reported that Gazprom plans to produce 507 billion cubic meters of natural gas in 2010 but could boost output to 600 billion cubic meters if necessary.

Gazprom to produce 507 billion cubic meters of gas in 2010


The DNR is reminding hunters not to move firewood out of quarantine areas to deer camp in other parts of the state.

DNR reminds hunters not to move firewood


Fort Riley is preparing to celebrate ``Victory Week'' next week.

Fort Riley preparing for ``Victory week''


A Slovak has died in Bulgaria after being hit by two cars consecutively on the road between the seaside town of Kiten and village of Lozenets, District Police Directorate announced.

Slovak dies in Bulgaria after being hit by two cars


Levinson Jewelers had to repeatedly ask Scott Rothstein to pay for jewelry he had purchased, President Robin Levinson said during a deposition on Tuesday.

Levinsons had to ask Rothstein to pay up


Syrian forces overran the Baba Amr district of Homs following a rebel retreat, with relief agencies hoping to gain access to the bombarded city on Friday to deliver aid and evacuate the wounded.

Syrian forces overrun Baba Amr as rebels retreat


Lindsay Lohan is being released from rehab so she can spend Thanksgiving Day with her father.

Lindsay Lohan released from rehab to spend Thanksgiving


Thurston County is joining King, Pierce, Snohomish and Kitsap counties in issuing a Stage 2 burn ban.


Janet Jackson has been released from hospital in Montreal after she was admitted with a mystery illness on Monday.


Carnegie-Stout Public Library will show the award-winning movie ``No Country for Old Men'' at 6 pm Wednesday, March 19, in the third-floor auditorium.

Library to show 'No Country for Old Men'


New Delhi, May 20 Rape is morally and physically the most reprehensible crime in the society which degrades and defiles the soul of a helpless female, the Supreme Court today said.

Rape is morally, physically most reprehensible:


The Privacy Commissioner of Canada announced last Thursday, upcoming consultations related to privacy issues and cloud computing.

Privacy Commissioner announces consultations on privacy and cloud computing


It is prime minister's right to fit the puzzle in a way that will enable him to form a working cabinet, working executive, Bulgarian President Georgi Parvanov said in the southern city of Plovdiv, cited by FOCUS News Agency's correspondent.

It is prime minister's right to fit the puzzle in a way that will enable him to form working cabinet:


CAA has just signed Stephen Gaghan, the Oscar-winning Traffic screenwriter who wrote and directed Syriana.


Thermo Fisher Scientific Appoints Marc N. Casper President and Chief Executive Officer WALTHAM, Mass.MA-THERMO-FISHER Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced that its board of directors has appointed Marc N. Casper president, chief executive officer and a director of the company, effective October 15, 2009.

Fisher - Thermo Fisher Scientific Appoints Marc N. Casper president and chief executive officer


The death of a man found dead outside a Santa Rosa County home last week has been ruled a suicide, the Sheriff's Office said this afternoon.

Death of man found outside home ruled suicide


It is not too late to file a return to claim an economic stimulus payment.

It's not too late to claim stimulus payment


Middlesbrough striker Kris Boyd is set to fly to Turkey for talks over a move to Eskisehirspor.

Middlesbrough striker Kris Boyd set for Turkey talks


State Rep. Glen Grell, R-86, along with other House members, plans to introduce legislation Monday to create a Commission on Budgetary Reform, his office announced Friday.


Ram Gopal Varma in his blog says that that his forth-coming highly ambitious project 'Rakta Charitra' is a highly fictional absolute truth.

Rakta Charitra is a highly fictional absolute truth :


THE share market closed higher today, with increased oil prices and a big gas deal involving Santos placing much of the focus on the energy sector.


Panda Bear has closed out the year by revealing the video for 'You Can Count On Me'.

Panda Bear reveals video for ``You Can Count On Me''


Oxford University is encouraging potential Indian students not to be put off by changes to Visa regulations that mean fewer international students will be able to stay in the country after graduating.


Somali officials said they have detained a British passport holder who said he was traveling to an al-Shabab-held town to take part in ``Islamic operations.''

Somali officials detain British passport holder


A car crash knocked out power to dozens of residents in Camp Washington Monday morning.

Crash knocks out power in Camp Washington


Real Madrid won its record 31st Spanish League title on Sunday, thanks to the late heroics of newer additions who led the Spanish champion to a come-from-behind 2-1 victory at Osasuna.


Two-time NL Cy Young Award winner Tim Lincecum is asking for a record $13 million in salary arbitration, while the San Francisco Giants are offering their ace $8 million.

Lincecum asks for record $13 million in arbitration;


The Special Court for Sierra Leone last week announced that former Liberian President Charles Taylor is to appeal against his war crimes conviction.

Charles Taylor to appeal against conviction


Sven Goran Eriksson will be out to settle a 29-year-old score when he faces Roy Hodgson today.

Sven Goran Eriksson is out to settle a score


The Jaguars signed veteran offensive tackle Guy Whimper to a contract, the club announced today.


Mariah Carey's hubby, Nick Cannon, was hospitalized in Aspen Colo., with 'mild kidney failure,' according to Carey.

Nick Cannon hospitalized with 'mild kidney failure'


``I've dropped the divorce,'' Cyrus, 49, said during an interview on ``The View'' scheduled to air on Friday.


Goa police busted a gang of Delhi-based housebreaking thieves by arresting five of its members, here Monday evening.


Sure Shots 4-H Club of Washington County held its annual club championship to wrap up the 4-H year.


Wichita State University plans to break ground for its new residence hall Tuesday afternoon, the university said in a statement.

Wichita State to break ground on new residence Hall on Tuesday


A central Indiana county clerk is going to stop doing courthouse weddings, saying staffing cuts and an office relocation make the ceremonies impractical.

Indiana county clerk stopping courthouse weddings


SANTA CRUZ, Calif. The city of Santa Cruz declared new water restrictions amid a third straight dry rainfall year.

Santa Cruz declares new water restrictions


NeighborLink Fort Wayne recently received a $28,000 gift from the congregation of Fellowship Missionary Church.


After the miscreants were cleared from the room, Christie explained, I think perceptively, what the Occupiers are all about:


SILK Road, an underground drug marketplace on the ``deep web'', is being held ransom by hackers.


US Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner said Friday that China agreed to a range of economic reforms following high-level talks.Speaking at the close of the US-China Strategic and Economic Dialogue, Geithner said China agreed to work with the US to negotiate limits on export subsidies.

Geithner says China agrees to economic reforms


Skoda's hot Fabia vRS will get 178bhp and more aggressive styling than its predecessor when it arrives in the UK next year.


A 30-year-old woman from Chimbelsustained burn injuries after she allegedly poured kerosene and set herself ablaze on Tuesday night.


TVCatchup, a website for watching live TV online, is facing a legal challenge from broadcasters as it prepares for the World Cup.


An informal announcement that YWCA of Meadville has changed its name to Family & Community Christian Association was broadcast Tuesday afternoon when an employee updated an extensive list of e-mail contacts.


Asian shares ended mostly lower Thursday after China's inflation data for December raised some doubts about the pace at which Beijing will likely ease its monetary policy.


A probationary police officer has been charged with sexual assault and stood down from his duties.


Kurdistan Alliance members called to consider Iraq as one electoral district in upcoming legislative elections in order to engage minorities in political decision making.

Kurdistan Alliance calls to consider Iraq as one electoral district


The best player in the hockey world, Washington Capitals lef-wing Alex Ovechkin, is likely to miss a couple weeks with an upper body strain which he suffered against the Columbus Blue Jackets Sunday evening.


Opposition Leader Malcolm Turnbull says he welcomes all challengers in his Sydney seat of Wentworth amid reports high profile doctor Kerryn Phelps may run as Labor's star candidate.

Turnbull welcomes all challengers in the seat of Wentworth


A report from CompTIA suggested that 61 percent of businesses that use social media marketing do so to improve communication with prospects.

61 percent of businesses use social media marketing to improve communication


NEW YORK '' Chevron Corp., which operates one of two refineries in Hawaii, said it plans to shrink its refining business in a move that will cut jobs throughout the company.


Flatworms could hold the key to immortality, scientists claim.


Pittsburgh fires women coach Agnus Berenato Agnus Berenato has been fired as the women's basketball coach at Pittsburgh.


Tech Valley High School celebrated the grand opening today of its new school at the University at Albany's East Campus in East Greenbush.

Tech Valley High celebrates grand opening


On Sunday morning, Sarah Palin called the media ``corrupt bastards'' for an incident that is probably made up.

Sarah Palin calls media ``corrupt bastards''


A City of Poughkeepsie woman faces a state prison term for dealing cocaine in the city in May.

City woman faces prison for dealing cocaine


Beyonce sang Barack and Michelle Obama through their first inaugural dance as many of Hollywood's biggest stars celebrated the president and country's big day at the Neighborhood Inaugural Ball.

Beyonce sings Barack and Michelle Obama through first inaugural dance


Merrill Lynch has been accused of insider trading by a member of a famous Sydney racing family.

Merrill Lynch accused of insider trading


An incorrect time was listed in Thursday's Neighbors editions for the Chanukah Celebration at the Miami Beach Jewish Community Center.

An incorrect time was listed in Thursday's Neighbors editions for the...


A mechanical engineer from Punjab today broke a world record by memorising 20 objects in one minute.


Liverpool clothing chain Ethel Austin has gone into administration for the fifth time in five years.

Ethel Austin goes into administration for fifth time


Hamas is blocking the delivery of the humanitarian aid that arrived on the Gaza flotilla, defense establishment sources said on Wednesday.


The Detroit Three auto makers are warning of a ``catastrophic collapse'' of the entire US economy if Washington fails to throw the industry an emergency $25-billion lifeline.

Auto makers warn of 'catastrophic collapse'


Dish Network announced at CES upgrades to it's satellite based broadband internet and DVR services.

Dish announces upgraded satellite services


Sudanese authorities in the Wadi Salih area of West Darfur are reportedly hiring new settlers to destroy the evidence of mass graves in the area.

Authorities hire new settlers to destroy evidence of mass graves


CD Projekt Red has announced a new patch for The Witcher 2 which adds two new gameplay modes and a tutorial.

CD Projekt Red announces the Witcher 2, version 2.


A pervert who repeatedly sexually molested a young girl, and had also been convicted of abducting a 12-year-old boy, today lost his appeal against both his conviction and sentence.


One Direction is Zayn Malik, Louis Tomlinson, Harry Styles, Liam Payne and Niall Horan and the handsome young men from the boy band that has taken the world by storm have vowed to improve their language skills for when they travel the globe.

Zayn Malik, Louis Tomlinson, Harry Styles, Liam Payne and Niall Horan vow to improve language skills


PARIS ' Former International Monetary Fund chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn returned home to France on Sunday for the first time since a New York hotel maid accused him of attempted rape, unleashing an international scandal that dashed his chances for the French presidency.

Ex-imf chief Strauss-Kahn returns home to France


Police say a suicidal man threatened an officer with two large knives Sunday and refused to drop his weapons even after the officer drew his handgun.

Police say suicidal man threatened an officer with knives and refused to drop his weapons


With tensions escalating with ruling UPA's key alliance partner Trinamool Congress, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Friday hoped that ``temporary problems'' with allies will be overcome with ``determination.''

Temporary problems with allies will be overcome:


A student belonging to the majority Sinhala community was shot dead at an university in predominantly Tamil minority eastern Sri Lanka by unidentified persons, military spokesman Brigadier Udaya Nanayakkara said.

Student shot dead at university in eastern Sri Lanka


Now that Eric Johnson and Jessica Simpson are engaged to be married, and the so-called Jessica Simpson engagement ring has been revealed, what next?


CHICAGO ― Illinois students once again scored higher than the national average on the SAT college entrance exam.

Ill. students score higher than us average on SAT


She's the wife of super hottie footballer David Beckham, but Victoria Beckham has admitted that during her time in the Spice Girls ``no one'' wanted to date her.


John Smoltz is ``strongly leaning'' toward signing with the Cardinals, according to a report on ESPN.com.

Smoltz leaning toward signing with cards


16.09.2010 Reserve Bank of India deputy governor Shyamala Gopinath has said that steps are already underway to tighten the capital adequacy norms of financial conglomerates of India, besides various other initiatives launched to further strengthen the regulatory and supervisory approaches of these institutions.

Steps underway to tighten the capital adequacy norms of financial conglomerates of India :


Hollywood actress Kate Hudson reportedly got a boob job earlier this year, according to US reports.


Minutes after Jagdeep Chahal was released from jail on a condition he stay out of bars, the 32-year-old Brampton man ran into the Duke of Richmond pub to escape the media.


Armed police were called to a North Shore address early this afternoon after screams were heard and a woman was found injured.

Armed police called to North Shore address


A sub station fire fire has cut power to 1400 people in Wai Iti Crescent, Woburn.


Several people were injured in a suspected grenade attack on Tuesday evening at a club in the Kenyan coastal city Mombasa, police said.

Several injured in suspected grenade attack in Kenya


Niagara Falls motel owner claims high school students trashed rooms Two teenagers pose near an overturned mattress at the Avenue Inn in Niagara Falls on Dec. 14, 2011.


More than 550 health professionals and activists from across the country have challenged McDonald's to stop marketing junk food to kids.

Health professionals challenge McDonald's to stop marketing to kids


Robinho turned up for training with Brazil in a helicopter yesterday following his transfer deadline-beating move to Manchester City.

Robinho turns up for training in helicopter


Firefighters in St. Mary's County had a busy night battling a large barn fire in St. James.

Firefighters busy battling large barn fire


One person was sentenced on a felony charge in Southeast District Court in James-town.


A father and daughter were arrested and charged with disorderly conduct following a visit to the father's ex-wife in Fairfield on May 22.


Union Rural Development minister Jairam Ramesh today said that Maoist violence by and large had declined in Jharkhand.

Maoist violence has declined in Jharkhand:


A SECOND polar bear that swam hundreds of kilometres from Greenland to Iceland has been shot by police, the second in as many weeks.

Second polar bear swims from Greenland to Iceland, is shot


More than 15,000 people marched for democracy in Tel Aviv, Saturday night, 15 January, under the title ``Demonstration for democracy.

15,000 people march for democracy in Tel Aviv on Saturday night


BRUSSELS - European Union leaders are set to agree at a summit Thursday that Iceland could soon start talks on joining the EU.


Tomlinson was hurt in a season-opening victory at Oakland and missed Sunday's home-opening loss to Baltimore.


Kadima chairman Shaul Mofaz officially became the new opposition leader Monday evening, after Kadima quick the coalition earlier in the week over differences in replacing the Tal Law.

Shaul Mofaz officially becomes the opposition leader


Cross Reach has scheduled its next food give away for Saturday, June 2, 2012 starting at 11:00 am to the citizens of Beebe and surrounding areas regardless of income, gender, race, creed, or religion.


A thief, attempting to steal copper from a gas pipeline, caused a gas leak in a home on the 3300 block of E. Washington Ave., according to Madison police.

Thief attempts to steal copper, causes gas leak


Geologists find East Coast quakes travel farther earthquake centered in Virginia shows East Coast tremors can travel much farther and cause damage over larger areas than previously thought, the US Geological Survey said Tuesday.


TEENAGERS have renovated a Bridgwater care home garden as part of a national youth programme to develop workplace skills.


It has emerged that the number of cyclist casualties and injuries has jumped drastically in the UK over the recent years.

Number of cyclist casualties & injuries jumps drastically


The Internal Revenue Service expects to see a jump in the number of tax returns it receives this year because of the economic stimulus payment.

IRS expects to see a jump in tax returns because of the economic stimulus payment


Israel is digging tunnels under the Gaza Strip in order to kidnap major figures in the Palestinian ``resistance,'' Hamas Interior Minister Said Siam alleged Thursday in an interview with the London-based Arabic daily Asharq Al-Awsat.


Hedge fund redemptions hit a 2011 high in June, according to data released by GlobeOp on Monday.

Hedge fund redemptions hit 2011 high in June


Subaru reveals two new exclusive 2013 WRX and WRX STI special edition sedan models coming in 2013.

2013 Subaru WRX and WRX STI Special Edition models coming


Delta Air Lines Inc., the world's biggest airline operator, is planning to cut more management and administrative jobs, but isn't saying how many, according to a recorded message and a memo from top executives.

Delta air Lines will cut more management jobs


The mother of a young man stabbed to death in an unprovoked attack has led almost 100 people on an anti-knife crime march through their home town.


Telecoms infrastructure joint venture Nokia Siemens Networks will cut its global workforce by 17,000 in a bid to shed €1 billion in costs by 2013.

Nokia Siemens to cut workforce by 17,000


A 19-year-old woman feels she was a ``hostage'' on an OC Transpo bus early Thursday after asking a run-of-the-mill question to the driver.


Bolivian President Evo Morales on Friday abruptly canceled a decree that sharply raised fuel prices, reacting to widespread protests and the threat of more to come in the biggest setback of his five years in office.

Bolivian president Evo Morales cancels a decree that sharply raised fuel prices.


A UN special envoy arrived Friday in Burma to pave the way for a possible visit by the UN secretary-general that would be politically delicate because of the continuing trial of opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi.


Lindsay Lohan ``supports'' the sentence imposed on her after pleading no contest to misdemeanour theft.

Lindsay Lohan 'supports' the sentence imposed on her


Voltas has strong support around Rs 100 and it has target at Rs 120, says Vishal B Malkan, CMT, www.malkansview.com .

Voltas has strong support around Rs 100:


West Brom midfielder James Morrison could miss the rest of the season after suffering a knee injury in the Baggies' 3-1 defeat to Newcastle United.

West Brom midfielder Morrison could miss the rest of the season


A powerful explosion hit the Marjeh district of central Damascus Tuesday, killing at least 13 people and injuring 70 others, according to Syrian state TV.

Powerful explosion hits Damascus killing at least 13 people


Sen. Vincent Fumo, D-Philadelphia, a key player in the talks over a new state budget, collapsed on the Senate floor yesterday afternoon and was taken to a Harrisburg hospital.


Olympic champion Barbora Spotakova of the Czech Republic set a new world javelin record with a throw of 72.28m at the IAAF World Athletics Final on Saturday.


Israel called Sunday for an immediate return to peace talks under the framework of a proposal by the Quartet - the United States, the European Union, the United Nations and Russia.


Despite the money, the connections, the charm, an a direct line to the hearts of DC access journalists,* Haley Barbour won't run for president in 2012.


The former federal NDP candidate in Sarnia-Lambton lost a leg in a bizarre train accident, QMI Agency has learned.

Former NDP candidate loses leg in train accident


Ghana plans to establish a central bank account to monitor revenue from crude, once its first oil for export is produced this year, Reuters reported.

Ghana plans to establish central bank account to monitor revenue from crude


The EU says its foreign policy chief will visit Pakistan to seek ways to help the government alleviate the humanitarian crisis caused by the army's recent anti-Taliban offensive.

EU foreign policy chief to visit Pakistan


A North Freeway feeder road was shut down early Thursday morning after a fuel spill.

North Freeway feeder road shut down after fuel spill


Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman has said that state without politics is a 'wrong' philosophy, Geo News reported.

State without politics is 'wrong' philosophy:


``Iran says BC journalist committed 'violations''' is categorized as ``world''.


The 23-year-old man fell 10 feet down a 24-foot well at about 3 pm today, according to Columbia County Emergency and Operations Director Pam Tucker.


Entrepreneur William Maris is helping Google launch a venture capital arm, reports The Wall Street Journal.


A small brush fire broke out in the hills of Bell Canyon in the Northwest San Fernando Valley Sunday, fire officials said.

Small brush fire breaks out in Bell Canyon


The media council of Kenya has launched guidelines for journalist while covering the general election.

Media council's guidelines for covering elections


A ROCK climber has been rescued after falling down a cliff in the Blue Mountains, west of Sydney.


A Freemansburg police officer was injured in a crash while on duty Thursday night, according to the police chief.


A driver has admitted killing a grandmother who had been taking her grandson for a stroll on Christmas Eve.


The global travel and tourism industry will experience a ``multi-speed'' recovery taking up to a further four years to fully recover to pre-global downturn levels, reveals a report launched at the World Travel Market Vision Conference.

Global travel industry to experience multi-speed recovery


A Lake of Egypt man has been sentenced for sending threatening mail to a Williamson County lounge.


America is great, but the Obama administration is destroying her greatness by treating her enemies with greater respect than our best ally, viz., Israel.


Kevin James, the star of the sitcom The King of Queens, is now the king of the North American box office, thanks to a surprisingly strong No. 1 opening for his feature headlining debut.


Actress and author Jackie Collins talks to Piers Morgan about dealing with loss and whether she is currently dating.


CMS has plans to introduce a new ranking system for nursing homes on its consumer website.

CMS plans new ranking system for nursing homes


This Sunday Morning Nature piece takes you to the Alabama Swamps of New York State where Egrets roost under the moonlight.


Brussels, Sep 10 NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen Monday repeated that the military alliance has no intention to intervene in Syria and called for a political solution.


Several West Virginia state parks turn 75 this year.


Bettina Hubers has made claims that singer Sir Paul McCartney had faked paternity tests and had a double stand in for him and reports claim that she has evidence that signatures on paperwork were also faked.


Gordon Murray, the investment banker whose conversion to passive investing was the subject of my Your Money column last Nov. 26, died on Saturday at his home in Burlingame, Calif. He was 60 years old and had suffered from glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer.

Gordon Murray, former investment banker, dies at 60


Olympic star Mo Farah said he was ``blown away'' at being made a CBE, but admits that missing out on a top spot in the BBC's Sports Personality of the Year was ``difficult to get my head around''.

Mo Farah 'blown away' after being made CBE


An Elmira school teacher charged with public lewdness is on immediate suspension, according to Superintendent Dr. Raymond Bryant.

Elmira teacher charged with public lewdness


Malawi Parliament on Friday adjourned sine die after lawmakers gave the stamp of approval to the revised K300 093 416 529 Zero-Deficit Budget which has been cut from K320 billion presented in June 2012.


TMZ reports that Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez are currently having relationship problems, after breaking up and getting back together several times in the last few months.

Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez having relationship problems


Even politicians are aware that political parties in Serbia have become agencies for employment and business.

Political parties become agencies for employment and business


A fake grenade was recovered in Handwara today, where the PDP president, Mehbooba Mufti was scheduled to hold an election rally on Wednesday.


Australia were bowled out for 408 in the first innings shortly before lunch on the third day of the third cricket Test against India at the Punjab Cricket Association Stadium here Saturday.

Australia bowled out for 408 in first innings


President Bush has criticized Democrats in Congress for their approach in dealing with the housing crisis and soaring energy prices.


Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Thursday said Pakistan desires friendly and cooperative relations with India.

Pakistan desires friendly, cooperative relations with India:


South Africa beat Sri Lanka by 32 runs in a rain-shortened seven-over-a-side World Twenty20 match here on Saturday.

South Africa beat Sri Lanka in World Twenty20


Sunovia Energy Technologies, Inc. and EPIR Technologies, Inc. are pleased to announce a collaboration with the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich, Switzerland for the further development of cadmium telluride solar cells.

Sunovia announces collaboration with the Swiss Federal Institute of technology Zurich for the development of


Israel rescued four Persian fallow deer from Iran in 1978.


Kesa, the electrical retailer group that owns Comet, has reported a 71% crash in profits for the six months to October 31.


The Canberra Raiders and ARL Development are leading the way in the ACT region for rugby league grassroots development within schools in the area.

Raiders and arld lead the way in grassroots Development


Jury selection began Monday morning for Dena ``Winky'' Thompson's trial.

Jury selection begins in 'Winky' Thompson trial


With regard to news item on the 59 Digamber Jain indigenous families of the state of Nagaland, the district administration has clarified that they have nothing to do with the criteria for admitting members into Shri Digamber Jain Samaj, Dimapur.


Graeme Smith hit a ton in his hundredth Test to win the battle of attrition with England spinner Graeme Swann in the ongoing first Test at Kennington Oval.

Graeme Smith wins battle of attrition with Graeme Swann


Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif has said that transparency is the hallmark of Punjab government and timely completion of all the development projects is being ensured.

Transparency is the hallmark of Punjab government:


One person was injured when two semis collided last week at an intersection along Highway 60 in Heron Lake.


Amnesty International says the US must not hunt down whistleblower Edward Snowden for disclosing information about the government's human rights violations.


Hong Kong, Oct 31 Hong Kong stocks fell 3.7 percent in early trading Friday on profit taking after two days of double digit gains.


5 NYC firehouses get landmark status Five New York City firehouses have received landmark status.


That's right 36-year-old Nadya Suleman has a boyfriend despite the fact that she claimed she would be celibate until her kids reached 18.


NY scribe handwrites King James Bible In the beginning, Phillip Patterson decided to write out every word in the Bible.


The United States said on Friday that it continued to believe that a diplomatic solution was possible for the Iranian nuclear file.

Us continues to believe of diplomatic solution with iran


Lions Gate is offering to combine its business with MGM in a deal supported by billionaire investor Carl Icahn, who owns stakes in both movie studios.


Rangers closer Frank Francisco played catch for about 10 minutes Thursday, and will likely do that again before returning to the bullpen.


George Soros's who is famously known for ``breaking the Bank of England'' by shorting the British Pound, on Black Wednesday in 1992 and earning $2 billion for himself, now says that ``We are in the midst of the worst financial crisis since the 1930s.''

George Soros``We are in the midst of the worst financial crisis since the 1930s.''


Qantas is cancelling its order for 35 B787-9 Dreamliner aircraft from Boeing in order to reduce its spending.


Mr. and Mrs. Roger Emmert of Clarksville celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on November 27, 2007 at Honolulu, Hawaii with their family.


The city of Duluth has reached a tentative settlement with the family of a man who died in a local hospital after an altercation with police while he was intoxicated.

Duluth reaches settlement with family of man who died after altercation with police


Stocks to watch on the Australian stock exchange at the close of trade on Wednesday: up 31 cents, or 12.7 per cent, at $2.75 Aquila said arbitration for its West Pilbara Iron ore joint venture project would begin in February.


Oil prices slipped about 1 percent to $82.55 today after weak retail sales showed continued weakness in the US economy.


MOST consumers want a ``made in Britain'' marque on goods to show that products have been manufactured in this country, according to a new study.

Consumers 'want made in great Britain' marque


Popular Indian film director Mani Kaul who is best known for his outstanding films like Uski Roti and Duvidha passed away today, at the age of 66.


The Great Western Ambulance Service is considering a partnership with another organisation in a bid to save money and improve patient care.

Great Western ambulance Service considers partnership


The school district is helping families who live in the district stay warm this winter by making sure that they have warm clothes to wear.

School district helping families stay warm this winter


Boeing, Chicago, has been assigned a patent developed by Joseph S. Silkey, Florissant, Mo., Christopher D. Wilson, St. Louis, and Richard S. Dyer, Maryland Heights, Mo., for an air induction control.

Boeing assigned patent for air induction control


The Pakistani Taliban has offered protection to Imran Khan who is scheduled to hold a peace march in the violence-prone tribal areas on Sunday, it was reported here.

Pakistani Taliban offers protection to Imran Khan


Housing affordability for first-home buyers worsened again in Australia in the September quarter, as record low interest rates and government grants stoked demand, a report shows.


HOLLYWOOD star Jennifer Love Hewitt has been named the worst actress of the last 25 years.

Jennifer Love Hewitt named worst actress of last 25 years


Joseph announced on Tuesday, Jan. 12, 201, that he is retiring from professional hockey, ending a 19-year career in the NHL in which he was No. 4 on the career victory list.

Goaltender Curtis Joseph retires from NHL


The late Paul Newman has been honoured by US lawmakers as a screen legend and humanitarian.


The number of US households under foreclosure jumped 32 percent in April compared with the same month last year.

US household foreclosures jump 32 percent in April


Skip to navigation '' Skip to content '' US Australia/Antarctica Japanese Christian martyrs to be beatified Buzz Up IM del.icio.us Yahoo! Bookmarks By YURI KAGEYAMA, Associated Press Writer Yuri Kageyama, Associated Press Writer -- 15 mins ago AP --


Helsinki - Finnish dockworkers Thursday went on strike after overnight mediation failed, with the action expected to affect 80 per cent of exports.


DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. Food maker Sara Lee says consumer products giant Procter & Gamble is buying its air care business, Ambi Pur, for $320 million euros, or $470 million.

Procter & Gamble buys Sara Lee's air care business, apfn


Apple design chief, Sir Jony Ive, has been awarded the coveted gold Blue Peter badge for being an ``inspiration to children around the world.''

Sir Jony Ive awarded gold Blue Peter badge


British Defense Secretary Des Browne announced on Tuesday that Britain will send a battalion of 600 British troops to Kosovo to maintain public order.

Uk to send 600 troops to Kosovo to maintain public order


Thomas Wallisch of the United States has won the slopestyle Saturday at the freestyle skiing world championships, beating James Woods of Britain.

Thomas Wallisch of us wins slopestyle at freestyle worlds;


Mariah Carey and her husband Nick Cannon have renewed their wedding vows in a Los Angeles hospital, just a day after the singer gave birth to twins.

Mariah Carey renews wedding vows after giving birth


A 19-year-old girl was allegedly abducted and gangraped by two youths here, police said.


SIX of the injured asylum seekers have taken their first steps and could be released from hospital as early as next week.

Six injured asylum seekers take first steps


With the city's help and a threat of termination still fresh, the multimillion-dollar disaster housing recovery program is ``progressing steadily,'' a city official said.


Research firms Understanding & Solutions and Decision Tree Consulting have merged to create market tracking and consulting organization Futuresource Consulting.

Research firms Understanding & Solutions, Decision Tree merge


Out-of-favour Nottingham Forest striker David McGoldrick has joined Ipswich Town on loan until May with a view to a permanent move.

David McGoldrick joins Ipswich Town on loan


Amid recent reports that it is rapidly adding to its nuclear stockpile, Pakistan has also developed second strike capability in case of a probable nuclear conflict.

Pak develops second strike capability in probable nuclear conflict:


ALAMEDA, Calif. Defensive lineman Richard Seymour has signed his $12.4 million exclusive franchise tag tender with the Oakland Raiders.

Defensive lineman Richard Seymour signs $12.4 million franchise tag with Raiders


Quality Health Strategies breaks ground on a new headquarters in Easton June 18 with, from left, Mayor Robert Willey of Easton;


Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has ordered Carlos Tevez to return from Argentina, where he has been on compassionate leave, after the forward ignored repeated requests to give the club a date for his expected return.

City boss Mancini ordered Carlos Tevez return from Argentina


A vengeful grandfather was caught making napalm after his house was egged by neighbours, a court has heard.

Grandfather caught making napalm after being egged


Russian regional fixed-line services provider Central Telegraph has launched mobile internet access services, in cooperation with mobile operator Sky Link.

Central Telegraph launches mobile internet services


A Houston County jury has convicted a Warner Robins man of felony murder in connection with a home invasion.

Jury convicts Warner Robins man of murder


WebMD Health Corp. announced today the preliminary results of its tender offer to repurchase up to $150 million of its common stock through a modified ``Dutch auction'' tender offer, which expired...

WebMD Health Corp. announces preliminary results of its tender offer


Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Central Blue Ridge in collaboration with the Waynesboro Exchange Club will be ``Celebrating Kids'' from 10 am to noon April 24 at Ridgeview Park in Waynesboro.

Big Brothers Big Sisters will be 'celebrating Kids'


INVESTORS FLED FROM mutual funds last month like spectators stampeding out of a burning theatre, leaving the industry with net redemptions of almost $4.5 billion -- the most of any month on record.


Japanese baseball officials admit switching match balls to create greater bounce and excitement during games.

Japan baseball officials admit switching match balls


The US military says two American soldiers died Saturday in Iraq from what the military described as non-combat-related injuries.


The New England Revolution activated goalkeeper Matt Reis from the disabled list after Preston Burpo was lost for the season with a broken leg.

New England Revolution activate Matt Reis with Preston Burpo lost for season


Cablevision Systems Corp. on Tuesday reiterated that it plans to explore various strategic options, including the possible spinoff of one or more of its businesses.

Cablevision reiterates plan to explore options


The European Union and OSCE will support democratic general elections in Armenia in 2012 and 2013.

EU and OSCE to support democratic elections in Armenia


There are new changes coming to the classroom and it all revolves around math.


Kazakhstan will possibly extend own grains sales market, due to the grain export ban which Russia enforced, and grains export volumes limitations which Ukraine enforced, stated Daulet Uvashev, the Managing Director on commercial issues of the JSC National Company Food Contract Corporation, on August 21.


real name Alecia Beth Moore -- has revealed that she wrote a letter to Britain's Prince William about her disgust at the Royal family's choice to go fox hunting.


The Sunset Junction street festival has been cancelled this year after the Los Angeles Board of Public Works denied them a permit.


Thailand's construction industry is now facing labour shortage resulting in stagnancy of new projects, according to the Construction Institute of Thailand.

Construction industry faces labour shortage


Autopsy set for dead Madoff associate found at bottom of pool at his sprawling Fla. mansion

Autopsy set for Madoff associate found in pool


DEK said it would launch ProActiv technology during a free webinar to be held Sept. 24 and 27.


Taipei and New Taipei City will number their 5,000 bus stops in the first half of this year to make it easier for passengers to get around, government officials said on Thursday.

Taipei and New Taipei City to number bus stops


The mess President Barack Obama has us in has resulted from decades of Socialist experimentation and economic misadventures.


Dallas police say a homeowner shot a burglar in the shoulder during a home invasion-style robbery attempt.

Homeowner shoots burglar during home invasion:


Swiss public broadcaster Schweizer Fernsehen has launched a new online video portal, The portal offers access to all videos from the SF website that can be watched or send to friends and family.

Schweizer Fernsehen launches online video portal


Two Santa Ana men were arrested and 11 weapons and multiple rounds of ammunition seized today in a raid of homes in Santa Ana and Corona that stemmed from a car stop by gang detectives earlier this month.

Two Santa Ana men arrested, weapons seized during raid


Private security firm Blackwater, now called Xe Services, has been fined $42 Million dollars for hundreds of violations of US export control regulations that include illegal weapons export to Afghanistan, providing sniper training for Taiwanese police officers and making unauthorized proposals to train troops in southern Sudan.

Blackwater fined $42 Million for hundreds of violations


Bethany, Woodbridge and Orange are sponsoring an Earth Day celebration Saturday aimed at sparking children's interest in the environment.

Bethany, Woodbridge, Orange to sponsor Earth Day celebration


President Barack Obama will raise cash for Democrats in New York this week and in Chicago next month.

Obama to raise cash for dems in New York


After tonight's game, Manny Ramirez was placed on the disabled list with an inflamed right hamstring, per Dylan Hernandez of the Los Angeles Times.


Well known Marathi music composer and director Shrinivas Khale passed away at his residence here early Friday due to old age-related ailments, a family source said.

Music composer Shrinivas Khale passes away


A Kentucky lawmaker wants to warn tattoo parlor customers that getting ink on their necks could stop them from serving in the military.

Lawmaker wants warning at tattoo parlors


The Port of Virginia is signing up truck drivers for an online chassis rental program as ocean carriers' move away from providing the equipment.

Port of Virginia signs up drivers for chassis rental program


Pacquiao, who has returned to help flood victims in his home province which he represents in congress, was showered with confetti although his homecoming this time was much less festive because of his split decision defeat last week in Las Vegas.


Uzbekistan has begun supplying gas to China through a pipeline, Uzbekistan's president Islam Karimov said in a statement late Wednesday.

Uzbekistan begins supplying gas to China through pipeline


Apple Inc., a designer, manufacturer and marketer of personal computers, mobile communication devices, portable digital music and video players, has launched a new online store in China.

Apple launches new online store in China


The University of Portland announced today it received a $400,000 grant from the Collins Foundation to help renovate a 60-year-old engineering building.

University of Portland receives $400,000 grant


The subject line was ``Your Orioles Are Coming to Washington.''


Consumer confidence soared to its highest level in June since January 2008, according to a private report released Friday.


Seal and Heidi Klum took their kids to a Lakers game Friday night in LA and had sweet courtside seats.

Seal, Heidi Klum take kids to Lakers game


Police are investigating 2 armed robberies that happened within two hours of one another early this morning.


The Delhi government Monday approved e-registration of property transactions to cut down on the time taken in such deals and integrate data from various registrar's offices.

Delhi approves e-registration for property transactions


Sherri Shepherd will host the 42nd annual Dove Awards, which recognize and celebrate achievement in Christian music.

Sherri Shepherd to host Gospel music Awards


Lance Berkman reached base all four times he was up Friday, but failed to score against the Tigers.


Global Industries, engaged in providing support services to the offshore oil and gas industry, has appointed John Reed Jr as CEO of the company, effective March 2, 2010.


Networks may be blocking Google TV for now, but it should come as no surprise that Google is quickly working to try to negotiate with television networks in order to gain access to shows.

Google is negotiating with television networks


Kraft Foods Inc. has agreed to sell a Romanian confectionary business it acquired when it bought Cadbury to the international investment fund Oryxa Capital.

Kraft Foods sells Romanian confectionary business


Foreclosures filed in Lee County fell in March to 1,198 - down 16 percent from February and lower for the first time in recent memory than the number of public auction sales of foreclosed properties.


Oscar-winning actress Halle Berry is mulling a move to the upcoming TV drama 'Higher Learning'.

Halle Berry may move to TV for 'Higher Learning'


Mysore, The famed Dasara festival that draws thousands of visitors to this cultural capital of Karnataka every year has got under way, promising a feast of pomp and pageantry over the next nine days.

Mysore Dasara promises a feast of pomp and pageantry


Nairobi/Berlin - A German terrorism suspect has been arrested in Kenya and deported home, the German Foreign Office confirmed on Tuesday.

German terrorism suspect arrested in Kenya and deported


Barclays Wealth has expanded its presence in east of England region by opening a new office in Cambridge.

Barclays Wealth opens new office in Cambridge


It appears that Appaloosa Management founder David Tepper has turned cautious on the markets.


Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday asked the authorities to take all necessary steps in advance so Bangladeshi nationals could perform the holy Hajj this year properly and without any hazards.


Kolkata, Jan 3 A fire broke out in a cloth godown in the commercial area of Burrabazar in the city this morning.


Ami Bera, candidate for California's 3rd congressional district, challenges Dan Lungren to town hall meetings.


Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger labelled his side ``naive'' after they lost 1-0 to Ipswich Town in the first leg of their Carling Cup semi-final at Portman Road.

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger labels side 'naive'


New credit card rules designed to offer consumers protection from sudden interest rate hikes and hidden charges take effect Monday.


A small plane crashed in Santa Clarita near Los Angeles on Saturday, killing two people on board, authorities said.


An Ontario air ambulance on its way to pick up a patient has crashed, killing two pilots and two paramedics.

Ontario air ambulance crash kills pilots and paramedics


Utica native and entertainment icon Annette Funicello has died at the age of 70.

Utica native Annette Funicello dies at age 70


Morits Skaugen, a Norwegian entrepreneur, published an article in the Norwegian newspaper Aftenposten on Oct 12, in which he credits China for its development and progress and suggests that it is China that truly deserves the Nobel Peace Prize.


Armenia will receive a full membership status to the International Organization of La Francophonie during the Organization's summit in Kinshasa, French Ambassador to Armenia Henri Reynaud informed during a press conference on Monday.

Armenia will receive full membership to International Organization of La Francophonie --


Nicolo Rizzuto Sr. arrives in Montreal court Thursday in Montreal, where he plead guilty to two counts of tax evasion.


Kaizer Chiefs' Jeffrey Ntuka said he was happy to repay the confidence shown to him by coach Vladimir Vermezovic after the team beat Manchester City 1-0 in Pretoria to lift the Vodacom Challenge on Saturday.


Tracy Morgan passed out on stage during the Emmys on Sunday night, much to the shock of viewers.


Trend News N.Abdullayeva / Azerbaijan and Iraq will develop co-operation with regards to the youth policy.

Azerbaijan and Iraq to develop co-operation on youth policy


Good Samaritans foiled a purse snatching in Cookeville after chasing down the suspect.

Good Samaritans foil purse snatching in Cookeville


The racial gap in colon cancer death rates is widening, a new report says, and experts partly blame blacks' lower screening rates and poor access to quality care.

Racial gap in colon cancer deaths is widening


No children were injured this morning when a school bus they were riding on collided with a car on Route 202 in Lebanon, state police said.


The Bank of Baroda has opened nine more branches in Gujarat to mark its entry into the 102nd year of its existence.


A local ski instructor for people with disabilities needs your help!


The UAE Official Hajj Mission Chairman, Mohammed Obaid Al-Mazruei, has said that this year's Hajj ''is the best'' in 15 years based on the testimony of Saudi authorities, who attributed the great success to the expansion in all facilities and holy sites by the Saudi Arabian Ministry of Hajj.


Before Tambuwal's intervention, fuming Reps had taken exception to the former President's chastisement with the Deputy Minority Leader, Mr. Suleiman Kawu, already submitting that ``Obasanjo lacked the moral authority to call lawmakers rogues and armed robbers.''

Obasanjo lacks the moral authority to call us armed robbers --


Builder confidence remained steady in January, holding at his highest level in nearly seven years, but progress is being stymied somewhat by wrangling over fiscal policies.

Builder confidence remains steady in January


Doping-linked Greek sprinters Costas Kenteris and Katerina Thanou will not be facing maximum sentences if convicted in a perjury trial, under recommendations made in court Tuesday.

Greek sprinters not facing maximum sentences


A 13-year-old girl, who collapsed and later died while swimming at a south Delhi sports complex on Tuesday night, has raised serious concerns about the safety of children at various swimming pools across the Capital.

Girl dies while swimming at south Delhi sports complex


Another asylum seeker boat has arrived near Christmas Island, taking the total to six since the Australian Government announced a potential deal with Malaysia.

Asylum seeker boat arrives near Christmas Island


FINANCIAL analyst Justin Urquhart Stewart argued that a revitalised Northern Rock should be allowed to grow and become a competitor to the existing high-street banks when he visited the North East yesterday.

Northern Rock 'should be allowed to grow'


Pro LTTE websites today said a senior terrorist leader known as Balraj had died in a heart attack at an LTTE base in Wanni on Tuesday.

Terrorist chief Balraj dies in a heart attack


In what could be the ultimate act of feminism, wild female North American pit vipers have been shown to give birth without mating, according to a new report published in the Royal Society's Biology Letters.

Female pit vipers give birth without mating


When Pastor Rick Warren asked the two candidates running for the presidency of the United States what it means to them to be a Christian, this is what they said.


On December 7, 2011, Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi, who is in Berlin for China-Germany Foreign Ministerial Strategic Dialogue, met with German Chancellor Angela Merkel.

Yang Jiechi meets with German chancellor Merkel


Oscar-winning actress Reese Witherspoon said she panicked and told police ``crazy things'' after her husband was arrested last month for suspected drunken driving, behavior she apologized for on Thursday in her first interview about the incident.

Reese Witherspoon admits saying ``crazy things'' before arrest


The New Zealand dollar held above 76 US cents as a rally in Asian stock markets bolstered investors' appetite for riskier assets amid speculation Chinese policy makers will take steps to boost economic growth.


``The technical view on Nifty continues to be negative as the lower-top lower-bottom formation is well intact on the daily chart. Talking about longer term chart, January month got over on Monday and monthly candlestick has formed a `Dark Cloud Cover` pattern, which has bearish implications for the February month. On weekly chart, as mentioned last week, Nifty has decisively closed below the lower band of Bollinger first time since March 2009 which is also highly negative. The first sign of strength will be a decisive crossover of 5,556, the top made during this week. This will open up the possibility of a further rally till 5,626, where 200 DMA will present a tough resistance. On the downside, meaningful support is likely to come only in the vicinity of 5,200, where the trend line adjoining bottoms of November 2009 and February and May 2010 presents a support. CSO, in its advance estimate to be released today, is likely to peg economic growth at about 8.5% for 2010-11. SCI, Punj Lloyd, Bajaj Hindustan and Bharti Shipyard will declare their quarterly earnings today,`` said the broking house Anagram.

Support is likely to come only in the vicinity of 5,200:


The revised figures were passed along only to some investors, according to Scott Sweet, an adviser with IPO Boutique who worked with hedge funds and others that were buying into the deal.

``The revised figures were passed along only to some investors''


Hyderabad, Indian tennis star Sania Mirza's family Monday confirmed that she was all set to marry Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik.

Sania Mirza to marry Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik


As the American Football League was negotiating its merger with the National Football League the San Francisco 49ers tried to bribe or force the Oakland Raiders out of the Bay Area market.

The 49ers tried to force the Raiders from Oakland


Kate Moss has been giving advice to Beth Ditto on her plus-size clothing range for British retailer Evans.


On the flip side any sell off from current levels may drift indices towards 5,860-5,900 level where we might see some sort of consolidation.

Any sell off from current levels may drift indices towards 5,860-5,900:


A MAN is seriously ill in hospital following a car crash in St Saviour this morning.


A much-loved pet cat was shot with an air rifle in Lower Kingswood and had to undergo life-saving surgery.

Cat shot by air rifle in Lower Kingswood


La Nina is expected to continue for the next three months based on current atmospheric and oceanic conditions and recent trends, according to the US Climate Prediction Center in its press released on Friday.

La Nina expected to continue for next three months


Food prices fell 0.9 percent in the September month, reflecting lower prices for grocery food and seasonally lower prices for fruit and vegetables, Statistics New Zealand said today.

Food prices fall 0.9 percent in September


Rock band Kings of Leon have cancelled their US tour after rumours of problems within the band.

Kings of Leon cancel us tour after rumours of problems


Kerrville, Texas This cross at a prayer garden in Kerrville, Texas is drawing visitors from all over the country.

A cross at a prayer garden in Texas is drawing visitors


The fastest quantum computer bit that exploits the main advantage of the qubit over the conventional bit has been demonstrated by researchers at University of Michigan, US Naval Research Laboratory and the University of California at San Diego.

Fastest quantum computer bit demonstrated by researchers


There are only two reasons anyone should care about the Super-Committee, the bi-partisan group of 12 Congressmen who are tasked with finding away to cut another $1.2 trillion from the federal deficit over the next 10 years.

The only two reasons anyone should care about the Super-Committee


Japan is hanging on to a 1-0 lead over Cameroon with 75 minutes gone in their Group E World Cup match at Free State Stadium.

Japan hangs on to 1-0 lead over Cameroon


He ripped into S&P on CNBC for its credit downgrade of the United States, saying ``S&P has shown really terrible judgment and they've handled themselves very poorly.''


The Senate voted to give a tax break to new car buyers, setting aside bipartisan concerns over the size of an economic stimulus bill with a price tag approaching $900 billion.

Senate votes to give a tax break to new car buyers


Madonna ``flipped out'' when the DJ played a Britney Spears track while she was attending a pal's birthday party.

Madonna 'flips out' over Britney Spears track


The crew chief for Nationwide Series driver Brendan Gaughan has been suspended indefinitely for using a racial slur about rival driver Marc Davis, who is black.Bryan Berry was angry with Davis during Saturday night's race at Nashville Superspeedway because of a pit-road collision with Gaughan.

Crew chief suspended for using racial slur


An Israeli citizen convicted of spying for Hezbollah will be deported to Lebanon next week, his lawyer and Red Cross officials said Wednesday.

Israeli convicted of spying for Hezbollah to be deported to Lebanon


The Salvation Army will be serving a traditional Thanksgiving dinner for hundreds of individuals and families on Thanksgiving Day.

Salvation Army to serve Thanksgiving dinner


Berlusconi faces fourth trial Updated: 08:20, Wednesday February 8, 2012 A judge in Milan has ruled that Italy's former prime minister Silvio Berlusconi will go to trial for the publication by one of his newspapers of sensitive transcripts from a tapped phone call.


The Chicago Wolves will host two free coaching clinics for youth hockey coaches, presented by Jerry's Hockey Warehouse, at their practice facility in the Triphahn Community Center and Ice Arena, 1685 W. Higgins Road in Hoffman Estates, on Mon., Aug. 29, and Tue., Aug. 30, at 6:30 pm

Wolves to host free clinics for youth hockey coaches


Romain Grosjean of Lotus F1 has said that he is completely aware of the dangers that Formula 1 racing poses to the drivers and that he is not crazy.

Romain Grosjean of Lotus says he is aware of dangers of Formula 1 --


Former president Chen Shui-bian had a slight fever which could be related to an infection, his son, Chen Chih-chung, said yesterday.

Chen Shui-bian has slight fever, son says


Canada's big banks received billions in support from the federal government and the Bank of Canada during the 2008-09 financial crisis, a report by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives says.

Banks received billions in support during 2008-09 crisis, report says


Free-agent swingman Desmond Mason signed a one-year contract with the Sacramento Kings on Thursday.

Desmond Mason signs with Sacramento Kings


Acta has raised £2.03m through a placing of 50,843,000 new ordinary shares at 4p apiece.


M&S is launching its website for mobiles tomorrow.


Utah is set to execute a convicted killer by firing squad in June after a judge agreed Friday to the inmate's request for the method, renewing a debate over what critics see as an antiquated, Old West-style of justice.

Utah set to execute killer by firing squad


The Merseyside-based tool hire firm Speedy Hire says it remains cautious after posting an annual pre-tax loss of £70.6m to the end of March.


Michael Barrymore has admitted cocaine possession after appearing in court following an early-morning car collision.


She told Waatea News that as she travels the country promoting the scheme, she's ``inspired'' by Maori who are at the forefront of change in areas like health, justice and education.

Turia ``inspired'' by Maori who at the forefront of change


AGC of America recently released the new Supervisory Training Program Unit 7:

AGC releases new Supervisory Training Program


China and Cyprus pledged on Friday to support each other on major issues concerning their core interests and make joint efforts to enhance Sino-EU relationship.

China, Cyprus pledge to support each other on issues concerning ``core interests''


President Barack Obama on Sunday added his voice to the expectations game ahead of his first debate with Republican Mitt Romney, as he revved up a crowd here Sunday with feigned humility about his upcoming performance.

Obama adds voice to expectations ahead of the debate


Hartford is celebrating 250 years and the town will be throwing a party with dozens of activities for everyone.


The experts, representatives of the civil society and traders and other stakeholders have suggested the government to construct expressway instead of proposed motorway between Karachi and Hyderabad in order to avoid demolition of petrol pumps, gas stations, restaurants and other trading shops along the highway.

Experts suggest constructing expressway instead of Motorway


A Norman couple faces criminal charges for allegedly kidnapping and sexually assaulting a 19-year-old woman, according to charges filed against the pair.


The $2 billion debacle at JPMorgan Chase is empowering Democrats strut in front of microphones, a bit smug, and proclaim, ``I told ya so.''


A Lincoln mother and a caregiver were arrested Wednesday night on charges of child abuse.

Lincoln mother, caregiver charged with child abuse


In celebrity news today, Mandy Moore married Ryan Adams;


Wind-whipped fires on Sunday afternoon damaged the Carolina Country Club golf course, threatened homes in Wakefield Plantation subdivision and apartments in North Raleigh and swept onto the roof of a building in the Brier Creek area, Division Chief HF Warner of the Raleigh Fire Department said today.

Fires damage golf course, threaten homes


China on Tuesday confirmed its fourth case of swine flu and announced a new suspected case, an Italian woman who had arrived in Tibet as a tourist.


The US intends to continue cooperation with Russia.


Aston Villa manager Gerard Houllier defended his team selection after seeing his side beaten 3-0 by Manchester City to exit the FA Cup.

Aston Villa boss Gerard Houllier defends team selection:


One woman received minor injuries Tuesday afternoon when her car rolled, hit a gas meter and triggered a natural gas leak near Scott & White's Waco clinic just off Highway 6.

Car rolls, hits gas meter, triggers gas leak


New England Revolution defender Jay Heaps today announced his retirement from professional soccer.

Revolution defender Jay Heaps announces his retirement


Iran has agreed to export its natural gas to Iraq and Syria in the next three to five years and possibly to Lebanon and Europe in the future, says Iraqi Oil Minister Abdul Kareem Luaibi.

Iran agrees to export natural gas to Iraq and Syria


The Central Weather Bureau has issued a sea warning for tropical storm Meari.

Central Weather Bureau issues sea warning for Meari


Electronics maker Sharp has announced that Korean technology giant Samsung has invested $110 million in the company, effectively giving Samsung a three percent stake in Sharp and making it the biggest individual shareholder in Sharp that isn't a financial institution.


Microsoft Corp filed a lawsuit against three individuals believed to be based in Vancouver, accusing them of a form of ``click fraud'' by improperly using Microsoft's online advertising service for profit, court documents show.

Microsoft files lawsuit over ``click fraud''


US-based Sri Lankan writer and social activist, Ruvani Freeman aka Ru Freeman, has slammed Arundhati Roy for the strident pro-Tamil Tiger view that the Indian author-activist had projected in a recent syndicated article on the plight of the Tamil war refugees in the island country.


Drake guard Rayvonte Rice, the third-leading scorer in the Missouri Valley Conference this past season, has been granted a release from his scholarship so he can transfer to another school.

Drake sophomore guard Rayvonte Rice to transfer


Makushita No. 15 wrestler Sakumayama set a record on Wednesday at the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament by winning his 27th consecutive match since his debut in the jonokuchi division.


Hugo Chavez, the Venezuelan president and an ally of Rafael Correa, claimed the Ecuador leader was ``in danger of being killed'' as soldiers and police took to the streets and protest cuts in benefits.

Chavez claims Ecuador leader 'in danger of being killed'


Two New Jersey rivers that a pod of bottlenose dolphins have called home since the summer are freezing, increasing concerns that the mammals might not be able to survive much longer.

Rivers that dolphins call home freeze over


Randy Travis threatened to shoot and kill the troopers who arrested him for drunk driving last night ... this according to the Grayson County Sheriff's Office.

Randy Travis threatened to shoot, kill ...


Supervalu Inc. said Tuesday it will cut 800 jobs nationwide, including about 200 in its home state of Minnesota, as the supermarket chain tries to lower costs.


The UAE cricket team will take on Bermuda from today in the International Cricket Council Intercontinental Shield four-day match at the National Sports Centre stadium in Bermuda.


The NSW coalition will start its election campaign with a $200 million pledge to fix traffic black spots.


Gregory Isaacs, one of the leading live reggae acts internationally in the wake of Bob Marley & the Wailers' commercial breakthrough, died Monday, his manager confirmed.


Microsoft has officially opened its Windows Store, adding support for an additional 82 countries and removing the restrictions on which developers can submit content to the service.


GenMark Diagnostics, Inc., announced today that it has entered into a license agreement with PerkinElmer, granting GenMark a non-exclusive license under PerkinElmer's microfluidics patent portfolio.

GenMark enters into license agreement with PerkinElmer for microfluidics patent portfolio


A 67-year-old man died in a serious road accident in Bulgaria, on a road near the villages of Samuilovo and Kalugerovo at about 3 pm today.


Johnny Ball has become the first celebrity to leave Strictly Come Dancing after he was beaten in a dance-off by Richard Arnold tonight.

Johnny Ball becomes first celebrity to leave Strictly Come Dancing


N. Korea says new leader's youth no cause for concern Chosun Sinbo, a pro-Pyongyang newspaper published in Japan, argued on Monday that Kim Jong-Un's age is not a cause for concern.


KATY PERRY was so desperate to save her marriage to RUSSELL BRAND, she flew all over the world to see her husband while she was on tour and ended up battling exhaustion.

Katy Perry was desperate to save marriage to RUSSELL Brand


Steven Reid was impressed by West Bromwich Albion rookie James Hurst in their Carling Cup defeat to Ipswich Town.

West brom veteran Reid impressed by Hurst


Intesa Sanpaolo, Italy's largest retail bank, said Tuesday that fourth-quarter net profit fell 7% as higher taxes and lower insurance income outpaced a sharp reduction in provisions against bad loans.

Intesa Sanpaolo profit down on tax, insurance income


Justin Bieber wants Robert Pattinson to be his wingman and help him pick up girls on nights out.


Six valuable merino sheep may have been stolen from a Fairhall property, the third sheep rustling incident in just over a month.


Some quarters are trying to spread ethnic violence in the country, especially in Karachi, to achieve their wicked and corrupted desires, but all sensible sectors will not allow them to achieve their immoral targets.

``Some quarters trying to spread ethnic violence''


German power and gas utility EnBW has announced that is offering intelligent electricity meters to all its private customers.

EnBW offers intelligent electricity meters to private customers


Displays2go.com, a wholesale display specialty store has just released their new line of adjustable height podiums and lecture stands.

Displays2go.com releases new adjustable height podiums


Ohio high school students entering their freshman year this fall will face tougher math requirements as part of a growing effort by Ohio and other states to better prepare students for college and careers in the global economy.

Ohio students face tougher math requirements


A Madison man who allegedly killed four relatives in a shooting spree in Chicago could soon face a fifth murder charge.


A new Georgia law hopes to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning deaths by requiring many new homes to come with detectors.

New Georgia law to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning


Florida wide receiver Percy Harvin practiced a little bit on Saturday, and it was the first time he's seen the practice field since fall camp began.


Like professional managers, everyday investors are moving back into stocks.


Steel melters have sought incentives from the government to utilise full industrial capacity in producing billets.


A Vincennes residence caught fire Friday evening at 1655 Washington Ave. Firefighters had to open up the interior walls and floor to gain access to the fire before putting it out.


A Moss Point man is being charged with Capital Murder for the shooting death of a Biloxi man.

Moss Point man charged with Capital Murder


Record high oil prices are slowing world economic growth, John Lipsky, first deputy managing director of the International Monetary Fund, said Monday.


CBS swept Tuesday in viewers and key demographics led by NCIS, the night's #1 program in viewers and adults 18-49, according to Nielsen preliminary live plus same day ratings for April 5.

Cbs sweeps Tuesday in viewers and key demographics


Kenya has temporarily closed its embassy in Japan following high levels of nuclear radiation which is as a result of last week's earthquake and Tsunami.

Kenya closes embassy in Japan over nuclear radiation


The natural gas trade agreement signed between Turkey and Azerbaijan is expected to open the path for new investments in Caspian Sea fields.

Gas agreement to open path for new investments in Caspian Sea fields


US-based power and gas utility Peco has completed a $22 million upgrade of its electricity substation in the Grays Ferry section of Philadelphia.

Peco upgrades electricity substation in Grays Ferry section of Philadelphia


IT kills him to say it, but Matt Bowen says he is at peace with NRL partner-in-crime Johnathan Thurston leaving the North Queensland Cowboys.

Matt Bowen at peace with Johnathan Thurston leaving North Queensland Cowboys


He caused a massive manhunt, shot three State Troopers, now he's causing trouble in prison.


Aflac Inc., a US-based insurance company that sells health and life insurance to one out of every four people in Japan, said Monday that its Japanese sales likely will face only a minimal impact from the earthquake and tsunami there.

Aflac says Japan sales face minimal impact


As predicted, another spring storm blew into Alberta Monday afternoon.

Another storm blowing into Southern Alberta


Mitt Romney endorsed Sen. John McCain, one of the former Massachusetts governor's main competitors for the 2008 Republican presidential nomination, for re-election to the US Senate on Tuesday.


A trial date has been set for two former Wilson High School students facing hazing charges.


Poland ended its Iraq mission at a formal ceremony in the Shia province of Diwaniyah on Saturday and said it will pull its 900 troops out of the country by the end of the month.


Amari Hotels announced a partnership with BBC Worldwide, to introduce the BBC's international hit reality TV format 'Dancing with the Stars' to Thailand.

Amari announces partnership with BBC Worldwide


South Indian actor Nutan Prasad passed away on the way to the hospital in Hyderabad on Wednesday, March 30, 2011.

South Indian actor Nutan Prasad passes away in Hyderabad


The Communist Party has said that China will be tightening monetary policy by next year.


Sweden has opposed Iran- Pakistan gas pipeline project and has advised Pakistan to go for alternative gas pipelines as the other project with Turkmenistan is also not viable.

Sweden opposes Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline project


Old job applications with Social Security numbers on them were found in an Omaha dumpster.


PATRIOTIC Front president Michael Sata yesterday said Vice-President George Kunda is behaving like a rabid dog because he has run out of ideas on how to defend DPP Chalwe Mchenga's criminality.


Chinese Premier Li Keqiang is seeking to build trust with India on his first foreign trip since taking office, which comes just a few weeks after a military standoff between the Asian giants on their ill-defined border in the Himalayan mountains.

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang seeks to build trust with India


What are your technology investment plans for the new financial year and is there something you want us to research for you?

What are your investment plans for the new year?


POLICE are told to search for Filipino accused of causing the death of another person through reckless driving in Malaita last year.


The province's chief judges have struck a committee to examine whether Manitoba should become the latest province to allow cameras in some courtrooms.

Manitoba may allow cameras in courtrooms


Police say a security guard working at the CMA Music Festival in Nashville likely died from natural causes.

Security guard likely died from natural causes


Her representative said: ``LeAnn has voluntarily entered a 30-day in-patient treatment facility to cope with anxiety and stress.

LeAnn Rimes enters 'treatment' for ``anxiety and stress''


Reggaeton singer Daddy Yankee has told a Mexican newspaper that he's taking music classes 17 years after he started his career.


Senator John McCain has won Florida's Republican presidential primary, which makes him the front-runner for his party's nomination.

John McCain wins Florida Republican primary


Students diverted more than 3,000 drink pouches from landfill and donated them to TerraCycle, which ``upcycles'' non-recyclable materials into 200 new products.

Students divert drink pouches from landfill


Santa Monica-based TrueCar has officially launched its new car pricing site today, saying that it is now providing consumers with details on the prices paid for people on cars in their area.

TrueCar officially launches car pricing site


So, thread title, I finally played FF13 and I kind of wanted to talk about it.


TechCrunch is reporting that Google is ``advanced acquisition negotiations'' to buy Yelp for $500 million or more.


Indian tennis star Sania Mirza is all set to marry Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik in April, two months after she broke her engagement with childhood friend Sohrab Mirza.


High voltage cables fell across homes and busy Te Irirangi Drive in Flat Bush on Friday, but no one was hurt.


A cross is seen in Joplin, Missouri May 17, 2012.


FOUR golden pheasants were beaten and killed after the door to their enclosure was kicked open late at night.


Electronic Arts, the world's number-two video games maker, sold its stake in French rival Ubisoft, ending an uneasy relationship between the companies and possibly clearing the way for new investors.

Electronic Arts sells out of france's Ubisoft


Two astronauts from the US shuttle Endeavour have successfully completed a fifth and final spacewalk of their mission, stepping into the void to attach a 50-foot sensory boom to the outside of the International Space Station.

Astronauts successfully complete fifth spacewalk


Erislandy Lara sends message to 154lb collective: 'They can run, but they can't hide!' Fast-rising Cuban hotshot Erislandy Lara clashes with former welterweight world title challenger Freddy Hernandez on Saturday, June 30 at the Fantasy Springs Casino in Indio, California but believes that a replication of his first round drubbing of Ronald Hearns could mean he becomes an even more avoided fighter than he currently is: ``The (big) fights will come sooner or later,'' the 29-year-old southpaw recently hoped.

Erislandy Lara sends message to 154lb collective: 'they can run, but they can't hide!'


President Barack Obama is making another impassioned plea for passage of his health care plan, calling it a ``defining struggle of this generation.''

President Obama makes impassioned plea for health care plan


Suitable action will be taken against MLAs who cross-voted in the recent elections to the Legislative Council, after discussing the matter with the BJP central leaders, said State BJP president KS Eshwarappa.


Gold eased marginally in Asian trade Thursday as the dollar gained momentum while holdings in the SPDR Gold Trust also dropped.


A well known Butte physician died Monday after a long battle with Kennedy's Disease, a progressive neuro-muscular disease.


A daily newspaper in New Brunswick has apologized to Stephen Harper for a story it published July 8 that said the prime minister slipped a communion wafer in his jacket pocket at a funeral mass for former Gov.-Gen. Romeo LeBlanc.


Saints coach Sean Payton confirmed that Joey Harrington will compete with Mark Brunell for the team's backup quarterback job.

Joey Harrington to compete for backup job


A new study has found that human brains get smaller with age - but, it's the price people pay for a longer life than their closest relative, the chimpanzee.


Amy Locane, best remembered for playing southern belle, Sandy, on the original Melrose Place has been charged with second-degree vehicular homicide.

Amy Locane charged with vehicular homicide


MAGGIE GYLLENHAAL was convinced she had ``failed'' as a parent when she was forced to hire a nanny to help look after her daughter.


While Tata Motors announced the appointment of a new managing director, Tata Steel said its Corus head, Philippe Varin, has stepped down from the board of the Anglo-Dutch steelmaker.


Victoria have moved further ahead atop the Sheffield Shield table after thrashing Queensland by an innings and 50 runs inside three days at the MCG.

Victoria thrash Queensland by an innings and 50 runs inside three days


London, Oct 14 Hollywood star George Clooney and Scottish actor Ewan McGregor were caught in an earthquake while shooting for their new movie â€œMen Who Stare At Goatsâ€ .

George Clooney caught in earthquake while shooting movie


A Spotsylvania bridal and jewelry boutique was robbed yesterday, and the store's owner was held at gunpoint and tied up.


Kris Humphries has revealed that he is upset that his wife Kim Kardashian has decided to file for divorce and states that he is willing to do anything to make it work.

Kris Humphries upset by Kim Kardashian divorce


Prosecutors say a 79-year-old Shrewsbury man accused of killing his wife ate some of her flesh and was found sitting in a rocking chair, covered in blood.


Crude oil price held steady near a 2 1/2-year high in New York Monday, falling under $112 per barrel with tensions in the Middle East unabated.


An Elgin man shot his wife in the leg when she apparently startled him as she tried to get into bed early in the morning, police said Monday.

Man shoots wife as she tried to get into bed


Showers are likely to continue today and tonight before the clouds retreat tomorrow, according to the National Weather Service.


BSNL has requested a refund of Rs 8,313.9 crore for surrendering its BWA spectrum in 20 circles, minister of state for communications and IT Milind Deora said in his written reply to Lok Sabha.

BSNL requests refund for surrendering BWA spectrum


The World Food Program chief has lamented the severity of world hunger and said her biggest dream is to see no child goes hungry.

My biggest dream is no child goes hungry:


It is reported that Azovstal has increased production of finished steel products by 70.7% in Q1 2010 in comparison to Q1 2009 to 1.312 million tonnes.

Azovstal increased production in Q1 2010


HULL, England -United States striker Jozy Altidore will need time to adapt to the Premier League after agreeing to join Hull on a season-long loan deal.

Altidore will need time to adapt to Premier League


Apple has surpassed Microsoft for largest tech company in the world, by market cap, with its stock finishing the day with a market value of $222.1 billion.

Apple surpasses Microsoft for largest market cap


Jeff Lorber is set to make his Peak Records debut with Heard That on September 30th.

Jeff Lorber set to make Peak Records debut


GE has announced the opening of first coal-bed-methane, or CBM, to energy project in Russia at Kuzbasskaya Energosetevaya Compania's Talda site, located near Kemerovo.

GE announces opening of CBM to energy project in Russia


The man accused of dragging a woman from her car and brutally attacking her in Saratoga Springs pleads not guilty to charges against him.


New rape charges have been filed in a sex crimes case based on a third victim, officials said Monday.

New rape charges filed in sex crimes case


Nashville's Greyhound bus station is moving again, but this time to a permanent home.

Greyhound station moves to permanent home


The EU-funded project CHALLENGE is organising a conference on 'The changing landscape of European liberty and security' on 18 and 19 May in Brussels, Belgium.

Conference on 'the changing landscape of European liberty and security', Brussels, Belgium


Student nurses and midwives have taken to the picket line today, in an effort to reverse planned cuts to their pay.


North Korea has moved two more missile launchers to its east coast, where preparations are apparently under way for a missile test as tensions simmer on the peninsula, a report said yesterday.

North Korea moves two more missile launchers


netCore Solutions, pioneers in digital marketing solutions, has announced a series of Email Marketing Round Table events for the year 2011.The first Round Table on email marketing will be held in New Delhi on 7th Jan 2011, at the India Habitat Centre, in association with IAMAI.

NetCore announces a series of email marketing events


John Travolta has flown a jetliner carrying relief supplies into the Haitian capital, along with doctors and ministers from the Church of Scientology.

John Travolta flies jetliner carrying relief supplies to Haiti


Dick Clark, the ever-youthful television host and tireless entrepreneur who helped bring rock 'n' roll into the mainstream on ``American Bandstand,'' and later produced and hosted a vast range of programming from game shows to the year-end countdown from Times Square on ``New Year's Rockin' Eve,'' has died.


The star-studded Socceroos camer from behind to beat Asian minnows Thailand 2-1 at Suncorp Stadium last night.

Australia beats Thailand 2-1 at Suncorp Stadium


Freeman's Leisure Park in Leicester has been sold to clients of DTZ Investment Management for £14.65m.

Freeman's Leisure park in Leicester is sold for £14.65m


Baku Metro is ready to receive any volume of passenger turnover during Eurovision song contest in Azerbaijan, Baku Metro head Tagi Ahmadov told media today.

Baku metro ready to receive any volume of passenger turnover during Eurovision song contest


On June 16, 2011, the Supreme Court decided Tapia v. United States, No. 10-5400, holding that 18 USC § 3582, which instructs courts to ``recogniz(e) that imprisonment is not an appropriate means of promoting correction and rehabilitation,'' prohibits judges at sentencing from imposing or lengthening a term of imprisonment to promote the defendant's need for rehabilitation.

Supreme Court decides Tapia v. United States


After a heavy showers yesterday that disrupted road and rail traffic yesterday, parts of Mumbai continue to receive heavy rain this morning.

Parts of Mumbai continue to receive heavy rains


Russia and Kazakhstan will merge their missile defence systems, with the agreement to this effect due to be signed in 2013, the Commander of the Kazakh aerial defence, Colonel Nourzhan Moukanov, has told a news conference held in the town of Cholpon-Ata, on the shores of Lake Issyk-Kul.

Russia, Kazakhstan to merge missile defences


Parliament on Friday strongly condemned the assault on Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar at a public function here.

Parliament strongly condemns assault on Pawar


Jimmie Johnson drove to NASCAR history Sunday with a fifth-place finish in the Ford 400 that enabled Johnson and crew chief Chad Knaus to win a record fourth consecutive NASCAR Sprint Cup point championship for Hendrick Motorsports.


For the second time in just a few weeks, health officials warned Thursday of toxic blue-green algae at Wickiup Reservoir.

Officials warn of toxic algae at Wickiup Reservoir


The Indian army now stand exposed that they have been smuggling and supplying drugs in Manipur with a sinister design to exterminate the Manipuri nation, the proscribed RPF alleged in a press statement issued by its Publicity Secretary Roben Khuman.


The Toronto stock market turned negative late Tuesday morning, as commodities pulled back slightly from record territory and the gold and materials sector dragged the main index lower.


Two bombs rocked the southern Philippines on Tuesday, killing at least two people and wounding dozens.


George Clooney, counted as one of the world's sexiest men, doesn't fear experimenting with a new look as he knows he can get away with it.

Clooney doesn't fear experimenting with new looks


It can be difficult knowing where to turn when you want to make a compensation claim and many accident victims find themselves searching the internet to try and find out how to claim compensation online.


After a video was posted on ``YouTube'' in 2006 depicting school children taunting a classmate with down syndrome, three Google executives were convicted of violating privacy laws in Italy this week.


A bus headed from Minneapolis to Missoula caught fire in northwestern North Dakota Sunday night.


Citigroup upgraded FXCM Inc. to neutral from sell and maintained its $11.25 price target.The bank sees 2011 EPS of $0.78 and 2012 EPS of $0.84.Citigroup has potential upside of 46.2% based on a current price of $29.6 and an average consensus


Sporting Kansas City earned a hard-fought 1-1 draw at the Colorado Rapids on Saturday on a goal from Ryan Smith in the 75th minute.

Sporting Kansas City earns 1-1 draw at Colorado Rapids


Comedian Andy Dick was arrested on charges of drug possession and sexual battery on Tuesday after police say he had exposed the breasts of a 17-year-old girl.

Comedian Andy Dick arrested for drug possession and sexual battery


For the second time this Summer, another storm is heading toward the Gulf Coast of Texas.

Storm heads towards the Gulf coast of Texas


India is likely to face gold shortage in the near future with more people buying the yellow metal after global meltdown in Europe, experts said today.


China has executed a South African woman for drug smuggling despite repeated appeals for clemency by the South African government and a last minute attempt by President Jacob Zuma to commute her death penalty to life sentence, South Africa's foreign ministry confirmed Monday.

China executes South African woman for drug smuggling


Even as a controversy erupted over senior Congress leader Digvijay Singh's trip to Azamgarh, Rahul Gandhi will pay a visit there apparently to send positive signals among the minorities in the Uttar Pradesh town which came under a cloud after the Delhi serial blasts.


Facebook is unveiling new advertising offerings designed to help the world's biggest brands spread their message on the world's largest online social network.

Facebook unveiling new advertising offerings


Wild hogs are likely on their way to Dona Ana County as the animals continue to spread across parts of New Mexico, federal officials said.


Eight ministers will answer MPs questions during the ordinary parliamentary control on Friday.


The state health department will study the levels of trans fat in edible oils in an attempt to standardise levels, as is done in Denmark, health secretary VK Subburaj said here on Saturday.

Health department to study trans fat in edible oil, to standardise levels


Reserve Bank of India Governor D. Subbarao on Tuesday said that ``growth itself can be destabilising if it has no equity dimension.''

Growth can be destabilising without equity:


Wild forward Brad Staubitz and Blue Jackets defenseman James Wisniewski were suspended indefinitely Saturday pending a hearing and the completion of a review by the NHL's department of player safety.

Staubitz, Wisniewski suspended indefinitely


Two nursing home operators were charged Friday with plotting to defraud the Medicare and Medicaid programs of more than $30 million and providing about 300 elderly residents with ``worthless and harmful'' care.

Nursing home operators charged with plot to defraud Medicare, Medicaid programs


MeetMe, Inc., the public market leader for social discovery, announces that on Sunday, September 16, MeetMe surpassed one million daily active users in the United States for the first time in its history.

MeetMe® surpasses one million daily active users in the United States


National sport Tevez sentenced on driving charges Manchester City striker Carlos Tevez has been sentenced to 250 hours of community service after pleading guilty to driving while disqualified and without insurance.


AirTran Airways set a May record for revenue passenger miles, available seat miles and enplaned passengers, the airline reported today.


Spring is officially a little more than a week away, but wintry weather persists in parts of the Dakotas.

Wintry weather persists in parts of the Dakotas


Robin Williams needs heart surgery and must cancel the remainder of his one-man comedy show, ``Weapons of Self-Destruction,'' his publicist said Thursday.


In a California lawsuit, the popular social networking site Facebook has been accused of violating state privacy laws and seeking to ``disseminate private information to third-parties for commercial purposes,'' according to a complaint filed in Orange County Superior Court.

Facebook accused of violating privacy laws


An ancient Peruvian tomb was unearthed on Thursday, giving archaeologists insight into an empire whose rule of the Andes predated that of the Inca's.


'Stars in Their Eyes' looks set to return to TV screens in the coming months, complete with a brand new twist.


The USTA has unveiled its 2010 US Open apparel, offering early discounts for USTA members.


SOFIA, Bulgaria -Parma striker Valeri Bojinov has been left out of the Bulgaria squad for their upcoming European Championship qualifier against Wales.

Striker Bojinov left out from Bulgaria squad


Ingushetia is ready to provide Azerbaijan with state guarantees to implement major projects, Ingushetia's President Yunus-bek Yevkurov said.

Ingushetia ready to provide Azerbaijan with state guarantees


High school musical star Zac Efron will be put to the test when he hosts this week's Saturday Night Live.


The Denver Broncos have been awarded wide receiver CJ Jones off waivers from Kansas City.

Denver Broncos awarded wide receiver CJ Jones off waivers


STAR Capital Partners Limited, a UK-based investment firm, has acquired Pepcom GmbH, a German provider of cable television, radio, Internet and telephone services.


Wellington - The New Zealand economy has continued to grow slowly after a recession that lasted nearly two years, according to official figures released Wednesday.

New Zealand economy grows slowly after recession


Apple unveiled the details of its brand new next-generation iPhone Monday to rabid fans around the world.


A state of emergency was declared Wednesday for nine Oklahoma counties that have been battered by tornadoes, severe storms and flooding since Saturday.


Sellafield is to face nine charges for dumping low-level radioactive waste at a landfill in Cumbria two years ago, following a decision to prosecute by the Environment Agency and the UK Office for Nuclear Regulation.

Sellafield to face charges for dumping radioactive waste


Raw eggs were thrown at Lady Gaga as she left a nightclub in Sydney Monday night.


Two people were injured and four were arrested after a fight inside Perkins restaurant, 2201 Fourth St. SW early Sunday morning.

Two injured, four arrested after fight at Perkins restaurant


Jennifer Lopez will join Beyoncé at The Sound of Change Live global concert at Twickenham Stadium in London on June 1.

Jennifer Lopez joining Beyoncé for the Sound of Change concert


France and Chile tied 1-1 in a football friendly played in the southern French city of Montpellier on Wednesday.

France and Chile tie 1-1 in football friendly